Toxicity on Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in Bufo melanostictus (Schneider) (Common Indian Toad) Exposed to Malathion

Abstract

The toxic effect of malathion on total protein, total lipid and total carbohydrate content in brain and liver of Bufo melanostictus was evaluated. The decrease of total protein content in both liver and brain is may be due to less incorporation of amino acids in the translation process. Data also showed that malathion has a strong potential to reduce the carbohydrate content in liver and brain tissue of treated toad. There was also a decreased in total lipid content which may possibly due to either decreased lipogenesis or suppressed translocation/transportation of lipid to plasma. Anal. also revealed that malathion has a strong potential to reduce Hb, WBC and RBC in Bufo melanostictus. [on SciFinder(R)]