2003
DOI: 10.1080/08865140390450359
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Current and Future Perspectives Using Biomarkers to Assess Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems

Abstract: The possibility of detecting aquatic pollution problems to take corrective decisions is intimately related to the organization levels of the living matter. Measurements at the biochemical or physiological levels detect more quickly and specifically the presence of several toxic compounds, allowing its utilization in a prospective way, until that deleterious effect reaches higher organization levels. The detection of environmental ''hot spots'' needs general nonspecific biomarkers if no previous information abo… Show more

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“…Antes da morte ou de doença manifesta, organismos podem responder ao stress, através de alterações moleculares, celulares etc. (Monserrat et al 2003). Desta forma, os biomarcadores podem ser usados de forma preditiva, permitindo que sejam tomadas ações de biorremediação antes que ocorram danos ambientais irreversíveis com conseqüências ecológicas severas (Cajaraville et al 2000).…”
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“…Antes da morte ou de doença manifesta, organismos podem responder ao stress, através de alterações moleculares, celulares etc. (Monserrat et al 2003). Desta forma, os biomarcadores podem ser usados de forma preditiva, permitindo que sejam tomadas ações de biorremediação antes que ocorram danos ambientais irreversíveis com conseqüências ecológicas severas (Cajaraville et al 2000).…”
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“…Biomarkers are useful for assessing chemical exposure and for predicting the detrimental effects of contaminants before damage reaches higher organizational levels (Monserrat et al 2003). Many contaminants, including organic compounds and metals, convert O 2 into reactive oxygen species (ROS) that are highly toxic and mutagenic.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Monitoring at biochemical level can specifically detect the presence of contaminants in the environment before they reach higher organizational levels [8].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%