Norfloxacin--toxicity for Zebrafish (Danio rerio) focused on oxidative stress parameters

Biomed Res Int. 2014:2014:560235. doi: 10.1155/2014/560235. Epub 2014 Mar 13.

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of subchronic exposure of zebrafish (Danio rerio) to a fluoroquinolone norfloxacin, using selected oxidative stress parameters as a target. Toxicity tests were performed on zebrafish according to the OECD Guidelines number 203 and number 215. In the Subchronic Toxicity Test, a significant (P < 0.01) increase in the activity of glutathione peroxidase, glutathione S-transferase, and catalase was found. In the test, norfloxacin did not affect lipid peroxidation and catalytic activity of glutathione reductase. From the results, we can conclude that norfloxacin has a negative impact on specific biochemical processes connected with the production of reactive oxygen species in fish tested.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Norfloxacin / adverse effects*
  • Norfloxacin / pharmacology
  • Oxidative Stress / drug effects*
  • Reactive Oxygen Species / metabolism*
  • Zebrafish / metabolism*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Reactive Oxygen Species
  • Norfloxacin