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Malathion toxicity: effect on the liver of the fish Brachydanio rerio (Cyprinidae)

Journal Article · · Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf.; (United States)
Four-month-old siblings of zebra fish, Brachydanio rerio, were exposed to 0.5, 0.7, 0.9, and 1.1 mg/liter of malathion for 7 days. DNA, RNA, protein, and free amino acid contents and the activities of acid and alkaline phosphatases were monitored in the liver. There was marked inhibition in DNA, RNA, and protein contents and the activities of acid and alkaline phosphatase. Total free amino acid content, however, significantly increased. Seven days withdrawal to freshwater indicated a recovery trend. The probable reasons for various changes are discussed.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
OSTI ID:
6585925
Journal Information:
Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf.; (United States), Journal Name: Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf.; (United States) Vol. 3; ISSN EESAD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English