The understanding of fish immune system structure and function is essential for the
development of new technologies and products to improve productivity. This is the first …

The innate immune response involves a concerted network of induced gene products,
preformed immune effectors, biochemical signalling cascades and specialised cells …

Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, one of the most important aquatic species in Egypt, has
suffered intensive losses from bacterial pathogens; Aeromonas hydrophila and …

Water temperature is doubtlessly one of the most important factors affecting the well-being of
fish. For pikeperch Sander lucioperca an ambient water temperature of> 20° C has been …

The effect of β-glucans as feed additive on the profile of C-reactive protein (CRP) and
complement acute phase responses was studied in common carp Cyprinus carpio after …

The immune system of teleost fish has mechanisms responsible for the defense against
bacteria through protective proteins in several tissues. The protein action can be evaluated …

Background Progressive CO2-induced ocean acidification (OA) impacts marine life in ways
that are difficult to predict but are likely to become exacerbated over generations. Although …

The acute phase proteins are biochemically and functionally unrelated protein
predominantly synthesized in the liver. The local inflammatory cells ie macrophages and …

The effects of salinity and temperature on growth, plasma ions, cortisol and immune
parameters were investigated in two experiments. In the first experiment small, medium and …

Oreochromis niloticus bred in net cages were supplemented with cell wall of
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Sc)(0.3%) or chromium carbochelate (Cr)(18 mg/kg of feed) or …