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Chen L, Bello-Onaghise G, Chen M, Li S, Zhang Y, Wang H, Qu Q, Li Y. Efficacy of Chlorogenic Acid in Treating Tripterygium Glycoside-Induced Asthenozoospermia in Rats and Its Possible Mechanisms. Vet Sci 2025; 12:66. [PMID: 39852941 PMCID: PMC11768533 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci12010066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2024] [Revised: 12/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2025] [Indexed: 01/26/2025] Open
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Tripterygium glycosides (TGs) are the most common form of traditional Chinese medicine, known as Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TWHF) [...].
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- Long Chen
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Xiangfang, Harbin 150030, China; (L.C.); (G.B.-O.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Xiangfang, Harbin 150030, China; (L.C.); (G.B.-O.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.)
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City 300103, Nigeria
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150069, China;
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Xiangfang, Harbin 150030, China; (L.C.); (G.B.-O.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Xiangfang, Harbin 150030, China; (L.C.); (G.B.-O.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatainan Road, Guangzhou 510515, China;
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Xiangfang, Harbin 150030, China; (L.C.); (G.B.-O.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Xiangfang, Harbin 150030, China; (L.C.); (G.B.-O.); (S.L.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.)
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Battersby RV, Adam J, Williams AL, DeSesso JM. Extended one-generation reproductive toxicity study of food-grade titanium dioxide E171 with emphasis on reproductive and endocrine endpoints. Reprod Toxicol 2024; 130:108687. [PMID: 39173974 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Food-grade titanium dioxide E171 was administered in feed to Sprague Dawley rats in an extended one-generation reproductive toxicity (EOGRT) study (OECD Test 443). The dosed diet (0, 100, 300, or 1000 mg/kg body weight/day) started 10 weeks before mating and continued throughout the study. After weaning, pups were allocated to Cohorts 1 A/1B (to assess reproductive toxicity), 2 A/2B (to assess developmental neurotoxicity), and 3 (to assess developmental immunotoxicity); in addition, Cohort 1B was mated to produce an F2 generation and satellite F0 animals were evaluated for colonic aberrant crypt foci (ACF). In F0 animals, there were no systemic toxicity or reproductive effects, no treatment-related histopathological changes, and no ACF in the colon. Serum estradiol or testosterone concentrations were not changed in F0 or F1 animals. No pre-/postnatal developmental changes related to treatment were noted in F1 animals, and the reproductive performance of F1 Cohort 1B animals was unaffected. F2 pups showed no abnormalities in pre- or postnatal development (postnatal days 4-8). No treatment-related developmental neurotoxicity was observed in Cohorts 2 A/2B. Although no treatment-related immunotoxicity was observed in Cohort 3, the positive control did not induce the expected response; this segment of the study will be repeated. Analyses of blood and urine showed negligible systemic absorption of E171 from the gastrointestinal tract upon dietary ingestion. The no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) for parental systemic toxicity, reproductive toxicity, offspring toxicity, and developmental neurotoxicity was considered 1000 mg/kg body weight/day. For developmental immunotoxicity, a NOAEL was not determined owing to insufficient T-cell-dependent antibody response in the positive control. Our study provides robust data on the reproductive toxicity and preneoplastic potential of E171.
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- EBRC Consulting, Kirchhorster Straße 27, Hannover 30659, Germany
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- Exponent, Inc., 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
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- Exponent, Inc., 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA; Georgetown University School of Medicine (Retired), 3900 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20057, USA.
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Behairy A, Hashem MM, Abo-EL-Sooud K, Soliman AM, Mouneir SM, El-Metwally AE, Ismail SH, Hassan BA, Abd-Elhakim YM. Influence of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and/or cadmium chloride oral exposure on testicular morphology, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in rats: Ameliorative role of co-enzyme Q10. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24049. [PMID: 38268588 PMCID: PMC10806338 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Background and objectives Little is known about the implications of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) and cadmium chloride (Cd) co-exposure on the male reproductive system in mammals. As a result, this study researched the effects of oral TiO2NPs and/or Cd exposure on male reproduction and testicular functions. Additionally, a mitigation trial with co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has also been conducted. Methods In a 60-day experiment, seven experimental groups, each containing 10 male Sprague Dawley rats, were orally given distilled water (control), corn oil (vehicle control), CoQ10 (10 mg/kg b.wt), TiO2NPs (50 mg/kg b.wt), Cd (5 mg/kg b.wt), TiO2NPs + Cd, and TiO2NPs + Cd + CoQ10. Then, sperm quality, male sex hormones, oxidative stress indications, Ti and Cd testicular residues, testes and accessory gland architecture, and apoptotic and inflammatory markers in rat testes were assessed. Results TiO2NPs and/or Cd exposure negatively impacted body weight, weight gain, testicular weights, semen quality, serum reproductive hormones, oxidative stress parameters, and Caspase-3 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) immunoreactions. Histopathological changes were recorded in testicular, seminal vesicle, and prostatic tissues. Yet, co-administration of CoQ10 with TiO2NPs and Cd substantially mitigated these adverse consequences. The most notable aspect is that it effectively lowered testicular tissue Ti and Cd levels. It also improved oxidant status, hormonal profile, and sperm picture. CoQ10 minimized the testicular damage implied by histological examination. Furthermore, CoQ10 significantly diminished TiO2NPs and Cd-induced Caspase-3 and TNF-α immunoexpression in testicular tissue. Conclusion As a result, CoQ10 could be utilized as a safe remedy to protect male reproductive physiology from TiO2NPs and Cd damage.
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- Amany Behairy
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Giza 3514805, Egypt
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- Faculty of Nanotechnology for Postgraduate Studies, Cairo University, Sheikh Zayed Campus, 6th October City, Giza, 12588, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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Klein JP, Mery L, Boudard D, Ravel C, Cottier M, Bitounis D. Impact of Nanoparticles on Male Fertility: What Do We Really Know? A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:576. [PMID: 36614018 PMCID: PMC9820737 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The real impact of nanoparticles on male fertility is evaluated after a careful analysis of the available literature. The first part reviews animal models to understand the testicular biodistribution and biopersistence of nanoparticles, while the second part evaluates their in vitro and in vivo biotoxicity. Our main findings suggest that nanoparticles are generally able to reach the testicle in small quantities where they persist for several months, regardless of the route of exposure. However, there is not enough evidence that they can cross the blood-testis barrier. Of note, the majority of nanoparticles have low direct toxicity to the testis, but there are indications that some might act as endocrine disruptors. Overall, the impact on spermatogenesis in adults is generally weak and reversible, but exceptions exist and merit increased attention. Finally, we comment on several methodological or analytical biases which have led some studies to exaggerate the reprotoxicity of nanoparticles. In the future, rigorous clinical studies in tandem with mechanistic studies are needed to elucidate the real risk posed by nanoparticles on male fertility.
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- Jean-Philippe Klein
- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, INSERM, SAINBIOSE U1059, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
- CHU de Saint-Etienne, Service D’Histologie-Embryologie-Cytogénétique, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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- CHU de Saint-Etienne, Service D’Histologie-Embryologie-Cytogénétique, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, INSERM, SAINBIOSE U1059, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
- CHU de Saint-Etienne, Service D’Histologie-Embryologie-Cytogénétique, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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- CHU Rennes, Service de Biologie de la Reproduction-CECOS, F-35000 Rennes, France
- Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, IRSET (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail)—UMR_S 1085, F-35000 Rennes, France
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- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, INSERM, SAINBIOSE U1059, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
- CHU de Saint-Etienne, Service D’Histologie-Embryologie-Cytogénétique, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, INSERM, SAINBIOSE U1059, F-42023 Saint-Etienne, France
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Rolo D, Assunção R, Ventura C, Alvito P, Gonçalves L, Martins C, Bettencourt A, Jordan P, Vital N, Pereira J, Pinto F, Matos P, Silva MJ, Louro H. Adverse Outcome Pathways Associated with the Ingestion of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles-A Systematic Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12193275. [PMID: 36234403 PMCID: PMC9565478 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) are widely used, and humans are exposed through food (E171), cosmetics (e.g., toothpaste), and pharmaceuticals. The oral and gastrointestinal (GIT) tract are the first contact sites, but it may be systemically distributed. However, a robust adverse outcome pathway (AOP) has not been developed upon GIT exposure to TiO2-NPs. The aim of this review was to provide an integrative analysis of the published data on cellular and molecular mechanisms triggered after the ingestion of TiO2-NPs, proposing plausible AOPs that may drive policy decisions. A systematic review according to Prisma Methodology was performed in three databases of peer-reviewed literature: Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science. A total of 787 records were identified, screened in title/abstract, being 185 used for data extraction. The main endpoints identified were oxidative stress, cytotoxicity/apoptosis/cell death, inflammation, cellular and systemic uptake, genotoxicity, and carcinogenicity. From the results, AOPs were proposed where colorectal cancer, liver injury, reproductive toxicity, cardiac and kidney damage, as well as hematological effects stand out as possible adverse outcomes. The recent transgenerational studies also point to concerns with regard to population effects. Overall, the findings further support a limitation of the use of TiO2-NPs in food, announced by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
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- Dora Rolo
- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- CESAM, Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- IUEM, Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz, Egas Moniz-Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL, 2829-511 Monte de Caparica, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- CESAM, Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- NOVA National School of Public Health, Public Health Research Centre, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1600-560 Lisbon, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- BioISI—Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
- NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- BioISI—Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- BioISI—Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- ToxOmics—Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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Histopathological and Biochemical Comparative Study of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles and Copper Sulphate Toxicity in Male Albino Mice Reproductive System. Int J Biomater 2022; 2022:4877637. [PMID: 35615428 PMCID: PMC9126719 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4877637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Copper (Cu) is an essential trace element for the efficient functioning of living organisms. Cu can enter the body in different ways, and when it surpasses the range of biological tolerance, it can have negative consequences. The use of different nanoparticles, especially metal oxide nanoparticles, is increasingly being expanded in the fields of industry and biomedical materials. However, the impact of these nanoparticles on human health is still not completely elucidated. This comparative study was conducted to evaluate the impacts of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) and copper sulphate (CuSO4 0.5 (H2O)) on infertility and reproductive function in male albino mice BALB/c. Body weight, the weight of male reproductive organs, malondialdehyde (MDA) level, caspase-3 level, and the presence of Ki67 and CD68, as detected using the amino-histochemistry technique, were investigated. Animals were treated with 25 and 35 mg/kg of CuO NPs and CuSO4 0.5 (H2O) by oral gavage for 14 days. The control group was given distilled water by oral gavage. Body weight significantly decreased at the end of experiments in both treated groups in a concentration- and time-dependent manner compared with the control group. Weights of testes and epididymis (head and tail), as well as the weight of the seminal vesicle, showed a significant decrease compared with the control. However, the average weights of the seminal vesicle and prostate significantly increased. Caspase-3 and MDA levels increased in the CuO NP and CuSO4 0.5 (H2O) groups compared with the control group, and there was a significant difference between the two concentrations used. Immunohistochemical results detected a significant decrease in Ki67 protein in the treatment groups compared with the control. However, increase in CD68 protein was found in groups treated with CuO NPs and CuSO4 0.5 (H2O) compared with the control group. Overall, this in vivo comparative study of CuO NPs and CuSO4 0.5 (H2O) showed that oral intake of copper NPs at 25 and 23 mg/kg was safer to the mice reproductive system than CuSO4 0.5 (H2O) at the same dose. CuSO4 0.5 (H2O) significantly influenced the histopathological and toxicological alteration responses.
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Liu S, Tang Y, Chen B, Zhao Y, Aguilar ZP, Tao X, Xu H. Inhibition of testosterone synthesis induced by oral TiO 2 NPs is associated with ROS-MAPK(ERK1/2)-StAR signaling pathway in SD rat. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2021; 10:937-946. [PMID: 34484685 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfab077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) have been widely used in food, medical, and other fields; their reproductive toxicity has been reported in numerous studies. However, the relevant toxicity mechanism still requires further exploration. In this paper, the effect of oral exposure to 500 mg/kg TiO2 NPs (anatase and rutile) in adult male SD rats was studied over 3 and 7 days. Results showed that the total sperm count and testosterone level of 7 days of exposure in serum decreased in the experimental group. Testicular tissue lesions, such as disappearance of Leydig cells, disorder of arrangement of spermatogenic cells in the lumen of convoluted seminiferous tubules, and disorder of arrangement of germ cells, were observed. Meanwhile, the expression of steroidogenic acute regulatory (StAR; the key factors of testosterone synthesis), MAPK (ERK1/2), and phosphorylated ERK1/2 in testes of SD rats after exposure to TiO2 NPs for 7 days decreased, while the malondialdehyde content increased and superoxide dismutase activity decreased in serum. The present study showed that TiO2 NPs could cause reproductive toxicity. Notably, anatase is more toxic than rutile. In addition, exposure to 500 mg/kg TiO2 NPs for 7 days inhibited testosterone synthesis in male rat, which may be related to the reactive oxygen species (ROS)-MAPK (ERK1/2)-StAR signal pathway. Warning that the use of TiO2 NPs should be regulated.
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- Shanji Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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Souza MR, Mazaro-Costa R, Rocha TL. Can nanomaterials induce reproductive toxicity in male mammals? A historical and critical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 769:144354. [PMID: 33736249 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The nanotechnology enabled the development of nanomaterials (NMs) with a variety of industrial, biomedical, and consumer applications. However, the mechanism of action (MoA) and toxicity of NMs remain unclear, especially in the male reproductive system. Thus, this study aimed to perform a bibliometric and systematic review of the literature on the toxic effects of different types of NMs on the male reproductive system and function in mammalian models. A series of 236 articles related to the in vitro and in vivo reproductive toxicity of NMs in mammalian models were analyzed. The data concerning the bioaccumulation, experimental conditions (types of NMs, species, cell lines, exposure period, and routes of exposure), and the MoA and toxicity of NMs were summarized and discussed. Results showed that this field of research began in 2005 and has experienced an exponential increase since 2012. Revised data confirmed that the NMs have the ability to cross the blood-testis barrier and bioaccumulate in several organs of the male reproductive system, such as testis, prostate, epididymis, and seminal vesicle. A similar MoA and toxicity were observed after in vitro and in vivo exposure to NMs. The NM reproductive toxicity was mainly related to ROS production, oxidative stress, DNA damage and apoptosis. In conclusion, the NM exposure induces bioaccumulation and toxic effects on male reproductive system of mammal models, confirming its potential risk to human and environmental health. The knowledge concerning the NM reproductive toxicity contributes to safety and sustainable use of nanotechnology.
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- Maingredy Rodrigues Souza
- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology of Reproduction, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil; Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology of Reproduction, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil.
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Deng J, Ding QM, Jia MX, Li W, Zuberi Z, Wang JH, Ren JL, Fu D, Zeng XX, Luo JF. Biosafety risk assessment of nanoparticles: Evidence from food case studies. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 275:116662. [PMID: 33582638 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Nanotechnology provides a wide range of benefits in the food industry in improving food tastes, textures, sensations, quality, shelf life, and food safety. Recently, potential adverse effects such as toxicity and safety concerns have been associated with the increasing use of engineered nanoparticles in food industry. Additionally, very limited information is known concerning the behavior, properties and effects of food nano-materials in the gastrointestinal tract. There is explores the current advances and provides insights of the potential risks of nanoparticles in the food industry. Specifically, characteristics of food nanoparticles and their absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, the effects of food nanoparticles against the gastrointestinal microflora, and the potential toxicity mechanisms in different organs and body systems are discussed. This review would provide references for further investigation of nano-materials toxicity effect in foods and their molecular mechanisms. It will help to develop safer foods and expand nano-materials applications in safe manner.
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- Jing Deng
- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible Forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China; College of Packaging and Material Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- College of Packaging and Material Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible Forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible Forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China; College of Packaging and Material Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China.
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- Department of Science and Laboratory Technology, Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 2958, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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- School of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, 410114, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible Forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China
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- Central Laboratory for Medical Research, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- College of Packaging and Material Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible Forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China
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Hussein MMA, Gad E, Ahmed MM, Arisha AH, Mahdy HF, Swelum AAA, Tukur HA, Saadeldin IM. Amelioration of titanium dioxide nanoparticle reprotoxicity by the antioxidants morin and rutin. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:29074-29084. [PMID: 31392614 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06091-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The present study aimed to examine the ameliorative effects of morin and rutin on the reproductive toxicity induced by titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) in male rats. A total of seventy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into seven groups, each comprising ten rats. Nanoreprotoxicity was induced by treating rats with TiO2NPs at a dosage of 300 mg/kg body weight for 30 days. Morin (30 mg/kg body weight) and rutin (100 mg/kg body weight) were co-administered with or without TiO2NPs to rats either individually or combined. Only distilled water was administered to the control group. The results showed that TiO2NPs enhanced oxidative stress, indicated by reduced levels of antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione (GSH) in testicular tissues, and increased levels of the lipid peroxidation marker malondialdehyde (MDA). TiO2NPs significantly reduced the levels of sex hormones (testosterone, FSH, and LH), reduced sperm motility, viability, and sperm cell count, and increased sperm abnormalities, in addition to damaging the testicular histological architecture. TiO2NPs resulted in the downregulation of 17β-HSD and the upregulation of proapoptotic gene (Bax) transcripts in the testicular tissues. Conversely, morin and/or rutin had a protective effect on testicular tissue. They effectively counteracted TiO2NP-induced oxidative damage and morphological injury in the testis by conserving the endogenous antioxidant mechanisms and scavenging free radicals. Thus, we suggest that morin and rutin could be used to alleviate the toxicity and oxidative damage associated with TiO2NP intake.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohamed M A Hussein
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt.
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Rodríguez-Escamilla JC, Medina-Reyes EI, Rodríguez-Ibarra C, Déciga-Alcaraz A, Flores-Flores JO, Ganem-Rondero A, Rodríguez-Sosa M, Terrazas LI, Delgado-Buenrostro NL, Chirino YI. Food-grade titanium dioxide (E171) by solid or liquid matrix administration induces inflammation, germ cells sloughing in seminiferous tubules and blood-testis barrier disruption in mice. J Appl Toxicol 2019; 39:1586-1605. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.3842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Juan Carlos Rodríguez-Escamilla
- Unidad de Biomedicina. Facultad de Estudios Superiores; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Tlalnepantla Estado de México México
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- Unidad de Biomedicina. Facultad de Estudios Superiores; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Tlalnepantla Estado de México México
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Estado de México Mexico
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- Unidad de Biomedicina. Facultad de Estudios Superiores; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Tlalnepantla Estado de México México
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Estado de México Mexico
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- Unidad de Biomedicina. Facultad de Estudios Superiores; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Tlalnepantla Estado de México México
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Estado de México Mexico
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- Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas y Tecnología; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria; Ciudad de México
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- División de Estudios de Posgrado (Tecnología Farmacéutica); Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Estado de México Mexico
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- Unidad de Biomedicina. Facultad de Estudios Superiores; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Tlalnepantla Estado de México México
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- Unidad de Biomedicina. Facultad de Estudios Superiores; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Tlalnepantla Estado de México México
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- Unidad de Biomedicina. Facultad de Estudios Superiores; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Tlalnepantla Estado de México México
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- Unidad de Biomedicina. Facultad de Estudios Superiores; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Tlalnepantla Estado de México México
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