Hyaluronan 35  kDa enhances epithelial barrier function and protects against the development of murine necrotizing enterocolitis.

CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that HA 35 protects against NEC partly by upregulating intestinal TJs and enhancing intestinal barrier function.
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Source: Pediatric Research - September 8, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Gunasekaran A, Eckert J, Burge K, Zheng W, Yu Z, Kessler S, de la Motte C, Chaaban H Tags: Pediatr Res Source Type: research