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ArticleVeterinary medicine and science2026

Investigating the Therapeutic Potential of Tamarix aphylla Leaf Extract Against Toxicity Caused by Graphene Nanosheets in Cirrhinus mrigala.

Muhammad Asad, Kashif Ali, Tehseen Fatima, Nagina Rehman, Abeer Kazmi, Md Fakhrul Islam, Aneela Nijabat, Asma Ashraf, Ihsan Ullah, Ayesha Siddiqa and 3 more

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Muhammad AsadDepartment of Zoology, Division of Science & Technology, University of Education Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Kashif AliDepartment of Zoology, Division of Science & Technology, University of Education Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Tehseen FatimaDepartment of Zoology, Division of Science & Technology, University of Education Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Nagina RehmanDepartment of Zoology, University of Mianwali, Mianwali, Pakistan.
Abeer KazmiThe State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5009-483X
Md Fakhrul IslamDepartment of Fisheries, Jamalpur Science and Technology University, Jamalpur, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0059-4967
Aneela NijabatDepartment of Botany, University of Mianwali, Mianwali, Pakistan.
Asma AshrafDepartment of Zoology, Division of Science & Technology, University of Education Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Ihsan UllahDepartment of Zoology, Wildlife & Fisheries, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Ayesha SiddiqaDepartment of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Juan Pedro Luna-AriasDepartment of Cell Biology, and Nanoscience and Nanotechnology PhD Program, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City, Mexico.
Gabriela Medina-PérezInstitute of Agricultural Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Hidalgo, Mexico.
Amir AliInstitute of Agricultural Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Hidalgo, Mexico.

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objectiveGraphene nanosheets (GNS) have found more applications in biomedical and industrial uses, but exposure to GNS can cause adverse health outcomes, such as oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and tissue injury, depending on their dose and physicochemical characteristics. This study evaluates the potential of Tamarix aphylla leaf extract to mitigate GNS toxicity in Cirrhinus mrigala.

methodsConducted under controlled conditions, the research comprised two phases. Phase I determined the 96-h LC

resultsHigh-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) identified key bioactive compounds in the extract, including ferulic, chlorogenic, gallic, p-coumaric, and caffeic acids, along with malic, citric, and oxalic acids. Malic acid was the predominant compound. Histopathological analysis revealed GNS-induced damage in the liver, kidney, and intestine, such as necrosis, sinusoidal dilation, and glomerulopathy. However, these effects were significantly reduced in extract-treated groups, highlighting the protective role of antioxidants and organic acids in the extract.

conclusionThe findings suggest that T. aphylla leaf extract effectively reduces GNS toxicity, offering a promising therapeutic strategy for mitigating the environmental impact of graphene-related pollutants.

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CypriniformesGraphiteNanostructuresPlant ExtractsTamaricaceaeAnimalsCarbon NanomaterialsPlant LeavesGraphitePlant ExtractsCirrhinus mrigalagraphene nanosheets toxicityTamarix aphylla leaftherapeutic potential

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