Investigation of In Vitro Endocrine Activities of Microcystis and Planktothrix Cyanobacterial Strains.

ABSTRACT: Cyanobacteria are cosmopolitan photosynthetic prokaryotes that can form dense accumulations in aquatic environments. They are able to produce many bioactive metabolites, some of which are potentially endocrine disrupting compounds, i.e., compounds that interfere with the hormonal systems of animals and humans. Endocrine disruptors represent potential risks to both environmental and human health, making them a global challenge. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential endocrine disrupting activities with emphasis on estrogenic effects of extracts from cultures of Microcystis or Planktothrix species. We also assessed the possible role of microcystins, some of the most studied cyanobacterial toxins, and thus included both microcystin-producing and non-producing strains. Extracts

SUBMITTER: Mallia V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7232361 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature