Gut microbiota-driven IL-17/PPAR axis mediates epigallocatechin-induced intestinal repair in weaned lambs.
- 2026-04-04
- Journal of animal science and biotechnology 17(1)
- Yuwei Zhao
- Zhuo Wang
- Dingkun Fan
- Jixian Zhang
- Yan Tu
- Qiyu Diao
- Kai Cui
- PubMed: 41933424
- DOI: 10.1186/s40104-026-01371-5
- Low evidence
Supplementation with 12.5 mg/kg EGC (LE) significantly improved growth performance, reduced diarrhea incidence (P < 0.05), enhanced mucosal antioxidant capacity (P < 0.001), and strengthened anti-inflammatory ability (P < 0.001).
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate
- Significant
- Yes