Superior performance of biofilm versus planktonic Limosilactobacillus reuteri in protection of the intestines and brain in a piglet model of necrotizing enterocolitis
Abstract Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the leading cause of gastrointestinal-related death in premature infants. Its etiology is multifactorial, with intestinal dysbiosis playing a major role. Probiotics are a logical preventative therapy for NEC, however their benefits have been inconsistent....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-10-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44676-5 |