419648

Impact of Environmentally Relevant Levels of 17α-Ethinylestradiol on Osmoregulatory Function in Yellow-Finned Seabream

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2025

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This study investigates the effects of environmental concentrations of 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2), a synthetic estrogen and endocrine-disrupting chemical, on the osmoregulatory functions of yellowfin seabream (Acanthopagrus latus). Endocrine disruptors like EE2 interfere with hormonal balance in aquatic organisms, potentially affecting physiological processes such as growth, reproduction, and osmoregulation. To assess the potential impact of EE2, a semi-static experimental setup was used in which yellowfin seabreams were exposed to a concentration of 10 ng/L EE2 over two weeks. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) excretion rates were measured as a primary indicator of osmoregulatory function. The results showed no significant changes in CaCO3 excretion rates, suggesting that short-term exposure to this concentration does not induce measurable osmoregulatory disruptions in this species. However, given the bioaccumulative nature of EE2 and its persistence in aquatic environments, further research is needed to evaluate the long-term effects and potential risks associated with prolonged exposure and higher concentrations. Understanding these impacts is crucial for assessing the ecological risks of pharmaceutical contaminants in marine environments and developing appropriate regulatory measures to mitigate potential harm to marine biodiversity.

DOI

10.21608/eajbsz.2025.419648

Keywords

17αethinylestradiol Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, osmoregulation, Calcium Carbonate

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Mashael

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Almishaal

MiddleName

Abdullah

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Department of Science, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training ( PAAET), Kuwait.

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ma.almishaal@paaet.edu.kw

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Kuwait.

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Shatha

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Albaghli

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Hussain

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Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Kuwait University

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Kuwait

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Hiba

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Alfilakawi

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Ahmad

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Department of Science, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training ( PAAET), Kuwait.

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Kuwait.

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17

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1

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52817

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2025-06-01

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2025-02-21

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2025-04-02

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131

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136

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2090-0759

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2090-0821

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672

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Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, B. Zoology

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Impact of Environmentally Relevant Levels of 17α-Ethinylestradiol on Osmoregulatory Function in Yellow-Finned Seabream

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29 Mar 2025