ZINC AND CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTATION TO COMBAT CADMIUM INDUCED BIOACCUMULATION IN FRESH WATER TELEOST OREOCHROMIS MOSSAMBICUS (TILAPIA)

Authors

  • Obaiah Jamakala Division of Animal Biotechnology and Environmental Toxicology, Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati 517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • A. Usha Rani Division of Animal Biotechnology and Environmental Toxicology, Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati 517502, Andhra Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/ijpps.2016v8i11.14428

Keywords:

Cadmium, Zinc, Calcium, Bioaccumulation, Tilapia

Abstract

Objective: The present work was carried out to know the therapeutic role of zinc (Zn) and calcium (Ca) supplementation to combat cadmium (Cd) induced toxicity in selected tissues of freshwater teleost, Oreochromis mossambicus (Tilapia) exposed to Cd.

Methods: The freshwater fish, Oreochromis mossambicus (Tilapia) was brought from the local ponds and were allowed for acclimatization to the laboratory conditions. After acclimatization, fishes were exposed to 1/10th of LC50/48 hr of Cd i.e.5 ppm for 7, 15 and 30days (d) long sojourn. After 15d Cd exposure, fish were divided into three groups. The 1st group was supplemented with Zn at a dose of 1 ppm; Group–II was supplemented with Ca at the dose of 1 ppm and Group–III received a combination of both Zn and Ca at the above said doses for 7, 15 and 30d. After specific time intervals, fish were sacrificed and liver, kidney, brain, gill and muscle tissues were isolated in ice cold conditions. Then the tissues were used for bioaccumulation studies.

Results: A significant (P<0.05) elevation was observed in bioaccumulation levels during Cd exposure. The high amount of Cd accumulation was found in 30d Cd-exposed kidney (22.353±0.410 µg/g) followed by other tissues. After supplementation with Zn and Ca, Cd accumulation was progressively decreased in all the test tissues. The maximum percentage of Cd depletion was found in 30d Ca-supplemented muscle tissue.

Conclusion: Our findings clearly envisage that the Zn and/or Ca supplementation is very effective in reducing the Cd toxicity in the teleostean fish, Oreochromis mossambicus.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Kalay M, Canli M. Elimination of essential (Cu, Zn) and non-essential (Cd, Pb) metals from tissues of a freshwater fish Tilapia zilli. Turk J Zool 2000;24:429-36.

Soares SS, Martins H, Gutierrez-Merino C, Aureliano M. Vanadium and cadmium in vivo effects in teleost cardiac muscle: metal accumulation and oxidative stress markers. Comparative Biochem Physiol Part C 2008;147:168-78.

Cyrille YDA, Victor K, Sanogo TA, Boukary S, Joseph W. Cadmium accumulation in tissues of Sarotherodon melanotheron (Ruppel, 1852) from the Aby lagoon system in Cote d’ Ivoire. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2012;9:821-30.

Quinaia SP, Rollemberg MCE, Da Silva JBB. On-line preconcentration system using a mini-column of activated carbon for cadmium and lead determination in water by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. Canadian J Animal Sci 2006;51:225-33.

Mekkawy IAA, Mahmoud UM, Wassif ET, Naguib M. Effects of cadmium on some hematological and biochemical characteristics of Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) dietary supplemented with tomato paste and vitamin E. Fish Physiol Biochem 2011;37:71-84.

Mekkawy IAA, Lashein FE. The effect of lead and cadmium on LDH and G-6-PDH isozyme patterns exhibited during the early embryonic development of the teleost fish, ctenopharyngodon idellus with emphasis on the corresponding morphological variations. In: The Big Fish Bang: Proceedings of the 26th annual larval fish conference (LFC2002). 22-26 Jul 2002. Browman HI, Skiftesvik AB. Bergen, Norway; 2003. p. 275-92.

Kucuksezgin FA, Kontas O, Altay E, Uluturhan DE. Assessment of marine pollution in Izmir bay; nutrient heavy metal and total hydrocarbon concentrations. Environ Int 2006;32:41-51.

Murtala BA, Abdul WO, Akinyemi AA. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in fish (hydrocynus forskahlii, hyperopisus bebe occidentalis and clarias gariepinus) organs in downstream ogun coastal water, Nigeria. Transnational J Sci Technol 2012;2:119-33.

Farombi EO, Adelowo OA, Ajimoko YR. Biomarkers of oxidative stress and heavy metal levels as indicators of environmental pollution in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) from Nigerian Ogun River. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2007;4:158-65.

Pretto A, Loro VL, Baldisserotto B, Pavanato MA, Moraes BS, Menezes C, et al. Effects of water cadmium concentrations on bioaccumulation and various oxidative stress parameters in Rhamdia quelen. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol 2011;60:309-18.

Omer SA, Elobeid MA, Fouad D, Daghestani MH. Cadmium bioaccumulation and toxicity in tilapia fish (Oreochromis mossambicus). J Anim Vet Adv 2012;11:1601-6.

Wu JP, Chen HC, Li MH. Bioaccumulation and toxicodynamics of cadmium to freshwater Planarian and the protective effect of N-acetylcysteine. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol 2012;63:220-9.

Obaiah J, Bhavani G, Usha Rani A. Effect of calcium on cadmium induced bioaccumulation in selected tissues of freshwater teleost, Oreochromis mossambicus (Tilapia). Indian Streams Res J 2013;3:56-9.

Obaiah J, Usha Rani A. Zinc and calcium supplementation to combat cadmium-induced bioaccumulation in selected tissues of fresh water teleost, Oreochromis mossambicus (Tilapia). Int J Universal Pharm Biosci 2014;3:229-42.

Yilmaz AB. Comparison on heavy metal levels of grey mullet (Mugil cephalus L.) and sea beam (Sparus aurata L.) caught in Iskenderum Bay (Turkey). Turk J Vet Anim Sci 2005;29:257-62.

Reynders H, Bervoets L, Gelders M, De Coen WM, Blust R. Accumulation and effects of metals in caged carp and resident roach along a metal pollution gradient. Sci Total Environ 2008;391:82-95.

Annabi A, khaled Said K, Messaoudi I. Cadmium: bioaccumulation, histopathology and detoxifying mechanisms in fish. Am J Res Comm 2013;1:60â€79.

Fernandes C, Fernandes F, Peixoto A, Salgado F. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in Liza saliens from the Esmoriz paramos Coastal lagoon, Portugal. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2007;66:426-31.

Uluturhan E, Kucuksezgin F. Heavy metal contaminants in red pandora (Pagellus erythrinus) tissues from the Eastern Aegean Sea, Turkey. Water Res 2007;41:1185-92.

Soeginato A. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in some commercial animals caught from selected coastal waters of East Java, Indonesia. Res J Agric Biol Sci 2008;4:881-5.

Ibrahim S, Said HA. Heavy metals load in tilapia species: a case study of Jakara river and Kusalla dam, Kano state, Nigeria. Bayero J Pure Appl Sci 2010;3:87-90.

Obaiah J, Usha Rani A. Protective role of trace elements against cadmium-induced alterations in the selected oxidative stress enzymes in liver and kidney of freshwater teleost, Oreochromis mossambicus (Tilapia). Int J Pharm Pharm Sci 2012;4 Suppl 5:303-10.

Obaiah J, Usha Rani A. Calcium impact on cadmium-induced alterations in selected oxidative stress enzymes in the freshwater teleost, Oreochromis mossambicus (Tilapia). Golden Res Thoughts 2013;3:1-6.

Obaiah J, Usha Rani A. Zinc and iron supplementation: a possible defense against cadmium-induced bioaccumulation in liver and kidney of the male albino rat. Int J Adv Res 2014;2:128-35.

Ilback NG, Lindh U, Minqin R, Friman G, Watt F. Selenium and mercury are redistributed to the brain during viral infection in mice. Biol Trace Elem Res 2005;108:215-24.

Ilback NG, Lindh U, Minqin R, Friman G, Watt F. Iron and copper accumulation in the brain of coxsackievirus-infected mice exposed to cadmium. Environ Res 2006;102:308-13.

Liu CT, Chou MY, Lin CH, Wu SM. Effects of ambient cadmium with calcium on mRNA expressions of calcium uptake related transporters in zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae. Fish Physiol Biochem 2012;38:977-88.

Powell SR. The antioxidant properties of zinc. J Nutr 2000;130:1447s-54s.

Bhavani G, Obaiah J, Usha Rani A. Possible protection of calcium against cadmium-induced bioaccumulation and alterations in selected oxidative stress enzymes in the freshwater teleost, Oreochromis mossambicus (Tilapia). Indian J Comp Anim Physiol 2012;30:58-70.

Baldisserotto B, Kamunde C, Matsuo A, Wood C. A protective effect of dietary calcium against acute waterborne cadmium uptake in rainbow trout. Aquat Toxicol 2004;67:57-73.

Hansen JA, Welsh PG, Lipton J, Cacela D, Dailey AD. Relative sensitivity of bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to acute exposures of cadmium and zinc. Environ Toxicol Chem 2002;21:67-75.

Wu SM, Ho YC, Shih MJ. Effects of Ca2+or Na+on metallothionein expression in tilapia larvae (Oreochromis mossambicus) exposed to cadmium or copper. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol 2007;52:229-34.

Ng TYT, Klink JS, Wood CM. Does dietary Ca protect against toxicity of a low diet borne Cd exposure to the rainbow trout? Aquat Toxicol 2009;91:75-86.

Kanno S, Aoki Y, Suzuki JS, Takeichi N, Misawa S, Suzuki KT. Enhanced synthesis of metallothionein as a possible cause of abnormal copper accumulation in LEC rats. J Inorg Biochem 1994;56:117-25.

Jarup L, Akesson A. Current status of cadmium as an environmental health problem. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2009;238:201-8.

Jembulingam S, Vishnu Priya V, Gayathri R. Mercury poisoning and management: a systematic review. Asian J Pharm Clin Res 2016;9 Suppl 1:8-12.

Gurfateh Singh, Nancy Dhadwal, Harikumar SL. Experimental models for hepatotoxicity. Asian J Pharm Clin Res 2015;8:70-4.

Burger J, Gochfeld M. Perceptions of the risks and benefits of fish consumption: individual choices to reduce risk and increase health benefits. Environ Res 2009;109:343-9.

Fraser M, Surette C, Vaillancourt C. Fish and seafood availability in markets in the Baie des Chaleurs region, New Brunswick, Canada: a heavy metal contamination baseline study. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2013;20:761-70.

Klaassen CD, Liu J, Diwan BA. Metallothionein protection of cadmium toxicity. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2009;238:215-20.

Asagba OS, Eriyamremu GE, Igberaese ME. Bioaccumulation of cadmium and its biochemical effect on selected tissues of the catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Fish Physiol Biochem 2008;34:61-9.

Szebedinszky C, McGeer JC, McDonald DG, Wood CM. Effects of chronic Cd exposure via the diet or water on internal organ-specific distribution and subsequent gill Cd uptake kinetics in juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Eviron Toxicol Chem 2001;20:597-607.

Baldisserotto B, Chowdhury MJ, Wood CM. Effects of dietary calcium and cadmium on cadmium accumulation, calcium and cadmium uptake from the water and their interactions in juvenile rainbow trout. Aquat Toxicol 2005;72:99-117.

Jayakumar P, Paul VI. Patterns of cadmium accumulation in selected tissues of the catfish Clarias batracus (Linn.) exposed to sublethal concentration of cadmium chloride. Vet Arch 2006;76:167-77.

Beauvais SL, Jones SB, Parris JT, Brewer SK, Little EE. Cholinergic and behavioral neurotoxicity of carbaryl and cadmium to larval rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Ecotoxicol Environ Safety 2001;49:84-90.

Glusczak L, Miron DS, Crestani M, Fonseca MB, Pedron FA, Duarte MF, et al. Effect of glyphosate herbicide on acetylcholinesterase activity and metabolic and hematological parameters in piava (Leporinus obtusidens). Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2006;65:237:41.

Crowe A, Morgan EH. Effect of dietary cadmium on iron metabolism in growing rats. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 1997;145:136-46.

Vinodhini R, Narayanan M. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in organs of freshwater fish Cyprinus carpio (Common carp). Int J Environ Sci Technol 2008;5:179-82.

Krishnammal S, Navaraj PS. A dietary chemical study of the protection of calcium against cadmium uptake in freshwater fish. IOSR J Pharm Biol Sci 2012;3:19-26.

Hollis L, Mc Geer JC, Mc Donald DG, Wood CM. Protective effects of calcium against chronic waterborne cadmium exposure to juvenile rainbow trout. Environ Toxicol Chem 2000;19:2725-34.

Ghosh L, Adhikari S. Accumulation of heavy metals in freshwater fish–An assessment of toxic interactions with calcium. Am J Food Technol 2006;1:139-48.

Peraza MA, Ayala–Fierro F, Barber DS, Casarez E, Rael LT. Effects of micronutrients on metal toxicity. Environ Health Perspect 1998;106:203-16.

Flora SJS, Mittal M, Mehta A. Heavy metal induced oxidative stress and its possible reversal by chelation therapy. Indian J Med Res 2008;128:501-23.

Obaiah J, Usha Rani A. Metallothioneins role against cadmium toxicity in zinc and calcium supplemented Oreochromis mossambicus (Tilapia). Int J Pharma Biosci 2015;6:(B)149-63.

Prasad AS, Babo B, Frances WJ, Kucuk BO, Sarkar FH. Antioxidant effect of zinc in humans. Free Radical Biol Med 2004;37:1182–90.

Obaiah J, Usha Rani A. Amelioration effect of zinc and iron on oxidative stress enzymes in cadmium-treated male albino rat. Toxicol Int 2015;22:1-9.

Oishi S, Nakagawa JI, Ando M. Effects of cadmium administration on the endogenous metal balance in rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2000;76:257–78.

Lonnerdall B. Dietary factors influencing zinc absorption. J Nutr 2000;130:1378s–83s.

Satarug S, Baker JR, Reilly PEB, Moore MR, Williams DJ. Changes in zinc and copper homeostasis in human livers and kidneys associated with exposure to environmental cadmium. Hum Exp Toxicol 2001;20:205–13.

Bonda E, Wlostowki T, Krasowska T. Testicular toxicity induced by dietary cadmium is associated with decreased testicular zinc and increased hepatic and renal metallothionein and zinc in the bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus). Biometals 2004;17:615-24.

Amara S, Abdelmelek H, Garrel C, Guiraud P, Douki T, Ravanat J, et al. Protective effect of zinc against cadmium–induced oxidative stress in the rat testis. J Reprod Dev 2008;54:129-34.

Dilek B, Cengiz B. Protective effects of zinc on testes of cadmium-treated rats. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 2008;81:1521–24.

Gunnarsson D, Svensson M, Selstam G, Nordberg G. Pronounced induction of testicular PGF (2 alpha) and suppression of testosterone by cadmium-prevention by zinc. Toxicology 2004;200:49–58.

Bashandy SA, Alhazza IM, Mubark M. Role of zinc in the protection against cadmium-induced hepatotoxicity. Int J Pharmacol 2006;2:79–88.

Obaiah J, Usha Rani A. Therapeutic role of zinc and calcium against cadmium-induced alterations in the selected oxidative stress enzymes in selected tissues of a freshwater teleost, Oreochromis mossambicus (Tilapia). Int J Adv Sci Technical Res 2013;6:733-59.

Published

01-11-2016

How to Cite

Jamakala, O., and A. U. Rani. “ZINC AND CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTATION TO COMBAT CADMIUM INDUCED BIOACCUMULATION IN FRESH WATER TELEOST OREOCHROMIS MOSSAMBICUS (TILAPIA)”. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol. 8, no. 11, Nov. 2016, pp. 186-90, doi:10.22159/ijpps.2016v8i11.14428.

Issue

Section

Original Article(s)