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Physiological Function of N-Acetylcysteine and Its Application in Livestock and Poultry Production

  • LIN Zhixin ,
  • XIE Qiuping ,
  • WANG Changkang ,
  • GAO Yuyun
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  • 1. College of Animal Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
    2. Fujian Green Food Development Center, Fuzhou 350003, China

Received date: 2022-01-28

  Online published: 2022-08-11

Abstract

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is found in green onions, garlic, leeks, onions, and other onion plants, and is an acetylated precursor of cysteine, which can participate in the synthesis of glutathione in the body and has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and fat metabolism regulation effects. Recent studies have found that NAC has potential roles in maintaining the intestinal health of livestock and poultry, alleviating oxidative stress in the body, and improving reproductive performance of livestock and poultry. This paper reviews the main physiological functions of NAC and its mechanism of action, and discusses the feasibility of NAC as a feed additive for livestock and poultry, aiming to provide a reference for NAC as a novel feed additive.

Cite this article

LIN Zhixin , XIE Qiuping , WANG Changkang , GAO Yuyun . Physiological Function of N-Acetylcysteine and Its Application in Livestock and Poultry Production[J]. Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition, 2022 , 34(8) : 4857 -4866 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-267x.2022.08.012

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