Effects of HSP inducers on the gene expression of Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) in cells extracted from sterlet sturgeon under temperature stress with antioxidant and immunity responses.

Global warming has profound effects on the living conditions and metabolism of organisms, including fish. The metabolic rate of fish increases as the temperature increases within its thermal tolerance range. Temperature changes can trigger a range of physiological reactions, including the activation of the stress axis and the production of HSPs. Under stress conditions, HSPs play a crucial role in antioxidant systems, immune responses, and enzyme activation. This study examined the effects of heat shock products (HSPs) on fish under temperature stress. Various HSP inducers (HSPis), including Pro-Tex®, amygdalin, and novel synthetic compounds derived from pirano piranazole (SZ, MZ, HN-P1, and HN-P2), were evaluated in isolated cells of sterlet sturgeon (Acipenser ruthenus) treated with temperature changes (18, 22, and 26 °C). Cells from the liver, kidney, and gills were cultured in vitro in the presence and absence of temperature stress and treated with HSPi compounds. To assess HSP27, HSP70, and HSP90 expression patterns, Western blotting was used. The HSPis and HSPi + temperature stress treatments affected the antioxidant capacity and immune parameters, among other enzyme activities. The results showed that HSPi compounds increase cell survival in vitro, positively modulate HSP expression and antioxidant levels, and decrease immune parameters. HSPi can increase A. ruthenus tolerance to temperature stress. In addition, the results indicate that these compounds can reverse adverse temperature effects. Further research is needed to determine how these ecological factors affect fish species' health in vivo and in combination with other stressors.
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