Potentials of Gynura procumbens to modulate chronic stress and immunological responses in Oreochromis niloticus.

ABSTRACT: Natural products and traditional remedies have become more popular over the years since they have less harmful side effects and are considered environmentally friendly. In this study we aimed to investigate the potential of Gynura procumbens extract (GPE), a well-known traditional medicinal plant extract, on the stress modulation of Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia). Four different experimental groups: control, stress, prevention, and treatment were monitored for 12 weeks. Hydrocortisone (0.01% of body weight) was incorporated with the feed to induce the stress response in stress, prevention and treatment groups. Feed was also supplemented with 0.15% GPE of body weight for the prevention and treatment groups. Cortisol concentration was reduced significantly in the prevention (1870.52 pg

SUBMITTER: Mumu SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10752504 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature