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 β-glucan (Macrogard®) was administrated to enhance the immunity and growth of Cyprinus carpio fry. The whole body homogenate of fish sampled with one week intervals during 2nd - 6th weeks post hatching was assayed for the total protein content, lysozyme activity, α-2-macroglobulin content, classical complement pathway activation, and weight gain. After the 3rd week of experimental feeding, the total protein content and the classical complement activity of fish fed β-glucan supplemented diet were higher than controls. Significantly higher lysozyme activity and α-2-macroglobulin levels were noted in group fed β-glucan at the 2nd and 3rd week of diet application. It was demonstrated that β-glucan enriched feeding increased the immunity of common carp at the earliest stages of their development.
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β-glucan (Macrogard®) was administrated to enhance the immunity and growth of Cyprinus carpio fry. The whole body homogenate of fish sampled with one week intervals during 2nd - 6th weeks post hatching was assayed for the total protein content, lysozyme activity, α-2-macroglobulin content, classical complement pathway activation, and weight gain. After the 3rd week of experimental feeding, the total protein content and the classical complement activity of fish fed β-glucan supplemented diet were higher than controls. Significantly higher lysozyme activity and α-2-macroglobulin levels were noted in group fed β-glucan at the 2nd and 3rd week of diet application. It was demonstrated that β-glucan enriched feeding increased the immunity of common carp at the earliest stages of their development.

Influence of β-Glucan (Macrogard®) on Innate Immunity of Carp Fry

Journal of Veterinary Research

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β-glucan (Macrogard®) was administrated to enhance the immunity and growth of Cyprinus carpio fry. The whole body homogenate of fish sampled with one week...

Influence of β-Glucan (Macrogard®) on Innate Immunity of Carp Fry

Published Online: Jun 21, 2013

Page range: 219 - 223

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bvip-2013-0039

Keywords
carp, β-glucan, α-2-macroglobulin, lysozyme, classical complement pathway

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Influence of β-Glucan (Macrogard®) on Innate Immunity of Carp Fry

Published Online: Jun 21, 2013

Page range: 219 - 223

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bvip-2013-0039

Keywordscarp, β-glucan, α-2-macroglobulin, lysozyme, classical complement pathway

This content is open access.

Keywords
carp, β-glucan, α-2-macroglobulin, lysozyme, classical complement pathway