Teleost mucosal immunity has become the subject of unprecedented research studies in
recent years because of its diversity and defining characteristics. Its immune repertoire is …

Fish are subjected to several insults from the environment, which may endanger animal
survival. Mucosal surfaces are the first line of defense against these threats, acting as a …

The present study was to investigate the effects of stocking density on the welfare of juvenile
Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis) cultured in a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) …

This review will give an overview of immune relevant molecules in fish skin mucus. The skin
of fish is continuously exposed to a water environment, and unlike that of terrestrial …

1. Introduction 2. Effects of Stressors on the Immune Response 2.1. Suppressive Versus
Enhancing Effects 2.2. Perception of Stress After Immune Stimulation: Systemic Versus …

Mammalian and fish skin share protective activities against environments that are rich in
infectious agents. Fish epidermis is endowed with an extrinsic barrier consisting of a mucus …

Fish skin and its mucus provide the first line of defense against chemical, physical and
biological stressors, but little is known about the role of skin and its mucus in immune …

This study evaluates the effects of dietary phosphorus on the growth, immune function and
structural integrity (head kidney, spleen and skin) of young grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon …

The mucosal surfaces of fish serve as the first line of defense against the myriad of aquatic
pathogens present in the aquatic environment. The immune repertoire functioning at these …

Background Vibriosis caused by V. anguillarum is a commonly encountered disease in
Atlantic cod farms and several studies indicate that the initiation of infection occurs after the …