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Salem SH, El-Maraghy SS, Abdel-Mallek AY, Abdel-Rahman MAA, Hassanein EHM, Al-Bedak OA, El-Aziz FEZAA. The antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and wound healing properties of ethyl acetate crude extract of an endophytic fungus Paecilomyces sp. (AUMC 15510) in earthworm model. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19239. [PMID: 36357560 PMCID: PMC9649741 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23831-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The endophytic fungus Paecilomyces sp. (AUMC 15510) was isolated from healthy stem samples of the Egyptian medicinal plant Cornulaca monacantha. We used GC-MS and HPLC analysis to identify the bioactive constituents of ethyl acetate crude extract of Paecilomyces sp. (PsEAE). Six human microbial pathogens have been selected to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of PsEAE. Our data showed that the extract has significant antimicrobial activity against all tested pathogens. However, the best inhibitory effect was observed against Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 90274 with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 3.9 μg/ml and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of 15.6 μg/ml, for both pathogens. Also, PsEAE exerts a significant inhibition on the biofilm formation of the previously mentioned pathogenic strains. In addition, we evaluated the wound healing efficiency of PsEAE on earthworms (Lumbricus castaneus) as a feasible and plausible model that mimics human skin. Interestingly, PsEAE exhibited a promising wound healing activity and enhanced wound closure. In conclusion, Paecilomyces sp. (AUMC 15510) could be a sustainable source of antimicrobial agents and a potential therapeutic target for wound management.
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- Shimaa H. Salem
- grid.252487.e0000 0000 8632 679XFungal Physiology Laboratory, Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- grid.252487.e0000 0000 8632 679XFungal Physiology Laboratory, Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- grid.252487.e0000 0000 8632 679XMycology Laboratory, Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- grid.418376.f0000 0004 1800 7673Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza Egypt
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University-Assiut Branch, Assiut, Egypt
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- grid.252487.e0000 0000 8632 679XAssiut University Mycological Centre (AUMC), Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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Kwak JI, Kim H, An YJ. Earthworm half-pipe assay: A new alternative in vivo skin corrosion test using invertebrates. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 307:119519. [PMID: 35618145 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119519] [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: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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As a result of the efforts to introduce the principle of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement) into animal testing, alternative in vitro skin corrosion test methods have been developed and standardized globally. However, alternative in vitro skin corrosion test methods have some limitations in terms of the use of humanely killed rats or commercial models and kits. The present study focused on the applicability of invertebrates as alternative in vivo skin models. Even though earthworm skin comprises the same biomolecules as human skin, the possibility of using earthworm skin as an alternative for skin testing remains unexplored. In this study, we developed a half-pipe tool for earthworm skin corrosion testing and optimized the test protocol. Subsequently, the applicability of the earthworm half-pipe assay for corrosion testing with six chemicals, including inorganic acids, organic acids, and alkalis, was investigated using stereomicroscopy and electron microscopy. It was observed that the specific concentrations for earthworm skin corrosion were lower than those for animal or in vitro tests. Therefore, the sensitivity of the earthworm half-pipe assay indicates that it could be useful as a screening tool before conducting in vivo animal tests or in vitro skin tests. This new method can contribute to research on alternative skin corrosion tests by reducing ethical issues, time, and cost while achieving effective results.
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- Jin Il Kwak
- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea.
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El-Aziz FEZAA, Ismail MS, Askary AE, El-kott AF, Tantawy AA. The assessment of the protective impact of spidroin extract against UV-A radiation damage by using earthworms (Aporrectodea caliginosa) as a robust human skin model via macroscopic and histological observations. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:44906-44916. [PMID: 35141825 PMCID: PMC9200702 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18861-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Numerous studies have confirmed the damage caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet-A rays. Malignant melanoma and skin cancer are two of the most serious health consequences. Thus, the UV-A protectant is intended to protect the skin, especially the two primary layers of skin (epidermis that represents the interface between the body and its surroundings and dermis). Spider silk is the most powerful natural fibre due to its regeneration, biocompatibility, antimicrobial, wound healing, antiseptic, and blood clotting properties. This work targeted to determine the protective effect of spidroin extract against UV-A radiation damage. Earthworms Aporrectodea caliginosa were collected from Assiut University's farm. Each set of ten earthworms was separated into six groups and placed in a plastic container. Webs of spiders collected from trees and old houses. Spidroin was extracted and utilised in this work to determine the potential effects of topical application on UV-A protection. The experiment is divided into two sections: (1) UV-A exposure and (2) the use of spidroin extract to protect the earthworms from ultraviolet radiation. Two control groups (1،2) of worms were not received UV-A exposure, and four groups (3,4,5,6) were exposed to UVR-A. In contrast, groups (5,6) were received spidroin extract before exposure to UV-A. Each group from the groups (3,4,5,6) was exposed for three consecutive days (¼ hour/day, ½ hour/day, and 1 h/day), using a UV-Lamp with a wavelength of 366 nm. The histopathological changes revealed that after 1⁄4 h of UV exposure, the cuticle was swollen with a slightly detached epithelium. The cuticle was down after 1⁄2 h of exposure, and the epidermis was totally damaged and necrosed. After 1 h, the exposure showed destruction of the epidermis in the circular muscle with a loss of muscle filament integrity, varying size, and altered nucleus form, along with mild disintegration of longitudinal muscle. Spidroin extract is critical for earthworm protection against UV-A radiation damage and able to regeneration. For the first time, morphological and histological analysis was established to detect the Spidroin extract evaluated for topical application on earthworms. Earthworms can be considered as a robust human skin model prior to UV-A exposure. It induces a complete protective effect against UV-A radiation damage in earthworms.
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- Pharmaceutics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O.Box 11099, Taif, 21944 Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421 Saudi Arabia
- Zoology Department, College of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22511 Egypt
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- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Li X, Li M, Sun N, He F, Chu S, Zong W, Niu Q, Liu R. Response of earthworm coelomocytes and catalase to pentanone and hexanone: a revelation of the toxicity of conventional solvents at the cellular and molecular level. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:44282-44296. [PMID: 35128610 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18864-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Organic solvents like 2-pentanone and 2-hexanone which are widely used in industrial production make up a large proportion of the source of chemical pollution. What is worrisome is that the cellular and molecular toxicity of 2-pentanone and 2-hexanone has not been reported yet. Based on this, earthworms and catalase (CAT) were chosen as target receptors for the toxicity studies. The cytotoxicity of 2-pentanone and 2-hexanone was revealed by measuring the multiple intracellular indicators of oxidative stress. At the molecular level, changes in the structure and function of CAT were characterized in vitro by the spectroscopy and molecular docking. The results show that 2-pentanone and 2-hexanone that induced the accumulation of reactive oxygen species can eventually reduce coelomocytes viability, accompanying by the regular changes of antioxidant activity and lipid peroxidation level. In addition, the exposure of 2-pentanone and 2-hexanone can shrink the backbone structure of CAT, quench the fluorescence, and misfold the secondary structure. The decrease in enzyme activity should be attributed to the structural changes induced by surface binding. This study discussed the toxicological effects and mechanisms of conventional solvents at the cellular and molecular level, which creatively proposed a joint research method.
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- Xiangxiang Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China - America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China - America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China - America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China - America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China - America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, People's Republic of China
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- College of Population, Resources and Environment, Shandong Normal University, 88# East Wenhua Road, Jinan, 250014, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China - America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China - America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, People's Republic of China.
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Abd El-Aziz FEZA, Hetta HF, Abdelhamid BN, Abd Ellah NH. Antibacterial and wound-healing potential of PLGA/spidroin nanoparticles: a study on earthworms as a human skin model. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2022; 17:353-365. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Aim: The essential protein element of spider silk ‘spidroin’ was used to assess its impact on the wound-healing process. Methods: Spidroin nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared using poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) polymer (PLGA/spidroin NPs) at different weight ratios (5:1, 10:1, 15:1) and were in vitro characterized. The optimized NPs were tested in vitro for release and antibacterial activity. To assess wound-healing effects, NPs were topically applied on surgically induced injuries in Allolobophora caliginosa earthworms as a robust human skin model. Results: Optimized NPs (173 ± 3 nm) revealed considerable antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. After 4 days of NPs application on wounds, macroscopical and histological examinations revealed a significant reduction in wound and re-epithelialization times. Conclusion: PLGA/spidroin NPs may represent a promising option for wound repair.
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, 71526, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, 71526, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, 71526, Egypt
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Abd Ellah NH, Abd El‐Aziz FEA, Abouelmagd SA, Abd El‐Hamid BN, Hetta HF. Spidroin in carbopol‐based gel promotes wound healing in earthworm's skin model. Drug Dev Res 2019; 80:1051-1061. [DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Revised: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Noura H. Abd Ellah
- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, Medical Sciences BuildingUniversity of Cincinnati Cincinnati Ohio USA
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of PharmacyAssiut University Assiut Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of PharmacyAssiut University Assiut Egypt
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- Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati Ohio USA
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of MedicineAssiut University Assiut Egypt
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Studies have been showing how changes in ultraviolet (UV) affect the terrestrial system, mostly focusing on higher plants and indirect effects, e.g. UV changed food quality/decomposition. Much less attention has been given to direct effect on terrestrial species, although the negative effects have been recognized for some earthworms. Further, the actual mechanisms of UV toxicity to soil invertebrates are even less understood. We here studied the effect of UV on the soil oligochaete Enchytraeus crypticus, and attempted to identify the possible mechanisms of toxicity using high-throughput gene expression. Applying a UV dose equivalent to UV during the winter months in northern Europe we observed an 80% decrease in reproduction. For these organisms, approximately 5% of the genes were differentially expressed. Among the observations was an activation of the DNA repair mechanisms, nucleotide excision repair, which correlated with survival of the organisms. An observed repressing of apoptosis seems to have deleterious effects (e.g. because it may lead to the accumulation of aberrant cells) leading to a decline in reproduction. The mechanisms activated by UV were similar to those mechanisms activated in humans, showing conservation across species.
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Ghosh S. Environmental pollutants, pathogens and immune system in earthworms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:6196-6208. [PMID: 29327186 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-1167-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/26/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Earthworms also known as farmer's friends are natural tillers of soil. They belong to Phylum Annelida and class Oligochaeta. Acid soils with organic matter and surface humus maintain the largest fauna of worms and earthworms. Due to their habitat in soil, they are constantly exposed to microbes and pollution generated by anthropogenic sources. Studies have revealed that damage of the immune system of earthworms can lead to alterations of both morphological and cellular characteristics of worms, activation of signalling pathways and can strongly influence their survival. Therefore, the understanding of the robust immune system in earthworms has become very important from the point of view of understanding its role in combating pathogens and pollutants and its role in indicating the soil pollution. In this article, we have outlined the (i) components of the immune system and (ii) their function of immunological responses on exposure to pollutants and pathogens. This study finds importance from the point of view of ecotoxicology and monitoring of earthworm health and exploring the scope of earthworm immune system components as biomarkers of pollutants and environmental toxicity. The future scope of this review remains in understanding the earthworm immunobiology and indicating strong biomarkers for pollution.
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- Shyamasree Ghosh
- School of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 752050, India.
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, 400094, India.
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de Quadros T, Schramm H, Zeni EC, Simioni C, Allodi S, Müller YMR, Ammar D, Nazari EM. Developmental effects of exposure to ultraviolet B radiation on the freshwater prawn Macrobrachium olfersi: Mitochondria as a target of environmental UVB radiation. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2016; 132:279-287. [PMID: 27344016 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2016.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2016] [Revised: 06/13/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In South America, increased UVB radiation has become an important environmental issue that is potentially threatening aquatic ecosystems. Considering that species exhibit different degrees of sensitivity to UVB radiation and that embryos are more sensitive than organisms at later life stages, the aim of this study was to characterize the effects of UVB radiation on subcellular compartments of embryos of the freshwater prawn Macrobrachium olfersi. This species lives and reproduces in clear and shallow waters, where UV radiation can fully penetrates. Embryos were irradiated with a UVB 6W lamp for 30min and examined after 1h, 12h, 24h and 48h of exposure. The irradiance of the UVB used simulates the UV radiation that embryos receive in the natural environment. The subcellular compartment most affected by the UVB radiation was the mitochondria, which exhibited a circular shape, a decrease in mitochondrial cristae, rupture of membranes and a morphology compatible with fission. These impairments were observed simultaneously with increased ROS production, just after 1h of UVB exposure. Thus, we investigated proteins related to mitochondrial fission (Drp-1) and fusion (Mfn-1), which are essential to cell maintenance. We found a significant increase in Drp-1 expression at all analyzed time-points and a significant decrease in Mfn-1 expression only after 24h of UVB exposure. Additionally, a decrease in embryonic cell viability was verified via the mitochondrial integrity assay. To conclude, we observed important mitochondrial dysfunctions against the environmental stress caused by UVB radiation. Moreover, the cellular responses found are critical and should not be disregarded, because they impact embryos that can potentially compromise the aquatic ecosystems.
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- Thaline de Quadros
- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Embriologia e Genética, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Embriologia e Genética, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Embriologia e Genética, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Embriologia e Genética, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Embriologia e Genética, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Embriologia e Genética, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil; Centro Universitário Católica de Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Embriologia e Genética, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Lima MPR, Soares AMVM, Loureiro S. Responses of wheat (Triticum aestivum) and turnip (Brassica rapa) to the combined exposure of carbaryl and ultraviolet radiation. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2015; 34:1665-1674. [PMID: 25754078 DOI: 10.1002/etc.2971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2014] [Revised: 12/03/2014] [Accepted: 03/02/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The increase of ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the Earth's surface as a result of increased ozone layer depletion has affected crop production systems and, in combination with pesticides used in agricultural activities, can lead to greater risks to the environment. The impact of UV radiation and carbaryl singly and in combination on Triticum aestivum (wheat) and Brassica rapa (turnip) was studied. The combined exposure was analyzed using the MixTox tool and was based on the conceptual model of independent action, where possible deviations to synergism or antagonism and dose-ratio or dose-level response pattern were also considered. Compared with the control, carbaryl and UV radiation individually led to reductions in growth, fresh and dry weight, and water content for both species. Combined treatment of UV and carbaryl was more deleterious compared with single exposure. For T. aestivum length, no interaction between the 2 stressors was found (independent action), and a dose-level deviation was the best description for the weight parameters. For B. rapa, dose-ratio deviations from the conceptual model were found when length and dry weight were analyzed, and a higher than expected effect on the fresh weight (synergism) occurred with combined exposure.
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- Maria P R Lima
- Department of Biology and CESAM-Centre for Marine and Environmental Studies, Aveiro University, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology and CESAM-Centre for Marine and Environmental Studies, Aveiro University, Aveiro, Portugal
- Graduate Program in Plant Production, Federal University of Tocantins, Gurupi-Tocantins, Brazil
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- Department of Biology and CESAM-Centre for Marine and Environmental Studies, Aveiro University, Aveiro, Portugal
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Environmental- and growth stage-related differences in the susceptibility of terrestrial isopods to UV radiation. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2013; 126:60-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2013.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2013] [Revised: 06/19/2013] [Accepted: 07/02/2013] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Chuang SC, Chen JH. Photooxidation and antioxidant responses in the earthworm Amynthas gracilis exposed to environmental levels of ultraviolet B radiation. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 2013; 164:429-37. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2012.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2012] [Revised: 11/05/2012] [Accepted: 11/05/2012] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Lavi R, Shainberg A, Shneyvays V, Hochauser E, Isaac A, Zinman T, Friedmann H, Lubart R. Detailed analysis of reactive oxygen species induced by visible light in various cell types. Lasers Surg Med 2010; 42:473-80. [PMID: 20662023 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.20919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Light in the visible and near infrared region stimulates various cellular processes, and thus has been used for therapeutic purposes. One of the proposed mechanisms is based on cellular production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in response to illumination. In the present study, we followed visible light (VL)-induced hydroxyl radicals in various cell types and cellular sites using the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spin-trapping technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fibroblasts, sperm cells, cardiomyocytes, and skeletal muscle cells were irradiated with broadband (400-800 nm) VL. To detect ROS, the EPR spin-trapping technique coupled with the spin-traps 5,5-dimethyl pyrroline-N-oxide (DMPO) or 5-(diethoxyphosphoryl)-5-methyl-1-pyrroline-N-oxide (DEPMPO) were used. To investigate the cellular sites of ROS formation, the cell-permeable molecule, isopropanol, or the nonpermeable proteins, bovine serum albumin (BSA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), were introduced to the cells before irradiation. ROS production in mitochondria was measured using the fluorescent probe, MitoTracker Red (MTR). RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The concentration of .OH increased both with illumination time and with cell concentration, and decreased when N(2) was bubbled into the cell culture, suggesting that VL initiates a photochemical reaction via endogenous photosensitizers. VL was found to stimulate ROS generation both in membrane and cytoplasm. In addition, fluorescent measurments confirmed the mitochondria to be target for light-cell interaction. The findings support the hypothesis that ROS are generated in various cellular sites following light illumination.
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- Ronit Lavi
- Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel.
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King BJ, Hoefel D, Daminato DP, Fanok S, Monis PT. Solar UV reduces Cryptosporidium parvum oocyst infectivity in environmental waters. J Appl Microbiol 2008; 104:1311-23. [PMID: 18248370 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2007.03658.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS To determine the effect of solar radiation on Cryptosporidium parvum in tap and environmental waters. METHODS AND RESULTS Outdoor tank experiments and a cell culture infectivity assay were used to measure solar inactivation of C. parvum oocysts in different waters. Experiments conducted on days with different levels of solar insolation identified rapid inactivation of oocysts in tap water (up to 90% inactivation within the first hour). Increased dissolved organic carbon content in environmental waters decreased solar inactivation. The role of solar ultraviolet (UV) in inactivation was confirmed by long-pass filter experiments, where UV-B was identified as the most germicidal wavelength. Reductions in oocyst infectivity following solar radiation were not related to a loss of excystation capacity. CONCLUSIONS Solar UV can rapidly inactivate C. parvum in environmental waters. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This is the first study to assess natural sunlight inactivation of C. parvum oocysts in surface waters and drinking water using an infectivity measure and determines the wavelengths of light responsible for the inactivation. The findings presented here provide valuable information for determining the relative risks associated with Cryptosporidium oocysts in aquatic environments and identify solar radiation as a critical process affecting the oocyst survival in the environment.
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- B J King
- The Co-operative Research Centre for Water Quality and Treatment, Australian Water Quality Centre, SA Water Corporation, Salisbury, South Australia, Australia
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Baier J, Maisch T, Maier M, Landthaler M, Bäumler W. Direct Detection of Singlet Oxygen Generated by UVA Irradiation in Human Cells and Skin. J Invest Dermatol 2007; 127:1498-506. [PMID: 17363921 DOI: 10.1038/sj.jid.5700741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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UVA light produces deleterious biological effects in which singlet oxygen plays a major role. These effects comprise a significant risk of carcinogenesis in the skin and cataract formation of the eye lens. Singlet oxygen is generated by UVA light absorption in endogenous molecules present in the cells. To elucidate the primary processes and sources of singlet oxygen in tissue, it is a major goal to uncover the hidden process of singlet oxygen generation, in particular in living tissue. When exposing keratinocytes or human skin in vivo to UVA laser light (355 nm) at 6 J/cm2, we measured the luminescence of singlet oxygen at 1,270 nm. This is a positive and direct proof of singlet oxygen generation in cells and skin by UVA light. Moreover, a clear signal of singlet oxygen luminescence was detected in phosphatidylcholine suspensions (water or ethanol) irradiated by UVA. Oxidized products of phosphatidylcholine are the likely chromophores because phosphatidylcholine itself does not absorb at 355 nm. The signal intensity was reduced by mannitol or super oxide dismutase. Additionally, the monochromatic UVA irradiation at 355 nm leads to upregulation of the key cytokine IL-12. This affects the balance of UV radiation on the immune system, which is comparable to effects of broadband UVA irradiation.
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- Jürgen Baier
- Department of Dermatology, Regensburg University Medical Center, Regensburg, Germany
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King BJ, Monis PT. Critical processes affecting Cryptosporidium oocyst survival in the environment. Parasitology 2006; 134:309-23. [PMID: 17096874 DOI: 10.1017/s0031182006001491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2006] [Revised: 08/21/2006] [Accepted: 08/21/2006] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Cryptosporidium are parasitic protozoans that cause gastrointestinal disease and represent a significant risk to public health. Cryptosporidium oocysts are prevalent in surface waters as a result of human, livestock and native animal faecal contamination. The resistance of oocysts to the concentrations of chlorine and monochloramine used to disinfect potable water increases the risk of waterborne transmission via drinking water. In addition to being resistant to commonly used disinfectants, it is thought that oocysts can persist in the environment and be readily mobilized by precipitation events. This paper will review the critical processes involved in the inactivation or removal of oocysts in the terrestrial and aquatic environments and consider how these processes will respond in the context of climate change.
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- B J King
- The Co-operative Research Centre for Water Quality and Treatment, Australian Water Quality Centre, SA Water Corporation, Salisbury, South Australia 5108, Australia
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Chuang SC, Lai WS, Chen JH. Influence of ultraviolet radiation on selected physiological responses of earthworms. J Exp Biol 2006; 209:4304-12. [PMID: 17050845 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.02521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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SUMMARYThe purpose of this study was to investigate the adverse effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on earthworms. Earthworms that crawl out of the soil may die within a few hours after sunrise. This study shows that UV exposure can be lethal. In general, UV-B had a stronger damaging effect than UV-A. Different species of earthworms had different tolerances to UV exposure. In this study, Pontoscolex corethrurus showed the highest tolerance of the three tested species to UV radiation, while Amynthas graciliswas the most sensitive. UV radiation induced both acute and chronic responses. The acute response, which occurred immediately on or after UV exposure, was characterized by the appearance of abnormally strong muscle contractions,including S-shaped movements and jumping behavior, possibly caused by bad coordination between the circular and longitudinal muscles. The chronic response included damage to the skin and muscle cells, which resulted in a high mortality rate. Oxygen consumption by A. gracilis was significantly decreased after exposure to UV-A or UV-B. Since the circulation in earthworms is mediated by muscle contraction and the skin is the main organ of respiration, it is reasonable to expect that abnormal muscle contraction and a damaged epithelium could cause suffocation. Because of their sensitive responses, we propose that some earthworms, such as A. gracilis,could serve as a new model for studying UV-induced photodamage.
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- Shu-Chun Chuang
- Institute of Zoology, National Taiwan University, No. 1 Roosevelt Road, Section 4, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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