Assessment of a glutathione S-transferase and related proteins in the gill and digestive gland of Mytilus edulis (L.), as potential organic pollution biomarkers

• Published in: Biomarkers Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 51 - 56
• Main Authors: Fitzpatrick, Patrick J., O'Halloran, John, Sheehan, David, Walsh, Andrew R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Informa UK Ltd 1997; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Glutathione S-transferase, Mytilus Edulis, Gill, Digestive Gland, Specific Activity, Oxidative Stress

The response of the glutathione S-transferase (GST, EC 2.5.1.18) and related proteins of Mytilus edulis to environmental pollution load was assessed. Mussels were reciprocally transplanted between an industrial estuary (Douglas), a rural estuary (Youghal) and a m arine site (Bantry). In addition, m...