Abstract
Spiny lobster, Panulirus homarus, is a species of significant economic value in aquaculture. This study investigates the expression patterns of growth-related (growth hormone/GH and crustacean hyperglycaemic hormone/CHH) and immune system-related (lectin and phenol oxidase as an inactive pro-enzyme/proPo) genes across various life stages of the spiny lobster, P. homarus. Understanding these patterns is essential for enhancing productivity in aquaculture. Gene expression was found to be lowest during the nauplisoma stage (0.003±0.0002 CHH, 0.0084±0.0002 GH, 0.003±0.001 lectin, and 0.0033±0.0009 proPo) and highest in 5 cm seed lobsters (1.25±0.11 CHH, 2.14±0.53 GH, 0.78±0.19 lectin, and 1.62±0.24 proPo). These findings suggest potential applications in timing immunostimulant administration to enhance immunity, as well as in developing strategies related to feed supplements, disease management, and environmental factors that influence CHH and GH expression. This research provides crucial insights into the growth and immune development of P. homarus, paving the way for improved aquaculture practices.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1886-1892 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | AACL Bioflux |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- aquaculture
- development
- environmental
- nauplisoma
- productivity