Changes in serum acid and alkaline phosphatase levels caused by exposure to the latex

What is it about?

The purpose of this study was to examine whether or whether the serum acid and alkaline phosphate levels of the snake-headed Murral, Channa punctatus, would change after being exposed to an aqueous extract of the latex that is produced by the Euphoria tirucalli plant. Fishes were subjected to two sub-lethal concentrations (20 percent and 40 percent of 30h-LC50) of freshly made aqueous extract of Euphorbia tirucalli for 30 hours and 60 hours, as well as in a control group.

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Why is it important?

For the purpose of recuperation, experimental fishes were moved to their natural environment and maintained there for one week. The levels of acid and alkaline phosphate in fish showed signs of recovery after a withdrawal period of seven days, going from extremely high values to low values.

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