Effects of pectic oligosaccharide on growth performance, organ indexes and intestinal health in broilers exposed to aflatoxin B.

This study aimed at investigating the influences of pectic oligosaccharide (POS) on growth performance, organ indexes and intestinal health in broilers exposed to aflatoxin B (AFB). In vitro experiment was conducted to assess reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging ability of POS. In vivo experiment was then implemented by allocating 320 one-day-old yellow-feathered broilers to 4 groups (8 replicates/group), according to a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement with POS addition (0 or 400 mg/kg) and AFB exposure (with or without) as the two factors.

A native probiotic strain Enterococcus faecalis TMBC 10513 alleviates avian pathogenic Escherichia coli-induced growth impairment and intestinal disruptions in yellow-feathered broilers at the early stage of infection.

This study aimed to probe if a native probiotic Enterococcus faecalis TMBC 10513 could protect the growth and intestinal health of yellow-feathered broilers against avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) challenge. In vitro bacteriostasis of E. faecalis TMBC 10513 against APEC O1 was initially investigated.

Gut-kidney axis modulation by viable and inactivated mitigates avian hyperuricemia through microbial-metabolic crosstalk.

Hyperuricemia (HUA) has become the fourth most important health-threatening risk factor after hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia, but the efficacy of existing uric acid-lowering treatments (ULT) is poor, and there is an urgent need to explore novel ULT strategies. (), a next-generation probiotic, shows promise in promoting intestinal homeostasis and metabolic regulation. Previous studies have demonstrated the potential application of in ULT, but its specific mechanism has not been elucidated.

Xylooligosaccharide Supplementation Mitigates Growth Performance Impairment and Intestinal Injuries in Enterohemorrhagic -Challenged Broilers.

Xylooligosaccharide (XOS) is a typical prebiotic; however, whether it protects chickens from enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) challenge remains unknown. This study investigated the protective effects of XOS on the growth and gut health of EHEC-challenged broilers. A total of 270 1-day-old broilers were divided into three groups (nine replicates per group): negative control (were not challenged), positive control (EHEC-challenged from days 8 to 11), and XOS (EHEC-challenged broilers supplemented with 1.

Growth curve fitting and analysis of intestinal flora changes of the Magang Goose (Anser domesticus) during 1 to 70 days post hatch.

Nonlinear models are frequently utilized to study the growth and development of livestock and poultry, and to investigate the dynamic relationship with the intestinal microbiota changes. In this study, a total of 180 Magang geese (1-day-old) were selected and randomly divided into 6 replicates with 30 geese in each replicate. The growth performance, organ development, and intestinal flora composition of geese aged 7, 14, 21, 28, 42, 50, 60, and 70 d were observed.

The single degree of polymerization influences the efficacy of xylooligosaccharides in shaping microbial and metabolite profiles in chicken gut to combat avian pathogenic Escherichia coli.

Background: Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) threatens both poultry production and human health. Xylooligosaccharides (XOS) may suppress pathogenic bacteria through prebiotic actions. However, the influences of single degree of polymerization (DP) on the inhibition of APEC by XOS remain unknown.

Preparation and characterization of immunopeptides isolated from pig spleen and evaluation of their immunomodulatory properties and .

The importance of small bioactive peptides derived from pig spleen have been used to enhance immune responses and support intestinal health. However, there is a lack of information regarding the conformational relationship and their effects on immune function of pig spleen proteins (PSPs). The objective of this study was to prepare and assess the immunomodulatory characteristics of immunopeptides from PSP.

Intestinal short-chain fatty acids spatially regulate the antibiotic tolerance and virulence of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli.

Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) represents a key pathogen severely threatening the poultry production, as well as food safety and public health. At present, the infection by APEC is hard to be prevented and controlled, because it possesses considerable virulence factors and high insensitivity to antibiotics. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the primary metabolites of intestinal probiotics, are considered to contribute to maintain intestinal health partially through inhibiting the activity of detrimental bacteria in gut.

Supplemental glucose oxidase as an antibiotic substitute alleviates diarrhea and improves intestinal health in weaned piglets.

Weaning stress-induced diarrhea is a serious issue in pig production. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of glucose oxidase (GOD) as an antibiotic substitute to alleviate diarrhea and improve gut health in weaned piglets. According to a randomized complete block design, 250 piglets weaned around 21 d of age were allocated into 5 groups (5 replicates/group), which received a basal diet without or with supplemental 200 mg/kg antibiotic, 500, 1000 and 2000 U/kg GOD, respectively.

Host-derived alleviates hyperuricemia by improving gut microbial community and hydrolase-mediated degradation of purine nucleosides.

The gut microbiota is implicated in the pathogenesis of hyperuricemia (HUA) and gout. However, it remains unclear whether probiotics residing in the host gut, such as , can prevent HUA development. Herein, we isolated SQ001 from the cecum of HUA geese and conducted in vitro assays on uric acid (UA) and nucleoside co-culture.

Research on the nighttime visibility of white pavement markings.

At night, clear pavement markings are essential for driver safety. Currently, markings visibility evaluation relies on the retroreflectivity, but the impact of line width is unclear. To quantify the impact of line width on visibility and to refine visibility evaluation methods, a driver visual detection experiment was designed using both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

In-situ electrospinning PVB/Camellia oil/ZnO-TiO nanofibrous membranes with synergistic antibacterial and degradation of ethylene applied in fruit preservation.

This work utilizes a handheld electrospinning device to prepare a novel nanofibrous composite membrane in situ for packaging freshness. It can realize pick-and-pack and is easy to operate. The nanofibrous membrane is based on PVB as the matrix material, adding Camellia oil (CO) and ZnO-TiO composite nanoparticles (ZT) as the active material.

Preparation and Characterization of Novel Multifunctional Wound Dressing by Near-Field Direct-Writing Electrospinning and Its Application.

Near-field direct-writing electrospinning technology can be used to produce ordered micro/nanofiber membrane dressings. The application of this technology can simply realize the control of dressing porosity, compound different functional substances, and adjust their distribution, thus improving the defects of common dressings such as insufficient breathability, poor moisture retention performance, and single function. Herein, a novel multifunctional wound dressing was prepared to utilize near-field direct-writing electrospinning technology, in which calf skin collagen type I (CSC-I) and polycaprolactone (PCL) were used as the composite matrix, Hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) as the solvent, and erythromycin (ERY) as an anti-infective drug component.

Protecting Quantum Information via Destructive Interference of Correlated Noise.

Decoherence and imperfect control are crucial challenges for quantum technologies. Common protection strategies rely on noise temporal autocorrelation, which is not optimal if other correlations are present. We develop and demonstrate experimentally a strategy that uses the cross-correlation of two noise sources.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG ameliorates hyperuricemia in a novel model.

Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a metabolic syndrome caused by abnormal purine metabolism. Although recent studies have noted a relationship between the gut microbiota and gout, whether the microbiota could ameliorate HUA-associated systemic purine metabolism remains unclear. In this study, we constructed a novel model of HUA in geese and investigated the mechanism by which Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) could have beneficial effects on HUA.

Validation and modification of simplified Geriatric Assessment and Elderly Prognostic Index: Effective tools for older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Geriatric assessment can aid in optimizing treatment strategies and supportive interventions for older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Fondazione Italiana Linformi has recently introduced novel geriatric assessment tools, simplified Geriatric Assessment (sGA) and Elderly Prognostic Index (EPI), aimed at tailoring the treatment and predicting the outcomes for older patients with DLBCL. The objectives of this study are the validation and possible modification of the sGA and EPI in China.

MicroRNA-27a inhibits porcine type I muscle fibre gene expression by directly targeting peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α.

MicroRNAs are one of the key determinants of muscle fibre development and phenotype in mammals. The preliminary experiment implied that microRNA-27a (miR-27a) might involve in regulation of muscle fibre type composition of pigs. Thereby, the present study aimed to confirm the regulatory effect of miR-27a on porcine type I muscle fibre-encoding gene (myosin heavy chain gene 7, MYH7) expression and its related mechanism.

Supplemental N-acyl homoserine lactonase alleviates intestinal disruption and improves gut microbiota in broilers challenged by Salmonella Typhimurium.

Background: Salmonella Typhimurium challenge causes a huge detriment to chicken production. N-acyl homoserine lactonase (AHLase), a quorum quenching enzyme, potentially inhibits the growth and virulence of Gram-negative bacteria. However, it is unknown whether AHLase can protect chickens against S.

Effects of glucose oxidase on growth performance, clinical symptoms, serum parameters, and intestinal health in piglets challenged by enterotoxigenic .

Glucose oxidase (GOD) could benefit intestinal health and growth performance in animals. However, it is unknown whether GOD can protect piglets against bacterial challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the protective effects of GOD on growth performance, clinical symptoms, serum parameters, and intestinal health in piglets challenged by enterotoxigenic (ETEC).