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Kasiotis KM, Zafeiraki E, Manea-Karga E, Kouretas D, Tekos F, Skaperda Z, Doumpas N, Machera K. Bioaccumulation of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants in Fish from Thermaikos Gulf: Preliminary Human Health Risk Assessment Assisted by a Computational Approach. J Xenobiot 2024; 14:701-716. [PMID: 38921650 PMCID: PMC11204809 DOI: 10.3390/jox14020041] [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: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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The monitoring of contaminants in fish species is pivotal for fishes' health and reproduction, as well as for human health. In the specific work, three major categories of contaminants, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and macro and trace elements, were investigated in two major fish species, Dicentrarchus labrax and Solea solea, collected from Thermaikos Gulf, in Greece. To achieve this goal, three analytical methods using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS were developed, validated, and applied to the collected fish samples. The results indicated a very low prevalence of caffeine and acetaminophen, both not exceeding 3.8 μg/kg fish. Similarly, thiabendazole, cypermethrin, and tricyclazole (pesticides) were found in a concentration range of 0.9 to 13.7 μg/kg fish, while in one D. labrax sample, traces of the metabolite of organochlorine pesticide DDT, o,p'-DDE were detected. Al, Mn, Fe, Zn, and Sr were the predominant trace elements in a concentration range of 500-20,000 μg/kg fish. Macro elements levels varied from 280 to 5405 mg/kg fish. Health risk assessment did not unveil an unacceptable risk for the human health of adults, apart from one sample presenting Hg above the regulatory levels. On the contrary, for children, the calculated hazard quotient values for Hg in all cases and for two As detections were higher than the threshold value of 1, indicating a potential risk.
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- Konstantinos M. Kasiotis
- Laboratory of Pesticides’ Toxicology, Department of Pesticides Control and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 8 Stefanou Delta Str., 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.M.-K.); (K.M.)
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- Laboratory of Pesticides’ Toxicology, Department of Pesticides Control and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 8 Stefanou Delta Str., 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.M.-K.); (K.M.)
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- Laboratory of Pesticides’ Toxicology, Department of Pesticides Control and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 8 Stefanou Delta Str., 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.M.-K.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Viopolis, Mezourlo, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (D.K.); (F.T.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Viopolis, Mezourlo, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (D.K.); (F.T.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Viopolis, Mezourlo, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (D.K.); (F.T.); (Z.S.)
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- iSea, Environmental Organisation for the Preservation of the Aquatic Ecosystems, 54645 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Pesticides’ Toxicology, Department of Pesticides Control and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 8 Stefanou Delta Str., 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.M.-K.); (K.M.)
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Nyeste K, Zulkipli N, Uzochukwu IE, Somogyi D, Nagy L, Czeglédi I, Harangi S, Baranyai E, Simon E, Nagy SA, Velcheva I, Yancheva V, Antal L. Assessment of trace and macroelement accumulation in cyprinid juveniles as bioindicators of aquatic pollution: effects of diets and habitat preferences. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11288. [PMID: 38760438 PMCID: PMC11101635 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61986-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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Juveniles of three cyprinids with various diets and habitat preferences were collected from the Szamos River (Hungary) during a period of pollution in November 2013: the herbivorous, benthic nase (Chondrostoma nasus), the benthivorous, benthic barbel (Barbus barbus), and the omnivorous, pelagic chub (Squalius cephalus). Our study aimed to assess the accumulation of these elements across species with varying diets and habitat preferences, as well as their potential role in biomonitoring efforts. The Ca, K, Mg, Na, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, Sr, and Zn concentration was analyzed in muscle, gills, and liver using MP-AES. The muscle and gill concentrations of Cr, Cu, Fe, and Zn increased with trophic level. At the same time, several differences were found among the trace element patterns related to habitat preferences. The trace elements, including Cd, Pb, and Zn, which exceeded threshold concentrations in the water, exhibited higher accumulations mainly in the muscle and gills of the pelagic chub. Furthermore, the elevated concentrations of trace elements in sediments (Cr, Cu, Mn) demonstrated higher accumulation in the benthic nase and barbel. Our findings show habitat preference as a key factor in juvenile bioindicator capability, advocating for the simultaneous use of pelagic and benthic juveniles to assess water and sediment pollution status.
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- Krisztián Nyeste
- Department of Hydrobiology, University of Debrecen, P.O. Box 57, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary.
- National Laboratory for Water Science and Water Safety, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary.
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- Department of Hydrobiology, University of Debrecen, P.O. Box 57, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
- Pál Juhász-Nagy Doctoral School of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Department of Hydrobiology, University of Debrecen, P.O. Box 57, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
- Pál Juhász-Nagy Doctoral School of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Department of Hydrobiology, University of Debrecen, P.O. Box 57, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
- Pál Juhász-Nagy Doctoral School of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Department of Hydrobiology, University of Debrecen, P.O. Box 57, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- HUN-REN Balaton Limnological Research Institute, Tihany, 8237, Hungary
- National Laboratory for Water Science and Water Security, HUN-REN Balaton Limnological Research Institute, Tihany, 8237, Hungary
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Agilent Atomic Spectroscopy Partner Laboratory, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Agilent Atomic Spectroscopy Partner Laboratory, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Department of Ecology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
- ELKH-DE Anthropocene Ecology Research Group, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Department of Hydrobiology, University of Debrecen, P.O. Box 57, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
- National Laboratory for Water Science and Water Safety, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Department of Ecology and Environmental Conservation, Faculty of Biology, Plovdiv University, 4000, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Ecology and Environmental Conservation, Faculty of Biology, Plovdiv University, 4000, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Hydrobiology, University of Debrecen, P.O. Box 57, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
- National Laboratory for Water Science and Water Safety, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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Huang H, Hu Z, Zhao X, Cheng X, Chen J, Wang Z, Qian H, Zhang S. Trophic transfer of heavy metals across four trophic levels based on muscle tissue residuals: a case study of Dachen Fishing Grounds, the East China Sea. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:361. [PMID: 38472544 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12536-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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In this study, we collected 56 species of fishery organisms (including fish, crustaceans, cephalopods, gastropods, and bivalves) from four seasonal survey cruises at the Dachen fishery grounds. We measured the concentrations of seven heavy metals (Cd, Zn, Cu, Pb, Cr, As, and Hg) in these fisheries organisms. We determined their trophic levels using carbon and nitrogen stable isotope techniques. We analyzed the characteristics of heavy metal transfer in the food chain. The results showed significant differences in heavy metal concentrations among different species. Among all biological groups, bivalves and gastropods exhibited higher levels of heavy metal enrichment than other biological groups, while fish had the lowest levels of heavy metal enrichment. Heavy metals exhibited different patterns of nutritional transfer in the food chain. While Hg showed a biomagnification phenomenon in the food chain, it was not significant. Cd, Zn, Cu, Pb, Cr, and As exhibited a trend of biodilution with increasing nutritional levels, except for As, which showed no significant correlation with δ15N.
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- Hong Huang
- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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Kaçar E. Heavy metal concentrations in various tissues of two fish species from Damsa Dam Lake (Turkey) and associated health risk assessment. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 81:127339. [PMID: 37976961 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW AND METHOD In this study, indicate the average or range of 10 heavy metal concentrations in muscle, gills and liver of two fish species (Squalius pursakensis and Cyprinus carpio) living in the Damsa Dam Lake (Turkey) was examined in relation to fish gender and size. Inductively coupled plasma-tandem mass spectrometry was used to evaluate the concentrations of heavy metals. The average contents of the metals in S. pursakensis muscle samples were 0.877, 9.285, 0.614, 0.488, 8.190, 0.155, 0.015, 0.010, 0.218, 0.009 mg/kg for Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Zn, As, Cd, Co, Cr and Pb respectively. On the other hand, the average contents of the metals in C. carpio muscle samples were 0.673, 8.001, 0.367, 0.435, 6.107, 0.188, 0.007, 0.007, 0.371, 0.012 mg/kg for Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Zn, As, Cd, Co, Cr and Pb respectively. In addition, human health risks were evaluated considering the estimated daily intake of heavy metals in adults. The target hazard quotient, hazard index and carcinogenic risk values were determined based on the frequency of fish consumption for the population living in the region. RESULT AND CONCLUSION The highest quantities of all heavy metals were determined in the gills and liver of the fish species. The levels of most heavy metals in tissues did not differ significantly between both fish species. Only a few heavy metals in the tissues of both fish species demonstrated significant associations with fish length or weight. In terms of the levels of most of the heavy metals in the tissues, there weren't any significant differences between the male and the female fish. The estimated daily intakes of all of the heavy metals were lower than the reference doses. The values of the target hazard quotient and the hazard index were found to be below 1 and the values regarding carcinogenic risk were assessed to be within or lower than the permissible levels. Cr, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb and inorganic As values assessed in the muscle tissues of fish were found below the values acceptable by national and international institutions. These results proved that the examined fish species can be consumed safely.
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- Emel Kaçar
- Avanos Fine Arts Vocational School, Plant and Animal Production Department, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Nevşehir, Turkey.
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Silva MHL, Castro ACLD, Silva ISD, Cabral PFP, Azevedo JWDJ, Soares LS, Bandeira AM, Basso MJ, Nunes JLS. Determination of metals in estuarine fishes in a metropolitan region of the coastal zone of the Brazilian Amazon. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2023; 186:114477. [PMID: 36565580 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to determine concentrations of cadmium, copper, chromium, manganese and iron in fishes in the São Marcos (SMB), São Jose (SJB) and Arraial (AB) Bays. Metal concentrations were determined using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. Mean Cd and Cr levels were above the permissible limits set by different international or national guidelines in all three bays, whereas copper levels were well below the maximum acceptable limit. High concentrations of iron were found in all species analyzed, whereas high concentrations of manganese were found, especially in specimens caught in SJB. Spatial analysis indicated significant differences among the elements investigated. Copper was correlated more with SMB and AB as well as the species Macrodon ancylodon (carnivore) and Sciades herzbergii (omnivore). Cadmium and iron were strongly associated with AB and SJB, while manganese was only associated with SJB, mainly in carnivorous and herbivorous species.
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- Marcelo Henrique Lopes Silva
- Postgraduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology, BIONORTE Network, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Avenue of Portugueses 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Development and Environment, Department of Oceanography and Limnology, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Avenue of Portugueses 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Development and Environment, Department of Oceanography and Limnology, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Avenue of Portugueses 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Avenue of Portugueses 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology, BIONORTE Network, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Avenue of Portugueses 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Development and Environment, Department of Oceanography and Limnology, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Avenue of Portugueses 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil; Coordination of the Fishing Engineering Course, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA) Road of Pinheiro-Pacas, Pinheiro, Maranhão, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Development and Environment, Department of Oceanography and Limnology, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Avenue of Portugueses 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Development and Environment, Department of Oceanography and Limnology, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Avenue of Portugueses 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology, BIONORTE Network, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Avenue of Portugueses 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology, BIONORTE Network, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Avenue of Portugueses 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Development and Environment, Department of Oceanography and Limnology, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Avenue of Portugueses 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
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Tabezar N, Sadeghi P, Attaran Fariman G. Monsoon Effect on Heavy Metal and Chemical Composition in Parastromateus niger of the Oman Sea: Health Risk Assessment of Fish Consumption. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022:10.1007/s12011-022-03475-1. [PMID: 36447003 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03475-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the bioaccumulation of heavy metals (copper, zinc, and lead) and chemical compositions (fat, protein, moisture, and ash) in the Parastromateus niger muscle of the Oman Sea in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon. An atomic absorption spectrophotometer was used to determine heavy metal concentrations in fish muscle tissue. Chemical composition contents were measured using the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) methods. Zinc was the most abundant heavy metal in two seasons (0.077 ± 0.005 μg/g), followed by copper (0.033 ± 0.005 μg/g) and lead (0.015 ± 0.005 μg/g). The mean concentrations of all heavy metals of muscle in pre-monsoon were higher than in post-monsoon. The concentrations of Cu, Zn, and Pb were lower than the maximum permissible limits (MPL) of international standards for human consumption established by FAO, FAO/WHO, WHO, and MAFF. The protein and fat content in fish muscle collected in pre-monsoon was higher than in post-monsoon. A significant difference between protein, fat, moisture, and ash values was recorded in two seasons (P < 0.05). The human health risk of heavy metals was evaluated according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) standards. The estimated daily intake (EDI) of each heavy metal in two seasons was lower than the tolerable daily intake (TDI). THQ (target hazard quotient) and TTHQ (total target hazard quotient) values were lower than the threshold limit of 1.0, indicating a non-carcinogenic risk for consumers. TR (target carcinogenic risk) value for Pb was much lower than the unacceptable risk level (10-4); therefore, the consumption of muscles of Parastromateus niger did not significantly pose a human health risk.
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- Neda Tabezar
- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Science, Chabahar Maritime University, Chabahar, Iran
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- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Science, Chabahar Maritime University, Chabahar, Iran.
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- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Science, Chabahar Maritime University, Chabahar, Iran
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Giovos I, Brundo MV, Doumpas N, Kazlari Z, Loukovitis D, Moutopoulos DK, Spyridopoulou RNA, Papadopoulou A, Papapetrou M, Tiralongo F, Ferrante M, Copat C. Trace elements in edible tissues of elasmobranchs from the North Aegean Sea (Eastern Mediterranean) and potential risks from consumption. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 184:114129. [PMID: 36307944 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Trace elements have the potential to bioaccumulate in marine organisms and to biomagnify towards the upper levels of marine trophic webs, resulting in a range of negative effects on organisms. Elasmobranchs are highly susceptible to bioaccumulation of trace metals, while their consumption by humans is increasing worldwide. Therefore, it is important to monitor the trace metal content in the edible tissues of elasmobranchs. This work reveals the content of 12 trace metals in the edible tissues of 10 elasmobranch species caught in Greek waters. Levels above the permissible limits for Hg and Pb were found in some species, while analysis of the lifetime consumption risk for adults and children using the Target Hazard Quotient (THQ), revealed a high risk for two of the most toxic substances on the priority list for substances, namely As and Hg. These are preliminary results, and further research is required to understand better the issue.
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- Ioannis Giovos
- iSea, Environmental Organisation for the Preservation of the Aquatic Ecosystems, Thessaloníki, Greece; University of Patras, Department of Animal Production, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Mesolongi, Greece; Department of Biology, University of Padova, Via U. Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- iSea, Environmental Organisation for the Preservation of the Aquatic Ecosystems, Thessaloníki, Greece
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- Lab of Agrobiotechnology and Inspection of Agricultural Products, School of Agriculture, International Hellenic University, Sindos, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Lab of Agrobiotechnology and Inspection of Agricultural Products, School of Agriculture, International Hellenic University, Sindos, Thessaloniki, Greece; Research Institute of Animal Science, ELGO Demeter, 58100 Paralimni, Giannitsa, Greece
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- University of Patras, Department of Animal Production, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Mesolongi, Greece
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- iSea, Environmental Organisation for the Preservation of the Aquatic Ecosystems, Thessaloníki, Greece
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- Lab of Agrobiotechnology and Inspection of Agricultural Products, School of Agriculture, International Hellenic University, Sindos, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Ente Fauna Marina Mediterranea, Avola, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, Catania 95123, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, Catania 95123, Italy
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Varol M, Kaçar E, Sünbül MR, Md Towfiqul Islam AR. Levels of metals and elements in tissues of fish species in the Kızılırmak River (Turkey) and assessment of health risks and nutritional benefits. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 214:113791. [PMID: 35793721 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Although the Kızılırmak River, the longest river in Turkey, is home to many fish species, there are a few studies reporting metal levels in fish in the river. The contents of 17 metals and elements (MEs) in various tissues of three fish species and surface water from the river were investigated. Significant differences in the ME levels among tissues were recorded, and the highest levels of most MEs were recorded in the gills and liver. The results revealed that correlations between MEs in tissues and fish size were not clear and consistent. Among the MEs, P (6058-109489) and Zn (933-47556) had the highest bioconcentration factor values. The levels of As and Cd in the river water exceeded water quality criteria. Health risk assessment methods (Target Hazard Quotient, Estimated Daily Intake and Lifetime Carcinogenic Risk) indicated that consumption of the studied fish species is safe. It was estimated that a weekly consumption of 490 g of C. gibelio, or 350 g of C. carpio or 280 g of T. tinca would not cause any health risks. Furthermore, it was found that fish species would provide significant benefits in terms of intake of nutrients such as P, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Zn, Fe and Mn. These findings revealed that nutritional benefits from consumption of fish species outweigh the health risks posed by metals in fish.
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- Memet Varol
- Department of Aquaculture, Doğanşehir Vahap Küçük Vocational School, Malatya Turgut Özal University, Malatya, Turkey.
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- University of Nevsehir, Avanos Vocational School, Plant and Animal Production Department, Nevşehir, Turkey
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Shen Y, Zhu G. First report on the burden and distribution of Cu, Zn, Pb, and Cd in the Ocellated icefish (Chionodraco rastrospinosus) of northern Antarctic Peninsula. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 182:113963. [PMID: 35878477 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Understanding the distribution of trace elements in Ocellated icefish (Chionodraco rastrospinosus), one of fish species with lacking hemoglobin from the family Channichthyidae and distributes in a very limited area at the south Scotia Sea, will help understand their physiological composition and conserve this vulnerable population; however, information on this topic is extremely limited. This study examines trace elements (two essential elements, copper [Cu] and zinc [Zn], and two non-essential elements, cadmium [Cd] and lead [Pb]) in C. rastrospinosus and provides for the first time baseline data on elemental distribution in four tissues of C. rastrospinosus in the northern Antarctic Peninsula (NAP). The element concentrations showed the following trends: Zn > Cu > Pb > Cd in muscle and stomach and Zn > Cu > Cd > Pb in intestine and liver. Among all tissues, muscle had the lowest element concentrations. The average Zn level is 70.81 ± 28.91 μg g-1 dry weight (DW) in C. rastrospinosus muscle, which is higher significantly than average levels of Cu (0.56 ± 0.41 μg g-1 DW), Pb (0.29 ± 0.33 μg g-1 DW) and Cd (0.12 ± 0.05 μg g-1 DW). Zn and Cd concentrations in the stomach and intestines were significantly positively correlated. C. rastrospinosus could be a useful bioindicator for monitoring variability in trace elements dynamics in NAP and the environmental variability in this region.
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- Yi Shen
- College of Marine Sciences, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China.
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- College of Marine Sciences, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Center for Polar Research, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Polar Marine Ecosystem Group, The Key Laboratory of Sustainable Exploitation of Oceanic Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201306, China; National Engineering Research Center for Oceanic Fisheries, Shanghai 201306, China.
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Varol M, Kaçar E, Sünbül MR, Towfiqul Islam ARM. Species, tissue and gender-related metal and element accumulation in fish species in a large reservoir (Turkey) and health risks and nutritional benefits for consumers. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2022; 94:103929. [PMID: 35811054 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2022.103929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Concentrations of 18 metals and elements (MEs) in the gills, skin, muscle and liver of Carasobarbus luteus and Cyprinus carpio from the Atatürk Reservoir in Turkey were investigated. The results revealed that variations in the ME contents between fish species can be attributed to different diets. The highest contents of most MEs were recorded in the gills. Gender had no significant effect on the contents of most MEs in the tissues of fish species investigated. The relations between MEs in tissues and fish size were not clear and consistent. Health risk assessment methods indicated that consumption of the studied fish species is safe. It was estimated that daily consumption of 140 g of C. carpio or 170 g of C. luteus would not be expected to cause any health risks. Furthermore, it was found that fish species would provide significant benefits in terms of intake of essential MEs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Memet Varol
- Department of Aquaculture, Doğanşehir Vahap Küçük Vocational School, Malatya Turgut Özal University, Malatya, Turkey.
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- University of Nevsehir, Avanos Vocational School, Plant and Animal Production Department, Nevşehir, Turkey
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- East Mediterranean Transitional Zone Agricultural Research of Institute, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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Varol M, Kaçar E, Sünbül MR. Toxic and essential elements in selected fish species from the Tigris River (Turkey) and assessment of their health risks and benefits. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104708] [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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