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Reduction of colonic inflammation in HLA-B27 transgenic rats by feeding Marie Ménard apples, rich in polyphenols.
The British journal of nutrition - 1 Dec 2009
Castagnini Cinzia, Luceri Cristina, Toti Simona, Bigagli Elisabetta, Caderni Giovanna, Femia Angelo P, Giovannelli Lisa, Lodovici Maura, Pitozzi Vanessa, Salvadori Maddalena, Messerini Luca, Martin Rocio, Zoetendal Erwin G, Gaj Stan, Eijssen Lars, Evelo Chris T, Renard Catherine M G C, Baron Alain, Dolara Piero
Abstract excerpt
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are immunomediated ailments affecting millions of individuals. Although diet is regarded as an important factor influencing IBD, there are no accepted dietary recommendations presently available. We administered 7.6 % lyophilised apples obtained from two cultivars (Golden Delicious and Marie Ménard, low and high in polyphenols, respectively) to HLA-B27 transgenic rats which...
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