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Journal of Environmental BiologypISSN: 0254-8704 ; eISSN: 2394-0379 ; CODEN: JEBIDP |
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Abstract - Issue Jul 2010, 31 (4) BackEffect of surfactants
on phosphatase level of fresh water fish Labeo rohita R. Mandal (Nee Patel), D. Mandal,
Department
of Zoology, (Received: Abstract: Alterations in the activity of enzymes
Acid phosphatase (E.C.3.1.3.2) and Alkaline
phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.1) in organs such as liver,
gills and muscle of rohu following its exposure to
surfactants viz. CTAB, SDS and Triton X- 100 were analyzed. Different levels of
exposure were given depending on the LC50 value of the surfactant
used. Also, the influence of age and weight of the organisms was tested
simultaneously. The activity of ACP in the tissues of? fish exposed to all the three surfactants
showed marked enhancement after exposure; the effect being highest in the liver
followed by gill and muscle. Activity levels of ALP in different tissues of the
fish exposed to the surfactants also showed an increase. Maximum increase was
found in the liver followed by muscle, and gill. The increase in the levels of
these enzymes indicates a stressful condition of the fish. Key
words: Surfactant,
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