Effects of Maternal Low-Protein Diet on Microbiota Structure and Function in the Jejunum of Huzhu Bamei Suckling Piglets

The jejunum is the primary organ for digestion and nutrient absorption in mammals. The development of the jejunum in suckling piglets directly affects their growth performance post-weaning. The jejunum microbiome plays an important role in proliferation, metabolism, apoptosis, immune, and homeostasi...

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Main Authors: Jipeng Jin, Liping Zhang, Jianlei Jia, Qian Chen, Zan Yuan, Xiaoyan Zhang, Weibo Sun, Cunming Ma, Fafang Xu, Shoujun Zhan, Limin Ma, Guihua Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/10/713