Qiulu Li, Kaixin Ping, Yannan Xiang, YingSun, Zunhan Hu, Shujuan Liu, Xinying Guan, Mian Fu
Avamectin (AVM), a macrolide antibiotic, is widely used in fisheries, agriculture, and animal husbandry, however, its irrational use poses a great danger to aquatic organisms. Ferulic acid (FA) is a natural chemical found in the cell walls of plants. It absorbs free radicals from the surrounding environment and acts as an antioxidant. However, the protective effect of FA against kidney injury caused by AVM has not been demonstrated. In this study, 60 carp were divided into the control group, AVM group (2.404 μg/L), FA+AVM group and FA group (400 mg/kg)...
April 23, 2024: Fish & Shellfish Immunology