Effect of Epigallocatechin Gallate on Viability of Kudoa septempunctata
10.3347/kjp.2020.58.5.593
- Author:
Sang Phil SHIN
1
;
Hyun Ki HONG
;
Chang Nam JIN
;
Hanchang SOHN
;
Kwang Sik CHOI
;
Jehee LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Marine Life Sciences & Marine Science Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju Self-Governing Province 63243, Korea
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- From:The Korean Journal of Parasitology
2020;58(5):593-597
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Kudoa septempunctata have been reported as a causative agent for acute transient gastrointestinal troubles after eating raw olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus). It raised public health concerns and quarantine control in several countries. Quantitative evaluation on viability of K. septempunctata is crucial to develop effective chemotherapeutics against it. A cytometry using fluorescent stains was employed to assess effect of three compounds on viability of K. septempunctata. Epigallocatechin gallate reduced markedly viability of K. septempunctata at 0.5 mM or more, and damaged K. septempunctata spores by producing cracks.
