Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) is a common pathogenic bacterium in animal husbandry that can cause diseases such as mastitis, skin infections, arthritis, and other ailments. The formation of biofilms threatens and e...Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) is a common pathogenic bacterium in animal husbandry that can cause diseases such as mastitis, skin infections, arthritis, and other ailments. The formation of biofilms threatens and exacerbates S. aureus infection by allowing the bacteria to adhere to pathological areas and livestock product surfaces, thus triggering animal health crises and safety issues with livestock products. To solve this problem, in this review, we provide a brief overview of the harm caused by S. aureus and its biofilms on livestock and animal byproducts(meat and dairy products). We also describe the ways in which S. aureus spreads in animals and the threats it poses to the livestock industry. The processes and molecular mechanisms involved in biofilm formation are then explained. Finally, we discuss strategies for the removal and eradication of S. aureus and biofilms in animal husbandry, including the use of antimicrobial peptides, plant extracts, nanoparticles, phages, and antibodies. These strategies to reduce the spread of S. aureus in animal husbandry help maintain livestock health and improve productivity to ensure the ecologically sustainable development of animal husbandry and the safety of livestock products.展开更多
Background Maternal nutrition is essential in keeping a highly efficient production system in the pig industry.Laminarin has been shown to improve antioxidant capacity,reduce the inflammatory response,and favor the ho...Background Maternal nutrition is essential in keeping a highly efficient production system in the pig industry.Laminarin has been shown to improve antioxidant capacity,reduce the inflammatory response,and favor the homeostasis of intestinal microbiota.However,the effect of dietary supplementation of laminarin on the reproductive performance of sows and the growth of suckling offspring remains unknown.Methods A total of 40 Landrace×Yorkshire multiparous sows on d 85 of gestation,similar in age,body weight(BW),parity and reproductive performance,were randomly divided into four dietary treatments with 10 sows per treatment,receiving a control diet(basal pregnancy or lactating diets)and a basal diet supplemented with 0.025%,0.05%and 0.10%laminarin,respectively.The experiment lasted from d 85 of gestation to d 21 of lactation.Results Laminarin supplementation linearly increased number born alive per litter(P=0.03),average daily feed intake(ADFI,P<0.01),and total milk yield of sows during the lactation of 1–21 d(P=0.02).Furthermore,maternal laminarin supplementation increased the average daily gain(ADG)of piglets while tending to reduce the culling and death rate before weaning.In addition,alterations to the composition of colostrum and milk,as well as to serum inflammatory cytokines and immunoglobulins of sows were observed.The fecal microbiota profile of sows supported the improvement of reproductive performance in sows and the growth performance in suckling offspring.Conclusions Dietary supplementation of laminarin during late pregnancy and lactation could significantly improve reproductive performance of sows and growth performance of piglets.展开更多
Background Vitamin A(VA)and its metabolite,retinoic acid(RA),are of great interest for their wide range of physiological functions.However,the regulatory contribution of VA to mitochondrial and muscle fiber compositio...Background Vitamin A(VA)and its metabolite,retinoic acid(RA),are of great interest for their wide range of physiological functions.However,the regulatory contribution of VA to mitochondrial and muscle fiber composition in sheep has not been reported.Method Lambs were injected with 0(control)or 7,500 IU VA palmitate into the biceps femoris muscle on d 2 after birth.At the age of 3 and 32 weeks,longissimus dorsi(LD)muscle samples were obtained to explore the effect of VA on myofiber type composition.In vitro,we investigated the effects of RA on myofiber type composition and intrinsic mechanisms.Results The proportion of type I myofiber was greatly increased in VA-treated sheep in LD muscle at harvest.VA greatly promoted mitochondrial biogenesis and function in LD muscle of sheep.Further exploration revealed that VA elevated PGC-1αmRNA and protein contents,and enhanced the level of p38 MAPK phosphorylation in LD muscle of sheep.In addition,the number of type I myofibers with RA treatment was significantly increased,and type IIx myofibers was significantly decreased in primary myoblasts.Consistent with in vivo experiment,RA significantly improved mitochondrial biogenesis and function in primary myoblasts of sheep.We then used si-PGC-1αto inhibit PGC-1αexpression and found that si-PGC-1αsignificantly abrogated RA-induced the formation of type I myofibers,mitochondrial biogenesis,MitoTracker staining intensity,UQCRC1 and ATP5A1 expression,SDH activity,and enhanced the level of type IIx muscle fibers.These data suggested that RA improved mitochondrial biogenesis and function by promoting PGC-1αexpression,and increased type I myofibers.In order to prove that the effect of RA on the level of PGC-1αis caused by p38 MAPK signaling,we inhibited the p38 MAPK signaling using a p38 MAPK inhibitor,which significantly reduced RA-induced PGC-1αand MyHC I levels.Conclusion VA promoted PGC-1αexpression through the p38 MAPK signaling pathway,improved mitochondrial biogenesis,and altered the composition of muscle fiber type.展开更多
Background Excessive backfat deposition lowering carcass grade is a major concern in the pig industry,especially in most breeds of obese type pigs.The mechanisms involved in adipogenesis and fat accumulation in pigs r...Background Excessive backfat deposition lowering carcass grade is a major concern in the pig industry,especially in most breeds of obese type pigs.The mechanisms involved in adipogenesis and fat accumulation in pigs remain unclear.Lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation(Khib),is a novel protein post-translational modification(PTM),which play an important role in transcription,energy metabolism and metastasis of cancer cells,but its role in adipogenesis and fat accumulation has not been shown.Results In this study,we first analyzed the modification levels of acetylation(Kac),Khib,crotonylation(Kcr)and succinylation(Ksu)of fibro-adipogenic progenitors(FAPs),myogenic precursors(Myo)and mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)with varied differentiation potential,and found that only Khib modification in FAPs was significantly higher than that in MSCs.Consistently,in parallel with its regulatory enzymes lysine acetyltransferase 5(KAT5)and histone deacetylase 2(HDAC2)protein levels,the Khib levels increased quadratically(P<0.01)during adipogenic differentiation of FAPs.KAT5 knockdown in FAPs inhibited adipogenic differentiation,while HDAC2 knockdown enhanced adipogenic differentiation.We also demonstrated that Khib modification favored to adipogenic differentiation and fat accumulation by comparing Khib levels in FAPs and backfat tissues both derived from obese-type pigs(Laiwu pigs)and lean-type pigs(Duroc pigs),respectively.Accordingly,the expression patterns of KAT5 and HDAC2 matched well to the degree of backfat accumulation in obese-and lean-type pigs.Conclusions From the perspective of protein translational modification,we are the first to reveal the role of Khib in adipogenesis and fat deposition in pigs,and provided new clues for the improvement of fat accumulation and distribution as expected via genetic selection and nutritional strategy in obese-type pigs.展开更多
Background A deterioration in the meat quality of broilers has attracted much more attention in recent years.L-malic acid(MA)is evidenced to decrease meat drip loss in broilers,but the underlying molecular mechanisms ...Background A deterioration in the meat quality of broilers has attracted much more attention in recent years.L-malic acid(MA)is evidenced to decrease meat drip loss in broilers,but the underlying molecular mechanisms are still unclear.It’s also not sure whether the outputs obtained under experimental conditions can be obtained in a com-mercial condition.Here,we investigated the effects and mechanisms of dietary MA supplementation on chicken meat drip loss at large-scale rearing.Results Results showed that the growth performance and drip loss were improved by MA supplementation.Meat metabolome revealed that L-2-aminoadipic acid,β-aminoisobutyric acid,eicosapentaenoic acid,and nicotinamide,as well as amino acid metabolism pathways connected to the improvements of meat quality by MA addition.The transcriptome analysis further indicated that the effect of MA on drip loss was also related to the proper immune response,evidenced by the enhanced B cell receptor signaling pathway,NF-κB signaling pathway,TNF signaling pathway,and IL-17 signaling pathway.Conclusions We provided evidence that MA decreased chicken meat drip loss under commercial conditions.Metabolome and transcriptome revealed a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms.Together,MA could be used as a promising dietary supplement for enhancing the water-holding capacity of chicken meat.展开更多
Muramidase-released protein(MRP)is now being recognized as a critical indicator of the virulence and pathogenicity of Streptococcus suis(S.suis).However,the identification of viable therapeutics for S.suis infection w...Muramidase-released protein(MRP)is now being recognized as a critical indicator of the virulence and pathogenicity of Streptococcus suis(S.suis).However,the identification of viable therapeutics for S.suis infection was hindered by the absence of an explicit mechanism for MRP-actuated inflammation.Dihydroartemisinin(DhA)is an artemisinin derivative with potential anti-inflammatory activity.The modulatory effect of DhA on the inflammatory response mediated by the virulence factor MRP remains obscure.This research aimed to identify the signaling mechanism by which MRP triggers the innate immune response in mouse spleen and cultured macrophages.With the candidate mechanism in mind,we investigated DhA for its ability to dampen the pro-inflammatory response induced by MRP.The innate immune response in mice was drastically triggered by MRP,manifesting as splenic and systemic inflammation with splenomegaly,immune cell infiltration,and an elevation in pro-inflammatory cytokines.A crucial role for Toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)in coordinating the MRP-mediated inflammatory response via nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-kB)activation was revealed by TLR4 blockade.In addition,NFkB-dependent transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)and mitogen-activated protein kinases(MAPKs)activation was required for the inflammatory signal transduction engendered by MRP.Intriguingly,we observed an alleviation effect of DhA on the MRP-induced immune response,which referred to the suppression of TLR4-mediated actuation of NF-kB-STAT3/MAPK cascades.The inflammatory response elicited by MRP is relevant to TLR4-dependent NF-kB activation,followed by an increase in the activity of STAT3 or MAPKs.DhA mitigates the inflammation process induced by MRP via blocking the TLR4 cascade,highlighting the therapeutic potential of DhA in targeting S.suis infection diseases.展开更多
This experiment aimed to discuss and reveal the effect and mechanism of mannanase on intestinal inflammation in broilers triggered by a soybean meal diet.In this experiment,384 Arbor Acres broilers at1 d old were rand...This experiment aimed to discuss and reveal the effect and mechanism of mannanase on intestinal inflammation in broilers triggered by a soybean meal diet.In this experiment,384 Arbor Acres broilers at1 d old were randomly divided into 3 treatment groups.The broilers were fed a corn-soybean meal basal diet,a low-energy diet(metabolizable energy reduced by 50 kcal/kg),and a low-energy diet supplemented with 100 mg/kg mannanase for 42 d.The low-energy diet increased feed conversion ratio from0 to 42 d,reduced ileal villus height and villus height-to-crypt depth ratio and upregulated the expression of nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB)in the ileum(P<0.05).It also reduced cecal short-chain fatty acids(SCFA),such as acetic acid(P<0.05).Compared with low-energy diets,the addition of mannanase increased body weight at 42 d,promoted the digestibility of nutrients,and maintained the morphology and integrity of the intestinal epithelium of broilers(P<0.05).In addition,mannanase upregulated the expression of claudin-1(CLDN1)and zonula occludens-1(ZO-1)in the jejunum at 21 d,downregulated the expression of ileal NF-κB,and increased the content of isobutyric acid in the cecum of broilers(P<0.05).The results for the ileal microbiota showed that a low-energy diet led to a decrease in the relative abundance of Lactobacillus reuteri in the ileum of broilers.The addition of mannanase increased the relative abundance of Lactobacillus-KC45b and Lactobacillus johnsonii in broilers.Furthermore,a low-energy diet reduced the relative abundance of Butyricicoccus in the intestine of broilers and inhibited oxidative phosphorylation and phosphoinositol metabolism.Mannanase increased the relative abundance of Odoribacter,promoted energy metabolism and N-glycan biosynthesis,and increased the activities of GH3 and GH18.It is concluded that mannanase could improve the growth performance of broilers by reducing the expression of NF-κB in the ileum,increasing the production of SCFA in the cecum,suppressing intestinal inflammation,balancing the intestinal microbiota,reducing damage to the intestinal barrier,and improving the efficiency of nutrient utilization to alleviate the adverse effects caused by the decrease in dietary energy level.展开更多
Background Baicalin and probiotic cocktails are promising feed additives with broad application prospects.While probiotic cocktails are known to enhance intestinal health,the potential synergistic impact of combining ...Background Baicalin and probiotic cocktails are promising feed additives with broad application prospects.While probiotic cocktails are known to enhance intestinal health,the potential synergistic impact of combining baicalin with probiotic cocktails on the gut health of broiler chickens remains largely unexplored.Therefore,this study aims to investigate the influence of the combined administration of baicalin and probiotic cocktails on the composition of ileal and cecal microbiota in broiler chickens to elucidate the underlying mechanisms responsible for the healthpromoting effects.Results A total of 3201-day-old male Arbor Acres broilers were divided into 4 groups,each with 8 replicates of 10 chicks per replicate.Over a period of 42 d,the birds were fed a basal diet or the same diet supplemented with 37.5 g/t baicalin(BC),1,000 g/t probiotic cocktails(PC),or a combination of both BC(37.5 g/t)and PC(1,000 g/t).The results demonstrated that BC+PC exhibited positive synergistic effects,enhancing intestinal morphology,immune function,and barrier function.This was evidenced by increased VH/CD ratio,sIgA levels,and upregulated expression of occludin and claudin-1(P<0.05).16S rRNA analysis indicated that PC potentiated the effects of BC,particularly in the ileum,where BC+PC significantly increased theα-diversity of the ileal microbiota,altered itsβ-diversity,and increased the relative abundance of Flavonifractor(P<0.05),a flavonoid-metabolizing bacterium.Furthermore,Flavonifractor positively correlated with chicken ileum crypt depth(P<0.05).While BC+PC had a limited effect on cecal microbiota structure,the PC group had a very similar microbial composition to BC+PC,suggesting that the effect of PC at the distal end of the gut overshadowed those of BC.Conclusions We demonstrated the synergistic enhancement of gut health regulation in broiler chickens by combining baicalin and probiotic cocktails.Probiotic cocktails enhanced the effects of baicalin and accelerated its metabolism in the ileum,thereby influencing the ileal microbiota structure.This study elucidates the interaction mechanism between probiotic cocktails and plant extract additives within the host microbiota.These findings provide compelling evidence for the future development of feed additive combinations.展开更多
This study was to investigate growth performance,rumination development,rumen fermentation and feed digestion in young calves provided high volumes(about 20%of calf birth weight)of milk with or without forage inclusio...This study was to investigate growth performance,rumination development,rumen fermentation and feed digestion in young calves provided high volumes(about 20%of calf birth weight)of milk with or without forage inclusion and how these parameters correlate with each other.Immediately after birth,160 newborn Holstein female calves(41.6±4.2 kg of initial BW)were randomly divided into 2 treatments:1)starter(CON,only starter)and 2)starter and hay(HAY,both starter and hay).The calves were fed their respective experimental diets from d 4 to 84,after which they were all introduced to similar diets until the end of the experiment on d 196.Treatment had no effect on growth and structural measurements throughout the experimental period.However,treatment had an effect on the other parameters,mainly during the post-weaning period.Forage supplementation tended to reduce starter dry matter intake(P=0.05),while increasing the forage intake(P<0.01)and the feed-to-gain ratio(P<0.01).HAY calves had increased neutral detergent fiber(NDF)and physically effective NDF(peNDF)intakes(P<0.05)and tended to lower(P<0.01)starch intake compared to CON calves.The HAY calves had a higher rumination time(P<0.01),ruminal pH(P<0.01),and acetate-to-propionate ratio(P=0.05)compared to the CON calves.Spearman correlation analysis showed that rumination time was positively related to the ruminal p H at d 84(P=0.01)and 196(P=0.02).The HAY calves had similar apparent total-tract digestibility of dry matter(DM),NDF and ether extract(EE),but lower digestibility of organic matter(OM,P=0.03),crude protein(CP,P<0.01)and starch(P<0.01)compared to those of the CON calves at week 12.Furthermore,there were no positive relationships between rumination time and nutrient digestibility or between rumination time per kilogram DM and nutrient digestibility.In conclusion,feeding hay to calves fed a high milk level improved rumination during the post-weaning period only,without a concomitant effect on growth performance throughout the experimental period,suggesting no detrimental effect of feeding forage in calves fed high milk level.展开更多
Background Hesperidin is a citrus flavonoid with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential. However, its protective effects on bovine mammary epithelial cells(b MECs) exposed to oxidative stress have not been elucid...Background Hesperidin is a citrus flavonoid with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential. However, its protective effects on bovine mammary epithelial cells(b MECs) exposed to oxidative stress have not been elucidated.Results In this study, we investigated the effects of hesperidin on H_(2)O_(2)-induced oxidative stress in b MECs and the underlying molecular mechanism. We found that hesperidin attenuated H_(2)O_(2)-induced cell damage by reducing reactive oxygen species(ROS) and malondialdehyde(MDA) levels, increasing catalase(CAT) activity, and improving cell proliferation and mitochondrial membrane potential. Moreover, hesperidin activated the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway by inducing the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 and the expression of its downstream genes NQO1 and HO-1, which are antioxidant enzymes involved in ROS scavenging and cellular redox balance. The protective effects of hesperidin were blocked by the Nrf2 inhibitor ML385, indicating that they were Nrf2 dependent.Conclusions Our results suggest that hesperidin could protect b MECs from oxidative stress injury by activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway, suggesting that hesperidin as a natural antioxidant has positive potential as a feed additive or plant drug to promote the health benefits of bovine mammary.展开更多
The ionome is essential for maintaining body function and health status by participating in diverse key biological processes.Nevertheless, the distribution and utilization of ionome among different organs and how agin...The ionome is essential for maintaining body function and health status by participating in diverse key biological processes.Nevertheless, the distribution and utilization of ionome among different organs and how aging impacts the ionome leading to a decline in egg white quality remain unknown. Thus, we used inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS) to analyze 35 elements and their isotopic contents in eight organs of laying hens at 35, 72, and 100 weeks. Moreover, the magnum proteome, amino acids in egg white, and egg white quality were analyzed in laying hens at three different ages using 4D proteomics techniques, an amino acid analyzer, and an egg quality analyzer. Across the organs, we identified varying distribution patterns among macroelements(Mg24, Ca43/44, K39, and P31), transition metals(Zn64/66, Cu63/65, Fe56/57, and Mn55), and toxic elements(Pb208, Ba137, and Sr86). We observed an organ-specific aging pattern characterized by the accumulation of toxic elements(Pb208, Ba137, and Sr86) and calcification in the small intestine. Additionally, a decrease in the utilization of essential trace elements selenium(Se78/82) and manganese(Mn55) was noted in the oviduct. By analyzing ionome in tandem with egg quality, egg white amino acids, and proteome, we unveiled that the reduction of selenium and manganese concentrations in the magnum during the aging process affected amino acid metabolism, particularly tryptophan metabolism, thereby inhibiting the amino acid synthesis in the magnum. Furthermore, it accelerated the senescence of magnum cells through necroptosis activation, leading to a decline in the albumen secretion function of the magnum and subsequently reducing egg white quality.Overall, this study provides insights into the evolution of 35 elements and their isotopes across 8 organs of laying hens with age.It also reveals the elemental composition, interactions, and utilization patterns of these organs, as well as their correlation with egg white quality. The present study highlights the significance of ionome and offers a comprehensive perspective on the selection of ionome for regulating the aging of laying hens.展开更多
The development of skeletal muscle is a crucial factor in determining the meat yield and economic benefits of broiler production.Recent research has shown that mulberry leaves and their extracts can be used to signifi...The development of skeletal muscle is a crucial factor in determining the meat yield and economic benefits of broiler production.Recent research has shown that mulberry leaves and their extracts can be used to significantly improve the growth performance of livestock and poultry.The present study aims to elucidate the mechanisms involved in the regulation of skeletal muscle development in broiler offspring by dietary mulberry-leaf flavonoids(MLF)supplementation from the perspective of maternal effect theory.A total of 270 Qiling broiler breeder hens were randomly assigned to 3 treatments with different doses of MLF(0,30,60 mg/kg)for 8 weeks before collecting their fertilized eggs.The chicken offspring at 13 and 19 d of embryonic stage,and from 1 to 28 d old after hatching were included in this study.The results showed that maternal supplementation increased the breast muscle weight and body weight of the offspring at the embryo and chick stages(P<0.05).This was followed by increased cross-sectional area of pectoral muscle fibres at 14 d(P<0.05).Further determination revealed a tendency towards increased serum levels of insulin-like growth factor 1(IGF-1)(P=0.092)and muscle fibre count(P=0.167)at 1 d post-hatching following maternal MLF treatment,while serum uric acid(UA)was decreased at 14 d after hatching(P<0.05).Moreover,maternal MLF supplementation significantly up-regulated the mRNA expression of the myogenic regulatory factor Myf5 in skeletal muscle at the both embryonic and growth stages(P<0.05).The relative abundance of the downstream protein of BMPR2,Smad1 and p-Smad1/5/9 in the TGFβsignalling pathway was significantly increased by maternal MLF treatment.Meanwhile,the increased expression of the target protein p-mTOR in the breast muscle of the offspring chicks is in accordance with the improved growth rate of the breast and the body.In conclusion,maternal MLF supplementation can promote muscle protein metabolism and muscle fibre development of chick embryos through upregulation of Myf5 expression and BMP/p-Smad1/5/9 axis,thereby improving growth performance of slow growing broiler.展开更多
Dietary fat content can reduce the methane production of dairy cows;however,the relevance fatty acid(FA)composition has towards this inhibitory effect is debatable.Furthermore,in-depth studies elucidating the effects ...Dietary fat content can reduce the methane production of dairy cows;however,the relevance fatty acid(FA)composition has towards this inhibitory effect is debatable.Furthermore,in-depth studies elucidating the effects of unsaturated fatty acids(UFA)on rumen function and the mechanism of reducing methane(CH_(4))production are lacking.This study exposed 10 Holstein cows with the same parity,similar milk yield to two total mixed rations:low unsaturated FA(LUFA)and high unsaturated FA(HUFA)with similar fat content.The LUFA group mainly added fat powder(C16:0>90%),and the HUFA group mainly replaced fat powder with extruded flaxseed.The experiment lasted 26 d,the last 5 d of which,gas exchange in respiratory chambers was conducted to measure gas emissions.We found that an increase in the UFA in diet did not affect milk production(P>0.05)and could align the profile of milk FAs more closely with modern human nutritional requirements.Furthermore,we found that increasing the UFA content in the diet lead to a decrease in the abundance of Methanobrevibacter in the rumen(|linear discriminant analysis[LDA]score|>2 and P 2 and P<0.05),which ultimately decreased CH4 production(P<0.05).Our results illustrated the mechanism involving decreased CH4 production when fed a UFA diet in dairy cows.We believe that our study provides new evidence to explore CH4 emission reduction measures for dairy cows.展开更多
The transition period for dairy cows usually refers to the 3 weeks pre-calving to the 3 weeks post-calving.During this period,dairy cows undergo metabolic and physiological adaptations because of their susceptibility ...The transition period for dairy cows usually refers to the 3 weeks pre-calving to the 3 weeks post-calving.During this period,dairy cows undergo metabolic and physiological adaptations because of their susceptibility to metabolic and infectious diseases.Poor feeding management under these circumstances may adversely affect the health and subsequent production performance of the cows.Owing to long-term adaptation and evolution,the rumen has become a unique ecosystem inhabited by a complex microbial community closely associated with its natural host.Dietary components are metabolized by the rumen microbiota,and volatile fatty acids and microbial protein products can be used as precursor substances for synthesizing meat and milk components.The successful transition of perinatal dairy cows includes changes in diet,physiology,and the rumen microbiota.Rumen microbial profiles have been confirmed to be heritable and repairable;however,adverse circumstances affect rumen microbial composition,host digestion and metabolism,as well as postpartum production traits of dairy cows for a certain period.Preliminary evidence indicates a close relationship between the rumen microbiota and animal performance.Therefore,changes in rumen microbes during the transition period and the intrinsic links between the microbiota and host postpartum phenotypic traits need to be better understood to optimize production performance in ruminants.展开更多
Chicken is an important food animal worldwide and plays an important role in human life by providing meat and eggs.Despite recent significant advances in gut microbiome studies,a comprehensive study of chicken gut bac...Chicken is an important food animal worldwide and plays an important role in human life by providing meat and eggs.Despite recent significant advances in gut microbiome studies,a comprehensive study of chicken gut bacterial,archaeal,and viral genomes remains unavailable.In this study,we constructed a chicken multi-kingdom microbiome catalog(CMKMC),including 18,201 bacterial,225 archaeal,and 33,411 viral genomes,and annotated over 6,076,006 protein-coding genes by integrating 135 chicken gut metagenomes and publicly available metagenome-assembled genomes(MAGs)from ten countries.We found that 812 and 240 MAGs in our dataset were putative novel species and genera,respectively,far beyond what was previously reported.The newly unclassified MAGs were predominant in Phyla Firmicutes_A(n=263),followed by Firmicutes(n=126),Bacteroidota(n=121),and Proteobacteria(n=87).Most of the classified species-level viral oper-ational taxonomic units belong to Caudovirales.Approximately,63.24%of chicken gut viromes are predicted to infect two or more hosts,including complete circular viruses.Moreover,we found that diverse auxiliary metabolic genes and antibiotic resistance genes were carried by viruses.Together,our CMKMC provides the largest integrated MAGs and viral genomes from the chicken gut to date,functional insights into the chicken gastrointestinal tract microbiota,and paves the way for microbial interventions for better chicken health and productivity.展开更多
Broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs often lack specificity,leading to indiscriminate bactericidal activity,which can disrupt the normal microbial balance of the host flora and cause unnecessary cytotoxicity during syst...Broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs often lack specificity,leading to indiscriminate bactericidal activity,which can disrupt the normal microbial balance of the host flora and cause unnecessary cytotoxicity during systemic administration.In this study,we constructed a specifically targeted antimicrobial peptide against Staphylococcus aureus by introducing a phage-displayed peptide onto a broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptide and explored its structure–function relationship through one-factor modification.SFK2 obtained by screening based on the selectivity index and the targeting index showed specific killing ability against S.aureus.Moreover,SFK2 showed excellent biocompatibility in mice and piglet,and demonstrated significant therapeutic efficacy against S.aureus infection.In conclusion,our screening of phage-derived heptapeptides effectively enhances the specific bactericidal ability of the antimicrobial peptides against S.aureus,providing a theoretical basis for developing targeted antimicrobial peptides.展开更多
The emergence of safe and functional eggs for consumer acceptance has gained focus.The production of carotenoid-enriched eggs has received attention due to its multifunctional biological properties.Nutritional modific...The emergence of safe and functional eggs for consumer acceptance has gained focus.The production of carotenoid-enriched eggs has received attention due to its multifunctional biological properties.Nutritional modification of laying hens’diet can be a strategy to produce such eggs.This review presents the chemistry of carotenoids in nature and eggs,the accumulation process of carotenoids into eggs,and the functions of carotenoids in eggs.Our findings showed that carotenoids can be deposited into the egg and contribute to improving its nutritive value.The biosynthesis,chemical structure,and metabolism pathways of carotenoids lead to the deposition of carotenoids into eggs in their original or metabolized forms.Also,some factors modulate the efficiency of carotenoids in fowls before accumulation into eggs.Carotenoid-enriched eggs may be promising,ensuring the availability of highly nutritive eggs.However,further studies are still needed to comprehend the full metabolism process and the extensive functions of carotenoids in eggs.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31930106 and U22A20514, U23A20232)the National Key R&D Program of China (2022YFD1300404)+2 种基金the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University (1041-00109019)the Pinduoduo-China Agricultural University Research Fund (PC2023A01001)the Special Fund for Henan Agriculture Research System (HARS-2213-Z1)。
文摘Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) is a common pathogenic bacterium in animal husbandry that can cause diseases such as mastitis, skin infections, arthritis, and other ailments. The formation of biofilms threatens and exacerbates S. aureus infection by allowing the bacteria to adhere to pathological areas and livestock product surfaces, thus triggering animal health crises and safety issues with livestock products. To solve this problem, in this review, we provide a brief overview of the harm caused by S. aureus and its biofilms on livestock and animal byproducts(meat and dairy products). We also describe the ways in which S. aureus spreads in animals and the threats it poses to the livestock industry. The processes and molecular mechanisms involved in biofilm formation are then explained. Finally, we discuss strategies for the removal and eradication of S. aureus and biofilms in animal husbandry, including the use of antimicrobial peptides, plant extracts, nanoparticles, phages, and antibodies. These strategies to reduce the spread of S. aureus in animal husbandry help maintain livestock health and improve productivity to ensure the ecologically sustainable development of animal husbandry and the safety of livestock products.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China,2018YFD0500400。
文摘Background Maternal nutrition is essential in keeping a highly efficient production system in the pig industry.Laminarin has been shown to improve antioxidant capacity,reduce the inflammatory response,and favor the homeostasis of intestinal microbiota.However,the effect of dietary supplementation of laminarin on the reproductive performance of sows and the growth of suckling offspring remains unknown.Methods A total of 40 Landrace×Yorkshire multiparous sows on d 85 of gestation,similar in age,body weight(BW),parity and reproductive performance,were randomly divided into four dietary treatments with 10 sows per treatment,receiving a control diet(basal pregnancy or lactating diets)and a basal diet supplemented with 0.025%,0.05%and 0.10%laminarin,respectively.The experiment lasted from d 85 of gestation to d 21 of lactation.Results Laminarin supplementation linearly increased number born alive per litter(P=0.03),average daily feed intake(ADFI,P<0.01),and total milk yield of sows during the lactation of 1–21 d(P=0.02).Furthermore,maternal laminarin supplementation increased the average daily gain(ADG)of piglets while tending to reduce the culling and death rate before weaning.In addition,alterations to the composition of colostrum and milk,as well as to serum inflammatory cytokines and immunoglobulins of sows were observed.The fecal microbiota profile of sows supported the improvement of reproductive performance in sows and the growth performance in suckling offspring.Conclusions Dietary supplementation of laminarin during late pregnancy and lactation could significantly improve reproductive performance of sows and growth performance of piglets.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31972559)the Distinguished and Excellent Young Scholar Cultivation Project of Shanxi Agricultural University(2022JQPYGC01).
文摘Background Vitamin A(VA)and its metabolite,retinoic acid(RA),are of great interest for their wide range of physiological functions.However,the regulatory contribution of VA to mitochondrial and muscle fiber composition in sheep has not been reported.Method Lambs were injected with 0(control)or 7,500 IU VA palmitate into the biceps femoris muscle on d 2 after birth.At the age of 3 and 32 weeks,longissimus dorsi(LD)muscle samples were obtained to explore the effect of VA on myofiber type composition.In vitro,we investigated the effects of RA on myofiber type composition and intrinsic mechanisms.Results The proportion of type I myofiber was greatly increased in VA-treated sheep in LD muscle at harvest.VA greatly promoted mitochondrial biogenesis and function in LD muscle of sheep.Further exploration revealed that VA elevated PGC-1αmRNA and protein contents,and enhanced the level of p38 MAPK phosphorylation in LD muscle of sheep.In addition,the number of type I myofibers with RA treatment was significantly increased,and type IIx myofibers was significantly decreased in primary myoblasts.Consistent with in vivo experiment,RA significantly improved mitochondrial biogenesis and function in primary myoblasts of sheep.We then used si-PGC-1αto inhibit PGC-1αexpression and found that si-PGC-1αsignificantly abrogated RA-induced the formation of type I myofibers,mitochondrial biogenesis,MitoTracker staining intensity,UQCRC1 and ATP5A1 expression,SDH activity,and enhanced the level of type IIx muscle fibers.These data suggested that RA improved mitochondrial biogenesis and function by promoting PGC-1αexpression,and increased type I myofibers.In order to prove that the effect of RA on the level of PGC-1αis caused by p38 MAPK signaling,we inhibited the p38 MAPK signaling using a p38 MAPK inhibitor,which significantly reduced RA-induced PGC-1αand MyHC I levels.Conclusion VA promoted PGC-1αexpression through the p38 MAPK signaling pathway,improved mitochondrial biogenesis,and altered the composition of muscle fiber type.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFD1301300)。
文摘Background Excessive backfat deposition lowering carcass grade is a major concern in the pig industry,especially in most breeds of obese type pigs.The mechanisms involved in adipogenesis and fat accumulation in pigs remain unclear.Lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation(Khib),is a novel protein post-translational modification(PTM),which play an important role in transcription,energy metabolism and metastasis of cancer cells,but its role in adipogenesis and fat accumulation has not been shown.Results In this study,we first analyzed the modification levels of acetylation(Kac),Khib,crotonylation(Kcr)and succinylation(Ksu)of fibro-adipogenic progenitors(FAPs),myogenic precursors(Myo)and mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)with varied differentiation potential,and found that only Khib modification in FAPs was significantly higher than that in MSCs.Consistently,in parallel with its regulatory enzymes lysine acetyltransferase 5(KAT5)and histone deacetylase 2(HDAC2)protein levels,the Khib levels increased quadratically(P<0.01)during adipogenic differentiation of FAPs.KAT5 knockdown in FAPs inhibited adipogenic differentiation,while HDAC2 knockdown enhanced adipogenic differentiation.We also demonstrated that Khib modification favored to adipogenic differentiation and fat accumulation by comparing Khib levels in FAPs and backfat tissues both derived from obese-type pigs(Laiwu pigs)and lean-type pigs(Duroc pigs),respectively.Accordingly,the expression patterns of KAT5 and HDAC2 matched well to the degree of backfat accumulation in obese-and lean-type pigs.Conclusions From the perspective of protein translational modification,we are the first to reveal the role of Khib in adipogenesis and fat deposition in pigs,and provided new clues for the improvement of fat accumulation and distribution as expected via genetic selection and nutritional strategy in obese-type pigs.
基金This study was funded by the Key Laboratory of Feed and Livestock and Poultry Products Quality&Safety Control,Ministry of Agriculture(2021202201)Reform and Development Project of BAAFS(XMS202322).
文摘Background A deterioration in the meat quality of broilers has attracted much more attention in recent years.L-malic acid(MA)is evidenced to decrease meat drip loss in broilers,but the underlying molecular mechanisms are still unclear.It’s also not sure whether the outputs obtained under experimental conditions can be obtained in a com-mercial condition.Here,we investigated the effects and mechanisms of dietary MA supplementation on chicken meat drip loss at large-scale rearing.Results Results showed that the growth performance and drip loss were improved by MA supplementation.Meat metabolome revealed that L-2-aminoadipic acid,β-aminoisobutyric acid,eicosapentaenoic acid,and nicotinamide,as well as amino acid metabolism pathways connected to the improvements of meat quality by MA addition.The transcriptome analysis further indicated that the effect of MA on drip loss was also related to the proper immune response,evidenced by the enhanced B cell receptor signaling pathway,NF-κB signaling pathway,TNF signaling pathway,and IL-17 signaling pathway.Conclusions We provided evidence that MA decreased chicken meat drip loss under commercial conditions.Metabolome and transcriptome revealed a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms.Together,MA could be used as a promising dietary supplement for enhancing the water-holding capacity of chicken meat.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.:2022YFF1100104 and 2022YFF1100102)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.:31625025,32172749,and 32202701)+1 种基金the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University(Grant No.:00109016)the Zhengzhou 1125 Talent Program,China(Grant No.:2016XT016).
文摘Muramidase-released protein(MRP)is now being recognized as a critical indicator of the virulence and pathogenicity of Streptococcus suis(S.suis).However,the identification of viable therapeutics for S.suis infection was hindered by the absence of an explicit mechanism for MRP-actuated inflammation.Dihydroartemisinin(DhA)is an artemisinin derivative with potential anti-inflammatory activity.The modulatory effect of DhA on the inflammatory response mediated by the virulence factor MRP remains obscure.This research aimed to identify the signaling mechanism by which MRP triggers the innate immune response in mouse spleen and cultured macrophages.With the candidate mechanism in mind,we investigated DhA for its ability to dampen the pro-inflammatory response induced by MRP.The innate immune response in mice was drastically triggered by MRP,manifesting as splenic and systemic inflammation with splenomegaly,immune cell infiltration,and an elevation in pro-inflammatory cytokines.A crucial role for Toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)in coordinating the MRP-mediated inflammatory response via nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-kB)activation was revealed by TLR4 blockade.In addition,NFkB-dependent transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)and mitogen-activated protein kinases(MAPKs)activation was required for the inflammatory signal transduction engendered by MRP.Intriguingly,we observed an alleviation effect of DhA on the MRP-induced immune response,which referred to the suppression of TLR4-mediated actuation of NF-kB-STAT3/MAPK cascades.The inflammatory response elicited by MRP is relevant to TLR4-dependent NF-kB activation,followed by an increase in the activity of STAT3 or MAPKs.DhA mitigates the inflammation process induced by MRP via blocking the TLR4 cascade,highlighting the therapeutic potential of DhA in targeting S.suis infection diseases.
基金financially supported by the China Agriculture Research System Program(CARS-41-G11)
文摘This experiment aimed to discuss and reveal the effect and mechanism of mannanase on intestinal inflammation in broilers triggered by a soybean meal diet.In this experiment,384 Arbor Acres broilers at1 d old were randomly divided into 3 treatment groups.The broilers were fed a corn-soybean meal basal diet,a low-energy diet(metabolizable energy reduced by 50 kcal/kg),and a low-energy diet supplemented with 100 mg/kg mannanase for 42 d.The low-energy diet increased feed conversion ratio from0 to 42 d,reduced ileal villus height and villus height-to-crypt depth ratio and upregulated the expression of nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB)in the ileum(P<0.05).It also reduced cecal short-chain fatty acids(SCFA),such as acetic acid(P<0.05).Compared with low-energy diets,the addition of mannanase increased body weight at 42 d,promoted the digestibility of nutrients,and maintained the morphology and integrity of the intestinal epithelium of broilers(P<0.05).In addition,mannanase upregulated the expression of claudin-1(CLDN1)and zonula occludens-1(ZO-1)in the jejunum at 21 d,downregulated the expression of ileal NF-κB,and increased the content of isobutyric acid in the cecum of broilers(P<0.05).The results for the ileal microbiota showed that a low-energy diet led to a decrease in the relative abundance of Lactobacillus reuteri in the ileum of broilers.The addition of mannanase increased the relative abundance of Lactobacillus-KC45b and Lactobacillus johnsonii in broilers.Furthermore,a low-energy diet reduced the relative abundance of Butyricicoccus in the intestine of broilers and inhibited oxidative phosphorylation and phosphoinositol metabolism.Mannanase increased the relative abundance of Odoribacter,promoted energy metabolism and N-glycan biosynthesis,and increased the activities of GH3 and GH18.It is concluded that mannanase could improve the growth performance of broilers by reducing the expression of NF-κB in the ileum,increasing the production of SCFA in the cecum,suppressing intestinal inflammation,balancing the intestinal microbiota,reducing damage to the intestinal barrier,and improving the efficiency of nutrient utilization to alleviate the adverse effects caused by the decrease in dietary energy level.
基金funded by National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFD1300403,2021YFD1300404)China Agriculture Research System program(CARS-40,CARS-41-G11)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(6222036).
文摘Background Baicalin and probiotic cocktails are promising feed additives with broad application prospects.While probiotic cocktails are known to enhance intestinal health,the potential synergistic impact of combining baicalin with probiotic cocktails on the gut health of broiler chickens remains largely unexplored.Therefore,this study aims to investigate the influence of the combined administration of baicalin and probiotic cocktails on the composition of ileal and cecal microbiota in broiler chickens to elucidate the underlying mechanisms responsible for the healthpromoting effects.Results A total of 3201-day-old male Arbor Acres broilers were divided into 4 groups,each with 8 replicates of 10 chicks per replicate.Over a period of 42 d,the birds were fed a basal diet or the same diet supplemented with 37.5 g/t baicalin(BC),1,000 g/t probiotic cocktails(PC),or a combination of both BC(37.5 g/t)and PC(1,000 g/t).The results demonstrated that BC+PC exhibited positive synergistic effects,enhancing intestinal morphology,immune function,and barrier function.This was evidenced by increased VH/CD ratio,sIgA levels,and upregulated expression of occludin and claudin-1(P<0.05).16S rRNA analysis indicated that PC potentiated the effects of BC,particularly in the ileum,where BC+PC significantly increased theα-diversity of the ileal microbiota,altered itsβ-diversity,and increased the relative abundance of Flavonifractor(P<0.05),a flavonoid-metabolizing bacterium.Furthermore,Flavonifractor positively correlated with chicken ileum crypt depth(P<0.05).While BC+PC had a limited effect on cecal microbiota structure,the PC group had a very similar microbial composition to BC+PC,suggesting that the effect of PC at the distal end of the gut overshadowed those of BC.Conclusions We demonstrated the synergistic enhancement of gut health regulation in broiler chickens by combining baicalin and probiotic cocktails.Probiotic cocktails enhanced the effects of baicalin and accelerated its metabolism in the ileum,thereby influencing the ileal microbiota structure.This study elucidates the interaction mechanism between probiotic cocktails and plant extract additives within the host microbiota.These findings provide compelling evidence for the future development of feed additive combinations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32272902,32302772)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M732515)the Postdoctoral Foundation from the Department of Human Resources and Social Security of Sichuan(No.2322999007)
文摘This study was to investigate growth performance,rumination development,rumen fermentation and feed digestion in young calves provided high volumes(about 20%of calf birth weight)of milk with or without forage inclusion and how these parameters correlate with each other.Immediately after birth,160 newborn Holstein female calves(41.6±4.2 kg of initial BW)were randomly divided into 2 treatments:1)starter(CON,only starter)and 2)starter and hay(HAY,both starter and hay).The calves were fed their respective experimental diets from d 4 to 84,after which they were all introduced to similar diets until the end of the experiment on d 196.Treatment had no effect on growth and structural measurements throughout the experimental period.However,treatment had an effect on the other parameters,mainly during the post-weaning period.Forage supplementation tended to reduce starter dry matter intake(P=0.05),while increasing the forage intake(P<0.01)and the feed-to-gain ratio(P<0.01).HAY calves had increased neutral detergent fiber(NDF)and physically effective NDF(peNDF)intakes(P<0.05)and tended to lower(P<0.01)starch intake compared to CON calves.The HAY calves had a higher rumination time(P<0.01),ruminal pH(P<0.01),and acetate-to-propionate ratio(P=0.05)compared to the CON calves.Spearman correlation analysis showed that rumination time was positively related to the ruminal p H at d 84(P=0.01)and 196(P=0.02).The HAY calves had similar apparent total-tract digestibility of dry matter(DM),NDF and ether extract(EE),but lower digestibility of organic matter(OM,P=0.03),crude protein(CP,P<0.01)and starch(P<0.01)compared to those of the CON calves at week 12.Furthermore,there were no positive relationships between rumination time and nutrient digestibility or between rumination time per kilogram DM and nutrient digestibility.In conclusion,feeding hay to calves fed a high milk level improved rumination during the post-weaning period only,without a concomitant effect on growth performance throughout the experimental period,suggesting no detrimental effect of feeding forage in calves fed high milk level.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. XDA26040304)。
文摘Background Hesperidin is a citrus flavonoid with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential. However, its protective effects on bovine mammary epithelial cells(b MECs) exposed to oxidative stress have not been elucidated.Results In this study, we investigated the effects of hesperidin on H_(2)O_(2)-induced oxidative stress in b MECs and the underlying molecular mechanism. We found that hesperidin attenuated H_(2)O_(2)-induced cell damage by reducing reactive oxygen species(ROS) and malondialdehyde(MDA) levels, increasing catalase(CAT) activity, and improving cell proliferation and mitochondrial membrane potential. Moreover, hesperidin activated the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway by inducing the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 and the expression of its downstream genes NQO1 and HO-1, which are antioxidant enzymes involved in ROS scavenging and cellular redox balance. The protective effects of hesperidin were blocked by the Nrf2 inhibitor ML385, indicating that they were Nrf2 dependent.Conclusions Our results suggest that hesperidin could protect b MECs from oxidative stress injury by activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway, suggesting that hesperidin as a natural antioxidant has positive potential as a feed additive or plant drug to promote the health benefits of bovine mammary.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFE0111100)the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University。
文摘The ionome is essential for maintaining body function and health status by participating in diverse key biological processes.Nevertheless, the distribution and utilization of ionome among different organs and how aging impacts the ionome leading to a decline in egg white quality remain unknown. Thus, we used inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS) to analyze 35 elements and their isotopic contents in eight organs of laying hens at 35, 72, and 100 weeks. Moreover, the magnum proteome, amino acids in egg white, and egg white quality were analyzed in laying hens at three different ages using 4D proteomics techniques, an amino acid analyzer, and an egg quality analyzer. Across the organs, we identified varying distribution patterns among macroelements(Mg24, Ca43/44, K39, and P31), transition metals(Zn64/66, Cu63/65, Fe56/57, and Mn55), and toxic elements(Pb208, Ba137, and Sr86). We observed an organ-specific aging pattern characterized by the accumulation of toxic elements(Pb208, Ba137, and Sr86) and calcification in the small intestine. Additionally, a decrease in the utilization of essential trace elements selenium(Se78/82) and manganese(Mn55) was noted in the oviduct. By analyzing ionome in tandem with egg quality, egg white amino acids, and proteome, we unveiled that the reduction of selenium and manganese concentrations in the magnum during the aging process affected amino acid metabolism, particularly tryptophan metabolism, thereby inhibiting the amino acid synthesis in the magnum. Furthermore, it accelerated the senescence of magnum cells through necroptosis activation, leading to a decline in the albumen secretion function of the magnum and subsequently reducing egg white quality.Overall, this study provides insights into the evolution of 35 elements and their isotopes across 8 organs of laying hens with age.It also reveals the elemental composition, interactions, and utilization patterns of these organs, as well as their correlation with egg white quality. The present study highlights the significance of ionome and offers a comprehensive perspective on the selection of ionome for regulating the aging of laying hens.
基金supported by National Natural Science Founda-tion of China (No.32202724)Beijing Natural Science Foundation (No.6222036)China Agriculture Research System program (CARS-40 and CARS 41-G11).
文摘The development of skeletal muscle is a crucial factor in determining the meat yield and economic benefits of broiler production.Recent research has shown that mulberry leaves and their extracts can be used to significantly improve the growth performance of livestock and poultry.The present study aims to elucidate the mechanisms involved in the regulation of skeletal muscle development in broiler offspring by dietary mulberry-leaf flavonoids(MLF)supplementation from the perspective of maternal effect theory.A total of 270 Qiling broiler breeder hens were randomly assigned to 3 treatments with different doses of MLF(0,30,60 mg/kg)for 8 weeks before collecting their fertilized eggs.The chicken offspring at 13 and 19 d of embryonic stage,and from 1 to 28 d old after hatching were included in this study.The results showed that maternal supplementation increased the breast muscle weight and body weight of the offspring at the embryo and chick stages(P<0.05).This was followed by increased cross-sectional area of pectoral muscle fibres at 14 d(P<0.05).Further determination revealed a tendency towards increased serum levels of insulin-like growth factor 1(IGF-1)(P=0.092)and muscle fibre count(P=0.167)at 1 d post-hatching following maternal MLF treatment,while serum uric acid(UA)was decreased at 14 d after hatching(P<0.05).Moreover,maternal MLF supplementation significantly up-regulated the mRNA expression of the myogenic regulatory factor Myf5 in skeletal muscle at the both embryonic and growth stages(P<0.05).The relative abundance of the downstream protein of BMPR2,Smad1 and p-Smad1/5/9 in the TGFβsignalling pathway was significantly increased by maternal MLF treatment.Meanwhile,the increased expression of the target protein p-mTOR in the breast muscle of the offspring chicks is in accordance with the improved growth rate of the breast and the body.In conclusion,maternal MLF supplementation can promote muscle protein metabolism and muscle fibre development of chick embryos through upregulation of Myf5 expression and BMP/p-Smad1/5/9 axis,thereby improving growth performance of slow growing broiler.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No.2022YFD1301001).
文摘Dietary fat content can reduce the methane production of dairy cows;however,the relevance fatty acid(FA)composition has towards this inhibitory effect is debatable.Furthermore,in-depth studies elucidating the effects of unsaturated fatty acids(UFA)on rumen function and the mechanism of reducing methane(CH_(4))production are lacking.This study exposed 10 Holstein cows with the same parity,similar milk yield to two total mixed rations:low unsaturated FA(LUFA)and high unsaturated FA(HUFA)with similar fat content.The LUFA group mainly added fat powder(C16:0>90%),and the HUFA group mainly replaced fat powder with extruded flaxseed.The experiment lasted 26 d,the last 5 d of which,gas exchange in respiratory chambers was conducted to measure gas emissions.We found that an increase in the UFA in diet did not affect milk production(P>0.05)and could align the profile of milk FAs more closely with modern human nutritional requirements.Furthermore,we found that increasing the UFA content in the diet lead to a decrease in the abundance of Methanobrevibacter in the rumen(|linear discriminant analysis[LDA]score|>2 and P 2 and P<0.05),which ultimately decreased CH4 production(P<0.05).Our results illustrated the mechanism involving decreased CH4 production when fed a UFA diet in dairy cows.We believe that our study provides new evidence to explore CH4 emission reduction measures for dairy cows.
基金upported by the National Key R&D Program of China (22022YFD1301000)the Agnicultural Science and Technology Innovation Program (ASTIP-IAS12)the earmarked fund for CARS (CARS-36).
文摘The transition period for dairy cows usually refers to the 3 weeks pre-calving to the 3 weeks post-calving.During this period,dairy cows undergo metabolic and physiological adaptations because of their susceptibility to metabolic and infectious diseases.Poor feeding management under these circumstances may adversely affect the health and subsequent production performance of the cows.Owing to long-term adaptation and evolution,the rumen has become a unique ecosystem inhabited by a complex microbial community closely associated with its natural host.Dietary components are metabolized by the rumen microbiota,and volatile fatty acids and microbial protein products can be used as precursor substances for synthesizing meat and milk components.The successful transition of perinatal dairy cows includes changes in diet,physiology,and the rumen microbiota.Rumen microbial profiles have been confirmed to be heritable and repairable;however,adverse circumstances affect rumen microbial composition,host digestion and metabolism,as well as postpartum production traits of dairy cows for a certain period.Preliminary evidence indicates a close relationship between the rumen microbiota and animal performance.Therefore,changes in rumen microbes during the transition period and the intrinsic links between the microbiota and host postpartum phenotypic traits need to be better understood to optimize production performance in ruminants.
基金supported in part by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC2307101,2020YFA0509202)the Young TopNotch Talents Foundation of Henan Agricultural University(30501278)+5 种基金the major Scientific and Technological Project of Henan Province(221100110600)the Major Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81991534)CAS Southeast Asia Biodiversity Research Institute(151C53KYSB20210023)the Self-supporting Program of Guangzhou Laboratory(SRPG22-001)the National Science and Technology Infrastructure of China(National Pathogen Resource Center-NPRC-32)supported by the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(Y2021034)。
文摘Chicken is an important food animal worldwide and plays an important role in human life by providing meat and eggs.Despite recent significant advances in gut microbiome studies,a comprehensive study of chicken gut bacterial,archaeal,and viral genomes remains unavailable.In this study,we constructed a chicken multi-kingdom microbiome catalog(CMKMC),including 18,201 bacterial,225 archaeal,and 33,411 viral genomes,and annotated over 6,076,006 protein-coding genes by integrating 135 chicken gut metagenomes and publicly available metagenome-assembled genomes(MAGs)from ten countries.We found that 812 and 240 MAGs in our dataset were putative novel species and genera,respectively,far beyond what was previously reported.The newly unclassified MAGs were predominant in Phyla Firmicutes_A(n=263),followed by Firmicutes(n=126),Bacteroidota(n=121),and Proteobacteria(n=87).Most of the classified species-level viral oper-ational taxonomic units belong to Caudovirales.Approximately,63.24%of chicken gut viromes are predicted to infect two or more hosts,including complete circular viruses.Moreover,we found that diverse auxiliary metabolic genes and antibiotic resistance genes were carried by viruses.Together,our CMKMC provides the largest integrated MAGs and viral genomes from the chicken gut to date,functional insights into the chicken gastrointestinal tract microbiota,and paves the way for microbial interventions for better chicken health and productivity.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFD1300404)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31930106 and U22A20514)+1 种基金the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University(1041-00109019)the Pinduoduo-China Agricultural University Research Fund(PC2023A01001).
文摘Broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs often lack specificity,leading to indiscriminate bactericidal activity,which can disrupt the normal microbial balance of the host flora and cause unnecessary cytotoxicity during systemic administration.In this study,we constructed a specifically targeted antimicrobial peptide against Staphylococcus aureus by introducing a phage-displayed peptide onto a broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptide and explored its structure–function relationship through one-factor modification.SFK2 obtained by screening based on the selectivity index and the targeting index showed specific killing ability against S.aureus.Moreover,SFK2 showed excellent biocompatibility in mice and piglet,and demonstrated significant therapeutic efficacy against S.aureus infection.In conclusion,our screening of phage-derived heptapeptides effectively enhances the specific bactericidal ability of the antimicrobial peptides against S.aureus,providing a theoretical basis for developing targeted antimicrobial peptides.
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research Systems(CARS-40-K11)the Beijing Innovation Consortium of Agriculture Research System(BAIC06-2022-G05)+1 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFD1600105)the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Project(ASTIP-IAS-12)。
文摘The emergence of safe and functional eggs for consumer acceptance has gained focus.The production of carotenoid-enriched eggs has received attention due to its multifunctional biological properties.Nutritional modification of laying hens’diet can be a strategy to produce such eggs.This review presents the chemistry of carotenoids in nature and eggs,the accumulation process of carotenoids into eggs,and the functions of carotenoids in eggs.Our findings showed that carotenoids can be deposited into the egg and contribute to improving its nutritive value.The biosynthesis,chemical structure,and metabolism pathways of carotenoids lead to the deposition of carotenoids into eggs in their original or metabolized forms.Also,some factors modulate the efficiency of carotenoids in fowls before accumulation into eggs.Carotenoid-enriched eggs may be promising,ensuring the availability of highly nutritive eggs.However,further studies are still needed to comprehend the full metabolism process and the extensive functions of carotenoids in eggs.
