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Kumar A, Chae PS. A Naphthoquinoline-Dione-Based Cu 2+ Sensing Probe with Visible Color Change and Fluorescence Quenching in an Aqueous Organic Solution. Molecules 2024; 29:808. [PMID: 38398561 PMCID: PMC10891706 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Copper metal ions (Cu2+) are widely used in various industries, and their salts are used as supplementary components in agriculture and medicine. As this metal ion is associated with various health issues, it is necessary to detect and monitor it in environmental and biological samples. In the present report, we synthesized a naphthoquinoline-dione-based probe 1 containing three ester groups to investigate its ability to detect metal ions in an aqueous solution. Among various metal ions, probe 1 showed a vivid color change from yellow to colorless in the presence of Cu2+, as observed by the naked eye. The ratiometric method using the absorbance ratio (A413/A476) resulted in a limit of detection (LOD) of 1 µM for Cu2+. In addition, the intense yellow-green fluorescence was quenched upon the addition of Cu2+, resulting in a calculated LOD of 5 nM. Thus, probe 1 has the potential for dual response toward Cu2+ detection through color change and fluorescence quenching. 1H-NMR investigation and density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate 1:1 binding of the metal ion to the small cavity of the probe comprising four functional groups: the carbonyl group of the amide (O), the amino group (N), and two t-butyl ester groups (O). When adsorbed onto various solid surfaces, such as cotton, silica, and filter paper, the probe showed effective detection of Cu2+ via fluorescence quenching. Probe 1 was also useful for Cu2+ sensing in environmental samples (sea and drain water) and biological samples (live HeLa cells).
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- Ashwani Kumar
- Department of Bionano Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionano Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea
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Salah I, Adjroud O, Elwej A. Protective Effects of Selenium and Zinc Against Nickel Chloride-Induced Hormonal Changes and Oxidative Damage in Thyroid of Pregnant Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:2183-2194. [PMID: 34247319 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02815-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Nickel chloride (NiCl2) is a heavy metal that may affect the function of the thyroid. Selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) are essential trace elements involved in thyroid hormone metabolism. However, little is reported about thyrotoxicity during gestation. The current study aimed to investigate the protective effects of selenium and zinc against NiCl2-induced thyrotoxicity in pregnant Wistar rats. Female rats were treated subcutaneously (s.c.) on the 3rd day of pregnancy, with NaCl 0.9% and served as control, NiCl2 (100 mg/kg body weight (BW)) alone, or in association with Se (0.3 mg/kg, s.c.), ZnCl2 (20 mg/kg, s.c.), or both of them simultaneously. Oxidative stress parameters, thyroid biomarkers, and histopathological examination were evaluated. Results showed that NiCl2 exposure caused a significant decrease in maternal body weight and an increase in absolute and relative thyroid weight compared to the controls. NiCl2 administration also led to decreased plasma triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) with a concomitant significant increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels when compared to that of control. In addition, an overall pro-oxidant effect was associated with a decrease in the reduced glutathione (GSH) and nonprotein thiol (NPSH) contents and the enzymatic activity of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), and an increase in malondialdehyde (MDA). These biochemical disturbances were confirmed by histological changes. However, the co-treatment of Se and/or ZnCl2 attenuates NiCl2-induced changes. Our findings suggested that Se and ZnCl2 ameliorated NiCl2-induced thyrotoxicity in pregnant Wistar rats by exhibiting antioxidant effects.
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- Imane Salah
- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Physio-Toxicology-Pathology and Biomolecules, Department of Biology of Organisms, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Batna 2, 05078, Fesdis,, Batna 2, Algeria.
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Physio-Toxicology-Pathology and Biomolecules, Department of Biology of Organisms, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Batna 2, 05078, Fesdis,, Batna 2, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Toxicology-Microbiology and Environmental Health (17ES06), Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP1171, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia
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Kumar A, Seok Chae P. A bis(fluorenyl-triazole)-conjugated naphthoquinoline-dione probe for a cascade detection of Cu2+ and F− and its logic circuit with a memory unit. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.114048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Begum W, Rai S, Banerjee S, Bhattacharjee S, Mondal MH, Bhattarai A, Saha B. A comprehensive review on the sources, essentiality and toxicological profile of nickel. RSC Adv 2022; 12:9139-9153. [PMID: 35424851 PMCID: PMC8985085 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00378c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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This review contains up-to-date knowledge and recent advancements on the essentiality, sources, and toxicological profile of nickel and its different compounds. Nickel is a recognized essential element for several important biological processes like the healthy growth of plants, animals, and soil/water microbes; though an excess amount of nickel intoxicates flora and fauna. Nickel is found to affect the photosynthetic function of higher plants; it can severely degrade soil fertility and causes many chronic diseases in humans. Due to the huge growth in the nickel industry and consumption of nickel-containing products, environmental pollution has become inevitable by the element nickel and also varieties of its by-products through all the phases of making, utilization and dumping. We have focused on the importance of agenda 2030 (UN 17 SDGs) during the preparation of the write-up and have highlighted goals 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 by elaborately discussing associated points. The plausible molecular mechanism of nickel toxicity is presented in simple diagrams. The article elaborates on possible methods for remediation of nickel toxicity and the treatment of nickel dermatitis and nickel cancer. Recent advancements in the understanding of the dual aspects of nickel as beneficial and a carcinogen are the key subject of this article. This review contains up-to-date knowledge and recent advancements on the essentiality, sources, and toxicological profile of nickel and its different compounds.![]()
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- Wasefa Begum
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Burdwan Burdwan-713104 WB India +91-342-2530452 +919476341691 +91-342-2533913
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- Department of Chemistry, Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University Biratnagar Nepal
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Burdwan Burdwan-713104 WB India +91-342-2530452 +919476341691 +91-342-2533913
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- Chemical Sciences Laboratory, Government General Degree College Singur Hooghly 712409 WB India +919475337890 +91-33-2630-0126
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- Chemical Sciences Laboratory, Government General Degree College Singur Hooghly 712409 WB India +919475337890 +91-33-2630-0126
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- Department of Chemistry, Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University Biratnagar Nepal
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Burdwan Burdwan-713104 WB India +91-342-2530452 +919476341691 +91-342-2533913
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Kumar A, Kumar S, Chae PS. A Chromo-Fluorogenic Naphthoquinolinedione-Based Probe for Dual Detection of Cu 2+ and Its Use for Various Water Samples. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27030785. [PMID: 35164050 PMCID: PMC8838320 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The presence of an abnormal amount of Cu2+ in the human body causes various health issues. In the current study, we synthesized a new naphthoquinolinedione-based probe (probe 1) to monitor Cu2+ in different water systems, such as tap water, lakes, and drain water. Two triazole units were introduced into the probe via a click reaction to increase the binding affinity to a metal ion. In day-light, probe 1 dissolved in a mixed solvent system (HEPES: EtOH = 1:4) showed a vivid color change from light greenish-yellow to pink in the presence of only Cu2+ among various metal ions. In addition, the green luminescence and fluorescence emission of the probe were effectively bleached out immediately after Cu2+ addition. The limit of detection (LOD) of the probe was 0.5 µM when a ratio-metric method was used for metal ion detection. The fluorescence titration data of the probe with Cu2+ showed a calculated LOD of 41.5 pM. Hence, probe 1 possesses the following dual response toward Cu2+ detection: color change and fluorescence quenching. Probe 1 was also useful for detecting Cu2+ spiked in tap/lake water as well as the cytoplasm of live HeLa cells. The current system was investigated using ultraviolet-visible and fluorescence spectroscopy as well as density functional theory calculations (DFT).
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- Ashwani Kumar
- Department of Bionano Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Korea
- Correspondence: (A.K.); (P.S.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, UGC Center for Advanced Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, India;
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- Department of Bionano Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Korea
- Correspondence: (A.K.); (P.S.C.)
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Anchidin-Norocel L, Savage WK, Gutt G, Amariei S. Development, Optimization, Characterization, and Application of Electrochemical Biosensors for Detecting Nickel Ions in Food. BIOSENSORS 2021; 11:bios11120519. [PMID: 34940276 PMCID: PMC8699131 DOI: 10.3390/bios11120519] [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: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Nickel is naturally present in drinking water and many dietary items, which expose the general population to nickel ingestion. This heavy metal can have a variety of harmful health effects, causing allergies and skin disorders (i.e., dermatitis), lung, cardiovascular, and kidney diseases, and even certain cancers; therefore, nickel detection is important for public health. Recent innovations in the development of biosensors have demonstrated they offer a powerful new approach over conventional analytical techniques for the identification and quantification of user-defined compounds, including heavy metals such as nickel. We optimized five candidate nickel-biosensing receptors, and tested each for efficiency of binding to immobilization elements on screen-printed electrodes (SPEs). We characterized the application of nickel-detecting biosensors with four different cultivated vegetables. We analyzed the efficiency of each nickel-detecting biosensor by potentiostat and atomic absorption spectrometry and compared the results from the sample analytes. We then analyzed the performance characteristics and responses of assembled biosensors, and show they are very effective at measuring nickel ions in food, especially with the urease-alginate biosensor affixed to silver SPEs, measured by cyclic voltammetry (sensitivity-2.1921 µA Mm-1 cm-2 and LOD-0.005 mg/L). Given the many advantages of biosensors, we describe an optimization pipeline approach to the application of different nickel-binding biosensors for public health, nutrition, and consumer safety, which are very promising.
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- Liliana Anchidin-Norocel
- Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania;
- Integrated Center for Research, Development and Innovation in Advanced Materials, Nanotechnologies, and Distributed Systems for Fabrication and Control, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Food Engineering, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania; (G.G.); (S.A.)
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- Faculty of Food Engineering, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania; (G.G.); (S.A.)
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Kelvin M, Verpaele S, Leybourne M, Layton-Matthews D, Vermeir P. Comparison of quantitative mineralogy and sequential leaching for characterization of Ni in workplace dust collected at a stainless steel operation. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE 2021; 18:555-569. [PMID: 34586037 DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2021.1985726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Based on epidemiological records of workers at Ni operations, regulatory guidelines commonly target specific Ni compounds for setting exposure limits. Thus, reliable methods of Ni speciation in airborne dust samples are required for effective monitoring of workplace exposure. Zatka sequential leaching has been routinely performed industry-wide since the 1990s for characterization of Ni in dust samples; however, limitations related to leaching kinetics have been identified, and optimization of the methodology is required to improve accuracy of data. In this study, Ni characterization of dust collected from a stainless steel operation was performed using Zatka sequential leaching (original and modified protocols) and quantitative mineralogy (QEMSCAN), a method novel to the field of industrial hygiene. Mineral analysis was also performed on bulk material collected from selected work areas at the plant. The results are compared with the objective of identifying opportunities to optimize the methods for characterizing dust that is unique to stainless steel manufacturing. The quantitative mineralogical analysis determined that the Ni dust is composed of oxidic Ni (chromite and trevorite, >80% of the Ni in most samples) and metallic Ni (Ni-Fe alloy), and the results were validated against chemical assays and alternate methods of mineral characterization. In contrast, the original Zatka method erroneously identified soluble Ni as a major Ni contributor, whereas the modified Zatka method identified sulfidic Ni. The mineralogy identified Ni-barren dust and grain sizes and liberation of individual Ni compounds as potential factors that can affect leaching selectivity. Clearly, for any sequential leaching method to be useful for these workplaces, they should be optimized by including reference materials that are representative of Ni substances present at stainless steel operations (chromite, trevorite, and Ni-Fe alloy). Improving methods of sequential leaching is important because the resolution of quantitative mineralogical techniques diminishes at <3 μm (respirable dust fraction). We recommend that quantitative mineralogy be performed in parallel with methods of sequential leaching to provide a robust system of characterization.
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- Michelle Kelvin
- XPS Glencore, Falconbridge, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Health & Environment Public Policy, Nickel Institute, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute, Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Prueitt RL, Li W, Chang YC, Boffetta P, Goodman JE. Systematic review of the potential respiratory carcinogenicity of metallic nickel in humans. Crit Rev Toxicol 2020; 50:605-639. [DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2020.1803792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Stony Brook Cancer Center and Department of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Zhu Y, Costa M. Metals and molecular carcinogenesis. Carcinogenesis 2020; 41:1161-1172. [PMID: 32674145 PMCID: PMC7513952 DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgaa076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Many metals are essential for living organisms, but at higher doses they may be toxic and carcinogenic. Metal exposure occurs mainly in occupational settings and environmental contaminations in drinking water, air pollution and foods, which can result in serious health problems such as cancer. Arsenic (As), beryllium (Be), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni) are classified as Group 1 carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. This review provides a comprehensive summary of current concepts of the molecular mechanisms of metal-induced carcinogenesis and focusing on a variety of pathways, including genotoxicity, mutagenesis, oxidative stress, epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation, histone post-translational modification and alteration in microRNA regulation, competition with essential metal ions and cancer-related signaling pathways. This review takes a broader perspective and aims to assist in guiding future research with respect to the prevention and therapy of metal exposure in human diseases including cancer.
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- Yusha Zhu
- Department of Environmental Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Liu Y, Chen H, Zhang L, Zhang T, Ren X. The Association Between Thyroid Injury and Apoptosis, and Alterations of Bax, Bcl-2, and Caspase-3 mRNA/Protein Expression Induced by Nickel Sulfate in Wistar Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 195:159-168. [PMID: 31392545 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01825-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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To study the toxicity induced by Nickel sulfate (NiSO4) on thyroid tissue, and investigate the role of apoptosis as the possible mechanism, thirty-two male Wistar rats were randomly divided into control group (normal saline, ip), low dose group (2.5 mg/kg day NiSO4, ip), middle dose group (5 mg/kg day NiSO4, ip), high dose group (10 mg/kg day NiSO4, ip). After 40 consecutive days of treatment, there were obvious pathological changes in the thyroids of high dose group. Free T4 (FT4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) were significantly lower in the NiSO4-treated groups than those in the control group (F = 4.992, p = 0.016; F = 4.524, p = 0.012). The mRNA expression of Caspase-3 was significantly higher (F = 10.259, p = 0.014) in all NiSO4-treated groups, and the mRNA expression of Bcl-2 was significantly lower (F = 9.225, p = 0.018) only in the high dose group. Both control group and the NiSO4-treated groups showed no changes in the mRNA expression of Bax gene. The ratio of Bcl-2/Bax decreased with the increase in exposure dose of NiSO4 (F = 13.382, p = 0.015). The mRNA expression of Fas went up in high dose group (F = 66.632, p < 0.001). The Caspase-3, Fas, and the Bax protein expressions measured by immunohistochemistry were consistent with the mRNA expression. The expression of Bcl-2 protein was significantly lower in the test groups than in the control group (F = 3.873, p = 0.025). NiSO4 as an Endocrine Disrupting Chemical may induce the thyroid injury through apoptosis and lead to hypothyroidism. Also, apoptosis in thyroid tissues was closely related to the alternations of Caspase-3, Bcl-2, and Fas mRNA and protein expression.
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- Yahong Liu
- Department of Endocrine, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrine, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Endocrine, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrine, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrine, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, People's Republic of China
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Jiménez-Vidal L, Espitia-Pérez P, Torres-Ávila J, Ricardo-Caldera D, Salcedo-Arteaga S, Galeano-Páez C, Pastor-Sierra K, Espitia-Pérez L. Nuclear factor erythroid 2 - related factor 2 and its relationship with cellular response in nickel exposure: a systems biology analysis. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol 2019; 20:78. [PMID: 31852525 PMCID: PMC6921378 DOI: 10.1186/s40360-019-0360-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Nickel and nickel-containing compounds (NCC) are known human carcinogens. However, the precise molecular mechanisms of nickel-induced malignant transformation remain unknown. Proposed mechanisms suggest that nickel and NCC may participate in the dual activation/inactivation of enzymatic pathways involved in cell defenses against oxidative damage, where Nuclear factor-erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) plays a central role. Methods For assessing the potential role of proteins involved in the Nrf2-mediated response to nickel and NCC exposure, we designed an interactome network using the STITCH search engine version 5.0 and the STRING software 10.0. The major NCC-protein interactome (NCPI) generated was analyzed using the MCODE plugin, version 1.5.1 for the detection of interaction modules or subnetworks. Main centralities of the NCPI were determined with the CentiScape 2.2 plugin of Cytoscape 3.4.0 and main biological processes associated with each cluster were assessed using the BiNGO plugin of Cytoscape 3.4.0. Results Water-soluble NiSO4 and insoluble Ni3S2 were the most connected to proteins involved in the NCPI network. Nfr2 was detected as one of the most relevant proteins in the network, participating in several multifunctional protein complexes in clusters 1, 2, 3 and 5. Ontological analysis of cluster 3 revealed several processes related to unfolded protein response (UPR) and response to endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Conclusions Cellular response to NCC exposure was very comparable, particularly concerning oxidative stress response, inflammation, cell cycle/proliferation, and apoptosis. In this cellular response, Nfr2 was highly centralized and participated in several multifunctional protein complexes, including several related to ER-stress. These results add evidence on the possible Ni2+ induced – ER stress mainly associated with insoluble NCC. In this scenario, we also show how protein degradation mediated by ubiquitination seems to play key roles in cellular responses to Ni.
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- Luisa Jiménez-Vidal
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación Biomédica y Biología Molecular, Universidad del Sinú, Calle 38 Cra 1W, Barrio Juan XXIII, Montería, Córdoba, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación Biomédica y Biología Molecular, Universidad del Sinú, Calle 38 Cra 1W, Barrio Juan XXIII, Montería, Córdoba, Colombia
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- Unit for Development and Innovation in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación en Enfermedades Tropicales y Resistencia Bacteriana, Universidad del Sinú, Montería, Córdoba, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación Biomédica y Biología Molecular, Universidad del Sinú, Calle 38 Cra 1W, Barrio Juan XXIII, Montería, Córdoba, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación Biomédica y Biología Molecular, Universidad del Sinú, Calle 38 Cra 1W, Barrio Juan XXIII, Montería, Córdoba, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación Biomédica y Biología Molecular, Universidad del Sinú, Calle 38 Cra 1W, Barrio Juan XXIII, Montería, Córdoba, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación Biomédica y Biología Molecular, Universidad del Sinú, Calle 38 Cra 1W, Barrio Juan XXIII, Montería, Córdoba, Colombia.
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Zhang X, Gan X, E Q, Zhang Q, Ye Y, Cai Y, Han A, Tian M, Wang Y, Wang C, Su L, Liang C. Ameliorative effects of nano-selenium against NiSO 4-induced apoptosis in rat testes. Toxicol Mech Methods 2019; 29:467-477. [PMID: 31050317 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2019.1611979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Nickel (Ni) is a common environmental pollutant, which has toxic effects on reproductive system. Nowadays, nano-selenium (Nano-Se) has aroused great attention due to its unique antioxidant effect, excellent biological activities and low toxicity. The aim of this study was to explore the protective effects of Nano-Se on NiSO4-induced testicular injury and apoptosis in rat testes. Nickel sulfate (NiSO4) (5 mg/kg b.w.) was administered intraperitoneally and Nano-Se (0.5, 1, and 2 mg Se/kg b.w., respectively) was given by oral gavage in male Sprague-Dawley rats. Histological changes in the testes were determined by H&E staining. The terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling (TUNEL) assay and immunohistochemistry were performed to evaluate the apoptosis in testes. Expression levels of mitochondrial apoptosis-related genes and proteins were analyzed by RT-qPCR and Western blot. The results showed that Nano-Se improved lesions of testicular tissue induced by NiSO4. Nano-Se significantly alleviated NiSO4-induced apoptosis in rat testes, as well as significantly downregulated the Bak, cytochrome c, caspase-9 and caspase-3 and upregulated Bcl-2 expression levels, all of which were involved in mitochondria-mediated apoptosis. Altogether, we concluded that Nano-Se may potentially exert protective effects on NiSO4-induced testicular injury and attenuate apoptosis, at least partly, via regulating mitochondrial apoptosis pathways in rat testes.
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- Xiaotian Zhang
- a Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health , Lanzhou University , Lanzhou , China
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- a Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health , Lanzhou University , Lanzhou , China
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- a Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health , Lanzhou University , Lanzhou , China
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- a Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health , Lanzhou University , Lanzhou , China
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- b Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei , China
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- b Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei , China
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- a Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health , Lanzhou University , Lanzhou , China
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- a Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health , Lanzhou University , Lanzhou , China
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- a Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health , Lanzhou University , Lanzhou , China
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- a Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health , Lanzhou University , Lanzhou , China
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- a Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health , Lanzhou University , Lanzhou , China
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- b Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hefei , China
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Ameen N, Amjad M, Murtaza B, Abbas G, Shahid M, Imran M, Naeem MA, Niazi NK. Biogeochemical behavior of nickel under different abiotic stresses: toxicity and detoxification mechanisms in plants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:10496-10514. [PMID: 30835069 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04540-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Nickel (Ni) is a ubiquitous and highly important heavy metal. At low levels, Ni plays an essential role in plants such as its role in urease, superoxide dismutase, methyl-coenzyme M reductase, hydrogenase, acetyl-coenzyme A synthase, and carbon monoxide dehydrogenase enzyme. Although its deficiency in crops is very uncommon, but in the past few years, many studies have demonstrated Ni deficiency symptoms in plants. On the other hand, high levels of applied Ni can provoke numerous toxic effects (such as biochemical, physiological, and morphological) in plant tissues. Most importantly, from an ecological and risk assessment point of view, this metal has narrow ranges of its essential, beneficial, and toxic concentrations to plants, which significantly vary with plant species. This implies that it is of great importance to monitor the levels of Ni in different environmental compartments from which it can enter plants. Additionally, several abiotic stresses (such as salinity and drought) have been reported to affect the biogeochemical behavior of Ni in the soil-plant system. Thus, it is also important to assess Ni behavior critically under different abiotic stresses, which can greatly affect its role being an essential or toxic element. This review summarizes and critically discusses data about sources, bioavailability, and adsorption/desorption of Ni in soil; its soil-plant transfer and effect on other competing ions; accumulation in different plant tissues; essential and toxic effects inside plants; and tolerance mechanisms adopted by plants under Ni stress.
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- Nuzhat Ameen
- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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Rager JE, Suh M, Chappell GA, Thompson CM, Proctor DM. Review of transcriptomic responses to hexavalent chromium exposure in lung cells supports a role of epigenetic mediators in carcinogenesis. Toxicol Lett 2019; 305:40-50. [PMID: 30690063 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2019.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2018] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Inhalation exposure to hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is associated with increased risk of lung cancer with a mode of action (MOA) postulated to involve non-mutagenic key events, yet molecular-level events remain uncertain. Previously-published transcriptomic studies in the lung and lung cells were reviewed to evaluate molecular events in the MOA. This study aimed to (i) identify biological pathways that are consistently modulated by Cr(VI) in the lung through the compilation of transcriptomic-based databases, (ii) predict interactions between epigenetic regulators and transcriptional responses, and (iii) relate findings to previous literature to postulate a mechanism of action underlying Cr(VI)-induced lung cancer involving changes in genomic/epigenomic signatures. This cross-study comparison identified 372 genes with Cr(VI)-induced expression alterations in multiple studies. Pathway enrichment analyses of the commonly modulated genes demonstrated that pathways involved in cytotoxicity / cell proliferation were highly enriched, as well as the general suppression of genes involved in DNA damage repair. These signaling alterations were predicted to be regulated by DNA methylation, histone modifications, and microRNAs; and published evidence substantiates the role of these epigenetic regulators in Cr(VI)-induced carcinogenicity. Findings support the influence of epigenetic alterations on cell signaling related to Cr(VI)-induced cytotoxicity/cell proliferation, and decreases in DNA repair signaling leading to tumorigenesis.
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- Julia E Rager
- ToxStrategies, Inc., Austin, TX, 78759, United States
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- ToxStrategies, Inc., Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States
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Gu YQ, Shen WY, Mi Y, Jing YF, Yuan JM, Yu P, Zhu XM, Hu FL. Dual-response detection of Ni2+ and Cu2+ ions by a pyrazolopyrimidine-based fluorescent sensor and the application of this sensor in bioimaging. RSC Adv 2019; 9:35671-35676. [PMID: 35528093 PMCID: PMC9074711 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra06227k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Herein, a dual-response fluorescent sensor, L, based on pyrazolopyrimidine was designed and developed for the simultaneous detection of Ni2+ and Cu2+ ions in the presence of other metal ions; the structural characterization of L was carried out by FTIR spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, HRMS and X-ray diffraction analysis. The sensor L effectively displayed fluorescence quenching towards the Ni2+ and Cu2+ ions with high sensitivity without interference from other metal ions. The results reveal that L binds to Ni2+ and Cu2+ in a 2 : 1 pattern, which matches well with the result of the Job's plot. The association constants of L with Ni2+ and Cu2+ were 3.2 × 104 M−1 and 7.57 × 104 M−1, respectively. The detection limits (DLs) are down to 8.9 nM for Ni2+ and 8.7 nM for Cu2+. The fluorescence imaging of L in T-24 cells was investigated because of the low cytotoxicity of L, indicating that L could be used to detect Ni2+ and Cu2+ in living cells. A pyrazolopyrimidine-based fluorescent sensor L was developed and applied for detection of Cu2+ and Ni2+ in ethanol solution by photoluminescence quenching. It shows low cytotoxicity and good imaging characteristics for Cu2+ and Ni2+ in living cells.![]()
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- Yun-Qiong Gu
- School of Environment and Life Science
- Nanning Normal University
- Nanning
- China
- Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Guangxi Normal University)
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- Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Guangxi Normal University)
- Ministry of Education of China
- China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products
- Guangxi University for Nationalities
- Nanning
- China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products
- Guangxi University for Nationalities
- Nanning
- China
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- Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Guangxi Normal University)
- Ministry of Education of China
- China
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- School of Environment and Life Science
- Nanning Normal University
- Nanning
- China
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- Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Guangxi Normal University)
- Ministry of Education of China
- China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products
- Guangxi University for Nationalities
- Nanning
- China
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Shang XK, Liu M, Li HJ, Lu R, Ding SS, Wang B, Dong NG, Chen S. New Nano-Film Single-Rivet Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occluders: A Prospective, Randomized and Double-blind Study. Curr Med Sci 2018; 38:85-92. [PMID: 30074156 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-018-1850-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Nitinol alloy occluders are widely used in the transcatheter intervention treatment of congenital heart diseases like patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). However, nitinol alloy contains high levels of nickel, which can lead to toxic effects in the immune and hematopoietic systems if released in sufficient quantities. A new type of single-rivet occluder coated with nano-film has been developed to limit the release of nickel. In total, 23 patients were recruited and randomly assigned to the experimental group (n=12) with the new nano-film single-rivet occluders or the control group (n=11) with the traditional occluders. One case in the control group was lost to follow-up. The remaining 22 cases were followed up at 24 h, 7 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after the procedure. There were no statistically significant differences in routine blood test, alanine aminotransferase, creatinine, and troponin between the experimental and control groups. Serum nickel concentration in both two groups increased at 24 h after the procedure, peaked at 1 month, and returned to preoperative levels at 6 months. Serum nickel levels in the experimental group were significantly lower than in the control group at 24 h, 7 days, 1 month, and 3 months after the procedure. These data suggested that the nano-film coating effectively prevented nickel release from the new occluders, and therefore has a preferable safety profile.
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- Xiao-Ke Shang
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.,Medical Research Institute, Second Clinical College of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Wuhan First Hospital, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Electroencephalogram, Zhangqiu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250200, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Wuhan First Hospital, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Oncololgy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Young MM, Van Der Merwe CJ, Linde SJL, Du Plessis JL. A retrospective analysis of nickel exposure data at a South African base metal refinery. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE 2018; 15:204-213. [PMID: 29194021 DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2017.1411596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study aimed to analyze historical soluble nickel exposure data from a South African base metal refinery and to identify trends in the soluble nickel exposure from 1981 until 2014 in the electrowinning department. Exposure data were presented in an exposure matrix, which described exposure profiles for both area and personal exposures inside two tankhouses. Exposure data were standardized by converting total nickel aerosol concentrations to inhalable nickel concentrations (correction factor 3.0). One-way analyses of variances (ANOVA) were conducted to identify significant differences in log-transformed area and personal exposures from 1982 until 2014, and the trends were assessed with linear regression. Differences were evaluated in area exposure between sections inside the tankhouses, i.e., East, West, and Center bays and in personal exposure between occupations, i.e., cell workers, crane drivers, and supervisors. Area exposure in Tankhouse 1 declined significantly (p ≤ 0.0001) between 1982 and 1986 with a factor of 29. However, after 1986 no significant downward trend in area exposure was evident in Tankhouse 1. Personal exposures in Tankhouse 1 significantly (p ≤ 0.0001) decreased with a factor of three between 1991 and 2014. No significant trends were evident in area and personal exposure in Tankhouse 2. Downward exposure trends were evident in Tankhouse 1 and may be ascribed to the implementation of various control measures and process changes, e.g., increasing polypropylene bead load. Limited data were available for Tankhouse 2, therefore, no trend in exposure could be established. Retrospective analyses may be used to identify trends and anomalies in exposure which might not have been identified during daily exposure monitoring.
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- Monica M Young
- a Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI), Faculty of Health Sciences , North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus , South Africa
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- a Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI), Faculty of Health Sciences , North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus , South Africa
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- a Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI), Faculty of Health Sciences , North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus , South Africa
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- a Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI), Faculty of Health Sciences , North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus , South Africa
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García-García JD, Peña-Sanabria KA, Sánchez-Thomas R, Moreno-Sánchez R. Nickel accumulation by the green algae-like Euglena gracilis. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2018; 343:10-18. [PMID: 28938155 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Nickel accumulation and nickel effects on cellular growth, respiration, photosynthesis, ascorbate peroxidase (APX) activity, and levels of thiols, histidine and phosphate-molecules were determined in Euglena gracilis. Cells incubated with 0.5-1mM NiCl2 showed impairment of O2 consumption, photosynthesis, Chl a+b content and APX activity whereas cellular integrity and viability were unaltered. Nickel accumulation was depressed by Mg2+ and Cu2+, while Ca2+, Co2+, Mn2+ and Zn2+ were innocuous. The growth half-inhibitory concentrations for Ni2+ in the culture medium supplemented with 2 or 0.2mM Mg2+ were 0.43 or 0.03mM Ni2+, respectively. Maximal nickel accumulation (1362mg nickel/Kg DW) was achieved in cells exposed to 1mM Ni2+ for 24h in the absence of Mg2+ and Cu2+; accumulated nickel was partially released after 72h. GSH polymers content increased or remained unchanged in cells exposed to 0.05-1mM Ni2+; however, GSH, cysteine, γ-glutamylcysteine, and phosphate-molecules all decreased after 72h. Histidine content increased in cells stressed with 0.05 and 0.5mM Ni2+ for 24h but not at longer times. It was concluded that E. gracilis can accumulate high nickel levels depending on the external Mg2+ and Cu2+ concentrations, in a process in which thiols, histidine and phosphate-molecules have a moderate contribution.
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- J D García-García
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", México, D.F. 14080, México.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", México, D.F. 14080, México
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", México, D.F. 14080, México
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", México, D.F. 14080, México
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Vinoth Kumar GG, Kesavan MP, Sankarganesh M, Sakthipandi K, Rajesh J, Sivaraman G. A Schiff base receptor as a fluorescence turn-on sensor for Ni2+ ions in living cells and logic gate application. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c7nj03784h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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A new receptor (R) with easily available “off–on–off” colorimetric and fluorescent responses was synthesized and characterized using 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and ESI-MS studies.
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- Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
- Bangalore-560065
- India
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Seilkop SK, Lightfoot NE, Berriault CJ, Conard BR. Respiratory cancer mortality and incidence in an updated cohort of Canadian nickel production workers. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 2017; 72:204-219. [PMID: 27282555 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2016.1199532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Respiratory cancer mortality and incidence were examined in an updated cohort of >56,000 Canadian nickel mining and refining workers. There was little evidence to suggest increased lung cancer risk in workers who had no experience in high-risk sintering operations that were closed by 1972, apart from that which would be expected from probable increased smoking prevalence relative to the comparison population. There was no substantive evidence of increased laryngeal cancer risk in the cohort, nor was there evidence of increased pharyngeal cancer risk in nonsinter workers. Nasal cancer incidence was elevated in nonsinter workers, but excess risks appeared to be confined to those hired prior to 1960. These findings lead us to tentatively conclude that occupationally-related respiratory risks in workers hired over the past 45 years are either very low or nonexistent.
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- b School of Rural and Northern Health , Laurentian University , Sudbury , Ontario , Canada
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- c Occupational Cancer Research Centre , Cancer Care Ontario , Toronto , Ontario , Canada
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- d BR Conard Consulting Inc. , Oakville , Ontario , Canada
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Guo H, Cui H, Peng X, Fang J, Zuo Z, Deng J, Wang X, Wu B, Chen K, Deng J. Nickel chloride (NiCl2) induces endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress by activating UPR pathways in the kidney of broiler chickens. Oncotarget 2017; 7:17508-19. [PMID: 26956054 PMCID: PMC4951229 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.7919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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It has been known that overexposure to Ni can induce nephrotoxicity. However, the mechanisms of underlying Ni nephrotoxicity are still elusive, and also Ni- and Ni compound-induced ER stress has been not reported in vivo at present. Our aim was to use broiler chickens as animal model to test whether the ER stress was induced and UPR was activated by NiCl2 in the kidney using histopathology, immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR. Two hundred and eighty one-day-old broiler chickens were divided into 4 groups and fed on a control diet and the same basal diet supplemented with 300 mg/kg, 600mg/kg and 900mg/kg of NiCl2 for 42 days. We found that dietary NiCl2 in excess of 300 mg/kg induced ER stress, which was characterized by increasing protein and mRNA expression of ER stress markers, e.g., GRP78 and GRP94. Concurrently, all the three UPR pathways were activated by dietary NiCl2. Firstly, the PERK pathway was activated by increasing eIF2a and ATF4 mRNA expression. Secondly, the IRE1 pathway was activated duo to increase in IRE1 and XBP1 mRNA expression. And thirdly, the increase of ATF6 mRNA expression suggested that ATF6 pathway was activated. The findings clearly demonstrate that NiCl2 induces the ER stress through activating PERK, IRE1 and ATF6 UPR pathways, which is proved to be a kind of molecular mechanism of Ni- or/and Ni compound-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Hongrui Guo
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Yaan, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Yaan, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Yaan, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Yaan, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Yaan, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Yaan, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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Annangi B, Bonassi S, Marcos R, Hernández A. Biomonitoring of humans exposed to arsenic, chromium, nickel, vanadium, and complex mixtures of metals by using the micronucleus test in lymphocytes. MUTATION RESEARCH-REVIEWS IN MUTATION RESEARCH 2016; 770:140-161. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrrev.2016.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2015] [Revised: 02/15/2016] [Accepted: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Egorova KS, Ananikov VP. Welche Katalysatormetalle sind harmlos, welche giftig? Vergleich der Toxizitäten von Ni-, Cu-, Fe-, Pd-, Pt-, Rh- und Au-Salzen. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201603777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Ksenia S. Egorova
- N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry; Russian Academy of Sciences; Leninsky prospect 47 Moscow 119991 Russland
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- N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry; Russian Academy of Sciences; Leninsky prospect 47 Moscow 119991 Russland
- Department of Chemistry; Saint Petersburg State University; Stary Petergof 198504 Russland
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Egorova KS, Ananikov VP. Which Metals are Green for Catalysis? Comparison of the Toxicities of Ni, Cu, Fe, Pd, Pt, Rh, and Au Salts. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2016; 55:12150-62. [PMID: 27532248 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201603777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 249] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Environmental profiles for the selected metals were compiled on the basis of available data on their biological activities. Analysis of the profiles suggests that the concept of toxic heavy metals and safe nontoxic alternatives based on lighter metals should be re-evaluated. Comparison of the toxicological data indicates that palladium, platinum, and gold compounds, often considered heavy and toxic, may in fact be not so dangerous, whereas complexes of nickel and copper, typically assumed to be green and sustainable alternatives, may possess significant toxicities, which is also greatly affected by the solubility in water and biological fluids. It appears that the development of new catalysts and novel applications should not rely on the existing assumptions concerning toxicity/nontoxicity. Overall, the available experimental data seem insufficient for accurate evaluation of biological activity of these metals and its modulation by the ligands. Without dedicated experimental measurements for particular metal/ligand frameworks, toxicity should not be used as a "selling point" when describing new catalysts.
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- Ksenia S Egorova
- N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky prospect 47, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky prospect 47, Moscow, 119991, Russia. .,Department of Chemistry, Saint Petersburg State University, Stary Petergof, 198504, Russia.
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Guo H, Deng H, Cui H, Peng X, Fang J, Zuo Z, Deng J, Wang X, Wu B, Chen K. Nickel chloride (NiCl2)-caused inflammatory responses via activation of NF-κB pathway and reduction of anti-inflammatory mediator expression in the kidney. Oncotarget 2016; 6:28607-20. [PMID: 26417933 PMCID: PMC4745680 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.5759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2015] [Accepted: 08/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Nickel (Ni) or Ni compounds target a number of organs and produce multiple toxic effects. Kidney is the major organ for Ni accumulation and excretion. There are no investigations on the Ni- or Ni compounds-induced renal inflammatory responses in human beings and animals at present. Therefore, we determined NiCl2-caused alteration of inflammatory mediators, and functional damage in the broiler's kidney by the methods of biochemistry, immunohistochemistry and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Dietary NiCl2 in excess of 300 mg/kg caused the renal inflammatory responses that characterized by increasing mRNA expression levels of the pro-inflammatory mediators including tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8) and interleukin-18 (IL-18) via the activation of nucleic factor κB (NF-κB), and decreasing mRNA expression levels of the anti-inflammatory mediators including interleukin-2 (IL-2), interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13). Concurrently, NiCl2 caused degeneration, necrosis and apoptosis of the tubular cells, which was consistent with the alteration of renal function parameters including elevated alkaline phosphatase (AKP) activity, and reduced activities of sodium-potassium adenosine triphosphatase (Na+/K+-ATPase), calcium adenosine triphosphatase (Ca2+-ATPase), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) and acid phosphatase (ACP) in the kidney. The above-mentioned results present that the activation of NF-κB pathway and reduction of anti-inflammatory mediator expression are main mechanisms of NiCl2-caused renal inflammatory responses and that the renal function is decreased or impaired after NiCl2-treated.
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- Hongrui Guo
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China
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Nickel-Refining Fumes Induced DNA Damage and Apoptosis of NIH/3T3 Cells via Oxidative Stress. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2016; 13:ijerph13070629. [PMID: 27347984 PMCID: PMC4962170 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph13070629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Revised: 06/16/2016] [Accepted: 06/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Although there have been numerous studies examining the toxicity and carcinogenicity of nickel compounds in humans and animals, its molecular mechanisms of action are not fully elucidated. In our research, NIH/3T3 cells were exposed to nickel-refining fumes at the concentrations of 0, 6.25, 12.50, 25, 50 and 100 μg/mL for 24 h. Cell viability, cell apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) level, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay, the level of glutathione (GSH), activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA) level were detected. The exposure of NIH/3T3 cells to nickel-refining fumes significantly reduced cell viability and induced cell apoptotic death in a dose-dependent manner. Nickel-refining fumes significantly increased ROS levels and induced DNA damage. Nickel-refining fumes may induce the changes in the state of ROS, which may eventually initiate oxidative stress, DNA damage and apoptosis of NIH/3T3 cells.
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Rani R, Paul K, Luxami V. An NBD-based two-in-one Cu2+/Ni2+ chemosensor with differential charge transfer processes. NEW J CHEM 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5nj02648b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A new multifunctional NBD-based probe for differential sensing of Cu2+/Ni2+ ions through visible color changes in semi-aqueous systems.
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- Richa Rani
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Thapar University
- Patiala-147004
- India
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Thapar University
- Patiala-147004
- India
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Thapar University
- Patiala-147004
- India
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Synthesis and crystal structure of imidazole containing amide as a turn on fluorescent probe for nickel ion in aqueous media. An experimental and theoretical investigation. J Mol Struct 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2015.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Guo H, Chen L, Cui H, Peng X, Fang J, Zuo Z, Deng J, Wang X, Wu B. Research Advances on Pathways of Nickel-Induced Apoptosis. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 17:E10. [PMID: 26703593 PMCID: PMC4730257 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17010010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2015] [Revised: 12/15/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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High concentrations of nickel (Ni) are harmful to humans and animals. Ni targets a number of organs and produces multiple toxic effects. Apoptosis is important in Ni-induced toxicity of the kidneys, liver, nerves, and immune system. Apoptotic pathways mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Fas, and c-Myc participate in Ni-induced cell apoptosis. However, the exact mechanism of apoptosis caused by Ni is still unclear. Understanding the mechanism of Ni-induced apoptosis may help in designing measures to prevent Ni toxicity.
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- Hongrui Guo
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
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Modulation of the PI3K/Akt Pathway and Bcl-2 Family Proteins Involved in Chicken's Tubular Apoptosis Induced by Nickel Chloride (NiCl₂). Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:22989-3011. [PMID: 26404262 PMCID: PMC4613348 DOI: 10.3390/ijms160922989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Revised: 09/14/2015] [Accepted: 09/17/2015] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Exposure of people and animals to environments highly polluted with nickel (Ni) can cause pathologic effects. Ni compounds can induce apoptosis, but the mechanism and the pathway of Ni compounds-induced apoptosis are unclear. We evaluated the alterations of apoptosis, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K)/serine-threonine kinase (Akt) pathway, and Bcl-2 family proteins induced by nickel chloride (NiCl2) in the kidneys of broiler chickens, using flow cytometry, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase 2ʹ-deoxyuridine 5ʹ-triphosphate dUTP nick end-labeling (TUNEL), immunohistochemstry and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). We found that dietary NiCl2 in excess of 300 mg/kg resulted in a significant increase in apoptosis, which was associated with decrease in MMP, and increase in apoptosis inducing factor (AIF) and endonuclease G (EndoG) protein and mRNA expression. Concurrently, NiCl2 inhibited the PI3K/Akt pathway, which was characterized by decreasing PI3K, Akt1 and Akt2 mRNA expression levels. NiCl2 also reduced the protein and mRNA expression of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL and increased the protein and mRNA expression of pro-apoptotic Bax and Bak. These results show that NiCl2 causes mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis by disruption of MMP and increased expression of AIF and EndoG mRNA and protein, and that the underlying mechanism of MMP loss involves the Bcl-2 family proteins modulation and PI3K/Akt pathway inhibition.
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Buekers J, De Brouwere K, Lefebvre W, Willems H, Vandenbroele M, Van Sprang P, Eliat-Eliat M, Hicks K, Schlekat CE, Oller AR. Assessment of human exposure to environmental sources of nickel in Europe: Inhalation exposure. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2015; 521-522:359-371. [PMID: 25863314 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.02.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2014] [Revised: 02/24/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The paper describes the inhalation nickel (Ni) exposure of humans via the environment for the regional scale in the EU, together with a tiered approach for assessing additional local exposure from industrial emissions. The approach was designed, in the context of REACH, for the purpose of assessing and controlling emissions and air quality in the neighbourhood of Ni producers and downstream users. Two Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) values for chronic inhalation exposure to total Ni in PM10 (20 and 60ngNi/m(3)) were considered. The value of 20ngNi/m(3) is the current EU air quality guidance value. The value of 60ngNi/m(3) is derived here based on recently published Ni data (Oller et al., 2014). Both values are protective for respiratory toxicity and carcinogenicity but differ in the application of toxicokinetic adjustments and cancer threshold considerations. Estimates of air Ni concentrations at the European regional scale were derived from the database of the European Environment Agency. The 50th and 90th percentile regional exposures were below both DNEL values. To assess REACH compliance at the local scale, measured ambient air data are preferred but are often unavailable. A tiered approach for the use of modelled ambient air concentrations was developed, starting with the application of the default EUSES model and progressing to more sophisticated models. As an example, the tiered approach was applied to 33 EU Ni sulphate producers' and downstream users' sites. Applying the EUSES model demonstrates compliance with a DNEL of 60ngNi/m(3) for the majority of sites, while the value of the refined modelling is demonstrated when a DNEL of 20ngNi/m(3) is considered. The proposed approach, applicable to metals in general, can be used in the context of REACH, for refining the risk characterisation and guiding the selection of risk management measures.
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- Jurgen Buekers
- Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium.
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- Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
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- Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
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- Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
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- ARCHE (Assessing Risks of Chemicals) Consulting, Stapelplein 70, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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- ARCHE (Assessing Risks of Chemicals) Consulting, Stapelplein 70, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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- ARCHE (Assessing Risks of Chemicals) Consulting, Stapelplein 70, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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- University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue W, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- NiPERA, 2525 Meridian Parkway, Suite 240, Durham, NC 27713, USA
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Ganjali MR, Hosseini M, Motalebi M, Sedaghat M, Mizani F, Faridbod F, Norouzi P. Selective recognition of Ni2+ ion based on fluorescence enhancement chemosensor. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2015; 140:283-287. [PMID: 25615675 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2014.12.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2014] [Revised: 11/30/2014] [Accepted: 12/15/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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A new enhancing fluorescent chemosensor was introduced for selective and sensitive determination of nickel ions based on 2-(1-H-benzo[d]imidazol-2yl)-N-phenyl hydrazine carbothioamide (L). L has an intrinsic fluorescent emission which enhances in presence of nickel ions in CH3CN/H2O (70:30, v/v) solution. The fluorescence enhancement of L is attributed to a 1:1 complex formation between L and Ni2+ ion which has been used for selective detection of Ni2+ ion. At the optimum conditions, the fluorescence intensity of L at 352 nm enhances linearly by the concentration of nickel ion from 1.6×10(-5) to 1.6×10(-7) M and detection limit of 7.9×10(-8) M. The new fluorescent probe exhibited high selectivity to Ni2+ ion over the other common mono, di-and trivalent cations.
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- M R Ganjali
- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran; Biosensor Research Center, Endocrinology & Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences & Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Payame Noor University, PO Box 19395-3697, Tehran, Iran
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- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Payame Noor University, PO Box 19395-3697, Tehran, Iran
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- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran; Biosensor Research Center, Endocrinology & Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Oller AR, Oberdörster G, Seilkop SK. Derivation of PM10 size-selected human equivalent concentrations of inhaled nickel based on cancer and non-cancer effects on the respiratory tract. Inhal Toxicol 2015; 26:559-78. [PMID: 25055843 DOI: 10.3109/08958378.2014.932034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Abstract Nickel (Ni) in ambient air is predominantly present in the form of oxides and sulfates, with the distribution of Ni mass between the fine (particle aerodynamic diameter < 2.5 µm; PM2.5) and coarser (2.5-10 µm) size-selected aerosol fractions of PM10 dependent on the aerosol's origin. When deriving a long-term health protective reference concentration for Ni in ambient air, the respiratory toxicity and carcinogenicity effects of the predominant Ni compounds in ambient air must be considered. Dosimetric adjustments to account for differences in aerosol particle size and respiratory tract deposition and/or clearance among rats, workers, and the general public were applied to experimentally- and epidemiologically-determined points of departure (PODs) such as no(low)-effect concentrations, for both cancer and non-cancer respiratory effects. This approach resulted in the derivation of threshold-based PM10 size-selected equivalent concentrations (modified PODs) of 0.5 µg Ni/m(3) based on workers' cancer effects and 9-11 µg Ni/m(3) based on rodent respiratory toxicity effects. Sources of uncertainty in exposure extrapolations are described. These are not reference concentrations; rather the derived PM10 size-selected modified PODs can be used as the starting point for the calculation of ambient air reference concentrations for Ni. The described approach is equally applicable to other particulates.
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Capasso L, Camatini M, Gualtieri M. Nickel oxide nanoparticles induce inflammation and genotoxic effect in lung epithelial cells. Toxicol Lett 2014; 226:28-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.01.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2013] [Revised: 01/24/2014] [Accepted: 01/27/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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AbstractThe application effect of aluminium and their alloys and mixtures with nickel was studied for the complete hydrodebromination of 2,4,6-tribromophenol (TBP) to phenol in aqueous NaOH solution at room temperature. It was found that the Raney Al-Ni alloy can rapidly transform TBP to phenol. Removal efficiency of 25 mM TBP solution in aqueous NaOH (15 g L−1) solution at the end of 1h reaction was 100% using 4 g L−1 Al-Ni. The hydrodebromination is accompanied by the dissolution of aluminium and formation of soluble Al(OH)4−1 anions under these reaction conditions. After completion of the hydrodebromination reaction removal of the dissolved metals was achieved by precipitation of appropriate hydroxides by adjustment of the pH value and filtration, the filtrate was treated with Pseudomonas or Rhodococcus bacterial strains to degrade dissolved phenol. The combined application of both (chemical-biological) treatments produced degradations of 100% of aromatic compounds.
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Wilhelm M, Wittsiepe J, Seiwert M, Hünken A, Becker K, Conrad A, Schulz C, Kolossa-Gehring M. Levels and predictors of urinary nickel concentrations of children in Germany: Results from the German Environmental Survey on children (GerES IV). Int J Hyg Environ Health 2013; 216:163-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2012.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2012] [Revised: 02/28/2012] [Accepted: 03/15/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Mitchell Q, Jeansonne BG, Stoute D, Lallier TE. Electrochemical dissolution of nickel-titanium endodontic files induces periodontal ligament cell death. J Endod 2013; 39:679-84. [PMID: 23611390 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2012.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2012] [Revised: 12/07/2012] [Accepted: 12/10/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Fractured endodontic files present a major problem. A novel method has been proposed to retrieve fractured nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic files by using electrochemical dissolution. However, the effect of file dissolution on adjacent soft tissues such as the periodontal ligament (PDL) has not been investigated. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the dissolution products on PDL fibroblasts. METHODS Endodontic files were dissolved in sodium fluoride (NaF) by passing a 50-mA current through the NiTi files while immersed in the NaF solution. NaF/NiTi solutions were diluted with minimal essential medium-α media containing 10% serum. PDL cells were treated for up to 24 hours, and cell viability was quantified by using calcein AM to label live cells and ethidium homodimer to label dead cells. This was repeated by using artificial saliva (AS) as an alternative to NaF. RESULTS NaF solution reduced PDL cell survival, and the NaF/NiTi solution further reduced PDL cell survival. AS alone did not reduce cell survival, whereas AS/NiTi solution reduced PDL cell survival. Particles that resulted from the electrochemical dissolution of NiTi files were highly cytotoxic. CONCLUSIONS Electrochemically dissolving NiTi files in NaF results in solutions that are cytotoxic to PDL fibroblasts. AS may be a less toxic alternative for dissolving NiTi files.
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- Department of Endodontics, Center of Excellence in Oral and Craniofacial Biology, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, School of Dentistry, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119, USA
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- Hailey A Clancy
- Department of Chemistry & Life Science, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Nelson Institute of Environmental Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 57 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo, NY 10987, USA
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Because tobacco smoking is a potent carcinogen, secondary causes of lung cancer are often diminished in perceived importance. The goal of this review is to describe the occurrence and recent findings of the 27 agents currently listed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as lung carcinogens. The IARC's updated assessments of lung carcinogens provide a long-overdue resource for consensus opinions on the carcinogenic potential of various agents. Supplementary new information, with a focus on analytic epidemiologic studies that has become available since IARC's most recent evaluation, are also discussed.
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, University of Iowa, 105 River Street, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
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Nickel release and surface characteristics of fine powders of nickel metal and nickel oxide in media of relevance for inhalation and dermal contact. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2012; 65:135-46. [PMID: 23142754 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2012.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2012] [Revised: 09/06/2012] [Accepted: 10/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Differences in surface oxide characteristics and extent of nickel release have been investigated in two thoroughly characterized micron-sized (mainly <4 μm) nickel metal powders and a nickel oxide bulk powder when immersed in two different synthetic fluids, artificial sweat (ASW-pH 6.5) and artificial lysosomal fluid (ALF-pH 4.5) for time periods up to 24h. The investigation shows significantly more nickel released from the nickel metal powders (<88%) compared to the NiO powder (<0.1%), attributed to differences in surface properties. Significantly more nickel was released from the nickel metal powder with a thin surface oxide predominantly composed of non-stoichiometric nickel oxide (probably Ni(2)O(3)), compared to the release from the nickel metal powder with a thicker surface oxide predominantly composed of NiO and to a lesser extent Ni(2)O(3) (88% and 25% release after 24 h in ALF, respectively). Significantly lower amounts of nickel were released from the nickel metal powders in ASW (2.2% and <1%, respectively). The importance of particle and surface characteristics for any reliable risk assessment is discussed, and generated data compared with literature findings on bioaccessibility (released fraction) of nickel from powders of nickel metal and nickel oxide, and massive forms of nickel metal and nickel-containing alloys.
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Muñoz A, Costa M. Elucidating the mechanisms of nickel compound uptake: a review of particulate and nano-nickel endocytosis and toxicity. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2012; 260:1-16. [PMID: 22206756 PMCID: PMC3306469 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2011.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2011] [Revised: 12/08/2011] [Accepted: 12/12/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Nickel (Ni) is a worldwide pollutant and contaminant that humans are exposed to through various avenues resulting in multiple toxic responses - most alarming is its clear carcinogenic nature. A variety of particulate Ni compounds persist in the environment and can be distinguished by characteristics such as solubility, structure, and surface charge. These characteristics influence cellular uptake and toxicity. Some particulate forms of Ni are carcinogenic and are directly and rapidly endocytized by cells. A series of studies conducted in the 1980s observed this process, and we have reanalyzed the results of these studies to help elucidate the molecular mechanism of particulate Ni uptake. Originally the process of uptake observed was described as phagocytosis, however in the context of recent research we hypothesize that the process is macropinocytosis and/or clathrin mediated endocytosis. Primary considerations in determining the route of uptake here include calcium dependence, particle size, and inhibition through temperature and pharmacological approaches. Particle characteristics that influenced uptake include size, charge, surface characteristics, and structure. This discussion is relevant in the context of nanoparticle studies and the emerging interest in nano-nickel (nano-Ni), where toxicity assessments require a clear understanding of the parameters of particulate uptake and where establishment of such parameters is often obscured through inconsistencies across experimental systems. In this regard, this review aims to carefully document one system (particulate nickel compound uptake) and characterize its properties.
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- Alexandra Muñoz
- New York University School of Medicine, Nelson Institute of Environmental Medicine, 57 Old Forge Road, NY 10987
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- New York University School of Medicine, Nelson Institute of Environmental Medicine, 57 Old Forge Road, NY 10987
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Haney JT, McCant DD, Sielken RL, Valdez-Flores C, Grant RL. Development of a unit risk factor for nickel and inorganic nickel compounds based on an updated carcinogenic toxicity assessment. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2012; 62:191-201. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2011.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2011] [Revised: 10/04/2011] [Accepted: 10/06/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Joseph T Haney
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Toxicology Division, MC-168, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087, USA.
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Kang GS, Gillespie PA, Gunnison A, Rengifo H, Koberstein J, Chen LC. Comparative pulmonary toxicity of inhaled nickel nanoparticles; role of deposited dose and solubility. Inhal Toxicol 2011; 23:95-103. [PMID: 21261442 DOI: 10.3109/08958378.2010.543440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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In this pilot study, we investigated which physicochemical properties of nickel hydroxide nanoparticles (nano-NH) were mainly responsible in inducing pulmonary toxicity. First, we studied the role of nickel ions solubilized from nano-NH by comparing the toxic effects of nano-NH to those of readily soluble nickel sulfate nanoparticles (nano-NS). Additionally, to test whether there was a non-specific stress response due to particle morphology, we compared the toxicity of nano-NH with that of carbon nanoparticles (nano-C) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nano-Ti), both of which had similar physical properties such as particle size and shape, to nano-NH. We exposed mice to each type of nanoparticles for 4?h via a whole-body inhalation system and examined oxidative stress and inflammatory responses in the lung. We also determined the lung burden and clearance of Ni following nano-NH and nano-NS exposures. The results showed that lung deposition of nano-NH was significantly greater than that of nano-NS and nano-NH appeared to have stronger inflammogenic potential than nano-NS even when lung Ni burden taken into consideration. This suggests that the toxicity of nano-NH is not driven solely by released Ni ions from deposited nano-NH particles. However, it is unlikely that the greater toxic potential of nano-NH is attributable to a generic stress response from any nanoparticle exposure, since nano-C and nano-Ti did not elicit toxic responses similar to those of nano-NH. These results indicate that the observed pulmonary toxicity by inhaled nano-NH were chemical-specific and deposited dose and solubility are key factors to understand toxicity induced by nano-NH.
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- Gi Soo Kang
- Department of Environmental Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Tuxedo, New York 10987, USA
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Kunimasa K, Arita M, Tachibana H, Tsubouchi K, Konishi S, Korogi Y, Nishiyama A, Ishida T. Chemical pneumonitis and acute lung injury caused by inhalation of nickel fumes. Intern Med 2011; 50:2035-8. [PMID: 21921392 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.50.5557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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A 50-year-old man with a 30-year occupational history of welding presented with low-grade fever, fatigue and persistent dry cough. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest revealed interlobular septal thickening and bilateral non-segmental patchy ground-glass opacities except in the sub-pleural zone. He revealed that he had inhaled nickel fumes 3 days previously at work. These findings suggested a diagnosis of pneumonitis induced by inhalation of nickel fumes. Fewer reports describe pneumonitis associated with the inhalation of nickel compared with zinc fumes. Although nickel compounds are particularly pernicious among the transition metals and more toxic than zinc compounds, nickel fume inhalation rarely induces lethal acute respiratory distress syndrome. Our patient was successfully treated with corticosteroid.
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- Kei Kunimasa
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Japan.
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Goodman JE, Prueitt RL, Thakali S, Oller AR. The nickel ion bioavailability model of the carcinogenic potential of nickel-containing substances in the lung. Crit Rev Toxicol 2010; 41:142-74. [DOI: 10.3109/10408444.2010.531460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Rabbani-Chadegani III A, Fani N, Abdossamadi S, Shahmir N. Toxic effects of lead and nickel nitrate on rat liver chromatin components. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2010; 25:127-34. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.20368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2010] [Revised: 06/13/2010] [Accepted: 07/07/2010] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Rhomberg LR, Bailey LA, Goodman JE. Hypothesis-based weight of evidence: A tool for evaluating and communicating uncertainties and inconsistencies in the large body of evidence in proposing a carcinogenic mode of action—naphthalene as an example. Crit Rev Toxicol 2010; 40:671-96. [PMID: 20722583 DOI: 10.3109/10408444.2010.499504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Dodani SC, He Q, Chang CJ. A turn-on fluorescent sensor for detecting nickel in living cells. J Am Chem Soc 2010; 131:18020-1. [PMID: 19950946 DOI: 10.1021/ja906500m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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We present the synthesis and properties of Nickelsensor-1 (NS1), a new water-soluble, turn-on fluorescent sensor that is capable of selectively responding to Ni(2+) in aqueous solution and in living cells. NS1 combines a BODIPY chromophore and a mixed N/O/S receptor to provide good selectivity for Ni(2+) over a range of biologically abundant metal ions in aqueous solution. In addition to these characteristics, confocal microscopy experiments further show that NS1 can be delivered into living cells and report changes in intracellular Ni(2+) levels in a respiratory cell model.
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- Sheel C Dodani
- Department of Chemistry and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, USA
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Grimsrud TK, Andersen A. Evidence of carcinogenicity in humans of water-soluble nickel salts. J Occup Med Toxicol 2010; 5:7. [PMID: 20377901 PMCID: PMC2868037 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6673-5-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2009] [Accepted: 04/08/2010] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Increased risks of nasal cancer and lung cancer in nickel refiners have been investigated scientifically and discussed since they were detected in the 1930s. Nickel compounds are considered to be the main cause of the cancer excess. Parts of the nickel producing industry and their consultants oppose the classification of water-soluble nickel salts as human carcinogens, and argue that the risk in exposed workers should be ascribed to other occupational exposures and smoking. DISCUSSION Respiratory cancer risks in Welsh, Finnish, and Norwegian nickel refiners add to the evidence of carcinogenicity of water-soluble nickel. In Norwegian refiners, the first epidemiological study in 1973 identified high risks of lung cancer and nasal cancer among long-term electrolysis workers. Risk analyses based on exposure estimates developed in the 1980s supported the view that water-soluble nickel compounds were central in the development of cancer. Recently, new exposure estimates were worked out for the same cohort based on personal monitoring of total nickel and chemical determination of four forms of nickel. Additional data have been collected on life-time smoking habits, and on exposure to arsenic, asbestos, sulphuric acid mists, cobalt, and occupational lung carcinogens outside the refinery. After adjustment for these potential confounding exposures in case-control analyses, the risk pattern added to the evidence of an important role of water-soluble nickel compounds as causes of lung cancer. These Norwegian cancer studies rely on national Cancer Registry data, considered close to complete from 1953 onwards; and on National Population Register data continuously updated with mortality and emigration. Canadian mortality studies--perceived to offer the strongest support to the industry position not to recognise carcinogenicity of water-soluble nickel--appear to suffer from limitations in follow-up time, loss to follow-up, absence of risk analysis with individual exposure estimates, no confounder control, and a likely underestimation of cancer mortality. CONCLUSIONS Rejection to recognise water-soluble nickel as a human carcinogen seems to contradict material epidemiological evidence that demonstrates a strong association between water-soluble nickel compounds and risks of lung cancer and nasal cancer. Independent international scientific bodies have classified nickel compounds as carcinogenic to humans, inclusive of water-soluble nickel.
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- Tom K Grimsrud
- Department of Etiological Research, Institute of Population-based cancer research, Cancer Registry of Norway, F Nansens vei 19, Majorstuen, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Etiological Research, Institute of Population-based cancer research, Cancer Registry of Norway, F Nansens vei 19, Majorstuen, Oslo, Norway
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