Prenatal low-dose endotoxin exposure prolongs intestinal epithelial activation after birth and contributes to necrotizing enterocolitis

To investigate the effects of low dose endotoxin on transcriptional activity in intestinal epithelium, and its role in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - April 18, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Hong-yi Zhang, Fang Wang, Xinrao Meng, Chenzhao Feng, Lei Xiang, Gail E. Besner, Jie-xiong Feng Source Type: research