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Research (Published online: 18-03-2014)

8. Assessment of hemato-biochemical parameters on exposure to low level of deltamethrin in mouse model - Anita Tewari and J.P.S. Gill
Veterinary World, 7(3): 152-157

 

doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2014.152-157

 

 

 

 

Abstract

Aim: In this study, sub-acute toxicity of deltamethrin on hematological and biochemical blood parameters of male albino Swiss mice was evaluated.
Materials and Methods: Generally, the maximum permissible residue level (MRL) of deltamethrin for food products lies between 0.01 to 0.5 mg/kg body weight. So the mice were exposed orally with two doses of pesticide i.e. 0.1 and 0.5 mg/kg body weight. The doses were given on a daily basis for a period of 15 days and 30 days respectively. Ground nut oil was used as control treatment. Samples of blood were collected at the end of the treatment. Hepatotoxicity was evaluated by quantitative analysis of the serum enzymes alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALKP), total bilirubin (TBIL) and serum urea. Alterations of hematological parameters were analysed by total leukocyte, differential leukocyte count and hemoglobin levels.
Results: Significant increase in the levels of hepatic enzymes (ALT, AST, ALKP) were observed for both doses, but no considerable differences were found by histological analysis. The hematological parameters showed significant alterations for 0.5 mg/kg body weight dose which is indicated by leukocytosis, lymphocytosis and neutropenia in long duration study.
Conclusions: The results indicated that even very low dose of deltamethrin can promote hematological and hepatic alterations. Thus it is imperative to do further studies on the detrimental effect of the low levels of pyrethroid commonly present in our food, which further necessitate the reduction of maximum permissible levels of residual synthetic pyrethroid levels in foods and feed.
Keywords: biochemical, deltamethrin, enzymes, hematological, mice, serum

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