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Diao H, Jiao A, Yu B, He J, Zheng P, Yu J, Luo Y, Luo J, Mao X, Chen D. Beet Pulp: An Alternative to Improve the Gut Health of Growing Pigs. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10101860. [PMID: 33065992 PMCID: PMC7600662 DOI: 10.3390/ani10101860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary fiber on the gut health of growing pigs. In total, 30 growing pigs with an initial average body weight of 45.8 ± 2.78 kg were divided into three groups with 10 replicates per treatment, and one pig per replicate. The treatments included a corn-soybean meal-based diet (control group, 1.5% crude fiber (CF)), corn-soybean meal + beet pulp-based diet (beet pulp group, 5.74% CF) and corn-soybean meal-based diet (feed intake-pairing group (pairing group); the feed intake was equal to the beet pulp group, 1.5% CF). The whole trial lasted 28 days. The beet pulp group had a longer length of the large intestine, higher weight of the small intestine and whole intestine, greater density of the large intestine and whole intestine, and higher villus height in the jejunum and ileum than the control group (p < 0.05). The messenger RNA (mRNA) expression levels of epidermal growth factor (EGF), glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2), and glucagon-like peptide 2 receptor (GLP-2R) in the duodenum, EGF and GLP-2 in the jejunum, EGF in the ileum, and GLP-2 in the colon were higher in the beet pulp group than in the control group (p < 0.05). Moreover, the apparent total tract digestibility of crude ash, energy, dry matter (DM), and crude protein (CP) was lower in the beet pulp group than in the control group (p < 0.05), while the apparent total tract digestibility of CF, the activity of jejunal lactase, and the mRNA abundance of duodenal GLP-2 were higher in the beet pulp group than in the control and pairing groups (p < 0.05). In addition, the beet pulp group had more goblet cells in the colon, more Bifidobacterium spp. in the cecal digesta, higher concentrations of acetic acid and butyric acid in the cecal digesta, and higher mRNA abundance of duodenal regeneration protein Ⅲγ (REG-Ⅲγ), jejunal mucin 2 (MUC-2), and ileal G protein-coupled receptor 43 (GPR-43) than the control group (p < 0.05). However, these parameters did not differ between the control and pairing groups (p > 0.05). These findings indicate feeding a high-fiber diet (5.74% CF, obtained from beet pulp) to pigs could modulate the gut microbiota composition, increase the short-chain fatty-acid (SCFA) content in the hindgut, and improve gut health, which is independent of the feed intake.
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- Hui Diao
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Xinkang Road 46#, Ya’an 625014, China; (H.D.); (A.J.); (B.Y.); (J.H.); (P.Z.); (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.L.)
- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Animal Science, No.7 Niusha Road, Chengdu 610066, China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Xinkang Road 46#, Ya’an 625014, China; (H.D.); (A.J.); (B.Y.); (J.H.); (P.Z.); (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Xinkang Road 46#, Ya’an 625014, China; (H.D.); (A.J.); (B.Y.); (J.H.); (P.Z.); (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Xinkang Road 46#, Ya’an 625014, China; (H.D.); (A.J.); (B.Y.); (J.H.); (P.Z.); (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Xinkang Road 46#, Ya’an 625014, China; (H.D.); (A.J.); (B.Y.); (J.H.); (P.Z.); (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Xinkang Road 46#, Ya’an 625014, China; (H.D.); (A.J.); (B.Y.); (J.H.); (P.Z.); (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Xinkang Road 46#, Ya’an 625014, China; (H.D.); (A.J.); (B.Y.); (J.H.); (P.Z.); (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Xinkang Road 46#, Ya’an 625014, China; (H.D.); (A.J.); (B.Y.); (J.H.); (P.Z.); (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Xinkang Road 46#, Ya’an 625014, China; (H.D.); (A.J.); (B.Y.); (J.H.); (P.Z.); (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.L.)
- Correspondence: (X.M.); (D.C.); Tel.: +86-0835-2885106 (D.C.)
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Xinkang Road 46#, Ya’an 625014, China; (H.D.); (A.J.); (B.Y.); (J.H.); (P.Z.); (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.L.)
- Correspondence: (X.M.); (D.C.); Tel.: +86-0835-2885106 (D.C.)
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Liu G, Mo W, Cao W, Jia G, Zhao H, Chen X, Wu C, Zhang R, Wang J. Digestive abilities, amino acid transporter expression, and metabolism in the intestines of piglets fed with spermine. J Food Biochem 2020; 44:e13167. [PMID: 32155674 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Revised: 01/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This study evaluated the effects of spermine supplementation on the digestion, transport, and metabolism of nutrients in the jejuna of piglets. Of the 80 piglets examined, 40 received 0.4 mmol/kg body weight spermine, and the other half were randomly distributed such that the restricted nutrient intake supplemented with the saline solution for 7 hr and 3, 6, or 9 days in pairs. Spermine supplementation increased the lipase and trypsin activities (p < .05), and spermine increased the mRNA levels of maltase, sucrase, and aminopeptidase N (APN) but decreased the lactase gene expression (p < .05). Moreover, spermine increased the mRNA expression levels of amino acid transporters (p < .05). Spermine increased the jejunum glycerolphosphocholine, lipid, and taurine levels and decreased the choline and amino acids levels (p < .05). In summary, spermine can promote the digestion, transport, and metabolism of nutrients in piglets. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Meat, fish, dairy products, and fruits contain polyamines (i.e., spermine, spermidine, and putrescine). Spermine plays an important role in the cell proliferation, growth, and differentiation, and spermine supplementation can improve the growth of broilers, growth performance of early weaning piglets, and intestinal maturation. The results of this study suggest that spermine can improve the digestion, transport, and metabolism of nutrients in piglets.
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- Guangmang Liu
- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Fang T, Jia G, Zhao H, Chen X, Wu C, Xue B, Cai J, Tian G, Wang J, Liu G. Effects of spermine supplementation on blood biochemical parameters, amino acid profile and ileum expression of amino acid transporters in piglets. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND FEED SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/114433/2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Liu B, Jiang X, Cai L, Zhao X, Dai Z, Wu G, Li X. Putrescine mitigates intestinal atrophy through suppressing inflammatory response in weanling piglets. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2019; 10:69. [PMID: 31516701 PMCID: PMC6734277 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-019-0379-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Polyamines are essential for cell growth and beneficial for intestinal maturation. To evaluate the effects of putrescine on alleviating intestinal atrophy and underlying molecular mechanisms, both in vivo feeding trial and in vitro cell culture were conducted. Weanling pigs were fed a diet supplemented with 0, 0.1%, 0.2% or 0.3% putrescine dihydrochloride, whereas porcine intestinal epithelial cells (IPEC-J2) were challenged with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in the presence of 200 μmol/L putrescine. Results Dietary supplementation with 0.2% putrescine dihydrochloride decreased the incidence of diarrhea with an improvement in intestinal integrity. Inhibition of ornithine decarboxylase activity decreased the proliferation and migration of IPEC-J2 cells, and this effect was alleviated by the supplementation with putrescine. The phosphorylation of extracellular signal regulated kinase and focal adhesion kinase was enhanced by putrescine. LPS increased the expression of inflammatory cytokines [tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin 6 (IL-6) and IL-8], and inhibited cell proliferation and migration in IPEC-J2 cells. Adding exogenous putrescine suppressed the expression of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-8, and recovered cell migration and proliferation in LPS-treated IPEC-J2 cells. Dietary putrescine supplementation also reduced the mRNA levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-8 and their upstream regulator nuclear receptor kappa B p65 subunit in the jejunal mucosa of piglets. Conclusions Dietary supplementation with putrescine mitigated mucosal atrophy in weanling piglets through improving anti-inflammatory function and suppressing inflammatory response. Our results have important implications for nutritional management of intestinal integrity and health in weanling piglets and other neonates. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s40104-019-0379-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Bangmin Liu
- 1Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 12 Zhongguancun South St., Haidian district, Beijing, 100081 China
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- 1Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 12 Zhongguancun South St., Haidian district, Beijing, 100081 China
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- 1Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 12 Zhongguancun South St., Haidian district, Beijing, 100081 China
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- 1Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 12 Zhongguancun South St., Haidian district, Beijing, 100081 China
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- 2College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- 3Departments of Animal Science and of Medical Physiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 USA
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- 1Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 12 Zhongguancun South St., Haidian district, Beijing, 100081 China
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Liu G, Zheng J, Cao W, Wu X, Jia G, Zhao H, Chen X, Wu C, Wang J. Effects of spermine on liver barrier function, amino acid transporters, immune status, and apoptosis in piglets. RSC Adv 2019; 9:11054-11062. [PMID: 35520224 PMCID: PMC9063033 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra05421e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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This study investigated the effects of spermine supplementation and its extended duration on amino acid transporters, immune status, barrier function, and apoptosis in the liver.
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- Guangmang Liu
- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Maize Research Institute
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
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Effects of spermine on the antioxidant status and gene expression of antioxidant-related signaling molecules in the liver and longissimus dorsi of piglets. Animal 2018; 12:1208-1216. [DOI: 10.1017/s1751731117002737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Cao W, Xu X, Jia G, Zhao H, Chen X, Wu C, Tang J, Wang J, Cai J, Liu G. Roles of spermine in modulating the antioxidant status and Nrf2 signalling molecules expression in the thymus and spleen of suckling piglets-new insight. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2017; 102:e183-e192. [DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- W. Cao
- Animal Nutrition Institute; Sichuan Agricultural University; Chengdu China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education; Chengdu China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute; Sichuan Agricultural University; Chengdu China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education; Chengdu China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute; Sichuan Agricultural University; Chengdu China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education; Chengdu China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute; Sichuan Agricultural University; Chengdu China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education; Chengdu China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute; Sichuan Agricultural University; Chengdu China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education; Chengdu China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute; Sichuan Agricultural University; Chengdu China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education; Chengdu China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute; Sichuan Agricultural University; Chengdu China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education; Chengdu China
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- Maize Research Institute; Sichuan Agricultural University; Chengdu China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute; Sichuan Agricultural University; Chengdu China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education; Chengdu China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute; Sichuan Agricultural University; Chengdu China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education; Chengdu China
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Zhu YH, Lin G, Dai ZL, Zhou TJ, Yuan TL, Feng CP, Chen F, Wu GY, Wang JJ. Developmental changes in polyamines and autophagic marker levels in normal and growth-restricted fetal pigs. J Anim Sci 2016; 93:3503-11. [PMID: 26440019 DOI: 10.2527/jas.2014-8743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Polyamines are essential for embryonic and fetal survival, growth, and development. Additionally, polyamines may induce autophagy in mammalian cells. However, little is known about the availability of polyamines or autophagy in the porcine conceptus with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). The present study was performed to evaluate the developmental changes of polyamine concentrations in IUGR and normal porcine fetuses as well as autophagic marker levels in the fetal intestinal mucosa during the second half of gestation when most fetal growth occurs. Allantoic fluid (ALF), amniotic fluid (AMF), umbilical vein, and the small-intestinal mucosa were obtained from both IUGR and normal fetal pigs at d 60, 90, and 110 of gestation. Concentrations of polyamines in fetal fluids as well as protein abundances of microtubule-associated protein light chain 3B (LC3B), an autophagic marker, in the fetal small-intestinal mucosa were determined. Concentrations of polyamines varied greatly in different fetal compartments and changed substantially with advancing gestation. Concentrations of polyamines in IUGR fetal fluids and the small-intestinal mucosa were markedly different from those in their normal counterparts at d 60 and 90 of gestation, whereas most of the differences were not detected by late (d 110) gestation. Specifically, polyamine levels were lower in the umbilical vein plasma but higher in ALF and AMF from IUGR fetuses. Furthermore, enhanced levels of an autophagic marker were observed in the small-intestinal mucosa of IUGR fetuses throughout mid and late gestation in association with abnormal spermidine levels in fetal plasma. These findings support the notion that enhanced autophagy may be an important survival mechanism in IUGR fetuses. Collectively, our findings provide a new framework for future studies to define the roles for polyamines in the prevention and treatment of IUGR in both human medicine and animal production.
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Effect of oral polyamine supplementation pre-weaning on piglet growth and intestinal characteristics. Animal 2016; 10:1655-9. [PMID: 26997172 DOI: 10.1017/s1751731116000446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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A high proportion of piglets fail to adapt to the changing composition of their diet at weaning, resulting in weight loss and increased susceptibility to pathogens. Polyamines are present in sow milk and promote neonatal maturation of the gut. We hypothesised that oral spermine and spermidine supplementation before weaning would increase piglet growth and promote gastrointestinal development at weaning. In Experiment One, one pair of liveweight (LW)-matched piglets per litter from first and third lactation sows received 2 ml of a 0 (Control) or 463 nmol/ml spermine solution at 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 days of age (n=6 piglets/treatment per parity). Villus height and crypt depth in the duodenum and jejunum were measured at weaning (day 23 postpartum). In Experiment Two, piglets suckling 18 first and 18 third lactation sows were used. Within each litter, piglets received 2 ml of either water (Control), 463 nmol/ml spermine solution or 2013 nmol/ml spermidine solution at 14, 16, 18, 22 and 24 days of age (n=54 piglets/treatment per sow parity). Piglets were weighed individually at 14, 18, 24 (weaning) and 61 days of age. In Experiment One, oral spermine supplementation resulted in a 41% increase in villus height, a 21% decrease in crypt depth and 79% decrease in the villus height : crypt depth ratio compared with control piglets (P<0.01). In Experiment Two, spermine and spermidine-supplemented piglets suckling first lactation sows grew faster (P<0.05) between days 14 and 18 postpartum than control piglets: 0.230±0.011 and 0.227±0.012 v. 0.183±0.012 kg/day, respectively. Spermine supplementation tended (P<0.1) to increase piglet LW gain from weaning to day 37 post-weaning compared with control piglets (0.373±0.009 v. 0.341±0.010 kg/day). In conclusion, spermine supplementation increased villus height at weaning, and appears to have the potential to improve the pre- and post-weaning growth of conventionally weaned piglets.
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Wang J, Li GR, Tan BE, Xiong X, Kong XF, Xiao DF, Xu LW, Wu MM, Huang B, Kim SW, Yin YL. Oral administration of putrescine and proline during the suckling period improves epithelial restitution after early weaning in piglets. J Anim Sci 2016; 93:1679-88. [PMID: 26020189 DOI: 10.2527/jas.2014-8230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Polyamines are necessary for normal integrity and the restitution after injury of the gastrointestinal epithelium. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of oral administration of putrescine and proline during the suckling period on epithelial restitution after early weaning in piglets. Eighteen neonatal piglets (Duroc × Landrace × Large Yorkshire) from 3 litters (6 piglets per litter) were assigned to 3 groups, representing oral administration with an equal volume of saline (control), putrescine (5 mg/kg BW), and proline (25 mg/kg BW) twice daily from d 1 to weaning at 14 d of age. Plasma and intestinal samples were obtained 3 d after weaning. The results showed that oral administration of putrescine or proline increased the final BW and ADG of piglets compared with the control (P < 0.05). Proline treatment decreased plasma D-lactate concentration but increased the villus height in the jejunum and ileum, as well as the percentage of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) positive cells and alkaline phosphatase (AKP) activity in the jejunal mucosa (P < 0.05). The protein expressions for zonula occludens (ZO-1), occludin, and claudin-3 (P < 0.05) but not mRNA were increased in the jejunum of putrescine- and proline-treated piglets compared with those of control piglets. The voltage-gated K+ channel (Kv) 1.1 protein expression in the jejunum of piglets administrated with putrescine and the Kv1.5 mRNA and Kv1.1 protein levels in the ileum of piglets administrated with proline were greater than those in control piglets (P < 0.05). These findings indicate that polyamine or its precursor could improve mucosal proliferation, intestinal morphology, as well as tight junction and potassium channel protein expressions in early-weaned piglets, with implications for epithelial restitution and barrier function after stress injury.
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Fang T, Liu G, Cao W, Wu X, Jia G, Zhao H, Chen X, Wu C, Wang J. Spermine: new insights into the intestinal development and serum antioxidant status of suckling piglets. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra05361k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The present work aimed at investigating the effects of spermine supplementation and extended spermine administration on the intestinal morphology, enzyme activity, and serum antioxidant capacity of suckling piglets.
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- Tingting Fang
- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Maize Research Institute
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
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Wan J, Jiang F, Xu Q, Chen D, He J. Alginic acid oligosaccharide accelerates weaned pig growth through regulating antioxidant capacity, immunity and intestinal development. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra18135j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Alginic acid oligosaccharide (ALGO) is the lyase–lysate of alginic acid, which is a naturally occurring anionic polysaccharide isolated from the cell walls of seaweed.
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- Jin Wan
- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- People's Republic of China
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- College of Fisheries and Life Science
- Dalian Ocean University
- Dalian 116023
- People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- People's Republic of China
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Liu G, Yan T, Fang T, Jia G, Chen X, Zhao H, Wang J, Wu C. Nutrimetabolomic analysis provides new insights into spermine-induced ileum-system alterations for suckling rats. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra01507c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of spermine supplementation on the ileum metabolism of suckling rats.
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- Guangmang Liu
- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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- Maize Research Institute
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition
- Sichuan Agricultural University
- Chengdu 611130
- China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education
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Sabater-Molina M, Larqué E, Torrella F, Plaza J, Ramis G, Zamora S. Effects of fructooligosaccharides on cecum polyamine concentration and gut maturation in early-weaned piglets. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2011; 48:230-6. [PMID: 21562644 PMCID: PMC3082079 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.10-100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2010] [Accepted: 09/21/2010] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Polyamines are molecules involved in cell growth and differentiation and are produced by bacterial metabolism. However, their production and effects by the microbiota selected by fructooligosaccharides consumption are controversial. In this study, we investigated the influence of supplementation of fructooligosaccharides on the cecal polyamine production by the microflora selected, and its effect on gut maturation in newborn piglets. Twenty piglets were fed a control formula (n = 10) or a formula supplemented with fructooligosaccharides (8 g/l) (n = 10) for 13 days. Colony-forming unit's count of cecal content was done in different media. Several intestinal development parameters were measured as well as the polyamine concentration in the cecal mucosa and cecal content. A dose-dependent study on in vitro polyamine production by fructooligosaccharides addition to the isolated cecal content was performed. Bifidogenic activity of fructooligosaccharides increased polyamine concentration in the cecal content, mainly putrescine, with no beneficial effect on gut maturation. Bifidobacterium spp. were able to produce polyamines, but they were not the most significant bacterial producer of polyamines in the cecum of piglets fed fructooligosaccharides. Bifidogenic activity of fructooligosaccharides did not lead to an increase in gut maturation in piglets of 15 days of age although polyamines were increased in the cecal content.
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- María Sabater-Molina
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, Espinardo Campus, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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Sabater-Molina M, Larqué E, Torrella F, Plaza J, Lozano T, Muñoz A, Zamora S. Effects of dietary polyamines at physiologic doses in early-weaned piglets. Nutrition 2009; 25:940-6. [PMID: 19477621 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2009.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2008] [Revised: 01/17/2009] [Accepted: 01/22/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Polyamines are essential for many cell functions, and they form part of the composition of maternal milk; despite this, their addition to infant formulas is currently under evaluation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of milk formulas designed to resemble sow milk supplemented with polyamines at maternal physiologic milk doses on the gut maturation of early-weaned piglets. METHODS We fed 30 newborn piglets with maternal milk (n=10), a control milk formula (n=10), or a milk formula supplemented with polyamines (5 nmol/mL of spermine and 20 nmol/mL of spermidine, n=10) for 13 d (day 2 after birth through day 15). Several growth and intestinal development parameters were measured. RESULTS The piglets fed the formula containing polyamine at physiologic doses showed significantly increased crypt depth in the small intestine compared with those fed with the control formula. Villus length was correlated to crypt depth. Although there were no differences in the disaccharidase activities between the animals fed the two formulas, alkaline phosphatase and gamma-glutamyl transferase activities tended to be higher in the jejunum of those fed the polyamine-supplemented diet. Dietary polyamines did not significantly modify the gut mucosal concentrations of putrescine, spermine, or spermidine. CONCLUSION Milk formulas supplemented with polyamines at maternal milk physiologic doses slightly enhanced gut growth and maturation in neonatal piglets.
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- María Sabater-Molina
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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