Urea Excretion and Arginase Activity as New Biomarkers for Nitrite Stress in Freshwater Aquatic Animals
Background: In recent years, the concern has been growing on increasing aquatic nitrite levels due to anthropogenic activities. Crustaceans and fish easily uptake nitrite via the chloride uptake system of gills. High nitrite body levels may interfere with nitric oxide (NO) production by nitric oxide...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
MDPI AG
2021-12-01
|
| Series: | Water |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/24/3521 |