Carotenoids versus retinoids (Vitamin A) as essential growth factors in penaeid prawns (Penaeus semisulcatus)

Dall, W.

doi:10.1007/bf00347124

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“…Many studies, including this one, have shown that carotenoids and their esters accumulate in different crustacean species, in specific tissues or at various developmental stages (Ribeiro et al, 2001, Lenel et al, 1978, Sachindra et al, 2005, Okada et al, 1994, Pan and Chien, 2000, Dall, 1995, Petit et al, 1998, Valin et al, 1987, Katayama et al, 1971, Petit et al, 1997. The proportions of free Axn and Axn esters are also modified in response to certain environmental cues such as background substrate colour (Wade et al, 2005, Wade et al, 2012, Tume et al, 2009.…”

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“…All wild and cultured crustacean species report the presence of free and esterified forms of various carotenoids, predominantly astaxanthin (Axn) (Castillo et al, 1982, Lenel et al, 1978, Tanaka et al, 1976, Sachindra et al, 2005. The distribution of these forms of carotenoids also varies with species, life history stages, developmental stage, moult stage and the organ or tissue of the animals (Ribeiro et al, 2001, Lenel et al, 1978, Sachindra et al, 2005, Okada et al, 1994, Pan and Chien, 2000, Dall, 1995, Petit et al, 1998, Valin et al, 1987, Katayama et al, 1971, Petit et al, 1997.…”

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Dietary astaxanthin levels affect colour, growth, carotenoid digestibility and the accumulation of specific carotenoid esters in the Giant Tiger Shrimp,Penaeus monodon

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The predominant carotenoid in prawn tissues is astaxanthin (Axn) and its role in pigmentation has been well studied. However, the effects of dietary Axn on other prawn physiological performance measures are uncertain and dietary carotenoid uptake and tissue deposition are poorly understood. This study fed juvenile prawns (Penaeus monodon) diets that contained 0, 25, 50 or 100 mg kg -1 Axn for 6 weeks. Animals fed carotenoid free diets had significantly reduced growth than those fed carotenoids, but survival was unaffected. Carotenoid uptake (digestibility) improved as dietary carotenoid levels increased, and was 98.5% in animals fed 100 mg kg -1 Axn. After 6 weeks, whole body carotenoid levels were significantly depleted in 0 or 25 mg kg -1 fed animals, compared with those fed 50 or 100 mg kg -1 . Specific fatty acid esters of Axn accumulated in epithelial tissue, with mono-esters enriched saturated fatty acids, while di-esters were enriched with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. These data suggest a minimum dietary requirement of 25 mg kg -1 Axn in clear water systems to maintain growth performance, and 50 mg kg -1 or more to avoid depletion of body carotenoid levels and improve efficiency of utilisation. These results also implicate specific fatty acids in the function of carotenoid esters within prawn tissues.

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Dietary astaxanthin levels affect colour, growth, carotenoid digestibility and the accumulation of specific carotenoid esters in the Giant Tiger Shrimp,Penaeus monodon

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“…, ; Magnadottir ; Kiron ). Astaxanthin has been suggested to be a primary source of retinoids (provitamin A) in eggs and early embryos (Miki ; Dall ; Dall et al . ; Linan‐Cabello et al .…”

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Astaxanthin as feed supplement in aquatic animals

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Reviews in Aquaculture

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Astaxanthin is a high value keto‐carotenoid pigment renowned for its commercial application in various industries comprising aquaculture, food, cosmetic, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical. Among the verified bio‐resources of astaxanthin are red yeast Phaffia rhodozyma and green alga Haematococcus pluvialis. The supreme antioxidant property of astaxanthin reveals its tremendous potential to offer manifold health benefits among aquatic animals which is a key driving factor triggering the upsurge in global demand for the pigment. Numerous scientific researches devoted over a number of years have persistently demonstrated the instrumental role of astaxanthin in targeting several animal health conditions. This review article evaluates the current best available evidence to judge the beneficial usage of astaxanthin in aquaculture industry. Most apparent is the profound effect on pigmentation, where astaxanthin is frequently utilized as an additive in formulated diets to boost and improve the coloration of many aquatic animal species, and subsequently product quality and price. Moreover, the wide range of other physiological benefits that this biological pigment confers to these animals is also presented which include various improvements in survival, growth performance, reproductive capacity, stress tolerance, disease resistance and immune‐related gene expression.

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“…Carotenoids are central to producing coloration in many crustacean tissues such as the shell and epithelial tissue, eggs and ovaries, and hepatopancreas (Castillo et al, 1982;Dall, 1995;Lenel et al, 1978;Wade and Glencross, 2012). Crustaceans are a diverse subphylum of the Arthropoda with a complex biology.…”

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