Effects of the complete replacement of fish oil with linseed oil on growth fatty acid composition and protein expression in the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)

摘要

BackgroundThe finite marine resources make it difficult for us to obtain enough fish oil (FO) used in aquatic feeds. Another sustainable ingredients should be found to substitute FO. The effects of replacing FO with vegetable oil have been studied in a variety of crustaceans, but most studies have focused on the phenotypic effects. Little is known about the mechanisms of the effects.