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Bhat RAH, Khangembam VC, Pant V, Tandel RS, Pandey PK, Thakuria D. Antibacterial activity of a short de novo designed peptide against fish bacterial pathogens. Amino Acids 2024; 56:28. [PMID: 38578302 PMCID: PMC10997546 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-024-03388-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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In the face of increasing antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture, researchers are exploring novel substitutes to customary antibiotics. One potential solution is the use of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). We aimed to design and evaluate a novel, short, and compositionally simple AMP with potent activity against various bacterial pathogens in aquaculture. The resulting peptide, KK12YW, has an amphipathic nature and net charge of + 7. Molecular docking experiments disclosed that KK12YW has a strong affinity for aerolysin, a virulence protein produced by the bacterial pathogen Aeromonas sobria. KK12YW was synthesized using Fmoc chemistry and tested against a range of bacterial pathogens, including A. sobria, A. salmonicida, A. hydrophila, Edwardsiella tarda, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and methicillin-resistant S. aureus. The AMP showed promising antibacterial activity, with MIC and MBC values ranging from 0.89 to 917.1 µgmL-1 and 3.67 to 1100.52 µgmL-1, respectively. In addition, KK12YW exhibited resistance to high temperatures and remained effective even in the presence of serum and salt, indicating its stability. The peptide also demonstrated minimal hemolysis toward fish RBCs, even at higher concentrations. Taken together, these findings indicate that KK12YW could be a highly promising and viable substitute for conventional antibiotics to combat microbial infections in aquaculture.
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
- Navsari Gujarat Research Centre, ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Navsari, 396 450, Gujarat, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, 263136, Uttarakhand, India.
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Mallik SK, Patil PK, Shahi N, Kala K, Singh S, Pathak R, Tandel RS, Pande A, Pandey PK. Assessing safety, efficacy and residue depletion in golden mahseer, Tor putitora (Hamilton, 1822): biochemical and physiological responses to graded concentrations of oxytetracycline dietary supplementation. Vet Res Commun 2024:10.1007/s11259-024-10340-0. [PMID: 38409399 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-024-10340-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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The safety and effectiveness of oxytetracycline can potentially manage bacterial infections in fish. This, in turn, might reduce the concerns related to its use in aquaculture and human consumption, such as toxicity, antimicrobial resistance, and other associated risks. The primary objective of this study was to assess how adding oxytetracycline dihydrate to the diet affects its effectiveness, safety, and the presence of residues in T. putitora. T. putitora fingerlings, subjected to experimental infection with Aeromonas hydrophila at a concentration of 108 CFU mL- 1, received an oral administration of oxytetracycline dihydrate. The oxytetracycline dihydrate was added to the feed (corresponding to 2% of the fish body weight) at concentrations of 44.1, 88.2, 132.3 and 176.4 mg Kg- 1 fish body weight per day. This treatment was carried out for 10 consecutive days. The biochemical and physiological responses of T. putitora and efficacy of oxytetracycline dihydrate were determined through estimation of microbial load (CFU mL- 1), haematogram, serum biomarkers, behavioral characteristics, non-specific immunity and residue depletion. Experimentally infected fish showed disease progression and induced histopathological conditions with highest microbial load (CFU mL- 1) in the muscle of both control and treated fish. The fish haematogram showed increased leucocyte and haemoglobin content, influenced by dietary oxytetracycline dihydrate. The fish demonstrated adaptive physiological response to oxytetracycline dihydrate at 44.1 to 88.2 mg and resulted in increased albumin and globulin content. The serum-enzyme assay showed significant increase in aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and plasma alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities in the test fish (< 0.05). Oxytetracycline dihydrate at 88.2 to 132.3 mg Kg- 1 fish body weight per day recorded higher feed intake (75%), significant survivability (66-68%) and histopathological recovery. The suppressed immune response was manifested with decreased respiratory burst and lysozyme activity. The palatability, treatment of bacterial infection, histopathological changes and survivability by fingerlings of golden mahseer determined the safety and optimized the therapeutic potential of the oxytetracycline dihydrate at 88.2 mg Kg- 1 fish body weight per day for 10 days to contain the infection by A. hydrophila. A withdrawal period of 8-d was recommended as oxytetracycline dihydrate concentration depleted below the legal maximum residue limit (MRL 2.0 mg g- 1) in the edible muscle of the golden mahseer reared at an average water temperature of 20 °C. This is considered safe for human consumption.
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- Sumanta Kumar Mallik
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Anusandhan Bhavan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263 136, India.
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- ICAR- Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA), Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600028, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Anusandhan Bhavan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263 136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Anusandhan Bhavan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263 136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Anusandhan Bhavan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263 136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Anusandhan Bhavan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263 136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Anusandhan Bhavan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263 136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Anusandhan Bhavan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263 136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Anusandhan Bhavan, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263 136, India
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Chanu KR, Mangang YA, Debbarma S, Pandey PK. Effect of glyphosate-based herbicide roundup on hemato-biochemistry of Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) and susceptibility to Aeromonas hydrophila infection. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:110298-110311. [PMID: 37783989 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29967-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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In the present study, comprehensive research was executed to investigate the salient toxic effects of glyphosate herbicide in static water system by evaluating the haemato-biochemical profiles of Labio rohita. A challenge study against Aeromonas hydrophila was conducted to determine disease susceptibility of the fish, treated to varying concentrations of commercial-grade glyphosate herbicide. A static range finding bioassay and definitive test revealed that the 96-h LC50 value of glyphosate was 10.16 mg L-1. The experimental fish were subjected to three sub-lethal concentrations of 2.06, 1.03, and 0.63 mg l-1 for 28 days and changes were documented bi-fortnightly to study haemato-biochemical alterationsin the fish. Significantly (p < 0.05) low values in red blood corpuscles (RBC), hemoglobin (Hb), and hematocrit value (Hct) were documented. In contrast, a significant (p < 0.05) escalation in white blood corpuscles (WBC) was documented in comparison to the control. Biochemical and stress markers such as blood glucose, total protein, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were significantly (p < 0.05) low, whereas serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) and serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT) escalated significantly (p < 0.05). Chronic exposure to glyphosate, on the other hand, had the least effect on the Na+ and K+ ions. Further, a challenge assay against A. hydrophila at three sub-lethal glyphosate concentrations demonstrated a synergistic impact that reduced the fish survivability. The findings conclude that persistent low glyphosate concentrations in aquatic ecosystems show significant pathophysiological changes in L. rohita, with increased vulnerability to infections. Altogether, our findings indicate the need to further study the possible assessment for a sustainable bio-remediation technique, mitigation of the detrimental effects of glyphosate exposure in fish, and recommendation of an acceptable residue concentration of the glyphosate in aquatic ecosystem.
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- Khaidem Rabina Chanu
- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Lembucherra, Tripura, 799210, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Lembucherra, Tripura, 799210, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Lembucherra, Tripura, 799210, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, 263136, India.
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Mallik SK, Pathak R, Shahi N, Kala K, Chandra S, Das P, Singh B, Singh M, Giri AK, Tandel RS, Sarma D, Pandey PK. Pathological analysis and antimicrobial susceptibility of Chryseobacterium balustinum RTFCP 298 isolated from diseased rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss. Sci Rep 2023; 13:13268. [PMID: 37582855 PMCID: PMC10427692 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40028-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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In this study, six isolates of Chryseobacterium balustinum were characterized from diseased rainbow trout fingerlings. The virulence characteristics, pathogenicity, and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of these isolates were investigated. The bacterium showed positive results for catalase, cytochrome oxidase, and aesculin hydrolysis, while negative results were obtained for DNase, gelatinase, methyl red, Voges-Proskauer's reaction, Simon citrate, Hydrogen sulphide, and starch hydrolysis. Amino acid metabolism analysis revealed the inability to metabolize arginine, lysine, and ornithine decarboxylase. Molecular characterization (16S rRNA) and phylogenetic analysis revealed the test isolates as C. balustinum, closely related to strain WLT (99.85% similarity) and C. balustinum P-27 (99.77%). Virulence assay indicated haemolytic activity and biofilm formation by the test bacterium. The challenge test confirmed moderate pathogenicity in rainbow trout and established Koch's postulates. The clinical manifestations of infection included fin erosion, eye and body surface haemorrhage, exophthalmia, and organ liquefaction. The minimum inhibitory concentrations of various antimicrobials ranged from 1 to > 256 µg mL-1. The novel synthetic antimicrobial peptides exhibited MICs of 8 to > 256 µg mL-1, suggesting a potential control method. These findings suggest that C. balustinum is an opportunistic pathogen with moderate pathogenicity in rainbow trout. Further research on the host-pathogen relationship is necessary to understand virulence characteristics and pathogenicity in aquaculture.
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- Sumanta Kumar Mallik
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India.
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Gauriakarma, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, 825405, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India.
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Khangembam VC, Thakuria D, Pant V, Tandel RS, Vishwakarma BK, Pandey N, Pande A, Pandey PK. First report of Achlya bisexualis infection in captive-reared Endangered golden mahseer Tor putitora. Dis Aquat Organ 2023; 153:59-68. [PMID: 36861898 DOI: 10.3354/dao03720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Achlya bisexualis is a notorious oomycete pathogen with the potential to cause emerging disease in fish farms. In this study, we report the first isolation of A. bisexualis from captive-reared golden mahseer Tor putitora, an Endangered fish species. The infected fish showed a cotton-like growth of mycelia at the site of infection. The mycelium when cultured on potato dextrose agar produced radially growing white hyphae. The hyphae were non-septate, and some of them carried matured zoosporangium with dense granular cytoplasmic contents. Spherical gemmae with stout stalks were also observed. All the isolates had 100% identity in internal transcribed spacer (ITS)-rDNA sequence and showed highest similarity to that of A. bisexualis. In molecular phylogeny, all the isolates formed a monophyletic group with A. bisexualis which was supported by a bootstrap value of 99%. Based on the molecular and morphological findings, all the isolates were confirmed as A. bisexualis. Further, the anti-oomycete effect of boric acid, a known antifungal agent, against the isolate was evaluated. The minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum fungicidal concentration were found to be 1.25 and >2.5 g l-1, respectively. Isolation of A. bisexualis from a new fish species indicates its possible occurrence in other unreported hosts. Considering its wide infectivity and the potential to cause disease in farmed fishes, its probable prevalence in a new environment and host needs to be closely monitored to prevent the spread of infection, if any, by adopting suitable control measures.
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Dash P, Siva C, Tandel RS, Bhat RAH, Gargotra P, Chadha NK, Pandey PK. Temperature alters the oxidative and metabolic biomarkers and expression of environmental stress-related genes in chocolate mahseer (Neolissochilus hexagonolepis). Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:43203-43214. [PMID: 36650370 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25325-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Long-term acclimation temperature effects on biomarkers of oxidative stress, metabolic stress, expression of heat shock proteins (Hsps), and warm-temperature acclimation related 65-kDa protein (Wap65) were evaluated in the threatened chocolate mahseer (Neolissochilus hexagonolepis). Fifteen-day-old larvae were acclimated to different water temperatures (15, 19, 23-control group, 27, and 31 °C) for 60 days prior to the sampling for quantification of mRNA, enzyme, nitric oxide, and malondialdehyde (MDA) content. Acclimation to 31 °C increased the basal mRNA level of glutathione S-transferase alpha 1 (GSTa1), and activities of catalase (CAT), glutathione reductase (GR), and GST enzymes and but downregulated the expression of superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) in the whole-body homogenate. Other antioxidant genes, i.e., CAT and GPx1a, were unaffected at 31 °C, and nitric oxide (NO) concentration was significantly lower. In contrast, fish acclimated to 15 °C showed an upregulated transcript level of all the antioxidant genes and no significant difference in the CAT, GR, and GST enzymes. Activities of the metabolic enzymes, aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT), were significantly lower at 15 °C. The expression of Hsp47 was upregulated at both 15 and 31 °C groups, whereas Hsp70 was elevated at 27 and 31 °C groups. Wap65-1 transcription did not show significant variation in treatment groups compared to control. Fish in the high (31 °C) and low-temperature (15 °C) acclimation groups were capable of maintaining oxidative stress by modulating their antioxidant transcripts, enzymes, and Hsps.
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- Pragyan Dash
- ICAR-DCFR, Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India.
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- ICAR-DCFR, Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-DCFR, Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-DCFR, Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-DCFR, Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Panch Marg, Versova, Andheri West, Maharastra, 400061, India
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- ICAR-DCFR, Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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Mallik SK, Singh S, Shahi N, Patil PK, Kala K, Pathak R, Giri AK, Das P, Tandel RS, Chandra S, Krishna N, Ravindran R, Pandey PK. Biosafety, histological alterations and residue depletion of feed administered anti-parasitic drug emamectin benzoate in golden mahseer, Tor putitora (Hamilton, 1822) as a model candidate fish for sport fishery and conservation in temperate waters. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1106124. [PMID: 36843939 PMCID: PMC9950520 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1106124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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In the present experiment, the attempt has been made to study the biosafety, toxicity, residue depletion and drug tolerance of graded doses of emamectin benzoate (EB) in juveniles of golden mahseer, Tor putitora as a model candidate fish for sport fishery and conservation in temperate waters through an extended medicated feeding. The graded doses of EB viz., 1× (50 μg/kg fish/day), 2 × (100 μg/kg fish/day), 5 × (250 μg/kg fish/day) and 10 × (500 μg/kg fish/day) were administered to golden mahseer juveniles through medicated diet for 21 days at water temperature of 18.6°C. The higher doses of EB did not cause any mortality during and 30 days after the end of medication period, but considerable variations in feeding and behavior were observed. Severe histological alterations observed after EB-diets (5 × and 10×) were vacuolation, pyknotic nuclei, melanomacrophage centre and necrosis in liver; Bowman's capsule dilation, degenerated renal tubules in kidney; myofibril disintegration, muscle oedema, splitting of muscle fibres, migration of inflammatory cells in muscle; and abundant goblet cells, dilated lamina propria and disarrangement of mucosa in intestine tissues. The residual concentrations of EB metabolites Emamectin B1a and B1b were analyzed using muscle extracts and were found to be peaked during medication period followed by gradual depletion in post-medication period. The outcome of this study showed that the Emamectin B1a residual concentration in fish muscle in 1×, 2×, 5×, and 10× EB treatment groups were 1.41 ± 0.49, 1.2 ± 0.7, 9.7 ± 3.3, and 37.4 ± 8.2 μg/kg at 30 days of post-medication period, respectively, which falls under the maximum residue limits (MRLs) of 100 μg/kg. The results support the biosafety of EB at recommended dose of 50 μg/kg fish/day for 7 days. As residue of EB is recorded falling within the MRL, no withdrawal period is recommended for golden mahseer.
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- Sumanta Kumar Mallik
- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, India,*Correspondence: Pramod Kumar Pandey, , Sumanta Kumar Mallik,
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Bhimtal, India,*Correspondence: Pramod Kumar Pandey, , Sumanta Kumar Mallik,
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Mallik SK, Shahi N, Pathak R, Kala K, Patil PK, Singh B, Ravindran R, Krishna N, Pandey PK. Pharmacokinetics and biosafety evaluation of a veterinary drug florfenicol in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum 1792) as a model cultivable fish species in temperate water. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1033170. [PMID: 36755946 PMCID: PMC9900004 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1033170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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In two experimental trials; florfenicol pharmacokinetics following a single dose oral administration at 15 mg kg-1 fish body weight and biosafety through extended medicated feeding were studied in the rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss. The pharmacokinetic trial was conducted for 5 days, whereas the biosafety experiment lasted for a 30-day safety margin followed by a 20-day residual period analysis at 3, 5 and 10 times greater than the therapeutic dose 10 mg kg-1 biomass day-1. C max µg kg-1 calculated for florfenicol were found to be 5,360 in intestine, 2,890 in gill, 2,250 in kidney, 973 in liver and 273 in plasma, obtained at T max of 16 h. Intestine had utmost area under the concentration-time curve (tissue/plasma) of 13.83 h μg kg-1 and a prolonged half life (t1/2ß) of 28.62 h. The highest apparent metabolic rate value in the kidney (0.327) showed a high level of biotransformation of florfenicol to its metabolite florfenicol amine. The apparent distribution rate of florfenicol amine in muscle, in comparison to the parent drug florfenicol, indicated elimination of the medication mostly in the form of florfenicol amine with t1/2 of 16.75 h. The biosafety of florfenicol orally administered to rainbow trout recorded effective feed consumption, physiological responses, drug tolerance and significantly low drug concentrations in muscle of rainbow trout, thus its usage at 10 mg kg-1 fish body weight is recommended. In the study, the rapid absorption, greater bioavailability, enhanced dispersion, slower elimination and biosafety of the drug form a significant basis for the florfenicol and its metabolite florfenicol amine as a useful antibacterial agent in aquaculture.
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- Sumanta Kumar Mallik
- Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, Fish Health Section, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Nainital, Uttarakhand,*Correspondence: Sumanta Kumar Mallik, ; Pramod Kumar Pandey,
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- Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, Fish Health Section, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Nainital, Uttarakhand
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- Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, Fish Health Section, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Nainital, Uttarakhand
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- Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, Fish Health Section, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Nainital, Uttarakhand
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- Aquatic Animal Health and Environment Division, ICAR- Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA), Tamil Nadu, India
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- Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, Fish Health Section, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Nainital, Uttarakhand
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- Quality Assurance and Management, ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi, India
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- Quality Assurance and Management, ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi, India
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- Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, Fish Health Section, ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-DCFR), Nainital, Uttarakhand,*Correspondence: Sumanta Kumar Mallik, ; Pramod Kumar Pandey,
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Prakash S, Aasarey R, Pandey PK, Mathur P, Arulselvi S. An inexpensive and rapid diagnostic method for detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA by loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). MethodsX 2023; 10:102011. [PMID: 36643803 PMCID: PMC9831977 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2023.102011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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SARS-CoV-2 is a public pandemic health concern globally. Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swab samples are used for Covid-19 viral detection. Sample collection procedure was tedious and uncomfortable and unsuitable for biochemical and CBC analysis in swab samples. Biochemistry and CBC tests are key determinant in management of Covid-19 patients. We developed a LAMP test to detect viral RNA in blood samples. LAMP is required four specific primers targeting the internal transcribed S-region and loop primers for viral RNA amplification. RNA was extracted from blood samples by TRIzol method. LAMP reaction was performed at 60 °C for 1 hour and amplicons were visualized in HNB dye. No cross-reactivity was seen with HBV, HCV, and HIV infected sample. Out of 40 blood samples, 33 samples were positive for LAMP and Q-PCR analysis, one sample was positive for LAMP and negative for Q-PCR, two samples were negative for LAMP but positive for Q-PCR, and four blood samples were negative for LAMP and Q-PCR. LAMP method has an accuracy of 92.50%, with sensitivity and specificity of 94.28% and 80%, respectively. Thus, LAMP diagnostic test has proved reliable, fast, inexpensive and can be useful for detection where the limited resources available.•LAMP method is a potential tool for detection of SARS-CoV-2.•Blood samples are the key determinant for routine diagnostics as well as molecular diagnostics.•LAMP assay is an appropriate diagnostics method which offers greater simplicity, low cost, sensitivity, and specificity than other methods in molecular diagnostics.
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- S Prakash
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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Debbarma S, Acharya A, Mangang YA, Monsang SJ, Choudhury TG, Parhi J, Pandey PK. Immune-biochemical response and immune gene expression profiling of Labeo rohita fingerlings fed with ethanolic tea leaf extracts and its survivability against Aeromonas hydrophila infection. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2022; 130:520-529. [PMID: 36167295 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The present study was conducted to evaluate the immunostimulatory effect of tea leaf extract (Camellia sinensis) on Labeo rohita and its resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila infection. The ethanolic extract of green tea (GTEE) was found to be the most potent as compared to other solvent extract which was used for further study. It was used to evaluate immune-biochemical response of L. rohita fingerlings, fed with tea leaf extract (control- 0.0%, 0.2% (T1), 0.4% (T2), 0.8% (T3) and 1% (T4) of GTEE kg-1 feed). Different biochemical parameters like glucose, ALP, GPT, GOT, and immunological parameters like lysozyme activity, NBT, anti-protease activity, myeloperoxidase activity, plasma protein, and immune relevant genes (IL-10, C3, Lysozyme G type and iNOS) expressions were carried out. The immunological parameters such as lysozyme activity, NBT and myeloperoxidase activity showed significantly high value once fed with GTEE incorporated diets. Significant up-regulation of immune genes indicated the enhancement of immune response at molecular level. The biochemical parameters were found to be significantly decreasing, indicating that the extract had hepato-protective effect and can help to overcome stress. The fish, fed with GTEE incorporated diets, showed resistance against A. hydrophila when compared with the control group. 0.2% GTEE showed the highest post-challenged survival (76.67%). From the present study, it is concluded that GTEE @ 0.2% can be used as potent immunostimulant as a sustainable alternative prophylactic and therapeutic agent in aquaculture.
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- Sourabh Debbarma
- College of Fisheries, CAU, Lembucherra, Agartala, Tripura, 799210, India
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- College of Fisheries, CAU, Lembucherra, Agartala, Tripura, 799210, India
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- College of Fisheries, CAU, Lembucherra, Agartala, Tripura, 799210, India
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Thakuria D, Khangembam VC, Pant V, Bhat RAH, Tandel RS, C. S, Pande A, Pandey PK. Anti-oomycete Activity of Chlorhexidine Gluconate: Molecular Docking and in vitro Studies. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:909570. [PMID: 35782554 PMCID: PMC9247576 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.909570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Saprolegniosis is one of the most catastrophic oomycete diseases of freshwater fish caused by the members of the genus Saprolegnia. The disease is responsible for huge economic losses in the aquaculture industry worldwide. Until 2002, Saprolegnia infections were effectively controlled by using malachite green. However, the drug has been banned for use in aquaculture due to its harmful effect. Therefore, it has become important to find an alternate and safe anti-oomycete agent that is effective against Saprolegnia. In this study, we investigated the anti-oomycete activity of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) against Saprolegnia. Before in vitro evaluation, molecular docking was carried out to explore the binding of CHG with vital proteins of Saprolegnia, such as S. parasitica host-targeting protein 1 (SpHtp1), plasma membrane ATPase, and TKL protein kinase. In silico studies revealed that CHG binds with these proteins via hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. In an in vitro study, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) of CHG against S. parasitica were found to be 50 mg/L. Further, it was tested against S. australis, another species of Saprolegnia, and the MIC and MFC were found to be 100 and 200 mg/L, respectively. At 500 mg/L of CHG, there was complete inhibition of the radial growth of Saprolegnia hyphae. In propidium iodide (PI) uptake assay, CHG treated hyphae had bright red fluorescence of PI indicating the disruption of the cell membrane. The results of the present study indicated that CHG could effectively inhibit Saprolegnia and hence can be used for controlling Saprolegniasis in cultured fish.
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Sahu S, Biswas P, Singh SK, Patel AB, Barman AS, Pandey PK. Reproductive and immuno-biochemical response of silver barb (Barbonymus gonionotus) fed dietary l-tryptophan. Reproduction and Breeding 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repbre.2021.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Singh A, Pandey PK, Mittal SK, Chowdhury N. Comment on the Article: Overminus Lens Therapy in the Management of Children with Intermittent Exotropia: Points to Ponder. J Curr Ophthalmol 2021; 33:363. [PMID: 34765830 PMCID: PMC8579794 DOI: 10.4103/joco.joco_166_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Anupam Singh
- Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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Arambam K, Singh SK, Biswas P, Patel AB, Jena AK, Pandey PK. Influence of light intensity and photoperiod on embryonic development, survival and growth of threatened catfish Ompok bimaculatus early larvae. J Fish Biol 2020; 97:740-752. [PMID: 32515488 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Larval growth and survival of catfishes are largely influenced by the various biotic and abiotic factors. The present study investigated the effect of different light intensities and photoperiods on growth and survival of Ompok bimaculatus larvae. Three separate trials of 21 days each were carried out in an aquarium tank. The first trial investigated the embryonic changes (based on hatching rate and time) upon exposure to varied light intensity (0, 300, 500, 900 and 1200 lx) and photoperiodic regime (24l:0d, 16l:8d, 12l:12d, 8l:16d and 0l:24d). Subsequently, hatched-out larvae were subjected to the aforementioned intensities (Trial II) and photoperiod (Trial III, intensity of 300 lx) for growth and survival attributes. Eight hundred healthy larvae (average body weight = 0.003 g) were randomly distributed into five treatment groups for the last two trials. Results suggest a higher embryo hatching rate and larval survival at 0 and 300 lx, whereas the largest larval growth was observed at 900 lx. In Trial III, survival was highest in 0l:24d and growth in 24l:0d and 16l:8d was higher (P < 0.05). Performance index was higher (P < 0.05) in both 0 and 300 lx light and decreased at higher intensities. The overall interpretation from the present study concludes that a completely dark rearing environment is recommended for better survival of O. bimaculatus although growth was compromised.
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- Kalpana Arambam
- Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura West, India
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura West, India
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura West, India
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura West, India
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura West, India
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura West, India
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Mandal SC, Tripathy PS, Khatei A, Behera DU, Ghosh A, Pandey PK, Parhi J. Genetics of colour variation in wild versus cultured queen loach, Botia dario (Hamilton, 1822). Genomics 2020; 112:3256-3267. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2020.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ansari MT, Yadav V, Pandey PK. Use of ichthyotoxic plant Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris L.) for Fishing: An indigenous practice in Sikkim. Journal of Krishi Vigyan 2020; 9:300-303. [DOI: 10.5958/2349-4433.2020.00122.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Tripathy PS, Devi NC, Parhi J, Priyadarshi H, Patel AB, Pandey PK, Mandal SC. Molecular Mechanisms of Natural Carotenoid-based Pigmentation of Queen Loach, Botia dario (Hamilton, 1822) Under Captive Condition. Sci Rep 2019; 9:12585. [PMID: 31467347 PMCID: PMC6715654 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-48982-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The genetic basis and expression patterns of key genes are important aspects of study to understand the colouration. This trait differs between wild and domesticated fish which is a matter of research. Botia dario is an indigenous fish, having ornamental and aesthetic value, which shows faded appearance in terms of colour in domesticated condition than wild. In the present study the carotenoid-fed B. dario were examined through incorporation of marigold petal meal in the diets at the rate of 5, 10 and 15% w/w along with wild fish. The carotenoid content of tissues that is skin, muscle and intestine along with intensity of colouration increased in a dose dependant manner of carotenoid in the diet. Important carotenoid-based colouration genes that is csf1r, BCDO2, SR-B1, MLN64, STAR5, GSTA2 and PLIN2 were characterized in the fish, to find out their role in fish pigmentation. The significant difference (p < 0.05) in the expression of these genes in different tissues, when compared among carotenoid-fed domesticated and wild fish, revealed the mechanism responsible for faded colouration and also revealed the means to enhance colour in the fish.
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- Partha Sarathi Tripathy
- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Pin- 799210, Tripura, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Pin- 799210, Tripura, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Pin- 799210, Tripura, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Pin- 799210, Tripura, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Pin- 799210, Tripura, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Pin- 799210, Tripura, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Pin- 799210, Tripura, India.
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Darshan A, Abujam S, Kumar R, Parhi J, Singh YS, Vishwanath W, DAS DN, Pandey PK. Mystus prabini, a new species of catfish (Siluriformes: Bagridae) from Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern, India. Zootaxa 2019; 4648:zootaxa.4648.3.6. [PMID: 31716938 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4648.3.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Mystus prabini, new species, is described from the Sinkin and the Dibang River in the Lower Dibang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh, India. The new species differs from all South-Asian congeners except M. bleekeri, M. cavasius, M. zeylanicus, M. falcarius, M. seengtee, M. cineraceus, M. ngasep, M. rufescens and M. ankutta in having a long adipose fin that reaches anteriorly (vs. distinctly does not reach) the base of the last dorsal-fin ray. The new species can be distinguished from the named nine species in having (vs. lacking) a narrow black mid-lateral stripe extending from the anterior region of tympanic spot to the rounded black spot at the caudal-fin base. The analysis of mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene sequence shows that the K2P value between Mystus prabini and all other Mystus species ranges from 8.6-22.1%. Mystus prabini is closest genetically to M. bleekeri and M. albolineatus, from which species it has a genetic distance of 8.6% and 13.9%, respectively. The genetic distance (K2P) between the new species and M. dibrugarensis is 21.1%.
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- Achom Darshan
- Department of Fisheries Resource Management, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Utlou-795134, Manipur, India..
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Dubey S, Maiti B, Kim SH, Sivadasan SM, Kannimuthu D, Pandey PK, Girisha SK, Mutoloki S, Chen SC, Evensen Ø, Karunasagar I, Munang'andu HM. Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of Edwardsiella isolates from different fish species and geographical areas in Asia: Implications for vaccine development. J Fish Dis 2019; 42:835-850. [PMID: 30851008 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.12984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The genus Edwardsiella is one of the major causes of fish diseases globally. Herein, we examined 37 isolates from ten different fish species from India, South Korea and Taiwan to gain insight into their phenotypic and genotypic properties, of which 30 were characterized as E. tarda with phenotypic homology estimated at 85.71% based on API-20E biochemical tests. Genotyping using 16S rRNA put all isolates together with E. anguillarum, E. hoshinae, E. tarda, E. piscicida and E. ictaluri reference strains in a monophyletic group. In contrast, the gyrB phylogenetic tree clearly separated E. ictaluri, E. tarda and E. hoshinae reference strains from our isolates and put our isolates into two groups with group I being homologous with the E. anguillarum reference strain while group II was homologous with the E. piscicida reference strain. Hence, our findings point to E. piscicida and E. anguillarum as species infecting different fish species in Asia. Homology of the ompW protein suggested that strains with broad protective coverage could be identified as vaccine candidates. This study underscores the importance of combining genotyping with phenotyping for valid species classification. In addition, it accentuates the importance of phylogenetic comparison of bacterial antigens for identification of potential vaccine candidates.
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- Saurabh Dubey
- Department of Basic Sciences and Aquatic Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- UNESCO MIRCEN for Medical and Marine Biotechnology, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
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- Department of Fisheries Microbiology, College of Fisheries, Karnataka Veterinary Animal & Fisheries Sciences University, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Fisheries Microbiology, College of Fisheries, Karnataka Veterinary Animal & Fisheries Sciences University, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Basic Sciences and Aquatic Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Department of Basic Sciences and Aquatic Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- UNESCO MIRCEN for Medical and Marine Biotechnology, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
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- Department of Basic Sciences and Aquatic Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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Chen Z, Biswas S, Aminabadi P, Stackhouse JW, Jay-Russell MT, Pandey PK. Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157 and Salmonella spp. in solid bovine manure in California using real-time quantitative PCR. Lett Appl Microbiol 2019; 69:23-29. [PMID: 30932223 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2018] [Revised: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The occurrence of Escherichia coli O157 and Salmonella spp. in solid bovine manure was investigated through a multi-county survey in California. Solid bovine manure samples (n = 91) were collected from 13 dairy farms located in multiple counties in California between June 2016 and August 2017. To quantify pathogens, DNA was extracted from bacteria in manure samples. Afterwards, the prevalence and levels of E. coli O157 and Salmonella spp. in solid bovine manure were determined by real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR). The prevalence of E. coli O157 and Salmonella spp. in solid bovine manure was 15·4 and 6·6% respectively. Escherichia coli O157 and Salmonella spp. levels in positive samples ranged from 3·1 to 5·3 log CFU per g and from positive (the population was <3 log CFU per g) to 5·2 log CFU per g respectively. Surface samples of manure piles had higher prevalence and levels of E. coli O157 and Salmonella spp. than subsurface samples, while no seasonal effects on pathogen occurrence were observed. Our results indicated that solid bovine manure is a source of E. coli O157 and Salmonella spp. and the application of untreated manure as biological soil amendments may pose potential risks to public health. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: Our findings suggested that the presence of Escherichia coli O157 and Salmonella spp. in solid bovine manure may pose potential risks if untreated manure is applied as biological soil amendments. Considering the large-scale sampling used in this study, the observations provide a holistic assessment in terms of pathogen prevalence in solid bovine manure.
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- Z Chen
- Deparment of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA, USA.,Western Center for Food Safety, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Deparment of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA, USA
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- Western Center for Food Safety, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- University of California Cooperative Extensions, Eureka, CA, USA
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- Western Center for Food Safety, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Deparment of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA, USA
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Singh M, Barman AS, Devi AL, Devi AG, Pandey PK. Iron mediated hematological, oxidative and histological alterations in freshwater fish Labeo rohita. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2019; 170:87-97. [PMID: 30529624 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.11.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Iron is an essential element for many physiological functions of several organisms but in excess it causes toxicity. High iron content in water bodies of mountainous states is considered as one of the major factor, responsible for low productivity in aquaculture systems. But, till date comprehensive reports on the adverse effect of iron overload in aquatic organisms, especially cultured fishes are scanty. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to investigate the adverse effects of iron overload in economically important aquaculture fish species Labeo rohita. Three sub-lethal test concentration of iron (ferrous) viz., 1/16th, 1/8th and 1/4th of LC50 (post 96 h) i.e. 8.25, 16.51 and 33.01 mg L-1, respectively, were used for in vivo exposure. Blood cells and tissue samples of the control & exposed specimens were sampled at intervals of 24, 48, 72 and 96 h to assess alterations in hematological, oxidative stress and histological parameters. Significant changes in erythrocyte and leukocyte counts, hemoglobin, lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzyme activity (super oxide dismutase and catalase) and tissue iron accumulation were observed in the exposed fish. Significant increase in lipid peroxidation, coupled with significant reduction in free radicals scavengers like super oxide dismutase and catalase revealed a compromised anti-oxidative defense mechanism in the fishes exposed to iron overload. Histological examination of gills and liver showed severe tissue injury and histological alternations. Severity was found to increase in time and concentration dependent manner. Perl's staining revealed accumulation of excess iron in liver of the exposed fish. The observed patho-physiological changes in the present study provide the most comprehensive insight of iron overload stress in L. rohita.
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- Mamta Singh
- College of Fisheries (Central Agricultural University), Lembucherra, Tripura 799210, India.
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- College of Fisheries (Central Agricultural University), Lembucherra, Tripura 799210, India.
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- College of Fisheries (Central Agricultural University), Lembucherra, Tripura 799210, India.
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- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Center, Lembucherra, Tripura 799210, India.
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- College of Fisheries (Central Agricultural University), Lembucherra, Tripura 799210, India.
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Ahmed B, Pandey PK, Khan H, Bala M, Prasad J. In silico molecular docking and comparative in-vitro analysis of ethyl 3, 4, 5-trihydroxybenzoate and its derivative isolated from Hippophae rhamnoides leaves as free radical scavenger and anti-inflammatory compound. Pharmacogn Mag 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_625_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Pandey PK, Joon A, Kishore D, Bhattacharyya M. Comments on "Bilateral medial rectus palsy due to midbrain infarction following concussion head injury". Indian J Ophthalmol 2018; 66:1049-1050. [PMID: 29941773 PMCID: PMC6032727 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_184_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Pramod Kumar Pandey
- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Center and Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India,
Correspondence to: Dr. Pramod Kumar Pandey, Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Marg, New Delhi - 110 002, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Center and Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Center and Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Center and Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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Barman AS, Singh M, Singh SK, Saha H, Singh YJ, Laishram M, Pandey PK. DNA Barcoding of Freshwater Fishes of Indo-Myanmar Biodiversity Hotspot. Sci Rep 2018; 8:8579. [PMID: 29872224 PMCID: PMC5988717 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-26976-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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To develop an effective conservation and management strategy, it is required to assess the biodiversity status of an ecosystem, especially when we deal with Indo-Myanmar biodiversity hotspot. Importance of this reaches to an entirely different level as the hotspot represents the area of high endemism which is under continuous threat. Therefore, the need of the present study was conceptualized, dealing with molecular assessment of the fish fauna of Indo-Myanmar region, which covers the Indian states namely, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland. A total of 363 specimens, representing 109 species were collected and barcoded from the different rivers and their tributaries of the region. The analyses performed in the present study, i.e. Kimura 2-Parameter genetic divergence, Neighbor-Joining, Automated Barcode Gap Discovery and Bayesian Poisson Tree Processes suggest that DNA barcoding is an efficient and reliable tool for species identification. Most of the species were clearly delineated. However, presence of intra-specific and inter-specific genetic distance overlap in few species, revealed the existence of putative cryptic species. A reliable DNA barcode reference library, established in our study provides an adequate knowledge base to the groups of non-taxonomists, researchers, biodiversity managers and policy makers in sketching effective conservation measures for this ecosystem.
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- Anindya Sundar Barman
- College of Fisheries (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura (West), 799210, India.
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- College of Fisheries (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura (West), 799210, India
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- College of Fisheries (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura (West), 799210, India
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- College of Fisheries (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura (West), 799210, India
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- College of Fisheries (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura (West), 799210, India
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- College of Fisheries (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura (West), 799210, India
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- College of Fisheries (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura (West), 799210, India
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Santhana Kumar V, Pandey PK, Anand T, Bhuvaneswari GR, Dhinakaran A, Kumar S. Biofloc improves water, effluent quality and growth parameters of Penaeus vannamei in an intensive culture system. J Environ Manage 2018; 215:206-215. [PMID: 29573671 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2017] [Revised: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 03/04/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Biofloc technology was evaluated with a view to analyse utilization of nitrogenous waste from the effluent and to improve water quality and growth parameters of Penaeus vannamei in intensive culture system. The experiment was carried out in two different treatment outdoor earthen ponds of 0.12 ha, one supplemented with carbon source (molasses, wheat and sugar) for biofloc formation and other was feed based control pond with a stocking density of 60 animals m-2 in duplicate for 120 days. Water, sediment and P. vannamei were sampled at regular intervals from the both set of ponds for evaluating physico-chemical parameters, nitrogen content and growth parameters, respectively. A significant reduction in the concentration of total ammonia nitrogen (TAN) and nitrite (NO2-N) were found in the biofloc pond than that of control pond. A significant low level of nitrogen was recorded in the effluents of biofloc pond in comparison to the control. In biofloc system, a significantly elevated heterotrophic bacterial count along with reduction in total Vibrio count was noticed. A significant improvement in the feed conversion efficiency (FCR) and growth parameters of P. vannamei was noticed in the biofloc pond. Growth of P. vannamei in the biofloc pond showed positive allometric pattern with an increased survival. The microbial biomass grown in biofloc consumes toxic inorganic nitrogen and converts it into useful protein, making it available for the cultured shrimp. This improved FCR and reduced the discharge of nitrogenous waste into adjacent environment, making intensive shrimp farming an eco-friendly enterprise.
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- V Santhana Kumar
- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai 400061, Maharashtra, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Agartala 799210, Tripura, India
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- College of Fisheries Engineering, Tamilnadu Fisheries University, Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu, India
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- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai 400061, Maharashtra, India
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- College of Fisheries Engineering, Tamilnadu Fisheries University, Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu, India
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- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai 400061, Maharashtra, India.
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Kumar Pandey P, Singh S, Singh MC, Singh AK, Pandey P, Pandey AK, Pathak M, Kumar M, Shakywar RC, Patidar RK. Inside the Plants: Bacterial Endophytes and their Natural Products. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.20546/ijcmas.2017.606.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Singh S, Singh AK, Singh MC, Pandey PK. Immobilization Increases the Stability and Reusability of Pigeon Pea NADP + Linked Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase. Protein J 2017; 36:49-55. [PMID: 28176134 DOI: 10.1007/s10930-017-9702-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Immobilization of enzymes is valuably important as it improves the stability and hence increases the reusability of enzymes. The present investigation is an attempt for immobilization of purified glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase from pigeon pea on different matrix. Maximum immobilization was achieved when alginate was used as immobilization matrix. As compared to soluble enzyme the alginate immobilized enzyme exhibited enhanced optimum pH and temperature. The alginate immobilized enzyme displayed more than 80% activity up to 7 continuous reactions and more than 50% activity up to 11 continuous reactions.
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- Siddhartha Singh
- Department of Basic Sciences & Humanities, College of Horticulture & Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, 791102, India.
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- Department of Basic Sciences & Humanities, College of Horticulture & Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, 791102, India.,Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Basic Sciences & Humanities, College of Horticulture & Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, 791102, India
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- Department of Basic Sciences & Humanities, College of Horticulture & Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, 791102, India
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Ompok bimaculatus was obtained, using illumina high-throughput NextSeq 500 with 2 × 150 bp sequencing of mitochondrial DNA. The genome of O. bimaculatus was 16,482 bp in length (GenBank Accession No. KY887474) comprised of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes and a control region i.e. D-loop. In present mitogenome, 9 SSR were identified and validated in silico and secondary structures of all the 22 tRNA were predicted. The arrangement of genes was found identical to other siluriformes fish mitogenomes available in NCBI database. Phylogenetic relationship with closely related species were established which provide useful insights into taxonomic status of the species.
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- Anindya Sundar Barman
- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Lembucherra, Tripura, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Lembucherra, Tripura, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Lembucherra, Tripura, India
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Barman AS, Singh M, Pandey PK. DNA barcoding and genetic diversity analyses of fishes of Kaladan River of Indo-Myanmar biodiversity hotspot. Mitochondrial DNA A DNA Mapp Seq Anal 2017; 29:367-378. [PMID: 28278695 DOI: 10.1080/24701394.2017.1285290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Species are considered as a fundamental unit of biodiversity. Therefore, the prerequisite for biodiversity management and conservation is to know the number of species one is dealing with. Consequently, the need of the present study was conceptualized, which dealt with the comprehensive molecular appraisal of Kaladan's Fish fauna. A total of 291 specimens representing 49 species, 28 genera, 11 families, and 4 orders, were collected from 11 sampling stations situated along the main Kaladan River and its four major tributaries, i.e. Tiau, Tuipui, Mat, and Tuichang, flowing in Mizoram state of India (part of Indo-Myanmar biodiversity hotspot) and COI sequences of all the 291 samples were generated. All the analyses conducted in the present study, i.e. K2P genetic divergence, bPTP and Neighbour-Joining suggest that DNA Barcoding is an efficient and reliable tool for species identification and deciding the species boundary. Most of the species of Kaladan showed the clear existence of barcode gap. However, the presence of intra-specific and inter-specific genetic distance overlap in two species revealed the existence of putative sibling species or hidden taxa. This study also revealed the presence of two cryptic species and putative previously unknown species of genus Garra and Schistura. The COI barcode database of Kaladan's fish fauna, established in the present study, may serve as a reference library for accurate identification of fishes and will help ichthyologist, researcher, students, biodiversity managers and policy makers in proper planning with regard to conservation and management of the resources.
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- Anindya Sundar Barman
- a College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University , Lembucherra , Tripura , India
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- a College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University , Lembucherra , Tripura , India
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- a College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University , Lembucherra , Tripura , India
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Pandey PK, Singh MC, Singh S, Singh AK, Kumar M, Pathak M, Shakywar RC, Pandey AK. Inside the Plants: Endophytic Bacteria and their Functional Attributes for Plant Growth Promotion. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.20546/ijcmas.2017.602.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Barman AS, Singh M, Pandey PK. Complete mitochondrial genome of near threatened fish species Osteobrama belangeri (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae). Mitochondrial DNA B Resour 2017; 2:300-301. [PMID: 33473805 PMCID: PMC7800496 DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2017.1331327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Osteobrama belangeri was obtained, using Illumina high-throughput NextSeq 500 with 2 × 150 bp sequencing of mitochondrial DNA. The mitochondrial genome of O. belangeri was 16,602 bp in length (GenBank Accession No. KY887473), comprised of 13 protein coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes and a control region, i.e. D-loop. In present mitogenome, 11 short sequence repeats were identified and validated in silico. The arrangement of genes was found identical to other Cypriniformes fish mitogenomes, available in NCBI database. Phylogenetic relationship established in the present study also supported that genus Osteobrama is member of subfamily Cyprininae (tribe: smiliogastrini) not Cultrinae, which provide useful insights into taxonomic status of the genus.
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University, Tripura, India
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Pandey PK, Singh S, Singh AK, Samanta R, Yadav RNS, Singh MC. Inside the plant: Bacterial endophytes and abiotic stress alleviation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.31018/jans.v8i4.1059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Bacterial endophytes are the microbes internally associated with the plant, nourished in an isolated environment which is free from the external harsh and changeable ecological condition. They entered into the plant tissues and alleviate the biotic and abiotic stresses by producing numerous secondary metabolites. They are engaged with the de novo synthesis of structural compounds and stimulation of plant immunity. They are also involved in the process of exclusion of the pathogen by niche competition and actively take part in phenylpropanoid metabolism. Abiotic stresses in particular salinity problem, low pH, heavy metal toxicity and accumulation of recalcitrant complex compounds in the soil affecting the plant health are a major threat to the agriculture sector in crop production and stability of ecosystems. To cope with these problems agriculture productivity has been intensified by using synthetic chemicals and pesticides causes numerous problems worldwide. Endophytic bacteria are thus being utilized as a substitute to reduce the use of toxic chemicals and pesticides. They may be employed as a biological agent in the plant growth promotion and for the management of the global environment. There is a tremendous scope for the isolation and identification of new endophytic bacteria with excellent potential.
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Singh A, Pandey PK, Mittal SK, Agrawal A, Bahuguna C, Kumar P. Impact of Superior Oblique Transposition on Primary Position Deviation, a Pattern and Intorsion in Third Nerve Palsy. Strabismus 2016; 24:173-177. [PMID: 27835068 DOI: 10.1080/09273972.2016.1243136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the role of superior oblique transposition on primary position alignment, A pattern, and intorsion in third nerve palsy. METHODS Ten patients with isolated, unilateral third nerve palsy were included in this prospective study. The patients were treated by conventional surgery on horizontal recti together with superior oblique transposition by Scott's procedure in the paretic eye. RESULTS Pre-operative primary horizontal deviation was 60-80 PD (mean 70.00±7.45 PD). Pre-operative primary hypotropia was 15-22 PD (mean 18.80±2.48 PD). Mean A-pattern was 17.80±2.65 PD. All patients included in the study had some degree of objective torsion as measured by Guyton's method. One patient had grade I objective intorsion, 2 had grade II, 6 had grade III, and 1 had grade IV objective intorsion. Primary position horizontal alignment (up to ±8 PD) was achieved in 9 patients. Primary position vertical alignment (up to ±8 PD) was achieved in all 10 patients. Only 2 of 10 patients had A-pattern of 10 PD, in the remaining 8 patients it was eliminated (P<0.05). Postoperatively, 5 patients had no objective intorsion and 5 had grade I intorsion, and none of the patients had hypertropia or paradoxical eye movements. CONCLUSION Superior oblique transposition by Scott's procedure along with conventional surgery on horizontal recti in third nerve palsy results in better horizontal and vertical alignment, and improves A-pattern and intorsion, thus leading to better binocular interaction.
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- Anupam Singh
- a Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences , Rishikesh , India
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- b Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre, MAMC , New Delhi , India
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- a Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences , Rishikesh , India
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- a Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences , Rishikesh , India
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- a Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences , Rishikesh , India
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- a Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences , Rishikesh , India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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Pandey PK, Bhambhwani V, Ranjith PC, Kadav M, Aparnaa C. Congenital third nerve palsy with synergistic depression on attempted adduction and trigemino-oculomotor synkinesis: Underpinnings of a spectral dysinnervation disorder. Indian J Ophthalmol 2016; 64:397-8. [PMID: 27380983 PMCID: PMC4966381 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.185628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The authors describe a case of congenital partial pupil-sparing third cranial nerve palsy with absent adduction, synergistic depression of globe and widening of palpebral fissure on attempted adduction and synergistic elevation and adduction on mouth opening and sideways thrusting of jaw. The case illustrates trigemino-oculomotor synkinesis associated with congenital third nerve palsy. The possible mechanism of miswiring involving the medial longitudinal fasciculus and trigeminal nuclei is discussed. At least some cases of congenital third cranial nerve palsy may fall in the realm of congenital cranial dysinnervation disorders (CCDDs) sharing a much wider spectrum of presentation.
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- Pramod Kumar Pandey
- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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In this article, we present a novel second order numerical method for solving third order boundary value problems using the quartic polynomial splines. We establish the convergence of the method. We present numerical experiments to demonstrate the efficiency of the method and validity of our second order method, which shows that present method gives better results.
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- P K Pandey
- Department of Mathematics, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, 110003 India
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Bhambhwani V, Pandey PK, Kadav M, C A. Superior Oblique Extraocular Muscle Shape in Superior Oblique Palsy. Am J Ophthalmol 2015; 160:846-7. [PMID: 26251124 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2015.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2015] [Accepted: 07/14/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Pandey PK, Bhambhwani V, Sood S, Rana K, Gupta P, Ranjith PC. Hypermetropia, accommodative and decompensated/partially accommodative esotropia and esotropic Duane's retraction syndrome in infants: Words impact understanding. Indian J Ophthalmol 2015; 63:468-9. [PMID: 26139819 PMCID: PMC4501155 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.159908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Pramod Kumar Pandey
- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre and Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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Pandey PK, Bhambhwani V, Thirumalai S, Ranjith PC, Gupta P. Lateral Rectus Superior Compartment Palsy. Am J Ophthalmol 2015; 160:205-6. [PMID: 26054471 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2015.03.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Revised: 03/25/2015] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Bhambhwani V, Pandey PK, Sood S, Gupta P, Ranjith PC. Comment on: Intentional overcorrection in pediatric patients with intermittent exotropia: Indicated? Indian J Ophthalmol 2015; 63:294. [PMID: 25971192 PMCID: PMC4448262 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.156974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Vishaal Bhambhwani
- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre and Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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Pandey PK, Bhambhwani V, Sood S, Rana K, Gupta P, Ranjith PC. Role of part muscle vertical rectus transposition following periosteal fixation of the lateral rectus in exotropic Duane's retraction syndrome. Indian J Ophthalmol 2015; 63:290-1. [PMID: 25971188 PMCID: PMC4448258 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.156965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Pramod Kumar Pandey
- Department of Ophthalmology, Guru Nanak Eye Centre and Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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Sukhdhane KS, Pandey PK, Vennila A, Purushothaman CS, Ajima MNO. Sources, distribution and risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the mangrove sediments of Thane Creek, Maharashtra, India. Environ Monit Assess 2015; 187:274. [PMID: 25893756 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-015-4470-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2014] [Accepted: 03/23/2015] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The sources, distribution and risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were investigated in the mangrove sediments of Trombay and Vashi, along the Thane Creek, Maharashtra, India, for a period of 6 months. The results showed that the concentration of Ʃ15 PAHs ranged from 902.58 to 1643.60 and from 930.69 to 1158.30 ng g(-1) in Trombay and Vashi, respectively. Trombay showed significantly higher PAH concentration (p < 0.05) than Vashi. The four carcinogenic PAHs, (benzo(b)fluorathene, benzo(k)fluorathene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene and dibenz(a,h)anthracene) accounted for maximum concentration of the total PAHs. Specific PAH diagnostic indices and the molecular index indicated the presence of both pyrolytic and petrogenic sources with the predominance of pyrolytic origin. A positive correlation (r = 0.736, p < 0.05) existed between the benzo(k)fluorathene level and total PAHs, suggesting the use of this compound as a potential molecular marker for PAH pollution in mangrove sediment. Assessments of potential environmental risks associated with PAHs in this study revealed that the sediment was moderately polluted with high molecular weight PAHs. The study reports the baseline data that can be used for regular monitoring of contamination level considering the heavy industrialization and urbanization along the creek and its coastal region.
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- K S Sukhdhane
- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India,
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Pandey PK, Kundu AK, Sarkar P, Shukla S. Urethral polyp: An uncommon presentation of rhinosporidiosis. Indian J Dermatol 2014; 59:95-6. [PMID: 24470673 PMCID: PMC3884941 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.123521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Kumar S, Raman RP, Kumar K, Pandey PK, Kumar N, Mallesh B, Mohanty S, Kumar A. Effect of azadirachtin on haematological and biochemical parameters of Argulus-infested goldfish Carassius auratus (Linn. 1758). Fish Physiol Biochem 2013; 39:733-747. [PMID: 23090629 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-012-9736-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2012] [Accepted: 10/12/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Argulosis hampers aquaculture production and alters the host physiology and growth. Azadirachtin is recognized as a potential antiparasitic agent against Argulus sp. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of different concentration of azadirachtin solution on haematological and serum biochemical parameters of Argulus-infested goldfish Carassius auratus. Ninety Argulus-infested goldfish were randomly divided into six equal groups. Fish of group 1-5 were treated with azadirachtin solution through bath of 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 mg L(-1) as T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5, respectively, and group 6 was exposed to 2% DMSO solution without azadirachtin and considered as negative control T0(-). Along with six treatment groups, a positive control T0(+) of healthy goldfish free from Argulus infestation was also maintained. Parasitic mortality was evaluated after 3 days of consecutive bath treatment. After 7 days of post-treatment, the blood and serum were drawn from each of the treatment groups and haematological and serum biochemical parameters were evaluated. Total leucocyte count (TLC), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), blood glucose, total protein (TP), globulin, serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT) and serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) were significantly (p < 0.05) high in negative control group when compared with positive control group. It could be concluded that Argulus infestation altered marked haematological and serum biochemical parameters. However, in treated groups complete elimination of Argulus was found in T4 and T5 groups. Also significant (p < 0.05) reduction in haematological and serum biochemical parameters of all the treatment groups were recorded in comparison with negative control group. In addition, T4 and T5 groups showed significantly (p < 0.05) high superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, total erythrocyte count (TEC) and haemoglobin (Hb). However, higher mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), blood glucose and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels in T5 group revealed that higher concentration of azadirachtin have notable effects on activity of vital tissues function and physiology of the host. Argulus spp. from infested goldfish could be eliminated using bath treatment with solution of azadirachtin having concentration of 15 mg L(-1) and that also shifted haematological and serum biochemical parameters towards homeostasis.
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- Saurav Kumar
- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai 400061, India.
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Pandey PK, Vats P, Singh A, Rathi N, Sharma A, Sood S. Vertical synergistic divergence: to be or not to be, that is the quintessential question. Indian J Ophthalmol 2013; 61:86-7. [PMID: 23412535 PMCID: PMC3638340 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.107212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Kumar S, Raman RP, Pandey PK, Mohanty S, Kumar A, Kumar K. Effect of orally administered azadirachtin on non-specific immune parameters of goldfish Carassius auratus (Linn. 1758) and resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2013; 34:564-573. [PMID: 23261511 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2012.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2012] [Revised: 11/22/2012] [Accepted: 11/30/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Modulation of the immune responses using active bio-ingredients as a possible prophylaxis measure has been novel prospect for aquaculture. The present study evaluated the effects of azadirachtin EC 25% on non-specific immune responses in goldfish Carassius auratus and resistance against pathogenic bacteria Aeromonas hydrophila. The experimental trial for effects of azadirachtin on immuno-haematoloical parameters in goldfish was conducted by feeding the various levels of azadirachtin as control T(0) (without azadirachtin), T(1) (0.1%), T(2) (0.2%), T(3) (0.4%), T(4) (0.8%) and T(5) (1.6%) for a period of 28 days. Fishes were challenged with A. hydrophila 28 days post feeding and relative percentage survival (%) was recorded over 14 days post infection. Immuno-haematoloical (total erythrocyte count, total leukocyte count, haemoglobin, packed cell volume, NBT activity, phagocytic activity, serum lysozyme activity, myeloperoxidase activity, total immunoglobulin) and serum biochemical parameters (serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) and blood glucose) of fishes were examined at 14 and 28 days of feedings. Fish fed with azadirachtin, showed significantly (p < 0.05) enhanced TEC, TLC, Total Ig, total protein, NBT activity, serum lysozyme activity and myeloperoxidase level in different treatment groups in comparison with control group. Similarly, SGOT, SGPT and blood glucose level were found to be significantly (p < 0.05) high but PCV and Hb did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) in the treatment groups compared to control groups. Azadirachtin at the concentration of 4 g kg(-1) showed significantly (p < 0.05) higher relative percentage survival (42.60%) when compared with the control against A. hydrophila infection. This study indicated that azadirachtin EC 25% (4 g kg(-1)) showed higher NBT activity, serum lysozyme, protein profiles, leukocyte counts and resistance against A. hydrophila infection and thus, can be used as a potential immunostimulant in aquaculture.
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- Saurav Kumar
- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Panch Marg, Andheri (West), Mumbai, India.
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Pandey PK, Singh A, Kumar B, Sood S, Kumar S, Kumari E, Chandel M. Ocular tilt reaction, internuclear ophthalmoplegia, and torsional nystagmus following mitral commissurotomy. J AAPOS 2012; 16:484-6. [PMID: 23084391 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2012.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2011] [Revised: 06/03/2012] [Accepted: 06/06/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Ocular tilt reaction, a type of skew deviation, and unilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia with torsional nystagmus resulting from an ischemic event may result from unilateral disruption of otolithic pathways in the medial longitudinal fasciculus. A subset of skew deviations is known to simulate superior oblique palsy; however, none have been reported with a coexisting internuclear ophthalmoplegia. The present report documents the rare occurrence of an ocular tilt reaction simulating a left superior oblique palsy from involvement of left medial longitudinal fasciculus at the level of interstitial nucleus of Cajal.
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- P K Pandey
- Guru Nanak Eye Centre, MAMC, New Delhi, India
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Kumar A, Raman RP, Kumar K, Pandey PK, Kumar V, Mohanty S, Kumar S. Antiparasitic efficacy of piperine against Argulus spp. on Carassius auratus (Linn. 1758): in vitro and in vivo study. Parasitol Res 2012; 111:2071-6. [PMID: 22864920 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-012-3054-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2012] [Accepted: 07/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Argulus are common aquatic ectoparasites that create one of the major threats to aquaculture due to absence of suitable therapy. Piperine, a bioactive component of Piper longum, has medicinal properties and acts as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal, considering eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness. The present study aimed to evaluate antiparasitic effect of piperine against an ectoparasite Argulus spp. on Carassius auratus. Artificial Argulus infection was carried out by cohabitation method, and the fishes were selected for in vivo study when intensity of Argulus infestation was observed to be 15-20 Argulus per fish. In vitro and in vivo studies were performed at different concentration 1.0 (T (1)), 3.0 (T (2)), 5.0 (T (3)), 7.0 (T (4)), and 9.0 mg l(-1) (T (5)) of piperine solution to treat Argulus for 3 and 72 h, respectively. The acute toxicity test for piperine EC 97 % against goldfish was performed for 96 h. The 96 h median lethal concentration (LC(50)) for piperine was found to be 52.64 mg l(-1). In vitro effect of piperine solution led to 100 % mortality of Argulus at 9.0 mg l(-1) in 3 h whereas, under in vivo test, the 100 % antiparasitic efficacy of piperine solution was found at 9.0 mg l(-1) in 48 h. The EC(50) for 48 h was 9.0 mg l(-1), and thus, therapeutic index is 5.8. The results revealed that piperine at a concentration of 9.0 mg l(-1) can be used as a potential natural agent for controlling Argulus parasite.
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- Abhay Kumar
- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai 400061, India.
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Pandey PK, Rathi N, Singh A, Sharma A, Shinde V, Sharma S, Sinha E. Primary superior oblique muscle-levator muscle synkinesis. J AAPOS 2012; 16:214-5; author reply 215-6. [PMID: 22525188 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2011.12.155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2011] [Revised: 12/12/2011] [Accepted: 12/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Patel DN, Pandey PK, Thareja RK. Stoichiometric investigations of laser-ablated brass plasma. Appl Opt 2012; 51:B192-B200. [PMID: 22410919 DOI: 10.1364/ao.51.00b192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2011] [Accepted: 12/30/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Laser-ablated brass plasma plumes expanding in various air pressures have been studied using optical emission spectroscopy and two-dimensional imaging. The velocity of the plume front calculated from the R-t plot decreases from 1.9×10(4) m/s to ~5.5×10(3) m/s as the pressure increases from 0.01 to 10(5) Pa. The estimated higher electron temperature for Cu I (510.5 nm) transition than for Zn I (481.1 nm) may be due to differences in the heat of vaporization and vaporization temperature of copper and zinc. The electron density estimated using the Stark-broadened transition 4p(2)P(3/2)→4s(2)(2)D(5/2) of Cu I (510.5 nm) is about 10 times higher than that for transition 4s5s(3)S(1)→4s4p(3)P(2) of Zn I (481.1 nm). The appearance and enhancement of the Cu(2) (A-X) band at lower ambient pressure and formation of nanoparticle clusters have been extensively discussed. Stoichiometric and morphological study of the deposited nanoparticles on carbon tape at different ambient pressure reveals a different percentage composition of copper and of nanoparticles.
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- D N Patel
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
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