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Kasetsart J. (Nat. Sci.) 40 : 181 - 187 (2006)<br />

The Effect of Peptidoglycan on Immune Response<br />

in Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon Fabricius)<br />

Watchariya Purivirojkul 1 *, Nontawith Areechon 2 and Prapansak Srisapoome 2<br />

ABSTRACT<br />

The effect of peptidoglycan on immune response in Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon<br />

Fabricius) was conducted under laboratory conditions. P. monodon (13±2 g) were fed for 7 days with<br />

diets containing graded levels of PG (0, 0.06, 0.12 and 0.18 g/kg feed). The immune responses were<br />

measured by phenoloxidase, superoxide anion, bactericidal activity, clearance ability and resistance<br />

against Vibrio harveyi. The results showed that shrimp which fed on diets containing PG 0.18 g/kg had<br />

these immune parameters at significantly higher (P

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