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Li P, Yan Z, Shi P, Wang D, Liu Z, Lu M, Li C, Yin Y, Huang P. The Effects of Radix isatidis Raw Material on Egg Quality, Serum Biochemistry, Gut Morphology and Gut Flora. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:2084. [PMID: 38136205 PMCID: PMC10741118 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12122084] [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: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
Abstract
China produces more than 30 million tons of drug residues every year. Therefore, innovative solutions are needed to mitigate environmental damage. Certain plant compounds boost hens' health and performance. Radix isatidis is promising for layer production. This study elucidates the multidimensional impact of Radix isatidis residual material (RIHR) on laying hens, focusing on the egg quality, intestinal health and the microbial landscape. A total of 288 55-week-old Peking powder laying hens with similar laying rates and body weights were randomly divided into four groups, with eight replicates per group and nine hens per replicate. The groups were divided into a control group, an RIHR low-dose group, a medium-dose group and a high-dose group according to a single-factor, completely randomized design. For the three RIHR treatment groups, the added amounts were 5 kg/t, 10 kg/t and 15 kg/t, respectively. Liquid chromatography- mass spectrometry (LC-MS), molecular docking, fluorescence quantitative PCR and other methods were used. The results showed that three main anti-inflammatory and antiviral compounds were identified in RIHR-indirubin (0.21 μg/g), deoxyvasicinone (0.18 μg/g) and epigoitrin (0.39 μg/g). RIHR significantly increased the eggshell thickness, Haugh unit and protein height (p < 0.05). It also had significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on ilea and ceca (p < 0.05). The microbial analysis demonstrated that RIHR supplementation led to a significant reduction in foregut Lactobacillus levels (p < 0.05). In the hindgut, a significant increase in pathogenic bacteria was observed (p < 0.05). The study concludes that RIHR's anti-inflammatory compounds may directly act on the intestinal tract to modulate inflammation, highlighting its potential for targeted interventions in poultry health and nutrition.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pingping Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (P.L.); (P.S.); (Z.L.); (M.L.)
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- Hutchison Whampoa Guangzhou Baiyunshan Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510515, China; (Z.Y.); (D.W.)
| | - Panpan Shi
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (P.L.); (P.S.); (Z.L.); (M.L.)
| | - Deqin Wang
- Hutchison Whampoa Guangzhou Baiyunshan Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510515, China; (Z.Y.); (D.W.)
| | - Zhenhui Liu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (P.L.); (P.S.); (Z.L.); (M.L.)
| | - Mengting Lu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (P.L.); (P.S.); (Z.L.); (M.L.)
| | - Chuyuan Li
- Hutchison Whampoa Guangzhou Baiyunshan Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510515, China; (Z.Y.); (D.W.)
| | - Yulong Yin
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (P.L.); (P.S.); (Z.L.); (M.L.)
| | - Peng Huang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (P.L.); (P.S.); (Z.L.); (M.L.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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