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    Targeted dietary micronutrient fortification modulates n-3 LC-PUFA pathway activity in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

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    Lewis, M.
    Hamid, N.
    Alhazzaa, Ramez
    Hermon, K.
    Donald, J.
    Sinclair, A.
    Turchini, G.
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Lewis, M. and Hamid, N. and Alhazzaa, R. and Hermon, K. and Donald, J. and Sinclair, A. and Turchini, G. 2013. Targeted dietary micronutrient fortification modulates n-3 LC-PUFA pathway activity in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture. 412-413: pp. 215-222.
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    Aquaculture
    DOI
    10.1016/j.aquaculture.2013.07.024
    ISSN
    0044-8486
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/29044
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    • Curtin Research Publications
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    Replacing fish oil (FO) in aquafeeds with sustainable alternatives such as vegetable oils (VO) compromises the content of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 LC-PUFA) in the edible portions of farmed fish. Endogenous biosynthesis of n-3 LC-PUFA from C18 precursors is catalysed by several enzymes, which have low activity in carnivorous fish. Rainbow trout were fed on VO-based diets supplemented with increasing levels of selected micronutrients as potential n-3 LC-PUFA biosynthesis co-factors or coenzyme precursors: iron, zinc, magnesium, niacin, riboflavin, pyridoxine and biotin at 100, 200, 300 or 400% of their recommended dietary inclusion. Providing the substrate (ALA, 18:3n-3) and the potential enzyme co-factors was assumed to enhance the efficiency of EPA (20:5n-3) and DHA (22:6n-3) production. Initial evidence was established when DHA and total n-3 LC-PUFA content increased in the whole body of fish from the treatment with the highest micronutrient fortification. Fewer changes were observed in the fillet or liver which was consistent with a marginal regulation of the mRNA expression of key biosynthesis genes in the liver. The potential co-factors seem to stimulate the n-3 LC-PUFA biosynthesis efficiency at the molecular and enzymatic level in rainbow trout fed on ALA-rich diet, leading to metabolic and chemical changes. The interactions between dietary substrate and enzyme co-factors/coenzymes need to be further investigated to advance lipid metabolism research and benefit the aquaculture industry. © 2013 Elsevier B.V.

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