Dynamic Distribution of Gut Microbiota in Pigs at Different Growth Stages: Composition and Contribution.

ABSTRACT: Fully understanding the dynamic distribution of the gut microbiota in pigs is essential, as gut microorganisms play a fundamental role in physiological processes, immunity, and the metabolism of nutrients by the host. Here, we first summarize the characteristics and the dynamic shifts in the gut microbial community of pigs at different ages based on the results of 63 peer-review publications. Then a meta-analysis based on the sequences from 16 studies with accession numbers in the GenBank database is conducted to verify the characteristics of the gut microbiota in healthy pigs. A dynamic shift is confirmed in the gut microbiota of pigs at different ages and growth phases. In general, Bacteroides, Escherichia, Clostridium, Lactobacillus, Fusobacterium, and Pre

SUBMITTER: Luo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9241710 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature