RT Journal Article T1 Evaluation of the Combined Administration of Chlorella fusca and Vibrio proteolyticus in Diets for Chelon labrosus: Effects on Growth, Metabolism, and Digestive Functionality A1 García-Márquez, Jorge A1 Vizcaino, Antonio Jesús A1 Barany, André A1 Galafat, Alba A1 Acién-Fernández, Francisco Gabriel A1 López-Figueroa, Félix A1 Alarcón López, Francisco Javier A1 Mancera Romero, Juan Miguel A1 Martos-Sitcha, Juan Antonio A1 Arijo-Andrade, Salvador A1 Abdala-Díaz, Roberto Teófilo K1 Peces - Alimentación K1 Piscicultura K1 Ácidos grasos AB This study aimed to evaluate the combined effect of dietary Chlorella fusca and ethanol-inactivated Vibrio proteolyticus DCF12.2 (C + V diet) in Chelon labrosus juveniles, highlighting their nutritional, physiological, and morphological effects. The results showed that the combined dietary inclusion of C. fusca and V. proteolyticus significantly enhanced growth performance and feed utilization compared to the control group. The C + V diet increased the fish lipid quality index (FLQ), n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and n-3/n-6 ratio, which might be beneficial in terms of human nutrition. The C + V diet considerably increased carbohydrate metabolic activity by statistically boosting plasma glucose. The dietary inclusion of C. fusca in conjunction with V. proteolyticus increased metabolic enzyme activity as well as intestinal absorption capacity compared to that found in the control group. In conclusion, the experimental diet was suitable for feeding C. labrosus, increasing their growth and the nutritional characteristics of the muscle and intestine, without causing tissue damage. PB MDPI YR 2023 FD 2023-02-07 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/26586 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/26586 LA eng NO García-Márquez J, Vizcaíno AJ, Barany A, Galafat A, Acién G, Figueroa FL, Alarcón FJ, Mancera JM, Martos-Sitcha JA, Arijo S, Abdala-Díaz RT. Evaluation of the Combined Administration of Chlorella fusca and Vibrio proteolyticus in Diets for Chelon labrosus: Effects on Growth, Metabolism, and Digestive Functionality. Animals. 2023; 13(4):589. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13040589 NO Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga RD 19 ene 2026