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Li Z, Li M, Li D, Chen Y, Feng W, Zhao T, Yang L, Mao G, Wu X. A review of cumulative toxic effects of environmental endocrine disruptors on the zebrafish immune system: Characterization methods, toxic effects and mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 246:118010. [PMID: 38157964 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.118010] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
Environmental endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), are a type of exogenous organic pollutants, are ubiquitous in natural aquatic environments. Currently, in addition to neurological, endocrine, developmental and reproductive toxicity, ecotoxicology studies on immunotoxicity are receiving increasing attention. In this review, the composition of immune system of zebrafish, the common indicators of immunotoxicity, the immunotoxicity of EDCs and their molecular mechanism were summarized. We reviewed the immunotoxicity of EDCs on zebrafish mainly in terms of immune organs, immunocytes, immune molecules and immune functions, meanwhile, the possible molecular mechanisms driving these effects were elucidated in terms of endocrine disruption, dysregulation of signaling pathways, and oxidative damage. Hopefully, this review will provide a reference for further investigation of the immunotoxicity of EDCs.
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- Zixu Li
- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China; Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Safety, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China; Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Safety, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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Wang J, Li M, Yin T, Ma X, Zhu X. Concentration-dependent effects of spinetoram on nontarget freshwater microalgae: A comparative study on Chlorella vulgaris and Microcystis aeruginosa. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 252:118755. [PMID: 38555091 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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The rising global demand for agricultural products is leading to the widespread application of pesticides, such as spinetoram, resulting in environmental pollution and ecotoxicity to nontarget organisms in aquatic ecosystems. This research focused on assessing the toxicity of spinetoram at various concentrations (0, 0.01, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, and 3.0 mg L-1) on two common freshwater microalgae, Chlorella vulgaris and Microcystis aeruginosa, to shed light on the ecotoxicological effects of insecticides. Our findings demonstrate that M. aeruginosa is more sensitive to spinetoram than is C. vulgaris, with a concentration-dependent reduction in the growth rate observed for M. aeruginosa, whereas only the highest concentration of spinetoram adversely affected C. vulgaris. At a concentration of 0.01 mg L-1, the growth rate of M. aeruginosa unexpectedly increased beginning on day 7, indicating a potential hormetic effect. Although initial exposure to spinetoram improved the photosynthetic efficiency of both microalgae strains at all concentrations, detrimental effects became apparent at higher concentrations and with prolonged exposure. The photosynthetic efficiency of C. vulgaris recovered, in contrast to that of M. aeruginosa, which exhibited limited recovery. Spinetoram more significantly inhibited the effective quantum yield of PSII (EQY) in M. aeruginosa than in C. vulgaris. Although spinetoram is not designed to target phytoplankton, its toxicity can disrupt primary productivity and modify phytoplankton-consumer interactions via bottom-up control mechanisms. This study enhances our understanding of spinetoram's ecotoxicity and potential effects on aquatic ecosystems.
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- Jun Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan 750030, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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Zhu X, Zhan Y, Jia X, Li M, Yin T, Wang J. Combined effects of spinetoram and Microcystis aeruginosa on Daphnia pulex offspring: Maternal effects and multigenerational implications. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141376. [PMID: 38316281 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141376] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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The increasing occurrence of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in freshwater ecosystems detrimentally affect global water environments. Zooplankton's role in controlling HABs is hindered by contaminant exposure, necessitating research into combined stressors' ecological impacts. The response of Daphnia, a freshwater keystone species, to environmental stressors can be influenced by its maternal effects. Here, we investigated the combined effects of the world-widely used insecticide spinetoram and non-toxic HABs species Microcystis aeruginosa on the life-history traits of D. pulex offspring produced from different maternal food conditions. Four maternal groups were established, with each group receiving a specific blend of C. vulgaris (Ch) and M. aeruginosa (Ma) in varying proportions: A (100% Ch), B (90% Ch + 10% Ma), C (80% Ch + 20% Ma), and D (70% Ch + 30% Ma). The offspring from the third brood were gathered, and a 21-day experiment was carried out, involving various feeding groups (AA, AD, BA, BB, CA, CC, DA, and DD). Results demonstrated that grazing on M. aeruginosa by D. pulex induced maternal effects on their offspring, with the continuous exposure group showing an enhanced tolerance to M. aeruginosa. This study also unveiled that spinetoram could interfere with the molting of D. pulex, leading to developmental retardation. The Recovery Group exhibited an intriguing phenomenon: under the influence of both concentrations of the pesticide spinetoram (0.18, 0.35 μg L-1), D. pulex produced more offspring. This might be due to a combined strategy of allocating more energy towards reproduction in response to low-quality food and a potential hormetic effect from low concentrations of spinetoram. Assessing the interplay of combined stressors across multiple generations, encompassing harmful algal blooms (HABs) and environmental pollutants, is essential for predicting population responses to evolving environmental conditions. This understanding is vital for the protection and management of aquatic environments and ecosystems.
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- Xuexia Zhu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China; College of Oceanography, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210049, China
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- Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- College of Oceanography, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210049, China; State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academic of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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Chen F, Lu J, Li M, Yang J, Xu W, Jiang X, Zhang Y. Spinetoram-Induced Potential Neurotoxicity through Autophagy Mediated by Mitochondrial Damage. Molecules 2024; 29:253. [PMID: 38202836 PMCID: PMC10780237 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010253] [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: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Spinetoram is an important semi-synthetic insecticide extensively applied in agriculture. It is neurotoxic to insects, primarily by acting on acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). However, few studies have examined the neurotoxicity of spinetoram in human beings. In this study, various concentrations (5, 10, 15, and 20 μM) of spinetoram were employed to expose SH-SY5Y cells in order to study the neurotoxic effects of spinetoram. The results showed that spinetoram exposure markedly inhibited cell viability and induced oxidative stress. It also induced mitochondrial membrane potential collapse (ΔΨm), and then caused a massive opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP), a decrease in ATP synthesis, and Ca2+ overloading. Furthermore, spinetoram exposure induced cellular autophagy, as evidenced by the formation of autophagosomes, the conversion of LC3-I into LC3-II, down-regulation of p62, and up-regulation of beclin-1. In addition, we observed that p-mTOR expression decreased, while p-AMPK expression increased when exposed to spinetoram, indicating spinetoram triggered AMPK/mTOR-mediated autophagy. Complementarily, the effect of spinetoram on neurobehavior was studied using the zebrafish model. After being exposed to different concentrations (5, 10, and 20 μg/mL) of spinetoram, zebrafish showed neurobehavioral irregularities, such as reduced frequency of tail swings and spontaneous movements. Similarly, autophagy was also observed in zebrafish. In conclusion, spinetoram exposure produced potential neurotoxicity through autophagy mediated by mitochondrial damage. The experimental data and results of the neurotoxicity study of spinetoram provided above are intended to serve as reference for its safety assessment.
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- Fan Chen
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; (F.C.); (J.L.); (M.L.); (W.X.)
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; (F.C.); (J.L.); (M.L.); (W.X.)
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; (F.C.); (J.L.); (M.L.); (W.X.)
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- Frog Prince (Fujian) Baby&Child Care Product Co., Ltd., Zhangzhou 363000, China;
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; (F.C.); (J.L.); (M.L.); (W.X.)
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- Ugel Cosmetics PTE Ltd., Singapore 349561, Singapore
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; (F.C.); (J.L.); (M.L.); (W.X.)
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An X, Di S, Wang X, Cao C, Wang D, Chen L, Wang Y. Combined toxicity of aflatoxin B1 and tebuconazole to the embryo development of zebrafish (Danio rerio). CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 346:140612. [PMID: 37931711 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Mycotoxins and pesticides are pervasive elements within the natural ecosystem. Furthermore, many environmental samples frequently exhibit simultaneous contamination by multiple mycotoxins and pesticides. Nevertheless, a significant portion of previous investigations has solely reported the occurrence and toxicological effects of individual chemicals. Global regulations have yet to consider the collective impacts of mycotoxins and pesticides. In our present study, we undertook a comprehensive analysis of multi-level endpoints to elucidate the combined toxicity of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and tebuconazole (TCZ) on zebrafish (Danio rerio). Our findings indicated that AFB1 (with a 10-day LC50 value of 0.018 mg L-1) exhibits higher toxicity compared to TCZ (with a 10-day LC50 value of 2.1 mg L-1) toward D. rerio. The co-exposure of AFB1 and TCZ elicited synergistic acute responses in zebrafish. The levels of GST, CYP450, SOD, and Casp-9 exhibited significant variations upon exposure to AFB1, TCZ, and their combined mixture, in contrast to the control group. Additionally, eight genes, namely cat, cxcl-cic, il-1β, bax, apaf-1, trβ, ugtlab, and vtg1, displayed marked alterations when exposed to the chemical mixture as opposed to individual substances. Therefore, further exploration of the underlying mechanisms governing joint toxicity is imperative to establish a scientific basis for evaluating the risk associated with the combined effects of AFB1 and TCZ. Moreover, it is essential to thoroughly elucidate the organ system toxicity triggered by the co-occurrence of mycotoxins and pesticides.
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- Xuehua An
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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Wang WG, Xiong SQ, Lu J, Zhu LH, Zhang C, Cheng JG, Li Z, Xu WP, Tao LM, Zhang Y. The effects of Spinosad on zebrafish larvae and THP-1 cells: Associated with immune cell damage and NF-kappa B signaling pathway activation. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 343:140237. [PMID: 37734501 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Spinosad is a highly effective macrolide insecticide with a wide range of applications. However, few studies have been reported on the effects of Spinosad on immune cells. The immune system is an important line of defense in the human body and plays an important role in maintaining the normal functioning of the organism. Meanwhile, macrophages, neutrophils and Thymic T cells are an important component of the immune system. We studied the immunotoxicity of Spinosad using zebrafish and THP-1 cells. In vivo, Spinosad (0-20 μM) did not cause developmental toxicity in zebrafish, but induced damage to immune cells. In vitro, Spinosad (0-20 μM) inhibited THP-1 cells viability and induced mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress production. In further studies, it impaired phagocytosis of THP-1 cells and interfered with lipid metabolism. In addition, we found that Spinosad can promote the formation of the inflammatory body NLRP3 (NLR family, pyrin domain-containing 3) and activate the NF-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway. These results suggest that Spinosad has a potential risk for inducing immunotoxicity. This study has drawn attention to Spinosad-induced immunotoxicity.
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- Wei-Guo Wang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Frog Prince (Fujian) Baby&Child Care Product Co.,Ltd, Zhangzhou, Fujian, 363000, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Department of Pathology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75390, United States
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China.
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Hao Z, Lu Q, Zhou Y, Liang Y, Gao Y, Ma H, Xu Y, Wang H. Molecular characterization of MyD88 as a potential biomarker for pesticide-induced stress in Bombyx mori. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 196:105610. [PMID: 37945249 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The widespread use of pesticides hampers the immune system of non-target organisms, however, there is a lack of common biomarkers to detect such effects. Myeloid differentiation primary response factor 88 (MyD88) is a crucial junction protein in the Toll-like receptor signaling pathway, which plays an important role in the inflammatory response. In this study, we investigated MyD88 as a potential biomarker for pesticide-induced stress. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that MyD88 was a conserved protein in the evolution of vertebrates and invertebrates. MyD88s usually have death domain (DD) and Toll/interleukin-1 receptor (TIR) domain. Bombyx mori (B. mori) is an important economic insect that is sensitive to toxic substances. We found microbial pesticides enhanced the expression level of MyD88 in B. mori. Transcriptome analysis demonstrated that MyD88 expression level was increased in the fatbody after dinotefuran exposure, a third-generation neonicotinoid pesticide. Moreover, the expression of MyD88 was upregulated in fatbody and midgut by imidacloprid, a first-generation neonicotinoid pesticide. Additionally, insect growth regulator (IGR) pesticides, such as methoprene and fenoxycarb, could induce MyD88 expression in the fatbody of B. mori. These results indicated that MyD88 is a potential biomarker for pesticide-induced stress in B. mori. This study provides novel insights into screening common biomarkers for multiple pesticide stresses and important implications for the development of more sustainable pest management strategies.
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- Zhihua Hao
- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Agricultural Technology Extension Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Cui J, Tian S, Gu Y, Wu X, Wang L, Wang J, Chen X, Meng Z. Toxicity effects of pesticides based on zebrafish (Danio rerio) models: Advances and perspectives. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 340:139825. [PMID: 37586498 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Pesticides inevitably enter aquatic environments, posing potential risks to organisms. The common aquatic model organism, zebrafish (Danio rerio), are widely used to evaluate the toxicity of pesticides. In this review, we searched the Web of Science database for articles published between 2012 and 2022, using the keywords "pesticide", "zebrafish", and "toxicity", retrieving 618 publications. Furthermore, we described the main pathways by which pesticides enter aquatic environments and the fate of their residues in these environments. We systematically reviewed the toxicity effects of pesticides on zebrafish, including developmental toxicity, endocrine-disrupting effects, reproductive toxicity, neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity, and genotoxicity. Importantly, we summarized the latest research progress on the toxicity mechanism of pesticides to zebrafish based on omics technologies, including transcriptomics, metabolomics, and microbiomics. Finally, we discussed future research prospects, focusing on the combined exposure of multiple pollutants including pesticides, the risk of multigenerational exposure to pesticides, and the chronic toxicity of aquatic nanopesticides. This review provides essential data support for ecological risk assessments of pesticides in aquatic environments, and has implications for water management in the context of pesticide pollution.
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- Jiajia Cui
- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, 100097, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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Wu Y, Chen T, Xia Y, Wang J, Wang A, Wang B, Wang J, Yao W. Developmental toxicity, immunotoxicity and cardiotoxicity induced by methidathion in early life stages of zebrafish. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 194:105526. [PMID: 37532338 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Methidathion is a highly effective organophosphorus pesticide and is extensively utilized for the control of insects in agricultural production. However, there is little information on the adverse effects and underlying mechanisms of methidathion on aquatic organisms. In this work, embryonic zebrafish were exposed to methidathion at concentrations of 4, 10, and 25 mg/L for 96 h, and morphological changes and activities of antioxidant indicators alterations were detected. In addition, the locomotor behavioral abilities of zebrafish exposed to methidathion were also measured. To further explore the mechanism of the toxic effects of methidathion, gene expression levels associated with cardiac development, cell apoptosis, and the immune system were tested through qPCR assays. The findings revealed that methidathion exposure could induce a decrease in survival rate, hatchability, length of body, and increase in abnormality of zebrafish, as well as cardiac developmental toxicity. The LC50 value of methidathion in zebrafish embryos was determined to be about 30.72 mg/L at 96 hpf. Additionally, methidathion exposure triggered oxidative stress in zebrafish by increasing SOD activity, ROS, and MDA content. Acridine orange (AO) staining indicated that methidathion exposure led to apoptosis, which was mainly distributed in the pericardial region. Furthermore, significant impairments of locomotor activity in zebrafish larvae were induced by methidathion exposure. Lastly, the expression of pro-inflammatory factors including IFN-γ, IL-6, IL-8, CXCL-clc, TLR4, and MYD88 significantly up-regulated in exposed zebrafish. Taken together, the results in this work illustrated that methidathion caused developmental toxicity, cardiotoxicity, and immunotoxicity in embryogenetic zebrafish.
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- Yuanzhao Wu
- Key Laboratory of Drug Prevention and Control Technology of Zhejiang Province, The Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Police College, Hangzhou 310051, Zhejiang, 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 310051, Zhejiang, 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 310051, Zhejiang, 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 310051, Zhejiang, China
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- 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, Zhejiang, 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 310051, Zhejiang, 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 310051, Zhejiang, 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 310051, Zhejiang, China.
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Huang L, Han F, Huang Y, Liu J, Liao X, Cao Z, Li W. Sphk1 deficiency induces apoptosis and developmental defects and premature death in zebrafish. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2023; 49:737-750. [PMID: 37464180 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-023-01215-3] [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: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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The sphk1 gene plays a crucial role in cell growth and signal transduction. However, the developmental functions of the sphk1 gene during early vertebrate zebrafish embryo remain not completely understood. In this study, we constructed zebrafish sphk1 mutants through CRISPR/Cas9 to investigate its role in zebrafish embryonic development. Knockout of the sphk1 gene was found to cause abnormal development in zebrafish embryos, such as darkening and atrophy of the head, trunk deformities, pericardial edema, retarded yolk sac development, reduced heart rate, and premature death. The acetylcholinesterase activity was significantly increased after the knockout of sphk1, and some of the neurodevelopmental genes and neurotransmission system-related genes were expressed abnormally. The deletion of sphk1 led to abnormal expression of immune genes, as well as a significant decrease in the number of hematopoietic stem cells and neutrophils. The mRNA levels of cardiac development-related genes were significantly decreased. In addition, cell apoptosis increases in the sphk1 mutants, and the proliferation of head cells decreases. Therefore, our study has shown that the sphk1 is a key gene for zebrafish embryonic survival and regulation of organ development. It deepened our understanding of its physiological function. Our study lays the foundation for investigating the mechanism of the sphk1 gene in early zebrafish embryonic development.
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- Ling Huang
- Key Laboratory of Healthy Mariculture for the East China Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jimei University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Mariculture for the East China Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jimei University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Mariculture for the East China Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jimei University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Mariculture for the East China Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jimei University, Xiamen, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Healthy Mariculture for the East China Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jimei University, Xiamen, China.
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Xu R, Xu P, Wei H, Huang Y, Zhu X, Lin C, Yan Z, Xin L, Li L, Lv W, Zeng S, Tian G, Ma J, Cheng B, Lu H, Chen Y. Ticlopidine induces embryonic development toxicity and hepatotoxicity in zebrafish by upregulating the oxidative stress signaling pathway. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 262:115283. [PMID: 37531924 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Ticlopidine exerts its anti-platelet effects mainly by antagonizing platelet p2y12 receptors. Previously, a few studies have shown that ticlopidine can induce liver injury, but the exact mechanism of hepatotoxicity remains unclear. Oxidative stress, metabolic disorders, hepatocyte apoptosis, lipid peroxidation, and inflammatory responses can all lead to hepatic liver damage, which can cause hepatotoxicity. In this study, in order to deeply explore the potential molecular mechanisms of ticlopidine -induced hepatotoxicity, we used zebrafish as a model organism to comprehensively evaluate the hepatotoxicity of ticlopidine and its associated mechanism. Three days post-fertilization, zebrafish larvae were exposed to varying concentrations (1.5, 1.75 and 2 μg/mL) of ticlopidine for 72 h, in contrast, adult zebrafish were exposed exposure to 4 μg/mL of ticlopidine for 28 days. Ticlopidine-exposed zebrafish larvae showed changes in liver morphology, shortened body length, and delayed development of the swim bladder development. Liver tissues of ticlopidine-exposed zebrafish larvae and adults stained with Hematoxylin & Eosin revealed vacuolization and increased cellular interstitial spaces in liver tissues. Furthermore, using Oil Red O and periodic acid-Schiff staining methods and evaluating different metabolic enzymes of ticlopidine-exposed zebrafish larvae and adults suggested abnormal liver metabolism and liver injury in both ticlopidine-exposed zebrafish larvae and adults. Ticlopidine also significantly elevated inflammation and oxidative stress and reduced hepatocyte proliferation. During the rescue intervention using N-acetylcysteine, we observed significant improvement in ticlopidine-induced morphological changes in the liver, shortened body length, delayed swim bladder development, and proliferation of liver tissues showed significant improvement. In conclusion, ticlopidine might inhibit normal development and liver proliferation in zebrafish by upregulation of oxidative stress levels, thus leading to embryonic developmental toxicity and hepatotoxicity. In this study, we used zebrafish as a model organism to elucidate the developmental toxicity and hepatotoxicity induced by ticlopidine upregulation of oxidative stress signaling pathway in zebrafish, providing a theoretical basis for clinical application.
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- Rong Xu
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330029, Jiangxi, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, PR China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China; The Endemic Disease (Thalassemia) Clinical Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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Wang Y, Deng M, Chen C, Lv L, Zhu H, Chen L, Weng H. Interacted toxic mechanisms of ochratoxin A and tricyclazole on the zebrafish (Danio rerio). CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 326:138429. [PMID: 36933844 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Despite the current efforts to identify the mixtures of chemical pollutants, they are often "binned" into their corresponding pollutant groups. Limited studies have investigated complex mixtures of chemical pollutants co-occurring across different groups. The combined toxic impacts of several substances become a critical consideration in toxicology because chemical combinations can exert a greater deleterious effect than the single components in the mixture. In the current work, we assessed the joint impacts of ochratoxin A and tricyclazole on the zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos and explored their underlying signaling pathways. Ochratoxin A displayed higher toxicity than tricyclazole, with a 10-day LC50 of 0.16 mg L-1, whereas that for tricyclazole was 1.94 mg L-1. The combination of ochratoxin A and tricyclazole exhibited a synergistic impact on D. rerio. The activities of detoxification enzymes GST and CYP450, as well as apoptosis-associated enzyme caspase 3, were distinctly changed in most individual and mixture exposures comparing to the untreated group. Upon both individual and mixture exposures, more dramatic variations were detected in the expressions of nine genes, such as the apoptosis genes cas3 and bax, antioxidant gene mn-sod, immunosuppression gene il-1β, and the endocrine system genes trα, dio1, trβ, ugtlab, and crh, compared with the untreated group. These findings suggested that the simultaneous exposure to low doses of mycotoxins and pesticides in food commodities was more toxic than predicted from the individual chemicals. Considering the frequent co-occurrence of mycotoxins and pesticides in the diet, this synergy should be considered in future assessments.
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- Yanhua Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, PR China.
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Liu F, Hu H, Chen G, Lin Y, Li W, Liu Z, Chen C, Li X, Sun S, Zhang L, Yang D, Liu K, Xiong G, Liao X, Lu H, Cao Z, Chen J. Pexidartinib hydrochloride exposure induces developmental toxicity and immunotoxicity in zebrafish embryos via activation of Wnt signaling. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023:108849. [PMID: 37268155 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.108849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Pexidartinib, a macrophage colony-stimulating factor receptor (CSF-1R) inhibitor, is indicated for the treatment of tendon sheath giant cell tumor (TGCT). However, few studies on the toxicity mechanisms of pexidartinib for embryonic development. In this study, the effects of pexidartinib on embryonic development and immunotoxicity in zebrafish were investigated. Zebrafish embryos at 6 h post fertilization (6 hpf) were exposed to 0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 μM concentrations of pexidartinib, respectively. The results showed that different concentrations of pexidartinib induced the shorter body, decreased heart rate, reduced number of immune cells and increase of apoptotic cells. In addition, we also detected the expression of Wnt signaling pathway and inflammation-related genes, and found that these genes expression were significantly upregulated after pexidartinib treatment. To test the effects of embryonic development and immunotoxicity due to hyperactivation of Wnt signaling after pexidartinib treatment, we used IWR-1, Wnt inhibitor, for rescue. Results show that IWR-1 could not only rescue developmental defects and immune cell number, but also downregulate the high expression of Wnt signaling pathway and inflammation-related caused by pexidartinib. Collectively, our results suggest that pexidartinib induces the developmental toxicity and immunotoxicity in zebrafish embryos through hyperactivation of Wnt signaling, providing a certain reference for the new mechanisms of pexidartinib function.
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- Fasheng Liu
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Health Science Center,Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Health Science Center,Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China; Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Health Science Center,Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Health Science Center,Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Health Science Center,Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Health Science Center,Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Health Science Center,Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Health Science Center,Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Health Science Center,Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Health Science Center,Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Health Science Center,Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China.
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, China.
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Cang T, Wu C, Chen C, Liu C, Song W, Yu Y, Wang Y. Impacts of co-exposure to zearalenone and trifloxystrobin on the enzymatic activity and gene expression in zebrafish. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 256:114860. [PMID: 37011514 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Although humans and animals are usually exposed to combinations of toxic substances, little is known about the interactive toxicity of mycotoxins and farm chemicals. Therefore, we can not precisely evaluate the health risks of combined exposure. In the present work, using different approaches, we examined the toxic impacts of zearalenone and trifloxystrobin on zebrafish (Danio rerio). Our findings showed that the lethal toxicity of zearalenone to embryonic fish with a 10-day LC50 of 0.59 mg L-1 was lower than trifloxystrobin (0.037 mg L-1). Besides, the mixture of zearalenone and trifloxystrobin triggered acute synergetic toxicity to embryonic fish. Moreover, the contents of CAT, CYP450, and VTG were distinctly altered in most single and combined exposures. Transcriptional levels of 23 genes involved in the oxidative response, apoptosis, immune, and endocrine systems were determined. Our results implied that eight genes (cas9, apaf-1, bcl-2, il-8, trb, vtg1, erβ1, and tg) displayed greater changes when exposed to the mixture of zearalenone and trifloxystrobin compared with the corresponding individual chemicals. Our findings indicated that performing the risk assessment based on the combined impact rather than the individual dosage response of these chemicals was more accurate. Nevertheless, further investigations are still necessary to reveal the modes of action of mycotoxin and pesticide combinations and alleviate their effects on human health.
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- Tao Cang
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Administration for Farmland Quality and Fertilizer of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310020, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, PR China.
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Guru A, Manjunathan T, Sudhakaran G, Juliet A, Gopinath P, Arockiaraj J. 6-Gingerdione Reduces Apoptotic Conditions in HepG2 Cells and Inhibits Inflammatory Cytokine Gene Expression in Alcoholic Liver Injured Zebrafish Larvae. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202200959. [PMID: 36574474 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200959] [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: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Antioxidant natural products and their analogs especially phenolic compounds, exhibit diverse biological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer activities. Ginger which is widely used worldwide for various beneficial effects also contains several phenolic antioxidants, and 6-gingerol is one of the natural products studied extensively. However, the molecular mechanism of synthetically synthesized 6-gingerdione (compound 1) from 6-gingerol was not known. In this study, compound 1 and methylated 6-gingerdione (compound 2) were obtained semi synthetically from 6-gingerol. Compound 1 and 2 are subjected to SwissADME prediction. Then the protective effect of compound 1 was analyzed in 2 % EtOH induced HepG2 cells and zebrafish larvae. Hydroxyl and nitric oxide scavenging assays reveal that compound 1 showed more antioxidant activity than compound 2 at 50 μM. Moreover, compound 1 exhibited good anti-inflammatory activity via lipoxygenase inhibition and proteinase inhibition. Apoptosis and oxidative stress in HepG2 cells were induced by 2 % EtOH and treated with compound 1. Compound 1 significantly inhibited the EtOH induced nitric oxide production, apoptosis, and ROS generation in HepG2 cells. Encouraged by the in-vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, compound 1 was then investigated for its protective effect in 2 % EtOH induced ALD zebrafish larva. Compound 1 protected the zebrafish larvae from liver injury by suppressing inflammatory (COX-2, TNF-α, and IL-1β) and lipogenic genes (C/EBP-α, SREBP1, and IL-1β) while upregulating the antioxidant gene. Our findings indicate that compound 1 synthesized from 6-gingerol ameliorated liver injury that likely, contributes to its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- Ajay Guru
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603 203, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603 203, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Foundation for Aquaculture Innovations and Technology Transfer (FAITT), Thoraipakkam, Chennai 600 097, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603 203, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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Cestonaro LV, Macedo SMD, Piton YV, Garcia SC, Arbo MD. Toxic effects of pesticides on cellular and humoral immunity: an overview. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2022; 44:816-831. [PMID: 35770924 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2022.2096466] [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: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
People are exposed to pesticides through food, drinking water, and the environment. These compounds are associated with several disorders, such as inflammatory diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and a condition related to metabolic syndrome. The immunotoxicants or immunotoxic compounds can cause a wide variety of effects on immune function, altering humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity, resulting in adverse effects to the body. Here, immune system disorders are highlighted because they are closely linked to multiple organs, including the nervous, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, leading to transient or permanent changes. Therefore, this study reviewed the mechanisms involved in the immunotoxicity of fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides in cells, animals, and humans in the past 11 years. According to the studies analyzed, the pesticides interfere with innate and adaptive immune functions, but the effects observed mainly on cellular and humoral immunity were highlighted. These compounds affected specific immune cells, causing apoptosis, changes in factor nuclear kappa B (NF-κB) expression, pro-inflammatory factors interleukin 6 (IL-6), interleukin 8 (IL-8), interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), chemokines (CXCL-c1c), and anti-inflammatory factor, such as interleukin 10 (IL-10). To verify the threats of these compounds, new evaluations with immunotoxicological biomarkers are necessary. HighlightsPesticides interfere with the innate and adaptive immune response.Cells, animals and human studies demonstrate the immunotoxicity of pesticides in the cellular and humoral immune response.Fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides alter the immune system by various mechanisms, such as pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory factors.
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- Larissa Vivan Cestonaro
- Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Laboratório de Toxicologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Faculdade de Farmácia, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmacociências, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre - UFCSPA, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Laboratório de Toxicologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Laboratório de Toxicologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Faculdade de Farmácia, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Laboratório de Toxicologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Faculdade de Farmácia, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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He X, Han M, Zhan W, Liu F, Guo D, Zhang Y, Liang X, Wang Y, Lou B. Mixture effects of imidacloprid and difenconazole on enzymatic activity and gene expression in small yellow croakers (Larimichthys polyactis). CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 306:135551. [PMID: 35787886 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135551] [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: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Agrochemicals usually exist as mixtures in aqueous ecosystems and have harmful impacts on the natural environment. Nonetheless, the combined effects and underlying mechanisms of agrochemicals on aqueous organisms remain poorly understood. In the present study, the interactive effects of imidacloprid (IMI) and difenconazole (DIF) on the embryos of small yellow croakers (Larimichthys polyactis) were assessed using various toxicological assays, including acute toxicity, enzymatic activity, and gene expression changes. The results showed that DIF (72-h LC50 value of 0.20 mg L-1) had higher toxicity than IMI (72-h LC50 value of 12.5 mgL-1). Simultaneously, combinations of IMI and DIF exerted synergistic acute effects on the embryos of L. polyactis. In addition, the SOD, CAT, GST, and CarE activities were noticeably altered in most single and mixed exposures, relative to the untreated control. The expression of four genes (cyp19a1b, ngln2, klf2a, and socs3a) related to the immune system, endocrine system, and neurodevelopment was also surprisingly altered when the embryos of L. polyactis were subjected to individual and combined exposures relative to the untreated control. Changes in enzymatic activity and gene expression might provide early warning indices for the identification of agrochemical co-exposure. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the comprehensive toxicity of agrochemical mixtures to L. polyactis. Further studies on the long-term effects of agrochemical mixtures on marine fish should be conducted to formulate definitive conclusions concerning hazards.
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- Xue He
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology / Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology / Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology / Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology / Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology / Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology / Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology / Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology / Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology / Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhan W, Weng H, Liu F, Han M, Lou B, Wang Y. Joint toxic effects of phoxim and lambda-cyhalothrin on the small yellow croaker (Larimichthys polyactis). CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:136203. [PMID: 36037960 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136203] [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: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Although pesticides commonly exist as combinations in real-life situations of the aquatic ecosystem, the impact of the toxicity of their mixtures has remained largely unclear. In this study, we investigated the combined effects of two neurotoxic pesticides, including one organophosphate insecticide phoxim (PHO) and one pyrethroid insecticide lambda-cyhalothrin (LCY), on the embryos of the small yellow croaker (Larimichthys polyactis), and their potential pathways. LCY exhibited higher toxicity relative to PHO, with a 72-h LC50 value of 0.0074 mg a.i. L-1, while the corresponding value for PHO was 0.12 mg a.i. L-1. The mixture of PHO and LCY exerted a synergistic effect on the embryos of L. polyactis. The activities of antioxidant enzyme CAT and apoptotic enzyme caspase 3 were substantially changed in most single and combined exposure groups relative to the baseline value. Under both single and combined exposures, more significant changes were found in the mRNA expression of five genes, including the immunosuppression gene ngln2, the apoptosis gene P53, the endocrine system gene cyp19a1b, as well as neurodevelopment genes of ap and acp2, relative to the baseline value. Furthermore, the non-target metabolomic analysis demonstrated that hundreds of differential metabolites, including two bile acids (taurodeoxycholic acid and tauroursodeoxycholic acid), were significantly increased in the exposure groups. The bile acids were closely associated with the gut microbiota, and 16S rRNA sequencing results demonstrated dysfunction of the gut microbiota after exposure, especially in the combined exposure group. Our findings indicated that there might be a potential risk connected to the co-occurrence of these two pesticides in aquatic vertebrates. Consequently, future ecological risk assessments should incorporate synergistic mixtures because the current risk assessments do not consider them.
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- Wei Zhan
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology/Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology/Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology/Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology/Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology/Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Hydrobiology/Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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Hu G, Wang H, Wan Y, Zhou L, Wang Q, Wang M. Combined toxicities of cadmium and five agrochemicals to the larval zebrafish (Danio rerio). Sci Rep 2022; 12:16045. [PMID: 36163367 PMCID: PMC9512934 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-20364-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Different pollutants usually co-exist in the natural environment, and the ecological and health risk assessment of agrochemicals needs to be carried out based on the combined toxicological effects of pollutants. To examine the combined toxicity to aquatic organisms, the effects of cadmium (Cd) and five pesticides (acetamiprid, carbendazim, azoxystrobin, chlorpyrifos, and bifenthrin) mixture on zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae were assessed. The data from the 96-h toxicity test indicated that bifenthrin possessed the highest toxicity to D. rerio with the LC50 value of 0.15 mg L-1, followed by chlorpyrifos (0.36 mg L-1) and azoxystrobin (0.63 mg L-1). Cd (6.84 mg L-1) and carbendazim (8.53 mg L-1) induced the intermediate toxic responses, while acetamiprid (58.39 mg L-1) presented the lowest toxicity to the organisms. Pesticide mixtures containing chlorpyrifos and bifenthrin or acetamiprid and carbendazim showed synergistic impacts on the zebrafish. Besides, two binary combinations of Cd-acetamiprid and Cd-chlorpyrifos also displayed a synergistic effect on D. rerio. Our results offered a better idea of the mixed ecological risk assessment of Cd and different agricultural chemicals to aquatic organisms. Our findings better interpreted how the interaction between Cd and various agrochemicals changed their toxicity to aquatic vertebrates and provided valuable insights into critical impacts on the ecological hazard of their combinations.
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- Guixian Hu
- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.,State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.,State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.
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Liu P, Li Y, Wang W, Bai Y, Jia H, Yuan Z, Yang Z. Role and mechanisms of the NF-ĸB signaling pathway in various developmental processes. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 153:113513. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Liu Y, Chen Q, Li Y, Bi L, Lin S, Ji H, Sun D, Jin L, Peng R. Hydrogen sulfide-induced oxidative stress mediated apoptosis via mitochondria pathway in embryo-larval stages of zebrafish. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 239:113666. [PMID: 35605332 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113666] [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: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a highly toxic gas, has become a polluting gas that cannot be ignored, while H2S exposure results in acute or chronic poisoning or even death in humans or animals and plants, but the relevant mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this study, 9-day-old zebrafish larvae were exposed continuously to culture medium containing 30 μM survival rate was counted on H2S, and our results indicated that H2S exposure increased intracellular ROS, Ca2+, NO and MDA contents and decreased SOD activity, meaning that H2S caused oxidative stress in embryo-larval stages of zebrafish. Furthermore, we found that transgenic zebrafish (cms Tg/+ AB) displayed a lower fluorescence intensity, and cytochrome c oxidase (COX) activity and JC-1 monomer fluorescence ratio increased under H2S treatment conditions. These findings indicated that H2S caused mitochondrial dysfunction. Moreover, in this experiment, after H2S treatment, the increase of apoptotic cells, activity of caspase 3 and transcription of typical apoptosis-associated genes including BCL2 associated agonist of cell death (Bad), and BCL2 associated X apoptosis (Baxa) and so on were found, which suggested that H2S caused apoptosis in zebrafish larvae. Therefore, our data meant that H2S-traggered oxidative stress mediate mitochondrial dysfunction, thus triggering apoptosis. In conclusion, oxidative stress triggered H2S-induced apoptosis via mitochondria pathway in embryo-larval stages of zebrafish.
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- Yinai Liu
- Biomedicine Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang province & Institute of Life Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Biomedicine Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang province & Institute of Life Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Biomedicine Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang province & Institute of Life Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Biomedicine Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang province & Institute of Life Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Biomedicine Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang province & Institute of Life Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Biomedicine Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang province & Institute of Life Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Biomedicine Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang province & Institute of Life Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Biomedicine Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang province & Institute of Life Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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- Biomedicine Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang province & Institute of Life Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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Shen Q, Zhan Y, Jia X, Li B, Zhu X, Gao T. Combined effects of the pesticide spinetoram and the cyanobacterium Microcystis on the water flea Daphnia pulex. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:47148-47158. [PMID: 35175534 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18617-0] [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: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Spinetoram is one of the most worldwidely used pesticides for its high insecticidal efficacy and low human toxicity. Following the large usage of spinetoram, the ecotoxicity and environmental risks to aquatic ecosystems have call for urgent study. In the present study, we investigated the combined effects of spinetoram and the harmful alga Microcystis aeruginosa in freshwater, on survival and reproduction of Daphnia pulex. Acute toxicity test of spinetoram resulted in negative effects on survival, with a 48-h LC50 value of 37.71 μg L-1. Under the long-time exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations (0.18 and 0.35 μg L-1) of spinetoram and a low composition of Microcystis (30%) in the diet, D. pulex showed both shorter longevity and lower fecundity; the time to first brood also increased. At population level, carrying capacity was highly decreased by spinetoram and Microcystis, whereas a significant decrease of intrinsic growth rate was observed at 0.35 μg L-1 spinetoram with 30% Microcystis as food. The present study highlighted that pesticide spinetoram had highly toxic effects on D. pulex and could reduce the tolerance of D. pulex to M. aeruginosa, causing great effects on D. pulex population in natural waterbodies.
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- Qiutong Shen
- Department of Marine Biology, College of Oceanography, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Department of Marine Biology, College of Oceanography, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Department of Marine Biology, College of Oceanography, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Shanghai Cremo Laboratory Co, 688 Qiushi Road, Shanghai, 201512, China
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- Department of Marine Biology, College of Oceanography, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Department of Marine Biology, College of Oceanography, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, China.
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Pentachloronitrobenzene Reduces the Proliferative Capacity of Zebrafish Embryonic Cardiomyocytes via Oxidative Stress. TOXICS 2022; 10:toxics10060299. [PMID: 35736907 PMCID: PMC9231182 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10060299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB) is an organochlorine protective fungicide mainly used as a soil and seed fungicide. Currently, there are few reports on the toxicity of PCNB to zebrafish embryo. Here, we evaluated the toxicity of PCNB in aquatic vertebrates using a zebrafish model. Exposure of zebrafish embryos to PCNB at concentrations of 0.25 mg/L, 0.5 mg/L, and 0.75 mg/L from 6 hpf to 72 hpf resulted in abnormal embryonic development, including cardiac malformation, pericardial edema, decreased heart rate, decreased blood flow velocity, deposition at yolk sac, shortened body length, and increased distance between venous sinus and arterial bulb (SV-BA). The expression of genes related to cardiac development was disordered. However, due to the unstable embryo status in the 0.75 mg/L exposure concentration group, the effect of PCNB on the expression levels of cardiac-related genes was not concentration-dependent. We found that PCNB increased reactive oxygen species stress levels in zebrafish, increased malondialdehyde (MDA) content and catalase (CAT) activity, and decreased superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. The increased level of oxidative stress reduced the proliferation ability of zebrafish cardiomyocytes, and the expressions of zebrafish proliferation-related genes such as cdk-2, cdk-6, ccnd1, and ccne1 were significantly down-regulated. Astaxanthin (AST) attenuates PCNB-induced reduction in zebrafish cardiomyocyte proliferation by reducing oxidative stress levels. Our study shows that PCNB can cause severe oxidative stress in zebrafish, thereby reducing the proliferative capacity of cardiomyocytes, resulting in zebrafish cardiotoxicity.
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Lei X, Xu X, Wang L, Liu L, Kuang H, Xu L, Xu C. Quantitative and rapid detection of spinosad and spinetoram by a gold nanoparticle-based immunostrip. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2022; 14:2026-2034. [PMID: 35546323 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay01790j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Spinosad (SPI) and spinetoram (Et-SPI) are currently among the most popular new insecticides because of their high efficiency and low toxicity. However, excessive residues in food still pose a potential risk to public health. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen residue monitoring of the two insecticides based on a simple and rapid method. In this study, a highly sensitive mAb (6G9) against SPI and Et-SPI was prepared using the hapten SPI-HS and used to develop a colloidal gold nanoparticle-based immunochromatographic strip for the detection of SPI and Et-SPI in samples. The quantitative ranges of the developed strip for SPI and Et-SPI were 8.93-1633 ng g-1 and 20.3-3555 ng g-1 in rice, 32.6-785 ng g-1 and 79.3-1862 ng g-1 in tea, and 9.66-360 ng g-1 and 23.9-931 ng g-1 in onions, respectively. In addition, recovery rates ranged from 85.7% to 112.7% with a coefficient of variation <9.5%. Therefore, our developed method was sensitive and valid as a quantitative tool for the rapid monitoring of SPI and Et-SPI in foods.
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- Xianlu Lei
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China.
- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China.
- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China.
- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China.
- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China.
- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China.
- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China.
- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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Zhao Y, Fang C, Jin C, Bao Z, Yang G, Jin Y. Catechin from green tea had the potential to decrease the chlorpyrifos induced oxidative stress in larval zebrafish (Danio rerio). PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2022; 182:105028. [PMID: 35249660 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2021.105028] [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: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Catechin is a biological compound in green tea (Camellia sinesis), which has anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and attenuated effects in different experimental models. Chlorpyrifos (CPF), a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide, has resulted in oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and apoptosis in zebrafish. The goal of this study is to assess whether catechin can alleviate CPF-induced oxidative damage and apoptosis in the early developmental stage of zebrafish. According to the results, we observed that 200 μg/L CPF exposure could induce oxidative stress, ROS production and changing the antioxidant-related enzymes and genes in larval zebrafish. Interestingly, catechin had the potential to reduce the oxidative damage and cell apoptosis caused by CPF exposure in larval zebrafish at different endpoints. Especially, catechin could promote the contents of GSH and activity of GST in zebrafish larvae injured by CPF, suggesting that catechin could repair oxidative damage at a certain degree by regulating the activities and gene transcription of some key enzymes related to GSH pathway in zebrafish. In addition, at transcriptional levels, a high concentration of catechin exposure reduced the expression genes of Mn-SOD, Cat, gst, and GPX induced by CPF in larval zebrafish. These genes mainly reflected the degree of oxidative damage of zebrafish, which was basically consistent with the enzyme activity. Catechin also could reduce the transcription of p53 and bax, which are tightly related to the apoptosis induced by CPF in zebrafish larvae. The expression of genes was consistent with ROS production, which proved that catechin could alleviate the apoptosis induced by CPF. This study discovered that catechin had some antioxidant effects in aquatic animals to reduce the toxicity caused by pesticides and offered the scientific basis for the utilization and development of catechin.
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- Yun Zhao
- Hangzhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, Zhejiang, China; State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-products Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, Zhejiang, China; State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-products Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-products Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, Zhejiang, China.
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Liu Y, Guo J, Yang F, Deng Y, Peng Y, Meng Y, Liu W, Cheng B, Fu J, Zhang J, Liao X, Lu H. Effects of chlorobromoisocyanuric acid on embryonic development and immunotoxicity of zebrafish. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:468-477. [PMID: 34842326 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Although chlorobromoisocyanuric acid has been widely used in agriculture, its deleterious toxicity on aquatic organisms remains rare. In this study, zebrafish were exposed to chlorobromoisocyanuric acid (0, 30, 40, and 50 mg/L) from 10 to 96 h post-fertilization (hpf). We found a significant reduction in immune cell numbers (neutrophils and macrophages) and the area of thymus at 96 hpf. The expression of immune-related genes and pro-inflammatory cytokines genes were upregulated. Besides, chlorobromoisocyanuric acid triggered neutrophils cell apoptosis. The mRNA and protein levels of pro-apoptotic p53 pathway and the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio further indicated the underlying mechanism. Furthermore, the oxidative stress was observed that the accumulation of reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde significantly increased. Subsequently, the antioxidant agent astaxanthin significantly attenuated the level of oxidative stress and the dysregulation of inflammatory response. In summary, our results showed that chlorobromoisocyanuric acid induced developmental defects and immunotoxicity of zebrafish, partly owing to oxidative stress and cell apoptosis.
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- Yi Liu
- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, China
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, China
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, China
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, China
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, China
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, China
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, China
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, China
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, China
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, China
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, China
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, China
- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, China
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Zeng S, Peng Y, Ma J, Ge Y, Huang Y, Xie S, Yuan W, Lu C, Zhang H, Luo Q, Liao X, Lu H. Hematopoietic stem cell and immunotoxicity in zebrafish embryos induced by exposure to Metalaxyl-M. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 809:152102. [PMID: 34863748 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152102] [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: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Metalaxyl-M (MM), a protective and therapeutic fungicide, has been shown to be a promising candidate, but its toxicity toward aquatic organisms is unknown. In this study, we evaluated for the first time the immunotoxicity of MM in zebrafish embryos. Phenotypes (heart rate, body length, and yolk area) and the number of neutrophils, macrophages, and T cells in the thymus were analyzed in zebrafish embryo after exposure to MM. Our results showed that zebrafish embryos exposed to MM showed a concentration-dependent increase in the yolk area and a significant decrease in the number of neutrophils, macrophages, and thymus T cells. We detected upregulated expression of related immune signaling genes, such as tnfa, nfkb3, cxcl-c1c, il6, mmp9, and tgfb1. Additionally, we observed a significant decrease in HSCs in zebrafish larvae after exposure to MM. IWR-1 could restore the number of neutrophils and macrophages after exposure to MM. The results indicated that MM exerted developmental toxicity and immunotoxicity to zebrafish embryos, and these phenomena may be caused by MM's regulation of WNT signaling pathway.
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- Suwen Zeng
- Ganzhou Cancer Hospital-Gannan Normal School Joint Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Cancer Hospital-Gannan Normal School Joint Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Cancer Hospital-Gannan Normal School Joint Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Cancer Hospital-Gannan Normal School Joint Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Cancer Hospital-Gannan Normal School Joint Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Cancer Hospital-Gannan Normal School Joint Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Cancer Hospital-Gannan Normal School Joint Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Cancer Hospital-Gannan Normal School Joint Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Cancer Hospital-Gannan Normal School Joint Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Cancer Hospital-Gannan Normal School Joint Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an 343009, China
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- Ganzhou Cancer Hospital-Gannan Normal School Joint Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an 343009, China.
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Prakash V, Jain V, Chauhan SS, Parthasarathi R, Roy SK, Anbumani S. Developmental toxicity assessment of 4-MBC in Danio rerio embryo-larval stages. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 804:149920. [PMID: 34509837 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Enormous production of cosmetic products and its indiscriminate use tends to discharge into the aquatic environment and might threaten non-target organisms inhabiting aquatic ecosystems. In the present study, developmental toxicity of 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC), a widely used organic UV filter in personal care products has been evaluated using zebrafish embryo-larval stages. Waterborne exposure induced developmental toxicity and deduced 2.71 mg/L as 96 h LC50 whereas embryos exposed to sub-lethal concentrations (50 and 500 μg/L) caused a significant delay in hatching rate, heart rate, reduced larval length, and restricted hatchlings motility besides the axial curvature. Chronic exposure to 10 dpf resulted in significant decrease in SOD activity at 500 μg/L with no changes in CAT level besides a significant increase in GST enzyme at 5 μg/L concentration in 5 dpf sampled larvae. However, all the three enzymes were significantly elevated in 10 dpf larvae indicating differential oxidative stress during the stages of development. Similar trend is noticed for acetylcholine esterase enzyme activity. A concentration dependent increase in malondialdehyde content was noted in larvae sampled at 5 and 10 dpf. In addition, multixenobiotic resistance (MXR) activity inhibition, and elevated oxidative tissue damage were noticed at 5 dpf with no significant changes in 10 dpf larvae. Furthermore, immunoblot analysis confirms 4-MBC induced apoptosis in zebrafish larvae with promoted cleaved Caspase-3, Bax and inhibited Bcl-2 proteins expression. Subsequently, docking studies revealed the binding potential of 4-MBC to zebrafish Abcb4 and CYP450 8A1 proteins with the binding energy of -8.1 and -8.5 kcal/mol representing target proteins interaction and toxicity potentiation. Our results showed that 4-MBC exposure triggers oxidative stress at sub-lethal concentrations leading to apoptosis, deformities and locomotion perturbations in developing zebrafish.This is first of its kind in systematically demonstrating developmental toxicity of 4-MBC and the information shall be used for aquatic toxicity risk assessment.
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- Ved Prakash
- Ecotoxicology Laboratory, Regulatory Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, "Vishvigyan Bhawan", 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, P.O. Box No.80, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Regulatory Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, "Vishvigyan Bhawan", 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, P.O. Box No.80, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Computational Toxicology Facility, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, "Vishvigyan Bhawan", 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, P.O. Box No.80, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Computational Toxicology Facility, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, "Vishvigyan Bhawan", 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, P.O. Box No.80, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Regulatory Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, "Vishvigyan Bhawan", 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, P.O. Box No.80, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Ecotoxicology Laboratory, Regulatory Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, "Vishvigyan Bhawan", 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, P.O. Box No.80, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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Wang K, Deng Y, Zhang J, Cheng B, Huang Y, Meng Y, Zhong K, Xiong G, Guo J, Liu Y, Lu H. Toxicity of thioacetamide and protective effects of quercetin in zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2021; 36:2062-2072. [PMID: 34227734 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Quercetin is a flavonoid compound with a variety of biological properties that is widely distributed throughout the plant kingdom. Studies have found that quercetin has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and liver-protective effects, while thioacetamide (TAA) can cause inflammation and liver damage in zebrafish larvae. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether quercetin can prevent TAA-induced inflammation and liver damage in zebrafish larvae and to investigate the molecular mechanisms involved. Zebrafish Tg transgenic lines were used as the experimental animals. Behavioral, oxidative stress level, proliferative antigen chromogenic antibody, and western blot analyses were carried out on zebrafish larvae in the control group and groups treated with TAA and 12 μM quercetin. The results indicated that quercetin promoted the development of zebrafish larvae damaged by TAA, exhibited antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and promoted cell proliferation. Quercetin reduced the expression of p53 protein in zebrafish larvae injured by TAA, resulting in decreased levels of Bax and increased levels of Bcl-2. The findings suggested quercetin has antiapoptotic action. Quercetin reduced the expression of DKK1 and DKK2 genes related to the Wnt signaling pathway in zebrafish larvae damaged by TAA and increased the expression of Lef1 and wnt2bb. Quercetin may regulate the development of zebrafish larvae damaged by TAA through the Wnt signaling pathway. This study provides the scientific basis for the development and utilization of quercetin and the development of new related drugs.
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- Kexin Wang
- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for drug screening and research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for drug screening and research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for drug screening and research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for drug screening and research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for drug screening and research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
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Zhang W, Yan J, Huang Y, Wang Z, Cheng B, Ma J, Wei Y, Meng Y, Lu H. Benoxacor caused developmental and cardiac toxicity in zebrafish larvae. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 224:112696. [PMID: 34455182 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Benoxacor (BN) is a highly effective antidote of dichloroacetamide herbicides generally used to protect crops from herbicidal damage. As a commonly used agrochemical, this herbicide antidote is continuously discharged in watercourses thus causing toxicity to aquatic organisms, and ultimately leading to contamination of the food chain. To date, its potential toxicity to the cardiac development of aquatic organisms has not been evaluated. In the present study, we have selected the zebrafish as a model to study the impact of BN on embryonic developmental and cardiac toxicity. The zebrafish embryos were exposed in 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 mg/L BN from 5.5 to 72 h post-fertilization (hpf). The results indicated that the exposure to BN led to increased mortality and diminished heart and hatching rates in the embryos. BN exposure also brought pericardial edema (PE) and linear stretching of heart. Besides, exposure to BN induced an excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the zebrafish embryos and abnormal activities of the antioxidant enzymes, including catalase (CAT) and malondialdehyde (MDA). Moreover, exposure to BN caused serious cardiac toxicity of the embryos, accompanied by abnormality of heart development- and apoptosis-related genes. Surprisingly, astaxanthin (ASTA), as a common antioxidant, was found to be able to partially rescue the cardiac toxicity caused by BN, which indicated that ROS are probably the major reason for the resulting cardiotoxicity in zebrafish embryos. Our results suggest the need for a comprehensive safety evaluation of the regular consumption of benoxacor, which provides scientific basis for the development of health standards and assessment of potential risk in aquatic organisms or even human.
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- Weixin Zhang
- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000 Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an 343009, China.
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Muniz MS, Halbach K, Alves Araruna IC, Martins RX, Seiwert B, Lechtenfeld O, Reemtsma T, Farias D. Moxidectin toxicity to zebrafish embryos: Bioaccumulation and biomarker responses. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 283:117096. [PMID: 33866217 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Moxidectin is an antiparasitic drug belonging to the class of the macrocyclic lactones, subgroup mylbemicins. It is used worldwide in veterinary practice, but little is known about its potential environmental risks. Thus, we used the zebrafish embryo as a model system to study the potential effects of moxidectin on aquatic non-target organisms. The analyses were performed in two experimental sets: (1) acute toxicity and apical endpoints were characterized, with biomarker assays providing information on the activity levels of catalase (CAT), glutathione S-transferase (GST), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and acetylcholinesterase (AChE); and (2) internal concentration and spatial distribution of moxidectin were determined using ultraperformance liquid chromatography quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QToF-MS) and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-MS imaging (MALDI-MSi). The acute toxicity to zebrafish embryos (96 hpf) appeared mainly as a decrease in hatching rates (EC50 = 20.75 μg/L). It also altered the enzymatic activity of biomarker enzymes related to xenobiotic processing, anaerobic metabolism, and oxidative stress (GST, LDH, and CAT, respectively) and strongly accumulated in the embryos, as internal concentrations were 4 orders of magnitude higher than those detected in exposure solutions. MALDI-MSi revealed accumulations of the drug mainly in the head and eyes of the embryos (72 and 96 hpf). Thus, our results show that exposure to moxidectin decreases hatching success by 96 h and alters biochemical parameters in the early life stages of zebrafish while accumulating in the head and eye regions of the animals, demonstrating the need to prioritize this compound for environmental studies.
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- Marta Silva Muniz
- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany; Institute of Analytical Chemistry, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil.
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Ma J, Huang Y, Jiang P, Liu Z, Luo Q, Zhong K, Yuan W, Meng Y, Lu H. Pyridaben induced cardiotoxicity during the looping stages of zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 237:105870. [PMID: 34107429 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.105870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Pyridaben is a widely used acaricide in agriculture and reaches a high concentration (97 μg/L) in paddy water for a short time when pyridaben was applied to rice. However, its toxicity to aquatic organisms is still poorly understood. Therefore, we assessed the pyridaben cardiotoxicity to aquatic organisms using the zebrafish (Danio rerio) model. We found that pyridaben is highly toxic to aquatic organisms, and LC50 of pyridaben for zebrafish at 72 hpf was 100.6 μg/L. Pyridaben caused severe cardiac malformations and functional abnormalities. Morphologic abnormity included severe pericardial edema, cardiomegaly, decreased cardiomyocytes, thinning of the myocardial layer, linear heart, and increased the distance between sinus venous and bulbus arteriosus (SV-BA). Functional failure included arrhythmia, heart failure, and reduced pumping efficiency. The genes involved in heart development, WNT signaling, BMP signaling, ATPase, and cardiac troponin C were abnormally expressed in the pyridaben treatment group. Exposure to pyridaben increased oxidative stress and induced cell apoptosis. The above causes may lead to cardiac toxicity. The results suggest that pyridaben exposure induced elevated oxidative stress through the WNT signaling pathway, which in turn led to apoptosis in the heart and cardiotoxicity. Besides, pyridaben exposure at the critical stage of cardiac looping (24-36 hpf) resulted in the greatest cardiotoxicity. The chorion reduced the entry of pyridaben and protected zebrafish embryos, resulting in cardiotoxicity second only to the stage of cardiac looping. The study should provide valuable information that pyridaben exposure causes cardiotoxicity in zebrafish embryos and have potential health risks for other aquatic organisms and humans.
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- Jinze Ma
- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China.
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Li H, Zhong Q, Luo F, Wang X, Zhou L, Chen Z, Zhang X. Residue degradation and metabolism of spinetoram in tea: A growing, processing and brewing risk assessment. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Peng Y, Li M, Huang Y, Cheng B, Cao Z, Liao X, Xiong G, Liu F, Hu C, Lu H. Bifenazate induces developmental and immunotoxicity in zebrafish. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 271:129457. [PMID: 33445023 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Bifenazate is a widely used acaricide, but its biological safety remains unknown. In the present study, the immunotoxic effects of exposure to bifenazate on zebrafish larvae were evaluated for the first time. Firstly, after exposure to bifenazate, the body length of the zebrafish larvae became shorter and the yolk sac swelled. Secondly, the number of innate immune cells and adaptive immune cells was greatly reduced. Following exposure to bifenazate, oxidative stress levels in the zebrafish increased significantly, antioxidant activity was inhibited, and the expression of genes related to antioxidants, such as those of the glutathione metabolism pathway, changed, including gclm, prdx1, serpine1, and gss. In addition, inflammatory factors such as CXCL-c1c, IFN-γ, iL-8, iL-6, and MYD88 were abnormally expressed. The use of astaxanthin was effective in rescuing the developmental toxicity caused by bifenazate exposure. In summary, bifenazate exposure is immunotoxic and can cause oxidative stress in zebrafish larvae.
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- Yuyang Peng
- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China; Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China.
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China; Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China.
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Wang Y, Lv L, Xu C, Wang D, Yang G, Wang X, Weng H, Wang Q. Mixture toxicity of thiophanate-methyl and fenvalerate to embryonic zebrafish (Danio rerio) and its underlying mechanism. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 756:143754. [PMID: 33302067 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Though pesticide mixtures can reflect the real-life situation in the water ecosystem, the quantification of their toxicity is still not fully understood. Combined effects of thiophanate-methyl (THM) and fenvalerate (FEN) on embryonic zebrafish (Danio rerio) and underlying mechanism were conducted in this study. Results showed that the 96-h LC50 values of THM to D. rerio at different growth periods ranged from 12.1 to 26.1 mg L-1, which were lower in comparison with those of FVR ranging from 0.025 to 2.8 mg L-1. Mixture of THM and FVR exhibited a synergetic response to zebrafish embryos. Activities of Cu/Zn-SOD, POD, caspase 3 and caspase 9 were significantly different in most of single and mixture administrations compared with the control group. In addition, five genes (P53, Cu/Zn-sod, crh, ERα and IL-8) associated with oxidative stress, cellular apoptosis, immune system and endocrine system showed greater variations of expressions when administrated to pesticide mixtures compared with single chemicals. Our experimental results exhibited that mixtures of thiophanate-methyl and fenvalerate produced higher toxicity towards aqueous vertebrates than when determined singly. Collectively, upcoming environmental risk assessments established according to single administrations might not be enough to protect the water ecosystem.
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- Yanhua Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture, Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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Cheng B, Zou L, Zhang H, Cao Z, Liao X, Shen T, Xiong G, Xiao J, Liu H, Lu H. Effects of cyhalofop-butyl on the developmental toxicity and immunotoxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio). CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 263:127849. [PMID: 33297003 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Cyhalofop-butyl is a kind of aromatic phenoxypropionic acid herbicide widely used in agriculture. However, studies on its immunotoxicity to aquatic organisms have not been reported. In this study paper, morphological, immunological, cytological, biochemical and molecular biology methods were used to study the effects of cyhalofop-butyl on the developmental toxicity and immunotoxicity in zebrafish. After cyhalofop-butyl exposed, the results showed that the zebrafish embryos had shorter length, yolk sac edema, significantly reduced number of immune cells, inflammatory response and immunocytes apoptosis. In addition, we found that the expression of immune-related genes and pro-apoptotic genes were up-regulated, and the JAK-STAT signaling pathway mediated the immunotoxicity induced by cyhalofop-butyl. Therefore, our results indicate that cyhalofop-butyl has developmental toxicity and immunotoxicity to zebrafish, and this study offer new contents for the effects of cyhalofop-butyl exposure on aquatic organisms.
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- Bo Cheng
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, China; Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, China.
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Aksakal FI, Sisman T. Developmental toxicity induced by Cu(OH) 2 nanopesticide in zebrafish embryos. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2020; 35:1289-1298. [PMID: 32649028 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The current study evaluates the adverse effects of Cu(OH)2 nanopesticide (CNPE) on the early life stages of zebrafish (Danio rerio). The developmental toxicity was determined using different parameters such as mortality (including LC50 ), hatching, heart rates, malformations, and alteration of the gene expressions. Zebrafish embryos (4 hpf-hours postfertilization) were exposed to 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0, and 16.0 mg/l CNPE doses until 96 hpf. The 96 hours LC50 was recorded at 6.258 mg/l. Seventy-two hpf total malformation index values for 2.0, 4.0, and 8.0 mg/l CNPE doses were 4.3, 7.2 and 7.9, respectively. 1.0 mg/l CNPE is not toxic for the zebrafish embryos/larvae. 2.0 to 8.0 CNPE doses caused some abnormalities in embryos/larvae morphology, including lack of body parts, tail deformities, chorda deformity, bubbled head, scoliosis, lordosis, weak or non-pigmentation, decreased heart rate and larva length. 16.0 mg/l CNPE caused mortality in 72 hpf. The expression levels of seven immune system-related genes (il-1β, il-8, cebp, tlr4, hsp70, NF-kB, and mtf-1) were examined. The transcription level of il-1β, il-8, tlr4, hsp70, and NF-kB genes significantly increased in the CNPE exposure groups. While the expression of the mtf-1 gene considerably decreased, the cebp gene expression level did not change in the 4.0 and 8.0 mg/l CNPE doses. In conclusion, CNPE could induce developmental toxicity with malformations in embryos/larvae and alter the gene expression.
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- Feyza Icoglu Aksakal
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Wang Y, Yang G, Shen W, Xu C, Di S, Wang D, Li X, Wang X, Wang Q. Synergistic effect of fenpropathrin and paclobutrazol on early life stages of zebrafish (Danio rerio). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 266:115067. [PMID: 32629307 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Aquatic organisms are usually exposed to various co-existing pollutants. However, toxic effects of pesticide mixtures on aquatic organisms and its potential underlying mechanism still remain unclear. The joint effects of fenpropathrin (FEN) and paclobutrazol (PAC) on zebrafish (Danio rerio) using diverse toxicological endpoints were investigated in the current work. Our data exhibited that the 96-h LC50 values of FEN to zebrafish at multiple life phases ranged from 0.0029 (0.0013-0.0042) to 0.16 (0.082-0.23) mg a.i. L-1, which were lower by comparison to PAC ranging from 13.16 (8.564-21.03) to 23.43 (17.94-29.91) mg a.i. L-1. Combination of FEN and PAC displayed synergistic effect on embryonic zebrafish. Activities of T-SOD, Cu/Zn-SOD and CYP450 were remarkably changed in the majority of single and mixture treatments by comparison to the untreated group. The mRNA levels of 17 genes related to oxidative stress, cellular apoptosis, immune system and endocrine system were assessed, and the data suggested that embryonic zebrafish were affected by both single pesticides and their mixtures. Five genes (P53, tsh, ERα, crh and cxcl-clc) showed greater alterations when exposed to pesticide mixtures by comparison to their individual chemicals. Therefore, it is urgently necessary to conduct more studies on mixture toxicities of different pesticides to explore the chemical mixtures with synergistic interactions.
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- Yanhua Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products / Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture / Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products / Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture / Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products / Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture / Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products / Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture / Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products / Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture / Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products / Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture / Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products / Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture / Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products / Key Laboratory for Pesticide Residue Detection of Ministry of Agriculture / Laboratory (Hangzhou) for Risk Assessment of Agricultural Products of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhang J, Deng Y, Cheng B, Huang Y, Meng Y, Zhong K, Xiong G, Guo J, Liu Y, Lu H. Protective effects and molecular mechanisms of baicalein on thioacetamide-induced toxicity in zebrafish larvae. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 256:127038. [PMID: 32470728 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Baicalein is a flavonoid that is widely found in plants. Studies have shown that baicalein has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and liver-protective effects. However, the effects of baicalein on TAA-induced toxicity and the underlying molecular mechanisms in zebrafish larvae are still unknown. Here, we investigated the effects of baicalein on liver development and its anti-inflammatory effects in zebrafish larvae. The results showed that baicalein has significant anti-embryonic developmental toxicity and significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities in TAA-induced zebrafish larvae and promotes liver development and cell proliferation, reduces the expression of apoptotic proteins, and induces the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins. At the molecular level of TAA-treated zebrafish larvae, there was a decrease in the relative expression levels of mRNAs of three subfamilies, P38, ERK1, and ERK2, of the MAPK-signaling pathway and of the products of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)α. Compared with TAA-treated zebrafish larvae, zebrafish larvae treated with baicalein showed an increase in the relative expression levels of P38, ERK1, and ERK2 mRNAs and the downstream products of PPARα. When MAPK signal inhibitor (SB203580) was added, it was found that liver development was inhibited and baicalin had no protective effect on TAA induced hepatotoxicity in zebrafish larvae. The results showed baicalein can protect the zebrafish larvae against toxicity induced by TAA through MAPK signal pathway. Several molecular mechanisms discovered in this study may help in the development of new drugs.
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- June Zhang
- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for drug screening and research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for drug screening and research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for drug screening and research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for drug screening and research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
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- College of life sciences, Jiangxi Normal university, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for drug screening and research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China.
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Huang Y, Ma J, Meng Y, Wei Y, Xie S, Jiang P, Wang Z, Chen X, Liu Z, Zhong K, Cao Z, Liao X, Xiao J, Lu H. Exposure to Oxadiazon-Butachlor causes cardiac toxicity in zebrafish embryos. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 265:114775. [PMID: 32504889 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Oxadiazon-Butachlor (OB) is a widely used herbicide for controlling most annual weeds in rice fields. However, its potential toxicity in aquatic organisms has not been evaluated so far. We used the zebrafish embryo model to assess the toxicity of OB, and found that it affected early cardiac development and caused extensive cardiac damage. Mechanistically, OB significantly increased oxidative stress in the embryos by inhibiting antioxidant enzymes that resulted in excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), eventually leading to cardiomyocyte apoptosis. In addition, OB also inhibited the WNT signaling pathway and downregulated its target genes includinglef1, axin2 and β-catenin. Reactivation of this pathway by the Wnt activator BML-284 and the antioxidant astaxanthin rescued the embryos form the cardiotoxic effects of OB, indicating that oxidative stress, and inhibition of WNT target genes are the mechanistic basis of OB-induced damage in zebrafish. Our study shows that OB exposure causes cardiotoxicity in zebrafish embryos and may be potentially toxic to other aquatic life and even humans.
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- Yong Huang
- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Drug Screening and Research, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Ji'an, 343009, Jiangxi, China.
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Li HY, Yang JB, Li WF, Qiu CX, Hu G, Wang ST, Song YF, Gao HY, Liu Y, Wang Q, Wang Y, Cheng XL, Wei F, Jin HT, Ma SC. In vivo hepatotoxicity screening of different extracts, components, and constituents of Polygoni Multiflori Thunb. in zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 131:110524. [PMID: 33152900 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (PM) is a traditional Chinese medicine, commonly used to treat a variety of diseases. However, the hepatotoxicity associated with PM hampers its clinical application and development. In this study, we refined the zebrafish hepatotoxicity model with regard to the following endpoints: liver size, liver gray value, and the area of yolk sac. The levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate transaminase, albumin, and microRNAs-122 were evaluated to verify the model. Subsequently, this model was used to screen different extracts, components, and constituents of PM, including 70 % EtOH extracts of PM, four fractions from macroporous resin (components A, B, C, and D), and 19 compounds from component D. We found that emodin, chrysophanol, emodin-8-O-β-D-glucopyranoside, (cis)-emodin-emodin dianthrones, and (trans)-emodin-emodin dianthrones showed higher hepatotoxicity compared to other components in PM, whereas polyphenols showed lower hepatotoxicity. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to identify that dianthrones may account for the hepatotoxicity of PM. We believe that these findings will be helpful in regulating the hepatotoxicity of PM.
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- Hong-Ying Li
- New Drug Safety Evaluation Center, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Institute for Control of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ethnic Medicine, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China
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- New Drug Safety Evaluation Center, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- New Drug Safety Evaluation Center, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- New Drug Safety Evaluation Center, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- New Drug Safety Evaluation Center, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Institute for Control of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ethnic Medicine, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Institute for Control of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ethnic Medicine, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Institute for Control of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ethnic Medicine, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Institute for Control of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ethnic Medicine, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Institute for Control of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ethnic Medicine, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Institute for Control of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ethnic Medicine, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Institute for Control of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ethnic Medicine, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China
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- New Drug Safety Evaluation Center, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China; Beijing Union-Genius Pharmaceutical Technology Co. Ltd, Beijing, 100176, China.
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- Institute for Control of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ethnic Medicine, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China.
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Cheng B, Jiang F, Su M, Zhou L, Zhang H, Cao Z, Liao X, Xiong G, Xiao J, Liu F, Lu H. Effects of lincomycin hydrochloride on the neurotoxicity of zebrafish. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 201:110725. [PMID: 32474209 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Revised: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Lincomycin hydrochloride is one of the commonly used drugs in clinic. However, it has many side effects on patients, and its mechanism is still poorly understood. In this study, 6 h post-fertilization (6 hpf) zebrafish embryos were exposed to several concentrations of lincomycin hydrochloride (15, 30, 60 μg/mL) for up to 24 or 96 hpf to detect their developmental toxicity and neurotoxicity, and to 6 days post-fertilization (6 dpf) to detect their behavioral toxicity. Our results showed that lincomycin hydrochloride could lead to embryonic head deformities (unclear ventricles, smaller ventricles, fewer new neurons). The studies showed that the frequency of spontaneous tail flick of zebrafish embryo increased at 24 hpf, and the lincomycin hydrochloride exposed zebrafish embryos showed increased heart rate, shorter body length, and yolk sac edema with severe pericardial edema at 96 hpf. The studies also showed that lincomycin hydrochloride increased oxidative stress level, Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, ATPase activity and apoptosis in zebrafish larvae. In addition, the swimming behavior of zebrafish larvae decreased with the increase of lincomycin hydrochloride concentration, but the angular velocity and meandering degree increased, which might be due to the decreased activity of AChE and ATPase, as well as the decreased expression of genes related to neurodevelopment and neurotransmitter system, leading to the change of their motor behaviors. In summary, we found that lincomycin hydrochloride induced developmental toxicity and neurotoxicity in zebrafish larvae, contributing to a more comprehensive evaluation of the safety of the drug.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bo Cheng
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China; Department of Bioscience, College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Medical of College, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, China.
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