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Qian Q, Pu Q, Li X, Liu X, Ni A, Han X, Wang Z, Wang X, Yan J, Wang H. Acute/chronic triclosan exposure induces downregulation of m 6A-RNA methylation modification via mettl3 suppression and elicits developmental and immune toxicity to zebrafish. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141395. [PMID: 38342143 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141395] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Triclosan (TCS), a prevalent contaminant in aquatic ecosystems, has been identified as a potential threat to both aquatic biota and human health. Despite its widespread presence, research into the immunotoxic effects of TCS on aquatic organisms is limited, and the underlying mechanisms driving these effects remain largely unexplored. Herein, we investigated the developmental and immune toxicities of environmentally relevant concentrations of TCS in zebrafish, characterized by morphological anomalies, histopathological impairments, and fluctuations in cytological differentiation and biomarkers following both acute (from 6 to 72/120 hpf) and chronic exposure periods (from 30 to 100 dpf). Specifically, acute exposure to TCS resulted in a significant increase in innate immune cells, contrasted by a marked decrease in T cells. Furthermore, we observed that TCS exposure elicited oxidative stress and a reduction in global m6A levels, alongside abnormal expressions within the m6A modification enzyme system in zebrafish larvae. Molecular docking studies suggested that mettl3 might be a target molecule for TCS interaction. Intriguingly, the knock-down of mettl3 mirrored the effects of TCS exposure, adversely impacting the growth and development of zebrafish, as well as the differentiation of innate immune cells. These results provide insights into the molecular basis of TCS-induced immunotoxicity through m6A-RNA epigenetic modification and aid in assessing its ecological risks, informing strategies for disease prevention linked to environmental contaminants.
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- Qiuhui Qian
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China; School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China.
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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Yu Z, Han J, Li L, Zhang Q, Chen A, Chen J, Wang K, Jin J, Li H, Chen G. Chronic triclosan exposure induce impaired glucose tolerance by altering the gut microbiota. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 183:114305. [PMID: 38052405 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.114305] [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: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Triclosan (TCS) is an antimicrobial compound incorporated into more than 2000 consumer products. This compound is frequently detected in the human body and causes ubiquitous contamination in the environment, thereby raising concerns about its impact on human health and environmental pollution. Here, we demonstrated that 20 weeks' exposure of TCS drove the development of glucose intolerance by inducing compositional and functional alterations in intestinal microbiota in rats. Fecal-transplantation experiments corroborated the involvement of gut microbiota in TCS-induced glucose-tolerance impairment. 16S rRNA gene-sequencing analysis of cecal contents showed that TCS disrupted the gut microbiota composition in rats and increased the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes. Cecal metabolomic analyses detected that TCS altered host metabolic pathways that are linked to host glucose and amino acid metabolism, particularly branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) biosynthesis. BCAA measurement confirmed the increase in serum BCAAs in rats exposed to TCS. Western blot and immunostaining results further confirmed that elevated BCAAs stimulated mTOR, a nutrient-sensing complex, and following IRS-1 serine phosphorylation, resulted in insulin resistance and glucose intolerance. These results suggested that TCS may induce glucose metabolism imbalance by regulating BCAA concentration by remodeling the gut microbiota.
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- Zhen Yu
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fujian Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuzhou, 350001, China; Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fujian Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fujian Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fujian Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fujian Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fujian Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
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Wan X, Wang H, Qian Q, Yan J. MiR-133b as a crucial regulator of TCS-induced cardiotoxicity via activating β-adrenergic receptor signaling pathway in zebrafish embryos. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 334:122199. [PMID: 37467918 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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As a commonly used antibacterial agent in daily consumer products, triclosan (TCS) has attracted significant attention due to its potential environmental risks. In this study, we investigated the toxic effects of TCS exposure (1.4 μM) on heart development in zebrafish embryos. Our findings revealed that TCS exposure caused significant cardiac dysfunction, characterized by pericardial edema, malformations in the heart structure, and a slow heart rate. Additionally, TCS exposure induced oxidative damage and abnormal apoptosis in heart cells through the up-regulation of β-adrenergic receptor (β-AR) signaling pathway genes (adrb1, adrb2a, arrb2b), similar to the effects induced by β-AR agonists. Notably, the adverse effects of TCS exposure were alleviated by β-AR antagonists. Using high-throughput transcriptome miRNA sequencing and targeted miRNA screening, we focused on miR-133b, which targets adrb1 and was down-regulated by TCS exposure, as a potential contributor to TCS-induced cardiotoxicity. Inhibition of miR-133b produced similar toxic effects as TCS exposure, while overexpression of miR-133b down-regulated the β-AR signaling pathway and rescued heart defects caused by TCS. In summary, our findings provide new insights into the mechanisms underlying the cardiotoxic effects of TCS. We suggest that targeting the β-AR pathway and miR-133b may be effective strategies for pharmacotherapy in cardiotoxicity induced by environmental pollutants such as TCS.
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- Xiancheng Wan
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Municipal Sewage Resource Utilization Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Municipal Sewage Resource Utilization Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Municipal Sewage Resource Utilization Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Municipal Sewage Resource Utilization Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China.
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Stachurski P, Świątkowski W, Ciszewski A, Sarna-Boś K, Michalak A. A Short Review of the Toxicity of Dentifrices-Zebrafish Model as a Useful Tool in Ecotoxicological Studies. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14339. [PMID: 37762640 PMCID: PMC10531698 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814339] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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This review aims to summarize the literature data regarding the effects of different toothpaste compounds in the zebrafish model. Danio rerio provides an insight into the mechanisms of the ecotoxicity of chemicals as well as an assessment of their fate in the environment to determine long-term environmental impact. The regular use of adequate toothpaste with safe active ingredients possessing anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and regenerative properties is one of the most effective strategies for oral healthcare. In addition to water, a typical toothpaste consists of a variety of components, among which three are of predominant importance, i.e., abrasive substances, fluoride, and detergents. These ingredients provide healthy teeth, but their environmental impact on living organisms are often not well-known. Each of them can influence a higher level of organization: subcellular, cellular, tissue, organ, individual, and population. Therefore, it is very important that the properties of a chemical are detected before it is released into the environment to minimize damage. An important part of a chemical risk assessment is the estimation of the ecotoxicity of a compound. The zebrafish model has unique advantages in environmental ecotoxicity research and has been used to study vertebrate developmental biology. Among others, the advantages of this model include its external, visually accessible development, which allows for providing many experimental manipulations. The zebrafish has a significant genetic similarity with other vertebrates. Nevertheless, translating findings from zebrafish studies to human risk assessment requires careful consideration of these differences.
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- Piotr Stachurski
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Dental Prosthetics, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland;
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- Independent Laboratory of Behavioral Studies, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland;
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Wang F, Liu F. Mechanism-based understanding of the potential cellular targets of triclosan in zebrafish larvae. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 102:104255. [PMID: 37657728 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104255] [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: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Triclosan (TCS) has become widely distributed due to its widespread use. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms of TCS's potential effects on cellular targets in zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae using transcriptome sequencing. The expressions of 772, 368, and 1039 genes were significantly altered in zebrafish after embryos were exposed to 2, 10, and 50 μg/L TCS for consecutive 50 d, respectively, and 33 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were found. DEGs were significantly enriched in the biological processes, including inflammatory response and purine ribonucleoside bisphosphate biosynthetic process by Go analysis, and in processes such as egg coat formation, binding of sperm to zona pellucida, positive regulation of acrosome reaction, and immune response by Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). Both KEGG pathway analysis and GSEA showed that NOD-like receptor signaling pathway and Steroid biosynthesis were significantly affected. Results showed that TCS potentially affected reproduction, immune, and metabolism of zebrafish larvae.
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- Fan Wang
- School of Biological Science, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471022, China.
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- School of Biological Science, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471022, China
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Shen C, He J, Zhu K, Zheng N, Yu Y, He C, Yang C, Zuo Z. Mepanipyrim induces cardiotoxicity of zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae via promoting AhR-regulated COX expression pathway. J Environ Sci (China) 2023; 125:650-661. [PMID: 36375947 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2022.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The wide use of pesticides has seriously threatened human health and the survival of beneficial organisms. The fungicide mepanipyrim is widely used in viticulture practices. Studies of mepanipyrim-induced toxicity in organisms are still scarce, especially studies on cardiotoxicity. In this study, we aimed to investigate mepanipyrim-induced cardiotoxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae. We found that mepanipyrim could induce cardiotoxicity by altering the heart rate and cardiomyocyte diameter of larvae. Meanwhile, RNA sequencing and RT-qPCR data indicated that mepanipyrim exposure could dramatically alter the mRNA expression of calcium signaling pathway-, cardiac muscle contraction-, and oxidative respiratory chain-related genes. Interestingly, by the CALUX cell bioassay, we found that most cytochrome c oxidase (COX) family genes exhibited potential AhR-regulated activity, suggesting that mepanipyrim induced cardiotoxicity via a novel AhR-regulated manner in larvae. Additionally, the AhR antagonist CH223191 could effectively prevent mepanipyrim-induced cardiotoxicity in zebrafish larvae. In conclusion, the AhR agonist mepanipyrim could induce cardiotoxicity in a novel unreported AhR-regulated manner, which could specifically affect the expression of COX family genes involved in the mitochondrial oxidative respiratory chain. Our data will help explain the toxic effects of mepanipyrim on organisms and provide new insight into the AhR agonistic activity pesticide-induced cardiotoxicity.
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- Chao Shen
- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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Diao W, Yan J, Wang X, Qian Q, Wang H. Mechanisms regarding cardiac toxicity triggered by up-regulation of miR-144 in larval zebrafish upon exposure to triclosan. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 443:130297. [PMID: 36368065 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Although triclosan (TCS) is ubiquitously detected in environmental media and organisms, little information is available on its cardiotoxicity and underlying mechanisms. Herein, acute TCS exposure (0.69-1.73 μM) to zebrafish from embryos (6 hpf) to larvae (72 hpf) resulted in cardiac development defects, including increased angle between atrium and ventricle, prolonged SV-BA distance, linearized heart and pericardial cyst in 72-hpf larvae. These malformations resulted from interfered oxidative-stress pathways, reflecting in accumulated ROS and MDA and inhibited SOD and CAT activities. By RT-qPCR, the transcription levels of four cardiac development-related marker genes were significantly up-regulated except for gata4. Besides, miR-144 was identified as a regulatory molecule of TCS-induced cardiac defects by integrating analyses of artificial intervene expression and RNA-Seq data. Interestingly, the target genes of miR-144 were found and interacted with the above marker genes through constructing protein-protein interaction networks. After intervening the expression of miR-144 by microinjecting and activating Wnt pathway by an agonist BML-284, we confirmed that up-regulated miR-144 suppressed the expression of angiogenesis-related genes and negatively regulated Wnt pathway, further triggering angiogenesis disorders and cardiac phenotypic malformation. These findings unravel the underlying molecular mechanisms regarding TCS-induced cardiac development toxicity, and contribute to early warning and risk management of TCS.
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- Wenqi Diao
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China; School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China.
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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The toxicity of 4-tert-butylphenol in early development of zebrafish: morphological abnormality, cardiotoxicity, and hypopigmentation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:45781-45795. [PMID: 36708478 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25586-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Endocrine disrupting effects of 4-tert-butylphenol (4-t-BP) are well described in literature. However, the evidence regarding developmental toxic effect of 4-t-BP is still vague. The present study used zebrafish as a model organism to investigate the toxic effect of 4-t-BP. The results showed that 4-t-BP exposure at 3, 6, and 12 μM induced developmental toxicity in zebrafish, such as reduced embryo hatchability and abnormality morphological. Flow cytometry analysis showed that 4-t-BP also induced intracellular ROS production. 4-t-BP induced changes in the expression of genes related to cardiac development and melanin synthesis, resulting in cardiotoxicity and hypopigmentation. 4-t-BP also caused oxidative stress, and initiated apoptosis through p53-bcl-2/bax-capase3 pathway. Integrative biomarker response analysis showed time- and dose-dependent effects of 4-t-BP on oxidative damage and developmental toxicity in zebrafish embryos. Overall, this study contributed to a comprehensive evaluation of the toxicity of 4-t-BP, and the findings provided new evidence for early warning of residues in aquatic environments.
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Chen T, Chen H, Wang A, Yao W, Xu Z, Wang B, Wang J, Wu Y. Methyl Parathion Exposure Induces Development Toxicity and Cardiotoxicity in Zebrafish Embryos. TOXICS 2023; 11:84. [PMID: 36668810 PMCID: PMC9866970 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11010084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Methyl parathion (MP) has been widely used as an organophosphorus pesticide for food preservation and pest management, resulting in its accumulation in the aquatic environment. However, the early developmental toxicity of MP to non-target species, especially aquatic vertebrates, has not been thoroughly investigated. In this study, zebrafish embryos were treated with 2.5, 5, or 10 mg/L of MP solution until 72 h post-fertilization (hpf). The results showed that MP exposure reduced spontaneous movement, hatching, and survival rates of zebrafish embryos and induced developmental abnormalities such as shortened body length, yolk edema, and spinal curvature. Notably, MP was found to induce cardiac abnormalities, including pericardial edema and decreased heart rate. Exposure to MP resulted in the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), decreased superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, increased catalase (CAT) activity, elevated malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, and caused cardiac apoptosis in zebrafish embryos. Moreover, MP affected the transcription of cardiac development-related genes (vmhc, sox9b, nppa, tnnt2, bmp2b, bmp4) and apoptosis-related genes (p53, bax, bcl2). Astaxanthin could rescue MP-induced heart development defects by down-regulating oxidative stress. These findings suggest that MP induces cardiac developmental toxicity and provides additional evidence of MP toxicity to aquatic organisms.
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- Tianyi Chen
- Key Laboratory of Drug Prevention and Control Technology of Zhejiang Province, The Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Police College, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Prevention and Control Technology of Zhejiang Province, The Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Police College, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Prevention and Control Technology of Zhejiang Province, The Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Police College, Hangzhou 310053, China
- National Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Prevention and Control Technology of Zhejiang Province, The Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Police College, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Prevention and Control Technology of Zhejiang Province, The Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Police College, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Prevention and Control Technology of Zhejiang Province, The Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Police College, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Prevention and Control Technology of Zhejiang Province, The Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Police College, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Prevention and Control Technology of Zhejiang Province, The Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Police College, Hangzhou 310053, China
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Yan X, An J, Zhang L, Zhang L, Zhou X, Wei S. Ecotoxicological effects and bioaccumulation in Eichhornia crassipes induced by long-term exposure to triclosan. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2022; 193:90-98. [PMID: 36343464 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.10.013] [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: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this study, the ecotoxicological effects and bioaccumulation of triclosan (TCS) in Eichhornia crassipes (E. crassipes) were investigated with 28 d exposure experiments. The results showed that chlorophyll content was increased after 7 d exposure to 0.05-0.1 mg L-1 TCS, while it was inhibited significantly by 0.5 mg L-1 TCS after 21 d exposure. The concentrations of soluble protein in the leaves increased during the initial stage (7 d and 14 d), whereas they decreased during 21 d and 28 d. The concentrations of soluble protein in the roots gradually reduced during the exposure time. The antioxidant enzyme activities in roots decreased continually with the exposure time. However, the antioxidant enzyme (SOD and CAT) activities in leaves decreased after exposure longer than 14 d. Moreover, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were observed in the root of E. crassipes after a 28 d exposure to 0.5 mg L-1 TCS, with 11023 DEGs down-regulated and 3947 DEGs up-regulated. 5 SOD down-regulated genes and 3 CAT down-regulated genes were identified from transport and catabolism in cellular processes. After 28 d exposure, the TCS content in roots and leaves stressed by 0.5 mg L-1 TCS were up to 13.04 μg g-1 and 1.97 μg g-1, respectively. SOD in leaves was negatively correlated with TCS content in leaves, CAT in roots was negatively correlated with TCS content in roots. These results provide experimental data to assess the ecological risk of TCS with long exposure in aquatic systems.
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- Xiuxiu Yan
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey, 07102, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
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Silva Brito R, Canedo A, Farias D, Rocha TL. Transgenic zebrafish (Danio rerio) as an emerging model system in ecotoxicology and toxicology: Historical review, recent advances, and trends. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 848:157665. [PMID: 35907527 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is an alternative model system for drug screening, developing new products, and assessing ecotoxic effects of pollutants and biomonitor species in environmental risk assessment. However, the history and current use of transgenic zebrafish lines in ecotoxicology and toxicology studies remain poorly explored. Thus, the present study aimed to summarize and discuss the existing data in the literature about the applications of transgenic zebrafish lines in ecotoxicology and toxicology. The articles were analyzed according to publication year, journal, geographic distribution, and collaborations. Also, the bioassays were evaluated according to the tested chemical, transgenic lines, development stage, biomarkers, and exposure conditions (i.e., concentration, time, type, and route of exposure). Revised data showed that constitutive transgenic lines are the main type of transgenic used in the studies, besides most of uses embryos and larvae under static conditions. Tg(fli1: EGFP) was the main transgenic line, while the GFP and EGFP were the main reporter proteins. Transgenic zebrafish stands out in assessing vasotoxicity, neurotoxicity, systemic toxicity, hepatoxicity, endocrine disruption, cardiotoxicity, immunotoxicity, hematotoxicity, ototoxicity, and pancreotoxicity. This review showed that transgenic zebrafish lines are emerging as a suitable in vivo model system for assessing the mechanism of action and toxicity of chemicals and new biotechnology products, and the effects of traditional and emerging pollutants.
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- Rafaella Silva Brito
- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Center of Exact and Natural Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
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Wang Y, Song J, Wang X, Qian Q, Wang H. Study on the toxic-mechanism of triclosan chronic exposure to zebrafish (Danio rerio) based on gut-brain axis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 844:156936. [PMID: 35772538 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Triclosan (TCS), as a broad-spectrum bactericide, is extensively used in the fine chemical and textile industries. It is recognized as a new type of environmental endocrine disruptor with frequent detection and environmental pollution. However, the toxicity mechanism regarding neurodevelopment and neurobehavior remains unclear. This study is intended to explore the underlying toxic mechanism of TCS based on gut-brain axis. TCS-chronic exposure affected the development of zebrafish, induced feminization, obesity physical signs and abnormal organ index and caused neurobehavioral abnormalities by inhibiting both neurotransmitter acetylcholinesterase and dopamine activity, promoting brain neuron apoptosis and accelerating diencephalic lesions. Meanwhile, TCS-chronic exposure led to gut microbiota dysbiosis and decreased diversity, such as increased pathogenic bacteria and decreased probiotics in adult zebrafish gut, which caused many pathological damages, including partial shedding and ablation of intestinal villi, inflammatory infiltration, thinning of intestinal wall, and increased goblet cell in villus. Based on the communication between intestinal peripheral nerves and CNS, the above histopathological injuries and disorders were well underpinned and illustrated by the changes of biomarkers and the expression of related marker genes in the gut-brain axis. Additionally, short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), as the regulators of intestinal sympathetic nerve activation, are also secreting products of intestinal microflora and play a crucial role in regulating the balance of intestinal flora and protecting intestinal homeostasis. SCFA in low doses can effectively alleviate and rescue the toxic effects under TCS exposure, which evidenced that TCS exerted systemic toxic effects on the gut-brain axis by influencing the composition and diversity of gut flora in zebrafish, and fully demonstrated the interaction effect between intestine and brain. Hence, these findings contribute to the understanding, prevention, and diagnosis of endocrine disrupting diseases caused by environmental pollutants from the perspective of the gut-brain axis, and strengthening the early warning, management and control of TCS pollution.
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- Yang Wang
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Municipal Sewage Resource Utilization Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Municipal Sewage Resource Utilization Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Municipal Sewage Resource Utilization Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Municipal Sewage Resource Utilization Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China.
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Municipal Sewage Resource Utilization Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China.
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Medeiros DCCDS, Chelme-Ayala P, Benally C, Al-Anzi BS, Gamal El-Din M. Review on carbon-based adsorbents from organic feedstocks for removal of organic contaminants from oil and gas industry process water: Production, adsorption performance and research gaps. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 320:115739. [PMID: 35932737 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115739] [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: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Large amounts of process water with considerable concentrations of recalcitrant organic contaminants, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs), phenolic compounds (PCs), and benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX), are generated by several segments of oil and gas industries. These segments include refineries, hydraulic fracturing (HF), and produced waters from the extraction of shale gas (SGPW), coalbed methane (CBMPW) and oil sands (OSPW). In fact, the concentration of PCs and PAHs in process water from refinery can reach 855 and 742 mg L-1, respectively. SGPW can contain BTEX at concentrations as high as 778 mg L-1. Adsorption can effectively target those organic compounds for the remediation of the process water by applying carbon-based adsorbents generated from organic feedstocks. Such organic feedstocks usually come from organic waste materials that would otherwise be conventionally disposed of. The objective of this review paper is to cover the scientific progress in the studies of carbon-based adsorbents from organic feedstocks that were successfully applied for the removal of organic contaminants PAHs, PCs, and BTEX. The contributions of this review paper include the important aspects of (i) production and characterization of carbon-based adsorbents to enhance the efficiency of organic contaminant adsorption, (ii) adsorption properties and mechanisms associated with the engineered adsorbent and expected for certain pollutants, and (iii) research gaps in the field, which could be a guidance for future studies. In terms of production and characterization of materials, standalone pyrolysis or hybrid procedures (pyrolysis associated with chemical activation methods) are the most applied techniques, yielding high surface area and other surface properties that are crucial to the adsorption of organic contaminants. The adsorption of organic compounds on carbonaceous materials performed well at wide range of pH and temperatures and this is desirable considering the pH of process waters. The mechanisms are frequently pore filling, hydrogen bonding, π-π, hydrophobic and electrostatic interactions, and same precursor material can present more than one adsorption mechanism, which can be beneficial to target more than one organic contaminant. Research gaps include the evaluation of engineered adsorbents in terms of competitive adsorption, application of adsorbents in oil and gas industry process water, adsorbent regeneration and reuse studies, and pilot or full-scale applications.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Environmental Technology Management, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, Safat, 13060, Kuwait; Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada.
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Marques AC, Mariana M, Cairrao E. Triclosan and Its Consequences on the Reproductive, Cardiovascular and Thyroid Levels. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911427. [PMID: 36232730 PMCID: PMC9570035 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Hygiene is essential to avoid diseases, and this is thanks to daily cleaning and disinfection habits. Currently, there are numerous commercial products containing antimicrobial agents, and although they are efficient in disinfecting, it is still not known the effect of the constant use of these products on human health. In fact, a massive use of disinfectants has been observed due to COVID-19, but the possible adverse effects are not yet known. Triclosan is one of the antimicrobial agents used in cosmetic products, toothpaste, and disinfectants. This compound is an endocrine disruptor, which means it can interfere with hormonal function, with its estrogenic and androgenic activity having already been stated. Even if the use of triclosan is well-regulated, with the maximum allowed concentration in the European Union of 0.3% (m/m), its effects on human health are still uncertain. Studies in animals and humans suggest the possibility of harmful health outcomes, particularly for the reproductive system, and in a less extent for the cardiovascular and thyroid functions. Thus, the purpose of this review was to analyse the possible implications of the massive use of triclosan, mainly on the reproductive and cardiovascular systems and on the thyroid function, both in animals and humans.
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- Ana C. Marques
- Health Sciences Research Centre (CICS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
- Faculty of Health Sciences (FCS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- Health Sciences Research Centre (CICS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
- Faculty of Health Sciences (FCS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- Health Sciences Research Centre (CICS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
- Faculty of Health Sciences (FCS-UBI), University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-275-329-049
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Chatzimitakos T, Chousidis I, Leonardos D, Stalikas C, Leonardos I. In the Swim of Cannabis: Developmental Toxicity and Metabolomic Pathway Alterations of Zebrafish Larvae Exposed to THC for the Assessment of Its Potential Environmental and Human Health Impact. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175506. [PMID: 36080275 PMCID: PMC9458094 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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As the pharmacological properties and therapeutic applications of Cannabis sativa L. pace with the upsurge of interest of the scientific community in harnessing its constituent phytocannabinoids, illicit use may raise serious health issues. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is one of the most well-known phytoactive constituents of cannabis and continues to garner scientific and public attention not only because of its pharmacological value but also because over-the-counter products of THC and prescription medications are becoming increasingly available from pharmacies, dispensaries, Internet, local retail stores, or by illicit means. Hence, a multidimensional approach was employed to examine the impact of THC on zebrafish larvae. The acute toxicity, expressed as LC50, was 1.54 mg/L. Adverse effects were observed on the phenotype, such as tail bending, pericardial edema, etc., even at concentrations lower than LC50, and fundamental functions of larvae (e.g., heart rate and cardiac contractility, and rhythm) were significantly affected. Behavioral changes were noticed, which were reflected in locomotor activity and sensitivity to light/dark changes. Finally, an untargeted metabolomic study was carried out to shed light on the metabolic alterations that occurred, providing substantiating evidence of the observed phenotype alterations. Overall, the potentially detrimental effects of THC on a vertebrate model are depicted.
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- Theodoros Chatzimitakos
- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Laboratory of Zoology, Biological Applications and Technology Department, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratory of Zoology, Biological Applications and Technology Department, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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He Y, Zhu R, Cai Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Pan S, Schneider RJ, Zhang Y. Transcriptomics and protein biomarkers reveal the detoxifying mechanisms of UV radiation for nebivolol toward zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos/larvae. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 249:106241. [PMID: 35868139 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nebivolol (NEB), a β-blocker frequently used to treat cardiovascular diseases, has been widely detected in aquatic environments, and can be degraded under exposure to UV radiation, leading to the formation of certain transformation products (UV-TPs). Thus, the toxic effects of NEB and its UV-TPs on aquatic organisms are of great importance for aquatic ecosystems. In the present study, the degradation pathway of NEB under UV radiation was investigated. Subsequently, zebrafish embryos/larvae were used to assess the median lethal concentration (LC50) of NEB, and to clarify the sub-lethal effects of NEB and its UV-TPs for the first time. It was found that UV radiation could reduce the toxic effects of NEB on the early development of zebrafish. Transcriptomic analysis identified the top 20 enriched Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways in zebrafish larvae exposed to NEB, most of which were associated with the antioxidant, nervous, and immune systems. The number of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the pathways were reduced after UV radiation. Furthermore, the analysis of protein biomarkers, including CAT and GST (antioxidant response), AChE and ACh (neurotoxicity), CRP and LYS (immune response), revealed that NEB exposure reduced the activity of these biomarkers, whereas UV radiation could alleviate the effects. The present study provides initial insights into the mechanisms underlying toxic effects of NEB and the detoxification effects of UV radiation on the early development of zebrafish. It highlights the necessity of considering the toxicity of UV-TPs when evaluating the toxicity of emerging pollutants in aquatic systems.
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- Yide He
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, PR China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, PR China
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- BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Richard-Willstaetter -Str. 11, Berlin D-12489, Germany
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, PR China.
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Chen Z, He J, Shi W. Association between urinary environmental phenols and the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in US adults. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:42947-42954. [PMID: 35091943 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18323-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Environmental phenols, as endocrine disruptors, are used widely in personal care and consumer products. However, few studies have examined the association between phenol exposure, including bisphenol A (BPA), benzophenone-3 (BP-3), and triclosan, and the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This cross-sectional study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2003-2012). Urinary BPA, BP-3, and triclosan were measured with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). The CVD was defined as a composite of 5 self-reported cardiovascular outcomes, including congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, heart attack or stroke. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the association between phenols and the prevalence of CVD. A total of 8164 participants were enrolled, and 740 (9.1%) were diagnosed of CVD. The average levels of BPA, BP-3, and triclosan concentrations were 3.38, 202.63, and 99.27 ng/mL respectively. Per 1-unit increasement in log-transformed urinary BPA was associated with increased risk of CVD after adjusting all covariates (odds ratio [OR] 1.09, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.01 to 1.18, P < 0.05). Compared with the lowest quartile (< 0.9), the multivariable-adjusted OR was 1.30 (1.03 to 1.65, P < 0.05) in the highest quartile (> 3.8). Restricted spline models confirmed that the association between BPA and the risk of CVD was non-linear (P = 0.045). Only BPA was associated with the risk of CVD, following a J-curve shaped relationship.
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- Ziwei Chen
- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Chemotherapy, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20 Xisi Road, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20 Xisi Road, Nantong, China
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- Department of Chemotherapy, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20 Xisi Road, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China.
- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20 Xisi Road, Nantong, China.
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Iannetta A, Caioni G, Di Vito V, Benedetti E, Perugini M, Merola C. Developmental toxicity induced by triclosan exposure in zebrafish embryos. Birth Defects Res 2022; 114:175-183. [DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.1982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Annamaria Iannetta
- Faculty of Bioscience and Agro‐Food and Environmental Technology University of Teramo Teramo Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences University of L'Aquila L'Aquila Italy
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Agro‐Food and Environmental Technology University of Teramo Teramo Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences University of L'Aquila L'Aquila Italy
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Agro‐Food and Environmental Technology University of Teramo Teramo Italy
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Agro‐Food and Environmental Technology University of Teramo Teramo Italy
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Tsukazawa KS, Li L, Tse WKF. 2,4-dichlorophenol exposure induces lipid accumulation and reactive oxygen species formation in zebrafish embryos. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 230:113133. [PMID: 34971995 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.113133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) is commonly found in the aquatic environment that can be formed by the conversion of triclosan, which is a high production volume endocrine disturbing chemical. The study aims to understand the potential developmental toxicity of 2,4-DCP by using the in vivo zebrafish. We exposed the 2,4-DCP to the zebrafish embryos and collected the samples at several selected developmental stages (70-85% epiboly/10-12 somite/prim-5) for the whole mount in situ hybridization. The staining is used to investigate the ventral patterning, presumptive neural formation, and brain development. Results suggested that the 2,4-DCP exposure (up to 2.5 mg/L) did not affect the tested developmental processes in the survived embryos. Further experiments on lipid accumulation and oxidative stress were carried out at 5 days post fertilization larvae. Results showed the accumulation of oil droplets and induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the larvae after the highest dosage exposure (2.5 mg/L). The real-time qPCR results suggested that the alternation of lipid metabolism was due to the reduced mRNA expressions of proliferator-activated receptor alpha (ppar-α) and acetyl-CoA carboxylase (acc); while the suppressed glutathione peroxidase (gpx) mRNA expression was responsible for the induction of the ROS. To conclude, the study provided scientific merits of understanding 2,4-DCP toxicity, and suggested the possible underlying mechanism of the defects.
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- Kazumi Sunny Tsukazawa
- Laboratory of Developmental Disorders and Toxicology, Center for Promotion of International Education and Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Connectome and Behavior, CAS Key Laboratory of Brain Connectome and Manipulation, the Brain Cognition and Brain Disease Institute (BCBDI), Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Brain Science-Shenzhen Fundamental Research Institutions, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- Laboratory of Developmental Disorders and Toxicology, Center for Promotion of International Education and Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
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Wang X, Wu Y, Xie R, Yang K, Wu H, Wang T. Effects of Zinc Smelting Waste Slag Treated with Root Organic Acids on the Liver of Zebrafish (Danio rerio). BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2021; 107:1167-1175. [PMID: 33554276 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-021-03119-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Vegetation reconstruction was widely adopted for the waste slag site. But the toxic elements may be made public from slag due to the organic acid secreted by plant roots, which will pollute the surrounding environment and harm human health. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the harm of toxic substances released from zinc (Zn) smelting waste slag to zebrafish. The effect was simulated by adding organic acid to slag, and the toxicity of the slag was evaluated through the enzyme activity, genetic toxicity, tissue sections of zebrafish liver tissue. The results showed that more heavy metals were made public from the slag, as the concentration of organic acids increased. Exposure to toxic substances for 14 days, the antioxidant enzyme activities, termed as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), were significantly affected, which caused obvious malondialdehyde (MDA) accumulation. A comet assay revealed dose-dependent DNA damage in hepatocytes. Depending on the histopathological analysis, atrophy and necrosis of cells and increased hepatic plate gap were observed. The obtained results highlighted that toxic substances from slag may be deleterious to zebrafish.
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- Xiaorui Wang
- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
- Guizhou Kast Environmental Ecosystem Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Combating, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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Wang D, Liu J, Jiang H. Triclosan regulates the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway through the PI3K/Akt/JNK signaling cascade to induce oxidative damage in neurons. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2021; 36:1953-1964. [PMID: 34160118 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Triclosan (TCS), a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, is recognized as an environmental endocrine disruptor. TCS has caused a wide range of environmental, water and soil pollution. TCS is also still detected in food. Due to its high lipophilicity and stability, TCS can enter the human body through biological enrichment and potentially threatenes human health. In recent years, the neurotoxic effects caused by TCS contamination have attracted increasing attention. This study was designed to investigate the mechanism underlying TCS-induced HT-22 cells injury and to explore the effect of TCS on the PI3K/Akt, MAPK, and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathways in HT-22 cells. In this study, we examined the adverse effects of TCS treatment on ROS generation, and MDA, GSH-Px, and SOD activities. The expression levels of proteins in the Nrf2, PI3K/Akt, MAPK pathways and Caspase-3, BAX, Bcl-2 were measured and quantified by Western blotting. The results showed that TCS could significantly reduce the activity of HT-22 cells, increase the production of intracellular ROS and upregulate the expression of proapoptotic proteins. In addition, TCS promoted an increase in the MDA and SOD levels, and downregulated the GSH-Px activity, and oxidative damage occurred in neurons. The mechanism underlying this toxicity was related to TCS-induced PI3K/Akt/JNK-mediated regulation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. This result was further confirmed by the specific inhibitors LY294002 and SP600125. In summary, TCS could induce oxidative damage in HT-22 neurons, and activation of the PI3K/Akt/JNK/ Nrf2 /HO-1 signaling cascade was the main mechanism underlying the TCS-induced HT-22 neuronal toxicity.
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- Dan Wang
- Department of Health Laboratory Technology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Health Laboratory Technology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Health Laboratory Technology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Chen K, Iwasaki N, Qiu X, Xu H, Takai Y, Tashiro K, Shimasaki Y, Oshima Y. Obesogenic and developmental effects of TBT on the gene expression of juvenile Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 237:105907. [PMID: 34274867 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.105907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The widely used antifoulant tributyltin chloride (TBT) is highly toxic to aquatic organisms. In the present study, four-week-old Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes) juveniles were orally exposed to TBT at 1 and 10 ng/g bw/d for 1, 2, and 4 weeks, respectively. Half of the tested medaka juveniles showed bone morphology alterations in both 1 and 10 ng/g bw/d TBT 4-week exposure groups. Nile Red (NR) staining showed that the juveniles exposed to 1 ng/g bw/d TBT for 2 and 4 weeks had significantly enlarged adipocyte areas. The mRNA-Seq analysis indicated that 1 ng/g bw/d TBT exposure for 2 weeks affected bone morphology through developmental processes. The GO and KEGG analyses suggested that the adipogenic effect of TBT observed in this study may be induced by metabolic processes, oxidative phosphorylation, and fatty acid degradation and metabolism pathways. Therefore, both morphological observation and mRNA-Seq analysis showed obesogenic effects and developmental toxicity of TBT to juvenile Japanese medaka.
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- Kun Chen
- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan.
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- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Gene Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan.
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Echeazarra L, Hortigón-Vinagre MP, Casis O, Gallego M. Adult and Developing Zebrafish as Suitable Models for Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pathology in Research and Industry. Front Physiol 2021; 11:607860. [PMID: 33519514 PMCID: PMC7838705 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.607860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The electrophysiological behavior of the zebrafish heart is very similar to that of the human heart. In fact, most of the genes that codify the channels and regulatory proteins required for human cardiac function have their orthologs in the zebrafish. The high fecundity, small size, and easy handling make the zebrafish embryos/larvae an interesting candidate to perform whole animal experiments within a plate, offering a reliable and low-cost alternative to replace rodents and larger mammals for the study of cardiac physiology and pathology. The employment of zebrafish embryos/larvae has widened from basic science to industry, being of particular interest for pharmacology studies, since the zebrafish embryo/larva is able to recapitulate a complete and integrated view of cardiac physiology, missed in cell culture. As in the human heart, IKr is the dominant repolarizing current and it is functional as early as 48 h post fertilization. Finally, genome editing techniques such as CRISPR/Cas9 facilitate the humanization of zebrafish embryos/larvae. These techniques allow one to replace zebrafish genes by their human orthologs, making humanized zebrafish embryos/larvae the most promising in vitro model, since it allows the recreation of human-organ-like environment, which is especially necessary in cardiac studies due to the implication of dynamic factors, electrical communication, and the paracrine signals in cardiac function.
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Affiliation(s)
- Leyre Echeazarra
- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular y Genética>, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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Demissie R, Kabre P, Fung LWM. Nonactive-Site Mutations in S. aureus FabI That Induce Triclosan Resistance. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:23175-23183. [PMID: 32954168 PMCID: PMC7495757 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c02942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
The wide use of the antimicrobial agent/biocide, triclosan, promotes triclosan-resistant bacterial strains, including Staphylococcus aureus, as well as leads to accumulation in the aquatic and terrestrial environments. Knowledge of the molecular actions of triclosan on S. aureus is needed to understand the consequence of triclosan resistance and environmental accumulation of triclosan on S. aureus resistant strains, as well as to develop biphenyl ether analogs as antibiotic candidates. Triclosan inhibits an essential enzyme in the fatty acid biosynthetic pathway, the reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH)/reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH)-dependent enoyl-acyl carrier protein (enoyl-ACP) reductase, or FabI. In this study, we used error-prone polymerase chain reaction (epPCR) to generate mutations in the S. aureus FabI enzyme. Instead of using an elaborate FabI enzyme activity assay that involves ACP-linked substrates to determine whether triclosan inhibits the enzyme activities of individual FabI mutants, we used an efficient and economical assay that we developed, based on thermal shift principles, to screen for triclosan binding to FabI mutants in cells. We identified four active-site mutations. More interestingly, we also identified nine triclosan-resistant mutations distant from the active site (G113V, Y123H, S166N, N220I, G227C, A230T, V241I, F252I, and H253P) but located in disparate positions in the monomer-monomer and dimer-dimer interface regions in S. aureus FabI. We suggest that these sites may serve as potential allosteric sites for designing potential therapeutic inhibitors that offer advantages in selectivity since allosteric sites are less evolutionarily conserved.
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- Robel Demissie
- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
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