Effects of Acute Exposure to Toxicants on Oxidative Stress in Aquatic Organisms, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecotoxicology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editor
Interests: toxicology; zebrafish; oxidative stress; biochemistry; behavior; development; mitochondria; ecotoxicology
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Dear Colleagues,
Acute exposure to aquatic pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides, emerging contaminants, among others, continues to challenge our understanding of oxidative stress responses across species. Recent studies in this field have demonstrated critical variations in antioxidant defenses. Therefore, further development and in-depth analysis are currently underway to elucidate the specific mechanisms by which these compounds influence antioxidant responses across various aquatic species. Researchers are employing advanced biochemical, molecular, and ecological assessment techniques to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the long-term consequences of such pollutants with the overall aim to provide critical insights that will inform regulatory frameworks and environmental policies, ensuring more effective mitigation strategies and protective measures for aquatic ecosystems.
This Special Issue continues to welcome studies that clarify the mechanisms of oxidative damage through biomarkers such as lipid peroxides, DNA damage, antioxidant enzyme activities, among others. Contributions evaluating species-specific responses to novel contaminants or developing conservation-oriented frameworks for pollutant mitigation are particularly encouraged. Original research and reviews advancing standardized assessment protocols will strengthen our capacity to translate laboratory findings into environmental management strategies.
By elucidating the nuanced relationships between toxicant exposure and oxidative cascades, this edition aims to refine evidence-based guidelines for aquatic ecosystem protection.
Dr. Luís Félix
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- toxicology
- oxidative stress
- antioxidant
- biomarkers
- reactive oxygen species
- oxidative damage
- redox homeostasis
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