Journal
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
Volume 170, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2021.105351
Keywords
Flatfish; Biochemistry; Lysosomal biomarkers; Histopathology; Model carcinogen
Funding
- Spanish MINECO [IT810-B]
- University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU [CTM 2012-40203-C02-01]
- Basque Government through Consolidated Research Groups Grant [UFI 11/37]
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The study found that exposure to waterborne B [a] P resulted in a dose-dependent decline in health condition in sole juveniles. This was mainly reflected in changes in antioxidant enzymes activity, lysosomal biomarkers, and gill and liver histopathology, serving as early-warning signs of health disturbance in sole juveniles exposed to waterborne PAHs.
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are priority contaminants in coastal and estuarine ecosystems under anthropogenic pressure. Although PAHs tend to accumulate in the sediment, toxicity for benthic flat fish such as soles may be caused by PAHs released from the sediment to the water column. Within this context, the present investigation aims at recognizing toxicopathic effects elicited after waterborne exposure to benzo [al pyrene B [a] P, a model individual PAH compound, in juvenile Solea senegalensis. Sole juveniles were exposed to various concentrations of waterborne B [a] P for 3 and 7 days. Brain, liver, gills and gonad were the target tissues selected to determine biochemical and lysosomal biomarkers, and histopathology. Biological responses and toxicopathic effects were consistent with B[a]P concentration and exposure time. From day 3, hepatic catalase inhibition indicated potential oxidative effects of B[a]P. At day 7, contaminant exposure produced hepatic glutathione-S-transferase induction at low concentrations and inhibition at higher levels, evidencing a bell-shaped response. A clear gradient in lysosomal membrane destabilisation was observed in relation with B[a]P concentrations. Histopathological lesions were more frequent at day 7 and at higher contaminant levels. It seems that environmentally relevant waterborne concentrations of B [a] P (1000 ng/l) would suffice to cause toxicopathic effects on sole juveniles in relatively short exposure times. In agreement, the Integrative Biological Response index (IBR/n) indicated a dose-dependent decline in health condition upon exposure to B[a]P (IBR/n(HighB[a]P) > IBR/n(MidB[a]P) > IBR/n(LowB[a]P) > IBR/n(DMSO )> IBR/n(Control)). Overall, changes in antioxidant enzymes activity, lysosomal biomarkers and gill and liver histopathology are responsive early-warning signs of health disturbance in sole juveniles exposed to waterborne PAHs.
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