Inducible proliferation of melanomacrophage centers (MMCs) in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linn.) as indicator of pesticide contamination of aquatic environment
Professorial Chair Lecture
Development Fund/Diamond Jubilee Professorial Chair Lecture
Date
2006
Abstract
Piscine melanomacrophage centers (MMCs) are macrophage aggregates with four important pigment structures including hemosiderin, lipofuscin, ceroid, and melanin. They are normally found within the haemopoeitic tissues including spleen and kidney. They are also found in the liver. MMCs function in normal physiological processes and body's processes and body's defense against foreign invaders. Recent work indicated that they may function as good bioindicator of pesticide exposure among tilapia because they change in density (number), size, and pigment composition. Since MMCs respond rapidly, they should have functions as first-line indicator, or early warning system of pesticide pollution problem.
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
College
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Language
English
Recommended citation
Ocampo, Pablo P., "Inducible proliferation of melanomacrophage centers (MMCs) in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linn.) as indicator of pesticide contamination of aquatic environment" (2006). Professorial Chair Lecture. 868.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/professorial_lectures/868