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Probiotics enhance the recovery of gut atrophy in experimental malnutrition

DIANA B. DOCK*, JOSÉ E. AGUILAR-NASCIMENTO**, MARCIA Q. LATORRACA*

* Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Nursing and Nutrition School, The Federal University of Mato Grosso, Brazil
** Department of Surgery, The Federal University of Mato Grosso, Brazil.
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