Use of Zebra Fish Eggs as Early Indicators of Aquatic Environmental Pollution

Moşneang, C. L.; Dumitrescu, Eugenia; Муселин, Флорин; Ciulan, V.; Grozea, A.; Cristina, Romeo T.

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“…All these findings show that the desired Gum Arabic-PEG-Epox structures are intensified with an increasing amount of crosslinking. The 1 H NMR and 13 C NMR spectra of the obtained epoxy functional structures were given (Figure 3). According to the 1 H NMR spectra, groups such as methylene and methine in the poly(ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether structure show similar chemical shifts.…”

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Synthesis of Gum Arabic-Based Biopolymer Network and Determination of Its Toxicity Properties in In Vitro - In Vivo Model Systems

Karaca Açarı,

Özhan Turhan,

Kuruçay

et al. 2024

Cumhuriyet Science Journal

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In this study, gum arabic based network polymers were prepared using epoxy functional PEG structures. The basic physicochemical properties of these structures, their structural characterization, thermal properties and morphological properties were investigated. Toxicity properties of constructs synthesized on zebrafish (Danio rerio (Hamilton)) offspring were determined in vivo. In addition, in vitro toxicity tests were performed on L929 fibroblast cells. When the general properties of these structures were examined. Structural and thermal properties were better with increasing cross-linker rates ratios (1%, 3%, 5%). According to the toxicity test performed on zebrafish juveniles; GA-PEG-Epox (1%) constructs are non-toxic to zebrafish juveniles. The mortality rate of GA-PEG-Epox (3%) and GA-PEG-Epox (5%) structures was observed as 12.5% and 20.8%, respectively. It was observed that the structures were not toxic to zebrafish juveniles. MTT test performed on L929 fibroblast cells, high cell viability (>90%) was observed in all synthesized structures. These results are evaluated as Grade 1 according to ISO standards.

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“…The advantage is that these organisms are small and easy to maintain at low cost [12]. Zebrafish is widely used in determining the toxicity of water contaminants [13]. The molecular and cellular mechanisms in the nervous system development of zebrafish and its response to toxins are similar to mammalian organisms [12].…”

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Synthesis of Gum Arabic-Based Biopolymer Network and Determination of Its Toxicity Properties in In Vitro - In Vivo Model Systems

Karaca Açarı,

Özhan Turhan,

Kuruçay

et al. 2024

Cumhuriyet Science Journal

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“…For example, toxic heavy metals can be identified via monitoring enzymes activity or biomarker gene expression [82], whereas for assessment of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs), gonadal morphology and histological comparative analysis, mRNA and protein levels of chorionic gonadotropin or vitellogenin (vtg) are used [83,84,85]. These assays can be conducted in both adult zebrafish and in embryos [86]. …”

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“…Recently, it was proven that zebrafish fertilized eggs can also be used as a bioindicator for water pollution via lethality assessment in conformity to the international organization for standardization (ISO) methodology [86]. In this qualitative assay, the number of dead eggs or embryos and other pollutant-induced disturbances are scored.…”

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Zebrafish: A Model for the Study of Toxicants Affecting Muscle Development and Function

Dubińska–Magiera

Daczewska

Lewicka

et al. 2016

IJMS

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The rapid progress in medicine, agriculture, and allied sciences has enabled the development of a large amount of potentially useful bioactive compounds, such as drugs and pesticides. However, there is another side of this phenomenon, which includes side effects and environmental pollution. To avoid or minimize the uncontrollable consequences of using the newly developed compounds, researchers seek a quick and effective means of their evaluation. In achieving this goal, the zebrafish (Danio rerio) has proven to be a highly useful tool, mostly because of its fast growth and development, as well as the ability to absorb the molecules diluted in water through its skin and gills. In this review, we focus on the reports concerning the application of zebrafish as a model for assessing the impact of toxicants on skeletal muscles, which share many structural and functional similarities among vertebrates, including zebrafish and humans.

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“…Electronic technology was used subsequently instead of canaries. Zebra fish (Danio rerio) have been used as biological indicators for environmental contamination of waterways [9]. Leyrer et al [10] determined that crickets could be used as biological indicators following an oil spill to determine the critical threshold levels of oil pollution in marshland.…”

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Using <i>Tillandsia recurvate</i> (Ball Moss) as a Biological Indicator to Monitor Air Pollution and Retain Oil Pollution

Rogers¹,

Bush²

2022

OJAP

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Air pollution is defined as the presence of a substance in the atmosphere that is harmful to human health, living things, and/or has a negative impact on the environment. A plant such as Tillandsia recurvata, ball moss, could be used as an inexpensive biological indicator for urban pollution. The purpose of this research was to determine if ball moss could be used as a biological indicator of urban pollution and retain oil pollution. Multiple sites were identified and grouped by vehicular traffic frequency (counts) using the Louisiana State Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) traffic data to randomly select five low (0.0 -7000), and five medium/high frequency (7001 to >14,000) traffic counts in locations within Baton Rouge, La. city limits. Differential analysis determined that harvested ball moss tissue levels from areas with low traffic (<0.05 level) contained lower S concentrations than plants tested from high traffic counts. In a second study, dried Tillandsia recurvata plant tissue accumulated greater oil weight than absorbent paper towels. Tillandsia recurvata absorbed and/or retained oil at a greater ratio of oil than its own mass. Therefore, the results of each experiment indicated that Tillandsia recurvata may successfully function as a biological indicator and serve as an oil retentionist on a small-scale test. Further research is needed on a larger-scale area to confirm the efficacy of ball mosses for controlling water pollution in-situ.

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Use of Zebra Fish Eggs as Early Indicators of Aquatic Environmental Pollution

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Synthesis of Gum Arabic-Based Biopolymer Network and Determination of Its Toxicity Properties in In Vitro - In Vivo Model Systems

Synthesis of Gum Arabic-Based Biopolymer Network and Determination of Its Toxicity Properties in In Vitro - In Vivo Model Systems

Zebrafish: A Model for the Study of Toxicants Affecting Muscle Development and Function

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Use of Zebra Fish Eggs as Early Indicators of Aquatic Environmental Pollution

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Synthesis of Gum Arabic-Based Biopolymer Network and Determination of Its Toxicity Properties in In Vitro - In Vivo Model Systems

Synthesis of Gum Arabic-Based Biopolymer Network and Determination of Its Toxicity Properties in In Vitro - In Vivo Model Systems

Zebrafish: A Model for the Study of Toxicants Affecting Muscle Development and Function

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