In vitro assays simulating the digestion process have been extensively used in the
evaluation of the nutritional quality of foods and feeds for humans and terrestrial animals …

Fishmeal (FM) and soy meal (SM) are the most common protein sources used in fish feed,
but they are associated with environmental, economic or production problems. Insects could …

In the present study, amylase activity existing in the gut of different species of sparid fish was
measured and characterized. The study was conducted on five species of Mediterranean …

The metamorphosis of Solea senegalensis was studied in larvae reared at 20° C and fed
four different feeding regimes. A, Artemia (4 nauplii ml− 1); B, Artemia (2 nauplii ml− 1); C …

Two different modes for regulation of stomach acid secretion have been described in
vertebrates. Some species exhibit a continuous acid secretion maintaining a low gastric pH …

The spectrum of Tenebrio molitor larval digestive proteinases was studied in the context of
the spatial organization of protein digestion in the midgut. The pH of midgut contents …

Total enzyme activity of whole viscera, and partial characterization of acidic proteases from
Monterey sardine viscera are presented. Major proteolytic activity in alkali (pH 10) and minor …

Pepsin from the stomach of albacore tuna, skipjack tuna, and tongol tuna was characterized.
Pepsin from all tuna species showed maximal activity at pH 2.0 and 50° C when hemoglobin …

Aqua feed manufacture requires flexible formulations and effective methods to screen
suitable feed ingredients. In vitro digestion may assist in the characterization and quality …

The pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) is a species with a high potential for aquaculture and a
valuable food with high market acceptance. The aim of the study was to evaluate the …