Table 2 Effects of galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) on diamine oxidase (DAO) in LPS-challenged piglets (n = 6)

Plasma DAO, units/mL

13.11 ± 0.85^c

19.82 ± 2.11^a

16.77 ± 1.95^b

< 0.001

Duodenal mucosa DAO, units/mg protein

5.61 ± 0.63^a

4.31 ± 0.69^b

4.80 ± 0.70^ab

0.015

Jejunal mucosa DAO, units/mg protein

6.69 ± 0.83^a

4.52 ± 0.31^b

5.84 ± 0.59^a

< 0.001

Ileal mucosa DAO, units/mg protein

7.74 ± 0.40^a

5.92 ± 1.11^b

7.42 ± 0.78^a

0.003