Fish Chromatophores as Biomarkers of Arsenic Exposure |
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| Authors: | Tanu Allen Archana Awasthi S.V.S. Rana |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut –, 250004, India;(2) Department of Environmental Science, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut –, 250004, India |
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| Abstract: | We examined the possibility of using fish chromatophores as markers of arsenic exposure. Our results not only favor their suitability but also suggest an adaptive mechanism in fish against arsenic toxicity. We also compare results between arsenic accumulation, melanophore index and neurosecretory cells. Chromatophores can be used as a quick and reliable biomarker of aquatic metal pollution. |
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| Keywords: | fresh water melanophore index neurosecretion toxic |
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