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Effect of dietary Spirulina on reduction of copper toxicity and improvement of growth, blood parameters and phosphatases activities in carp, Cirrhinus mrigala (Hamilton, 1822).
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19957889     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The effect of Spirulina supplementation on reduction of copper toxicity based on food utilization, phosphatases activities and selected haematological parameters was studied in a freshwater cultivable fish C. mrigala. Metal concentration in medium, body tissues and fecal matter was also analysed. Sublethal exposure of C. mrigala fed Spirulina-free diet significantly reduced the consumption and growth rates, phosphatases activities and haematological parameters. However, the above parameters enhanced in the copper exposed fish fed with Spirulina supplemented diets. A significant positive correlation was obtained for the relationship between supplementation of dietary Spirulina and copper defecation through feces. Among the doses of Spirulina supplementation, 6% addition has been considered optimum for C. mrigala since this dose produces maximum elimination of copper from the body and feces and better improvement on growth, phosphatases activities and haematological parameters.
Authors:
R James; K Sampath; R Nagarajan; P Vellaisamy; M Maripandi Manikandan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Indian journal of experimental biology     Volume:  47     ISSN:  0019-5189     ISO Abbreviation:  Indian J. Exp. Biol.     Publication Date:  2009 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-12-04     Completed Date:  2009-12-22     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0233411     Medline TA:  Indian J Exp Biol     Country:  India    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  754-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
P.G. and Research Department of Zoology, V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin 628 008, India. piojames@yahoo.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acid Phosphatase / metabolism*
Alkaline Phosphatase / metabolism*
Animal Feed
Animals
Carps / blood*,  growth & development*
Copper / toxicity*
Dietary Supplements*
Hematologic Tests
Lethal Dose 50
Oxygen Consumption
Spirulina / growth & development,  metabolism*
Trace Elements / toxicity
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Trace Elements; 7440-50-8/Copper; EC 3.1.3.1/Alkaline Phosphatase; EC 3.1.3.2/Acid Phosphatase

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