Vitamin C Modulated Nonspecific Immune Responses in Channa punctatus

The importance of vitamin C as an immunomodulator and a key nutritional element in modern fish farming in promoting optimal survival and performance. Tracing induced changes in fish by the use of Immunostimulants (Vitamin C), vaccines or environmental stressors such as aquatic pollutants is an important part of present day aquaculture. Natural immunostimulants are gaining wider acceptance because they are biodegradable, biocompatible and safe for environment and human health. These are the products from natural origin. It is well known that these agents stimulate the nonspecific immune response.

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Dr. Seema Jain is an Associate Professor in Department Of Zoology, Raghunath girls Post graduate College, Meerut, India. She has done her graduation from Delhi University and Post graduation from University of Mumbai. She has a teaching as well as research experience of 27 years in the field of Fish Immunology and Taxonomy and has 30 Publications