Oxidative stress response and gene expression with acute copper exposure in zebrafish (Danio rerio)

In fish, environmental pollution is one factor that induces oxidative stress, and this can disturb the natural antioxidant defense system. Oxidative stress has been well characterized in vitro, yet the in vivo effects of metal-induced oxidative stress have not been extensively studied. In two experiments we examined the impacts of copper (Cu) on gene expression, oxidative damage, and cell oxidative capacity in liver and gill of zebrafish. In …