Effect of Dietary Selenium on the Growth and Immune Systems of Fish
Dietary selenium (Se) is an essential component that supports fish growth and the immune system. This review attempts to provide insight into the biological impacts of dietary Se, including immunological responses, infection defense, and fish species growth, and it also identifies the routes via whi...
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| author | Sahr Lamin Sumana Huangen Chen Yan Shui Chengfeng Zhang Fan Yu Jian Zhu Shengyan Su |
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| description | Dietary selenium (Se) is an essential component that supports fish growth and the immune system. This review attempts to provide insight into the biological impacts of dietary Se, including immunological responses, infection defense, and fish species growth, and it also identifies the routes via which it enters the aquatic environment. Dietary Se is important in fish feed due to its additive, antioxidant, and enzyme properties, which aid in various biological processes. However, excessive intake of it may harm aquatic ecosystems and potentially disrupt the food chain. This review explores the diverse natures of dietary Se, their impact on fish species, and the biological methods for eliminating excesses in aquatic environments. Soil has a potential role in the distribution of Se through erosion from agricultural, industrial, and mine sites. The research on dietary Se’s effects on fish immune system and growth can provide knowledge regarding fish health, fish farming strategies, and the health of aquatic ecosystems, promoting the feed industry and sustainable aquaculture. This review provides data and references from various research studies on managing Se levels in aquatic ecosystems, promoting fish conservation, and utilizing Se in farmed fish diets. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d929837d62cf434683e6ff3936a171e52023-11-19T09:16:16ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152023-09-011318297810.3390/ani13182978Effect of Dietary Selenium on the Growth and Immune Systems of FishSahr Lamin Sumana0Huangen Chen1Yan Shui2Chengfeng Zhang3Fan Yu4Jian Zhu5Shengyan Su6Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, ChinaJiangsu Fishery Technology Promotion Center, Nanjing 210017, ChinaWuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, ChinaKey Laboratory of Integrated Rice-Fish Farming Ecology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, ChinaKey Laboratory of Integrated Rice-Fish Farming Ecology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, ChinaWuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, ChinaWuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, ChinaDietary selenium (Se) is an essential component that supports fish growth and the immune system. This review attempts to provide insight into the biological impacts of dietary Se, including immunological responses, infection defense, and fish species growth, and it also identifies the routes via which it enters the aquatic environment. Dietary Se is important in fish feed due to its additive, antioxidant, and enzyme properties, which aid in various biological processes. However, excessive intake of it may harm aquatic ecosystems and potentially disrupt the food chain. This review explores the diverse natures of dietary Se, their impact on fish species, and the biological methods for eliminating excesses in aquatic environments. Soil has a potential role in the distribution of Se through erosion from agricultural, industrial, and mine sites. The research on dietary Se’s effects on fish immune system and growth can provide knowledge regarding fish health, fish farming strategies, and the health of aquatic ecosystems, promoting the feed industry and sustainable aquaculture. This review provides data and references from various research studies on managing Se levels in aquatic ecosystems, promoting fish conservation, and utilizing Se in farmed fish diets.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2978dietary Se effectsgrowth performanceimmune functionsfish speciesaquatic environment |
| spellingShingle | Sahr Lamin Sumana Huangen Chen Yan Shui Chengfeng Zhang Fan Yu Jian Zhu Shengyan Su Effect of Dietary Selenium on the Growth and Immune Systems of Fish Animals dietary Se effects growth performance immune functions fish species aquatic environment |
| title | Effect of Dietary Selenium on the Growth and Immune Systems of Fish |
| title_full | Effect of Dietary Selenium on the Growth and Immune Systems of Fish |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Dietary Selenium on the Growth and Immune Systems of Fish |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Dietary Selenium on the Growth and Immune Systems of Fish |
| title_short | Effect of Dietary Selenium on the Growth and Immune Systems of Fish |
| title_sort | effect of dietary selenium on the growth and immune systems of fish |
| topic | dietary Se effects growth performance immune functions fish species aquatic environment |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2978 |
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