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Effect of lead acetate on liver of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Adult catfishes (Clarias gariepinus). were exposed to sublethal concentrations of lead acetate (10 and 30 mg/l) for ten days. The protein content and carbohydrate levels were assessed along with histo-pathological examinations of liver tissues. The results showed significant dose-dependent decrease in hepatic biomolecules, indicating metabolic impairment. Microscopic analysis revealed progressive liver damage with increasing lead concentrations, including vacuolar degeneration, sinusoidal dilation, nuclear pyknosis, necrosis, and melano-macrophage centers. These findings demonstrated hepatotoxic potential of lead acetate on C. gariepinus.

Source: BIOINFOLET - A Quarterly Journal of Life Sciences

DOI: 10.5958/0976-4755.2025.00116.1

Authors: Harshada Mohankar, Varsha Dhurvey, Aashikkumar Nagwanshi, Ankita Sharma, Pawan Chankapure

Institution: Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4412544198

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