study of sodium butyrate on soyasaponin challenged intestinal epithelial cells of turbot ( L.) refer to inflammation, apoptosis and antioxidant enzymes.

The study is aimed to investigate the protective effect and potential mechanisms of sodium butyrate (NaBT) on soyasaponins (SA) induced intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) injury . The primary IECs of turbot were developed and treated with 0.4, 1 and 4 mM NaBT in the presence of 0.

Recent progress in the understanding of the gut microbiota of marine fishes.

As the significance of the gut microbiota has become increasingly realized, a large number of related studies have emerged. With respect to the gut microbial composition of fish, the predominant gut microbes and core gut microbiota have been reported by many researchers. Our understanding of fish gut microbiota, especially its functional roles, has fallen far behind that of terrestrial vertebrates, although previous studies using gnotobiotic zebrafish models have revealed that the gut microbiota performs a significant role in gut development, nutrient metabolism and immune responses.

The protective role of daidzein in intestinal health of turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.) fed soybean meal-based diets.

Soybean meal-induced enteropathy (SBMIE) is prevalent in aquaculture. The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of daidzein on SBMIE of juvenile turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.) by feeding with fish meal diet (FM), soybean meal diet (SBM, 40% fish meal protein in FM replaced by soybean meal protein) and daidzein diet (DAID, 40 mg/kg daidzein supplemented to SBM) for 12 weeks.