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Role of Phyllanthus niruri on the modulation of stress and immune responses in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The use of nutraceuticals in aquaculture is getting attention to minimize oxidative stress and increase immunity of aquatic animals. In our experiment, we tested the potency of Phyllanthus niruri, as a stress-reducing and immune-stimulating agent in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. We reared fish in a recirculating system for 90 days at low (5 g/L) and high (30 g/L) densities. We fed half of the low and high-density fish with commercial feed (control feed) and the other half, with 5% Phyllanthus niruri incorporated into commercial feed (supplemented feed). We assessed plasma cortisol, blood glucose, packed cell volume, plasma proteins, phagocytic capacity, respiratory burst activity, and lysozyme activity. None of these parameters showed any significant difference among the experimental groups. Based on our findings, we conclude that Phyllanthus niruri does not have any potential role in modulating stress and immune response in fish as a nutraceutical.

Source: PLoS ONE

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0309793

Authors: Md Ibrahim, Mursalin Khan, Israt Mishu, Ishrat Jahan, Ahmed Mustafa

Institution: Purdue University Fort Wayne

Language: English

Topic: Aquaculture disease management and microbiota

Subfield: Immunology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,290