Effects of dietary poly-β-hydroxybutyrate supplementation on the growth, immune response and intestinal microbiota of soiny mullet (Liza haematocheila)

In conclusion, soiny mullet fed with 2% PHB supplemental diets for 30 days showed better growth performance, higher antioxidant enzymes activity and immune-related genes expression. Their regulation of growth and immunity might be related with the intestinal microbiota change post PHB supplementation. It will provide very useful basic information to study the regulation mechanism of PHB in aquatic animals, and provide good green method to prevent disease in soiny mullet.
Source: Fish and Shellfish Immunology - Category: Biology Source Type: research