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  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Computational Toxicology
  • Ecotoxicology

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  • Bioaccumulation is a key concern for aquatic organisms.
  • The bioconcentration factor (BCF) quantifies bioaccumulation potential.
  • Accurate BCF prediction is crucial for environmental risk assessment.

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  • Develop and validate quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models for predicting BCF.
  • Create both regression and classification models for log BCF and regulatory thresholds.
  • Provide accessible QSAR tools for bioaccumulation assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Development of linear and non-linear regression QSARs (MLR-OLS, ANN).
  • Creation of linear and non-linear classification QSARs based on BCF > 2000 threshold.
  • Validation of models using internal and external datasets, adhering to regulatory standards.

Main Results:

  • Regression models achieved R² values up to 0.70 (internal) and 0.65 (external).
  • Classification models demonstrated high accuracy (up to 90% internal, 84% external) with good sensitivity and specificity.
  • Models are validated and comparable to existing tools, offering ease of use via QSAR-ME Profiler software.

Conclusions:

  • The developed QSARs are reliable and validated for predicting bioaccumulation potential.
  • These models can serve as effective alternatives or complements to existing bioaccumulation assessment tools.
  • The QSAR-ME Profiler software facilitates the practical application of these models in regulatory settings.