Impact of linear alkyl benzene sulphonate (LAS) on phosphatase activity in testis of the teleostean fish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch).
J Environ Biol
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2001 Oct; 22(4): 263-6
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ABSTRACT
Fishes are sensitive indicators of pollutants present in water.These pollutants cause various physical and physiological alterations in fishes. In the present work alteration in the activity of acid and alkaline phosphatase was evaluated in testicular tissue of fresh water fish Heteropneustes fossilis exposed to LC50 value of linear alkyl benzene sulphonate (LAS) for different exposure periods [24 h, 48 h, 72 h and 96 h] With increase in the concentration of chemical LAS, the activity of acid phosphatase (ACP) was reported elevated while a significant fall in the activity of alkaline phosphatase (ACP) was recorded for same exposure period. Elevated activity of ACP, one of the important hydrolases of lysosomes, is quite suggestive of bringing about gross necrosis and dysarchitecture. ALP is involved in various metabolic activities including gonadal maturation and as such decreased activity of this enzyme is definitely one of the important causative factors for reproductive impairment of the fish.
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Tensoativos
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Testículo
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Fosfatase Ácida
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Poluentes Químicos da Água
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Peixes-Gato
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Masculino
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Ácidos Alcanossulfônicos
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Fosfatase Alcalina
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Dose Letal Mediana
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Animais
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Inglês
Revista:
J Environ Biol
Ano de publicação:
2001
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