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ArticleProbiotics and antimicrobial proteins2025

Synbiotic Supplementation Mitigates Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea by Enhancing Gut Microbiota Composition and Intestinal Barrier Function in a Canine Model.

Haoyi Shen, Yiran Zhao, Sizhe Zhang, Jiahui Xu, Jinjin Tong, Hua Yao, Hua Zhang

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Haoyi Shen *Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China.
Yiran Zhao *Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China.
Sizhe ZhangAnimal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China.
Jiahui XuAnimal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China.
Jinjin TongAnimal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China. tongjinjin0451@163.com.
Hua YaoAnimal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China.
Hua ZhangAnimal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, People's Republic of China. huazhang0914@163.com.

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Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) remains a significant clinical challenge, with current treatments often inadequate for fully restoring gut health. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of synbiotics, including chitosan oligosaccharides, Bifidobacterium, Clostridium butyricum, and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, in mitigating AAD in a canine model. Sixteen Beagle dogs were randomly assigned to an AAD model group or a synbiotic treatment group. Synbiotic supplementation significantly reduced diarrhea severity, improved intestinal morphology, and enhanced gut microbiota diversity. Furthermore, synbiotics upregulated the expression of tight junction proteins (ZO-1, occludin, claudin-1), thereby reducing mucosal permeability. A significant decrease in proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α) further underscored the anti-inflammatory effects of the treatment. These findings suggest that synbiotics may offer a promising approach to restoring gut barrier integrity and modulating immune responses in cases of AAD. Further research is warranted to investigate the long-term impacts and underlying mechanisms of synbiotics in gut health restoration.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsDiarrheaGastrointestinal MicrobiomeSynbioticsAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalDogsFemaleIntestinal Barrier FunctionIntestinal MucosaMaleAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntibiotic-associated diarrheaChitosan oligosaccharidesIntestinal floraProbioticsSynbiotics

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