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Evaluation of behavioral and neurochemical changes induced by carbofuran in zebrafish ( Danio rerio )
Summary
Researchers evaluated behavioral and neurochemical changes in zebrafish exposed to carbofuran, a carbamate pesticide widely used in agriculture and detected as an environmental contaminant in food and water. The study found that carbofuran exposure induced anxiety-like behavior and disrupted neurotransmitter systems in zebrafish at environmentally relevant concentrations.
Abstract Carbofuran (CF) is a carbamate class pesticide, widely used in agriculture for pest control in crops. On the other hand, CF is also detected as a contaminant in food and water sources. This pesticide has high toxicity in non-target organisms, and its presence in the environment poses a threat to the ecosystem. Research has revealed that this pesticide acts as an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), inducing an accumulation of acetylcholine in the brain. Consequently, this leads to the emergence of a cholinergic syndrome and various detrimental effects on human health. Nonetheless, our understanding of CF impact on the central nervous system remains elusive. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of CF on behavioral and neurochemical parameters in adult zebrafish. The animals were exposed for 96 hours to different concentrations of CF (5, 50, and 500 µg/L) and subjected to behavioral assessments in the novel tank test (NTT) and social preference test (SPT). Subsequently, they were euthanized, and their brains were used to evaluate neurochemical markers associated with oxidative stress and AChE levels. In the NTT and SPT, CF did not alter the evaluated behavioral parameters. Furthermore, CF did not affect the levels of AChE, non-protein sulfhydryl groups, and thiobarbituric acid reactive species in the zebrafish brain. However, further research is needed regarding the environmental exposure of this compound to non-target organisms.
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