Levels of Transaminases, Alkaline Phosphatase, and Protein in Tissues of Clarias gariepienus Fingerlings Exposed to Sublethal Concentrations of Cadmium Chloride.

The article discusses a study on the levels of transaminases, alkaline phosphatase and protein in tissues of Clarias gariepienus fingerlings exposed to sublethal concentrations of cadmium chloride in Tamil Nadu, India. An overview of the effect of cadmium chloride on enzyme activities and protein levels in the gill of Clarias gariepienus fingerlings is offered. Findings revealed that exposure to xenobiotic contamination in aquatic ecosystems can have effects on inhabiting organisms. It cites the role of aminotransaminases in the utilization of amino acids for the oxidation and/or for gluconeogenesis. The authors conclude that cadmium had deleterious impact in Clarias gariepienus, particularly at high sublethal concentration.