Transcriptomic Responses of Zebrafish Embryos to Sublethal Exposure of Natural Biopolymers (BP) and Naturally Modified Polymers (NMP): A 96-Hour RNA-Seq Analysis

ABSTRACT: This research provides a thorough ecotoxicological evaluation of natural biopolymers (BP) and naturally modified polymers (NMP). The study focuses on biopolymers such as chitosan, xanthan, alginate, and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), alongside NMPs like Jelucel HM 200 and Emwaxy Jel 100. Each polymer was individually tested on zebrafish embryos using a zebrafish embryo toxicity (zFET) test. Natural polymers, although prevalent in agrotechnical products, remain largely unregulated under REACH due to their natural origins. There is a critical lack of data regarding their potential impact on closed ecosystem cycles, raising concerns about environmental risks. To assess the sublethal effects of these polymers, a modified zebrafish embryo toxicity test (ZFET) was utilized, incorporating transcr

INSTRUMENT(S): Illumina NovaSeq 6000

ORGANISM(S): Danio rerio

SUBMITTER: Dr. Steve Ayobahan 

PROVIDER: E-MTAB-14544 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress