Analysis of the global gene expression profile for pearl oyster, Pinctada maxima, exposed to organotin (tributyltin)

ABSTRACT: Bivalves are well known sentinel organism in the detection of environmental pollutants. Bioaccumulation of these contaminants in bivalves often manifests as specific alterations of their biological processes, which are used as biomarkers for environmental pollution. Tributyltin (TBT) is one such pollutant previously used as a biocide in marine antifouling paints, it now causes a number deleterious effects in bivalves leaching out of sediments in marine ecosystems. One effect extensively documented is shell abnormalities, including shell thickening and chambering. Changes in amino acid compositions of the shell matrix are associated with these deformations suggesting that TBT mode of action influences the biological control of shell biomineralization. This environmental toxicants effect on

ORGANISM(S): Pinctada maxima

SUBMITTER: Abigail Elizur 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-13980 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress