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Bakr S, Sayed MA, Salem KM, Morsi EM, Masoud M, Ezzat EM. Lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) blood levels and potential hematological health risk among inhabitants of the claimed hazardous region around Qaroun Lake in Egypt. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1071. [PMID: 37277752 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16007-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) heavy metals are considered potentially hazardous toxins which cause serious health problems. Many studies reported that the water of Qaroun Lake in Fayoum, Egypt with its fish farms was contaminated with Pb and Cd above permissible levels. However, there is a lack of studies addressing levels of these toxic metals among inhabitants. OBJECTIVES We aimed to evaluate blood levels of Pb and Cd and their potential health risk among inhabitants around Qaroun Lake. MATERIALS AND METHODS This case-control study estimated Pb and Cd blood levels among 190 individuals from two destinations (near and far away) of Qaroun Lack using an atomic absorption spectrometer after full history taking and routine checkup investigations; Full blood count, serum ferritin, liver enzyme (ALT), and creatinine levels. RESULTS There was a significant difference between blood levels of Pb and Cd heavy metals of inhabitants from near and far away Qaroun Lake destinations (p-value < 0.001). The majority of inhabitants around Qaroun Lake had Pb and Cd blood levels above permissible levels (100% and 60% respectively). Critical levels out of them were 12.1% and 30.3% respectively. In comparison to inhabitants faraway Qaroun Lake, three individuals (2.4%) had Cd above the permissible level, while all of them (100%) had Pb level within the permissible level. There were no statistically significant differences between the two sampled populations as regards hemoglobin level, ALT, creatinine, and ferritin serum levels (p-value > 0.05). The difference between studied populations regarding types of anemia was not statistically significant. Subclinical leucopenia was higher in the population near Qaroun Lake when compare to inhabitants far from the lake (13.6% vs. 4.8%, p-value 0.032). CONCLUSION Bio-monitoring of populations exposed to Pb and Cd hazardous substances could help in generating an early warning system to reduce the disease burden associated with their toxicity.
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- Salwa Bakr
- Department of Clinical Pathology/ Hematology & Transfusion Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, P.O Box: 63514, Fayoum, Egypt.
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- Head of Environmental and Food Pollutants Analysis Lab, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
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El Youssfi M, Sifou A, Ben Aakame R, Mahnine N, Arsalane S, Halim M, Laghzizil A, Zinedine A. Trace elements in Foodstuffs from the Mediterranean Basin-Occurrence, Risk Assessment, Regulations, and Prevention strategies: A review. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:2597-2626. [PMID: 35754061 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03334-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Trace elements (TEs) are chemical compounds that naturally occur in the earth's crust and in living organisms at low concentrations. Anthropogenic activities can significantly increase the level of TEs in the environment and finally enter the food chain. Toxic TEs like cadmium, lead, arsenic, and mercury have no positive role in a biological system and can cause harmful effects on human health. Ingestion of contaminated food is a typical route of TEs intake by humans. Recent data about the occurrence of TEs in food available in the Mediterranean countries are considered in this review. Analytical methods are also discussed. Furthermore, a discussion of existing international agency regulations will be given. The risk associated with the dietary intake of TEs was estimated by considering consumer exposure and threshold values such as Benchmark dose lower confidence limit and provisional tolerable weekly intake established by the European Food Safety Authority and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives, respectively. Finally, several remediation approaches to minimize TE contamination in foodstuffs were discussed including chemical, biological, biotechnological, and nanotechnological methods. The results of this study proved the occurrence of TEs contamination at high levels in vegetables and fish from some Mediterranean countries. Lead and cadmium are more abundant in foodstuffs than other toxic trace elements. Geographical variations in TE contamination of food crops clearly appear, with a greater risk in developing countries. There is still a need for the regular monitoring of these toxic element levels in food items to ensure consumer protection.
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- Mourad El Youssfi
- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta BP.1014 Agdal, Rabat, Morocco
- Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Environment, Center of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta, BP.1014, 10000, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Environment, Center of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta, BP.1014, 10000, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Food Toxicology, National Institute of Hygiene (INH), BP 769 Agdal, 27, Avenue Ibn Batouta, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Food Toxicology, National Institute of Hygiene (INH), BP 769 Agdal, 27, Avenue Ibn Batouta, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Environment, Center of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta, BP.1014, 10000, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Environment, Center of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta, BP.1014, 10000, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta BP.1014 Agdal, Rabat, Morocco
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- BIOMARE Laboratory, Chouaib Doukkali University, Faculty of Sciences, Route Ben Maachou, PO Box 20, 24000, El Jadida, Morocco.
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Hromadžić A. Life in an age of death: War and the river in Bosnia and Herzegovina. AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGIST 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/aman.13710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Azra Hromadžić
- Department of Anthropology Syracuse University Syracuse New York USA
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Fakhri Y, Nematollahi A, Abdi-Moghadam Z, Daraei H, Ghasemi SM, Thai VN. Concentration of Potentially Harmful Elements (PHEs) in Trout Fillet (Rainbow and Brown) Fish: a Global Systematic Review and Meta-analysis and Health Risk Assessment. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:3089-3101. [PMID: 33037496 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02419-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In this work, articles regarding the concentration on potentially harmful elements (PHEs) in fillet trout (rainbow and brown) fishes were retrieved from Cochrane, Scopus, and PubMed databases between 1 January 1983 and 30 April 2020. The pooled concentration of PHEs in fillet trout fishes was meta-analyzed using a random-effect model (REM) and following the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks was calculated using the Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) method. The meta-analysis of 42 articles (43 data report) revealed that a sort of PHEs in fillet trout was 19,996.64 μg/kg ww for Fe; 1834.75 μg/kg ww for Co; 772.21 μg/kg ww for Cu; 335.78 μg/kg ww for Ni; 290.46 μg/kg ww for Se; 226.20for Cr; 178.11 μg/kg ww for Pb; 77.40 μg/kg ww for Hg; 19.40 μg/kg ww for Cd; and 3.66 μg/kg ww for inorganic As. The non-carcinogenic risk assessment indicated that the lowest and highest hazard index (HI) in the adults was Pakistan (0.0012) and Turkey (0.2388), respectively, and in children was Pakistan (0.0057) and Turkey (1.114), respectively. The non-carcinogenic risk was acceptable for adult consumers in all countries (HI > 1 value) but non-carcinogenic risk for children was not acceptable in Turkey. The sort of countries based on carcinogenic risk in the adults due to inorganic As was China (1.44E-06) > Iran (9.14E-08) > Turkey (4.45E-08) > Portugal (9.04E-10). The carcinogenic risk was threshold for adult consumers in China (CR < 10-6). Consumption of fillet trout (rainbow and brown) content of PHEs in many countries cannot endanger the health of consumers.
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- Yadolah Fakhri
- Food Health Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Food Safety and Hygiene, School of Health, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Science, Gonabad, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), 475A Dien Bien Phu, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Cardoso CM, Maluf A, Moreno BB, Nobre CR, Maranho LA, Handan BA, Abessa DMDS, Pereira CDS, Ribeiro DA. Common snook juveniles, Centropomus undecimalis, as biomonitor organisms to evaluate cytogenotoxicity effects of surface estuarine water from Southern Brazil. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2019; 149:110513. [PMID: 31454616 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Centropomus undecimalis fish inhabit the highly contaminated Santos-São Vicente Estuarine System (SESS) and could be a good biomonitor of contaminants. This study aimed to investigate the cytogenotoxic potential of superficial water from SESS using C. undecimalis as a biomonitoring model and to validate the use of farmed fish as controls. Using biochemical (DNA damage and Lipid Peroxidation - LPO), cellular (erythrocyte nuclear abnormality - ENA) and tissue (8-OHdG immunoexpression) biomarkers, our results showed fish from SEES had higher LPO concentration in gills and higher frequency of reniform, lobed and total ENA in erythrocytes when compared with control farmed fish. Thus, SESS surface water are cytogenotoxic for blood and gills cells of fishes. C. undecimalis has shown to be a good biomonitor model and farmed fish can be used as control only if livers were not the target organs of study since the dietary food from farmed fish causes steatosis.
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- Department of Marine Sciences, Federal University of Sao Paulo, UNIFESP, SP, Brazil
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- Estadual University of Sao Paulo, UNESP - São Vicente, Santa Cecília University, UNISANTA, SP, Brazil
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- Estadual University of Sao Paulo, UNESP - São Vicente, Santa Cecília University, UNISANTA, SP, Brazil
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Baptista M, Azevedo O, Figueiredo C, Paula JR, Santos MT, Queiroz N, Rosa R, Raimundo J. Body size and season influence elemental composition of tissues in ocean sunfish Mola mola juveniles. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 223:714-722. [PMID: 30802837 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.02.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The effects of body size and season on the elemental composition of ocean sunfish Mola mola were assessed for the first time. A total of 57 by-caught juvenile specimens measuring between 31.8 and 120.3 cm were sampled in spring and autumn. Concentrations of trace elements (three essential - Co, Cu, Zn, and three non-essential - As, Cd, Pb) were determined in five body tissues [gills, gelatin (subcutaneous white gelatinous layer), liver, white muscle and red muscle]. Elemental composition of M. mola tissues was found to vary with both body size and season. When an effect of size was verified, the most common trend was a decrease in elemental levels with increasing fish size, most likely deriving from the fast growth rate of this fish (i.e. dilution effect) and the occurrence of an ontogenetic shift in dietary preferences. Differently, Zn levels increased with fish size in both gills and red muscle, potentially deriving from a greater physiological need in those tissues as fish grow. Seasonal differences in trace element levels were observed for approximately half of the studied cases (tissue/trace element) with greater elemental concentrations being mostly found in autumn. Such pattern was most obvious in liver tissue, presumably resulting from a greater dietary elemental uptake in the end of summer/autumn. A general absence of seasonal differences was observed in the gills, white muscle and red muscle. Interestingly, a trend of enhanced concentrations in spring was observed for gelatin, potentially deriving from past long-term differences in exposure to trace elements.
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- Miguel Baptista
- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Laboratório Marítimo da Guia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Nossa Senhora do Cabo, 939, 2750-374, Cascais, Portugal; Divisão de Oceanografia Ambiental e Bioprospecção, IPMA - Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Av. Brasília, 1449-006, Lisboa, Portugal; CIBIO/InBIO, Universidade do Porto, Campus Agrário de Vairão, 4485-661, Vairão, Portugal.
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- Divisão de Oceanografia Ambiental e Bioprospecção, IPMA - Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Av. Brasília, 1449-006, Lisboa, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Laboratório Marítimo da Guia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Nossa Senhora do Cabo, 939, 2750-374, Cascais, Portugal; Divisão de Oceanografia Ambiental e Bioprospecção, IPMA - Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Av. Brasília, 1449-006, Lisboa, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Laboratório Marítimo da Guia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Nossa Senhora do Cabo, 939, 2750-374, Cascais, Portugal
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- Divisão de Aquacultura e Valorização, IPMA - Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Av. Brasília, 1449-006, Lisboa, Portugal
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- CIBIO/InBIO, Universidade do Porto, Campus Agrário de Vairão, 4485-661, Vairão, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Laboratório Marítimo da Guia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Nossa Senhora do Cabo, 939, 2750-374, Cascais, Portugal
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- Divisão de Oceanografia Ambiental e Bioprospecção, IPMA - Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Av. Brasília, 1449-006, Lisboa, Portugal
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Zuliani T, Vidmar J, Drinčić A, Ščančar J, Horvat M, Nečemer M, Piria M, Simonović P, Paunović M, Milačič R. Potentially toxic elements in muscle tissue of different fish species from the Sava River and risk assessment for consumers. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 650:958-969. [PMID: 30308870 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.09.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Fish from the Sava River are consumed daily by the local people: therefore, concern has been raised about the health implications of eating contaminated fish. In the present study, potentially toxic elements (PTE), such as Zn, Cu, Cr, Ni, Cd, Pb, As, Hg, and methylmercury (MeHg), were determined in ichthyofauna that are commonly consumed. PTE were determined in the fish muscle tissue. Fish were sampled at 12 locations from the source of the Sava River to its confluence with the Danube River during two sampling campaigns, namely; in 2014 under high water conditions and in 2015 under normal water conditions. Due to the different water regimes, different fish species were collected for chemical analysis. We observed that the concentrations of elements analysed in the fish muscle tissue were generally very low, except for those of Hg. Moreover, more than 90% of Hg present in the fish was in its most toxic form, namely MeHg. Especially in fish from the 2015 sampling campaign, Hg and MeHg concentrations increased with fish size, trophic level, and in the downstream direction. In addition, for Pb and As, and to some extent for Cd and Cr, spatial differences were detected in both years. The highest concentrations of PTE were detected in fish from sites with intensive industrial and agricultural activities. The consumption of fish in general does not pose a health risk for the PTE studied, except for Hg/MeHg at selected contaminated sites.
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- Tea Zuliani
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Jožef Stefan Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Jožef Stefan Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Jožef Stefan Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Jožef Stefan Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Low and Medium Energy Physics, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Fisheries, beekeeping and Special Zoology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, Svetošimunska 25, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 16, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Jožef Stefan Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Kljaković-Gašpić Z, Herceg Romanić S, Bituh T, Kašuba V, Brčić Karačonji I, Brajenović N, Franulović I, Jurasović J, Klinčić D, Kopjar N, Marović G, Milić M, Orct T, Sekovanić A, Želježić D. Assessment of multiple anthropogenic contaminants and their potential genotoxicity in the aquatic environment of Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2018; 190:694. [PMID: 30382413 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-018-7028-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In this study, the influence of anthropogenic pollution on the aquatic environment of Plitvice Lakes National Park (PLNP) was investigated during 2011-2012 using a combination of chemical and cytogenetic analyses. Four groups of major contaminants [(volatile organic compounds: benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX); persistent organochlorine pollutants: organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); major and trace elements; anthropogenic radionuclides (90Sr, 134Cs, and 137Cs)] were determined in three aquatic compartments (water, sediment, fish). Mass fractions of inorganic constituents in different compartments reflected the geological background of the area, indicating their origin from predominantly natural sources. Levels of volatile and persistent organic compounds in water and fish, respectively, were very low, at levels typical for remote pristine areas. Analysis of anthropogenic radionuclides in water and sediment revealed elevated activity concentrations of 137Cs in water, and measurable 134Cs in the upper sediment layers from April 2011, possibly as a consequence of the Fukushima nuclear accident in March 2011. The potential genotoxicity of river and lake water and lake sediment was assessed under laboratory conditions using the alkaline comet assay on human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and measured levels of primary DNA damage were within acceptable boundaries. The results showed that despite the protected status of the park, anthropogenic impact exists in both its terrestrial and aquatic components. Although contaminant levels were low, further monitoring is recommended to make sure that they will not rise and cause potentially hazardous anthropogenic impacts.
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- Zorana Kljaković-Gašpić
- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Biochemistry and Organic Analytical Chemistry Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Radiation Protection Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Mutagenesis Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Radiation Protection Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Biochemistry and Organic Analytical Chemistry Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Mutagenesis Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Radiation Protection Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Mutagenesis Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Mutagenesis Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, PO Box 291, 10001, Zagreb, Croatia
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Jia Y, Wang L, Li S, Cao J, Yang Z. Species-specific bioaccumulation and correlated health risk of arsenic compounds in freshwater fish from a typical mine-impacted river. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 625:600-607. [PMID: 29294442 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.12.328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 12/28/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Arsenic (As) speciation and bioaccumulation in fish muscle tissues have been intensively investigated in marine ecosystem. However, little is known about these in freshwater fish. In this study, freshwater fish including 120 specimens and 8 species were collected from the Xiang River, a typical mine-impacted river in China. Six As species including arsenite (AsIII), arsenate (AsV), monomethylarsonic acid (MMA), dimethylarsinic acid (DMA), arsenocholine (AsC) and arsenobetaine (AsB) were simultaneously separated and determined using HPLC-ICP-MS. The mean (±SD) concentration of total As (tAs) in the dried fish muscle was 0.748±0.651mg·kg-1. AsB was found as the predominant As species in most of the studied fish samples, in accordance with the reports in marine fish. However, the diversity of inorganic/organic As proportion observed in the studied freshwater fish species was larger than that in marine fish species due to greater spatial variability of As contamination, mobilization and origination in the studied catchments. The percentage of AsB (AsB%) in fish muscle was irrelevant to tAs concentration, while the percentage of iAs (iAs%) decreased with tAs concentration in a hyperbolic pattern. This can be attributed to restricted assimilation and accumulation of toxic iAs with increasing tAs concentration in fish. Chronic non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risks were evaluated through Monte-Carlo simulation. The result indicated that consuming freshwater fish in the Xiang River could cause considerable carcinogenic risk to local inhabitants.
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- Yuyu Jia
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Efficient and Clean Utilization of Manganese Resources, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Efficient and Clean Utilization of Manganese Resources, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Center for Environment and Water Resources, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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Jia Y, Wang L, Cao J, Li S, Yang Z. Trace elements in four freshwater fish from a mine-impacted river: spatial distribution, species-specific accumulation, and risk assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:8861-8870. [PMID: 29330818 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-1207-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The concentrations of 16 elements (Mg, Al, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Sr, Cd, Ba, and Pb) were determined in four fish species (Carassius auratus, Squaliobarbus curriculus, Pelteobagrus fulvidraco, and Silurus asotus) collected in the Xiang River, a mine-impacted river in Southern China. The mean values of the elements analyzed in fish muscles were in the decreasing order of Mg > Ca > Zn > Fe > Sr > Al > Cu > Mn > Ba > As > Cr > Pb > Ni > V > Co > Cd. The concentrations of Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Cu in omnivorous species were found to be significantly higher (p < 0.05) than those in carnivorous species. Negative correlations observed between most element concentrations and fish sizes indicated the younger individuals accumulated more elements than the older ones. Principle component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis were employed to characterize the effects on element bioaccumulation using the element concentration matrix. The elemental profiles preferred to cluster according to differences in fish species rather than in sampling sites. The potential health risk evaluated through Monte Carlo simulation showed no appreciable adverse impact on human health from exposure to trace elements in fish muscles through consumption.
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- Yuyu Jia
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Efficient and Clean Utilization of Manganese Resources, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Efficient and Clean Utilization of Manganese Resources, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
- Center for Environment and Water Resources, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
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Genç TO, Yilmaz F. Metal Accumulations in Water, Sediment, Crab (Callinectes sapidus) and Two Fish Species (Mugil cephalus and Anguilla anguilla) from the Köyceğiz Lagoon System-Turkey: An Index Analysis Approach. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2017; 99:173-181. [PMID: 28612229 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-017-2121-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2016] [Accepted: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The concentrations of six metals (Hg, Cd, Cu, Pb, Cr and Zn) individual total metal load (IMBI) values and its relation to condition index were determined in water, sediment and tissues of crab (Callinectes sapidus) and two fish species (Mugil cephalus and Anguilla anguilla) inhabiting Köyceğiz Lagoon System. The average distribution of the IMBI values ranged from 0.033 to 0.265. Distribution patterns of IMBI in species follow the sequence: A. anguilla > M. cephalus > C. sapidus. Results showed that there are positive relationships between species sizes and metal levels in most cases. The concentrations of Pb in muscle in the three studied species were in all cases considerably higher than the maximum levels set by law. Average Cd, Cu and Zn values in M. cephalus were also higher than the limits proposed for fish by FAO/WHO, EC and TFC. Therefore, the human consumption of all analysed species is not recommended.
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- Tuncer Okan Genç
- Biology Department, Science Faculty, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, 48000, Kötekli Muğla, Turkey.
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- Biology Department, Science Faculty, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, 48000, Kötekli Muğla, Turkey
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Benzer S. Concentrations of Arsenic and Boron in Water, Sediment and the Tissues of Fish in Emet Stream (Turkey). BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2017; 98:805-810. [PMID: 27933330 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-016-1996-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In this study, the concentrations of arsenic and boron were determined in the water and the sediment, as well as in the muscle tissues of Squalius cephalus, Alburnoides bipunctatus, Barbus plebejus and Capoeta tinca from Emet Stream. The fish samples were caught in May 2011 and September 2012. The metal concentrations in the water samples were as follows: arsenic was 137.1-1002 µg L-1, and boron was 2421-14490 µg L-1. The metal concentrations in the sediment samples were as follows: arsenic was 14.51-3317.1 mg kg-1, and boron was 14.22-1014.01 mg kg-1. The mean tissue concentration of arsenic was lower than the TFC and WHO limits. Boron has been identified in fish tissues at concentrations between 0.26 and 2.96 mg kg-1. The bioaccumulation in the muscle tissues of all fish species caught from Emet Stream did not exceed the limit values.
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- Semra Benzer
- Department of Science Education, Gazi Education Faculty, Gazi University, Teknikokullar, 06500, Ankara, Turkey.
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Janadeleh H, Kardani M. Heavy Metals Concentrations and Human Health Risk Assessment for Three Common Species of Fish from Karkheh River, Iran. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.29252/arakmu.10.6.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Won EJ, Kim KT, Choi JY, Kim ES, Ra K. Target organs of the Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum for studying metal accumulation and biomarkers in pollution monitoring: laboratory and in-situ transplantation experiments. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2016; 188:478. [PMID: 27450372 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-016-5485-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/13/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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To characterize the target organs of the Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum for use in environmental study, the accumulation of trace metals and three biomarkers was measured in different organs. Exposure with Cu and Pb carried out under laboratory conditions revealed a linear uptake of metals throughout the experimental period in each tissue. In particular, significant increase was observed in gills and mantle. The increase of intracellular reactive oxygen species showed the great potential of gills as a target tissue for both Cu and Pb exposure. The highest activity of glutathione S-transferase and their relative increase in activity were also observed in gills. Metallothionein-like protein levels, however, increased greatly in the digestive gland and mantle during Cu and Pb exposure, respectively, although all tissues, except the foot, showed significant changes after 24 h of metal exposure. In the field study, the highest concentration of metals was recorded in the gills and mantle, accounting for over 50 % of the total accumulated metal in all sites. Additionally, Cu and Pb increased significantly in these two organs, respectively. However, the order of accumulation rate in laboratory exposure was not concomitant with those of the lab-based study, suggesting that different routes of metal uptake and exposure duration induce distinct partitioning of metals and regulating system in R. philippinarum. These series of exposure studies demonstrated that gills, mantle, and digestive gland in R. philippinarum are potential target tissues in environmental monitoring study using metal concentrations and biomarkers.
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- Eun-Ji Won
- Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), Ansan, 15627, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), Ansan, 15627, Republic of Korea
- Department of Integrated Ocean Sciences, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Ansan, 15627, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), Ansan, 15627, Republic of Korea
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- Ocean Observation & Information Section, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), Ansan, 15627, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), Ansan, 15627, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Integrated Ocean Sciences, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Ansan, 15627, Republic of Korea.
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Milošković A, Dojčinović B, Kovačević S, Radojković N, Radenković M, Milošević D, Simić V. Spatial monitoring of heavy metals in the inland waters of Serbia: a multispecies approach based on commercial fish. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 23:9918-9933. [PMID: 26857004 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-016-6207-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Accepted: 01/29/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The study monitored the contamination of fish muscle tissue by elements Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn at 17 sampling sites, in order to assess the pollution status of the main rivers in Serbia. Of the six commercially important fish species included in the study (pikeperch Sander lucioperca, catfish Silurus glanis, bream Abramis brama, barbel Barbus barbus, chub Squalius cephalus, nase Chondrostoma nasus), the bioconcentration factor (BCF) indicated that benthivore bream and barbel and predatory catfish have the highest tendency toward the accumulation of elements. This study achieved its primary objective and produced a contamination map of Serbia as a basis for further research. The estimated metal pollution index (MPI) showed the Tisa River to be unaffected by direct pollution (with an MPI value of 0.31) and the West Morava and Pek rivers to be affected (with MPI values of 1.92 and 0.73 for the WM1 and WM2 sampling sites and 0.65 for the Pek sampling site). Over the past two decades, Serbia has not expanded its industrial activity, which has resulted in the barely noticeable anthropogenic input of heavy metals in the rivers close to industry, and the main rivers are mostly unaffected and slightly affected. We assumed that pollution by heavy metals in the 1990s was trapped in the sediment, thus showing an increased concentration of elements in the species that live and feed on the bottom. Hg concentrations exceeded the maximum permitted concentrations (MPCs) only in catfish samples (0.62 mg kg(-1)) from the Danube (D3 sampling site) and barbel (0.78 mg kg(-1)) from the West Morava (WM1 sampling site), while Cd concentrations exceeded the MPC in catfish samples (0.09 mg kg(-1)) from the Danube (D1 sampling site) and chub samples (0.1 mg kg(-1)) from the South Morava (SM2 sampling site). The average concentrations of Pb exceeded the MPC in chub and barbel samples (0.32 and 0.82 mg kg(-1), respectively) from the West Morava (WM1 sampling site); chub, barbel, and nase samples (0.35, 0.32, 0.31 mg kg(-1), respectively) from the West Morava (WM2 sampling site); chub and barbel samples (0.35 and 0.3 mg kg(-1), respectively) from the Ibar; chub samples (0.39 mg kg(-1)) from the Drina; chub and barbel samples (0.59 and 0.4 mg kg(-1), respectively) from the Great Timok; and nase samples (0.33 mg kg(-1)) from the Pek. These results demonstrate that there is a need for future studies that would involve similar analyses and focus especially on smaller rivers that have been neglected so far.
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- Aleksandra Milošković
- Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia.
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Negoševa 12, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, 18000, Niš, Serbia
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- Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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Morina A, Morina F, Djikanović V, Spasić S, Krpo-Ćetković J, Kostić B, Lenhardt M. Common barbel (Barbus barbus) as a bioindicator of surface river sediment pollution with Cu and Zn in three rivers of the Danube River Basin in Serbia. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 23:6723-6734. [PMID: 26662100 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-5901-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 11/30/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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River sediments are a major source of metal contamination in aquatic food webs. Due to the ability of metals to move up the food chain, fishes, occupying higher trophic levels, are considered to be good environmental indicators of metal pollution. The aim of this study was to analyze the metal content in tissues of the common barbel (Barbus barbus), a rheophilous cyprinid fish widely distributed in the Danube Basin, in order to find out if it can be used as a bioindicator of the metal content in the river sediment. We analyzed bioavailable concentrations of 15 elements (Al, As, B, Ba, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr, and Zn) in sediments of the Danube (D), the Zapadna Morava (ZM), and the Južna Morava (JM) using the inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The barbel specimens were collected in the proximity of sediment sampling sites for the analysis of metals in four tissues, gills, muscle, intestine, and liver. The sediment analysis indicated that the ZM is the most polluted with Cu, Ni, and Zn compared to other two rivers. The JM had the lowest concentrations of almost all observed elements, while the Danube sediments were mainly characterized by higher concentrations of Pb. The fish from the ZM had the highest concentration of Cu and Ni in the liver and intestine, and of Zn in the muscle tissue, which was in accordance with the concentrations of these metals in the sediment. Scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) was used for further analyses of metal interactions with fish tissues. The results suggest that the barbel can potentially be used as a bioindicator of sediment quality with respect to metal contamination.
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- Arian Morina
- Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 16, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade, Kneza Višeslava 1, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", University of Belgrade, Despota Stefana 142, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade, Kneza Višeslava 1, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 16, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade, Djušina 7, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", University of Belgrade, Despota Stefana 142, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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Liao PY, Liu CW, Liu WY. Bioaccumulation of mercury and polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans in salty water organisms. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2016; 188:12. [PMID: 26637189 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-015-5019-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2015] [Accepted: 11/30/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Mercury and polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) accumulate in organisms through food webs and exert potentially toxic effects on aquatic organisms and humans. This study examined the levels of mercury and PCDD/Fs in organisms and sediment samples collected from a saltwater pond at the An-Shun site, a chloralkali factory that shut down in Tainan City, Taiwan. It was also a pentachlorophenol production plant. After the factories were shut down in the 1980s, mercury and PCDD/Fs contamination remained, posing severe health hazards. The correlation between PCDD/Fs congener accumulation patterns in distinct fish organs and the sediment was evaluated. Mercury and PCDD/Fs levels in all the fish samples exceeded food safety limits, and the concentrations of mercury and PCDD/Fs in each species were closely correlated (n = 12, Spearman's rank correlation [R] = 0.811, p < 0.01). The mercury concentrations were positively but non-significantly correlated with the weight (n = 11, R = 0.741, p < 0.01) and length (n = 11, R = 0.618, p < 0.05) of the species. The fish likely accumulated the contaminants through ingestion of other organisms or the sediment. However, after the pollutants entered a fish, they exhibited distinct accumulation patterns because of their differing chemical properties. Specifically, the mercury concentration was correlated with organism weight and length, whereas the PCDD/Fs concentration was associated with organ lipid content. The study results are valuable for assessing the health risks associated with ingesting mercury- and PCFF/F-contaminated seafood from the study site.
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- Pei-Yu Liao
- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
- MWH Americas Inc., Taiwan Branch, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
- MWH Americas Inc., Taiwan Branch, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Mahboob S, Al-Ghanim K. WITHDRAWN: Assessment of differential trace metals accumulation in tissues of Labeo rohita (rohu) from River Ravi. Saudi J Biol Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2015.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Abadi DRV, Dobaradaran S, Nabipour I, Lamani X, Ravanipour M, Tahmasebi R, Nazmara S. Comparative investigation of heavy metal, trace, and macro element contents in commercially valuable fish species harvested off from the Persian Gulf. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 22:6670-8. [PMID: 25414033 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-014-3852-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2014] [Accepted: 11/10/2014] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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This study was performed to determine the differences between two commercial species of fish harvested off near the Kharg Island (one of the largest oil terminals in the world) in the Persian Gulf in terms of toxic metals, macro, and trace elements. Samples were analyzed using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The results showed that Ca, Li, Mg, P, Se, Sn, Sr, and Zn concentrations were significantly different between the skin and muscle tissues of Scomberomorus guttatus but with the exception of P, there was no significant difference between element levels in the skin and muscle tissues of Otolithes ruber. The S. guttatus contained significantly higher levels of As, Sn, Se, and P in the muscle tissue and Zn in the skin tissue compared to the muscle and skin tissues of Otolithes ruber. The estimated daily intake of the toxic elements including As, Cd, Sb, Pb, and Sn via consumption of these fish were below the established guidelines but due to the potential contamination by oil activities near the island, continuous and permanent monitoring in this region is highly recommended.
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- Dariush Ranjbar Vakil Abadi
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Rishehr Street, Bushehr, P.O. Box 7518759577, Iran
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Muñoz L, Weber P, Dressler V, Baldisserotto B, Vigliano FA. Histopathological biomarkers in juvenile silver catfish (Rhamdia quelen) exposed to a sublethal lead concentration. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2015; 113:241-247. [PMID: 25521338 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2014.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2014] [Revised: 11/27/2014] [Accepted: 11/28/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The aim of this study was to determine the 96-h lethal concentration (96-h LC50) of lead (Pb) in silver catfish, Rhamdia quelen, and to determine histopathological biomarkers in fish exposed for 96-h to a sublethal concentration at 25% of the LC50. The 96-h LC50 was 108 mgl(-1). In gills, the length and thickness of lamella and thickness of the filament epithelium were significantly higher in fish exposed to Pb for 48-h than in control fish whereas the interlamellar distance decreased. In the liver, the area occupied by lipid droplets and size of hepatocytes showed significantly higher values after 24-h of exposure. The percentage of abnormal renal tubules was higher in fish exposed to Pb, exhibiting a time-dependent increase. These variations in histopathological biomarkers permit the definition of the overall response of R. quelen to Pb and the potential usefulness in the monitoring of Pb contamination.
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- Lautaro Muñoz
- Cátedra de Histología y Embriología, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Bv. Ovidio Lagos y Ruta 33, 2170 Casilda, Argentina; Centro de Investigaciones en Piscicultura Experimental (CIPEX), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Bv. Ovidio Lagos y Ruta 33, 2170 Casilda, Argentina; Centro Científico Tecnológico Rosario, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas - CONICET, Ocampo y Esmeralda, Rosario, Argentina.
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- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima, 1000-Camobi, 97105-900 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima, 1000-Camobi, 97105-900 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima, 1000-Camobi, 97105-900 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Cátedra de Histología y Embriología, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Bv. Ovidio Lagos y Ruta 33, 2170 Casilda, Argentina; Centro de Investigaciones en Piscicultura Experimental (CIPEX), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Bv. Ovidio Lagos y Ruta 33, 2170 Casilda, Argentina; Centro Científico Tecnológico Rosario, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas - CONICET, Ocampo y Esmeralda, Rosario, Argentina
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Omar WA, Saleh YS, Marie MAS. Integrating multiple fish biomarkers and risk assessment as indicators of metal pollution along the Red Sea coast of Hodeida, Yemen Republic. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2014; 110:221-231. [PMID: 25261609 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2014.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2014] [Revised: 07/25/2014] [Accepted: 09/03/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The marine environment of the Red Sea coast of Yemen Republic is subjected to increasing anthropogenic activities. The present field study assesses the impacts of metal pollutants on two common marine fish species; Pomadasys hasta and Lutjanus russellii collected from a reference site in comparison to two polluted sites along the Red Sea coast of Hodeida, Yemen Republic. Concentrations of heavy metals (Fe, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb) in fish vital organs, metal pollution index (MPI), indicative biochemical parameters of liver functions (alanine aminotransferase [ALT] and aspartate aminotransferase [AST]) and kidney functions (urea and creatinine) as well as histopathological changes in gills, liver and kidney of both fish species are integrated as biomarkers of metal pollution. These biomarkers showed species-specific and/or site-specific response. The hazard index (HI) was used as an indicator of human health risks associated with fish consumption. The detected low HI values in most cases doesn't neglect the fact that the cumulative risk effects for metals together give an alarming sign and that the health of fish consumers is endangered around polluted sites. The levels of ALT, AST and urea in plasma of both fish species collected from the polluted sites showed significant increase in comparison to those of reference site. Histopathological alterations and evident damage were observed in tissues of fish collected from the polluted sites. The investigated set of biomarkers proved to be efficient and reliable in biomonitoring the pollution status along different pollution gradients.
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- Wael A Omar
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt; Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Taiz University, Taiz, Yemen Republic
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Camizuli E, Monna F, Scheifler R, Amiotte-Suchet P, Losno R, Beis P, Bohard B, Chateau C, Alibert P. Impact of trace metals from past mining on the aquatic ecosystem: a multi-proxy approach in the Morvan (France). ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2014; 134:410-419. [PMID: 25255284 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2014.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Revised: 07/09/2014] [Accepted: 07/16/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This study seeks to determine to what extent trace metals resulting from past mining activities are transferred to the aquatic ecosystem, and whether such trace metals still exert deleterious effects on biota. Concentrations of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn were measured in streambed sediments, transplanted bryophytes and wild brown trout. This study was conducted at two scales: (i) the entire Morvan Regional Nature Park and (ii) three small watersheds selected for their degree of contamination, based on the presence or absence of past mining sites. The overall quality of streambed sediments was assessed using Sediment Quality Indices (SQIs). According to these standard guidelines, more than 96% of the sediments sampled should not represent a threat to biota. Nonetheless, in watersheds where past mining occurred, SQIs are significantly lower. Transplanted bryophytes at these sites consistently present higher trace metal concentrations. For wild brown trout, the scaled mass and liver indices appear to be negatively correlated with liver Pb concentrations, but there are no obvious relationships between past mining and liver metal concentrations or the developmental instability of specimens. Although the impact of past mining and metallurgical works is apparently not as strong as that usually observed in modern mining sites, it is still traceable. For this reason, past mining sites should be monitored, particularly in protected areas erroneously thought to be free of anthropogenic contamination.
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- E Camizuli
- UMR 6298, ARTéHIS, Université de Bourgogne-CNRS-culture, Boulevard Gabriel, Bat. Gabriel, 21000 Dijon, France.
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- UMR 6298, ARTéHIS, Université de Bourgogne-CNRS-culture, Boulevard Gabriel, Bat. Gabriel, 21000 Dijon, France
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- UMR 6249, Chrono-Environnement, Université de Franche-Comté-CNRS, Place Leclerc, 25000 Besançon, France
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- UMR 6282, Biogeosciences, Université de Bourgogne-CNRS, Boulevard Gabriel, Bat. Gabriel, 21000 Dijon, France
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- UMR 7583, LISA, Universités Paris 7-Paris 12-CNRS, 61 avenue du Gal de Gaulle, 94010 Créteil Cedex, France
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- UMR 6298, ARTéHIS, Université de Bourgogne-CNRS-culture, Boulevard Gabriel, Bat. Gabriel, 21000 Dijon, France
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- UMR 6298, ARTéHIS, Université de Bourgogne-CNRS-culture, Boulevard Gabriel, Bat. Gabriel, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Université de Bourgogne, UFR SVTE, Bat. Gabriel, 21000 Dijon, France
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- UMR 6282, Biogeosciences, Université de Bourgogne-CNRS, Boulevard Gabriel, Bat. Gabriel, 21000 Dijon, France
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Perugini M, Visciano P, Manera M, Abete MC, Tarasco R, Amorena M. Lead, cadmium and chromium in raw and boiled portions of Norway lobster. FOOD ADDITIVES & CONTAMINANTS PART B-SURVEILLANCE 2014; 7:267-72. [DOI: 10.1080/19393210.2014.918661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Ogundiran, MA, Adewoye, SO, Ayandiran, TA, Dahunsi, SO. Heavy metal, proximate and microbial profile of some selected commercial marine fish collected from two markets in south western Nigeria. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.5897/ajb2013.13240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Vukosav P, Mlakar M, Cukrov N, Kwokal Z, Pižeta I, Pavlus N, Spoljarić I, Vurnek M, Brozinčević A, Omanović D. Heavy metal contents in water, sediment and fish in a karst aquatic ecosystem of the Plitvice Lakes National Park (Croatia). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 21:3826-3839. [PMID: 24288066 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-013-2377-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2013] [Accepted: 11/15/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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An evaluation of the quality status of the pristine karst, tufa depositing aquatic environment of the Plitvice Lakes National Park based on the analysis of heavy (ecotoxic) metals was examined for the first time. Analyses of trace metals in water, sediment and fish (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Squalius cephalus) samples were conducted either by stripping voltammetry (Zn, Cd, Pb and Cu) or cold vapour atomic absorption spectrometry (Hg). The concentration of dissolved trace metals in water was very low revealing a pristine aquatic environment (averages were, in ng/L: 258 (Zn), 10.9 (Cd), 11.7 (Pb), 115 (Cu) and 1.22 (Hg)). Slightly enhanced concentrations of Cd (up to 50 ng/L) and Zn (up to 900 ng/L) were found in two main water springs and are considered as of natural origin. Observed downstream decrease in concentration of Cd, Zn and Cu in both water and sediments is a consequence of the self-purification process governed by the formation and settling of authigenic calcite. Anthropogenic pressure was spotted only in the Kozjak Lake: Hg concentrations in sediments were found to be up to four times higher than the baseline value, while at two locations, Pb concentrations exceeded even a probable effect concentration. The increase of Hg and Pb was not reflected on their levels in the fish tissues; however, significant correlations were found between Cd level in fish tissues (liver and muscle) and in the water/sediment compartments, while only partial correlations were estimated for Zn and Cu. A high discrepancy between values of potentially bioavailable metal fraction estimated by different modelling programs/models raised the question about the usefulness of these data as a parameter in understanding/relating the metal uptake and their levels in aquatic organism. The aquatic environment of the Plitvice Lakes National Park is characterized, in general, as a clean ecosystem.
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- Petra Vukosav
- Division for Marine and Environmental Research, Ruđer Bošković Institute, P.O. Box 180, 10002, Zagreb, Croatia
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Begum A, Mustafa AI, Amin MN, Chowdhury TR, Quraishi SB, Banu N. Levels of heavy metals in tissues of shingi fish (Heteropneustes fossilis) from Buriganga River, Bangladesh. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2013; 185:5461-5469. [PMID: 23132754 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-012-2959-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2012] [Accepted: 10/15/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Heavy metal pollution was reported in commercially valuable freshwater edible fish in the Buriganga River, Bangladesh. The concentrations of As, Pb, Cd, Cr, Zn, and Cu were investigated in the muscle, gill, stomach, intestine, and liver of Heteropneustes fossilis caught at three stations to assess the degree of fish pollution by heavy metals. Significant differences in concentrations of analyzed elements were observed among different tissues, but not among the stations. The ranges of the measured concentrations (μg/g dry weight) in the tissues of H. fossilis were as follows: arsenic concentration was (0.2-0.4), (0.82-0.90), (3.29-3.99), (2.20-2.80), and (2.41-2.90), that of lead was (1.79-2.20), (4.95-6.55), (10.36-13.38), (5.74-9.70), and (18.20-18.79), that of cadmium was (0.3-0.4), (2.87-4.27), (1.03-1.63), (1.55-4.59), and (2.25-5.50), that of chromium was (1.40-1.70), (3.52-3.72), (2.28-5.29), (2.77-3.79), and (4.25-8.65), that of zinc was (24.47-28.82), (16.82-18.80), (20.22-22.20), (22.86-26.68), and (60.82-67.80), and that of copper was (7.80-8.50), (6.22-6.81), (38.21-44.25), (17.07-21.03), and (43.24-47.30) in the muscle, gill, stomach, intestine, and liver, respectively. This research showed that the liver appeared to be the main heavy metal storage tissue, while the muscle had the lowest levels of analyzed metals. The concentrations of metal in the muscles not exceeded the acceptable levels for a food source for human consumption.
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- Aleya Begum
- Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.
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Authman MMN, Abbas WT, Gaafar AY. Metals concentrations in Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus () from illegal fish farm in Al-Minufiya Province, Egypt, and their effects on some tissues structures. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2012; 84:163-172. [PMID: 22858122 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2012.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2012] [Revised: 07/03/2012] [Accepted: 07/06/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This study clarified the suitability of fishes caught from illegal fish farms to human consumption and their hazards to public health. For this purpose, the concentrations of some metals (Al, Cd, Pb, Hg and Ni) in water and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fish samples collected from an illegal fish farm, in addition to pathological conditions of the fish tissues, were examined. The illegal farm water was found to be heavily polluted with metals which far exceeded the permissible limits. It was found that metals accumulated in tissues of O. niloticus in concentrations higher than those of farm water. Kidney of O. niloticus contained the highest concentrations of the detected metals, while muscle and skin contained the lowest concentrations. The examination of fish tissues revealed various histopathological lesions which related directly to the pollution of the illegal farm water. Moreover, metals levels in O. niloticus muscle were higher than the maximum permissible levels for human consumption. Consequently, the flesh of fishes from the illegal farms could be considered hazardous to human health. Therefore, warning against eating fish caught from the illegal fish farms should be announced. Moreover, removal of such illegal fish farms is necessary for the public health protection.
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- Mohammad M N Authman
- Hydrobiology Department, National Research Centre (NRC), El-Bohooth Street (Formerly El-Tahrir St.) Dokki, Gizza 12622, Egypt.
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Askary Sary A, Mohammadi M. Lead bioaccumulation and toxicity in tissues of economically fish species from river and marine water. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2012; 89:82-85. [PMID: 22531841 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-012-0646-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2011] [Accepted: 04/06/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Bioaccumulation of lead was determined in muscle and liver of Barbus xanthopterus, Liza abu, Barbus grypus, Acanthopagrus latus, Platycephalus indicus, Otolithes ruber exposed to lead contaminated river and marine in Khouzestan. Significant variations in metal values were evaluated using student's t test at p < 0.05. In river fish, liver was polluted in comparison with muscle and high level was in B. xanthopterus (2.80 mg kg(-1) wet weight) except for B. grypus in Karkhe River (1.73 mg kg(-1)wet weight). In marine fish, muscle was contaminated than liver and high level was in O. ruber (47.18 mg kg(-1)wet weight) except for O. ruber in Mahshahr seaport (17.85 mg kg(-1) wet weight).
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- Abolfazl Askary Sary
- Department of Fisheries, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, P.O. Box 1915, 618491-8411, Ahvaz, Khouzestan, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Pantelica A, Ene A, Georgescu II. Instrumental neutron activation analysis of some fish species from Danube River in Romania. Microchem J 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2012.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Al Sayegh Petkovšek S, Mazej Grudnik Z, Pokorny B. Heavy metals and arsenic concentrations in ten fish species from the Šalek lakes (Slovenia): assessment of potential human health risk due to fish consumption. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2012; 184:2647-62. [PMID: 21713497 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-011-2141-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2010] [Accepted: 05/25/2011] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The study, which measured the concentrations of Hg, Pb, Cd, Zn and As in various fish tissues (muscle, gill and liver) of 10 fish species (Abramis brama danubii, Alburnus alburnus alburnus, Barbus meridionalis petenyi, Carassius auratius gibelio, Cyprinus carpio, Lepomis gibossus, Leuciscius cephalus cephalus, Perca fluviatilis fluviatilis, Rutilus rutilus, Scardinus erythrophtlalmus erythrophtlalmus) collected in the Šalek lakes, is the first survey regarding metal concentrations in fish species with samples originating from Slovene lakes, while only a limited number of such studies have been carried out in southeastern Europe. Since these lakes are situated in the close vicinity of the largest Slovene thermal power plant, the study provides an insight into the potential impact of increased levels of metals in the environment as well as an estimate of the contamination of fish tissues with metals. Furthermore, it was possible to compare the results obtained with those from other studies regarding metal levels in freshwater fish species. The mean metal concentrations of different tissues irrespective of species varied in the following ranges: Zn 4.31-199 mg/kg ww, Pb 0.01-0.48 mg/kg ww, As 0.02-0.44 mg/kg ww, Hg <0.01-0.31 mg/kg ww, Cd < 0.01-0.19 mg/kg ww. In general, higher contents of Hg were found in muscles and livers than in gills and higher contents of As in gills and livers than in muscles, respectively. The accumulation of Pb and Zn was most pronounced in gills. The result obtained regarding metal concentrations in fish revealed that the ecosystems of the Šalek lakes are not polluted with Hg and Pb, slightly loaded with As and Cd and moderately polluted with Zn. In addition, the potential human health risk due to fish consumption was assessed. This showed that the estimated weekly intakes for all metals were far below provisional permissible tolerable weekly intakes determined by WHO/FAO. The consumption of fish from the Šalek lakes, therefore, does not pose a risk to human health.
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Thiyagarajan D, Dhaneesh KV, Ajith Kumar TT, Kumaresan S, Balasubramanian T. Metals in fish along the southeast coast of India. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2012; 88:582-8. [PMID: 22310845 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-012-0543-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2011] [Accepted: 01/25/2012] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Metal concentrations (cadmium, chromium, iron, lead, copper, manganese, zinc and mercury) in the muscle of five fish species (Epinephelus chlorostigma, Lutjanus russelli, Terapon jarbua, Cynoglossus arel and Lagocephalus lunaris) from the six fish landing centres along southeast coast of India were measured. In Cuddalore and Mudasalodai, the level of toxic metals cadmium, chromium and manganese were well above the permissible limits. Concentrations of cadmium, chromium, manganese and mercury in C. arel were above the permissible limit and it is consistent with their habitat and diet. The results showed a relationship between metal concentrations and pollution status of the areas.
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- Duraisamy Thiyagarajan
- Faculty of Marine Sciences, Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, 608 502, Tamil Nadu, India
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Cadmium accumulation in tissues of Sarotherodon melanotheron (Rüppel, 1852) from the Aby Lagoon system in Côte d'Ivoire. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2012; 9:821-30. [PMID: 22690166 PMCID: PMC3367280 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph9030821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2012] [Revised: 02/27/2012] [Accepted: 02/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study assessed the concentrations of cadmium in the gills, livers and muscles of a commercially important tilapia fish (Sarotherodon melanotheron) from Aby Lagoon in Adiaké, Côte d’Ivoire, between January and December, 2010. The organisms were grouped into two composite samples (juvenile and adult) of five individuals. Levels of cadmium were determined in tissues using Perkin-Elmer (AAnalyst 200) Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) after a digestion method. Fish muscle appeared to have a significantly higher tendency to accumulate cadmium (1.19–5.18 µg/g dw) while gills and livers had minimum concentrations (0.07–1.32 and 0.12–1.25 µg/g dw). This study has revealed that the concentrations of Cd in Sarotherodon melanotheron muscle tissue were above the maximum acceptable concentrations for human consumption, thus precautions need to be taken in order to prevent future contamination.
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Djedjibegovic J, Larssen T, Skrbo A, Marjanović A, Sober M. Contents of cadmium, copper, mercury and lead in fish from the Neretva river (Bosnia and Herzegovina) determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Food Chem 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Fraser M, Surette C, Vaillancourt C. Spatial and temporal distribution of heavy metal concentrations in mussels (Mytilus edulis) from the Baie des Chaleurs, New Brunswick, Canada. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2011; 62:1345-1351. [PMID: 21507426 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2011.03.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2011] [Accepted: 03/24/2011] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Previous studies on heavy metal contamination of the Baie des Chaleurs focus only on industrial centers and overlooked the ecosystem as a whole. To fill this gap, the objective of this study is to establish a baseline of the spatio-temporal distribution of heavy metals in mussels from the Baie des Chaleurs based on the ecosystem approach. Our results show, for the first time, a cadmium contamination in mussels across the south coast of the Baie des Chaleurs and not only in industrial centers. Our results also confirm previous studies showing heavy metal contamination of the Belledune area. This study demonstrates that the use of the ecosystemic approach is essential to obtain a comprehensive picture of environmental contamination in marine ecosystems.
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- Marc Fraser
- Département de Chimie et de Biochimie, Université de Moncton, 18 Avenue Antonine-Maillet, Moncton, NB, Canada
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Jarić I, Višnjić-Jeftić Ž, Cvijanović G, Gačić Z, Jovanović L, Skorić S, Lenhardt M. Determination of differential heavy metal and trace element accumulation in liver, gills, intestine and muscle of sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) from the Danube River in Serbia by ICP-OES. Microchem J 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2010.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Cadmium and copper contents in a freshwater fish species (brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis) from the subantarctic Kerguelen Islands. Polar Biol 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s00300-010-0895-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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