Shock (Augusta, Ga.)

IntroductionSevere trauma and hemorrhage in rats lead to changes in the beta diversity of the commensal bacteria found in the gut. Because short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) are produced by these bacteria, SCFA concentration may also change fol…

High levels of PGE2 have been implicated in the pathogenesis of intestinal inflammatory disorders such as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and peritonitis. However, PGE2 has a paradoxical effect: its low levels promote intestinal homeostasis…