Tributyrin in Inflammation: Does White Adipose Tissue Affect Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer affects the large intestine, leading to loss of white adipose tissue (WAT) and alterations in adipokine secretion. Lower incidence of colorectal cancer is associated with increased fibre intake. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are fibres that increase production of butyrate by the int...

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Main Authors: Luana Amorim Biondo, Alexandre Abilio S. Teixeira, Loreana S. Silveira, Camila O. Souza, Raquel G. F. Costa, Tiego A. Diniz, Francielle C. Mosele, José Cesar Rosa Neto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/1/110