Zebrafish (Danio rerio) has been a prominent model vertebrate in a variety of biological
disciplines. Substantial information gathered from developmental and genetic research …

Newly hatched mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) were exposed in a 96‐h static renewal
assay to water‐accommodated fractions of dispersed crude oil (DWAF) or crude oil (WAF) to …

In the present study, the toxic effects on the embryos and larvae of the common carp were
used as a model to investigate the organophosphorus pesticide, diazinon, which …

We investigated the role of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) in the regulation of 2, 3, 7, 8-
tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD)-induced apoptosis in thymic T cells. AhR knockout (KO) …

Abstract 2, 3, 7, 8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) is a widespread environmental
contaminant that causes altered heart morphology, circulatory impairment, edema …

The formation of new blood vessels, neovascularization, occurs by two unique processes:
vasculogenesis, the de novo assembly of blood vessels from angioblast precursors, and …

Abstract IGF binding protein-2 (IGFBP-2) is an evolutionarily conserved protein that binds
IGFs and modulates their biological activities. Although the actions of IGFBP-2 have been …

Liver homeostasis is achieved by the removal of diseased and damaged hepatocytes and
their coordinated replacement to maintain a constant liver cell mass. Cirrhosis, viral …

Publisher Summary This chapter highlights the importance of tissue-lipid composition, the
disposition of persistent organic pollutants, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) effects …

Abstract 2, 3, 7, 8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) is a ubiquitous environmental
contaminant with well-known adverse effects in fish. In this study, we initially exploited …