Oxidative stress mechanisms induced by heavy metals and pesticides in fish

Aquatic organisms are exposed to significant amounts of heavy metals and pesticides due to many anthropogenic activities, particularly industrial and agricultural ones. Heavy metal and pesticide accumulation may cause an increase in Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) leading to oxidative stress in fish....

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Published inSu urunleri dergisi/Ege journal of fisheries and aquatic sciences Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 155 - 160
Main Authors Akbulut, Cansu, Kaymak, Güllü, Esmer, Harika Eylül, Yön, Nazan Deniz, Kayhan, Figen Esin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Turkish
Published Ege Üniversitesi, Su Ürünleri Fakültesi 01.09.2014
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Freshwater
Marine
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Summary:Aquatic organisms are exposed to significant amounts of heavy metals and pesticides due to many anthropogenic activities, particularly industrial and agricultural ones. Heavy metal and pesticide accumulation may cause an increase in Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) leading to oxidative stress in fish. These environmental toxicants can promote oxidative damage by directly increasing the cellular concentration of ROS and by reducing the cellular antioxidant capacity. This paper reviews the studies on effects of heavy metals and pesticides exposure on the oxidative stress biomarkers and antioxidant defenses of fish.
Bibliography:10.12714/egejfas.2014.31.3.5000156373
http://www.egejfas.org/article/view/5000156373
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ISSN:2148-3140
1300-1590
2148-3140
DOI:10.12714/egejfas.2014.31.3.07