CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL
OF CERTAIN CHEMICAL AGENTS IN ZEBRAFISH: A SHORT REVIEW
Cătălina
IONESCU1,2*, Viorica RARINCA2,3,4, Mălina VISTERNICU1,2,
Alin CIOBICA1,2,5,6,
Fatima Zahra KAMAL7,8
1 Department of Biology, Faculty
of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Bd. Carol I no. 20A, 700505
Iasi, Romania.
2 “Ioan Haulica” Institute,
Apollonia University, Pacurari Street 11, 700511 Iasi, Romania
3 Doctoral School of Biology,
Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, No 20A, Carol I
Avenue, 700506 Iasi, Romania
4 Doctoral School of
Geosciences, Faculty of Geography and Geology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University
of Iași, Carol I Avenue, No. 20A, 700505 Iași, Romania
5 Center of Biomedical Research,
Romanian Academy, No 8, Carol I Avenue, 700506 Iasi, Romania
6 Academy of Romanian Scientists
7 Higher Institute of Nursing
Professions and Health Technical (ISPITS), Marrakech, Morocco;
8 Laboratory of Physical
Chemistry of Processes and Materials, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques,
Hassan First University, B.P. 539, Settat 26000, Morocco.
* Corresponding author:
catalinaionescu81@yahoo.com
Abstract. Zebrafish are an increasingly valuable model for
cancer research due to their rapid development, genetic similarities to humans,
and optical transparency, which allows real-time tumor observation. These fish
have been used to study various cancers through exposure to carcinogens.
Additionally, zebrafish share key genetic traits with humans, making them ideal
for studying tumor mechanisms and testing therapies. Their ability to model
carcinogenesis, track tumor progression non-invasively, and evaluate environmental
toxins highlights their potential in advancing cancer research and drug
discovery.
Keywords: Zebrafish, Carcinogenic, Animal mode, Cancer Tumor Development
DOI 10.56082/annalsarscibio.2024.2.101
