Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Felina P. Y. Tan, Li Fang Wang, Jun Gao, Eduardo Beltranena, Thava Vasanthan, Ruurd T. Zijlstra
Summary: The experiment compared the digestibility of starch, fiber, gross energy, crude protein, and amino acids in various grains fed to growing pigs. The study found that hindgut fermentation of starch and fiber was greater in pulse grains than in cereal grains, leading to a greater digestible energy value despite lower ileal digestible energy for pulse grains compared to cereal grains.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ever Hernandez-Olivas, Sara Munoz-Pina, Ana Andres, Ana Heredia
Summary: In elderly individuals, changes in gastrointestinal conditions significantly affect the proteolysis, glycolysis, and calcium bioaccessibility of cooked legumes and cereals/pseudocereals. Intestinal conditions primarily impact protein digestibility, with cereal grains showing a greater decrease compared to legumes. Glycolysis is higher in cereal grains than legumes, but declines with altered intestinal conditions, while calcium bioaccessibility is higher in cereal/pseudocereals but limited in elderly individuals with GI alterations.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kaiyang Chen, Congcong Gao, Ming Tang, Qinchen Dong, Ningyu Wang, Shuli Man, Fuping Lu, Haikuan Wang
Summary: A study found that the intake of soybeans and soybean carbohydrates is not conducive to recovery from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). These foods alter the gut microbiota and worsen inflammation, affecting the activities of macrophages.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Harpreet Kaur, Balmeet Singh, Arashdeep Singh
Summary: Dietary fibers extracted from seven Indian cereal grains differ in functionality and antioxidant properties, with millet showing the highest antioxidant potential and rice the lowest.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Ruiqi Hu, Shuwei Li, Hui Diao, Chongbo Huang, Jiayou Yan, Xiaolan Wei, Mengjia Zhou, Peng He, Tianwei Wang, Hongsen Fu, Chengbo Zhong, Chi Mao, Yongsheng Wang, Shengyao Kuang, Wenjie Tang
Summary: Intestinal health is essential for overall animal health and influences production efficiency in animal production systems. Dietary fiber maintains normal intestinal function through microbial fermentation. Short-chain fatty acids, the main metabolites of microbial fermentation, provide energy for intestinal cells and have immunomodulatory effects. Understanding the role of dietary fiber in modulating gut microbiota and its effects on intestinal health is crucial.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Sujuan Ding, Yating Cheng, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Haibo Dong, Jun He, Pan Huang, Xiangfeng Kong
Summary: The regulation of intestinal immunity and barrier function by dietary fiber differs among different pig breeds. Taoyuan black and Xiangcun black pigs showed higher levels of plasma eosinophils when fed low fiber diet, while Duroc pigs showed lower levels. High fiber diet increased eosinophil levels in Taoyuan black and Xiangcun black pigs. Dietary fiber also decreased concentrations of immunoglobulins and inflammatory cytokines in the ileum of Taoyuan black and Xiangcun black pigs. Chinese indigenous pigs demonstrated higher tolerance to dietary fiber compared to Duroc pigs.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Carolina Rodriguez, Linda-Maria Dimitrova Martensson, Erik Steen Jensen, Georg Carlsson
Summary: This study aimed to understand how crop diversification practices influence the performance of arable crop sequences, and the results show that including grain legumes and cover crops in crop rotation can improve the efficiency of cereal-based cropping systems. Legume cover crops have a positive effect on subsequent cereal grain yield, while the proportion of legume to grass in mixtures does not influence crop yield or nitrogen acquisition.
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexandria Bartlett, Manuel Kleiner
Summary: Dietary protein has a significant impact on the composition and function of the intestinal microbiota, and its interactions with the microbiota have critical implications for host health.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yanan Zhang, Yanxin Ye, Jiaqing Guo, Mengting Wang, Xuan Li, Yuting Ren, Weiyun Zhu, Kaifan Yu
Summary: The fermentative characteristics of 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) by small and large intestinal microbiota were investigated in this study. The results showed that the fermentability of 2'-FL differed in the jejunum and colon, with less gas production in the jejunum and different microbial composition and metabolism in the two regions. Specifically, 2'-FL selectively stimulated the growth of propionate-producing bacteria in the jejunum and acetate-producing bacteria in the colon. These findings provide new evidence for the application of 2'-FL in optimizing gut microbiota.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kangxiao Guo, Zihan Yao, Tao Yang
Summary: This study reviews the bioavailability of dietary fiber and explores its importance for human health and its relationship with intestinal microecology, providing guidance for the classification and application of dietary fiber.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
S. Garrido-Galand, A. Asensio-Grau, J. Calvo-Lerma, A. Heredia, A. Andres
Summary: There is a growing demand for vegetable protein sources as an alternative to animal protein due to environmental sustainability and lower risk of cardiovascular diseases. Legumes, cereals, and seeds are good sources of protein, dietary fiber, and antioxidants. Fermentation processes can enhance the nutritional and functional properties of these foods.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Zhiqian Lv, Zeyu Zhang, Fenglai Wang, Jiyu Guo, Xiaogang Zhao, Jinbiao Zhao
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different ratios of soluble dietary fiber (SDF) to insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) on pig growth performance and microbial community. The results showed that in weaned pigs, the average daily gain (ADG) decreased and the feed intake to weight gain ratio (F/G) increased as the SDF to IDF ratio increased from 1:5 to 1:9. In growing-finishing pigs, the ADG showed quadratic changes as the ratios of SDF to IDF increased from 1:3 to 1:7. The Shannon index of fecal microbial diversity increased first and then decreased as the SDF to IDF ratio increased from 1:5 to 1:9. Overall, the recommended inclusion ratios of SDF to IDF in weaned and growing-finishing pig diets are 1:7 and 1:5.
Article
Ecology
Giedre Motuzaite Matuzeviciute, Basira Mir-Makhamad, Robert N. Spengler
Summary: This paper presents a study on the morphology of ancient cereal grains in Central Asia, focusing on data from the Chap site in Kyrgyzstan. It shows an increase in average size of grains over time, suggesting the evolution of larger grains or the introduction of larger variants. The study also discusses the potential influences of external factors on the formation of genetic varieties.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marcos Elias Duarte, Sung Woo Kim
Summary: This review article provides updated scientific information on the interaction among intestinal microbiota, dietary components, and intestinal health of pigs. The composition of the microbiota is mainly influenced by diet and feed additives, and plays a key role in modulating the immune system. The evaluation of mucosa-associated microbiota is more effective in assessing its impact on health parameters.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Samira Bernardino Ramos do Prado, Beatriz Toledo Minguzzi, Christian Hoffmann, Joao Paulo Fabi
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of colonic fermentation of papaya fibers on the production of SCFAs, degradation by gut microbiota, and changes in bacterial abundance. Results showed that ripe papaya fibers led to faster SCFA production and degradation by gut microorganisms, while unripe papaya fibers increased the abundance of specific bacteria. Fruit ripeness was found to affect the fermentation pattern and potential health benefits of fruit fibers.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Anna Janina Engstler, Tobias Aumiller, Christian Degen, Marion Duerr, Eva Weiss, Ina Barbara Maier, Joern Markus Schattenberg, Cheng Jun Jin, Cathrin Sellmann, Ina Bergheim
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
T. Aumiller, R. Mosenthin, F. Rink, K. Hartung, E. Weiss
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2015)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Eva Weiss, Tobias Aumiller, Hanna K. Spindler, Pia Rosenfelder, Meike Eklund, Maren Witzig, Henry Jorgensen, Knud Erik Bach Knudsen, Rainer Mosenthin
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2016)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sonja N. Heinritz, Eva Weiss, Meike Eklund, Tobias Aumiller, Charlotte M. E. Heyer, Sabine Messner, Andreas Rings, Sandrine Louis, Stephan C. Bischoff, Rainer Mosenthin
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Henry Reyer, Juergen Zentek, Klaus Maenner, Ibrahim M. I. Youssef, Tobias Aumiller, Julian Weghuber, Klaus Wimmers, Andreas S. Mueller
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2017)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sonja N. Heinritz, Eva Weiss, Meike Eklund, Tobias Aumiller, Sandrine Louis, Andreas Rings, Sabine Messner, Amelia Camarinha-Silva, Jana Seifert, Stephan C. Bischoff, Rainer Mosenthin
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Charlotte Maria Elisabeth Heyer, Sonja Schmucker, Katharina Burbach, Eva Weiss, Meike Eklund, Tobias Aumiller, Filippo Capezzone, Julia Steuber, Markus Rodehutscord, Ludwig Eduard Hoelzle, Jana Seifert, Rainer Mosenthin, Volker Stefanski
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
David Reyes-Camacho, Ester Vinyeta, Jose Francisco Perez, Tobias Aumiller, Lourdes Criado, Laurentiu Mihai Palade, Ionelia Taranu, Josep M. Folch, M. Angels Calvo, Jan Dirk Van der Klis, David Sola-Oriol
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Georg Sandner, Andreas S. Mueller, Xiaodan Zhou, Verena Stadlbauer, Bettina Schwarzinger, Clemens Schwarzinger, Uwe Wenzel, Klaus Maenner, Jan Dirk van der Klis, Stefan Hirtenlehner, Tobias Aumiller, Julian Weghuber
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Verena Stadlbauer, Cathrina Neuhauser, Tobias Aumiller, Alexander Stallinger, Marcus Iken, Julian Weghuber
Summary: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with reduced uptake of glucose facilitated by GLUT4, prompting the need for novel medications. A high-content screen of over 600 plant extracts identified 30 potential hits, with PI3 kinase identified as a key signaling target for GLUT4 translocation. Effective extracts were able to lower blood glucose levels in chicken embryos, showcasing their potential as antidiabetic pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
David Reyes-Camacho, Jose F. Perez, Ester Vinyeta, Tobias Aumiller, Jan D. Van der Klis, David Sola-Oriol
Summary: The research found that piglets showed preferences for D-limonene and trans-anethole but aversion to eucalyptol. However, prenatal exposure to these compounds did not help overcome the innate aversion to eucalyptol.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
David Reyes-Camacho, Jose Francisco Perez, Ester Vinyeta, Tobias Aumiller, Lourdes Criado-Mesas, Josep Maria Folch, Jan Dirk Van der Klis, David Sola-Oriol
Summary: The study found that supplementing gestating hyperprolific sow diets with a specific blend of phytogenic compounds (BPC) can influence neonatal gut morphology and gene expression related to intestinal health. This led to increased villus height and goblet cell volume density in the jejunum, as well as changes in gene expression associated with nutrient transport and immune response.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Toxicology
Peter Lanzerstorfer, Georg Sandner, Johannes Pitsch, Bianca Mascher, Tobias Aumiller, Julian Weghuber
Summary: Essential oils (EOs) have potential toxic properties, even at low concentrations, with rosemary oil showing slightly higher toxicity. In vitro cell culture and C. elegans model experiments revealed negative effects on cell viability, development, and reproduction parameters. Gene expression analysis showed upregulation of xenobiotic and oxidative stress genes in response to EOs. Mucous membrane irritation was observed at relatively low concentrations of the oils.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Adrian Lopez-Catalina, Valentin Costes, Ramon Peiro-Pastor, Helene Kiefer, Oscar Gonzalez-Recio
Summary: Epigenetic marks can explain part of the phenotypic variance in animal breeding models. Nanopore sequencing shows high correlation with bisulphite sequencing in identifying DNA methylation marks. Different sequencing methods highlight differentially methylated genes and positions of economic interest in animal breeding.