Effects of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (Ibuprofen and Diclofenac) and Their Mixtures on the Growth of Three Green Algae

Ibuprofen (IBU) and diclofenac (DFN) are the most widely consumed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) worldwide. Since they are not completely metabolized in the human body, the unaltered active ingredients can reach aquatic ecosystems through domestic effluents. The aim of this study was to an...

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Published in:Ecotoxicology and Environmental Contamination 2024-08, Vol.19 (1), p.61-71
Main Authors: Takara, Mariana, Martinefski, Manuela, Tripodi, Valeria, Juárez, Ángela Beatriz, Magdaleno, Anahí
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Language:English
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Summary:Ibuprofen (IBU) and diclofenac (DFN) are the most widely consumed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) worldwide. Since they are not completely metabolized in the human body, the unaltered active ingredients can reach aquatic ecosystems through domestic effluents. The aim of this study was to analyse the toxic effects of IBU and DFN, individually and in mixtures, on three freshwater green algae strains, the international standard strain Raphidocelis subcapitata and two native strains, Ankistrodesmus fusiformis and Tetradesmus obliquus. Bioassays were carried out according to the 72-h algal growth inhibition test. The concentration-response curve of the mixture was compared to predicted effects based on both the concentration addition (CA) and the independent action (IA) models. The two drugs tested individually were toxic to all three algal strains, with EC50 values
ISSN:2317-9643
2317-9643
DOI:10.5132/eec.2024.01.07