Preetham Elumalai – författare

This reference book provides updated information about different immunomodulators for managing fish health and sustainable aquaculture. Immunomodulators are dietary additives that enhance innate defense mechanisms and increase resistance against specific pathogens and diseases. The book covers the different types of immunostimulants, their modes of action, and their efficacies. It also reviews safety concerns, ethical regulations, limitations, and outreach to farmers. It discusses the application of herbal immunomodulators, antioxidants, pre- and pro-biotics, in disease management.Features:Reviews the pressing topic of reduction of antibiotic use in aquacultureDiscusses herbal immunomodulators, nutrients, antioxidants and pre- and pro-bioticsCovers the topic of progressive immunomodulation using nanotechnologyDiscusses fish health management in the ever-growing aquaculture industryIncludes natural and synthetic immunomodulatorsThe book is meant for researchers and industry experts in aquaculture, fisheries science, and veterinary medicine.

This book is a timely reference text that highlights the role of vaccination in the fast-growing aquaculture industry. It discusses topics such as vaccine formulation, vaccine delivery, and enhancing the immune response of fish using nanoparticles. Information related to vaccine safety, ethical approval, and regulations is also discussed, together with dissemination of vaccines to fish farms across the globe. This cutting-edge book presents novel strategies to meet the growing demand for vaccines in finfish aquaculture. This book is useful to students, academics, clinicians, and professionals in the field of fisheries sciences, aquaculture, and veterinary sciences.

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the role of Bacillus bacteria in aquaculture, particularly focusing on finfish and shellfish. It begins with foundational chapters on the anatomy and physiology of these aquatic species, their immune systems, and the biology of Bacillus bacteria. The book discusses the specific interactions between Bacillus and the gastrointestinal tracts of fish and shellfish, examining the production and effects of Bacillus-derived exoenzymes and bacteriocins and their role in enhancing aquatic animal health and water quality. Additionally, the book covers the role of Bacillus in bioremediation, particularly in improving water quality, which is a significant concern in aquaculture. The latter sections delve into the application of Bacillus as probiotics and paraprobiotics in fish and shellfish culture, their integration in feed biotechnology, and a critical evaluation of their safety. The book concludes with a critical discussion on the safety and regulatory aspects of using Bacillus in aquaculture.This book is intended for professionals and practitioners in the aquaculture industry and researchers, academicians, and students in the fields of microbiology, marine biology, aquaculture, and veterinary medicine.

This book explores diverse strategies to combat diseases in aquaculture and effectively manage fish health for sustainable farming practices. It addresses the need for robust diagnostic tools, biosecurity measures, advanced breeding techniques, and innovative vaccine development in aquaculture. Divided into four sections, the first section introduces state-of-the-art diagnostic tools for pathogen detection, including the latest advancements in metagenomics and next-generation sequencing. The second section reviews the application of genetics, breeding, bacteriophage therapy, and nanotechnology as novel approaches to enhance disease resistance. It also explores the genomics of infectious diseases, the application of genetic technologies in combating these diseases, and future breeding strategies for sustainable aquaculture. The third section examines the role of vaccines in maintaining fish health and their potential applications in disease management, focusing on the current status of vaccine development and the challenges. The final section emphasizes the importance of fish welfare, discussing the roles of stress management, food systems, and human activities in promoting fish health. It also presents the role of food systems in sustainable aquaculture and reviews the use of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics to enhance growth performance, immune responses, and disease resistance. This book is intended for researchers and professionals in the fields of aquaculture, marine biology, and sustainable farming practices.Key Features:Examines strategies to combat diseases in aquaculture and efficiently manage fish health for sustainable farming practicesExplores cutting-edge diagnostic tools and biosecurity measures to combat infectious diseases in aquacultureHighlights the latest advancements in genetic technologies, breeding, bacteriophage therapy, and nanotechnology for enhancing disease resistance in fishDiscusses the crucial role of vaccines in fish health, offering insights into current developments and overcoming challenges in vaccine development for disease managementEmphasizes the importance of fish welfare, addressing the impact of stress management, food systems, and human activities on promoting fish health

This book provides a comprehensive summary of the latest knowledge regarding functional foods and new therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disorders through explaining specific mechanisms for natural remedies and functional foods as well as alternative treatment and supplementary approaches for neurodegenerative diseases.

This book provides a comprehensive summary of the latest knowledge regarding functional foods and new therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disorders through explaining specific mechanisms for natural remedies and functional foods as well as alternative treatment and supplementary approaches for neurodegenerative diseases.

This book reviews the relationship between receptors, carbohydrate moieties, and pathogenic surfaces and lectins’ pathophysiology of immune responses and examines the mechanisms of action of the molecules for the treatment potentials.

This book reviews the relationship between receptors, carbohydrate moieties, and pathogenic surfaces and lectins’ pathophysiology of immune responses and examines the mechanisms of action of the molecules for the treatment potentials.

This book provides the latest information on fish lectins from the perspective of inflammation and presents new ideas on the complicated mechanisms of lectin biochemistry and associated interactions.

This book provides the latest information on fish lectins from the perspective of inflammation and presents new ideas on the complicated mechanisms of lectin biochemistry and associated interactions. Key features include discussion of mechanisms recently identified to be involving lectin family types, presentation of the latest evidence regarding the molecular approaches in fish lectins, and thorough explanation of the concept of antimicrobial and immunological roles and current understanding of the significance of its disease resistance related studies. Gene expression studies is another important element of the book, and it is proposed that gene editing technology provides gaining attention in the biological role of fish lectin research. Examples of the many lastest molecular approaches, applications and future perspectives in fish lectin specific topics covered in this book include the information right from the basics to the advancements in this area. The book will be a valuable update and resource for both experienced and younger researchers working in the field of lectins and immunology.