Effects of Exogenous Carbon Monoxide Releasing Molecules on the Development of Zebrafish Embryos and Larvae

The use of exogenous carbon monoxide releasing molecules（CORMs）provides promise for clinical application;however,the hazard potential of CORMs in vivo remains poorly understood.The developmental toxicity of CORM-3 was investigated by exposure to concentrations ranging from 6.25 to400μmol/L during 4-144 h post fertilization.Toxicity endpoints of mortality,spontaneous movement,heart rate,hatching rate,malformation,body length,and larval behavior were measured.