Toxic Effects on Oxidative Stress, Neurotoxicity, Stress, and Immune Responses in Juvenile Olive Flounder, <i>Paralichthys olivaceus,</i> Exposed to Waterborne Hexavalent Chromium

Juvenile <i>P</i><i>aralichthys olivaceus</i> were exposed to waterborne hexavalent chromium at various concentrations (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg/L) for 10 days. After chromium exposure, the activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione S-transferase, which are oxidative s...

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Main Authors: Ju-Wook Lee, Jun-Hwan Kim, Deok-Chan Lee, Hyun-Jeong Lim, Ju-Chan Kang
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Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/5/766
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author Ju-Wook Lee
Jun-Hwan Kim
Deok-Chan Lee
Hyun-Jeong Lim
Ju-Chan Kang
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description Juvenile <i>P</i><i>aralichthys olivaceus</i> were exposed to waterborne hexavalent chromium at various concentrations (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg/L) for 10 days. After chromium exposure, the activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione S-transferase, which are oxidative stress indicators, were significantly increased; however, the glutathione level was significantly reduced. Acetylcholinesterase activity as a neurotoxicity marker was significantly inhibited upon chromium exposure. Other stress indicators, including plasma cortisol and heat shock protein 70, were significantly increased. The immune response markers (lysozyme and immunoglobulin M) were significantly decreased after chromium exposure. These results suggest that exposure to environmental toxicity in the form of waterborne chromium at concentrations higher than 1.0 mg/L causes significant alterations in antioxidant responses, neurotransmitters, stress, and immune responses in juvenile olive flounders. This study will provide a basis for an accurate assessment of the toxic effects of hexavalent chromium on aquatic organisms.
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spelling doaj.art-cf36f7df6398489b9292bc4fa78be7f72023-11-23T10:08:09ZengMDPI AGBiology2079-77372022-05-0111576610.3390/biology11050766Toxic Effects on Oxidative Stress, Neurotoxicity, Stress, and Immune Responses in Juvenile Olive Flounder, <i>Paralichthys olivaceus,</i> Exposed to Waterborne Hexavalent ChromiumJu-Wook Lee0Jun-Hwan Kim1Deok-Chan Lee2Hyun-Jeong Lim3Ju-Chan Kang4West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Incheon 22383, KoreaDepartment of Aquatic Life and Medical Science, Sun Moon University, Asan 31460, KoreaAquaculture Industry Research Division, South Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Yeosu 59780, KoreaAquaculture Industry Research Division, South Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Yeosu 59780, KoreaDepartment of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, KoreaJuvenile <i>P</i><i>aralichthys olivaceus</i> were exposed to waterborne hexavalent chromium at various concentrations (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg/L) for 10 days. After chromium exposure, the activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione S-transferase, which are oxidative stress indicators, were significantly increased; however, the glutathione level was significantly reduced. Acetylcholinesterase activity as a neurotoxicity marker was significantly inhibited upon chromium exposure. Other stress indicators, including plasma cortisol and heat shock protein 70, were significantly increased. The immune response markers (lysozyme and immunoglobulin M) were significantly decreased after chromium exposure. These results suggest that exposure to environmental toxicity in the form of waterborne chromium at concentrations higher than 1.0 mg/L causes significant alterations in antioxidant responses, neurotransmitters, stress, and immune responses in juvenile olive flounders. This study will provide a basis for an accurate assessment of the toxic effects of hexavalent chromium on aquatic organisms.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/5/766hexavalent chromiumantioxidant responsesneurotransmitterstress responsesimmune responses
spellingShingle Ju-Wook Lee
Jun-Hwan Kim
Deok-Chan Lee
Hyun-Jeong Lim
Ju-Chan Kang
Toxic Effects on Oxidative Stress, Neurotoxicity, Stress, and Immune Responses in Juvenile Olive Flounder, <i>Paralichthys olivaceus,</i> Exposed to Waterborne Hexavalent Chromium
Biology
hexavalent chromium
antioxidant responses
neurotransmitter
stress responses
immune responses
title Toxic Effects on Oxidative Stress, Neurotoxicity, Stress, and Immune Responses in Juvenile Olive Flounder, <i>Paralichthys olivaceus,</i> Exposed to Waterborne Hexavalent Chromium
title_full Toxic Effects on Oxidative Stress, Neurotoxicity, Stress, and Immune Responses in Juvenile Olive Flounder, <i>Paralichthys olivaceus,</i> Exposed to Waterborne Hexavalent Chromium
title_fullStr Toxic Effects on Oxidative Stress, Neurotoxicity, Stress, and Immune Responses in Juvenile Olive Flounder, <i>Paralichthys olivaceus,</i> Exposed to Waterborne Hexavalent Chromium
title_full_unstemmed Toxic Effects on Oxidative Stress, Neurotoxicity, Stress, and Immune Responses in Juvenile Olive Flounder, <i>Paralichthys olivaceus,</i> Exposed to Waterborne Hexavalent Chromium
title_short Toxic Effects on Oxidative Stress, Neurotoxicity, Stress, and Immune Responses in Juvenile Olive Flounder, <i>Paralichthys olivaceus,</i> Exposed to Waterborne Hexavalent Chromium
title_sort toxic effects on oxidative stress neurotoxicity stress and immune responses in juvenile olive flounder i paralichthys olivaceus i exposed to waterborne hexavalent chromium
topic hexavalent chromium
antioxidant responses
neurotransmitter
stress responses
immune responses
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/5/766
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