L-Glutamate Enhances Barrier and Antioxidative Functions in Intestinal Porcine Epithelial Cells [Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions]

Conclusion: These findings indicate that Glu plays an important role in mucosal barrier function by enhancing cell growth and maintaining membrane integrity in response to oxidative stress.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - October 1, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jiao, N., Wu, Z., Ji, Y., Wang, B., Dai, Z., Wu, G. Tags: Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions Source Type: research