Ecotoxicological risk of bisphenol Z and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether: A comparative study on Phaeodactylum tricornutum and Mytilus galloprovincialis in aquatic environments

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Ege University, Faculty of Fisheries, Deparment of Marine and Inland Water Sicence and Technology, 35100, Bornova, İzmir, Turkey

10.22092/ijfs.2025.134729

Abstract

Studies on the ecotoxicological effects of bisphenol analogues, such as bisphenol Z (BPZ) and Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether (BADGE) are still sparse. These compounds can still be widely found in the environment due to it recalcitrance, lipophilicity, and bioaccumulation. This study aimed to investigate the ecotoxicological and cytotoxic effects of BPZ and BADGE on P. tricornutum and M. galloprovincialis to compare the produced effects with the sum of the effects caused by each substance.  We also intend to establish a positive correlation between the results obtained from the P. tricornutum and Mytilus assays for each tested compound, also sharing information regarding the cell replicates exposed to the toxicants. The experimental data will allow the estimation of harm caused by these toxicants in the M. galloprovincialis earlier life stage, contributing to an environmentally safe future application of these compounds. Comprehending these intricate effects is crucial for a comprehensive ecological risk assessment and necessitates further investigation into the mechanisms behind the detrimental effects of BPZ and BADGE on marine ecosystems.

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Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences
Volume 25, Issue 1
January 2026
Pages 23-40

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