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Evaluation of genotoxic potential in the Velika Morava River Basin in vitro and in situ

Jovanovic, Jovana; Kolarevic, Stoimir; Miloskovic, Aleksandra; Radojkovic, Natasa; Simić, Vladica; Dojčinović, Biljana; Kracun-Kolarevic, Margareta; Paunović, Momir; Kostic, Jovana; Sunjog, Karolina; Timilijic, Jovana; Đorđević, Jelena B.; Gačić, Zoran; Zegura, Bojana; Vukovic-Gacic, Branka

(Elsevier, 2018)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jovanovic, Jovana
AU  - Kolarevic, Stoimir
AU  - Miloskovic, Aleksandra
AU  - Radojkovic, Natasa
AU  - Simić, Vladica
AU  - Dojčinović, Biljana
AU  - Kracun-Kolarevic, Margareta
AU  - Paunović, Momir
AU  - Kostic, Jovana
AU  - Sunjog, Karolina
AU  - Timilijic, Jovana
AU  - Đorđević, Jelena B.
AU  - Gačić, Zoran
AU  - Zegura, Bojana
AU  - Vukovic-Gacic, Branka
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2468
AB  - The Velika Morava River is the greatest national Serbian river and the significant tributary of the Danube River. The major problems in the Velika Morava River Basin (VMRB) represent untreated industrial and municipal wastewaters. In this study, the level of genotoxic potential at the sites along the VMRB was evaluated by parallel in vitro and in situ approach. Within in vitro testing, genotoxicity of native water samples collected from the sites in VMRB was evaluated by SOS/umuC test on Salmonella typhimurium TA1535/pSK1002 and by the comet assay on HepG2 cells. DNA damage in situ was assessed in bleak (Alburnus alburnus) erythrocytes by the comet (alkaline and Fpg-modified comet) and micronucleus assays. Additionally, the concentration of heavy metals in fish tissue was measured and this data, compiled with the data of the physico-chemical parameters measured in water, was used as a measure of the pollution pressure at the sites. Results showed that applied in vitro tests with native water samples are less sensitive in comparison with in situ tests and should be taken with precaution when making predictions on the status of the ecosystem. Within applied battery of in situ assays differential sensitivity of assays was observed where alkaline comet assay showed the highest potential in differentiation of the sites based on genotoxic potential. Integrated biomarker response showed that usage of the battery of bioassays provides better insight in a genotoxic effects in animals, and consequently, that the holistic approach is more suitable for this type of study.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Science of the Total Environment
T1  - Evaluation of genotoxic potential in the Velika Morava River Basin in vitro and in situ
VL  - 621
SP  - 1289
EP  - 1299
DO  - 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.10.099
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Jovanovic, Jovana and Kolarevic, Stoimir and Miloskovic, Aleksandra and Radojkovic, Natasa and Simić, Vladica and Dojčinović, Biljana and Kracun-Kolarevic, Margareta and Paunović, Momir and Kostic, Jovana and Sunjog, Karolina and Timilijic, Jovana and Đorđević, Jelena B. and Gačić, Zoran and Zegura, Bojana and Vukovic-Gacic, Branka",
year = "2018",
abstract = "The Velika Morava River is the greatest national Serbian river and the significant tributary of the Danube River. The major problems in the Velika Morava River Basin (VMRB) represent untreated industrial and municipal wastewaters. In this study, the level of genotoxic potential at the sites along the VMRB was evaluated by parallel in vitro and in situ approach. Within in vitro testing, genotoxicity of native water samples collected from the sites in VMRB was evaluated by SOS/umuC test on Salmonella typhimurium TA1535/pSK1002 and by the comet assay on HepG2 cells. DNA damage in situ was assessed in bleak (Alburnus alburnus) erythrocytes by the comet (alkaline and Fpg-modified comet) and micronucleus assays. Additionally, the concentration of heavy metals in fish tissue was measured and this data, compiled with the data of the physico-chemical parameters measured in water, was used as a measure of the pollution pressure at the sites. Results showed that applied in vitro tests with native water samples are less sensitive in comparison with in situ tests and should be taken with precaution when making predictions on the status of the ecosystem. Within applied battery of in situ assays differential sensitivity of assays was observed where alkaline comet assay showed the highest potential in differentiation of the sites based on genotoxic potential. Integrated biomarker response showed that usage of the battery of bioassays provides better insight in a genotoxic effects in animals, and consequently, that the holistic approach is more suitable for this type of study.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Science of the Total Environment",
title = "Evaluation of genotoxic potential in the Velika Morava River Basin in vitro and in situ",
volume = "621",
pages = "1289-1299",
doi = "10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.10.099"
}
Jovanovic, J., Kolarevic, S., Miloskovic, A., Radojkovic, N., Simić, V., Dojčinović, B., Kracun-Kolarevic, M., Paunović, M., Kostic, J., Sunjog, K., Timilijic, J., Đorđević, J. B., Gačić, Z., Zegura, B.,& Vukovic-Gacic, B.. (2018). Evaluation of genotoxic potential in the Velika Morava River Basin in vitro and in situ. in Science of the Total Environment
Elsevier., 621, 1289-1299.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.10.099
Jovanovic J, Kolarevic S, Miloskovic A, Radojkovic N, Simić V, Dojčinović B, Kracun-Kolarevic M, Paunović M, Kostic J, Sunjog K, Timilijic J, Đorđević JB, Gačić Z, Zegura B, Vukovic-Gacic B. Evaluation of genotoxic potential in the Velika Morava River Basin in vitro and in situ. in Science of the Total Environment. 2018;621:1289-1299.
doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.10.099 .
Jovanovic, Jovana, Kolarevic, Stoimir, Miloskovic, Aleksandra, Radojkovic, Natasa, Simić, Vladica, Dojčinović, Biljana, Kracun-Kolarevic, Margareta, Paunović, Momir, Kostic, Jovana, Sunjog, Karolina, Timilijic, Jovana, Đorđević, Jelena B., Gačić, Zoran, Zegura, Bojana, Vukovic-Gacic, Branka, "Evaluation of genotoxic potential in the Velika Morava River Basin in vitro and in situ" in Science of the Total Environment, 621 (2018):1289-1299,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.10.099 . .
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Evaluation of Genotoxic Pressure along the Sava River

Kolarevic, Stoimir; Aborgiba, Mustafa; Kracun-Kolarevic, Margareta; Kostic, Jovana; Simonović, Predrag; Simić, Vladica; Miloskovic, Aleksandra; Reischer, Georg; Farnleitner, Andreas; Gačić, Zoran; Milacic, Radmila; Zuliani, Tea; Vidmar, Janja; Pergal, Marija; Piria, Marina; Paunović, Momir; Vukovic-Gacic, Branka

(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kolarevic, Stoimir
AU  - Aborgiba, Mustafa
AU  - Kracun-Kolarevic, Margareta
AU  - Kostic, Jovana
AU  - Simonović, Predrag
AU  - Simić, Vladica
AU  - Miloskovic, Aleksandra
AU  - Reischer, Georg
AU  - Farnleitner, Andreas
AU  - Gačić, Zoran
AU  - Milacic, Radmila
AU  - Zuliani, Tea
AU  - Vidmar, Janja
AU  - Pergal, Marija
AU  - Piria, Marina
AU  - Paunović, Momir
AU  - Vukovic-Gacic, Branka
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1920
AB  - In this study we have performed a comprehensive genotoxicological survey along the 900 rkm of the Sava River. In total, 12 sites were chosen in compliance with the goals of GLOBAQUA project dealing with the effects of multiple stressors on biodiversity and functioning of aquatic ecosystems. The genotoxic potential was assessed using a complex battery of bioassays performed in prokaryotes and aquatic eukaryotes (freshwater fish). Battery comprised evaluation of mutagenicity by SOS/umuC test in Salmonella typhimurium TA1535/pSK1002. The level of DNA damage as a biomarker of exposure (comet assay) and biomarker of effect (micronucleus assay) and the level of oxidative stress as well (Fpg-modified comet assay) was studied in blood cells of bleak and spirlin (Alburnus alburnus/Alburnoides bipunctatus respectively). Result indicated differential sensitivity of applied bioassays in detection of genotoxic pressure. The standard and Fpg-modified comet assay showed higher potential in differentiation of the sites based on genotoxic potential in comparison with micronucleus assay and SOS/umuC test. Our data represent snapshot of the current status of the river which indicates the presence of genotoxic potential along the river which can be traced to the deterioration of quality of the Sava River by communal and industrial wastewaters. The major highlight of the study is that we have provided complex set of data obtained from a single source (homogeneity of analyses for all samples).
PB  - Public Library of Science (PLoS)
T2  - Plos One
T1  - Evaluation of Genotoxic Pressure along the Sava River
VL  - 11
IS  - 9
DO  - 10.1371/journal.pone.0162450
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Kolarevic, Stoimir and Aborgiba, Mustafa and Kracun-Kolarevic, Margareta and Kostic, Jovana and Simonović, Predrag and Simić, Vladica and Miloskovic, Aleksandra and Reischer, Georg and Farnleitner, Andreas and Gačić, Zoran and Milacic, Radmila and Zuliani, Tea and Vidmar, Janja and Pergal, Marija and Piria, Marina and Paunović, Momir and Vukovic-Gacic, Branka",
year = "2016",
abstract = "In this study we have performed a comprehensive genotoxicological survey along the 900 rkm of the Sava River. In total, 12 sites were chosen in compliance with the goals of GLOBAQUA project dealing with the effects of multiple stressors on biodiversity and functioning of aquatic ecosystems. The genotoxic potential was assessed using a complex battery of bioassays performed in prokaryotes and aquatic eukaryotes (freshwater fish). Battery comprised evaluation of mutagenicity by SOS/umuC test in Salmonella typhimurium TA1535/pSK1002. The level of DNA damage as a biomarker of exposure (comet assay) and biomarker of effect (micronucleus assay) and the level of oxidative stress as well (Fpg-modified comet assay) was studied in blood cells of bleak and spirlin (Alburnus alburnus/Alburnoides bipunctatus respectively). Result indicated differential sensitivity of applied bioassays in detection of genotoxic pressure. The standard and Fpg-modified comet assay showed higher potential in differentiation of the sites based on genotoxic potential in comparison with micronucleus assay and SOS/umuC test. Our data represent snapshot of the current status of the river which indicates the presence of genotoxic potential along the river which can be traced to the deterioration of quality of the Sava River by communal and industrial wastewaters. The major highlight of the study is that we have provided complex set of data obtained from a single source (homogeneity of analyses for all samples).",
publisher = "Public Library of Science (PLoS)",
journal = "Plos One",
title = "Evaluation of Genotoxic Pressure along the Sava River",
volume = "11",
number = "9",
doi = "10.1371/journal.pone.0162450"
}
Kolarevic, S., Aborgiba, M., Kracun-Kolarevic, M., Kostic, J., Simonović, P., Simić, V., Miloskovic, A., Reischer, G., Farnleitner, A., Gačić, Z., Milacic, R., Zuliani, T., Vidmar, J., Pergal, M., Piria, M., Paunović, M.,& Vukovic-Gacic, B.. (2016). Evaluation of Genotoxic Pressure along the Sava River. in Plos One
Public Library of Science (PLoS)., 11(9).
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0162450
Kolarevic S, Aborgiba M, Kracun-Kolarevic M, Kostic J, Simonović P, Simić V, Miloskovic A, Reischer G, Farnleitner A, Gačić Z, Milacic R, Zuliani T, Vidmar J, Pergal M, Piria M, Paunović M, Vukovic-Gacic B. Evaluation of Genotoxic Pressure along the Sava River. in Plos One. 2016;11(9).
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0162450 .
Kolarevic, Stoimir, Aborgiba, Mustafa, Kracun-Kolarevic, Margareta, Kostic, Jovana, Simonović, Predrag, Simić, Vladica, Miloskovic, Aleksandra, Reischer, Georg, Farnleitner, Andreas, Gačić, Zoran, Milacic, Radmila, Zuliani, Tea, Vidmar, Janja, Pergal, Marija, Piria, Marina, Paunović, Momir, Vukovic-Gacic, Branka, "Evaluation of Genotoxic Pressure along the Sava River" in Plos One, 11, no. 9 (2016),
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0162450 . .
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Changes in the phytoplankton community and dominance of Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii (Wolosz.) Subba Raju in a temperate lowland river (Ponjavica, Serbia)

Karadžić, Vesna; Subakov-Simić, Gordana; Natić, Dejan; Ržaničanin, Ana; Ćirić, Miloš; Gačić, Zoran

(Springer, Dordrecht, 2013)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Karadžić, Vesna
AU  - Subakov-Simić, Gordana
AU  - Natić, Dejan
AU  - Ržaničanin, Ana
AU  - Ćirić, Miloš
AU  - Gačić, Zoran
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1365
AB  - Species composition and seasonal succession of phytoplankton were analyzed in a lowland river located in South Banat (Ponjavica, Serbia). As a result of human activity, a network of irrigation channels was built on the Ponjavica River's upper and lower courses. These channels reduce the water level in the river and help to create favorable conditions for accelerated eutrophication processes. Eight phytoplankton divisions with 444 taxa were present. Physical and chemical testing of water, phytoplankton abundance and biomass, as well as chlorophyll a concentration showed a high level of eutrophication. Cyanobacterial biomass developed in 2002 with dominance of Microcystis aeruginosa and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. Changes in phytoplankton composition were observed during 2008, characterized by the appearance and dominance of Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii when this species accounted for more than 85% of the total phytoplankton biovolume. The change in dominant phytoplankton functional groups was observed: codons H-1 and M characterizing summer in 2002 were replaced by codons S-N and S-1 in 2008. This study compares the presence of C. raciborskii with other phytoplankton species in relation to water quality parameters. High abundance of this species correlated positively with biochemical oxygen demand and turbidity, and negatively with NO3-N concentrations during the study period.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - Hydrobiologia
T1  - Changes in the phytoplankton community and dominance of Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii (Wolosz.) Subba Raju in a temperate lowland river (Ponjavica, Serbia)
VL  - 711
IS  - 1
SP  - 43
EP  - 60
DO  - 10.1007/s10750-013-1460-6
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Karadžić, Vesna and Subakov-Simić, Gordana and Natić, Dejan and Ržaničanin, Ana and Ćirić, Miloš and Gačić, Zoran",
year = "2013",
abstract = "Species composition and seasonal succession of phytoplankton were analyzed in a lowland river located in South Banat (Ponjavica, Serbia). As a result of human activity, a network of irrigation channels was built on the Ponjavica River's upper and lower courses. These channels reduce the water level in the river and help to create favorable conditions for accelerated eutrophication processes. Eight phytoplankton divisions with 444 taxa were present. Physical and chemical testing of water, phytoplankton abundance and biomass, as well as chlorophyll a concentration showed a high level of eutrophication. Cyanobacterial biomass developed in 2002 with dominance of Microcystis aeruginosa and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. Changes in phytoplankton composition were observed during 2008, characterized by the appearance and dominance of Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii when this species accounted for more than 85% of the total phytoplankton biovolume. The change in dominant phytoplankton functional groups was observed: codons H-1 and M characterizing summer in 2002 were replaced by codons S-N and S-1 in 2008. This study compares the presence of C. raciborskii with other phytoplankton species in relation to water quality parameters. High abundance of this species correlated positively with biochemical oxygen demand and turbidity, and negatively with NO3-N concentrations during the study period.",
publisher = "Springer, Dordrecht",
journal = "Hydrobiologia",
title = "Changes in the phytoplankton community and dominance of Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii (Wolosz.) Subba Raju in a temperate lowland river (Ponjavica, Serbia)",
volume = "711",
number = "1",
pages = "43-60",
doi = "10.1007/s10750-013-1460-6"
}
Karadžić, V., Subakov-Simić, G., Natić, D., Ržaničanin, A., Ćirić, M.,& Gačić, Z.. (2013). Changes in the phytoplankton community and dominance of Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii (Wolosz.) Subba Raju in a temperate lowland river (Ponjavica, Serbia). in Hydrobiologia
Springer, Dordrecht., 711(1), 43-60.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-013-1460-6
Karadžić V, Subakov-Simić G, Natić D, Ržaničanin A, Ćirić M, Gačić Z. Changes in the phytoplankton community and dominance of Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii (Wolosz.) Subba Raju in a temperate lowland river (Ponjavica, Serbia). in Hydrobiologia. 2013;711(1):43-60.
doi:10.1007/s10750-013-1460-6 .
Karadžić, Vesna, Subakov-Simić, Gordana, Natić, Dejan, Ržaničanin, Ana, Ćirić, Miloš, Gačić, Zoran, "Changes in the phytoplankton community and dominance of Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii (Wolosz.) Subba Raju in a temperate lowland river (Ponjavica, Serbia)" in Hydrobiologia, 711, no. 1 (2013):43-60,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-013-1460-6 . .
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Antioxidant enzymes and GST activity in natural populations of Holandriana holandrii from the Bosna River

Vrankovic, Jelena; Labus-Blagojevic, Svetlana; Csanyi, Bela; Makovinska, Jarmila; Cvetković, Olga; Gačić, Zoran; Blagojevic, Dusko; Paunović, Momir

(Tubitak Scientific & Technical Research Council Turkey, Ankara, 2012)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vrankovic, Jelena
AU  - Labus-Blagojevic, Svetlana
AU  - Csanyi, Bela
AU  - Makovinska, Jarmila
AU  - Cvetković, Olga
AU  - Gačić, Zoran
AU  - Blagojevic, Dusko
AU  - Paunović, Momir
PY  - 2012
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/956
AB  - Specimens of the freshwater snail Holandriana holandrii affected by different levels of contamination were collected from 3 sites within the Bosna River Basin, i.e. Visoko, Doboj, and Modrica. The activities of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR), and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) were investigated in order to understand their variation with respect to the pollution status of the sampling locations. The results revealed a significant increase in CAT, GPx, and GST activities in the snails collected from Modrica, suggesting that the animals at this location are exposed to a higher level of oxidative stress as compared to those from Visoko and Doboj. On the other hand, increased SOD activity measured in specimens from Visoko was indicative of the presence of increased levels of superoxide anion radical. No snails from any location were significantly exposed to organic pollution, since its concentration in the whole body homogenates was below the limit of detection. Our findings show that changes in antioxidant enzymes and GST activity can be used as parameters in environmental monitoring programs.
PB  - Tubitak Scientific & Technical Research Council Turkey, Ankara
T2  - Turkish Journal of Biology
T1  - Antioxidant enzymes and GST activity in natural populations of Holandriana holandrii from the Bosna River
VL  - 36
IS  - 4
SP  - 477
EP  - 485
DO  - 10.3906/biy-1111-43
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Vrankovic, Jelena and Labus-Blagojevic, Svetlana and Csanyi, Bela and Makovinska, Jarmila and Cvetković, Olga and Gačić, Zoran and Blagojevic, Dusko and Paunović, Momir",
year = "2012",
abstract = "Specimens of the freshwater snail Holandriana holandrii affected by different levels of contamination were collected from 3 sites within the Bosna River Basin, i.e. Visoko, Doboj, and Modrica. The activities of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR), and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) were investigated in order to understand their variation with respect to the pollution status of the sampling locations. The results revealed a significant increase in CAT, GPx, and GST activities in the snails collected from Modrica, suggesting that the animals at this location are exposed to a higher level of oxidative stress as compared to those from Visoko and Doboj. On the other hand, increased SOD activity measured in specimens from Visoko was indicative of the presence of increased levels of superoxide anion radical. No snails from any location were significantly exposed to organic pollution, since its concentration in the whole body homogenates was below the limit of detection. Our findings show that changes in antioxidant enzymes and GST activity can be used as parameters in environmental monitoring programs.",
publisher = "Tubitak Scientific & Technical Research Council Turkey, Ankara",
journal = "Turkish Journal of Biology",
title = "Antioxidant enzymes and GST activity in natural populations of Holandriana holandrii from the Bosna River",
volume = "36",
number = "4",
pages = "477-485",
doi = "10.3906/biy-1111-43"
}
Vrankovic, J., Labus-Blagojevic, S., Csanyi, B., Makovinska, J., Cvetković, O., Gačić, Z., Blagojevic, D.,& Paunović, M.. (2012). Antioxidant enzymes and GST activity in natural populations of Holandriana holandrii from the Bosna River. in Turkish Journal of Biology
Tubitak Scientific & Technical Research Council Turkey, Ankara., 36(4), 477-485.
https://doi.org/10.3906/biy-1111-43
Vrankovic J, Labus-Blagojevic S, Csanyi B, Makovinska J, Cvetković O, Gačić Z, Blagojevic D, Paunović M. Antioxidant enzymes and GST activity in natural populations of Holandriana holandrii from the Bosna River. in Turkish Journal of Biology. 2012;36(4):477-485.
doi:10.3906/biy-1111-43 .
Vrankovic, Jelena, Labus-Blagojevic, Svetlana, Csanyi, Bela, Makovinska, Jarmila, Cvetković, Olga, Gačić, Zoran, Blagojevic, Dusko, Paunović, Momir, "Antioxidant enzymes and GST activity in natural populations of Holandriana holandrii from the Bosna River" in Turkish Journal of Biology, 36, no. 4 (2012):477-485,
https://doi.org/10.3906/biy-1111-43 . .
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Liver, gills, and skin histopathology and heavy metal content of the danube sterlet (acipenser ruthenus linnaeus, 1758)

Poleksić, Vesna; Lenhardt, Mirjana; Jaric, Ivan; Đorđević, Dragana; Gačić, Zoran; Cvijanovic, Gorcin; Raskovic, Bozidar

(Setac Press, Pensacola, 2010)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Poleksić, Vesna
AU  - Lenhardt, Mirjana
AU  - Jaric, Ivan
AU  - Đorđević, Dragana
AU  - Gačić, Zoran
AU  - Cvijanovic, Gorcin
AU  - Raskovic, Bozidar
PY  - 2010
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/696
AB  - The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus L.) is a bottom-feeding fish species with a direct exposure to contaminants from water and sediments. Although heavy metal pollution is believed to be one of the main threats to the sterlet population in the Danube River basin, there is a lack of knowledge of the exact impact of heavy metals on their survival. In the present study, effects of heavy metal pollution on sterlet in the Danube basin were assessed as well as the utility of different sterlet organs and tissues as indicators of heavy metal contamination. The sterlet were sampled at three different sites in the Danube basin, in Hungary and Serbia, isolated from each other by dams. Heavy metal analysis included measurement of Cd, As, Pb, Cr, Hg, Cu, Ni, Fe, Mn, and Zn concentrations in sterlet gills, muscle, liver, and intestine, and histopathological analyses comprised assessment and scoring of the extent and intensity of alterations in skin, gills, and liver tissue. Analysis revealed a significant presence of sublethal histopathological changes that were most pronounced in the liver and skin and increased accumulation of heavy metals, with the highest concentrations in the liver. Canonical discriminant analysis showed significant differentiation among the three studied localities, suggesting that the heavy metal concentrations in sterlet populations were site specific. The present study concludes that the accumulation of heavy metals is a response to the presence of these pollutants in the environment, and, together with other pollutants, it affects the vital organs of natural sterlet populations.
PB  - Setac Press, Pensacola
T2  - Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
T1  - Liver, gills, and skin histopathology and heavy metal content of the danube sterlet (acipenser ruthenus linnaeus, 1758)
VL  - 29
IS  - 3
SP  - 515
EP  - 521
DO  - 10.1002/etc.82
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Poleksić, Vesna and Lenhardt, Mirjana and Jaric, Ivan and Đorđević, Dragana and Gačić, Zoran and Cvijanovic, Gorcin and Raskovic, Bozidar",
year = "2010",
abstract = "The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus L.) is a bottom-feeding fish species with a direct exposure to contaminants from water and sediments. Although heavy metal pollution is believed to be one of the main threats to the sterlet population in the Danube River basin, there is a lack of knowledge of the exact impact of heavy metals on their survival. In the present study, effects of heavy metal pollution on sterlet in the Danube basin were assessed as well as the utility of different sterlet organs and tissues as indicators of heavy metal contamination. The sterlet were sampled at three different sites in the Danube basin, in Hungary and Serbia, isolated from each other by dams. Heavy metal analysis included measurement of Cd, As, Pb, Cr, Hg, Cu, Ni, Fe, Mn, and Zn concentrations in sterlet gills, muscle, liver, and intestine, and histopathological analyses comprised assessment and scoring of the extent and intensity of alterations in skin, gills, and liver tissue. Analysis revealed a significant presence of sublethal histopathological changes that were most pronounced in the liver and skin and increased accumulation of heavy metals, with the highest concentrations in the liver. Canonical discriminant analysis showed significant differentiation among the three studied localities, suggesting that the heavy metal concentrations in sterlet populations were site specific. The present study concludes that the accumulation of heavy metals is a response to the presence of these pollutants in the environment, and, together with other pollutants, it affects the vital organs of natural sterlet populations.",
publisher = "Setac Press, Pensacola",
journal = "Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry",
title = "Liver, gills, and skin histopathology and heavy metal content of the danube sterlet (acipenser ruthenus linnaeus, 1758)",
volume = "29",
number = "3",
pages = "515-521",
doi = "10.1002/etc.82"
}
Poleksić, V., Lenhardt, M., Jaric, I., Đorđević, D., Gačić, Z., Cvijanovic, G.,& Raskovic, B.. (2010). Liver, gills, and skin histopathology and heavy metal content of the danube sterlet (acipenser ruthenus linnaeus, 1758). in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Setac Press, Pensacola., 29(3), 515-521.
https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.82
Poleksić V, Lenhardt M, Jaric I, Đorđević D, Gačić Z, Cvijanovic G, Raskovic B. Liver, gills, and skin histopathology and heavy metal content of the danube sterlet (acipenser ruthenus linnaeus, 1758). in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 2010;29(3):515-521.
doi:10.1002/etc.82 .
Poleksić, Vesna, Lenhardt, Mirjana, Jaric, Ivan, Đorđević, Dragana, Gačić, Zoran, Cvijanovic, Gorcin, Raskovic, Bozidar, "Liver, gills, and skin histopathology and heavy metal content of the danube sterlet (acipenser ruthenus linnaeus, 1758)" in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 29, no. 3 (2010):515-521,
https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.82 . .
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