Carbohydrates are the most abundant class of energy yielding nutrients which is
economically indispensable in commercial fish feed formulations. But, the ability of farmed …

Teleost fishes represent a highly diverse group consisting of more than 20,000 species
living across all aquatic environments. This group has significant economical, societal and …

All animals face the possibility of limitations in food resources that could ultimately lead to
starvation-induced mortality. The primary goal of this review is to characterize the various …

The utilisation of dietary carbohydrates and their effects on fish metabolism are reviewed.
Details on how dietary carbohydrates affect growth, feed utilisation and deposition of …

Glucose plays a key role as energy source in the majority of mammals, but its importance in
fish appears limited. Until now, the physiological basis for such apparent glucose …

This review is focused on two topics related to glucose in vertebrates. In a first section
devoted to glucose homeostasis we describe how glucose levels fluctuate and are regulated …

The aim of this work was to evaluate the effects of prolonged starvation and refeeding on
antioxidant status and some metabolic-related parameters in common dentex (Dentex …

Extended bouts of fasting are ingrained in the ecology of many organisms, characterizing
aspects of reproduction, development, hibernation, estivation, migration, and infrequent …

This review focuses on recent research on the metabolic function of fish brain. Fish brain is
isolated from the systemic circulation by a blood–brain barrier that allows the transport of …

A study was conducted to assess the particular metabolic strategies of the European sea
bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) to face a short starvation period and subsequent refeeding, and …