Effect of Cymbopogon martini (Roxb.) Will.Watson essential oil on antioxidant activity, immune and intestinal barrier-related function, and gut microbiota in pigeons infected by Candida albicans

• Main Authors: Ting Huang (Author), Zheng-Yue Zhang (Author), Zhi-Lin Qiu (Author), Lin Li (Author), Xian-Xi Liu (Author), Lei Wang (Author), Zi-Ying Wang (Author), Zhi-Peng Li (Author), Geng-Sheng Xiao (Author), Wei Wang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Essential oils are potential alternatives to antibiotics for preventing Candida albicans (C. albicans) infection which is responsible for economic losses in the pigeon industry. Cymbopogon martini essential oil (EO) can inhibit pathogens, particularly fungal pathogens but its potential beneficial ef...