Mohd Shafri M A, Abdul Manan M J
Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Malays J Nutr. 2012 Apr;18(1):125-36.
The haruan (Channa striatus) is an indigenous, predatory freshwater fish of Malaysia. It is a common food fish among the local populace with traditionally identified pharmacological benefits in treating wound and pain and in boosting energy of the sick. Channa striatus is also a subject of renewed interest in Malaysian folk medicine in the search for a better cure for diseases and ailments. Amino acids and fatty acids, found in high concentrations in the fish, might have contributed to its pharmacological properties. Important amino acids of the fish include glycine, lysine and arginine, while its fatty acids are arachidonic acid, palmitic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. They appear to effect their influence through the formation of several types of bioactive molecules. Extracts of the fish are produced from whole fish, roe, mucus and skin of the fish. This review updates research findings on potential uses of Channa striatus, beyond the traditional prescription as a wound healer, pain reliever and energy booster to include its properties as a ACE-inhibitor, anti-depressant and neuroregenerative agent. The fish appears to have wide-ranging medical uses and should be studied more intensively to unearth its other properties and mechanisms of action.
马来亚无须鲇（Channa striatus）是马来西亚一种本土的肉食性淡水鱼。它是当地民众常见的食用鱼，传统上认为其在治疗伤口和疼痛以及增强病人活力方面具有药理益处。马来亚无须鲇也是马来西亚民间医学重新关注的对象，人们希望找到更好的疾病治疗方法。这种鱼中高浓度的氨基酸和脂肪酸可能是其具有药理特性的原因。该鱼的重要氨基酸包括甘氨酸、赖氨酸和精氨酸，其脂肪酸为花生四烯酸、棕榈酸和二十二碳六烯酸。它们似乎通过形成几种生物活性分子来发挥作用。鱼的提取物由整条鱼、鱼卵、黏液和鱼皮制成。本综述更新了关于马来亚无须鲇潜在用途的研究结果，除了作为传统的伤口愈合剂、止痛剂和能量增强剂外，还包括其作为血管紧张素转换酶抑制剂、抗抑郁剂和神经再生剂的特性。这种鱼似乎具有广泛的医学用途，应该更深入地研究以发掘其其他特性和作用机制。
