Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search
Journal : Journal of Fish Health

Evaluation of Alginate Use as an Immunostimulant in Litopenaeus vannamei Shrimp Aquaculture (Review) Muahiddah, Nuri; Effendi, Irzal; Supriyono, Eddy; Affandi, Rangga Idris
Journal of Fish Health Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): Journal of Fish Health
Publisher : Aquaculture Department, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jfh.v5i4.8402

Abstract

The Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) is one of the most important species in global aquaculture but remains highly vulnerable to bacterial, viral, and environmental stressors. Conventional reliance on antibiotics and chemicals has raised concerns over resistance and sustainability, underscoring the need for eco-friendly alternatives. Alginate, a natural polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweeds such as Sargassum, has emerged as a promising immunostimulant and functional feed additive. Experimental studies show that alginate supplementation enhances non-specific immune responses, including total haemocyte count, phenoloxidase, superoxide dismutase, phagocytic activity, and total plasma protein. At the molecular level, alginate upregulates immune-related genes (e.g., Toll, LGBP, proPO), resulting in higher resistance against Vibrio spp. and White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV). In addition, low molecular weight sodium alginate improves antioxidant activity and stress tolerance under cadmium exposure, while dietary supplementation supports growth performance and feed utilization. From a sustainability perspective, converting Sargassum biomass into alginate aligns with circular economy principles by transforming an abundant, underutilized seaweed into high-value aquafeed additives. This reduces dependency on antibiotics and synthetic chemicals while generating added value for coastal communities. Overall, alginate represents a multifunctional and cost-effective strategy to strengthen shrimp immunity, enhance resilience to pathogens and stressors, and promote environmentally responsible aquaculture production.
Co-Authors . Enywati . Sukenda A.I. Nirwana Achmad Fahrudin Adiguna, Ipong Agnis Murti Rahayu Agus Oman Sudrajat Agustinus Tri Aryanto, Agustinus Tri Aji Fajar Nugraha Ali Mashar Alimuddin Alimuddin Alimuddin Alimuddin Alimuddin Alimuddin Alimuddin Amalia E. Maulana Apriana Vinasyiam Ardana Kurniaji Asep Sopian Astari, Belinda Asterika Prawesti Atul Hayati, Mira Auzi Asfarian Awaluddin, Muhammad Iswan Barnabas Bara'padang Betutu Senggagau, Betutu Brata Pantjara Budidardi, Tatag D. Augustine Daffa Nuradzani Dea Fauzia Lestari, Dea Fauzia DEDI JUSADI Dendi Hidayatullah, Dendi Dewi, Nina Nurmalia Dharmadi, , Diah Ayu Lestari, Diah Ayu Diana Putri Renitasari Dinamella Wahjuningrum Dinamella Wahyuningrum Dinar Tri Soelistyowati Eddy Supriyono Efianda, Teuku Reza Enang Harris Surawidjaja Eva Prasetiyono Fadlilah, Rizqy Aditya Fauzan, Agung Lutfi Fauzan, Agung Luthfi Febrianto, Muhammad Riza Hanief Fery Kurniawan Fredinan Yulianda Gloria Ika Satriani Gloria Ika Satriani Hamzah, Aris Sando Hanif, Iik Muslihul Haris luthfi Hartanto, Mochamad Tri Harton Arfah Hary Krettiawan Helena Sahusilawane Heni Sela Arianty Herdhata Agusta Hernanda, Virta Rizki I Wayan Nurjaya Iis Diatin Irman Hermadi Isti'anah, Ismi Isti'anah, Ismi - Ita Apriani Jannah, Uthary Rahmathul Joni Haryadi, Joni Jr., Muhammad Zairin K. Sumawidjaja Khairah, Hylda Khoirul Umam Kholidin, Edy Barkat Kukuh Nirmala Kusman Sumawidjaja Kustiariyah Tarman Lastriliah, Mira Lee, Wen-Chien Ligaya I. T. A. Tumbelaka Liubana, Debora Victoria M. Nasir M. Zairin Junior Manja Meyky Bond, Manja Meyky Martinez, Stepahnie J. Maulana, Fajar Mia Setiawati Muhammad Abduh MUHAMMAD AGUS SUPRAYUDI Muhammad Iswan Awaluddin Muhammad Zairin Jr. Muhammad Zairin Jr. Muhlis Muhlis Muhmmad Agus Suprayudi Mulyadin, Aldy MUNTI YUHANA Muzahar N. Suhenda Nidwidyanthi, Nidwidyanthi Novitasari, Septi Liana Nur Bambang Priyoutomo Nurbayasari, Rodiah Nuri Muahiddah Pratama, Ahmad Trio Puji Hastuti, Yuni Puradiredja, Sena Pasha Putri Utami, Putri Rahman, Muhammad Aghistni Rangga Idris Affandi Rastina Renitasari, Diana Putri RIDWAN AFFANDI Riska Puluhulawa Riyan Maulana Riza Rahman Hakim Rizki, Rani Ria Rizky Regina Kawirian Roni Nugraha Ruku Ratu Borut Rumondang, Anne Salsabila, Afviya Santi Susanti, Santi sapanli, kastana Satriani, Gloria I. Shavika Miranti Sophia N. M. Fendjalang Sri Hariati Sri Nuryati Sugeng Heri Suseno Sukenda . Suko Ismi Sumarwan, Zatricia Yustiresta Salsabila Suprianto, Dedi Supryady Supryady Supryady, Supryady Surya Saputra, Surya Suwarto Suwarto T. Prasetya T. Yusdiana T.M. Haja Almuqaramah Tanbiyaskur, Tanbiyaskur Tatag Budiardi Tatag Budidardi Taufiq Abdullah, Taufiq Toto Haryanto TRI ASTUTI Tri Prartono Tridoyo Kusumastanto Vinasyam, Apriana Wahjuni, Sri Wahyudin Wahyudin WIDANARNI WIDANARNI Wijianto Wijianto Wildan Nurussalam Wini - Trilaksani Wiyoto Wiyoto Y. Hadiroseyani Yani Haderoseyani Yonvitner - Yunarty Yunarty Yunarty Yunarty, Yunarty Yuni Puji Hastuti Yusuf, Muh. Amri Zaki, Nurul Hidayah Mat