Excreta biomarkers in response to different gut barrier dysfunction models and probiotic supplementation in broiler chickens.

Increased intestinal permeability (IP) and inflammation are both linked with functionality of the intestinal barrier and in particular enterocytes. Currently, almost all assessment methods of the intestinal barrier function are invasive. The present study aimed to quantify selected proteins as novel...

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Main Authors: Reza Barekatain, Gordon S Howarth, Nicky-Lee Willson, David Cadogan, Stuart Wilkinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237505