Integrated biomarker response index as a useful tool for environmental assessment evaluated using transplanted mussels

Damiens, G.; Gnassia‐Barelli, M.; Loquès, F.; Roméo, Michèle; Salbert, V.

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2006.05.032

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“…Morphol., 30(3):1139-1149, 2012. 1146 studies, our results indicate no significant difference relative to controls, as also was observed by Ahmad et al and Parvez & Raisuddin in Channa punctata (Bloch) and Anguilla anguilla (Linnaeus), respectively; this similarity may be attributable to an adaptation of the organisms of Yuriria Lake conditions, manifesting as a similar activity of the antioxidant enzymes SOD and CAT (Achuba & Osakwe). It is noteworthy that the decrease in GPx activity may be attributed to inactivation of the same enzymes by free radicals but also has been related to water turbidity (Ahmad et al).In some studies, IBR has been used to compare the effect of different concentrations of perfluorinated compounds, as in the cases of Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus) (Kim et al, 2010), assessing stress in the Yangtze River (Wang et al, 2010), using Carassius auratus as a study organism for evaluating different regions of the Bay of Cannes (Mediterranean Sea), and with mussels (Damiens et al, 2007); most of these studies applied IBR to compare study sites or treatments. In this work, the IBR showed an increase in SOD gill activity in the field group where the level of LPO was also increased, while GPx activity decreased when compared to the control.…”

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Gill and Liver Histopathology in Goodea atripinnis Jordan, Related to Oxidative Stress in Yuriria Lake, Mexico

Ruiz-Picos

López‐López

2012

Int. J. Morphol.

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SUMMARY:In aquatic ecosystems, the complex mixture of pollutants may mediate the formation of free radicals and cause oxidative damage to the biota. Yuriria Lake (a Ramsar site in Central Mexico) receives input of wastewater from its tributaries, agricultural runoff, and municipal discharge. We studied the lipid peroxidation (LPO), antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and histopathology of gill and liver of the native fish Goodea atripinnis in Yuriria Lake.Results were compared to a control group of fish cultivated in the laboratory. LPO, SOD, and CAT showed no significant differences compared to controls, but GPx showed greater and significant differences in both tissues. Three class sizes were identified; organisms of classes I and II had slight vasocongestion in the liver as compared to controls. Hepatocytes of class III showed cytoplasmic vacuolization, cellular disorganization, and the liver showed marked fibrosis compared to controls. Gills of controls and classes I and II showed no damage in gill filaments. Tissue damage in class III included hypertrophy, loss of the typical morphology, and edema in the gill filaments. The longer exposure of older organisms to Yuriria Lake conditions may have resulted in their poorer health condition.KEY WORDS: Mexican wetlands; Oxidative stress; Histopathology; Fish health condition; Liver; Gill. INTRODUCTIONWetlands are important sites of transition between land and water; these environments are considered among the most productive ecosystems in the world (Environmental Protection Agency, 2001). As in other regions of the world, in Mexico, wetlands serve several functions in the environment, such as storage and filtration of water and as habitat for wildlife (Environmental Protection Agency). These environments are critical stopover and wintering grounds for many of North America's waterfowl and other migratory birds (Wilson & Ryan, 1997) and are of vital importance for fulfilling requirements in the life cycle of migratory and resident Nearctic and Neotropical waterfowl. Unfortunately, they also act as receptors of pollutants over time, and such inputs could have serious consequences for the aquatic biota, outcomes that may not be apparent until they emerge at the population or ecosystem level (Linde-Arias et al., 2008). In Mexico, these ecosystems have undergone processes of transformation for various purposes, but unfortunately a lack of knowledge about their fragility and their inadequate management are among the problems that threaten their conservation (Comisión Nacional del Agua, 2010). One of these consequences is oxidative stress on the biota, which is defined as a disturbance caused by an imbalance between the production of free radicals or pro-oxidant agents and the antioxidant capacity of an organism. Several pollutants when entering water ecosystems become or mediate reactive oxygen species (ROS; O 2 -, OH, H 2 O 2 ), which are highly reactive molecules that interact with critical macromolecules...

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Gill and Liver Histopathology in Goodea atripinnis Jordan, Related to Oxidative Stress in Yuriria Lake, Mexico

Ruiz-Picos

López‐López

2012

Int. J. Morphol.

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“…Biomarkers provide early warnings on the sublethal physiological impacts [30]. Aquatic organisms, especially marine bivalves, exhibit a variety of changes in enzymatic antioxidant defenses after exposure to pollutants with oxidative potential [31].…”

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Biomarker Response of Ocean Acidification Induced Hypercapnia on Marine Bivalve Donax cuneatus, Linnaeus 1758

Anand¹

2016

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The present study reports the investigation of the sub lethal impacts of ocean acidification induced hypercapnia (pH 7.5 and 7.0) and leakage of sub sea bed Carbon Dioxide storage sites (pH 6.5-5.5) on marine bivalve Donax cuneatus, Linnaeus 1758 collected from the Gulf of Mannar province. Fifteen days experiment was carried out in laboratory microcosms in a closely monitored environment. The impacts of Hypercapnia on Biomarker enzymes indicating neurotoxicity (Acetylcholinesterase), oxidative stress (lipid peroxidation and catalase) and phase II biotransformation of xenobiotics (glutathione S transferase, and reduced glutathione) were estimated. The increase in lipid peroxidation and catalase activities suggest hypercapnia induced oxidative stress. The decreasing pH also increased the activity of reduced glutathione and glutathione S transferase which acts as detoxifying enzymes for Hypercapnia induced toxicity however the hypercapnic conditions inhibited the levels of acetylcholine esterase which indicates the polluted environment substantiating stress induced high rate of mortality at low pH levels. The above used biomarkers thus provide a valuable tool for monitoring ocean acidification induced hypercapnic stress at a sublethal level.

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“…The parameter which exceeded the EAC to the greatest degree with was designated a score of "10", with other site/sample scores assigned a pro-rata score relative to the highest one. Finally a score was created for each individual contaminant, groups of contaminants such as PCBs, PAHs and metals component and an overall score for the sample/site was obtained by using a method described by Damiens et al, (2007) as…”

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“…The most impacted site for each parameter was given a score of 10 and other sites were assigned pro rata scores to this. Final scores were then alculated by using Damiens et al, (2007) method as above and scores/n parameters were ranked. The higher the ranked number for each site, the closer it is to background for both contaminants and biomarkers.…”

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Assessment of biomarkers in Mytilus edulis to determine good environmental status for implementation of MSFD in Ireland

Giltrap

Ronan

Hardenberg

et al. 2013

Marine Pollution Bulletin

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Candidate OSPAR/ICES recommended biomarkers at the level of the individual in Mytilus edulis for determination of good environmental status for MSFD were evaluated against contaminant levels at sites around Ireland. The sites chosen ranged from moderate to low pollution levels, but the actual ranking of the sites varied according to the contaminant levels present. At the most contaminated site, Cork, 4 out of 16 contaminants exceeded the EAC, while at Shannon, no EACs were exceeded. The SOS assay suggested that Cork was the healthiest site with a LT 50 of 17.6 days, while SOS for Shannon was 15.6 days. Likewise, condition factors varied among sites and did not always correspond to contaminant-based status. There may be uncertainty in assigning status around the not good:good boundary. This raises potential difficulties not only in the biomarker/contaminant load relationship but also in the reliability of the biomarkers themselves and hence barriers meeting compliance levels.Keywords: OSPAR; ICES; MSFD compliance; Mytilus edulis; Biomarkers; contaminants; IntroductionThe main objective of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) [2008/56/EC] is to maintain good environmental status for marine waters, habitats and resources delivered in an integrated ecosystem based approach. In general current water quality assessments for hazardous substances in Ireland and elsewhere relied solely on chemical analysis alone but it is widely accepted through the Oslo and Paris Commission (OSPAR) and the International Council for Exploration of the Sea (ICES) that chemical monitoring alone is no longer sufficient to assess pollution impacts in the marine environment and that integration of chemical and biological effects data is essential to provide an insight into the actual health status of the ecosystem. In recent years OSPAR and ICES have increased their focus on the integration of biological and chemical data, this being a key reporting requirement under the MSFD (8.2). Integration of such measurements forms an important element in linking contaminants and ecological responses and in assessing the overall quality of the marine environment. Over the last few years a wide range of biomarkers have been employed in monitoring to provide early warning signals for potential contamination.The blue mussel, Mytilus edulis has been extensively used as an indicator of environmental pollution due to its sedentary and filterfeeding nature and its ability to accumulate chemical contaminants from the seawater, from resuspended sediment, and from particulate food material (Moore et al., 2004). The Mussel watch concept, first proposed by Goldberg (1975) has been adopted by many countries including Ireland whereby mussels are used as sentinel organisms of contaminant exposure. As well as contaminant detection in tissues, a range of biomarkers can be used in order to assess impacts on the individual mussel. As part of the ecosystem based approach, an integrated assessment strategy for mussels (Thain et al., 2008) has been put for...

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Integrated biomarker response index as a useful tool for environmental assessment evaluated using transplanted mussels

Cited by 205 publications

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Gill and Liver Histopathology in Goodea atripinnis Jordan, Related to Oxidative Stress in Yuriria Lake, Mexico

Gill and Liver Histopathology in Goodea atripinnis Jordan, Related to Oxidative Stress in Yuriria Lake, Mexico

Biomarker Response of Ocean Acidification Induced Hypercapnia on Marine Bivalve Donax cuneatus, Linnaeus 1758

Assessment of biomarkers in Mytilus edulis to determine good environmental status for implementation of MSFD in Ireland

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