Bacteroides-derived isovaleric acid enhances mucosal immunity by facilitating intestinal IgA response in broilers

Abstract Background The interaction between nutrition and immunity plays a vital role in nutrient digestion, absorption, and metabolism during poultry production. Recent studies showed that the gut microbiota contributes to the development of intestinal mucosal immunity. However, the mechanisms by w...

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Main Authors: Xinkai Wang, Yifan Hu, Xiaoyan Zhu, Liyuan Cai, Muhammad Zahid Farooq, Xianghua Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-022-00807-y