Other studies with experimental models of NEC have assessed the protective effect of different substances such as Lactobacillus [35] vitamin B5 [42], colchicine [43] Teduglutin (glucagon-like peptide-2, GLP-2) [34] allopurinol [17] or daikenchuto (a mixture of medicinal herbs) [44]. The gene discussed is GCG; the disease is necrotizing enterocolitis.