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Aquatic Animal Reproductive Toxicity Assay Service
Reproductive toxicity testing evaluates the effects of chemicals, drugs, or environmental factors on the reproductive system, covering fertility, embryonic development, fetal growth, and postnatal health. BioVenic offers aquatic organism-based assays, including environmental monitoring and microbiomics analysis, to provide accurate data and innovative methods for overcoming research challenges.
Aquatic organisms undergo reproductive toxicity tests to determine how pollutants, including heavy metals, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals, affect reproduction and development. These tests use molecular toxicology, histology, and reproductive experiments to assess risks and protect ecosystems. They offer high sensitivity, detect low-dose immune effects, and can be combined with flow cytometry for comprehensive analysis, aiding early drug screening and toxicological research.
Fig. 1 Investigate the reproductive toxicity of penthiopyrad in adult zebrafish. (Qian, et al., 2023)
The reproductive toxicity assay has become one of the most important and indispensable research tools due to the large number of organic pollutants and industrial effluents in the environmental systems in which aquatic organisms live, which have an inseparable impact on their reproductive development. The assay is widely used in various areas including aquaculture, environmental science, toxicology and others to assess the potential threat of various compounds to the reproductive health of aquatic animals.
Aquaculture and Fishing
Environment and Ecology
Drug Development
Physiology and Behavior
Reproductive toxicity assay for aquatic organisms provides a full range of assessments from the individual to the molecular level, including reproductive behavior, hormone levels, gene expression, changes in protein metabolism, and ecological population effects. BioVenic develops a customized protocol based on your specific research needs.
Reproductive Behavior Observed
In aquatic animals, like zebrafish and tilapia, toxic substances are assessed by watching their reproductive behavior, such as mating, spawning, etc.
Reproductive Function Assessment
Evaluate the effects of pollutants on aquatic organisms' reproductive capacity, such as spawning rates, sperm viability, and embryo development.
Reproductive Hormone Level Testing
Using aquatic organisms such as crustacea that have easily observable external markers of reproductive processes, the effects of toxic substances on reproductive hormones are assessed by measuring estrogen, androgen, and gonadotropin levels in aquatic organisms.
Embryo and Larval Developmental Toxicity Assay
Research on the effects of toxic substances on aquatic animals' embryonic and larval development, including embryo malformation and larval survival.
We offer a variety of aquatic organisms, including the following types:
Professional Team
Customized Services
Innovative Technology
Efficient Services
Every breakthrough in aquatic biology research relies on accurate data and innovative technology. BioVenic provides advanced testing technologies, comprehensive data analysis, and customized research solutions to help research teams explore aquatic ecosystems and reveal the delicate connections between life and the environment. Contact us to make your research more impactful!
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Our products and services are for research use only and cannot be used for any clinical purposes.
