Histopathological effects and bioaccumulation of mercury in the kidney of an Indian major carp, Labeo rohita (Hamilton)

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 2012 Sep;89(3):479-83. doi: 10.1007/s00128-012-0743-3. Epub 2012 Jul 19.

Abstract

The effect of mercuric chloride on the histo-morphology and bioaccumulation in the kidney of an Indian major carp, Labeo rohita (Hamilton) were examined after exposing the fish (15-20 cm) to three sublethal concentrations (0.033, 0.066 and 0.132 mg/L) of HgCl(2) for 30 days. Mercury deposition in kidney tissues had increased significantly with dose and exposure duration dependant manner. Several histological changes were noted in the kidney of all treated groups in compare to control group.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carps / metabolism*
  • Kidney / drug effects*
  • Kidney / metabolism
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Mercury / pharmacokinetics*
  • Mercury / toxicity

Substances

  • Mercury