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system, especially during the first week of life. The miRNAs likely
VetBooks.ir regulate IL-6 and IL-17 signaling as well as T cell differentiation in
the jejunum and ileum at this early stage. The commensal
microbiota also influences miRNA expression and coordinates
intestinal colonization and immune system development. Thus the
expression of miRNAs in the small intestine of neonatal dairy
calves is correlated with the total bacterial load and the presence of
specific bacterial groups such as Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria.
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