Butyrate Protects Porcine Colon Epithelium from Hypoxia-Induced Damage on a Functional Level
The large intestinal epithelium is confronted with the necessity to adapt quickly to varying levels of oxygenation. In contrast to other tissues, it meets this requirement successfully and remains unharmed during (limited) hypoxic periods. The large intestine is also the site of bacterial fermentati...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/305 |