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Fisheries
Xiaomei Dou, Han Huang, Ying Li, Junming Deng, Beiping Tan
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of dietary 8-glucan on the growth rate, antioxidant status, immune response, and resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila of genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT). The results showed that the inclusion of suitable levels of 8-glucan can promote the antioxidant status, immune response, and disease resistance of GIFT, suggesting its potential as a feed additive.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haojun Han, Zhen Wang, Jiting Wang, Tingting Wang, Yang Li, Dongyan Guan, Huiwen Sun
Summary: The study investigated the impact of different cornstarch levels in tilapia diet on immune function. Results showed that a high cornstarch diet decreased growth performance and body immunity in tilapia. The findings suggest that GIFT tilapia can tolerate 18% cornstarch, but not 36%.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Fisheries
Chong -Chao Zhong, Jiang Ke, Chang-Chun Song, Xiao-Ying Tan, Yi-Chuang Xu, Wu-Hong Lv, Yu-Feng Song, Zhi Luo
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary copper levels on growth, body composition, and Cu transport in GIFT tilapia, and determined the optimal dietary Cu requirement for this fish species.
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Fisheries
Chao Xu, Xiao-Ping Huang, Jun-Feng Guan, Ze-Min Chen, Yong-Cai Ma, Di-Zhi Xie, Li-Jun Ning, Yuan-You Li
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of dietary Leu and Val levels on growth performance, glycolipid metabolism, and immune response in Oreochromis niloticus. It found that interactions between dietary Leu and Val influenced the growth parameters and metabolic activities in fish, with the group containing high Leu and low Val showing the best growth performance and liver health status.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Shuping Wang, Yiping Cheng, Yingzhou Shi, Wanyi Zhao, Ling Gao, Li Fang, Xiaolong Jin, Xiaoyan Han, Qiuying Sun, Guimei Li, Jiajun Zhao, Chao Xu
Summary: This study identified two novel compound heterozygous variants of LPL, which resulted in defects in the expression and function of LPL and caused type I hyperlipoproteinemia.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Fisheries
Sahya Maulu, Liang Hualiang, Ji Ke, Mingchun Ren, Xianping Ge, Dongyu Huang, Heng Yu
Summary: The study found that adding different levels of Clostridium autoethanogenum protein (CaP) can significantly improve the absorption capacity, antioxidant status, and immune response of genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) juveniles. However, high levels of CaP may harm the intestinal histology of the fish.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Mengmeng Yi, Wanting Zhai, Miao Wang, He Wang, Zhigang Liu, Fengying Gao, Xiaoli Ke, Changbin Song, Jianmeng Cao, Maixin Lu
Summary: The light spectrum has a significant impact on the environment and welfare of farmed fish. This study found that full-spectrum and red light positively affected fish growth, while yellow and blue light had a negative effect. The light spectrum also influenced stress responses, behavior, and related physiological functions and metabolic pathways. The results suggest that red light should be used in the culture of Nile tilapia juveniles.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Fisheries
Xinyuan Li, Lifei Wu, Li Duan, Wenbiao Wang, Pengyu Zhao, Meili Wu, Weiguang Song, Feng Huang
Summary: This experiment investigated the effects of curcumin levels on growth, flesh quality, and oxidative resistance in genetically improved farmed tilapia. The results suggest that dietary curcumin supplementation can effectively improve the nutritional value, muscle flavor, and antioxidant capacity of tilapia.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Mohamed Thowfeek Zeenath Thaneefa, Givani Amarakoon, Devan Mendis, Eresha Jasinge, Amanda J. Hooper, John R. Burnett
Summary: This article reports a case of an infant who was diagnosed with LPL deficiency during an acute respiratory tract infection. The patient presented with hepatosplenomegaly, milky serum appearance, and hyper-triglyceridaemia. Genetic analysis revealed two rare LPL variants in the patient. After undergoing a low-fat diet and receiving medium chain triglyceride formula, the patient's serum triglyceride level returned to normal.
CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
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Fisheries
Dongyu Huang, Hualiang Liang, Jian Zhu, Mingchun Ren, Xianping Ge
Summary: The study suggests that dietary protein levels of 29.28-31.69% are most effective in improving the survival rate of genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) under high-temperature conditions.
Article
Fisheries
Pedro L. P. F. Carvalho, William dos S. Xavier, Matheus G. Guimaraes, Edgar J. D. Rodrigues, Wilson M. Furuya, Fernando Y. Yamamoto, Luiz E. Pezzato, Delbert M. Gatlin III, Margarida M. Barros
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of dietary glutamine (Gln) supplementation on growth, intestinal morphology, and health status of Nile tilapia juveniles. The results showed that Gln supplementation improved growth and feed efficiency, and promoted intestinal development and function in Nile tilapia. The recommended level of Gln supplementation in juvenile tilapia diets was estimated to be 1.33% of dry weight.
Article
Fisheries
Dongyu Huang, Hualiang Liang, Jian Zhu, Mingchun Ren, Xianping Ge
Summary: This study revealed the hepatic nutritional metabolism and gill immune responses in genetically improved farmed tilapia under cold stress. The results showed that cold stress affected gene expression in the liver and gill, leading to changes in protein, lipid, and carbohydrate metabolism. In addition, cold stress also impacted the biochemical indices in the blood. These findings are important for understanding the adaptive mechanisms of tilapia in response to cold stress.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
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Fisheries
Nan-Nan Zeng, Ming Jiang, Hua Wen, Wei Liu, Fan Wu, Juan Tian, Li-Juan Yu, Xing Lu, Zhong-Bao Guo
Summary: Results of the study showed that the growth, feed utilization, and protein efficiency of GIFT tilapia were significantly improved with higher dietary protein levels. Fish raised at 28 and 34 degrees Celsius exhibited similar growth performance which was higher than those raised at 22 degrees Celsius. Serum biochemical indices decreased with increasing dietary protein levels, and the optimal protein requirement for maximal growth performance varied with water temperature.
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Abdel-Fattah M. El-Sayed, Asmaa A. Khaled, Amira M. Hamdan, Sara O. Makled, Elsayed E. Hafez, Ahmed A. Saleh
Summary: This study investigates the effects of cold stress on the up-regulation of antifreeze protein genes in Nile tilapia. Results show that under cold stress, Nile tilapia express multiple defence genes, including an antifreeze gene of approximately 0.6 kbp.
Article
Fisheries
Hualiang Liang, Longhua Wu, Majory Kabwe Hamunjo Chama, Xianping Ge, Mingchun Ren, Xiaoru Chen, Liangkun Pan, Dong Xia
Summary: The study showed that appropriate levels of dietary protein and 8‰ culture salinity play a critical role in maintaining the health of genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) juveniles by improving their antioxidant and immune capacities.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
