The use of fish-derived cell lines for investigation of environmental contaminants

Curr Protoc Toxicol. 2003:Chapter 1:Unit 1.5. doi: 10.1002/0471140856.tx0105s15.

Abstract

This unit describes protocols for growing salmonid cell lines and using them in in vitro toxicology studies. Cell viability of cultures is assessed with three indicator dyes: alamar blue for metabolic activity, CFDA-AM for membrane integrity, and neutral red for lysosomal activity. These protocols are essential tools for investigating environmental toxicity at the cellular level.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Use Alternatives*
  • Animals
  • Cell Culture Techniques
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Membrane / drug effects
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Environmental Monitoring / methods*
  • Environmental Pollutants / toxicity*
  • Gills / cytology*
  • Lysosomes / drug effects
  • Oncorhynchus mykiss*
  • Toxicity Tests / methods*

Substances

  • Environmental Pollutants