Publications by authors named "Nicole MacDonald-Jay"
Aquat Toxicol
September 2019
Article Synopsis
- Mitochondria produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) like superoxide and hydrogen peroxide during energy production, and these need to be carefully regulated to maintain cellular health.
- A study on rainbow trout liver mitochondria found that higher temperatures and cadmium exposure increased hydrogen peroxide emissions, with varying response patterns depending on the substrate used.
- The research revealed specific mitochondrial sites involved in ROS production and showed that cadmium impacts these sites differently, indicating a complex relationship between mitochondrial function, temperature, and stressors like cadmium.
