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View article: Microbial Quorum Sensing: Unlocking Sustainable Animal Production and Beyond
Microbial Quorum Sensing: Unlocking Sustainable Animal Production and Beyond Open
Quorum sensing (QS) is a unique form of communication that exists among microbial communities. This system enables microbial cells to achieve behavioral coordination by generating and perceiving specific QS signaling molecules. This “chemi…
View article: H <sub>2</sub> O <sub>2</sub> ‐Driven In Situ Etching and Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis Construct CdIn <sub>2</sub> S <sub>4</sub> /In(OH) <sub>3</sub> Heterojunctions for Exceptional Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution
H <sub>2</sub> O <sub>2</sub> ‐Driven In Situ Etching and Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis Construct CdIn <sub>2</sub> S <sub>4</sub> /In(OH) <sub>3</sub> Heterojunctions for Exceptional Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Open
CdIn 2 S 4 /In(OH) 3 heterojunctions were constructed via a scalable ultrasonic spray pyrolysis method combined with H 2 O 2 ‐enabled in situ etching, in order to address the issues of photocorrosion, scarce active sites, and rapid charge …
View article: Dietary D-Ribose Supplementation in Sheep: Implications on Rumen, Fecal Microbiota, and Metabolic Function
Dietary D-Ribose Supplementation in Sheep: Implications on Rumen, Fecal Microbiota, and Metabolic Function Open
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary D-ribose supplementation on the microbial diversity, community composition, and metabolic function of the rumen and fecal microbiota in Hu sheep. Eighteen sheep with sim…
View article: Dietary supplementation with D-ribose enhances growth performance, improves serum antioxidant capacity, and inhibits rumen microbial LuxS/AI-2 quorum sensing of Hu sheep
Dietary supplementation with D-ribose enhances growth performance, improves serum antioxidant capacity, and inhibits rumen microbial LuxS/AI-2 quorum sensing of Hu sheep Open
The findings of this study indicate that dietary supplementation with D-ribose can enhance the growth performance, improve serum antioxidant capacity, and inhibit rumen microbial LuxS/AI-2 quorum sensing of Hu sheep.
View article: Influence of creatine pyruvate on newly received cattle: insights from metagenomics and metabolomics
Influence of creatine pyruvate on newly received cattle: insights from metagenomics and metabolomics Open
Transport stress is a critical factor affecting the health and growth performance of beef cattle, potentially leading to oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. Creatine pyruvate (CrPyr), as a potential stress alleviator, …
View article: Dietary Rumen-Protected Taurine Enhances Growth Performance and Meat Quality in Heat-Stressed Crossbred Gan-Xi Goats via Modulating GLUT4/PYGM-Mediated Muscle Energy Metabolism
Dietary Rumen-Protected Taurine Enhances Growth Performance and Meat Quality in Heat-Stressed Crossbred Gan-Xi Goats via Modulating GLUT4/PYGM-Mediated Muscle Energy Metabolism Open
Heat stress induced by high temperature and humidity in southern China during summer reduce goat production efficiency and meat quality. Taurine (TAU), one of the most abundant amino acids in animal tissues, plays a vital role in alleviati…
View article: Effects of Dietary Resveratrol Supplementation on Fermentation Characteristics, Microbial Diversity, and Community Composition of Feces in Hu Sheep
Effects of Dietary Resveratrol Supplementation on Fermentation Characteristics, Microbial Diversity, and Community Composition of Feces in Hu Sheep Open
This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary resveratrol supplementation on fermentation characteristics, microbial diversity, and community composition of feces from Hu sheep. A total of 20 three-month-old Hu sheep with similar …
View article: Deciphering Heat Stress Mechanisms and Developing Mitigation Strategies in Dairy Cattle: A Multi-Omics Perspective
Deciphering Heat Stress Mechanisms and Developing Mitigation Strategies in Dairy Cattle: A Multi-Omics Perspective Open
Heat stress (HS) in dairy cattle triggers systemic physiological disruptions, including milk yield decline, immune suppression, and reproductive dysfunction, jeopardizing sustainable livestock production. While conventional single-omics or…
View article: Characterization of cellulase from the rumen metagenome and evaluation of its hydrolytic potential for agricultural wastes
Characterization of cellulase from the rumen metagenome and evaluation of its hydrolytic potential for agricultural wastes Open
The cellulase RuCel224, derived from the rumen metagenome, was successfully expressed in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3), with a molecular weight of ~43 kDa, as confirmed by sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) analysis. Substr…
View article: Chimonanthus nitens Oliv. Leaf Flavonoids Exert Anti-Inflammatory Effects Through TLR4 Receptor Affecting NF-κB/MAPK Signaling Pathway
Chimonanthus nitens Oliv. Leaf Flavonoids Exert Anti-Inflammatory Effects Through TLR4 Receptor Affecting NF-κB/MAPK Signaling Pathway Open
Chimonanthus nitens Oliv. leaves (COL), a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, are rich in a variety of bioactive components, with flavonoids being one of the most abundant. In the current study, RAW264.7 macrophages were induced by…
View article: Heated drinking water in winter improves growth performance of male Hu sheep by modulating rumen quorum sensing and metabolites, and enhancing serum antioxidant capacity
Heated drinking water in winter improves growth performance of male Hu sheep by modulating rumen quorum sensing and metabolites, and enhancing serum antioxidant capacity Open
Objective: This study aimed to explore the mechanism by which increasing the temperature of drinking water in winter promotes sheep growth from a microbiological perspective.Methods: A total of 12 healthy male Hu sheep were evenly divided …
View article: Effects of Rice Straw Variety on Rumen Fermentation, Bacterial Community, and Metabolite Profile
Effects of Rice Straw Variety on Rumen Fermentation, Bacterial Community, and Metabolite Profile Open
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different rice varieties on in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics, microbial community, and metabolite profile of rice straw. The inbred variety Zhongjiazao 17 (Z17) and t…
View article: Dynamic Changes in Rumen Microbial Diversity and Community Composition Within Rumen Fluid in Response to Various Storage Temperatures and Preservation Times
Dynamic Changes in Rumen Microbial Diversity and Community Composition Within Rumen Fluid in Response to Various Storage Temperatures and Preservation Times Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of storage temperature and preservation time on the microbial diversity and community composition of rumen fluid. Rumen fluid samples were collected from six Hu sheep fed on a high-forag…
View article: Effects of 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone supplementation on growth performance, serum antioxidant capacity, rumen fermentation characteristics, rumen bacterial quorum sensing, and microbial community in Hu sheep
Effects of 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone supplementation on growth performance, serum antioxidant capacity, rumen fermentation characteristics, rumen bacterial quorum sensing, and microbial community in Hu sheep Open
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (HDMF) on growth performance, serum antioxidant capacity, rumen fermentation characteristics, rumen microbial LuxS/AI-2 quorum sensing, and com…
View article: Effect of the Partial Substitution of NaCl with L-Arg on the Gel Properties and Aggregation Behavior of Beef Myosin
Effect of the Partial Substitution of NaCl with L-Arg on the Gel Properties and Aggregation Behavior of Beef Myosin Open
With 0.3 M KCl replacing NaCl, the effect of L-Arg on beef myosin’s gel, structure, and aggregation was investigated. L-Arg could enhance hydrogen and ionic bonds, increasing myosin solubility and reducing turbidity. The content of regular…
View article: Basic Amino Acids as Salt Substitutes in Low-Salt Gel-Based Meat Products: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Perspectives
Basic Amino Acids as Salt Substitutes in Low-Salt Gel-Based Meat Products: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Perspectives Open
Gel-based meat products have appealing market potential due to their unique texture, elasticity, and tender taste. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is commonly used in these products to enhance flavor, improve texture, ensure food safety, and extend…
View article: The Effects of Mixed Inoculum Storage Time on In Vitro Rumen Fermentation Characteristics, Microbial Diversity, and Community Composition
The Effects of Mixed Inoculum Storage Time on In Vitro Rumen Fermentation Characteristics, Microbial Diversity, and Community Composition Open
This study aimed to investigate the effects of different storage times of the mixed inoculum on in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics, microbial diversity, and community composition. The experiment was divided into five groups, with …
View article: Characterization of Novel Multifunctional Xylanase from Rumen Metagenome and Its Effects on In Vitro Microbial Fermentation of Wheat Straw
Characterization of Novel Multifunctional Xylanase from Rumen Metagenome and Its Effects on In Vitro Microbial Fermentation of Wheat Straw Open
This study investigated the characterization of a novel multifunctional enzyme, RuXyn394, derived from the metagenome of beef cattle rumen, and its impact on the in vitro microbial fermentation of wheat straw. RuXyn394, a member of the gly…
View article: Hydrogen-Rich Water as a potential strategy for improving ruminant nutrition and mitigating methane emissions
Hydrogen-Rich Water as a potential strategy for improving ruminant nutrition and mitigating methane emissions Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different concentrations of hydrogen-rich water (HRW) on in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics and the dynamics of bacterial communities. The experimental design included fou…
View article: Study on the Carcass Traits, Meat Quality, and Nutritional Attributes of Six Kinds of Jiangxi Local Breeds Cattle
Study on the Carcass Traits, Meat Quality, and Nutritional Attributes of Six Kinds of Jiangxi Local Breeds Cattle Open
The purpose of this study is to explore the carcass traits, meat quality, and nutritional attributes of local yellow cattle (Guangfeng, Ji’an, and Jinjiang) and buffalo (Poyanghu, Xiajiang, and Xinfeng mountain) in Jiangxi Province, and co…
View article: Effects of Storage Time and Temperature on the Fermentation Characteristics of Rumen Fluid from a High-Forage Diet
Effects of Storage Time and Temperature on the Fermentation Characteristics of Rumen Fluid from a High-Forage Diet Open
The objective of this experiment was to investigate the effects of storage temperature and preservation time on the fermentation characteristics of rumen fluid collected from six Hu sheep fed a high-forage diet. The storage temperatures we…
View article: Cholesterol-Lowering Effect of Polysaccharides from Cyclocarya paliurus In Vitro and in Hypercholesterolemia Mice
Cholesterol-Lowering Effect of Polysaccharides from Cyclocarya paliurus In Vitro and in Hypercholesterolemia Mice Open
In this study, a new component of Cyclocarya paliurus polysaccharides (CPP20) was precipitated by the gradient ethanol method, and the protective effect of CPP20 on hypercholesterolemia mice was investigated. In vitro, CPP20 had the abilit…
View article: Effects of a diet supplemented with polysaccharides from Pogostemon cablin on growth performance, meat quality, and antioxidant capacity in Chongren Partridge chickens
Effects of a diet supplemented with polysaccharides from Pogostemon cablin on growth performance, meat quality, and antioxidant capacity in Chongren Partridge chickens Open
In this study, the Pogostemon cablin polysaccharides (PCPs) were heteropolysaccharides with molecular weights of 63.17 kDa and 8.99 kDa, and their total carbohydrate content was 76.17 ± 0.23%, uronic acid content was 19.92 ± 0.42%, and pro…
View article: Understanding the mechanism underlying the anti-inflammatory effect of dietary flavonoids on IBD: a focus on gut microbiota and its metabolites involved in SCFA, bile acid, tryptophan and lipopolysaccharides
Understanding the mechanism underlying the anti-inflammatory effect of dietary flavonoids on IBD: a focus on gut microbiota and its metabolites involved in SCFA, bile acid, tryptophan and lipopolysaccharides Open
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disease with a high incidence. Treatment for IBD includes medications and diet, and common anti-inflammatory medications have limitations like drug resistance and serious adver…
View article: A lysing polysaccharide monooxygenase from Aspergillus niger effectively facilitated rumen microbial fermentation of rice straw
A lysing polysaccharide monooxygenase from Aspergillus niger effectively facilitated rumen microbial fermentation of rice straw Open
Objective: This study investigated the impact of Aspergillus niger lysing polysaccharide monooxygenase (AnLPMO) on in vitro rumen microbial fermentation of rice straw.Methods: AnLPMO was heterologously expressed in Escherichia coli. Fourie…
View article: Effect of gelatin-chitosan-Cyclocarya paliurus flavonoids edible coating film on the preservation of chilled beef
Effect of gelatin-chitosan-Cyclocarya paliurus flavonoids edible coating film on the preservation of chilled beef Open
The effect of gelatin-chitosan (GEL-CS) films supplemented with different concentration (0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%) of Cyclocarya paliurus flavonoid (CPF) on the freshness of beef was investigated for 14 days at 4 °C. The results showed that CPF-ad…
View article: A Glycosyl Hydrolase 30 Family Xylanase from the Rumen Metagenome and Its Effects on In Vitro Ruminal Fermentation of Wheat Straw
A Glycosyl Hydrolase 30 Family Xylanase from the Rumen Metagenome and Its Effects on In Vitro Ruminal Fermentation of Wheat Straw Open
The challenge of wheat straw as a ruminant feed is its low ruminal digestibility. This study investigated the impact of a xylanase called RuXyn, derived from the rumen metagenome of beef cattle, on the in vitro ruminal fermentation of whea…