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Neurotoxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model: Investigation of Behavioral, Enzymatic and Molecular Responses

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Neurotoxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model: Investigation of Behavioral, Enzymatic and Molecular Responses

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Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a widely used insecticide that has been shown to affect neurobehavioral development. Exposure to CPF during development causes neurobehavioral and neurotoxic effects. In this study, zebrafish larvae were acutely exposed to 0.01 μg/ml and 0.1 μg/ml CPF and its effect on circadian rhythm and anxiety was tested by molecular and behavioral analyses. Analysis of the results showed that CPF exposure altered the transcription levels of genes associated with neurodevelopment (Bdnf), circadian rhythm (Bmal1, Per), phototransduction (Gnat2) and stress response (Crhr, 5ht4). Furthermore, CPF was found to inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme activity and gene expression levels in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, CPF caused disruptions in locomotor activity, and behavioral responses were observed, especially depending on the circadian phase. Moreover, anxiety-related behavioral parameters (e.g. tigmotaxis) were increased and these behavioral findings were supported at the molecular level. These results demonstrate that the neurotoxic effects of chlorpyrifos occur at both behavioral and genetic levels and highlight the potential risks of environmental pesticide exposure on the development of the nervous system of aquatic vertebrates. Keywords: Chlorpyrifos, zebrafish, circadian rhythm, anxiety

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The study was terminated at 96 h after spawning, and since zebrafish larvae less than 120 h were used, ethics committee approval was not required under the European Union Directives on the Protection of Animals (86/609/EEC and 2010/63/EU).

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Hayvan Davranışı

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

24 Aralık 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

24 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

17 Temmuz 2025

Kabul Tarihi

1 Ekim 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 13 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Sulukan, E. (2025). Neurotoxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model: Investigation of Behavioral, Enzymatic and Molecular Responses. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science, 13(2), 318-324. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1743947
AMA
1.Sulukan E. Neurotoxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model: Investigation of Behavioral, Enzymatic and Molecular Responses. MAUN Fen Bil. Dergi. 2025;13(2):318-324. doi:10.18586/msufbd.1743947
Chicago
Sulukan, Ekrem. 2025. “Neurotoxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model: Investigation of Behavioral, Enzymatic and Molecular Responses”. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science 13 (2): 318-24. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1743947.
EndNote
Sulukan E (01 Aralık 2025) Neurotoxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model: Investigation of Behavioral, Enzymatic and Molecular Responses. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science 13 2 318–324.
IEEE
[1]E. Sulukan, “Neurotoxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model: Investigation of Behavioral, Enzymatic and Molecular Responses”, MAUN Fen Bil. Dergi., c. 13, sy 2, ss. 318–324, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.18586/msufbd.1743947.
ISNAD
Sulukan, Ekrem. “Neurotoxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model: Investigation of Behavioral, Enzymatic and Molecular Responses”. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science 13/2 (01 Aralık 2025): 318-324. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1743947.
JAMA
1.Sulukan E. Neurotoxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model: Investigation of Behavioral, Enzymatic and Molecular Responses. MAUN Fen Bil. Dergi. 2025;13:318–324.
MLA
Sulukan, Ekrem. “Neurotoxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model: Investigation of Behavioral, Enzymatic and Molecular Responses”. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science, c. 13, sy 2, Aralık 2025, ss. 318-24, doi:10.18586/msufbd.1743947.
Vancouver
1.Ekrem Sulukan. Neurotoxic Effects of Chlorpyrifos Exposure in a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model: Investigation of Behavioral, Enzymatic and Molecular Responses. MAUN Fen Bil. Dergi. 01 Aralık 2025;13(2):318-24. doi:10.18586/msufbd.1743947