Protein diets are well known for body maintenance and weight loss. However, it remains
unclear whether and how different protein sources affect the intestinal epithelial integrity …

This study was conducted to investigate impacts of dietary protein levels on gut bacterial
community and gut barrier. The intestinal microbiota of finishing pigs, fed with 16%, 13% and …

Appropriate protein concentration is essential for animal at certain stage. This study
evaluated the effects of different percentages of dietary protein restriction on intestinal health …

The intestinal epithelial barrier plays a key role in the absorption of nutrients and water, in
the regulation of the interactions between luminal contents and the underlying immune cells …

The majority of dietary nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine, with the intestinal
epithelium acting as a barrier to the contents of the intestinal lumen. This barrier is …

Protein fermentation has an adverse effect on colonic health; high-quality proteins and
reducing the protein level (protein restriction) can effectively decrease the amount of …

Scope Excessive consumption of processed meat has been linked to an increasing risk of
gut diseases. It is investigated how pork meat proteins affect colon homeostasis between …

Loss of intestinal epithelial barrier function (EBF) is a major problem associated with total
parenteral nutrition (TPN) administration. We have previously identified intestinal …

To reduce nitrogen excretion and lower feeding costs, low crude protein (CP) diets are
sometimes proposed, however, they can greatly reduce dietary CP concentration (> 4 …

Improved hygiene that leads to a reduced exposure to microorganisms has been implicated
as one possible cause for the “epidemic” of chronic inflammatory and metabolic diseases in …