Authors : K. B. Nagarnaik
Page Nos : 260-262
Description :
Sublethal dose (0,525 ppm) of an organophosphorus Pesticide, ekalux increases the activity of Canine amino-transferase (ALAT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AAT) in liver, kidney, gills and muscle of a Clarius batrachus gradually. The maximum increase in activity was observed after 30 daysof exposures; Increase in the activities suggests catabolism of amino acid which further leads into gluconeogenesis
Keywords: pesticide, aquatic pollution, teleost, aminotransferase.
