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Chen W, Zhang P, Ye L, Yao J, Wang Z, Liu J, Qin X, Wang Z. Concentration-dependent effects of lithium on Daphnia magna: Life-history profiles and integrated biomarker response implementation. Sci Total Environ 2024; 914:169866. [PMID: 38190914 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
Abstract
The growing use of lithium (Li) in industrial and energy applications and increasing demand worldwide has inevitably resulted in its wide dispersal, representing a significant threat to aquatic systems. Unfortunately, as a ubiquitous emerging contaminant, the comprehensive toxicological information regarding Li at multifarious levels is limited. To diminish this gap, this work was focused to explore Li-induced cascading effects on Daphnia magna as a key species in freshwater ecosystems. Specifically, the organisms were chronically exposed to gradient Li concentrations with emphasis on characterizing life-history traits from individual to population scale, primarily as observed by a markedly concentration-dependent decrease along exposure gradients. In parallel, a robust set of biomarkers relating to energy reserves, antioxidant and biotransformation enzymes, cellular damage, ionoregulation and neurotoxicity were assayed for further understanding potential underlying mechanisms. As a result, biomarker alterations were characterized by significant decreases in energy storage and enzymatic profiles of antioxidant and biotransformation systems, not only triggering an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and elimination under Li exposure, but compromising the fecundity fitness of phenotypical costs. In contrast, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were remarkably enhanced as a consequence of inefficient antioxidant and biotransformation capacity leading to lipid peroxidation (LPO). Additionally, Li exerted a dose-dependent biphasic effect on the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), Na+,K+-ATPase and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) by interfering with inherent balance. In terms of responsive patterns and dose-effect trends, the integrated biomarker response indices (IBRv2) and star plots were consistent with the differences in biomarker profiles, not only presenting comprehensively biological effects in a visualized form, but signaling the importance of progressive induced changes in an integrative way. Overall, these findings highlighted the need for elucidating Li-produced impacts from a comprehensive perspective, providing valuable insights into better understanding the toxicity of Li in relation to aquatic ecosystem functioning and ecological relevance.
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- Wenqing Chen
- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control in Mining and Metallurgy, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China; School of Resource and Environment Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control in Mining and Metallurgy, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China; School of Resource and Environment Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control in Mining and Metallurgy, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China; School of Resource and Environment Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control in Mining and Metallurgy, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China; School of Resource and Environment Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control in Mining and Metallurgy, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China; School of Resource and Environment Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China.
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control in Mining and Metallurgy, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China; School of Resource and Environment Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China
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- School of Resource and Environment Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China
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- School of Resource and Environment Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 156 Kejia Boulevard, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China
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Cunha M, Cruz I, Pinto J, Benito D, Ruiz P, Soares AMVM, Pereira E, Izagirre U, Freitas R. The influence of temperature on the effects of lead and lithium in Mytilus galloprovincialis through biochemical, cell and tissue levels: Comparison between mono and multi-element exposures. Sci Total Environ 2023; 902:165786. [PMID: 37499837 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
Abstract
Lead (Pb) and lithium (Li) are metals which have been detected in the environment and, at high concentrations, can induce toxic effects that disturb the growth, metabolism or reproduction of organisms along the entire trophic chain. The impacts of these metals have scarcely been investigated using marine bivalves, especially when acting as a mixture. The present study aimed to investigate the influence of temperature on the ecotoxicological effects caused by Pb and Li, acting alone and as a mixture, on the mussel species Mytilus galloprovincialis after 28 days of exposure. The impacts were evaluated under actual (17 °C) and projected (+4 °C) warming conditions, to understand the influence of temperature rise on the effects of the metals (both acting alone or as a mixture). The results obtained showed that the increased temperature did not influence the accumulation of metals. However, the biomarkers evaluated showed greater responses in mussels that are exposed to metals under increased temperature (21 °C). The IBR index showed that there is a comparable toxic effect of Li and Pb separately, while exposure to a mixture of both pollutants causes a significantly higher stress response. Overall, the results obtained revealed that temperature may cause extra stress on the mussels and exposure to the metal mixture caused the greatest impacts compared to each metal acting alone.
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- Marta Cunha
- Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; LAQV-REQUIMTE - Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- BCTA Research Group, Department of Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU), Sarriena auzoa z/g, E-48940 Leioa-Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain; Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology (PiE-UPV/EHU), University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Areatza z/g, E-48620 Plentzia-Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain
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- BCTA Research Group, Department of Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU), Sarriena auzoa z/g, E-48940 Leioa-Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain; Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology (PiE-UPV/EHU), University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Areatza z/g, E-48620 Plentzia-Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain
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- Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; LAQV-REQUIMTE - Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- BCTA Research Group, Department of Zoology and Animal Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU), Sarriena auzoa z/g, E-48940 Leioa-Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain; Research Centre for Experimental Marine Biology and Biotechnology (PiE-UPV/EHU), University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Areatza z/g, E-48620 Plentzia-Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain
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- Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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