[HTML][HTML] The unique gut microbiome of giant pandas involved in protein metabolism contributes to the host's dietary adaption to bamboo
F Deng, C Wang, D Li, Y Peng, L Deng, Y Zhao… - Microbiome, 2023 - Springer
Background The gut microbiota of the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), a global
symbol of conservation, are believed to be involved in the host's dietary switch to a fibrous …
symbol of conservation, are believed to be involved in the host's dietary switch to a fibrous …
[HTML][HTML] Metagenomic Study Suggests That the Gut Microbiota of the Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) May Not Be Specialized for Fiber Fermentation
Bamboo-eating giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is an enigmatic species, which
possesses a carnivore-like short and simple gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Despite the …
possesses a carnivore-like short and simple gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Despite the …
Seasonal variation in nutrient utilization shapes gut microbiome structure and function in wild giant pandas
Wild giant pandas use different parts of bamboo (shoots, leaves and stems) and different
bamboo species at different times of the year. Their usage of bamboo can be classified …
bamboo species at different times of the year. Their usage of bamboo can be classified …
Diet drives convergent evolution of gut microbiomes in bamboo-eating species
Gut microbiota plays a critical role in host physiology and health. The coevolution between
the host and its gut microbes facilitates animal adaptation to its specific ecological niche …
the host and its gut microbes facilitates animal adaptation to its specific ecological niche …
The bamboo-eating giant panda harbors a carnivore-like gut microbiota, with excessive seasonal variations
Z Xue, W Zhang, L Wang, R Hou, M Zhang, L Fei… - MBio, 2015 - Am Soc Microbiol
The giant panda evolved from omnivorous bears. It lives on a bamboo-dominated diet at
present, but it still retains a typical carnivorous digestive system and is genetically deficient …
present, but it still retains a typical carnivorous digestive system and is genetically deficient …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamics of gut microbiome in giant panda cubs reveal transitional microbes and pathways in early life
Adult giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) express transitional characteristics in that they
consume bamboos, despite their carnivore-like digestive tracts. Their genome contains no …
consume bamboos, despite their carnivore-like digestive tracts. Their genome contains no …
[HTML][HTML] Comparative Study of Gut Microbiota in Wild and Captive Giant Pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
W Guo, S Mishra, C Wang, H Zhang, R Ning, F Kong… - Genes, 2019 - mdpi.com
Captive breeding has been used as an effective approach to protecting endangered animals
but its effect on the gut microbiome and the conservation status of these species is largely …
but its effect on the gut microbiome and the conservation status of these species is largely …
Diet, habitat environment and lifestyle conversion affect the gut microbiomes of giant pandas
L Jin, Y Huang, S Yang, D Wu, C Li, W Deng… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Gut microbiota (GM) are important for the health of giant pandas (GPs), in addition to the
utilization of bamboo in their diets. However, it is not fully understood how diet, habitat …
utilization of bamboo in their diets. However, it is not fully understood how diet, habitat …
[HTML][HTML] The evolution of the gut microbiota in the giant and the red pandas
The independent dietary shift from carnivore to herbivore with over 90% being bambooin the
giant and the red pandas is of great interests to biologists. Althoughprevious studies have …
giant and the red pandas is of great interests to biologists. Althoughprevious studies have …