Impact of feed additives and host-related factors on bacterial metabolites, mucosal integrity and immune response in the ileum of broilers

In conclusion, aging of broilers affected ileal histomorphology, cytokine expression, and barrier integrity, as well as bacterial activity. These observed impacts could be attributed to host-microbiota interaction and the direct effects of bacterial metabolites on intestinal cells and immu ne system.
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research