Evaluation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments of Balsas River Mouth, Pacific Coast, Mexico: Sources, risks, and genotoxicity

S. B. Sujitha, Jenny Fabiola Lopez-Hernandez, Pedro García -Alamilla, S. S. Morales-García, Facundo J. Márquez-Rocha

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Abstract

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were assessed in sediments (n = 7) collected from the mouth of the Balsas River, Pacific Coast, Mexico. The total PAH levels ranged between 142.1 and 3944.07 μg kg−1 in the summer and 137.65–3967.38 μg kg−1 in the winter, probably reflecting the anthropogenic activities of the region. Calculation of the four analytical ratios of [Anthracene/(Anthracene + Phenanthrene)]: [Fluoranthene/(Fluoranthene + Pyrene)], [Fluoranthene/Pyrene: Fluoranthene/(Fluoranthene + Pyrene)], [Indeno [123-cd]Pyrene/(Indeno [123-cd]Pyrene + Benzo [ghi]Perylene)]: [Benzo [a]anthracene/(Benzo [a]Anthracene + Chrysene)], and [Anthracene/Phenanthrene]: [Fluoranthene/(Fluoranthene + Pyrene)] revealed a mixed PAH source, from petroleum and biomass combustion. Significant statistical correlations (r2 = 0.90) between the 4 and 5 ringed PAHs denote that adsorption is the principal mechanism for accumulation in sedimentary archives. Ecotoxicological indices (Mean Effect Range Medium Quotient and Mean Probable Effect Level Quotient) indicated moderate pollution with adverse biological impacts on ambient benthonic organisms. The calculations of Toxicity Equivalent Quotient and Mutagen Equivalent Quotient values proposed that the region is highly polluted by mutagenic and carcinogenic PAH compounds. The genotoxic evaluation of Lutjanus guttatus (Spotted rose snapper) presented significant DNA damage and discrepancies in Ethoxyresorufin-O-Deethylase activity. Based on the toxicological and genotoxicological evaluation of PAHs in sediments, the region was observed to be largely impacted from biological damage.

Original languageEnglish
Article number138898
JournalChemosphere
Volume332
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2023

Keywords

  • CYP1A
  • DNA oxidative Damage
  • EROD activity
  • Ecotoxicological risk
  • PAHs

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