Comparative study on intestinal microbiome composition and function in young and adult Hainan gibbons (Nomascus hainanus)
The Hainan gibbon is one of the most endangered primates in the world, with a small population size, narrow distribution range, and high inbreeding risk, which retains the risk of species extinction. To explore the composition and functional differences of the intestinal microbiome of Hainan gibbons...
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| description | The Hainan gibbon is one of the most endangered primates in the world, with a small population size, narrow distribution range, and high inbreeding risk, which retains the risk of species extinction. To explore the composition and functional differences of the intestinal microbiome of Hainan gibbons at different ages, the faecal microbiomes of young and adult Hainan gibbons were analysed using metagenome sequencing. The results showed that the dominant phyla in the intestinal tract of young and adult Hainan gibbons were Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes, and the dominant genus was Prevotella. Linear discriminant analysis effect size analysis showed that Firmicutes, Ruminococcus, Clostridium, and Butyrivibrio were significantly more abundant in adults than in young, whereas Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, Prevotella, and Bacteroides were significantly more abundant in young than in adults. In terms of gene function, the adult Hainan gibbon intestinal microbiome generally harboured a higher abundance of genes related to metabolic processes, such as carbohydrate, amino acid, and nucleotide metabolism. This may be due to adaptive advantages for adult Hainan gibbons, such as stable and mature intestinal microbiome composition, which allows them to utilise diverse foods efficiently. In summary, this study helps understand the dynamic changes in the intestinal microbiome of young and adult Hainan gibbons and plays a key role in the health monitoring and rejuvenation of their population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-11c61c191d9443b7a894feb646a6b0c82023-12-03T10:06:02ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592022-06-0110e1352710.7717/peerj.13527Comparative study on intestinal microbiome composition and function in young and adult Hainan gibbons (Nomascus hainanus)Yimeng Li0Yu Bi1Liangliang Yang2Kun Jin3Institute of Forest Ecology-Environment and Nature Conservation, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of Forest Ecology-Environment and Nature Conservation, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of Forest Ecology-Environment and Nature Conservation, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of Forest Ecology-Environment and Nature Conservation, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, ChinaThe Hainan gibbon is one of the most endangered primates in the world, with a small population size, narrow distribution range, and high inbreeding risk, which retains the risk of species extinction. To explore the composition and functional differences of the intestinal microbiome of Hainan gibbons at different ages, the faecal microbiomes of young and adult Hainan gibbons were analysed using metagenome sequencing. The results showed that the dominant phyla in the intestinal tract of young and adult Hainan gibbons were Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes, and the dominant genus was Prevotella. Linear discriminant analysis effect size analysis showed that Firmicutes, Ruminococcus, Clostridium, and Butyrivibrio were significantly more abundant in adults than in young, whereas Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, Prevotella, and Bacteroides were significantly more abundant in young than in adults. In terms of gene function, the adult Hainan gibbon intestinal microbiome generally harboured a higher abundance of genes related to metabolic processes, such as carbohydrate, amino acid, and nucleotide metabolism. This may be due to adaptive advantages for adult Hainan gibbons, such as stable and mature intestinal microbiome composition, which allows them to utilise diverse foods efficiently. In summary, this study helps understand the dynamic changes in the intestinal microbiome of young and adult Hainan gibbons and plays a key role in the health monitoring and rejuvenation of their population.https://peerj.com/articles/13527.pdfHainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus)Intestinal microbiomeMetagenome |
| spellingShingle | Yimeng Li Yu Bi Liangliang Yang Kun Jin Comparative study on intestinal microbiome composition and function in young and adult Hainan gibbons (Nomascus hainanus) PeerJ Hainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus) Intestinal microbiome Metagenome |
| title | Comparative study on intestinal microbiome composition and function in young and adult Hainan gibbons (Nomascus hainanus) |
| title_full | Comparative study on intestinal microbiome composition and function in young and adult Hainan gibbons (Nomascus hainanus) |
| title_fullStr | Comparative study on intestinal microbiome composition and function in young and adult Hainan gibbons (Nomascus hainanus) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparative study on intestinal microbiome composition and function in young and adult Hainan gibbons (Nomascus hainanus) |
| title_short | Comparative study on intestinal microbiome composition and function in young and adult Hainan gibbons (Nomascus hainanus) |
| title_sort | comparative study on intestinal microbiome composition and function in young and adult hainan gibbons nomascus hainanus |
| topic | Hainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus) Intestinal microbiome Metagenome |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/13527.pdf |
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