The sorption of organic pollutants to marine plastic litter may pose risks organisms, notably for what concerns their intake and transfer through microplastic (MP) ingestion. This study investigated the effects polystyrene MP loaded with chrysene (CHR) on early-stage physiological endpoints measured in Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis. same concentrations virgin microplastics 10.8...

OBJECTIVE Cyclosporine (Cs), a cyclic undecapeptide with potent immuno suppressive activity, causes several adverse effects including reproductive toxicity. This study aims to examine the ability of Crataegus monogyna aqueous fruit extract as an antioxidant to protect against Cs-induced reproductive toxicity. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this experimental study, 32 adult male Wistar rats were div...

P-glycoprotein (P-gp), as an ATP-binding cassette transporter, transports a wide variety of substrates varying from small molecules like steroids to large polypeptides across the cell membrane in human and animals, even in aquatic animals. Although P-gp protein has attracted much attention of research, its effect on the toxicity of environmental toxicants such as antifouling biocides is still p...

UVs are important ingredients in common cosmetic products (e.g., sunscreens, hairsprays, soap). After their use, they can enter the aquatic ecosystem and negatively affect non-target organisms. The aim of our study was to evaluate acute embryotoxicity selected organic 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (PBSA), ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (EHMC), octocrylene (OC), 4-methylbenzylidene camphor ...

Sewage effluent ozonation can reduce concentrations of chemical pollutants including pharmaceutical residues. However, the formation potentially toxic byproducts (OBPs) is a matter concern. This study sought to elucidate toxicity mechanisms ozonated carbamazepine (CBZ), an anti-epileptic drug frequently detected in sewage effluents and surface water, zebrafish embryos (Danio rerio). Embryos wer...