HEPATORENAL ENZYMATIC ALTERATIONS IN PIGEONS (COLUMBA LIVIA) EXPOSED TO COPPER AND ZINC TOXICITY
Abstract
Heavy metals are very deleterious to an organism’s health in concentrated quantities. The damage caused by heavy metals on organs is revealed by abnormal levels of enzymes like Aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) and Alanine aminotransferase (ALAT). In the present research work ALAT and ASAT of the liver and kidney of pigeons under the influence of heavy metals copper and zinc have been studied. Pigeons were divided into control and experimental groups. Experimental groups were divided into heavy (20µg/g) and light (10µg/g) doses of copper and zinc. Enzymatic assessment was done after given 9 doses with interval of 15 days in between each dose. The excessive concentration of copper and zinc resulted in significant (P
Fields of Study & Subjects
Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
Trace Elements in Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology
- Volume
- 23
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 105–113
- Publication date
- 31 January 2026
- Language
- EN