The intestinal microbiota has gained increased attention from researchers within the swine
industry due to its role in promoting intestinal maturation, immune system modulation, and …

T cells are an essential component of the adaptive immune system. Over the last 15 years, a
constantly growing toolbox with which to study T cell biology in pigs has allowed detailed …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the significance of jejunal mucosa-associated
microbiota and its impacts on the intestinal health of pigs challenged with F18+ Escherichia …

Lymphocytes can heavily influence intestinal health, but resolving intestinal lymphocyte
function is challenging as the intestine contains a vastly heterogeneous mixture of cells. Pigs …

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of increasing levels of β-glucanase on the
modulation of jejunal mucosa-associated microbiota in relation to nutrient digestibility and …

The intestinal barrier is the main barrier against all of the substances that enter the body.
Proper functioning of this barrier guarantees maintained balance in the organism …

With gradual ban on the use of antibiotics, the deficiency and excessive use of trace
elements in intestinal health is gaining attention. In mammals, trace elements are essential …

Abstract γδ T cells constitute a major portion of lymphocytes in the blood of both ruminants
and swine. Subpopulations of swine γδ T cells have been distinguished by CD2 and CD8α …

Intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) include T cells and innate lymphoid cells that are
important mediators of intestinal immunity and barrier defense, yet most knowledge of IELs …

Mortality, impaired development and metabolic dysfunctions of suckling low-birthweight
piglets may be influenced by modulating the intestinal microbiome through glutamine …