Atresia of ovarian follicles, that is the degenerative process of germ cells and their
associated somatic cells, is a complex process involving apoptosis, autophagy and …

In recent years, numerous studies conducted on teleost fish have highlighted the
contribution of transcriptomic studies in elucidating the physiological mechanisms …

Nonylphenol (NP) is a chemical raw material and intermediate which is mainly used in the
production of surfactants, lubricating oil additives and pesticide emulsifiers. NP is reported to …

The antioxidant role of the green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract (GTE) was examined to
remedy the toxic effects of (0.2 mg l− 1) 4-nonylphenol (4-NP). Biochemical parameters …

Exposure of wildlife to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) is not necessarily continuous.
Due to seasonal changes and variable industrial and agricultural activities it often occurs …

There is increasing public attention concerning the effect of endocrine disruptor chemicals
(EDCs) on the immune system. One important group belonging to EDCs are the …

The widespread use of the synthetic estrogen 17 α-ethinylestradiol (EE 2) has resulted in
elevated levels in aquatic environments, where it is known to act as an endocrine disrupting …

Nonylphenol (NP) exposure has become a crucial inducement of male reproductive
disorders in the world. Therefore, it is urgent to seek solutions to alleviate the toxicity of NP …

Although the role of methionine (Met), as precursor for l-carnitine synthesis, in the regulation
of lipid metabolism has been explored. Met seems to have tissue-and species-specific …

Melanomacrophage centres (MMCs) play a key role in the immune response in fish. They
are considered sensitive bio-monitoring structures with roles in the assessment of toxicant …