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ArticleFrontiers in physiology2025

Evaluating the effects of pharmaceutical pollutants on common carp (

Walaa M Shaalan, Shaimaa K A Idriss, Jae-Seong Lee, Nadia H Mohamed, Alaa El-Din H Sayed

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Article in Frontiers in physiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Walaa M ShaalanZoology Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha, Egypt.
Shaimaa K A IdrissDepartment of Aquatic Animal Medicine and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
Jae-Seong LeeDepartment of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Nadia H MohamedDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Alaa El-Din H SayedDepartment of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The release of pharmaceutical chemicals into aquatic environments has emerged as a significant ecological concern, originating from agricultural runoff, sewage effluents, and improper disposal of medications. Methods: This study investigates the impacts of four common pharmaceuticals (bromazepam, naproxen, metoprolol, and sotalol) on common carp ( Results: Neurological assessments showed significant reductions in acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and monoamine oxidase (MAO) activities, and nitric oxide (NO) levels, indicating potential disruptions in neurotransmission and enzyme function. Immunological analysis revealed elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), suggesting an inflammatory response. Histopathological examinations identified tissue alterations in the liver, kidney which correlated with the observed biochemical and immune responses. Discussion: These findings highlight the adverse effects of pharmaceutical contaminants on aquatic species, emphasizing the necessity for comprehensive environmental risk assessments and strategies to mitigate their impact. This study enhances the understanding of pharmaceutical pollutants' ecological effects, informing policy and conservation efforts to protect aquatic ecosystems.

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aquatic ecosystemsCyprinus carpioimmunological responseneurological effectspharmaceutical pollutants

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PMID40365086
PMCPMC12069368

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