High level of defensin alpha 5 in intestine may explain the low incidence of diarrhoea in COVID-19 patients.

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Full Title: Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol

Abbreviation: Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol

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Subject Category: Gastroenterology

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"This work was supported by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China [81871663 and 81672035], and Academic Promotion Programme of Shandong First Medical University [2019LJ001]. This work was supported by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China [81871663 and 81672035], and Academic Promotion Programme of Shandong First Medical University [2019LJ001]."

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