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- The study examined the effects of treated wastewater (TWW) at different concentrations (10%, 50%, 100%) on earthworms (Eisenia andrei) over periods of 7 and 14 days.
- Significant biochemical changes were observed, including decreased catalase (CAT) activity, increased glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity, and inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) after 14 days.
- The results also showed elevated malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, indicating oxidative stress, along with upregulated gene expression for CAT and GST, highlighting the potential toxicity of TWW for soil organisms.
Article Abstract
In order to ensure better use of treated wastewater (TWW), we investigated the effect of three increasing doses of TWW, 10%, 50%, and 100%, on biochemical and transcriptomic statuses of earthworms Eisenia andrei exposed during 7 and 14 days. The effect of TWW on the oxidative status of E. andrei was observed, but this effect was widely dependent on the dilution degree of TWW. Results showed a significant decrease in the catalase (CAT) activity and an increase in the glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity, and considerable acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition was recorded after 14 days of exposure. Moreover, malondialdehyde (MDA) accumulation was found to be higher in exposed animals compared to control worms. The gene expression level revealed a significant upregulation of target genes (CAT and GST) during experimentation. These data provided new information about the reuse of TWW and its potential toxicity on soil organisms.
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