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Wang J, Wang Y, Li Z, Wang J, Zhao H, Zhang X. Gut microbiota, a key to understanding the knowledge gaps on micro-nanoplastics-related biological effects and biodegradation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 944:173799. [PMID: 38852863 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173799] [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: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Micro-nanoplastics (MNPs) pollution as a global environmental issue has received increasing interest in recent years. MNPs can enter and accumulate in the organisms including human beings mainly via ingestion and inhalation, and large amounts of foodborne MNPs have been frequently detected in human intestinal tracts and fecal samples. MNPs regulate the structure composition and metabolic functions of gut microbiota, which may cause the imbalance of intestinal ecosystems of the hosts and further mediate the occurrence and development of various diseases. In addition, a growing number of MNPs-degrading strains have been isolated from organismal feces. MNPs-degraders colonize the plastic surfaces and form the biofilms, and the long-chain polymers of MNPs can be biologically depolymerized into short chains. In general, MNPs are gradually degraded into small molecule substances (e.g., N2, CH4, H2O, and CO2) via a series of enzymatic catalyses, mainly including biodeterioration, fragmentation, assimilation, and mineralization. In this review, we outline the current progress of MNPs effects on gut microbiota and MNPs degradation by gut microbiota, which provide a certain theoretical basis for fully understanding the knowledge gaps on MNPs-related biological effect and biodegradation.
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- Jiping Wang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- China University of Mining & Technology-Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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Zha H, Tang R, Li S, Zhuge A, Xia J, Lv J, Wang S, Wang K, Zhang H, Li L. Effects of partial reduction of polystyrene micro-nanoplastics on the immunity, gut microbiota and metabolome of mice. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140940. [PMID: 38101478 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140940] [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: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Microplastic (MP) and nanoplastic (NP) could cause gut microbiota alterations. Although micro/nanoplastic (MNP) degradation is attracting increasing scientific interest, the evaluation of MNP reduction in gut needs to be further investigated. This study aimed to determine whether partial reduction of polystyrene MNP in gut could affect the immunity, gut microbiota and metabolome of mice. Serum eotaxin/CCL11 was at a lower level in the mice exposed to 200 μg and 500 μg NP (i.e., 2NP and 5NP groups, respectively) compared to those exposed to 500 μg MP (i.e., 5 MP group), while serum IL-2 and IL-4 were both greater in the 5NP group compared to the 5 MP group. The gut bacterial alpha diversity, fungal diversity and evenness were all similar among the MNP and control groups. However, the gut fungal richness was greater in both the 5NP and 5 MP groups compared to the control group. The gut bacterial and fungal compositions were both different between the MNP and control groups. Multiple gut bacteria and fungi showed different levels between the 2NP and 5NP groups, as well as between the 2NP and 5 MP groups. Increased Staphylococcus and decreased Glomus were determined in the 2NP group compared to both the 5NP and 5 MP groups. A Lactobacillus phylotype was found as the sole gatekeeper in the bacterial network of the 2NP group, while a Bifidobacterium phylotype contributed most to the stability of the bacterial networks of both the 5NP and 5 MP groups. Multiple differential gut metabolic pathways were found between the 2NP and 5NP/5 MP groups, and mTOR signaling pathway was largely upregulated in the 2NP group compared to both the 5NP and 5 MP groups. The relevant results could help with the evaluation of partial reduction of MNP in gut.
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- Hua Zha
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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Liu Y, Guo L, Yang H, Wang Z. Short-term influence of polytetrafluoroethylene micro/nano-plastics on the inhibition of copper and/or ciprofloxacin on the nitrifying sludge activities based on concentration addition and independent action models. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119844. [PMID: 38103424 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Short-term influence of polytetrafluoroethylene micro/nano-plastics (PTFE-MPs/NPs) on the inhibition of copper (Cu2+) and/or ciprofloxacin (CIP) on the nitrifying sludge activities was explored based on concentration addition (CA) and independent action (IA) models. The half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of Cu2+, CIP, PTFE-MPs (3 μm), and PTFE-NPs (800 nm) on the specific ammonium oxidation rate (SAOR) of nitrifying sludge was 64.57, 51.29, 102.33 and 93.33 mg L-1, respectively, while those on the specific nitrite oxidation rate (SNOR) of nitrifying sludge were 77.62, 32.36, 104.70 and 97.72 mg L-1, respectively. Among the five binary mixtures and two ternary mixtures composed by Cu2+, CIP, and/or PTFE-MPs/NPs, it was found that the two joint inhibitory actions from ternary mixtures on the SAOR and SNOR of the sludge showed time-dependent characteristics by analyzing of CA and IA models, while the five combined inhibitory effects from different binary mixtures did not all have time-dependent features. The two joint inhibition actions from diverse ternary mixtures on the SAOR at the exposure time of 60 min and on the SNOR at 90 min showed always concentration-dependent features, while the combined inhibitions with concentration-dependent characteristics had never been observed in the binary Cu2+ and PTFE-NPs mixtures at different exposure time. The Cu2+, CIP, and PTFE-MPs mixtures (or Cu2+, CIP, and PTFE-NPs mixtures) had synergistic actions on the SAOR at 90 min and antagonistic effects on the SNOR at 60 min based on CA and IA models, and these combined inhibitions did not exhibit concentration-dependent characteristics. In contrast, the joint inhibitory effects (on the SAOR and SNOR) with concentration-dependent features were found in the binary mixtures of CIP and PTFE-MPs at different exposure time, and the join inhibition changed from synergism to antagonism as the increasing concentration of mixed CIP and PTFE-MPs. This study provides novel perspectives for understanding the combined influence of plastic particles with different sizes, antibiotics, and heavy metals on the biological wastewater treatment process.
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- Yang Liu
- College of Environment Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Environment Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Environment Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Environment Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, China.
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Du J, Wang X, Tao T, Zhang X, Jin B, Zhao J, Lv Y, Zhang Q, Hu K, Qv W, Xu Y, Cao X. Polystyrene size-dependent impacts on microbial decomposers and nutrient cycling in streams. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 905:167032. [PMID: 37709094 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167032] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The particle size of plastic is one of the most important factors influencing its ecotoxicity, but we are unclear about the effect of polystyrene (PS) particle size on microbial decomposers and consequent nutrient cycling in streams. Here, using microcosm experiments, we assessed how three PS sizes (50 nm, 1 μm, and 20 μm) influenced the process and consequences of leaf litter decomposition. Under acute exposure to 1 μm and 20 μm PS, fungal biomass significantly decreased, but microbial biomass significantly increased, indicating compensations may work between fungi and other microbial decomposers. After chronic exposure to 50 nm and 1 μm PS, the leaf decomposition rate decreased by 19.27 % and 15.22 %, respectively, due to the reduced microbial enzyme activity, fungal diversity, and dominance of Anguillospora. As a result, the regeneration of nutrients, especially phosphorus, was significantly depressed, which might influence the primary productivity of streams. Therefore, our results suggest that nanoscale PS has a greater impact on microbial activity, thus affecting their functioning in leaf litter decomposition and consequent nutrient cycling. The findings provide a data support for the risk assessment of plastic pollution in freshwater systems.
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- Jingjing Du
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Pollution Treatment and Resource, China National Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China.
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Pollution Treatment and Resource, China National Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Pollution Treatment and Resource, China National Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Pollution Treatment and Resource, China National Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Pollution Treatment and Resource, China National Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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Shruti VC, Kutralam-Muniasamy G, Pérez-Guevara F. Do microbial decomposers find micro- and nanoplastics to be harmful stressors in the aquatic environment? A systematic review of in vitro toxicological research. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 903:166561. [PMID: 37633392 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Microbial decomposers (bacteria and fungi) are likely to interact with plastic particles introduced into natural systems, particularly micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), exposing them to a variety of risks. In vitro testing has proven to be an accessible and viable method for gaining insights into how microbial decomposers behave individually and systemically toward MNPs. Recent advances have enhanced our understanding of MNP interactions with organisms, revealing the molecular foundations of adaptive responses as well as the biological impact and potential risks to MNPs. Despite widespread attention, this topic has not yet been reviewed. Here, we conducted a systematic review of the available research to critically assess and highlight the most recent advances in two major areas: (1) methods for in vitro evaluation of environmentally relevant microbial decomposers to MNPs; and (2) current understanding of the underlying toxicity mechanisms gained from in vitro assessments. We also addressed the key considerations throughout and proposed available opportunities in the field. Our analysis revealed that MNPs' toxicity has been studied in vitro either alone or in combination with other contaminants (e.g., antibiotics and metallic nanoparticles), with Escherichia coli and polystyrene particles receiving the most attention. Moreover, there were methodological differences in terms of MNP size, shape, polymer, surface characteristics, exposure period, and concentrations. A combination of methods, including growth-viability tests, biochemical assays, and omics profiling (metabolomics and transcriptomics), were employed to detect the effects of MNP exposure and explain its toxicity mechanism. The current literature suggests that the impacts of MNPs on microbial decomposers include alterations in the antioxidative system, gene expression levels and cell-membrane permeability and oxidative damage, all of which can be further influenced by MNPs interaction with other contaminants. This review will thus provide critical insights and up-to-date knowledge to assist novices and experts in promoting advancements and research.
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- V C Shruti
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico; Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Program, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Shen H, Yang M, Yin K, Wang J, Tang L, Lei B, Yang L, Kang A, Sun H. Size- and surface charge-dependent hormetic effects of microplastics on bacterial resistance and their interactive effects with quinolone antibiotic. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 903:166580. [PMID: 37633387 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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The facilitation of microplastics (MPs) on bacterial resistance has attracted wide concern, due to the widespread presence of MPs in environmental media and their ubiquitous contact with bacteria strains. Furthermore, MPs possibly co-exist with antibiotics to trigger combined stress on bacterial survival. Therefore, it is significant to reveal the dose-responses of MPs and MP-antibiotic mixtures on bacterial endogenous and exogenous resistance. In this study, 0.1 and 5 μm polystyrenes with no surface functionalization (PS-NF, no charge), surface functionalized with amino groups (PS-NH2, positive charge) and carboxyl groups (PS-COOH, negative charge) were selected as the test MPs, and norfloxacin (NOR) was set as the representative of antibiotics. It was found that six types of PS all inhibited the growth of Escherichia coli (E. coli) but induced hormetic dose-responses on the mutation frequency (MF) and conjugative transfer frequency (CTF) of RP4 plasmid in E. coli. Moreover, these hormetic effects exhibited size- and surface charge-dependent features, where 0.1 μm PS-NH2 (100 mg/L) triggered the maximum stimulatory rates on MF (363.63 %) and CTF (74.80 %). The hormetic phenomena of MF and CTF were also observed in the treatments of PS-NOR mixtures, which varied with the particle size and surface charge of PS. In addition, the interactive effects between PS and NOR indicated that the co-existence of PS and NOR might trigger greater resistance risk than the single pollutants. Mechanistic exploration demonstrated that the increase of cellular reactive oxygen species and the variation of cell membrane permeability participated in the hormetic effects of PS and PS-NOR mixtures on bacterial resistance. This study provides new insights into the individual effects of MPs and the combined effects of MP-antibiotic mixtures on bacterial resistance, which will promote the development of environmental risk assessment of MPs from the perspective of bacterial resistance.
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- Hongyan Shen
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- School of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Hebei Technological Innovation Center for Volatile Organic Compounds Detection and Treatment in Chemical Industry, Hebei Chemical & Pharmaceutical College, Shijiazhuang 050026, China.
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- Hebei Technological Innovation Center for Volatile Organic Compounds Detection and Treatment in Chemical Industry, Hebei Chemical & Pharmaceutical College, Shijiazhuang 050026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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Sahasa RGK, Dhevagi P, Poornima R, Ramya A, Karthikeyan S, Priyatharshini S. Dose-dependent toxicity of polyethylene microplastics (PE-MPs) on physiological and biochemical response of blackgram and its associated rhizospheric soil properties. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:119168-119186. [PMID: 37919496 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30550-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Microplastic contamination in terrestrial ecosystem is emerging as a global threat due to rapid production of plastic waste and its mismanagement. It affects all living organisms including plants. Hence, the current study aims at understanding the effect of polyethylene microplastics (PE-MPs) at different concentrations (0, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, and 1.00% w/w) on the plant growth and yield attributes. With blackgram as a test crop, results revealed that a maximum reduction in physiological traits like photosynthetic rate; chlorophyll a, b; and total chlorophyll by 5, 14, 10, and 13% at flowering stage; and an increase in biochemical traits like ascorbic acid, malondialdehyde, proline, superoxide dismutase, and catalase by 11, 29.7, 16, 22, and 30% during vegetative stage was observed with 1% PE-MP application. Moreover, a reduction in growth and yield attributes was also observed with increasing concentration of microplastics. Additionally, application of 1% PE-MPs decreased the soil bulk density, available phosphorus, and potassium, whereas the EC, organic carbon, microbial biomass carbon, NO3-N, and NH4-N significantly increased. Moreover, the presence of PE-MPs in soil also had a significant influence on the soil enzyme activities. Metagenomic analysis (16 s) reveals that at genus level, Bacillus (19%) was predominant in control, while in 1% PE-MPs, Rubrobacter (28%) genus was dominant. Microvirga was found exclusively in T5, while the relative abundance of Gemmatimonas declined from T1 to T5. This study thus confirms that microplastics exert a dose-dependent effect on soil and plant characteristics.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 641 003.
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- Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India, 642 103
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- Research Centre for Environmental Changes, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, 11529
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- Centre for Post Harvest Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 641 003
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 641 003
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Osman DM, Yuan W, Shabaka S, Nyaga MP, Geng J, Yu Y, Yang Y. The threat of micro/nanoplastic to aquatic plants: current knowledge, gaps, and future perspectives. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 265:106771. [PMID: 38000132 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106771] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Plastics have been recognized as an emerging pollutant and have raised global concerns due to their widespread distribution in the environment and potential harm to living systems. However, research on the threat of micro/nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) to the unique group of aquatic plants is far behind, necessitating a comprehensive review to summarize current research progress and identify future research needs. This review explores the sources and distribution patterns of MPs/NPs in aquatic environments, highlighting their uptake by aquatic plants through roots and leaves, and subsequent translocation via the vascular system facilitated by the transpiration stream. Exposure to MPs/NPs elicits diverse effects on the growth, physiology, and ecological interactions of aquatic plants, with variations influenced by plastic properties, plant species, and experimental conditions. Furthermore, the presence of MPs/NPs can impact the toxicity and bioavailability of other associated toxicants to aquatic plants. This review shows critical knowledge gaps and emphasizes the need for future research to bridge the current understanding of the limitations and challenges posed by MPs/NPs in aquatic ecosystems.
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- Donia M Osman
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430074, China; Danjiangkou Wetland Ecosystem Field Scientific Observation and Research Station, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Hubei Province, Wuhan 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430074, China; Danjiangkou Wetland Ecosystem Field Scientific Observation and Research Station, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Hubei Province, Wuhan 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, NIOF, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430074, China; Danjiangkou Wetland Ecosystem Field Scientific Observation and Research Station, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Hubei Province, Wuhan 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430074, China; Danjiangkou Wetland Ecosystem Field Scientific Observation and Research Station, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Hubei Province, Wuhan 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430074, China; Danjiangkou Wetland Ecosystem Field Scientific Observation and Research Station, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Hubei Province, Wuhan 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Zhao Y, Hu Z, Xie H, Wu H, Wang Y, Xu H, Liang S, Zhang J. Size-dependent promotion of micro(nano)plastics on the horizontal gene transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in constructed wetlands. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 244:120520. [PMID: 37657315 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Constructed wetlands (CWs) have been identified as significant sources of micro(nano)plastics (MPs/NPs) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in aquatic environments. However, little is known about the impact of MPs/NPs exposure on horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs and shaping the corresponding ARG hosts' community. Herein, the contribution of polystyrene (PS) particles (control, 4 mm, 100 μm, and 100 nm) to ARG transfer was investigated by adding an engineered fluorescent Escherichia coli harboring RP4 plasmid-encoded ARGs into CWs. It was found MPs/NPs significantly promoted ARG transfer in a size-dependent manner in each CW medium (p < 0.05). The 100 μm-sized PS exhibited the most significant promotion of ARG transfer (p < 0.05), whereas 100 nm-sized PS induced limited promotion due to its inhibitory activity on microbes. The altered RP4-carrying bacterial communities suggested that MPs/NPs, especially 100 µm-PS, could recruit pathogenic and nitrifying bacteria to acquire ARGs. The increased sharing of RP4-carrying core bacteria in CW medium further suggested that ARGs can spread into CW microbiome using MPs/NPs as carriers. Overall, our results highlight the high risks of ARG dissemination induced by MPs/NPs exposure and emphasize the need for better control of plastic disposal to prevent the potential health threats.
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- Yanhui Zhao
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China.
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- Environmental Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
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- Beijing Further Tide Eco-construction Co., Ltd, Beijing 100012, P.R. China
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- College of Agriculture and Forestry Science, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, P.R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P.R. China; College of Safety and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P.R. China.
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Zong G, Cao G, Fu J, Zhang P, Chen X, Yan W, Xin L, Wang Z, Xu Y, Zhang R. Novel mechanism of hydrogen peroxide for promoting efficient natamycin synthesis in Streptomyces. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0087923. [PMID: 37695060 PMCID: PMC10580950 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00879-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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The mechanism of regulation of natamycin biosynthesis by Streptomyces in response to oxidative stress is unclear. Here, we first show cholesterol oxidase SgnE, which catalyzes the formation of H2O2 from sterols, triggered a series of redox-dependent interactions to stimulate natamycin production in S. gilvosporeus. In response to reactive oxygen species, residues Cys212 and Cys221 of the H2O2-sensing consensus sequence of OxyR were oxidized, resulting in conformational changes in the protein: OxyR extended its DNA-binding domain to interact with four motifs of promoter p sgnM . This acted as a redox-dependent switch to turn on/off gene transcription of sgnM, which encodes a cluster-situated regulator, by controlling the affinity between OxyR and p sgnM , thus regulating the expression of 12 genes in the natamycin biosynthesis gene cluster. OxyR cooperates with SgnR, another cluster-situated regulator and an upstream regulatory factor of SgnM, synergistically modulated natamycin biosynthesis by masking/unmasking the -35 region of p sgnM depending on the redox state of OxyR in response to the intracellular H2O2 concentration. IMPORTANCE Cholesterol oxidase SgnE is an indispensable factor, with an unclear mechanism, for natamycin biosynthesis in Streptomyces. Oxidative stress has been attributed to the natamycin biosynthesis. Here, we show that SgnE catalyzes the formation of H2O2 from sterols and triggers a series of redox-dependent interactions to stimulate natamycin production in S. gilvosporeus. OxyR, which cooperates with SgnR, acted as a redox-dependent switch to turn on/off gene transcription of sgnM, which encodes a cluster-situated regulator, by masking/unmasking its -35 region, to control the natamycin biosynthesis gene cluster. This work provides a novel perspective on the crosstalk between intracellular ROS homeostasis and natamycin biosynthesis. Application of these findings will improve antibiotic yields via control of the intracellular redox pressure in Streptomyces.
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- Gongli Zong
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education & School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji’nan, China
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- Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji’nan, China
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- Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji’nan, China
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- Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji’nan, China
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- Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji’nan, China
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- Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji’nan, China
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- Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji’nan, China
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- Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji’nan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education & School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education & School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Binder ARD, Mussack V, Kirchner B, Pfaffl MW. Uptake and effects of polystyrene nanoplastics in comparison to non-plastic silica nanoparticles on small intestine cells (IPEC-J2). ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 262:115147. [PMID: 37343485 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Nanoplastics smaller than 1 µm accumulate as anthropogenic material in the food chain, but only little is known about their uptake and possible effects on potentially strongly exposed cells of the small intestine. The aim of the study was to observe the uptake of 100 nm polystyrene nanoplastics into a non-tumorigenic small intestine cell culture model (IPEC-J2 cells) and to monitor the effects on cell growth and gene regulation, compared to a 100 nm non-plastic silica nanoparticle reference. The intracellular uptake of both types of nanoparticles was proven via (confocal) fluorescence microscopy and complemented with transmission electron microscopy. Fluorescence microscopy showed a growth phase-dependent uptake of nanoparticles into the cells, hence further experiments included different time points related to epithelial closure, determined via electric cell substrate impedance sensing. No retardations in epithelial closure of cells after treatment with polystyrene nanoparticles could be found. In contrast, epithelial cell closure was partly negatively influenced by silica nanoparticles. An increased production of organic nanoparticles, like extracellular vesicles, was not measurable via nanoparticle tracking analysis. An assessment of messenger RNA by next generation sequencing and subsequent pathway analysis revealed that the TP53 pathway was influenced significantly by the polystyrene nanoparticle treatment. In both treatments, dysregulated mRNAs were highly enriched in the NOTCH signaling pathway compared to the non-particle control.
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- Anna Ronja Dorothea Binder
- Chair of Animal Physiology and Immunology, TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Weihenstephaner Berg 3, D-85354 Freising, Germany.
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- Chair of Animal Physiology and Immunology, TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Weihenstephaner Berg 3, D-85354 Freising, Germany
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- Chair of Animal Physiology and Immunology, TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Weihenstephaner Berg 3, D-85354 Freising, Germany
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- Chair of Animal Physiology and Immunology, TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Weihenstephaner Berg 3, D-85354 Freising, Germany
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Lai JL, Wang Y, Li ZG, Xi HL, Luo XG. Assessing the ecological risk of tritium and Carbon-14 discharge on cyanobacteria through metabolic profiling. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 323:121279. [PMID: 36791945 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The ecological risk posed by tritium (T) and carbon-14 (C-14) discharge from nuclear accidents has gained attention. This study evaluated the toxic impact of T and C-14 (at a concentration of 37 kBq/L for 15 days) on the cyanobacteria (Synechococcus elongatus). The results showed that the assimilation efficiency of cyanobacteria was significantly higher for C-14 than T, and the intracellular C-14 activity reached 30.62-40.58 kBq/kg. T and C-14 exposure had no significant effect on cell proliferation but impacted photosynthesis and respiration. T exposure increased the content of Ca, Mg, Na, P, K, and Mn, while C-14 exposure primarily affected trace element absorption in cyanobacteria. 31, 27, and 58 different metabolites (DEMs) were identified under T, C-14, and combined exposure conditions. These DEMs were enriched in the amino acid biosynthesis pathway, and nitrogen assimilation was one of the crucial pathways affected by T and C-14 exposure. The absorption of mineral elements by cyanobacteria was influenced by the variation in metabolites in the ABC transporter pathway caused by T and C-14 exposure. Our findings provide insights into the metabolic response of cyanobacteria to T and C-14 exposure and will help to guide the ecological risk evaluation of nuclear accidents.
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- Jin-Long Lai
- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China; School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China.
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China
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Xu Y, Wang Y, Lu J, Yuan C, Zhang L, Liu Z. Understand the antibacterial behavior and mechanism of hydrothermal wastewater. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 226:119318. [PMID: 36369687 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.119318] [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: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Unlocking the antibacterial potential is an emerging strategy to valorizing the toxic wastewater from hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). Here, we investigated the response and biological mechanism of antibacterial properties of HTL wastewater. Four different biowastes i.e. microalgae, cornstalk, cow manure and swine manure were used as the feedstock of HTL to create wastewater with diverse molecule spectrum, whereas ten strains i.e. five gram-positive strains and five gram-negative strains were employed to represent typical pathogenic microorganism. HTL wastewater exhibited antibacterial potential and obvious reduction on cell viability at high inclusion ratio, although the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and cell response intensity varied depending on different HTL feedstocks and strain species. The decreased ATP generation and increased H2O2 accumulation in treated cells further confirmed the inhibition of HTL wastewater on the cell metabolism. The antibacterial mechanism of HTL wastewater was confirmed, including damage to biomolecules or membranes, depletion of crucial components, disruption of metabolic circuits and imbalance of creation of redox cofactor. The complex compounds in HTL wastewater were probably attributed to the multiple inhibition pathways and the relationship among those multiple pathways was speculated. The present study contributes to the mechanism analysis of complex compound mixture and bactericide characteristics of HTL wastewater.
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- Yongdong Xu
- Laboratory of Environment-Enhancing Energy (E2E), Key Laboratory of Agricultural Engineering in Structure and Environment of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Laboratory of Environment-Enhancing Energy (E2E), Key Laboratory of Agricultural Engineering in Structure and Environment of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Laboratory of Environment-Enhancing Energy (E2E), Key Laboratory of Agricultural Engineering in Structure and Environment of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Laboratory of Environment-Enhancing Energy (E2E), Key Laboratory of Agricultural Engineering in Structure and Environment of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Laboratory of Environment-Enhancing Energy (E2E), Key Laboratory of Agricultural Engineering in Structure and Environment of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Jasińska A, Różalska S, Rusetskaya V, Słaba M, Bernat P. Microplastic-Induced Oxidative Stress in Metolachlor-Degrading Filamentous Fungus Trichoderma harzianum. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:12978. [PMID: 36361770 PMCID: PMC9658726 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232112978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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While there has been intensive research on the influence of microplastics (MPs) on aquatic organisms and humans, their effect on microorganisms is relatively little-known. The present study describes the response of the Trichoderma harzianum strain to low-density polyethylene (LDPE) microparticles. MPs, either separately or with metolachlor (MET), were added to the cultures. Initially, MP was not found to have a negative effect on fungal growth and MET degradation. After 72 h of cultivation, the content of fungal biomass in samples with MPs was almost three times higher than that in the cultures without MPs. Additionally, a 75% degradation of the initial MET was observed. However, due to the qualitative and quantitative changes in individual classes of phospholipids, cell membrane permeability was increased. Additionally, MPs induced the overproduction of reactive oxygen species. The activity of superoxide dismutase and catalase was also increased in response to MPs. Despite these defense mechanisms, there was enhanced lipid peroxidation in the cultures containing the LDPE microparticles. The results of the study may fill the knowledge gap on the influence of MPs on filamentous fungi. The findings will be helpful in future research on the biodegradation of contaminants coexisting with MPs in soil.
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- Department of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha Street 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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Li T, Lu M, Xu B, Chen H, Li J, Zhu Z, Yu M, Zheng J, Peng P, Wu S. Multiple perspectives reveal the gut toxicity of polystyrene microplastics on Eisenia fetida: Insights into community signatures of gut bacteria and their translocation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 838:156352. [PMID: 35654182 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The gut is the primary pathway by which soil animals are exposed to microplastics (MPs). However, the gut toxicity of MPs has not been elucidated in earthworms. Herein, we aimed to study the gut toxicity (e.g., gut barrier dysfunction, gut bacterial translocation, and pathogen invasion) of polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) on Eisenia fetida and its relationship with gut bacteria. We found that PS-MPs exposure caused gut barrier damage to Eisenia fetida. This damage included apparent injury of gut epithelial cells and significantly lower transcription levels of genes coding for gut tight junction (TJ)-related proteins. We then observed significantly increased levels of bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and gut bacterial load, indicating the occurrence of gut bacterial translocation and related barrier damage. Subsequently, antibacterial immune responses were activated and accompanied by a failure of the antioxidant defense system, indicating that pathogen invasion might occur. Gut barrier damage could weaken host selective pressures (deterministic process) on gut bacteria, such as particular pathogens. Indeed, members of Proteobacteria, e.g., Aeromonas and Escherichia/Shigella, regarded as potential opportunistic pathogens, were remarkable signatures of groups exposed to PS-MPs. These potential opportunistic gut bacteria were pivotal contributors to gut TJ damage and gut bacterial translocation resulting from PS-MPs exposure. In addition, the gut bacterial networks of PS-MPs exposure groups were more uncomplicated than those of the control group, but more negative interactions were easy to observe. In conclusion, our work sheds light on the molecular mechanism of earthworm gut toxicity caused by PS-MPs exposure and provides a prospective risk assessment of MPs in soil ecosystems.
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- Tongtong Li
- Department of Applied Biology, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Department of Applied Biology, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Department of Applied Biology, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Department of Applied Biology, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product and Functional Food, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Department of Applied Biology, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Department of Applied Biology, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Department of Applied Biology, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Department of Applied Biology, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Department of Applied Biology, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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Zha Y, Li Z, Zhong Z, Ruan Y, Sun L, Zuo F, Li L, Hou S. Size-dependent enhancement on conjugative transfer of antibiotic resistance genes by micro/nanoplastics. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 431:128561. [PMID: 35278945 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Recently micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) have raised intensive concerns due to their possible enhancement effect on the dissemination of antibiotic genes. Unfortunately, data is still lacking to verify the effect. In the study, the influence of polystyrene MNPs on the conjugative gene transfer was studied by using E. coli DH5ɑ with RP4 plasmid as the donor bacteria and E. coli K12 MG1655 as the recipient bacteria. We found that influence of MNPs on gene transfer was size-dependent. Small MNPs (10 nm in radius) caused an increase and then a decrease in gene transfer efficiency with their concentration increasing. Moderate-sized MNPs (50 nm in radius) caused an increase in gene transfer efficiency. Large MNPs (500 nm in radius) had almost no influence on gene transfer. The gene transfer could be further enhanced by optimizing mating time and mating ratio. Scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) production did not affect the cell membrane permeability, indicating that the increase in cell membrane permeability was not related to ROS production. The mechanism of the enhanced gene transfer efficiency was attributed to a combined effect of the increased ROS production and the increased cell membrane permeability, which ultimately regulated the expression of corresponding genes.
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- Yingying Zha
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Science in Guangdong Province of Community of Life for Man and Nature, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Science in Guangdong Province of Community of Life for Man and Nature, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Science in Guangdong Province of Community of Life for Man and Nature, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Science in Guangdong Province of Community of Life for Man and Nature, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangzhou Inspection Testing and Certification Group Co., Ltd., China
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- Guangzhou Inspection Testing and Certification Group Co., Ltd., China; Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Medical Textile Protective Products, Guangdong Medical Products Administration, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, Center for Environmental Health Research, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou 510655, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Science in Guangdong Province of Community of Life for Man and Nature, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China.
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Cen C, Zhang K, Fu J, Wu X, Wu J, Zheng Y, Zhang Y. Odor-producing response pattern by four typical freshwater algae under stress: Acute microplastic exposure as an example. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 821:153350. [PMID: 35077797 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Algae-induced odor problems in water have been repeatedly occurred concerns for drinking water quality. However, present researches mostly focus on the odor-producing pattern of algae in normal growth, and there is scarce discussion on those under stress. Microplastics (MPs) pollution have been global concern for their negative ecological impacts and frequently co-occurs with odor-producing algal bloom in freshwaters. Thus, this study aimed to elucidate the effects and mechanisms of MPs as an environmental stress on algal odorant production for good illustration of odor-producing response pattern under stress. Variation in MP size (polystyrene microspheres; 100 nm, 1000 nm and 10 μm) had significant effects on odorant formation (β-cycloidal, 2-methylisopropanol, 2,4-heptandienal and 2,4-decadienal) by four freshwater algae (Microcystis aeruginosa, Pseudanabaena sp., Cyclotella meneghiniana and Melosira varians). The size ratio of MPs over cells (SRMC) was proposed to categorize the size-ratio dependent effects on the algal odorant production. Interestingly, when SRMC was in the range of 0.1-1, there were always promoting effects; when SRMC < 0.1 or SRMC > 1, there exhibited inhibiting effects, and the inhibiting effects of SRMC < 0.1 were far more severe than those of SRMC > 1. The promotion on odorant production in the SRMC range of 0.1-1 was mainly attributed to the increase in cellular yield, which was related to the increased odorant precursors derived from the oxidation products of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Alternatively, the inhibition of odorant production caused by MPs with SRMC < 0.1 was the results of simultaneously inhibiting cellular density and cellular yield, which might be attributed to the cellular internalization of MPs, inducing the extensive toxic effects. This study illustrated the possibilities of MPs in impairing the esthetics of the source water and provided guidance for the future algal odor issues under stress.
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- Cheng Cen
- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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Jin T, Tang J, Lyu H, Wang L, Gillmore AB, Schaeffer SM. Activities of Microplastics (MPs) in Agricultural Soil: A Review of MPs Pollution from the Perspective of Agricultural Ecosystems. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:4182-4201. [PMID: 35380817 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c07849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microplastics are emerging persistent pollutants which have attracted increasing attention worldwide. Although microplastics have been widely detected in aquatic environments, their presence in soil ecosystems remains largely unexplored. Plastic debris accumulates in farmland, causing serious environmental problems, which may directly affect food substances or indirectly affect the members in each trophic level of the food chain. This review summarizes the origins, migration, and fate of microplastics in agricultural soils and discusses the interaction between microplastics and the components in farmland from the perspectives of toxicology and accumulation and deduces impacts on ecosystems by linking the organismal response to an ecological role. The effects on farmland ecosystem function are also discussed, emphasizing the supply of agricultural products, food chain pathways, carbon deposition, and nitrogen cycling and soil and water conservation, as microplastic pollution will affect agricultural ecosystems for a long period, posing an ecological risk. Finally, several directions for future research are proposed, which is important for reducing the effect of microplastics in agricultural systems.
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- Tianyue Jin
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Clean Energy and Pollution Control, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 2506 East J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 2506 East J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States
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Yu G, Huang S, Luo X, Zhao W, Zheng Z. Single and combined toxicity effects of nanoplastics and bisphenol F on submerged the macrophyte Hydrilla verticillata. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 814:152564. [PMID: 34952055 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nano- and microplastics pose severe risks to the ecological environment. Nanoplastics (NPs) not only directly affect aquatic organisms, but also adsorb to other pollutants, resulting in compound pollution. Bisphenol F (BPF), an endocrine-disrupting chemical, is increasingly replacing bisphenol A (BPA) and is therefore widely distributed in the environment. In this study, the toxic effects of polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) and BPF and their combined exposure on the submerged macrophytes Hydrilla verticillata (H. verticillata) and leaf biofilms, were investigated. Results showed that 10 mg/L PS-NPs and combined exposure to 10 mg/L PS-NPs and 10 mg/L BPF significantly decreased the relative growth rate and chlorophyll content of H. verticillata, whereas BPF exposure alone had no impact on the growth and the contents of photosynthetic pigments in H. verticillata. Individual and combined exposure to PS-NPs and BPF can trigger antioxidant responses such as increased activities of superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, and malondialdehyde, as well as higher levels of glutathione S-transferase and glutathione and decreased catalase activity. The results of the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that the nanoplastics particles were adsorbed on the surface of plant leaves, explaining their toxic effects, whereas BPF increases the sorption of PS-NPs on the surface of H. verticillata, potentially leading to PS-NPs enrichment in the food chain. The diversity and richness of the microbial community were altered by exposure to PS-NPs and BPF individually and in combination. The current study is the first to assess the effects of PS-NPs and BPF exposure on the growth, physiological characteristics, and leaf biofilm properties of submerged macrophytes.
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- Gui Yu
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, PR China.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, PR China.
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Ning Q, Wang D, An J, Ding Q, Huang Z, Zou Y, Wu F, You J. Combined effects of nanosized polystyrene and erythromycin on bacterial growth and resistance mutations in Escherichia coli. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 422:126858. [PMID: 34419845 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
Abstract
Toxicological effects of nanoplastics have been demonstrated in a variety of organisms, yet their impacts on bacteria, especially on the antibiotic resistance evolution remain under explored. Herein, we report individual and combined effects of nano-polystyrene (nano-PS) and erythromycin (ERY) on growth and resistance mutations of Escherichia coli. The toxicity of nano-PS was dependent on size and functional modifications, with 30 nm and amino-modified PS (PS-NH2, 200 nm) showing the greatest toxicity. Adsorption of nano-PS onto bacterial surface and the subsequent increase of intracellular ROS or the probable mechanical damage were considered as the primary toxic mechanisms. Furthermore, nano-PS increased the bacterial resistance mutations, which was due to the oxidative damage to DNA and the SOS response. In addition, PS-NH2 presented synergistic effects with ERY while non-modified PS had no impact, although both of them showed adsorption capacity to ERY. This was likely because the positively charged PS-NH2 acted as a carrier of ERY and enhanced the interactions between ERY and the bacteria. Our findings raised the concerns about the risk of nanoplastics in accelerating the bacterial resistance evolution, and highlighted the necessity of including combined effects of nanoplastics and co-contaminants in risk assessment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Qing Ning
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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