From wheat bran to equine gut: the in vitro fermentation dynamics of aleurone
The findings suggest that aleurone's structural matrix may influence metabolite release and microbial access, highlighting its functional role in modulating fermentation and overall host metabolism. In this study, we demonstrate that aleurone alters microbial fermentation and metabolite output in a time- and compartment-specific manner. These insights enhance our understanding of aleurone as a functional feed component in horses and provide a foundation for future dietary strategies targeting metabolic and gut health.
Authors
- Berit Boshuizen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9841-9269)
- Carmen Vidal Moreno de Vega
- Elisabeth-Lidwien J. M. M. Verdegaal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6482-3802)
- Lorie De Maré
- Cathérine Delesalle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8969-1407)
- Benjamin Horemans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6532-591X)
- Guilherme Hosotani
- Mark E. T. Willems (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4385-8739)
- Jean Eduardo de Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7133-9197)
Institutions
- Ghent University (BE)
- Cargill (Belgium) (BE)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Physiology
- Published
- 2025-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1644738
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.90