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Terra Latinoamericana
On-line version ISSN 2395-8030Print version ISSN 0187-5779
Abstract
ROMERO-BALBOA-OSORIO, Adriana et al. Importance of Benzo(a)pyrene in biological systems and its biodegradation. Terra Latinoam [online]. 2023, vol.41, e1719. Epub Nov 14, 2023. ISSN 2395-8030. https://doi.org/10.28940/terra.v41i0.1719.
Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) is a highly distributed molecule in ecosystems and a component of products that are used and consumed regularly. Recent studies have shown this xenobiotic metabolized by organisms forming carcinogenic metabolites, as well as having genotoxic and teratogenic effects associated with infertility and endocrine disorders. Similarly, due to its dispersion and bioaccumulation, this molecule can severely damage various ecosystems. Therefore, the objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review to demonstrate the importance of BaP in biological systems and its biodegradation as an alternative to bioremediation.
Keywords : BaP; biological remediation; ecotoxicology; exposure; polycyclic Aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).