Elemental composition and health risk assessment of giant mudskipper Periophthalmodon schlosseri from the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia

The elemental pollution in the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia is of concern because this place is an ultimate sink of anthropogenic contaminants. In this study, the elemental concentrations (Al, Fe, Ba, Co, Cu, Cr, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, As, and Cd) in various tissues (muscle, gil...

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Main Authors: Looi, Ley Juen, Aris, Ahmad Zaharin, Mohd Isa, Noorain, Md. Yusoff, Fatimah, Haris, Hazzeman
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Published: Frontiers Media 2021
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author Looi, Ley Juen
Aris, Ahmad Zaharin
Mohd Isa, Noorain
Md. Yusoff, Fatimah
Haris, Hazzeman
author_facet Looi, Ley Juen
Aris, Ahmad Zaharin
Mohd Isa, Noorain
Md. Yusoff, Fatimah
Haris, Hazzeman
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description The elemental pollution in the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia is of concern because this place is an ultimate sink of anthropogenic contaminants. In this study, the elemental concentrations (Al, Fe, Ba, Co, Cu, Cr, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, As, and Cd) in various tissues (muscle, gill, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and scale) of the giant mudskippers (Periophthalmodon schlosseri) from the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia were determined by the inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. The potential health risks associated with fish muscle consumption were assessed using estimated weekly intake (EWI), target hazard quotient (THQ), and target cancer risk (TR). The results showed that relatively high concentrations of Fe (1,641.91 ± 96.77 mg/kg), Ba (7.07 ± 0.05 mg/kg), Co (0.32 ± 0.00 mg/kg), Mn (36.08 ± 0.04 mg/kg), and Ni (4.43 ± 0.06 mg/kg) were found in the fish scales, suggesting the uptake waterborne elements via dermal exposure. However, all studied elements in the fish muscle were below the national and international food permissible limits. Health risk assessment through the estimation of THQ suggested that long-term exposure of As through fish consumption would cause possible non-carcinogenic risk. Also, the estimation of TR indicated that consumers are susceptible to cancer risks because of Cr and As exposure via fish consumption. Thus, for a developing country like Malaysia, it is recommended to include continuous monitoring of intertidal zones, using potential bioindicators, to assess ecosystem health status and safeguard human health. Additionally, mitigation strategies to address estuaries contamination and efforts to conserve and sustain natural resources should be established.
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spelling upm.eprints-970622023-04-19T04:06:37Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/97062/ Elemental composition and health risk assessment of giant mudskipper Periophthalmodon schlosseri from the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia Looi, Ley Juen Aris, Ahmad Zaharin Mohd Isa, Noorain Md. Yusoff, Fatimah Haris, Hazzeman The elemental pollution in the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia is of concern because this place is an ultimate sink of anthropogenic contaminants. In this study, the elemental concentrations (Al, Fe, Ba, Co, Cu, Cr, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, As, and Cd) in various tissues (muscle, gill, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and scale) of the giant mudskippers (Periophthalmodon schlosseri) from the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia were determined by the inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. The potential health risks associated with fish muscle consumption were assessed using estimated weekly intake (EWI), target hazard quotient (THQ), and target cancer risk (TR). The results showed that relatively high concentrations of Fe (1,641.91 ± 96.77 mg/kg), Ba (7.07 ± 0.05 mg/kg), Co (0.32 ± 0.00 mg/kg), Mn (36.08 ± 0.04 mg/kg), and Ni (4.43 ± 0.06 mg/kg) were found in the fish scales, suggesting the uptake waterborne elements via dermal exposure. However, all studied elements in the fish muscle were below the national and international food permissible limits. Health risk assessment through the estimation of THQ suggested that long-term exposure of As through fish consumption would cause possible non-carcinogenic risk. Also, the estimation of TR indicated that consumers are susceptible to cancer risks because of Cr and As exposure via fish consumption. Thus, for a developing country like Malaysia, it is recommended to include continuous monitoring of intertidal zones, using potential bioindicators, to assess ecosystem health status and safeguard human health. Additionally, mitigation strategies to address estuaries contamination and efforts to conserve and sustain natural resources should be established. Frontiers Media 2021 Article PeerReviewed Looi, Ley Juen and Aris, Ahmad Zaharin and Mohd Isa, Noorain and Md. Yusoff, Fatimah and Haris, Hazzeman (2021) Elemental composition and health risk assessment of giant mudskipper Periophthalmodon schlosseri from the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Frontiers in Marine Science, 7. pp. 1-14. ISSN 2296-7745 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2020.618284/full 10.3389/fmars.2020.618284
spellingShingle Looi, Ley Juen
Aris, Ahmad Zaharin
Mohd Isa, Noorain
Md. Yusoff, Fatimah
Haris, Hazzeman
Elemental composition and health risk assessment of giant mudskipper Periophthalmodon schlosseri from the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
title Elemental composition and health risk assessment of giant mudskipper Periophthalmodon schlosseri from the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
title_full Elemental composition and health risk assessment of giant mudskipper Periophthalmodon schlosseri from the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
title_fullStr Elemental composition and health risk assessment of giant mudskipper Periophthalmodon schlosseri from the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Elemental composition and health risk assessment of giant mudskipper Periophthalmodon schlosseri from the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
title_short Elemental composition and health risk assessment of giant mudskipper Periophthalmodon schlosseri from the intertidal zone of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
title_sort elemental composition and health risk assessment of giant mudskipper periophthalmodon schlosseri from the intertidal zone of the west coast of peninsular malaysia
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