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View article: An ultrasound measurement method for assessing diaphragm mobility during maximal respiration
An ultrasound measurement method for assessing diaphragm mobility during maximal respiration Open
View article: An ultrasound measurement method for assessing diaphragm mobility during maximal respiration
An ultrasound measurement method for assessing diaphragm mobility during maximal respiration Open
Purpose: This study proposes a new method B-mode ultrasound to assess right hemidiaphragm mobility during maximal respiration in healthy adults. Methods: In 29 healthy volunteers, the mean and coefficient of variation of diaphragmatic excu…
View article: Individual and combined contamination of the toxic metals in commercial cat and dog food
Individual and combined contamination of the toxic metals in commercial cat and dog food Open
View article: Antioxidant yeast culture mitigates aflatoxin B1-induced liver injury in broiler ducks through regulation of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway
Antioxidant yeast culture mitigates aflatoxin B1-induced liver injury in broiler ducks through regulation of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway Open
View article: Individual and Combined Contamination of the Heavy Metals in Commercial Cat and Dog Food
Individual and Combined Contamination of the Heavy Metals in Commercial Cat and Dog Food Open
As the long-term accumulation of heavy metals in food poses significant health risks to pets, there is a growing concern among people regarding heavy metal contamination in pet food. In order to investigate the heavy metals levels in pet f…
View article: ZnO-NPs alleviate aflatoxin B1-induced hepatoxicity in ducklings by promoting hepatic metallothionein expression
ZnO-NPs alleviate aflatoxin B1-induced hepatoxicity in ducklings by promoting hepatic metallothionein expression Open
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a mycotoxin widely present in animal feed and human food, posing a serious threat to animal and human health. This study was aim to illustrate the mechanism of the protective role of MT against …
View article: Effects of Zearalenone on Production Performance, Egg Quality, Ovarian Function and Gut Microbiota of Laying Hens
Effects of Zearalenone on Production Performance, Egg Quality, Ovarian Function and Gut Microbiota of Laying Hens Open
Zearalenone (ZEN) is a ubiquitous contaminant in poultry feed, since ZEN and its metabolites can interfere with estrogen function and affect the reproductive ability of animals. The estrogen-like effect of ZEN on mammal is widely reported,…
View article: Transcriptomics and Transmission Ultrastructural Examination Reveals the Nephrotoxicity of Cadmium in Laying Hens
Transcriptomics and Transmission Ultrastructural Examination Reveals the Nephrotoxicity of Cadmium in Laying Hens Open
The objective of this study was to reveal the effects of cadmium (Cd) on ultrastructural changes, oxidative stress, and transcriptome expression in the kidneys of laying hens. Seventy-two healthy Hy-Line brown laying hens at 41 weeks old w…
View article: 121 Effects of DON on the porcine growth performance and intestinal microbiota and potential remediation by a novel modified HSCAS adsorbent
121 Effects of DON on the porcine growth performance and intestinal microbiota and potential remediation by a novel modified HSCAS adsorbent Open
The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effects of deoxynivalenol (DON) on growth performance and intestinal microbiota in weaning piglets, and potential efficacy of a modified hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate (HSCAS)…
View article: Yeast culture promotes the production of aged laying hens by improving intestinal digestive enzyme activities and the intestinal health status
Yeast culture promotes the production of aged laying hens by improving intestinal digestive enzyme activities and the intestinal health status Open
View article: PSIX-16 Effects of dietary cadmium on production performance, hepatic injury and tissue residue in laying hens
PSIX-16 Effects of dietary cadmium on production performance, hepatic injury and tissue residue in laying hens Open
Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental pollutant with destructive impact on many organ systems, such as chronic kidney diseases, liver diseases, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases and so on. The liver is the target organ of cadmium exposure. …
View article: 362 Effect of a modified hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate adsorbent on the growth performance, nutrients digestibility, and digestive tract morphology of chicks challenged with T-2 toxin
362 Effect of a modified hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate adsorbent on the growth performance, nutrients digestibility, and digestive tract morphology of chicks challenged with T-2 toxin Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the modified hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate (HSCAS) adsorbent ability to reduce the toxicity of T-2 toxin in broilers. 96 one-day-old male broilers were randomly allocated to 4 experimen…
View article: 288 Se deficiency aggravates AFB1-induced immunotoxicity in chick spleen via regulating six selenoprotein and redox/inflammation/apoptotic signaling
288 Se deficiency aggravates AFB1-induced immunotoxicity in chick spleen via regulating six selenoprotein and redox/inflammation/apoptotic signaling Open
This study was designed to reveal the underlying mechanism of Se-mediated protection against aflatoxin B1 (AFB1)-induced splenic injury in broilers. Four groups of day-old Cobb male broilers (n = 5 cages/diet, 6 chicks/cage) were arranged …
View article: The effects of dietary cottonseed meal and oil supplementation on laying performance and egg quality of laying hens
The effects of dietary cottonseed meal and oil supplementation on laying performance and egg quality of laying hens Open
Cottonseed meal (CSM) and cottonseed oil (CSO), two cottonseed products, are rich in protein and lipids, respectively, but their use is limited by antinutritional factors in the products. This study investigated the effect of different die…
View article: A Novel Modified Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate (HSCAS) Adsorbent Can Effectively Reduce T-2 Toxin-Induced Toxicity in Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Serum Biochemistry, and Small Intestinal Morphology in Chicks
A Novel Modified Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate (HSCAS) Adsorbent Can Effectively Reduce T-2 Toxin-Induced Toxicity in Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Serum Biochemistry, and Small Intestinal Morphology in Chicks Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of a modified hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate (HSCAS) adsorbent to reduce the toxicity of T-2 toxin in broilers. Ninety-six one-day-old male broilers were randomly allocated i…
View article: Refined cottonseed oil as a replacement for soybean oil in broiler diet
Refined cottonseed oil as a replacement for soybean oil in broiler diet Open
With the shortage of common vegetable fat sources, such as soybean oil ( SBO ), it is urgent to find alternative oil sources for broiler producers. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of refined cottonseed oil ( CSO )…
View article: Grape Seed Proanthocyanidin Extract Alleviates AflatoxinB1-Induced Immunotoxicity and Oxidative Stress via Modulation of NF-κB and Nrf2 Signaling Pathways in Broilers
Grape Seed Proanthocyanidin Extract Alleviates AflatoxinB1-Induced Immunotoxicity and Oxidative Stress via Modulation of NF-κB and Nrf2 Signaling Pathways in Broilers Open
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a widely spread mycotoxin contaminates food and feed, causing severe oxidative stress damages and immunotoxicity. Grape seed proanthocyanidin (GSPE), a natural antioxidant with wide range of pharmacological and medic…
View article: Deoxynivalenol Impairs Porcine Intestinal Host Defense Peptide Expression in Weaned Piglets and IPEC-J2 Cells
Deoxynivalenol Impairs Porcine Intestinal Host Defense Peptide Expression in Weaned Piglets and IPEC-J2 Cells Open
Host defense peptides (HDPs) are efficient defense components of the innate immune system, playing critical roles in intestinal homeostasis and protection against pathogens. This study aims to investigate the interference effects of DON on…
View article: Correction: Rajput, S.A., et al. Ameliorative Effects of Grape Seed Proanthocyanidin Extract on Growth Performance, Immune Function, Antioxidant Capacity, Biochemical Constituents, Liver Histopathology and Aflatoxin Residues in Broilers Exposed to Aflatoxin B1. Toxins 2017, 9, 371
Correction: Rajput, S.A., et al. Ameliorative Effects of Grape Seed Proanthocyanidin Extract on Growth Performance, Immune Function, Antioxidant Capacity, Biochemical Constituents, Liver Histopathology and Aflatoxin Residues in Broilers Exposed to Aflatoxin B1. Toxins 2017, 9, 371 Open
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View article: Effects of dietary cottonseed oil and cottonseed meal supplementation on the structure, nutritional composition of egg yolk and gossypol residue in eggs
Effects of dietary cottonseed oil and cottonseed meal supplementation on the structure, nutritional composition of egg yolk and gossypol residue in eggs Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary non-gossypol cottonseed oil (CSO) or cottonseed meal (CSM) and their interactions on the texture properties, structure, nutritional composition, and edible safety of egg yolk. A …
View article: Efficacy of 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid compared to DL-Methionine on growth performance, carcass traits, feather growth, and redox status of Cherry Valley ducks
Efficacy of 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid compared to DL-Methionine on growth performance, carcass traits, feather growth, and redox status of Cherry Valley ducks Open
The objective of this study was to compare the bio-efficacy of 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid (DL-HMTBA) with that of DL-methionine (DLM) as sources of methionine in terms of the growth performance, carcass traits, feather growth, and…
View article: Dietary Silymarin Supplementation Alleviates Zearalenone-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Reproductive Toxicity in Rats
Dietary Silymarin Supplementation Alleviates Zearalenone-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Reproductive Toxicity in Rats Open
View article: Individual and Combined Occurrence of Mycotoxins in Feed Ingredients and Complete Feeds in China
Individual and Combined Occurrence of Mycotoxins in Feed Ingredients and Complete Feeds in China Open
The objective of this study was to investigate the individual and combined contamination of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), zearalenone (ZEN) and deoxynivalenol (DON) in feedstuffs from different Provinces of China between 2016 and 2017. A total of 1…
View article: Ameliorative Effects of Grape Seed Proanthocyanidin Extract on Growth Performance, Immune Function, Antioxidant Capacity, Biochemical Constituents, Liver Histopathology and Aflatoxin Residues in Broilers Exposed to Aflatoxin B1
Ameliorative Effects of Grape Seed Proanthocyanidin Extract on Growth Performance, Immune Function, Antioxidant Capacity, Biochemical Constituents, Liver Histopathology and Aflatoxin Residues in Broilers Exposed to Aflatoxin B1 Open
Aflatoxicosis is a grave threat to the poultry industry. Dietary supplementation with antioxidants showed a great potential in enhancing the immune system; hence, protecting animals against aflatoxin B1-induced toxicity. Grape seed proanth…
View article: Interactions of Biocidal Polyhexamethylene Guanidine Hydrochloride and Its Analogs with POPC Model Membranes
Interactions of Biocidal Polyhexamethylene Guanidine Hydrochloride and Its Analogs with POPC Model Membranes Open
The bacterial membrane-targeted polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride (PHGH) and its novel analog polyoctamethylene guanidine hydrochloride (POGH) had excellent antimicrobial activities against antibiotics-resistant bacteria. However, …
View article: Microscopic Examination of Polymeric Monoguanidine, Hydrochloride-Induced Cell Membrane Damage in Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Microscopic Examination of Polymeric Monoguanidine, Hydrochloride-Induced Cell Membrane Damage in Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Open
Advances in antimicrobial activities of molecule-containing, multiple guanidinium groups against antibiotics-resistant bacteria should be noted. The synthesized polyoctamethylene monoguanidine hydrochloride (POGH), carrying cationic amphip…
View article: Gestational Zearalenone Exposure Causes Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity in Pregnant Rats and Female Offspring
Gestational Zearalenone Exposure Causes Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity in Pregnant Rats and Female Offspring Open
Zearalenone (ZEN) is an oestrogenic mycotoxin commonly found in food and feed products and can affect reproduction and development in both humans and animals. This study aimed to determine the toxic effects of ZEN on maternal SD rats and t…
View article: Curcumin Prevents Aflatoxin B1 Hepatoxicity by Inhibition of Cytochrome P450 Isozymes in Chick Liver
Curcumin Prevents Aflatoxin B1 Hepatoxicity by Inhibition of Cytochrome P450 Isozymes in Chick Liver Open
This study was designed to establish if Curcumin (CM) alleviates Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1)-induced hepatotoxic effects and to determine whether alteration of the expression of cytochrome P450 (CYP450) isozymes is involved in the regulation of th…
View article: Effects of Nutrients in Substrates of Different Grains on Aflatoxin B<sub>1</sub>Production by<i>Aspergillus flavus</i>
Effects of Nutrients in Substrates of Different Grains on Aflatoxin B<sub>1</sub>Production by<i>Aspergillus flavus</i> Open
The current study was to better understand the potential factors affecting aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1 ) accumulation varies between different grains. The nutrient composition and contents of defatted substrates were determined; additionally, acc…
View article: A novel strain of <scp> <i>C</i> </scp> <i>ellulosimicrobium funkei</i> can biologically detoxify aflatoxin <scp>B</scp> <sub>1</sub> in ducklings
A novel strain of <span> <i>C</i> </span> <i>ellulosimicrobium funkei</i> can biologically detoxify aflatoxin <span>B</span> <sub>1</sub> in ducklings Open
Summary Two experiments were conducted to screen microorganisms with aflatoxin B 1 ( AFB 1 ) removal potential from soils and to evaluate their ability in reducing the toxic effects of AFB 1 in ducklings. In experiment 1, we screened 11 is…