Amino acids in nutrition and health : amino acids in the nutrition of companion, zoo and farm animals / / Guoyao Wu, editor

• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (vi, 256 pages) : illustrations
• Disciplina: 636.0852
• Soggetto topico: Amino acids in animal nutrition; Aminoàcids; Nutrició animal
• Soggetto genere / forma: Llibres electrònics
• Persona (resp. second.): WuGuoyao <1962->
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Contents -- Chapter 1: One-Carbon Metabolism and Development of the Conceptus During Pregnancy: Lessons from Studies with Sheep and Pigs -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Metabolism in Trophectoderm During Peri-Implantation Period -- 1.2.1 Warburg Effect in a Hypoxic Environment -- 1.2.2 Glutaminolysis as a TCA Cycle Anaplerosis -- 1.2.3 Polyol Pathway and Fructolysis to Bypass Feedback Inhibition of Glycolysis -- 1.3 Serine as a Major Source of 1C Unit -- 1.3.1 Serine Biosynthesis from Glucose -- 1.3.2 Serine Biosynthesis from Fructose -- 1.3.3 Serine in Biological Fluids During Pregnancy -- 1.4 Formate as a Major Output of 1C Metabolism -- 1.4.1 Neural Tube Defects -- 1.4.2 Formate During Pregnancy in Sheep and Pigs -- 1.5 Compartmentalization of 1C Metabolism -- 1.5.1 Mitochondrial 1C Metabolism -- 1.5.2 Cytosolic 1C Metabolism -- 1.6 Summary -- References -- Chapter 2: Cell-Specific Expression of Enzymes for Serine Biosynthesis and Glutaminolysis in Farm Animals -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Overview of Serine Biosynthesis, One-Carbon Metabolism, and Glutaminolysis -- 2.3 Overview of Placental and Uterine Anatomy for Sheep and Pigs -- 2.4 Enzymes for Serine Biosynthesis, One-Carbon Metabolism, and Glutaminolysis Are Expressed in a Cell-Specific Manner -- 2.5 Summary -- References -- Chapter 3: Amino Acids in Beef Cattle Nutrition and Production -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Emerging Issues on the Utilization of Plasma Amino Acid Analysis in Nutrition Studies -- 3.3 Plasma Amino Acid Responses to Dietary Manipulations -- 3.4 Interlude -- 3.5 Small Intestine Amino Acid and Peptide Absorption and Metabolism -- 3.6 Metabolism of Amino Acids in Ruminants -- 3.7 Protein Synthesis Concepts in Ruminants -- 3.8 Standard Estimates of Amino Acid Requirements in Beef Cattle -- References. ; Chapter 4: Amino Acid Nutrition and Reproductive Performance in Ruminants -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Reproductive Efficiency in Beef Cattle -- 4.3 Overall AA Nutrition in Ruminants -- 4.4 Catabolism of AAs in the Rumen of Ruminants -- 4.5 Benefits of AA Supplementation to Gestating Ruminants -- References -- Chapter 5: Amino Acids in the Nutrition and Production of Sheep and Goats -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 General Considerations in Amino Acid Nutrition -- 5.3 Reproduction -- 5.4 Growing Sheep and Goats -- 5.5 Wool (Fibre) Growth -- 5.6 Amino Acid Nutrition for GIT Health and Nematode Infection -- 5.7 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 6: Amino Acids in Swine Nutrition and Production -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Metabolism of the Arginine Family of AAs in Pigs -- 6.2.1 Glutamate -- 6.2.2 Glutamine -- 6.2.3 Arginine -- 6.2.4 Proline -- 6.3 Metabolism of Glycine (Gly) in Pigs -- 6.4 Metabolism of Leucine (Leu) and Tryptophan (Trp) in Pigs -- 6.5 Functions of AAs in Pigs -- 6.5.1 Regulation of Intestinal Development and Mucosal Barrier Function -- 6.5.2 Regulation of Gut Microbiota Composition and Diversity -- 6.5.3 Prevention of Viral Infection -- 6.6 Use of Amino Acids to Improve the Nutrition, Health, and Productivity of Pigs -- 6.6.1 Amino Acid Nutrition in Gestating Pigs -- 6.6.2 Amino Acid Nutrition in Lactating Pigs -- 6.6.3 Amino Acid Nutrition in Piglets -- 6.6.4 Amino Acid Nutrition in Growing-Finishing Pigs -- 6.6.5 Improved Arg and Gly Nutrition to Enhance the Survival and Growth of IUGR Pigs -- 6.6.6 Amino Acid Nutrition in Boars -- 6.7 Safety of Amino Acid Supplementation in Pigs -- 6.8 Economic Benefits of AA Supplementation to Swine Diets -- References -- Chapter 7: Amino Acid Nutrition and Metabolism in Chickens -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Digestion of Dietary Protein and Absorption of Its Hydrolysis Products in Chickens. ; 7.3 Amino Acid Syntheses in Chickens -- 7.4 Amino Acid Catabolism in Chickens -- 7.5 Inter-organ Metabolism of Glutamate and Glutamine in Chickens -- 7.6 Amino Acid Nutrition in Poultry -- 7.6.1 Growth Performance -- 7.6.2 Neurological Function and Feed Intake -- 7.6.3 Anti-oxidative and Anti-inflammatory Reactions -- 7.6.4 Revisit of the Ideal Protein Concept in Chicken Nutrition -- 7.6.5 Texas A& -- M University´s Optimal Ratios of AAs for Chickens -- 7.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Nutrition and Functions of Amino Acids in Fish -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Feed Processing to Enhance Protein Digestibility in the Gastrointestinal Tract -- 8.3 Digestion of Dietary Protein and the Absorption of Resulting Products -- 8.4 Protein Synthesis -- 8.5 Amino Acid Metabolism -- 8.5.1 Oxidation to CO2 and Ammonia -- 8.5.2 Gluconeogenesis and Lipogenesis -- 8.5.3 Derivatives of AAs -- 8.6 Functions of Dietary AAs in Fish -- 8.6.1 Survival, Growth and Muscle Development -- 8.6.2 Release of Hormones -- 8.6.3 Attractants -- 8.6.4 Immune Responses -- 8.6.5 Anti-oxidative Defenses -- 8.6.6 Lipid Digestion and Metabolism -- 8.6.7 Spawning and Larval Development -- 8.6.7.1 Other Functions of AAs -- 8.7 Conclusion and Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 9: Nutrition and Functions of Amino Acids in Aquatic Crustaceans -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Protein Digestion and the Absorption of Small Peptides and Free AAs in Crustaceans -- 9.3 The Free AA pool in Crustacean Tissues -- 9.4 Protein Synthesis in Crustacean Tissues -- 9.5 Catabolism of Energy Substrates for ATP Production in Crustacean Tissues -- 9.6 Glucogenesis and Lipogenesis in Crustaceans -- 9.7 Syntheses of Bioactive Metabolites in Crustaceans -- 9.8 Functions of AAs in the Culture of Crustacean Species -- 9.8.1 Molt and Survival -- 9.8.2 Growth and skeletal muscle development. ; 9.8.3 Release of Hormones -- 9.8.4 Immune and Antioxidant Responses -- 9.8.5 Spawning and Larval Development in Crustaceans -- 9.9 Conclusion and Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 10: Amino Acids in Dog Nutrition and Health -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Overview of Amino Acids -- 10.3 Digestion of Dietary Protein and Amino Acids -- 10.4 Diet -- 10.4.1 Food Intake and Role of Dietary Factors -- 10.4.2 Amino Acid Composition and Availability -- 10.5 Role of Amino Acids -- 10.6 Deficiencies -- 10.7 Life Stages -- 10.8 Summary -- References -- Chapter 11: Amino Acids in the Nutrition, Metabolism, and Health of Domestic Cats -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Requirements of Protein and AAs for Growing and Adult Cats -- 11.3 Protein Deficiency in Cats -- 11.4 Glucogenic Amino Acids -- 11.4.1 Arginine -- 11.4.2 Threonine, Histidine and Valine -- 11.5 Ketogenic Amino Acids -- 11.6 Glucogenic and Ketogenic Amino Acids -- 11.6.1 Phenylalanine and Tyrosine -- 11.6.2 Tryptophan -- 11.7 Carnitine -- 11.8 Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids -- 11.8.1 Taurine -- 11.8.2 Production of Three Unique Sulfur-Containing AAs (Felinine, Isovalthine, and Isobuteine) by Domestic Cats -- 11.9 Summary -- References -- Chapter 12: Amino Acid Nutrition for Optimum Growth, Development, Reproduction, and Health of Zoo Animals -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Carnivores -- 12.3 Herbivores -- 12.4 Omnivores -- 12.5 Dietary Requirements of Captive Carnivores, Herbivores and Omnivores for AAs -- 12.6 Conclusion -- References -- Index.
• Titolo autorizzato: Amino acids in nutrition and health
• ISBN: 3-030-54462-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910483992403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology