Evaluation of Possible Toxic Effects of Boric Acid in Palourde Clam (Ruditapes decussatus) Through Histological Changes and Oxidative Responses

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dc.authoridERTURK GURKAN, SELIN/0000-0003-3319-0616
dc.authoridGurkan, Mert/0000-0001-7861-3999
dc.authoridGunes, Berkay/0000-0003-3314-1814
dc.contributor.authorGurkan, Selin Erturk
dc.contributor.authorGurkan, Mert
dc.contributor.authorSaritunc, Volkan
dc.contributor.authorIbis, Ezgi Can
dc.contributor.authorGunes, Berkay
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-27T20:24:28Z
dc.date.available2025-01-27T20:24:28Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThe extensive utilization of boric acid, particularly in industrial and agricultural sectors, also engenders concerns regarding the toxicity of boron and its derivatives. Particularly, the behavior of boric acid at increasing concentrations in aquatic ecosystems remains poorly understood. In light of these concerns, this study aimed to investigate the toxicity of boric acid in bivalves, which occupy a critical position in the food chain. Specimens of Ruditapes decussatus, which had not been previously exposed to any pollutants and were cultivated under controlled conditions, were subjected to three different concentrations of boric acid (0.05 mg/L, 0.5 mg/L, and 5 mg/L) in vitro for 96 h. Following the exposure period, the specimens were assessed for histological changes (the mantle, gill, and digestive gland) and specific oxidative parameters (the gill and digestive gland), including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione-S-transferase, and lipid peroxidation (LPO). The research findings indicated that boric acid primarily induced oxidative damage at the applied concentrations and increased antioxidant levels (p < 0.05). Moreover, although no significant histopathological abnormalities were observed in the examined histological sections, subtle changes were noted. This study evaluated the potential adverse effects of boric acid on bivalves, which are crucial components of the aquatic food chain, utilizing histological and specific physiological parameters following its introduction into aquatic environments. It is anticipated that the findings of this study will contribute to the development of new insights and perspectives regarding the extensive use of boric acid.
dc.description.sponsorshipCanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
dc.description.sponsorshipThe authors would like to thank Gelibolu Seafood Company, from which the study material was provided.
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s12011-024-04230-4
dc.identifier.issn0163-4984
dc.identifier.issn1559-0720
dc.identifier.pmid38743317
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85192888387
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-024-04230-4
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12428/22232
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001222580800002
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringernature
dc.relation.ispartofBiological Trace Element Research
dc.relation.publicationcategoryinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20250125
dc.subjectBoron derivatives
dc.subjectOxidative stres
dc.subjectHistopathology
dc.subjectBivalve
dc.titleEvaluation of Possible Toxic Effects of Boric Acid in Palourde Clam (Ruditapes decussatus) Through Histological Changes and Oxidative Responses
dc.typeArticle

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