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. 2013 Oct;20(4):353-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2013.03.003.

Bioaccumulation and histopathological alteration of total lead in selected fishes from Manila Bay, Philippines

Glenn L Sia Su  1 , Gliceria B Ramos, Maria Lilibeth L Sia Su
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Bioaccumulation and histopathological alteration of total lead in selected fishes from Manila Bay, Philippines

Glenn L Sia Su et al. Saudi J Biol Sci. 2013 Oct.

Abstract

This study aims to assess the bioaccumulation of total lead and the effect of heavy metal on the muscles of fish obtained in the coastal lagoon of the Manila Bay. Fish species muscles were assessed for lead concentrations and were examined for histological alterations. Results showed that lead bioaccumulation in the muscles, and a degree of disintegration in the muscle fibers of all the fish examined were found.

Keywords: Heavy metal; Histopathology; Muscle.

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Photomicrograph of muscle showing the closely packed bundles in a normal fish, 400×(1), shrinkage away from the surrounding perimysium, 400×(2), and the disintegration of the muscle fibers, 400×(3). MB (muscle bundle); S (spaces between MB); arrow (disintegrated fibers).
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