Evaluation of Oxidative stress response to detergent in freshwater cat fish Mystus vittatus (Bloch)

Abstract

The present study demonstrated a significant increase in the activities of antioxidant enzymes, including SOD, COD, POD, and GST, in fish exposed to detergent. Results from the one-way ANOVA indicated that sublethal and lethal concentrations of detergent had a pronounced effect on the antioxidant enzyme activities in the fish. Furthermore, the post hoc Tukey test revealed notable alterations in SOD, COD, POD and GST levels in response to both sublethal concentrations and different exposure durations. Overall, these findings suggest that Mystus vittatus can serve as a potential biomarker of chemical pollution, as reflected by changes in its antioxidant enzyme responses.