Cecal Infusion of Sodium Propionate Promotes Intestinal Development and Jejunal Barrier Function in Growing Pigs

Cecal Infusion of Sodium Propionate Promotes Intestinal Development and Jejunal Barrier Function in Growing Pigs

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) produced by microbial fermentation facilitate the differentiation and proliferation of intestinal epithelium. However, the role of individual SCFAs, such as propionate, on intestinal development is still unclear. In the present study, sixteen barrows fitted with a cec...

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Main Authors: Yanan Zhang, Huizi Chen, Weiyun Zhu, Kaifan Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
propionate
intestinal development
tight junction
pigs
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/6/284

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