Das Pramanik, D, Lei, S, Kay, P et al. (1 more author) (2023) Investigating on the toxicity and bio-magnification potential of synthetic glitters on Artemia salina. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 190. 114828. ISSN 0025-326X
Abstract
Our research aims to assess the toxic impacts of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) glitters on Artemia salina as a model zooplankton. The mortality rate was assessed using a Kaplan Maier plot as a function of various microplastic dosages. The ingestion of microplastics was confirmed by their presence in digestive tract and faecal matter. Gut wall damage was confirmed by dissolution of basal lamina walls and an increase in the secretory cells. A significant decrease in the activities of cholinesterase (ChE) and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) were noted. A decrease in catalase activity could be correlated to an increase in the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Cysts incubated in presence of microplastics exhibited delay in their hatching into ‘umbrella’ and ‘instar’ stages. The data presented in the study would be useful for scientists working on discovering new sources of microplastics, related scientific evidences, image data and model of study.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/bync-nd/4.0/). |
Keywords: | Artemia salina; Behavioral properties; Biochemical markers; Biomagnification potential; Synthetic glitter particles |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Food Science and Nutrition (Leeds) > FSN Chemistry and Biochemistry (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number EU - European Union 897736 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 22 Mar 2023 13:48 |
Last Modified: | 22 Mar 2023 13:48 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114828 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:197589 |