In vivo tissue enzyme activities in the rosy barb (Barbus conchonius Hamilton) experimentally exposed to lead

Journal Article · Sat Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1991 · Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01689527· OSTI ID:7278705

Gill, T S ^[1]; Tewari, H; Pande, J; Lal, S ^[2]

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1. Thomas Jefferson Univ., Philadelphia, PA (United States)
2. Kumaun Univ., Naini Tal (India)

Lead (Pb) is biologically nonessential and if present in excessive levels in the body, it can cause clinical disorders both in humans and animals. Pathologies associated with experimental Pb poisoning have been described in fishes, and several markers have been utilized to monitor effects of short- and long-term exposures. The specific aim of this study was to examine the effects of acute Pb poisoning on the enzymes concerned with membrane transport, neurotransmission, and energy metabolism in selected tissues of the rosy barb, Barbus conchonius, a freshwater fish.

• OSTI ID: 7278705
• Journal Information: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; (United States), Journal Name: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; (United States) Vol. 47:6; ISSN 0007-4861; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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