María Lourdes Fernández-Dávila, Amparo Celene Razo-Estrada, Sandra García-Medina, Leobardo Manuel Gómez-Oliván, Manuel Jesús Piñón-López, Rocio Guzmán Ibarra, Marcela Galar-Martínez
Aluminum is used in a large number of anthropogenic processes, leading to aquatic ecosystems pollution. Diverse studies show that in mammals this metal may produce oxidative stress, is neurotoxic, and is involved in the development of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzhaimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Nevertheless, there are only few studies with respect to Al-induced neurotoxicity on aquatic fauna, particularly on fishes of economical interest, such as the grass carp (Ctenopharingodon idella). This study evaluates Al-induced toxicity on the grass carp C...
February 2012: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety