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Molecular cloning, distribution and ontogenetic expression of the oligopeptide transporter PepT1 mRNA in Tibetan suckling piglets
The gene encoding the oligopeptide transporter PepT1 (HGMW-approved gene symbol SLC15A1) from Tibetan porcine intestine was cloned. The open reading frame of this cDNA encodes 708 deduced amino acid residues t...
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Molecular cloning and expression profiling of excitatory amino acid carrier 1 in suckling Huanjiang mini-piglets with large or small body weight at birth
Dietary glutamate is extensively oxidized in enterocytes during its trans-cellular journey from the intestinal lumen to the blood. This corresponds to high energy requirement for the absorptive function and re...
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Open AccessOchratoxin A induces liver inflammation: involvement of intestinal microbiota
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a widespread mycotoxin and induces liver inflammation to human and various species of animals. The intestinal microbiota has critical importance in liver inflammation; however, it remains...
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The Role of Zinc in Poultry Breeder and Hen Nutrition: an Update
Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace mineral in breeder hen diets and functions in diverse physiological processes, including reproduction, immunity, antioxidant ability, and epigenetic processes. In this paper, fi...
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Effect of Dietary Zinc Level on Egg Production Performance and Eggshell Quality Characteristics in Laying Duck Breeders in Furnished Cage System
In order to investigate the effect of dietary Zn levels on laying performance, eggshell quality, and eggshell microstructure in Muscovy duck breeders under furnished cages. Firstly, the effects of age (35 week...
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Open AccessMaternal zinc alleviates tert-butyl hydroperoxide-induced mitochondrial oxidative stress on embryonic development involving the activation of Nrf2/PGC-1α pathway
Mitochondrial dysfunction induced by excessive mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) damages embryonic development and leads to growth arrest.
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Open AccessNotch mediates the glycolytic switch via PI3K/Akt signaling to support embryonic development
Energy metabolism disorder or insufficient energy supply during incubation will affect the development and survival of avian embryos. Especially, β-oxidation could not provide the continuous necessary energy f...
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Open AccessOchratoxin A induces abnormal tryptophan metabolism in the intestine and liver to activate AMPK signaling pathway
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin widely present in raw food and feed materials and is mainly produced by Aspergillus ochraceus and Penicillium verrucosum. Our previous study showed that OTA principally induces l...
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Open AccessACE2 mediates tryptophan alleviation on diarrhea by repairing intestine barrier involved mTOR pathway
The membrane-delimited receptor for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which is expressed in the intestine, collaborates with broad neutral am...
