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Fisheries
Mohammed A. E. Naiel, Samah A. A. Abd El-hameed, Ahmed H. Arisha, Samar S. Negm
Summary: The study indicates that dietary supplementation with 1% Gum Arabic (GA) can significantly improve the growth performance, immune response, and antioxidant status of Nile tilapia fish, as well as positively impact certain biochemical indicators, demonstrating its potential value as a nutritional supplement.
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Fisheries
H. K. Mahmoud, F. M. Reda, M. Alagawany, M. R. Farag
Summary: The study found that ABM had negative effects on the growth parameters and blood indicators of exposed fish, while JLE as a feed additive had a corrective effect on these effects.
Review
Immunology
Pascal Rainard, Florence B. Gilbert, Pierre Germon
Summary: The epithelium of the mammary gland plays important roles in nutrition, immunity, and defense against infection. It is capable of perceiving bacteria and responding to them, as well as presenting antigens. Interventions such as drugs and immune modifiers can enhance its defense capabilities or reduce inflammation-related damage.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Hadiseh Dadras, Latifeh Chupani, Aiman Imentai, Oleksandr Malinovskyi, Maria Angeles Esteban, Tomas Penka, Jitka Kolarova, Samad Rahimnejad, Tomas Policar
Summary: The present study found that partial substitution of 50% fish meal with soybean meal in pikeperch feed, along with the addition of a small amount of oligofructose, does not have a negative impact on the growth and immune system of pikeperch.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ibrahim Adeshina, Bilal Ahamad Paray, Eijaz Ahmed Bhat, Aishat D. Ibrahim, Lateef O. Tiamiyu
Summary: This study investigated the stimulatory effect of dietary alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) on the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, liver enzymes, immunity, and protection of African catfish against Edwardsiella tarda infection. The results showed that ALA-fortified diets significantly improved fish growth, feed consumption, and utilization, as well as hemato-biochemical, antioxidant, and immune indices. Furthermore, fish fed with ALA-enriched diets exhibited reduced mortality after E. tarda infection.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Yong Hun Jo, Jung Hee Lee, Bharat Bhusan Patnaik, Maryam Keshavarz, Yong Seok Lee, Yeon Soo Han
Summary: The yellow mealworm beetle has been used as an experimental model to study immune defenses against parasites and pathogens. The activation of hemocoelic defenses relies on pattern recognition receptors and signaling cascades such as NF-kappa B. Studies have also shown a cross-talk between autophagy and the innate immune system in response to infections by gram-positive bacteria.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Di Chen, Arghyashree Roychowdhury-Sinha, Pragya Prakash, Xiao Lan, Wenmin Fan, Akira Goto, Jules A. Hoffmann
Summary: The injection of oncogenic RasV12 cells into adult male flies led to massive proliferation, causing the flies to die after 2 to 3 weeks. The early injection induced a transcriptomic response involving over 100 genes encoding chemoreceptors. Furthermore, the flies exhibited intense catabolic activities, active tracheogenesis, cuticulogenesis, as well as stress and inflammation-type responses.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Sib Sankar Giri, Sang Guen Kim, Kang Jeong Woo, Won Joon Jung, Sung Bin Lee, Young Min Lee, Su Jin Jo, Ji Hyung Kim, Se Chang Park
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of dandelion polysaccharides (DP) on the growth performance, immune parameters, and disease resistance of Common carp. The results showed that dietary supplements of DP at 2.5 g kg(-1) can significantly improve the growth performance and strengthen the immunity of the fish.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Narissara Suratip, Siripavee Charoenwattanasak, Rungkan Klahan, Mikael Herault, Bundit Yuangsoi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of protein hydrolysate supplementation on the growth performance, feed utilization, and innate immune response of snakehead fish fed a low fish meal-based diet. The results showed that supplementation with tuna hydrolysate led to significant improvements in weight gain and growth rate. There were no significant differences in feed conversion ratio and protein efficiency ratio among all groups. Overall, the findings suggest that supplementing 2.5% tuna hydrolysate in the low fish meal-based diet can enhance feed intake, growth performance, and innate immunity in snakehead fish.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Fernando Navarrete, Nenad Grujic, Alexandra Stirnberg, Indira Saado, David Aleksza, Michelle Gallei, Hazem Adi, Andre Alcantara, Mamoona Khan, Janos Bindics, Marco Trujillo, Armin Djamei
Summary: Biotrophic plant pathogens secrete effector proteins to manipulate host physiology, with pleiades as a cluster of ten genes that suppress ROS production in infected tissue. This study highlights the functional relevance of effector gene organization and the redundancy and mechanistic diversity in effector functions.
Article
Fisheries
Saade A. Jasim, Hafsan Hafsan, Hayder D. Saleem, Mahmoud Kandeel, Faten Khudhair, Ghulam Yasin, A. Heri Iswanto, Halah T. Mohammed, Samar E. Izzat, Mahnaz Dadras
Summary: The present study examined the effects of two dietary supplements, Lactobacillus fermentum and cinnamon powder, alone and in combination, on the growth, intestinal microbiota, immune and antioxidant systems, and resistance to Yersinia ruckeri infection in rainbow trout. The results showed that a combination of cinnamon powder and L. fermentum in the diet had synergistic effects in improving growth, immunity, digestive enzyme performance, and resistance to Y. ruckeri infection in rainbow trout.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Baoliang Bi, Yin Yuan, Yao Zhao, Mingyi He, Haoqing Song, Lingfu Kong, Yu Gao
Summary: This experiment studied the effects of different stocking densities on the physiological mechanisms of juvenile hybrid sturgeons. The results showed that as stocking density increased, weight, weight gain rate, and specific growth rate decreased significantly. Gill filaments were injured in the higher stocking density groups. Crowding stress led to increased cortisol and glucose levels, and inhibited antioxidant capacity. However, innate immunity parameters were not affected by stocking density. The negative growth performances were associated with specific metabolic pathways and activation of the glucagon signaling pathway played a protective role. Evaluating these factors provides a better understanding of the physiological mechanisms associated with crowding stress in hybrid sturgeon.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Eman Zahran, Fatma Abdelhamid, Eman Aboelfadl, Mansour El-Matbouli
Summary: This study evaluated general health indicators at the cellular and molecular levels in cultured Nile tilapia using wastewater effluents as the water source at different sites. Results showed a significant impact of wastewater on the fish, especially in those from highly polluted sites, with notable changes in pathological and biochemical parameters.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Qiang Fu, Jie Hu, Pei Zhang, Yuqing Li, Shoucong Zhao, Min Cao, Ning Yang, Chao Li
Summary: Seventeen CC and CXC chemokine genes were identified in the turbot genome, making it a valuable resource for comparative immunological studies and functional characterization of chemokines in teleost.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Xing Lv, Qiang Luo, Shiying Xin, Weiwei Zheng, Tianjun Xu, Yuena Sun
Summary: In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on the study of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in noncoding RNAs. While circRNAs are abundant in mammalian studies, research in lower vertebrates has been lacking. In this study, a circRNA called circPlce1 was found to be related to the innate immune response in Miichthys miiuy (miiuy croaker). Experimental results showed that circPlce1 could promote the production of antiviral genes and inflammatory response. It was also observed that circPlce1 can promote cell proliferation and improve cell viability. The study provides a foundation for understanding the biological function of circRNAs in the innate immune response in teleost fish.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Janet Velazquez, Jannel Acosta, Naylin Herrera, Antonio Morales, Osmany Gonzalez, Fidel Herrera, Mario Pablo Estrada, Yamila Carpio
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Fisheries
Janet Velazquez, Jannel Acosta, Juana Maria Lugo, Eduardo Reyes, Fidel Herrera, Osmany Gonzalez, Antonio Morales, Yamila Carpio, Mario Pablo Estrada
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Immunology
Shawna L. Semple, Tania Rodriguez-Ramos, Yamila Carpio, John S. Lumsden, Mario P. Estrada, Brian Dixon
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Fisheries
Yeny Leal, Janet Velazquez, Liz Hernandez, Jaya Kumari Swain, Alianet Rodriguez Rodriguez, Rebeca Martinez, Claudia Garcia, Yassel Ramos, Mario Pablo Estrada, Yamila Carpio
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Fisheries
Yehfang Hu, Yamila Carpio, Callum Scott, Ayham Alnabulsi, Abdo Alnabulsi, Tingyu Wang, Fuguo Liu, Milena Monte, Tiehui Wang, Christopher J. Secombes
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Fisheries
Mayte Gonzalez, Jesus Luis Betancourt, Tania Rodriguez-Ramos, Mario Pablo Estrada, Yamila Carpio, Laida Ramos
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Janet Velazquez, Geysi Perez, Shawna L. Semple, Tania Rodriguez-Ramos, Patricia Diaz-Rosales, Maria del Camino Ordas, Juana Maria Lugo, Brian Dixon, Carolina Tafalla, Mario Pablo Estrada, Yamila Carpio
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jaya Kumari Swain, Yamila Carpio, Lill-Heidi Johansen, Janet Velazquez, Liz Hernandez, Yeny Leal, Ajey Kumar, Mario Pablo Estrada
Article
Fisheries
Janet Velazquez, Alianet Rodriguez, Hasel Aragon, Arlette Haidar, Marcos Gonzalez, Rodolfo Valdes, Hilda Elsa Garay, David Diago Abreu, Yassel Ramos, Ania Cabrales, Antonio Morales, Osmany Gonzalez, Fidel Herrera, Mario Pablo Estrada, Yamila Carpio
Summary: In this study, a monoclonal antibody against tilapia IgM heavy chain was successfully produced and characterized using a peptide-based strategy. The antibody showed specificity and efficacy in studying the humoral immune response in fish species, demonstrating its utility as a molecular tool for fish immunology research.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Alianet Rodriguez, Janet Velazquez, Luis Gonzalez, Tania Rodriguez-Ramos, Brian Dixon, Fidel Herrera Miyares, Antonio Morales, Osmany Gonzalez, Mario Pablo Estrada, Yamila Carpio
Summary: PACAP-38 from African catfish enhances antibacterial activity and modulates gene expression of immune-related molecules, suggesting its potential as an antimicrobial agent in aquaculture.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Fidel Herrera, Janet Velazquez, Juana Maria Lugo, Paola Orellana, Joceline Ruiz, Matias Vega, Alex Romero, Nestor Santos, Gerardo Ramses, Tania Rodriguez-Ramos, Brian Dixon, Mario Pablo Estrada, Patricio Dantagnan, Yamila Carpio
Summary: This study demonstrated that dietary supplementation with synthetic PACAP-38 can improve PUFA content in muscle, increase the number of caliciform cells within intestinal villi, and modulate the transcription of cytokines in head kidney of rainbow trout fingerlings. These findings suggest potential benefits of using small peptides as feed additives to enhance the quality of cultured fish fingerlings.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Yaimee Vazquez-Mojena, Karen Leon-Arcia, Yanetza Gonzalez-Zaldivar, Roberto Rodriguez-Labrada, Luis Velazquez-Perez
Summary: Polyglutamine spinocerebellar ataxias are a group of autosomal dominant disorders caused by repeat expansions in single genes. While there is currently no curative treatment available, gene therapy strategies like RNA interference and antisense oligonucleotide therapy have shown promise in cellular and animal models. Gene editing strategies such as CRISPR/Cas9 have also been introduced to a limited extent, but face technological and ethical challenges in their potential use in future clinical trials.
MOVEMENT DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Ileanet Avalos, Thailin Lao, Elsa Maria Rodriguez, Yasser Zamora, Alianet Rodriguez, Ailyn Ramon, Gilda Lemos, Ania Cabrales, Monica Bequet-Romero, Dionne Casillas, Ivan Andujar, Luis Ariel Espinosa, Luis Javier Gonzalez, Yanitza Alvarez, Yamila Carpio, Mario Pablo Estrada
Summary: COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory viral disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Researchers have developed a recombinant protein by fusing the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the viral protein spike (S) with the extracellular domain of CD154, an immune system modulator molecule. This recombinant protein has shown promising immunogenicity in mice and non-human primates, inducing a specific and high IgG response and neutralizing the virus. It has the potential to enhance the current vaccines against COVID-19.
Article
Fisheries
Janet Velazquez, Lynn Cruz, Maylin Perez-Bernal, Onel Valdivia, Arlette Haidar, Alianet Rodriguez, Fidel Herrera, Osmany Gonzalez, Antonio Morales, Lisbet Ulloa, Reinaldo Blanco, Joel Perez, Dayami Dorta, Yaramis Luna, Hilda Elisa Garay, David Diago Abreu, Yassel Ramos, Vladimir Besada, Yeosvany Cabrera, Mario Pablo Estrada, Yamila Carpio
Summary: In this study, a monoclonal antibody (mAb) specific to Nile tilapia IgT was generated and confirmed for its specificity. The mAb showed immunoreactivity against recombinant IgT fragment and native IgT in skin mucus. The percentage of IgT+ B cell populations differed between juveniles and adults and after immunostimulation. This mAb serves as an important immunological tool for studying the biological function and structural characteristics of tilapia IgT.
FISH AND SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Rebeca Martinez, Yamila Carpio, Amilcar Arenal, Juana Maria Lugo, Reynold Morales, Leonardo Martin, Ramon Franco Rodriguez, Jannel Acosta, Antonio Morales, Jorge Duconge, Mario Pablo Estrada
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2017)
