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Biogenic Monoamines in the Control of Triatomine Physiology with Emphasis on Rhodnius prolixus
The biogenic monoamines, serotonin, octopamine, tyramine, dopamine and histamine are present within insect nervous systems, where they modulate...
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Intraspecific macroscopic digestive anatomy of ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta), including a comparison of frozen and formalin-stored specimens
Digestive tract measurements are often considered species specific, but little information exists on the degree to which they change during ontogeny...
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Influence of dietary acetic acid, protexin (probiotic), and their combination on growth performance, intestinal microbiota, digestive enzymes, immunological parameters, and fatty acids composition in Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii, Brandt, 1869)
This study was performed to investigate the effects of dietary acetic acid, probiotic protexin, and their combination on growth performance,...
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Canine Mucosal Artificial Colon: development of a new colonic in vitro model adapted to dog sizes
AbstractDifferences in dog breed sizes are an important determinant of variations in digestive physiology, mainly related to the large intestine. In...
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Histological and Histochemical Characteristics of the Intestinal Tract: Morphofunctional Specializations to Herbivory
In recent years, the plains vizcacha (Lagostomus maximus) has been used as an animal model due to its zootechnical importance and because it has...
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Impact of Titanium Dioxide-Graphene Oxide (TiO2-GO) Composite Nanoparticle on the Juveniles of the Giant River Prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii: Physio-Biochemistry and Transcriptional Response
Nanomaterials are used in many fields, resulting in inevitably releasing into the aquatic environment. The presence of nanomaterials, including TiO 2 -G...
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Influence of fishmeal-replaced diet on nutrient digestibility, digestive enzyme activity, and whole-body fatty acid profile of Indian major carp, Cirrhinus mrigala
BackgroundThe aquaculture sector is the biggest consumer of fishmeal and the demand of this ingredient is higher than the production. The replacement...
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Nematode predatory ability of the fungus Duddingtonia flagrans affected by in vitro sequential exposure to ovine gastrointestinal tract
Duddingtonia flagrans is a nematophagous fungus employed as a biocontrol agent of gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminants. After oral ingestion and...
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A symbiosis between Euploea butterflies and yeasts
Euploea butterflies harbor many yeast species on their mouthparts, legs, and wings. In this study, we focused on the distribution of two dominant...
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Oligonucleotide insecticides and RNA-based insecticides: 16 years of experience in contact using of the next generation pest control agents
Recently, sustainable and ecological approach in plant protection has produced many innovative ideas, including insecticides based on nucleic acids....
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Insights Into a Chitin Synthase of Kuruma Shrimp Penaeus japonicus and Its Role in Peritrophic Membrane and Cuticle Formation
Synthesis of chitin is a subject of great interest in the fields of physiology and immunology of crustaceans. Chitinous tissues include not only the...
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Rotifer enrichment with DHA did not improve growth and survival rate of yellowtail clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii) larvae
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) enrichment of live food is a common practice to improve growth and survival of larvae. The current research aimed to test...
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Diversity and functional prediction of fungal communities in different segments of mongolian horse gastrointestinal tracts
BackgroundAnaerobic fungi are effective fibre-degrading microorganisms in the digestive tract of horses. However, our understanding of their...
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Beneficial efficacy and mode of action of probiotic Bacillus subtilis SWL−19 on the silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)
The safety and efficacy of probiotic Bacillus subtilis to raising animals in the livestock and poultry have been widely evaluated. Silkworm ( Bombyx...
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Sustained endocrine and exocrine function in the pancreas of the Pacific spiny dogfish post-feeding
Secretions of the exocrine pancreas contain digestive enzymes integral to the digestive process. The Pacific spiny dogfish ( Squalus suckleyi ) has a...
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Forage Consumption and Digestion in the Modern Equids
Equids are herbivores that consume a wide range of plant species and plant parts. They have adaptations of their anatomy, physiology, and...
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Seasonal changes in dietary compositions of the Malayan flying lemur (Galeopterus variegatus) with reference to food availability
Flying lemurs are able to glide using a thin membrane of skin (patagium) connected to their limbs, body, and part of tails. The Malayan flying lemur (
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Morphological and histological description of the midgut caeca in true crabs (Malacostraca: Decapoda: Brachyura): origin, development and potential role
BackgroundThe decapods are a major group of crustaceans that includes shrimps, prawns, crayfishes, lobsters, and crabs. Several studies focused on...
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Multi-omics in Gut Microbiome
The microbiome of the human gut, a complex assembly of the microorganisms inhabiting the digestive tract, exerts a profound impact on human health....