Aquatic pollution is one of the greatest environmental problems, and therefore its control
represents one of the major challenges in this century. In recent years, proteomics has …

Oysters are important benthic bivalves in coastal and estuarine environments. They are
widely farmed due to their rapid growth and taste; they are also widely applied in …

Marine molluscs, including oysters, can concentrate high levels of cadmium (Cd) in their soft
tissues, but the molecular mechanisms of Cd toxicity remain speculative. In this study, Pacific …

Stress and welfare are important factors in animal production in the context of growing
production optimization and scrutiny by the general public. In a context in which animal and …

Because of their ecological representativeness, invertebrates are commonly employed as
test organisms in ecotoxicological assessment; however, to date, biomarkers employed for …

Contaminants of emerging concern pose a serious hazard to aquatic wildlife, especially
freshwater mussels. The growing number of contaminants in aquatic systems requires …

Exposure to one metal might have significant effects on the bioaccumulation of other metals.
In the present study, we examined the possible effects of Zn exposure on the …

Lead (Pb) is one of the ubiquitous and toxic elements in aquatic environment. In oysters,
gills and digestive glands are the main target organs for Pb-induced toxicity, but there is …

Saxitoxin (STX) is one of the main phycotoxins that contribute to paralytic shellfish poisoning
(PSP). This toxin is mainly produced by marine microalgae of the genus Alexandrium. There …

Oyster Crassostrea gigas, is considered as a useful environmental indicator since it is widely
distributed along the intertidal zone whereby it tends to accumulate cadmium and is always …