Contamination of Metals in Different Tissues of Rohu (Labeo rohita, Cyprinidae) Collected from the Indian River Ganga

Vaseem, Huma; Banerjee, Tanmoyee

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“…This excessively higher metal load led to their biotransfer as well as bioaccumulation in the River fish tissue components (Table 2) (Vaseem and Banerjee 2013b). Higher concentration of metals in the fish tissues resulted in generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which interfered with the normal cellular activities causing oxidation of lipids and proteins and cellular membrane damage.…”

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“…It stands fifth among the most polluted rivers of the world. Significant amount of heavy metals in the river water as well as their accumulation in the different tissues of the fish collected from the Ganga River have also been reported (Gupta et al 2009;Vaseem and Banerjee 2013b). It is well established that metals and other xenobiotics cause significant increase in production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) leading to Boxidative stressr esulting in tissue damage and several disorders of lipids, protein, and DNA metabolism (Pinto et al 2003;Gabriel et al 2009;Atli and Canli 2010).…”

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Evaluation of pollution of Ganga River water using fish as bioindicator

Vaseem

Banerjee

2016

Environ Monit Assess

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Ganga River, life line of millions of people got heavily polluted due to uncontrolled anthropogenic activities. To monitor the effect of pollution of the river on its aquatic life, a field study was conducted by analyzing the different biomarker enzymes and biochemical parameters in the various tissues (muscles, liver, gills, kidney, brain, and skin) of the Indian major carp Labeo rohita collected from the River Ganga from different study sites of Varanasi district. Activities of antioxidant enzymes, e.g., superoxide dismutase, catalase, and level of lipid peroxidation were found to be higher in the fish collected from the river showing pollutant-induced oxidative stress in the fish. Disturbed health status of the river fish was also manifested by increased activities of aspartate amino transferase, alanine amino transferase, and alkaline phosphatase. Concentration of nutritionally important biomolecules (proteins, lipids, and moisture) and energy value were also found to be significantly lower in the tissues of the River fish indicating its decreased nutritional value due to oxidative stress caused by different pollutants.

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Evaluation of pollution of Ganga River water using fish as bioindicator

Vaseem

Banerjee

2016

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“…Heavy metal (Pb, Cu, Ni and Cd) analysis was done by flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Degree of metal accumulation in the tissues was assessed by bioaccumulation factor (BAF) for the rats as described by [31]. Where, BAF = [metal concentration in rats organ (µg/1)/metal concentration in air (µg/1)] [32].…”

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The effect of heavy metal air pollution arising from local metallurgical activities on albino rat

Ugya¹,

Imam²

2017

Am J Prev Med Public Health

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Introduction:The ecological equilibrium of the earth is endangered by the chemical process industries as most industries continue to spew chemical toxicants into the environment. Since local metallurgical activity is inevitable in Nigeria. Aim: This research is aimed at assessing the effect of heavy metals air pollution arising from local metallurgical activities on Albino rat. Methods: Particular matter samples were collected for 24h at four different sites twice a month using a high volume air sampler. Point A is Bakin Dogo Market, Point B is Old Panteka market, Point C is new Panteka market and Point D is U/Ma'azu. All the collected samples were analyzed for heavy metals using standard laboratory procedures. Six hundred newly born male albino rats were collected from National Institution for Trypanosomiasis Research (NITR) and were exposed to the sampling points twenty four hours daily via out the experimental period. Mortality, haematological and histological parameters were investigated. The rat tissues were also digested for the determination of Bioconcentration factor (BCF).Result: The result obtained shows high Concentration of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cu and Ni) above the recommended limit by European commission (EC), World health organization (WHO) and NEPM (National Environmental Protection Measures). Higher BCF was obtained for all the heavy metals (Pb, Ni, Cu and Cd) which was attributed to the higher changes in Mortality, haematological and histological parameters if compare to the control. Conclusion:The studies shows how heavy metal air pollution could cause Mortality and also bring about changes in haematological and histological parameters, which resulted due to high BCF. It is thereby recommended that local metallurgical activities should be closely monitored by environmental agencies such as Kaduna state environmental protection agencies (KEPA) and Federal environmental protection agencies (FEPA). The government should also make regulations that will mandate the paying of environmental degradation tax owing to the daily multiplication of vehicles and other automobile materials. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…Air pollution in urban areas is gradually becoming a great challenge. Rapid urbanization and industrialization in developing countries like Nigeria has resulted to exposure of large part of the earth to green house effects [8][9][10]. The city (Chikun local government) is located in Kaduna State of Nigeria ( Figure 1) and is the home of over five hundred thousand inhabitants.…”

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Assessment of Ambient Air Quality Resulting from Anthropogenic Emissions

Ugya¹

2017

Am J Prev Med Public Health

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Introduction: Rapid urbanization and industrialization in developing countries like Nigeria has resulted in loss of greenhouse effect which is causing an imbalance in nature. Aim: This research is aimed at monitoring and evaluating pollution of ambient air resulting from anthropogenic emissions. Methods: Particular matter samples were collected for 24h at four different sites daily using a high volume air sampler for the period of two years (March 2015-March, 2017. The determination of SO 2 and CO in the sample was done using spectrophotometric method. Conclusion:The concentration of SO 2 and CO obtain are above the recommended limit by World Health Organization (WHO). The high concentration of SO 2 and CO could be attributed to the anthropogenic activities of the study area. It is thereby recommended that government should imposed Carbon tax and provides adequate social amenities to discourage the use of generators and private vehicles, incessant falling of trees etc. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Contamination of Metals in Different Tissues of Rohu (Labeo rohita, Cyprinidae) Collected from the Indian River Ganga

Cited by 32 publications

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Evaluation of pollution of Ganga River water using fish as bioindicator

Evaluation of pollution of Ganga River water using fish as bioindicator

The effect of heavy metal air pollution arising from local metallurgical activities on albino rat

Assessment of Ambient Air Quality Resulting from Anthropogenic Emissions

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