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Peng C, Zhou S, Zhang Y, Zhang H, Zhang W, Ling S, Hu S. Dynamics and mechanisms of bioaccumulation and elimination of nonylphenol in zebrafish. Toxicology 2023; 483:153375. [PMID: 36375624 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2022.153375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Nonylphenol (NP) has been widely concerned for its endocrine disrupting effects. In this study, we investigated the accumulation and elimination of NP for the whole body and trunk of zebrafish (Danio rerio). The results show that the LC50 values of NP in zebrafish ranged from 474 μg·L-1 (24-h exposure) to 238 μg·L-1 (96-h exposure). Meanwhile, the NP concentrations in zebrafish during the depuration stage fitted the first-order kinetic model well, and the depuration rate constant (K2) was reduced from 0.412 d-1 to 0.2827 d-1 with higher NP. The half-life (t1/2) of NP was 1.75-2.45 d in the whole fish and 0.56-0.86 d in the trunk under low to high NP, respectively. Both the accumulation and elimination of NP in trunk were faster than those in whole fish, indicating the preferential transfer from viscera to muscle and rapidly diffusion in reverse. The bioconcentration factors (BCFSS) of NP were 104-112 L·kg-1 in whole body and 76-104 L·kg-1 in trunk, respectively, suggesting that the muscle was a major position for NP storage.
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- Cheng Peng
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, School of Resource and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences, Shanghai 200233, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, School of Resource and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, School of Resource and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences, Shanghai 200233, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, School of Resource and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China.
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- Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences, Shanghai 200233, China.
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Wang W, Li X, Zhang Y, Zhang J, Jia L. Mycelium polysaccharides of Macrolepiota procera alleviate reproductive impairments induced by nonylphenol. Food Funct 2022; 13:5794-5806. [PMID: 35543179 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo00680d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Nonylphenol (NP) exposure has become a crucial inducement of male reproductive disorders in the world. Therefore, it is urgent to seek solutions to alleviate the toxicity of NP. This study was oriented toward studying the protective effects of Macrolepiota procera mycelium polysaccharides (MMP) on NP-induced reproductive impairments. After NP administration, declined sperm amounts and testis index, increased the deformity rate of sperms, aberrant hormone secretion and testicular pathological injury were observed, corporately leading to reproductive capacity attenuation. Importantly, MMP significantly reversed the foregoing changes in NP-treated mice. Notably, it has been observed that the MMP therapy remarkably improved oxidative stress, apoptosis, autophagy and inflammatory responses, and suppressed the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in testicular tissues. These results manifested that MMP might be a promising treatment strategy for ameliorating the biotoxicity of NP.
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- Wenshuai Wang
- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, Shandong, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, Shandong, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, Shandong, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, Shandong, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, Shandong, 271018, PR China.
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Ke Q, Yang J, Liu H, Huang Z, Bu L, Jin D, Liu C. Dose- and time-effects responses of Nonylphenol on oxidative stress in rat through the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 216:112185. [PMID: 33836420 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nonylphenol (NP) is a representative environmental endocrine-disrupting compound that can induce oxidative stress in organisms. The Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1)-nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway acts an important role in preventing oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of oxidative stress caused by NP on Keap1-Nrf2 pathway in rats. Rats were treated with NP (30, 90, 270 mg/kg) for different exposure time (7, 14 and 28 days). The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in serum and glutathione S-transferase (GST), UDP-Glucuronosyl Transferase (UGT) in liver were detected by ELISA kits. Western blot was used to detect Keap1, Nrf2 protein expression in liver and cerebral cortex. The results showed that 28 days of NP exposure significantly increased ROS levels in NPH group. And 14 days exposure to NP significantly enhanced the levels of GST and UGT, while 28 days of exposure showed a suppressive effect. In liver, Keap1 levels was upregulated at 7, 14 and 28 days of NP exposure, while nuclear Nrf2 levels decreased at 7 and 28 days but increased at 14 days. In cerebral cortex, Keap1 and Nrf2 expression increased at 14 days but decreased at 28 days. Besides, with the prolongation of NP exposure time, the GST and UGT levels in NPM and NPH groups were increased firstly and then decreased, while Keap1 and Nrf2 protein levels were constantly decreased in liver and cerebral cortex. In conclusion, the lower dose and shorter exposure time of NP activated the Keap1-Nrf2 pathway that may reduce the damage of oxidative stress, but when further exposed to NP at higher dose and time, the pathway could be inhibited.
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- Qianhua Ke
- The Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety of Guangdong Province, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety of Guangdong Province, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety of Guangdong Province, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety of Guangdong Province, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety of Guangdong Province, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety of Guangdong Province, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety of Guangdong Province, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Lotfi M, Hasanpour AH, Moghadamnia AA, Kazemi S. The Investigation into Neurotoxicity Mechanisms of Nonylphenol: A Narrative Review. Curr Neuropharmacol 2021; 19:1345-1353. [PMID: 33213348 PMCID: PMC8719294 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x18666201119160347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nonylphenol (NP), a chemical compound widely used in industry, is the result of the nonylphenol ethoxylate decomposition and it is known as an estrogen-like compound. Numerous studies and researches have shown that it has many destructive functions of various organs such as the brain. This toxicant causes oxidative stress in the cortex and hippocampus cells, which are two essential regions to preserve memory and learning in the brain. METHODS This review examines recent findings to better understanding the mechanisms of NP neurotoxicity. We used Scopus, Google Scholar, and PubMed databases to find articles focused on the destructive effects of NP on the oxidative stress pathway and its defense mechanisms. RESULTS NP has potential human health hazards associated with gestational, peri- and postnatal exposure. NP can disrupt brain homeostasis in different ways, such as activation of inflammatory factors in brain especially in hippocampus and cortex, disruption of the cell cycle, changes in neuron, dendrites and synapses morphology, disruption of extra and intracellular calcium ion balance and also memory and learning disorders.
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- Address correspondence to this author at the Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran, Tel: +98.9111162119; Fax: +98.1132207918; E-mail:
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Liu T, Di QN, Sun JH, Zhao M, Xu Q, Shen Y. Effects of nonylphenol induced oxidative stress on apoptosis and autophagy in rat ovarian granulosa cells. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 261:127693. [PMID: 32736244 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Nonylphenol (NP) is a kind of environmental endocrine disruptors which is generally recognized to cause female reproductive toxicity, but its basic mechanism has not been fully elucidated. In this study, granulosa cells (GCs) were treated with 0-70 μM NP for 24 h, the cell viability of GCs was reduced significantly, as well as increased cell apoptosis with G2/M arrest. Furthermore, NP significantly induced autophagy and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, these phenomenons were inhibited by blocking the production of ROS with N-Acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) administration. Intriguingly, the inhibition of autophagy with 3-Methyladenine (3-MA) could enhance the apoptosis induced by NP. Moreover, the down regulating of p-Akt/Akt, p-mTOR/mTOR and subsequent up-regulation of p-AMPK/AMPK induced by NP can be rescued by pretreatment of NAC. Our findings suggested that NP promotes rat ovarian GCs apoptosis and autophagy simultaneously, which may involve the activation of ROS-dependent Akt/AMPK/mTOR pathway. Whatever, the activation of autophagy is likely to develop a protective mechanism to improve the apoptosis of rat ovarian GCs induced by NP.
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- Teng Liu
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
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Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis Contributed to Nonylphenol-Induced Cell Damage in Mouse NCTC Clone 1469 Cells. J CHEM-NY 2020. [DOI: 10.1155/2020/1468071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nonylphenol (NP) is considered an environmental toxicant and endocrine-disrupting compound. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of NP on NCTC Clone 1469, nonparenchymal hepatocytes, and to study the molecular basis of NP-induced liver injury. The results showed that NP decreased cell viability and induced nucleus crenulation and intracellular enzyme leakage in NCTC Clone 1469 cells. Additionally, NP-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis of NCTC Clone 1469 are accompanied by upregulating reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, increase of Bax, decrease of Bcl-2, activation of caspase-3 and caspase-12, and release of cytosolic free Ca2+ in the cells. ROS scavenger, N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), prevented the intracellular enzyme leakage induced by NP. NP induced alteration of estrogen receptor- (ER-) α and ER-β expression, while ER antagonists, ICI 182,780, showed no effect on NP-induced intracellular enzyme leakage. We proposed that NP triggered cell damage via inducing oxidative stress and apoptosis in cells, but not estrogenic effect.
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Hussein AM, Sina M. p-Nonylphenol Impairment of Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells was Found to be Due to Oxidative Stress and Down-Regulation of RUNX2 and BMP. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2020; 20:1336-1346. [PMID: 32368982 DOI: 10.2174/1871530320666200505114058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Previously, it was found that the para-nonylphenol (p-NP) impairs the osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSCs); thus the aim of the present study was to evaluate the mechanism of the impairment. METHODS rBMSCs after 3rd passage cultured in osteogenic media in the presence of 0, 0.5 and 2.5 μM p-NP for 5, 10, 15 and 20 days. The study investigated the viability of the cells using MTT assays. The mineralization was studied using Alizarin red quantification analysis. Using a flame-photometer, the electrolytes (sodium and potassium) were measured, and the level of calcium as well as ALT, AST, ALP and LDH was determined by commercial kits. The level of total-antioxidant, MDA and the activity of SOD and CAT were estimated with the help of a spectrophotometer. Gene expression was studied using rt-PCR. RESULTS The p-NP treatment of osteogenic differentiated MSCs showed intracellular electrolyte imbalance and variation of cellular metabolism. In addition, we observed oxidative stress due to the reduction of total antioxidant capacity and the imbalance of antioxidant enzymes activity. Investigating the genes involved in the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs to osteoblast showed that the 2.5 μM of p-NP reduced the expression of the ALP, SMAD, BMP and RUNX2 genes. CONCLUSION The study concludes that this pollutant via influencing the genomics and metabolic imbalance, as well as oxidative induction, caused a reduction of mineralization and differentiation of MSCs. This environmental pollutant might cause osteoporosis, which necessitates raising public awareness, especially to those who live in the industrial area to prevent its drastic effect.
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- Abnosi M Hussein
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran
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Noorimotlagh Z, Mirzaee SA, Martinez SS, Rachoń D, Hoseinzadeh M, Jaafarzadeh N. Environmental exposure to nonylphenol and cancer progression Risk-A systematic review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 184:109263. [PMID: 32113025 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Environmental exposure to nonylphenol (NP) can adversely affect human and wildlife health. A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the relationship between environmental NP exposure and cancer progression risk. Literature surveys were conducted within several international databases using appropriate keywords. A comprehensive search yielded 58 eligible studies involving a wide range of adverse effects, exposure assessment methods, study designs, and experimental models. Most studies reported that NP strongly induced breast cancer progression in intended experiments. Positive associations between NP exposure and ovarian, uterine, pituitary, and testicular cancers were also reported. Although some studies reported no relation between environmental NP exposure and tumour and/or cancer progression, NP (a known endocrine disrupting chemical) induced action mechanisms in multiple experimental models and may interfere with/hyper-activate oestrogen signalling. Secretion of oestrogen and development of reproductive tissues like breasts, uteruses, and ovaries showed strong associations with possible neoplasia (i.e., uncontrolled development of tumours and/or malignant cancers). Findings of this study are important for informing policymakers to pass legislation limiting the use of environmental contaminants such as NP before all adverse effects of exposure have been determined.
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- Zahra Noorimotlagh
- Biotechnology and Medical Plants Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
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- Biotechnology and Medical Plants Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
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- Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62210, Mexico.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Endocrinology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębinki 7, 80-211, Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Noorimotlagh Z, Mirzaee SA, Ahmadi M, Jaafarzadeh N, Rahim F. The possible DNA damage induced by environmental organic compounds: The case of Nonylphenol. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 158:171-181. [PMID: 29684747 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2017] [Revised: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Human impact on the environment leads to the release of many pollutants that produce artificial compounds, which can have harmful effects on the body's endocrine system; these are known as endocrine disruptors (EDs). Nonylphenol (NP) is a chemical compound with a nonyl group that is attached to a phenol ring. NP-induced H2AX is a sensitive genotoxic biomarker for detecting possible DNA damage; it also causes male infertility and carcinogenesis. We attempt to comprehensively review all the available evidence about the different ways with descriptive mechanisms for explaining the possible DNA damage that is induced by NP. We systematically searched several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and gray literature, such as Google Scholar by using medical subheading (MeSH) terms and various combinations of selected keywords from January 1970 to August 2017. The initial search identified 62,737 potentially eligible studies; of these studies, 33 were included according to the established inclusion criteria. Thirty-three selected studies, include the topics of animal model (n = 21), cell line (n = 6), human model (n = 4), microorganisms (n = 1), solid DNA (n = 1), infertility (n = 4), apoptosis (n = 6), and carcinogenesis (n = 3). This review highlighted the possible deleterious effects of NP on DNA damage through the ability to produce ROS/RNS. Finally, it is significant to observe caution at this stage with the continued use of environmental pollutants such as NP, which may induce DNA damage and apoptosis.
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- Zahra Noorimotlagh
- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Health Research Institute, Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathies Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Qian K, Jiang X, Sun L, Zhou G, Ge H, Fang X, Xiao L, Wu Q. Effect of Montmorillonite on 4-Nonylphenol Enrichment in Zebrafish. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15061217. [PMID: 29890765 PMCID: PMC6025063 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15061217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of montmorillonite on nonylphenol (4-nonylphenol, 4-NP) enrichment in a zebrafish model. The AB strain zebrafish were used as the animal subjects, and three concentration gradients were set for both nonylphenol and montmorillonite, according to their actual concentrations in aquaculture water in Huzhou City. A group treated with nonylphenol alone was also set, adding up to 12 experimental groups. Concentrations of nonylphenol enriched in the liver, muscle and gills of zebrafish were detected by solid phase microextraction–high performance liquid chromatography at Days 7, 15 and 30, respectively. Additionally, the relative enzymatic activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the glutathione S-transferase (GST) were also detected, and the data were statistically analyzed. The results showed that the concentrations of nonylphenol in zebrafish peaked at Day 7 and gradually decreased afterwards for all the experimental groups. The montmorillonite reduces short-term accumulation of nonylphenol in gills, and the high concentration of nonylphenol facilitates its enrichment in liver and muscle, while the low concentration of nonylphenol does not. Meanwhile, the low concentration of nonylphenol in liver exerts an influence on the inductive effect of SOD and GST, while the high concentration of nonylphenol shows the inhibiting effect of SOD and GST.
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- Kun Qian
- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, China.
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- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, China.
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- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, China.
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- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, China.
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- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, China.
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- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, China.
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- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, China.
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Noorimotlagh Z, Haghighi NJ, Ahmadimoghadam M, Rahim F. An updated systematic review on the possible effect of nonylphenol on male fertility. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:3298-3314. [PMID: 27826822 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-016-7960-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 10/20/2016] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
Abstract
Diverse industries like detergents, resins and polymers, hair dyes, intravaginal spermicides, and pesticides produce endocrine disruptor (ED)-containing wastewaters that have hazardous effects on the environment and public health. Nonylphenol (NP) is a chemical substance that consists of a phenolic group and an attached lipophilic linear nonyl chain. NP has weak estrogenic activity and affects estrogen receptor (ER), as well as induces male infertility via a negative impact on spermatogenesis and sperm quality. The aim of this study was to comprehensively review all available literature about the side effects of NP on the male genital system. We systematically searched Scopus and PubMed using MeSH terms that include "Organic Chemicals," "Infertility," "Infertility, Male," "Nonylphenol", ("Infertility, Male"[Mesh]) OR "Nonylphenol" [Supplementary Concept]) OR "Prostate"[Mesh]) OR "Spermatozoa"[Mesh]) OR "Sertoli Cells"[Mesh]) OR "Leydig Cells"[Mesh] OR "Male accessory gland" OR "Epididym" OR "Reproductive toxicity"), and all other possible combinations from January 1, 1970, to September 15, 2016, with language limit. The initial search identified 117,742 potentially eligible studies, of which 33 met the established inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. Thirty-three selected studies include animal model (n = 18), cell line (n = 15), human model (n = 1), morphology (n = 13), sperm quality (n = 17), and toxicity (n = 14). This review highlighted the evidence for the ED effect of NP that acts through interference with ER, discussing male reproductive tract perturbations. We critically discuss the available evidence on the effect of NP on sperm quality (such as motility, viability, sperm count, and sperm concentration), dramatic morphological changes (such as change of weights of testes and epididymis), and biochemical changes related to oxidative stress in testes. Finally, it is important to take caution with the continued use of NP that disrupts male reproductive health.
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- Zahra Noorimotlagh
- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- PhD in Molecular Medicine, Health Research Institute, Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Duan P, Hu C, Quan C, Yu T, Huang W, Chen W, Tang S, Shi Y, Martin FL, Yang K. 4-Nonylphenol induces autophagy and attenuates mTOR-p70S6K/4EBP1 signaling by modulating AMPK activation in Sertoli cells. Toxicol Lett 2016; 267:21-31. [PMID: 28041982 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2016.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Revised: 12/20/2016] [Accepted: 12/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
The estrogenic chemical 4-nonylphenol (NP) is known to impair testicular devolopment and spermatogenesis in rodents. The objective of this study was to explore the effects of NP on autophagy induction and AMPK-mTOR signaling pathway in Sertoli cells (SCs), which are the "nursemaid cells" for meiosis of spermatocytes. In this study we exposed 7-week-old male rats to NP by intra-peritoneal injection at 0, 20, 50 or 100mg/kg body weight/2days for 20 consecutive days. Our results showed that exposure to NP dose-dependently induces the formation of autophagosomes in SCs, increases the expression of Beclin-1, the conversion of LC3-I to LC3-II and the mRNA expression of Atg3, Atg5, Atg7 and Atg12 in testis, and these effects are concomitant with the activation of AMPK, and the suppression of TSC2-mTOR-p70S6K/4EBP1 signaling cascade in testis. Furthermore, 10μM Compound C or AMPKα1 siRNA pre-treatment effectively attenuated autophagy and reversed AMPK-mTOR-p70S6K/4EBP1 signaling in NP-treated SCs. Co-treatment with 1mM AICAR remarkably strengthened NP-induced autophagy and mTOR inhibition in SCs. Together, these data suggest that NP stimulates Sertoli cell autophagy and inhibits mTOR-p70S6K/4EBP1 activity through AMPK activation, which is the potential mechanism responsible for the regulation of testis function and differentiation following NP exposure.
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- Peng Duan
- MOE (Ministry of Education) Key Lab of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China; Research Center for Environment and Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, China
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- MOE (Ministry of Education) Key Lab of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- MOE (Ministry of Education) Key Lab of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- MOE (Ministry of Education) Key Lab of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- MOE (Ministry of Education) Key Lab of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- MOE (Ministry of Education) Key Lab of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Medical College, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK
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- MOE (Ministry of Education) Key Lab of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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Mechanism of nonylphenol-induced neurotoxicity in F1 rats during sexual maturity. Wien Klin Wochenschr 2016; 128:426-34. [DOI: 10.1007/s00508-016-0960-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2015] [Accepted: 12/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Involvement of CaM-CaMKII-ERK in bisphenol A-induced Sertoli cell apoptosis. Toxicology 2014; 324:27-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2014.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2014] [Revised: 06/01/2014] [Accepted: 06/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Jubendradass R, D’Cruz SC, Judith Amala Rani S, Mathur P. Nonylphenol induces apoptosis via mitochondria- and Fas-l-mediated pathways in the liver of adult male rat. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2012; 62:405-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2012.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2011] [Revised: 01/19/2012] [Accepted: 01/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Manente L, Sellitti A, Lucariello A, Laforgia V, De Falco M, De Luca A. Effects of 4-nonylphenol on proliferation of AGS gastric cells. Cell Prolif 2011; 44:477-85. [PMID: 21951290 PMCID: PMC6495874 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2184.2011.00774.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2011] [Accepted: 05/06/2011] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Nonylphenol (NP) is present ubiquitously in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. This compound is considered an important endocrine disruptor and its toxic/oestrogenic activity has been investigated in a number of in vitro and in vivo studies. Human exposure to NP may occur by cutaneous absorption, ingestion of contaminated food or water and inhalation. Moreover, while the cytotoxic effects of NP are known and studied, its effects on cell death and related mechanisms are not known. Our group decided to investigate NP effects on a gastric epithelial cell line (AGS), in particular NP effects on AGS cell cycle and apoptosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cell cycle was analysed by flow cytometry, p21 and p27 induction, and apoptosis was analysed by flow cytometry and annexin-V assays, Fas, Fas-L, caspase 8 and caspase 3 activation. RESULTS We have demonstrated that NP affected cell cycle and apoptosis in a time- and dose-dependent manner, reaching the most notable effect at concentration of 10(-7)m, for 48 h. Flow cytometry revealed that treatment with 10(-7) m NP led to accumulation of cells at G(2) /M transition and increased percentage population of apoptotic cells. Results have shown that NP at concentration 10(-7) m induced marked increase in Fas and Fas-L expression. Moreover, 10(7) m NP induced activation of caspases 8 and 3, but not activation of caspase 9. CONCLUSIONS The results reported suggest that gastric cells can be useful as screening population for appropriate study of developmental toxicity.
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- L. Manente
- Department of Medicine and Public Health, Section of Human Anatomy, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Section of Evolutionary and Comparative Biology, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Public Health, Section of Human Anatomy, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Section of Evolutionary and Comparative Biology, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Section of Evolutionary and Comparative Biology, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Public Health, Section of Human Anatomy, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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Sung HH, Ye YZ. Effect of nonylphenol on giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) via oral treatment: toxicity and messenger RNA expression of hemocyte genes. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2009; 91:270-277. [PMID: 19131121 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2008.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2008] [Revised: 11/27/2008] [Accepted: 11/29/2008] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A previous in vitro study has indicated that two alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs) could potentially damage hemocytes and influence cellular immunity of prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of nonylphenol (NP) on susceptibility to a pathogen and on the mRNA expression of hemocyte genes, including four immune-related genes. NP at different concentrations was fed continuously to prawn (M. rosenbergii) for 1, 3, 6, and 9 days. Challenging prawns with Lactobacillus garvieae resulted in 44-50%, 20-24% and 10-12% mortality were detected after prawns were fed with 100, 10 and 1microNP/prawn for 6 days, respectively. In comparison with control prawns fed with phosphate-buffered solution (PBS), the increase of mRNA levels of four immune-related genes, alpha-2 microglobulin (alpha-2m), antimicrobial peptides (amp), peroxinectin (pon), and prophenoloxidase (propo), was detected on days 1, 3 and 6 after feeding with 100microg/prawn; on day 9, only the mRNA level of amp of the NP-treated group was significantly increased, while that of the remaining groups was not different from that of the control. In addition, two other hemocyte genes were also studied, including a respiration-related gene, cytochrome oxidase subunit (cos), and an unknown gene, L12X3. The mRNA level of cos was elevated during the experimental period, but an increase of L12X3 expression was detected only on day 1 after treatment. Regarding sensitivity of these genes to NP, the results from NP-treated prawns on day 1 after treatment revealed (1) that mRNA expression of the six genes in the 100-microg-NP-treated group was significantly different from that of control group, (2) that the mRNA levels of three immune-related genes (amp, pon and propo) in 10-microg-treated group were significantly higher than that of control group, and (3) that a significant change of propo was detected in 1-microg-treated group. These results suggest that NP may enhance the immune response of prawns, but the effect created by a high concentration of NP may damage prawns, and then increase the susceptibility to pathogen.
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- Hung-Hung Sung
- Department of Microbiology, Soochow University, Taipei 111, Taiwan, ROC.
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