Effect of Cypermethrin and Permethrin on Cholinesterase Activity and Protein Contents in Rana tigrina (Amphibia)

Authors: MUHAMMAD ZAHEER KHAN, RAHILA TABASSUM, SYED NAIM-UL-HASAN NAQVI, ERUM Z. SHAH, FARHANA TABASSUM, IMTIAZ AHMED, FARINA FATIMA, MUHAMMAD FARHANULLAH KHAN

Abstract: The effect of different concentrations (0.1% and 1%) of cypermethrin and permethrin were examined on the kidney and liver of Rana tigrina. After treatment with these pesticides, cholinesterase activity and protein contents were determined, in the kidney and liver. It was observed that protein contents and cholinesterase activities decreased in the treated animals.

Keywords: Induced effect, cypermethrin, permethrin, Rana tigrina, cholinesterase

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