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View article: Revisiting Vitamin and Trace Mineral Nutrition in Atlantic Salmon Farming With Emphasis on Fish Health
Revisiting Vitamin and Trace Mineral Nutrition in Atlantic Salmon Farming With Emphasis on Fish Health Open
Atlantic salmon farming is faced with numerous environmental and production‐related challenges affecting fish health and welfare, globally and in Norway. An animal's requirement for a nutrient is the sum of the required supply of available…
View article: Effects of <i>n</i> -3 very-long-chain PUFA on bone mineralisation
Effects of <i>n</i> -3 very-long-chain PUFA on bone mineralisation Open
The present study investigated whether dietary n -3 very-long-chain PUFA ( n -3 VLC-PUFA) could increase skin and bone mineralisation in Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar ) in vivo and examined their potential effects on human osteoblast proli…
View article: Positive Play
Positive Play Open
This book results from an initiative by the European university consortium EUGLOH - European University Alliance for Global Health - between the University of Porto, Portugal (U.P.), and the University of the Arctic, Norway (UiT). To suppo…
View article: 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide-induced oral epithelial lesions exhibit time- and stage-dependent changes in the tumor immune microenvironment
4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide-induced oral epithelial lesions exhibit time- and stage-dependent changes in the tumor immune microenvironment Open
Oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) is the most common cancer of the oral cavity and is associated with high morbidity due to local invasion and lymph node metastasis. Tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) are associated with good …
View article: Investigation of the functions of <i>n</i>-3 very-long-chain PUFAs skin using <i>in vivo</i> Atlantic salmon and <i>in vitro</i> human and fish skin models – ADDENDUM
Investigation of the functions of <i>n</i>-3 very-long-chain PUFAs skin using <i>in vivo</i> Atlantic salmon and <i>in vitro</i> human and fish skin models – ADDENDUM Open
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View article: What’s with the boys? Lower birth weight in boys from HPA-1a alloimmunized pregnancies – New insights from a large prospective screening study in Poland
What’s with the boys? Lower birth weight in boys from HPA-1a alloimmunized pregnancies – New insights from a large prospective screening study in Poland Open
Fetomaternal incompatibility in human platelet antigens (HPAs) can cause maternal alloimmunization, which in turn may lead to thrombocytopenia with or without intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in the fetus or newborn. Retrospective studies sug…
View article: Spawning manipulation, broodfish diet feeding and egg production in farmed Atlantic salmon
Spawning manipulation, broodfish diet feeding and egg production in farmed Atlantic salmon Open
Atlantic salmon aquaculture relies on continuous supply of high quality eggs. Broodfish nutrition and manipulation of ovulation time (photoperiod and temperature) are key factors. The optimum feeding period with broodfish diet has not been…
View article: Effect of spawning induced starvation on nutrient loss in males of the annual spawner Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus)
Effect of spawning induced starvation on nutrient loss in males of the annual spawner Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) Open
Atlantic halibut go through a period with reduced or no feed intake during their spawning period. This study with male Atlantic halibut aimed to assess the effect of a two-month starvation period corresponding to the naturally occurring sp…
View article: Welfare and performance of ballan wrasse (<i>Labrus bergylta</i>) reared at two different temperatures after a preparatory feeding trial with enhanced dietary eicosapentaenoic acid
Welfare and performance of ballan wrasse (<i>Labrus bergylta</i>) reared at two different temperatures after a preparatory feeding trial with enhanced dietary eicosapentaenoic acid Open
Concerns have long been raised about the welfare of ballan wrasse ( Labrus bergylta ) used for the biological control of sea lice in Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar ) aquaculture. This study assessed the effect of increased dietary eicosapen…
View article: Different Dietary Ratios of Camelina Oil to Sandeel Oil Influence the Capacity to Synthesise and Deposit EPA and DHA in Zucker Fa/Fa Rats
Different Dietary Ratios of Camelina Oil to Sandeel Oil Influence the Capacity to Synthesise and Deposit EPA and DHA in Zucker Fa/Fa Rats Open
Plant-based food provides more ALA (α-linolenic acid) and less EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid) than marine food. Earlier studies indicate that cetoleic acid (22:1n-11) stimulates the n-3 pathway from ALA to EPA an…
View article: Investigation of the functions of <i>n</i>-3 very-long-chain PUFAs in skin using <i>in vivo</i> Atlantic salmon and <i>in vitro</i> human and fish skin models
Investigation of the functions of <i>n</i>-3 very-long-chain PUFAs in skin using <i>in vivo</i> Atlantic salmon and <i>in vitro</i> human and fish skin models Open
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary n -3 very-long-chain PUFA ( n -3 VLC-PUFA) on the maturation and development of skin tissue in juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo sala r) in vivo , as well as their effects on…
View article: Amphipathic barbiturates as marine product mimics with cytolytic and immunogenic effects on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell lines
Amphipathic barbiturates as marine product mimics with cytolytic and immunogenic effects on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell lines Open
The incidence of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is increasing and the conventional treatments for this form of cancer can be tough. Despite the success of existing immunotherapies in some HNSCC patients, many do not respond …
View article: Dietary Level of the Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA and DHA Influence the Flesh Pigmentation in Atlantic Salmon
Dietary Level of the Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA and DHA Influence the Flesh Pigmentation in Atlantic Salmon Open
Atlantic salmon with a start weight of 53 g were fed diets with different levels of EPA and DHA or a diet with 1 : 1 EPA+DHA (0%, 1.0%, and 2.0% of the diet). At 400 g, all fish groups were mixed and equally distributed in new tanks and fe…
View article: Effects of functional ingredients on gut inflammation in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L)
Effects of functional ingredients on gut inflammation in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L) Open
Functional feed ingredients are frequently used in feeds for Atlantic salmon, often claimed to improve immune functions in the intestine and reduce severity of gut inflammation. However, documentation of such effects is, in most cases, onl…
View article: Dietary Fish Meal Level and a Package of Choline, β-Glucan, and Nucleotides Modulate Gut Function, Microbiota, and Health in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar, L.)
Dietary Fish Meal Level and a Package of Choline, β-Glucan, and Nucleotides Modulate Gut Function, Microbiota, and Health in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar, L.) Open
Steatosis and inflammation have been common gut symptoms in Atlantic salmon fed plant rich diets. Choline has recently been identified as essential for salmon in seawater, and β-glucan and nucleotides are frequently used to prevent inflamm…
View article: Effects of dietary lipid level and environmental temperature on lipid metabolism in the intestine and liver, and choline requirement in Atlantic salmon (<i>Salmo salar</i> L) parr
Effects of dietary lipid level and environmental temperature on lipid metabolism in the intestine and liver, and choline requirement in Atlantic salmon (<i>Salmo salar</i> L) parr Open
Choline was recently established as an essential nutrient for Atlantic salmon at all life stages. Choline deficiency is manifested as an excessive accumulation of dietary fat within the intestinal enterocytes, a condition known as steatosi…
View article: Effects of dietary lipid level on growth, digestive physiology and disease resistance in lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus)
Effects of dietary lipid level on growth, digestive physiology and disease resistance in lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) Open
Lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) aquaculture has expanded greatly in recent years due to demands for sea lice cleanerfish from the salmon industry. There are knowledge gaps in lumpfish digestive physiology, nutrient requirement and implicatio…
View article: A Screening Study on Effects Varying Dietary Macronutrient Composition on Gut Functions in Lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus)
A Screening Study on Effects Varying Dietary Macronutrient Composition on Gut Functions in Lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) Open
Cultivation of lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) as lice cleaner fish for salmon is now expanding. For successful cultivation of a new species, understanding the basic biology of digestive functions is vital to facilitate and optimize diet for…
View article: The pH-Responsive Liposomes—The Effect of PEGylation on Release Kinetics and Cellular Uptake in Glioblastoma Cells
The pH-Responsive Liposomes—The Effect of PEGylation on Release Kinetics and Cellular Uptake in Glioblastoma Cells Open
Nanomedicine has been, to a certain degree, a success story in the development of superior anticancer therapies. However, there are tumors that remain a huge challenge for nanoformulations, for instance, brain tumors such as glioblastoma, …
View article: Low Omega-3 Levels in the Diet Disturbs Intestinal Barrier and Transporting Functions of Atlantic Salmon Freshwater and Seawater Smolts
Low Omega-3 Levels in the Diet Disturbs Intestinal Barrier and Transporting Functions of Atlantic Salmon Freshwater and Seawater Smolts Open
Due to a limited access to marine raw materials from capture fisheries, Atlantic salmon feeds are currently based on mainly plant ingredients (75%) while only 25% come from traditional marine ingredients including marine fish meal and fish…
View article: Increasing dietary levels of the <i>n</i>-3 long-chain PUFA, EPA and DHA, improves the growth, welfare, robustness and fillet quality of Atlantic salmon in sea cages
Increasing dietary levels of the <i>n</i>-3 long-chain PUFA, EPA and DHA, improves the growth, welfare, robustness and fillet quality of Atlantic salmon in sea cages Open
The present study evaluated the effects of increasing the dietary levels of EPA and DHA in Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar ) reared in sea cages, in terms of growth performance, welfare, robustness and overall quality. Fish with an average s…
View article: Optimization of the Balance between Protein, Lipid and Carbohydrate in Diets for Lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus)
Optimization of the Balance between Protein, Lipid and Carbohydrate in Diets for Lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) Open
The aim of this study was to investigate how the dietary balance between protein, lipid, and carbohydrate affects growth, welfare, and health with focus on immune responses, in lumpfish of body weight ranges 1.7-10 g and 15-50 g. A three-c…
View article: Comparison of EPA and DHA utilization in Atlantic salmon (<i>Salmo salar</i>) and rainbow trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) fed two diets with different content of fish oil and rapeseed oil
Comparison of EPA and DHA utilization in Atlantic salmon (<i>Salmo salar</i>) and rainbow trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) fed two diets with different content of fish oil and rapeseed oil Open
Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout with initial weights of 460–468 g were fed two diets either high in fish oil (FO) or rapeseed oil (RO) content. The abilities of the fish to metabolize and deposit lipid and n-3 fatty acids were compared. …
View article: Technical feed quality influences health, digestion patterns, body mineralization and bone development in farming of the stomachless cleaner fish ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta)
Technical feed quality influences health, digestion patterns, body mineralization and bone development in farming of the stomachless cleaner fish ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) Open
Farmed ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) is an efficient cleaner fish used for non-medicinal delicing of Atlantic salmon in sea cages replacing to an increasing degree wild wrasse due to considerations for biodiversity and risk of overfishin…
View article: Deposition and metabolism of dietary n-3 very-long-chain PUFA in different organs of rat, mouse and Atlantic salmon
Deposition and metabolism of dietary n-3 very-long-chain PUFA in different organs of rat, mouse and Atlantic salmon Open
There is limited knowledge about the metabolism and function of n-3 very-long-chain PUFA (n-3 VLC-PUFA) with chain lengths ≥ 24. They are known to be produced endogenously in certain tissues from EPA and DHA and not considered to originate…
View article: Modulation of hepatic <scp>miRNA</scp> expression in Atlantic salmon (<scp><i>Salmo salar</i></scp>) by family background and dietary fatty acid composition
Modulation of hepatic <span>miRNA</span> expression in Atlantic salmon (<span><i>Salmo salar</i></span>) by family background and dietary fatty acid composition Open
This study finds significant differences in hepatic fatty acid composition between four groups of Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar ) consisting of offspring from families selected for high and low capacities to express the delta 6 desaturase …
View article: Sensitivity to Dietary Wheat Gluten in Atlantic Salmon Indicated by Gene Expression Changes in Liver and Intestine
Sensitivity to Dietary Wheat Gluten in Atlantic Salmon Indicated by Gene Expression Changes in Liver and Intestine Open
Feed safety is a necessity for animal health and welfare as well as prerequisite for food safety and human health. Wheat gluten (WG) is considered as a valuable protein source in fish feed due to its suitability as a feed binder, high dige…
View article: Plant-Based Diets Induce Transcriptomic Changes in Muscle of Zebrafish and Atlantic Salmon
Plant-Based Diets Induce Transcriptomic Changes in Muscle of Zebrafish and Atlantic Salmon Open
With the expansion of the aquaculture industry in the last two decades, there has been a large increase in the use of plant ingredients in aquafeeds, which has created new challenges in fish growth, health and welfare. Fish muscle growth i…
View article: Choline and phosphatidylcholine, but not methionine, cysteine, taurine and taurocholate, eliminate excessive gut mucosal lipid accumulation in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L)
Choline and phosphatidylcholine, but not methionine, cysteine, taurine and taurocholate, eliminate excessive gut mucosal lipid accumulation in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L) Open
Excessive enterocyte lipid accumulation, with the suggested term lipid malabsorption syndrome (LMS), is frequently observed in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L), in small fish in fresh water as well as in large fish in seawater. The symptoms…