Role of β‐glucan on finfish and shellfish health and well‐being: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Reviews in Aquaculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 1996 - 2009
Published: June 25, 2024
Abstract
This
study
aimed
to
conduct
a
systematic
review
and
meta‐analysis
evaluating
the
inclusion
of
β‐glucan
in
aquaculture
animal
diets
its
impact
on
their
health
outcomes.
Relevant
studies
were
identified
from
Scopus
Web
Science
databases.
A
total
82
primary
published
between
1996
2024
reviewed,
which
70
included
meta‐analysis.
The
results
revealed
that
application
animal's
significantly
enhanced
specific
growth
rate
(SGR;
mean
effect,
g
=
2.71;
p
<
0.001),
feed
conversion
ratio
(FCR;
−3.88;
0.0001)
lowered
mortality
after
exposure
pathogens.
Likewise,
had
positive
influence
(
innate
immune
parameters
(lysozyme
phagocyte
activity,
NBT,
ACH50,
IgM).
found
effects
β‐glucans
varied
among
marine
freshwater
fish
where
fishes
2.05–6.57)
exhibit
better
performance.
also
negative
correlation
fish's
response
trophic
level,
suggesting
with
higher
levels
may
be
less
efficient
at
absorbing
this
bio‐stimulant.
Even
though
there
high
heterogeneity
I
2
73%–97%,
0.05)
due
diversity
tested
organisms
publication
bias,
our
model
findings
are
valid.
suggest
dietary
can
have
beneficial
responses
especially
for
species.
validity
these
observations
needs
confirmed
by
further
prospective
studies.
Language: Английский
Effects of honey saccharide supplementation on growth performance, amylase enzyme activity, gut microvilli, and microbiome in Cyprinus carpio
Veterinary World,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 228 - 237
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Prebiotics,
such
as
saccharides
in
honey,
play
a
crucial
role
improving
gut
microbiota,
digestion,
and
immune
function.
This
study
evaluates
the
effects
of
Kapok
flower
honey
on
growth
performance,
digestive
enzyme
activity,
intestinal
morphology,
microbiota
common
carp
(Cyprinus
carpio).
A
completely
randomized
design
was
implemented
with
four
supplementation
levels
(0%
control,
0.5%,
0.75%,
1%)
applied
to
juvenile
C.
carpio
diets
over
30
days.
Growth
feed
utilization,
microvilli
structure,
amylase
activity
were
analyzed
using
advanced
techniques,
including
high
performance
liquid
chromatography,
scanning
electron
microscopy,
biochemical
assays.
contains
fructooligosaccharides
(FOS,
14.76%)
inulin
(6.6%).
Supplementation
at
1%
significantly
improved
weight
gain,
conversion
ratio,
specific
rate.
Amylase
increased
supplementation,
peaking
24.13
±
3.11
U
g-1
protein
for
group.
Gut
morphology
analysis
revealed
longer,
denser
higher
perimeter
ratios
honey-treated
groups
than
controls.
Microbiota
showed
beneficial
Bacillus
spp.
exclusively
honey-supplemented
groups.
Honey
saccharides,
particularly
FOS
inulin,
enhance
health
carp.
is
optimal,
efficiency
fostering
microbiota.
These
findings
highlight
cost-effective,
natural
prebiotic
aquaculture.
Language: Английский
The synergistic role of β-glucan and Bacillus Coagulans on the growth, blood hematological and biochemical indices, intestinal structure, redox status, immune response, and regulation of specific genes in Sparus aurata L.
Aquaculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 742316 - 742316
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Aspergillus Niger β-glucan, MycoFence®, efficacy against ulcerative disease in Atlantic Salmon compared to commercial yeast β-glucan
Aquaculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 742350 - 742350
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
High inclusion of corn gluten meal supplemented with butyric acid; Impacts on growth, immunology, histopathology, and metabolomics of pacific shrimp
Mpwaga Alatwinusa Yohana,
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Gyan Watson Ray,
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Kou Shiyu
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et al.
Aquaculture Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
42, P. 102751 - 102751
Published: March 24, 2025
Language: Английский
Synergistic Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Sodium Butyrate, β-Glucan and Vitamins on Growth Performance, Cortisol Level, Intestinal Microbiome and Expression of Immune-Related Genes in Juvenile African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(9), P. 4619 - 4619
Published: April 24, 2024
The
effect
of
dietary
supplementation
with
sodium
butyrate,
β-glucan
and
vitamins
(A,
D3,
E,
K,
C)
on
breeding
indicators
immune
parameters
juvenile
African
catfish
was
examined.
fish
were
fed
unenriched
(group
enriched
feed
a
variable
proportion
butyrate/β-glucan,
constant
content
(W1–W3).
After
the
experiment,
blood
middle
gut
collected.
microbiome
determined
using
Next
Generation
Sequencing
(NGS).
Liver
tissue
collected
for
determination
expression
immune-related
genes
(HSP70,
IL-1β,
TNFα).
W2
W3
characterized
by
most
favorable
values
(p
<
0.05).
highest
cortisol
concentration
in
group
C
(71.25
±
10.45
ng/mL),
significantly
lowest
W1
(46.03
7.01
ng/
mL)
dominance
Cetobacterium
observed
all
study
groups,
largest
share
(65.25%)
(61.44%).
Gene
showed
an
increased
number
HSP70
W1.
IL-1β
TNFα
peaked
at
W3.
variant
turns
out
to
be
beneficial
supplementation,
due
improvement
immunological
parameters.
data
obtained
can
used
create
preparation
commercial
use
this
species.
Language: Английский
Next-Generation Sequencing to Determine Changes in the Intestinal Microbiome of Juvenile Sturgeon Hybrid (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii♀ × Acipenser baerii♂) Resulting from Sodium Butyrate, Β-Glucan and Vitamin Supplementation
Genes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 1276 - 1276
Published: Sept. 28, 2024
The
effect
of
sodium
butyrate
(NaB),
β-glucan
(βG)
and
vitamins
in
the
diet
on
gut
microbiome,
cortisol
level,
lysozyme
activity
growth
parameters
juvenile
hybrid
sturgeon
(
Language: Английский
The Transformative Role of Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Microbiomes in Biofloc Systems for Sustainable Aquaculture: A Comprehensive Review
Reviews in Aquaculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
ABSTRACT
Global
demand
for
animal
protein
has
increased
dramatically
due
to
the
exponential
development
of
human
population,
which
in
turn
led
intensification
aquaculture.
However,
aforementioned
fact
impose
stress
on
cultivable
organisms,
resulting
susceptibility
infectious
diseases.
Alternatively,
this
situation
warranted
search
an
environmentally
friendly
approach
replace
application
various
chemical,
physical,
and
biological
processes
that
fail
cope
with
required
standards.
In
context,
biofloc
technology
(BFT)
emerged
as
a
viable
technique
aquaculture
management
sustainable
benign
proven
have
no
adverse
effects.
BFT
provides
conducive
environment
aquatic
species
system
sustainability.
Also,
by
maintaining
C:N
ratio,
microbiome
offers
appropriate
carbon
source
recycles
waste.
As
well,
addition
probiotics
prebiotics
(polysaccharides)
certainly
improves
host's
antioxidant
status,
innate
immunity,
disease
resistance.
Numerous
studies
use
farmed
been
carried
out
recently,
it
evolved
promising
growth
uses
less
water,
increases
productivity,
biosecurity,
health
status
numerous
species.
This
review
aims
compile
validate
scientific
data
about
benefits
ensuring
health,
sustainability
light
transformative
role
probiotics,
prebiotics,
microbiomes.
Language: Английский
Effects of dietary immunostimulants on the growth and non-specific immune responses of hybrid sturgeons (Huso huso♀ × Acipenser ruthenus♂)
Hsiang-Chieh Chuang,
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Yi-De Lee,
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Ann‐Chang Cheng
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et al.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(9)
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Herein,
we
investigated
the
effects
of
immunostimulants
on
growth,
immune
responses,
and
post-infection
survival
hybrid
sturgeons
(Huso
huso♀
×
Acipenser
ruthenus♂).
Therefore,
examined
dietary
supplementation
β-glucan,
vitamin
C,
Radix
Bupleuri
(Chaihu)
extract
(RBE)
at
various
concentrations
(0.2,
0.4,
0.6%
incorporated
through
feed)
growth
rate
non-specific
responses
sturgeon.
When
supplemented
individually,
these
significantly
reduced
feed
conversion
ratio
while
promoting
weight
gain,
with
C-administered
groups
showing
most
pronounced
differences.
Further,
observed
that
RBE,
when
fed
0.4
concentrations,
enhanced
rates
superoxide
anion
production
phagocytosis
by
head
kidney
leukocytes.
Moreover,
C
RBE
β-glucan
concentration
increased
serum
lysozyme
activity.
showed
highest
after
Aeromonas
hydrophila
infection.
In
conclusion,
our
findings
highlight
or
in
appropriate
can
enhance
phagocytic
activity
leukocytes,
activity,
A.
Our
results
suggest
incorporating
such
as
Chinese
medicinal
herbs
optimal
levels
effectively
boost
immunity,
disease
resistance
aquaculture.
These
provide
valuable
insights
for
future
studies
inclusion
aquaculture
feed.
Language: Английский
Impact of Polyonchobothrium magnum on health and gut microbial ecology of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus): Insights from morphological, molecular, and microbiological analyses
Alamira Marzouk Fouad,
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Haitham G. Abo‐Al‐Ela,
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Eman Negm
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et al.
Journal of Fish Diseases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Abstract
Parasites
pose
significant
challenges
to
aquaculture
and
fisheries
industries.
Our
study
focuses
on
the
Polyonchobothrium
magnum
African
catfish
address
a
potential
health
issue
in
aquaculture,
explore
host–parasite
interactions
that
can
help
develop
effective
management
practices
ensure
fish
industry
sustainability.
P.
was
isolated
from
stomach
of
(
Clarias
gariepinus
)
as
primary
site
infection,
with
prevalence
10%.
Most
affected
were
heavily
infected
(8
out
10).
Infection
confirmed
by
sequencing
PCR‐targeted
region
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
dehydrogenase
subunit
1
ND1
gene,
along
light
scanning
electron
microscopes.
The
parasite
had
an
elongated
scolex
deep
bothria,
prominent
apical
disc
wider
than
itself,
four‐lobed
appearance.
contained
central
rostellum
divided
into
two
semicircles,
bearing
26–30
hooks,
average
28.
large
hooks
arranged
four
quadrants,
6–8
each,
averaging
7
per
quadrant.
No
neck
observed.
Phylogenetic
analysis
our
sequence
showed
100%
match
isolates
Guangzhou,
China.
In
fish,
anterior
kidney
increased
expression
levels
nuclear
factor
kappa
B
lysozyme,
but
decreased
major
histocompatibility
complex
antigen
II.
Plasma
revealed
drop
superoxide
dismutase,
rise
interleukin‐1
beta,
lower
IgM
compared
non‐infected
controls.
Non‐infected
displayed
greater
gut
microbiota
diversity,
dominant
families
including
Moraxellaceae,
Enterobacteriaceae,
Fusobacteriaceae,
Caulobacteraceae,
prevalent
genera
such
Acinetobacter
,
Cetobacterium
Brevundimonas
.
contrast,
exhibited
very
low
significantly
higher
proportions
Enterobacteriaceae
(45.99%)
Aeromonadaceae
(41.79%)
which
13.76%
3.64%
respectively.
somerae
while
harboured
Aeromonas
fluvialis
Plesiomonas
shigelloides
Gallaecimonas
xiamenensis
Overall,
disrupted
immune
status
host,
thereby
impacting
its
health.
Language: Английский