Health effects of astaxanthin in the intestinal tract of yellow-feathered broilers

Astaxanthin (AST), a keto carotenoid, is widely recognized for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and apoptosis-regulating properties, but its effects on intestinal health have not been elucidated. Therefore, this experiment aimed to investigate the effects of astaxanthin on intestinal morphology,...

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Published in:	Poultry Science
Main Authors:	Yu-Yun Gao, Zhi-Xin Lin, Min Zhang, Rui Yang, Ping-Ting Guo, Jing Zhang, Chang-Kang Wang, Ling Jin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-03-01
Subjects:	Astaxanthin Yellow-feathered broilers Intestinal health
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579125000057