Zaccone Renata, Mancuso Monique
Istituto per l'Ambiente Marino Costiero CNR, Spianata S. Raineri 86, 98122 Messina, Italy.
Fish Shellfish Immunol. 2008 Nov;25(5):689-92. doi: 10.1016/j.fsi.2008.07.009. Epub 2008 Jul 23.
The greater amberjack, Seriola dumerilii (Risso 1810) is a semi-pelagic fish and a worldwide species; it is considered a promising candidate for the diversification of Mediterranean aquaculture. In this paper an experimental injection with Listonella (Vibrio) anguillarum was performed to study the immune response of S. dumerilii. Antibody titres to L. anguillarum O1 were determined with indirect-ELISA at different times over a period of 42 days. Results showed that the antibody levels against L. anguillarum were significantly higher in the challenged fish compared to the control. They started developing since the 5th day reaching the highest peak on day 20 after injection, indicating a fast response of the immune system. The observed antibody titre was very high versus L. anguillarum if compared to other fish species.
