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Environmental Sciences
Mariana Ferreira, Yousri Abdelhafiz, Helena Abreu, Joana Silva, Luisa M. P. Valente, Viswanath Kiron
Summary: Algae feed has effects on gut microbial diversity of European seabass, but a combination of microalgae and macroalgae in the feed can mitigate these effects and have potential implications for host gut homeostasis.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Immunology
Rong Tan, Huiwei Dong, Zhengshan Chen, Min Jin, Jing Yin, Haibei Li, Danyang Shi, Yifan Shao, Huaran Wang, Tianjiao Chen, Dong Yang, Junwen Li
Summary: Unhealthy dietary habits are associated with increased incidence of chronic diseases, with high-fat and high-fructose diets leading to reduced defecation volume, increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and IgG in serum, inflammatory cell infiltration in intestinal tissue, changes in microbial composition, alterations in microbial metabolites, and potential causes of constipation and inflammation.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chengbo Zhang, Junmin Chen, Qian Wu, Bo Xu, Zunxi Huang
Summary: Insufficient maternal milk is a major factor contributing to the low survival rate of young Asian elephants. The study suggests that goat milk is not suitable for young elephants, while yak milk may be an ideal source of supplemental milk. Evaluating the relationship between milk sources and the microbiomes of young elephants can help establish optimal breast milk supplementation to improve offspring survival rates.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Francesca Algieri, Jose Garrido-Mesa, Teresa Vezza, Maria Jesus Rodriguez-Sojo, Maria Elena Rodriguez-Cabezas, Monica Olivares, Federico Garcia, Julio Galvez, Rocio Moron, Alba Rodriguez-Nogales
Summary: The study found that different probiotics have intestinal anti-inflammatory effects, particularly with slight differences in miRNA expression. Additionally, probiotics improved colitis-associated dysbiosis, although the specific bacterial groups affected varied among the probiotics tested.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
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Fisheries
Sihui Li, Xing Luo, Zhangbin Liao, Houguo Xu, Mengqing Liang, Kangsen Mai, Yanjiao Zhang
Summary: Dietary supplementation of sulfur-containing amino acids can improve the intestinal health status of juvenile turbot fed high-lipid diets, particularly enhancing intestinal morphology and integrity. Cysteine and taurine supplementation have positive effects on the communities of the intestinal microbiota of turbot.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Milan Feher, Peter Fauszt, Emese Tolnai, Gabor Fidler, Georgina Pesti-Asboth, Aniko Stagel, Istvan Szucs, Sandor Biro, Judit Remenyik, Melinda Paholcsek, Laszlo Stundl
Summary: This study explored the effects of phytonutrient-induced changes in the gastrointestinal tract microbiota of common carp, finding that the dietary supplements improved community diversity, increased beneficial bacteria such as Clostridium and Lactobacillus, and decreased potentially pathogenic bacteria. The growth performance of common carp juveniles was not significantly affected by the supplementation of phytonutrients in the basal diet.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Zhifeng Wu, Wei Cheng, Zhenyu Wang, Shuaifei Feng, Huicong Zou, Xiang Tan, Yapeng Yang, Yuqing Wang, Hang Zhang, Miaomiao Dong, Yingping Xiao, Shiyu Tao, Hong Wei
Summary: There is an interaction and bidirectional selection between dietary intake and gut microbiota. Germ-free diets are not suitable for the growth and development of SPF mice, as they increase the level of pro-inflammatory bacteria in the gut and significantly alter the mouse's serum metabolic profile.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Teketay Wassie, Zhuang Lu, Xinyi Duan, Chunyan Xie, Kefyalew Gebeyew, Yumei Zhang, Yulong Yin, Xin Wu
Summary: The study demonstrated that supplementation with marine algae Enteromorpha prolifera polysaccharide (EP) in broiler chicken diets promotes growth performance, improves intestinal immune response and integrity, and modulates the caecal microbiota. This highlights the potential of marine algae polysaccharides as antibiotic alternatives for chickens and provides insights for developing functional foods and therapeutic agents based on marine algae polysaccharides.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sihui Li, Xing Luo, Zhangbin Liao, Mengqing Liang, Houguo Xu, Kangsen Mai, Yanjiao Zhang
Summary: This study found that LPC supplementation can improve the intestinal mucosal barrier of turbot by modulating the TLR signaling pathway. LPC diets also alter the composition and function of the intestinal microbiota.
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Microbiology
Susanne Kuenzel, Timur Yergaliyev, Katharina J. Wild, Hanna Philippi, Asta H. Petursdottir, Helga Gunnlaugsdottir, Chris K. Reynolds, David J. Humphries, Amelia Camarinha-Silva, Markus Rodehutscord
Summary: This study investigated the effects of two brown Icelandic seaweed samples on in vitro methane production, nutrient degradation, and microbiota composition. The results showed that the seaweed supplementation reduced methane concentration and total gas production, as well as decreased nutrient degradation and fermentation. The microbiota composition was also affected.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yangguang Ren, Yixiang Tian, Meng Hou, Yudian Zhao, Jing Li, Usama Aftab, Xaviere Rousseau, Ruirui Jiang, Xiangtao Kang, Yadong Tian, Yujie Gong
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of STB supplementation in corn or wheat-based diet on the growth performance and intestinal function of broiler chickens. The results showed that STB supplementation improved the growth performance, intestinal development, beneficial bacteria abundance, and fiber fermentation in the chickens.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Myunghee Hong, Yusuke Ebana, Jaemin Shim, Eue-Keun Choi, Hong Euy Lim, Inseok Hwang, Hee Tae Yu, Tae-Hoon Kim, Jae-Sun Uhm, Boyoung Joung, Seil Oh, Moon-Hyoung Lee, Young-Hoon Kim, Sun Ha Jee, Hui-Nam Pak
Summary: Nineteen AF-associated genetic loci in individuals of European descent were successfully replicated in Far East Asian populations, indicating extensive sharing of AF genetic risks among Far East Asian populations.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2021)
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Microbiology
Shuang Qu, Yinghui Zheng, Yichun Huang, Yicheng Feng, Kunyao Xu, Wei Zhang, Yawen Wang, Kaili Nie, Meng Qin
Summary: Disorders in the gut microbiota can damage the intestinal barrier, leading to intestinal disease. In this study, we investigated the effect of excess colonization of Akkermansia muciniphila (A. muciniphila) on the intestinal barrier using a mouse model. The over-colonization of A. muciniphila resulted in decreased intestinal mucin content and reduced expression of tight junction proteins, ultimately damaging the intestinal barrier and exacerbating colitis and colorectal cancer development. These findings have important implications for the safety of A. muciniphila as a probiotic.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Maria V. Kryukova
Summary: The study of biodiversity in vegetation cover is crucial for ecological, biogeographical, evolutionary, and sociological research. This paper focuses on analyzing the taxonomic structure and spatial distribution of flora in the East Asian boreal-nemoral ecotone. The results provide valuable insights into the factors influencing the plant cover structure in dynamic environments.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qi Ding, Junli Ren, Yingying Zhou, Zhihuai Bai, Jielin Yan, Guanqiong Na, Yujuan Shan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of germinated brown rice (GBR) on patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and its underlying mechanisms. The results showed that replacing refined white rice with GBR can significantly decrease fasting blood glucose and increase the abundance of beneficial bacteria and production of short-chain fatty acids. In addition, GBR can regulate immune cell ratio and reduce inflammatory factors, improving intestinal permeability.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yumeng Xia, Mayu Fukunaga, Takashi Kuda, Minori Goto, Giulia Chiaraluce, Hidemasa Hoshiba, Hajime Takahashi, Bon Kimura
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mayu Fukunaga, Takashi Kuda, Yumeng Xia, Saori Nakamura, Hajime Takahashi, Bon Kimura
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2020)
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Chemistry, Applied
Moemi Naito Takei, Takashi Kuda, Miyu Taniguchi, Saori Nakamura, Takahashi Hajime, Bon Kimura
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2020)
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Food Science & Technology
Yuko Kaga, Takashi Kuda, Miyu Taniguchi, Yuji Yamaguchi, Hiroyuki Takenaka, Hajime Takahashi, Bon Kimura
Summary: Cyanobacteria and microalgae-derived supplements have been found to have strong antioxidant and anti-glycation activities. Fermented wild Nostoc commune and sake lees cultured Euglena sp. show higher capabilities of scavenging superoxide anions and inhibiting glycation compared to other samples, highlighting their potential health-promoting properties.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Yuko Kaga, Takashi Kuda, Miyu Taniguchi, Yuji Yamaguchi, Hiroyuki Takenaka, Hajime Takahashi, Bon Kimura
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michiko Takahashi, Hajime Takahashi, Yumiko Okakura, Masahiro Ichikawa, Takashi Kuda, Bon Kimura
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
A. Nakamura, H. Takahashi, S. Sulaiman, C. Phraephaisarn, S. Keeratipibul, T. Kuda, B. Kimura
Summary: Chicken peptone was produced by hydrolysing inedible chicken parts and evaluated for its usefulness as a nutrient source for bacteria. The study found that chicken peptone can effectively support bacterial growth, with higher protease activity compared to other commercial peptones.
LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Takashi Kuda, Makoto Nishizawa, Daiki Toshima, Keiichiro Matsushima, Seiichiro Yoshida, Hajime Takahashi, Bon Kimura, Takashi Yamagishi
Summary: The study investigated the effects of brown macroalgae extracts on non-enveloped norovirus, finding that extracts rich in polyphenols and fucoidans showed potential as anti-norovirus agents by inactivating the virus and protecting cells from infection.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hajime Takahashi, Ayaka Nakamura, Nanami Fujino, Yuzuru Sawaguchi, Miki Sato, Takashi Kuda, Bon Kimura
Summary: Recent studies have shown that essential oils and their components have an inhibitory effect on spoilage lactic acid bacteria, with carvacrol and eugenol able to suppress the growth of all LAB tested. Clove oil showed varying levels of susceptibility among strains. Additionally, the addition of 5000 or 10000 mg/kg of carvacrol reduced the number of LAB in fresh sausage, with significant suppression observed at 20000 mg/kg.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Minori Goto, Takashi Kuda, Ayane Shikano, Hajime Takahashi, Bon Kimura
Summary: The study investigated the effects of ethanol-precipitated APC and F-APC on mice fed a high-sucrose and low-fibre diet. Results showed that APC-P and F-APC-P exhibited dietary fibre properties and increased the abundance of indigenous lactic acid bacteria in the gut microbiome, with F-APC-P further lowering blood lipid and glucose levels, suggesting beneficial effects on the gut microbiome, environment, and host.
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Saori Nakamura, Takashi Kuda, Yuko Midorikawa, Daiki Takamiya, Hajime Takahashi, Bon Kimura
Summary: This study investigated the impact of soy protein component beta-Conglycinin (BC) on the gut microbiome in mice, revealing that mice in the BC group had lower body weight, liver weight, and plasma glucose levels. Certain bacterial species were found to be associated with the consumption of BC, suggesting interactive effects on host health.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ayaka Nakamura, Hajime Takahashi, Kota Otomo, Yuri Mizuno, Takashi Kuda, Bon Kimura, Fumiaki Koike, Mitsushi Kobayashi
Summary: This study investigated the changes in the microbiota of Japanese Black beef carcasses stored in chilled temperatures for a long period of time. The results showed that under aerobic conditions, bacterial counts increased to levels indicating putrefaction, while under anaerobic conditions, some samples showed no bacterial growth.
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Food Science & Technology
Mika Harada, Takashi Kuda, Saori Nakamura, Gayang Lee, Hajime Takahashi, Bon Kimura
Summary: This study demonstrates that fermentable polysaccharides in brown algae, especially laminaran, have antioxidant and immunomodulatory functions in the gut environment through their effects on RIB, which may help prevent lifestyle- and ageing-related diseases in the host.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Bon Kimura
FOOD HYGIENE AND SAFETY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Miyu Taniguchi, Takashi Kuda, Moemi Takei, Hajime Takahashi, Bon Kimura
Summary: The freshwater cyanobacterium Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, harvested from Upper Klamath Lake in Oregon, USA, is used as a functional food material and can be fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis. Feeding fermented Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (F-AFA) to mice resulted in lower body weight gains and higher caecal microbiome alpha diversity compared to feeding non-fermented A. flos-aquae. The F-AFA group showed higher abundances of certain bacteria belonging to the phylum Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2021)