EFFECT OF POLYSACCHARIDE GEL FROM THE FRUIT-RIND OF “DURIAN” AS AN IMMUNOMODULATOR IN PENAEUS MONODON (BLACK TIGER SHRIMP)
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| Title | EFFECT OF POLYSACCHARIDE GEL FROM THE FRUIT-RIND OF “DURIAN” AS AN IMMUNOMODULATOR IN PENAEUS MONODON (BLACK TIGER SHRIMP) |
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| Abstract | Polysaccharide gel (PG) isolated from the fruit-rind of “durian” (Durio zibethinus Murr.) has been characterized to be a pectic polysaccharide with immunomodulating and bactericidal activities. This study aimed to evaluate the immunostimulating effect of PG, given as a PG additive diet in Penaeus monodon, by observing the increment of immunocompetency and disease resistance in shrimps. PG additive diets were 1, 2 and 3% PG in shrimp diet, while a diet without PG was used in the control. Each group of 20 juvenile shrimps in closed-recirculating treated water system was fed PG additive diets or the shrimp diet in control, for 12 weeks. Total haemocytes count and phenoloxidase activity of the shrimps immunity were examined. Phenoloxidase activity in shrimps fed with 1 - 3% PG and total haemocytes count in shrimps fed with 1 and 2% PG were higher (P |
| Publisher | African Ethnomedicines Network |
| Date | 2009-06-07 |
| Source | African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative medicines (AJTCAM) ABSTRACTS OF THE WORLD CONGRESS ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS, CAPE TOWN NOVEMBER 2008 |
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