Abstract
This study explores the impact of SYNLAC Prime probiotics on the growth performance, health status, and metabolic profile of white shrimp, Penaeus vannamei. Shrimp fed with the experimental diets, including the control diet without probiotic supplementation, and the diets supplemented with SYNLAC Prime probiotics at concentrations of 105 CFU (g diet)−1 (P5) and 106 CFU (g diet)−1 (P6) for 56 days. Results indicated a significant enhancement in growth performance in probiotic-treated shrimp relative to the control group, attributed to structural improvements in the digestive tract, particularly the increased abundances of B cells in the hepatopancreas. The administration of dietary probiotics markedly reduced the severity of Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) infection and decreased cumulative mortalities following Vibrio alginolyticus challenge. Shrimp in the P6 group exhibited significant elevations in phenoloxidase activity, respiratory burst, lysozyme activity and phagocytic activity compared to control group. Furthermore, there was an upregulation of several immune-related genes in hepatopancreas, including serine protease (SP), prophenoloxidase (proPO) I, proPO II, and penaeidin 3a. Additionally, the expression of β-1, 3-glucan binding protein and SP mRNA was significantly increased in hemocytes. Untargeted metabolomics analysis using LC-MS/MS revealed significant changes in the hepatopancreas metabolic profile, highlighting alterations in energy metabolisms pathways, such as citrate cycle and nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism, as well as amino acid metabolisms pathways including arginine and proline metabolism, taurine and hypotaurine metabolism, and histidine metabolism. These findings underscore the potential of SYNLAC Prime probiotics in enhancing shrimp growth, immune function, and metabolic pathways, offering valuable insights for advancing health management strategies in shrimp aquaculture.
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