Some biological parameters and cholinesterase enzyme profile of Tilapia sp. along Maragondon River, Cavite, Philippines

Jomel S. Limbago; Grithel Joy B. Basnig; John Ezekiel G. Perez; Jazzrine A. Anit; Leah C. Lacson; Harliqueen S. Jacinto; Olumide S. Olowe; Dennis Gomez

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Some biological parameters and cholinesterase enzyme profile of Tilapia sp. along Maragondon River, Cavite, Philippines

Abstract

This study evaluated Tilapia sp.'s biological parameters and cholinesterase enzyme activity along the Maragondon River. The biological parameters assessed were length-weight relationship and condition factor. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) enzymes were measured in the brain, muscle, and hepatic tissues of Tilapia sp. Enzyme inhibition rates were then calculated at midstream and downstream stations relative to the reference site upstream. Results showed that Tilapia sp. exhibited negative allometric growth patterns (b < 3), supported by high correlation coefficients (0.86-0.94). The condition factor (K) values across sampling sites ranged from 1.94 to 3.82, indicating the overall fitness of Tilapia sp. However, AChE and BChE enzymes above the 20% threshold were observed at midstream and downstream stations of the river. Specifically, 49.03% and 48.41% inhibition in AChE and BChE of muscle tissue in midstream samples, 22.03% inhibition in the liver and 31.53% inhibition in muscle AChE at downstream station. The cholinesterase tissue localisation was also inferred, arranged from highest to lowest activity as follows: liver > brain > muscle. These findings provide valuable insights into the exposure of Tilapia sp. to cholinesterase inhibitors in Maragondon River, emphasising the importance of biomarkers in assessing the effect of environmental contaminants on aquatic organisms.

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This study received funding from the local research fund of the Research, Development, and Extension Services of Cavite State University Naic.

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The authors affirm that all international, national, and institutional guidelines for the care and use of laboratory animals have been diligently followed and adhered to throughout the course of this study.

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The authors would like acknowledge the support and assistance provided by the local government units of the Municipality of Ternate and Maragondon, Cavite, Philipines during the conduct of the study.

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Jomel S. Limbago ^*
0000-0002-6425-5892
Philippines

Grithel Joy B. Basnig
0009-0003-7199-3046
Philippines

John Ezekiel G. Perez
0009-0007-7577-6742
Philippines

Jazzrine A. Anit
0009-0007-5722-1735
Philippines

Leah C. Lacson
0009-0001-6460-9371
Philippines

Harliqueen S. Jacinto
0000-0003-2423-3995
Philippines

Olumide S. Olowe
0000-0002-1677-492X
United States

Dennis Gomez
0000-0003-3663-4841
Philippines

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Limbago, J. S., Basnig, G. J. B., Perez, J. E. G., Anit, J. A., Lacson, L. C., Jacinto, H. S., Olowe, O. S., & Gomez, D. (2024). Some biological parameters and cholinesterase enzyme profile of Tilapia sp. along Maragondon River, Cavite, Philippines. Aquatic Research, 7(3), 155-165. https://doi.org/10.3153/AR24014

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Some biological parameters and cholinesterase enzyme profile of Tilapia sp. along Maragondon River, Cavite, Philippines

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