Authors
Ahmed E A Badrey, Aldoushy Mahdy, Yasmine A M Hassan, Alaa G M Osman
Published in
Fish physiology and biochemistry. Volume 52. Issue 4. Jun 29, 2026. Epub Jun 29, 2026.
Abstract
Tire rubber nanoparticles (TRNPs, ≤ 1 µm) have recently raised concerns about their potential environmental toxicity. Given the lack of research on their impact on aquatic life, this study aimed to investigate the overall effects of this pollutant on the physiological factors of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) (10.2 ± 1.7 cm in length and 51.1 ± 10.6 g in weight). To simulate natural exposure conditions, the fish were divided into three groups: group 1 (control): no exposure to any concentration of TRNPs; group 2: exposure to different concentrations of TRNPs in water (5, 10, and 30 mg/L); and group 3: exposure to different concentrations of TRNPs mixed with feed (100, 150, and 300 mg/kg feed) for 15 days. After the experiment, microbial counts were performed on the tank water, and an increase was observed in the groups exposed to TRNPs and in all hematological parameters (red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, etc.) except for lymphocytes at most concentrations in both groups. Similarly, increases were observed in total protein, liver enzymes, triglycerides, cholesterol, creatinine, urea, immunoglobulins, and lysozyme activity, whereas antioxidant enzyme activities decreased at most concentrations. This provides clear evidence of the danger of TRNPs to fish, gives officials a comprehensive picture to make decisions on mitigating their arrival in aquatic environments, and paves the way for researchers to conduct further studies.
PMID:
42371197
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 29 Jun 2026.
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