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Role of Integrated Biomarker Response Tool for Assessment of Naphthalene Toxicity in Anabas testudineus

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Polyaromatic hydrocarbons are highly stable and can easily permeate through biological membranes due to their lipophilic nature. They are characterized by their ability to act at the site of application and even at sites distant to the zone of application. Any contamination associated with aquatic bodies due to the presence of PAHs can be assessed by investigating biochemical changes. The most common polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) pollutant naphthalene was selected for the bioassay experiment using Indian climbing perch Anabas testudineus. The biochemical response in the muscle tissue was investigated after exposure to varying concentrations of naphthalene by estimating protein, glycogen, Alanine Aminotransaminase, and Aspartate Aminotransaminase. The results showed inhibition of protein and glycogen levels due to naphthalene stress. Similarly, a decrease in the activity of transaminase in muscle tissues was noticed. The results have been computed using star plots for interpretation of integrated biomarker response (IBR). The results clearly support the role of biochemical parameters in assessing the impact of naphthalene stress on fish health. IBR index can be developed as a useful tool in monitoring quantitative as well as the qualitative effect of naphthalene toxicity in fishes and other aquatic animals.

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The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support in the form of a project grant (F.No. 33/2012/UGC, dated 14th June, 2012) by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. The authors also gratefully acknowledge the financial support in the form of a fellowship grant (S-SCST-MISC-0054-2018-1152) by Department of Science and Technology, Government of Odisha under Biju Patnaik Research Fellowship. We are also thankful to the Head of the Department, Zoology for providing Infrastructural support for carrying out the research work.

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Nayak, S., Patnaik, L. Role of Integrated Biomarker Response Tool for Assessment of Naphthalene Toxicity in Anabas testudineus. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 106, 568–574 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-020-03093-4

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