Fish as biological models: Implications for gut microbiota research in biomedical and aquaculture sciences

IF 2.4 3区农林科学 Q2 FISHERIES

Aquaculture International Pub Date : 2025-05-02 DOI:10.1007/s10499-025-01993-y

Diana Medina-Félix, Estefanía Garibay-Valdez, Francisco Vargas-Albores, Cinthia Alejandra Olivas-Bernal, Yuniel Mendez-Martínez, Luis Rafael Martínez-Córdova, Marcel Martínez-Porchas

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Abstract

Animal models are invaluable for studying biological processes and disease mechanisms. Fish, as vertebrates, share many conserved physiological, anatomical, and molecular features with humans, making them a valuable biological model. Their unique biological characteristics make them easy to manipulate and maintain in laboratory conditions. Also, fish diversity provides many options for choosing the most suitable model for a specific study. The increasing prevalence of microbiota-related diseases has heightened interest in gut microbiota and its impact on health, as gut microbiota is involved in several systems, such as digestive, endocrine, physiological, and immune systems; however, host-microorganism interaction mechanisms are far from being fully described. This review explores the potential of fish models in gut microbiota research, highlighting applications in biomedical and aquaculture sciences.

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鱼类作为生物模型：对生物医学和水产养殖科学中肠道微生物群研究的启示

动物模型对于研究生物过程和疾病机制是非常宝贵的。鱼类作为脊椎动物，与人类共享许多保守的生理、解剖和分子特征，使它们成为有价值的生物学模型。其独特的生物学特性使其易于在实验室条件下操作和维护。此外，鱼类多样性为选择最适合特定研究的模型提供了许多选择。随着微生物群相关疾病的日益流行，人们对肠道微生物群及其对健康的影响越来越感兴趣，因为肠道微生物群涉及消化、内分泌、生理和免疫系统等多个系统；然而，宿主-微生物相互作用的机制还远远没有得到充分的描述。本文综述了鱼类模型在肠道微生物群研究中的潜力，重点介绍了其在生物医学和水产养殖科学中的应用。

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Aquaculture International 农林科学-渔业

CiteScore

5.10

自引率

6.90%

发文量

204

审稿时长

1.0 months

期刊介绍： Aquaculture International is an international journal publishing original research papers, short communications, technical notes and review papers on all aspects of aquaculture. The Journal covers topics such as the biology, physiology, pathology and genetics of cultured fish, crustaceans, molluscs and plants, especially new species; water quality of supply systems, fluctuations in water quality within farms and the environmental impacts of aquacultural operations; nutrition, feeding and stocking practices, especially as they affect the health and growth rates of cultured species; sustainable production techniques; bioengineering studies on the design and management of offshore and land-based systems; the improvement of quality and marketing of farmed products; sociological and societal impacts of aquaculture, and more. This is the official Journal of the European Aquaculture Society.