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Sequencing and functional characterization of a Latrodectus geometricus defensin, Lg-defensin [PDF]

, 2022
Defensins are small, cysteine-rich, immune related proteins described to be the most widespread family of invertebrate antimicrobial peptides. Presently, there is limited information regarding spider defensins.
Thompson, Jacklyn Victoria
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Gapless Complete Genome and Multi‐Omics Illuminate Immune Adaptation and Host‐Virus Interactions in a Coronavirus Reservoir

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
We present a complete T2T genome assembly for a key bat reservoir. Integrating population genomics, comparative genomics, transcriptomics, single‐cell omics, and functional assays, we resolve previously inaccessible genomic regions and identify evolutionary signatures associated with immune adaptation.
Yuting Wang, Sheng Zhang, Linxia Ouyang, Xin Du, Xin Huang, Zhilin Wang, Huixian Xie, Jiale Tang, Liyi Lou, Wenqing Ling, Weihao Wang, Jiang Zhou, Zhen Liu, Yibo Hu, Fuwen Wei, Guangping Huang   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
We conducted a longitudinal trial across nursery, growing, and finishing phases, showing that phytochemical supplementation as a potential antibiotic alternative reduced potential pathogens and promoted beneficial Lactobacillus amylovorus in the nursery phase, and enriched amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism pathways (prediction) during finishing ...
Ziyu Liu, Samantha Howe, Yang Tian, Alisun N. Watson, Jason E. Farrar, Christopher E. Randolph, Jaime Andrés Ángel Isaza, Álvaro José Uribe, Yan Huang, Michael Looper, Jiangchao Zhao, Tsungcheng Tsai   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gut Health in Ostriches (Struthio camelus): Insights Into Intestinal Structure, Functions, Microbiome, and Improvement Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Our paper systematically reviews the intestinal structure, function, and microbiota of ostriches, along with strategies for improving their gut health. We analyze how these factors collectively influence intestinal homeostasis and ostrich welfare, emphasizing probiotics as a promising intervention to enhance gut health, boost population well‐being, and
Zi‐Qun Zhang, Fang‐Fang Guo, Wen‐Juan Du, Meng Li, Aftab Shaukat, Zhu‐Qing Jia, Shu‐Cheng Huang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modulation of Animal Gut Health by Milk Oligosaccharide

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the composition and structural characteristics of MOs across different mammalian species, and elucidates their roles and mechanisms in maintaining intestinal homeostasis by regulating gut microbiome and enhancing intestinal chemical, physical and immune barriers.
Ningtao Chen, Nana Jing, Shiyu Tao, Mingyue Fei, Wentao Lv, Hua Yang, Yingping Xiao, Haiqin Wu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genome-wide investigation of defensin genes in apple (Malus×domestica Borkh.) and in vivo analyses show that MdDEF25 confers resistance to Fusarium solani

Journal of Integrative Agriculture
Apple replant disease is a complex soil syndrome that occurs when the same fields are repeatedly utilized for apple orchard cultivation. It can be caused by various pathogens, and Fusarium solani is the main pathogen.
Mengli Yang, Jian Jiao, Yiqi Liu, Ming Li, Yan Xia, Feifan Hou, Chuanmi Huang, Hengtao Zhang, Miaomiao Wang, Jiangli Shi, Ran Wan, Kunxi Zhang, Pengbo Hao, Tuanhui Bai, Chunhui Song, Jiancan Feng, Xianbo Zheng   +16 more
doaj   +1 more source

Human β-defensin 4 – defensin without the “twist”

Postępy Biochemii, 2016
β-defensins are small, cysteine-rich, cationic peptides that contribute to various processes related to both arms of host defense, the innate and adaptive immunities. All β-defensins are potent antimicrobials with activity targeting a broad range of pathogens.
Adam, Prahl, Marzena, Pazgier, Jerry, Alexandratos, Jacek, Lubkowski   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Effects of an Organic Acid Blend on Growth Performance, Redox Homeostasis, and Intestinal Microbiota of Broilers in an Antibiotic‐Free Production System Under Winter Environmental Challenges

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Schematic summary of the effects of organic acids on growth performance and gut health‐related parameters in broilers. ABSTRACT This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of an organic acid blend on growth performance, redox homeostasis, and intestinal microbiota of broilers raised in an antibiotic‐free system during the winter season in China ...
Rong‐Hui Huang, Hong‐Lin Li, Yu Zhang, Jie Wang, Shao‐Qing Wang, Xue‐Wu Li, Lane Pineda, Xiang‐Dong Kuang, Giseli Heim, Mahmoud Mohamed Khalil, Lv‐Hui Sun, Zhang‐Chao Deng   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Olive Mill Waste-Water Extract Enriched in Hydroxytyrosol and Tyrosol Modulates Host–Pathogen Interaction in IPEC-J2 Cells

Animals
The dietary supplementation of olive oil by-products, including olive mill waste-water (OMWW) in animal diets, is a novel application that allows for their re-utilization and recycling and could potentially decrease the use of antibiotics, antimicrobial ...
Flavia Ferlisi, Chiara Grazia De Ciucis, Massimo Trabalza-Marinucci, Floriana Fruscione, Samanta Mecocci, Giulia Franzoni, Susanna Zinellu, Roberta Galarini, Elisabetta Razzuoli, Katia Cappelli   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hitting the Sweet Spot: Glycans as Targets of Fungal Defense Effector Proteins

Molecules, 2015
Organisms which rely solely on innate defense systems must combat a large number of antagonists with a comparatively low number of defense effector molecules.
Markus Künzler
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