| publication name | Mucuna pruriens seeds extract boosts growth, immunity, testicular histology, and expression of immune-related genes of mono-sex Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) |
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| Authors | Hiam Elabd a,***, Caterina Faggio b,**, Heba H. Mahboub c,* , Mahmoud Abdelghaffar Emam d , Samar Kamel e , Reda El Kammar d , Noha S. Abdelnaeim f , Adel Shaheen a , Nikola Tresnakova g , Aya Matter |
| year | 2022 |
| keywords | Mono-sex Nile tilapia Mucuna pruriens Growth performance Biochemical analysis Testicular development Immune genes |
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| volume | Not Available |
| issue | Not Available |
| pages | Not Available |
| publisher | Not Available |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Nutraceuticals have received increased attention in sustainable aquaculture. Consequently, the present study aimed to evaluate the dietary effects of Mucuna pruriens (MP) seed extract on growth performance, immune status, hepatic function, biochemical profiles, gonadal histology, and expression of immune-related genes in mono-sex Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Fish were allocated into four groups and received MP at rates of 0 (control), 2, 4, and 6 g/kg diet, respectively, for 90 days. The results revealed that MP significantly (P