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in response to WSSV challenge 252-253<br />

4.3.3 <strong>Expression</strong> profile of WSSV genes in the haemocytes of P. monodon<br />

in response to WSSV challenge 253-255<br />

4.4 Discussion 255-265<br />

Tables 265-266<br />

Figures 267-283<br />

5 <strong>Expression</strong> profile of antimicrobial peptide genes in<br />

response to the administration of immunostimulants 284-337<br />

5.1 Introduction 284-288<br />

5.2 Materials <strong>and</strong> Methods 288-293<br />

5.2.1 Experimental animals <strong>and</strong> rearing conditions 288<br />

5.2.2 Test diets 289<br />

5.2.2.1 Yeast strains 289<br />

5.2.2.2 Preparation of yeast incorporated experimental feed 289<br />

5.2.2.3 Glucan extraction 290<br />

5.2.2.4 Preparation of glucan incorporated experimental feed 291<br />

5.2.3 Feeding experiments <strong>and</strong> WSSV challenge 291<br />

5.2.4 Haemolymph <strong>and</strong> other tissues collection 292<br />

5.2.5 Total RNA isolation <strong>and</strong> reverse transcription 292<br />

5.2.6 Semi-quantitative RT-PCR analysis of target gene expression 292-293<br />

5.2.7 Statistical analysis of the post-challenge survival data 293<br />

5.3 Results 293-300<br />

5.3.1 <strong>Expression</strong> profile of control genes in the haemocytes of P. monodon<br />

in response to various immunostimulants 293<br />

5.3.2 <strong>Expression</strong> profile of AMP genes in the haemocytes of P. monodon<br />

in response to various immunostimulants 293-296<br />

5.3.3 <strong>Expression</strong> of WSSV genes in haemocytes of P. monodon in response to<br />

the administration of various immunostimulants 296<br />

5.3.4 <strong>Expression</strong> profile of AMP genes in various tissues of P. monodon<br />

in response to the administration of C<strong>and</strong>ida haemulonii yeast 297-299<br />

5.3.5 <strong>Expression</strong> of WSSV genes in various tissues of P. monodon in response<br />

to the administration of C<strong>and</strong>ida haemulonii yeast 300<br />

5.3.6 Post-challenge survival 300<br />

5.4 Discussion 300-311<br />

Tables 311<br />

Figures 312-337<br />

6 <strong>Expression</strong> profile of antimicrobial peptide genes in<br />

response to the administration of probiotic bacteria 338-388<br />

6.1 Introduction 338-341<br />

6.1.1 Role of probiotics in aquaculture 339<br />

6.1.2 Modes of action of probiotics 339-341<br />

6.2 Materials <strong>and</strong> methods 342-344<br />

6.2.1 Experimental animals <strong>and</strong> rearing conditions 342<br />

6.2.2 Test diets 342<br />

6.2.3 Feeding experiment <strong>and</strong> WSSV challenge 342-343<br />

6.2.4 Haemolymph <strong>and</strong> other tissues collection 343<br />

6.2.5 Total RNA isolation <strong>and</strong> reverse transcription 343<br />

6.2.6 Semi-quantitative RT-PCR analysis of gene expression 343-344<br />

6.2.7 Statistical analysis 344<br />

6.3 Results 344-353<br />

6.3.1 <strong>Expression</strong> profile of control genes in the haemocytes of P. monodon in<br />

response to the administration of probiotic bacteria 344

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