Spirulina ameliorates methotrexate hepatotoxicity via antioxidant, immune stimulation, and proinflammatory cytokines and apoptotic proteins modulation

AF Khafaga, YS El-Sayed - Life sciences, 2018 - Elsevier
Aims Methotrexate (MTX) is an efficient cytotoxic drug used against various carcinogenic,
inflammatory and autoimmune diseases; however, the hepatotoxicity of MTX limits its use …

Towards sustainable aquaculture systems: Biological and environmental impact of replacing fishmeal with Arthrospira platensis (Nordstedt)(spirulina)

G Napolitano, P Venditti, C Agnisola… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Sustainable fish food production is crucial for aquaculture. Microalgae, such as spirulina
(Arthrospira platensis), can supplement diet antioxidants or replace expensive fishmeal with …

Feasibility of the use of Spirulina in aquaculture diets

VT Rosas, LH Poersch, LA Romano… - Reviews in …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The growth of aquaculture depends on protein sources that can reduce the pressure on
fishmeal (FM), and Spirulina feed could be an option due to its high nutritional value. Studies …

Modulation of immune parameters and antioxidant defense in zebrafish (Danio rerio) using dietary apple cider vinegar

E Ahmadifar, MAO Dawood, MS Moghadam… - Aquaculture, 2019 - Elsevier
In the present study, the effects of apple cider vinegar (ACV) on some immunological
parameters and expression of genes related to immune system, growth and antioxidant …

Growth performance, antioxidant activities, and immunological responses of hapa-reared thinlip mullet (Liza ramada) juveniles fed on diets supplemented with …

HMR Abdel-Latif, AA Soliman, AA Khaled… - Fish & Shellfish …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis)(SP) has been utilized for a long time as a valued
feed supplement because of its proteinous content and other beneficial phytochemical …

Effects of spirulina Spirulina platensis meal as a feed additive on growth performance and immunological response of Gangetic mystus Mystus cavasius

M Al Mamun, MA Hossain, J Saha, S Khan, T Akter… - Aquaculture …, 2023 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary Spirulina platensis
supplementation on the growth and immunity of Mystus cavasius. Fish were fed on the …

Efficacy of Spirulina platensis diet supplements on disease resistance and immune-related gene expression in Cyprinus carpio L. exposed to herbicide atrazine

SR Khalil, RM Reda, A Awad - Fish & shellfish immunology, 2017 - Elsevier
The present study evaluated the immunotoxicological effects of the herbicide atrazine (ATZ)
at sub-lethal concentrations and the potential ameliorative influence of Spirulina platensis …

Beneficial impacts and health benefits of macroalgae phenolic molecules on fish production

MAE Naiel, M Alagawany, AK Patra, AI El-Kholy… - Aquaculture, 2021 - Elsevier
Marine macroalgae are considered to be alternative promising animal feed resources with
numerous advantages, such as high growth rate, exceptional tolerance to be potentially …

Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) fruit extract improves growth performance, disease resistance, and serum immune-and antioxidant-related gene expression of …

E Ahmadifar, S Mohammadzadeh, N Kalhor, M Yousefi… - Aquaculture, 2022 - Elsevier
This study evaluated the use of cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) fruit extract on the growth
performance, immune responses, and disease resistance in common carp (Cyprinus …

Applications of microalgae in foods, pharma and feeds and their use as fertilizers and biostimulants: Legislation and regulatory aspects for consideration

M Su, L Bastiaens, J Verspreet, M Hayes - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microalgae are a rich resource of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and pigments with
nutritional and health benefits. They increasingly find use as ingredients in functional foods …