In situ studies on the distribution patterns and dynamics of microcystins in a biomanipulation fish – bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis)

Global effects of subchronic treatment of microcystin-LR on rat splenetic protein levels

“…After the long term effects of the 50 d exposure, the MCLR contents in the spleen of MCLR treatments (1 or 10 μg/kg) were 18.7 and 27.8 ng/g DW, respectively, the levels of which are similar to the levels found in tissue samples from aquatic animals (33.1-1570 ng/g DW) and serum samples of humans (0.39 ng/mL) [28][29][30]. Thus, our results could be applied to species living with environmental exposure of MCLR.…”

Quantitatively evaluating detoxification of the hepatotoxic microcystins through the glutathione and cysteine pathway in the cyanobacteria-eating bighead carp

“…Therefore, kidney was the important excretory organ for MCLR-Cys and MCRR-Cys. In a field study, Chen et al (2007) reported that MCLR-Cys was qualitatively detected in the kidney of bighead carp collected from Lake Taihu in most months. Zhang et al (2009) also showed that MCLR-Cys content in the kidney of silver carp collected from Lake Taihu were relatively high, varying from 1.85 to 7.93 g g −1 DW with an average of 4.01 g g −1 DW, whereas no MCLR-GSH was detected in the kidney during the half-year study.…”

A systematic study on spatial and seasonal patterns of eight taste and odor compounds with relation to various biotic and abiotic parameters in Gonghu Bay of Lake Taihu, China

“…Seston onto the glass-fiber filter and the filtrate were used to detect intracellular and extracellular toxins, respectively. And then analyzed quantitatively by electrospray ionization (ESI) liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS) according to the method described by Chen et al (2007). Table 1 summarizes some characteristics of above parameters in Gonghu Bay, Lake Taihu during the study period.…”