The Effect of the Antimicrobial Peptide Plectasin on the Growth Performance, Intestinal Health, and Immune Function of Yellow-Feathered Chickens

The goal of the study was to test the effects of an antibiotic substitute, plectasin, on the growth performance, immune function, intestinal morphology and structure, intestinal microflora, ileal mucosal layer construction and tight junctions, ileal immune-related cytokines, and blood biochemical in...

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Main Authors: Xinheng Zhang, Qiqi Zhao, Lijun Wen, Che Wu, Ziqi Yao, Zhuanqiang Yan, Ruoying Li, Liyi Chen, Feiyang Chen, Zi Xie, Feng Chen, Qingmei Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.688611/full