The degradation of wetland ecosystems is currently recognized as one of the main threats to
global biodiversity. As a means of compensation, constructed wetlands (CWs), which are …

Abstract Solute Carrier 15 (SLC15) family, alias H+-coupled oligopeptide cotransporter
family, is a group of membrane transporters known for their role in the cellular uptake of di …

The anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract of fishes follows the same basic plan as in other
vertebrates with a degree of variation reflected in phylogeny and ontogeny, diet, and …

Publisher Summary The main function of the alimentary tract of any animal is the acquisition
of food with subsequent assimilation of vital nutrients. The natural diet of fishes varies …

The Multifunctional Gut of Fish provides a comprehensive synthesis and an integrative
overview of the range of gut functions and their implications for organismal physiology. The …

Microplastics have become pervasive in ambient aquatic ecosystems over the last decade
and are currently a serious global scale concern. To evaluate the potential toxic effects of …

Background Increasing demand for high-value fish species and pressure on forage fish is
challenging aquaculture to ensure sustainable growth by replacing protein sources in …

Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) of average body mass 0.07±0.02 g were fed three
formulated diets: wheat gluten protein-based diet supplemented with Lys–Gly dipeptide …

This study established an integrated loach-plant-substrate-microbes non-aerated saturated
vertical flow constructed wetlands (VFCWs) to enhance pollutants removal efficiencies and …

The expression and regulation of oligopeptide transporter (PepT)-1 in relation to dietary
treatments has not yet been explored in fish. In the present study, as part of our ongoing …