Multi-effects of natural plant bioactive components on intestinal health in pigs: promising feed-antibiotic alternatives?
Journal of Nutrition,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Effects of dietary levels of Bay laurel leaf extract conjugated with zinc nanoparticles on growth performance, carcass traits, and blood parameters in broilers
Annals of Animal Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2025
Abstract
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effects
of
Bay
laurel
leaf
extract
conjugated
with
zinc
nanoparticles
(Zn-Nano-BLLE)
as
a
growth
enhancer
and
antibiotic
alternative
in
broiler
diets
on
performance,
carcass
characteristics,
blood
markers.
In
completely
randomized
design,
264
one-day-old
Ross
308
chicks
were
divided
into
four
experimental
groups
assess
impact
Zn-Nano-BLLE
supplementation.
Each
group
consisted
six
replicates,
each
containing
11
unsexed
chicks.
The
treatments
follows:
control
(basal
diet)
without
any
additives,
three
receiving
at
1,
2,
3
cm³
Zn-Nano-BLLE/kg
feed,
respectively.
Results
indicated
that
supplementation
1
or
cm³/kg
feed
led
significant
improvements
live
body
weight
gain.
lowest
intake
conversion
ratio
observed
broilers
supplemented
(30.94
1.14,
respectively).
However,
highest
dressing,
carcass,
heart
percentages
found
group.
Additionally,
fed
showed
levels
total
protein,
albumin,
globulin,
while
also
exhibiting
cholesterol
low-density
lipoprotein
(161.52
88.35,
immunoglobulin
G
(IgG)
elevated
groups,
although
no
noted
M
(IgM).
Birds
given
2
demonstrated
superoxide
dismutase
activity
(164
U/ml),
had
levels.
conclusion,
dietary
inclusion
Zn-Nano-BLLE,
particularly
cm³/kg,
enhanced
immunity,
productivity,
antioxidant
status,
indicates
its
effectiveness
natural
production.
Язык: Английский
Essential oils used in the poultry industry: would it be an effective green alternative against Salmonella spp. dissemination and antimicrobial resistance?
The Microbe,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 100248 - 100248
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
New Insights in Natural Bioactive Compounds for Periodontal Disease: Advanced Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
30(4), С. 807 - 807
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025
Periodontal
disease
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
condition
that
destroys
the
tooth-supporting
structures
due
to
host's
immune
response
microbial
biofilms.
Traditional
periodontal
treatments,
such
as
scaling
and
root
planing,
pharmacological
interventions,
surgical
procedures,
have
significant
limitations,
including
difficulty
accessing
deep
pockets,
biofilm
recolonization,
development
of
antibiotic
resistance.
In
light
these
challenges,
natural
bioactive
compounds
derived
from
plants,
herbs,
other
sources
offer
promising
alternative
their
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
antimicrobial,
tissue-regenerative
properties.
This
review
focuses
on
molecular
mechanisms
through
which
compounds,
curcumin,
resveratrol,
epigallocatechin
gallate
(EGCG),
baicalin,
carvacrol,
berberine,
essential
oils,
Gum
Arabic,
exert
therapeutic
effects
in
disease.
Bioactive
inhibit
critical
pathways
like
NF-κB,
JAK/STAT,
MAPK
while
activating
protective
Nrf2/ARE,
reducing
cytokine
production
oxidative
stress.
They
also
activity
matrix
metalloproteinases
(MMPs),
preventing
tissue
degradation
promoting
healing.
addition,
demonstrated
potential
disrupt
bacterial
biofilms
by
interfering
with
quorum
sensing,
targeting
cell
membranes,
enhancing
efficacy.Bioactive
modulate
system
shifting
balance
pro-inflammatory
anti-inflammatory
responses
efferocytosis,
helps
resolve
inflammation
supports
regeneration.
However,
despite
challenges
related
poor
bioavailability,
stability
oral
cavity,
absence
large-scale
clinical
trials
need
be
addressed.
Future
strategies
should
prioritize
advanced
delivery
systems
nanoparticles
hydrogels
enhance
bioavailability
sustain
release,
alongside
long-term
studies
assess
human
populations.
Furthermore,
combining
traditional
treatments
could
provide
synergistic
benefits
managing
aims
explore
disease,
emphasizing
action
offering
insights
into
integration
conventional
therapies
for
more
comprehensive
approach
health.
Язык: Английский
Effect of Supplemental Essential Oils Blend on Broiler Meat Quality, Fatty Acid Profile, and Lipid Quality
Animals,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(7), С. 929 - 929
Опубликована: Март 24, 2025
This
investigation
evaluates
the
impact
of
EOB
on
chicken
growth
performance,
meat
quality,
and
lipid
metabolism.
Two
hundred
fifty-six
one-day-old,
white-feathered
broilers
were
randomly
allocated
to
four
groups.
Each
group
was
subdivided
into
eight
replicates,
each
with
unsexed
chicks,
including
control
(CON),
EOB150,
EOB250,
EOB350,
0,
150,
250,
350
mg/L
added
drinking
water,
respectively.
The
expression
levels
genes
associated
antioxidants
metabolism
analyzed
using
real-time
polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT-PCR).
Additionally,
FA
profile
breast
muscle
determined
gas
chromatography.
data
displayed
that
those
birds
in
EOB250
had
a
higher
index
compared
CON
group.
groups
showed
there
is
increased
yellowness,
water
holding
capacity
(WHC),
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
(PUFAs),
while
cooking
losses,
drip
saturated
(SFAs)
reduced
CON.
application
supplements
for
EOB350
antioxidant
indices
as
well
antioxidant-related
liver
muscles.
However,
these
decreased
concentrations
triglycerides
(TG),
total
cholesterol
(TC),
low-density
lipoprotein
(LDL-C)
serum
EOB150
These
downregulated
some
linked
synthesis
elevated
expressions
β-oxidation-related
It
can
be
concluded
supplementation
250
has
potential
an
alternative
additive
broiler
industry.
Язык: Английский
Trends and Prospects of Lipophilic Bioactive Compounds in Meat Production and Preservation
Food Reviews International,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 19
Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2024
Meat
and
meat
products
are
important
food
sources
of
proteins,
fatty
acids,
vitamins,
minerals
(iron
zinc)
for
human
beings.
However,
these
nutritious
meats
vulnerable
to
quality
deterioration
including
microbial
contamination,
protein
lipid
oxidation.
Therefore,
prevent
postharvest
changes
in
various
chemicals,
natural
preservatives
have
been
employed
during
processing.
Natural
can
be
hydrophilic
or
lipophilic
compounds
that
support
animal
growth,
preserve
the
by
inhibiting
oxidation
contamination.
Among
these,
applications
product
preservations
extensively
reviewed.
recently,
little
no
reviews
reported
on
fat-soluble
bioactive
production
preservation.
Lipophilic
bio-active
such
as
omega-3
phytosterols,
carotenoids,
flavonoids,
curcuminoids,
etc.
several
preservation
muscle
foods.
different
growth
promoters
meat-producing
animals
agents
enhancing
storage
reviewed
this
article.
The
inclusion
improves
rate
meat.
Язык: Английский