Unveiling the silent threat: Heavy metal toxicity devastating impact on aquatic organisms and DNA damage.
Mar Pollut Bull
; 200: 116139, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-38367585
ABSTRACT
Heavy metal pollution has significant impacts on aquatic fauna and flora. It accumulates in marine organisms, both plants and animals, which are then consumed by humans. This can lead to various health problems, such as organ damage and the development of cancer. Additionally, this pollution causes biological magnification, where the toxicity concentration gradually increases as aquatic organisms continuously accumulate metals. This process results in apoptotic mechanisms, antioxidant defence, and inflammation, which are reflected at the gene expression level. However, there is limited research on specific heavy metals and their effects on fish organs. The concentration of metal contamination and accumulation in different tropical environments is a concern due to their toxicity to living organisms. Therefore, this review focuses on determining the influences of metals on fish and their effects on specific organs, including DNA alterations.
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Contexto em Saúde:
12_ODS3_hazardous_contamination
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2_ODS3
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Poluentes Químicos da Água
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Metais Pesados
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Mar Pollut Bull
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article