Is Butyrate Concentration in the Equine Gastrointestinal Tract Altered During and After Surgery for Treatment of Large Colon Obstruction?

Is Butyrate Concentration in the Equine Gastrointestinal Tract Altered During and After Surgery for Treatment of Large Colon Obstruction?

A major cause of morbidity and mortality in horses with large colon obstructive lesions is injury to the colonic mucosal barrier from ischemic injury. Since butyrate has been shown to play a critical role in the maintenance of a healthy mucosal barrier, it may play a role in the recovery process. Th...

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Main Authors: Charlotte K. Barton, Diana M. Hassel, Kelly Anders, Tiffany L. Weir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
butyrate
colon
colic
mucosa
volvulus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/22/3203
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