Immune-boosting role of L-theanine in broiler poultry production under stress conditions

Theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid, including two forms, D-theanine and L-theanine. L-theanine is the most common nonprotein amino acid and is soluble in water. Theanine can be found in some plants, such as green tea and some mushrooms. Under stress conditions, theanine is proposed to be a...

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Main Author: Nguyen Hoang Qui
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Language:English
Published: Tripoli University 2022-04-01
Series:Open Veterinary Journal
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Online Access:https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2022-02-019%20N.H.%20Qui.pdf
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description Theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid, including two forms, D-theanine and L-theanine. L-theanine is the most common nonprotein amino acid and is soluble in water. Theanine can be found in some plants, such as green tea and some mushrooms. Under stress conditions, theanine is proposed to be a naturally effective additive in preventing reactive oxygen species, thus reducing oxidative stress. In addition, as immune booster in animal body, L-theanine can be applied in the diet to help animals improve their performance, especially their immunity during stress conditions. The digestion of L-theanine improves γδ T cell growth and development. Thus, it is considered an essential compound in boosting immune function. Moreover, the immune function of L-theanine is also shown in immune-related organs through increasing their weights. Theanine seems to be widely used in pigs, mice, and humans. However, the study of theanine in poultry species is scarce. Therefore, to fill the knowledge gap regarding the use of theanine in enhancing poultry immunity, this study aims to synthesize all information on the application of theanine in poultry, focusing on its immune-boosting role.
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spelling doaj.art-0dce418eccda4407a893f965ff7fe7b52022-12-22T02:09:13ZengTripoli UniversityOpen Veterinary Journal2226-44852218-60502022-04-0112225025510.5455/OVJ.2022.v12.i2.13Immune-boosting role of L-theanine in broiler poultry production under stress conditionsNguyen Hoang Qui0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3499-0669Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, School of Agriculture and Aquaculture, Tra Vinh University, Tra Vinh Provice 940000, VietnamTheanine is a naturally occurring amino acid, including two forms, D-theanine and L-theanine. L-theanine is the most common nonprotein amino acid and is soluble in water. Theanine can be found in some plants, such as green tea and some mushrooms. Under stress conditions, theanine is proposed to be a naturally effective additive in preventing reactive oxygen species, thus reducing oxidative stress. In addition, as immune booster in animal body, L-theanine can be applied in the diet to help animals improve their performance, especially their immunity during stress conditions. The digestion of L-theanine improves γδ T cell growth and development. Thus, it is considered an essential compound in boosting immune function. Moreover, the immune function of L-theanine is also shown in immune-related organs through increasing their weights. Theanine seems to be widely used in pigs, mice, and humans. However, the study of theanine in poultry species is scarce. Therefore, to fill the knowledge gap regarding the use of theanine in enhancing poultry immunity, this study aims to synthesize all information on the application of theanine in poultry, focusing on its immune-boosting role.https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2022-02-019%20N.H.%20Qui.pdfanimal welfareimmunologytheaninestress
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Immune-boosting role of L-theanine in broiler poultry production under stress conditions
Open Veterinary Journal
animal welfare
immunology
theanine
stress
title Immune-boosting role of L-theanine in broiler poultry production under stress conditions
title_full Immune-boosting role of L-theanine in broiler poultry production under stress conditions
title_fullStr Immune-boosting role of L-theanine in broiler poultry production under stress conditions
title_full_unstemmed Immune-boosting role of L-theanine in broiler poultry production under stress conditions
title_short Immune-boosting role of L-theanine in broiler poultry production under stress conditions
title_sort immune boosting role of l theanine in broiler poultry production under stress conditions
topic animal welfare
immunology
theanine
stress
url https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2022-02-019%20N.H.%20Qui.pdf
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