Possibilities and limits for using the gut microbiome to improve captive animal health
Because of its potential to modulate host health, the gut microbiome of captive animals has
become an increasingly important area of research. In this paper, we review the current …
become an increasingly important area of research. In this paper, we review the current …
Microbiota, NASH, HCC and the potential role of probiotics
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounts for the majority of primary liver cancers. Clearly
identifiable risk factors are lacking in up to 30% of HCC patients and most of these cases are …
identifiable risk factors are lacking in up to 30% of HCC patients and most of these cases are …
Comparative analysis of the intestinal bacterial communities in different species of carp by pyrosequencing
T Li, M Long, FJ Gatesoupe, Q Zhang, A Li, X Gong - Microbial ecology, 2015 - Springer
Gut microbiota is increasingly regarded as an integral component of the host, due to
important roles in the modulation of the immune system, the proliferation of the intestinal …
important roles in the modulation of the immune system, the proliferation of the intestinal …
The bamboo-eating giant panda harbors a carnivore-like gut microbiota, with excessive seasonal variations
The giant panda evolved from omnivorous bears. It lives on a bamboo-dominated diet at
present, but it still retains a typical carnivorous digestive system and is genetically deficient …
present, but it still retains a typical carnivorous digestive system and is genetically deficient …
The effect of captivity on the cutaneous bacterial community of the critically endangered Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki)
For many threatened vertebrates, captivity may be the only option for species survival.
Maintaining species in captivity prior to reintroduction presents many challenges, including …
Maintaining species in captivity prior to reintroduction presents many challenges, including …
Seasonal Shifts in Diet and Gut Microbiota of the American Bison (Bison bison)
North American bison (Bison bison) are becoming increasingly important to both grassland
management and commercial ranching. However, a lack of quantitative data on their diet …
management and commercial ranching. However, a lack of quantitative data on their diet …
Comparative analysis of the gut microbiota composition between captive and wild forest musk deer
Y Li, X Hu, S Yang, J Zhou, T Zhang, L Qi… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
The large and complex gut microbiota in animals has profound effects on feed utilization and
metabolism. Currently, gastrointestinal diseases due to dysregulated gut microbiota are …
metabolism. Currently, gastrointestinal diseases due to dysregulated gut microbiota are …
Captivity shapes the gut microbiota of Andean bears: insights into health surveillance
The Andean bear is an endemic species of the tropical Andes who has an almost
exclusively plant-based diet. Since herbivorous mammals do not carry enzymes for fiber …
exclusively plant-based diet. Since herbivorous mammals do not carry enzymes for fiber …
Multi-omics analysis reveals a correlation between the host phylogeny, gut microbiota and metabolite profiles in cyprinid fishes
T Li, M Long, H Li, FJ Gatesoupe, X Zhang… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Gut microbiota play key roles in host nutrition and metabolism. However, little is known
about the relationship between host genetics, gut microbiota and metabolic profiles. Here …
about the relationship between host genetics, gut microbiota and metabolic profiles. Here …
Association of the microbiota dysbiosis in the hepatopancreas of farmed crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) with disease outbreaks
Z Wu, Q Zhang, T Zhang, J Chen, S Wang, J Hao, Y Lin… - Aquaculture, 2021 - Elsevier
Symbiotic microorganisms in the hepatopancreas have been found in various crustaceans,
and their vital role in maintaining host health has drawn increasing attention. However, the …
and their vital role in maintaining host health has drawn increasing attention. However, the …