TY - JOUR
AU - Nweke, Friday
AB - The short-term effects of ivermectin (IVMT) on the oxidative stress and biochemical parameters of Clarias gariepinus juvenile was assessed under semi-static conditions at concentrations of 9 to 25 μg L−1 for up to 4 days. Juveniles were highly sensitive to ivermectin, with an LC50 of 15 μg L−1.The antioxidant enzyme profile assessed included glutathione reductase (GR), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase (CAT). General stress biomarkers such as serum glucose, protein, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were also determined at 24-h, 48-h, 72-h, and 96-h exposure durations. Lipid peroxidation showed significant (p < 0.05) decreases in higher concentrations (21 μg L−1and 25 μg L−1) and durations of exposure (72 h and 96 h). Significant concentration-dependent increases (p < 0.05) were recorded in the liver function enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione reductase (GR) when compared to the control. GPx decreased significantly (p < 0.05) in higher concentrations (21 μg L−1and 25 μg L−1) and durations of exposure (48–96 h). Protein showed significant concentration-dependent decreases, while glucose recorded a mixed trend. The changes in the hepatic antioxidant enzyme activities and serum metabolites were indicative of oxidative stress induced by IVMT. This showed that IVMT is toxic to fish and should be used with utmost caution.
TI - Oxidative stress, biochemical, lipid peroxidation, and antioxidant responses in Clarias gariepinus exposed to acute concentrations of ivermectin
JF - Environmental Science and Pollution Research
DO - 10.1007/s11356-019-07035-4
DA - 2020-05-05
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/springer-journals/oxidative-stress-biochemical-lipid-peroxidation-and-antioxidant-T1bLP5s8XE
SP - 16806
EP - 16815
VL - 27
IS - 14
DP - DeepDyve
ER -