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<p>Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are small organic acids exist in the fish gastrointestinal tract, mainly acetate, propionate, and butyrate. These SCFAs are produced through anaerobic fermentation of dietary non-digestible carbohydrates by gut microbes. Though enough studies have been devoted to showcasing the potential of SCFAs in human nutrition, the research on their production, potential, and existence in fish has been comparatively limited until recently. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge regarding SCFAs in aquaculture. It starts with commenting on the different sources, such as substrate and microbial species that are responsible for the production of SCFAs and their transportation and ends up depicting the relationship between biofloc technology and SCFAs production. This review also discusses the factors influencing SCFA production, such as environment, diet, and feeding habits of fish. Furthermore, the biological functions of SCFAs have been highlighted, and critical findings were compiled, including immunomodulatory effects, physiological response, gut health, and immunity.</p>
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Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are small organic acids exist in the fish gastrointestinal tract, mainly acetate, propionate, and butyrate. These SCFAs are produced through anaerobic fermentation of dietary non-digestible carbohydrates by gut microbes. Though enough studies have been devoted to showcasing the potential of SCFAs in human nutrition, the research on their production, potential, and existence in fish has been comparatively limited until recently. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge regarding SCFAs in aquaculture. It starts with commenting on the different sources, such as substrate and microbial species that are responsible for the production of SCFAs and their transportation and ends up depicting the relationship between biofloc technology and SCFAs production. This review also discusses the factors influencing SCFA production, such as environment, diet, and feeding habits of fish. Furthermore, the biological functions of SCFAs have been highlighted, and critical findings were compiled, including immunomodulatory effects, physiological response, gut health, and immunity.

Probing into the impacts of endogenous and exogenous short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in fish health and growth

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University

Annals of Animal Science

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Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are small organic acids exist in the fish gastrointestinal tract, mainly acetate, propionate, and butyrate. These SCFAs are...

Probing into the impacts of endogenous and exogenous short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in fish health and growth

Published Online: May 10, 2024

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Received: Jan 02, 2024

Accepted: Apr 12, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2024-0050

Keywords
organic acids, gut microbes, fermentation, antibiotics, aquaculture

© 2024 Pandi Kalaiselvan et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Probing into the impacts of endogenous and exogenous short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in fish health and growth

Published Online: May 10, 2024

Page range: -

Received: Jan 02, 2024

Accepted: Apr 12, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2024-0050

Keywordsorganic acids, gut microbes, fermentation, antibiotics, aquaculture

© 2024 Pandi Kalaiselvan et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
organic acids, gut microbes, fermentation, antibiotics, aquaculture