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Short-chain fatty acid-supplemented total parenteral nutrition improves nonspecific immunity after intestinal resection in rats.
JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition - 1 Jan 2000
Pratt V C, Tappenden K A, McBurney M I, Field C J
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BACKGROUND: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) alters both specific and nonspecific immune functions, resulting in immunosuppression. Short-chain fatty acids have been shown to improve the adaptive responses of the gut after surgery. The following study investigates the effects of adding short-chain fatty acids to TPN on the immune system after an 80% small bowel resection. METHODS: Rats (237 +/- 3 g) were infused...
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