Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Oct. 6, 2020
Abstract
The
current
study
was
carried
out
on
dominant
fish
Oreochromis
niloticus
and
water
collected
from
the
polluted
Yamuna
River,
Agra,
India.
heavy
metals
in
water,
recorded
as
follows:
Fe
>
Mn
Zn
Cu
Ni
Cr
Cd
all
were
found
to
be
above
prescribed
limits.
According
metal
pollution
index,
exposed
muscle
(49.86),
kidney
(47.68)
liver
(45.26)
have
been
higher
bioaccumulation.
blood
biochemical
analysis
of
O.
indicated
significant
increase
activities
aspartate
aminotransferase
(+
343.5%),
alkaline
phosphatase
673.6%),
alanine
309.1%),
creatinine
494.3%)
over
reference.
However,
a
decrease
albumin
(A):
globulins
(G)
ratio
(−
87.86%)
observed.
Similarly,
also
showed
total
leucocyte
count
121%),
differential
count,
respiratory
burst
1175%),
nitric
oxide
synthase
420%).
histological
examination
tissue
injury.
Moreover,
micronuclei
(0.95%),
shaped
nuclei
(1.2%),
lobed
(0.6%)
along
with
DNA
damage
form
mean
tail
length
(20.7
µm)
(16.5
observed
.
Potential
health
risk
assessments
based
estimated
daily
intake,
target
hazard
quotient,
cancer
risks
associated
consumption
these
contaminated
fishes.
In
conclusion,
present
that
exposure
can
alter
immunological
response;
induce
histopathological
alterations
studied
fish.
this
or
could
serious
impact
human
health.
Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 1 - 12
Published: Sept. 1, 2022
Crayfish,
carp,
and
crab
threaten
the
consumer’s
health
due
to
enrichment
of
toxic
elements.
The
concentration
elements
(As,
Cr,
Cd,
Pb)
in
these
aquatics
was
less
investigated
simultaneously
situ.
In
this
study,
from
same
site
Hanchuan,
Hubei
Province,
China
were
measured
by
ICP-MS
assess
four
them
risk
consumer.
results
showed
that
concentrations
muscle
lower
than
those
hepatopancreas/
liver,
except
for
Cr
crayfish.
Furthermore,
Cd
hepatopancreas
crayfish
exceeded
standards
European
Union.
Accordingly,
are
not
recommended
consumption.
estimated
daily
intake
crayfish,
did
exceed
provisional
tolerable
intakes,
corresponding
target
hazard
quotient
(THQ),
cancer
(CR)
values
As
1
×
10–6,
respectively.
However,
accumulated
consumption
three
freshwater
catches
could
result
a
significant
increase
total
THQ
value.
ingestion
should
be
limited.
Collectively,
findings
may
renew
interest
food
safety
humans
owing
catches.
Emerging contaminants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 100358 - 100358
Published: May 7, 2024
As
we
tread
upon
the
ever-evolving
canvas
of
our
planet,
one
emerging
concerns
is
silent
threat
heavy
metal
toxicity,
a
modern
challenge
that
calls
for
both
awareness
and
action.
A
single
gram
mercury
which
potent
widespread
aquatic
contaminant,
can
contaminate
20-acre
lake
to
extent
fish
from
may
become
unsafe
human
consumption.
On
other
hand,
wide
application
HM-based
chemical
substances
such
as
insecticides
(market
value
19.5
billion
USD
in
year
2022
worldwide
expected
increase
by
28
2027)
significantly
increasing.
This
alarming
fact
highlights
far-reaching
consequences
pollution
precious
environments.
The
current
review
discusses
global
issues
bioaccumulation
metals
(HMs)
fish,
related
HM
bioaccumulation,
gathered
data
on
concentrations
various
organs,
research
gaps
primarily
within
India.
critical
approach
made
emphasizing
intricate
connection
between
food
chain
highlighting
consequent
transfer
contaminants
humans.
scope
this
article
also
covers
severity
toxicity
induced
HMs
humans
fish.
Overall,
serves
provide
comprehensive
overview
concerning
its
impact
health
need
extensive
studies
relevant
areas.
Journal of Environmental Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
353, P. 120206 - 120206
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Wastewater
irrigation
for
vegetable
cultivation
is
greatly
concerned
about
the
presence
of
toxic
metals
in
irrigated
soil
and
vegetables
which
causes
possible
threats
to
human
health.
This
study
aimed
ascertain
accumulation
heavy
(HMs)
edible
parts
with
different
stages
textile
dyeing
wastewater
(TDW).
Bio-concentration
factor
(BCF),
Estimated
daily
intake
(EDI),
target
hazard
quotient
(THQ)
were
computed
estimate
health
risks
speculate
index
(HI)
adults
children
consumption
HMs
contaminated
at
recommended
doses.
Five
(red
amaranth,
Indian
spinach,
cauliflower,
tomato,
radish)
a
pot
experiment
groundwater
(T1)
seven
TDW
(T2∼T8)
following
randomized
complete
block
design
(RCBD)
three
replications.
Among
stages,
T8,
T7,
T4,
T5
exhibited
elevated
BCF,
EDI,
THQ,
HI
due
rising
trend
Pb,
Cd,
Cr,
Ni
portion
red
followed
by
radish,
tomato.
The
general
patterns
metal
(HM)
accumulation,
regarded
as
vital
nutrients
plants,
detected
sequence:
Zn
>
Mn/Cu
Fe.
Conversely,
found
be
Cd/Cr
regardless
type
vegetables.
Principal
Component
Analysis
(PCA)
identified
T4
primary
contributors
examined.
Furthermore,
analysis
revealed
that
values
all
studied
below
1,
except
Pb.
suggests
present
rates
leafy
non-leafy
vegetables,
whether
consumed
individually
or
together,
provide
low
risk
terms
exposure.
Nevertheless,
specifically
spinach
alone
combination
amaranth
both
children,
rate,
was
pose
potential
risks.
On
other
hand,
T2,
T3,
T6
deemed
safe
consumption.
These
findings
indicated
practice
irrigating
has
resulted
significant
buildup
soils
are
posing
children.
Hence,
it
imperative
discharge
after
ETP
prevent
contamination
mitigate
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 19, 2024
Heavy
metals,
common
environmental
pollutants
with
widespread
distribution
hazards
and
several
health
problems
linked
to
them
are
distinguished
from
other
toxic
compounds
by
their
bioaccumulation
in
living
organisms.
They
pollute
the
food
chain
threaten
of
animals.
Biologically,
heavy
metals
exhibit
both
beneficial
harmful
effects.
Certain
essential
such
as
Co,
Mn,
Se,
Zn,
Mg
play
crucial
roles
vital
physiological
processes
trace
amounts,
while
others
like
As,
Pb,
Hg,
Cd,
Cu
widely
recognized
for
properties.
Regardless
functions,
an
excess
intake
all
beyond
tolerance
limit
can
lead
toxicity.
Animals
face
exposure
through
contaminated
feed
water,
primarily
a
result
anthropogenic
pollution.
After
ingestion
persist
body
extended
duration
nature
dictates
whether
they
induce
acute
or
chronic,
clinical
subclinical,
subtle
toxicities.
The
effects
disruption
cellular
homeostasis
generation
free
radicals
that
develop
oxidative
stress.
In
cases
metal
poisoning,
characteristic
symptoms
may
arise,
potentially
culminating
death
animals
corresponding
necropsy
findings.
Chronic
toxicities
manifest
decline
overall
condition
scoring
decrease
production
potential
Elevated
levels
consumable
animal
products
raise
public
concerns.
Timely
diagnosis,
targeted
antidotes,
management
strategies
significantly
mitigate
impact
on
livestock
health,
productivity,
reproductive
performance.