Contamination and sub-lethal toxicological effects of persistent organic pollutants in the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Orbetello lagoon (Tuscany, Italy)
This paper reports on contamination levels and their sub-lethal toxicological effects in specimens of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Orbetello Lagoon, (Tuscany, Italy). Organochlorine pesticides (OC) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were investigated as priority pollutants in muscle...
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ftunivsiena:oai:usiena-air.unisi.it:11365/3811 2024-04-21T07:45:32+00:00 Contamination and sub-lethal toxicological effects of persistent organic pollutants in the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Orbetello lagoon (Tuscany, Italy) CORSI, I. MARIOTTINI, M. BADESSO, A. CARUSO, T. BORGHESI, N. BONACCI, S. IACOCCA, A. FOCARDI, S. Corsi, I. Mariottini, M. Badesso, A. Caruso, T. Borghesi, N. Bonacci, S. Iacocca, A. Focardi, S. 2005 STAMPA http://hdl.handle.net/11365/3811 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-005-4392-y eng eng info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/wos/WOS:000232980900020 volume:550 issue:1 firstpage:237 lastpage:249 numberofpages:13 journal:HYDROBIOLOGIA http://hdl.handle.net/11365/3811 doi:10.1007/s10750-005-4392-y info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/scopus/2-s2.0-25444468904 info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess Bioindicator Contamination European eel Lagoon Toxicological effects info:eu-repo/semantics/article 2005 ftunivsiena https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-005-4392-y 2024-03-28T00:43:43Z This paper reports on contamination levels and their sub-lethal toxicological effects in specimens of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Orbetello Lagoon, (Tuscany, Italy). Organochlorine pesticides (OC) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were investigated as priority pollutants in muscle tissue. Phase I P450 enzymes, i.e., EROD, B(a)PMO and the two reductases (NADH ferryred and cyt c.), and cholinesterase (ChE) were assayed in liver and muscle as sensitive biological indicators of fish health. PCBs, lindane and p,p'DDE in muscles showed a wide concentration range (0.001-0.025 mu g g(-1) wet weight) and attained the lowest levels in the eastern basin. High homogeneity and relatively low values were observed for phase I P450 enzymes, suggesting that no significant detoxification process of OC pesticides and PCBs occurred. The threat posed by organophosphate insecticides (OP) and CB compounds was also evidenced by ChE activity. The integrated response of phase I P450 enzymes and ChE activity being an indicator of potential effects of toxic contaminant levels on reproductive success and population decline of eels, can be used to assess the overall lagoon quality. Article in Journal/Newspaper Anguilla anguilla Università degli Studi di Siena: USiena air Hydrobiologia 550 1 237 249 |
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This paper reports on contamination levels and their sub-lethal toxicological effects in specimens of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Orbetello Lagoon, (Tuscany, Italy). Organochlorine pesticides (OC) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were investigated as priority pollutants in muscle tissue. Phase I P450 enzymes, i.e., EROD, B(a)PMO and the two reductases (NADH ferryred and cyt c.), and cholinesterase (ChE) were assayed in liver and muscle as sensitive biological indicators of fish health. PCBs, lindane and p,p'DDE in muscles showed a wide concentration range (0.001-0.025 mu g g(-1) wet weight) and attained the lowest levels in the eastern basin. High homogeneity and relatively low values were observed for phase I P450 enzymes, suggesting that no significant detoxification process of OC pesticides and PCBs occurred. The threat posed by organophosphate insecticides (OP) and CB compounds was also evidenced by ChE activity. The integrated response of phase I P450 enzymes and ChE activity being an indicator of potential effects of toxic contaminant levels on reproductive success and population decline of eels, can be used to assess the overall lagoon quality. |
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Contamination and sub-lethal toxicological effects of persistent organic pollutants in the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Orbetello lagoon (Tuscany, Italy) |
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Contamination and sub-lethal toxicological effects of persistent organic pollutants in the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Orbetello lagoon (Tuscany, Italy) |
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Contamination and sub-lethal toxicological effects of persistent organic pollutants in the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Orbetello lagoon (Tuscany, Italy) |
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Contamination and sub-lethal toxicological effects of persistent organic pollutants in the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Orbetello lagoon (Tuscany, Italy) |
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Contamination and sub-lethal toxicological effects of persistent organic pollutants in the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Orbetello lagoon (Tuscany, Italy) |
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contamination and sub-lethal toxicological effects of persistent organic pollutants in the european eel (anguilla anguilla) in the orbetello lagoon (tuscany, italy) |
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