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Zhi K, Gong F, Chen L, Li Z, Li X, Mei H, Fu C, Zhao Y, Liu Z, He J. Effects of Sea-Buckthorn Flavonoids on Growth Performance, Serum Inflammation, Intestinal Barrier and Microbiota in LPS-Challenged Broilers. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:2073. [PMID: 39061535 PMCID: PMC11274335 DOI: 10.3390/ani14142073] [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: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The experiment investigated the effects of sea-buckthorn flavonoids (SF) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-challenged broilers. A total of 288 one-day-old male broilers were randomly assigned to 4 groups, with 6 replicates of 12 broilers each. The experiment lasted for 20 days. The diet included two levels of SF (0 or 1000 mg/kg) and broilers intraperitoneally injected with 500 μg/kg LPS on 16, 18, and 20 days, or an equal amount of saline. LPS challenge decreased final body weight, average daily gain, and average daily feed intake, increased feed-to-gain ratio, and elevated serum IL-1β, IL-2, TNF-α, D-LA, and endotoxin levels. Moreover, it resulted in a reduction in the IL-10 level. LPS impaired the intestinal morphology of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, down-regulated the mRNA relative expression of Occludin, ZO-1, and MUC-2 in the jejunum mucosa, up-regulated the mRNA relative expression of TLR4, MyD88, NF-κB, and IL-1β, and increased the relative abundance of Erysipelatoclostridium in broilers (p < 0.05). However, SF supplementation mitigated the decrease in growth performance, reduced serum IL-1β, IL-2, and D-LA levels, increased IL-10 levels, alleviated intestinal morphological damage, up-regulated mRNA expression of Occludin and ZO-1, down-regulated the mRNA expression of TLR4, NF-κB, and IL-lβ in jejunum mucosal (p < 0.05), and SF supplementation presented a tendency to decrease the relative abundance of proteobacteria (0.05 < p < 0.1). Collectively, incorporating SF can enhance the growth performance, alleviate serum inflammation, and improve the intestinal health of broilers, effectively mitigating the damage triggered by LPS-challenges.
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- Kexin Zhi
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (K.Z.); (F.G.); (L.C.); (Z.L.); (X.L.); (H.M.); (C.F.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (K.Z.); (F.G.); (L.C.); (Z.L.); (X.L.); (H.M.); (C.F.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (K.Z.); (F.G.); (L.C.); (Z.L.); (X.L.); (H.M.); (C.F.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (K.Z.); (F.G.); (L.C.); (Z.L.); (X.L.); (H.M.); (C.F.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (K.Z.); (F.G.); (L.C.); (Z.L.); (X.L.); (H.M.); (C.F.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (K.Z.); (F.G.); (L.C.); (Z.L.); (X.L.); (H.M.); (C.F.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (K.Z.); (F.G.); (L.C.); (Z.L.); (X.L.); (H.M.); (C.F.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (K.Z.); (F.G.); (L.C.); (Z.L.); (X.L.); (H.M.); (C.F.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Biological and Electromechanical Polytechnic, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (K.Z.); (F.G.); (L.C.); (Z.L.); (X.L.); (H.M.); (C.F.); (Y.Z.)
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Sanjaya HL, Maharani BP, Baskara AP, Muhlisin, Martien R, Zuprizal. Effect of lipopolysaccharides from pathogenic bacteria on broiler chickens' productivity: a meta-analysis. Br Poult Sci 2024:1-14. [PMID: 38940295 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2024.2364331] [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: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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1. This meta-analysis investigated the impact of LPS and covariates (serotype, rearing period and administration route) on the productivity parameters of broiler chickens (average daily feed intake (ADFI), average daily gain (ADG) and feed conversion ratio (FCR)).2. Thirty-two eligible studies were included. Hedges' g effect size was determined using a random-effects model at 95% confidence interval.3. Results showed that LPS significantly decreased average daily feed intake (ADFI; p < 0.0001) and average daily gain (ADG; p < 0.0001) and increased FCR (p < 0.0001). The serotypes Escherichia coli 055: B5 (EC055: B5) and Escherichia coli 0127: B8 (EC 0127: B8) significantly reduced ADFI and ADG, and the serotype EC 055: B5 significantly increased the FCR (p < 0.05).4. The intraperitoneal administration of the LPS significantly reduced the productivity of broiler chickens (p < 0.05), but other administration routes did not show such effects. The reduction in ADFI and ADG was found in all rearing periods (p < 0.05), and the increase in FCR was observed in the starter (p = 0.0302) and grower periods (p = 0.0031).5. Exposure to LPS significantly reduced the productivity of broiler chickens (p < 0.05). However, no relationship was observed between LPS dosage and productivity as indicated by the meta-regression study.6. The findings indicated that LPS has detrimental effects on broiler chickens' ADFI, ADG and FCR across various LPS serotypes and rearing periods. These detrimental impacts of LPS remain consistent regardless of the administered dosage.
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- H L Sanjaya
- Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Sun H, Zheng X, Yang B, Yan M, Wang H, Yang S, Shi D, Guo S, Liu C. Effect of Wu Zhi San supplementation in LPS-induced intestinal inflammation and barrier damage in broilers. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1234769. [PMID: 38111733 PMCID: PMC10725941 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1234769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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Intestinal inflammation and barrier damage can inhibit the absorption and transportation of nutrients in the small intestine, and lead to various chronic diseases. Wu Zhi San (WZS) is a traditional Chinese formula composed of Schisandrae, Anemarrhenae, Lonicerae, and Glycyrrhizae that was made to cure intestinal inflammation and barrier damage in broilers. To evaluate the protective effect of WZS on intestinal inflammation and barrier damage of broilers under lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stress, a total of 200 one-day-old broilers were randomly divided into five groups, namely, the CON group, LPS group, and three WZS groups (WZS-H, WZS-M, and WZS-L). The groups were designed for stress phase I (days 15, 17, 19, and 21) and stress phase II (days 29, 31, 33, and 35). The protective effect of WZS on the intestinal tract was evaluated by measuring the levels of serum myeloperoxidase (MPO), diamine oxidase (DAO), super oxide dismutase (SOD), and serum D-lactate (D-LA) and the expression of inflammatory factors in jejunum. The results showed that the diet supplemented with WZS could significantly reduce serum MPO, DAO, and D-LA levels and jejunal CD in broilers (p < 0.05), increase serum SOD levels and jejunal VH (p < 0.05), significantly downregulate the expression of NF-κB, TLR4, MyD88, and inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-10), and upregulate Claudin-1, Occludin-1, and ZO-1 in broiler jejunum mucosa (p < 0.05). On the other hand, WZS could significantly reduce the protein expression of NF-κB (p65) in broiler jejunum (p < 0.05). These results indicate that supplementing WZS in the diet can reduce intestinal inflammation and alleviate intestinal barrier damage, and by inhibiting the NF-κB/TLR4/MyD88 signaling pathway, supplementation with WZS intervenes in LPS-induced stress injury in broilers.
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- Han Sun
- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Technology Research Center for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Nature Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- International Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Technology Research Center for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Nature Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- International Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Technology Research Center for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Nature Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- International Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Grozina AA, Ilina LA, Laptev GY, Yildirim EA, Ponomareva ES, Filippova VA, Tyurina DG, Fisinin VI, Kochish II, Griffin DK, Surai PF, Romanov MN. Probiotics as an alternative to antibiotics in modulating the intestinal microbiota and performance of broiler chickens. J Appl Microbiol 2023; 134:lxad213. [PMID: 37715326 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxad213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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AIMS Gut bacteria play an important role in poultry nutrition and the immune defense system. Changes in the intestinal microbiome affect the physiological state, metabolism, and innate immunity of poultry. The present study aimed to characterize age-related changes in the gastrointestinal tract microflora in broiler chickens, depending on supplementation of the diet with the in-feed antibiotic Stafac® 110 and a Bacillus subtilis strain-based probiotic. METHODS AND RESULTS In this regard, a comprehensive analysis of the taxonomic structure of the microbial community in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of broiler chickens was carried out using a molecular genetic technique of the terminal-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis and taking into account age dynamics and feeding treatment. A beneficial effect on the microbiological composition and body weight of broilers was observed when using the antibiotic and probiotic in compound feeds. Different bacterial communities were revealed in the duodenum and cecum, and their positive impact on broiler growth was established. The results obtained shed light on the formation of GIT microflora of broiler chickens during the growing period and its changes in response to the use of the antibiotic and the probiotic. CONCLUSIONS We suggest that the implementation of the tested in-feed antibiotic and probiotic can be beneficial in regulating the intestinal microflora microbiological processes in the GIT and improving the feeding efficiency and productivity of broiler chickens.
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- Alena A Grozina
- Federal Scientific Center "All-Russia Research and Technological Poultry Institute", Russian Academy of Sciences, Sergiev Posad, Moscow Oblast 141311, Russia
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "St. Petersburg State Agrarian University", Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601, Russia
- BIOTROF LLC, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196602, Russia
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "St. Petersburg State Agrarian University", Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601, Russia
- BIOTROF LLC, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196602, Russia
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "St. Petersburg State Agrarian University", Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601, Russia
- BIOTROF LLC, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196602, Russia
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "St. Petersburg State Agrarian University", Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601, Russia
- BIOTROF LLC, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196602, Russia
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- Federal Scientific Center "All-Russia Research and Technological Poultry Institute", Russian Academy of Sciences, Sergiev Posad, Moscow Oblast 141311, Russia
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- K. I. Skryabin Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology, Moscow 109472, Russia
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- School of Biosciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NJ, United Kingdom
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- Vitagene and Health Research Centre, Bristol BS4 2RS, United Kingdom
- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
- Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Szent Istvan University, H-2103 Gödöllo, Hungary
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- School of Biosciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NJ, United Kingdom
- L. K. Ernst Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Dubrovitsy, Podolsk, Moscow Oblast 142132, Russia
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Effects of Dietary Ferulic Acid on Intestinal Health and Ileal Microbiota of Tianfu Broilers Challenged with Lipopolysaccharide. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041720. [PMID: 36838708 PMCID: PMC9967589 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) has been considered the primary agent to establish animal models of inflammation, immunological stress, and organ injury. Previous studies have demonstrated that LPS impaired gastrointestinal development and disrupted intestinal microbial composition and metabolism. Ferulic acid (FA) isolated from multiple plants exhibits multiple biological activities. This study investigated whether FA ameliorated intestinal function and microflora in LPS-challenged Tianfu broilers. The results showed that LPS challenge impaired intestinal function, as evidenced by decreased antioxidant functions (p < 0.05), disrupted morphological structure (p < 0.05), and increased intestinal permeability (p < 0.05); however, these adverse effects were improved by FA supplementation. Additionally, FA supplementation preserved sIgA levels (p < 0.05), increased mRNA expression levels of CLDN and ZO-1 (p < 0.05), and enhanced epithelial proliferation (p < 0.05) in the ileal mucosa in LPS-challenged chickens. Moreover, FA supplementation rectified the ileal microflora disturbances in the LPS-challenged broilers. The results demonstrate that dietary FA supplementation decreased LPS-induced intestinal damage by enhancing antioxidant capacity and maintaining intestinal integrity. Furthermore, FA supplementation protects intestinal tight junctions (TJs), elevates secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) levels, and modulates ileal microflora composition in LPS-challenged broilers.
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