Copper exposures on the endangered delta smelt

ABSTRACT: The delta smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus) is an endangered pelagic fish species endemic to the Sacramento-San Joaquin estuary, California, and considered an indicator of ecosystem health. The experimental combination of molecular biomarkers with higher level condition indicators may allow for interpretation of responses in a functional context that can be used to predict detrimental outcomes caused by contaminant exposure. Copper is a contaminant of concern in Californian waterways that may affect the development and survival of this endangered species. We have developed and applied a delta smelt microarray in order to screen for probable candidate molecular biomarkers that may be used in monitoring programs. Functional classifications of microarray responses are presented along with quan

ORGANISM(S): Hypomesus transpacificus

SUBMITTER: Richard Connon 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-23238 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress