A multibiomarker approach in rats to assess the impact of pollution on Sinos River, Southern Brazil

Brazilian Journal of Biology

C. Rechenmacher²  Am. Siebel²  A. Goldoni²  Cr. Klauck²  T. Sartori¹  Mt. Rodrigues¹  Mas. Rodrigues¹  G. Gehlen¹  Pg. Ardenghi¹  Lb Silva¹ 

[1] ,Universidade FeevaleNovo Hamburgo RS ,Brazil

关键词: genotoxicity;    pollution;    biomarkers;    oxidative stress;    tissue damage;    genotoxicidade;    poluição;    biomarcadores;    estresse oxidativo;    dano tecidual;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1519-69842010000600012

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of combining water quality analysis with different biomarkers to characterise the relationship between anthropogenic contamination and biotic response in the Sinos River, southern Brazil. Wistar rats were studied using three biomarkers combined with physical, chemical and microbiological analysis to assess the effects of pollution at four sampling sites. The induction of oxidative stress was quantified by MDA levels in peripheral blood, lymphocyte DNA damage was determined using the comet assay, and histopathological changes were analysed in the liver. After sampling, animals were allowed to drink the river water during a 48 hours period. No increase in oxidative stress and DNA damage was observed. However, liver damage was observed in the animals exposed to water samples, indicating that the Sinos River is contaminated with hepatotoxic substances. Water analyses confirmed that water quality decreased downriver.

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