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Review Article

Vitamin A and vitamin D regulate the microbial complexity, barrier function, and the mucosal immune responses to ensure intestinal homeostasis

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Pages 184-192 | Received 15 Mar 2019, Accepted 22 Apr 2019, Published online: 14 May 2019

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