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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Effect of Different Dietary Selenium Sources on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, Gut Microbiota, and Molecular Responses in Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
ClearNano-selenium ameliorates microplastics-induced injury: Histology, antioxidant capacity, immunity and intestinal microbiota of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Researchers tested whether nano-selenium supplements could protect grass carp from damage caused by polystyrene microplastics. They found that nano-selenium reduced the tissue damage, oxidative stress, and immune suppression caused by microplastic exposure, and helped restore healthy gut bacteria. The study suggests that dietary nano-selenium may be a practical strategy for protecting farmed fish from the harmful effects of microplastic pollution in aquatic environments.
A review of the quantitative real-time PCR and Omics approaches applied to study the effects of dietary selenium nanoparticles (nano-Se) on fish
Researchers reviewed how advanced molecular tools — including gene expression analysis and multi-omics approaches — are being used to study the effects of selenium nanoparticles as feed supplements in farmed fish. These tools reveal how nano-selenium influences fish immune function, antioxidant defenses, and overall health at the molecular level.
Growth, Health, and Gut Microbiota of Female Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei Broodstock Fed Different Phospholipid Sources
Researchers investigated how different dietary phospholipid sources affect the growth, health, and gut microbiota of female Pacific white shrimp broodstock. The study found that shrimp fed krill oil showed the best growth and antioxidant capacity, with increased gut microbiota diversity and reduced potentially harmful bacteria. Evidence indicates that phospholipid supplementation, particularly from krill oil, can improve shrimp broodstock health and beneficial gut microbial communities.
Protective role of nano-selenium on Gymnocypris przewalskii under saline–alkaline stress: a comprehensive analysis of transcriptomics and metabolomics
Scientists studied a type of fish that lives in very salty, harsh water and found that tiny selenium particles helped protect the fish from stress and damage. The selenium particles worked by changing how the fish's genes and body chemistry responded to the difficult environment. While this study was done in fish, selenium is an important nutrient for humans too, and this research could help scientists better understand how selenium protects our bodies from environmental stress and damage.
Insights into the molecular response of Dioithona rigida to selenium nanoparticles: de novo transcriptome assembly and differential gene expression analysis
Researchers exposed a marine copepod species to selenium nanoparticles and used genetic analysis to understand the molecular-level effects. They found significant changes in genes related to DNA repair, oxidative stress response, and cell membrane function. The study matters because copepods are a key link in marine food chains, so contaminant effects on these tiny organisms can have ripple effects through the ecosystem and ultimately affect the seafood humans consume.
Ultrastructural and Proteomic Analyses Revealed the Mechanism by Which Foliar Spraying of Se Nanoparticles Alleviated the Toxicity of Microplastics in Pistia stratiotes L.
Foliar application of selenium nanoparticles to the aquatic plant Pistia stratiotes alleviated toxicity from polyethylene nanoplastics, with ultrastructural and proteomic analyses revealing that selenium nanoparticles protected photosynthetic machinery and antioxidant systems.
Selenium Yeast Mitigates Diquat-Induced Oxidative Stress in Rooster Testicles and Preserves Reproductive Performance
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it examines whether selenium yeast supplementation protects rooster reproductive health from oxidative stress caused by the pesticide diquat, with no connection to microplastic contamination.
Evaluating the performance of Pacific white shrimp ( Penaeus vannamei Boone, 1931) reared under different stocking densities: a study of their biochemical, immune, metabolic and antioxidant responses in a biofloc aquaculture system
This study evaluated how different stocking densities affect growth performance, hemolymph biochemistry, immune indices, and antioxidant enzyme activities in Pacific white shrimp raised in biofloc systems, providing guidance for optimizing intensive aquaculture conditions.
Dual-Stress Mitigation of Sclerotinia under Microplastic Toxicity by Nano-Selenium: Redox Balance, Pathogen Suppression, and Transcriptome Reprogramming
Researchers investigated whether selenium nanoparticles could protect rapeseed plants from combined stress caused by microplastics and the fungal pathogen Sclerotinia. The study found that selenium nanoparticles improved photosynthesis, reduced oxidative damage, and showed strong antifungal activity, suggesting they may help mitigate microplastic-induced phytotoxicity and fungal disease in agricultural settings.
The use of chitosan as an antioxidant in the feed of cultivated P. vannamei shrimp against oxidative stress induced by exposure to microplastics
Researchers tested whether adding chitosan to shrimp feed could protect farmed shrimp from oxidative stress caused by microplastic exposure. They found that chitosan supplementation helped counteract the harmful oxidative effects of microplastics on shrimp tissues. The findings suggest that natural antioxidants like chitosan could be a practical strategy for reducing microplastic-related damage in aquaculture.
Selenium-containing polysaccharide from Spirulina platensis alleviates Cd-induced toxicity in mice by inhibiting liver inflammation mediated by gut microbiota
Researchers found that selenium-containing polysaccharide from Spirulina platensis alleviates cadmium-induced liver toxicity in mice by modulating gut microbiota composition and suppressing inflammatory pathways, suggesting a protective role against heavy metal exposure.
Dual-Stress Mitigationof Sclerotinia under MicroplasticToxicity by Nano-Selenium: Redox Balance, Pathogen Suppression, andTranscriptome Reprogramming
Researchers tested whether selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) could protect rapeseed plants from the combined stress of microplastic contamination and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum fungal infection. SeNPs improved seed germination, reduced oxidative damage, and altered gene expression to restore redox balance — largely reversing the dual stress effects.
Eco-friendly and safe alternatives for the valorization of shrimp farming waste
Researchers reviewed eco-friendly bioconversion strategies for valorizing shrimp farming waste — shells, heads, and wastewater — into high-value products including chitin, carotenoids, bio-nanomaterials, and nutraceuticals, arguing that microbial fermentation and enzymatic processing offer safer, more sustainable alternatives to chemical extraction methods.
Biogenic Selenium Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Alginate Oligosaccharides Attenuate Heat Stress-Induced Impairment of Breast Meat Quality via Regulating Oxidative Stress, Metabolome and Ferroptosis in Broilers
Researchers tested whether selenium nanoparticles made with alginate oligosaccharides could protect broiler chickens from heat stress-related declines in breast meat quality. They found that the nanoparticles significantly reduced oxidative damage, improved meat tenderness and water-holding capacity, and inhibited a harmful cell death process in muscle tissue. While focused on poultry nutrition rather than microplastics, the study demonstrates how nanoparticle-based supplements can protect against oxidative stress in living organisms.
Exploring the impact of nano-Se and nano-clay feed supplements on interleukin genes, immunity and growth rate in European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
Researchers tested nano-selenium and nano-clay as feed supplements in European sea bass and found both activated immune genes and boosted expression of key inflammatory signals at various doses. These findings help identify effective concentration ranges for using nanoparticle supplements to support fish health in aquaculture.
Assessing the impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on shrimp growth, physiology, antioxidant, immune responses and gut microbiota
This review examines how microplastics and nanoplastics affect shrimp health, covering impacts on growth, immune function, gut bacteria, and antioxidant defenses. Researchers found that plastic exposure can impair shrimp physiology through multiple pathways, with implications for both aquaculture productivity and seafood safety. The study highlights the need for more research on how plastic pollution in coastal waters threatens shrimp populations that are important for both ecosystems and human nutrition.
Nano-Enabled Agriculture Using Nano-Selenium for Crop Productivity: What Should be Addressed More?
This review examines the potential of nano-selenium as an agricultural biostimulant, evaluating how selenium nanoparticles may improve crop productivity and seed germination while identifying research gaps in nano-enabled agriculture safety and efficacy.
Effects of Dietary Gracilaria lichenoides and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Intestinal Health of Penaeus monodon
Scientists tested whether adding the seaweed Gracilaria lichenoides and the beneficial bacterium Bacillus amyloliquefaciens to shrimp feed could improve growth and health in black tiger shrimp. Researchers found that the combination improved growth performance, boosted antioxidant defenses, and enhanced intestinal health compared to standard feed. The study suggests these natural dietary supplements could support healthier, more sustainable shrimp farming practices.
Selenium-driven trophic restructuring of soil nematode communities and biochemical regulation alleviate the toxicity caused by microplastic pollution in highland barley
Researchers investigated whether selenium supplementation could counteract the harmful effects of polyethylene microplastics on highland barley and soil nematode communities. They found that microplastics significantly reduced plant growth metrics and disrupted nematode populations, but selenium application helped restore chlorophyll content, root development, and beneficial soil organism diversity. The study suggests that selenium may serve as a practical tool for mitigating microplastic-induced damage in agricultural soils.
Revealing the Selenium-Mediated Regulatory Mechanisms of P. stratiotes in Response to Nanoplastics Stress from Multiple Perspectives of Transcriptomics, Metabolomics, and Plant Physiology
Scientists found that tiny plastic particles (nanoplastics) seriously damage water plants by disrupting their ability to make food from sunlight and causing harmful stress inside their cells. However, when researchers added selenium (a natural mineral) to the water, it helped protect the plants from plastic damage by boosting their natural defense systems. This research could help us clean up plastic pollution in lakes and rivers, which is important since these water sources can affect human health through drinking water and food chains.
Impact of Chlorella vulgaris Bioremediation and Selenium on Genotoxicity, Nephrotoxicity and Oxidative/Antioxidant Imbalance Induced by Polystyrene Nanoplastics in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Researchers found that polystyrene nanoplastics caused DNA damage, kidney injury, and oxidative stress in African catfish. The study suggests that treatment with the green algae Chlorella vulgaris and the mineral selenium helped reduce these harmful effects, pointing to potential protective strategies against nanoplastic toxicity in aquaculture.
Dietary Tartaric Acid Improves Growth Performance, Gut Microbiota, Digestive Enzyme Activities, Hemolymph Immunity, Antioxidant Markers, and Disease Resistance against Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Pacific White Shrimp
Researchers tested dietary tartaric acid as a feed supplement for Pacific white shrimp and found that moderate doses improved growth performance, digestive enzyme activity, and immune responses. Shrimp fed with tartaric acid also showed enhanced antioxidant markers and higher survival rates when challenged with a bacterial pathogen. The study suggests tartaric acid could be a beneficial organic acid additive in shrimp aquaculture.
Selenium alleviates the adverse effects of microplastics on kale by regulating photosynthesis, redox homeostasis, secondary metabolism and hormones
Researchers found that treating soil with selenium could protect kale plants from the harmful effects of microplastic contamination. Microplastics triggered damaging oxidative stress in the plants, but selenium helped restore the balance by boosting antioxidant defenses, improving photosynthesis, and regulating plant hormones. This suggests selenium supplementation could help maintain food crop health in microplastic-contaminated agricultural soils.
Genetic additive components of the exoskeleton mineral profile and their genetic relationship with growth traits in Penaeus vannamei
Scientists found that shrimp can be bred to naturally have higher levels of important minerals like calcium and magnesium in their shells, which could make farmed shrimp more nutritious. This breeding approach could help the shrimp farming industry reduce its dependence on expensive fish-based feeds while still producing healthy seafood. For consumers, this could mean access to more sustainable and nutrient-rich shrimp in the future.