• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.776-782
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• 2022

Corn-soybean meal diets are commonly used in the pork industry as a primary source of energy and protein. However, such a diet generally contains non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs) which present a challenge in finding ways to improve their availability and digestibility. Dietary multi-carbohydrases (MCs) have been proposed as an efficient approach to utilize NSPs, and can result in improved growth performance and host intestinal fitness. In this study, we evaluated the effects of MC in lactation diets on gut microbiota composition of lactating sows and their litters. The experimental design contained two dietary treatments, a diet based on corn-soybean meal (CON), and CON supplemented with 0.01% multigrain carbohydrases (MCs). Sow and piglet fecal samples were collected on days 7 and 28 after farrowing. Based on the results from 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing, MC led to changes in species diversity and altered the microbial compositions in lactating sows and their piglets. Specifically, the MC treatment induced an increase in the proportions of Lactobacillus in piglets. Clostridium and Spirochaetaceae showed a significantly reduced proportion in MC-treated sows at day 28. Our results support the beneficial effects of dietary carbohydrases and their link with improved production due to better host fitness outcomes and gut microbiota composition.

• 한국해양생명과학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.56-61
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 신안 장산도 남부해역 육상오염원의 위생상태와 영향 반경을 분석하였다. 배수유역에 대한 해안선 조사를 실시해 오염원 종류를 구분하고, 해역으로 방출되는 오염원 유량과 위생실태를 분석하였으며 오염원의 영향 반경을 산정하였다. 육상오염원은 생활하수 21개소, 농업용수 1개소, 육상양식장 11개소로 총 33개소(St. 65~97)이었고 이 중 농업용수 1개소, 육상양식장 8개소의 오염원이 해역으로 배출되었다. 방출오염원의 유량은 72,857~281,250 l/min이었고, 분변계대장균은 St. 72(농업용수)에서 490 MPN/100 ml, St. 74(육상양식장)에서 49 MPN/100 ml으로 비교적 높았다. 이들 영향 반경은 각각 4,389 m와 1.900 m로 나타났고, 해역의 안전한 위생을 확보하기 위해서는 이들 오염원들에 대한 관리 및 해수 위생조사가 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.120-127
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• 2024

Bats serve as vectors and natural reservoir hosts for various infectious viruses, bacteria, and fungi. These pathogens have also been detected in bat feces and can cause severe illnesses in hosts, other animals, and humans. Because pathogens can easily spread into the environment through bat feces, determining the bacterial communities in bat guano is crucial to mitigate potential disease transmission and outbreaks. This study primarily aimed to examine bacterial communities in the feces of insectivorous bats living in South Korea. Fecal samples were collected after capturing 84 individuals of four different bat species in two regions of South Korea, and the bacterial microbiota was assessed through next generation sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene. The results revealed that, with respect to the relative abundance at the phylum level, Myotis bombinus was dominated by Firmicutes (47.24%) and Proteobacteria (42.66%) whereas Miniopterus fuliginosus (82.78%), Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (63.46%), and Myotis macrodactylus (78.04%) were dominated by Proteobacteria. Alpha diversity analysis showed no difference in abundance between species and a significant difference (p < 0.05) between M. bombinus and M. fuliginosus. Beta-diversity analysis revealed that Clostridium, Asaia, and Enterobacteriaceae_g were clustered as major factors at the genus level using principal component analysis. Additionally, linear discriminant analysis effect size was conducted based on relative expression information to select bacterial markers for each bat species. Clostridium was relatively abundant in M. bombinus, whereas Mycoplasma_g10 was relatively abundant in R. ferrumequinum. Our results provide an overview of bat guano microbiota diversity and the significance of pathogenic taxa for humans and the environment, highlighting a better understanding of preventing emerging diseases. We anticipate that this research will yield bioinformatic data to advance our knowledge of overall microbial genetic diversity and clustering characteristics in insectivorous bat feces in South Korea.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.252-261
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• 2008

Two experiments were conducted to compare the effects of feeding organic acids and antibiotic growth promoters in weaned pigs. In Exp. 1, 96 nursery pigs (Large White$\times$Landrace; initial weight $7.80{\pm}0.07kg$) were randomly allotted into one of four dietary treatments. Pigs in treatment 1 were fed a complex starter diet. Treatments 2 to 4 were the same as treatment 1 but supplemented with antibiotics (200 ppm chlortetracycline plus 60 ppm Lincospectin), 0.5% potassium diformate or 0.5% dry organic acid blend ACTIVATE Starter DA (ASD). During the 4-week post-weaning period, pigs fed ASD or antibiotics had better gain (p = 0.03) and feed efficiency (p = 0.04) than pigs fed the control diet. On d 14 post-weaning, pigs fed the control diet had the lowest fecal lactobacilli count among all dietary treatments (p = 0.02), whereas pigs fed ASD or antibiotics had a trend for lower fecal E. coli count compared to the control pigs (p = 0.08). Serum insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) of pigs fed ASD did not differ from pigs fed the control diet (p>0.05) at d 14 after weaning. In Exp. 2, 24 weaned pigs (Large White$\times$Long White; initial weight $5.94{\pm}0.33kg$) were allotted into four groups and housed individually. Pigs were fed a control diet or diets supplemented with antibiotics (100 ppm colistin sulfate, 50 ppm Kitasamycin plus 60 ppm Olaquindox), 0.5% or 1% ASD. All pigs were orally challenged with E. coli $K88^+$ on d 5. During d 5 to 14 after challenge, pigs fed antibiotics, 0.5% or 1% ASD had better gain (p = 0.01) and feed efficiency (p = 0.03) than pigs fed the control diet. On d 14, compared to the control pigs, pigs fed 0.5% ASD had higher lactobacilli in the duodenum and pigs fed 1% ASD and antibiotics had a trend for higher lactobacilli in the ileum (p = 0.08). Pigs fed antibiotics, 0.5% or 1% ASD diets tended to have decreased ileal E. coli count compared to those fed the control diet (p = 0.08). Serum interleukin-6 and cortisol and digesta pH values were not affected by treatment or time. These results indicate that feeding ASD can improve the growth performance of weaning pigs, mainly via modulating intestinal microflora populations without affecting gastrointestinal pH or immune indices.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.523-532
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• 2017

A field survey studying intestinal parasites in humans and microbial pathogen contamination at environment was performed in a Laotian rural village to identify potential risks for disease outbreaks. A parasitological investigation was conducted in Ban Lak Sip village, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR involving fecal samples from 305 inhabitants as well as water samples taken from 3 sites of the local stream. Water analysis indicated the presence of several enteric pathogens, i.e., Aeromonas spp., Vibrio spp., E. coli H7, E. coli O157: H7, verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC), Shigella spp., and enteric adenovirus. The level of microbial pathogens contamination was associated with human activity, with greater levels of contamination found at the downstream site compared to the site at the village and upstream, respectively. Regarding intestinal parasites, the prevalence of helminth and protozoan infections were 68.9% and 27.2%, respectively. Eight helminth taxa were identified in fecal samples, i.e., 2 tapeworm species (Taenia sp. and Hymenolepis diminuta), 1 trematode (Opisthorchis sp.), and 5 nematodes (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Strongyloides stercoralis, trichostrongylids, and hookworms). Six species of intestinal protists were identified, i.e., Blastocystis hominis, Cyclospora spp., Endolimax nana, Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar, Entamoeba coli, and Giardia lamblia. Questionnaires and interviews were also conducted to determine risk factors of infection. These analyses together with a prevailing infection level suggested that most of villagers were exposed to parasites in a similar degree due to limited socio-economic differences and sharing of similar practices. Limited access to effective public health facilities is also a significant contributing factor.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.321-328
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• 2009

본 연구는 초유 급여를 마친 갓 태어난 Holstein 송아지 14두를 대조구(Con) 및 시험구(IgY)로 나누어 49일 동안 대용유를 급여하면서 난황항체(IgY구)를 1주일 동안 투여하여 사양성적, 분변 상태 및 미생물 균총, 혈액내 생화학적 성분 및 면역관련 지표인 백혈구 성상을 조사하여 가장 바람직한 송아지 포유 및 육성 방법을 조사하였다. 시험결과로서 포유 송아지에게 IgY 투여시 체중 및 증체는 대조구(Con) 및 시험구(IgY)간에 유의적 차이 없이 모두 비슷한 성적을 보였다. 송아지 분변의 대장균(E. coli) 및 유산균 총균수를 조사한 결과 IgY 투여에 따른 대장균 및 유산균 수의 차이가 나타나지 않았으나, 분의 상태는 시험구에서 7주째 유의적으로(P<0.05) 고형상태로 배설되었다. 송아지 혈액의 백혈구 감별계수(%)를 조사한 호중구, 림프구, 단핵구, 호염기구 등의 상대적 %는 모든 구에서 정상적인 백혈구 감별 계수를 보여 IgY 투여에 따른 면역 반응에는 차이가 없는 것으로 관찰되었다. 또한 혈액내 존재하는 총 단백질, albumin 및 IgG 등에서도 대조구 및 시험구 모두 비슷한 수준을 나타내었다. 결론적으로 포유 송아지에서 1주 동안 IgY 투여는 증체, 면역작용 및 분변 미생물의 균총에는 특이적 영향이 없는 것으로 사료되어, 송아지에게 생후 24시간 이내 초유를 정확하게 급여하고 사양관리에 충실 할 경우 송아지의 포유 및 육성은 성공적으로 이루어 질 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.287-294
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• 2007

본 연구는 질소원 결핍 배지에서 배양되어 in vitro 실험상에서 항균 활력이 있는 것으로 증명된 Aspergillus oryzae 배양물을 질소원 공급 배지와 비교하여 육계의 증체, 사료 섭취량, 영양소 이용율, 유해 가스 생산 및 분내 미생물 균총 변화 등에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위하여 시행되었다. 총 168수 2일령 육계를 7 처리구(대조구, 질소원 공급 배지에서 자란 Aspergillus oryzae 배양물(NAOF) 0.05, 0.1, 0.5%, 질소원 결핍 배지에서 자란 Aspergillus oryzae 배양물(NNAOF) 0.05, 0.1, 0.5%에 배치하였다. 본 실험 결과 Aspergillus oryzae 첨가로 사료의 기호성이 증가되었으며, Aspergillus oryzae 배양시 질소원 결핍 처리는 일반적인 배양 방법에 비하여 증체와 사료 기호성에 더욱 효과적으로 작용하였다. 영양소 소화율은 질소원 처리 구간의 유의적 차이는 없었지만, 대조구에 비하여 Aspergillus oryzae 배양물을 첨가시에 영양소의 소화율이 전반적으로 향상되었는데, 이러한 결과는 육계의 소장 및 대장의 pH 조절에 관여하고 유익균의 생장을 촉진하며, 유해균의 증식을 억제할 수 있는 효소나 대사산물이 분비되어 긍정적으로 작용하여 사료의 기호성 및 영양소의 소화율을 증진시킨 결과라고 추정할 수 있다. 처리에 따른 분내 총균수 변화는 유의적(p<0.05)인 차이를 보였으며, 균수는 NNAOF>NAOF>대조구순으로 나타났다. E. coli와 살모넬라에서는 Aspergillus oryzae 배양물 처리구가 대조구에 비해 현저하게(p<0.05) 감소되었고, 특히 NNAOP 처리구에서 가장 낮게 나타났다. 분내 암모니아 가스 발생량을 조사한 결과, 실험실적으로 검사할 수 있는 발생량은 대조구>NAOF>NNAOF 순으로 나타났다. 본 연구 결과는 NNAOF을 이용한 육계 생산은 생산성 향상과 더불어 환경 오염을 예방할 수 있는 방법임을 시사하므로 더욱 심도있는 연구가 필요한 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.1035-1045
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• 2016

To evaluate the effects of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on Peyer's patch cells, mice were treated with a high dose of kanamycin to disturb the gut microbial environment. The overarching goal was to explore the potential of LAB for use as a dietary probiotic that buffers the negative consequences of antibiotic treatment. In vitro, LAB stimulated the production of immunoglobulin A (IgA) from isolated Peyer's patch cells. Inflammation-related genes (TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-8) were up-regulated in Caco-2 cells stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), while tight-junction-related genes (ZO-1 and occludin) were down-regulated; the effects of LPS on inflammatory gene and tight-junction gene expression were reversed by treatment with LAB. Mice treated with a high dose of kanamycin showed increased serum IgE levels and decreases in serum IgA and fecal IgA levels; the number of Peyer's patch cells decreased with kanamycin treatment. However, subsequent LAB treatment was effective in reducing the serum IgE level and recovering the serum IgA and fecal IgA levels, as well as the number of Peyer's patch cells. In addition, ZO-1 and occludin mRNA levels were up-regulated in the ileum tissues of mice receiving LAB treatment. Lactic acid bacteria can enhance the intestinal immune system by improving the integrity of the intestinal barrier and increasing the production of IgA in Peyer's patches. Lactic acid bacteria should be considered a potential probiotic candidate for improving intestinal immunity, particularly in mitigating the negative consequences of antibiotic use.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.526-533
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 시판 중인 신선편이 어린잎채소의 식중독세균 오염도를 조사하고 신선편이 어린잎채소에 사용되는 원료를 재배방법별(토양재배, 상토재배)로 채취하여 재배방법이 어린잎채소의 안전성에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 이를 위하여 시판 중인 어린잎채소 상품 181점과 어린잎채소 상품 원료를 재배방법별로 구분하여 117점을 채취하여 위생지표세균(대장균군, E. coli)와 병원성미생물(E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp., S. aureus)를 조사하였다. 그 결과, 시판 중 어린잎채소의 대장균군은 봄철과 여름철에 각각 3.60±2.53 log CFU/g, 5.59±1.18 log CFU/g로 여름철이 유의하게 높게 나타났다(P<0.05). 또한 E. coli의 경우, 봄철에는 A마트에서 수집된 시료 1점에서 검출되었으나 여름철에는 수집된 시료의 42.2%(43/102)점에서 검출되었다. S. aureus의 경우는 봄철에 1점에서만 검출되었고, E. coli O157:H7과 Salmonella spp.는 모든 시료에서 검출되지 않았다. 어린잎채소 원료의 대장균군의 오염도는 토양 재배한 경우 봄철에 1.15±1.95 log CFU/g, 여름철에는 4.09±2.52 log CFU/g 수준이었다. 한편 상토 재배한 경우는 계절에 관계없이 5.0 log CFU/g이상이었다. E. coli는 토양 재배한 어린잎채소의 경우 봄철에는 적청경채 1점에서 검출 되었으나 여름철에는 44.4%의 시료에서 E. coli가 검출되어 계절적인 영향이 큰 것으로 나타났다. 한편 상토 재배한 어린잎채소의 경우 봄철과 여름철에 수집된 시료의 33%, 19%에서 각각 검출되어 시기에 관계없이 지속적으로 검출되는 것으로 나타났다. S. aureus의 경우, 봄철 상토 재배한 어린잎채소 1점에서 검출되었으며 E. coli O157:H7과 Salmonella spp.는 검출되지 않았다. 따라서 어린잎채소 상품의 안전성은 원료의 안전성과 밀접한 관련이 있으며 원료의 안전성을 확보를 위해서는 농업생산환경 위생관리 기술 개발과 보급이 필요하다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권7호
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• pp.1136-1145
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• 2015

The diverse microbial communities that colonize distinct segments of the gastrointestinal tract are intimately related to aspects of physiology and the pathology of human health. However, most recent studies have focused on the rectal or fecal microbiota, and the microbial signature of the duodenum is poorly studied. In this study, we compared the microbiota in duodenal and rectal samples to illustrate the characteristic microbial signatures of the duodenum in healthy adults. Nine healthy volunteers donated biopsies and luminal contents from the duodenum and rectum. To determine the composition and diversity of the microbiota, 454-pyrosequencing of bacterial 16S rRNA was performed and multiple bioinformatics analyses were applied. The α-diversity and phylogenetic diversity of the microbiota in the duodenal samples were higher than those of the rectal samples. There was higher biodiversity among the microbiota isolated from rectal biopsies than feces. Proteobacteria were more highly represented in the duodenum than in the rectum, both in the biopsies and in the luminal contents from the healthy volunteers (38.7% versus 12.5%, 33.2% versus 5.0%, respectively). Acinetobacter and Prevotella were dominant in the duodenum, whereas Bacteroides and Prevotella were dominant in the rectum. Additionally, the percentage of OTUs shared in biopsy groups was far higher than in the luminal group (43.0% versus 26.8%) and a greater number of genera was shared among the biopsies than the luminal contents. Duodenal samples demonstrated greater biological diversity and possessed a unique microbial signature compared with the rectum. The mucosa-associated microbiota was more relatively conserved than luminal samples.