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The effect of Nozevit on leucine aminopeptidase and esterase activity in the midgut of honey bees (Apis mellifera)

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  • I. Tlak Gajger

    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia)

  • S. Nejedli

    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Z. Kozaric

    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia)

Abstract

The histochemical activity of aminopeptidase and non-specific esterase, both important enzymes of intermediate metabolism in the mid gut of honeybees (Apis mellifera), was investigated. Nosema disease control poses a major challenge, and thus, the treatment of this serious parasitic disease using natural phyto-pharmacological preparations could be of great besnefit. Additionally, the effects of residues and their by-products in honey and wax represent an environmental concern and are another reason for reducing the use of conventional chemical control methods in beekeeping. Nozevit is a naturally prepared water solution of plant polyphenols, and is distributed throughout the market as "the partner for Nosema disease repression". Samples of the midgut tissue were used for the description of enzymatic activity of infected honey bees before treatment and 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 12 days after a one-time treatment with Nozevit. The possible effects of Nozevit treatment on the activity of the investigated enzymes and digestion are discussed.

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  • I. Tlak Gajger & S. Nejedli & Z. Kozaric, 2013. "The effect of Nozevit on leucine aminopeptidase and esterase activity in the midgut of honey bees (Apis mellifera)," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 58(8), pages 422-429.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:58:y:2013:i:8:id:6982-vetmed
    DOI: 10.17221/6982-VETMED
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    1. I. Tlak Gajger & Z. Kozaric & D. Berta & S. Nejedli & Z. Petrinec, 2011. "Effect of the herbal preparation Nozevit on the mid-gut structure of honeybees (Apis mellifera) infected with Nosema sp. spores," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 56(7), pages 344-351.
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    1. I. Tlak Gajger & J. Ribaric & M. Matak & L. Svecnjak & Z. Kozaric & S. Nejedli & I.M. Smodis Skerl, 2015. "Zeolite clinoptilolite as a dietary supplement and remedy for honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 60(12), pages 696-705.

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