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Wang W, Yuan L, Zhou J, Zhu X, Liao Z, Yin L, Li W, Jiang HS. Inorganic carbon utilization: A target of silver nanoparticle toxicity on a submerged macrophyte. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 318:120906. [PMID: 36549447 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Submerged macrophytes play an important role in the global carbon cycle through diversified pathways of inorganic carbon (Ci) utilization distinct from terrestrial plants. However, the effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), an emerging contaminant, were unknown on the Ci utilization of submerged macrophytes. In Ottelia alismoides, the only known submerged macrophyte with three pathways of Ci utilization, before absorption, AgNPs inhibited the external carbonic anhydrase activity thus reducing the capacity of the plant to use HCO3-. After entering the plant, AgNPs mainly aggregated at the cell wall and in the chloroplast. The internalized AgNPs inhibited ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase-oxygenase (Rubisco) activity blocking CO2 fixation and disturbed C4 and crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) by inhibiting phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEPC), pyruvate phosphate dikinase (PPDK), and NAD-dependent malic enzyme (NAD-ME) activities to alter intracellular malate biosynthesis and decarboxylation. Overall, our findings indicate that the Ci utilization of the submerged macrophyte is a target of AgNPs toxicity that might affect the carbon cycle in aquatic systems.
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- Wanwan Wang
- Aquatic Plant Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; College of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434025, China
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- College of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434025, China
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- Aquatic Plant Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, School of Life Sciences, Hainan University, HaiKou, 570228, China
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- Aquatic Plant Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, School of Life Sciences, Hainan University, HaiKou, 570228, China
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- Aquatic Plant Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Aquatic Plant Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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Zhu H, Guan X, Pu L, Shen L, Hua H. Acute toxicity, biochemical and transcriptomic analysis of Procambarus clarkii exposed to avermectin. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:206-215. [PMID: 36129128 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pesticides are extensively applied globally. Pesticide residues induce calamitous effects on the environment and untargeted organisms. Public concerns for the safety of freshwater organisms and the challenges posed by aquatic contaminants remain high. In the present study, the acute toxicity of avermectins (AVMs) to the crayfish, Procambarus clarkii was evaluated. We also evaluated the potential effects of AVM on the biochemical and transcriptomic status of the hepatopancreas and gastrointestinal tract in P. clarkii. RESULTS The 24, 48, 72, 96 h median lethal concentrations (LC50 ) of AVM on crayfish were 2.626, 1.162, 0.723, 0.566 mg L-1 , respectively. The crayfish were then exposed to 0.65 mg L-1 of AVM for 96 h. AVM significantly altered biochemical parameters including AChE and CAT activities in the hepatopancreas, and AChE, SOD and Na + -K + -ATPase activities in the gastrointestinal tract at several time points. Furthermore, transcriptomic analysis identified 953 and 1851 differentially-expressed genes (DEGs) in the hepatopancreas and gastrointestinal tract, respectively. KEGG enrichment showed that the gene expression profiles of the hepatopancreas and gastrointestinal tract were distinct from each other. The DEGs in the hepatopancreas were mostly enriched with stress-response pathways, while the majority of the DEGs in the gastrointestinal tract belonged to metabolism-related pathways. CONCLUSION We demonstrated that the AVM induced acute toxicity, oxidative stress, osmoregulation disturbance, neurotoxicity and transcriptome imbalance in crayfish. These findings unraveled the detrimental effects of AVMs exposure on crayfish. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Hongyuan Zhu
- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Calisi A, Lorusso C, Gallego-Urrea JA, Hassellöv M, Dondero F. Ecotoxicological effects of silver nanoparticles in marine mussels. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 851:158113. [PMID: 35987229 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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As the production of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is becoming more prevalent, it is becoming increasingly necessary to understand the toxicological effects they can have on different ecosystems. In the marine bioindicator species M. galloprovincialis Lam we predicted toxicity and bioaccumulation of 5 nm alkane-coated and 50 nm uncoated silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) along with silver nitrate as a function of the actual dose level. We generated a time persistence model of silver in seawater and used the Area Under the Curve (AUC) as independent variable in the hazard assessment. This approach allowed us to evaluate unbiased ecotoxicological endpoints for acute (survival) and chronic toxicity (byssal adhesion). Logistic regression analysis rendered an overall LC5096h values of 0.81 ± 0.07 mg h L-1 irrespectively of the silver form. By contrast, for byssal adhesion regression analysis revealed a much higher toxicological potential of silver nitrate vs AgNPs with EC5024h values respectively of 0.0024 ± 0.0009 vs 0.053 ± 0.016 and 0.063 (no computable error for 50 nm AgNP) mg h L-1, undoubtedly confirming a prevalence of ionic silver effects over AgNPs. Bioaccumulation was more efficient for silver nitrate >5 nm AgNP >50 nm AgNP reflecting a parallel with the preferential uptake route / target organ. Finally, we derived Risk Quotient (RQs) for acute and chronic effects of nanosilver in shellfish and showed that the RQs are far from the Level of Concern (LoC) at current estimated environmental concentrations (EECs). This information can ultimately help researchers, policy makers, and industry professionals decide how to safely regulate and/or dispose of AgNPs.
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- Antonio Calisi
- Department of Science and Technological Innovation, Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale-Vercelli, Novara, Alessandria, Viale Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Science and Technological Innovation, Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale-Vercelli, Novara, Alessandria, Viale Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Marine Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Kristineberg marine research station, Kristineberg 566, 45178 Fiskebäckskil, Sweden
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- Department of Marine Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Kristineberg marine research station, Kristineberg 566, 45178 Fiskebäckskil, Sweden
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- Department of Science and Technological Innovation, Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale-Vercelli, Novara, Alessandria, Viale Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy.
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Bebianno MJ, Mendes VM, O'Donovan S, Carteny CC, Keiter S, Manadas B. Effects of microplastics alone and with adsorbed benzo(a)pyrene on the gills proteome of Scrobicularia plana. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 842:156895. [PMID: 35753444 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) are globally present in the marine environment, but the biological effects on marine organisms at the molecular and cellular levels remain scarce. Due to their lipophilic nature, MPs can adsorb other contaminants present in the marine environment, which may increase their detrimental effects once ingested by organisms. This study investigates the effects of low-density polyethylene (PE) MPs with and without adsorbed benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) in the gills proteome of the peppery furrow shell clam, Scrobicularia plana. Clams were exposed to PE MPs (11-13 μm; 1 mg L-1) for 14 days. BaP was analyzed in whole clams' soft tissues, and a proteomic approach was applied in the gills using SWATH/DIA analysis. Proteomic responses suggest that virgin MPs cause disturbance by altering cytoskeleton and cell structure, energy metabolism, conformational changes, oxidative stress, fatty acids, DNA binding and, neurotransmission highlighting the potential risk of this type of MPs for the clam health. Conversely, when clam gills were exposed to MPs adsorbed with BaP a higher differentiation of protein expression was observed that besides changes in cytoskeleton and cell structure, oxidative stress, energy metabolism and DNA binding also induce changes in glucose metabolism, RNA binding and apoptosis. These results indicate that the presence of both stressors (MPs and BaP) have a higher toxicological risk to the health of S. plana.
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- M J Bebianno
- Centre for Marine and Environmental Research (CIMA), University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-397 Faro, Portugal.
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- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Centre for Marine and Environmental Research (CIMA), University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-397 Faro, Portugal
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- Systemic Physiological and Ecotoxicological Research, Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Man-Technology-Environment Research Centre (MTM), School of Science and Technology, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Sibiya A, Gopi N, Jeyavani J, Mahboob S, Al-Ghanim KA, Sultana S, Mustafa A, Govindarajan M, Vaseeharan B. Comparative toxicity of silver nanoparticles and silver nitrate in freshwater fish Oreochromis mossambicus: A multi-biomarker approach. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 259:109391. [PMID: 35661820 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in the aquatic environment affect ecological repercussions and have fatal impacts on aquatic animals. The current study examined and correlated the toxicity of silver nitrate (AgNO3) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to the Mozambique tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus. The comparative toxicity studies were done by exposing O. mossambicus to various doses of AgNO3 and AgNPs (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 μg/L) over a 7-day subacute exposure period. AAS analysis was used to detect Ag accumulation, while the histological examination established gill tissue damage. Oxidative stress affects lipid peroxidation (LPO) and protein carbonyl activity (PCA) in the gill tissue. Antioxidant parameters such as glutathione-S-transferase (GST), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase activity (CAT), and non-enzymatic antioxidants such as metallothionein (MT) and reduced glutathione. The serum in the blood was used to determine non-specific immunological characteristics such as lysozyme (LYZ), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and respiratory burst activity (RBA). The neurotoxic impact of acetylcholine esterase activity (AChE) was investigated in brain tissues. The findings demonstrated that larger concentrations of AgNO3 than AgNPs improved enzymatic antioxidant activities in the gill tissue. Histological examination of fish gills demonstrated that both AgNPs and AgNO3 induced telangiectasia and epithelial cell hyperplasia. By increasing the concentration of AgNPs and AgNO3, the present research demonstrated that silver accumulation leads to inefficient oxidative stress and altered enzymatic and non-enzymatic parameters, leading to cellular damage.
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- Ashokkumar Sibiya
- Nano biosciences and Nanopharmacology Division, Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6th Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630004, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Nano biosciences and Nanopharmacology Division, Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6th Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630004, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Nano biosciences and Nanopharmacology Division, Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6th Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630004, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA
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- Unit of Vector Control, Phytochemistry and Nanotechnology, Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India; Unit of Natural Products and Nanotechnology, Department of Zoology, Government College for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam 612 001, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Nano biosciences and Nanopharmacology Division, Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6th Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630004, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Roma J, Feijão E, Vinagre C, Duarte B, Matos AR. Impacts of dissolved Zn and nanoparticle forms in the fatty acid landscape of Mytilus galloprovincialis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 817:152807. [PMID: 35016933 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The introduction of waste containing heavy metals into the marine environment has been increasing for the past few decades, yet there are still several pending questions regarding how it impacts aquatic fauna. This study compared the effects of zinc exposure in its ionic- and nanoparticle forms on the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis and sampled at different time-points. Zinc accumulation was observable after one week. Exposure to 100 μg L-1 of either form for 28 days also resulted in the higher depletion of fatty acids, lipid peroxidation products accumulation, and changes in the fatty acid profiles. This was also observed for lower concentrations, although to a smaller extent. Given the importance of fatty acids in the marine trophic chains, these zinc-induced alterations have significant potential of introducing negative impacts on the ecosystem and ultimately on human nutrition. Finally, we show that fatty acids may be used as efficient biomarkers of zinc-induced stress.
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- Joana Roma
- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal..
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal.; CCMAR, Centre of Marine Sciences, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal.; Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal.; BioISI - Biosystems and Integrative Sciences Institute, Plant Functional Genomics Group, Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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Corsi I, Desimone MF, Cazenave J. Building the Bridge From Aquatic Nanotoxicology to Safety by Design Silver Nanoparticles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:836742. [PMID: 35350188 PMCID: PMC8957934 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.836742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Nanotechnologies have rapidly grown, and they are considered the new industrial revolution. However, the augmented production and wide applications of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) and nanoparticles (NPs) inevitably lead to environmental exposure with consequences on human and environmental health. Engineered nanomaterial and nanoparticle (ENM/P) effects on humans and the environment are complex and largely depend on the interplay between their peculiar properties such as size, shape, coating, surface charge, and degree of agglomeration or aggregation and those of the receiving media/body. These rebounds on ENM/P safety and newly developed concepts such as the safety by design are gaining importance in the field of sustainable nanotechnologies. This article aims to review the critical characteristics of the ENM/Ps that need to be addressed in the safe by design process to develop ENM/Ps with the ablility to reduce/minimize any potential toxicological risks for living beings associated with their exposure. Specifically, we focused on silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) due to an increasing number of nanoproducts containing AgNPs, as well as an increasing knowledge about these nanomaterials (NMs) and their effects. We review the ecotoxicological effects documented on freshwater and marine species that demonstrate the importance of the relationship between the ENM/P design and their biological outcomes in terms of environmental safety.
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- Ilaria Corsi
- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictiología, Instituto Nacional de Limnología (INALI), CONICET, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
- *Correspondence: Jimena Cazenave,
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Auguste M, Melillo D, Corteggio A, Marino R, Canesi L, Pinsino A, Italiani P, Boraschi D. Methodological Approaches To Assess Innate Immunity and Innate Memory in Marine Invertebrates and Humans. FRONTIERS IN TOXICOLOGY 2022; 4:842469. [PMID: 35295223 PMCID: PMC8915809 DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2022.842469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Assessing the impact of drugs and contaminants on immune responses requires methodological approaches able to represent real-life conditions and predict long-term effects. Innate immunity/inflammation is the evolutionarily most widespread and conserved defensive mechanism in living organisms, and therefore we will focus here on immunotoxicological methods that specifically target such processes. By exploiting the conserved mechanisms of innate immunity, we have examined the most representative immunotoxicity methodological approaches across living species, to identify common features and human proxy models/assays. Three marine invertebrate organisms are examined in comparison with humans, i.e., bivalve molluscs, tunicates and sea urchins. In vivo and in vitro approaches are compared, highlighting common mechanisms and species-specific endpoints, to be applied in predictive human and environmental immunotoxicity assessment. Emphasis is given to the 3R principle of Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research and to the application of the ARRIVE guidelines on reporting animal research, in order to strengthen the quality and usability of immunotoxicology research data.
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- Manon Auguste
- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council (CNR), Napoli, Italy
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council (CNR), Napoli, Italy
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- Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Institute of Translational Pharmacology (IFT), CNR, Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council (CNR), Napoli, Italy
- Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Napoli, Italy
- *Correspondence: Paola Italiani, ; Diana Boraschi,
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council (CNR), Napoli, Italy
- Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Napoli, Italy
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT), Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Shenzhen, China
- *Correspondence: Paola Italiani, ; Diana Boraschi,
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López-Pedrouso M, Lorenzo JM, Varela Z, Fernández JÁ, Franco D. Finding Biomarkers in Antioxidant Molecular Mechanisms for Ensuring Food Safety of Bivalves Threatened by Marine Pollution. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11020369. [PMID: 35204251 PMCID: PMC8868406 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Aquaculture production as an important source of protein for our diet is sure to continue in the coming years. However, marine pollution will also likely give rise to serious problems for the food safety of molluscs. Seafood is widely recognized for its high nutritional value in our diet, leading to major health benefits. However, the threat of marine pollution including heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants and other emerging pollutants is of ever-growing importance and seafood safety may not be guaranteed. New approaches for the search of biomarkers would help us to monitor pollutants and move towards a more global point of view; protocols for the aquaculture industry would also be improved. Rapid and accurate detection of food safety problems in bivalves could be carried out easily by protein biomarkers. Hence, proteomic technologies could be considered as a useful tool for the discovery of protein biomarkers as a first step to improve the protocols of seafood safety. It has been demonstrated that marine pollutants are altering the bivalve proteome, affecting many biological processes and molecular functions. The main response mechanism of bivalves in a polluted marine environment is based on the antioxidant defense system against oxidative stress. All these proteomic data provided from the literature suggest that alterations in oxidative stress due to marine pollution are closely linked to robust and confident biomarkers for seafood safety.
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- María López-Pedrouso
- Departamento de Zooloxía, Xenética e Antropoloxía Física, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15872 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Centro Tecnolóxico da Carne de Galicia, Rúa Galicia No. 4, Parque Tecnolóxico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain;
- Área de Tecnoloxía dos Alimentos, Facultade de Ciencias, Universidade de Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- CRETUS, Ecology Unit, Department of Functional Biology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15872 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (Z.V.); (J.Á.F.)
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- CRETUS, Ecology Unit, Department of Functional Biology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15872 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (Z.V.); (J.Á.F.)
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- Centro Tecnolóxico da Carne de Galicia, Rúa Galicia No. 4, Parque Tecnolóxico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain;
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Ben Younes R, Bouallegui Y, Fezai O, Mezni A, Touaylia S, Oueslati R. Silver nanoparticles' impact on the gene expression of the cytosolic adaptor MyD-88 and the interferon regulatory factor IRF in the gills and digestive gland of mytilus galloprovincialis. Drug Chem Toxicol 2021; 45:2371-2378. [PMID: 34225533 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2021.1945128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been reported as stressors for the bivalves' immune system at different regulatory levels, impacting the detection step and receptors, and other mediators, as well as effector molecules. However, studies on how AgNPs impact the transmission of signals from receptors and whether they have an effect on mediators and transcription factors are still scarce. This study aims to investigate the effect of 12 hours of in vivo exposure to 100 µg/L of AgNPs on the gene expression of the cytosolic adaptor Myeloid, the differentiation protein 88 (MgMyD88-b), and the interferon regulatory factor (Me4-IRF) in the gills and digestive gland of Mytilus galloprovincialis, before and after blocking two major uptake pathways of nanoparticles (clathrin- and caveolae-mediated endocytosis). The results illustrate a tissue-specific gene expression of the MgMyD88-b and the Me4-IRF in the gills and digestive gland of M. galloprovincialis. In the gills, AgNPs did not significantly impact the expression of the two genes. However, blocking the caveolae-mediated endocytosis decreased the expression of Me4-IRF. However, inhibition of clathrin-mediated endocytosis in the digestive gland recorded a significant decrease in the expression of MgMyD88-b. Overall, the inhibition of the AgNPs' uptake routes have highlighted their potential interference with the immune response through the studied mediators' genes, which need to be studied further in future investigations.
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- Ridha Ben Younes
- Research Unit of Immuno-Microbiology, Environment and Carcinogenesis, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Tunisia
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- Research Unit of Immuno-Microbiology, Environment and Carcinogenesis, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Tunisia.,LR01ES14 Laboratory of Environmental Biomonitoring, University of Carthage, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Bizerte, Tunisia
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- LR01ES14 Laboratory of Environmental Biomonitoring, University of Carthage, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Bizerte, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- LR01ES14 Laboratory of Environmental Biomonitoring, University of Carthage, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Bizerte, Tunisia
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- Research Unit of Immuno-Microbiology, Environment and Carcinogenesis, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Tunisia
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Swartzwelter BJ, Mayall C, Alijagic A, Barbero F, Ferrari E, Hernadi S, Michelini S, Navarro Pacheco NI, Prinelli A, Swart E, Auguste M. Cross-Species Comparisons of Nanoparticle Interactions with Innate Immune Systems: A Methodological Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1528. [PMID: 34207693 PMCID: PMC8230276 DOI: 10.3390/nano11061528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Many components of the innate immune system are evolutionarily conserved and shared across many living organisms, from plants and invertebrates to humans. Therefore, these shared features can allow the comparative study of potentially dangerous substances, such as engineered nanoparticles (NPs). However, differences of methodology and procedure between diverse species and models make comparison of innate immune responses to NPs between organisms difficult in many cases. To this aim, this review provides an overview of suitable methods and assays that can be used to measure NP immune interactions across species in a multidisciplinary approach. The first part of this review describes the main innate immune defense characteristics of the selected models that can be associated to NPs exposure. In the second part, the different modes of exposure to NPs across models (considering isolated cells or whole organisms) and the main endpoints measured are discussed. In this synergistic perspective, we provide an overview of the current state of important cross-disciplinary immunological models to study NP-immune interactions and identify future research needs. As such, this paper could be used as a methodological reference point for future nano-immunosafety studies.
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- Department of Biology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Liubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation, National Research Council, 90146 Palermo, Italy;
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- Institut Català de Nanosciència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2), Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Center for Plant Molecular Biology–ZMBP Eberhard-Karls University Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany;
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- School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3AX, UK;
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- Department of Biosciences, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;
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- UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Wallingford OX10 8BB, UK;
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- Department of Earth Environment and Life Sciences, University of Genova, 16126 Genova, Italy
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Mehennaoui K, Cambier S, Minguez L, Serchi T, Guérold F, Gutleb AC, Giamberini L. Sub-chronic effects of AgNPs and AuNPs on Gammarus fossarum (Crustacea Amphipoda): From molecular to behavioural responses. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 210:111775. [PMID: 33421722 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The aim of the present study was the assessment of the sub-chronic effects of silver (AgNPs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) of 40 nm primary size either stabilised with citrate (CIT) or coated with polyethylene glycol (PEG) on the freshwater invertebrate Gammarus fossarum. Silver nitrate (AgNO3) was used as a positive control in order to study the contribution of silver ions potentially released from AgNPs on the observed effects. A multibiomarker approach was used to assess the long-term effects of AgNPs and AuNPs 40 nm on molecular, cellular, physiological and behavioural responses of G. fossarum. Specimen of G. fossarum were exposed for 15 days to 0.5 and 5 µgL-1 of CIT and PEG AgNPs and AuNPs 40 nm in the presence of food. A significant uptake of both Ag and Au was observed in exposed animals but was under the toxic threshold leading to mortality of G. fossarum. Silver nanoparticles (CIT-AgNPs and PEG-AgNPs 40 nm) led to an up-regulation of Na+K+ATPase gene expression. An up-regulation of Catalse and Chitinase gene expressions due to exposure to PEG-AgNPs 40 nm was also observed. Gold nanoparticles (CIT and PEG-AuNPs 40 nm) led to an increase of CuZnSOD gene expression. Furthermore, both AgNPs and AuNPs led to a more developed digestive lysosomal system indicating a general stress response in G. fossarum. Both AgNPs and AuNPs 40 nm significantly affected locomotor activity of G. fossarum while no effects were observed on haemolymphatic ions and ventilation.
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- Kahina Mehennaoui
- Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 41 rue du Brill, Belvaux, Luxembourg; Université de Lorraine, CNRS UMR 7360, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Environnements Continentaux (LIEC), Campus Bridoux, Rue du Général Delestraint, F-57000, Metz, France
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- Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 41 rue du Brill, Belvaux, Luxembourg
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS UMR 7360, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Environnements Continentaux (LIEC), Campus Bridoux, Rue du Général Delestraint, F-57000, Metz, France
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- Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 41 rue du Brill, Belvaux, Luxembourg
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS UMR 7360, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Environnements Continentaux (LIEC), Campus Bridoux, Rue du Général Delestraint, F-57000, Metz, France
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- Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 41 rue du Brill, Belvaux, Luxembourg
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS UMR 7360, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Environnements Continentaux (LIEC), Campus Bridoux, Rue du Général Delestraint, F-57000, Metz, France.
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Greggio N, Capolupo M, Donnini F, Birke M, Fabbri E, Dinelli E. Integration of physical, geochemical and biological analyses as a strategy for coastal lagoon biomonitoring. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2021; 164:112005. [PMID: 33517082 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Coastal lagoons are complex environments threatened by natural and anthropogenic stressors. Here, we tested the effectiveness of combining physical, geochemical and chemical measurements with biomarker data obtained in field-exposed marine mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) as a biomonitoring strategy for a highly pressured lagoon (Pialassa Baiona, Ravenna, Italy). Data showed a spatial trend of sediment contamination by Hg, Pt, Au, Ag, Mo, Re, Cd, Pd and Zn. Local conditions of high water temperature/low conductivity were detected among selected sites. After a 30-day in situ exposure, Ag and Hg were the most bioaccumulated elements (10 and 5 folds, respectively) in mussels followed by Sb, Al, Ti and Fe. Decreased survival, lysosomal dysfunctions, increased metallothionein content and peroxisome proliferation were observed in mussels in relation to metal spatial distribution and physico-chemical fluctuations. Overall, this study provides a further confirmation of the role of biomonitoring to reliably assess the environmental quality of highly pressured lagoons.
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- Nicolas Greggio
- University of Bologna, Inter-Departmental Research Centre for Environmental Science (CIRSA), Via S. Alberto 163, 48123 Ravenna, Italy; University of Bologna, Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences, Piazza S. Donato 1, 40100 Bologna, Italy.
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- University of Bologna, Inter-Departmental Research Centre for Environmental Science (CIRSA), Via S. Alberto 163, 48123 Ravenna, Italy; University of Bologna, Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences, Piazza S. Donato 1, 40100 Bologna, Italy
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- University of Bologna, Inter-Departmental Research Centre for Environmental Science (CIRSA), Via S. Alberto 163, 48123 Ravenna, Italy
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- Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources, Stilleweg 2, 30655 Hannover, Germany
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- University of Bologna, Inter-Departmental Research Centre for Environmental Science (CIRSA), Via S. Alberto 163, 48123 Ravenna, Italy; University of Bologna, Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences, Piazza S. Donato 1, 40100 Bologna, Italy
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- University of Bologna, Inter-Departmental Research Centre for Environmental Science (CIRSA), Via S. Alberto 163, 48123 Ravenna, Italy; University of Bologna, Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences, Piazza S. Donato 1, 40100 Bologna, Italy
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Li S, Li X, Cheng J, Zhan A. Effectiveness and Mechanisms of Recoverable Magnetic Nanoparticles on Mitigating Golden Mussel Biofouling. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:2500-2510. [PMID: 33535746 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c08014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Mussel biofouling has become a problem in aquatic ecosystems, causing significant ecological impact and huge economic loss globally. Although several strategies have been proposed and tested, efficient and environment-friendly antifouling methods are still scarce. Here, we investigated the effects of recoverable magnetic ferroferric oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4-NPs) with different sizes (10 and 100 nm), coatings (polyethylene glycol and polylysine), and concentrations (0.01 and 0.1 mg/L) on byssus adhesion-mediated biofouling by the notorious golden mussel Limnoperna fortunei. The results showed that magnetic Fe3O4-NPs, especially negatively charged polyethylene glycol-coated Fe3O4-NPs, size- and concentration-dependently reduced the byssus production, performance (breaking force and failure location), and adhesion rate. Further investigations on mechanisms showed that the down-regulation of foot protein 2 (Lffp-2) and energy-related metabolic pathways inhibited byssus production. The declined gene expression level and metal-binding ability of Lffp-2 significantly affected foot protein interactions, further reducing the plaque size and byssus performance. In addition, the change in the water redox state likely reduced byssus performance by preventing the interface interactions between the substrate and foot proteins. Our results confirm the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of magnetic Fe3O4-NPs on mitigating L. fortunei biofouling, thus providing a reference for developing efficient and environment-friendly antifouling strategies against fouling mussels.
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- Shiguo Li
- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Sánchez-Marín P, Vidal-Liñán L, Fernández-González LE, Montes R, Rodil R, Quintana JB, Carrera M, Mateos J, Diz AP, Beiras R. Proteomic analysis and biochemical alterations in marine mussel gills after exposure to the organophosphate flame retardant TDCPP. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 230:105688. [PMID: 33316748 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2020.105688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) are (re-)emergent environmental pollutants increasingly being used because of the restriction of other flame retardants. The chlorinated OPFR, tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) is among those of highest environmental concern, but its potential effects in the marine environment have rarely been investigated. We exposed a widely used sentinel marine mussel species, Mytilus galloprovincialis, to 10 μg L-1 of TDCPP during 28 days and studied: (i) the kinetics of bioaccumulation and elimination of the compound, (ii) the effect on two molecular biomarkers, glutathione S-transferase (GST) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities, and (iii) proteomic alterations in the gills, following an isobaric labeling quantitative shotgun proteomic approach, at two exposure times (7 and 28 days). Uptake and elimination of TDCPP by mussels were very fast, and the bioconcentration factor of this compound in mussels was 147 L kgww-1, confirming that this compound is not very bioaccumulative, as predicted by its chemical properties. GST activity was not affected by TDCPP exposure, but AChE activity was inhibited by TDCPP at both 7 and 28 days of exposure. Proteomic analysis revealed subtle effects of TDCPP in mussel gills, since few proteins (less than 2 % of the analysed proteome) were significantly affected by TDCPP, and effect sizes were low. The most relevant effects detected were the up-regulation of epimerase family protein SDR39U1, an enzyme that could be involved in detoxification processes, at both exposure times, and the down-regulation of receptor-type tyrosine-protein phosphatase N2-like (PTPRN2) after 7 days of exposure, which is involved in neurotransmitter secretion and might be related to the neurotoxicity described for this compound. Exposure time rather than TDCPP exposure was the most important driver of protein abundance changes, with 33 % of the proteome being affected by this factor, suggesting that stress caused by laboratory conditions could be an important confounding factor that needs to be controlled in similar ecotoxicology studies. Proteomic data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD019720.
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- Paula Sánchez-Marín
- Department of Ecology and Animal Biology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Galicia, Spain; Centro Oceanográfico de Vigo, Instituto Español de Oceanografía, 36390 Vigo, Spain.
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- Department of Ecology and Animal Biology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Galicia, Spain; Centro Oceanográfico de Vigo, Instituto Español de Oceanografía, 36390 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Ecology and Animal Biology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Galicia, Spain; Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Immunology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain; Marine Research Centre, University of Vigo (CIM-UVIGO), Isla de Toralla, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Institute of Research in Chemical and Biological Analysis (IAQBUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Institute of Research in Chemical and Biological Analysis (IAQBUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Institute of Research in Chemical and Biological Analysis (IAQBUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Institute of Marine Research (IIM), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), 36208 Vigo, Spain
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- Institute of Marine Research (IIM), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), 36208 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Immunology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain; Marine Research Centre, University of Vigo (CIM-UVIGO), Isla de Toralla, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Ecology and Animal Biology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Galicia, Spain; Marine Research Centre, University of Vigo (CIM-UVIGO), Isla de Toralla, Vigo, Spain
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Auclair J, Peyrot C, Wilkinson KJ, Gagné F. The geometry of the toxicity of silver nanoparticles to freshwater mussels. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2021; 239:108841. [PMID: 32781291 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2020.108841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The question about the influence of the geometry of silver nanoparticle (nAg) towards toxicity in aquatic organisms is largely unanswered. The purpose of this study was to examine if different geometries of nAg could initiate biophysical stress in the soft tissues of mussels. Freshwater Dreissenna bugensis mussels were exposed for 48 h at 15 °C to 10 and 50 μg/L of ionic Ag and to 3 forms of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-coated nAg of similar size: sphere, cube and prism. At the end of the exposure period, mussels were allowed to depurate overnight and the post-mitochondrial fraction of the soft tissues were analyzed for the levels of liquid crystals (LCs), changes in the activity and fractal dimensions of pyruvate kinase-lactate dehydrogenase (PK-LDH), F-actin and protein-ubiquitin (UB) levels. The data revealed that exposure to nAg forms lead to increased formation of LCs in increasing order of intensity: prismatic > cubic > spherical nAg. The activity in PK-LDH was decreased by all forms of nAg but not by ionic Ag+ (as with the following effects). Fractal kinetics of the PK-LDH system revealed that the nAg forms increased the spectral dimension (sD) in increasing order: spherical > cubic > prismatic nAg. A decrease in the fractal diffusion rate (fDR) with small changes in the fractal dimension (fD) was also obtained. The levels of F-actin and protein-UB were significantly affected for most forms of nAg and followed a pattern similar to LCs levels. In conclusion, the geometry of nAg could influence the formation of LCs, alter the fractal kinetics of the PK-LDH system, F-actin levels and protein damage in the soft tissues of freshwater mussels.
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- J Auclair
- Aquatic Contaminants Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 105 McGill, Montréal, Québec H2Y 2E7, Canada; Chemistry Department, Montréal University, Montreal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Aquatic Contaminants Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 105 McGill, Montréal, Québec H2Y 2E7, Canada; Chemistry Department, Montréal University, Montreal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Aquatic Contaminants Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 105 McGill, Montréal, Québec H2Y 2E7, Canada; Chemistry Department, Montréal University, Montreal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Aquatic Contaminants Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 105 McGill, Montréal, Québec H2Y 2E7, Canada; Chemistry Department, Montréal University, Montreal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada.
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Duroudier N, Katsumiti A, Mikolaczyk M, Schäfer J, Bilbao E, Cajaraville MP. Cell and tissue level responses in mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis dietarily exposed to PVP/PEI coated Ag nanoparticles at two seasons. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 750:141303. [PMID: 32871366 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are present in numerous consumer products due to their antimicrobial and other unique properties, thus concerns about their potential input into aquatic ecosystems are increasing. Toxicity of Ag NPs in waterborne exposed aquatic organisms has been widely investigated, but studies assessing the potential toxic effects caused after ingestion through the food web, especially at low realistic concentrations, remain scarce. Moreover, it is not well known whether season may influence toxic effects of Ag NPs. The main objective of this study was to determine cell and tissue level responses in mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis dietarily exposed to poly-N-vinyl-2-pirrolidone/polyethyleneimine (PVP/PEI) coated 5 nm Ag NPs for 1, 7 and 21 days both in autumn and spring. Mussels were fed every day with microalgae Isochrysis galbana exposed for 24 h to a low dose (1 μg Ag/L Ag NPs) in spring and to a higher dose (10 μg Ag/L Ag NPs) in spring and autumn. Mussels fed with microalgae exposed to the high dose accumulated Ag significantly after 21 days in both seasons, higher levels being measured in autumn compared to spring. Intralysosomal metal accumulation measured in mussel digestive gland and time- and dose-dependent reduction of mussels health status was similar in both seasons. DNA strand breaks increased significantly in hemocytes at both exposure doses along the 21 days in spring and micronuclei frequency showed an increasing trend after 1 and 7 days of exposure to 1 μg Ag/L Ag NPs in spring and to 10 μg Ag/L in both seasons. Values decreased after 21 days of exposure in all the cases. In conclusion, PVP/PEI coated 5 nm Ag NPs ingested through the food web were significantly accumulated in mussel tissues and caused adverse cell and tissue level effects both in autumn and in spring.
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- Nerea Duroudier
- CBET Research Group, Dept. Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology and Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology, PiE, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Basque Country, Spain
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- CBET Research Group, Dept. Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology and Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology, PiE, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Basque Country, Spain
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- Université de Bordeaux, UMR 5805 EPOC, Allée Geoffroy St Hilaire, 33615 Pessac Cedex, France
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- Université de Bordeaux, UMR 5805 EPOC, Allée Geoffroy St Hilaire, 33615 Pessac Cedex, France
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- CBET Research Group, Dept. Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology and Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology, PiE, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Basque Country, Spain
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- CBET Research Group, Dept. Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology and Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology, PiE, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Basque Country, Spain.
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Can Proteomics Be Considered as a Valuable Tool to Assess the Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Marine Bivalves? JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/jmse8121033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Exposure to nanoparticles (NPs) has been identified as a major concern for marine ecosystems. Because of their peculiar physico-chemical features, NPs are accumulated in marine organisms, which suffer a variety of adverse effects. In particular, bivalve mollusks represent a unique target for NPs, mainly because they are suspension-feeders with highly developed processes for cellular internalization of nano- and micrometric particles. Several studies have demonstrated that the uptake and the accumulation of NPs can induce sub-lethal effects towards marine bivalves. However, to understand the real risk of NP exposures the application of the so-called “omics” techniques (e.g., proteomics, genomics, metabolomics, lipidomics) has been suggested. In particular, proteomics has been used to study the effects of NPs and their mechanism(s) of action in marine bivalves, but to date its application is still limited. The present review aims at summarizing the state of the art concerning the application of proteomics as a tool to investigate the effects of nanoparticles on the proteome of marine bivalves, and to critically discuss the advantages and limitations of proteomics in this field of research. Relying on results obtained by studies that applied proteomics on bivalve tissues, proteomics application needs to be considered cautiously as a promising and valuable tool to shed light on toxicity and mechanism(s) of action of NPs. Although on one hand, the analysis of the current literature demonstrated undeniable strengths, potentiality and reliability of proteomics, on the other hand a number of limitations suggest that some gaps of knowledge need to be bridged, and methodological and technical improvements are necessary before proteomics can be readily and routinely applied to nanotoxicology studies.
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Roma J, Matos AR, Vinagre C, Duarte B. Engineered metal nanoparticles in the marine environment: A review of the effects on marine fauna. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 161:105110. [PMID: 32977204 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2020.105110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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There is an increasing awareness of how damaging pollutants in the marine environment can be, however information on the effects of metal engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) on marine biota is still insufficient, despite an exponential rising in related publications in recent years. In order to provide an integrated insight on the present state of the art on metal ENP-related ecotoxicology studies on marine fauna, this review aimed to: (i) highlight the means of toxicity of metal ENPs in the marine environment, (ii) identify the principal biotic and abiotic factors that may alter metal ENP toxicity, and (iii) analyse and categorize results of these studies, including accumulation, molecular and histological biomarkers, genotoxicity and behavioural changes. Data retrieved from Scopus yielded 134 studies that met pre-established criteria. Most often, the target ENPs were titanium, zinc, copper or silver, and most studies (61.2%) focused on the phylum Mollusca. The degree of toxicity of metal ENPs was often dependent on the concentrations tested, length of exposure and the type of tissue sampled. Effects from simple tissue accumulation to DNA damage or behavioural alterations were identified, even when concentrations below environmentally available levels were used. It is proposed that other phyla besides the traditional Mollusca (and within it Bivalvia) should be used more often in this kind of studies, that exact pathways of toxicity be further explored, and lastly that co-stressors be used in order to best mimic conditions observed in nature. In this review, the current knowledge on engineered metal nanoparticles and their effects on marine fauna was summarized, highlighting present knowledge gaps. Guidelines for future studies focusing on under-developed subjects in ENP toxicology are also briefly provided.
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- Joana Roma
- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisboa, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal.
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- BioISI - Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisboa, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal; Departamento de Biologia Vegetal da Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisboa, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal; CCMAR - Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisboa, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal; Departamento de Biologia Vegetal da Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal
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Zhang J, Shen L, Xiang Q, Ling J, Zhou C, Hu J, Chen L. Proteomics reveals surface electrical property-dependent toxic mechanisms of silver nanoparticles in Chlorella vulgaris. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 265:114743. [PMID: 32534322 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are known to exert adverse effects on both humans and aquatic organisms; however, the toxic mechanisms underlying these effects remain unclear. In this study, we investigated the toxic mechanisms of various AgNPs with different surface electrical properties in the freshwater algae Chlorella vulgaris using an advanced proteomics approach with Data-Independent Acquisition. Citrate-coated AgNPs (Cit-AgNPs) and polyethyleneimine-coated AgNPs (PEI-AgNPs) were selected as representatives of negatively and positively charged nanoparticles, respectively. Our results demonstrated that the AgNPs exhibited surface electrical property-dependent effects on the proteomic profile of C. vulgaris. In particular, the negatively charged Cit-AgNPs specifically regulated mitochondrial function-related proteins, resulting in the disruption of several associated metabolic pathways, such as those related to energy metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, and amino acid synthesis. In contrast, the positively charged PEI-AgNPs primarily targeted ribosome function-related proteins and interrupted pathways of protein synthesis and DNA genetic information transmission. In addition, Ag+ ions released from the AgNPs had a significant influence on protein regulation and the induction of cellular stress. Collectively, our findings provide new insight into the surface electrical property-dependent proteomic effects of AgNPs on C. vulgaris and should improve our understanding of the toxic mechanisms of AgNPs in freshwater algae.
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- Jilai Zhang
- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China.
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Xiang QQ, Gao Y, Li QQ, Ling J, Chen LQ. Proteomic profiling reveals the differential toxic responses of gills of common carp exposed to nanosilver and silver nitrate. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 394:122562. [PMID: 32213387 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Although the toxic effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on fish gills have been reported, the underlying mechanism of toxicity remains unclear. The present study aimed to elucidate the mechanism of toxicity in the gills of common carp following exposure to AgNPs and silver nitrate (AgNO3) using histopathology and proteomics. Histopathological findings revealed that both AgNPs and AgNO3 caused telangiectasia and epithelial cell hyperplasia in fish gills; however, the pathological features and location of lesions caused by the two forms of silver were markedly different. Proteomics revealed that AgNPs and AgNO3 induced 139 and 185 differential expression proteins (DEPs) in gills, respectively, and the two forms of silver induced only 42 shared proteins. AgNPs specifically induced 87 DEPs which mainly involved signaling mechanisms, cytoskeleton, and the arachidonic acid metabolism processes. AgNO3 specifically induced 125 DEPs that were mainly clustered in the glutathione metabolism and protease processes. These results suggested that the toxic effects of AgNPs and AgNO3 were dramatically different in terms of protein expression in fish gills, which may provide novel perspectives for understanding the toxicity mechanism of silver nanoparticles in fish gills.
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- Qian-Qian Xiang
- Instititue of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Instititue of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Instititue of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Instititue of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China.
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Duroudier N, Markaide P, Cajaraville MP, Bilbao E. Season influences the transcriptomic effects of dietary exposure to PVP/PEI coated Ag nanoparticles on mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2019; 222:19-30. [PMID: 30940556 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2019.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Toxicity of AgNPs has been widely studied in waterborne exposed aquatic organisms. However, toxic effects caused by AgNPs ingested through the diet and depending on the season are still unexplored. The first cell response after exposure to xenobiotics occurs at gene transcription level. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess transcription level effects in the digestive gland of female mussels after dietary exposure to AgNPs both in autumn and in spring. Mussels were fed daily for 21 days with Isochrysis galbana microalgae previously exposed for 24 h to a dose close to environmentally relevant concentrations of 1 μg Ag/L PVP/PEI coated 5 nm AgNPs (in spring) and to a higher dose of 10 μg Ag/L of the same AgNPs both in autumn and in spring. After 1 and 21 days, mussels RNA was hybridized in a custom microarray containing 7806 annotated genes. Mussels were more responsive to the high dose compared to the low dose of AgNPs and a higher number of probes were altered in autumn than in spring. In both seasons, significantly regulated genes were involved in the cytoskeleton and lipid transport and metabolism COG categories, among others, while genes involved in carbohydrate transport and metabolism were specifically altered in autumn. Overall, transcription patterns were differently altered depending on the exposure time and season, indicating that season should be considered in ecotoxicological studies of metal nanoparticles in mussels.
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- Nerea Duroudier
- CBET Research Group, Dept. Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology PiE, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Basque Country, Spain
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- Department of Genetics, Physical Anthropology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Basque Country, Spain
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- CBET Research Group, Dept. Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology PiE, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Basque Country, Spain
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- CBET Research Group, Dept. Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology PiE, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Basque Country, Spain.
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