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Fisheries
Anle Xu, Jingbo Shang-Guan, Zhongbao Li, Qiang Chen
Summary: Feeding Lateolabrax japonicus with different levels of dietary alfalfa powder showed effects on growth performance, nonspecific immunity, and digestive enzyme activity. The study found that the feed conversion ratio was lowest at 20 g/kg diet, with increased serum total soluble protein content, lysozyme and total superoxide dismutase activity first increased then remained stable, while alkaline phosphatase sharply increased at higher levels of alfalfa powder.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Dilip Kumar Chowdhury, Narrotam Prasad Sahu, Parimal Sardar, Ashutosh Dharmendra Deo, Megha Kadam Bedekar, Krishna Pada Singha, Manas Kumar Maiti
Summary: This study demonstrated that a combination of turmeric with ginger or garlic at an equal proportion and 1% inclusion level could significantly improve the growth performance, digestive, and metabolic enzyme activities of Labeo rohita fingerlings, while also affecting antioxidant enzyme activities and health status.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Huihui Qin, Zhongying Long, Jianrong Ma, Lumin Kong, Hao Lin, Sishun Zhou, Yi Lin, Zhangfan Huang, Longhui Liu, Zhongbao Li
Summary: This study found that adding laminarin at levels of 0.4-1.6% improved the growth, intestinal health, and gut microbial composition of juvenile spotted seabass. It also increased the activity of digestive enzymes and the antioxidant capacity of the fish.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Ruihao Gong, Zhe An, Weibin Zhang, Fangyi Chen, Ke-Jian Wang
Summary: Hepc2 from Japanese seabass, especially the mature peptide LJ-hep2((66-86)), exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, with potent activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria. Additionally, LJ-hep2((66-86)) demonstrates rapid bactericidal kinetics and significant morphological changes in bacteria.
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Environmental Sciences
Xueqi Li, Qinfeng Gao, Yuan Tian, Yaoping Mei, Yuling Xu, Yiming Cao, Shuanglin Dong, Yangen Zhou, Yongjun Sun, Wenming Ju
Summary: This study found that historic diets have long-term effects on the digestive enzyme activities of sea cucumbers and these effects persist in the regenerated intestines. Furthermore, the long-term effects of historic diets also impact the growth and metabolism of sea cucumbers.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jianfu Wu, Yan Jin, Min Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the physicochemical properties and bioactivities of melanoidin (MLD) as an important compound in black garlic. The results showed that MLD had strong metal-ion chelating capacity and radical scavenging activities, positively correlated with molecular weight. Additionally, MLD remained unchanged during simulated digestion, indicating its resistance to digestion similar to dietary fiber. It was found that the bioactivities of MLD were significantly reduced under certain treatments, but stable and retained after adding specific enzymes, providing insights for further research and application in functional food production.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
L. Pan, D. An, W. Y. Zhu
Summary: The study showed that substituting sorghum for corn in pig diets can decrease feed efficiency, digestive enzyme, and antioxidant enzyme activities. This may result in reduced utilization of energy and nitrogen by pigs.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Libin Zhang, Xiang Liu, Chenxi Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastics on Apostichopus japonicus and found that environmentally-related and high concentrations of microplastics had little effect on sea cucumbers.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Fisheries
Zhangfan Huang, Youling Ye, Anle Xu, Zhongbao Li, Zhen Wang
Summary: The experiment demonstrated that dietary supplementation with 2 and 4 g/kg AB significantly improved the growth, digestion, antioxidant capacity, and non-specific immunity of juvenile Japanese sea-bass. Optimal levels of AB supplementation for various parameters were determined to be 2.90, 2.89, 3.38, 3.77, 3.24, and 3.36 g/kg, respectively.
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinfan Ge, Jing Zhao, Zhongde Liang, Qinghong Chi, Junxia Mao, Xubo Wang, Yaqing Chang, Zhenlin Hao
Summary: In this study, different diets were tested on Neptunea cumingii snails, and their growth indexes and digestive and immune enzyme indexes were measured. The results showed that the snails fed with Cristaria plicata meat had the best effect and provided important reference for artificial breeding.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Fisheries
Xiaolong Gao, Gewen Pang, Xuan Luo, Weiwei You, Caihuan Ke
Summary: The research found that the feeding pattern of abalones is influenced by light cycles, showing distinct daytime and nighttime differences in feeding rhythms. The activities of digestive enzymes, NPY and NPYR gene expressions are closely related to feeding activity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dan Yang, Xin-yu-yao Ding, Hai-Xia Xu, Yu-Xian Guo, Qing-Feng Zhang
Summary: Roselle extract contains various beneficial substances and has inhibitory effects on digestive enzymes. The extract inhibits pancreatic lipase in a non-competitive manner, and exhibits mixed-type inhibition on alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase. In vivo experiments show that the extract reduces fat absorption and improves fat excretion through feces. Additionally, it effectively suppresses the increase of blood glucose after starch consumption.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
Omnia Y. Abd-Elfadiel Hagag, Fawzy El-Essawy Younis, Rasha A. Al-Eisa, Eman Fayad, Nahla S. El-Shenawy
Summary: Rabbit meat is nutritious, low in fat and cholesterol, and high in protein, making it a potential solution to meat shortages in developing countries. Adding pomegranate peel, garlic powder, or a combination of the two to the diet of rabbits can improve their weight, reproductive performance, and overall health. Increasing the production of highly reproducing animals, such as rabbits, is crucial for overcoming Egypt's animal protein shortfall. Pomegranate and garlic are effective dietary supplements to boost reproductive efficiency.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
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Zoology
X. Tian, L. Diao, X. Zhang, W. Feng, J. Urabe
Summary: In order to understand the developmental changes of digestive enzyme activities in zooplankters, we investigated five digestive enzyme activities related to nutrient assimilation in a common Daphnia species under varying food abundances. Our analysis revealed that some digestive enzyme activities changed during ontogeny, indicating different nutritional demands between mature and immature individuals. Additionally, we observed significant differences in digestive enzyme activities between neonates from different clutches, suggesting varied nutrient allocation from mature individuals to neonates depending on their nutritional conditions.
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2023)
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Fisheries
Hong Yi, Qinglu Bai, Ying Li, Honglei Zhan, Yujia Liu, Bingnan Liu, Jihui Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates that S. aquimarina MS4 can significantly improve the growth performance of A. japonicus and increase the content of polysaccharide, amino acids, and fatty acids in the body wall. Analysis of gut microbiota and metabolites suggests that S. aquimarina MS4 may regulate gut function by modulating the gut microbiota and metabolites.
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Fisheries
Anle Xu, Jingbo Shang-Guan, Zhongbao Li, Zhan Gao, Yong Chun Huang, Qiang Chen
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anle Xu, Fei Han, Yuan Zhang, Tao Zhou, Tianxiang Gao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of poly (I:C) on Argyrosomus japonicus through comparative transcriptomic analyses. The results revealed that poly (I:C) significantly influenced gene expression in the liver and spleen, particularly in metabolism-related pathways and immune-related pathways.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
