Protective mechanisms of baicalein against white spot syndrome virus in Procambarus clarkii: Insights from intestinal microbiota and hepatopancreatic antioxidant system

Key Points

• Baicalein significantly enhances the antioxidant system to combat white spot syndrome virus.
• Increased levels of beneficial intestinal microbiota support crayfish resilience against viral infections.
• Analysis employed focused on the interaction between antioxidants and gut health mechanisms.
• Findings may enable the development of probiotic treatments for aquaculture diseases.