Asian Journal of Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 98 - 108
Published: July 9, 2024
Untreated
wastewater
discharge
into
waterbodies
poses
a
number
of
risks,
including
the
potential
for
aquatic
organisms'
DNA
to
be
damaged.
Using
comet
assay,
this
study
assessed
genotoxic
impact
cassava
on
gonads,
liver,
and
gills
post-juvenile
Clarias
gariepinus.
The
C.
gariepinus
fish
were
acquired
from
farm
in
Edo
State,
Nigeria,
subjected
different
concentrations
(0.2%,
0.3%,
0.5%,
0.7%)
duration
96
hours.
In
contrast
typical
actions
seen
control
groups,
exposed
effluent
exhibited
restless,
erratic
movements,
gasping
air.
first
set
repetitions
showed
that
catfish
mortality
increased
with
concentration;
after
hours,
exposure
lowest
concentration
(0.2%)
highest
(0.7%)
caused
10%
40%
die,
respectively.
second
increasing
resulted
20%
50%
mortality,
Following
time,
brought
lab
where
their
removed
order
use
assay
assessment.
genotoxins
present
can
reason
impairment
found
assessment
result
at
concentrations.
investigation
also
damage
concentration,
indicating
dose-dependent
effect
post-juveniles
This
research
demonstrates
critical
importance
treating
before
discharge.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. 1010 - 1010
Published: Aug. 25, 2023
In
the
twenty-first
century,
nanotechnology
has
emerged
as
a
potentially
game-changing
innovation.
Essential
minerals
are
mostly
unavailable
in
modern
cropping
systems
without
application
of
synthetic
fertilizers,
which
have
serious
negative
impact
on
ecosystem.
This
review
focuses
coupling
nanoparticles
with
biofertilizers
to
function
nano-biofertilizers
(NBFs),
may
ensure
world
food
security
face
rising
population.
The
inoculation
plants
NBFs
improves
plant
development
and
resistance
stress.
Metallic
well
organic
components
comprising
polysaccharide
chitosan
be
encapsulated,
utilizing
microbe-based
green
synthesis
make
NBFs,
circumvents
limitations
conventional
chemical
fertilizers.
is
just
getting
started,
shows
more
promise
than
other
approaches
for
changing
farming
into
high-tech
“smart”
farming.
study
used
bibliographic
analysis
using
Web
Science
find
relevant
papers
“nano
biofertilizers”,
“plants”,
“agriculture”.
These
subjects
received
lot
attention
literature,
shown
by
co-citation
patterns
these
publications.
novel
use
agriculture
explored
this
research
work,
makes
unique
characteristics
nanoscale
materials
address
urgent
concerns
including
nutrient
delivery,
crop
protection,
sustainable
methods.
attempts
fill
some
gaps
our
knowledge
discussing
formulation,
fabrication,
characterization
elucidating
mechanisms
interact
how
benefits
ability
withstand
biotic
abiotic
stress
brought
about
climate
change.
also
addresses
recent
developments
future
directions
NBF
formulations
field.
This
chapter
delves
into
the
combined
molecular
toxicity
mechanisms
of
heavy
metal
mixtures,
focusing
on
their
pervasive
presence
due
to
industrial
activities
and
impact
human
health.
The
authors
highlight
significance
bioaccumulation
metals
through
ingestion
inhalation,
which
can
lead
various
health
implications.
highlights
multifaceted
effects
mixtures
cardiovascular
system,
contributing
diseases
like
atherosclerosis
hypertension
oxidative
stress
vascular
inflammation.
It
details
interactions
these
with
proteins,
particularly
inhibition
ATPases
promotion
damage,
leading
dysfunction.
briefly
touches
upon
link
between
cadmium
exposure
prostate
cancer,
emphasizing
need
for
further
investigation
underlying
this
association.
Additionally,
it
mentions
potential
zinc
sulfate
olfactory
neuron
subtypes
in
adult
fish,
suggesting
that
disrupt
sensory
systems
aquatic
organisms.
Moreover,
explores
neurotoxicity
metals,
discussing
nervous
system
neurodevelopmental
disorders.
also
examines
male
female
reproductive
systems,
evidence
disruptions
hormone
levels,
sperm
quality,
fertility.
call
enhanced
monitoring
levels
general
population
better
understand
its
They
emphasize
research
by
contribute
health,
inform
clinical
treatments
public
interventions.
By
highlighting
bioaccumulation,
stress,
time-dependent
responses,
study
sheds
light
urgent
intervention
strategies
mitigate
adverse
environment.
BMC Veterinary Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
Background
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effects
of
selenium
nanoparticles
(SeNPs)
and/or
vitamin
E
(VE)
on
growth,
body
composition,
metabolic
parameters,
histopathology,
and
resistance
Nile
tilapia
Aspergillus
flavus
.
Results
Monosex
fingerlings
were
sourced
from
Bazina
farm
hatchery
in
Ismailia
Governorate,
Egypt,
where
experiment
was
also
conducted.
The
fish
acclimatized
for
15
days
before
trial.
A
total
240
(average
weight
46
±
3.0
g/fish)
divided
equally
across
12
concrete
tanks
(1
×
1
1.2
m,
m³
capacity),
with
20
per
tank.
fed
a
control
diet
(T0),
which
basal
no
supplementation,
or
one
three
experimental
diets
60
days:
T1
mg
SeNPs/kg),
T2
(100
VE/kg),
T3
SeNPs
+
100
VE/kg).
followed
completely
randomized
design
(CRD)
replicates
treatment.
combination
VE
(T3)
resulted
best
feed
conversion
ratio.
slight
but
significant
increase
(
P
<
0.05
)
whole-body
composition
observed
all
treatment
groups
compared
control.
Biochemical
serum
digestive
enzyme
activity,
antioxidant
levels
improved
significantly
dietary
supplementation.
Histopathological
analysis
revealed
somewhat
lacerated
gill
arches
SeNPs,
VE,
their
combination,
overall
structure
remained
normal.
group
exhibited
villi
length
normal
morphology
portal
veins
hepatic
sinusoids,
though
some
vacuolated
hepatocytes
noted.
Fish
had
lowest
mortality
rates
highest
A.
Conclusion
Supplementing
enhances
biochemical
histopathology
tilapia.
VE/kg
improves
immune
response
offering
promising
strategy
enhance
Tilapia
health
productivity.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. e19354 - e19354
Published: Aug. 22, 2023
Finding
eco-friendly
alternatives
for
antibiotics
in
treating
bacterial
diseases
affecting
the
aquaculture
sector
is
essential.
Herbal
plants
are
promising
alternatives,
especially
when
combined
with
nanomaterials.
Neem
(
BMC Veterinary Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Background
Pseudomonas
putida
is
a
pathogenic
bacterium
that
induces
great
losses
in
fishes,
including
Nile
tilapia
(
Oreochromis
niloticus
).
Currently,
the
application
of
nanomaterials
aquaculture
practices
has
gained
more
success
as
it
endows
promising
results
therapies
compared
to
traditional
protocols.
Objective
Therefore,
current
perspective
considered
first
report
assess
anti-bacterial
efficacy
titanium
dioxide
nanogel
(TDNG)
against
P.
)
tilapia.
Methods
The
fish
n
=
200;
average
body
weight:
47.50±1.32
g)
were
allocated
into
four
random
groups
(control,
TDNG,
,
and
TDNG
+
),
where
0.9
mg/L
was
applied
bath
treatment
for
ten
days.
Results
Outcomes
revealed
infection
caused
ethological
alterations
(surfacing,
abnormal
movement,
aggression)
depression
immune-antioxidant
variables
(complement
3,
lysozyme
activity,
total
antioxidant
capacity,
superoxide
dismutase,
reduced
glutathione
content).
Additionally,
substantial
elevation
hepatorenal
biomarkers
(aspartate
alanine
aminotransferases
creatinine)
with
clear
histopathological
changes
immuno-histochemical
(very
weak
BCL-2
potent
caspase-3
immuno-expressions)
seen.
Surprisingly,
treating
putida-
infected
improved
these
obvious
restoration
tissue
architectures.
Conclusion
Overall,
this
encompasses
key
role
an
agent
controlling
improving
health
status
