Effects of subchronic simazine exposure on some biometric, biochemical, hematological and histopathological parameters of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.).
OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the subchronic effects of a triazine compound, simazine, on common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) though, via by means of biometric, biochemical, hematological, and histological examination.
DESIGN: One-year-old fish were exposed to simazine at four concentrations, 0.06, (reported concentration in Czech rivers), 4, 20, and 50 microg L-1 for 28 days and compared to carp in a non-treated control group.
RESULTS: Exposure of fish to simazine at 0.06 microg L-1 had no effect on measured parameters. However, exposure to simazine at the concentrations of 4, 20, 50 microg L-1 showed significant differences in biochemical, hematological, and histopathological profiles of fish compared to controls.
CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that simazine in the recorded environmental concentration 0.06 microg L-1 had no effect on common carp. Subchronic exposure to 4, 20, and 50 microg L-1 of simazine was associated with alterations in biochemical and hematological indices and in fish organ tissues....
Citation
Velisek J, Stastna K, Sudova E, Turek J, Svobodova Z. Effects of subchronic simazine exposure on some biometric, biochemical, hematological and histopathological parameters of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.). Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2009 Jan; 30(Suppl 1): 236-241