Endogenous antioxidant systems of two teleost fish,the rainbow trout and the black bullhead,and the effect of age |
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| Authors: | Diana M E Otto Thomas W Moon |
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| Institution: | 1. Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Biology, Department Biology, University of Ottawa, P. O. Box 450 Stn A, K1N 6N5, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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| Abstract: | Antioxidant enzyme activities and glutathione status were determined in different tissues of two teleost species, the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and the black bullhead (Ameiurus melas) to establish whether age-related changes exist between mature and immature individuals. Glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase activities were significantly lower in hepatic and extrahepatic tissues of 3+ year than 1+ year trout and bullheads. Activities of glutathione peroxidase, catalase and glutathione S-transferase did not exhibit a clear pattern, with decreases in liver and kidney, but increases in gill and muscle tissues. Glutathione concentrations were significantly higher in most tissues of 3+ year than in 1+ year trout, but remained unchanged or decreased in tissues of older bullheads. The results imply an age- or maturation-dependent effect on key antioxidant enzymes in various tissues of these 2 teleost species. Thus, age and maturation may impact upon the use of oxidative stress parameters as indicators of contaminant exposure in environmental studies. |
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