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Modulatory Effects of Fucoidan on Paracetamol-induced Hepatic Damage and Histological Alterations in Rasbora lateristriata Sofyantoro, Fajar; Dafa, Maula Haqul; Primahesa, Alfian; Oktaviana, Shintia; Mayani, Olvita; Simanungkalit, Eben Ezer; Prissandi, Anthera Al Firdaus; Nuriliani, Ardaning; Retnoaji, Bambang; Saragih, Hendry T. S. S. G.; Rohmah, Zuliyati; Widiyanto, Slamet; Wijayanti, Nastiti; Septriani, Nur Indah
Biota Vol 12 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Biota 2026
Publisher : Faculty of Science and Technology Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19109/biota.v12i1.27845

Abstract

Paracetamol overdose is a well-documented cause of hepatic injury across vertebrate species, including teleost fish. This study aimed to evaluate the hepatoprotective potential of fucoidan, a sulfated polysaccharide derived from brown algae, against paracetamol-induced liver damage in Rasbora lateristriata. Fish were divided into five experimental groups and exposed to paracetamol (3 mg/L), either alone or in combination with fucoidan at concentrations of 50, 100, or 300 µg/mL, for seven days. Histopathological evaluation of liver tissues was performed using hematoxylin–eosin staining, with semi-quantitative scoring focused on hydropic degeneration, nuclear pyknosis, and necrosis. The results demonstrated that paracetamol exposure induced moderate hepatocellular injury, characterized by cytoplasmic vacuolization, apoptotic nuclear alterations, and necrotic lesions. Co-treatment with fucoidan at 300 µg/mL was associated with reduced severity across all histopathological parameters, indicating partial hepatoprotective effects. In contrast, the 50 µg/mL fucoidan group exhibited paradoxically severe hydropic degeneration despite the absence of pyknosis and necrosis, suggesting a delayed or altered injury profile. Intermediate outcomes were observed at 100 µg/mL. Overall, fucoidan exhibited dose-dependent but inconsistent hepatoprotective effects. The observed histological variability across concentrations suggests that protection may be influenced by factors such as bioavailability, cellular uptake, or interactions with intracellular stress pathways. These findings highlight the need for further mechanistic investigations before fucoidan can be considered a reliable hepatoprotective agent in aquatic toxicology.
Co-Authors . Sismindari Abdul Rahman Siregar, Abdul Rahman Abrory Agus Cahya Pramana Adelfiani, Adelfiani Adi Sofyan Ansori, Muhammad Aeniah, Siti Agustiningsih Agustiningsih Akira Hosoyama Allimi, Hayu Swari Amalia, Nur Rofika Ayu Shinta Andi Mahendra Andrian, Krisna Noli Anika Prastyowati, Anika Apriliyani, Tia Ardaning Nuriliani ARI SUSILOWATI Ariesti, Wiwin Arif Luthfi Nurul Huda Aris Haryanto Atsushi Yamazoe Aushia Tanzih Al Haq Bambang Hariwiyanto Bambang Retnoaji BUDI SAKSONO Camelia Herdini Ch. Retna Handayani Dafa, Maula Haqul Dafip, Muchamad Dewi Kartikawati Paramita Diani Mentari Dwi Liliek Kusindarta Dyah Widiastuti Eka Putri Empra, Desi Empra, Desi Eka Putri Endar Pertiwi, Anggita ERLIN LISTIYANINGSIH Fajar Sofyantoro Hakim, Mohamad Saifudin Halim, Shuha Ma’muriyah Hanbal, Mayland Muhammad Hendry Tri Sakti Saragih Hera Nirwati Heriyanto, Didik S. Hevi Wihadmadyatami Hideaki Nojiri Ibnu Agus Ariyanto Illiyin, Sirayya Ina Kusrini Jajah Fachiroh, Jajah JAKA WIDADA Juliadmi, Dian Karlina, Ina Karnati, Srikanth Kartika W. Taroeno-Hariadi Kartika, Aprilia I. Lisna Hidayati Mayani, Olvita Mei Ria Santi Michael Kann Moli Podhi, Felisitas Muhammad Adnan Mumtazah, Dzul Fithria Munawir Sazali Murwantoko . Naima, Mirtani Nenny Sri Mulyani Ni Wayan Erly Sintya Dewi Nisa, Mutia Khoirun Nuhamunada, Matin Oktaviana, Shintia Peni Indrayudha Pertiwi, Gian Aditya Pradnya Paramita Pratitis, Visi Endah Primahesa, Alfian Prissandi, Anthera Al Firdaus Priyambada, Fajar Purnomo Hadi Pusparini, Nur Ainun Oktavia Puspitasari, Pinki Anggrahini Putra, Hendy Eka R.C. Hidayat Soesilohadi Rahayu, Sekar Ramadhani, Eka Rarastoeti Pratiwi Retno Murwanti Rinda Binugraheni, Rinda Rohmah, Zuliyati Sadewo, Imran Saeed, Faisal Salamah, Rohmi Samparisna Rumansara, Papuani Saragih, Hendry T. S. S. G. Sari, Ria Vinola Septhya Saribu, Ruth Liananda Citra Dolok Septriani, Nur Indah Septriani, Nur Indah Setiawibawa, Raden Aditya Aryandi Shinta Hartanto Simanungkalit, Eben Ezer Slamet Widiyanto Sofia M. Haryana Sofia Mubarika Haryana Sofyantoro, Fajar Subchan, Aditya Nur Sularsah, Sais Supraitno, Murtiadi Erlan Sutaryo1 S, Sutaryo1 T. Trijoko T.S.S.G. Saragih, Hendry Tasania, Nadia Nisa Titis Widowati, Titis To'bungan, Nelsiani Tri Rini Nuringtyas Tri Wibawa Triska Desi Sundari Tsabitah, Khansa Wulansari, Riska Yundari, Yundari Zulfa, Amania Zulfadhli Zulfadhli Zumrotus Sholichah Zusrina, Laili Mufli ‘Aliyah, Siti Hamidatul