Metal concentrations and metallothionein-like protein levels in deep-sea fishes captured near hydrothermal vents in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge off Azores

Company, R.; Felícia, Helena; Serafim, A.; Almeida, Armando J.; Biscoito, Manuel; Bebianno, Maria João

doi:10.1016/j.dsr.2010.02.005

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“…Heavy metals are absorbed, stored, and detoxified in excess by the fish in the liver [ 39 , 40 ]. Liver is known to be the target organ for the accumulation and detoxification of most metals, independently of the uptake route, representing the optimal tissue for water monitoring.…”

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Environmental Investigations and Tissue Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Grey Mullet from the Black Sea (Bulgaria) and the Ionian Sea (Italy)

Fazio

D’Iglio

Capillo

et al. 2020

Animals

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The environmental monitoring of chemical toxicants has been a widely studied topic in the last few decades. The main aim of the present study was to determine the total concentration of nine elements (Cd, Cr, Pb, Ni, Al, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn) in the fish species grey mullet (M. cephalus) and in the coastal marine waters collected from various sampling points along the Black Sea (Bulgaria) and the Ionian Sea (Italy). Further, those results were applied to predict the pollution degree in those coastal marine environments. The fish samples were subject to acid digestion followed by appropriate analytical determination. The metal concentrations in marine water samples collected from the Black Sea (Bulgaria) and the Ionian Sea (Italy) were also analyzed. Unpaired Student’s t-test and the one-way ANOVA were applied for the statistical analysis of the data. The statistical results revealed a significant variation (p < 0.0001) in the concentration of various fish tissues. The accumulation of toxic and essential elements differs significantly in grey mullet species caught from the Black Sea (Bulgaria) and the Ionian Sea (Italy). The results from this study may serve as a convenient approach during marine pollution programs set by both countries (Italy and Bulgaria).

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Environmental Investigations and Tissue Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Grey Mullet from the Black Sea (Bulgaria) and the Ionian Sea (Italy)

Fazio

D’Iglio

Capillo

et al. 2020

Animals

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“…Metal accumulation in each tissue considerably depends upon the accumulation capacity of the tissue [32][33][34]. Liver is well as a target organ for storage and detoxification of the excess heavy metals uptaken by fish [35][36][37].…”

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Heavy Metals Concentration in Mullet Fish, <i>Liza abu</i> from Petrochemical Waste Receiving Creeks, Musa Estuary (Persian Gulf)

Safahieh¹,

Monikh²,

Savari³

et al. 2011

JEP

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Fish in estuaries, especially those live near petrochemical area, may be exposed to various kinds of contaminants such as heavy metals. This study was to investigate the variations of heavy metals in Liza abu from the Musa estuary which receives petrochemical wastes. Fish samples were obtained from five different creeks. The samples were dissected into liver, gill and muscle, acid digested and their heavy metals level were analyzed. The results showed that the concentration of Cd, Co, Cu, Ni and Pb in muscle ranged 0.08-0.44, ND-1.63, 0.89-4.28, 0.48-2.73 and 0.5-2.50 (µg/g) respectively. Their concentrations in liver were 0.44-2.03, 0.5-2.80, 5.05-36.22, 0.48-4.91 and 0.66-5.74 (µg/g) respectively. The concentration of these metals in gill was 0.32-2.72, 0.29-1.10, 4.33-6.03, 4.61-17.52 and 2.64-21.41 (µg/g) respectively. Generally, the level of heavy metals in muscle tissue of Liza abu was lower than the general standard.

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“…Metallothionein is a class of low molecular-weight proteins able to bind to metals and to play a role in the detoxifying process as high metallothionein concentration are measured in fish sampled in contaminated zones (Filipović and Raspor, 2003;Zorita et al 2008). Others detoxifying mechanisms can involve antioxidant synthesis or metabolisation of contaminants in the liver (Company et al, 2010).…”

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Are red mullet efficient as bio-indicators of mercury contamination? A case study from the French Mediterranean

Cresson

Bouchoucha

Mirallès

et al. 2015

Marine Pollution Bulletin

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Mercury (Hg) is one of the main chemicals currently altering Mediterranean ecosystems. Red mullet (Mullus barbatus and M. surmuletus) have been widely used as quantitative bio-indicators of chemical contamination. In this study, we reassess the ability of these species to be used as efficient bio-indicators of Hg contamination by monitoring during 18 months Hg concentrations in muscle tissue of mullet sampled from 5 French Mediterranean coastal areas. Mean concentrations ranged between 0.23 and 0.78 μg g(-1) dry mass for both species. Values were consistent with expected contamination patterns of all sites except Corsica. Results confirmed that red mullets are efficient bio-indicators of Hg contamination. Nevertheless, the observed variability in Hg concentrations calls for caution regarding the period and the sample size. Attention should be paid to environmental and biologic specificities of each studied site, as they can alter the bioaccumulation of Hg, and lead to inferences about environmental Hg concentrations.

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Metal concentrations and metallothionein-like protein levels in deep-sea fishes captured near hydrothermal vents in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge off Azores

Cited by 29 publications

References 47 publications

Environmental Investigations and Tissue Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Grey Mullet from the Black Sea (Bulgaria) and the Ionian Sea (Italy)

Environmental Investigations and Tissue Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Grey Mullet from the Black Sea (Bulgaria) and the Ionian Sea (Italy)

Heavy Metals Concentration in Mullet Fish, <i>Liza abu</i> from Petrochemical Waste Receiving Creeks, Musa Estuary (Persian Gulf)

Are red mullet efficient as bio-indicators of mercury contamination? A case study from the French Mediterranean

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Metal concentrations and metallothionein-like protein levels in deep-sea fishes captured near hydrothermal vents in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge off Azores

Cited by 29 publications

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Environmental Investigations and Tissue Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Grey Mullet from the Black Sea (Bulgaria) and the Ionian Sea (Italy)

Environmental Investigations and Tissue Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Grey Mullet from the Black Sea (Bulgaria) and the Ionian Sea (Italy)

Heavy Metals Concentration in Mullet Fish, &lt;i&gt;Liza abu&lt;/i&gt; from Petrochemical Waste Receiving Creeks, Musa Estuary (Persian Gulf)

Are red mullet efficient as bio-indicators of mercury contamination? A case study from the French Mediterranean

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Heavy Metals Concentration in Mullet Fish, <i>Liza abu</i> from Petrochemical Waste Receiving Creeks, Musa Estuary (Persian Gulf)