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Zhang Y, Wang Y, Dai X, Li Y, Jiang B, Li D, Liu C, Feng Z. Biointerfacial supramolecular self-assembly of whey protein isolate nanofibrils on probiotic surface to enhance survival and application to 3D printing dysphagia foods. Food Chem 2024; 460:140720. [PMID: 39106754 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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Personalized three-dimensional (3D) printed foods rich in probiotics were investigated. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (Lp), as a representative of probiotics, was used to investigate the 3D printing of probiotic-rich dysphagia foods. Here, whey protein isolate nanofibrils (WPNFs) were coated and anchored on bacterial surfaces via biointerfacial supramolecular self-assembly, providing protection against environmental stress and the 3D printing process. The optimized composite gels consisting of High acyl gellan gum (0.25 g), whey protein isolate (1.25 g), fructooligosaccharides (0.75 g), Lp-WPNFs-Glyceryl tributyrate emulsion (Φ = 40%, 3.75 mL) can realize 3D printing, and exhibit high resolution, and stable shape. The viable cell count is higher than 8.0 log CFU/g. They are particularly suitable for people with dysphagia and are classified as level 5-minced & moist in the international dysphagia diet standardization initiative framework. The results provide new insights into the development of WPNFs-coating on bacterial surfaces to deliver probiotics and 3D printed food rich in probiotics.
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- Ye Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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Niu MM, Li Y, Su Q, Chen SY, Li QH, Guo HX, Meng XC, Liu F. A mannose-rich exopolysaccharide-1 isolated from Bifidobacterium breve mitigates ovalbumin-induced intestinal damage in mice by modulation CD4 + T cell differentiation and inhibiting NF-κB signaling pathway. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 280:135850. [PMID: 39326613 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 09/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Ovalbumin (OVA)-induced intestinal injury is a recurrent and potentially fatal condition. Previous studies have highlighted the roles of exopolysaccharides, particularly a mannose-rich (89.59 %) exopolysaccharide-1 (EPS-1) with a molecular weight of 39.9 kDa, isolated from Bifidobacterium breve H4-2, in repairing intestinal barriers and regulating immune responses. In this study, a mouse model of OVA-induced intestinal injury was used to investigate the effects of EPS-1 on intestinal barrier restoration. The results demonstrated that EPS-1 treatment (400 mg/kg. d) significantly reduced the allergic index (3.25 ± 0.43) in OVA-challenged mice (p < 0.05), improved the physical integrity of the intestinal barrier by increasing mucin content and goblet cell number in the ileum (p < 0.05). EPS-1 treatment (400 mg/kg. d) also maintained immune barrier integrity by restoring imbalanced CD4 + T/CD8 + T ratios from 0.86 ± 0.02 to 1.04 ± 0.06, regulating Th1/Th2 and Th17/Treg cells balance, as well as inhibited the NF-κB signaling pathway. Furthermore, EPS-1 maintained microbiota homeostasis by increasing the abundances of Ruminococcus, Butyricicoccus, and Muribaculaceae, while reducing Streptococcus and Candidatus arthromitus. This microbiota modulation enhanced the levels of metabolites such as tyrosine, methionine, tryptophan, triglycerides, and salidroside. In conclusion, EPS-1 shows promise as a functional polysaccharide for therapeutic use.
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- Meng-Meng Niu
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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Zhang H, Li X, Zhou X, Zhang Y, Zhao Y. Optical Fiber Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor for Glyceryl Tributyrate Detection Based on the PAA/CS Composite Hydrogel Embedding Protease Method. Anal Chem 2024; 96:6906-6913. [PMID: 38656893 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Glycerol tributyrate as a low-density lipoprotein plays a crucial role in drug development and food safety. In this work, a novel high-stability fiber optic sensor for glyceryl tributyrate based on the poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) and chitosan (CS) composite hydrogel embedding method is first proposed. Compared with traditional functionalization, the lipase in a polymer network structure used in this article can not only avoid chemical reactions that cause damage to the enzyme structure but also avoid the instability of ionic bonds and physical adsorption. Therefore, the PAA/CS hydrogel method proposed in this article can effectively retain enzyme structure. First, the impact of different layers (one to five layers) of PAA/CS on pH sensing performance was explored, and it was determined that layers 1-3 could be used for subsequent sensing experiments. Within the linear detection range of 0.5-10 mM, the detection sensitivities of the one to three layers of the biosensor are divided into 0.65, 0.95, and 1.51 nm/mM, respectively, with the three layers having the best effect. When the number of coating layers is three, the detection limit of the sensor is 0.47 mM, meeting the millimole level detection standard for anticancer requirement. Furthermore, the stability and selectivity of the sensor (in the presence of hemoglobin, urea, cholesterol, acetylcholine, and glucose) were analyzed. The three-layer sensor is used for sample detection. At concentrations of 1-10 mM, the absolute value of the recovery percentage (%) is 82-99%, which can accurately detect samples. The sensor proposed in this paper has the advantages of low sample consumption, high sensitivity, simple structure, and label-free measurement. The enzyme-embedding method provides a new route for rapid and reliable glyceryl tributyrate detection, which has potential applications in food safety as well as the development of anticancer drugs.
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- Hongxin Zhang
- College of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
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- College of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
- Foshan Graduate School of Innovation, Northeastern University, Foshan, Guangdong 528311, China
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- College of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
- Foshan Graduate School of Innovation, Northeastern University, Foshan, Guangdong 528311, China
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- College of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
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- College of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Precision Optical Sensing and Measurement Technology, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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Wang XE, Li ZW, Liu LL, Ren QC. Effects of Supplementing Tributyrin on Meat Quality Characteristics of Foreshank Muscle of Weaned Small-Tailed Han Sheep Lambs. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1235. [PMID: 38672382 PMCID: PMC11047446 DOI: 10.3390/ani14081235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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This experiment aimed to evaluate the effects of supplementing tributyrin (TB) on the meat quality characteristics of foreshank muscle of weaned lambs. A total of 30 healthy weaned Small-Tailed Han female lambs with body weights ranging from 23.4 to 31.6 kg were selected and randomly divided into five groups, and each group consisted of 6 lambs. The control group was fed a basic total mixed ration, while other groups were fed the same ration supplemented with 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, and 4.0 g/kg TB, respectively. The experiment lasted 75 d, including 15 d of adaptation. Foreshank muscle obtained at the same position from each lamb was used for chemical analysis and sensory evaluation. The results showed that supplementing TB increased the muscle contents of ether extract (p = 0.029), calcium (p = 0.030), phosphorus (p = 0.007), and intermuscular fat length (p = 0.022). Besides, TB increased the muscle pH (p = 0.001) and redness (p < 0.001) but reduced the lightness (p < 0.001), drip loss (p = 0.029), cooking loss (p < 0.001), shear force (p = 0.001), hardness (p < 0.001), cohesiveness (p < 0.001), springiness (p < 0.001), gumminess (p < 0.001), and chewiness (p < 0.001). In addition, TB increased the muscle content of inosine-5'-phosphate (p = 0.004). Most importantly, TB increased the muscle contents of essential amino acids (p < 0.001). Furthermore, TB increased the saturated fatty acids level in the muscle (p < 0.001) while decreasing the unsaturated fatty acids content (p < 0.001). In conclusion, supplementing TB could influence the meat quality of foreshank muscle of weaned lambs by modifying the amino acid and fatty acid levels.
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- Xue-Er Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alae 843300, China;
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou 233100, China;
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alae 843300, China;
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou 233100, China;
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou 233100, China
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Wu D, Zhang Z, Song Q, Jia Y, Qi J, Xu M. Modulating Gastrointestinal Microbiota in Preweaning Dairy Calves: Dose-Dependent Effects of Milk-Based Sodium Butyrate Supplementation. Microorganisms 2024; 12:333. [PMID: 38399737 PMCID: PMC10893347 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12020333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Sodium butyrate (SB), an essential nutritional additive for livestock, has drawn notable interest for its potential for enhancing microbiota development in ruminant animals. This study aimed to assess SB's effects on ruminal and intestinal microbiota when added to milk for preweaning dairy calves nearing 45 days old. We administered SB in the calves' milk at four levels: 0 g/d (control), 4.4 g/d (low), 8.8 g/d (medium), and 17.6 g/d (high). After a six-week trial with ten replicates per group, ruminal fluid and fecal samples were collected for 16S rRNA sequencing, specifically targeting the V3-V4 regions to analyze microbiota. The results indicated an enhancement in ruminal microbiota, particularly in community richness, with low-level SB supplementation but minimal benefits from medium and high levels of supplementation. Increasing the level of SB supplementation had a negative impact on intestinal microbiota, affecting community richness and some potentially beneficial bacterial genera. However, low SB supplementation could positively adjust the communication between ruminal and intestinal microbiota. Overall, this study suggests feeding milk supplemented with a low level of SB to suckling calves close to an older age to promote ruminal microbiota development.
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- Donglin Wu
- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (D.W.); (Z.Z.); (Y.J.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (D.W.); (Z.Z.); (Y.J.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (D.W.); (Z.Z.); (Y.J.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (D.W.); (Z.Z.); (Y.J.)
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Dairy, Hohhot 010080, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (D.W.); (Z.Z.); (Y.J.)
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Dairy, Hohhot 010080, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (D.W.); (Z.Z.); (Y.J.)
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Dairy, Hohhot 010080, China
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Sun M, Ji W, Ye H, Cai Y, Yun Y, Wei X, Wang C, Mao H. Sodium butyrate administration improves intestinal development of suckling lambs. J Anim Sci 2024; 102:skae028. [PMID: 38285605 PMCID: PMC10889743 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skae028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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This study was conducted to investigate the effects of sodium butyrate (SB) supplementation on growth performance, intestinal barrier functions, and intestinal bacterial communities in sucking lambs. Forty lambs of 7 d old, with an average body weight (BW) of 4.46 ± 0.45 kg, were allocated into the control (CON) or SB group, with each group having five replicate pens (n = 5). Lambs were orally administered SB at 1.8 mL/kg BW in the SB group or the same volume of saline in the CON group. Treatments were administered from 7 to 35 d of age, when one lamb from each replicate was slaughtered to obtain intestinal tissues and contents. The results showed that supplementation with SB tended to increase the BW (P = 0.079) and the starter intake (P = 0.089) of lambs at 35 d of age. The average daily gain of lambs in the SB group was significantly greater than that in the CON group (P < 0.05). The villus height of jejunum in the SB group was markedly higher (P < 0.05) than that in the CON group. In ileum, lambs in the SB group had lower (P < 0.05) crypt depth and greater (P < 0.05) villus-to-crypt ratio than those in the CON group. Compared with the CON group, the mRNA and protein expressions of Claudin-1 and Occludin were increased (P < 0.05) in the SB group. Supplementation with SB decreased the relative abundances of pathogenic bacteria, including Clostridia_UCG-014 (P = 0.094) and Romboutsia (P < 0.05), which were negatively associated with the intestinal barrier function genes (P < 0.05). The relative abundance of Succiniclasticum (P < 0.05) was higher in the SB group, and it was positively correlated with the ratio of villi height to crypt depth in the jejunum (P < 0.05). Compared with the CON group, the function "Metabolism of Cofactors and Vitamins" was increased in the SB group lambs (P < 0.05). In conclusion, SB orally administration during suckling period could improve the small intestine development and growth performance of lambs by inhibiting the harmful bacteria (Clostridia_UCG-014, Romboutsia) colonization, and enhancing intestinal barrier functions.
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- Mengzhen Sun
- College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang A & F University; Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Lin’an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang A & F University; Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Lin’an 311300, China
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- Hangzhou Lin ‘an District Agroforestry Technology Extension Center, Lin’an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang A & F University; Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Lin’an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang A & F University; Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Lin’an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang A & F University; Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Lin’an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang A & F University; Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Lin’an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang A & F University; Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Lin’an 311300, China
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He Z, Dong H. The roles of short-chain fatty acids derived from colonic bacteria fermentation of non-digestible carbohydrates and exogenous forms in ameliorating intestinal mucosal immunity of young ruminants. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1291846. [PMID: 38149240 PMCID: PMC10750390 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1291846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) are a class of organic fatty acids that consist of 1 to 6 carbons in length. They are primary end-products which arise from non-digestible carbohydrates (NDC) fermentation of colonic bacteria. They are the fundamental energy sources for post-weaning ruminants. SCFA represent the major carbon flux of diet through the gut microbiota to the host. They also play a vital role in regulating cell expansion and gene expression of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Recently, remarkable progresses have been made in understanding the immunomodulatory effects of SCFA and their interactions with the host. The processes involved in this study encompassed inflammasome activation, proliferation of lymphocytes, and maturation of intestinal mucosal immunity maturation. It is important to note that the establishment and maturation of intestinal mucosal immune system are intricately connected to the barrier function of intestinal epithelial cells (IEC) and the homeostasis of gut microbiota. Thus, insights into the role of SCFA in enteric mucosal immunoreaction of calves will enhance our understanding of their various regulatory functions. This review aims to analyze recent evidence on the role of SCFA as essential signaling molecules between gut microbiota and animal health. Additionally, we provide a summary of current literature on SCFA in intestinal mucosal immune responses of dairy calves.
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- Beijing Traditional Chinese Veterinary Engineering Center and Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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Li Z, Wang X, Wang W, An R, Wang Y, Ren Q, Xuan J. Benefits of tributyrin on growth performance, gastrointestinal tract development, ruminal bacteria and volatile fatty acid formation of weaned Small-Tailed Han lambs. ANIMAL NUTRITION (ZHONGGUO XU MU SHOU YI XUE HUI) 2023; 15:187-196. [PMID: 38023378 PMCID: PMC10679854 DOI: 10.1016/j.aninu.2023.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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This study aimed to determine the effects of tributyrin on growth performance, gastrointestinal tract development, ruminal bacteria and volatile fatty acid (VFA) formation. Thirty healthy weaned Small-Tailed Han female lambs at 3 months old with BW 27.5 ± 4.1 kg (mean ± SD) were randomly assigned to five groups of six lambs each, and each group received tributyrin at 0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 g/kg in feed. Weights were measured before the start and end of the study. After 15 d adaptation, DMI, feed, faeces and urine were recorded every week. Lambs were sacrificed at d 75. Compared to lambs fed no tributyrin, lambs fed 4.0 g/kg tributyrin had higher average daily BW gain (P = 0.04) and DMI (P < 0.01). Tributyrin reduced nitrogen (P < 0.01), Ca (P < 0.01) and P (P < 0.01) losses derived from faeces and urine. The mostly important, tributyrin increased dorsal sac thickness (P < 0.01), papillae length (P = 0.04) and width (P < 0.01), ventral sac papillae length (P < 0.01) and width (P < 0.01), caudodorsal blind sac thickness (P = 0.02), papillae length (P < 0.01) and width (P < 0.01). Furthermore, tributyrin increased thicknesses of both the duodenum (P < 0.01) and ileum (P = 0.01), and villus heights of the duodenum (P = 0.01), ileum (P < 0.01), jejunum (P < 0.01) and caecum (P = 0.02), but tributyrin decreased duodenal (P < 0.01) and caecal crypt depths (P < 0.01). Tributyrin reduced rumen pH (P < 0.01) while promoting total VFA concentration (P < 0.01). Tributyrin improved the structure of rumen bacteria by enhancing Clostridium (P = 0.04), Butyrivibrio (P < 0.01), Streptococcus (P = 0.04), Prevotella (P = 0.04), Ruminobacter (P = 0.02) and Fibrobacter (P = 0.03). In conclusion, tributyrin could stimulate gastrointestinal tract development by enhancing colonization of rumen VFA-producing bacteria, and dietary supplementation of tributyrin at 4.0 g/kg of DM was recommended for the weaned lambs.
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- Zhiwei Li
- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alae, 843300, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, 233100, China
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- College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, 233100, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Regulation and Health, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, 233100, China
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- School of Finance and Economics, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu, 233030, China
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Yang N, Lan T, Han Y, Zhao H, Wang C, Xu Z, Chen Z, Tao M, Li H, Song Y, Ma X. Tributyrin alleviates gut microbiota dysbiosis to repair intestinal damage in antibiotic-treated mice. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289364. [PMID: 37523400 PMCID: PMC10389721 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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Tributyrin (TB) is a butyric acid precursor and has a key role in anti-inflammatory and intestinal barrier repair effects by slowly releasing butyric acid. However, its roles in gut microbiota disorder caused by antibiotics remain unclear. Herein, we established an intestinal microbiota disorder model using ceftriaxone sodium via gavage to investigate the effects of different TB doses for restoring gut microbiota and intestinal injury. First, we divided C57BL/6 male mice into two groups: control (NC, n = 8) and experimental (ABx, n = 24) groups, receiving gavage with 0.2 mL normal saline and 400 mg/mL ceftriaxone sodium solution for 7 d (twice a day and the intermediate interval was 6 h), respectively. Then, mice in the ABx group were randomly split into three groups: model (M, 0.2 mL normal saline), low TB group (TL, 0.3 g/kg BW), and high TB group (TH, 3 g/kg BW) for 11 d. We found that TB supplementation alleviated antibiotics-induced weight loss, diarrhea, and intestinal tissue damage. The 16S rRNA sequence analysis showed that TB intervention increased the α diversity of intestinal flora, increased potential short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)-producing bacteria (such as Muribaculaceae and Bifidobacterium), and inhibited the relative abundance of potentially pathogenic bacteria (such as Bacteroidetes and Enterococcus) compared to the M group. TB supplementation reversed the reduction in SCFAs production in antibiotic-treated mice. Additionally, TB downregulated the levels of serum LPS and zonulin, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β and NLRP3 inflammasome-related factors in intestinal tissue and upregulated tight junction proteins (such as ZO-1 and Occludin) and MUC2. Overall, the adjustment ability of low-dose TB to the above indexes was stronger than high-dose TB. In conclusion, TB can restore the dysbiosis of gut microbiota, increase SCFAs, suppress inflammation, and ameliorate antibiotic-induced intestinal damage, indicating that TB might be a potential gut microbiota modulator.
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- Ning Yang
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Institute of Food and Drug Control, Key Laboratory of Quality Research and Evaluation of Marine Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Medical Products Administration, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Qingdao Central Hospital of Qingdao University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Wu D, Zhang Z, Shao K, Wang X, Huang F, Qi J, Duan Y, Jia Y, Xu M. Effects of Sodium Butyrate Supplementation in Milk on the Growth Performance and Intestinal Microbiota of Preweaning Holstein Calves. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2069. [PMID: 37443869 DOI: 10.3390/ani13132069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of sodium butyrate (SB) supplementation on the growth and intestinal microbiota of preweaning dairy calves. Eighty newborn Holstein calves (56 female and 24 male) were randomly allocated to four treatment groups with 20 calves each (14 female and 6 male). The suckling milk for the four treatments was supplemented with 0, 4.4, 8.8, or 17.6 g/d SB. During the 6-week experiment, dry matter intake was recorded daily, body weight was measured weekly, and rectal fecal samples were collected in the 2nd week. The V3-V4 hypervariable regions of the microbial 16S rRNA were amplified and then sequenced. SB supplementation elevated average daily gains (ADGs) in the first and second weeks. The optimal SB supplementation level for the whole preweaning period was 8.78 g/d, as revealed by analyzing the whole preweaning period ADG using second-order polynomial regression (quadratic) equations. The alpha diversity (Shannon diversity index), beta diversity, core phyla and genera, and function of the intestinal microbiota were affected by SB supplementation. In addition, the Shannon diversity index and core phyla and genera of the intestinal microbiota were correlated with calf growth-related indices. Overall, SB supplementation in suckling milk improved the growth performance and intestinal microbiota development of dairy calves in a quadratic manner, and regression analysis indicated an optimal supplementation level of 8.78 g/d.
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- Donglin Wu
- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Inner Mongolia Herbivorous Livestock Feed Engineering and Technology Research Center, Hohhot 010018, China
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- Shazhou Dairy Co., Ltd., Ulanqab 013750, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Inner Mongolia Herbivorous Livestock Feed Engineering and Technology Research Center, Hohhot 010018, China
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Wang G, Zhang Q, Chen Z, Huang Y, Wang W, Zhang X, Jia J, Gao Q, Xu H, Li C. Transcriptome Analysis to Elucidate the Effects of Milk Replacer Feeding Level on Intestinal Function and Development of Early Lambs. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:1733. [PMID: 37889672 PMCID: PMC10251907 DOI: 10.3390/ani13111733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Although early feeding strategies influence intestinal development, the effects of milk replacer (MR) feeding level on intestinal structure and functional development and underlying regulatory mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, 14 male Hu lambs were fed MR at 2% or 4% of their average body weight and weaned at 35 days of age. The MR was produced by the Institute of Feed Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and it contains 96.91% dry matter, 23.22% protein, and 13.20% fat. Jejunal tissues were assessed by RNA-seq for differences in the gene expression of lambs at 49 days of age; regulatory pathways and mechanisms of the effects of early nutrition on intestinal function and development were analyzed, along with growth performance, feed intake, jejunal histomorphology, and digestive enzyme activities. Increasing MR- feeding levels increased dry matter intake and daily gain before weaning, as well as lactase, amylase, lipase, trypsin, and chymotrypsin activities and intestinal villus length and muscular thickness. Overall, 1179 differentially expressed genes were identified, which were enriched in nutrient metabolism, coagulation cascades, and other pathways. Further, intensive MR feeding affected insulin sensitivity to reduce excessive glucose interception by intestinal tissues to ensure adequate absorbed glucose release into the portal circulation and promoted lipid and protein degradation in intestinal tissues to meet the energy demand of intestinal cells by regulating AHSG, IGFBP1, MGAT2, ITIH, and CYP2E1 expression.
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- Guoxiu Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (G.W.); (Z.C.); (Y.H.); (X.Z.); (J.J.); (Q.G.); (H.X.)
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- Institute of Grassland Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot 010000, China;
- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (G.W.); (Z.C.); (Y.H.); (X.Z.); (J.J.); (Q.G.); (H.X.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (G.W.); (Z.C.); (Y.H.); (X.Z.); (J.J.); (Q.G.); (H.X.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (G.W.); (Z.C.); (Y.H.); (X.Z.); (J.J.); (Q.G.); (H.X.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (G.W.); (Z.C.); (Y.H.); (X.Z.); (J.J.); (Q.G.); (H.X.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (G.W.); (Z.C.); (Y.H.); (X.Z.); (J.J.); (Q.G.); (H.X.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (G.W.); (Z.C.); (Y.H.); (X.Z.); (J.J.); (Q.G.); (H.X.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (G.W.); (Z.C.); (Y.H.); (X.Z.); (J.J.); (Q.G.); (H.X.)
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Dell'Anno M, Scaglia E, Reggi S, Grossi S, Angelo Sgoifo Rossi C, Frazzini S, Caprarulo V, Rossi L. Evaluation of tributyrin supplementation in milk replacer on diarrhoea occurrence in pre-weaning Holstein calves. Animal 2023; 17:100791. [PMID: 37121158 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2023.100791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Neonatal calf diarrhoea is one of the most important health challenges in cattle herds causing substantial economic losses and antimicrobial use. Due to the raising problem of antimicrobial resistance, effective alternatives are urgently required, in line with European policies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of tributyrin supplementation in milk replacer on diarrhoea, performance and metabolic status in preweaning Holstein calves. Twelve newborn calves, after colostrum administration, were randomly allotted in two experimental groups for 42 days: control (CTRL) fed milk replacer, tributyrin (TRIB) fed milk replacer supplemented with 0.3% of liquid tributyrin on milk powder weight. Calves BW was recorded on a weekly basis from day 7 to day 42, and feed intake was recorded daily to calculate zootechnical performance. Faecal consistency was assessed daily through the faecal score (0-3 scale; considering diarrhoea moderate = 2 and severe = 3). Faecal samples were collected weekly from rectal ampulla for microbiological analysis by plate counting method evaluating the number of total bacteria, lactic acid bacteria and coliform bacteria. On day 0 and day 42, individual blood samples were collected from jugular vein for metabolic profile analysis. Serum samples of day 42 were also evaluated for the antioxidant barrier using a colorimetric test, while glucagon-like peptide 2 and diamine oxidase concentrations were measured through immunoenzymatic assays. Tributyrin supplementation did not influence the zootechnical performance of calves over 42 days of trial. Diarrhoea frequency was significantly lower in TRIB compared to CTRL group (27.91 and 38.37%; P < 0.01) considering the whole experimental period. In particular, the major effect was observed for moderate diarrhoea in TRIB group that showed a significantly reduced frequency compared to CTRL (P < 0.01) thus suggesting a preventive effect of tributyrin. Faecal total bacterial, lactic acid and coliform bacteria counts did not show differences between groups. Urea serum concentrations tended to be lower in TRIB compared to CTRL, indicating an efficient utilisation of dietary protein. Antioxidant barrier and glucagon-like peptide 2 were comparable between CTRL and TRIB on day 42. Diamine oxidase concentrations were significantly decreased in TRIB compared to CTRL group after 42 days of trial (P < 0.01), suggesting a higher gut epithelial integrity probably due to lower diarrhoea frequency and the nourish effect of tributyrin on enterocytes. In conclusion, tributyrin could be considered as a valuable bioactive feed additive to decrease the neonatal diarrhoea occurrence and support intestinal integrity in preweaning calves.
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Niu X, Zhang N, Li S, Li N, Wang R, Zhang Q, He J, Sun E, Kang X, Zhan J. Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis MN-Gup protects mice against gut microbiota-related obesity and endotoxemia induced by a high fat diet. Front Nutr 2022; 9:992947. [PMID: 36407506 PMCID: PMC9667045 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.992947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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Obesity has become a public health concern due to its global prevalence and high risk of complications such as endotoxemia. Given the important role of gut microbiota in obesity, probiotics targeting gut microbiota have been developed and applied to alleviate obesity. However, most studies focused on the effects of probiotics on pre-existing obesity, and the preventive effects of probiotics against obesity were rarely studied. This study aimed to investigate the preventive effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis MN-Gup (MN-Gup) and fermented milk containing MN-Gup against high fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity and endotoxemia in C57BL/6J mice. The results showed that MN-Gup, especially the high dose of MN-Gup (1 × 1010CFU/kg b.w.), could significantly protect mice against HFD-induced body weight gain, increased fat percentage, dyslipidemia, and increased lipopolysaccharides (LPS). Fermented milk containing MN-Gup had better preventive effects on fat percentage and dyslipidemia than fermented milk without MN-Gup, but its overall performance was less effective than MN-Gup. Furthermore, MN-Gup and fermented milk containing MN-Gup could alter HFD-affected gut microbiota and regulate obesity- or endotoxemia-correlated bacteria, which may contribute to the prevention of obesity and endotoxemia. This study revealed that MN-Gup could reduce obesity and endotoxemia under HFD, thereby providing a potential application of MN-Gup in preventing obesity.
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- Xiaokang Niu
- Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Mengniu Hi-Tech Dairy Product Beijing Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- R&D Center, Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy (Group) Co. Ltd., Huhhot, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Mengniu Hi-Tech Dairy Product Beijing Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- R&D Center, Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy (Group) Co. Ltd., Huhhot, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Role of butyrate as part of milk replacer and starter diet on intestinal development in pre-weaned calves. A systematic review. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2022.115423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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