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Wang X, Cheng D, Liu L, Yu H, Wang M. Magnolol ameliorates fumonisin B 1-induced oxidative damage and lipid metabolism dysfunction in astrocyte-like C6 cells. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 359:142300. [PMID: 38729444 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The neurotoxicity of fumonisin B1 (FB1), a commonly detected mycotoxin in crops and the environment, has attracted considerable attention in recent years. However, no effective method for eliminating FB1 completely exists due to the thermal stability and water solubility of this mycotoxin. Magnolol (MAG) is a neolignane with antioxidative and neuroprotective effects. It has been applied in neurotoxicity treatment. However, the application of MAG to attenuate FB1-induced toxicity has not been reported. This study explored the protective mechanism of MAG against FB1-induced damage in C6 cells through antioxidant and lipid metabolism modulation. Results showed that exposure to 15 μM FB1 caused oxidative stress by changing the levels of malondialdehyde, reactive oxygen species, total superoxide dismutase, catalase, and total glutathione. These changes were reversed by MAG addition, especially at the concentration of 80 μM. The protective effects of MAG were further confirmed by the reduction in the phosphorylation levels of proteins in the MAPK signaling pathway. Lipidomics analysis identified 263 lipids, which belong to 24 lipid classes. Among all of the identified lipids, triglycerides (TGs), diglycerides (DGs), phosphatidylcholines (PCs), wax monoesters (WEs), Cers, and phosphatidylethanolamines (PEs) were major categories. Moreover, nine categories of lipids showed the opposite change trend in the FB1 exposure and MAG 80 groups. A further investigation of the 34 co-occurring differential lipids with remarkable changes (P value < 0.05 and VIP value > 1) in the control, FB1 exposure, and MAG 80 groups was performed. Therein, nine lipids (PCs, LPCs, and SM) were screened out as potential biomarkers to reveal the cytoprotective effects of MAG. This work is the first to investigate the rescue mechanism of MAG in FB1-induced cytotoxicity. The obtained results may expand the application of MAG to alleviate the toxicity of mycotoxins.
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- Xinlu Wang
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, 100097, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, 100097, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, 100097, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, 100097, China.
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Zang H, Zhao C, Cai R, Wu H, Wei L, Zhou C, Chai J, Teng X, Liu T. Vital role of oxidative stress in tadpole liver damage caused by polystyrene nanoparticles. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 277:116331. [PMID: 38640801 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Polystyrene nanoparticles are emerging as contaminants in freshwater environments, posing potential risks to amphibians exposed to extended periods of water contamination. Using tadpoles as a model, this study aimed to evaluate the toxicity of PS NPs. Pyrolysis-gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (Py-GCMS) analysis revealed a concentration-dependent increase in polystyrene nanoparticles (PS NPs) levels in tadpoles with escalating exposure concentrations. Following exposure to 100 nm fluorescent microspheres, fluorescence was observed in the intestines and gills, peaking at 48 hours. Histopathological analysis identified degenerative necrosis and inflammation in the liver, along with atrophic necrosis of glomeruli and tubules in the kidneys. These results indicate a discernible impact of PS NPs on antioxidant levels, including reduced superoxide dismutase and catalase activities, elevated glutathione content, and increased malondialdehyde levels. Electron microscopy observations revealed the infiltration of PS NPs into Kupffer's cells and hepatocytes, leading to visible lesions such as nuclear condensation and mitochondrial disruption. The primary objective of this research was to elucidate the adverse effects of prolonged PS NPs exposure on amphibians.
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- Hao Zang
- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250117, China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250117, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health and Safety. College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China.
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Chen YT, Ding DS, Lim YC, Dong CD, Hsieh SL. Combined toxicity of microplastics and copper on Goniopora columns. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 345:123515. [PMID: 38346639 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123515] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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As microplastics (MP) become ubiquitous, their interactions with heavy metals threatens the coral ecosystem. This study aimed to assess the combined toxicity of MP and copper (Cu) in the environment of coral. Goniopora columna was exposed to polyethylene microplastics (PE-MP) combined with Cu2+ at 10, 20, 50, 100, and 300 μg/L for 7 days. Polyp length and adaptability were recorded daily, and coral samples were collected at 1, 3, 5, and 7 days to analyse zooxanthellae density and antioxidant activity. Tissue observations and the analysis of MP and Cu2+ accumulation were conducted on the 7th day. After 1 day of exposure, PE-MP combined with different concentrations of Cu2+ significantly decreased polyp length and adaptability compared with PE-MP alone. Simultaneously, a significant increase in malondialdehyde (MDA) content, lead to coral oxidative stress, which was a combined effect with PE-MP. After 3 days of exposure, PE-MP combined with Cu2+ at >50 μg/L significantly reduced zooxanthellae density, damaging the coral's symbiotic relationship. In antioxidant enzyme activity, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity decreased significantly after 1 day of exposure. After 3 days of exposure, glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity significantly increased with Cu2+ at >20 μg/L. After 5 days of exposure, PE-MP combined with different concentrations of Cu2+ significantly reduced catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), and glutathione transferase (GST) activity, disrupting the antioxidant enzyme system, and acting antagonistically to PE-MP alone. Tissue observations revealed that the PE-MP combined with Cu2+ at >50 μg/L caused severe mesenteric atrophy, vacuolar, and Cu2+ accumulation in the coral mesenteric compared with PE-MP alone. The results suggest that combined exposure of PE-MP and copper leads to more severe oxidative stress, disruption antioxidant enzyme system, tissue damage, and Cu2+ accumulation, resulting in a significant maladaptation of corals to the environment.
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- Ya-Ting Chen
- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157, Taiwan
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- Department and Graduate Institute of Aquaculture, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157, Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157, Taiwan.
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Jia R, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Sun G, Jiang Y. Toxic effects on ciliates under nano-/micro-plastics coexist with silver nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133058. [PMID: 38006860 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133058] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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Owing to the degradation of plastics, microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have remained the focus of global attention. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) could adversely affect marine organisms due to their broad application. So far, the combined effects of MPs/NPs (strong adsorbents) with AgNPs on marine organisms are scant. Thus, four sizes polystyrene beads (80 nm, 220 nm, 1.07 µm, and 2.14 µm) combined with AgNPs (30 nm) were assessed using ciliated protozoa Uronema marinum. Results showed that MPs/NPs dramatically decrease the abundance, biovolume, and carbon biomass of U. marinum. And, exposure could cause changes of antioxidant enzyme activity and antioxidant content on U. marinum. The combined toxicity of MPs/NPs with AgNPs to ciliates showed an enhanced effect compared to exposure alone. Additionally, the negative effects under exposure of NPs plus AgNPs were more significant than those of MPs plus AgNPs. Transcriptome sequencing showed that co-exposure could affect the energy metabolism and lipid metabolism of ciliates, even cause DNA and protein damage. Our study provided a novel insight and first-hand basic data for the understanding of combined toxicity of MPs /NPs with AgNPs on the basic trophic level ciliated protozoa in marine ecosystems.
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- Ruiqi Jia
- Institute of Evolution and Marine Biodiversity & College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute of Evolution and Marine Biodiversity & College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute of Evolution and Marine Biodiversity & College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute of Evolution and Marine Biodiversity & College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute of Evolution and Marine Biodiversity & College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute of Evolution and Marine Biodiversity & College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; MoE Key Laboratory of Evolution and Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
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Silva JGD, Chagas CA, Souza TGDS, Araújo MCD, Araújo LCAD, Santos AMM, Sá RADQCD, Alves RBDO, Rodrigues RHA, Silva HPD, Malafaia G, Bezerra RDS, Oliveira MBMD. Using structural equation modeling to assess the genotoxic and mutagenic effects of heavy metal contamination in the freshwater ecosystems: A study involving Oreochromis niloticus in an urban river. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 913:169529. [PMID: 38160826 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Chemical pollutants represent a leading problem for aquatic ecosystems, as they can induce genetic, biochemical, and physiological changes in the species of these ecosystems, thus compromising their adaptability and survival. The Capibaribe River runs through the state of Pernambuco, located in Northeastern Brazil, and passes through areas of agricultural cultivation, densely populated cities, and industrial centers, primarily textiles. Despite its importance, few ecotoxicological studies have been conducted on its environment, and knowledge about pollution patterns and their effects on its biota is still being determined. The objective of this study was to evaluate the water quality and the damage supposed to be caused by pollutants on the DNA specimens of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) obtained from seven strategic points of Capibaribe. Tilapia specimens and water were collected during the rainy and dry seasons from 2015 to 2017. The following characteristics were analyzed: physicochemical (six), metal concentration (seven), local pluviosity, micronuclei, and comet assay. The physicochemical and heavy metal analyses were exploratory, whereas the ecotoxicological analyses were hypothetical. To verify this hypothesis, we compared the groups of fish collected to the results of the micronuclei test and comet assay. We created a Structural Equation Model (SEM) to determine how each metal's micronuclei variables, damage index, pluviosity, and concentration were related. Our results demonstrated that the highest values for markers of genetic damage were detected at points with the highest heavy metal concentrations, especially iron, zinc, manganese, chromium, and cadmium. The SEM demonstrated that metals could explain the findings of the genotoxicity markers. Moreover, other pollutants, such as pesticides, should be considered, mainly where the river passes through rural areas. The results presented here demonstrate that the Capibaribe River has different degrees of contamination and confirm our hypothesis.
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- Jordany Gomes da Silva
- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - UFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Ciências Morfológicas e Moleculares, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE - CAV), Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Enzimologia, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - UFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE - CAV), Vitória de Santo Antão, PE, Brazil.
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- Instituto para Redução de Riscos e Desastres de Pernambuco -IRRD, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco - UFRPE, Núcleo de Geoprocessamento e Sensoriamento Remoto - GEOSERE, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Instituto para Redução de Riscos e Desastres - IRRD/UFRPE, Núcleo de Geoprocessamento e Sensoriamento Remoto - GEOSERE/UFRPE, Recife, PE, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí Campus, Rodovia Geraldo Silva Nascimento, 2.5 km, Zona Rural, Urutaí, GO, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - UFPE, Centro de Biociências, Departamento de Bioquímica, Laboratório de Enzimologia, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - UFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil.
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Taysi MR, Kirici M, Kirici M, Tuzun B, Poustforoosh A. Antioxidant enzyme activities, molecular docking studies, MM-GBSA, and molecular dynamic of chlorpyrifos in freshwater fish Capoeta umbla. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:163-176. [PMID: 36974945 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2192807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Chlorpyrifos (CPF), which was started to be used in 1965, is a broad spectrum organophosphate insecticide that is used more and more day by day. Commonly used to control pests in farmland and homes, CPF is more toxic to fish than organochlorine compounds. CPF poses a serious threat to the health of humans and aquatic organisms. This paper studies the relationship between CPF exposure and antioxidant enzyme activities in gill, kidney and liver tissues of Capoeta umbla. Different time intervals (12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 h) and CPF doses (55 and 110 µg L-1) were used in the study. Spectrophotometrical measures were taken in all tissues for antioxidant enzyme activities and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, as indices of the lipid peroxidation (LPO). A positive relationship between CPF and MDA levels was found in the study at a statistically significant level (p < 0.05). The study also found a negative relationship between CPF levels and catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and glutathione reductase (GR) activity. Independent variables in the study can act as biomarkers of CPF exposure. The study recommends employing proper ecotoxicological risk evaluations in cases of CPF usage as a pesticide. The activities of the studied molecules against various proteins that are crystal structure of human peroxiredoxin 5 (PDB ID: 1HD2) has docking score value is -2.67, crystal structure of Bovine Xanthine Oxidase (PDB ID: 3NRZ) has docking score value is -3.76, and crystal structure of antibacterial FabH (PDB ID: 4Z8D) has docking score value is -3.16, were compared. Molecular dynamic (MD) calculations were made in 100 ns. MM/GBSA methods are calculated binding free energy. Afterwards, ADME/T analysis was performed to examine the some properties of the molecules.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Mehmet Reşit Taysi
- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, Bingol University, Bingöl, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary Health, Food Agriculture and Livestock Vocational School, Bingöl University, Bingöl, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Bingöl University, Bingöl, Turkey
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- Plant and Animal Production Department, Technical Sciences Vocational School of Sivas, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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Marcoli R, Symonds JE, Walker SP, Battershill CN, Bird S. Characterising the Physiological Responses of Chinook Salmon ( Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Subjected to Heat and Oxygen Stress. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:1342. [PMID: 37887052 PMCID: PMC10604766 DOI: 10.3390/biology12101342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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In New Zealand, during the hottest periods of the year, some salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds reach water temperatures above the optimal range for Chinook salmon. High levels of mortality are recorded during these periods, emphasising the importance of understanding thermal stress in this species. In this study, the responses of Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) to chronic, long-term changes in temperature and dissolved oxygen were investigated. This is a unique investigation due to the duration of the stress events the fish were exposed to. Health and haematological parameters were analysed alongside gene expression results to determine the effects of thermal stress on Chinook salmon. Six copies of heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) were discovered and characterised: HSP90AA1.1a, HSP90AA1.2a, HSP90AA1.1b, HSP90AA1.2b, HSP90AB1a and HSP90AB1b, as well as two copies of SOD1, named SOD1a and SOD1b. The amino acid sequences contained features similar to those found in other vertebrate HSP90 and SOD1 sequences, and the phylogenetic tree and synteny analysis provided conclusive evidence of their relationship to other vertebrate HSP90 and SOD1 genes. Primers were designed for qPCR to enable the expression of all copies of HSP90 and SOD1 to be analysed. The expression studies showed that HSP90 and SOD1 were downregulated in the liver and spleen in response to longer term exposure to high temperatures and lower dissolved oxygen. HSP90 was also downregulated in the gill; however, the results for SOD1 expression in the gill were not conclusive. This study provides important insights into the physiological and genetic responses of Chinook salmon to temperature and oxygen stress, which are critical for developing sustainable fish aquaculture in an era of changing global climates.
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- Roberta Marcoli
- Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia;
- ARC Research Hub for Supercharging Tropical Aquaculture through Genetic Solutions, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia
- School of Science, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand;
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- Cawthron Institute, Nelson 7010, New Zealand; (J.E.S.); (S.P.W.)
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- Cawthron Institute, Nelson 7010, New Zealand; (J.E.S.); (S.P.W.)
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- School of Science, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand;
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Villagran DM, Lombardero LR, Crupkin AC, Mendieta JR, Medici SK, Lavarello F, Simoniello MF, Menone ML. Can the Herbicide Dicamba Produce Oxidative Stress in the Native South American fish Jenynsia lineata at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations? BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2023; 111:41. [PMID: 37710082 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-023-03796-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Dicamba (DIC) is one of the most applied auxin herbicides worldwide. Sublethal effects in the South American native fish Jenynsia lineata exposed to DIC concentrations close to environmental concentrations (0.03-30 µg/L) during 48 h were analysed thorough the evaluation of catalase (CAT), glutathione S-transferase (GST), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities and malondialdehyde (MDA) and H2O2 levels for detecting potential oxidative stress. In gills MDA increased showing oxidative damage probably because of an inefficient antioxidant defense. This response evidenced the important role of gills as an organ of direct contact with waterborne contaminants. In addition, other changes in the biomarkers of oxidative stress were observed such as the inhibition of SOD activities in brain and the inhibition of GST in liver. These results show that short- term exposures to environmentally relevant concentrations of DIC could induce sublethal effects in native fish.
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- Diana M Villagran
- Laboratorio de Ecotoxicología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMYC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Funes, Mar del Plata, 3350, 7600, Argentina.
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- Laboratorio de Ecotoxicología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMYC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Funes, Mar del Plata, 3350, 7600, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ecotoxicología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMYC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Funes, Mar del Plata, 3350, 7600, Argentina
- Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (CIC), La Plata, Argentina
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- Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (CIC), La Plata, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Funes, Mar del Plata, 3250, 7600, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Producción Sanidad y Ambiente (IIPROSAM), CONICET- UNMdP. Centro de Asociación Simple CIC PBA, Mar del Plata, Argentina
- Fares Taie Instituto de Análisis, Mar del Plata, Magallanes, 3019, 7600, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Funes, Mar del Plata, 3350, 7600, Argentina
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- Facultad de Bioquímica y Cs. Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Ciudad Universitaria, Santa Fe, 3000, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ecotoxicología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMYC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Funes, Mar del Plata, 3350, 7600, Argentina
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Magnoni DM, Heck MC, Gigliolli AAS, Buzo MG, Molke AS, de Syllos RS, da Motta Lima OC, Vicentini VEP. Nuclear and morpho-histopathological alterations in Astyanax altiparanae exposed to effluent from the process of anodizing aluminum. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 262:106637. [PMID: 37572499 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106637] [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: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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Aluminum is a metal widely used from household utensils to civil construction. Anodizing aluminum is a procedure to form a thick layer of aluminum oxide on the surface in order to confer greater resistance to the material. This process generates an effluent with acidic pH and a high concentration of sulfate. Alternatives for the treatment of this effluent involve the use of the chemical precipitation technique, which can be used with salts of barium chloride (BaCl2), calcium chloride (CaCl2), and aluminum hydroxide with commercial limestone (Cc/Al (OH)3). The objective of this study was to evaluate the toxicity of effluents on Astyanax altiparanae (Lambari), by means of somatic, genetic, morphological, and histological markers after 24 and 96 h of exposure. After measuring the biometric data of the animals and the weight of the liver, we found that the condition factor (K) of individuals exposed to the effluent CaCl2 showed a slight reduction in growth after 96 h while the hepatosomatic index (HSI) remained unchanged for all effluents in both sampling times. The micronucleus test with erythrocytes indicated that the raw effluent (E2) induced nuclear changes after 24 h; however, this effect did not persist after 96 h of exposure. Branchial arches were collected and according to Bernet's index for histopathology, all effluents except Cc/Al (OH)3, induced significant changes in the gills. In accordance with the index of Poleksic and Mitrovic-Tutundzic, CaCl2 was the only effluent to compromise branchial operation. The branchial morphology investigated by SEM showed that the raw effluent (E1) induced injuries and compromised gill functions. This study reinforces the importance of biological tests for the assessment and validation of physical chemicals used and effluent treatment techniques as well as the development and application of biological parameters before the wastewater release, whether in a raw state or a treated one.
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- Diane Marques Magnoni
- Department of Biotechnology, Genetics and Cell Biology, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5.790, Jardim Universitario, Bloco H-67, Sala 11, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil
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- Department of Biotechnology, Genetics and Cell Biology, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5.790, Jardim Universitario, Bloco H-67, Sala 11, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Genetics and Cell Biology, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5.790, Jardim Universitario, Bloco H-67, Sala 11, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil
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- Department of Biotechnology, Genetics and Cell Biology, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5.790, Jardim Universitario, Bloco H-67, Sala 11, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5.790, Maringá, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5.790, Maringá, Brazil
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- Department of Biotechnology, Genetics and Cell Biology, State University of Maringá, Colombo Avenue, 5.790, Jardim Universitario, Bloco H-67, Sala 11, 87020-900 Maringá, Brazil
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Yuan N, Ding J, Wu J, Bao E, Chu Y, Hu F. A multibiomarker approach to assess the ecotoxicological effects of diclofenac on Asian clam Corbicula fluminea (O. F. Müller, 1774). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:88598-88611. [PMID: 37438503 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28702-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Diclofenac (DCF), one of the most current and widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), has been frequently detected in aquatic environments worldwide. However, the ecotoxicological effects of DCF on freshwater invertebrates remain largely unknown. In the present study, Corbicula fluminea were exposed to environmentally relevant concentrations of DCF (0, 2, 20, and 200 μg/L) for 28 days, and the potential adverse effects of DCF on siphoning behavior, antioxidant responses, and apoptosis were investigated. Our results showed that the siphon efficiencies of clams were significantly suppressed under DCF stress. DCF exerted neurotoxicity via reducing the activity of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in gills and digestive gland of C. fluminea. Exposure to DCF induced antioxidant stress and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in both gills and digestive gland of C. fluminea. Transcriptional alterations of apoptosis-related genes indicated that DCF might induce apoptosis by triggering mitochondrial apoptotic pathway. These findings can improve our understanding of the ecological risk of DCF in freshwater ecosystems.
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- Nan Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
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Chamani M, Naseri B, Rafiee-Dastjerdi H, Emaratpardaz J, Ebadollahi A, Palla F. Some Physiological Effects of Nanofertilizers on Wheat-Aphid Interactions. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2602. [PMID: 37514217 PMCID: PMC10385016 DOI: 10.3390/plants12142602] [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: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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The increasing use of nanofertilizers in modern agriculture and their impact on crop yield and pest management require further research. In this study, the effects of nano-Fe, -Zn, and -Cu (which are synthesized based on nanochelating technology), and urea (N) fertilizers on the antioxidant activities of wheat plants (cv. Chamran), and the wheat green aphid Schizaphis graminum (Rondani) are investigated. The authors observed the highest levels of phenolics in non-infested nano-Zn-treated plants (26% higher compared with control). The highest H2O2 levels are in the infested and non-infested nano-Zn-treated and infested nano-Fe-treated plants (in infested nano-Zn and nano-Fe treated plants, 18% and non-infested nano-Zn-treated plants, 28% higher compared with control). The highest peroxidase (POX) activity is observed in the infested and non-infested N-treated and non-infested water-treated plants (almost 14%, 37%, and 46% higher than control, respectively). The lowest activity is in the infested plants' nano-Zn and -Fe treatments (almost 7 and 5 folds lower compared to the control, respectively). The highest and lowest catalase (CAT) activity are in the infested N-treated plants (almost 42% higher than control) and water-treated plants, respectively. The infested nano-Zn, -Fe, -Cu and Hoagland-treated plants showed the highest superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. Regarding the antioxidant enzyme activities of S. graminum, the highest POX activity is in the nano-Cu treatment (more than two folds higher compared with control); the highest CAT and SOD activities are in the nano-Cu and -Zn treatments. It can be concluded that the application of nanofertilizers caused increasing effects on the wheat plant's antioxidant system and its resistance to S. graminum.
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- Masoud Chamani
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil 5619911367, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil 5619911367, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil 5619911367, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 5137779619, Iran
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Moghan College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil 5697194781, Iran
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmacological Sciences and Technology-Botany Section, The University of Palermo, 38-90123 Palermo, Italy
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Ma L, Yin Z, Xie Q, Xu Y, Chen Y, Huang Y, Li Z, Zhu X, Zhao Y, Wen W, Xu H, Wu X. Metabolomics and mass spectrometry imaging reveal the chronic toxicity of indoxacarb to adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) livers. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 453:131304. [PMID: 37043861 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Indoxacarb is a widely used insecticide in the prevention and control of agricultural pests, whereas its negative effects on non-target organisms remain largely unclear. Herein, we demonstrated the integrated metabolomics and mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) methods to investigate the chronic exposure toxicity of indoxacarb at environmentally relevant concentrations in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) liver. Results showed that movement behaviors of zebrafish can be affected and catalase (CAT), glutamic oxalacetic transaminase (GOT), and glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT) activities were significantly increased after indoxacarb exposure for 28 days. Pathological analysis of zebrafish livers also showed that cavitation and pathological reactions occur. Metabolomics results indicated that metabolic pathways of zebrafish liver could be significantly affected by indoxacarb, such as tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and various amino acid metabolisms. MSI results revealed the spatial differentiation of crucial metabolites involved in these metabolic pathways within zebrafish liver. Taken together, these integrated MSI and metabolomics results revealed that the toxicity of indoxacarb arises from metabolic pathways disturbance, which resulted in the decrease of liver detoxification ability. These findings will promote the current understanding of pesticide risks and metabolic disorders in zebrafish liver, which provide new insights into the environmental risk assessment of insecticides on aquatic organisms.
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- Lianlian Ma
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Key Laboratory of Bio-Pesticide Creation and Application of Guangdong Province, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Agro-biological Gene Research Center, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Instrumental Analysis and Research Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Fei X, Lou Z, Lv X, Ren Z, Xiao R. Pollution threshold assessment and risk area delineation of heavy metals in soils through the finite mixture distribution model and Bayesian maximum entropy theory. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 452:131231. [PMID: 36934631 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Pollution threshold and high-risk area determination for heavy metals is important for effectively developing pollution control strategies. Based on heavy metal contents in 3627 dense samples, an integrated framework combining the finite mixture distribution model and Bayesian maximum entropy (BME) theory was proposed to assess pollution thresholds, contamination levels and risk areas in an uncertain environment for soil heavy metals. The results showed that the average heavy metal contents were in the order Zn > Cr > Pb > Cu > Ni > As > Cd > Hg, with strong/moderate variation, and the corresponding pollution thresholds were 158.39, 84.29, 47.84, 49.75, 28.95, 18.01, 0.49 and 0.16 mg/kg, respectively. The thresholds were consistently greater than the Zhejiang Province backgrounds but lower than the national risk screening values, except for Cd. Approximately 27.9% of the samples were classified as contaminated at various levels, and they were distributed in the northern, northwestern and eastern regions of the study area. Additionally, 3.73%, 5.34% and 8.22% of the total area were classified as at-risk areas under confidence levels of 95%, 90% and 75%, respectively, through BME theory. The findings provide a reasonable classification system and suggestions for heavy metal pollution management and control.
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- Xufeng Fei
- Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Information Traceability of Agriculture Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China
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- Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Information Traceability of Agriculture Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China
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- Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Information Traceability of Agriculture Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China.
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- School of Remote Sensing and Information Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Lee JH, Kang JC, Kim JH. Toxic effects of microplastic (Polyethylene) on fish: Accumulation, hematological parameters and antioxidant responses in Korean Bullhead, Pseudobagrus fulvidraco. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 877:162874. [PMID: 36933717 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Plastic waste discharged into the aquatic environment decomposes into microplastics (MP), which have toxic effects on fish species. Korean bullhead, Pseudobagrus fulvidraco is widely distributed in freshwater ecosystems in Korea, and it is important as an ecological indicator species to evaluate MP toxicity in Korea. In this study, the accumulation and physiological effects of juvenile P. fulvidraco exposed to microplastics (Polyethylene: PE-MPs with white surface and spherical shape) at control (0 mg/L), 100, 200, 5000 and 10,000 mg/L for 96 h were confirmed. Exposure to PE-MPs showed significant bioaccumulation of P. fulvidraco, and the accumulation profile was in the order of gut > gills > liver. Hematological parameters such as the red blood cell (RBC), hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Ht) were significantly decreased over 5000 mg/L In plasma components, calcium, magnesium and total protein were significantly decreased over 5000 mg/L, whereas glucose, cholesterol, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were significantly increased over 5000 mg/L or at 10,000 mg/L In antioxidant responses, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) were significantly increased over 5000 mg/L, whereas glutathione (GSH) was significantly decreased over 5000 mg/L. The results of this study suggest that acute exposure to PE-MPs induced all physiological changes in a concentration-dependent manner, and it affects the hematological parameters, plasma components and antioxidant response of juvenile P. fulvidraco after accumulation in specific tissues.
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- Ju-Hyeong Lee
- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Aquatic Life and Medical Science, Sun Moon University, Asan-si, Republic of Korea.
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Scalisi EM, Pecoraro R, Salvaggio A, Capparucci F, Fortuna CG, Zimbone M, Impellizzeri G, Brundo MV. Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles: Effects on Development and Male Reproductive System. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13111783. [PMID: 37299686 DOI: 10.3390/nano13111783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) are used intensively. Thanks to their extremely small size (1-100 nm), TiO2-NPs are more absorbable by living organisms; consequently, they can cross the circulatory system and then be distributed in various organs including the reproductive organs. We have evaluated the possible toxic effect of TiO2-NPs on embryonic development and the male reproductive system using Danio rerio as an organism model. TiO2-NPs (P25, Degussa) were tested at concentrations of 1 mg/L, 2 mg/L, and 4 mg/L. TiO2-NPs did not interfere with the embryonic development of Danio rerio, however, in the male gonads the TiO2-NPs caused an alteration of the morphological/structural organization. The immunofluorescence investigation showed positivity for biomarkers of oxidative stress and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), both confirmed by the results of qRT-PCR. In addition, an increased expression of the gene responsible for the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone was found. Since Leydig cells are mainly involved in this activity, an increase in gene activity can be explained by the ability of TiO2-NPs to act as endocrine disruptors, and, therefore, with androgenic activity.
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- Elena Maria Scalisi
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicily "A. Mirri", 90129 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmacological and Environmental Science, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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Hızlı S, Karaoğlu AG, Gören AY, Kobya M. Identifying Geogenic and Anthropogenic Aluminum Pollution on Different Spatial Distributions and Removal of Natural Waters and Soil in Çanakkale, Turkey. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:8557-8568. [PMID: 36910959 PMCID: PMC9996766 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The Çanakkale-Kirazlı region (Turkey) is enriched with minerals, especially aluminum (Al), which dangerously get transported into aquatic media due to several mining and geological activities in recent years. In this study, Al and other potentially toxic metals (PTMs) including B, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Si, and Zn, in both water and soil samples, were measured for quality determination. Selected metals were also analyzed by the enrichment factor (EF), the geoaccumulation index (I geo), the contamination factor (CF), and the pollution load index (PLI) to evaluate both water and soil pollution geogenically or anthropogenically. Also, the metals were clustered to support the pollution source with Pearson's correlation, principal component analysis (PCA), and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA). Forty-five natural water samples and 12 soil samples were collected spatially. To perform pollution assessment, two fundamental treatment processes to remove Al pollution from the sample including the highest Al concentration (38.38 mg/L) in water were applied: (1) precipitation with pH adjustment and (2) removal with ion exchange. The pH values of water samples were changed in the range of 3-9 to test the dissolution of Al. The results demonstrated that the study area was mostly under the influence of geogenic aluminum pollution.
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- Sezin Hızlı
- Department
of Environmental Engineering, Gebze Technical
University, 41400 Gebze, Turkey
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- Department
of Environmental Engineering, Gebze Technical
University, 41400 Gebze, Turkey
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- Department
of Environmental Engineering, Izmir Institute
of Technology, 35430 Urla, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department
of Environmental Engineering, Gebze Technical
University, 41400 Gebze, Turkey
- Department
of Environmental Engineering, Kyrgyz-Turkish
Manas University, Bishkek 720044, Kyrgyzstan
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Trabulo R, Amorim MCP, Fonseca PJ, Vieira M, Matos AB, Marin-Cudraz T, Lemos MFL, Moutinho AB, Novais SC, Pousão-Ferreira P, Candeias-Mendes A, Faria AM. Impact of anthropogenic noise on the survival and development of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) early life stages. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 185:105894. [PMID: 36738699 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2023.105894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The growth of human populations has been driving an unprecedent and widespread increase in marine traffic, posing a real threat to marine biodiversity. Even though we are now aware of the negative effects of shipping noise exposure on fish, information about the impact on their early life stages continues to lack. Meagre (Argyrosomus regius) is a vocal fish that uses estuaries with high levels of anthropogenic noise pollution as both breeding areas and nurseries. Here, the effects of boat noise exposure on the development and survival of meagre larvae were studied. Embryos and larvae were exposed to either noise (boat noise playback) or control treatments (coils producing a similar electric field to the speakers) and hatching rate, survival rate, morphometric traits and stress-related biomarkers, at hatching and at 2 days-post-hatching (dph) were analyzed. Results showed no conclusive effects of the impact of boat noise playback, even though there was an increased lipid droplet consumption and a decrease in body depth at 2dph larvae under this stressor. The assessment of oxidative stress and energy metabolism-related biomarkers at hatching showed a marginal decrease in superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and no changes in DNA damage or electron transport system activity (ETS), although it cannot be disregarded that those effects could only be visible at later stages of larval development. Whether these morphological and developmental results have implications in later stages remains to be investigated. Further studies with longer exposure and wild meagre could help deepen this knowledge and provide a better understanding of how anthropogenic noise can impact meagre early stages.
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- Rita Trabulo
- Departamento de Biologia Animal, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal; MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET - Aquatic Research Network, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Departamento de Biologia Animal, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal; MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET - Aquatic Research Network, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biologia Animal, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal; cE3c - Center for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes & CHANGE - Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biologia Animal, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal; MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET - Aquatic Research Network, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisbon, Portugal; cE3c - Center for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes & CHANGE - Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biologia Animal, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal; MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET - Aquatic Research Network, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biologia Animal, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET - Aquatic Research Network, ESTM, Politécnico de Leiria, Peniche, Portugal
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET - Aquatic Research Network, ESTM, Politécnico de Leiria, Peniche, Portugal
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET - Aquatic Research Network, ESTM, Politécnico de Leiria, Peniche, Portugal
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- Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Av. 5 de Outubro, 8700-305, Olhão, Portugal
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- Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Av. 5 de Outubro, 8700-305, Olhão, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ARNET - Aquatic Research Network, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisbon, Portugal
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Choi CY, Kim MJ, Song JA, Kho KH. Water Hardness Improves the Antioxidant Response of Zinc-Exposed Goldfish ( Carassius auratus). BIOLOGY 2023; 12:biology12020289. [PMID: 36829564 PMCID: PMC9953692 DOI: 10.3390/biology12020289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Zinc (Zn), a heavy metal, is an essential element in fish; however, exposure to high concentrations causes oxidative stress. Water hardness reduces oxidative stress reactions caused by heavy metals. To confirm the effect of water hardness on oxidative stress caused by Zn, goldfish were exposed to various Zn concentrations (1.0, 2.0, and 5.0 mg/L) and water hardness (soft (S), hard (H), and very hard (V)). The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in plasma increased with 1.0, 2.0, and 5.0 mg/L of Zn, and decreased with H and V water hardness. The levels of H2O2 and lipid peroxide (LPO) increased with Zn above 1.0 mg/L and decreased with H and V of water hardness. Caspase-9 mRNA expression in the liver increased after 7 and 14 days of Zn exposure and decreased with H and V water hardness. It was confirmed that DNA damage was less dependent on H and V water hardness. Based on the results of this study, at least 1.0 mg/L Zn causes oxidative stress in goldfish, and a high level of apoptosis occurs when exposed for more than 7 days. It appears that the oxidative stress generated by Zn can be alleviated by water hardness of at least 270 mg/L CaCO3. This study provides information on the relationship between the antioxidant response caused by heavy metals and water hardness in fish.
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- Cheol Young Choi
- Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan 49112, Republic of Korea
- Department of Convergence Study on the Ocean Science and Technology, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan 49112, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Convergence Study on the Ocean Science and Technology, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan 49112, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Bio-Resources Research Unit, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Busan 49111, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Fisheries Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Republic of Korea
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Bhat RA, Saoca C, Cravana C, Fazio F, Guerrera MC, Labh SN, Kesbiç OS. Effects of heavy pollution in different water bodies on male rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) reproductive health. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:23467-23479. [PMID: 36322349 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23670-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This research aimed to investigate the influence of heavy metals on the reproductive health of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) captured from two locations, Verinag (S1) and Panzath (S2). Sixty (n. 60) mature rainbow trout samples (30 from each site) with body weights ranging from 400 to 650 g were collected from Verinag hatchery, which was less polluted (S1), and Panzath hatchery, which was more polluted (S2). The findings revealed significant differences between the two sites, S1 (less polluted) and S2 (more polluted), as well as significant variations within the tissues. Iron (Fe) and Zinc (Zn) were found to be highest in sampling water as well as in fish tissues sampled from S2 sites. Similarly, concerning S1 captured fishes, histopathological examination of testes from S2 captured fish was found. Testicular abnormalities that included disorganization of the seminiferous tubules, reduction in the number of germ cells (sperm cells, spermatozoa), vacuolization, and large empty areas in the seminiferous epithelium were found. In testicular cells, the frequency of apoptotic cells collected from S2 water increased significantly (P < 0.05). SOD, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activity increased in S1 captured fishes but decreased in S2 captured fishes. MDA levels gradually increased in S2 captured fish, and the degree of heavy metal stress was positively correlated (P < 0.05). In male rainbow trout, testosterone and 11-ketotestosterone levels increased substantially in S1 captured fishes. While the fatty acids of testes in S2 fishes decreased with respect to S1 fishes. In conclusion, S2 captured fish suffered more damage due to heavy metals including cellular damage, apoptosis, oxidative damage, and altered steroid hormones when compared to fish from S1 waters.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, AOU "G. Martino, " University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Dell'Annunziata, Viale Palatucci snc, 98168, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Dell'Annunziata, Viale Palatucci snc, 98168, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario Dell'Annunziata, Viale Palatucci snc, 98168, Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Zoology, Amrit Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, Veterinary Faculty, Kastamonu University, 37150, Kastamonu, Turkey
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Bhat RA, Bakhshalizadeh S, Guerrera MC, Kesbiç OS, Fazio F. Toxic effect of heavy metals on ovarian deformities, apoptotic changes, oxidative stress, and steroid hormones in rainbow trout. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 75:127106. [PMID: 36402028 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.127106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND As is well known, the pollution in the aquatic environment in which fish grow has a direct impact on aquaculture practices. Pollution in aquatic systems because of multiple adverse effects on fish metabolic processes, especially the reproductive systems. AIM The goal of this study was to assess the severity of pollution impact in two different hatcheries, Verinag hatchery, Site 1 (S1) and Panzath hatchery, Site 2 (S2) in Anantnag region, using histopathological, ultrastructural, oxidative stress, genotoxic, and hormonal analysis in rainbow trout gonad (ovary). M&M: Fish were collected between May 2018 and April 2019 from two locations, Verinag hatchery (S1) and Panzath hatchery (S2), which were affected by heavy metals. RESULTS The histological and ultrastructural examination of rainbow trout ovaries from the Verinag hatchery (S1) revealed normal structure in growing oocytes in rainbow trout at various stages based on morphological features while the fish ovaries in the Panzath hatchery (S2) showed various deformities and irregularly shaped oocytes. The surfaces of some of these oocytes were wrinkled, rough, or distorted. Apoptotic studies revealed that the frequency of apoptotic cells collected from S2 water was significantly increased in ovarian cells (P < 0.05). The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were found to be increased in fish collected from S1 but decreased in fish collected from S2. In S2 caught fish, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were found to increase gradually, and the degree of heavy metal stress was positively correlated (p < 0.05). The comet assay was used to determine the induction of DNA damage in ovarian cells. The induction of DNA damage was found to be significantly higher (p < 0.05) in S2 fish specimens compared to fish from S1. On comparing the DNA damage of the rainbow trout from the two sampling sites, it was revealed that the fish is much more sensitive to aquatic contaminants. Regarding steroid hormones, higher levels of progesterone and estrogen were reported in the fish samples collected from S1 as compared to S2 captured fish. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the comparative study of fish from two different sites viz. Verinag hatchery (S1) and Panzath hatchery (S2) revealed that S2 sampled fish suffered more heavy metal damage, including cellular deformities, apoptosis, oxidative damage, and altered steroid hormones.
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- Rayees Ahmad Bhat
- Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, India.
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- Department of Marine Science, Caspian Sea Basin Research Center, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, Viale Palatucci snc, Messina 98168, Italy.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases, Veterinary Faculty, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, Viale Palatucci snc, Messina 98168, Italy.
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Han Y, Liu Y, Wang M, Xue Y. Effects of BPZ, BPC, BPF, and BPS Exposure on Adult Zebrafish ( Danio rerio): Accumulation, Oxidative Stress, and Gene Expression. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192315784. [PMID: 36497860 PMCID: PMC9739024 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315784] [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: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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As substitutes for bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol analogs (BPs) have been found to cause endocrine disorders and induce toxic effects. The objective of this study was to evaluate the bioaccumulation and subacute toxicity of bisphenol Z (BPZ), bisphenol C (BPC), bisphenol F (BPF), and bisphenol S (BPS) to zebrafish. Five-month-old zebrafish were exposed to 1/100 LC50, 1/50 LC50, and 1/10 LC50 of BPZ, BPC, BPF, and BPS for 13 days, respectively. Bioaccumulation, oxidative stress, and related mRNA expression in zebrafish tissues were measured on days 1, 7, and 13. After exposure, the four kinds of BPs all resulted in the accumulation of concentration and lipid peroxidation in zebrafish tissues to varying degrees. BPZ and BPC had the highest bioaccumulation level and had the greatest influence on malonic dialdehyde (MDA). In addition, the enzyme activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), and the content of glutathione (GSH) in zebrafish tissues were also affected at different levels. However, the enzyme activities of SOD and POD were inactivated in zebrafish exposed to a high concentration of BPC. Further studies showed that BPs exposure down-regulated the transcription level of sod but up-regulated the relative expression levels of cat and gpx. The mRNA relative expression level of erα was not significantly changed, while the mRNA relative expression level of erβ1 was significantly down-regulated except under BPS exposure. These results indicate that BPZ, BPC, and BPF significantly affect the expression level of the estrogen receptor (ER) in zebrafish tissues. Overall, the results suggest that exposure to waterborne BPs can cause severe oxidative stress and tissue damage in adult zebrafish that is not sufficient to kill them after 13 days of waterborne exposure. The toxicity of BPs to organisms, therefore, should be further analyzed and evaluated.
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Zhao H, Lan X, Yu F, Li Z, Yang J, Du L. Comprehensive assessment of heavy metals in soil-crop system based on PMF and evolutionary game theory. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 849:157549. [PMID: 35878863 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The traditional assessment of farmland environmental quality usually focuses on soil heavy metals, but ignores agricultural produce safety. It is urgent to comprehensively assess the effects of farmland environmental quality based on soil quality and produce safety. To fill this gap, the comprehensive assessment method was improved based on previous studies, which was used to assess the pollution level of heavy metals in soil-crop system of Shenyang, Liaoning Province, Northeast China. In addition, this study also made a comprehensive analysis of pollution sources based on positive matrix factorization (PMF) model, and discussed soil-crop system income stability by evolutionary game theory. The mean concentrations of As, Cd, Cr, Hg, Pb, Cu, Zn, and Ni in soil exceeded the corresponding Shenyang soil background values (5.68 %, 14.36 %, 57.61 %, 7.86 %, 30.32 %, 5.21 %, 211.72 %, 171.88 %). The results showed that about 28.28 % of paired soil-crop points were polluted by heavy metals, especially rice-soil points. Furthermore, heavy metals in crops may be transmitted less from soil and more from other environmental media. The PMF analysis results showed that there were six pollution sources in study area, and the major contributor of pollution were agricultural activities, traffic-related activities, and industrial activities. In farmland environment protection, the only stable strategy is soil-crop system, and soil-crop system is better than the benefits of single soil or crop from the perspective of benefits. This study provides a scientific and reliable method to combine soil quality with produce safety to assess the risk of heavy metals in farmland.
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- Haodong Zhao
- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, China; Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR China
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- Rural Energy and Environmental Protection Department, Liaoning Agricultural Development Center, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, China; Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR China
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- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, China; Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR China
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- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, China; Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR China
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- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China; National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, China; Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR China.
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Bai L, Shi P, Jia K, Yin H, Xu J, Yan X, Liao K. Triflumizole Induces Developmental Toxicity, Liver Damage, Oxidative Stress, Heat Shock Response, Inflammation, and Lipid Synthesis in Zebrafish. TOXICS 2022; 10:698. [PMID: 36422906 PMCID: PMC9699234 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10110698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Triflumizole (TFZ) toxicity must be investigated in the aquatic environment to understand the potential risks to aquatic species. Accordingly, the adverse effects of TFZ exposure in zebrafish were investigated. Results demonstrate that, after TFZ exposure, the lethal concentration 50 (LC50) in 3 d post-fertilization (dpf) embryos and 6 dpf larvae were 4.872 and 2.580 mg/L, respectively. The development (including pericardium edema, yolk sac retention, and liver degeneration) was apparently affected in 3 dpf embryos. Furthermore, the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, catalase (CAT) activity, and malondialdehyde (MDA) content in 6 dpf larvae were significantly increased. Additionally, the expression of heat shock response genes (including hsp70, grp78, hsp90, and grp94), inflammatory genes (including p65-nfκb, il-1β, and cox2a), and lipid synthetic genes (including srebp1, fas, acc, and ppar-γ) in 3 dpf embryos was significantly increased, which was also partially observed in the intestinal cell line form Pampus argenteus. Taken together, TFZ could affect the development of zebrafish, accompanied by disturbances of oxidative stress, heat shock response, inflammation, and lipid synthesis. Our findings provide an original insight into the potential risks of TFZ to the aquatic ecosystem.
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- Lina Bai
- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo 315010, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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Wang Z, Chen Y, Wang S, Yu Y, Huang W, Xu Q, Zeng L. Pollution Risk Assessment and Sources Analysis of Heavy Metal in Soil from Bamboo Shoots. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14806. [PMID: 36429521 PMCID: PMC9690268 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192214806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In order to investigate the pollution situation and sources analysis of heavy metals in bamboo shoot soil in Guangdong Province, a total of 175 soil samples were collected at 46 sites. Atomic fluorescence spectrophotometer and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry were used to determine the content of five heavy metals: lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), and chromium (Cr). In addition, the soil environmental quality was evaluated through different index methods, including single-factor pollution, Nemeiro comprehensive pollution, geoaccumulation, and potential ecological risk. Furthermore, the correlation coefficients were also discussed. The results showed that the soils collected were acidic or slight alkaline. The maximum content of Pb and As from some areas exceeded the standard limit value. The coefficient of variation value from six areas exceeded 100%. The index method mentioned above confirmed that the soil within study areas was divided into three pollution levels: no, slightly, and mild. Additionally, there was a very significant correlation between pH and Pb, Hg; the correlation between heavy metal As and Pb, Cr also reached a very significant level. The principal component analysis results show that PC1 accounts for 39.60% of the total variance, which includes Pb, Cd, and As. PC2 mainly includes Hg and Cr.
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Koldemir Gündüz M. BGM, a Newly Synthesised Boron Compound, Induces Apoptosis and Reduces Oxidative Stress by Inhibiting Lipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes via PPARγ and CTRP3. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:4807-4816. [PMID: 35508889 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03261-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Obesity is a chronic disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The rapidly increasing prevalence of obesity makes it a global health problem, while treatment options remain limited. Given the potential of boron in the treatment of obesity, the aim of this study is to investigate the anti-adipogenic activity of the newly synthesised boron glycine monoester compound (BGM) using 3T3-L1 adipocytes by analysing lipid accumulation, CTRP3 and PPARy gene expression, oxidative stress and apoptotic effects. 3T3-L1 fibroblast cells (ATCC® CL-173) were transformed into adipocyte cells in vitro. Fat accumulation in the 3T3-L1 adipocyte cells was detected by Oil Red O staining. Gene expression levels were determined with qPCR. Biochemical analyzes were performed using spectrophotometric method (CAT, ALP and ACP) and ELISA kit (TAS, TOS, NADP-IDH). Apoptosis studies were performed on the muse cell nalyser using the Muse Annexin V & Dead Cell Assay Kit. When BGM-treated cells were compared to control adipocyte cells, lipid accumulation decreased in a dose-dependent manner. BGM-treated adipocyte cells had higher CTRP3 expression levels and lower PPAR-γ gene expression levels compared to control adipocyte cells (p < 0.001). While BGM application increased the TAS level, it showed an antioxidant effect by regulating the activity of oxidative metabolism enzymes (p < 0.001). BGM application increased total apoptosis by 1.5-fold. These results show that BGM is a potential therapeutic agent for obesity by regulating the expression of genes related to adipogenesis and lipogenesis in adipocyte cells and by affecting the activity of enzymes of oxidative metabolism and apoptosis.
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- Meliha Koldemir Gündüz
- Department of Basic Sciences of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Kutahya Health Sciences University, Kutahya, Turkey.
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Younas W, Khan FU, Zaman M, Lin D, Zuberi A, Wang Y. Toxicity of synthesized silver nanoparticles in a widespread fish: A comparison between green and chemical. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 845:157366. [PMID: 35843321 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Metallic nanoparticles are gaining importance in various fields of life due to their large surface area to volume ratio. However, metallic nanoparticles pose different toxic effects on fish when they appear with different shapes and compositions in water. Herein the present study was designed to evaluate the median (LC50) and sub-lethal (1/10th of LC50) concentrations of Ag-Green NPs, 700 μg/L for Ag-Chem NPs, and 50 μg/L for Ag2O-Chem NPs were confirmed in Hypophthalmichthys molitrix. Furthermore, exposure of H. molitrix fingerlings to 10 % of LC50 concentration of these particles induced significantly higher (p < 0.05) activities of serum alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, white blood cells, acetylcholinesterase and catalase, superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, relative gene expressions of antioxidant enzymes, heat shock protein (Hsp70), hypoxia- inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) and lipid peroxidase level than the control, but decreased hematological parameters with less effects of Ag-Green NPs than chemically synthesized AgNPs. Moreover, the histopathological study also indicated morphological changes in the liver and gills of treated fish groups. The comparative toxicity evaluation revealed the maximum negative effect of Ag2O-Chem NPs followed by Ag-Chem NPs while Ag-Green NPs showed the least toxic effects. Based on our results, replacement of chemically synthesized NPs to green synthesized AgNPs can be recommended in large scale application to reduce the noxious effects to aquatic environment.
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- Waqar Younas
- Fisheries and Aquaculture Lab, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Lab, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan; International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Lab, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Lab, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan.
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.
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Shi Q, Yang C, Zhang B, Chen D, Lu F, Zhao H. Bacillus coagulans Alleviates Intestinal Damage Induced by TiO2 Nanoparticles in Mice on a High-Fat Diet. Foods 2022; 11:foods11213368. [PMID: 36359981 PMCID: PMC9655532 DOI: 10.3390/foods11213368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) are generally added in considerable amounts to food as a food additive. Oral exposure to TiO2 NPs could induce intestinal damage, especially in obese individuals with a high-fat diet. The probiotic Bacillus coagulans (B. coagulans) exhibits good resistance in the gastrointestinal system and is beneficial to intestinal health. In this study, B. coagulans was used to treat intestinal damage caused by TiO2 NPs in high-fat-diet mice via two intervention methods: administration of TiO2 NPs and B. coagulans simultaneously and administration of TiO2 NPs followed by that of B. coagulans. The intervention with B. coagulans was found to reduce the inflammatory response and oxidative stress. A 16S rDNA sequencing analysis revealed that B. coagulans had increased the diversity of gut microbiota and optimized the composition of gut microbiota. Fecal metabolomics analysis indicated that B. coagulans had restored the homeostasis of sphingolipids and amino acid metabolism. The intervention strategy of administering TiO2 NPs followed by B. coagulans was found to be more effective. In conclusion, B. coagulans could alleviate intestinal damage induced by TiO2 NPs in high-fat-diet mice TiO2B. coagulans. Our results suggest a new avenue for interventions against intestinal damage induced by TiO2 NPs.
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- Qingying Shi
- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300450, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300450, China
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Bergami E, Krupinski Emerenciano A, Palmeira Pinto L, Reina Joviano W, Font A, Almeida de Godoy T, Silva JRMC, González-Aravena M, Corsi I. Behavioural, physiological and molecular responses of the Antarctic fairy shrimp Branchinecta gaini (Daday, 1910) to polystyrene nanoplastics. NANOIMPACT 2022; 28:100437. [PMID: 36332901 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2022.100437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Plastic pollution represents an emerging environmental issue in terrestrial Antarctica, especially in the Antarctic Peninsula and Maritime Antarctica, which have been recently recognized as hot spots for plastic litter. In these regions, freshwater (FW) environments such as lakes host isolated ecosystems and species that can be severely affected by increasing environmental and anthropogenic stressors, which include plastics that are still overlooked. In this study, we investigated for the first time the impact of nanoplastics on adults of the fairy shrimp Branchinecta gaini (Order Anostraca) populating Antarctic FW ecosystems, using surface charged polystyrene nanoparticles (PS NPs) as a proxy. Short-term acute toxicity (48 h) was investigated by exposing adults to carboxyl (-COOH, 60 nm) and amino-modified (-NH2, 50 nm) PS NPs at 1 and 5 μg mL-1. Biodisposition of PS NPs and lethal and sub-lethal effects (i.e., swimming, moulting, histology, gene expression) were assessed. Behaviour of PS NPs in Antarctic FW media was monitored through 48 h of exposure showing that both PS NPs kept their nanoscale size in the Antarctic FW media. Survival of fairy shrimp adults over short-term exposure was not affected, on the other hand an increase in moulting rate and alterations in the gut epithelium were observed upon exposure to both PS NPs. Significant alterations at the behavioural (ventilation rate) and molecular (up-regulation of Hsp70mit, Hsp83, Sod, P450) levels were related to PS NP surface charge and associated with PS-NH2 exposure only. Nanoplastics could represent a threat for Antarctic FW biodiversity and the Antarctic fairy shrimp could be a valuable model for assessing their impact on such remote and pristine aquatic ecosystems.
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- E Bergami
- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Siena, Via Mattioli 4, 53100 Siena, Italy; Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 213/D, 41125 Modena, Italy.
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Institute of Biomedical Science, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. L. Prestes 1524, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Institute of Biomedical Science, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. L. Prestes 1524, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Institute of Biomedical Science, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. L. Prestes 1524, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil
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- Scientific Department, Chilean Antarctic Institute, Plaza Muñoz Gamero 1055, 6200965 Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Institute of Biomedical Science, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. L. Prestes 1524, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Institute of Biomedical Science, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. L. Prestes 1524, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil
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- Scientific Department, Chilean Antarctic Institute, Plaza Muñoz Gamero 1055, 6200965 Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Siena, Via Mattioli 4, 53100 Siena, Italy
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Moniruzzaman M, Mukherjee M, Kumar S, Chakraborty SB. Effects of salinity stress on antioxidant status and inflammatory responses in females of a "Near Threatened" economically important fish species Notopterus chitala: a mechanistic approach. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:75031-75042. [PMID: 35650341 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21142-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In the present study, acute stress responses of adult female Notopterus chitala were scrutinized by antioxidant status and inflammation reaction in the gill and liver at five different salinity exposures (0, 3, 6, 9, 12 ppt). Oxidative defense was assessed by determining superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione S-transferase, and glutathione reductase activities, while malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione, and xanthine oxidase levels were determined as indicators of oxidative load. Pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, and TNFα) and caspase 1 levels were also analyzed. Expression levels of transcription factors (NRF2 and NF-κB) and molecular chaperons (HSF, HSP70, and HSP90) were estimated to evaluate their relative contribution to overcome salinity stress. MDA showed a significant (P < 0.05) increase (gill, + 25.35-90.14%; liver, + 23.88-80.59%) with salinity; SOD (+ 13.72-45.09%) and CAT (+ 12.73-33.96%) exhibited a sharp increase until 9 ppt, followed by a decrease at the highest salinity (12 ppt) (gill, - 3.92%; liver, - 2.18%). Levels of cytokines were observed to increase (+ 52.8-127.42%) in a parallel pattern with increased salinity. HSP70 and HSP90 expressions were higher in gill tissues than those in liver tissues. NRF2 played pivotal role in reducing salinity-induced oxidative load in both the liver and gills. Serum cortisol and carbonic anhydrase were measured and noted to be significantly (P < 0.05) upregulated in salinity stressed groups. Gill Na+-K+-ATPase activity decreased significantly (P < 0.05) in fish exposed to 6, 9, and 12 ppt compared to control. Present study suggests that a hyperosmotic environment induces acute oxidative stress and inflammation, which in turn causes cellular death and impairs tissue functions in freshwater fish species such as Notopterus chitala.
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- Mahammed Moniruzzaman
- Fish Endocrinology Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, 700019, West Bengal, India
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- Fish Endocrinology Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, 700019, West Bengal, India
- Department of Zoology, Fakir Chand College, Diamond Harbour, India
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- Fish Endocrinology Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, 700019, West Bengal, India
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- Fish Endocrinology Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, 700019, West Bengal, India.
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Potential protective effects of Thyme ( Thymus vulgaris) essential oil on growth, hematology, immune responses, and antioxidant status of Oncorhynchus mykiss exposed to Malathion. ANNALS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.2478/aoas-2022-0064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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As an abundant source of antioxidants and diet flavor enhancers, the plant essential oils can have positive effects on fish growth, and resistance against environmental stressors. In this study, garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris) essential oil (TEO) was used in the diet of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, to evaluate its protective effect against Malathion pesticide exposure. Tested fish (19.99 ± 0.01 g) were divided into six groups (three replicates), namely: T1: control diet; T2: control diet + 0.025 mg L−1 malathion; T3: control diet + 0.075 mg L−1 malathion; T4: control diet + 1% TEO; T5: control diet + 0.025 mg L−1 malathion + 1% TEO and T6: control diet + 0.075 mg L−1 malathion + 1% TEO. After 21 days, T4 fish had the highest final body weight (FW), weight gain (WG), specific growth rate (SGR), and the lowest feed conversion ratio (FCR) among experimental treatments (P<0.05). The blood parameters including the red blood cells (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC), hematocrit (Hct), and hemoglobin (Hb) values were the highest in T4 treatment, displaying a significant difference with T1 treatment (P<0.05). Fish in the T4 groups had the highest total protein (TP) and albumin (ALB), while fish of T3 showed the lowest levels of these parameters (P<0.05) and also had the highest level of triglycerides (TRG), cholesterol (CHOL), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and urea (Ur). Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) enzymes recorded the lowest levels in T4 treatment, which showed a significant difference with T1 group. The catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) showed the highest activities in T4 treatment, while the lowest SOD and the highest malondialdehyde (MDA) levels occurred in T3 group (P<0.05). Total immunoglobulin (total Ig) level, alternative complement (ACH50) and lysozyme in the serum and skin mucus of T4 treatment of rainbow trout showed the highest activities with a significant difference from groups (P<0.05). From the results of the present study, it can be concluded that 1% of T. vulgaris as a supplement to the diet of rainbow trout can stimulate and improve the immune system of the fish. TEO can have a protective effect against unfavorable effects of malathion and improves the growth of the fish.
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Sedeño-Díaz JE, López-López E. Oxidative stress in Physella acuta: An integrative response of exposure to water from two rivers of Atlantic Mexican slope. Front Physiol 2022; 13:932537. [PMID: 36117701 PMCID: PMC9477652 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.932537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Freshwater pollution is a complex mixture of xenobiotics due to the wastewater and the various chemicals routinely applied to agricultural lands that are discharged into water bodies. Xenobiotics can exert damage to the aquatic biota threatening the biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems. The oxidative damage and antioxidant responses have been widely investigated in freshwater organisms, mainly in fish and some invertebrates but in freshwater snails are scarce. This study aimed to assess the oxidative stress exerted by potential toxicity of water from two rivers of the Mexican Atlantic Slope (Tecolutla and Tuxpan rivers) in a freshwater mollusk Physella acuta. Lipid peroxidation level and a battery of antioxidant enzymes (Superoxide dismutase, Catalase and Glutathione peroxidase) were measured in P. acuta. The results are contextualized from an ecological point of view, associating the bioassay results with water quality characteristics. Water samples were obtained from three study sites for each river (in two seasons: Northern wind and dry). Twelve water quality variables were analyzed, and an additional water sample was used to perform a static bioassay for 96 h with snails grown in laboratory. After the exposure, we assessed lipid peroxidation level and the antioxidant responses of P. acuta exposed to water of rivers, and the Integrated Biomarker Response was computed. The highest lipid peroxidation level occurred in organisms exposed to water during the Northern wind season in both rivers. During this season, in the Tecolutla river, the superoxide dismutase activity was able to counteract the lipid peroxidation process, representing an adaptive response. In contrast, in the Tuxpan river, the superoxide dismutase was unable to counteract that process, stimulating CAT and GPx activities. The Integrated Biomarker Response showed that the Tecolutla river had higher values in the upper reaches than the Tuxpan river, showing a decreasing downstream gradient in both seasons. In the Tuxpan river, during the Dry season, the IBR score showed an increasing downstream gradient. During the Northern wind season, the IBR was higher in the upper reaches of both rivers, possibly due to the increased materials transported by runoff from the catchment, which includes a complex mixture of xenobiotics that affects the health of the sentinel species and aquatic biota in general. Based on our results, Physella acuta is proposed as sentinel species.
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- Jacinto Elías Sedeño-Díaz
- Coordinación Politécnica para la Sustentabilidad, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad deMéxico, Mexico
- *Correspondence: Jacinto Elías Sedeño-Díaz,
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- Laboratorio de Evaluación de la Salud de los Ecosistemas Acuáticos, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Gopi N, Iswarya A, Vijayakumar S, Jayanthi S, Nor SAM, Velusamy P, Vaseeharan B. Protective effects of dietary supplementation of probiotic Bacillus licheniformis Dahb1 against ammonia induced immunotoxicity and oxidative stress in Oreochromis mossambicus. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 259:109379. [PMID: 35609808 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The goal of this study was to assess the efficacy of probiotics in mitigating ammonia-induced toxicity in fish. Fish were divided into four groups: control, only probiotic, only ammonia, and combined ammonia + probiotic. For 8 weeks, the Oreochromis mossambicus were exposed to waterborne ammonia at 1.0 mg L-1 and/or dietary Bacillus licheniformis Dahb1 at 107 cfu g-1. After the 4th and 8th weeks, the fish were evaluated for growth performance, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant activities (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) reduced glutathione (GSH), neurotoxicity (acetylcholinesterase - AChE), non-specific immune responses (lysozyme (LYZ), myeloperoxidase (MPO), reactive nitrogen and oxygen species (RNS and ROS) and oxidative stress effects (lipid peroxidation (LPO), DNA damage)). Our results showed that in the absence of waterborne ammonia exposure, B. licheniformis Dahb1 significantly improved growth performance, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity, AChE activity, non-specific immune response and decreased oxidative stress effect. Ammonia exposure resulted in significantly lower growth performance, reduced enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant ability, decreased AChE activity, decreased non-specific immune response and increased oxidative stress effect. When O. mossambicus were exposed to ammonia, supplementation with B. licheniformis Dahb1 in the diet significantly increased survival, indicating that it may have a significant protective effect against ammonia toxicity by enhancing enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant ability, activity of AChE, non-specific immune response and reduced oxidative stress effect. According to our findings, diet supplementation of B. licheniformis Dahb1 (107 cfu g-1) has the potential to combat ammonia toxicity in O. mossambicus.
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- Narayanan Gopi
- Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6(th) Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630004,Tamil Nadu, India
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- Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6(th) Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630004,Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Poultry and Aquaculture, Agricultural Research Organization, 7528809 Rishon, Letziyon, Israel
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- Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6(th) Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630004,Tamil Nadu, India; Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, PR China
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- Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6(th) Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630004,Tamil Nadu, India
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Research & Development Wing, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital (SBMCH)- Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER), Chennai 600 044, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6(th) Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630004,Tamil Nadu, India.
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Wang YX, Liu MJ, Geng XH, Zhang Y, Jia RQ, Zhang YN, Wang XX, Jiang Y. The combined effects of microplastics and the heavy metal cadmium on the marine periphytic ciliate Euplotes vannus. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 308:119663. [PMID: 35738516 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119663] [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: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microplastics could be grazed by marine organisms and possibly transferred to higher trophic levels along the microbial loop. Due to their size and capacity to concentrate heavy metals that trigger joint toxic effects, microplastics (MPs) have already become a severe threat to marine organisms. The detrimental effects of MPs on large marine organisms have been studied, but the combined toxicity of MPs and cadmium (Cd) on protozoan ciliates remains unclear. In the present study, we selected different diameters and concentrations of polystyrene microspheres (PS-MPs) and Cd2+ as model MPs and heavy metals to evaluate their single and combined effects on the periphytic marine ciliate Euplotes vannus in relation to carbon biomass and oxidative stress. The MPs were indeed ingested by Euplotes vannus and significantly reduced the abundance and carbon biomass of ciliate populations. Combined exposure to MPs and Cd2+ not only increased the bioaccumulation of Cd2+ in ciliates but also exacerbated the decrease in ciliate biomass by increasing oxidative stress and membrane damage. In comparison, the effects of nano-sized plastics (0.22 μm) were more harmful than those of micro-sized plastics (1.07 μm, 2.14 μm and 5.00 μm). A smaller size represents a higher potential for penetrating biological members and a stronger adsorption capacity for cadmium. These results provide new insight into the combined toxicity of microplastics and heavy metals on ciliated protozoa and lay a foundation for higher trophic levels and ecosystems.
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- Ya-Xin Wang
- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China; Institute of Evolution and Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China; Institute of Evolution and Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
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Yang H, Zhu Z, Xie Y, Zheng C, Zhou Z, Zhu T, Zhang Y. Comparison of the combined toxicity of polystyrene microplastics and different concentrations of cadmium in zebrafish. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 250:106259. [PMID: 35932501 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microplastic particles (MPs) are widely distributed in the environment. The high surface ratio of MPs make them effective transmission mediums for many toxic pollutants. The combined toxicity of MPs and heavy metals have received increasing attention in recent years. In this study, effects of MPs (100 μg/L) on the toxicity of low (15 μg/L) and high (150 μg/L) concentrations of cadmium (Cd) to zebrafish were evaluated based on a 10-day subacute exposure. The survival rate, growth, antioxidant capacity, reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, histology and Cd biological enrichment in different tissues were investigated with the objective to understand the effect and mechanism of MPs on Cd toxicity to zebrafish. The results showed that the effect of MPs on Cd toxicity mainly depended on the concentration of Cd. MPs significantly enhanced the toxicity of low concentrations of Cd (LCd), including lower antioxidant enzyme activities, higher ROS levels, more severe tissue damage, inhibited growth rate and lower survival rate. However, the effects of MPs on the toxicity of high concentrations of Cd (HCd) were exactly opposite to LCd. Cd enrichment analysis showed that MPs could significantly increase LCd accumulation in intestine, gill, skin and muscle tissues, while decrease the enrichment of HCd in liver, intestine, gill and muscle tissues. Free Cd in the exposure water was significantly decreased by MPs in the HCd and MPs combined exposure group. These results suggest that effect of MPs on Cd toxicity to zebrafish depending on Cd concentration, MPs can increase the enrichment of LCd in zebrafish and enhance its toxicity, but can decrease the enrichment of HCd in zebrafish and attenuate its toxicity. The present study will broaden our understanding of the interaction between MPs and heavy metals.
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- Hui Yang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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Ren X, Jia S, Gao B, Zhou Q, Xu Y, Liu P, Li J. Application of proteomics and metabolomics to assess ammonia stress response and tolerance mechanisms of juvenile ornate rock lobster Panulirus ornatus. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 837:155751. [PMID: 35533861 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Ammonia is a common pollutant in the aquatic ecosystem and closed aquaculture systems. It may pose a threat to the lobster growth, reproduction and survival. However, there is lack of research of the mechanisms on the toxic effects ammonia at molecular levels. In this work, proteomics and metabolomics were integrated to analyze the proteome and metabolome responses in the ornate spiny lobster Panulirus ornatus treated with ammonia (20 mg L-1) for 48 h. A total of 199 proteins and 176 metabolites were significantly altered in P. ornatus following ammonia treatment. The responsive proteins and metabolites were predominantly involved in immune response, phase I and phase II biotransformation, carbohydrate metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and lipid metabolism. Furthermore, an increase in urea levels was observed, and amino acid metabolism was induced, indicating that the urea cycle was utilized to biotransform ammonia so as to reduce endogenous ammonia content. Ammonia exposure also affected the antioxidant system and induced cellular apoptosis. Overall, our results provide comprehensive insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the response of P. ornatus to ammonia stress. We believe that the data reported herein should contribute to the development of novel, efficient methods for P. ornatus aquaculture.
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- Xianyun Ren
- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Marine Fisheries Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, PR China.
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Zhang J, Sundfør EB, Klokkerengen R, Gonzalez SV, Mota VC, Lazado CC, Asimakopoulos AG. Determination of the Oxidative Stress Biomarkers of 8-Hydroxydeoxyguanosine and Dityrosine in the Gills, Skin, Dorsal Fin, and Liver Tissue of Atlantic Salmon ( Salmo salar) Parr. TOXICS 2022; 10:509. [PMID: 36136474 PMCID: PMC9503732 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10090509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Oxidative stress is a condition caused by an imbalance in the occurrence of reactive oxygen species in the cells and tissues of organisms. An ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-MS/MS) method was developed for the simultaneous determination of two oxidative stress biomarkers, 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8OHDG) and dityrosine (DIY), in the gills, skin, dorsal fin, and liver tissue of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) parr. The use of target analyte-specific 13C and 15N internal standards allowed quantification of each target analyte to be performed through the standard solvent calibration curve. The relative recoveries [mean ± (relative standard deviation%)] of 8OHDG and DIY were 101 ± 11 and 104 ± 13% at a fortified concentration of 10 ng/mL (8OHDG) and 500 ng/mL (DIY), respectively, ensuring the accuracy of the extraction and quantification. The chromatographic separation was carried out using a gradient elution program with a total run time of 5 min. The limits of detection (LODs) were 0.11 and 1.37 ng/g wet weight (w.w.) for 8OHDG and DIY, respectively. To demonstrate the applicability of the developed method, it was applied in 907 tissue samples that were collected from Atlantic salmon parr individuals reared in an experimental land-based recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) treated with peracetic acid. Moreover, the possibility of using the dorsal fin as an alternative matrix for the minimally invasive assessment of oxidative stress in Atlantic salmon parr was introduced. To our knowledge, 8OHDG and DIY were used for the first time as biomarkers for biomonitoring the fish health (oxidative stress) of Atlantic salmon parr in RAS.
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- Junjie Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Høgskoleringen 5, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Chemistry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Høgskoleringen 5, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Chemistry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Høgskoleringen 5, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Chemistry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Høgskoleringen 5, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
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- Nofima, Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, 9019 Tromsø, Norway
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- Nofima, Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, 1433 Ås, Norway
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- Department of Chemistry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Høgskoleringen 5, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
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Pahwa K, Sharma RK, Tyor AK. Biochemical and Ultrastructural Analysis of Ovaries of African Sharptooth Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell) Exposed to Pollutants from River Yamuna in Delhi Region, India. BIOL BULL+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1062359022050168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Wang S, Xie S, Wang Z, Zhang C, Pan Z, Sun D, Xu G, Zou J. Single and Combined Effects of Microplastics and Cadmium on the Cadmium Accumulation and Biochemical and Immunity of Channa argus. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:3377-3387. [PMID: 34564831 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02917-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Microplastics can accumulate residual drugs and heavy metals in the environment and accumulate through the layers of the food chain, ultimately causing harm to human health. The pollution of microplastics in the freshwater environment is becoming more and more serious, which directly affects the safety of aquatic organisms. This experiment studied the effects of single and composite microplastics and Cd on the tissue damage, antioxidant, and immune response of juvenile Channa argus. Microplastics with different diameters of 80 nm, 0.5 μm (200 μg/L), and Cd (50 μg/L) were used for exposure, and four sampling points were set for 24 h, 48 h, 96 h, and clear 48 h. Under different treatments, a certain degree of gill tissue damage can be found in 96 h. Microplastics and Cd can cause oxidative stress and affect the antioxidant status, and the impact of 0.5-μm microplastics is stronger than that of 80-nm microplastics. There is an antagonistic effect between the two microplastics and Cd during compound exposure, but the activity of CAT shows a synergistic effect. Microplastics and Cd affect the expression of immune-related genes to varying degrees. When exposed together, the expression of HSP70 gene all showed mutual antagonism, while the expression of IL-1β gene was different. The expression of the MT gene can infer the ability of microplastics to accumulate Cd, and microplastics with a small diameter of 80 nm have stronger enrichment capabilities.
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- Shaodan Wang
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region On Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region On Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region On Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region On Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region On Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region On Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510070, China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region On Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Chen CC, Shi Y, Zhu Y, Zeng J, Qian W, Zhou S, Ma J, Pan K, Jiang Y, Tao Y, Zhu X. Combined toxicity of polystyrene microplastics and ammonium perfluorooctanoate to Daphnia magna: Mediation of intestinal blockage. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 219:118536. [PMID: 35550964 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) have worldwide accumulated in aquatic environments and coexisted with various water contaminants including perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) that are frequently detected. The adverse effects of individual MPs or PFCs on aquatic organisms have been extensively reported; however, the combined toxicity of MPs and PFCs remains unknown. This study evaluated the combined toxicity of MPs [pristine and aged polystyrene (PS)] and a PFC [ammonium perfluorooctanoate (APFO)] to Daphnia magna under different concentration ratios by three classic methods: toxicity unit, additive index, and mixed toxicity index. The adsorption kinetics of APFO on MPs, aggregation of MPs in exposure medium, MP gut fullness of daphnids, intestinal histology, and lipid peroxidation were analyzed to reveal the mechanism underlying the combined toxicity. Our results showed that the combined toxic modes varied with the concentration ratios of MPs to APFO (antagonism at 4:1 and 1:4, synergism at 3:1, 1:2, and 1:3, and partial addition/antagonism at 2:1 and 1:1 for pristine PS + APFO; antagonism at all ratios except partial addition/antagonism at 3:1 and 1:3 for aged PS + APFO), which could be attributed to the alteration of MP aggregation and thus MP gut fullness in the daphnids. The combined toxicity was further confirmed to occur in the daphnid's gut, which was reflected in physiological and biochemical responses mediated by intestinal blockage. Observable intestinal damages under co-exposures at μg•L-1 levels indicated the risks from future long-term exposure to MPs and PFCs in aquatic environments. This work demonstrates the necessity of assessing combined toxicity with different concentration ratios and provides new insights into the potential risks of MPs in aquatic environments.
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- Ciara Chun Chen
- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; South Laboratory of Ocean Science and Engineering (Guangdong, Zhuhai), Zhuhai 519000, China.
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Ye C, Xiong W, Shi S, Shi J, Yang W, Zhang X. Biomarker Responses, Gene Expression Alterations, and Histological Changes in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) After In Vivo Exposure to Polychlorinated Diphenyl Ethers. Front Physiol 2022; 13:907906. [PMID: 35721562 PMCID: PMC9203962 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.907906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Polychlorinated diphenyl ethers (PCDEs) have been detected in various aquatic matrices, which pose potential threats to aquatic ecosystem security. In this work, both micro and macro analysis methods were used to assess the toxicity of PCDEs to zebrafish. Results indicated that after in vivo PCDE exposure, the oxidative stress and related gene of Danio rerio were significantly changed. The higher concentration or longer exposure time could cause more severe oxidative stress in zebrafish tissues. Compared with among the five tested compounds, more obvious changes in the level of oxidative biomarkers of lower chlorinated PCDEs’ (4-mono-CDE and 4,4′-di-CDE) exposure groups were observed. The integrated biomarker response analysis and gene expression results also indicate a similar trend. Histopathological observation suggested that 4,4′-di-CDE could render liver nuclei enlargement and necrosis, hepatocyte vacuolation, and the development inhibition of ovarian cells. Transmission electron microscope photos showed that 4,4′-di-CDE caused organelle damage in the liver and ovary, including the rupture of the endoplasmic reticulum, swelling of mitochondria, and condensation of chromatin in the liver and mitochondria disappeared significantly in the ovary. The degree of damage is enhanced with the increasing exposure doses. In addition, PCDEs also significantly altered vitellogenin content and related gene (vtg1) expression, suggesting that PCDEs may be estrogen endocrine disruptors. Overall, these results provided some valuable toxicological data of PCDEs on aquatic species.
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- Chunmeng Ye
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, China
- Laboratory of Wetland Protection and Ecological Restoration, Anhui University, Hefei, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, China
- Laboratory of Wetland Protection and Ecological Restoration, Anhui University, Hefei, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, China
- Laboratory of Wetland Protection and Ecological Restoration, Anhui University, Hefei, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Jiaqi Shi, ; Xuesheng Zhang,
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, China
- Laboratory of Wetland Protection and Ecological Restoration, Anhui University, Hefei, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, China
- Laboratory of Wetland Protection and Ecological Restoration, Anhui University, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Jiaqi Shi, ; Xuesheng Zhang,
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Zhang TT, Ma P, Yin XY, Yang DY, Li DP, Tang R. Acute Nitrite Exposure Induces Dysfunction and Oxidative Damage in Grass Carp Isolated Hemocytes. JOURNAL OF AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH 2022; 34:58-68. [PMID: 35199889 DOI: 10.1002/aah.10149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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To evaluate the effects of nitrite on the oxidative damage of blood cells of Grass Carp Ctenopharyngodon idella, the isolated hemocytes were exposed to nitrite (0, 1, 10, or 100 mg/L) for up to 24 h. Hemoglobin (Hb) and methemoglobin (MetHb) concentrations, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, mitochondrial membrane potential (∆Ψm), and antioxidant enzyme activity were assayed to assess hematological parameters and the antioxidant defense mechanism. Results showed a remarkable decrease in Hb concentration with increasing nitrite concentration after a 24-h exposure, while the MetHb concentration increased significantly in nitrite exposure groups. The levels of ROS, ∆Ψm, and MDA increased to varying degrees with increases in nitrite exposure concentration and time. The total antioxidant capacity, catalase (CAT) activity, glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity, and glutathione content showed a trend of rising initially and then decreasing with prolonged exposure time. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was higher in the 1-mg/L nitrite exposure group and lower in the 100-mg/L group than in the control. The relative messenger RNA expression ratios of cat, sod1, and gpx were up-regulated significantly in the 1- and 10-mg/L groups and then declined in the 100-mg/L group. Therefore, it can be concluded that nitrite exposure activates the antioxidant defense mechanism of Grass Carp hemocytes and that the balance of oxidant-antioxidant homeostasis will be undermined by higher nitrite doses or longer exposure periods.
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- College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
- Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
- Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
- Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
- Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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Datta N, Kar PK, Saha SK. Primary stress response and biochemical profile of Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) experimentally parasitized with Argulus bengalensis (Ramakrishna, 1951). JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2022; 100:1375-1387. [PMID: 35319798 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.15048] [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: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Argulosis is a major problem that causes huge economic loss in aquaculture. In a microcosm, an infested condition was developed upon Labeo rohita with 100 ± 10 adult morphs of Argulus bengalensis per fish. Primary stress response and biochemical profiles of the host were evaluated to underscore the pathogenicity of the parasites. Significant alterations in biochemical parameters were monitored at four different post-infestation time points: days 1, 3, 6 and 9. The overall increasing trends of both plasma cortisol and plasma epinephrine indicate parasite-induced primary stress response among experimental fish. The study revealed a hyperglycaemic trend throughout the infestation period, which has been correlated with hypoxia-associated glycogenolysis. Decreasing level of plasma cholesterol has also been correlated with the development of anaemia and subsequent hypoxia among the infested fish. Plasma protein of the experimental fish initially increases as an outcome of the immediate innate immune response against Argulus infestation, whereas the decrease in plasma protein at the later period of infestation results from less-dietary protein intake due to loss of appetite, reduced digestibility and metabolic proteolysis. Plasma Na+ concentration showed an overall decreasing trend throughout the infestation period, which may be due to excess production of catecholamine under stress. Nonetheless, plasma K+ concentration showed an increasing trend up to day 6 of infestation, and thereafter the value declined to the control level. Plasma ionic imbalances reflect changes in cell permeability under tissue hypoxia and the wounds produced on the skin for intensive feeding activity of the parasites. Both serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase and serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase activities were significantly elevated throughout the infestation period, which indicates excess synthesis or release of those enzymes from the damaged cells of the tissues. Activities of some renal, hepatic and branchial antioxidant enzymes, viz., superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione-S-transferase, increased in the infested fish. The fact is explained as an effort of the fish for gaining adaptive adjustment to neutralize the oxidative stress generated under the parasitic stress. The overall experimental result points towards the generation of potential stress upon host fish by this branchiuran parasite. The biochemical alterations of the fish under argulosis are centred around the two stress-sensitive hormones, cortisol and epinephrine. The outcome of the study will be the important physiological determinants in adopting a suitable control measure as well as assessing the nutritional value of the fish under diseased condition.
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- Netri Datta
- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Santiniketan, India
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- Department of Zoology, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, Cooch Behar, India
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- Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Santiniketan, India
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Liu Y, Yao M, Li S, Wei X, Ding L, Han S, Wang P, Lv B, Chen Z, Sun Y. Integrated application of multi-omics approach and biochemical assays provides insights into physiological responses to saline-alkaline stress in the gills of crucian carp (Carassius auratus). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 822:153622. [PMID: 35124035 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153622] [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: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Given the decline of freshwater resources in recent years, the accessible space for freshwater aquaculture is rapidly shrinking, and aquaculture in saline-alkaline water has become a critical approach to meet the rising demand. However, the molecular mechanism behind the adverse effects of saline-alkaline water on fish and the regulatory mechanism in fish tolerance remains unclear. Here, adult crucian carp (Carassius auratus) were exposed to 60 mmol/L NaHCO3 for 30 days. It was observed that long-term carbonate alkalinity (CA) exposure not only caused gill oxidative stress but also changed the levels of several physiological parameters associated with ammonia transport, including blood ammonia, urea nitrogen (BUN), glutamine (Gln), and glutamine synthetase (GS). According to the metabolomics study, differential metabolites (DMs) engaged in various metabolic pathways, such as glycerophospholipid metabolism, sphingolipid metabolism, and arachidonic acid metabolism. In addition, transcriptomics data showed that differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were closely related to ammonia transport, apoptosis, and immunological response. In general, comprehensive multi-omics and biochemical analysis revealed that crucian carp might adopt Rh glycoprotein as a carrier to mediate ammonia transport and increase glutamine and urea synthesis under long-term high saline-alkaline stress to mitigate the adverse effects of blocked ammonia excretion. Simultaneously, saline-alkaline stress caused the destruction of the antioxidant system and the disorder of lipid metabolism in the crucian carp gills, which induced apoptosis and immunological response. To our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate fish's molecular and metabolic mechanisms under saline-alkaline stress using integrated metabolomics, transcriptomics, and biochemical assays. Overall, the results of this study provided new insights into the molecular mechanism behind the adverse effects of saline-alkaline water on fish and the regulatory mechanism in fish tolerance.
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- Yingjie Liu
- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin 150070, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin 150070, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin 150070, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin 150070, China; Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin 150070, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin 150070, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin 150070, China
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- First of Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150006, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin 150070, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin 150070, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China.
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Pu Y, Guo J, Yang H, Zhong L, Tian H, Deng H, Duan X, Liu S, Chen D. Environmentally relevant concentrations of mercury inhibit the growth of juvenile silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix): Oxidative stress and GH/IGF axis. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 236:113484. [PMID: 35421826 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Mercury (Hg) is a global environmental contaminant, and excessive mercury levels in water can adversely affect the growth of fish. Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) is one of the important freshwater aquaculture fish in China, and its natural resources have been critically declining. However, the effects of Hg2+ exposure on the growth hormone/insulin-like growth factor (GH/IGF) axis and its toxic mechanism are still unclear. In this study, we systematically evaluated the bioaccumulation, histomorphology, antioxidant status, hormone levels, and GH/IGF axis toxicity of juvenile silver carp after exposure to environmental-related concentrations of Hg2+ (0, 0.05, 0.5, 5, and 50 µg/L) for 28 days. Results showed that the Hg2+ bioaccumulation in the liver increased with a rise in Hg2+ concentration and time of exposure. The body length (BL), body weight (BW), weight growth rate (WGR) and specific growth rate (SGR) all decreased after Hg2+ exposure. The serum levels of growth hormones (GH and IGF) and thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) were significantly decreased, and the expressions of GH/IGF axis-related genes were significantly downregulated after 7, 14, and 28 days of Hg2+ exposure. Correlations between the growth parameters and growth hormones or expression of genes in GH/IGF axis further suggested that environmentally relevant concentrations of Hg2+ could have adverse effects on growth. In addition, with increasing Hg2+ exposure, superoxide activities of dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione S-transferase (GST)and levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were significantly increased, whereas the activity of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) significantly decreased and oxidative stress-related gene significantly changed. Liver lesions were mainly characterized by inflammatory cell infiltration, hepatocyte necrosis and fat vacuolation after exposure to Hg2+. Taken together, the results indicate that Hg2+ exposure leads to growth inhibition and oxidative stress in juvenile silver.
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- Yan Pu
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Fishery Resources and Environmental Science Experimental Station of The Upper-Middle Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Science, Wuhan 430223, China
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- Fishery Resources and Environmental Science Experimental Station of The Upper-Middle Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Science, Wuhan 430223, China; Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Fishery Resources and Environmental Science Experimental Station of The Upper-Middle Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Science, Wuhan 430223, China; Fisheries and Aquaculture Biotechnology Laboratory, College of Fisheries, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Fishery Resources and Environmental Science Experimental Station of The Upper-Middle Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Science, Wuhan 430223, China
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- Fishery Resources and Environmental Science Experimental Station of The Upper-Middle Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Science, Wuhan 430223, China
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- Fishery Resources and Environmental Science Experimental Station of The Upper-Middle Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Science, Wuhan 430223, China
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- Fishery Resources and Environmental Science Experimental Station of The Upper-Middle Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Science, Wuhan 430223, China
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- Fishery Resources and Environmental Science Experimental Station of The Upper-Middle Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Science, Wuhan 430223, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Fishery Resources and Environmental Science Experimental Station of The Upper-Middle Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Science, Wuhan 430223, China.
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Wang S, Xie S, Zhang C, Pan Z, Sun D, Zhou A, Xu G, Zou J. Interactions effects of nano-microplastics and heavy metals in hybrid snakehead (Channa maculata ♀ × Channa argus ♂). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 124:74-81. [PMID: 35378307 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The interaction between microplastics and contaminants has potentially generated new undefined risks on animals and ecosystems, and nano-microplastics are considered to be more harmful than microplastics. This experiment investigated the interactions and effects of nano-microplastics with heavy metals cadmium in hybrid snakehead. Different concentrations of nano-microplastics 80 nm (50 μg/L and 500 μg/L) and Cd (50 μg/L) were used for exposure, and four sampling points were set for 24 h, 48 h, 96 h and clear-48 h. Results indicated that the morphology of gill was altered under the influence of nano-microplastics and cadmium, and the damage was aggravated with time. Nano-microplastics and Cd can cause oxidative damage to fish liver partly by effect the activities of antioxidant enzyme, and significantly suppressed the expressions of genes related to the inflammation (IL-1β and TNF-α) and as well as significantly up-regulated the expression of genes HSP70 and SOD. Additionally, the mRNA levels of MT gene can be speculated that the heavy metal cadmium may accumulated in the body over time. And the concentration of heavy metals will also affect their accumulation in the body. Our study elucidated the nano-microplastics and Cd will increase the impact on environmental and organisms that the nano-microplastics contribute to the bioaccumulation of metals, which served as a new support for study the interaction between environmental contaminants.
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- Shaodan Wang
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510070, China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Martin-Folgar R, Esteban-Arranz A, Negri V, Morales M. Toxicological effects of three different types of highly pure graphene oxide in the midge Chironomus riparius. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 815:152465. [PMID: 34953842 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) is a carbon nanomaterial used in electronics, biomedicine, environmental remediation and biotechnology. The production of graphene will increase in the upcoming years. The carbon nanoparticles (NPs) are released into the environment and accumulated in aquatic ecosystems. Information on the effects of GO in aquatic environments and its impact on organisms is still lacking. The aim of this study was to synthesise and characterise label-free GO with controlled lateral dimensions and thickness - small GO (sGO), large GO (lGO) and monolayer GO (mlGO) - and determine their impact on Chironomus riparius, a sentinel species in the freshwater ecosystem. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and lipid peroxidation (LPO) was evaluated after exposures for 24 h and 96 h to 50, 500, and 3000 μg/L. GOs accumulated in the gut of C. riparius and disturbed its antioxidant metabolism. We suggest that all types of GO exposure can upregulate of SOD. Moreover, both lGO and mlGO treatments caused LPO damage in C. riparius in comparison to sGO, proving its favourable lateral size impact in this organism. Our results indicate that GOs could accumulate and induce significant oxidative stress on C. riparius. This work shows new information about the potential oxidative stress of these NMs in aquatic organisms.
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- Raquel Martin-Folgar
- Grupo de Biología y Toxicología Ambiental, Departamento de Física Matemática y de Fluidos, Facultad de Ciencias, UNED, Urbanización Monte Rozas, Avda. Esparta s/n, Crta. de Las Rozas al Escorial Km 5, 28232 Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química de la Universidad de Castilla la Mancha (UCLM), Avda. Camilo José Cela, 12, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM), C/ Tajo, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
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- Grupo de Biología y Toxicología Ambiental, Departamento de Física Matemática y de Fluidos, Facultad de Ciencias, UNED, Urbanización Monte Rozas, Avda. Esparta s/n, Crta. de Las Rozas al Escorial Km 5, 28232 Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain
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Passos LS, Coppo GC, Pereira TM, Teixeira BC, Bona AM, Merçon J, Lopes TOM, Chippari-Gomes AR. Do Manganese and Iron in Association Cause Biochemical and Genotoxic Changes in Oreochromis Niloticus (Teleostei: Cichlidae)? BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2022; 108:708-715. [PMID: 34626211 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-021-03382-6] [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: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The present study aimed to evaluate the toxicity of the association between Fe and Mn in Oreochromis niloticus through genotoxic (micronucleus test and comet assay) and biochemical (CAT and GST enzymes) assays. The tested treatments were T1 = control group (without metal addition), T2 = 2.60 mg L-1 of Fe + 0.2 mg L-1 of Mn, and T3 = 4.40 mg L-1 of Fe + 3.49 mg L-1 of Mn, during 96-h bioassays. All animals exposed to the metals showed a significant increase in erythrocyte micronucleus frequency and DNA damage. The hepatic GST activity increased two times in animals exposed to T3 compared to the control group. The results indicate that Fe + Mn caused genotoxic and biochemical changes in exposed fish. Therefore, excess metals in ecosystems, even those essential for organisms, can be dangerous for the local biota due to the risk associated with high concentrations of these metals.
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- Larissa Souza Passos
- Laboratory of Applied Ichthyology, Complex of Biopractices, Vila Velha University, Rua José Dantas de Melo, 21, Boa Vista, Vila Velha, ES, CEP 29102-770, Brazil.
- Laboratory of Toxins and Natural Algae Products, Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 580, Bl. 17, CEP 05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Applied Ichthyology, Complex of Biopractices, Vila Velha University, Rua José Dantas de Melo, 21, Boa Vista, Vila Velha, ES, CEP 29102-770, Brazil
- Benthic Ecology Group, Department of Oceanography, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Av. Fernando Ferrari, 514, Goiabeiras, Vitória, ES, CEP 29055-460, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Ichthyology, Complex of Biopractices, Vila Velha University, Rua José Dantas de Melo, 21, Boa Vista, Vila Velha, ES, CEP 29102-770, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Ichthyology, Complex of Biopractices, Vila Velha University, Rua José Dantas de Melo, 21, Boa Vista, Vila Velha, ES, CEP 29102-770, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Ichthyology, Complex of Biopractices, Vila Velha University, Rua José Dantas de Melo, 21, Boa Vista, Vila Velha, ES, CEP 29102-770, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Ichthyology, Complex of Biopractices, Vila Velha University, Rua José Dantas de Melo, 21, Boa Vista, Vila Velha, ES, CEP 29102-770, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Ichthyology, Complex of Biopractices, Vila Velha University, Rua José Dantas de Melo, 21, Boa Vista, Vila Velha, ES, CEP 29102-770, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Ichthyology, Complex of Biopractices, Vila Velha University, Rua José Dantas de Melo, 21, Boa Vista, Vila Velha, ES, CEP 29102-770, Brazil
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Uçkun M. Assessing the toxic effects of bisphenol A in consumed crayfish Astacus leptodactylus using multi biochemical markers. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:25194-25208. [PMID: 34839436 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17701-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC), has strong potential for daily exposure to humans and animals due to its persistence and widespread in the environment, so its effects directly concern public health. Although invertebrates represent important components of aquatic ecosystems and are at significant risk of exposure, there is little information about the biological effects of EDCs in these organisms. Astacus leptodactylus used in this study is one of the most consumed and exported freshwater species in Europe. In this study, the 96-h effect of BPA on A. leptodactylus was examined using various biomarkers. The LC50 value of BPA was determined as 96.45 mg L-1. After 96 h of exposure to BPA, there were increases in superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione S-transferase (GST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities and levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), and total oxidant status context (TOSC), and there were decreases in the activity of glutathione reductase (GR), carboxylesterase (CaE), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), Na+/K+ ATPase, Mg2+ ATPase, Ca2+ ATPase, and total ATPase and the total antioxidant context (TAC). From the results of this study, it can be concluded that BPA has significant toxic effects on A. leptodactylus based on the selected biochemical parameters of antioxidant, cholinergic, detoxification, and metabolic systems in crayfish even at low doses. Thus, it can be said that BPA can seriously threaten the aquatic ecosystem and public health.
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- Miraç Uçkun
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Adıyaman University, Altınşehir neighborhood, Ataturk Boulevard, No. 1, Central Campus, 02040, Central, Adiyaman, Turkey.
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Gbadebo AM, Alabi OA, Alimba CG, Bakare AA. Metal Bioaccumulation, Cytogenetic and Clinico-Biochemical Alterations in Rattus norvegicus Exposed In Situ to a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Lagos, Nigeria. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:1287-1302. [PMID: 34081266 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02758-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This study aimed at determining in animal model the health effects of in situ exposure to landfill chemicals. We evaluated metal concentrations in tissues and cytogenetic and clinico-biochemical effects in Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) exposed in situ at Olusosun landfill in Lagos, Nigeria. Male rats (n = 30/point) were exposed at three different points to ambient air and underground water (via drinking) at the landfill for 4-, 8-, 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-week periods. Rats concurrently sited at a residential area, 17.3 km from the landfill site served as control. There was significantly (p < 0.05) time-dependent: accumulation of lead, cadmium, chromium, copper and zinc in the liver and kidney and increase in body weight gain, in exposed rats compared to control. There was significant induction of micronuclei and cytotoxicity (reduced PCE/NCE ratios) in exposed rats. Haematological parameters (RBC, PCV, Hb and WBC) and serum biomarkers of hepato-renal damage [aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities; creatinine and urea levels] revealed significant increases. There was significant increase in hepatic levels of reduced glutathione, malondialdehyde, catalase activities, and decrease in superoxide dismutase, at all periods. Chromium and copper concentrations in the liver and kidney revealed significant positive correlations with either one or more of AST, ALT, LDH and urea. Significant metal concentrations in the underground water and tissues suggest that heavy metals are responsible for the observed alterations, and this may have been via oxidative stress. These findings suggest potential health risk due to occupational and residential exposure to landfill pollutants.
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- Adeyinka M Gbadebo
- Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
- Department of Biological Science, Chrisland University, Owode, , Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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- Department of Biology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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Mukherjee M, Moniruzzaman M, Ghosal I, Pegu T, Das DN, Chakraborty SB. Evaluating the role of dietary plant extracts to allow adaptation to thermal stress in a cold stream ornamental fish, Botia rostrata (Günther, 1868). J Therm Biol 2022; 105:103224. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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