<i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i> in Its Biofilm State Improves Protection from Experimental Necrotizing Enterocolitis

<i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i> in Its Biofilm State Improves Protection from Experimental Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating disease predominately found in premature infants that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite decades of research, medical management with broad spectrum antibiotics and bowel rest has remained relatively unchanged, with no sig...

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Main Authors: Ameer Al-Hadidi, Jason Navarro, Steven D. Goodman, Michael T. Bailey, Gail E. Besner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
necrotizing enterocolitis
prematurity
<i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i>
probiotics
dextranomer microspheres
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/3/918

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