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Chronic waterborne exposure to benzo[a]pyrene induces locomotor dysfunction and development of neurodegenerative phenotypes in zebrafish.
Neuroscience letters - 18 Jan 2020
Das Saroj Kumar, Aparna Sai, Patri Manorama
Abstract excerpt
Benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), a prototype of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), is an ubiquitous and notable anthropogenic toxicant. The escalating load of anthropogenic organic pollutants on water bodies and its momentous impact on aquatic life may lead to the development of potent neurodegenerative diseases. Thus, the present study was conducted on zebrafish model to address the potential role of B[a]P in...
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