Potential Toxic Effects of Environmental Plastic Litters on Wharf Roach (Ligia exotica): Two Omics Approaches
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Title
- Potential Toxic Effects of Environmental Plastic Litters on Wharf Roach (Ligia exotica): Two Omics Approaches
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Author(s)
- Choi, You Mi; Shin, Dong Ju; Hong, Chang Pyo; Cho, Sung-Hee; Hong, Sang Hee; Jang, Mi; Cho, You Na; Han, Gi Myung; Shim, Won Joon; Jung, Jee Hyun
- KIOST Author(s)
- Shin, Dong Ju(신동주); Hong, Sang Hee(홍상희); Jang, Mi(장미); Cho, You Na(조유나); Han, Gi Myung(한기명); Shim, Won Joon(심원준); Jung, Jee Hyun(정지현)
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Alternative Author(s)
- 최유미; 신동주; 홍상희; 장미; 조유나; 한기명; 심원준; 정지현
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Publication Year
- 2021-05-05
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Abstract
- This is first report to evaluate the toxic effects on wharf roach (Ligia exotica) exposed to environmental plastic litter: L. exotica, is an important ecological position as plastic detritus consumer. An experimental survey was conducted on May–June 2019 at two nearshore areas of South Korea including Maemul-do [microplastic (MP) contaminated site] and Nae- do [MP uncontaminated site]. The average MP abundances (>20 μm) was higher in L. exotica from Maemul-do (107.83 particles/individual) than those of Nae-do (1.00 particles/individual). Composition of MPs was dominated by the expanded polystyrene (EPS) in L. exotica from Maemul-do (93%). The comparative results of the transcriptomic analysis revealed significantly altered expression of genes associated with metabolic process, mitotic cell cycle regulation and immune system (cutoff: q< 0.05) in L. exotica sampled at Maemul-do. Four neurosteroids were also detected in brain, concentration of cortisol and progesterone significantly variated in L. exotica sampled at Maemul-do. Our findings highlight the importance of management of MP pollution and toxic effects of translocated MP using the bio- indicator species.
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URI
- https://sciwatch.kiost.ac.kr/handle/2020.kiost/41791
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Bibliographic Citation
- SETAC Europe 31st Annual Meeting, pp.216, 2021
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Publisher
- SETAC
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Type
- Conference
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Language
- English
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