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Adeyanju AA, Akinwunmi EA, Karigidi ME, Agboola OO, Elekofehinti OO. Cinnamic acid abrogates bisphenol A-induced hepatotoxicity via suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokine and modulation of gene expressions of antioxidant enzymes in rats. Toxicol Rep 2025; 14:101995. [PMID: 40226809 PMCID: PMC11986462 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2025.101995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2024] [Revised: 12/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2025] [Indexed: 04/15/2025] Open
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is regularly used to produce plastic products. Its hepatotoxicity has been unveiled. The effects of cinnamic acid on BPA exposure have not been comprehensively studied, and the key mechanism of action is yet to be unraveled. Rats were allocated into 5 groups. Group 1 (control) was given corn oil. Group 2 received BPA for 14 consecutive days. Group 3 received cinnamic acid at 50 mg/kg in co-administration with BPA while group 4 received cinnamic acid at 100 mg/kg, in co-administration with BPA. Cinnamic acid (CA) only (100 mg/kg) was given to group 5. BPA exposure significantly decreased catalase, glutathione-S-transferase, and superoxide dismutase activities and non-significantly diminished glutathione level. A reduction in the gene expression of catalase accompanied this. Our result showed significant gene elevation at the mRNA level of tumor necrosis factor-α and elevated malondialdehyde by BPA. The significantly elevated alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase activities in addition to increased levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and very low-density lipoprotein with reduced high-density lipoprotein reflected the detrimental effect of BPA in the liver. Our results revealed that cinnamic acid could alleviate the increased pro-inflammatory cytokine level and oxidative stress by downregulating tumor necrosis factor-α gene. The histopathological evaluation confirmed the biochemical results. Hepatic alterations were ameliorated when cinnamic acid was co-administered with BPA. These findings suggest that downregulation of the TNF-α gene induced by cinnamic acid may participate in suppressing the BPA-induced oxidative stress. This offers a new idea to unmask the mechanism underlying cinnamic acid's interference with BPA-induced hepatic damage.
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- Anne Adebukola Adeyanju
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, KolaDaisi University, Km 18, Oyo Express Road, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, KolaDaisi University, Km 18, Oyo Express Road, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, KolaDaisi University, Km 18, Oyo Express Road, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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Davis OS, Scandlan OLM, Potestio EA, Robinson C, Hickey KD, Ross M, Favetta LA. Impact of BPA and its analogs on sperm hyperactivity, acrosome reaction, epigenetic profiles and in vitro embryo development. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2025:112555. [PMID: 40252911 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2025.112555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2025] [Accepted: 04/17/2025] [Indexed: 04/21/2025]
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Bisphenols, particularly BPA, are ubiquitous environmental contaminants known to affect male reproductive health. However, their specific impacts on sperm function and subsequent embryo development remain understudied especially for BPA's commonly used replacements, BPS and BPF. This study investigated the effects of direct sperm exposure to BPA, BPS, and BPF on fertilization capacity and embryo development using a bovine model, as translational for humans. Sperm samples were exposed to 0.05 mg/mL of each bisphenol in vitro. Parameters, including hyperactivity and acrosome reaction, as well as fertilization outcomes, such as developmental rates and blastocyst quality, were further evaluated following IVF. miRNA profiles were also analyzed in sperm and embryos to detect potential biomarkers of bisphenol exposure. We found that BPF significantly increased sperm hyperactivity, and BPA decreased acrosome reaction levels (p<0.05). Cleavage and blastocyst rates were also notably decreased in embryos derived from BPA-exposed sperm (p<0.05). Furthermore, blastocysts produced from BPA, BPS and BPF treated sperm all had significantly lower cell counts and increased DNA fragmentation (p<0.05). Although no statistically significant changes in miRNA levels were observed, this study highlights some of the detrimental effects of bisphenols on bovine sperm and subsequent embryo development, with potential implications for human reproductive health.
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- Ola S Davis
- Reproductive Health and Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biomedical Sciences, OVC, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Reproductive Health and Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biomedical Sciences, OVC, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Reproductive Health and Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biomedical Sciences, OVC, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Reproductive Health and Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biomedical Sciences, OVC, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Semex®, Guelph, ON, Canada; BioTraceIT Ltd., Charlottetown, PE, Canada
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- Reproductive Health and Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biomedical Sciences, OVC, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
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Khalifa M, Fayed RH, Ahmed YH, Abdelhameed MF, Essa AF, Khalil HMA. Ferulic acid ameliorates bisphenol A (BPA)-induced Alzheimer's disease-like pathology through Akt-ERK crosstalk pathway in male rats. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 2025; 242:461-480. [PMID: 39441400 PMCID: PMC11861243 DOI: 10.1007/s00213-024-06697-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2024] [Indexed: 10/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study investigated the neuroprotective effect of ferulic acid (FA) against bisphenol A (BPA) induced Alzheimer's disease-like pathology in male rats. METHODS Rats were allocated into four groups, control, BPA, BPA + FA, and FA, respectively, for 40 days. Spatial working memory and recognition memory were evaluated. Moreover, the brain levels of oxidative stress biomarkers, proinflammatory cytokines, extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), and phosphorylated serine/threonine protein kinase (p-Akt) were measured. We also determined the brain neuropathological protein levels, including Beta-Amyloid 1-42, total Tau (tTau), and phosphorylated Tau (pTau) proteins. Furthermore, brain levels of Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and Beta-secretase (BACE) were assessed. Brain histological investigation and immunohistochemistry determination of glial fibrillar acidic protein (GFAP) were also performed. Moreover, docking simulation was adapted to understand the inhibitory role of FA on AChE, BACE-1, and ERK1/2. RESULTS Interestingly, the BPA + FA treated group showed a reversal in the cognitive impairments induced by BPA, which was associated with improved brain redox status. They also exhibited a significant decrease in brain inflammatory cytokines, ERK, and p-Akt levels. Moreover, they revealed a decline in beta-amyloid 1-42 and a significant improvement in tTau expression and pTau protein levels in the brain tissue. Further, the brain levels of AChE and BACE were substantially reduced in BPA + FA rats. The neuroprotective effect of FA was confirmed by restoring the normal architecture of brain tissue, which was associated with decreasing GFAP. CONCLUSION FA could be a potent neuroprotectant agent against AD with a possible prospect for its therapeutic capabilities and nutritional supplement value due to its antioxidant and antiapoptotic properties.
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- Mhasen Khalifa
- Department of Veterinary Hygiene and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt.
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- Department of Veterinary Hygiene and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Vet. Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Natural Compounds Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Veterinary Hygiene and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
- Faculty of Veterinary medicine, King Salman International University, South sinai, Ras Sudr, Egypt
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Chuang YT, Yen CY, Liu W, Chien TM, Chang FR, Tsai YH, Tang JY, Chang HW. The protection of bisphenol A-modulated miRNAs and targets by natural products. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2025; 196:109299. [PMID: 39884249 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2025.109299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2024] [Revised: 11/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2025] [Indexed: 02/01/2025]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a ubiquitous environmental pollutant with endocrine-disrupting functions. Identifying protective drugs and exploring the mechanisms against BPA are crucial in healthcare. Natural products exhibiting antioxidant properties are considered to be able to protect against BPA toxicity. Although BPA-modulated targets and miRNAs have been individually reported, their connections to natural products were rarely organized. With the help of a protein-protein interaction database (STRING), the relationship between individual BPA-modulated targets was interconnected to provide a systemic view. In this review, BPA-downregulated and -upregulated targets are classified, and their interactive network was innovatively analyzed using the bioinformatic database (STRING). BPA-modulated miRNAs were also retrieved and ingeniously connected to BPA-modulated targets. Moreover, a novel connection between BPA-countering natural products was integrated into BPA-modulated miRNAs and targets. All these targets-associated natural products and/or miRNAs were incorporated into the STRING network, providing systemic relationships. Overall, the BPA-modulated target-miRNA-protecting natural product axis was innovatively constructed, providing a straightforward direction for exploring the integrated BPA-countering effects and mechanisms of natural products.
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- Ya-Ting Chuang
- Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology, PhD Program in Life Sciences, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- School of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- School of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Gangshan Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 820111, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Master Program, College of Pharmacy and Health Care, Tajen University, Pingtung 907101, Taiwan.
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- School of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; Department of Radiation Oncology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology, PhD Program in Life Sciences, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; Center for Cancer Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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Agarwal A, Gandhi S, Tripathi AD, Gupta A, Iammarino M, Sidhu JK. Food contamination from packaging material with special focus on the Bisphenol-A. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2025; 45:69-79. [PMID: 38839596 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2024.2344571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Additives, such as bisphenol A (BPA) that are added to packaging material to enhance functionality may migrate into food products creating a concern for food safety. BPA has been linked to various chronic diseases, such as: diabetes, obesity, prostate cancer, impaired thyroid function, and several other metabolic disorders. To safeguard consumers, BPA migration limits have been defined by regulatory bodies. However, it is important to address the underlying factors and mechanisms so that they can be optimized in order to minimize BPA migration. In this review, we determine the relative importance of the factors, i.e. temperature, contact time, pH, food composition, storage time and temperature, package type, cleaning, and aging, and packaging damage that promote BPA migration in foods. Packaging material seems to be the key source of BPA and the temperature (applied during food production, storage, can sterilization and cleaning processes) was the critical driver influencing BPA migration.
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- Aparna Agarwal
- Department of Food and Nutrition and Food Technology, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Food and Nutrition and Food Technology, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Dairy Science and Food Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata Via Manfredonia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Food and Nutrition and Food Technology, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Pathak RK, Kim JM. A computational assay for identifying millet-derived compounds that antagonize the interaction between bisphenols and estrogen-related receptor gamma. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1435254. [PMID: 39545070 PMCID: PMC11560427 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1435254] [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: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 10/21/2024] [Indexed: 11/17/2024] Open
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The use of Bisphenol A (BPA) and its analogs in industries, as well as the products made from them, is becoming a significant concern for human health. Scientific studies have revealed that BPA functions as an endocrine disruptor. While some analogs of BPA (bisphenols) have been used for a longer time, it was later discovered that they are toxic, similar to BPA. Their widespread use ensures their presence in the environment, and thus, everyone is exposed to them. Scientific research has shown that BPA interacts with estrogen-related receptor gamma (ERRγ), affecting its normal function. ERRγ is involved in biological processes including energy metabolism and mitochondrial function. Therefore, continuous exposure to bisphenols increases the risk of various diseases. In our previous study, we observed that some analogs of BPA had a higher binding affinity to ERRγ compared to BPA itself and analyzed the amino acid residues involved in this interaction. We hypothesized that by antagonizing the interaction between bisphenols and ERRγ, we could neutralize their toxic effects. Taking into account the health benefits of millets and their toxin removal properties, virtual screening of millet-derived compounds was conducted along with prediction of their ADMET profiles. Top five candidates were prioritized for Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations and further analyses. Long-term molecular dynamics simulation (1 µs) were utilized to evaluate their binding, stability, and antagonizing abilities. Furthermore, reevaluation of their binding energy was conducted using the MM-PBSA method. This study reports millet-derived compounds, namely, Tricin 7-rutinoside, Tricin 7-glucoside, Glucotricin, Kaempferol, and Setarin. These compounds are predicted to be potent competitive inhibitors that can antagonize the interactions between bisphenols and ERRγ. These compounds could potentially assist in the development of future therapeutics. They may also be considered for use as food supplements, although further investigations, including wet-lab experiments and clinical studies, are needed.
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Republic of Korea
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Giommi C, Maradonna F, Ladisa C, Habibi HR, Carnevali O. Probiotics as Potential Tool to Mitigate Nucleotide Metabolism Alterations Induced by DiNP Dietary Exposure in Danio rerio. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:11151. [PMID: 39456934 PMCID: PMC11508264 DOI: 10.3390/ijms252011151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2024] [Revised: 10/07/2024] [Accepted: 10/11/2024] [Indexed: 10/28/2024] Open
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Diisononyl phthalate, classified as endocrine disruptor, has been investigate to trigger lipid biosynthesis in both mammalian and teleostean animal models. Despite this, little is known about the effects of DiNP exposure at tolerable daily intake level and the possible mechanisms of its toxicity. Probiotics, on the other hand, were demonstrated to have beneficial effects on the organism's metabolism and recently emerged as a possible tool to mitigate the EDC toxicity. In the present study, using a metabolomic approach, the potential hepatic sex-related toxicity of DiNP was investigated in adult zebrafish together with the mitigating action of the probiotic formulation SLAB51, which has already demonstrated its ability to ameliorate gastrointestinal pathologies in animals including humans. Zebrafish were exposed for 28 days to 50 µg/kg body weight (bw)/day of DiNP (DiNP) through their diet and treated with 109 CFU/g bw of SLAB51 (P) and the combination of DiNP and SLAB51 (DiNP + P), and the results were compared to those of an untreated control group (C). DiNP reduced AMP, IMP, and GMP in the purine metabolism, while such alterations were not observed in the DiNP + P group, for which the phenotype overlapped that of C fish. In addition, in male, DiNP reduced UMP and CMP levels in the pyrimidine metabolism, while the co-administration of probiotic shifted the DiNP + P metabolic phenotype toward that of P male and closed to C male, suggesting the beneficial effects of probiotics also in male fish. Overall, these results provide the first evidence of the disruptive actions of DiNP on hepatic nucleotide metabolism and mitigating action of the probiotic to reduce a DiNP-induced response in a sex-related manner.
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- Christian Giommi
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (C.G.); (F.M.)
- INBB—Biostructures and Biosystems National Institute, 00136 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (C.G.); (F.M.)
- INBB—Biostructures and Biosystems National Institute, 00136 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada; (C.L.); (H.R.H.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada; (C.L.); (H.R.H.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (C.G.); (F.M.)
- INBB—Biostructures and Biosystems National Institute, 00136 Roma, Italy
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Davis OS, Scandlan OLM, Sabry R, Ghaffarzadeh M, Hannam TG, Lagunov A, Favetta LA. High seminal BPA in IVF patients correlates with lower sperm count and up-regulated miR-21 and miR-130a. Reprod Toxicol 2024; 128:108651. [PMID: 38925230 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widespread industrial chemical, used as the key monomer of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. BPA has been detected in human seminal fluid and has been correlated with changes in sperm parameters, crucial in determining male fertility. In this study, semen samples were collected from 100 patients aged 29-47 years undergoing fertility assessment between 2021 and 2023 and analyzed according to WHO guidelines. BPA levels in the seminal plasma were then measured through an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and compared to sperm quality metrics. The relative mRNA/miRNA expression of key genes associated to male reproduction, including androgen receptor, miR-34c, miR-21, miR-130a, was then quantified and compared between groups with high or low BPA content. Our results revealed that BPA levels were increased with age and were negatively correlated with sperm counts (p<0.05). The negative correlation remained significant when patients were age-matched. No other relationships between seminal BPA and motility, morphology or DNA fragmentation levels were observed. qPCR analysis showed that androgen receptor mRNA expression was significantly greater in sperm with high seminal BPA (p<0.05). Moreover, we found that the expression of miR-21 and miR-130a was also upregulated in the higher BPA group (p<0.05). These results display a relationship between BPA content in the semen and male fertility parameters, and provide insights into the molecular mechanisms through which BPA may be affecting male reproductive capability. Ultimately, this research can potentially drive changes to guidelines and exposure limits for BPA exposure.
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- Ola S Davis
- Reproductive Health and Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biomedical Sciences, OVC, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Reproductive Health and Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biomedical Sciences, OVC, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Reproductive Health and Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biomedical Sciences, OVC, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Reproductive Health and Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biomedical Sciences, OVC, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
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Charkiewicz AE, Omeljaniuk WJ, Nikliński J. Bisphenol A-What Do We Know? A Global or Local Approach at the Public Health Risk Level. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6229. [PMID: 38892416 PMCID: PMC11172700 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25116229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
BPA has demonstrated enormous multisystem and multi-organ toxicity shown mainly in animal models. Meanwhile, the effects of its exposure in humans still require years of observation, research, and answers to many questions. Even minimal and short-term exposure contributes to disorders or various types of dysfunction. It is released directly or indirectly into the environment at every stage of the product life cycle, demonstrating its ease of penetration into the body. The ubiquity and general prevalence of BPA influenced the main objective of the study, which was to assess the toxicity and health effects of BPA and its derivatives based on the available literature. In addition, the guidelines of various international institutions or regions of the world in terms of its reduction in individual products were checked. Bisphenol A is the most widely known chemical and perhaps even the most studied by virtually all international or national organizations, but nonetheless, it is still controversial. In general, the level of BPA biomonitoring is still too high and poses a potential threat to public health. It is beginning to be widely argued that future toxicity studies should focus on molecular biology and the assessment of human exposure to BPA, as well as its substitutes. The effects of its exposure still require years of observation, extensive research, and answers to many questions. It is necessary to continue to deepen the knowledge and interest of many organizations, companies, and consumers around the world in order to make rational purchases as well as future choices, not only consumer ones.
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- Department of Analysis and Bioanalysis of Medicines, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Molecular Biology, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-269 Bialystok, Poland
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Pathak RK, Jung DW, Shin SH, Ryu BY, Lee HS, Kim JM. Deciphering the mechanisms and interactions of the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A and its analogs with the androgen receptor. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:133935. [PMID: 38442602 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133935] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) and its various forms used as BPA alternatives in industries are recognized toxic compounds and antiandrogenic endocrine disruptors. These chemicals are widespread in the environment and frequently detected in biological samples. Concerns exist about their impact on hormones, disrupting natural biological processes in humans, together with their negative impacts on the environment and biotic life. This study aims to characterize the interaction between BPA analogs and the androgen receptor (AR) and the effect on the receptor's normal activity. To achieve this goal, molecular docking was conducted with BPA and its analogs and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) as a reference ligand. Four BPA analogs exhibited higher affinity (-10.2 to -8.7 kcal/mol) for AR compared to BPA (-8.6 kcal/mol), displaying distinct interaction patterns. Interestingly, DHT (-11.0 kcal/mol) shared a binding pattern with BPA. ADMET analysis of the top 10 compounds, followed by molecular dynamics simulations, revealed toxicity and dynamic behavior. Experimental studies demonstrated that only BPA disrupts DHT-induced AR dimerization, thereby affecting AR's function due to its binding nature. This similarity to DHT was observed during computational analysis. These findings emphasize the importance of targeted strategies to mitigate BPA toxicity, offering crucial insights for interventions in human health and environmental well-being.
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- Rajesh Kumar Pathak
- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea; Department of Food Safety and Regulatory Science, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546, Republic of Korea.
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Aysin F. Bisphenol A promotes cell death in healthy respiratory system cells through inhibition of cell proliferation and induction of G2/M cell cycle arrest. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024; 39:3264-3273. [PMID: 38459623 DOI: 10.1002/tox.24203] [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: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a substance that can harm the environment and human health by interfering with the normal functioning of the body's hormonal system. It is commonly found in various plastic-based products such as cosmetics, canned foods, beverage containers, and medical equipment and as well as it can also be absorbed by inhalation. There have been limited studies on the effects of BPA on lung fibroblasts, and it is still unclear how high levels of BPA can impact respiratory system cells, particularly the lungs and trachea. In this research, we aimed to investigate the cell cycle disruption potential of BPA on respiratory system cells by examining healthy trachea and lung cells together for the first time. The findings indicated that BPA exposure can alter the healthy cells' morphology, leading to reduced cellular viability that has been assessed by MTT and SRB assays. BPA treatment was able to activate caspase3 as expected, which could cause apoptosis in treated cells. Although the highest dose of BPA did not increase the apoptotic rate of rat trachea cells, it remarkably caused them to become necrotic (52.12%). In addition to quantifying the induction of apoptosis and necrosis by BPA, cell cycle profiles were also determined using flow cytometry. Thereby, BPA treatment unexpectedly inhibited the cell cycle's progression by causing G2/M cell cycle arrest in both lung and tracheal cells, which hindered cell proliferation. The findings of the study suggested that exposure to BPA could lead to serious respiratory problems, even respiratory tract cancers via alterations in the cell cycle.
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- Ferhunde Aysin
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
- East Anatolia High Technology Application and Research Center (DAYTAM), Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Stępniak J, Karbownik-Lewińska M. Protective Effects of Melatonin against Carcinogen-Induced Oxidative Damage in the Thyroid. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1646. [PMID: 38730600 PMCID: PMC11083294 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16091646] [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: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Melatonin, primarily synthesized in the pineal gland, plays a crucial role in regulating circadian rhythms and possesses significant antioxidative properties. By neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress, melatonin emerges as a promising agent for the prevention and therapy of many different disorders, including cancer. This paper reviews the relationship between the thyroid gland and melatonin, presenting experimental evidence on the protective effects of this indoleamine against oxidative damage to macromolecules in thyroid tissue caused by documented carcinogens (as classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC) or caused by potential carcinogens. Furthermore, the possible influence on cancer therapy in humans and the overall well-being of cancer patients are discussed. The article highlights melatonin's essential role in maintaining thyroid health and its contribution to management strategies in patients with thyroid cancer and other thyroid diseases.
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- Jan Stępniak
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, Rzgowska St. 281/289, 93-338 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, Rzgowska St. 281/289, 93-338 Lodz, Poland;
- Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital-Research Institute, Rzgowska St. 281/289, 93-338 Lodz, Poland
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Kim JA, Kim MJ, Choi JY, Park YS, Kim JH, Choi CY. Exposure to bisphenol A and fiber-type microplastics induce oxidative stress and cell damage in disk abalone Haliotis discus hannai: Bioaccumulation and toxicity. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2024; 144:109277. [PMID: 38072138 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Along with environmental pollution caused by rapid economic development and industrialization, plastic waste is emerging as a global concern in relation to marine ecosystems and human health. Among the microplastics, fiber-type microfibers (MF) and bisphenol A (BPA), which are widely used as plasticizers, do not decompose well in the ocean, and tend to accumulate in organisms, generating an increased oxidative stress response. This study investigated the abalones' antioxidant and cell death responses following exposure to the environmental pollutants MF and BPA. Levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and DNA damage increased over time, demonstrating the degree of lipid peroxidation and DNA damage in abalones exposed to individual and combined environmental conditions of MF and BPA. Compared to the single MF and BPA exposure groups, the combined exposure group showed a higher expression of antioxidant enzymes. A similar pattern was seen in the expression of the apoptosis enzyme caspase-3. Both MF and BPA caused oxidative stress and antioxidant enzymes were expressed to alleviate it, but it is believed that cell damage occurred because the stress level exceeded the allowed range.
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- Jin A Kim
- Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, 49112, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, 49112, Republic of Korea
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- Subtropical Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Jeju, 63068, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, 46252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, 49112, Republic of Korea; Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, 49112, Republic of Korea.
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Smorodinskaya S, Kochetkov N, Gavrilin K, Nikiforov-Nikishin D, Reznikova D, Vatlin A, Klimuk A, Odorskaya M, Nikiforov-Nikishin A, Ponomarev A, Marsova M, Danilenko V. The Effects of Acute Bisphenol A Toxicity on the Hematological Parameters, Hematopoiesis, and Kidney Histology of Zebrafish ( Danio rerio). Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3685. [PMID: 38067035 PMCID: PMC10705224 DOI: 10.3390/ani13233685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2025] Open
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In this study, the results of evaluating the acute toxicity of Bisphenol A on Danio rerio are presented, encompassing peripheral blood parameters, the composition of hematopoietic cells of erythroid and myeloid lines in the head kidney, and data from histological studies. The LC50 values of Bisphenol A for adult zebrafish individuals for 12, 24, and 48-96 h were determined, which were 18.04, 7.55, and 6.22 mg/L, respectively. The study includes data on the morphology and quantitative frequency of specific cells in the hematopoietic tissue of the head kidney, along with the consideration of adaptive mechanisms in hematopoiesis under BPA exposure. The application of polynomial regression analysis to reveal the concentration-effect relationship for some hematological and histological parameters was demonstrated. Significant increases in the frequency of erythrocyte nuclear abnormalities were observed at BPA concentrations of 6 and 8 mg/L, which indicates a genotoxic effect. BPA's impact on fish peripheral blood parameters manifested as an increase in the number of erythrocytes (RBC) and immature erythrocytes, as well as a decrease in the number of lymphocytes. The most notable pathological changes in the head kidney's hematopoietic tissue included circulatory disturbances and the formation of inflammation/degradation foci, as confirmed by histopathologic indices. At BPA concentrations of 2 and 4 mg/L, the observed changes were compensated for by hematopoietic adaptation mechanisms; however, at concentrations of 6 and 8 mg/L, acute systemic toxicity was evident.
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- Svetlana Smorodinskaya
- Laboratory of Bacterial Genetics, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (S.S.); (D.N.-N.); (D.R.); (A.V.); (A.K.); (M.O.); (V.D.)
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Fisheries, Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (FCU), 73, Zemlyanoy Val Str., 109004 Moscow, Russia; (K.G.); (A.N.-N.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Bacterial Genetics, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (S.S.); (D.N.-N.); (D.R.); (A.V.); (A.K.); (M.O.); (V.D.)
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Fisheries, Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (FCU), 73, Zemlyanoy Val Str., 109004 Moscow, Russia; (K.G.); (A.N.-N.); (A.P.)
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Fisheries, Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (FCU), 73, Zemlyanoy Val Str., 109004 Moscow, Russia; (K.G.); (A.N.-N.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Bacterial Genetics, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (S.S.); (D.N.-N.); (D.R.); (A.V.); (A.K.); (M.O.); (V.D.)
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Fisheries, Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (FCU), 73, Zemlyanoy Val Str., 109004 Moscow, Russia; (K.G.); (A.N.-N.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Bacterial Genetics, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (S.S.); (D.N.-N.); (D.R.); (A.V.); (A.K.); (M.O.); (V.D.)
- Phystech School of Biological and Medical Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Institutsky Lane 9, 141700 Dolgoprudny, Russia
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- Laboratory of Bacterial Genetics, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (S.S.); (D.N.-N.); (D.R.); (A.V.); (A.K.); (M.O.); (V.D.)
- Institute of Ecology, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Bacterial Genetics, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (S.S.); (D.N.-N.); (D.R.); (A.V.); (A.K.); (M.O.); (V.D.)
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Fisheries, Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (FCU), 73, Zemlyanoy Val Str., 109004 Moscow, Russia; (K.G.); (A.N.-N.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Bacterial Genetics, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (S.S.); (D.N.-N.); (D.R.); (A.V.); (A.K.); (M.O.); (V.D.)
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Fisheries, Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (FCU), 73, Zemlyanoy Val Str., 109004 Moscow, Russia; (K.G.); (A.N.-N.); (A.P.)
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Fisheries, Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (FCU), 73, Zemlyanoy Val Str., 109004 Moscow, Russia; (K.G.); (A.N.-N.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Bacterial Genetics, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (S.S.); (D.N.-N.); (D.R.); (A.V.); (A.K.); (M.O.); (V.D.)
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- Laboratory of Bacterial Genetics, Vavilov Institute of General Genetics Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (S.S.); (D.N.-N.); (D.R.); (A.V.); (A.K.); (M.O.); (V.D.)
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Li X, Zang N, Zhang N, Pang L, Lv L, Meng X, Lv X, Leng J. DNA damage resulting from human endocrine disrupting chemical exposure: Genotoxicity, detection and dietary phytochemical intervention. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 338:139522. [PMID: 37478996 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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In recent years, exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) has posed an increasing threat to human health. EDCs are major risk factors in the occurrence and development of many diseases. Continuous DNA damage triggers severe pathogenic consequences, such as cancer. Beyond their effects on the endocrine system, EDCs genotoxicity is also worthy of attention, owing to the high accessibility and bioavailability of EDCs. This review investigates and summarizes nearly a decade of DNA damage studies on EDC exposure, including DNA damage mechanisms, detection methods, population marker analysis, and the application of dietary phytochemicals. The aims of this review are (1) to systematically summarize the genotoxic effects of environmental EDCs (2) to comprehensively summarize cutting-edge measurement methods, thus providing analytical solutions for studies on EDC exposure; and (3) to highlight critical data on the detoxification and repair effects of dietary phytochemicals. Dietary phytochemicals decrease genotoxicity by playing a major role in the detoxification system, and show potential therapeutic effects on human diseases caused by EDC exposure. This review may support research on environmental toxicology and alternative chemo-prevention for human EDC exposure.
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- Xiaoqing Li
- Comprehensive Exposure Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116600, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, 110847, China
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- Comprehensive Exposure Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116600, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, 110847, China
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- Comprehensive Exposure Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116600, China
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- Comprehensive Exposure Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116600, China
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- Comprehensive Exposure Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116600, China
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- Comprehensive Exposure Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, 116600, China.
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Numsriskulrat N, Teeranathada T, Bongsebandhu-Phubhakdi C, Aroonparkmongkol S, Choi K, Supornsilchai V. Exposure to Bisphenol A and Its Analogs among Thai School-Age Children. TOXICS 2023; 11:761. [PMID: 37755771 PMCID: PMC10536550 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11090761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Bisphenol F (BPF) and bisphenol S (BPS) have become popular substitutes for bisphenol A (BPA) in the plastic industry due to concerns over BPA's adverse effects. However, there is limited information on children's exposure to these chemicals. This study aims to assess the extent of BPA, BPF, and BPS exposure and determine factors that influence such exposure. A group of Thai children (age 6-13 years, N = 358) were recruited between October 2019 and 2020. Two first-morning voids were collected one week apart. Demographic and exposure-related information was gathered. Urinary concentrations of bisphenols were analyzed by liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry. Correlation between bisphenol concentrations with age, body weight, and sources of bisphenol exposure, was determined using generalized estimating equations with linear model. BPA, BPF, and BPS were detected at 79.6%, 31.0%, and 16.8%, with geometric mean (GM) concentrations of 1.41, 0.013, and 0.014 ng/mL, respectively. Younger children aged <10 years exhibited 1.3-1.6 times higher GM levels of all bisphenols compared to older children. Exposure to food stored in plastic containers was associated with higher levels of BPF and BPS. In conclusion, BPA was the most frequently detected bisphenol in urine samples from Thai children, followed by BPF and BPS.
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- Nattakarn Numsriskulrat
- Division of Academic Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand;
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (T.T.); (C.B.-P.)
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (T.T.); (C.B.-P.)
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (T.T.); (C.B.-P.)
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok 10330, Thailand;
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea;
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (T.T.); (C.B.-P.)
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Tsai WT. Survey on the Environmental Risks of Bisphenol A and Its Relevant Regulations in Taiwan: An Environmental Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical of Increasing Concern. TOXICS 2023; 11:722. [PMID: 37755733 PMCID: PMC10535487 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11090722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) has been identified as one of the endocrine disruptors or endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Due to its massive production (over 700,000 tons per year) and the extensive use of BPA-based plastics (i.e., polycarbonate and epoxy resin) in Taiwan, it was thus included as a toxic substance by the Ministry of Environment. This work surveyed the updated information about the production of BPA and its environmental distribution in Taiwan over the past decade. Furthermore, the regulatory strategies and countermeasures for managing the environmental risks of BPA by the Taiwan government were summarized to show the cross-ministerial efforts under the relevant acts, including the Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act (TCCSCA), the Food Sanitation Management Act (FSMA) and the Commodity Inspection Act (CIA). The findings showed that most monitoring data were far below the acceptable risks. However, people may pose an adverse threat to the aquatic environment and human health via ecological and food chains. In addition, some countermeasures were further recommended to echo the international actions on environmental endocrine disruptors in recent years.
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- Wen-Tien Tsai
- Graduate Institute of Bioresources, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan
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Yang S, Hu H, Kung H, Zou R, Dai Y, Hu Y, Wang T, Lv T, Yu J, Li F. Organoids: The current status and biomedical applications. MedComm (Beijing) 2023; 4:e274. [PMID: 37215622 PMCID: PMC10192887 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Organoids are three-dimensional (3D) miniaturized versions of organs or tissues that are derived from cells with stem potential and can self-organize and differentiate into 3D cell masses, recapitulating the morphology and functions of their in vivo counterparts. Organoid culture is an emerging 3D culture technology, and organoids derived from various organs and tissues, such as the brain, lung, heart, liver, and kidney, have been generated. Compared with traditional bidimensional culture, organoid culture systems have the unique advantage of conserving parental gene expression and mutation characteristics, as well as long-term maintenance of the function and biological characteristics of the parental cells in vitro. All these features of organoids open up new opportunities for drug discovery, large-scale drug screening, and precision medicine. Another major application of organoids is disease modeling, and especially various hereditary diseases that are difficult to model in vitro have been modeled with organoids by combining genome editing technologies. Herein, we introduce the development and current advances in the organoid technology field. We focus on the applications of organoids in basic biology and clinical research, and also highlight their limitations and future perspectives. We hope that this review can provide a valuable reference for the developments and applications of organoids.
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- Siqi Yang
- Division of Biliary Tract SurgeryDepartment of General SurgeryWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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- Division of Biliary Tract SurgeryDepartment of General SurgeryWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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- Krieger School of Arts and SciencesJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Division of Biliary Tract SurgeryDepartment of General SurgeryWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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- Division of Biliary Tract SurgeryDepartment of General SurgeryWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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- Division of Biliary Tract SurgeryDepartment of General SurgeryWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan ProvinceWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- Division of Biliary Tract SurgeryDepartment of General SurgeryWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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- Departments of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Departments of OncologyJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Division of Biliary Tract SurgeryDepartment of General SurgeryWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan ProvinceChina
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Aja PM, Ogwoni HA, Agu PC, Ekpono EU, Awoke JN, Ukachi OU, Orji OU, Ale BA, Nweke CP, Igwenyi IO, Alum EU, Chukwu DC, Offor CE, Asuk AA, Eze ED, Yakubu OE, Akobi JB, Ani OG, Awuchi CG. Cucumeropsis mannii seed oil protects against Bisphenol A-induced testicular mitochondrial damages. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:2631-2641. [PMID: 37324897 PMCID: PMC10261808 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2024] Open
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There has been increasing search for the ameliorative properties of seed oils against toxicants. bisphenol A acts as an estrogenic endocrine-disrupting chemical capable of causing male infertility. This study aimed to explore Cucumeropsis mannii seed oil effects against mitochondrial damage in rats using bisphenol A. Forty-eight rats were randomly assigned to six groups (n = 6) of eight rats each and fed the same food and water for 6 weeks. The group A rats were given 1 mL olive oil, while the ones in group B were given bisphenol A at 100 mL/kg body weight via oral route. Group C received C. mannii seed oil 7.5 mL/kg body weight C. mannii seed oil, while group D, group E, and group F were pre-administered bisphenol A at 100 mL/kg body weight, followed by treatment with C. mannii seed oil at 7.5, 5, and 2.5 mL/kg body weight, respectively. Antioxidant enzymes, glutathione, reactive oxygen species, testicular volume, malondialdehyde, body weight, and testicular studies were done using standard methods. The results of the bisphenol A-administered group showed a significant decrease in the antioxidant enzymes, glutathione, body weight, and testicular volume with elevation in the levels of reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, and testicular indices. BPA + CMSO-treated group showed a significant increase in GPx activity compared with BPA-exposed rats. CMSO treatment significantly increased catalase activity in comparison with that of rats exposed to BPA. Remarkably, C. mannii seed oil and bisphenol A co-administration significantly reversed the abnormalities observed in the dysregulated biochemical biomarkers. Our findings suggest that C. mannii seed oil has considerable antioxidant potential which can be explored in therapeutic development against systemic toxicity induced by exposure to bisphenol A. Cucumeropsis mannii seed oil protects against bisphenol A-induced testicular mitochondria damages.
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- Patrick Maduabuchi Aja
- Department of BiochemistryEbonyi State UniversityAbakalikiNigeria
- Department of BiochemistryKampala International UniversityBushenyiUganda
- Department of BiochemistryMbarara University of Science and TechnologyMbararaUganda
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- Department of BiochemistryEbonyi State UniversityAbakalikiNigeria
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- Department of BiochemistryEbonyi State UniversityAbakalikiNigeria
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- Department of Medical BiochemistryCross River University of Technology (CRUTECH)CalabarNigeria
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- Department of Medical BiochemistryCross River University of Technology (CRUTECH)CalabarNigeria
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- Department of BiochemistryKampala International UniversityBushenyiUganda
- School of Natural and Applied SciencesKampala International UniversityKampalaUganda
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