Necroptosis contributes to deoxynivalenol-induced liver injury and inflammation in weaned piglets.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of necroptosis in deoxynivalenol (DON)-induced liver injury and inflammation in weaned piglets.

Methods: In Exp. 1, 12 weaned piglets were divided into 2 groups including pigs fed basal diet and pigs fed diet contaminated with 4 mg/kg DON for 21 d.