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Influence of cardiotoxicity on visual function in developing zebrafish (Danio rerio) exposed to Deepwater Horizon crude oil

June 6, 2025

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are toxic constituents of crude oil that can induce cardiac dysfunction and vision impairment in early life stage (ELS) fishes. However, it is currently unknown whether visual impairments are independent effects or if they result from underlying PAH cardiotoxicity. To better understand this mechanism, microinjection of microRNA 133b (miR133b) was used to impair cardiac development in ELS zebrafish (injected at

Publication Year 2025
Title Influence of cardiotoxicity on visual function in developing zebrafish (Danio rerio) exposed to Deepwater Horizon crude oil
DOI 10.1016/j.aquatox.2025.107453
Authors Rachel R. Leads, Jason Tyler Magnuson, Justin Blaine Greer, Corey S. Green, Daniel Schlenk, Aaron P. Roberts
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Aquatic Toxicology
Index ID 70273760
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Fisheries Research Center
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