Acta Veterinaria et Zootechnica Sinica ›› 2024, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (4): 1467-1477.doi: 10.11843/j.issn.0366-6964.2024.04.012

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Advances in Regulation and Mechanism of Plant Bioactive Compounds on Intestinal Barrier Function in Animals

NIU Xiaoyu, XING Yuanyuan, LI Dabiao*   

  1. Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science at Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
  • Received:2023-05-11 Online:2024-04-23 Published:2024-04-26

Abstract: Intestinal tract is not only the largest and most complex organ in the animal body, but also the component of body′s defense forefront. The integrity of the intestinal barrier is extremely important for maintaining animal health, as it can effectively prevent the passage of antigens, bacterial toxins and harmful macromolecules. In recent years, it has been found that natural plant bioactive compounds(NPBCs)have many biological functions such as immune regulation, bacteriostasis, antioxidant, improving intestinal health, etc., and have wide application value in livestock production and disease prevention and control. In this paper, the effects of NPBCs on intestinal morphology, intestinal barrier function and intestinal flora structure of animals were reviewed, aiming to provide references for further understanding of the regulatory effects of NPBCs on intestinal health and their application in animal production.

Key words: natural plant bioactive compounds, intestinal health, barrier function

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