Fisheries & Aquatic Life,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(3), P. 128 - 136
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Abstract
This
review
paper
presents
fish
reproductive
toxicology
studies
with
a
specific
focus
on
endocrine-disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs)
present
in
the
aquatic
environment.
These
substances,
including
bisphenols,
heavy
metals,
pesticides,
phthalates,
and
polychlorinated
biphenyls
(PCBs),
act
as
hormone
mimics,
receptor
blockers,
or
enzyme
inhibitors
that
affect
hormonal
regulation
hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal
(HPG)
axis.
In
this
review,
we
provide
an
overview
of
adverse
effects
these
pollutants
both
female
male
reproduction
(i.e.,
disruption
HPG
axis,
gametogenesis
disorders,
disturbed
embryogenesis,
etc.).
Even
at
low
concentrations,
EDCs
can
exhibit
toxicity
fishes.
They
functioning
certain
systems
within
hypothalamus
(Kiss/GPR54,
GnRH)
also
impact
luteinizing
(LH)
secretion
pituitary.
compounds
have
negative
impacts
gonads,
oocyte
maturation,
steroidogenesis,
gametes.
Early-life
exposure
to
substances
not
only
affects
embryonic
development,
resulting
increased
mortality
body
malformations,
but
induces
genetic
changes
newly
hatched
larvae.
All
observations
underscore
need
for
monitoring
environment
implementing
protective
measures
preserve
health
welfare
fishes
safeguard
water
ecosystems.
Integrative Zoology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(6), P. 1092 - 1104
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Herbicides
have
demonstrated
their
impact
on
insect
fitness
by
affecting
associated
microbiota
or
altering
the
virulence
of
entomopathogenic
fungi
toward
insects.
However,
limited
research
has
explored
implications
herbicide
stress
intricate
tripartite
interaction
among
insects,
bacterial
communities,
and
entomopathogens.
In
this
study,
we
initially
that
bacteria
confer
a
leaf
beetle,
Plagiodera
versicolora,
with
capability
to
resist
fungus
Aspergillus
nomius
infection,
sustained
even
under
glyphosate
stress.
Further
analysis
revealed
significant
alteration
in
abundance
composition
due
treatment.
The
dominant
bacterium,
post
A.
infection
following
combination
treatments,
exhibited
strong
suppressive
effects
fungal
growth.
Additionally,
markedly
inhibited
pathogenic
bacterium
Pseudomonas
though
it
P.
versicolora's
immunity,
ultimately
enhancing
beetle's
tolerance
nomius.
summary,
our
findings
suggest
bestow
an
augmented
resilience
against
dual
stressors
both
entomopathogen
glyphosate.
These
results
provide
insight
into
residues
interactions
bacteria,
fungi,
holding
for
pest
control
ecosystem
assessment.
Environmental Sciences Europe,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Abstract
Glyphosate
(GLY),
the
most
widely
used
herbicide
active
ingredient
(AI)
in
world,
is
frequently
detected
aquatic
environments
where
it
can
affect
non-target
organisms.
Globally,
more
than
2000
commercial
GLY-based
herbicides
(GBHs)
are
to
control
weeds.
Non-target
organisms
exposed
complex
pesticide
formulations
under
real
environmental
conditions,
but
co-formulants
contained
GBHs
classified
as
so-called
inert
and
inactive
ingredients
terms
of
their
biological
effects.
The
main
objective
this
comprehensive
review
compile
results
ecotoxicological
studies
on
side-effects
GLY,
GBHs,
formulating
agents.
Based
demonstrated
for
a
variety
plant
animal
organisms,
oxidative
stress
appears
be
major
trigger
these
adverse
effects,
affecting
integrity
DNA
other
biochemical
functions.
Furthermore,
there
evidence
impairment
various
physiological
behavioral
Adverse
effects
GLY
have
been
observed
even
at
very
low
concentrations.
There
also
differences
sensitivity
tested,
with
similar
lifestyles,
habitats
or
identical
taxa.
typically
investigate
short-term
single
exposure
GLY/GBH
species,
whilst
reality
multiple
applications
together
pesticides
common
during
cropping
cycle.
Moreover,
interactions
between
GLY/GBHs
contaminants
rarely
studied.
Higher
toxicity
compared
alone
has
often
observed,
demonstrating
that
highly
toxic
own
markedly
increase
GBH
formulation.
possible
impurities
such
heavy
metals,
cause
additional
problems
environment
food
safety.
widespread
massive
use
leads
increased
hazards.
In
addition,
need
revision
risk
assessment
system
emphasized.
According
studies,
current
pollution
by
problematic
cannot
considered
environmentally
sustainable.
It
is,
therefore,
necessary
least
tighten
permitted
forms
use.
Environmental Sciences Europe,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Abstract
Background
Glyphosate
is
a
broad-spectrum,
non-selective
systemic
herbicide
with
commonly
assumed
low
potential
for
accumulation
in
biota.
Nevertheless,
glyphosate
has
been
shown
to
bioaccumulate
the
tissues
of
several
organisms.
To
understand
bioconcentration
dynamics
fish,
brown
trout
(
Salmo
trutta
forma
fario
)
different
age
were
exposed
concentrations
glyphosate,
formulation
Roundup®
LB
Plus,
and
major
transformation
product
aminomethylphosphonic
acid
(AMPA)
two,
three,
or
four
weeks
at
temperatures
laboratory.
Mortality
rates
determined,
tissue
samples
collected
end
experiment
ascertain
AMPA
residues
by
liquid
chromatography
coupled
mass
spectrometry
(LC–MS/MS).
Results
Brown
mortality
during
exposure
was
considerably
higher
15
°C
than
7
°C.
Also,
significant
increase
containing
muscle,
head,
backbone,
caudal
fin
increasing
observed.
Six-month-old
fish
contained
more
per
kg
wet
weight
after
ten-month-old
fish.
The
factors
(BCFs)
much
°C,
but
both
cases
decreased
concentrations.
BCF
formulated
one
parent
compound.
Approximately
30–42%
organ-absorbed
remained
even
when
kept
clean
water
lacking
test
substances
three
termination
exposure.
Conclusion
Our
study
demonstrated
that
there
an
interaction
between
ambient
temperature
terms
toxicity.
Further
it
surrounding
media
lead
significantly
increased
these
tissues,
although
neither
nor
bioaccumulation
animal
expected
due
high
solubility
this
chemical.
As
consequence,
uptake
humans
through
consumption
contaminated
edible
very
likely.
Frontiers in Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: Sept. 18, 2024
Glyphosate
is
a
chemical
compound
derived
from
glycine,
marketed
as
broad-spectrum
herbicide,
and
represents
one
of
the
most
widely
used
pesticides
in
world.
For
long
time,
it
was
assumed
that
glyphosate
harmless,
either
due
to
its
selective
enzymatic
acting
method
on
plants,
because
commercial
formulations
were
believed
contain
only
inert
chemicals.
spread
environment,
general
population
daily
exposed
via
different
routes,
including
consumption
both
plant,
non-plant
based
foods.
has
been
detected
high
amounts
workers’
urine,
but
likewise
bodily
fluids,
such
blood
maternal
milk,
also
60%–80%
population,
children.
Considering
massive
presence,
exposure
could
be
considered
health
risk
for
humans.
Indeed,
2015,
IARC
(International
Agency
Research
Cancer)
classified
derivatives
Group
2A,
probable
human
carcinogens.
In
2022,
nevertheless,
EFSA
(European
Food
Safety
Authority)
stated
available
data
did
not
provide
sufficient
evidence
prove
mutagenic/carcinogenic
effects
glyphosate.
Therefore,
European
Commission
(EC)
decided
renew
approval
another
10
years.
The
purpose
this
review
examine
scientific
literature,
focusing
potential
risks
arising
glyphosate,
metabolites
products
(e.g.,
Roundup
®
),
with
particular
regard
mutagenic
carcinogenic
endocrine
disrupter
(ED)
especially
reproductive
system.
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: March 12, 2025
This
research
explored
the
effects
of
dalapon
exposure
on
expression
various
genes,
including
cat,
sod1,
sod2,
sod3a,
sod3b,
gpx1a,
gpx3,
gpx4a,
gpx4b,
gpx7,
gpx8,
gpx9,
gstr,
g6pd,
and
gsr,
along
with
activities
related
antioxidant
enzymes
(AEs),
such
as
CAT,
SOD,
GPX,
G6PD,
GST,
GR
in
zebrafish.
Kidney
liver
tissues
were
analyzed
to
assess
oxidative
stress
levels.
Results
indicated
that
both
concentration
(25
50
ppm)
duration
had
a
significant
effect
AE
gene
expression.
RT-PCR
analysis
suggested
changes
among
dalapon-exposed
zebrafish
might
indicate
rapid
response
pesticide-induced
stress.
Moreover,
GST
increased
at
specified
concentrations.
In
contrast,
prolonged
exceeding
72
h
led
significantly
higher
malondialdehyde
levels
kidney
compared
control
group.
These
findings
enhance
our
understanding
role
provide
important
insights
for
developing
aquaculture
breeding
programs
focused
improving
fish
tolerance.
Furthermore,
phylogenetic
conserved
synteny
confirmed
enzyme
genes
are
orthologous
those
found
other
model
organisms,
medaka
stickleback.
Consequently,
these
results
could
be
beneficial
vertebrate
species.
Journal of Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Clarias
gariepinus’
(Burchell,
1822)
early‐stage
development
was
assessed
in
microconcentrations
of
glyphosate‐based
herbicides
(GBHs),
Forceup,
Roundup,
and
Uproot.
Using
the
default
ecological
trigger
value
0.37
mg
L
−1
glyphosate
as
a
reference,
were
diluted
to
containing
0.006,
0.013,
0.025,
0.05,
0.10
([v/v]
%)
herbicide
using
borehole
water,
which
served
control.
Concentrations
control
replicated
three
times.
Fertilization
(%),
time
morula
formation
commencement
hatching
(minutes),
(%
fertilized
eggs),
96‐h
larval
survival
hatched
larvae)
monitored.
Within
formulation,
concentration
significantly
affected
fertilization
rates
(
p
<
0.001),
hatching,
([
χ
2
]
5
=
16,648,
0.010;
[Kruskal–Wallis
H
test]).
Morula
formation,
fertilization,
by
formulation
3,
while
rate
at
all
concentrations
3
6.49,
0.039).
The
well
recommended
application
Roundup
Proactive
aquatic
riparian
environments
0.32%
(v/v)
are
higher
than
lowest
significant
effect
herbicides.
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
embryos,
but
not
significantly,
levels
freshly
stripped
eggs
>
0.05)
(Mann–Whitney
U
test).
Early‐stage
normal
controls,
suggesting
balance
between
ROS
SOD.
This
was,
however
upset
treatments,
leading
deleterious
effects
on
development.
GBHs
pose
greater
risk
fish
reproduction,
varying
severity
with
formulation.
should
be
considered
regulations
for
their
use
environments,
balancing
effectiveness
toxicity.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 15, 2024
Glyphosate
is
used
worldwide
as
a
compound
of
pesticides
and
detectable
in
many
environmental
compartments.
It
enters
water
bodies
primarily
through
drift
from
agricultural
areas
so
that
aquatic
organisms
are
exposed
to
this
chemical,
especially
after
rain
events.
advertised
sold
highly
specific
herbicide,
which
interacts
with
the
EPSP
synthase,
an
enzyme
shikimate
metabolism,
resulting
inhibition
synthesis
vital
aromatic
amino
acids.
However,
not
only
plants
but
also
bacteria
can
possess
influences
glyphosate
on
microbiomes
cannot
be
excluded.
Those
may
result
subtle
long-term
effects,
e.g.,
disturbance
symbiotic
interactions
bionts
microorganisms
their
microbiomes.
Mechanisms
how
transformation
product
aminomethylphosphonic
acid
(AMPA)
might
interfere
context
have
understood
far.
In
present
study,
molecular
biological
fingerprinting
methods
showed
concentration-dependent
effects
AMPA
fish
addition,
age-dependent
differences
composition
regarding
abundance
diversity
were
detected.
Furthermore,
effect
exposure
was
investigated
for
several
pathogens
gut
terms
gene
expression
virulence
factors
associated
pathogenicity.
vitro
transcriptome
analysis
pathogen
Yersinia
ruckeri
revealed
it
questionable
whether
observed
microbiome
caused
by
intended
mode
action
glyphosate,
such
synthase
activity.
Environmental Pollution,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
342, P. 123113 - 123113
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
In
this
study,
the
disrupting
effects
of
glyphosate
(GLY),
aminomethylphosphonic
acid
(AMPA),
and
three
glyphosate-based
herbicides
(GBHs)
on
vitellogenesis
in
a
non-concentration-dependent
manner
are
reported
for
first
time
120
h
acute
exposure
zebrafish
at
environmentally
relevant
concentrations.
GBHs
commonly
used
worldwide
weed
control
management.
Due
to
their
extensive
application,
they
frequently
occur
aquatic
ecosystems
may
affect
various
organisms.
The
active
substance
GLY
its
major
by-product,
AMPA,
most
thoroughly
studied
chemicals;
however,
adverse
complex
formulas
with
diverse
unknown
content
co-formulants
still
not
sufficiently
researched.
This
study
focused
embryotoxicity,
sublethal
malformations,
estrogenic
potency
GLY,
four
embryos
using
wild
type
an
estrogen-sensitive,
transgenic
line
(Tg(vtg1:mCherry)).
After
exposition,
AMPA
did
cause
toxicity,
while
LC