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Fish Physiology and Biochemistry
Springer
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Currently, deacetylated chitin (chitosan)
nanoparticles (CNPs) are successfully utilized in
aquaculture practices. This trial demonstrates the effi
cacy of CNPs in combating diazinon (DZN) toxicity
in African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, via monitoring
hepato-renal function, serum immune trait, hormonal
function, and hepato-renal antioxidant activity. Four
groups were allocated as follows: a control group, a
CNPs group (0.66 ml/L CNPs), a DZN exposed group
(0.598 ppm, 1/10 LC50), and a DZN + CNPs group(0.598 ppm DZN + 0.66 ml/L CNPs), all for 30 days.
Exposure to 0.598 PPm DZN resulted in a severe
decline in the immune parameters (albumin, globu
lin, immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM), and total proteins),
neurological indicator, acetylcholinesterase (AchE),
reproductive hormones (Testosterone (T.) and Lute
inizing Hormone (LH)), and the superoxide dis
mutase (SOD) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC)
readings in both hepatic and renal samples. Moreo
ver, a clear increment in hepatic and renal indicators
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