Histological and biochemical biomarkers analysis reveal strong toxicological impacts of pollution in hybrid sparrow (Passer domesticus × Passer hispaniolensis) in southern Tunisia.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: Germany NLM ID: 9441769 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1614-7499 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 09441344 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: <2013->: Berlin : Springer
      Original Publication: Landsberg, Germany : Ecomed
    • Subject Terms:
      Biomarkers* ; Sparrows*; Environmental Pollutants/*toxicity; Animals ; Cities ; Tunisia
    • Abstract:
      Environmental pollution is a great concern worldwide. Our aim was to investigate the histopathological injuries and oxidative stress induced by exposure to contaminants in liver tissues of hybrid sparrows (Passer domesticus × Passer hispaniolensis) living in Gabès city, which is one of the most polluted hot spot in Tunisia. Our results show evidence of a pronounced impairment in liver function which is confirmed by histopathological changes as well as remarkable blood chemical alterations in sparrows living near the Gabès-Ghannouche factory complex of phosphate treatment. Moreover, a significant decrease in the hepatic activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) was observed in birds from Ghannouche when compared to other distant areas. Our study revealed also a significant increase in the liver levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), in sparrows living in Ghannouche, indicating oxidative damage to membrane lipids. Overall, our results suggest that the hybrid sparrow offers a suitable model for biomonitoring programs of atmosphere pollutants and the selected biomarkers may function as useful tool to evaluate the effects of pollutants on living organisms.
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    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Biomarkers; Ecotoxicology; Gabès; Hybrid sparrow; Liver; Pollution
    • Accession Number:
      0 (Biomarkers)
      0 (Environmental Pollutants)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20170615 Date Completed: 20171204 Latest Revision: 20181202
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s11356-017-9352-3
    • Accession Number:
      28612310