Bisphenol Alcohol and Its Endocrine-Disruptive Effects on Aquatic Organisms
Sudarshan S.
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (614 712), India
Krishnaveni K.N.*
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (614 712), India
Vimaladevi S.
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (614 712), India
Vijayarahavan V.
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (614 712), India
Alamelu V.
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (614 712), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Aquatic Organisms, Bisphenol Alcohol, Endocrine Disrupter, Gametogenesis
Abstract
Bisphenol Alcohol is called as “endocrine disruptor” [BPA;2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane], which is mainly used in the production of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics. It is acutely toxic to aquatic organisms. Due to intensified usage of these products, exposure of organisms to BPA via several routes, such as the environment and food. The aquatic organisms an important area for the study of BPA. It creates the impacts on environment through aquatic organisms. BPA effects on aquatic organisms include inhibition of gametogenesis, development of intersex gonads, alteration of the gonadosomatic index, and decreased fertility rate have been largely documented. Study explained the review of the endocrine disruptive effects especially in invertebrates.
Downloads
not found
Reference
Ike, M., Jin, C.S., Fujita, M., 2000. Biodegradation of bisphenol A in the aquatic environment. Water Science and Technology 42(7-8), 31-38.
Kang, I.J., Yokota, H., Oshima, Y., Tsuruda, Y., Oe, T., Imada, N., Tadokoro, H., Honjo, T., 2002. Effects of bisphenol A on the reproduction of Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes). Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 21, 2394-2400.
Krishnan, A.V., Stathis, P., Permuth, S.F., Tokes, L., Feldman, D., 1993. Bisphenol A: An estrogenic substance is released from polycarbonate flasks during autoclaving. Endocrinology 132, 2279-2286.
Staples, C.A., Dorn, P.B., Klecka, G.M., O’Block, S.T., Branson, D.R., Harris, L.R., 2000. Bisphenol A concentrations in receiving waters near US manufacturing and processing facilities. Chemosphere 40, 521-525.