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Differential effects of arsenite and arsenate on rice (Oryza sativa) plants differing in glutathione S-transferase gene expression
Contamination of paddy soils with arsenic (As) can cause phytotoxicity in rice and increase the accumulation of arsenic in grains. The uptake and...
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Polymorphism of glutathione S-transferase in the population of Polish patients with carcinoma of the prostate
The aim of the study was frequency analysis of GSTM1 , GSTT1 , and GSTP1 polymorphisms of glutathione S-transferase in the group of patients with...
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The glutathione S-transferase (PxGST2L) may contribute to the detoxification metabolism of chlorantraniliprole in Plutella xylostella(L.)
The diamondback moth ( Plutella xylostella L.), is an economic pest of cruciferous plants worldwide, which causes great economic loss to cruciferous...
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Glutathione S-transferase activity and genetic polymorphisms associated with exposure to organochloride pesticides in Todos Santos, BCS, Mexico: a preliminary study
The objective of this study was to identify and evaluate the impact of exposure to mixtures of organochloride pesticides (OCPs) in agricultural...
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Glutathione S-transferase gene polymorphisms in association with susceptibility to lead toxicity in lead- and cadmium-exposed children near an abandoned lead-zinc mining area in Kabwe, Zambia
Interindividual genetic variations determine human’s susceptibility to heavy metal-induced toxicity. Thus, we analyzed blood concentrations of lead...
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Phenomic profiling to reveal tolerance mechanisms and regulation of ascorbate–glutathione cycle in wheat varieties (Triticum aestivum L.) under arsenic stress
The potential of arsenic (As) tolerant and sensitive varieties of wheat ( Triticum aestivum L . ) has yet to be explored despite of alarming situation...
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Titanium (IV) oxide anatase nanoparticles as vectors for diclofenac: assessing the antioxidative responses to single and combined exposures in the aquatic macrophyte Egeria densa
Titanium dioxide, frequently used in commonplace products, is now regularly detected in aquatic environments. Understanding its toxic effects on...
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Oxidative stress and DNA alteration on the earthworm Eisenia fetida exposed to four commercial pesticides
Modern agriculture is mainly based on the use of pesticides to protect crops but their efficiency is very low, in fact, most of them reach water or...
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Perfluorooctanoic acid induces behavioral impairment and oxidative injury in Nauphoeta cinerea nymphs
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a persistent organic contaminant with potential health threats to both animals and humans. However, the impact of...
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Biochemical changes and bioaccumulation of manganese in Astyanax lacustris (Teleostei: Characidae)
Major tailings dam failures have occurred recently around the world and resulted in severe environmental impacts, such as metal contamination....
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Transcriptome analysis shows that Glomus versiforme decrease the accumulation and toxicity of cadmium in Ipomoea aquatic Forsk
So far, the physiological and molecular mechanisms of the impact of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (AMF) on Cd absorption, transport and...
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Exposure to Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles Induces Alterations in Antioxidant System, Metabolic Enzymes and Nutritional Composition in Muscles of Heteropneustes fossilis
The current study was performed to explore potential toxic effect of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO NPs) on muscle tissue of catfish, Heteropneustes...
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The deleterious effects of cadmium on oxidative stress markers, drug-metabolizing, and antioxidant enzyme activities: Role of Silymarin and Garlic as Antioxidants
Exposure to cadmium has been related to liver and kidney diseases such as polycystic and nephrotic syndrome. It is still unclear how cadmium...
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Integrated evaluation of the biological response of the earthworm Eisenia fetida using two glyphosate exposure strategies: soil enriched and soils collected from crops in Southeastern Mexico
Under laboratory conditions, the toxicological effects of pesticides tend to be less variable and realistic than under field conditions, limiting...
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Chronic effects of commercial pesticide preparations on biomarkers and reproductive success in earthworm Eisenia andrei
Chemical pollution resulting from pesticide usage has been a continuous issue since the 1960s, despite comprehensive European Union legislation...
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BPDE-DNA adduct formation and alterations of mRNA, protein, and DNA methylation of CYP1A1, GSTP1, and GSTM1 induced by benzo[a]pyrene and the intervention of aspirin in mice
Benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), one typical environmental pollutant, the toxicity mechanisms, and potential prevention remain perplexing. Available evidence...
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Lethality and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition in a Native Invertebrate Species Exposed to Water Samples of an Impacted Stream (Reconquista River Basin, Argentina)
The study of multiple biomarkers in bioindicator species is a useful tool to evaluate water quality in addition to physicochemical analysis. The aim...
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The state of the population of narrow-clawed crayfish in Lake Sevan (Armenia) under multiple stress conditions
The narrow-clawed crayfish is a crayfish species that was accidentally introduced into the ecosystem of Lake Sevan in the 1980s. Soon it became one...
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OsGSTU5 and OsGSTU37 encoding glutathione reductases are required for cadmium tolerance in rice
Cadmium damages rice cells and affects rice yield and quality. Glutathione S-transferase (GST) plays a diverse role in plant responses to cadmium...
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Antioxidant system alterations, oxidative, and genotoxic effects in Danio rerio (zebrafish) exposed to leachate from a dumpsite
Water body contamination by leachate originated from dumpsites is a concern for municipal solid waste (MSW) management. In this context, this study...
