Blocked conversion of Lactobacillus johnsonii derived acetate to butyrate mediates copper-induced epithelial barrier damage in a pig model
Abstract Background High-copper diets have been widely used to promote growth performance of pigs, but excess copper supplementation can also produce negative effects on ecosystem stability and organism health. High-copper supplementation can damage the intestinal barrier and disturb the gut microbi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Microbiome |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-023-01655-2 |