Duck β-defensin 10 inhibits Salmonella enterica by disrupting bacterial membrane integrity and its association with gut microbiota dynamics

Key Points

• Duck β-defensin 10 effectively disrupts bacterial membrane integrity, showing significant antibacterial effects against salmonella enterica.
• Analysis demonstrated a notable decrease in bacterial viability by 75% when exposed to duck β-defensin 10.
• Observational analysis explored gut microbiota dynamics, indicating changes correlated with the presence of β-defensin.
• These findings suggest potential applications for β-defensin in preserving gut health through microbial balance.