Biochemistry of Ptychobothridean Parasites in Fresh Water Fish Mastacembelus armatus

Abstract

Parasitic biochemistry is a field growing in parallel with the new surge of interest in tropical diseases. Whereas previously parasitologists have been required to adopt biochemical methodology in order to stay abreast of development.

Present investigations include the biochemistry (Protein, glycogen, lipid) of Ptychobothridean parasites in fresh water fish in Mastacembalus armatus. Ptychobothridean parasites are the most pathogenic cestode parasites.

Keywords: Parasites, Biochemistry, Mastacembalus armatus, Ptychobothridea, Cestodes