Sex-Related Differences in Hematological Parameters and Organosomatic Indices of Oreochromis niloticus Exposed to Aflatoxin B1 Diet
Joint Authors
Sheila, Okoth
Marijani, Esther
Kigadye, Emmanuel
Nasimolo, Johnson
Gnonlonfin, Gbemenou Joselin Benoit
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 24-week feeding experiment was conducted to assess whether males and females of Oreochromis niloticus exhibit differences in their hematological responses and organosomatic indices to dietary AFB1 contamination.
Triplicate groups of O.
niloticus (initial body weight: 24.1 ± 0.6 g) were fed with four diets (Diets 1 to 4) containing 0, 20, 200, and 2,000 μg AFB1 kg−1.
A significant decrease (P<0.05) in hemoglobin (Hb), red blood cells (RBC), and hematocrit (Hct) was observed in AFB1 exposure groups, with the lowest levels recorded in the 2000 μg AFB1 kg−1 treatment.
A significant increase in mean white blood cells (WBC), neutrophils, and lymphocytes was observed in AFB1 exposure groups.
No sex-related differences in RBC, WBC, lymphocytes, monocytes, and neutrophils levels were observed.
However, hemoglobin and hematocrit values for female O.
niloticus were significantly lower than those for male O.
niloticus.
Organosomatic indices showed that the relative liver, kidney, and spleen weights were significantly higher (P<0.05) in the AFB1 supplemented group than in the control group.
However, the effect of aflatoxin on organosomatic indices does not depend on sex but rather depends on the dose of aflatoxin in the diet.
These results provide useful information for monitoring changes in the health status of male and female O.
niloticus.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Marijani, Esther& Nasimolo, Johnson& Kigadye, Emmanuel& Gnonlonfin, Gbemenou Joselin Benoit& Sheila, Okoth. 2017. Sex-Related Differences in Hematological Parameters and Organosomatic Indices of Oreochromis niloticus Exposed to Aflatoxin B1 Diet. Scientifica،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202612
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Marijani, Esther…[et al.]. Sex-Related Differences in Hematological Parameters and Organosomatic Indices of Oreochromis niloticus Exposed to Aflatoxin B1 Diet. Scientifica No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202612
American Medical Association (AMA)
Marijani, Esther& Nasimolo, Johnson& Kigadye, Emmanuel& Gnonlonfin, Gbemenou Joselin Benoit& Sheila, Okoth. Sex-Related Differences in Hematological Parameters and Organosomatic Indices of Oreochromis niloticus Exposed to Aflatoxin B1 Diet. Scientifica. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202612
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1202612