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Ajibo DN, Orish CN, Ruggieri F, Bocca B, Battistini B, Frazzoli C, Orish FC, Orisakwe OE. An Update Overview on Mechanistic Data and Biomarker Levels in Cobalt and Chromium-Induced Neurodegenerative Diseases. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:3538-3564. [PMID: 38017235 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03965-w] [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: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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There is increasing evidence that the imbalance of metals as cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) may increase the risk of development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs). The human exposure to Co and Cr is derived mostly from industry, orthopedic implants, and polluted environments. Neurological effects of Co and Cr include memory deficit, olfactory dysfunction, spatial disorientation, motor neuron disease, and brain cancer. Mechanisms of Co and Cr neurotoxicity included DNA damage and genomic instability, epigenetic changes, mitochondrial disturbance, lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. This paper seeks to overview the Co and Cr sources, the mechanisms by which these metals induce NDDs, and their levels in fluids of the general population and patients affected by NDDs. To this end, evidence of Co and Cr unbalance in the human body, mechanistic data, and neurological symptoms were collected using in vivo mammalian studies and human samples.
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- Doris Nnena Ajibo
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department for Cardiovascular, Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases, and Aging, Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Rome Viale Regina Elena, 29900161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
- African Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Yin G, Zhao S, Zhao M, Xu J, Ge X, Wu J, Zhou Y, Liu X, Wei L, Xu Q. Complex interplay of heavy metals and renal injury: New perspectives from longitudinal epidemiological evidence. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 278:116424. [PMID: 38723382 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116424] [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: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies have reported associations between heavy metals and renal function. However, longitudinal studies are required to further validate these associations and explore the interactive effects of heavy metals on renal function and their directional influence. METHOD This study, conducted in Northeast China from 2016 to 2021, included a four-time repeated measures design involving 384 participants (1536 observations). Urinary concentrations of chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd), manganese (Mn), and lead (Pb) were measured, along with renal biomarkers including urinary microalbumin (umAlb), urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG), and β2-microglobulin (β2-MG) levels. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated. A Linear Mixed Effects Model (LME) examined the association between individual metal exposure and renal biomarkers. Subsequently, Quantile g-computation and Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR) models assessed the overall effects of heavy metal mixtures. Marginal Effect models examined the directional impact of metal interactions in the BKMR on renal function. RESULT Results indicate significant impacts of individual and combined exposures of Cr, Cd, Pb, and Mn on renal biomarkers. Metal interactions in the BKMR model were observed, with synergistic effects of Cd-Cr on NAG, umAlb, UACR; Cd-Pb on NAG, UACR; Pb-Cr on umAlb, UACR, eGFR-MDRD, eGFR-EPI; and an antagonistic effect of Mn-Pb-Cr on UACR. CONCLUSION Both individual and combined exposures to heavy metals are associated with renal biomarkers, with significant synergistic interactions leading to renal damage. Our findings elucidate potential interactions among these metals, offering valuable insights into the mechanisms linking multiple metal exposures to renal injury.
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- Guohuan Yin
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Civil Aviation Medicine Center, Civil Aviation Administration of China, Beijing 100123, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121001, China
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- Jinzhou Central Hospital, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China.
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Gu J, Guo C, Ruan J, Li K, Zhou Y, Gong X, Shi H. From ferroptosis to cuproptosis, and calcicoptosis, to find more novel metals-mediated distinct form of regulated cell death. Apoptosis 2024; 29:586-604. [PMID: 38324163 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-023-01927-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Regulated cell death (RCD), also known as programmed cell death (PCD), plays a critical role in various biological processes, such as tissue injury/repair, development, and homeostasis. Dysregulation of RCD pathways can lead to the development of many human diseases, such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. Maintaining proper metal ion homeostasis is critical for human health. However, imbalances in metal levels within cells can result in cytotoxicity and cell death, leading to a variety of diseases and health problems. In recent years, new types of metal overload-induced cell death have been identified, including ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and calcicoptosis. This has prompted us to examine the three defined metal-dependent cell death types, and discuss other metals-induced ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and disrupted Ca2+ homeostasis, as well as the roles of Zn2+ in metals' homeostasis and related RCD. We have reviewed the connection between metals-induced RCD and various diseases, as well as the underlying mechanisms. We believe that further research in this area will lead to the discovery of novel types of metal-dependent RCD, a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms, and the development of new therapeutic strategies for human diseases.
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- Jie Gu
- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Department of Rheumatology & Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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Jing B, Wei M, Chen H, Xie W, An S, Li J, Wang S, Zhou X. Pharmacodynamic Evaluation and Mechanism of Ginseng Polysaccharide against Nephrotoxicity Induced by Hexavalent Chromium. Nutrients 2024; 16:1416. [PMID: 38794654 PMCID: PMC11124142 DOI: 10.3390/nu16101416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Hexavalent chromium is a common pollutant in the environment. Long-term exposure to hexavalent chromium can cause damage to multiple organs. The kidney is one of the main organs that metabolizes heavy metal toxicity, and the accumulation of Cr (VI) in the body can lead to serious damage to kidney function. Studies have shown that ginseng polysaccharides have the function of preventing cisplatin-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress, inflammatory response, and apoptosis in renal cells, but their efficacy and mechanisms against hexavalent chromium-induced nephrotoxicity need to be explored. The aim of this study was to explore the efficacy and mechanism of ginseng polysaccharide against hexavalent chromium-induced nephrotoxicity. The results of pharmacodynamic experiments showed that ginseng polysaccharide could significantly reduce the kidney index, urea nitrogen (BUN), and serum creatinine (Cre) values of K2Cr2O7-treated mice. The results of mechanistic experiments showed that ginseng polysaccharides could alleviate oxidative stress, apoptosis, and biofilm damage in renal tissues caused by Cr (VI). Lipidomic correlation analysis showed that ginseng polysaccharides could protect the organism by regulating the expression of differential lipids. This study opens new avenues for the development of alternative strategies for the prevention of kidney injury caused by hexavalent chromium.
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- Baitong Jing
- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Areas and Protection of Ecological Environment, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China; (B.J.); (M.W.); (H.C.); (W.X.); (S.A.); (J.L.); (S.W.)
- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
- The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Areas and Protection of Ecological Environment, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China; (B.J.); (M.W.); (H.C.); (W.X.); (S.A.); (J.L.); (S.W.)
- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
- The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Areas and Protection of Ecological Environment, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China; (B.J.); (M.W.); (H.C.); (W.X.); (S.A.); (J.L.); (S.W.)
- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
- The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Areas and Protection of Ecological Environment, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China; (B.J.); (M.W.); (H.C.); (W.X.); (S.A.); (J.L.); (S.W.)
- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
- The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Areas and Protection of Ecological Environment, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China; (B.J.); (M.W.); (H.C.); (W.X.); (S.A.); (J.L.); (S.W.)
- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
- The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Areas and Protection of Ecological Environment, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China; (B.J.); (M.W.); (H.C.); (W.X.); (S.A.); (J.L.); (S.W.)
- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
- The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Areas and Protection of Ecological Environment, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China; (B.J.); (M.W.); (H.C.); (W.X.); (S.A.); (J.L.); (S.W.)
- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
- The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Areas and Protection of Ecological Environment, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China; (B.J.); (M.W.); (H.C.); (W.X.); (S.A.); (J.L.); (S.W.)
- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
- The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang 550001, China
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Yin H, Li X, Wang C, Li X, Liu J. Nickel induces mitochondrial damage in renal cells in vitro and in vivo through its effects on mitochondrial biogenesis, fusion, and fission. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 394:110975. [PMID: 38552765 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.110975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Nickel (Ni) and its compounds are common, widely distributed components of hazardous waste in the chemical industry. Excessive exposure to Ni can cause kidney damage in humans and animals. We investigated the impact of Ni on renal mitochondria using in vivo and in vitro models of Ni nephrotoxicity, and explored the Ni nephrotoxic mechanism. We showed that nickel chloride (NiCl2) damaged the renal mitochondria, causing mitochondrial swelling, breakage of the mitochondrial cristae, increased levels of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mt-ROS), and depolarization of the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP). The levels of the mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes I-IV were reduced in the kidneys of mice treated with NiCl2. In addition, NiCl2 treatment inhibited mitochondrial biogenesis in renal cells by down-regulating mRNA and the protein expression of TFAM, PGC-1α, and NRF1. Moreover, NiCl2 reduced the levels of the proteins involved in mitochondrial fusion, including Mfn1 and Mfn2, while significantly augmenting the levels of the proteins Fis1 and Drip1 involved in mitochondrial fission in renal cells. Taken together, these results suggested that NiCl2 inhibited mitochondrial biogenesis, suppressed mitochondrial fusion, and promoted mitochondrial fission, resulting in mitochondrial dysfunction in renal cells, ultimately causing renal injury. This study provided novel insights into the mechanisms of nephrotoxicity of Ni and new ideas for the development of targeted treatments for Ni-induced kidney injury.
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- Heng Yin
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan, 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan, 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan, 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan, 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan, 621010, China.
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Islam S, Sarkar O, Mukherjee S, Kamila S, Bhowmik AD, Chattopadhyay A. Chronic low-dose chromium VI exposure induces oxidative stress and apoptosis with altered expressions of DNA repair genes and promoter hypermethylation in the liver of Swiss albino mice. J Appl Toxicol 2024. [PMID: 38523572 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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The present investigation dealt with harmful effects of hexavalent chromium (Cr [VI]) on liver of Swiss albino mice. This variant exhibited cytotoxicity, mutagenicity, and carcinogenicity. Our study focused on elucidating the hepatotoxic effects of chronic low-dose exposure to Cr (VI) (2, 5, and 10 ppm) administered via drinking water for 4 and 8 months. The observed elevation in SGPT, ALP, and SGOT and increased oxidative stress markers unequivocally confirmed the severe disruption of liver homeostasis at these low treatment doses. Noteworthy alterations in histoarchitecture, body weight, and water intake provided further evidences of the harmful effects of Cr (VI). Production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) during metabolism led to DNA damages. Immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR analyses revealed that chronic low-dose exposure of Cr (VI) induced apoptosis in liver tissue. Our study exhibited alterations in the expression pattern of DNA repair genes (Rad51, Mutyh, Mlh1, and Ogg1), coupled with promoter hypermethylation of Mutyh and Rad51, leading to transcriptional inhibition. Our findings underscored the potential of low-dose Cr (VI) exposure on hepatotoxicity by the intricate interplay between apoptosis induction and epigenetic alterations of DNA repair genes.
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- Shehnaz Islam
- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
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Wang C, Dai X, Xing C, Zhang C, Cao H, Guo X, Liu P, Yang F, Zhuang Y, Hu G. Hexavalent-Chromium-Induced Disruption of Mitochondrial Dynamics and Apoptosis in the Liver via the AMPK-PGC-1α Pathway in Ducks. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17241. [PMID: 38139070 PMCID: PMC10743743 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is a hazardous substance that poses significant risks to environmental ecosystems and animal organisms. However, the specific consequences of Cr(VI) exposure in terms of liver damage remain incompletely understood. This study aims to elucidate the mechanism by which Cr(VI) disrupts mitochondrial dynamics, leading to hepatic injury in ducks. Forty-eight healthy 8-day-old ducks were divided into four groups and subjected to diets containing varying doses of Cr(VI) (0, 9.28, 46.4, and 232 mg/kg) for 49 days. Our results demonstrated that Cr(VI) exposure resulted in disarranged liver lobular vacuolation, along with increasing the serum levels of ALT, AST, and AKP in a dose-dependent manner, which indicated liver damage. Furthermore, Cr(VI) exposure induced oxidative stress by reducing the activities of T-SOD, SOD, GSH-Px, GSH, and CAT, while increasing the contents of MDA and H2O2. Moreover, Cr(VI) exposure downregulated the activities of CS and MDH, resulting in energy disturbance, as evidenced by the reduced AMPK/p-AMPK ratio and PGC-1α protein expression. Additionally, Cr(VI) exposure disrupted mitochondrial dynamics through decreased expression of OPA1, Mfn1, and Mfn2 and increased expression of Drp-1, Fis1, and MFF proteins. This disruption ultimately triggered mitochondria-mediated apoptosis, as evidenced by elevated levels of caspase-3, Cyt C, and Bax, along with decreased expression of Bcl-2 and the Bcl-2/Bax ratio, at both the protein and mRNA levels. In summary, this study highlights that Cr(VI) exposure induces oxidative stress, inhibits the AMPK-PGC-1α pathway, disrupts mitochondrial dynamics, and triggers liver cell apoptosis in ducks.
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, No. 1101 Zhimin Avenue, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Animal Health, Institute of Animal Population Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, No. 1101 Zhimin Avenue, Nanchang 330045, China
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Zhang Y, Cui J, Li K, Xu S, Yin H, Li S, Gao XJ. Trimethyltin chloride exposure induces apoptosis and necrosis and impairs islet function through autophagic interference. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 267:115628. [PMID: 37890259 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Trimethyltin chloride (TMT) is a highly toxic organotin compound often used in plastic heat stabilizers, chemical pesticides, and wood preservatives. TMT accumulates mainly through the environment and food chain. Exposure to organotin compounds is associated with disorders of glucolipid metabolism and obesity. The mechanism by which TMT damages pancreatic tissue is unclear. For this purpose, a subacute exposure model of TMT was designed for this experiment to study the mechanism of damage by TMT on islet. The fasting blood glucose and blood lipid content of mice exposed to TMT were significantly increased. Histopathological and ultrastructural observation and analysis showed that the TMT-exposed group had inflammatory cell infiltration and necrosis. Then, mouse pancreatic islet tumour cells (MIN-6) were treated with TMT. Autophagy levels were detected by fluorescence microscopy. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting were used for verification. A large amount of autophagy occurred at a low concentration of TMT but stagnated at a high concentration. Excessive autophagy activates apoptosis when exposed to low levels of TMT. With the increase in TMT concentration, the expression of necrosis-related genes increased. Taken together, different concentrations of TMT induced apoptosis and necrosis through autophagy disturbance. TMT impairs pancreatic (islet β cell) function.
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- Yanhe Zhang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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Jan S, Mishra AK, Bhat MA, Bhat MA, Jan AT. Pollutants in aquatic system: a frontier perspective of emerging threat and strategies to solve the crisis for safe drinking water. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:113242-113279. [PMID: 37864686 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30302-4] [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: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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Water is an indispensable natural resource and is the most vital substance for the existence of life on earth. However, due to anthropogenic activities, it is being polluted at an alarming rate which has led to serious concern about water shortage across the world. Moreover, toxic contaminants released into water bodies from various industrial and domestic activities negatively affect aquatic and terrestrial organisms and cause serious diseases such as cancer, renal problems, gastroenteritis, diarrhea, and nausea in humans. Therefore, water treatments that can eliminate toxins are very crucial. Unfortunately, pollution treatment remains a difficulty when four broad considerations are taken into account: effectiveness, reusability, environmental friendliness, and affordability. In this situation, protecting water from contamination or creating affordable remedial techniques has become a serious issue. Although traditional wastewater treatment technologies have existed since antiquity, they are both expensive and inefficient. Nowadays, advanced sustainable technical approaches are being created to replace traditional wastewater treatment processes. The present study reviews the sources, toxicity, and possible remediation techniques of the water contaminants.
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- Saima Jan
- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, 185234, J&K, India
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, 185234, J&K, India
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, 185234, J&K, India
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- School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, 185234, J&K, India.
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Zhang K, Liao J, Hu Z, Li Q, Hu L, Guo J, Li Y, Zhang H, Pan J, Tang Z. Mitochondria-mediated apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress are involved in the toxicity induced by copper in the porcine spleen. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:94928-94939. [PMID: 37542695 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28621-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Copper (Cu) is one of the common heavy metal pollutants in the environment, and its toxic mechanisms have been extensively studied. However, the immunotoxicity induced by Cu remains rarely reported, and the effects of Cu on endoplasmic reticulum stress and mitochondria-mediated apoptosis have been little studied in the spleen. In this study, pigs were fed with different contents of Cu (10, 125, and 250 mg/kg Cu) for 80 days to establish a toxicity model. The results showed the Cu exposure triggered endoplasmic reticulum stress in the spleen, as evidenced by increased mRNA and protein levels of GRP94, GRP78, CHOP, XBP1, ATF6, and JNK; the positive rate of GRP78 increased by immunofluorescence analysis. Additionally, mitochondrial fission and fusion homeostasis were disrupted, the expression levels of mitochondrial dynamics-related genes Mfn1, Mfn2, and OPA1 decreased, DRP1 increased, and the positive rate of Mfn1 decreased by immunofluorescence analysis. Furthermore, Cu exposure could induce apoptosis, as demonstrated by the increased expression level of related proteins and genes Bak, Bax, Caspase-3, P53, and Cytc. In conclusion, these results suggest chronic Cu exposure can lead to endoplasmic reticulum stress and imbalance in mitochondrial dynamics and induced apoptosis of pig spleen, and these results provided new insights into the underlying mechanism of Cu exposure caused splenic toxicity, which has public health implications where humans and animals are exposed to copper contamination.
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- Kai Zhang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Ding B, Ma X, Liu Y, Ni B, Lu S, Chen Y, Liu X, Zhang W. Arsenic-Induced, Mitochondria-Mediated Apoptosis Is Associated with Decreased Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor γ Coactivator α in Rat Brains. TOXICS 2023; 11:576. [PMID: 37505542 PMCID: PMC10384476 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11070576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Chronic exposure to arsenic in drinking water damages cognitive function, and nerve cell apoptosis is one of the primary characteristics. The damage to mitochondrial structure and/or function is one of the main characteristics of apoptosis. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator α (PGC-1α) is involved in the regulation of mitochondrial biogenesis, energy metabolism, and apoptosis. In this study, we aimed to study the role of PGC-1α in sodium arsenite (NaAsO2)-induced mitochondrial apoptosis in rat hippocampal cells. We discovered that increased arsenic-induced apoptosis in rat hippocampus increased with NaAsO2 (0, 2, 10, and 50 mg/L, orally via drinking water for 12 weeks) exposure by TUNEL assay, and the structure of mitochondria was incomplete and swollen and had increased lysosomes, lipofuscins, and nuclear membrane shrinkage observed via transmission electron microscopy. Furthermore, NaAsO2 reduced the levels of Bcl-2 and PGC-1α and increased the levels of Bax and cytochrome C expression. Moreover, correlation analysis showed that brain arsenic content was negatively correlated with PGC-1α levels and brain ATP content; PGC-1α levels were negatively correlated with apoptosis rate; and brain ATP content was positively correlated with PGC-1α levels, but no significant correlation between ATP content and apoptosis has been observed in this study. Taken together, the results of this study indicate that NaAsO2-induced mitochondrial pathway apoptosis is related to the reduction of PGC-1α, accompanied by ATP depletion.
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- Bo Ding
- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin 150081, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin 150081, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin 150081, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin 150081, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin 150081, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin 150081, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin 150081, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin 150081, China
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Li Q, Feng Y, Wang R, Liu R, Ba Y, Huang H. Recent insights into autophagy and metals/nanoparticles exposure. Toxicol Res 2023; 39:355-372. [PMID: 37398566 PMCID: PMC10313637 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-023-00184-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Some anthropogenic pollutants, such as heavy metals and nanoparticles (NPs), are widely distributed and a major threat to environmental safety and public health. In particular, lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), arsenic (As), and mercury (Hg) have systemic toxicity even at extremely low concentrations, so they are listed as priority metals in relation to their significant public health burden. Aluminum (Al) is also toxic to multiple organs and is linked to Alzheimer's disease. As the utilization of many metal nanoparticles (MNPs) gradually gain traction in industrial and medical applications, they are increasingly being investigated to address potential toxicity by impairing certain biological barriers. The dominant toxic mechanism of these metals and MNPs is the induction of oxidative stress, which subsequently triggers lipid peroxidation, protein modification, and DNA damage. Notably, a growing body of research has revealed the linkage between dysregulated autophagy and some diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases and cancers. Among them, some metals or metal mixtures can act as environmental stimuli and disturb basal autophagic activity, which has an underlying adverse health effect. Some studies also revealed that specific autophagy inhibitors or activators could modify the abnormal autophagic flux attributed to continuous exposure to metals. In this review, we have gathered recent data about the contribution of the autophagy/mitophagy mediated toxic effects and focused on the involvement of some key regulatory factors of autophagic signaling during exposure to selected metals, metal mixtures, as well as MNPs in the real world. Besides this, we summarized the potential significance of interactions between autophagy and excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated oxidative damage in the regulation of cell survival response to metals/NPs. A critical view is given on the application of autophagy activators/inhibitors to modulate the systematic toxicity of various metals/MNPs.
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- Qiong Li
- Department of Environmental Health and Environment and Health Innovation Team, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 Henan People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Environmental Health and Environment and Health Innovation Team, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 Henan People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Environmental Health and Environment and Health Innovation Team, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 Henan People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Environmental Health and Environment and Health Innovation Team, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 Henan People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Environmental Health and Environment and Health Innovation Team, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 Henan People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Environmental Health and Environment and Health Innovation Team, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 Henan People’s Republic of China
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El-Fadaly AA, Younis IY, Abdelhameed MF, Ahmed YH, Ragab TIM, El Gendy AENG, Farag MA, Elshamy AI, Elgamal AM. Protective Action Mechanisms of Launaea mucronata Extract and Its Nano-Formulation against Nephrotoxicity in Rats as Revealed via Biochemical, Histopathological, and UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS Analyses. Metabolites 2023; 13:786. [PMID: 37512493 PMCID: PMC10384424 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13070786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Plants belonging to the Launaea genus have been extensively utilized ethnopharmacologically to treat a variety of diseases, including kidney disorders. Chromium is a common industrial pollutant that has been linked to kidney disease. The present work was designed for the investigation of the UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS metabolite profile of the L. mucronate ethanolic extract (LME), along with assessing the mechanistic protective actions of LME and its nano-silver formulation (LMNS) against K2Cr2O7-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. LMNE was successfully biosynthesized and confirmed using UV-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The nephroprotective effects of LME and LMNE was assessed in rats exposed to potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7, 15 mg/kg BW) to cause nephrotoxicity. LME and LMNS, separately, were administered twice daily for 14 days at doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg BW, respectively. The kidney function, catalase, UGT, Nrf2, PGE2, Cox-2, ERK, and MAPK levels in renal tissue were all assessed, along with histopathological examinations for exploring their ameliorative effects. Forty-five bioactive metabolites were annotated belonging to flavonoids, phenolic and organic acids, coumarins, and fatty acids. Metabolite profiling revealed that chlorogenic acid, apigenin, and luteolin glycosides were the main phenolics, with chlorogenic acid-O-hexoside reported for the first time in LME. The findings revealed that the serum kidney function indicators (urea and creatinine) were markedly elevated in K2Cr2O7-intoxicated rats. Furthermore, inflammatory indicators (COX-2 and PGE2), MAPK, and ERK were all markedly elevated in kidney tissue, whereas catalase, UGT, and Nrf2 levels were downregulated. Histological and immunohistochemical assays confirmed the toxic effects of K2Cr2O7 in the kidneys. In contrast, the administration of LME and LMNS prior to K2Cr2O7 considerably improved the architecture of the renal tissue, while also restoring levels of most biochemical markers. Functioning via the inhibition of the MAPK/ERK pathway, activating Nrf2, and modifying the antioxidant and metabolic enzymes, LME and LMNS exerted their nephroprotective effects against K2Cr2O7-induced toxicity.
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- Amany A El-Fadaly
- Pharmacology Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr el Aini St., Cairo 11562, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr el Aini St., Cairo 11562, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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Wu J, Xu J, Zhao M, Li K, Yin G, Ge X, Zhao S, Liu X, Wei L, Xu Q. Threshold effect of urinary chromium on kidney function biomarkers: Evidence from a repeated-measures study. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 262:115139. [PMID: 37327523 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health concern worldwide, and chromium exposure may be a risk factor due to its potential nephrotoxicity. However, research on the association between chromium exposure and kidney function especially the potential threshold effect of chromium exposure is limited. A repeated-measures study involving 183 adults (641 observations) was conducted from 2017 to 2021 in Jinzhou, China. Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were measured as kidney function biomarkers. Generalized mixed models and two-piecewise linear spline mixed models were used to assess the dose-response relationship and potential threshold effect of chromium on kidney function, respectively. Temporal analysis was conducted by the latent process mixed model to depict the longitudinal change of kidney function over age. Urinary chromium was associated with CKD (odds ratio [OR] = 1.29; 95 % confidence interval [CI], 6.41, 14.06) and UACR (Percent change = 10.16 %; 95 % CI, 6.41 %, 14.06 %), and we did not find significant association between urinary chromium and eGFR (Percent change = 0.06 %; 95 % CI, -0.80 %, 0.95 %). The threshold analyses suggested the existence of threshold effects of urinary chromium, with inflection points at 2.74 μg/L for UACR and 3.95 μg/L for eGFR. Furthermore, we found that chromium exposure exhibited stronger kidney damage over age. Our study provided evidence for the threshold effects of chromium exposure on kidney function biomarkers and the heightened nephrotoxicity of chromium in older adults. More attention should be paid to the supervision of chromium exposure concentrations for preventing kidney damage, especially in older adults.
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- Jingtao Wu
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, Liaoning Province, China
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- Jinzhou Central Hospital, Jinzhou 121001, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China; Center of Environmental and Health Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China.
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Zheng X, Guo C, Lv Z, Jiang H, Li S, Yu L, Zhang Z. From animal to cell model: Pyroptosis targeted-fibrosis is a novel mechanism of lead-induced testicular toxicity. Food Chem Toxicol 2023:113886. [PMID: 37302539 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.113886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Lead (Pb) exists widely in soil and seriously threatens agricultural soil and food crops. Pb can cause serious damage to organs. In this study, the animal model of Pb-induced rat testicular injury and the cell model of Pb-induced TM4 Sertoli cell injury were established to verify whether the testicular toxicity of Pb was related to pyroptosis-mediated fibrosis. The results of experiment in vivo showed that Pb could cause oxidative stress and up-regulated the expression levels of inflammation, pyroptosis, and fibrosis-related proteins in the testis of rats. The results of experiments in vitro showed that Pb induced the cell damage, enhanced the reactive oxygen species level in the TM4 Sertoli cells. After using nuclear factor-kappa B inhibitors and Caspase-1 inhibitors, the elevation of TM4 Sertoli cell inflammation, pyroptosis, and fibrosis-related proteins induced by Pb exposure was significantly decreased. Taken together, Pb can cause pyroptosis-targeted fibrosis and ultimately issues in testicular damage.
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- Xiaoyan Zheng
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Wang R, Huang Y, Yu L, Li S, Li J, Han B, Zheng X, Zhang Z. The role of mitochondrial dynamics imbalance in hexavalent chromium-induced apoptosis and autophagy in rat testis. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 374:110424. [PMID: 36849043 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is a ubiquitous environmental pollutant that can cause reproductive toxicity. However, the exact mechanism of Cr(VI)-induced testis toxicity remains largely elusive. This study aims to explore the possible molecular mechanism of Cr(VI)-provoked testicular toxicity. Male Wistar rats were intraperitoneally injected with 0, 2, 4, or 6 mg/kg body weight/day of potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7), respectively, for 5 weeks. The results revealed that Cr(VI)-treated rat testis presented varying degrees of damage in a dose-dependent manner. Concretely, Cr(VI) administration suppressed Sirtuin 1/Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α pathway and led to mitochondrial dynamics disorder, along with the elevation of mitochondrial division and the repression of mitochondrial fusion. Meanwhile, the downstream effector of Sirt1, nuclear factor-erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), was downregulated, and correspondingly exacerbated oxidative stress. Mitochondrial dynamics disorder and Nrf2 inhibition collectively contribute to abnormal mitochondrial dynamics in testis, which further promotes apoptosis and autophagy, evidenced by dose-dependently increasing the protein levels and gene expressions of apoptosis-related (including Bcl-2-associated X protein, cytochrome c, and cleaved-caspase 3) and autophagy-related (Beclin-1, ATG4B, and ATG5). Collectively, our results demonstrate that Cr(VI) exposure induced testis apoptosis and autophagy by disrupting the balance of mitochondrial dynamics and the oxidation-reduction process in rats.
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- Ruonan Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- Branch of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary of Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qiqihar, 161000, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Islam S, Kamila S, Chattopadhyay A. Toxic and carcinogenic effects of hexavalent chromium in mammalian cells in vivo and in vitro: a recent update. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART C, TOXICOLOGY AND CARCINOGENESIS 2023; 40:282-315. [PMID: 36728911 DOI: 10.1080/26896583.2022.2158675] [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] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Chromium VI (Cr (VI)) can cross cell membranes readily and causes the formation of Cr-DNA adducts, genomic damages, elevation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and alteration of survival signaling pathways, as evidenced by the modulation in p53 signaling pathway. Mammals, including humans are exposed to Cr, including Cr (VI), frequently through inhalation, drinking water, and food. Several studies demonstrated that Cr (VI) induces cellular death through apoptosis and autophagy, genotoxicity, functional alteration of mitochondria, endocrine and reproductive impairments. In the present review, studies on deleterious effects of Cr (VI) exposure to mammalian cells (in vivo and in vitro) have been documented. Special attention is paid to the underlying molecular mechanism of Cr (VI) toxicity.
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- Shehnaz Islam
- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
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Singh V, Singh N, Verma M, Kamal R, Tiwari R, Sanjay Chivate M, Rai SN, Kumar A, Singh A, Singh MP, Vamanu E, Mishra V. Hexavalent-Chromium-Induced Oxidative Stress and the Protective Role of Antioxidants against Cellular Toxicity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11122375. [PMID: 36552581 PMCID: PMC9774749 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11122375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Hexavalent chromium is a highly soluble environmental contaminant. It is a widespread anthropogenic chromium species that is 100 times more toxic than trivalent chromium. Leather, chrome plating, coal mining and paint industries are the major sources of hexavalent chromium in water. Hexavalent chromium is widely recognised as a carcinogen and mutagen in humans and other animals. It is also responsible for multiorgan damage, such as kidney damage, liver failure, heart failure, skin disease and lung dysfunction. The fate of the toxicity of hexavalent chromium depends on its oxidation state. The reduction of Cr (VI) to Cr (III) is responsible for the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and chromium intermediate species, such as Cr (V) and Cr (IV). Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are responsible for oxidative tissue damage and the disruption of cell organelles, such as mitochondria, DNA, RNA and protein molecules. Cr (VI)-induced oxidative stress can be neutralised by the antioxidant system in human and animal cells. In this review, the authors summarise the Cr (VI) source, toxicity and antioxidant defence mechanism against Cr (VI)-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS).
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- Veer Singh
- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Centre of Bioinformatics, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna 800007, India
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna 800007, India
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- Centre for Energy and Environment, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna 801106, India
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- Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (E.V.); (V.M.)
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
- Correspondence: (E.V.); (V.M.)
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Wang J, Liu C, Zhao Y, Wang J, Li J, Zheng M. Selenium regulates Nrf2 signaling to prevent hepatotoxicity induced by hexavalent chromium in broilers. Poult Sci 2022; 102:102335. [PMID: 36470031 PMCID: PMC9719864 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hexavalent chromium (Cr(Ⅵ)) is considered to be a common environmental pollutant, which widely exists in industrial effluents and wastes and then potentially noxious effects to the health of the poultry. Studies have reported that selenium (Se), which is one of the essential trace elements of the poultry and participates in the oxidative metabolism, can alleviate Cr(Ⅵ)-induced organ damage by inhibiting oxidative stress, but its specific molecular mechanism remains unclear. Herein, animal models of Cr(Ⅵ)- and Se-exposure were constructed using broilers to investigate the antagonistic mechanism of Se to Cr(Ⅵ)-induced hepatotoxicity. In this experiment, the four groups of broiler models were used as the research objects: control, Se, Se plus Cr, and Cr groups. Histopathology and ultrastructure liver changes were observed. Liver-somatic index, serum biochemistry, oxidative stress, Nrf2 pathway related factors, and autophagy-related genes were also determined. Overall, Se was found to ameliorate the disorganized structure, hepatic insufficiency, and oxidative damage caused by Cr(Ⅵ) exposure. Electron microscopy analysis further showed that the number of autophagosomes was obviously decreased after Se treatment compared to Cr group. Furthermore, gene and protein expression analyses illustrated that the levels of Nrf2, glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPx-1), NAD(P)H: quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1), and mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) in the Se&Cr group was upregulated, along with decreased expression of Beclin 1, ATG5 and LC3 compared to the Cr group. These suggest that Se can repair the oxidative lesion and autophagy induced by Cr(Ⅵ) exposure in broiler livers by upregulating the Nrf2 signaling pathway.
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- Jingqiu Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Jinzhong, 030801, P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Jinzhong, 030801, P. R. China
- Corresponding authors:
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Jinzhong, 030801, P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Jinzhong, 030801, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Jinzhong, 030801, P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Jinzhong, 030801, P. R. China
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Deng N, Lv Y, Bing Q, Li S, Han B, Jiang H, Yang Q, Wang X, Wu P, Liu Y, Zhang Z. Inhibition of the Nrf2 signaling pathway involved in imidacloprid-induced liver fibrosis in Coturnix japonica. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:2354-2365. [PMID: 35716027 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Imidacloprid (IMI) is a kind of widely used neonicotinoid insecticide. However, the toxicity of IMI is not only applied to target pests but also causes serious negative effects on birds and other creatures. Our previous studies have shown that long-term exposure to IMI can induce liver fibrosis in quails. However, the specific mechanism of quail liver fibrosis induced by IMI is not completely clear. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to further clarify the potential molecular mechanism of IMI-induced liver fibrosis in quails. Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) were treated with/without IMI (intragastric administration with 6 mg/kg body weight) in the presence/absence of luteolin (Lut) (fed with 800 mg/kg) for 90 days. The results reveal that IMI can induce hepatic fibrosis, oxidative stress, fatty degeneration, inflammation, and the down-expression of nuclear factor-E2-related factor-2 (Nrf2). Furthermore, the treatment of Lut, a kind of Nrf2 activator, increased the expression of Nrf2 in livers and alleviated liver fibrosis in quails. Altogether, our study demonstrates that inhibition of the Nrf2 pathway is the key to liver fibrosis induced by IMI in quails. These results provide a new understanding for the study of the toxicity of IMI and a practical basis for the treatment of liver fibrosis caused by IMI.
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- Ning Deng
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Department of Laboratory Animal Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Cuevas-Magaña MY, Vega-García CC, León-Contreras JC, Hernández-Pando R, Zazueta C, García-Niño WR. Ellagic acid ameliorates hexavalent chromium-induced renal toxicity by attenuating oxidative stress, suppressing TNF-α and protecting mitochondria. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2022; 454:116242. [PMID: 36108929 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2022.116242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Nephrotoxicity is an important adverse effect of oxidative stress induced by hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)]. The effect of ellagic acid, a dietary polyphenolic compound with potent antioxidant activity, was investigated in Cr(VI)-induced kidney injury. Six groups of male Wistar rats were treated intragastrically with vehicle or ellagic acid (15 and 30 mg/kg) for 10 days. On day 10, rats received saline or Cr(VI) (K2Cr2O7 15 mg/kg) subcutaneously. Cr(VI) significantly increased kidney weight, affected kidney function assessed by biomarkers in blood and urine (protein, creatinine and urea nitrogen), caused histological changes (tubular injury and glomerular capillary tuft damage), increased markers of oxidative stress and reduced the activity of antioxidant enzymes. In addition, Cr(VI) altered mitochondrial ultrastructure, impaired mitochondrial respiration, increased lipid peroxidation, and inhibited the function of mitochondrial enzymes. Pretreatment with ellagic acid (30 mg/kg) attenuated all the aforementioned alterations. Furthermore, we explored whether ellagic acid might regulate the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)/receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIPK3) pathway, reducing Cr(VI)-induced tubular necrosis. Cr(VI) upregulated both TNF-α and RIPK3, but ellagic acid only decreased TNF-α levels, having no effect on RIPK3 content. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms through which Cr(VI) promotes necroptosis is crucial for future studies, in order to design strategies to mitigate kidney damage. In conclusion, ellagic acid attenuated Cr(VI)-induced renal alterations by preventing oxidative stress, supporting enzymatic activities, suppressing TNF-α, and preserving mitochondrial ultrastructure and function, most likely due to its antioxidant properties.
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- Mayra Yael Cuevas-Magaña
- Department of Cardiovascular Biomedicine, National Institute of Cardiology "Ignacio Chávez", Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Department of Biology of Reproduction, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition "Salvador Zubirán", Mexico City 14000, Mexico
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- Experimental Pathology Section. National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition "Salvador Zubirán", Mexico City 14000, Mexico
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- Experimental Pathology Section. National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition "Salvador Zubirán", Mexico City 14000, Mexico
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biomedicine, National Institute of Cardiology "Ignacio Chávez", Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biomedicine, National Institute of Cardiology "Ignacio Chávez", Mexico City 14080, Mexico.
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Yi J, Liao J, Bai T, Wang B, Yangzom C, Ahmed Z, Mehmood K, Abbas RZ, Li Y, Tang Z, Zhang H. Battery wastewater induces nephrotoxicity via disordering the mitochondrial dynamics. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135018. [PMID: 35605732 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The rapid development of new energy battery enterprises manifolds the obsolete and scrapped batteries which are considered serious concern for the environment and ecology. Increasing trend of recycling batteries waste is public hazard throughout the world. The batteries wastes affect the various body systems but exact toxicological mechanism of battery wastewater is still unexplored. The present study was designed to observe the toxicological effects of batteries wastes on kidney functional dynamics. In this experiment, a total of 20 male mice were randomly divided into two groups including control and treatment (battery wastewater) group. The control group was provided the normal saline while the battery wastewater group were provided battery waste-water for a period of 21 days. The isolated kidneys were processed for histopathological analysis, biochemical assays, mRNA and protein estimation. The results showed that battery wastewater provision increased the mitochondrial division-related genes and proteins (Drp1, MFF, Fis1) and decreased the expression level of fusion-related nuclear proteins (MFN1, MFN2, OPA1) in kidneys. Moreover, the battery wastewater exposure significantly up-regulated the autophagy (PINK, Parkin, mTOR, ATG5, LC3-b, p62) and apoptosis (Bax, Cytc, APAF1, P53, Caspase3, Caspase8) related mRNA and proteins levels in kidneys. However, down-regulation of mRNA and proteins levels of Bcl2 and Beclin1 were also observed in kidneys after batteries wastes exposure. In conclusion, it is evident that the battery wastewater leads to renal apoptosis and autophagy by disrupting the mitochondrial dynamics in mice kidneys.
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- Jiangnan Yi
- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Linzhi, Tibet, People's Republic of China.
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Li T, Zheng Y, Li T, Guo M, Wu X, Liu R, Liu Q, You X, Zeng W, Lv Y. Potential dual protective effects of melatonin on spermatogonia against hexavalent chromium. Reprod Toxicol 2022; 111:92-105. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2022.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Liao Y, Li J, Li S, Han B, Wu P, Deng N, Guo X, Lv Z, Zhang Z. Inorganic mercury induces liver oxidative stress injury in quails by inhibiting Akt/Nrf2 signal pathway. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Li S, Wu P, Han B, Yang Q, Wang X, Li J, Deng N, Han B, Liao Y, Liu Y, Zhang Z. Deltamethrin induces apoptosis in cerebrum neurons of quail via promoting endoplasmic reticulum stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:2033-2043. [PMID: 35446475 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Deltamethrin (DLM) is a widely used and highly effective insecticide. DLM exposure is harmful to animal and human. Quail, as a bird model, has been widely used in the field of toxicology. However, there is little information available in the literature about quail cerebrum damage caused by DLM. Here, we investigated the effect of DLM on quail cerebrum neurons. Four groups of healthy quails were assigned (10 quails in each group), respectively given 0, 15, 30, and 45 mg/kg DLM by gavage for 12 weeks. Through the measurements of quail cerebrum, it was found that DLM exposure induced obvious histological changes, oxidative stress, and neurons apoptosis. To further explore the possible molecular mechanisms, we performed real-time quantitative PCR to detect the expression of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-related mRNA such as glucose regulated protein 78 kD, activating transcription factor 6, inositol requiring enzyme, and protein kinase RNA (PKR)-like ER kinase. In addition, we detected ATP content in quail cerebrum to evaluate the functional status of mitochondria. The study showed that DLM exposure significantly increased the expression of ER stress-related mRNA and decreased ATP content in quail cerebrum tissues. These results suggest that chronic exposure to DLM induces apoptosis of quail cerebrum neurons via promoting ER stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. Furthermore, our results provide a novel explanation for DLM-induced apoptosis of avian cerebrum neurons.
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- Siyu Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Zhao Y, Zhang H, Hao D, Wang J, Zhu R, Liu W, Liu C. Selenium regulates the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway to protect broilers from hexavalent chromium-induced kidney dysfunction and apoptosis. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 239:113629. [PMID: 35576799 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium [Cr (VI)] is a common environmental pollutant. Although selenium (Se) can antagonize the toxicity of Cr (VI), the specific underlying mechanism has not been identified. To investigate this mechanism, we used potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) and selenium-rich yeast (SeY) to construct single Cr (VI)- and combined Se/Cr (VI)-exposed broiler models during a 42-day period. Broilers were randomly assigned to the control (C), SeY (Se), SeY + Cr (VI) (Se/Cr), and Cr (VI) (Cr) groups. The antagonistic mechanisms of Se and Cr (VI) were evaluated using histopathological evaluation, serum and tissue biochemical tests, real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and western blotting. The results suggested that Se alleviated the morphological and structural damage to renal tubules and glomeruli, while reducing the organ index, creatinine levels, and blood urea nitrogen levels in the kidneys of Cr (VI)-exposed broilers. Furthermore, Cr (VI) reduced the levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and increased the levels of malondialdehyde, in broiler kidney tissues. However, Se alleviated Cr (VI)-induced oxidative stress by increasing the levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and decreasing the levels of malondialdehyde, within a certain range. Compared to the C group, the levels of p38, JNK, p-p38, p-JNK, p-p38/p38, and p-JNK/JNK significantly increased, whereas those of ERK, p-ERK, and p-ERK/ERK decreased, in the Cr group. Compared to the Cr group, the levels of p38, JNK, p-p38, p-JNK, p-p38/p38, and p-JNK/JNK significantly decreased, whereas those of ERK, p-ERK, and p-ERK/ERK increased, in the Se/Cr group. Furthermore, the levels of p53, c-Myc, Bax, Cyt-c, caspase-9, and caspase-3 significantly increased, and those of Bcl-2 and Bcl-2/Bax significantly decreased, following Cr (VI) exposure, while Se restored the expression of these genes. In conclusion, our findings suggest that SeY can protect against Cr (VI)-induced dysfunction and apoptosis by regulating the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway activated by oxidative stress in broiler kidney tissues.
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- Yanbing Zhao
- Shanxi Key Lab for Modernization of TCVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, Shanxi, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Lab for Modernization of TCVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, Shanxi, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Lab for Modernization of TCVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, Shanxi, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Lab for Modernization of TCVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, Shanxi, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Lab for Modernization of TCVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, Shanxi, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Lab for Modernization of TCVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, Shanxi, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Lab for Modernization of TCVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, Shanxi, PR China.
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Mechanism of chromium-induced toxicity in lungs, liver, and kidney and their ameliorative agents. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 151:113119. [PMID: 35613529 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Heavy metal Chromium (Cr), can adversely affect humans and their health if accumulated in organs of the body, such as the lungs, liver, and kidneys. Cr (VI) is highly toxic and has a higher solubility in water than Cr (III). One of the most common routes for Cr exposure is through inhalation and is associated with liver, lung, kidney damage, widespread dermatitis, GI tract damage, human lung cancer, cardiomyopathies, and cardiovascular disease. The increase in ROS production has been attributed to most of the damage caused by Cr toxicity. Cr-induced ROS-mediated oxidative stress has been seen to cause a redox imbalance affecting the antioxidant system balance in the body. The Nrf2 pathway dysregulation has been implicated in the same. Deregulation of histone acetylation and methylation has been observed, together with gene methylation in genes such as p16, MGMT, APC, hMLH1, and also miR-143 repression. Several ultra-structural changes have been observed following Cr (VI)-toxicity, including rough ER dilation, alteration in the mitochondrial membrane and nuclear membrane, pycnotic nuclei formation, and cytoplasm vacuolization. A significant change was observed in the metabolism of lipid, glucose, and the metabolism of protein after exposure to Cr. Cr-toxicity also leads to immune system dysregulations with changes seen in the expression of IL-8, IL-4, IgM, lymphocytes, and leukocytes among others. P53, as well as pro-and anti-apoptotic proteins, are involved in apoptosis. These Cr-induced damages can be alleviated via agents that restore antioxidant balance, regulate Nrf-2 levels, or increase anti-apoptotic proteins while decreasing pro-apoptotic proteins.
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Chen Y, Wang Z, Li Q, Tian M, Zhu Y, Yu L, Wang J, Sun S. CXCL16/ERK1/2 pathway regulates human podocytes growth, migration, apoptosis and epithelial mesenchymal transition. Mol Med Rep 2022; 25:212. [PMID: 35514316 PMCID: PMC9133949 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2022.12728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS) is the commonest glomerular disease affecting children. Previous studies have confirmed that CXC motif chemokine ligand 16 (CXCL16) is involved in the pathogenesis of PNS. However, the exact mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of PNS remain to be elucidated. Thus, the present study aimed to elucidate the role of CXCL16 in PNS. It was found that the expression of CXCL16 and extracellular signal‑regulated kinases 1 and 2 (ERK1/2) were significantly increased in clinical PNS renal tissues using reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR, western blot analysis and immunohistochemistry. Lentivirus overexpression or short hairpin RNA vector was used to induce the overexpression or knockdown of CXCL16 in podocytes, respectively. Overexpression of CXCL16 in podocytes could decrease the cell proliferation and increase the migration and apoptosis, whereas CXCL16 knockdown increased cell proliferation and decreased cell migration and apoptosis. Results of the present study further demonstrated that ERK2 protein expression was regulated by CXCL16. The knockdown of ERK2 expression reversed the effects of CXCL16 on the proliferation, apoptosis, migration and epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) of podocytes. Collectively, the findings of the present study highlighted that the CXCL16/ERK1/2 pathway regulates the growth, migration, apoptosis and EMT of human podocytes.
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- Yuan Chen
- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, People's Hospital of Rizhao, Rizhao, Shandong 276800, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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Li H, Shi J, Gao H, Yang X, Fu Y, Peng Y, Xia Y, Zhou D. Hexavalent Chromium Causes Apoptosis and Autophagy by Inducing Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress in Broiler Cardiomyocytes. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:2866-2875. [PMID: 34390448 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02877-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is a common environmental pollutant, which has a strong toxic effect on humans and animals. However, the cardiac toxicity of Cr(VI) in broilers remains to be explored. The development of heart disease is often linked to mitochondrial dysfunction especially exposure to toxic substances. In order to investigate the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in apoptosis and autophagy of broiler cardiomyocytes induced by hexavalent chromium, broiler cardiomyocytes were cultured in potassium dichromate of 0 mM, 16 mM, and 32 mM medium for 24 h. The results showed that, compared with the control group, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and apoptosis rate in the Cr(VI) treatment group increased in a dose-dependent manner, the mRNA levels of apoptosis-related genes Bax and p53 were significantly increased, and the mRNA level of Bcl-2 was significantly decreased. Compared with the control group, the mRNA level of autophagy-related genes (LC3-I, LC3-II, and Beclin1) in the Cr(VI) treatment group was significantly increased, the mRNA level of mTOR was significantly decreased, and the protein level of p62/SQSTM1 was significantly decreased. The protein level of Beclin1 and the ratio of LC3-II/LC3-I significantly increased. In addition, compared with the control group, mitochondrial membrane potential decreased in a dose-dependent manner, and mitochondrial dynamics-related genes SIRT1, SIRT3, and Mfn2 mRNA decreased significantly in the Cr(VI) treatment group. In this study, we concluded that Cr(VI) could cause broiler myocardial apoptosis and autophagy by inducing mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress.
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- Hao Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary clincal medicine laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, 1 Shizishan Street, Wuhan, CA, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary clincal medicine laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, 1 Shizishan Street, Wuhan, CA, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary clincal medicine laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, 1 Shizishan Street, Wuhan, CA, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary clincal medicine laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, 1 Shizishan Street, Wuhan, CA, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary clincal medicine laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, 1 Shizishan Street, Wuhan, CA, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Hainan College of Vocation and Technique, No.95 Nanhai Avenue, Longhua District, Haikou City, 570105, Hainan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary clincal medicine laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, 1 Shizishan Street, Wuhan, CA, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary clincal medicine laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, 1 Shizishan Street, Wuhan, CA, 430070, People's Republic of China.
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Han B, Lv Z, Han X, Li S, Han B, Yang Q, Wang X, Wu P, Li J, Deng N, Zhang Z. Harmful Effects of Inorganic Mercury Exposure on Kidney Cells: Mitochondrial Dynamics Disorder and Excessive Oxidative Stress. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:1591-1597. [PMID: 34060062 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02766-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Mercury is widely used in industry and has caused global environmental pollution. Inorganic mercury accumulates in the body causes damage to many organs, and the kidney is the most susceptible to the toxic effects of mercury. However, the underlying specific molecular mechanism of renal injury induced by inorganic mercury remains unclear at the cellular level. Therefore, in order to understand its molecular mechanism, we used in vitro method. We established experimental models by treating human embryonic kidney epithelial cell line (HEK-293 T) cells with HgCl2 (0, 1.25, 5, and 20 µmol/L). We found that HgCl2 can lead to a decrease in cell viability and oxidative stress of HEK-293 T, which may be mediated by upregulation mitochondrial fission. In addition, HgCl2 exposure resulted in the mitochondrial disorder of HEK-293 T cells, which was mediated by downregulating the expression of silent information regulator two ortholog 1 (Sirt1)/peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor coactivator-1α (PGC-1α) signaling pathway. In summary, our results suggest that HgCl2 induces HEK-293 T cell toxicity through promoting Sirt1/PGC-1α axis-mediated mitochondrial dynamics disorder and oxidative stress. Sirt1/PGC-1α may be an appealing pharmaceutical target curing HgCl2-induced kidney injury.
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- Biqi Han
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- Center for Animal Disease Control and Prevention of Chifeng, Chifeng, 024000, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China.
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Li J, Yu Z, Han B, Li S, Lv Y, Wang X, Yang Q, Wu P, Liao Y, Qu B, Zhang Z. Activation of the GPX4/TLR4 Signaling Pathway Participates in the Alleviation of Selenium Yeast on Deltamethrin-Provoked Cerebrum Injury in Quails. Mol Neurobiol 2022; 59:2946-2961. [PMID: 35247140 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-022-02744-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Deltamethrin (DLM) is a member of pyrethroid pesticide widely applied for agriculture and aquaculture, and its residue in the environment seriously threatens the bio-safety. The cerebrum might be vulnerable to pesticide-triggered oxidative stress. However, there is no specific antidote for treating DLM-triggered cerebral injury. Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element functionally forming selenoprotein glutathione peroxidase (GPX) in antioxidant defense. Se yeast (SY) is a common and effective organic form of Se supplement with high selenomethionine content. Accordingly, this study focused on investigating the therapeutic potential of SY on DLM-induced cerebral injury in quails after chronically exposing to DLM and exploring the underlying mechanisms. Quails were treated with/without SY (0.4 mg kg-1 SY added in standard diet) in the presence/absence of DLM (45 mg kg-1 body weight intragastrically) for 12 weeks. The results showed SY supplementation ameliorated DLM-induced cerebral toxicity. Concretely, SY elevated the content of Se and increased GPX4 level in DLM-treated quail cerebrum. Furthermore, SY enhanced antioxidant defense system by upregulating nuclear factor-erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) associated members. Inversely, SY diminished the changes of apoptosis- and inflammation-associated proteins and genes including toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4). Collectively, our results suggest that dietary SY protects against DLM-induced cerebral toxicity in quails via positively regulating the GPX4/TLR4 signaling pathway. GPX4 may be a potential therapeutic target for insecticide-induced biotoxicity.
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- Jiayi Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The Affiliated Hospital To Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1478 Gongnong Road, Hongqi Street, Chaoyang District, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China. .,Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Maslinic Acid Protects against Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Retinopathy by Activating Nrf2 and Suppressing NF-κB. J Ophthalmol 2022; 2022:3044202. [PMID: 35265366 PMCID: PMC8901311 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3044202] [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: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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This study tested the protective effect of maslinic acid (MA) against diabetic retinopathy (DR) in rats with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and investigated possible mechanisms of action. DM was introduced by streptozotocin (STZ) (65 mg/kg, i.p.). Control and STZ (T1DM) were divided into 2 subgroups, which received either the vehicle or MA (80 mg/kg). Serum, pancreases, and retinas were collected for further use. MA significantly reduced fasting glucose levels in the control and T1DM rats but enhanced fasting insulin levels and partially increased the size of the islets of Langerhans and the number of β-cells in T1DM rats. In addition, MA significantly improved the retina structure by preventing the reduction in the area between the inner and outer limiting membranes (ILM and OLM, respectively) and increasing the number of cells forming the ganglion cell layer (GCL), inner nuclear layer (INL), and outer nuclear layer (ONL). Associated with these effects, MA significantly reduced the total levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), as well as the nuclear levels of NF-κB p65, mRNA levels of Bax, and protein levels of cleaved caspase-3 in the retinas of T1DM rats. However, MA significantly lowered levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) but significantly increased the nuclear levels of Nrf2, protein levels of Bcl2, and total levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and reduced glutathione (GSH) in the retinas of the control and T1DM rats. In conclusion, MA prevents DR by antioxidant potential mediated by the activation of Nrf2.
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Xu W, Wang S, Jiang L, Sun X, Wang N, Liu X, Yao X, Qiu T, Zhang C, Li J, Deng H, Yang G. The influence of PM 2.5 exposure on kidney diseases. Hum Exp Toxicol 2022; 41:9603271211069982. [PMID: 35174736 DOI: 10.1177/09603271211069982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The harm of air pollution to public health has become a research hotspot, especially atmospheric fine-particulate matter (PM2.5). In recent years, epidemiological investigations have confirmed that PM2.5 is closely related to chronic kidney disease and membranous nephropathy Basic research has demonstrated that PM2.5 has an impact on the normal function of the kidneys through accumulation in the kidney, endothelial dysfunction, abnormal renin-angiotensin system, and immune complex deposition. Moreover, the mechanism of PM2.5 damage to the kidney involves inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, DNA damage, and autophagy. In this review, we summarized the latest developments in the effects of PM2.5 on kidney disease in human and animal studies, so as to provide new ideas for the prevention and treatment of kidney disease.
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- Wenqi Xu
- Department of Food Nutrition and Safety, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Cardiology, 74710First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Liaoning Anti-degenerative Diseases Natural Products Engineering Technology Research Center, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Liaoning Anti-degenerative Diseases Natural Products Engineering Technology Research Center, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Safety, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Safety, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Liaoning Anti-degenerative Diseases Natural Products Engineering Technology Research Center, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Liaoning Anti-degenerative Diseases Natural Products Engineering Technology Research Center, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Safety, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pathology, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Safety, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Safety, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Multiple Mechanisms Converging on Transcription Factor EB Activation by the Natural Phenol Pterostilbene. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2021:7658501. [PMID: 34992716 PMCID: PMC8727145 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7658501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Pterostilbene (Pt) is a potentially beneficial plant phenol. In contrast to many other natural compounds (including the more celebrated resveratrol), Pt concentrations producing significant effects in vitro can also be reached with relative ease in vivo. Here we focus on some of the mechanisms underlying its activity, those involved in the activation of transcription factor EB (TFEB). A set of processes leading to this outcome starts with the generation of ROS, attributed to the interaction of Pt with complex I of the mitochondrial respiratory chain, and spreads to involve Ca2+ mobilization from the ER/mitochondria pool, activation of CREB and AMPK, and inhibition of mTORC1. TFEB migration to the nucleus results in the upregulation of autophagy and lysosomal and mitochondrial biogenesis. Cells exposed to several μM levels of Pt experience a mitochondrial crisis, an indication for using low doses in therapeutic or nutraceutical applications. Pt afforded significant functional improvements in a zebrafish embryo model of ColVI-related myopathy, a pathology which also involves defective autophagy. Furthermore, long-term supplementation with Pt reduced body weight gain and increased transcription levels of Ppargc1a and Tfeb in a mouse model of diet-induced obesity. These in vivo findings strengthen the in vitro observations and highlight the therapeutic potential of this natural compound.
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Hao K, Zhang Z, Wang B, Zhang J, Zhang G. Mechanism of Cr (VI) reduction by Pichia guilliermondii ZJH-1. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 20:e3001. [PMID: 35891955 PMCID: PMC9284239 DOI: 10.30498/ijb.2021.275524.3001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background Chromium is one of the most used toxic heavy metals. A large amount of chromium waste is discharged into the environment every year, causing serious environmental pollution, especially the pollution of soil and water by hexavalent chromium. Eliminating hexavalent chromium is the primary challenge to achieve a pollution-free environment. Objectives This study aims to understand the mechanism of Pichia guilliermondii's reduction of hexavalent chromium through enzymatic characteristic, oxidative stress response, and reduction product. Material and Methods The strain Pichia guilliermondii ZJH-1 was isolated and stored in our laboratory. The hexavalent chromium uses 1,5-diphenyl carbazide method (DPC) to measure. The UV spectrophotometer was used to measure the intracellular antioxidant enzyme activity, and the kit was used to measure the activity of catalase and glutathione reductase. The reduction products were analyzed by ultraviolet full-wavelength scanning and FTIR. Results The reduction of hexavalent chromium by ZJH-1 is accompanied by an increase in active oxygen and antioxidant levels. Chromate reductase mainly exists in the extracellular fluid, and the carboxyl, amide, hydroxide and other groups of the cell wall are involved in the bioremediation of Cr(VI) by complexing with Cr(VI) and Cr(III). After ZJH-1 was treated with different concentrations of Cr(VI), the expression of proteins with molecular weights of 15 kDa, 18 kDa, 35 kDa, 62 kDa, and 115 kDa increased significantly. This strain is the most suitable for chromate reductase (CChR). The optimum temperature is 40℃ and the optimum pH is 7.0. Cu2+ can enhance the activity of chromate reductase. At the optimum temperature and pH, the chromate reductase Km of this strain is 0.40 μmol and Vmax is 14.47 μmoL.L-1·min-1. Conclusions The bioremediation of Cr(VI) by Pichia guilliermondii ZJH-1 is attributable to the reduction product (Cr(III)) that can be removed in the precipitate and can be fixed on the cell surface and accumulated in the cell.
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- Kongli Hao
- Key Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- School of Chemistry and Material Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- College of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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Li S, Han B, Wu P, Yang Q, Wang X, Li J, Liao Y, Deng N, Jiang H, Zhang Z. Effect of inorganic mercury exposure on reproductive system of male mice: Immunosuppression and fibrosis in testis. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:69-78. [PMID: 34569128 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Mercury as a toxic heavy metal will accumulate in the body and induce various diseases through the food chain. However, it is unknown that the detailed mechanism of reproductive disorder induced by inorganic mercury in male mice to date. This study investigated the toxicological effect of mercuric chloride (HgCl2 ) exposure on reproductive system in male mice. Male Kunming mice received normal saline daily or HgCl2 (3 mg/kg bodyweight) by intraperitoneal injection for a week. The reproductive function was evaluated, and the HgCl2 exposure induced the decline of sperm quality, pregnancy rate, mean litter size, and survival rate. Notably, we firstly found the HgCl2 -induced immunosuppression and fibrosis in mice testis according to the results of RNA sequencing. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that HgCl2 exposure disrupts the reproductive system and induces testicular immunosuppression and fibrosis via inhibition of the CD74 signaling pathway in male mice.
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- Siyu Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, China
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Li J, Jiang H, Wu P, Li S, Han B, Yang Q, Wang X, Han B, Deng N, Qu B, Zhang Z. Toxicological effects of deltamethrin on quail cerebrum: Weakened antioxidant defense and enhanced apoptosis. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 286:117319. [PMID: 33990053 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Deltamethrin is the most common type II synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, and has posed widespread residues to environment. However, whether deltamethrin has potential toxic effects on quail cerebrum remains greatly obscure. Accordingly, we investigated the impact of chronic exposure to deltamethrin on oxidative stress and apoptosis in quail cerebrum. Quails upon 12-week exposure of deltamethrin (0, 15, 30, or 45 mg/kg body weight intragastric administration) were used as a cerebrum injury model. The results showed that deltamethrin treatment led to cerebral injury dose-dependently through the weakened antioxidant defense by downregulating nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and its downstream proteins levels and mRNA expression. Furthermore, deltamethrin treatment induced apoptosis in cerebrum by decreasing B-cell lymphoma gene 2 (Bcl-2) level, as well as increasing Jun N-terminal kinase3, caspase-3, and Bcl-2-associated X protein levels. Simultaneously, toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) downstream inflammation-related genes or proteins were significantly up-regulated by deltamethrin dose-dependently. Altogether, our study demonstrated that chronic exposure to deltamethrin induces inflammation and apoptosis in quail cerebrums by promoting oxidative stress linked to inhibition of the Nrf2/TLR4 signaling pathway. These results provide a novel knowledge on the chronic toxic effect of deltamethrin, and establish a theoretical foundation for the evaluation of pesticide-induced health risk.
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- Jiayi Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Wang X, Lv Z, Han B, Li S, Yang Q, Wu P, Li J, Han B, Deng N, Zhang Z. The aggravation of allergic airway inflammation with dibutyl phthalate involved in Nrf2-mediated activation of the mast cells. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 789:148029. [PMID: 34082215 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)-an organic pollutant-is ubiquitous in the environment. DBP as an immune adjuvant is related to the development of multiple allergic diseases. However, the current research involving DBP-induced pulmonary toxicity remains poorly understood. Therefore, this research aimed to explore the adverse effect and potential mechanism of DBP exposure on the lungs in rats. In our study, ovalbumin was used to build a rat model of allergic airway inflammation to study any harmful effect of DBP exposure on lung tissues. Rats were treated by intragastric administration of DBP (500 mg kg-1 or 750 mg kg-1) and/or subcutaneous injection of SFN (4 mg kg-1). The results of histopathological analysis, cell count, and myeloperoxidase showed that DBP promoted the inflammatory damage of lungs. In the lung tissues, the detection of terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUNT nick end labeling and oxidative stress indices showed that DBP significantly increased the level of apoptosis and oxidative stress. Western blot analysis indicated that DBP raised the expression level of thymic stromal lymphopoietin and reduced the nuclear expression level of nuclear factor-erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), which was further verified by quantitative real-time PCR. Meanwhile, DBP treatment markedly up-regulated the inflammatory cytokines such as IL-4 and IL-13, and rat mast cell protease-2, a marker secreted by mast cells (MCs). Conversely, sulforaphane, a Nrf2 inducer, ameliorated the pulmonary damage induced by DBP in the above. Altogether, our data provides a new insight into the impacts of the activation of MCs on the DBP-induced pulmonary toxicity as well as the safety evaluation of DBP.
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- Xiaoqiao Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China.
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Xu X, Yu Z, Han B, Li S, Sun Y, Du Y, Wang Z, Gao D, Zhang Z. Luteolin alleviates inorganic mercury-induced kidney injury via activation of the AMPK/mTOR autophagy pathway. J Inorg Biochem 2021; 224:111583. [PMID: 34428638 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2021.111583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Inorganic mercury is a ubiquitous toxic pollutant in the environment. Exposure to inorganic mercury can cause various poisonous effects, including kidney injury. However, no safe and effective treatment for kidney injury caused by inorganic mercury has been found and used. Luteolin (Lut) possesses various beneficial bioactivities. Here, our research aims to investigate the protective effect of Lut on renal injury induced by mercury chloride (HgCl2) and identify the underlying autophagy regulation mechanism. Twenty-eight 6-8 weeks old Wistar rats were randomly assigned to four groups: control, HgCl2, HgCl2 + Lut, and Lut. We performed the determination of oxidative stress and renal function indicators, histopathological analysis, the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuracil nucleoside triphosphate nick-end labeling assay to detect apoptosis, western blot detection of autophagy-related protein levels, and atomic absorption method to detect mercury content. Our results showed that Lut ameliorated oxidative stress, apoptosis and restored the autophagy and renal function caused by HgCl2 in rats. Concretely, the level of nuclear factor E2-related factor, renal adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) expression, and autophagy regulation-related proteins levels were down-regulated, and the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) expression was up-regulated by HgCl2 treatment. However, Lut treatment reversed the above changes. Notably, Lut reduced the accumulation of HgCl2 in the kidneys and promoted the excretion of HgCl2 through urine. Collectively, our results demonstrate that Lut can attenuate inorganic mercury-induced renal injury via activating the AMPK/mTOR autophagy pathway. Therefore, Lut may be a potential biological medicine to protect against renal damage induced by HgCl2.
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- Xinyue Xu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, 1478 Gongnong Road, Hongqi Street, Chaoyang District, Changchun City, Jilin Province 130021, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China.
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Zhang Z, Guo C, Jiang H, Han B, Wang X, Li S, Lv Y, Lv Z, Zhu Y. Inflammation response after the cessation of chronic arsenic exposure and post-treatment of natural astaxanthin in liver: potential role of cytokine-mediated cell-cell interactions. Food Funct 2021; 11:9252-9262. [PMID: 33047770 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo01223h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ongoing groundwater arsenic contamination throughout China was first recognized in the 1960s. Groundwater arsenic contamination is a high risk for human and animal health worldwide. Apart from drinking water, diet is the second pathway for arsenic to enter the human body and eventually cause liver injury. Natural astaxanthin extracted from the green algae Haematococcus pluvialis has dominated the nutraceutical market for potential health benefits. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanism underlying the protective effect post astaxanthin against arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity remains largely obscure. In this study, we investigate the effect of natural astaxanthin (derived from Haemotococcus pluvialis) on oxidative stress and liver inflammatory response in rats after the cessation of chronic arsenic exposure. Wistar rats were given astaxanthin (250 mg kg-1) daily for 2 weeks after the cessation of exposure to sodium arsenite (300 μg L-1, drinking water, 24 weeks) by intragastric administration. The results showed that post treatment with astaxanthin attenuated liver injury induced by long-term exposure to arsenic in rats. Most importantly, post treatment with astaxanthin decreased the increasing of inflammatory cytokine NF-κB, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β, oxidative stress level, and total arsenic content in livers of rats exposed to arsenic. In addition, post treatment with astaxanthin reversed the increasing of protein levels of alpha-smooth muscle actin and collagen Iα1, which are the activation markers of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). Collectively, these data demonstrate that post astaxanthin treatment attenuates inflammation response in the liver after the cessation of chronic arsenic exposure via inhibition of cytokine-mediated cell-cell interactions. Daily ingestion of natural astaxanthin might be a potential and beneficial candidate for the treatment of liver damage after the cessation of chronic exposure to sodium arsenite.
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- Zhigang Zhang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China. and Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China. and Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China. and Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China. and Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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Tinkov AA, Nguyen TT, Santamaria A, Bowman AB, Buha Djordjevic A, Paoliello MMB, Skalny AV, Aschner M. Sirtuins as molecular targets, mediators, and protective agents in metal-induced toxicity. Arch Toxicol 2021; 95:2263-2278. [PMID: 34028595 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-021-03048-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Metal dyshomeostasis, and especially overexposure, is known to cause adverse health effects due to modulation of a variety of metabolic pathways. An increasing body of literature has demonstrated that metal exposure may affect SIRT signaling, although the existing data are insufficient. Therefore, in this review we discuss the available data (PubMed-Medline, Google Scholar) on the influence of metal overload on sirtuin (SIRT) signaling and its association with other mechanisms involved in metal-induced toxicity. The existing data demonstrate that cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), aluminium (Al), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), and copper (Cu) can inhibit SIRT1 activity. In addition, an inhibitory effect of Cd, Pb, As, and Fe on SIRT3 has been demonstrated. In turn, metal-induced inhibition of SIRT was shown to affect deacetylation of target proteins including FOXO, PGC1α, p53 and NF-kB. Increased acetylation downregulates PGC1α signaling pathway, resulting in cellular altered redox status and increased susceptibility to oxidative stress, as well as decreased mitochondrial biogenesis. Lower rates of LKB1 deacetylation may be responsible for metal-induced decreases in AMPK activity and subsequent metabolic disturbances. A shift to the acetylated FOXO results in increased expression of pro-apoptotic genes which upregulates apoptosis together with increased p53 signaling. Correspondingly, decreased NF-kB deacetylation results in upregulation of target genes of proinflammatory cytokines, enzymes, and cellular adhesion molecules thus promoting inflammation. Therefore, alterations in sirtuin activity may at least partially mediate metal-induced metabolic disturbances that have been implicated in neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, and other toxic effects of heavy metals.
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- Alexey A Tinkov
- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia.,Yaroslavl State University, Yaroslavl, Russia
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Laboratorio de Aminoácidos Excitadores, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía, S.S.A., Mexico City, Mexico
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- School of Health Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.,Graduate Program in Public Health, Center of Health Sciences, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management, Moscow, Russia.,World-Class Research Center "Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare", IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119435, Moscow, Russia
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- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia. .,Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
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Suljević D, Sulejmanović J, Fočak M, Halilović E, Pupalović D, Hasić A, Alijagic A. Assessing hexavalent chromium tissue-specific accumulation patterns and induced physiological responses to probe chromium toxicity in Coturnix japonica quail. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 266:129005. [PMID: 33279236 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is an environmental pollutant with vast mutagenic and carcinogenic potential. Various past and recent studies confirm the deleterious effects of Cr(VI) in different models, from invertebrates to mammalians. However, there is a lack of studies that comprehensively assess and correlate Cr(VI) accumulation patterns and the resulting physiological responses. Here we used an attractive toxicological model, male Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica), as an alternative probing system to evaluate Cr(VI) accumulation in the vital organs, including the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, and testes after 20 days of exposure to 1.2 μg/mL and 2.4 μg/mL potassium dichromate-K2Cr2O7 ingested in the form of drinking water. The observed effects were correlated with the shift in immune system readiness, hematological indices, serum biochemistry and enzyme activity. Regardless of the exposure dose, the Cr(VI) distribution and accumulation pattern in terms of relative Cr(VI) concentration in tissues was: testes > kidneys > liver > heart > brain. Moreover, Cr(VI) triggered the development of microcytic and hypochromic anemia and reduced the immune system's readiness to cope with challenges. Besides, serum biochemistry presented significant shifts, including reduction of serum electrolytes and proteins and an increase in creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity. Our study provides novel toxicological data that can be translated to higher animal models to help in the extrapolation of Cr(VI) toxicity in humans.
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- Damir Suljević
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 33-35, 71000, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 33-35, 71000, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 33-35, 71000, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 33-35, 71000, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 33-35, 71000, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 33-35, 71000, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 33-35, 71000, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Yang D, Yang Q, Fu N, Li S, Han B, Liu Y, Tang Y, Guo X, Lv Z, Zhang Z. Hexavalent chromium induced heart dysfunction via Sesn2-mediated impairment of mitochondrial function and energy supply. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 264:128547. [PMID: 33049514 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)), the most toxic valence state of chromium, is widely present in industrial effluents and wastes. Although previous study has reported that Cr(VI) can cause cytomembrane structure impairment by aggravating lipid peroxidation in the heart, the detailed mechanism of Cr(VI)-induced heart dysfunction is still unclear. Sesn2, a novel antioxidant and stress-inducible molecule, is evidenced to protect against various cardiometabolic diseases such as atherosclerosis and cardiomyopathy. To define the potential mechanism of heart dysfunction induced by chronic Cr(VI) exposure, Wistar rats were intraperitoneal injected with potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) for 35 d in the present study. The data showed that chronic K2Cr2O7 exposure caused dose-dependently hematological variations, oxidative stress, dysfunction, and disorganized structure of heart, cardiomyocyte apoptosis, ATP depletion, and mitochondria impairment in rats. In addition, the expressions of Drp1 and Bax were increased by K2Cr2O7. However, the suppression of Mfn2, PGC-1α, Sesn2, nuclear Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1 protein levels was observed in K2Cr2O7-treated rat hearts. In conclusion, these results demonstrate that chronic K2Cr2O7 exposure dose-dependently causes heart dysfunction, and the molecular mechanism of this event is associated with the loss of Sesn2 mediated mitochondrial function and energy supply impairment.
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- Daqian Yang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- Chifeng Institute of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Science, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China; Chifeng Institute of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Science, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China; Chifeng Institute of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Science, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Li S, Zheng X, Zhang X, Yu H, Han B, Lv Y, Liu Y, Wang X, Zhang Z. Exploring the liver fibrosis induced by deltamethrin exposure in quails and elucidating the protective mechanism of resveratrol. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 207:111501. [PMID: 33254389 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Deltamethrin (DLM) is widely used in agriculture and the prevention of human insect-borne diseases. However, the molecular mechanism of DLM induced liver injury remains unclear to date. This study investigated the potential molecular mechanism that DLM induced liver fibrosis in quails. Japanese quails received resveratrol (500 mg/kg) daily with or without DLM (45 mg/kg) exposure for 12 weeks. Histopathology, transmission electron microscopy, biochemical indexes, TUNEL, quantitative real-time PCR, and western blot analysis were performed. DLM exposure induced hepatic steatosis, oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Most importantly, the Nrf2/TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling pathway played an important role on DLM-induced liver fibrosis in quails. Interestingly, the addition of resveratrol, an Nrf2 activator, alleviates oxidative stress and inflammation response by activating Nrf2, thereby inhibits the liver fibrosis induced by DLM in quails. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to DLM induces oxidative stress via the Nrf2 expression inhibition and apoptosis, and then results in liver fibrosis in quails by the activation of NF-κB/TNF-α and TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling pathway.
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- Siyu Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China.
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Wang X, Han B, Wu P, Li S, Lv Y, Lu J, Yang Q, Li J, Zhu Y, Zhang Z. Dibutyl phthalate induces allergic airway inflammation in rats via inhibition of the Nrf2/TSLP/JAK1 pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 267:115564. [PMID: 33254669 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), an important plastic contaminant in the environment, is known to cause organ toxicity. Although current research has shown that DBP-induced organ toxicity is associated with oxidative stress, the toxic effect of DBP on the lungs have not been fully elucidated. Therefore, we investigated the potential mechanism by which DBP induces pulmonary toxicity using a model of DBP-induced allergic airway inflammation in rats. The results showed that chronic exposure to DBP induced histopathological damage, inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and increased the protein levels of thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) and its downstream protein Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) and signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 (STAT6). Moreover, DBP exposure inhibited nuclear factor-erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and levels of its target genes NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). Additionally, using in vitro experiments, we found that DBP induced oxidative stress, reduced cell viability, and inhibited the Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 pathway in mouse alveolar type II epithelial cell line. Overall, these data demonstrate that DBP induces allergic airway inflammation in rats via inhibition of the Nrf2/TSLP/JAK1 pathway.
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- Xiaoqiao Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Yang D, Han B, Baiyun R, Lv Z, Wang X, Li S, Lv Y, Xue J, Liu Y, Zhang Z. Sulforaphane attenuates hexavalent chromium-induced cardiotoxicity via the activation of the Sesn2/AMPK/Nrf2 signaling pathway. Metallomics 2020; 12:2009-2020. [PMID: 33159781 DOI: 10.1039/d0mt00124d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Hexavalent chromium (Cr(vi)), the most toxic valence state of chromium, is widely present in industrial effluents and wastes. Sulforaphane (SFN), rich in Brassica genus plants, bears multiple biological activity. Wistar rats were used to explore the protective role of SFN against the cardiotoxicity of chronic potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) exposure and reveal the potential molecular mechanism. The data showed that SFN alleviated hematological variations, oxidative stress, heart dysfunction and structure disorder, and cardiomyocyte apoptosis induced by K2Cr2O7. Moreover, SFN reduced p53, cleaved caspase-3, Bcl2-associated X protein, nuclear factor kappa-B, and interleukin-1β levels, and increased Sesn2, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase-1, NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase-1, and phosphorylated adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK) levels. This study demonstrates that SFN ameliorates Cr(vi)-induced cardiotoxicity via activation of the Sesn2/AMPK/Nrf2 signaling pathway. SFN may be a protector against Cr(vi)-induced heart injury and a novel therapy for chronic Cr(vi) exposure.
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- Daqian Yang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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