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Characterization and discrimination of milk volatiles from donkey fed different roughages using GC-IMS Open

Xinyi Du, Yan Zhao, Ding Lu, Fei Huang, Wei Ren , et al. · 2025

Introduction The flavor is one of the important qualities of milk, which the effect of roughage on the composition of volatile compounds (VOCs) in donkey milk is unclear. Methods This study comprehensively analyzed the VOCs of milk from do…

Gut microbiome regulation in equine animals: current understanding and future perspectives Open

Fenglin Li, Xiangyu Kong, Muhammad Zahoor Khan, Wei Lin, Wei Jiang , et al. · 2025

The equine intestinal microbiome represents a complex and dynamic ecosystem that fundamentally influences host health and physiological function. This microbial community exhibits distinct compositional and functional variations across dif…

Correction: The composition and predictive function of the fecal microbiota in female donkeys across different reproductive cycles Open

Jingya Xing, Mengping Jia, Guoliang Zhang, Lanjie Li, Shuai Liu , et al. · 2025

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1565360.].

Risk factors and predictive model for mortality in acute myocardial infarction with ventricular septal rupture at high altitudes Open

L. Zhang, Zhifu Cen, Qian Qiao, Xue-Rui Ye, Lu Cheng , et al. · 2025

BACKGROUND Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) combined with ventricular septal perforation (VSR) is still a highly fatal condition in the era of reperfusion therapy. The incidence rate has decreased to 0.2%-0.4% due to the popularization of…

Anti-inflammatory and gut modulating effects of donkey whey protein in dextran sodium sulfate–induced colitis mice: Insights from the various processing methods Open

Changyun Cai, Yuan Zhao, Mengjia Ma, Ayoola Ebenezer Afe, Cunfang Wang , et al. · 2025

Ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), presents therapeutic challenges due to the limitations and side effects of current treatments, creating a need for safer and more effective alternatives. Despite several …

The composition and predictive function of the fecal microbiota in female donkeys across different reproductive cycles Open

Jingya Xing, Mengping Jia, Guoliang Zhang, Lanjie Li, Shuai Liu , et al. · 2025

The microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract of monogastric herbivores play a vital role in nutrient absorption and maintaining the host’s health. However, the quantitative and functional establishment of these microorganisms …

In Silico Identification of Novel Compounds as Anthelmintics Against Haemonchus contortus Through Inhibiting β-Tubulin Isotype 1 and Glutathione S-Transferase Open

Yaqian Jin, Sheikh Arslan Sehgal, Faiz‐ul Hassan, Guiqin Liu · 2025

Haemonchosis caused by the parasitic worm Haemonchus contortus is a major threat to cattle and other ruminants and imposes significant economic losses in the livestock industry. Different medications have been reported; however, these are …

Effects of steam explosion on grindability, physicochemical and structural characteristics of donkey bone and quality properties of corresponding cookies Open

Yue Li, Feng Kong, Hongzhou Lu, Yihui Lou, Guiqin Liu · 2025

Investigation of the structural, functional, and digestive properties of beta-casein from cow, goat, and donkey milk Open

Guiqin Liu, Ning Wang, Xue Chen, Yaqian Jin, Junnan Wan , et al. · 2025

Fermented banana feed and nanoparticles: a new eco-friendly, cost-effective potential green approach for poultry industry Open

Muhammad Saeed, Faiz‐ul Hassan, Hanan Al-Khalaifah, Rafiqul Islam, Asghar Ali Kamboh , et al. · 2025

A Tandem Mass Tag (TMT) Proteomic Based Comparison of Longissimus Dorsi Muscle in Dezhou Donkey and Luxi Yellow Cattle Open

Ting Lu, Changyun Cai, Wenjie Li, Yuan Zhao, Muhammad Zahoor Khan , et al. · 2025

Characterization and Discrimination of Volatile Compounds of Donkey and Horse Meat Based on Gas Chromatography–Ion Mobility Spectrometry Open

Yan Zhao, Xinyi Du, Shuang Liu, Mengqi Sun, Limin Man , et al. · 2025

The production of high-quality specialty meats has emerged as a prominent research focus within the livestock industry, under the broader concept of big food. However, the composition and variances of volatile compounds (VOCs) in donkey me…

The Milk Compositions and Blood Parameters of Lactating Dezhou Donkeys Changes With Lactation Stages Open

Miaomiao Zhou, Zongjie Ma, Xinyi Du, Changfa Wang, Guiqin Liu · 2025

The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in milk compositions and blood parameters of Dezhou donkeys during the lactation. Milk and serum samples from six lactating Dezhou donkeys were collected at 1, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 1…

Methionine Alters the Fecal Microbiota and Enhances the Antioxidant Capacity of Lactating Donkeys Open

Fei Huang, Zongjie Ma, Xinyi Du, Changfa Wang, Guiqin Liu , et al. · 2025

This study looked at how methionine (Met) affects on serum biochemical indicators, antioxidant indicators, and the fecal microbiota of lactating donkeys. A total of 18 healthy donkeys at the mid-lactation stage were used in this study. The…

Aflatoxin B1-Induced Apoptosis in Donkey Kidney via EndoG-Mediated Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Open

Yanfei Ji, Yu‐Qing Zhang, Wenrong Si, Jing Guo, Guiqin Liu , et al. · 2025

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a prevalent environmental and forage contaminant that poses significant health risks to both humans and livestock due to its toxic effects on various organs and systems. Among its toxicological effects, nephrotoxicit…

Equine Herpesvirus-1 Induced Respiratory Disease in Dezhou Donkey Foals: Case Study from China, 2024 Open

Lian Ruan, Liangliang Li, Rongze Yang, Ai-Guo You, Muhammad Zahoor Khan , et al. · 2025

Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) is a significant pathogen that causes substantial economic losses in the equine industry worldwide, which leads to severe respiratory diseases and abortions in horses. However, reports of EHV-1 infection in don…

Fermented Codonopsis pilosula residue improved milk performance of lactating donkeys by enhancing antioxidant capacity and regulating metabolism Open

Miaomiao Zhou, Fei Huang, Xinyi Du, Guiqin Liu, Changfa Wang · 2024

The fermented Codonopsis pilosula residue (FCPR) has a promoting effect on animal health, but it has not been studied in livestock feed. This study investigated the effects of FCPR addition on the milk performance, milk metabolites, and bl…

Effects of Methionine on Milk Performance and Milk Constituents of Lactating Donkeys Open

Fei Huang, Xinyi Du, Zongjie Ma, Guiqin Liu, Changfa Wang , et al. · 2024

This study investigated the effects of adding methionine (Met) in milk production and the milk and blood metabolites of lactating donkeys. Eighteen healthy multiparous donkeys in early-stage lactation were selected for this study. The donk…

Properties and characteristics of steam-exploded donkey bone powder and corresponding whole wheat cookies Open

Yue Li, Xinru Qiu, Yuanshuai Jiang, Feng Kong, Guiqin Liu · 2024

Steam explosion was found to be the most effective preparation method for donkey bone powder, compared with non-treatment, autoclave and steam processing. And the effect of steam-exploded donkey bone powder (SEDBP) on the quality character…

Effect of thermal and nonthermal processing methods on the structural and functional properties of whey protein from donkey milk Open

Mengjia Ma, Juanjuan Luo, X.P. Wang, Ning Wang, Cunfang Wang , et al. · 2024

This study evaluated the effect of thermal, ultrasonication, and UV treatment on the structural and functional properties of whey proteins from donkey milk. Whey proteins exhibited notable stability in nonheat-treated environments, but the…

Characterization and discrimination of donkey milk lipids and volatiles across lactation stages Open

Mengmeng Li, Lingyun Sun, Xinyi Du, Yan Zhao, Wei Ren , et al. · 2024

The lipid and flavor in milk are key factors that affect its quality, which profiles during donkey lactation are not yet clear. In this study, the lipids and volatile compounds (VOCs) in donkey milk from stages of lactation were analyzed b…

Exploring the mediating role of calcium homeostasis in the association between diabetes mellitus, glycemic traits, and vascular and valvular calcifications: a comprehensive Mendelian randomization analysis Open

Xian‐Guan Zhu, Guiqin Liu, Ya-Ping Peng, Liling Zhang, Xianjin Wang , et al. · 2024

Effects of concentrate feeding sequence on VFA production, and cecal microbiota of Dezhou donkeys by metagenomic technology Open

Changyun Cai, Lan Xie, Jingya Xing, Ting Lu, Xingzhen Qi , et al. · 2024

Microorganisms residing in the cecum of donkeys are crucial for physiological processes, nutrient metabolism, and immune function. Feeding methods can affect the dynamic balance of animal gut microbiota, thereby affecting indicators such a…

Donkey milk inhibits tumor growth by inducing apoptosis, pyroptosis and modulation of Th1/Th2 responses in a 4T1 murine breast cancer model Open

Qianye Zhang, Wei Sun, Mingxiao Zheng, Qingpeng Wang, Guiqin Liu , et al. · 2024

Studies have demonstrated that donkey milk (DM) displays anti-tumor activity. In this study, we investigated the role and underlying mechanism of DM in the progression of 4T1 breast tumors in mice. We found that DM significantly reduced tu…

Leucine promotes energy metabolism and stimulates slow-twitch muscle fibers expression through AMPK/mTOR signaling in equine skeletal muscle satellite cells Open

Jingya Xing, Gerelchimeg Bou, Guiqin Liu, Xinyu Li, Yingchao Shen , et al. · 2024

Previous research has shown that leucine (Leu) can stimulate and enhance the proliferation of equine skeletal muscle satellite cells (SCs). The gene expression profile associated with Leu-induced proliferation of equine SCs has also been d…

Investigation of the Structural, Functional, and Digestive Properties of Beta-Casein from Cow, Goat, and Donkey Milk Open

Ning Wang, Guiqin Liu, Xue Chen, Yaqian Jin, Junnan Wan , et al. · 2024

Leucine Promotes Energy Metabolism and Stimulates Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers Expression Through AMPK/MTOR Signaling in Equine Skeletal Muscle Satellite Cells Open

Jingya Xing, Gerelchimeg Bou, Guiqin Liu, Xinyu Li, Yingchao Shen , et al. · 2024

Metal free C–O bond cleavage: a new strategy for the synthesis of substituted oxazoles Open

Shengwang Li, Guiqin Liu, Zheyan Zhang, Ruiling Chen, Haiying Tian , et al. · 2024

A strategy for C–O bond cleavage of ester for the synthesis of substituted oxazoles was developed. The synthesis proceeded smoothly under metal-free conditions, combining C–O bond cleavage, C–N and C–O bond formation in one pot.

Analysis of the Differentially Expressed Proteins in Donkey Milk in Different Lactation Stages Open

Miaomiao Zhou, Fei Huang, Xinyi Du, Guiqin Liu, Changfa Wang · 2023

Proteins in donkey milk (DM) have special biological activities. However, the bioactive proteins and their expression regulation in donkey milk are still unclear. Thus, the differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) in DM in different lactat…

Microbial Quality of Donkey Milk during Lactation Stages Open

Miaomiao Zhou, Fei Huang, Xinyi Du, Changfa Wang, Guiqin Liu · 2023

The microbial community in donkey milk and its impact on the nutritional value of donkey milk are still unclear. We evaluated the effects of different lactation stages on the composition and function of donkey milk microbiota. The milk sam…

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