Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 606 - 606
Published: April 14, 2024
Tibetan
pig
is
a
geographically
isolated
breed
that
inhabits
high-altitude
areas
of
the
Qinghai–Tibetan
plateau.
At
present,
there
limited
research
on
viral
diseases
in
pigs.
This
study
provides
novel
metagenomic
exploration
gut
virome
pigs
(altitude
≈
3000
m)
across
three
critical
developmental
stages,
including
lactation,
nursery,
and
fattening.
The
composition
communities
intestine,
with
dominant
presence
Microviridae
phages
observed
all
stages
development,
combination
previous
literature,
suggest
it
may
be
associated
geographical
locations
high
altitude.
Functional
annotation
operational
taxonomic
units
(vOTUs)
highlights
that,
among
constantly
increasing
vOTUs
groups,
adaptability
viruses
to
environmental
stressors
such
as
salt
heat
indicates
an
evolutionary
response
conditions.
It
shows
lactation
group
has
more
abundant
auxiliary
metabolic
genes
(vAMGs)
than
nursery
fattening
groups.
During
this
leaves
only
DNMT1
at
level.
which
contributing
factor
promoting
health.
found
preferentially
adopt
lytic
lifestyles
stages.
These
findings
not
elucidate
dynamic
interplay
between
host
offering
insights
into
ecology
their
adaptation
environments,
but
also
provide
theoretical
basis
for
further
studies
production
epidemic
prevention
under
extreme
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Abstract
Studies
conducted
so
far
have
shown
that
nano-
and
microplastic
may
disturb
the
intestinal
microenvironment
by
interacting
with
epithelium
gut
microbiota.
Depending
on
research
model
used,
effect
microbiome
is
different—an
increase
or
decrease
in
selected
taxa
resulting
development
of
dysbiosis.
Dysbiosis
be
associated
inflammation,
mental
disorders
diabetes.
The
aim
study
was
to
analyze
15
gilts
divided
into
3
groups
(n
=
5;
control
group,
receiving
micropartices
at
a
dose
0.1
g/day
(LD)
1
(HD)).
Feaces
were
collected
before
after
28
days
exposure
PET
microplastics.
analysis
performed
using
next-generation
sequencing.
Alpha
beta
diversity
indices
compared,
showing,
repetition
affected
only
abundance
LD
groups,
but
not
HD
group.
relationships
between
number
reads
phylum,
genus
species
level
calculated
statistical
methods
(
r
-Pearson
correlation,
generalized
regression
model,
variance).
revealed,
populations
Family
XIII
AD3011
group
,
Coprococcus
V9D2013
UCG-010
Sphaerochaeta
increased
increasing
MP-PET
dose.
above-mentioned
are
mainly
responsible
for
production
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFA).
It
assumed,
SCFA
one
mechanisms
involved
response
oral
MP-PET.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 185 - 185
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Individual
differences
in
environmental
sensitivity
are
linked
to
stress-related
psychiatric
symptoms.
In
previous
research,
we
found
that
high
can
be
a
risk
factor
for
increased
inflammation
and
gut
permeability,
particularly
when
microbiome
diversity
is
low.
However,
the
specific
bacterial
taxa
involved
this
interaction
remain
unclear.
As
preliminary
study,
research
aimed
identify
key
associated
with
relationship.
Environmental
sensitivity,
composition,
permeability
(lipopolysaccharide-binding
protein,
LBP),
(C-reactive
CRP)
biomarkers
were
evaluated
88
participants.
The
between
relative
abundance
of
family
Marinifilaceae
(genus
Butyricimonas)
was
predictor
CRP
levels.
Similarly,
Barnesiellaceae
Coprobacter),
Akkermansiaceae
Akkermansia),
genus
Family
XIII
AD3011
group,
GCA-900066225,
or
Ruminiclostridium
1
predicted
LBP
Individuals
exhibited
elevated
levels
these
Conversely,
highly
sensitive
individuals
had
lower
high.
This
study
suggests
serve
as
one
protective
factors
against
sensitivity.
Further
in-depth
studies
needed
confirm
associations
understand
underlying
mechanisms.
Microbiology Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 41 - 41
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
effects
of
early-life
supplementation
with
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
LPJZ-658
on
growth
performance
and
gut
microbiota
newborn
piglets.
Twelve
one-day-old
suckling
piglets
were
randomly
divided
into
two
groups:
control
group
(C)
was
orally
administered
saline
(LP)
gavaged
1.0
×
1010
cfu
LPJZ-658.
The
carried
out
once
daily
for
28
days.
Fresh
fecal
samples
collected
at
7
days,
respectively.
composition
(16S
rRNA
gene
amplicon
sequencing)
its
predicted
functions
(PICRUSt2)
analyzed.
body
weight
average
gain
significantly
increased
in
LP
group.
Statistically
significant
differences
observed
bacterial
diversity
microbial
community
between
C
groups.
predominant
phylum
changed
from
Firmicutes,
Bacteroidetes,
Proteobacteria
day
Spirochaetota
both
We
found
that
suppressed
a
decrease
relative
abundance
Bacteroidota
At
genus
level,
reduced
pathogenic
genera
such
as
Clostridium
sensu
stricto
1,
beneficial
Ruminococcus,
Christensenellaceae_R-7_group,
Turicibacter,
UCG-002.
KEGG
metabolic
pathway
analysis
showed
may
improve
amino
acid
metabolism
by
regulating
intestinal
In
summary,
interventions
modulation
microbiota.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 27, 2023
Finishing
weight
is
a
key
economic
trait
in
the
domestic
pig
industry.
Evidence
has
linked
gut
microbiota
and
SCFAs
to
health
production
performance
pigs.
Nevertheless,
for
Diannan
small
ear
(DSE)
pigs,
specific
breed
China,
potential
effect
of
on
their
finishing
remains
unclear.
Herein,
based
data
16S
ribosomal
RNA
gene
metagenomic
sequencing
analysis,
we
found
that
13
OTUs
could
be
biomarkers
19
microbial
species
were
associated
with
weight.
Among
these,
carbohydrate-decomposing
bacteria
families
Streptococcaceae,
Lactobacillaceae,
Prevotellaceae
positively
related
weight,
whereas
taxa
intestinal
inflammation
damage
exhibited
opposite
effects.
In
addition,
interactions
these
first
time.
Gut
functional
annotation
analysis
indicated
CAZymes,
such
as
glucosidase
glucanase
significantly
affect
given
roles
increasing
nutrient
absorption
efficiency.
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
Orthologies
(KOs)
KEGG
pathways
glycolysis/gluconeogenesis,
phosphotransferase
system
(PTS),
secondary
bile
acid
biosynthesis,
ABC
transporters,
sulfur
metabolism,
one
carbon
pool
by
folate
act
factors
regulating
Additionally,
SCFA
levels,
especially
acetate
butyrate,
had
pivotal
impacts
weight-associated
Prevotella
sp.
RS2,
Ruminococcus
AF31-14BH
Lactobacillus
pontis
showed
positive
associations
butyrate
concentration,
Paraprevotella
xylaniphila
Bacteroides
OF04-15BH
level.
Taken
together,
our
study
provides
essential
knowledge
manipulating
microbiomes
improve
The
underlying
mechanisms
how
microbiome
modulate
pigs'
required
further
elucidation.
Animals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 665 - 665
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Post-weaning
diarrhea
is
common
in
piglets,
causing
huge
economic
losses
worldwide.
Associations
between
LPS
challenge,
intestinal
inflammation,
and
microbiota
have
been
reported
Duroc
×
Landrace
Yorkshire
(DLY)
crossbred
pigs.
However,
the
effects
of
challenge
other
breeds
remain
unclear.
In
current
study,
we
performed
a
comprehensive
comparative
analysis
on
jejunal
mucosal
morphology,
microbial
composition,
serum
indexes
two
pig
breeds:
DLY
Heigai,
an
indigenous
Chinese
breed.
The
results
showed
that
caused
considerable
damage
to
enhanced
levels
inflammatory
cytokines
permeability
index,
lowered
antioxidant
capacity
index.
also
changed
composition
structure
jejunum,
significantly
increased
abundances
Escherichia-Shigella
pigs,
decreased
those
Gemella
Saccharimonadales
Heigai
Furthermore,
triggered
functional
changes
energy
metabolism
activities
related
stress
response
bacterial
community,
alleviating
This
study
revealed
pigs
had
weaker
immune
than
identified
several
genera
breed-specific
phenotypes
including
Gemella,
Saccharimonadales,
Clostridia_UCG_014,
Terrisporobacter,
Dielma.
Our
collective
findings
uncovered
differences
inflammation
dysbiosis
induced
by
providing
theoretical
basis
for
unraveling
mechanism
swine
proposing
candidates
involved
resistance
piglets.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
Observational
studies
have
reported
that
dysbiosis
of
gut
microbiota
may
be
a
contributing
factor
in
the
development
IBD.
However,
causal
relationship
between
and
IBD
remains
unclear
due
to
coexistence
patients.
The
aim
this
study
is
investigate
reverse
relationships
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD).We
aimed
explore
using
two-sample
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
approach.
Specifically,
genetic
variants
associated
with
were
selected
from
International
Genetics
Consortium
(IIBDGC)
trans-ancestry
genome-wide
association
(GWAS),
while
data
related
obtained
MiBioGen
consortium.
We
employed
various
MR
methods,
including
inverse
variance-weighted
(IVW),
MR-Egger
regression,
weighted
median,
mode,
MR-RAPS.
Sensitivity
analyses
intercept
test,
Cochran's
Q
leave-one-out
test
conducted
for
quality
control.As
results,
Bifidobacteriaceae,
Bifidobacterium,
Lactobacillaceae,
Lachnospiraceae
UCG008
Paraprevotella
reduce
risk
CD.
Family
XIII
AD3011
reduces
CD
UC.
Clostridiales
vadin
BB60
group
UCG010
genus,
Oxalobacteraceae,
Oxalobacter
Intestinimonas
promotes
development.
Paraprevotella,
Eubacterium
ruminantium
Prevotellaceae
genus
UC
coprostanoligenes,
Ruminococcaceae
UCG005
development.Based
on
intercept,
there
no
evidence
potential
heterogeneity
or
pleiotropy
bias
our
findings.
In
conclusion,
suggests
use
novel
probiotics
adjunctive
therapy
present
new
avenue
future
treatment.
Animals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 654 - 654
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Tibetan
pigs
are
indigenous
to
the
Qinghai–Tibet
Plateau
and
have
been
subject
of
extensive
genomic
research
primarily
focused
on
their
adaptation
high
altitudes.
However,
genetic
modifications
associated
with
response
low-altitude
acclimation
not
thoroughly
explored.
To
investigate
basis
underlying
pigs,
we
generated
analyzed
genotyping
data
that
inhabit
high-altitude
regions
(average
altitude
4000
m)
inhabited
nearby
500
for
approximately
20
generations.
We
found
highland
lowland
distinguishable
genotype
phenotype
variations.
identified
46
126
potentially
selected
SNPs
29
56
candidate
genes
in
respectively.
Candidate
were
involved
immune
(NFYC
STAT1)
radiation
(NABP1),
whereas
related
reproduction
(ESR2,
DMRTA1,
ZNF366),
growth
development
(NTRK3,
FGF18,
MAP1B),
blood
pressure
regulation
(CARTPT).
These
findings
will
help
understand
mechanisms
environmental
offer
valuable
information
into
improvement
pertaining
economic
traits.
Scientific Data,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Compared
with
leaner
breeds,
local
Chinese
pig
breeds
have
distinct
intestinal
microbial,
as
determined
by
metagenomic
techniques,
and
the
interactions
between
oral
microorganisms
their
hosts
are
also
gradually
being
clarified.
However,
high
host
genome
content
means
that
few
metagenome-based
microbiomes
been
reported.
Here,
we
combined
dilution-based
sequencing
binning
approaches
to
extract
microbial
genomes
from
of
Tibetan
Duroc
pigs.
The
contamination
rates
were
reduced
13.64%,
a
quarter
normal
level
(65.25%
on
average).
Medium–high-quality
metagenome-assembled
(MAGs;
n
=
3,448)
spanning
nine
phyla
retrieved
70.79%
novel
species.
Of
nonredundant
MAGs,
only
13.37%
shared,
revealing
strong
disparities
diversity
was
greater
than
pig.
We
present
first
large-scale
dilute-based
data
microbiome,
which
should
facilitate
further
investigation
functions
in