Research group

Image analysis, Marine Systems, Model organisms, Multivariate statistics, Non-model organisms, Pathway analysis, Proteomics, RNA Sequencing (RNA-seq)

Perini, D. A., Parra-Ortiz, E., Varó, I., Queralt-Martín, M., Malmsten, M., & Alcaraz, A. (2022). Surface-Functionalized Polystyrene Nanoparticles Alter the Transmembrane Potential via Ion-Selective Pores Maintaining Global Bilayer Integrity. Langmuir, 38(48), 14837–14849. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02487

Peixoto, D., Torreblanca, A., Pereira, S., Vieira, M. N., & Varó, I. (2021). Effect of short-term exposure to fluorescent red polymer microspheres on Artemia franciscana nauplii and juveniles. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(4), 6080–6092. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-15992-y

Varó, I., Perini, A., Torreblanca, A., Garcia, Y., Bergami, E., Vannuccini, M. L., & Corsi, I. (2019). Time-dependent effects of polystyrene nanoparticles in brine shrimp Artemia franciscana at physiological, biochemical and molecular levels. Science of The Total Environment, 675, 570–580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.04.157

Varó, I., Redón, S., Garcia-Roger, E. M., Amat, F., Guinot, D., Serrano, R., & Navarro, J. C. (2015). Aquatic pollution may favor the success of the invasive species A. franciscana. Aquatic Toxicology, 161, 208–220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2015.02.008

Solé, M., Varó, I., González-Mira, A., & Torreblanca, A. (2014). Xenobiotic metabolism modulation after long-term temperature acclimation in juveniles of Solea senegalensis. Marine Biology, 162(2), 401–412. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00227-014-2588-2

Varó, I., Navarro, J. C., Rigos, G., Del Ramo, J., Calduch-Giner, J. A., Hernández, A., Pertusa, J., & Torreblanca, A. (2013). Proteomic evaluation of potentiated sulfa treatment on gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata L.) liver. Aquaculture, 376–379, 36–44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2012.11.012

Guinot, D., Monroig, Ó., Navarro, J. C., Varó, I., Amat, F., & Hontoria, F. (2013). Enrichment ofArtemiametanauplii in phospholipids and essential fatty acids as a diet for common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) paralarvae. Aquaculture Nutrition, 19(5), 837–844. https://doi.org/10.1111/anu.12048

Guinot, D., Monroig, Ó., Hontoria, F., Amat, F., Varó, I., & Navarro, J. C. (2013). Enriched on-grown Artemia metanauplii actively metabolise highly unsaturated fatty acid-rich phospholipids. Aquaculture, 412–413, 173–178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2013.07.030

RIGOS, G., ZONARAS, V., NIKOLOUDAKI, X., COTOU, E., HENRY, M., VARO, I., & ALEXIS, M. (2013). Distribution and depletion of sulfadiazine after a multiple per os dosing in gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) fed two different diets. Mediterranean Marine Science, 14(2), 377. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.490

Guinot, D., Ureña, R., Pastor, A., Varó, I., Ramo, J. del, & Torreblanca, A. (2012). Long-term effect of temperature on bioaccumulation of dietary metals and metallothionein induction in Sparus aurata. Chemosphere, 87(11), 1215–1221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.01.020

Solé, M., Vega, S., & Varó, I. (2012). Characterization of type “B” esterases and hepatic CYP450 isoenzimes in Senegalese sole for their further application in monitoring studies. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 78, 72–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2011.11.013

Serrano, R., Portolés, T., Blanes, M. A., Hernández, F., Navarro, J. C., Varó, I., & Amat, F. (2012). Characterization of the organic contamination pattern of a hyper-saline ecosystem by rapid screening using gas chromatography coupled to high-resolution time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Science of The Total Environment, 433, 161–168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.06.042

Hontoria, F., Redón, S., Maccari, M., Varó, I., Navarro, J. C., Ballell, L., & Amat, F. (2012). A revision of Artemia biodiversity in Macaronesia. Aquatic Biosystems, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-9063-8-25

Sànchez-Nogué, B., Varó, I., & Solé, M. (2012). Comparative analysis of selected biomarkers and pesticide sensitivity in juveniles of Solea solea and Solea senegalensis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 20(5), 3480–3488. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-012-1355-5

Varó, I., Rigos, G., Navarro, J. C., del Ramo, J., Calduch-Giner, J., Hernández, A., Pertusa, J., & Torreblanca, A. (2010). Effect of ivermectin on the liver of gilthead sea bream Sparus aurata: A proteomic approach. Chemosphere, 80(5), 570–577. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2010.04.030

Sarabia, R., Del Ramo, J., Varó, I., Díaz-Mayans, J., & Torreblanca, A. (2008). Sublethal zinc exposure has a detrimental effect on reproductive performance but not on the cyst hatching success of Artemia parthenogenetica. Science of The Total Environment, 398(1–3), 48–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2008.03.002

Varó, I., Amat, F., & Navarro, J. C. (2008). Acute toxicity of dichlorvos to Aphanius iberus (Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1846) and its anti-cholinesterase effects on this species. Aquatic Toxicology, 88(1), 53–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2008.03.004

Varó, I., Navarro, J. C., Nunes, B., & Guilhermino, L. (2007). Effects of dichlorvos aquaculture treatments on selected biomarkers of gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata L.) fingerlings. Aquaculture, 266(1–4), 87–96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2007.02.045

Varo, I., Nunes, B., Amat, F., Torreblanca, A., Guilhermino, L., & Navarro, J. C. (2007). Effect of sublethal concentrations of copper sulphate on seabreamSparus auratafingerlings. Aquatic Living Resources, 20(3), 263–270. https://doi.org/10.1051/alr:2007039

Varó, I., Amat, F., Navarro, J. C., Barreda, M., Pitarch, E., & Serrano, R. (2006). Assessment of the efficacy of Artemia sp (Crustacea) cysts chorion as barrier to chlorpyrifos (organophosphorus pesticide) exposure. Effect on hatching and survival. Science of The Total Environment, 366(1), 148–153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2005.10.006

Barata, C., Carlos Navarro, J., Varo, I., Carmen Riva, M., Arun, S., & Porte, C. (2005). Changes in antioxidant enzyme activities, fatty acid composition and lipid peroxidation in Daphnia magna during the aging process. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 140(1), 81–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2004.09.025

Barata, C., Varo, I., Navarro, J. C., Arun, S., & Porte, C. (2005). Antioxidant enzyme activities and lipid peroxidation in the freshwater cladoceran Daphnia magna exposed to redox cycling compounds. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology, 140(2), 175–186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cca.2005.01.013

Sarabia, R., Varó, I., Amat, F., Pastor, A., del Ramo, J., Díaz-Mayans, J., & Torreblanca, A. (2005). Comparative Toxicokinetics of Cadmium in Artemia. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 50(1), 111–120. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00244-005-7026-5

Varò, I., Navarro, J. C., Amat, F., & Guilhermino, L. (2003). Effect of dichlorvos on cholinesterase activity of the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 75(3), 61–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0048-3575(03)00019-1

Varó, I., Navarro, J. C., Amat, F., & Guilhermino, L. (2002). Characterisation of cholinesterases and evaluation of the inhibitory potential of chlorpyrifos and dichlorvos to Artemia salina and Artemia parthenogenetica. Chemosphere, 48(6), 563–569. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0045-6535(02)00075-9

Varó, R. Serrano, E. Pitarc, I. (2002). Bioaccumulation of Chlorpyrifos Through an Experimental Food Chain: Study of Protein HSP70 as Biomarker of Sublethal Stress in Fish. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 42(2), 229–235. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00244-001-0013-6

Varó, R. Serrano, E. Pitarc, I. (2000). Toxicity and Bioconcentration of Chlorpyrifos in Aquatic Organisms: Artemia parthenogenetica (Crustacea), Gambusia affinis , and Aphanius iberus (Pisces). Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 65(5), 623–630. https://doi.org/10.1007/s001280000169

Varó, I., Taylor, A. C., Navarro, J. C., & Amat, F. (2000). Effect of parasitism on respiration rates of adults of different Artemia strains from Spain. Parasitology Research, 86(9), 772–774. https://doi.org/10.1007/s004360000236

Varo, I., Taylor, A. C., & Amat, F. (1998). The effects of temperature and oxygen tension (PO2) on the oxygen consumption rates of adults of different Artemia strains. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 120(2), 385–390. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1095-6433(98)10060-0

Varó, I., Serrano, R., Navarro, J. C., López, F. J., & Amat, F. (1998). Acute Lethal Toxicity of the Organophosphorus Pesticide Chlorpyrifos to Different Species and Strains of Artemia. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 61(6), 778–785. https://doi.org/10.1007/s001289900828

Varo, I., Taylor, A. C., Ferrando, M. D., & Amat, F. (1997). Effect of endosulfan pesticide on the oxygen consumption rates of nauplii of different Spanish strains of Artemia. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B, 32(3), 363–375. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601239709373092

Amat, F., Barata, C., Hontoria, F., Navarro, J. C., & Varó, I. (1994). Biogeography of the genusArtemia (Crustacea, Branchiopoda, Anostraca) in Spain. International Journal of Salt Lake Research, 3(2), 175–190. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01990493

Varó, I., Taylor, A. C., & Amat, F. (1993). Comparison of two methods for measuring the rates of oxygen consumption of small aquatic animals (Artemia). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Physiology, 106(3), 551–555. https://doi.org/10.1016/0300-9629(93)90252-y

Var�, I., Taylor, A. C., & Amat, F. (1993). Comparative study of the effects of temperature, salinity and oxygen tension on the rates of oxygen consumption of nauplii of different strains of Artemia. Marine Biology, 117(4), 623–628. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00349774

Amat, F., Gozalbo, A., Navarro, J. C., Hontoria, F., & Var�, I. (1991). Some aspects of Artemia biology affected by cestode parasitism. Hydrobiologia, 212(1), 39–44. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00025985

Varó, I., Taylor, A., Navarro, J., & Amat, F. (1991). Effects of temperature and oxygen tension on oxygen consumption rates of nauplii of different Artemia strains. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 76, 25–31. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps076025

Navarro, J. C., Hontoria, F., Var�, I., & Amat, F. (1991). Characterizing bisexual Artemia populations by isoelectric focusing. Hydrobiologia, 212(1), 181–185. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00025999

Hontoria, F., Navarro, J. C., Varó, I., & Amat, F. (1989). Utilisation of Artemia cysts in marine larvae cultures: A model of quality evaluation. Aquacultural Engineering, 8(2), 127–138. https://doi.org/10.1016/0144-8609(89)90009-5

Navarro, J. C., Hontoria, F., Varo, I., & Amat, F. (1988). Effect of alternate feeding with a poor long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid Artemia strain and a rich one for sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and prawn (Penaeus kerathurus) larvae. Aquaculture, 74(3–4), 307–317. https://doi.org/10.1016/0044-8486(88)90375-4