Acta Veterinaria et Zootechnica Sinica ›› 2025, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (12): 6013-6024.doi: 10.11843/j.issn.0366-6964.2025.12.007

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Mechanism Research and Application Progress of Catechins Regulating Animal Intestinal Barrier Function

ZHAO Yuwei, WANG Zhuo, ZHANG Chengrui, TU Yan, DIAO Qiyu, CUI Kai*   

  1. Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
  • Received:2024-11-13 Published:2025-12-24

Abstract: Catechins are phenolic active substances extracted from plants. Because of their significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-tumor biological properties, they perform excellent in protecting intestinal health and homeostasis. A stable and healthy intestinal environment is crucial for the growth, development, and overall health of animals. In recent years, a large number of clinical studies at home and abroad have reported the mechanism of catechins in alleviating intestinal injury, including regulating intercellular tight junctions, stimulating inflammation and oxidative stress-related pathways to regulate immune function, and regulating the balance of intestinal flora to stabilize intestinal homeostasis. However, there are few reports on the application of catechins in animal production. This paper reviews the biological characteristics of catechins, the effect and mechanism of repairing intestinal barrier, and looks forward to the research progress of the application of catechins in animal production, so as to provide reference for the rational use of catechins in livestock farming.

Key words: catechins, intestinal barrier, immune function, animal production

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