The current work was aimed to find the effect of Bisphenol A (BPA) which is widely used in the manufacturing of
epoxy resins and variety of plastics to which humans are exposed routinely. BPA (12.5%) was injected in mice for
consecutive 15 days while control animals were not exposed to any treatment (n=3). Serum samples were processed
for the estimation of total protein and albumin and aminotransaminases activity. The sodium dodecyl sulphate
polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) was also run to analyze protein bands. Statistically significant
increase in total protein contents, albumin and aminotransaminases were noted in sample in comparison with control.
Comparative analysis between experimental and control samples revealed protein fractions (KDa) of 149, 132, 101,
72, 75 and (163, 114, 91, 75, 72, respectively. Conclusively, it can be stated that extensive use of BPA in various
application cause serious health hazards, as noted by changes in serum proteins and transaminases. Therefore,
further investigation of its toxicity is necessary in order to consider it safe.
Research Article · Volume 31, Issue 2, 26 December 2018 · Open Access
Variations in proteins and transaminases following experimental induction of Bisphenol A in mice
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Affiliations & Notes ⌄
- 1Department of Zoology, Govt. College of Science, Wahdat Road, Lahore, Pakistan
- 2Cell and Molecular Biology Lab, Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
- 3Home Economics College for women, Gulberg, Lahore, Pakistan
Article Info ⌄
- Journal:
- Punjab University Journal of Zoology
- Published:
- 26 December 2018

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