Article
Fisheries
Lei Liu, Xiaoni Cai, Yu Ai, Juan Li, Hao Long, Wei Ren, Aiyou Huang, Xiang Zhang, Zhen-yu Xie
Summary: The study showed that feeding Litopenaeus vannamei with Lactobacillus pentosus live bacteria and Arthrospira platensis could improve growth performance and digestion, while cell-free extracts of Lactobacillus pentosus and Arthrospira platensis enhanced immune response and disease resistance against Vibrio alginolyticus.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ya-Ting Chen, Chia-Ling Kuo, Chih-Chung Wu, Chun-Hung Liu, Shu-Ling Hsieh
Summary: This study found that the water extract of Panax notoginseng (PNWE) can significantly enhance the immune responses and digestive enzyme activity of Litopenaeus vannamei (L. vannamei). It also reduces the numbers of Vibrio in the intestine without damaging the hepatopancreas and intestine tissues.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Agnieszka Sidorowicz, Valentina Margarita, Giacomo Fais, Antonella Pantaleo, Alessia Manca, Alessandro Concas, Paola Rappelli, Pier Luigi Fiori, Giacomo Cao
Summary: In this study, silver, titanium dioxide, cobalt (II) hydroxide and cobalt (II,III) oxide nanomaterials were successfully synthesized from Spirulina platensis extract. The silver nanoparticles and cobalt (II) hydroxide nanomaterials showed strong antifungal activity against Candida species, and their activity was affected by light exposure.
Article
Fisheries
Shuang Zhang, Cuihong Hou, Bang Xiao, Yuanmao Yao, Wei Xiao, Chaozheng Li, Lili Shi
Summary: The LvArasin-like peptide is identified from the hemocytes of Pacific white shrimp and exhibits antimicrobial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Its expression is up-regulated in response to bacterial infections, suggesting its involvement in host defense. LvArasin-like has the potential to be a therapeutic agent for disease control in shrimp aquaculture.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miao Shi, Song Jiang, Shigui Jiang, Qibin Yang, Yundong Li, Falin Zhou
Summary: This study evaluated the stress resistance of Litopenaeus vannamei through family breeding and compared the tolerance of different families to high ammonia-N, high pH, and low salt stress. The population with a female parent from the United States showed stronger tolerance to stress compared to the population with a female parent from Thailand. The TM hybrid population exhibited heterosis in high ammonia-N and high pH tolerance, while family MM7 had strong low salt tolerance.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anna Piovan, Jessica Battaglia, Raffaella Filippini, Vanessa Dalla Costa, Laura Facci, Carla Argentini, Andrea Pagetta, Pietro Giusti, Morena Zusso
Summary: The study showed that the Spirulina extract E1 has inhibitory effects on LPS-induced microglia activation, reducing the release of inflammatory mediators and regulating the expression of related proteins. This suggests that Spirulina may have potential for the treatment of neuroinflammatory processes.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Basant E. F. ElSaied, Amany M. Diab, Ahmed A. Tayel, Mousa A. Alghuthaymi, Shaaban H. Moussa
Summary: This study successfully synthesized selenium nanoparticles using cell-free extract of Spirulina platensis and characterized them using various techniques. The nanoparticles showed effective antibacterial properties, with smaller particles exhibiting stronger antibacterial effects and causing severe damage to bacterial cells.
GREEN PROCESSING AND SYNTHESIS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fahad Al-Yahyaey, Cyril Stephen, Yasir Al-Shukaili, Samir Al-Bulushi, Ihab Shaat, Russell Bush
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of Spirulina platensis supplementation on the reproductive characteristics of Sahrawi and Jabbali bucks. The findings demonstrated that the addition of Spirulina platensis had a notable positive effect on reproductive parameters, offering valuable insights for livestock management practices.
Article
Fisheries
Cheng Lin, Peiyu Yan, Zhuocheng Lou, Xiaohui Shi, Qun Zhao, Erchao Li
Summary: This study investigated the effects of histamine on the neuroendocrine-immune network of Litopenaeus vannamei. The results showed that histamine injection significantly affected the neuroendocrine factors, intracellular signaling pathways, immune parameters, and antioxidant parameters in shrimp. Histamine may regulate the immune and antioxidant defense mechanisms of shrimp through different pathways.
Article
Fisheries
Yunhao Yuan, Haoxiang Guan, Yongxiong Huang, Junliang Luo, Jichang Jian, Shuanghu Cai, Shiping Yang
Summary: NF-E2-related factor-like-2 (Nrf2), a transcription factor belonging to the Cap'n'Collar transcription factor family, plays a role in regulating inflammation, autophagy, metabolism, proteostasis, and cancer prevention. The effects of Nrf2 on the immune response in Vibrio spp infection were investigated. The results showed that Nrf2 RNAi decreased antioxidant-related genes expression and up-regulated inflammation-related genes and apoptosis gene. Histopathological analysis revealed tissue damage in Nrf2 RNAi group, while SFN group exhibited lessened tissue damage and fewer apoptosis signals.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Laila Z. Awad, Heba S. El-Mahallawy, Noha S. Abdelnaeim, Manal M. A. Mahmoud, Amina A. Dessouki, Noha ElBanna
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of Spirulina and Betaine on the growth performance, hepato-renal biomarkers, immune response, and protective effect against Aeromonas infection in Nile tilapia. The results showed that the dietary inclusion of Spirulina and Betaine improved weight gain, final weight, and food conversion ratio, while also regulating levels of biomarkers and cytokines in the fish. Food supplemented with Spirulina and Betaine demonstrated significant protective power against Aeromonas infection in the Nile tilapia.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wubshet Asnake Metekia, Beyza Hatice Ulusoy
Summary: This study investigates the antibacterial activity of Spirulina platensis extract on food pathogens. The results show that the extract has a significant inhibitory effect on the bacterial load of stored fish fillets. The use of artificial intelligence models further supports the antimicrobial effectiveness of Spirulina extract.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Nahed A. El-Shall, Shouqun Jiang, Mayada R. Farag, Mahmoud Azzam, Abdulaziz A. Al-Abdullatif, Rashed Alhotan, Kuldeep Dhama, Faiz-ul Hassan, Mahmoud Alagawany
Summary: The increase in drug resistance and ineffective immunization against pathogens pose a significant threat to the poultry industry. Spirulina, a natural ingredient rich in nutrients and antioxidants, can beneficially affect gut health and disease resistance in chickens. It has antibacterial effects and can also exhibit antiviral activities against common human or animal viruses. Additionally, Spirulina can modulate the immune system, improving disease resistance and growth rates in poultry. This review discusses the potential use of Spirulina as a dietary supplement to enhance growth, gut health, and disease resistance in poultry.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ibrahim M. I. Youssef, Elham S. E. Saleh, Samar S. Tawfeek, Asmaa A. A. Abdel-Fadeel, Abdel-Razik H. Abdel-Razik, Asmaa S. A. Abdel-Daim
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Spirulina platensis on Nile tilapia in terms of growth performance, blood parameters, immunological status, and intestinal health. The results showed that Spirulina supplementation improved growth performance, immune function, and intestinal health in the fish. Therefore, it is recommended to include Spirulina in fish diets to enhance growth performance and immune status.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Hsin-Wei Kuo, Li-Yang Hsu, Wei-Yang Su, Winton Cheng
Summary: This study investigated the effects of feeding diets containing tyramine to Litopenaeus vannamei on growth performance, immune parameters, metabolic processes, and resistance against Vibrio alginolyticus. The results showed that feeding shrimp with tyramine-containing diets improved feed efficiency, weight gain, immune activity, and resistance against bacterial infection.