The feed undergoes an in vitro enzymatic hydrolysis simulating the digestion in the upper digestive tract followed by a dialysis mimicking the intestinal absorption. Finally, an in vitro batch fermentation is performed and simulates the fermentation occurring in the hindgut. The ingredients, ground
Last updated on: 16-07-2020 - 15:04
Prebiotics are used by the gut microbiota creating metabolites that exert a positive
effect on the host (postbiotics). Prebiotics are available on the market for human and
animal consumption and may induce differential effects on the host's health and
metabolism. They can be tested by in vitro
Last updated on: 16-07-2020 - 15:02
We have developed an innovative two-chamber skin explant model specifically for studies involving skin of marine fish. An apparatus was 3D-printed and consists of two plates, a lower and upper plate (with funnel). By mounting the explant between the plates, two chambers can be created with the
Last updated on: 04-02-2020 - 13:31
Contact: Maaike Vercauteren
Organisation: Ghent University, Ghent University, Liège Université
Status: Internally validated