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Kumar VS, Sarkar DJ, Das BK, Samanta S, Tripathi G, Das Sarkar S, Talukder A. Bioaccumulation of arsenic in fish (Labeo rohita) in presence of periphyton: ameliorative effect on oxidative stress, physiological condition, immune response and risk assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:34381-34395. [PMID: 38703316 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33302-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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The present study explores the use of periphyton to ameliorate toxic properties of arsenic (As) to Labeo rohita and also assesses the human food safety aspects. Fish were introduced to arsenite [As(III)] contaminated water (0.3 and 3 mg/L) along with periphyton. Biochemical, physiological and immunological parameters, including gene expression, were assessed after 30 days of exposure. Periphyton incorporation significantly improved (p < 0.05) the adverse effects of As on respiration, NH3 excretion and brain AChE activity by reducing oxidative stress and As bioaccumulation. The presence of periphyton in As(III) exposed fish (3 mg/L) increased the immune response (Immunoglobulin M and Complement C3) in the serum and the regulation of the respective immune genes in the anterior kidney was found to be similar to the control. A speciation study using LC-ICP-MS confirmed the high accumulation of As by periphyton (5.0-31.9 μg/g) as arsenate [As (V)], resulting in a lower amount of As in fish muscle. The calculated human health risk indices, Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) and Target Cancer risk (TCR) indicate that fish grown in periphyton-treated water may lower the human health risks associated with As. The study signifies the importance of periphyton-based aquaculture systems in As contaminated regions for safe fish production with enhanced yield.
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- ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India.
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- ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400061, India
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- ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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Dey KK, Kamila S, Das T, Chattopadhyay A. Lead induced genotoxicity and hepatotoxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio) at environmentally relevant concentration: Nrf2-Keap1 regulated stress response and expression of biomarker genes. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 107:104396. [PMID: 38395243 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Genotoxic and hepatotoxic potentials of Pb at an environmentally relevant concentration (5 ppm) in zebrafish were investigated in the present study. Erythrocytic nuclear abnormality tests revealed the increased frequencies of abnormal erythrocytes after Pb exposure, indicating a strong genotoxic potential of Pb. Multiple stress-related parameters were further evaluated in liver, the major detoxifying organ. Pb caused increased production of ROS, which in turn caused severe oxidative stress. As a result, lipid peroxidation was increased, whereas reduced glutathione level and catalase activity was decreased. Alterations in liver histoarchitecture also served as evidence of Pb-induced hepatotoxicity. Pb-induced ROS stress triggered upregulation of Nrf2, Nqo1, Ho1; downregulation of Keap1, and altered mRNA expressions of Mn-sod, Cu/Zn-sod, gpx1, cyp1a, ucp2 suggesting involvement of Nrf2-Keap1-ARE signaling in cellular defence. Nrf2-keap1 is a sensitive biomarker of Pb-induced ROS stress. Overexpression of Hsp70 and other genes in hepatocytes might help cell survival under oxidative stress generation.
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- Koushik Kumar Dey
- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal - 731235, India
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- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal - 731235, India
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- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal - 731235, India
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Li Y, Ye Y, Rihan N, Zhu B, Jiang Q, Liu X, Zhao Y, Che X. Polystyrene nanoplastics exposure alters muscle amino acid composition and nutritional quality of Pacific whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:168904. [PMID: 38016548 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Litopenaeus vannamei were exposed to 80-nm polystyrene nanoplastics (NPs) at different concentrations (0, 0.1, 1, 5, and 10 mg/L) for 28 days to study the effects on muscle nutritional quality. Our results showed that with increasing NPs concentrations, the survival rate, specific gain rate, and protein efficiency ratio decreased but the feed conversion ratio increased. There was no significant difference in moisture, ash, and crude lipid content in the muscle, and a general decrease in crude protein content was observed. However, the total amino acid and semi-essential amino acid contents decreased. The spacing between muscle fibers and the melting morphology of muscle increased. The hardness of muscle flesh texture increased, but springiness, cohesiveness, and chewiness decreased. Regarding antioxidant enzyme activity, the activity of catalase decreased, but the total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase activity, and reduced glutathione first increased and then decreased. The expression level of the growth-related genes retinoid X receptor (RXR), chitin synthase (CHS), and calmodulin A (CaM) first increased then decreased, but calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase I (CaMKI), ecdysteroid receptor (EcR), chitinase 5 (CHT5), cell division cycle 2 (Cdc2), and cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) decreased. Our results suggest that exposure to NPs can inhibit growth by inducing oxidative stress, which leads to muscle tissue damage and changes in amino acid composition. These results will provide a theoretical reference for the risk assessment of NPs and the ecological health aquaculture of shrimp.
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- Yiming Li
- Fishery Machinery and Instrument Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Life Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- School of Life Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- School of Life Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210017, China
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- Fishery Machinery and Instrument Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Life Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China.
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- Fishery Machinery and Instrument Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Shanghai 200092, China.
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Huang T, Gu W, Liu E, Wang B, Wang G, Dong F, Guo F, Jiao W, Sun Y, Wang X, Li S, Xu G. miR-301b-5p and its target gene nfatc2ip regulate inflammatory responses in the liver of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) under high temperature stress. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 242:113915. [PMID: 35901591 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a typical cold-water aquaculture fish and a high-end aquatic product. When water temperature exceeds its optimal range of 12-18 °C, the immune system of rainbow trout becomes weakened and unbalanced. High temperature in summer and global warming severely impact rainbow trout industry. The focus of this study was to explore the mechanisms regulating the immune response of rainbow trout under high temperature stress and identify molecular elements that account for resistance to high temperature. In this study, individual fish were screened in a high temperature stress experiment and divided into resistant (R) and sensitive (S) groups. The hepatic transcriptome sequencing and analysis of mRNAs and microRNAs of the R, S, and control groups showed that the number of the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the S group (9259) was higher than that in the R group (5313). Furthermore, the 1233 genes differentially expressed between S and R groups were mainly enriched in immune-related pathways, including cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, TNF signaling and IL-17 signaling. Among these DEGs were miR-301b-5p and its target gene that encodes nuclear factor of activated T cells two interacting protein (nfatc2ip). The dual-luciferase reporter system and immunofluorescence experiments verified the relationship between miR-301b-5p and nfatc2ip. We also showed that expression levels of miR-301b-5p and nfatc2ip significantly negatively correlated in the liver of rainbow trout under high temperature stress. By performing functional experiments, we showed that activation of miR-301b-5p expression or inhibition of nfatc2ip expression stimulated the phosphorylation of p65, p38, and JNK in the classical nuclear factor kappa-B and mitogen-activated protein kinase pathways under high temperature stress. These manipulations initially promoted the secretion of the pro-inflammatory factor IL-1β and then increased the levels of IL-6, IL-12, and TNF-α. In addition, activation of miR-301b-5p expression or inhibition of nfatc2ip expression stimulated the repair of the hepatic ultrastructural damage caused by high temperature stress by activating the inflammatory response in rainbow trout liver.
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- Tianqing Huang
- Cold Water Fish Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Harbin, PR China
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- Cold Water Fish Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Harbin, PR China
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- Cold Water Fish Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Harbin, PR China
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- Cold Water Fish Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Harbin, PR China
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- Cold Water Fish Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Harbin, PR China
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- Cold Water Fish Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Harbin, PR China
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- Yantai Jinghai Marine Fishery Co Ltd, Yantai, PR China
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- Gansu Fisheries Research Institute, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Cold Water Fish Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Harbin, PR China
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- Hangzhou Qiandaohu Xun Long Sci-tech CO., LTD, Hangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Cold Water Fish Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Harbin, PR China.
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Morphological and Functional Alterations Induced by Two Ecologically Relevant Concentrations of Lead on Danio rerio Gills. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169165. [PMID: 36012426 PMCID: PMC9409012 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lead (Pb), due to its high toxicity and bioaccumulation tendency, is one of the top three pollutants of concern for both humans and wildlife and occupies second place in the Priority List of Hazardous Substances. In freshwater fish, Pb is mainly absorbed through the gills, where the greatest accumulation occurs. Despite the crucial role of gills in several physiological functions such as gas exchange, water balance, and osmoregulation, no studies evaluated the effects of environmentally relevant concentrations of Pb on this organ, and existing literature only refers to high levels of exposure. Herein we investigated for the first time the molecular and morphological effects induced by two low and environmentally relevant concentrations of Pb (2.5 and 5 μg/L) on the gills of Danio rerio, a model species with a high translational value for human toxicity. It was demonstrated that Pb administration at even low doses induces osmoregulatory dysfunctions by affecting Na+/K+-ATPase and AQP3 expression. It was also shown that Pb upregulates MTs as a protective response to prevent cell damage. Modulation of SOD confirms that the production of reactive oxygen species is an important toxicity mechanism of Pb. Histological and morphometric analysis revealed conspicuous pathological changes, both dose- and time-dependent.
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Wang X, Gao XQ, Wang XY, Fang YY, Xu L, Zhao KF, Huang B, Liu BL. Bioaccumulation of manganese and its effects on oxidative stress and immune response in juvenile groupers (Epinephelus moara ♀ × E. lanceolatus ♂). CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 297:134235. [PMID: 35271901 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We evaluated the effects of Mn in juvenile Yunlong groupers (Epinephelus moara ♀ × E. lanceolatus ♂). The groupers were exposed to Mn2+ (0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 mg/L) for 30 days after which they were assessed. The results indicate the accumulation of Mn in fish depended on dose and time. Mn2+ accumulation in tissues occurred in the following order: liver > gills > intestine > muscle. The concentrations of SOD and CAT in the fish significantly increased after 10 and 20 days of treatment with 4 mg/L Mn2+ but decreased after 30 days. Similarly, GSH and GPx levels increased after 10 days of exposure to 2 and 4 mg/L Mn2+ but decreased after 20 and 30 days of exposure. Additionally, malondialdehyde levels significantly increased after exposing the fish to 2 and 4 mg/L Mn2+ for 10, 20, and 30 days. In addition, liver HSP70 and HSP90 levels significantly increased at days 20 and 30 in all fish exposed to Mn2+. In addition, when Mn2+ concentration was 1, 2, and 4 mg/L, liver C3 and C4 levels were significantly increased after 10, 20, and 30 days. Conversely, the levels of LZM and IgM significantly decreased. Mn2+ also significantly upregulated the expression of genes associated with immunity (tlr3, tnf-α, il-1β, and il-6) in the fish, which suggests that it induces immunotoxicity by altering the immune response. Overall, the findings showed that Mn2+ can disrupt grouper health by bioaccumulating in the fish and subsequently inducing oxidative stress and immune responses. These results can help elucidate the mechanism by which manganese induces toxicity in marine fish. Additionally, they provide a new perspective regarding the detrimental effects of heavy metals in fish.
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- Xi Wang
- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China; College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China; College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Yuhai Hongqi Ocean Engineering Co. LTD, Rizhao, 276800, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Wang N, Yin Y, Xia C, Li Y, Liu J, Li Y. Zn-Enriched Bacillus cereus Alleviates Cd Toxicity in Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio): Intestinal Microbiota, Bioaccumulation, and Oxidative Stress. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:812-821. [PMID: 33740179 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02657-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cadmium (Cd) poisoning in humans and fish represents a significant global problem. Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) is a widely used probiotic in aquaculture. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of B. cereus in ameliorating Cd-induced toxicity in mirror carp. The biosorption rate of Zn for the B. cereus in 85.99% was significantly more than five strains. All fishes were exposed for 30 days to dietary ZnCl2 (30mg/kg), waterborne Cd (1 mg/L), and/or dietary Zn-enriched B. cereus (Zn 30mg/kg and 107cfu/g B. cereus). At 15 and 30 days, the fishes were sampled, and bioaccumulation, antioxidant activity, and intestinal microbiota were measured. Waterborne Cd exposure caused marked alterations in the composition of the microbiota. Dietary supplementation with Zn-enriched B. cereus can reduce the changes in the composition of intestinal microbiota in Cd exposure and decrease the pathogenic bacteria of Flavobacterium and Pseudomonas in Zn-enriched B. cereus groups. The results obtained indicate that Zn-enriched B. cereus can provide a significant protective effect on the toxicity of cadmium by inhibiting alterations in the levels of bioaccumulation and antioxidant enzyme including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), total antioxidant (T-AOC), and malonaldehyde (MDA). Our results suggest that administration of Zn-enriched B. cereus has the potential to combat Cd toxicity in mirror carp.
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- Nan Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- HongShi Farm of Henan Province, Zhoukou, 466263, China
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- Xinlicheng Reservoir Management Bureau, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130119, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Ginseng and Antler Products Quality and Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
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Guo J, Pu Y, Zhong L, Wang K, Duan X, Chen D. Lead impaired immune function and tissue integrity in yellow catfish (Peltobargus fulvidraco) by mediating oxidative stress, inflammatory response and apoptosis. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 226:112857. [PMID: 34624531 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Lead (Pb) widely exists in the water environment and has severe toxic effects on aquatic organisms. The yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco) is one of the most important commercial species in China, and moreover, its natural populations are declining with the degradation of environmental water quality. However, little is known about the toxic effects of Pb on its immune organs. This study was performed to determine waterborne Pb exposure on bioaccumulation, histomorphology, antioxidant status, apoptotic and immune response in the head kidney and spleen of yellow catfish. Experimental fish were randomly allocated into twelve tanks (3 tanks per group), and the Pb concentrations of the four groups were 0, 5, 50, and 500 μg/L, respectively. The results reflected that the Pb bioaccumulation of the head kidney and spleen increased with increasing Pb exposure dose and time. Severe histological alterations in the head kidney and spleen were observed at concentration 500 ug/L. With increasing Pb exposure concentrations, the plasma activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) significantly increased after exposure 7 days and 14 days, and the levels significantly decreased after exposure 28 days. The change trend of glutathione (GSH) levels was opposite to that of SOD and CAT at corresponding exposure time. The plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) levels together with the activities of plasma alkaline phosphatase (AKP) and acid phosphatase (ACP) increased significantly with the increasing Pb concentrations. In contrast, the levels of lysozyme (LYZ), complement 3 (C3) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) decreased significantly with increasing Pb concentrations. Moreover, Pb exposure induced transcriptional upregulation of heat shock protein 70 (hsp70), metallothionein (mt), sod, cat, interleukin-10 (il-10), transforming growth factor-β (tgf-β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (tnf-α), bcl-2-associated X protein (bax), and cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase -9 (caspase-9), genes in the head kidney and spleen tissues, while downregulating the levels of the lyz, c3, igm and B-cell lymphoma-2 (bcl-2) genes. Our data provide evidence that Pb impaired immune function and tissue integrity in yellow catfish through oxidative stress, inflammatory and apoptosis, and the results can serve as reference data to better protect water environments from Pb eco-toxicants.
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- Jie Guo
- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan 430223, China; School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan 430223, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan 430223, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan 430223, China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China; Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan 430223, China.
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Xu Z, Cao J, Qin X, Qiu W, Mei J, Xie J. Toxic Effects on Bioaccumulation, Hematological Parameters, Oxidative Stress, Immune Responses and Tissue Structure in Fish Exposed to Ammonia Nitrogen: A Review. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11113304. [PMID: 34828036 PMCID: PMC8614401 DOI: 10.3390/ani11113304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Ammonia nitrogen is a common environmental limiting factor in aquaculture, which can accumulate rapidly in water and reach toxic concentrations. In most aquatic environments, fish are vulnerable to the toxic effects of high levels of ammonia nitrogen exposure. It has been found that the toxic effects of ammonia nitrogen on fish are multi-mechanistic. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to explore the various toxic effects of ammonia nitrogen on fish, including oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, tissue damage and immune response. Abstract Ammonia nitrogen is the major oxygen-consuming pollutant in aquatic environments. Exposure to ammonia nitrogen in the aquatic environment can lead to bioaccumulation in fish, and the ammonia nitrogen concentration is the main determinant of accumulation. In most aquatic environments, fish are at the top of the food chain and are most vulnerable to the toxic effects of high levels of ammonia nitrogen exposure. In fish exposed to toxicants, ammonia-induced toxicity is mainly caused by bioaccumulation in certain tissues. Ammonia nitrogen absorbed in the fish enters the circulatory system and affects hematological properties. Ammonia nitrogen also breaks balance in antioxidant capacity and causes oxidative damage. In addition, ammonia nitrogen affects the immune response and causes neurotoxicity because of the physical and chemical toxicity. Thence, the purpose of this review was to investigate various toxic effects of ammonia nitrogen, including oxidative stress, neurotoxicity and immune response.
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- Zhenkun Xu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (Z.X.); (J.C.); (W.Q.)
- National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Food Science and Engineering, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Product Processing and Preservation, Shanghai 201306, China
- Shanghai Professional Technology Service Platform on Cold Chain Equipment Performance and Energy Saving Evaluation, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (Z.X.); (J.C.); (W.Q.)
- National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Food Science and Engineering, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Product Processing and Preservation, Shanghai 201306, China
- Shanghai Professional Technology Service Platform on Cold Chain Equipment Performance and Energy Saving Evaluation, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China;
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (Z.X.); (J.C.); (W.Q.)
- National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Food Science and Engineering, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Product Processing and Preservation, Shanghai 201306, China
- Shanghai Professional Technology Service Platform on Cold Chain Equipment Performance and Energy Saving Evaluation, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (Z.X.); (J.C.); (W.Q.)
- National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Food Science and Engineering, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Product Processing and Preservation, Shanghai 201306, China
- Shanghai Professional Technology Service Platform on Cold Chain Equipment Performance and Energy Saving Evaluation, Shanghai 201306, China
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (J.X.); Tel.: +86-21-61900349 (J.M.); +86-21-61900351 (J.X.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (Z.X.); (J.C.); (W.Q.)
- National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Food Science and Engineering, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Product Processing and Preservation, Shanghai 201306, China
- Shanghai Professional Technology Service Platform on Cold Chain Equipment Performance and Energy Saving Evaluation, Shanghai 201306, China
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (J.X.); Tel.: +86-21-61900349 (J.M.); +86-21-61900351 (J.X.)
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Liu H, Zhang S, Qiu M, Wang A, Ye J, Fu S. Garlic (Allium sativum) and Fu-ling (Poria cocos) mitigate lead toxicity by improving antioxidant defense mechanisms and chelating ability in the liver of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2021; 30:885-898. [PMID: 33830385 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-021-02405-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The heavy metal lead (Pb) is a contaminant widely distributed in the food chain. In this study, eight weeks of feeding containing Garlic (Allium sativum) or Fu-ling (Poria cocos) or both, markedly increased the growth index, enzyme activity, and serum index and significantly decreased muscle Pb level in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Upon Pb exposure, the feeding Garlic or Fu-ling or both possessed the similar effects on improving the function of the antioxidant system and chelating ability. Further, the gene expressions of metal binding proteins (TF and MT-2) in the liver of the three experimental groups were significantly higher than those of the control group, which were all highly up-regulated after Pb exposure. At the same time, the activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD and CAT) and the content of non-enzymatic substance (GSH) in the liver of the Garlic group, Fu-ling group and mixed group were stable compared to the control group after Pb exposure. Moreover, the reduction of Pb toxicity was manifested by the decrease of Pb content in the muscle, and the stable expression of heat stress proteins (HSP30 and HSP60) and immune-related genes (TNF-α and IL-1β). Taken together, the study preliminarily shows that the Garlic and Fu-ling play a role in mitigating the toxicity of Pb in grass carp.
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- Haisu Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Healthy and Saft Aquaculture, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Healthy and Saft Aquaculture, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Healthy and Saft Aquaculture, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Healthy and Saft Aquaculture, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Healthy and Saft Aquaculture, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Healthy and Saft Aquaculture, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, P. R. China.
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Zheng R, Wang P, Cao B, Wu M, Li X, Wang H, Chai L. Intestinal response characteristic and potential microbial dysbiosis in digestive tract of Bufo gargarizans after exposure to cadmium and lead, alone or combined. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 271:129511. [PMID: 33445016 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The gastrointestinal tract is the largest immune organ in the body and meanwhile, accommodates a large number of microorganisms. Heavy metals could disturb the intestinal homeostasis and change the gut microbial composition. However, the information regarding the links between dysbiosis of gut microbiota and imbalance of host intestinal homeostasis induced by the mixture of heavy metals is insufficient. The present study investigates the effects of Cd/Pb, both single and combination exposure, on the growth performance, intestinal histology, digestive enzymes activity, oxidative stress and immune parameters, and intestinal microbiota in Bufo gargarizans tadpoles. Our results revealed that co-exposure of Cd-Pb induced more severe impacts not only on the host, but the intestinal microbiota. On the one hand, co-exposure of Cd-Pb significantly induced growth retardation, intestinal histological injury, decreased activities of digestive enzymes. On the other hand, Cd and Pb exposure, especially in mixed form, changed the diversity and richness, structure of microbiota. Also, the intestinal microbial composition was altered by Cd/Pb exposure (alone and combination) both at the different levels. Proteobacteria, act as front-line responder, was significantly increased in tadpoles under the exposure of metals. Finally, the functional prediction revealed that the disorders of metabolism and immune responses of intestinal microbiota was increased in tadpoles exposed to Cd/Pb (especially the mixture of Cd and Pb). Our research complements the understanding of links between changes in host fitness loss and intestinal microbiota and will add a new dimension of knowledge to the ecological risks of mixed heavy metals in amphibian.
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- Rui Zheng
- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Immunology and Targeted Therapy, School of Laboratory Medicine, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang Y, Zhang P, Shang X, Lu Y, Li Y. Exposure of lead on intestinal structural integrity and the diversity of gut microbiota of common carp. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2021; 239:108877. [PMID: 32828913 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2020.108877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Lead is an environmental toxicant that has toxicity effect to the health of aquatic organisms. Gut microbiota has been reported to be closely related to human health. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of lead exposure on the composition of gut microbiota. The composition of gut microbiota alteration was detected by 16S rRNA gene sequencing, following a 42-day exposure of lead (1 mg/L). The results showed that compared with the normal control group, the carp of lead group showed severe intestinal tissues injury and decreased Zona Occludens 1 (ZO-1) and occludin expression. The production of LPS in serum was increased by the treatment of lead exposure. Our results showed gut bacterial diversity in lead-treated common carp was lower than the control group. At the phylum level, the abundance of Bacteroidetes (LPS producing bacteria) and Fusobacteria in lead-treated carp were much higher than the control carp. And the abundance of Actinobacteria decreased by lead exposure. At the genus level, we found the abundance of Bacteroides (LPS producing bacteria) and Plesiomonas (an important pathogenic bacteria), increased significantly by lead exposure. And the abundance of Akkermansia, a critical probiotics, was markedly inhibited by lead exposure. In conclusion, this study indicated exposure of carp to lead causes gut microbiota alterations and intestinal structural integrity destruction.
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- Yue Zhang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Health Monitoring and Inspection Center of Jilin Province, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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El-Bouhy ZM, Reda RM, Mahboub HH, Gomaa FN. Bioremediation effect of pomegranate peel on subchronic mercury immunotoxicity on African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:2219-2235. [PMID: 32875451 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10599-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The primary aim of the present study is to evaluate the highest concentrations of heavy metals (HMs) in Nile catfish (Clarias gariepinus, C. gariepinus) and water samples, as well as to investigate the efficiency of pomegranate peels (PPs) (supplemented either through water or diet) in enhancing fish immunity and counteracting the toxicity of high concentrations of HMs. Water and C. gariepinus samples were collected from two private fish farms in Al Sharkia Governorate. Mercury (Hg) showed the highest concentration (0.13 ppm). The adsorption capacity of PP was evaluated by testing different concentrations, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2, and 1.5 g L-1, wherein 1.5 g L-1 revealed the highest Hg adsorption efficiency. The results indicated that Hg concentration was decreased with increased PP concentration until 72 h. In a trial that lasted for 60 days, 240 C. gariepinus (75.12 ± 3.12 g) were randomly divided into eight equal groups with three replicates per group. The first group (CT) served as the negative control (fish fed on a basal diet). The second group (PPW) was fed on a basal diet and supplemented with 0.3 g L-1 of PP via water. The third (PPD1) and fourth (PPD2) groups received basal diets enriched with 1 and 2 g PP powder/kg diet. respectively. The fifth group (Hg) served as the positive control that was fed on a basal diet and exposed to 0.13 ppm of Hg. The sixth (Hg + PPW), seventh (Hg + PPD1), and eighth (Hg + PPD2) groups were exposed to 0.13 ppm of Hg and received the same type of treatment as in second, third, and fourth groups. Hg exposure significantly elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), urea, and creatinine levels, as well as oxidative stress biomarkers, including reduced glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA). Pomegranate supplementation through diet elevated the levels of red blood cells (RBCs), hemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), lysozyme, and anti-protease activity. Moreover, PP supplementation through water revealed minimum urea and creatinine levels, and the highest nitric oxide level. Moreover, Hg residue level in fish muscles noticeably decreased in the PP-treated groups. These results demonstrated the efficiency of PP supplementation (either through water or diet) in enhancing fish immunity and counteracting subchronic Hg toxicity.
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- Zeinab M El-Bouhy
- Department of Fish Diseases and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Fish Diseases and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt.
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- Department of Fish Diseases and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Fish Diseases and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt
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Mahboub HH, Shahin K, Zaglool AW, Roushdy EM, Ahmed SAA. Efficacy of nano zinc oxide dietary supplements on growth performance, immunomodulation and disease resistance of African catfish Clarias gariepinus. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS 2020; 142:147-160. [PMID: 33331282 DOI: 10.3354/dao03531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Zinc (Zn) is an important trace element in fish diets that is required for growth, immunity and antioxidant defense mechanisms. The current study assessed the effects of both organic and nanoparticle zinc oxide (ZnO and ZnO-NPs, respectively) on growth performance, immune response and the antimicrobial effect against Pseudomonas aeruginosa in African catfish Clarias gariepinus. Fish were fed either a control diet or diets supplemented with organic ZnO at concentrations of 20 and 30 mg kg-1 or ZnO-NPs at concentrations of 20 and 30 mg kg-1. After 60 d, a subset of the fish was injected intraperitoneally with 3 × 107 CFU ml-1 of P. aeruginosa. Results showed that body weight gain, feed conversion ratio and specific growth rates were significantly increased in ZnO-NPs20 compared to all other groups. The dietary supplementation with 20 mg kg-1 of ZnO-NPs improved the antioxidant status of fish. Moreover, IgM, lysozyme and nitric oxide showed a significant increase in the fish which received the ZnO-NPs20-supplemented diet. A significant upregulation of growth and stress-related genes was seen in the ZnO-NPs20-supplemented group compared to other groups. However, there was no significant difference in the expression of immune-related genes among ZnO-NPs20, ZnO-NPs30 and ZnO30 groups. These findings highlight the potential use of nano-ZnO for improving growth performance, antioxidant status, immunological status and antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa in African catfish.
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- Heba H Mahboub
- Department of Fish Diseases and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, PO Box 44519, Zagazig 4511, Sharkia, Egypt
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Wang N, Guo Z, Zhang Y, Zhang P, Liu J, Cheng Y, Zhang L, Li Y. Effect on intestinal microbiota, bioaccumulation, and oxidative stress of Carassius auratus gibelio under waterborne cadmium exposure. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2020; 46:2299-2309. [PMID: 32986141 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-020-00870-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a hazardous pollutant known to exert various toxic effects and other sublethal effects on aquatic organisms, and induce a variety of adverse effects on human health, and can be commonly found in environment. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of waterborne Cd exposure on the intestinal microbiota, and Cd accumulation and oxidative response in Carassius auratus gibelio (C. gibelio). The fish were exposed to waterborne Cd at 0, 1, 2, and 4 mg/L for 30 days. Waterborne Cd exposure resulted marked alterations in the composition of microbiota. At the genus level, Bacteroides, Aeromonas, Akkermansia, Acinetobacter, Chryseobacterium, Shinella, Cetobacterium and Bacillus were significantly changed in Cd groups. The results obtained indicate that Cd exposure significantly increased the bioaccumulation level of Cd and profoundly affected antioxidant enzyme including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), total antioxidant (T-AOC), malonaldehyde (MDA), and glutathione-S-transferase (GST). The present findings may provide a new framework for the role of gut microbiota in the response to environmental chemical contamination and in the pathogenesis of body disorders.
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- Nan Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of education laboratory of animal production and quality security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of education laboratory of animal production and quality security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of education laboratory of animal production and quality security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Health Monitoring and Inspection Center of Jilin Province, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of education laboratory of animal production and quality security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of education laboratory of animal production and quality security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of education laboratory of animal production and quality security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
- Ministry of education laboratory of animal production and quality security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
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Liu S, Wang J, Feng Y, Ye Q, Wen L, Xu G, Zou J. Effects of compound antimicrobial peptides on the growth performance, antioxidant and immune responses and disease resistance of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 107:163-170. [PMID: 33010466 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.09.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this study, the compound antimicrobial peptides was added to the basic diet to probe its effects on grass carp for 8 weeks. There were 6 groups in our study, including M0 (0 mg/kg) and 5 additional groups: M1 (100 mg/kg), M2 (200 mg/kg), M3 (400 mg/kg), M4 (800 mg/kg) and M5 (1600 mg/kg). The results are as follows: (1) The grass carp's FBW, WGR and SGR in M4 were significantly increased than M0 (p < 0.05). (2) In the hepatopancreas, the amylase activity of M2, M3 and M5 were significant up-regulation than other groups (p < 0.05). (3) The activity of T-AOC in the M3 and M4 was significantly higher compared to the other groups in grass carp hepatopancreas, while MDA was significantly reduced compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The activity of SOD in M5 was significantly increased than the other groups (p < 0.05). (4) The expression of MnSOD (except head kidney), IL8 and TNF-α and IL-1β (except hepatopancreas) were significantly increased (p < 0.05), while TGF-β and were significantly reduced in the hepatopancreas, spleen and head kidney at M3 (p < 0.05), and IL10 were significantly decreased in the hepatopancreas at M3 (p < 0.05). In addition, expression of IL8 and TNF-α were significant down-regulation, whereas TGF-β (expect head kidney) were significant up-regulation in hepatopancreas, spleen and head kidney in M3 after challenge with A. hydrophila. The expression of IL-1β in spleen and head kidney were also down-regulated, whereas IL10 were significantly up-regulated in the hepatopancreas at M3 after challenge with A. hydrophila (p < 0.05). The results of this study showed that grass carp fed a diet supplemented compound antimicrobial peptides was added with 400-800 mg/kg, which could improve the growth performance, antioxidant and digestive capabilities, and could also enhance the expression of immune-related genes and control to A. hydrophila.
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- Shulin Liu
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, Guangdong Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510070, China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Zhao L, Zheng YG, Feng YH, Li MY, Wang GQ, Ma YF. Toxic effects of waterborne lead (Pb) on bioaccumulation, serum biochemistry, oxidative stress and heat shock protein-related genes expression in Channa argus. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 261:127714. [PMID: 32738711 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Lead (Pb) is a harmful metal element for aquatic animals. The aim of this study was to determine waterborne Pb exposure on oxidative stress, serum biochemistry and heat shock proteins (HSPs) genes expression in Channa argus. Fish were randomly divided into four groups and the Pb concentrations were 0, 50, 200, and 800 μg/L, respectively. The results showed that the accumulation of Pb was detected in the gill, intestine, liver and muscle following exposure to Pb. Pb accumulation content in tissues was gill > intestinal > liver > muscle. With the increased of Pb exposure concentrations, the levels of catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), lysozyme (LZM) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) significantly decreased. Serum biochemistry, oxidative stress parameters and HSPs gene expression were all enhanced with the increase following Pb expose concentration. Our results suggest that waterborne Pb exposure can induce Pb accumulation, oxidative stress and immune response in C. argus.
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- Lei Zhao
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang, 163316, China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China
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- Kailu Livestock Improvement Workstation, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, 028400, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang, 163316, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin, 130118, China.
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Huhhot, Inner Mongolia, 010031, China.
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Zhang Y, Zhang P, Yu P, Shang X, Lu Y, Li Y. Transcriptome analysis reveals the mechanism of common carp brain injury after exposure to lead. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 743:140796. [PMID: 32673925 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Lead, a widespread industrial pollutant, has been known as a powerful neurotoxin that could affect the central nervous system. Accumulating evidences demonstrated that lead exposure could result in the damage of brain tissues both in fish and human. However, the mechanism of lead induced brain injury has not been fully elucidated. The purpose of this study was to clarify the possible mechanism of common carp brain injury after exposure to lead through transcriptome analysis. Transcriptome analysis showed that 2141 differentially expressed genes were identified. Among these, 502 genes were up-regulated and 1639 genes were down-regulated. Meanwhile, GO enrichment analysis showed Transport, biological_process, DNA-templated (regulation of transcription) and signal transduction contained the most differential genes in the biological process. Furthermore, KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed Ion channels, GnRH signaling pathway, cell adhesion molecules, Wnt signaling pathway, and calcium signaling pathway were significantly enriched. In addition, 10 differentially expressed genes were selected for qRT-PCR detection, and the results demonstrated that the selected genes exhibited the same trends with the RNA-Seq results, which indicates the transcriptome sequencing data is reliable. In conclusion, the above results provide a theoretical basis for clarifying the relationship between lead exposure and brain injury in common carp and for further studying of the genes related to lead poisoning.
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- Yue Zhang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Health Monitoring and Inspection Center of Jilin Province, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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Ebrahimi M, Khalili N, Razi S, Keshavarz-Fathi M, Khalili N, Rezaei N. Effects of lead and cadmium on the immune system and cancer progression. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2020; 18:335-343. [PMID: 32399244 PMCID: PMC7203386 DOI: 10.1007/s40201-020-00455-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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In our daily life, we are surrounded by harmful pollutants, including heavy metals that are not visible in the macroscopic view easily. Heavy metals can disrupt different aspects of human health, such as the immune system which has gained a lot of attention in recent decades. This had led to its rapid progression and new insights into its alterations in different diseases especially cancer. Heavy metals are non-biodegradable materials that exist in different parts of the food cycle, such as fruits and vegetables as commonly consumed foods and also unexpected sources such as street dust, that exists in the streets that we pass every day, soil, air, and water. These heavy metals can enter the human body through respiratory, cutaneous, and gastrointestinal pathways and then accumulate in different organs, leading to their encountering with various parts of the body. These sources and natural characteristics of heavy metals facilitate their interaction with the immune system. In this review, we investigated the effect of lead and cadmium, as pollutants that exist in many different parts of the human environment, on the immune system which is known to have a key role in the pathophysiology of cancer.
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- Maryam Ebrahimi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
- Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Children’s Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Southampton, UK
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Wang N, Jiang M, Zhang P, Shu H, Li Y, Guo Z, Li Y. Amelioration of Cd-induced bioaccumulation, oxidative stress and intestinal microbiota by Bacillus cereus in Carassius auratus gibelio. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 245:125613. [PMID: 31864061 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The heavy metal cadmium (Cd) is a hazardous pollutant known to exert various toxic effects and other sublethal to lethal effects on aquatic organisms, and can be commonly found in environment. The genus Bacillus was one of dominant probiotics, which was commonly used in aquaculture. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary administration of Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) on bioaccumulation, oxidative stress and intestinal microbiota of Carassius auratus gibelio (C. gibelio) after Cd exposure. Fish were exposed for 4 weeks to waterborne Cd at 0, 1 and 2 mg/L and/or dietary B. cereus at 108 cfu/g. At 2 and 4 weeks, the fish were sampled and bioaccumulation, antioxidant activity and intestinal microbiota were assessed. Waterborne Cd exposure caused marked alterations in the composition of the microbiota. Dietary supplementation with B. cereus can reverse the changes in the composition of intestinal microbiota in Cd exposure and increase the abundance of Bacteroides, Akkermansia, Cetobacterium in the 0 and 1 mg/L Cd. The results obtained indicate that B. cereus can provide a significant protective effect on the toxicity of cadmium by inhibiting alterations in the levels of bioaccumulation and antioxidant enzyme including Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), total antioxidant (T-AOC), glutathione (GSH), malonaldehyde (MDA) and Glutathione-S-transferase (GST). The present findings imply that dietary supplement of B. cereus can effectively protect C.gibelio to combat cadmium toxicity.
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- Nan Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China; Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Biomaker Technologies Corporation, Beijing, China
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- Health Monitoring and Inspection Center of Jilin Province, Changchun, 130062, China
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- Changchun Infectious Disease Hospital, Jilin Province, 130000, China
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- Agricultural and Rural Ministry of Ginseng Product Quality Supervision, Inspection and Testing Center, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China; Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China; Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
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Sun HJ, Zhang JY, Wang Q, Zhu E, Chen W, Lin H, Chen J, Hong H. Environmentally relevant concentrations of arsenite induces developmental toxicity and oxidative responses in the early life stage of zebrafish. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 254:113022. [PMID: 31408795 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2019] [Revised: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Arsenic (As) present in water is a nonignorable environmental issue, even at low concentrations (≤150 μg L-1). To evaluate the toxic effect of low concentrations of As, zebrafish at early life stage were exposed to 0, 25, 50, 75, or 150 μg L-1 AsIII for 120 h. Our results indicated that low concentration of AsIII decreased zebrafish larvae's survival rate to 85%, 89% and 86% at 50, 75 and 150 μg L-1. Furthermore, low concentrations of AsIII exposure caused oxidative stress (elevated superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and influenced the mRNA transcriptional levels of Cu/ZnSOD and MnSOD) and damage (increased malondialdehyde levels). Meanwhile, zebrafish larvae regulated the mRNA transcription of metallothionein and heat shock protein 70 to alleviate toxicity caused by AsIII. These results revealed lower concentrations (≤150 μg L-1) of AsIII had a detriment effect on the survival of fish at early life stage, moreover, oxidative stress caused by AsIII posed potential risk for the zebrafish. This study provides novel insight into low concentration AsIII-induced toxicity in zebrafish.
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- Hong-Jie Sun
- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China.
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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Ye Q, Feng Y, Wang Z, Zhou A, Xie S, Zhang Y, Xiang Q, Song E, Zou J. Effects of dietary Gelsemium elegans alkaloids on growth performance, immune responses and disease resistance of Megalobrama amblycephala. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 91:29-39. [PMID: 31100439 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Revised: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The present study aim to investigate the effects of dietary Gelsemium elegans alkaloids supplementation in Megalobrama amblycephala. A basal diet supplemented with 0, 5, 10, 20 and 40 mg/kg G. elegans alkaloids were fed to M. amblycephala for 12 weeks. The study indicated that dietary 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg G. elegans alkaloids supplementation could significantly improve final body weight (FBW), weight gain rate (WGR), specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR) and protein efficiency ratio (PER) (P < 0.05). The 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg G. elegans alkaloids groups showed significantly higher whole body and muscle crude protein and crude lipid contents compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The amino acid contents in muscle were also significantly increased in 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg groups (P < 0.05). Dietary 40 mg/kg G. elegans alkaloids had a significant effect on the contents of LDH, AST, ALT, ALP, TG, TC, LDL-C, HDL-C, ALB and TP in M. amblycephala (P < 0.05). Fish fed 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg dietary G. elegans alkaloids showed significant increase in complement 3, complement 4 and immunoglobulin M contents. The liver antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT and T-AOC) and MDA content significantly increased at 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg G. elegans alkaloids supplement (P < 0.05). The mRNA levels of immune-related genes IL-1β, IL8, TNF-α and IFN-α were significantly up-regulated, whereas TGF-β and IL10 genes were significantly down-regulated in the liver, spleen and head kidney of fish fed dietary supplementation with 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg G. elegans alkaloids. After challenge with Aeromonas hydrophila, significant higher survival rate was observed at 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg G. elegans alkaloids supplement (P < 0.05). Therefore, these results indicated that M. amblycephala fed a diet supplemented with 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg G. elegans alkaloids could significantly promote its growth performance, lipids and amino acids deposition, immune ability and resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila.
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- Qiao Ye
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Department Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.
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Cai Y, Yin Y, Wang L, Leng D, Ge C, Abdallah A, Li Y. Effect on Serum Parameters and Immune Responses of Carassius auratus gibelio Exposed to Dietary Lead and Bacillus subtilis. Biol Trace Elem Res 2019; 190:217-225. [PMID: 30324503 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1544-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Lead (Pb), a heavy metal and an environmental stressor, may affect many physiological processes, including the serum index and the immune response. The aim of this study was to explore the toxic effects of Pb on the serum index and the immune response of Carassius auratus gibelio (C. gibelio) fed 0, 120, or 240 mg/kg Pb, and 109 cfu/g Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis). After 15 and 30 days of dietary exposure, the serum indices and the immune responses of the fish were assessed. Dietary Pb exposure significantly affected various components of the serum index, including calcium, magnesium, glucose, cholesterol, total protein, glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). However, sIgA activity in the gut increased significantly following B. subtilis supplementation. Notable changes were also observed in the expression levels of immune-related genes, including HSP70, IgM, HSP90, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. B. subtilis supplementation effectively attenuated the effects of dietary Pb exposure.
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- Yanan Cai
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
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Yin Y, Yue X, Zhang D, Zhang P, Abdallah A, Yin Y, Cai Y, Li Y. Study of Bioaccumulation, Hematological Parameters, and Antioxidant Responses of Carassius auratus gibelio Exposed to Dietary Lead and Bacillus subtilis. Biol Trace Elem Res 2019; 189:233-240. [PMID: 30032402 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1447-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lead (Pb) is one of the most ubiquitous and toxic elements in the aquatic environment. Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) is a widely used probiotic in aquaculture. The aim of this study was to explore the toxic effects on bioaccumulation, hematological parameters, and antioxidant responses of Carassius auratus gibelio (C. gibelio) exposed to dietary lead at 0, 120, and 240 mg/kg and/or B. subtilis at 109 cfu/g. At 15 and 30 days, the fish were sampled and bioaccumulation, hematological parameters, and antioxidant responses were assessed. The result showed that B. subtilis administration can provide a significant protection against lead toxicity by reducing lead bioaccumulation in tissues, increasing the antioxidant enzymes activity, recovering δ-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase activity and optimizing the hematological parameters. Our results suggested that administration of B. subtilis (109 cfu/g) has the potential to combat dietary lead toxicity in C. gibelio.
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- Yulin Yin
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Attached Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130021, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Health Monitoring and Inspection Center of Jilin Province, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
- Ministry of Education Laboratory of Animal Production and Quality Security, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
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Lee JW, Choi H, Hwang UK, Kang JC, Kang YJ, Kim KI, Kim JH. Toxic effects of lead exposure on bioaccumulation, oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and immune responses in fish: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2019; 68:101-108. [PMID: 30884452 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2019.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 171] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Lead (Pb) is a highly toxic metal in aquatic environments. Fish are at the top of the food chain in most aquatic environments, and are the most susceptible to the toxic effects of Pb exposure. In addition, fish are one of the most abundant vertebrates, and they can directly affect humans through food intake; therefore, fish can be used to assess the extent of environmental pollution in an aquatic environment. Pb-induced toxicity in fish exposed to toxicants is primarily induced by bioaccumulation in specific tissues, and the accumulation mechanisms vary depending on water habitat (freshwater or seawater) and pathway (waterborne or dietary exposure). Pb accumulation in fish tissues causes oxidative stress due to excessive ROS production. Oxidative stress by Pb exposure induces synaptic damage and neurotransmitter malfunction in fish as neurotoxicity. Moreover, Pb exposure influences immune responses in fish as an immune-toxicant. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to examine the various toxic effects of Pb exposure, including bioaccumulation, oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and immune responses, and to identify indicators to evaluate the extent of Pb toxicity by based on the level of Pb exposure.
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- Ju-Wook Lee
- Marine Ecological Risk Assessment Center, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Incheon, South Korea
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- Marine Ecological Risk Assessment Center, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Incheon, South Korea
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- Marine Ecological Risk Assessment Center, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Sun Moon University, Department of Aquatic Life and Medical Science, Asan-si, South Korea
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- Pathology Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Busan, South Korea
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- Fisheries Research & Development Institute, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Taean, South Korea.
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