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ArticleJournal of animal science and biotechnology2025

Probiotic efficacy of Cetobacterium somerae (CGMCC No. 28843): promoting intestinal digestion, absorption, and structural integrity in juvenile grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella).

Yuanxin Chen, Weidan Jiang, Pei Wu, Yang Liu, Yaobin Ma, Hongmei Ren, Xiaowan Jin, Jun Jiang, Ruinan Zhang, Hua Li and 2 more

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Article in Journal of animal science and biotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Yuanxin ChenAnimal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Weidan JiangAnimal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Pei WuAnimal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Yang LiuAnimal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Yaobin MaAnimal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Hongmei RenAnimal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Xiaowan JinAnimal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Jun JiangCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China.
Ruinan ZhangAnimal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Hua LiAnimal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
Lin FengAnimal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China. fenglin@sicau.edu.cn.
Xiaoqiu ZhouAnimal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China. fishnutrition@126.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCetobacterium somerae, a symbiotic microorganism resident in various fish intestines, is recognized for its beneficial effects on fish gut health. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of C. somerae on gut health remain unclear. In this experiment, we investigated the influence of C. somerae (CGMCC No.28843) on the growth performance, intestinal digestive and absorptive capacity, and intestinal structural integrity of juvenile grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) and explored its potential mechanisms.

methodsA cohort of 2,160 juvenile grass carp with an initial mean body weight of 11.30 ± 0.01 g were randomly allocated into 6 treatment groups, each comprising 6 replicates (60 fish per replicate). The experimental diets were supplemented with C. somerae at graded levels of 0.00 (control), 0.68 × 10⁹, 1.35 × 10⁹, 2.04 × 10⁹, 2.70 × 10⁹, and 3.40 × 10⁹ cells/kg feed. Following a 10-week experimental period, biological samples were collected for subsequent analyses.

resultsDietary supplementation with C. somerae at 1.35 × 10⁹ cells/kg significantly enhanced growth performance, intestinal development, and nutrient retention rate in juvenile grass carp (P < 0.05). The treatment resulted in increased intestinal acetic acid concentration and enhanced activities of digestive enzymes and brush border enzymes (P < 0.05). Furthermore, it reduced intestinal permeability (P < 0.05), preserved tight junctions (TJ) ultrastructural integrity, and increased the expression of TJ and adherens junctions (AJ) biomarkers at both protein and transcriptional levels (P < 0.05). Mechanistically, these effects may be correlated with enhanced antioxidant capacity and coordinated modulation of the RhoA/ROCK, Sirt1, and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways. The appropriate supplementation levels, based on weight gain rate, feed conversion ratio, the activity of serum diamine oxidase and the content of lipopolysaccharide, were 1.27 × 10⁹, 1.27 × 10⁹, 1.34 × 10⁹ and 1.34 × 10⁹ cells/kg, respectively.

conclusionsC. somerae improved intestinal digestive and absorptive capacity of juvenile grass carp, maintained intestinal structural integrity, and thus promoted their growth and development. This work demonstrates the potential of C. somerae as a probiotic for aquatic animals and provides a theoretical basis for its utilization in aquaculture.

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Cetobacterium somerae (CGMCC No.28843)Ctenopharyngodon idellaDigestive and absorptive capacityGrowth performanceIntestinal structural integrity

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PMID40682111
PMCPMC12275285

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