Investigation of Some Immunological Parameters in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Injected Propolis

Authors

  • Muhammet Enis Yonar Fırat Üniversitesi, Su Ürünleri Fakültesi, Yetiştiricilik Bölümü, 23119 Elazığ
  • Naim Sağlam Fırat Üniversitesi, Su Ürünleri Fakültesi, Yetiştiricilik Bölümü, 23119 Elazığ
  • Seval Yılmaz Fırat Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Biyokimya AbD, 23119 Elazığ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v6i11.1668-1672.2222

Keywords:

Fish, Immunity, Immunostimulant, Propolis, Total protein

Abstract

In this study, effects of propolis on immunological parameters of rainbow trout were investigated. For this purpose, propolis was intraperitoneally injected to fish 4 times at doses of 2.5, 5 and 10 mg / kg fish weight. Blood samples on 3, 9, 15 and 21 days were collected from fish of the control and experimental groups and analysed to determine oxidative radical production [nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) activity], total plasma protein and total immunoglobulin levels. At the end of the experiment, there was a statistically significant increase in oxidative radical production, total protein and immunoglobulin levels of propolis treated groups when compared to the control group.

Published

30.10.2018

How to Cite

Yonar, M. E., Sağlam, N., & Yılmaz, S. (2018). Investigation of Some Immunological Parameters in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Injected Propolis. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 6(11), 1668–1672. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v6i11.1668-1672.2222

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Section

Research Paper