| 2025, Cilt 41, e0462 |
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| Skin mucus of Oncorhynchus mykiss as a functional barrier: Quantitative immunological and antimicrobial profiling |
| Gokcenur Sanioglu Golen1, Ali Uslu2 |
| 1Aksaray University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology Department, 68100, Aksaray, Türkiye 2Selcuk University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology Department, 42130, Konya, Türkiye |
| Keywords: Antimicrobial peptides, Immunity, Lysozyme, Mucus, Oncorhynchus mykiss |
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Fish are constantly exposed to various bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens in
both natural and artificial environments. As the first line of defense against these
external threats, mucosal surfaces, particularly skin mucus, play a critical role. Skin
mucus is not only a physical barrier but also an active immunological interface
enriched with molecules such as lysozyme, immunoglobulins, complement proteins,
and antimicrobial peptides. In aquaculture systems, infectious diseases represent
a major threat to fish health and productivity. This study aimed to evaluate the
immunological components and antimicrobial activity of skin mucus obtained from
Oncorhynchus mykiss (O. mykiss). Levels of immunoglobulin M (IgM), complement
components C3 and C4 were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
(ELISA). Lysozyme activity was assessed spectrophotometrically. The antimicrobial
properties of the mucus were tested against eight selected bacterial and fungal
pathogens by determining their Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and
Minimum Lethal Concentration (MLC). Skin mucus samples contained significant
levels of immune-related proteins. Mucus showed significant antimicrobial activity
against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and some common fungal
species. In particular, its bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects are quite high against
Gram-negative bacteria. This study demonstrates that the skin mucus of O. mykiss is
not only a passive barrier but also an active component of innate immunity, offering
potential as a natural biological source in sustainable aquaculture practices and in
the development of alternative antimicrobial agents.
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