Impact of zinc oxide nanoparticles on the behavior and stress indicators of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) exposed to heat stress.
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| Title: | Impact of zinc oxide nanoparticles on the behavior and stress indicators of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) exposed to heat stress. |
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| Authors: | Mahmoud, Amr Saber1 (AUTHOR) amrsaber24@aun.edu.eg, Sayed, Alaa El Din H.2,3 (AUTHOR) alaasayed@aun.edu.eg, Mahmoud, Usama T.1 (AUTHOR), Mohammed, Ahmed A. A.1,4 (AUTHOR), Darwish, Madeha H. A.1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | BMC Veterinary Research. 10/17/2024, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p1-10. 10p. |
| Document Type: | Article |
| Subjects: | Animal aggression, Leukocytes, Erythrocytes, Clarias gariepinus, Oxidative stress, Physiological effects of heat |
| Author-Supplied Keywords: | Aggressive behavior Fish Heat stress Zinc oxide nanoparticles |
| Abstract: | This study was designed to assess the role of nano-zinc oxide in mitigating the deleterious effects of heat stress in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) by evaluating parameters such as aggressive behavior (biting frequency and chasing duration), hematological indicators, and stress-related biochemical markers. A total of 96 catfish were divided into four distinct groups (24 fish/group): The first group (CON) served as the control group, receiving a diet free of nano-zinc oxide. The second group (HS) was exposed to heat stress at 35 °C ± 1 °C. The third group (ZN) was fed a diet containing nano-zinc oxide at 30 mg/kg of the diet, and the fourth group (ZHN) was exposed to heat stress (35 °C ± 1 °C) and fed a diet containing nano-zinc oxide at 30 mg/kg of the diet. The results clarified that the aggressive behavior and cortisol levels were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the HS group compared to the CON and ZHN groups. Additionally, the level of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) was significantly lower (P < 0.05) in the HS group compared to the CON and ZHN groups. Meanwhile, a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in red blood cells, hemoglobin, packed cell volume, white blood cells, alkaline phosphatase, and lymphocytes, was observed in fish belonging to the HS group, while the levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, neutrophils, and monocytes showed a significant increase (P < 0.05). Supplementation with nano-zinc oxide significantly recovered most hematological and biochemical parameters. In conclusion, nano-zinc oxide contributed significantly to the regulation of the negative impacts of heat stress on fish by reducing aggressive behavior and cortisol levels. Additionally, it improved the levels of AChE and certain hematological and biochemical parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Author Affiliations: | 1https://ror.org/01jaj8n65 Department of Animal, Poultry and Aquatic Life Behavior and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt 2https://ror.org/01jaj8n65 Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt 3https://ror.org/01jaj8n65 Molecular Biology Research & Studies Institute, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt 4Department of Animal Husbandry and Livestock Development, School of Veterinary Medicine, Badr University in Assiut, Assiut, Egypt |
| ISSN: | 1746-6148 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s12917-024-04302-6 |
| Accession Number: | 180369520 |
| Database: | Veterinary Source |
| Abstract: | This study was designed to assess the role of nano-zinc oxide in mitigating the deleterious effects of heat stress in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) by evaluating parameters such as aggressive behavior (biting frequency and chasing duration), hematological indicators, and stress-related biochemical markers. A total of 96 catfish were divided into four distinct groups (24 fish/group): The first group (CON) served as the control group, receiving a diet free of nano-zinc oxide. The second group (HS) was exposed to heat stress at 35 °C ± 1 °C. The third group (ZN) was fed a diet containing nano-zinc oxide at 30 mg/kg of the diet, and the fourth group (ZHN) was exposed to heat stress (35 °C ± 1 °C) and fed a diet containing nano-zinc oxide at 30 mg/kg of the diet. The results clarified that the aggressive behavior and cortisol levels were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the HS group compared to the CON and ZHN groups. Additionally, the level of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) was significantly lower (P < 0.05) in the HS group compared to the CON and ZHN groups. Meanwhile, a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in red blood cells, hemoglobin, packed cell volume, white blood cells, alkaline phosphatase, and lymphocytes, was observed in fish belonging to the HS group, while the levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, neutrophils, and monocytes showed a significant increase (P < 0.05). Supplementation with nano-zinc oxide significantly recovered most hematological and biochemical parameters. In conclusion, nano-zinc oxide contributed significantly to the regulation of the negative impacts of heat stress on fish by reducing aggressive behavior and cortisol levels. Additionally, it improved the levels of AChE and certain hematological and biochemical parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 17466148 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s12917-024-04302-6 |