Mohamed Emam

Dr. Mohamed Emam

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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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4 August 2021 in Animals
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MAMervat Abdel-Latif
Mervat Abdel-Latif
Ahmed R. ElbestawyAhmed R. Elbestawy
Ahmed R. Elbestawy
Ali El-FarAli El-Far
Ali El-Far
Ahmed E. NoreldinAhmed E. Noreldin
Ahmed E. Noreldin
MEMohamed Emam
Mohamed Emam
HEHatem S. Abd El-Hamid
Hatem S. Abd El-Hamid
Quercetin was fed to groups of broiler chickens at concentrations of 200, 400, and 800 ppm, and a control group was supplemented with a basal diet. Results revealed that quercetin dietary supplementation numerically improved the growth performance traits and significantly increased (p < 0.05) the European production efficiency factor (EPEF) in the 200 ppm group. The total coliforms and Clostridium perfringens were decreased (p < 0.05) in quercetin-supplemented groups. Conversely, Lactobacillus counts were increased (p < 0.05), due to improvement of the gut microbiota environment in quercetin-supplemented groups. Moreover, the mRNA expression of intestinal Cu/Zn-superoxide dismutase (SOD1), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and nutritional transporters, including glucose transporter 2 (GLUT2), peptide transporter 1 (PEPT1), and fatty acid synthase (FAS) genes, were significantly upregulated in quercetin-supplemented groups. Quercetin enhanced intestinal morphometry. We can suggest quercetin supplementation in broiler chickens by levels between 200 and 400 ppm to enhance their development and gut environment.