Projects

INTEGRATED AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH STRATEGIES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 418774

DETERMINE CHARACTERISTICS OF CONCURRENT INFECTIONS IN DISEASE PROCESSES AND EVALUATE IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC ASSAYS FOR THE FISH PATHOGENS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 419072

DETERMINE THE INFLUENCE OF EXTERNAL PARASITIC INFESTATION ON INNATE AND ACQUIRED RESISTANCE OF CULTURED FISH TO INFECTION AND DISEASE Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 420788

VACCINATION AND EARLY PATHOGEN-DETECTION IN CULTURED FISH Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 418298

Pathogen Surveillance, Control and Vaccine Use on Fish Farms in the Southeastern U.S Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 419064

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Comparison of serum antibody responses and host protection against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis between channel catfish and channel x blue hybrid catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2013. Comparison of serum antibody responses and host protection against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis between channel catfish and channel x blue hybrid catfish. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 39:1356-1359.

Naturally infected channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) concurrently transmit Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Edwardsiella ictaluri to naive channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, Q., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Naturally infected channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) concurrently transmit Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Edwardsiella ictaluri to naive channel catfish. Aquaculture. 376-379:133-136.

Pathogenicity comparison of high and low virulent strains of Vibrio scophthalmi in olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qiao, G., Jang, I., Won, K., Woo, S., Xu, D., Park, S. 2012. Pathogenicity comparison of high and low virulent strains of Vibrio scophthalmi in olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus). Fisheries Sciences. 79:99-109.

Ich parasite serves as vector to transmit bacteria to fish - (Popular Publication)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Ich parasite serves as vector to transmit bacteria to fish. Global Aquaculture Advocate. November/December:82-83.

Clinical, hematological and biochemical alterations in olive flounder, Paralichthys olivaceus following experimental infection by Vibrio scophthalmi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qiao, G., Park, S., Xu, D. 2012. Clinical, hematological and biochemical alterations in olive flounder, Paralichthys olivaceus following experimental infection by Vibrio scophthalmi. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 15(3):233-239.

Enhanced susceptibility of channel catfish to the bacterium Edwardsiella ictaluri after parasitism by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Martins, M., Wei Pridgeon, Y., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Enhanced susceptibility of channel catfish to the bacterium Edwardsiella ictaluri after parasitism by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Veterinary Microbiology. 158:216-219.

Susceptibility of three strains of blue catfish to parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Bosworth, B.G., Chatakondi, N.G. 2012. Susceptibility of three strains of blue catfish to parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Journal of Fish Diseases. 35(12):887-895.

Effects of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis parasitism on the survival, hematology and bacterial load in channel catfish previously exposed to Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Martins, M.L., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Effects of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis parasitism on the survival, hematology and bacterial load in channel catfish previously exposed to Edwardsiella ictaluri. Parasitology Research. 111(5):2223-2228.

Microbiological characteristics of Vibrio scophthalmi isolates from diseased olive flounder Paralichthys olivaceus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qiao, G., Lee, D., Woo, S., Li, H., Xu, D., Park, S. 2012. Microbiological characteristics of Vibrio scophthalmi isolates from diseased olive flounder Paralichthys olivaceus. Fisheries Sciences. DOI 10.007/s/12562-012-0502-8.

Modified a colony forming unit microbial adherence to hydrocarbons assay and evaluated cell surface hydrophobicity and biofilm production of Vibrio scophthalmi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qiao, G., Li, H., Xu, D., Parks, S. 2012. Modified a colony forming unit microbial adherence to hydrocarbons assay and evaluated cell surface hydrophobicity and biofilm production of Vibrio scophthalmi. J Bacteriol Parasitol. 3:130. doi:10.4172/2155-9597.1000130.

Ichthyophthirius multifiliis as a potential vector of Edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Ichthyophthirius multifiliis as a potential vector of Edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 329:160-167.

Parasitism by protozoan Ichthyophthirius enhanced invasion of Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Wei Pridgeon, Y., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2012. Parasitism by protozoan Ichthyophthirius enhanced invasion of Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish. Aquaculture America 2012. p. 538.

Parasitism by protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis enhanced invasion of Aeromonas hydrophila in tissues of channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Wei Pridgeon, Y., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2011. Parasitism by protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis enhanced invasion of Aeromonas hydrophila in tissues of channel catfish. Veterinary Parasitology. 184:101-107.

Gene expression profiling of a fish parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis: insights into development and senescence-associated avirulence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abernathy, J., Xu, D., Peatman, E., Kucuktas, H., Klesius, P.H., Liu, Z. 2011. Gene expression profiling of a fish parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis: insights into development and senescence-associated avirulence. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part D 6:382-392.

Temperature effects on immune response and hematological parameters of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus vaccinated with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martins, M.L., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Temperature effects on immune response and hematological parameters of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus vaccinated with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 31:774-780.

Identification of unique DNA sequences present in highly virulent 2009 Alabama isolates of Aeromonas hydrophila - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wei Pridgeon, Y., Klesius, P.H., Mu, X., Carter, D., Fleming, K., Xu, D. 2011. Identification of unique DNA sequences present in highly virulent 2009 Alabama isolates of Aeromonas hydrophila. Veterinary Microbiology. 152:117-125.

Parasitism enhances susceptibility to bacterial infection in tilapia - (Popular Publication)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Parasitism enhances susceptibility to bacterial infection in tilapia. Global Aquaculture Advocate. March/April 28-29.

Effect of parasitism on vaccine efficacy against Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martins, M.L., Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Effect of parasitism on vaccine efficacy against Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia. Aquaculture. 314:18-23.

Characterization and application of monoclonal antibodies against Shewanella marisflavi, a novel pathogen of Apostichopus japonicus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, Q., Jing, H., Li, H., Wang, Y., Xu, D. 2011. Characterization and application of monoclonal antibodies against Shewanella marisflavi, a novel pathogen of Apostichopus japonicus. Aquaculture Miscellaneous Publications. 29(5):973-980.

Molecular responses of ceruloplasmin to Edwardsiella ictaluri infection and iron overload in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, H., Peatman, E., Wang, W., Abernathy, J., Liu, S., Kucuktas, H., Terhune, J., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Liu, Z. 2011. Molecular responses of ceruloplasmin to Edwardsiella ictaluri infection and iron overload in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 30:992-997.

Molecular responses of calreticulin genes to iron overload and bacterial challenge in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, H., Peatman, E., Wang, W., Abernathy, J., Liu, S., Kucuktas, H., Lu, J., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Waldbieser, G.C., Liu, Z. 2011. Molecular responses of calreticulin genes to iron overload and bacterial challenge in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Developmental and Comparative Immunology. 35:267-272.

Susceptibility of channel catfish, blue catfish and channel x blue catfish hybrid to Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Peatman, E., Liu, Z. 2011. Susceptibility of channel catfish, blue catfish and channel x blue catfish hybrid to Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Aquaculture 311:25-30.

Production, characterization and application of monoclonal antibody to spherulocytes: A subpopulation of coelomocytes of Apostichopus japonicus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, Q., Li, Y., Li, H., Wang, Y., Xu, D. 2010. Production, characterization and application of monoclonal antibody to spherulocytes: A subpopulation of coelomocytes of Apostichopus japonicus. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 29:832-38.

Phenotypic and genetic characterization of bacteria isolated from diseased cultured sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) in Northeastern China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, H., Qiao, G., Gu, J., Zhou, W., Li, Q., Woo, S., Xu, D., Park, S. 2010. Phenotypic and genetic characterization of bacteria isolated from diseased cultured sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) in Northeastern China. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 91:223-235.

Efficacy of Ichthyophthirius vaccines in channel catfish against white spot disease - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2010. Efficacy of Ichthyophthirius vaccines in channel catfish against white spot disease. In: American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition 2010. August 22-26, 2010. Boston, Massachusetts. p. 237.

Tilapia show immunization response against Ich - (Popular Publication)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2010. Tilapia show immunization response against Ich. Global Aquaculture Advocate. July/August 13: 24-25.

Molecular characterization and gene expression of the channel catfish Ferritin H subunit after bacterial infection and iron treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, H., Takano, T., Peatman, E., Abernathy, J., Wang, S., Sha, Z., Kucuktas, H., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Liu, Z. 2010. Molecular characterization and gene expression of the channel catfish Ferritin H subunit after bacterial infection and iron treatment. Journal of Experimental Zoology. 311A:1-10.

Biological characteristics and pathogenicity of a highly pathogenic Shewanella marisflavi infected sea cucumber (Apostichopus uaponicus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, H., Qiao, G., Li, Q., Zhou, W., Woo, S., Xu, D., Park, S. 2010. Biological characteristics and pathogenicity of a highly pathogenic Shewanella marisflavi infected sea cucumber (Apostichopus uaponicus). Journal of Fish Diseases. 33:865-877.

Identification and characterization of matrix metalloproteinase-13 sequence structure and expression during embryogenesis and infection in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jiang, Y., Abernathy, J.W., Liu, H., Wang, S., Xu, D., Kucuktas, H., Peatman, E., Klesius, P.H., Liu, Z. 2010. Identification and characterization of matrix metalloproteinase-13 sequence structure and expression during embryogenesis and infection in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Developmental and Comparative Immunology. 34(5):590-597.

Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2010. Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius [abstract]. World Aquaculture Society. p. 1111.

Antigens provide immunity against Ich in channel catfish trials - (Popular Publication)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Antigens provide immunity against Ich in channel catfish trials. Global Aquaculture Advocate.12(4): 70-71.

Molecular characteristics of an immobilization antigen gene of the fish-parasitic protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis strain ARS-6 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Panangala, V.S., Van Santen, V.L., Dybvig, K., Abernathy, J.W., Klesius, P.H., Liu, Z., Russo, R. 2009. Molecular characteristics of an immobilization antigen gene of the fish-parasitic protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis strain ARS-6. Aquaculture Research. 40(16): 1884-1892.

Parasitisms in tilapia by Ichthyophthirius enhanced fish susceptility to streptococcosis - (Proceedings)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Parasitisms in tilapia by Ichthyophthirius enhanced fish susceptility to streptococcosis. In: Proceedings of the American Fishery Society (Fish Health Section). p. 16.

Enhanced mortality in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus following coinfections with ichthyophthiriasis and streptococcosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Enhanced mortality in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus following coinfections with ichthyophthiriasis and streptococcosis. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 85:187-192.

Transcriptomic profiling of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis reveals polyadenylation of the large subunit ribosomal RNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abernathy, J.W., Xu, D., Li, P., Klesius, P.H., Kucuktas, H., Liu, Z. 2009. Transcriptomic profiling of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis reveals polyadenylation of the large subunit ribosomal RNA. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part D: Genomics and Proteomics. 4(3): 179-186.

Immunization of Catfish with Inactivated Trophonts Against Ichthyophthirius - (Proceedings)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Immunization of Catfish with Inactivated Trophonts Against Ichthyophthirius. In: Aquaculture America 2009, February 15-18,2009, Seattle, Washington. p. 381.

Effect of immunization of channel catfish with inactivated trophonts on serum and cutaneous antibody titers and survival against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Effect of immunization of channel catfish with inactivated trophonts on serum and cutaneous antibody titers and survival against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 26(4): 614-618.

An immobilization antigen gene of the fish-parasitic protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis strain ARS-6 - (Other)

Xu, D., Panangala, V.S., Van Santen, V.L., Dybvig, K., Abernathy, J.W., Klesius, P.H., Russo, R., Liu, Z. 2008. An immobilization antigen gene of the fish-parasitic protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis strain ARS-6. Genbank. Accession Nos. FJ012354, FJ19440.

CONCURRENT INFECTIONS (PARASITISM AND BACTERIAL DIESEASE) in TILAPIA - (Proceedings)

Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2008. Concurrent infections (parasitism and bacterial diesease) in tilapia. Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Talipia in Aquaculture. Cairo, Egypt October 12-14, 2008. Volume 2: p 1365-1375.

Concurrent Infections (Parasitism and Bacterial Disease) in Tilapia - (Proceedings)

Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2008. Concurrent Infections (Parasitism and Bacterial Disease) in Tilapia. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Talipia in Aquaculture, October 12-14, 2008, Cairo, Egypt. p. 1365-1375.

Prevention of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in Fish Using Vaccination - (Proceedings)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Shelby, R.A. 2008. Prevention of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in Fish Using Vaccination. 2008 Forum on Fishery Science and Technology. p. 166-170.

Immune response and host protection of Nile tilapia against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Immune response and host protection of Nile tilapia against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. In: Proceedings of the American Fisheries Society Fish Health Section, July 14-12, 2008, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, p. 154.

Effect of tricaine methanesulfonate on survival and reproduction of fish ectoparasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Effect of tricaine methanesulfonate on survival and reproduction of fish ectoparasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Parasitology Research. 103:979-982.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FREQUENCY OF SKIN ULCERATION AND TOTAL PLASMA IMMUNOGLOBULIN LEVELS IN ATLANTIC MENHADEN FROM DELAWARE AND MARYLAND INLAND BAYS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A., Xu, D. 2008. Relationship between frequency of skin ulceration and total plasma immunoglobulin levels in atlantic menhaden from Delaware and Maryland inland bays. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society. 137 (6):1667-1673

Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 25: 124-127.

A cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish against the parasite Ichthyophthirius - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. A cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish against the parasite Ichthyophthirius. In: Aquaculture 2008. February 9-12, 2008. Orlando, FL. p.441.

Generation and analysis of expressed sequence tags from the ciliate protozoan parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abernathy, J.W., Xu, P., Li, P., Xu, D., Kucuktas, H., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C., Liu, Z. 2007. Generation and analysis of expressed sequence tags from the ciliate protozoan parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 8:176 pgs. 1-10.

Protective immunity of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Protective immunity of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius. American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Proceedings. 105: p.101.

Are Tilapia Infected with Gyrodactylus More Susceptible to Streptococcus? - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Are Tilapia Infected with Gyrodactylus More Susceptible to Streptococcus?. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting Proceedings. page 9.

Evaluation of the link between gyrodactylosis and streptococcosis of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Evaluation of the link between gyrodactylosis and streptococcosis of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.). Journal of Fish Diseases. 30: 233-238.

Evaluation of a cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Evaluation of a cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 74: 49-57.

FAS Expression and Apoptosis in the Fish Parasite Ichthyophthirus - (Proceedings)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. FAS expression and apoptosis in the fish parasite Ichthyophthirus. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. San Francisco, CA. September 2 - 6, 2006. P. 280.

FAS EXPRESSION AND APOPTOSIS IN THE FISH PARASITE ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Fas expression and apoptosis in the fish parasite Ichthyophthirius. International Aquatic Animal Health Symposium Proceedings. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. San Francisco, CA. September 1 - 7,2006.

APOPTOSIS IN ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPRESSION OF FAS RECEPTOR OF THERONTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Apoptosis in Ichthyophthirius multifiliis is associated with expression of Fas receptor of theronts. Journal of Fish Diseases 29: 225-232.

INDUCED CROSS PROTECTION IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE), AGAINST DIFFERENT IMMOBILIZATION SEROTYPES OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Panangala, V.S. 2006. Induced cross protection in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), against different immobilization serotypes of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Journal of Fish Diseases, 29: 131-138.

ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS (ICH) INDUCED CROSS PROTECTION IN CHANNEL CATFISH AGAINST DIFFERENT SEROTYPES OF ICH - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Panangala, V.S. 2006. Ichthyophthirius (Ich) induced cross protection in channel catfish against different serotypes of Ich. Aquaculture America Conference.

CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES FROM CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS (ICH) INDUCED APOPTOSIS OF ICH THERONTS - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2005. Cutaneous antibodies from catfish immune to Ichthyophthirius (Ich) induced apoptosis of Ich theronts. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. Page 386.

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF NILE TILAPIA TO INFECTION OF THE PARASITE ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Susceptibility of nile tilapia to infection of the parasite ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. Vol 37(3) p. 60-63.

DETECTION OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES AGAINST FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, (RAFINESQUE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Detection of cutaneous antibodies against flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish, ictalurus punctatus, (rafinesque). Aquaculture Research 36(8): 813-818.

CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES FROM CHANNEL CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS (ICH) INDUCED APOPTOSIS OF ICH THERONTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2005. Cutaneous antibodies from channel catfish immune to ichthyophthirius multifiliis (ich) induced apoptosis of ich theronts. Journal of Fish Diseases 28(4): 213-220.

IMMUNITY OF CHANNEL CATFISH AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Immunity of channel catfish against ichthyophthirius multifiliis. American Society for Microbiology Branch Meeting.

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF NILE TILAPIA TO INFECTION OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Susceptibility of nile tilapia to infection of ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Aquaculture America Conference.

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF FISH - (Abstract Only)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Xu, D., Shelby, R.A. 2005. Overview of the immune system of fish. Aquaculture America Conference.

QUANTITATIVE DETECTION OF SERUM IMMUNOGLOBULIN IN CHANNEL CATFISH BY COMPETITIVE INHIBITION ELISA - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, R.A., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Quantitative detection of serum immunoglobulin in channel catfish by competitive inhibition elisa. Veterinary Immunology International Symposium.

PARASITES AND DISEASES - (Book / Chapter)

Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Parasites and diseases. Chapter in Tilapia Biology, Culture, and Nutrition. Chhorn Lim and Carl Webster editors. Food Products Press an imprint of the Haworth Press, Inc, Binghamton, New York. Chapter 16 p. 561-582.

DETECTION OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES AGAINST FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract Only)

Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Detection of cutaneous antibodies against flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish. Meeting Abstract.

IMMUNE RESPONSES OF CHANNEL CATFISH AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS AFTER IMMUNIZATION WITH LIVE THERONTS AND SONICATED TROPHONTS - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2004. Immune responses of channel catfish against ichthyophthirius multifiliis after immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop.

A TWO YEAR STUDY ON THE PROGRESS OF SENESCENCE IN ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS FOUQUET - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Two year study on the infectivity of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 59:131-134.

SENESCENCE OF THE PARASITE ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS BY CONTINUAL PASSAGE ON CHANNEL CATFISH UNDER LABORATORY CONDITIONS - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Senescence of the parasite ichthyophthirius multifiliis by continual passage on channel catfish under laboratory conditions. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings.

Status of current Ichthyophthiriasis research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yu, X., Gan, X., Liang, W., Xu, D. 2004. Status of current Ichthyophthiriasis research. Modern Fisheries Information 19: 14-17.

IMMUNE RESPONSE AND HOST PROTECTION OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE) AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS AFTER IMMUNIZATION WITH LIVE THERONTS AND SONICATED TROPHONTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2004. Immune response and host protection of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque) against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis after immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts.Journal of Fish Diseases. 27:135-141.

A MODIFIED ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY FOR DETECTION OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODY AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2003. A modified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of cutaneous antibody against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 23(5):228-234.

CUTANEOUS IMMUNITY AGAINST THE PARASITE ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2003. Cutaneous immunity against the parasite ichthyophthirius multifiliis in channel catfish. Alabama Chapter of the American Fisheries Association Regional Meeting.

PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODY PRODUCED BY CHANNEL CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS ON COHABITED NON-IMMUNE CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

XU, D., KLESIUS, P.H. PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODY PRODUCED BY CHANNEL CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS ON COHABITED NON-IMMUNE CATFISH. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES. 2003.

A MODIFIED ELISA FOR DETECTION OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODY AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2003. A modified elisa for detection of cutaneous antibody against ichthyophthirius. Aquaculture America Conference.

PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODY AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS ON CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2002. Protective effect of cutaneous antibody against ichthyophthirius on channel catfish. Aquatic Fish Health International Symposium.

ANTIBODY MEDIATED IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS USING EXCISED SKIN FROM CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE), IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2002. Antibody mediated immune response against Ichthyophthirius using excised skin from channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), immune to Ichthyophthirius. Journal of Fish Diseases. 25, 299-306.

Cutaneous Antibodies in Excised Skin from Channel Catfish Immune to Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Proceedings)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2002. Cutaneous Antibodies in Excised Skin from Channel Catfish Immune to Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. American Fishery Society (Fish Health Section) Proceedings. Charleston, SC. March 19-21, 2002. Page 57.

ANTIBODY MEDIATED IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST ICHTHYOPHYTHIRIUS USING EXCISED SKIN FROM CHANNEL CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS - (Proceedings)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2002. Antibody mediated immune response against ichthyophythirius using excised skin from channel catfish immune to ichthyophthirius. Aquaculture America Conference.

EFFECT OF LECTINS ON THE INVASION OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS THERONT TO CHANNEL CATFISH TISSUE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

XU, D., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. EFFECT OF LECTINS ON THE INVASION OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS THERONT TO CHANNEL CATFISH TISSUE. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS. 2001.

Cutaneous Antibodies in Excised Skill from Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque, Immune to Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2002. Cutaneous antibodies in excised skin from channel catfish, ictalurus punctatus rafinesque, immune to ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Journal of Fish Diseases. pp.45-52.

DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ESTABLISHED MICROGLIA CULTURE FROM BRAIN OF TILAPIA - (Abstract Only)

KLESIUS, P.H., XU, D., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ESTABLISHED MICROGLIA CULTURE FROM BRAIN OF TILAPIA. TENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS "DISEASES OF FISH AND SHELLFISH". 2001.

THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS IN CHANNEL CATFISH TISSUE IN VITRO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

XU, D., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS IN CHANNEL CATFISH TISSUE IN VITRO. JOURNAL OF AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH. 2000.