Downloads: 1
Research Paper | Zoology Science | Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026 | Pages: 4 - 6 | India
Metabolic Disruption in Freshwater Fish Channa puntatus: A Study of Muscle and Intestinal Biochemistry Under Cestode Parasitism
Abstract: Parasitic infections are known to induce profound biochemical and metabolic disturbances in fish tissues. The present investigation evaluates the alterations in major biochemical constituents- total protein, total lipids (fat), glycogen, and glucose- in muscle and intestinal tissues (per 100 mg) of the freshwater fish Channa punctatus infected with cestode parasites. Comparative analyses between infected and non-infected fish revealed significant depletion in protein, glycogen, and glucose content, whereas lipid levels showed variable responses depending on tissue type. The reduction in protein and glycogen suggests enhanced catabolism and parasite-mediated nutrient utilization, while altered lipid content reflects metabolic imbalance. These findings highlight the impact of cestode infection on host energy reserves and tissue physiology, emphasizing the role of biochemical indicators in fish health assessment.
Keywords: Metabolic disturbances, biochemical constituents, biochemical indicators, Channa punctatus
How to Cite?: Khandare P. R., Pawar R. T., "Metabolic Disruption in Freshwater Fish Channa puntatus: A Study of Muscle and Intestinal Biochemistry Under Cestode Parasitism", Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 4-6, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26624154127, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26624154127