Advances in silymarin modulating intestinal barrier function in poultry
Silymarin is a mixture of flavonoid compounds extracted from the seeds and fruit of Silybum marianum(L.)and has many biological functions,such as protection of the liver and bile,antioxidant,and immunity regulation,and has been widely used in animal husbandry,showing a good application prospect in poultry production.This review is focused on the effects of silymarin on the intestinal physical,chemical,microbiological,and immunological barriers,preliminarily analyzed the potential molecular regulation mechanism of silymarin on the intestinal barrier function of poultry,and provide theoretical basis for the application of silymarin in the poultry industry.