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Hu J, Dai J, Sheng N. Kynurenic Acid Plays a Protective Role in Hepatotoxicity Induced by HFPO-DA in Male Mice. Environ Sci Technol 2024; 58:1842-1853. [PMID: 38228288 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c08033] [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] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Following its introduction as an alternative to perfluorooctanoic acid, hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) has been extensively detected in various environmental matrices. Despite this prevalence, limited information is available regarding its hepatotoxicity biomarkers. In this study, toxicokinetic simulations indicated that under repeated treatment, HFPO-DA in mice serum reached a steady state by the 4th day. To assess its subacute hepatic effects and identify potential biomarkers, mice were administered HFPO-DA orally at doses of 0, 0.1, 0.5, 2.5, 12.5, or 62.5 mg/kg/d for 7 d. Results revealed that the lowest observed adverse effect levels were 0.5 mg/kg/d for hepatomegaly and 2.5 mg/kg/d for hepatic injury. Serum metabolomics analysis identified 34, 58, and 118 differential metabolites in the 0.1, 0.5, and 2.5 mg/kg/d groups, respectively, compared to the control group. Based on weighted gene coexpression network analysis, eight potential hepatotoxicity-related metabolites were identified; among them, kynurenic acid (KA) in mouse serum exhibited the highest correlation with liver injury. Furthermore, liver-targeted metabolomics analysis demonstrated that HFPO-DA exposure induced metabolic migration of the kynurenine pathway from KA to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, resulting in the activation of endoplasmic reticulum stress and the nuclear factor kappa-B signaling pathway. Notably, pretreatment with KA significantly attenuated liver injury induced by HFPO-DA exposure in mice, highlighting the pivotal roles of KA in the hepatotoxicity of HFPO-DA.
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- Jianglin Hu
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Health Impact Assessment of Emerging Contaminants, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Health Impact Assessment of Emerging Contaminants, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China
- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Health Impact Assessment of Emerging Contaminants, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China
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Song L, Wang J, Gong M, Duan Y, Zhang Y, Li Y, Qin L, He Q, Ji L, Zhang T, Wu X, Wang Y. Investigation of the principle of concoction by using the processing excipient Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. juice to reduce the main toxicity of Dioscorea bulbifera L. and enhance its main efficacy as expectorant and cough suppressant. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 319:117372. [PMID: 37913830 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117372] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Dioscorea bulbifera L. (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbiferae; RDB) is commonly used as an expectorant and cough suppressant herb but is accompanied by severe hepatotoxicity. Using the juice of auxiliary herbs (such as Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma; GRR) juice) in concocting poisonous Chinese medicine is a conventional method to reduce toxicity or increase effects. Our previous study found that concoction with GRR juice provided a detoxifying effect against the major toxic hepatotoxicity induced by RDB, but the principle for the detoxification of the concoction is unknown to date. AIM OF THE STUDY The principle of concoction was investigated by using the processing excipient GRR juice to reduce the major toxic hepatotoxicity of RDB, and the efficacy of RDB as an expectorant and cough suppressant was enhanced. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, common factors (RDB:GRR ratio, concocted temperature, and concocted time) in the concoction process were used for the preparation of each RDB concocted with GRR juice by using an orthogonal experimental design. We measured the content of the main toxic compound diosbulbin B (DB) and serum biochemical indicators and performed pathological analysis in liver tissues of mice to determine the best detoxification process of RDB concocted with GRR juice. On this basis, the biological mechanisms of target organs were detected by Western blot and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay at the inflammation and apoptosis levels. Further, the effects of RDB on expectorant and cough suppressant with GRR juice were evaluated by the conventional tests of phenol red expectorant and concentrated ammonia-induced cough. Lastly, the major compounds in the GRR juice introduced to RDB concoction were determined. RESULTS RDB concocted with GRR juice significantly alleviated DB content, serum alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase levels, and improved liver pathological damages. The best detoxification process was achieved by using an RDB:GRR ratio of 100:20 at 120 °C for 20 min. Further, RDB concocted with GRR juice down-regulated the protein levels of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2), and Bcl-2 related X protein (Bax) in the liver and enhanced the expectorant and cough suppressant effects of RDB. Finally, liquiritin (LQ) and glycyrrhizic acid (GA) in the GRR juice were introduced to the RDB concoction. CONCLUSION Concoction with GRR juice not only effectively reduced the major toxic hepatotoxicity of RDB but also enhanced its main efficacy as an expectorant and cough suppressant, and that the rationale for the detoxification and/or potentiation of RDB was related to the reduction in the content of the main hepatotoxic compound, DB, the introduction of the hepatoprotective active compounds, LQ and GA, in the auxiliary GRR juice, as well as the inhibition of NF-κB/COX-2/Bax signaling-mediated inflammation and apoptosis.
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- Lingling Song
- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China; Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases by Henan & Education Ministry of PR China, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
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Zhang J, Guo J, Yang N, Huang Y, Wen J, Xiang Q, Liu Q, Chen Y, Hu T, Rao C. Zanthoxylum armatum DC fruit ethyl acetate extract site induced hepatotoxicity by activating endoplasmic reticulum stress and inhibiting autophagy in BRL-3A models. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 319:117245. [PMID: 37802376 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117245] [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: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Zanthoxylum armatum DC (Z. armatum) is renowned not only as a culinary spice but also as a staple in traditional ethnic medicine, predominantly in Southeast Asia and various other regions. Recent research has unveiled its multifaceted pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and toothache relief effects. Nonetheless, some studies have reported the potential toxicity of Z. armatum, emphasizing the need to further explore its toxicity mechanisms for safer application. AIM OF THE STUDY This study investigated the effect and mechanism of hepatotoxicity in BRL-3A cells induced by Z. armatum. MATERIALS AND METHODS The compounds of the ethyl acetate extract of Z. armatum (ZADC-EA) were identified by ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS). The hepatotoxicity of the extract was evaluated by detecting cell viability, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity, and apoptosis. Endoplasmic reticulum stress, autophagy, and apoptosis were detected by Ad-mCherry-GFP-LC3B, flow cytometry, and Western blot to explore the mechanism of hepatotoxicity induced by ZADC-EA. RESULTS UPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS analysis revealed the presence of compounds belonging to flavonoids, terpenoids, and alkaloids. The IC50 value of ZADC-EA was 62.43 μg/mL, the cell viability of BRL-3A decreased in a time-dose dependent manner, and the levels of AST, ALT, and LDH were upregulated. In addition, ZADC-EA-induced increased expression of eIF2α-ATF4-CHOP pathway proteins, inhibited autophagy, and promoted apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS This study provides insights into the hepatotoxicity mechanisms of ZADC-EA on BRL-3A cells. It was found that ZADC-EA could induce endoplasmic reticulum stress and inhibit autophagy, then intensify apoptosis, and endoplasmic reticulum stress could exacerbate autophagy inhibition.
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- Jian Zhang
- School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China; R&D Center for Efficiency, Safety and Application in Chinese Materia Medica with Medical and Edible Values, School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China; R&D Center for Efficiency, Safety and Application in Chinese Materia Medica with Medical and Edible Values, School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China; R&D Center for Efficiency, Safety and Application in Chinese Materia Medica with Medical and Edible Values, School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China; R&D Center for Efficiency, Safety and Application in Chinese Materia Medica with Medical and Edible Values, School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China; R&D Center for Efficiency, Safety and Application in Chinese Materia Medica with Medical and Edible Values, School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China; R&D Center for Efficiency, Safety and Application in Chinese Materia Medica with Medical and Edible Values, School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China; R&D Center for Efficiency, Safety and Application in Chinese Materia Medica with Medical and Edible Values, School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China
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- School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China; R&D Center for Efficiency, Safety and Application in Chinese Materia Medica with Medical and Edible Values, School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China.
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- School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China; R&D Center for Efficiency, Safety and Application in Chinese Materia Medica with Medical and Edible Values, School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China.
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Miranda RG, Guarache GC, Leão AHFF, Pereira GJ, Dorta DJ. BDE-47-mediated cytotoxicity via autophagy blockade in 3D HepaRG spheroids cultured in alginate microcapsules. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 388:110831. [PMID: 38101597 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110831] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) are a major class of brominated flame retardants, and their widespread use has led them to be considered contaminants with emerging concern. PBDEs have been detected in the indoor air, house dust, food, and all environmental compartments. The congener BDE-47 (2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether) is the most prevalent, and hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicity, immunological changes, endocrine disruption, and genotoxic potential have been related to its exposure. Although the BDE-47 molecular toxicity pathway is directly related to intrinsic apoptotic cell death, the role of autophagy in BDE-47 toxicity remains unclear. In this context, three-dimensional cell culture has emerged as a good strategy for the replacement of animals in toxicological testing. Here, we used HepaRG spheroids cultured in alginate microcapsules to investigate the role of autophagy in BDE-47-mediated hepatotoxicity. We developed mature and functional HepaRG spheroids by culturing them in alginate microcapsules. Histological analysis revealed that HepaRG spheroids formed an extracellular matrix and stored glycogen. No apoptotic and/or necrotic cores were observed. BDE-47 showed concentration- and time-dependent cytotoxicity in HepaRG spheroids. In the early exposure period, BDE-47 initially disrupted mitochondrial activity and increased the formation of acid compartments that promoted the increase in autophagic activity; however, this autophagy was blocked, and long-term exposure to BDE-47 promoted efficient apoptotic cell death through autophagy blockade, as evidenced by an increased number of fragmented/condensed nuclei. Therefore, for the first time, we demonstrated BDE-47 toxicity and its cell pathway induces cell death using a three-dimensional liver cell culture, the HepaRG cell line.
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- Raul Ghiraldelli Miranda
- Univesity of São Paulo (USP), School of Phamaceutical Science of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil; Department of Life Science of the University of Coimbra, 3000, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Química, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil; National Institute for Alternative Technologies of Detection, Toxicological Evaluation and Removal of Micropollutants and Radioactivies (INCT-DATREM), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute os Chemistry, Araraquara, SP, 14800-060, Brazil.
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Jarman GL, Webb GJ. Delayed drug-induced liver injury (DILI) and flare of chronic plaque psoriasis secondary to lisinopril use. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e256317. [PMID: 38262719 PMCID: PMC10826484 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-256317] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor commonly used in the treatment of cardiovascular and renal disease. Rarely, ACE inhibitors have been associated with cholestatic jaundice and hepatitis, with potential risk of fulminant hepatic failure if continued. There is limited information available regarding the risk of hepatic failure secondary to lisinopril use, with a handful of case reports demonstrating drug-induced liver injury at varying time scales from drug initiation. In this case, we present a man with symptoms of cholestatic jaundice, a blistering skin rash and flare of chronic plaque psoriasis, 27 months after lisinopril initiation for hypertension. Biochemical, serological and radiological investigations of an alternative cause for his jaundice were unremarkable. Cessation of lisinopril led to a rapid and sustained improvement in liver biochemistry and a significant improvement in his chronic plaque psoriasis.
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- Georgeina L Jarman
- Cambridge Liver Unit, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridge Liver Unit, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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Luo Y, Lei Y, Zhou H, Chen Y, Liu H, Jiang J, Xu C, Wu B. ARRB1 downregulates acetaminophen-induced hepatoxicity through binding to p-eIF2α to inhibit ER stress signaling. Cell Biol Toxicol 2024; 40:1. [PMID: 38252352 PMCID: PMC10803539 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-024-09842-z] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Acetaminophen (APAP) stands as the predominant contributor to drug-induced liver injury (DILI), and limited options are available. β-Arrestin1 (ARRB1) is involved in numerous liver diseases. However, the role of ARRB1 in APAP-induced liver injury remained uncertain. Wild-type (WT) and ARRB1 knockout (KO) mice were injected with APAP and sacrificed at the indicated times. The histological changes, inflammation, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, and apoptosis were then evaluated. Hepatic cell lines AML-12 and primary hepatocytes were used for in vitro analyses. Systemic ARRB1-KO mice were susceptible to APAP-induced hepatotoxicity, as indicated by larger areas of centrilobular necrosis area and higher levels of ALT, AST, and inflammation level. Moreover, ARRB1-KO mice exhibited increased ER stress (indicated by phosphorylated α subunit of eukaryotic initiation factor 2 (p-eIF2α)-activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)-CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP)) and apoptosis (indicated by cleaved caspase 3). Further rescue experiments demonstrated that the induction of apoptosis was partially mediated by ER stress. Overexpression of ARRB1 alleviated APAP-induced ER stress and apoptosis. Moreover, co-IP analysis revealed that ARRB1 directly bound to p-eIF2α and eIF2α. ARRB1 protected against APAP-induced hepatoxicity through targeting ER stress and apoptosis. ARRB1 is a prospective target for treating APAP-induced DILI.
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- Yujun Luo
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Disease Research, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Mahboubi Kancha M, Alizadeh M, Mehrabi M. Comparison of the protective effects of CS/TPP and CS/HPMCP nanoparticles containing berberine in ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity in rat. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:39. [PMID: 38225618 PMCID: PMC10789080 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04318-9] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a globally critical condition with no available efficient treatments. METHODS Herein, we generated chitosan (CS) nanoparticles cross-linked with two different agents, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate (HPMCP; termed as CS/HPMCP) and tripolyphosphate (TPP; termed as CS/TPP), and loaded them with berberine (BBr; referred to as CS/HPMCP/BBr and CS/TPP/BBr, respectively). Alongside the encapsulation efficiency (EE) and loading capacity (LC), the releasing activity of the nanoparticles was also measured in stimulated gastric fluid (SGF) and stimulated intestinal fluid (SIF) conditions. The effects of the prepared nanoparticles on the viability of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were also evaluated. Ultimately, the protective effects of the nanoparticles were investigated in ALD mouse models. RESULTS SEM images demonstrated that CS/HPMCP and CS/TPP nanoparticles had an average size of 235.5 ± 42 and 172 ± 21 nm, respectively. The LC and EE for CS/HPMCP/BBr were calculated as 79.78% and 75.79%, respectively; while the LC and EE for CS/TPP/BBr were 84.26% and 80.05%, respectively. pH was a determining factor for releasing BBr from CS/HPMCP nanoparticles as a higher cargo-releasing rate was observed in a less acidic environment. Both the BBr-loaded nanoparticles increased the viability of MSCs in comparison with their BBr-free counterparts. In vivo results demonstrated CS/HPMCP/BBr and CS/TPP/BBr nanoparticles protected enzymatic liver functionality against ethanol-induced damage. They also prevented histopathological ethanol-induced damage. CONCLUSIONS Crosslinking CS nanoparticles with HPMCP can mediate controlled drug release in the intestine improving the bioavailability of BBr.
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- Maral Mahboubi Kancha
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
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Chen T, Jiang H, He Y, Shen Y, Fang J, Huang Z, Shen Y, Chen X. Histopathological, physiological, and multi-omics insights into the hepatotoxicity mechanism of nanopolystyrene and/or diclofenac in Mylopharyngodon piceus. Environ Pollut 2024; 341:122894. [PMID: 37944890 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122894] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Nanopolystyrene (NP) and diclofenac (DCF) are common environmental contaminants in the aquatic ecosystem; therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the hepatotoxicity of NP and/or DCF exposure on aquatic organisms and the underlying mechanisms. Juvenile Mylopharyngodon piceus were used as a model organism to study the effects of NP and/or DCF exposure at environmentally relevant concentrations for 21 days. Subchronic exposure to NP and/or DCF resulted in liver histological damage. In the NP group, the presence of large lipid droplets was observed, whereas the DCF group exhibited marked hepatic sinusoidal dilatation accompanied by inflammation. Additionally, this exposure induced liver oxidative stress, as evidenced by the changes in several physiological parameters, including catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and malondialdehyde (MDA). Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis was performed to further investigate the molecular mechanism underlying hepatotoxicity. Multi-omics analysis demonstrated, for the first time to our knowledge, that NP induced hepatic steatosis mainly through activating the glycerol-3-phosphate pathway and inhibiting VLDL assembly by targeting several key enzyme genes including GPAT, DGAT, ACSL, APOB, and MTTP. Furthermore, NP exposure disrupted arachidonic acid metabolism, which induced the release of inflammatory factors and inhibited the release of anti-inflammatory factors, ultimately causing liver inflammation in M. piceus. In contrast, DCF induced interleukin production and downregulated KLF2, causing hepatic sinusoidal dilatation with inflammation in juvenile M. piceus, which is consistent with the finding of JAK-STAT signaling pathway activation. In addition, the upregulated AMPK signaling pathway in the DCF group suggested perturbation of energy metabolism. Collectively, these findings provide novel insights into the molecular mechanism of the multiple hepatotoxicity endpoints of NP and/or DCF exposure in aquatic organisms.
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- Tiantian Chen
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China.
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Shi W, Zhang Z, Li X, Chen J, Liang X, Li J. GenX Disturbs the Indicators of Hepatic Lipid Metabolism Even at Environmental Concentration in Drinking Water via PPARα Signaling Pathways. Chem Res Toxicol 2024; 37:98-108. [PMID: 38150050 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.3c00342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA; trade name GenX), as a substitute for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), has been attracting increasing attention. However, its impact and corresponding mechanism on hepatic lipid metabolism are less understood. To investigate the possible mechanisms of GenX for hepatotoxicity, a series of in vivo and in vitro experiments were conducted. In in vivo experiment, male mice were exposed to GenX in drinking water at environmental concentrations (0.1 and 10 μg/L) and high concentrations (1 and 100 mg/L) for 14 weeks. In in vitro experiments, human hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2) were exposed to GenX at 10, 160, and 640 μM for 24 and 48 h. GenX exposure via drinking water resulted in liver damage and disruption of lipid metabolism even at environmental concentrations. The results of triglycerides (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) in this study converged with the results of the population study, for which TG increased in the liver but unchanged in the serum, whereas TC increased in both liver and serum concentrations. KEGG and GO analyses revealed that the hepatotoxicity of GenX was associated with fatty acid transport, synthesis, and oxidation pathways and that Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor (PPARα) contributed significantly to this process. PPARα inhibitors significantly reduced the expression of CD36, CPT1β, PPARα, SLC27A1, ACOX1, lipid droplets, and TC, suggesting that GenX exerts its toxic effects through PPARα signaling pathway. In general, GenX at environmental concentrations in drinking water causes abnormal lipid metabolism via PPARα signaling pathway.
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- Wenshan Shi
- School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Kunshan, Kunshan 215301, China
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- School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Wilson ID, Broeckling C, Gethings LA, Munjoma NC, Trengove R, Rainville PD, Lai SK, Isaac G, Plumb RS. Development of a single mobile phase for LC-IM-MS-based discovery lipidomics and metabolic phenotyping: Application to methapyrilene hepatotoxicity in the rat. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1714:464552. [PMID: 38113579 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464552] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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The untargeted global profiling of endogenous metabolites and lipids has the potential to increase knowledge and understanding in many areas of biology. LC-MS/MS is a key technology for such analyses however, several different LC methodologies, using different mobile phase compositions, are required to cover the diversity in polarity and analyte structure encountered in biological samples. Most notably many lipid screening methods make use of isopropanol (IPA) as a major component of mobile phases employed for comprehensive lipidomic profiling. In order to increase laboratory efficiency, and minimize opportunities for errors, a suite of methods, based on a single acetonitrile (ACN)-aqueous buffer mobile phase combination, has been developed. This mobile phase can be used for hydrophobic interaction liquid chromatography on an amide stationary phase (for polar analytes), reversed-phase (RP) LC analysis on a C8 stationary phase (for moderately polar-non-polar compounds) and RPLC using a CSH phenyl-hexyl bonded column (for lipids). All of these sub 10 minute separations had good throughput and reproducibility with CV's of analyte response <25 % whilst eliminating the need for complex mobile phase preparation and the use of IPA as an organic modifier for lipidomics. Advantages of removing IPA and replacing it with the ACN-based method were a 58 % increase in peak capacity for lipids, with improved resolution for the di- and triglycerides and cholesterol esters compared to current methods. Compared to the IPA-containing solvent system the ACN-based mobile phase also resulted in a 61 % increase in lipid feature detection. The utility of this "universal" mobile phase approach was demonstrated by its application to a rat toxicology study investigating the consequences of methapyrilene administration through on the endogenous metabolite profiles of plasma and urine. Methapyrilene and its metabolites were also profiled in these samples.
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- Ian D Wilson
- Computational & Systems Medicine, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College, Burlington Danes Building, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0NN, UK
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- Bioanalysis and Omics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 8052, USA
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- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Kent St, Bentley WA 6102, Australia.
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- Program in Molecular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
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Zhang J, Hu L, Xu H. Dietary exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: Potential health impacts on human liver. Sci Total Environ 2024; 907:167945. [PMID: 37871818 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167945] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), dubbed "forever chemicals", are widely present in the environment. Environmental contamination and food contact substances are the main sources of PFAS in food, increasing the risk of human dietary exposure. Numerous epidemiological studies have established the link between dietary exposure to PFAS and liver disease. Correspondingly, PFAS induced-hepatotoxicity (e.g., hepatomegaly, cell viability, inflammation, oxidative stress, bile acid metabolism dysregulation and glycolipid metabolism disorder) observed from in vitro models and in vivo rodent studies have been extensively reported. In this review, the pertinent literature of the last 5 years from the Web of Science database was researched. This study summarized the source and fate of PFAS, and reviewed the occurrence of PFAS in food system (natural and processed food). Subsequently, the characteristics of human dietary exposure PFAS (population characteristics, distribution trend, absorption and distribution) were mentioned. Additionally, epidemiologic evidence linking PFAS exposure and liver disease was alluded, and the PFAS-induced hepatotoxicity observed from in vitro models and in vivo rodent studies was comprehensively reviewed. Lastly, we highlighted several critical knowledge gaps and proposed future research directions. This review aims to raise public awareness about food PFAS contamination and its potential risks to human liver health.
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- Jinfeng Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; International Institute of Food Innovation, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330299, China.
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Zhao Y, Li S, Lessing DJ, Chu W. The attenuating effects of synbiotic containing Cetobacterium somerae and Astragalus polysaccharide against trichlorfon-induced hepatotoxicity in crucian carp (Carassius carassius). J Hazard Mater 2024; 461:132621. [PMID: 37748306 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132621] [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: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the hepatotoxic effects of trichlorfon on crucian carp (Carassius carassius) and the attenuating effects of a synbiotic combination of Cetobacterium somerae and Astragalus polysaccharide on hepatotoxicity. Results showed that trichlorfon did indeed induce hepatotoxicity in crucian carp and the synbiotic reversed this hepatotoxicity caused by trichlorfon. The synbiotic increased TC, TG, LDL-C, ALT and AST levels and decreased serum HDL-C levels caused by trichlorfon. H&E and Oil Red O staining demonstrated that the synbiotic ameliorated liver damage and abnormal lipid accumulation. The activity of antioxidant enzymes (T-SOD, CAT, GSH-Px) in the liver was also enhanced by the administration of the synbiotic. The supplementation of the synbiotic also increased the level of short-chain fatty acids in the intestine. In addition, the synbiotic balanced the gut microbial composition, leading to a reduction in the abundance of potentially pathogenic bacteria and an increase in the abundance of bacteria producing short-chain fatty acids. In conclusion, these findings indicate that trichlorfon can induce hepatotoxicity in crucian carp, whereas synbiotics can regulate gut microbiota, promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and increase the production of SCFAs, and alleviate trichlorfon-induced liver injury.
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- Yang Zhao
- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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Ghrayeb A, Finney AC, Agranovich B, Peled D, Anand SK, McKinney MP, Sarji M, Yang D, Weissman N, Drucker S, Fernandes SI, Fernández-García J, Mahan K, Abassi Z, Tan L, Lorenzi PL, Traylor J, Zhang J, Abramovich I, Chen YE, Rom O, Mor I, Gottlieb E. Serine synthesis via reversed SHMT2 activity drives glycine depletion and acetaminophen hepatotoxicity in MASLD. Cell Metab 2024; 36:116-129.e7. [PMID: 38171331 PMCID: PMC10777734 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.12.013] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects one-third of the global population. Understanding the metabolic pathways involved can provide insights into disease progression and treatment. Untargeted metabolomics of livers from mice with early-stage steatosis uncovered decreased methylated metabolites, suggesting altered one-carbon metabolism. The levels of glycine, a central component of one-carbon metabolism, were lower in mice with hepatic steatosis, consistent with clinical evidence. Stable-isotope tracing demonstrated that increased serine synthesis from glycine via reverse serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT) is the underlying cause for decreased glycine in steatotic livers. Consequently, limited glycine availability in steatotic livers impaired glutathione synthesis under acetaminophen-induced oxidative stress, enhancing acute hepatotoxicity. Glycine supplementation or hepatocyte-specific ablation of the mitochondrial SHMT2 isoform in mice with hepatic steatosis mitigated acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity by supporting de novo glutathione synthesis. Thus, early metabolic changes in MASLD that limit glycine availability sensitize mice to xenobiotics even at the reversible stage of this disease.
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- Alia Ghrayeb
- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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- Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71103, USA
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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- Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71103, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71103, USA
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Frankel Cardiovascular Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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- Metabolomics Core Facility, Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Metabolomics Core Facility, Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71103, USA
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Frankel Cardiovascular Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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- Center for Advanced Models for Translational Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Frankel Cardiovascular Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71103, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Frankel Cardiovascular Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71103, USA; Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71103, USA.
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel.
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- Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel; Department of Cancer Biology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77054, USA.
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Anjum S, Ali H, Naseer F, Abduh MS, Qadir H, Kakar S, Waheed Y, Ahmad T. Antioxidant activity of Carica papaya & Persea americana fruits against cadmium induced neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and hepatotoxicity in rats with a computational approach. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 81:127324. [PMID: 37944220 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127324] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cadmium is widely reported to interfere with the proper functioning of cells by disrupting cellular redox balance, causing apoptosis, and leading to hepatocellular damage, neurotoxicity, pulmonary edema, cancer, and cardiac and neurodegenerative diseases. Treatment of Cd toxicity with drugs brings undesirable side effects, making it necessary to remove Cd from the body safely without harmful effects. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine how Cd causing malfunctioning of cells could be treated with antioxidant-rich avocado and papaya fruit juices. This work fixated on elucidating and comparing the effects of avocado and papaya fruit juice on Cd-dependent impairment in memory and spatial learning. In addition, various markers of tissue damage, such as the concentration of biomarkers in liver and kidney tissue, the expression of antioxidant enzymes and Cd-induced lipid peroxidation, were analyzed. METHODOLOGY in silico studies of the phytochemical constituents of avocado and papaya (ligands) were docked against antioxidant enzymes Catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) as macromolecules showed strong hydrogen binding with significant binding capacities. To develop the Cd in vivo model, rats were administered CdCl2 (200 ppm) in drinking water for 7 weeks. After induction of Cd toxicity, rats were post-treated with avocado and papaya (10% w/v each) in a standard diet. After post-treatment, memory and learning were assessed using the Morris water maze behavioural test. Biochemical tests for liver and kidney biomarkers were monitored. To determine the level of ROS, lipid peroxidation was determined by Malondialdehyde (MDA) assay. Gene expression of SOD, CAT and GPx were determined via qRT-PCR. RESULTS This study demonstrated that Cd accumulation in the liver, kidney and hippocampal tissues was reduced after treatment with avocado and papaya. SOD, CAT and GPX gene expression were upregulated after avocado and papaya juice treatment. Moreover, a comparative analysis between avocado and papaya fruit juices clarified that papaya has more active potential for improving memory and learning, upregulating the expression of antioxidant enzymes, and reducing lipid peroxidation in the liver, kidney, and hippocampus. CONCLUSION This study suggests that a diet containing papaya and avocado can help treat the lethal effects caused by Cd. Because their active constituents can improve health at the cellular and molecular levels.
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- Sadia Anjum
- Department of Biology, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan; Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer e Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Immune Responses in Different Diseases Research Group, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer e Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur, KPK, Pakistan
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- Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1401, Lebanon; Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Lambrecht R, Rudolf F, Ückert AK, Sladky VC, Phan TS, Jansen J, Naim S, Kaufmann T, Keogh A, Kirschnek S, Mangerich A, Stengel F, Leist M, Villunger A, Brunner T. Non-canonical BIM-regulated energy metabolism determines drug-induced liver necrosis. Cell Death Differ 2024; 31:119-131. [PMID: 38001256 PMCID: PMC10781779 DOI: 10.1038/s41418-023-01245-7] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Paracetamol (acetaminophen, APAP) overdose severely damages mitochondria and triggers several apoptotic processes in hepatocytes, but the final outcome is fulminant necrotic cell death, resulting in acute liver failure and mortality. Here, we studied this switch of cell death modes and demonstrate a non-canonical role of the apoptosis-regulating BCL-2 homolog BIM/Bcl2l11 in promoting necrosis by regulating cellular bioenergetics. BIM deficiency enhanced total ATP production and shifted the bioenergetic profile towards glycolysis, resulting in persistent protection from APAP-induced liver injury. Modulation of glucose levels and deletion of Mitofusins confirmed that severe APAP toxicity occurs only in cells dependent on oxidative phosphorylation. Glycolytic hepatocytes maintained elevated ATP levels and reduced ROS, which enabled lysosomal recycling of damaged mitochondria by mitophagy. The present study highlights how metabolism and bioenergetics affect drug-induced liver toxicity, and identifies BIM as important regulator of glycolysis, mitochondrial respiration, and oxidative stress signaling.
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- Rebekka Lambrecht
- Biochemical Pharmacology, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Universitätsstrasse 10, 78464, Konstanz, Germany
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- Biochemical Pharmacology, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Universitätsstrasse 10, 78464, Konstanz, Germany
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- In vitro Toxicology and Biomedicine, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Universitätsstrasse 10, 78464, Konstanz, Germany
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- Institute for Developmental Immunology, Biocenter, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Biochemical Pharmacology, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Universitätsstrasse 10, 78464, Konstanz, Germany
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- Biochemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Universitätsstrasse 10, 78464, Konstanz, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, INO-F, Freiburgstrasse 16C, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pharmacology, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, INO-F, Freiburgstrasse 16C, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Department of Clinical Research, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, 3008, Bern, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, 79104, Freiburg, Germany
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- Nutritional Toxicology, Institute of Nutritional Science, University of Potsdam, Arthur-Scheunert-Allee 114-116, 14558, Nuthetal, Germany
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- Biochemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Universitätsstrasse 10, 78464, Konstanz, Germany
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- In vitro Toxicology and Biomedicine, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Universitätsstrasse 10, 78464, Konstanz, Germany
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- Institute for Developmental Immunology, Biocenter, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
- The Research Center for Molecular Medicine (CeMM) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Lazarettgasse 14, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzman Institute for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases (LBI-RUD), Lazarettgasse 14, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Biochemical Pharmacology, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Universitätsstrasse 10, 78464, Konstanz, Germany.
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Ucar A, Günay A, Parlak V, Yeltekin AC, Ozgeris FB, Turkez H, Alak G, Atamanalp M. Modulatory role ulexit against thiamethoxam-induced hematotoxicity/hepatotoxicity oxidative stress and immunotoxicity in Oncorhynchusmykiss. Mar Environ Res 2024; 193:106294. [PMID: 38096712 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2023.106294] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2024]
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Contamination of the aquatic environment with different insecticides is a major concern in the aquatic ecosystem today. For this reason, in the designed study, Thiamethoxam (TMX) for which there is limited information on its negative effects on Oncorhynchus mykiss was investigated, its effects on hematotoxicity, oxidative status, cytotoxicity, DNA damage and apoptotic status indicators in blood/liver tissue. However, the antitoxic potential of ulexite (UX) supplementation in the elimination of TMX-mediated toxicity has been determined. LC50-96h value determined for TMX 0.73 mg/L has been determined. As a result of hematology profile, TMX application, RBC, Hgb and Hct values showed a temporal decrease compared to the control group, while increases were determined in MCV, MCH and MCHC values. It was determined that the inhibition/induction of hematological parameters was slowed down by adding UX to the medium. During the trial (48th and 96th hours), it was noted that TMX induced cortisol level, while UX supplementation slowed this induction at 48th hour. Antioxidant enzyme activities were significantly inhibited by TMX application, and MDA and MPO values increased as a result of the stimulation of ROS. It was determined that UX added to the medium showed activity in favor of antioxidants and tried to inhibit MDA and MPO levels. When Nrf-2, one of the inflammation parameters, was compared with the administration and control groups, it was determined that it inhibited depending on time, TNF-α, IL-6, DNA damage and apoptosis were induced, and UX suppressed this situation. The results obtained were evaluated as statistically meaningful. Briefly, it was determined that TMX induced oxidative damage in all tissues at 48th - 96th hours, whereas UX mitigated this situation. The results provide possible in vivo evidence that UX supplements can reduce TMX-mediated oxidative stress and tissues damage in O. mykiss blood and liver tissues.
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- Arzu Ucar
- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye.
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye; Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yızüncü Yıl, Van, Türkiye
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye; Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye; Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye; Department of Sea Food Processing, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye; Atatürk University, Fisheries Faculty, Türkiye
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Pang S, An B, Miao Z, Li C, Wei N, Zhang Y. A near-infrared fluorescent probe for detecting hydrazine metabolized from isoniazid in living cells. LUMINESCENCE 2024; 39:e4676. [PMID: 38286600 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4676] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Isoniazid is a drug for treating tuberculosis, but hydrazine (N2 H4 ), the major metabolite of isoniazid, can cause hepatotoxicity. Therefore, monitoring the content of N2 H4 in time is of great significance for studying the hepatotoxicity induced by isoniazid. In this study, a near-infrared fluorescent probe (BC-N) was designed and synthesized based on the specific reaction of acetyl ester with N2 H4 . BC-N exhibits excellent selectivity, sensitivity, and biocompatibility. In addition, BC-N is applied in the visualization of N2 H4 produced from isoniazid in living cells and is a potential tool for monitoring hepatotoxicity induced by isoniazid.
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- Shude Pang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
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Zhang GH, Liu H, Liu MH, Liu YC, Wang JQ, Wang Y, Wang X, Xiang Z, Liu W. Network Toxicology Prediction and Molecular Docking-based Strategy to Explore the Potential Toxicity Mechanism of Metformin Chlorination Byproducts in Drinking Water. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2024; 27:101-117. [PMID: 37170985 DOI: 10.2174/1386207326666230426105412] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Metformin (MET), a worldwide used drug for treating type 2 diabetes but not metabolized by humans, has been found with the largest amount in the aquatic environment. Two MET chlorination byproducts, including Y and C, were transformed into drinking water during chlorination. However, the potential toxicity of the byproducts in hepatotoxicity and reproduction toxicity remains unclear. METHODS The TOPKAT database predicted the toxicological properties of metformin disinfection by-products. The targets of metformin disinfection by-products were mainly obtained from the PharmMapper database, and then the targets of hepatotoxicity and reproductive toxicity were screened from GeneCards. The overlapping targets of toxic component targets and the hepatotoxicity or reproduction toxicity targets were regarded as the key targets. Then, the STRING database analyzed the key target to construct a protein-protein interaction network (PPI) and GO, and KEGG analysis was performed by the DAVID platform. Meanwhile, the PPI network and compound- target network were constructed by Cytoscape 3.9.1. Finally, Discovery Studio 2019 software was used for molecular docking verification of the two toxic compounds and the core genes. RESULTS Y and C exhibited hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and mutagenicity evaluated by TOPKAT. There were 22 potential targets relating to compound Y and hepatotoxicity and reproduction toxicity and 14 potential targets relating to compound C and hepatotoxicity and reproduction toxicity. PPI network analysis showed that SRC, MAPK14, F2, PTPN1, IL2, MMP3, HRAS, and RARA might be the key targets; the KEGG analysis indicated that compounds Y and C caused hepatotoxicity through Hepatitis B, Pathways in cancer, Chemical carcinogenesis-reactive oxygen species, Epstein-Barr virus infection; compound Y and C caused reproduction toxicity through GnRH signaling pathway, Endocrine resistance, Prostate cancer, Progesterone-mediated oocyte maturation. Molecular docking results showed that 2 compounds could fit in the binding pocket of the 7 hub genes. CONCLUSION This study preliminarily revealed the potential toxicity and possible toxicity mechanism of metformin disinfection by-products and provided a new idea for follow-up research.
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- Gui-Hong Zhang
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110000, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110042, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110000, China
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Jin ZL, Xu K, Kim J, Guo H, Yao X, Xu YN, Li YH, Ryu D, Kim KP, Hong K, Kim YJ, Wang L, Cao Q, Kim KH, Kim NH, Han DW. 3D hepatic organoid production from human pluripotent stem cells. Differentiation 2024; 135:100742. [PMID: 38104501 DOI: 10.1016/j.diff.2023.100742] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Hepatic organoids might provide a golden opportunity for realizing precision medicine in various hepatic diseases. Previously described hepatic organoid protocols from pluripotent stem cells rely on complicated multiple differentiation steps consisting of both 2D and 3D differentiation procedures. Therefore, the spontaneous formation of hepatic organoids from 2D monolayer culture is associated with a low-throughput production, which might hinder the standardization of hepatic organoid production and hamper the translation of this technology to the clinical or industrial setting. Here we describe the stepwise and fully 3D production of hepatic organoids from human pluripotent stem cells. We optimized every differentiation step by screening for optimal concentrations and timing of differentiation signals in each differentiation step. Hepatic organoids are stably expandable without losing their hepatic functionality. Moreover, upon treatment of drugs with known hepatotoxicity, we found hepatic organoids are more sensitive to drug-induced hepatotoxicity compared with 2D hepatocytes differentiated from PSCs, making them highly suitable for in vitro toxicity screening of drug candidates. The standardized fully 3D protocol described in the current study for producing functional hepatic organoids might serve as a novel platform for the industrial and clinical translation of hepatic organoid technology.
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- Zhe-Long Jin
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China; International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jianghai, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China; Research and Development Department, Qingdao Haier Biotech Co. Ltd, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28864, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Genetics, Yale Stem Cell Center, Yale Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China; International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jianghai, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China; Research and Development Department, Qingdao Haier Biotech Co. Ltd, Qingdao, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China; International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jianghai, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China; Research and Development Department, Qingdao Haier Biotech Co. Ltd, Qingdao, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28864, Republic of Korea; Department of Surgery, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, 28864, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology and Humanized Pig Center (SRC), Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28864, Republic of Korea; Department of Urology, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, 28864, Republic of Korea
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- Research and Development Department, Qingdao Haier Biotech Co. Ltd, Qingdao, China
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- Research and Development Department, Qingdao Haier Biotech Co. Ltd, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Precision Medicine, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China; Research and Development Department, Qingdao Haier Biotech Co. Ltd, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Stem Cells and Organoids, OrganFactory Co., Ltd., Cheongju, 28864, Republic of Korea.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China; Research and Development Department, Qingdao Haier Biotech Co. Ltd, Qingdao, China; Laboratory of Stem Cells and Organoids, OrganFactory Co., Ltd., Cheongju, 28864, Republic of Korea.
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Cui Z, Xu L, Zhao M, Zhou L. Akkermansia muciniphila MucT attenuates sodium valproate-induced hepatotoxicity and upregulation of Akkermansia muciniphila in rats. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18026. [PMID: 37961985 PMCID: PMC10805509 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18026] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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In the previous study, we found that the oral sodium valproate (SVP) increased the relative abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila (A. muciniphila) in rats, and plasma aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activities were positively correlated with A. muciniphila levels. This study aimed to further investigate the role of A. muciniphila in SVP-induced hepatotoxicity by orally supplementing rats with the representative strain of A. muciniphila, A. muciniphila MucT. Additionally, the fresh faeces were incubated anaerobically with SVP to investigate the effect of SVP on faecal A. muciniphila in the absence of host influence. Results showed that A. muciniphila MucT ameliorated the hepatotoxicity and upregulation of A. muciniphila induced by SVP. SVP also induced a noteworthy elevation of A. muciniphila level in vitro, supporting the observation in vivo. Therefore, we speculate that A. muciniphila MucT may be a potential therapeutic strategy for SVP-induced hepatotoxicity. In addition, the increased A. muciniphila induced by SVP may differ from A. muciniphila MucT, but further evidence is needed. These findings provide new insights into the relationships between A. muciniphila and SVP-induced hepatotoxicity, highlighting the potential for different A. muciniphila strains to have distinct or even opposing effects on SVP-induced hepatotoxicity.
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- Zhi Cui
- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM)Chinese Academy of SciencesHangzhouChina
- Department of Orthopaedics of the 3rd Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM)Chinese Academy of SciencesHangzhouChina
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- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM)Chinese Academy of SciencesHangzhouChina
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- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM)Chinese Academy of SciencesHangzhouChina
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Li M, Wang Y, Liu R, Shi M, Zhao Y, Zeng K, Fu R, Liu P. Fluoride exposure confers NRF2 activation in hepatocyte through both canonical and non-canonical signaling pathways. Environ Toxicol 2024; 39:252-263. [PMID: 37694959 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23954] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Due to the high abundance in the Earth's crust and industrial application, fluoride is widely present in our living environment. However, excessive fluoride exposure causes toxicity in different organs. As the most important detoxification and excretion organ, liver is more easily involved in fluoride toxicity than other organs, and oxidative stress is considered as the key mechanism related with fluoride hepatotoxicity. In this study, we mainly investigated the role of nuclear factor erythroid-derived 2-like 2 (NRF2, a core transcription factor in oxidative stress) in fluoride exposure-induced hepatotoxicity as well as the related mechanism. Herein, liver cells (BNL CL.2) were treated with fluoride in different concentrations. The hepatotoxicity and NRF2 signaling pathway were analyzed respectively. Our results indicated that excessive fluoride (over 1 mM) resulted in obvious toxicity in hepatocyte and activated NRF2 and NRF2 target genes. The increased ROS generation after fluoride exposure suppressed KEAP1-induced NRF2 ubiquitylation and degradation. Meanwhile, fluoride exposure also led to blockage of autophagic flux and upregulation of p62, which contributed to activation of NRF2 via competitive binding with KEAP1. Both pharmaceutical activation and genetic activation of NRF2 accelerated fluoride exposure-induced hepatotoxicity. Thus, the upregulation of NRF2 in hepatocyte after fluoride exposure can be regarded as a cellular self-defense, and NRF2-KEAP1 system could be a novel molecular target against fluoride exposure-induced hepatotoxicity.
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- Miaomiao Li
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- International Joint Research Center on Cell Stress and Disease Diagnosis and Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- International Joint Research Center on Cell Stress and Disease Diagnosis and Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Hepatic & Splenic Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- International Joint Research Center on Cell Stress and Disease Diagnosis and Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- International Joint Research Center on Cell Stress and Disease Diagnosis and Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Hepatic & Splenic Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education of China, Xi'an, China
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Elderdery AY, Alzerwi NAN, Alzahrani B, Alsrhani A, Alsultan A, Rayzah M, Idrees B, Rayzah F, Baksh Y, Alzahrani AM, Alabdulsalam AA, Mohamedain A, Subbiah SK, Mok PL. Nanocomposites of iron oxide, sodium alginate, and eugenol induce apoptosis via PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling in Hep3 cells and in vivo hepatotoxicity in the zebrafish model. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:127490. [PMID: 37979758 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127490] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Hepatic cancer is among the most recurrently detected malignancies worldwide and one of the main contributors to cancer-associated mortality. With few available therapeutic choices, there is an instant necessity to explore suitable options. In this aspect, Nanotechnology has been employed to explore prospective chemotherapeutic approaches, especially for cancer treatment. Nanotechnology is concerned with the biological and physical properties of nanoparticles in the therapeutic use of drugs. In the current work, formulation, and characterization of α-Fe2O3-Sodium Alginate-Eugenol nanocomposites (FSE NCs) using several approaches like SEM and TEM, UV-visible, FTIR, and PL spectroscopy, XRD, EDAX, and DLS studies have been performed. With an average size of 50 nm, the rhombohedral structure of NCs was identified. Further, their anticancer activity against Hep3B liver cancer cell lines has been performed by cell viability, dual staining, DCFH-DA, Annexin-V/-FITC/PI, cell cycle analysis methods, and PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling proteins were studied to assess the anticancer effects of the NCs in Hep3B cells. Also, anti-cancer activity on animal modeling in-vivo using zebra fishes to hematological parameters, liver enzymes, and histopathology study effectiveness was noticed. Moreover, the NCs reduced the viability, elevated the ROS accumulation, diminished the membrane integrity, reduced the antioxidants, blocked the cell cycle, and triggered the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling axis that eventually resulted in cell death. As a result, FSE NCs possess huge potential for use as a possible anticancer candidate.
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- Abozer Y Elderdery
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, P. O. Box 66, Al-Majmaah 11952, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, P. O. Box 66, Al-Majmaah 11952, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabi.
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- Department of Surgery, Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Iman General Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, P. O. Box 66, Al-Majmaah 11952, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Alhofuf, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, India.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Yang B, Li X. Unveiling the hub genes associated with aflatoxin B 1-induced hepatotoxicity in chicken. Environ Res 2023; 239:117294. [PMID: 37832762 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117294] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a ubiquitous and toxic mycotoxin in human food and animal feedstuff, can impair the function and health of some organs, especially the liver. However, the knowledge about the potential mechanisms of AFB1-induced hepatotoxicity in chickens is limited. Therefore, we analyzed the gene expression data of chicken embryo primary hepatocytes (CEPHs) treated with and without AFB1 at the dose of 0.1 μg/mL which were cultured at 37 °C in Medium 199 (Life Technologies, Shanghai, China) with 5.0% CO2 for 48 h. Totally 1,711 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified, in which 1,170 and 541 genes were up- and down-regulated in AFB1-administrated CEPHs compared to the control, respectively. Biological process analysis suggested that these DEGs might take part in angiogenesis, cell adhesion, immune response, cell differentiation, inflammatory response, cell migration regulation, and blood coagulation. Signaling pathways analysis revealed that these DEGs were mainly linked to metabolic pathways, MAPK, TLR2, and actin cytoskeleton regulation pathways. Moreover, the hub genes, including GYS2, NR1H4, ALDH8A1, and ANGPTL3, might participate in AFB1-induced hepatotoxicity. Taken together, our study offers a new insight into the mechanisms of the AFB1-induced hepatotoxicity.
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- Bing Yang
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Poultry Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou, 233100, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Poultry Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou, 233100, China.
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Pei X, Tang S, Jiang H, Zhang W, Xu G, Zuo Z, Ren Z, Chen C, Shen Y, Li C, Li D. Paeoniflorin recued hepatotoxicity under zinc oxide nanoparticles exposure via regulation on gut-liver axis and reversal of pyroptosis. Sci Total Environ 2023; 904:166885. [PMID: 37678520 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166885] [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: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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The risks of Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) applications in biological medicine, food processing industry, agricultural production and the biotoxicity brought by environmental invasion of ZnO NPs both gradually troubled the public due to the lack of research on detoxification strategies. TFEB-regulated autophagy-pyroptosis pathways were found as the crux of the hepatotoxicity induced by ZnO NPs in our latest study. Here, our study served as a connecting link between preceding toxic target and the following protection mechanism of Paeoniflorin (PF). According to a combined analysis of network pharmacology/molecular docking-intestinal microbiota-metabolomics first developed in our study, PF alleviated the hepatotoxicity of ZnO NPs from multiple aspects. The hepatic inflammatory injury and hepatocyte pyroptosis in mice liver exposed to ZnO NPs was significantly inhibited by PF. And the intestinal microbiota disorder and liver metabolic disturbance were rescued. The targets predicted by bioinformatics and the signal trend in subacute toxicological model exhibited the protectiveness of PF related to the SIRT1-mTOR-TFEB pathway. These evidences clarified multiple protective mechanisms of PF which provided a novel detoxification approach against ZnO NPs, and further provided a strategy for the medicinal value development of PF.
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- Xingyao Pei
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Breeding and Healthy Husbandry, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Jinjing Road No.22, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300392, China; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road No.2, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road No.2, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road No.2, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Breeding and Healthy Husbandry, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Jinjing Road No.22, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300392, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Breeding and Healthy Husbandry, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Jinjing Road No.22, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300392, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Breeding and Healthy Husbandry, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Jinjing Road No.22, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300392, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Breeding and Healthy Husbandry, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Jinjing Road No.22, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300392, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Breeding and Healthy Husbandry, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Jinjing Road No.22, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300392, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Breeding and Healthy Husbandry, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Jinjing Road No.22, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300392, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Breeding and Healthy Husbandry, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Jinjing Road No.22, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300392, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Breeding and Healthy Husbandry, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Jinjing Road No.22, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300392, China; State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, Tongyan Road No.38, Tianjin 300353, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biological Feed Additive Enterprise, S&E Burgeoning Biotechnology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd, Tianjin 300383, China.
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Liu X, He C, Li Q, Li Z, Liu L, Chen S, Hou P. HClO imaging in vivo and drug-damaged liver tissues by a large Stokes shift fluorescent probe. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2023; 302:123081. [PMID: 37392533 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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Drug-induced liver injury (DILI), as a classic acute inflammation, has attracted widespread concern due to its unpredictability and severity. Among the various reactive oxygen species, HClO has been used as a marker for the detection of DILI process. Thus, we designed and synthesized a "turn-on" fluorescent probe FBC-DS by modifying 3'-formyl-4'-hydroxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carbonitrile (FBC-OH) with N, N-dimethylthiocarbamate group for sensitively sensing HClO. Probe FBC-DS showed a low detection limit (65 nM), fast response time (30 s), an enormous Stokes shift (183 nm) and 85-fold fluorescence enhancement at 508 nm in the detection of HClO. Probe FBC-DS could monitor exogenous and endogenous HClO in living HeLa cells, HepG2 cells and zebrafish. In addition, probe FBC-DS has been successfully utilized in biological vectors for imaging acetaminophen (APAP)-induced endogenous HClO. Moreover, DILI caused by APAP is evaluated by probe FBC-DS through imaging over-expression of endogenous HClO in the mice liver injury models. All in all, we have every reason to believe that probe FBC-DS can be a potential tool to study the complex biological relationship between HClO and drug-induced liver injury.
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- Xiangbao Liu
- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Medical Technology, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- Research Institute of Medicine & Pharmacy Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China.
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van de Meeberg MM, Fidder HH, Oldenburg B, Sundaresan J, Struys EA, Montazeri NSM, Mares WGN, Mahmmod N, van Asseldonk DP, Lutgens MWMD, Kuyvenhoven JP, Rietdijk ST, Nissen LHC, Koehestanie P, de Boer NKH, de Jonge R, Bouma G, Bulatović Ćalasan M. Therapeutic drug monitoring of methotrexate in patients with Crohn's disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2023; 58:1151-1162. [PMID: 37767910 DOI: 10.1111/apt.17719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) has the potential to improve efficacy and diminish side effects. Measuring methotrexate-polyglutamate (MTX-PG) in erythrocytes might enable TDM for methotrexate in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). AIM To investigate the relationship between MTX-PGs and methotrexate drug survival, efficacy and toxicity METHODS: In a multicentre prospective cohort study, patients with CD starting subcutaneous methotrexate without biologics were included and followed for 12 months. Primary outcome was subcutaneous methotrexate discontinuation or requirement for step-up therapy. Secondary outcomes included faecal calprotectin (FCP), Harvey Bradshaw Index (HBI), hepatotoxicity and gastrointestinal intolerance. Erythrocyte MTX-PGs were analysed at weeks 8, 12, 24 and 52 or upon treatment discontinuation. RESULTS We included 80 patients with CD (mean age 55 ± 13y, 35% male) with a median FCP of 268 μg/g (IQR 73-480). After the 12-month visit, 21 patients (26%) were still on subcutaneous methotrexate monotherapy. Twenty-one patients stopped because of disease activity, 29 because of toxicity, and four for both reasons. Five patients ended study participation or stopped methotrexate for another reason. A higher MTX-PG3 concentration was associated with a higher rate of methotrexate drug survival (HR 0.86, 95% CI 0.75-0.99), lower FCP (β -3.7, SE 1.3, p < 0.01) and with biochemical response (FCP ≤250 if baseline >250 μg/g; OR 1.1, 95% CI 1.0-1.3). Higher MTX-PGs were associated with less gastrointestinal intolerance. There was no robust association between MTX-PGs and HBI or hepatotoxicity. CONCLUSIONS Higher MTX-PG3 concentrations are related to better methotrexate drug survival and decreased FCP levels. Therefore, MTX-PG3 could be used for TDM if a target concentration can be established.
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- Maartje M van de Meeberg
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism (AGEM) Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Biostatistics Unit, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, NWZ Alkmaar, Alkmaar, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, OLVG, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Bravis Hospital, Roosendaal, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism (AGEM) Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism (AGEM) Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Lin M, Li Y, Cao B, Xu J, Zhang Y, Li G, Xiao X, Li C. Bavachin combined with epimedin B induce idiosyncratic liver injury under immunological stress conditions. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 386:110774. [PMID: 37866487 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110774] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Reports on Chinese patent medicines preparations containing Epimedii Folium (EF) and Psoraleae Fructus (PF) resulting in idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury (IDILI) have received widespread attention. Previous studies have shown that bavachin and epimedin B-two active ingredients derived from both EF and PF-are potential components associated with IDILI, but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. We evaluated bavachin and epimedin B-induced IDILI under TNF-α-mediated immunological stress conditions and generated liver lipid metabolism profiles using lipidomics and multivariate statistical analysis. We next applied transcriptomics to identify the differential gene expression on the transcription level. Our results showed that co-exposure to bavachin, epimedin B under immunological stress conditions resulted in obvious liver injury. The differential metabolites screened in our study were closely related to the immune homeostasis of the liver. Sixteen differentially expressed genes were found, Zc3h6 and R3hdml were upregulated, while Sumo2, Cd74, Banp, Oas3, Oas2, Gbp8, Slfn8, Gbp2b, Serpina3g, Zbtb40, H2-Ab1, Osgin1, Tgtp1 and Hspa1b were all downregulated. These differentially expressed genes were associated with biological processes concerning metabolic process and immune system process. Further integrative analysis indicated that bavachin combined with epimedin B affected genes that were not only related to immune system processes, but also to lipid metabolism. Ultimately, this led to an imbalance in the immune microenvironment in the liver and may have contributed to the observed liver injury.
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- Mengmeng Lin
- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
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- China Military Institute of Chinese Medicine, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100039, China.
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
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Balcı Özyurt A, Erkekoğlu P, Zeybek ND, Aşcı A, Yaman Ü, Oflaz O, Kızılgün M, İşcan E, Batur T, Öztürk M, Koçer-Gümüşel B. Toxic effects of Aroclor 1254 on rat liver and modifying roles of selenium. Int J Environ Health Res 2023; 33:1289-1304. [PMID: 37309736 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2023.2223470] [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: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were used in different industrial areas and banned due to their high toxicity. Aroclor 1254 (A1254), commercial PCB congener, accumulates in environment leading to high human exposure. A1254 may cause hepatotoxicity, metabolic and endocrine disorders. In our study, 3-week-old male rats were separated into 6 groups: C (0.15 mg/kg Se in diet); SeS (1 mg/kg Se in diet); SeD (0.05 mg/kg Se in diet); A1254 receiving groups (A; ASeS; ASeD) were given 10 mg/kg/day A1254 orally for last 15 days of feeding period with control, SeD or SeS diet, respectively, for 5 weeks. Histopathology, oxidant/antioxidant balance, apoptosis and cell cycle proteins (p53, p21) in liver were evaluated. Our results suggest that A1254 leads to changes in histology, oxidative stress and apoptosis. Selenium deficiency augments oxidative stress and apoptosis while selenium supplementation is partially protective. More mechanistic in vivo experiments are necessary for evaluation of hepatotoxicity of PCBs.
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- Aylin Balcı Özyurt
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Bahçeşehir University, İ̇stanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, İ̇zmir Katip Çelebi University, İ̇zmir, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Lokman Hekim University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, Izmir, Turkey
- Izmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, Izmir, Turkey
- Izmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Izmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
- Galen Research Center, İ̇zmir Tinaztepe University, İ̇zmir, Turkey
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lokman Hekim University, Ankara, Turkey
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Koppen A, Bekkers CHJ, Slabbers GHPR, de Lange DW, Verkooijen RBT. An intravenous paracetamol overdose in an eight-day-old neonate. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2023; 61:1063-1064. [PMID: 38085531 DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2023.2289867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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- Arjen Koppen
- Dutch Poisons Information Center (DPIC), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dutch Poisons Information Center (DPIC), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Intensive Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dutch Poisons Information Center (DPIC), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Hanai Y, Ueda T, Hamada Y, Oda K, Takahashi Y, Nakajima K, Miyazaki Y, Kiriyama M, Uekusa S, Matsuo K, Matsumoto K, Kimura T, Takesue Y. Optimal timing for therapeutic drug monitoring of voriconazole to prevent adverse effects in Japanese patients. Mycoses 2023; 66:1035-1044. [PMID: 37584173 DOI: 10.1111/myc.13639] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The optimal timing for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of voriconazole in Asians, who have higher rates of poor metabolisers than non-Asians, is unclear. This can cause unexpectedly high concentrations and delays in reaching steady-state levels. OBJECTIVES To determine the appropriate timing of TDM in Japanese patients receiving voriconazole. PATIENTS/METHODS Trough levels (Cmin ) were measured on days 3-5 (recommended timing, RT) and days 6-14 (delayed timing, DT) after starting voriconazole in patients receiving an appropriate dosage. Considering bioavailability, Cmin was only compared in patients receiving oral voriconazole. RESULTS A total of 289 and 186 patients were included in the safety and pharmacokinetic analyses, respectively. There was a significant difference in Cmin measured no later than and after day 5 (3.59 ± 2.12 [RT] vs. 4.77 ± 3.88 μg/mL [DT], p = .023), whereas no significant difference was observed on cutoff day 6 (3.91 ± 2.60 vs. 4.40 ± 3.94 μg/mL, p = .465), suggesting that Cmin close to the steady-state was achieved after day 5. DT causes a delay in achieving the therapeutic range. The hepatotoxicity rates were 21.5% and 36.8% in the RT and DT groups, respectively (p = .004); DT was an independent risk factor for hepatotoxicity. CONCLUSION Although steady-state concentrations may not be achieved by day 5, early dose optimisation using RT can prevent hepatotoxicity in Japanese patients. TDM should be performed on days 3-5 to ensure safety. However, subsequent TDM may be necessary due to a possible further increase in Cmin .
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- Yuki Hanai
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Infection Control and Prevention, Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Infection Control and Prevention, Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Chemotherapy and Mycoses, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, Chiba, Japan
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- Division of Pharmacodynamics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Juntendo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Infection Control and Prevention, Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Japan
- Department of Clinical Infectious Diseases, Tokoname City Hospital, Tokoname, Japan
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Hu F, Li W, Wang H, Peng H, He J, Ding J, Zhang W. Environmentally relevant concentrations of tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) induce hepatotoxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio): a whole life-cycle assessment. Fish Physiol Biochem 2023; 49:1421-1433. [PMID: 37950834 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-023-01265-7] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/13/2023]
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Tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP), a typical organophosphate flame retardant, is of increasingly great concern considering their ubiquitous presence in aquatic environments and potential ecotoxicity. The present work was aimed to investigate the potential growth inhibition and hepatic stress induced by whole life-cycle exposure to TCEP (0.8, 4, 20 and 100 μg/L) in zebrafish. The results revealed that the body length, body mass and hepatic-somatic index (HSI) of zebrafish were significantly declined after exposure to TCEP for 120 days. GPx activity and GSH content were increased in the liver of zebrafish treated with low concentrations (0.8 and 4 μg/L) of TCEP, while exposure to high concentrations (20 and 100 μg/L) of TCEP reduced antioxidative capacity and elevated lipid peroxidation (LPO) levels. Gene transcription analysis demonstrated that the mRNA levels of nrf2 were altered in a similar manner to the transcription of the downstream genes nqo1 and hmox1, suggesting that Nrf2-Keap1 pathway mediated TCEP-induced oxidative stress in zebrafish liver. In addition, TCEP exposure might alleviate inflammatory response through down-regulating transcription of inflammatory cytokines (il-1β, il-6 and inos), and induce apoptosis via activating the p53-Bax pathway. Moreover, whole life-cycle exposure to TCEP caused a series of histopathological anomalies in zebrafish liver. Overall, our results revealed that lifetime exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of TCEP could result in growth retardation and induce significant hepatotoxicity in zebrafish.
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- Fengxiao Hu
- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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Liu X, Ma Y, Liu Y, Li Q, Zhang H, Fu S, Chen S, Li H, Li S, Hou P. Near-infrared molecular sensor for visualizing and tracking ONOO - during the process of anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver damage. Anal Bioanal Chem 2023; 415:7187-7196. [PMID: 37801118 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-023-04985-0] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Isoniazid (INH) and pyrazinamide (PZA) are both the first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs in clinical treatment. It is notable that there are serious side effects of the drugs along with upregulation of reactive nitrogen species, mainly including peripheral neuritis, gastrointestinal reactions, and acute drug-induced liver injury (DILI). Among them, DILI is the most common clinical symptom as well as the basic reason of treatment interruption, protocol change, and drug resistance. As vital reactive nitrogen species (RNS), peroxynitrite (ONOO-) has been demonstrated as a biomarker for evaluation and pre-diagnosis of drug-induced liver injury (DILI). In this work, we developed a red-emitting D-π-A type fluorescence probe DIC-NP which was based on 4'-hydroxy-4-biphenylcarbonitrile modified with dicyanoisophorone as a fluorescent reporter and diphenyl phosphinic chloride group as the reaction site for highly selective and sensitive sensing ONOO-. Probe DIC-NP displayed a low detection limit (14.9 nM) and 60-fold fluorescent enhancement at 669 nm in the sensing of ONOO-. Probe DIC-NP was successfully applied to monitor exogenous and endogenous ONOO- in living HeLa cells and zebrafish. Furthermore, we verified the toxicity of isoniazid (INH) and pyrazinamide (PZA) by taking the oxidative stress induced by APAP as a reference, and successfully imaged anti-tuberculosis drug-induced endogenous ONOO- in HepG2 cells. More importantly, we developed a series of mice models of liver injury and investigated the hepatotoxicity caused by the treatment of anti-tuberculosis drugs. At the same time, H&E of mice organs (heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney) further confirmed the competence of probe DIC-NP for estimating the degree of drug-induced liver injury, which laid a solid foundation for medical research.
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- Xiangbao Liu
- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, People's Republic of China
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- Research Institute of Medicine & Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, People's Republic of China.
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Ramirez-Hincapie S, Birk B, Ternes P, Giri V, Haake V, Herold M, Zickgraf FM, Verlohner A, Huener HA, Kamp H, Driemert P, Landsiedel R, Richling E, Funk-Weyer D, van Ravenzwaay B. A high-throughput metabolomics in vitro platform for the characterization of hepatotoxicity. Cell Biol Toxicol 2023; 39:2899-2917. [PMID: 37138123 PMCID: PMC10693528 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-023-09809-6] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Cell-based metabolomics provides multiparametric physiologically relevant readouts that can be highly advantageous for improved, biologically based decision making in early stages of compound development. Here, we present the development of a 96-well plate LC-MS/MS-based targeted metabolomics screening platform for the classification of liver toxicity modes of action (MoAs) in HepG2 cells. Different parameters of the workflow (cell seeding density, passage number, cytotoxicity testing, sample preparation, metabolite extraction, analytical method, and data processing) were optimized and standardized to increase the efficiency of the testing platform. The applicability of the system was tested with seven substances known to be representative of three different liver toxicity MoAs (peroxisome proliferation, liver enzyme induction, and liver enzyme inhibition). Five concentrations per substance, aimed at covering the complete dose-response curve, were analyzed and 221 uniquely identified metabolites were measured, annotated, and allocated in 12 different metabolite classes such as amino acids, carbohydrates, energy metabolism, nucleobases, vitamins and cofactors, and diverse lipid classes. Multivariate and univariate analyses showed a dose response of the metabolic effects, a clear differentiation between liver toxicity MoAs and resulted in the identification of metabolite patterns specific for each MoA. Key metabolites indicative of both general and mechanistic specific hepatotoxicity were identified. The method presented here offers a multiparametric, mechanistic-based, and cost-effective hepatotoxicity screening that provides MoA classification and sheds light into the pathways involved in the toxicological mechanism. This assay can be implemented as a reliable compound screening platform for improved safety assessment in early compound development pipelines.
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- BASF SE, Experimental Toxicology and Ecology, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- BASF SE, Experimental Toxicology and Ecology, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- BASF SE, Experimental Toxicology and Ecology, Ludwigshafen, Germany
- Free University of Berlin, Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Berlin, Germany
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- Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Department of Chemistry, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau, Kaiserslautern, Germany
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Tukenmez Tigen E, Erturk Sengel B, Ozben B, Perk Gurun H, Balcan B, Bilgili B, Gul F, Odabasi Z, Korten V. The safety and adverse event profile of favipiravir in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, Turkey. J Infect Dev Ctries 2023; 17:1549-1555. [PMID: 38064405 DOI: 10.3855/jidc.18041] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Favipiravir (FVP) is an antiviral and used to treat COVID-19. We aimed to document the safety and adverse events associated with FVP on the outcome of COVID-19 treatment. METHODOLOGY The study included 225 adult patients with moderate COVID-19 infection (World Health Organization scale-5). The adverse events (AEs) were evaluated using a grading scale supported by the Food and Drug Administration. Safety was assessed by the frequency of serious AEs. RESULTS The AEs associated with FVP treatment were hepatotoxicity (87/225, 38.7%), weakness (32/225, 14.2%), nephrotoxicity (26/225, 11.6%), nausea (18/225, 8.0%), diarrhea (8/225, 3.6%), vomiting (5/225, 2.2%), and insomnia (4/225, 1.8%); rash was not detected. Hepatotoxicity was observed more frequently in patients who also developed nephrotoxicity (57.7% vs 36.2%, p = 0.03). The deceased patients were significantly older and had higher prevalence of hypertension, congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease, cancer, nephrotoxicity. and angiotensin- converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blocker use. While male gender (OR: 5.38 CI: 1.64-17.67) and CHF (OR: 6.8 CI: 1.92-24.74) were significantly associated with nephrotoxicity, age (OR: 1.06 CI: 1.02-1.10), cancer (OR: 3.9 CI: 1.10-14.22) and nephrotoxicity (OR: 5.5 CI: 1.74-17.74) were associated with mortality. CONCLUSIONS Serious AEs were detected at very low levels that would not require discontinuation of treatment or any AE-related death. Since SARS-CoV-2 itself and drug interactions may differ, FVP-related AEs might vary in COVID-19 patients. Our study shows that FVP can be used safely with a low AE profile. More extensive evidence is required to evaluate the long-term AEs of FVP.
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- Elif Tukenmez Tigen
- Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul
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- Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul
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- Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Cardiology Istanbul
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- Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Chest Disease, Istanbul
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- Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Istanbul
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- Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Istanbul
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- Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul
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- Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul
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Wen X, Bi S, Wang C, Zeng S. An Activated Structure Transformable Ratiometric Photoacoustic Nanoprobe for Real-Time Dynamic Monitoring of H 2S In Vivo. Nano Lett 2023; 23:10642-10650. [PMID: 37955992 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03980] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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H2S has emerged as a promising biomarker for many diseases such as colon cancer and metformin-induced hepatotoxicity. Real-time monitoring of H2S levels in vivo is significant for early accurate diagnosis of these diseases. Herein, a new accurate and reliable nanoprobe (Au NRs@Ag) was designed for real-time dynamic ratiometric photoacoustic (PA) imaging of H2S in vivo based on the endogenous H2S-triggered local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) red-shift. The Au NRs@Ag nanoprobe can be readily converted into Au NRs@Ag2S via the endogenous H2S-activated in situ sulfurative reaction, subsequently leading to a significant red-shift of the LSPR wavelength from 808 to 980 nm and enabling accurate ratiometric PA (PA980/PA808) imaging of H2S. Moreover, dynamic ratiometric PA imaging of metformin-induced hepatotoxicity was also successfully achieved by the designed PA imaging strategy. These findings provide the possibility of designing a new ratiometric PA imaging strategy for dynamic in situ monitoring of H2S-related diseases.
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- Xingwang Wen
- School of Physics and Electronics, Key Laboratory of Low-dimensional Quantum Structures and Quantum Control of the Ministry of Education, Synergetic Innovation Center for Quantum Effects and Applications, Key Laboratory for Matter Microstructure and Function of Hunan Province, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Key Laboratory of Low-dimensional Quantum Structures and Quantum Control of the Ministry of Education, Synergetic Innovation Center for Quantum Effects and Applications, Key Laboratory for Matter Microstructure and Function of Hunan Province, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Key Laboratory of Low-dimensional Quantum Structures and Quantum Control of the Ministry of Education, Synergetic Innovation Center for Quantum Effects and Applications, Key Laboratory for Matter Microstructure and Function of Hunan Province, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Key Laboratory of Low-dimensional Quantum Structures and Quantum Control of the Ministry of Education, Synergetic Innovation Center for Quantum Effects and Applications, Key Laboratory for Matter Microstructure and Function of Hunan Province, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, China
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Tomás RMF, Dallman R, Congdon TR, Gibson MI. Cryopreservation of assay-ready hepatocyte monolayers by chemically-induced ice nucleation: preservation of hepatic function and hepatotoxicity screening capabilities. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:7639-7654. [PMID: 37840476 PMCID: PMC10661096 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01046e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Cell culture plays a critical role in biomedical discovery and drug development. Primary hepatocytes and hepatocyte-derived cell lines are especially important cellular models for drug discovery and development. To enable high-throughput screening and ensure consistent cell phenotypes, there is a need for practical and efficient cryopreservation methods for hepatocyte-derived cell lines and primary hepatocytes in an assay-ready format. Cryopreservation of cells as adherent monolayers in 96-well plates presents unique challenges due to low volumes being susceptible to supercooling, leading to low recovery and well-to-well variation. Primary cell cryopreservation is also particularly challenging due to the loss of cell viability and function. In this study, we demonstrate the use of soluble ice nucleator materials (IN) to cryopreserve a hepatic-derived cell line (HepG2) and primary mouse hepatocytes, as adherent monolayers. HepG2 cell recovery was near 100% and ∼75% of primary hepatocytes were recovered 24 hours post-thaw compared to just 10% and 50% with standard 10% DMSO, respectively. Post-thaw assessment showed that cryopreserved HepG2 cells retain membrane integrity, metabolic activity, proliferative capacity and differentiated hepatic functions including urea secretion, cytochrome P450 levels and lipid droplet accumulation. Cryopreserved primary hepatocytes exhibited reduced hepatic functions compared to fresh hepatocytes, but functional levels were similar to commercial suspension-cryopreserved hepatocytes, with the added benefit of being stored in an assay-ready format. In addition, normal cuboidal morphology and minimal membrane damage were observed 24 hours post-thaw. Cryopreserved HepG2 and mouse hepatocytes treated with a panel of pharmaceutically active compounds produced near-identical dose-response curves and EC50 values compared to fresh hepatocytes, confirming the utility of cryopreserved bankable cells in drug metabolism and hepatotoxicity studies. Cryopreserved adherent HepG2 cells and primary hepatocytes in 96 well plates can significantly reduce the time and resource burden associated with routine cell culture and increases the efficiency and productivity of high-throughput drug screening assays.
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- Ruben M F Tomás
- Division of Biomedical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK.
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- Division of Biomedical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK.
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- Division of Biomedical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK.
- Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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Wu W, Qian J, Liang C, Yang J, Ge G, Zhou Q, Guan X. GeoDILI: A Robust and Interpretable Model for Drug-Induced Liver Injury Prediction Using Graph Neural Network-Based Molecular Geometric Representation. Chem Res Toxicol 2023; 36:1717-1730. [PMID: 37839069 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.3c00199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a significant cause of drug failure and withdrawal due to liver damage. Accurate prediction of hepatotoxic compounds is crucial for safe drug development. Several DILI prediction models have been published, but they are built on different data sets, making it difficult to compare model performance. Moreover, most existing models are based on molecular fingerprints or descriptors, neglecting molecular geometric properties and lacking interpretability. To address these limitations, we developed GeoDILI, an interpretable graph neural network that uses a molecular geometric representation. First, we utilized a geometry-based pretrained molecular representation and optimized it on the DILI data set to improve predictive performance. Second, we leveraged gradient information to obtain high-precision atomic-level weights and deduce the dominant substructure. We benchmarked GeoDILI against recently published DILI prediction models, as well as popular GNN models and fingerprint-based machine learning models using the same data set, showing superior predictive performance of our proposed model. We applied the interpretable method in the DILI data set and derived seven precise and mechanistically elucidated structural alerts. Overall, GeoDILI provides a promising approach for accurate and interpretable DILI prediction with potential applications in drug discovery and safety assessment. The data and source code are available at GitHub repository (https://github.com/CSU-QJY/GeoDILI).
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- Wenxuan Wu
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Mathematics and Statistics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Mathematics and Statistics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Mathematics and Statistics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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Ni X, Lu Y, Li M, Liu Y, Zhang M, Sun F, Dong S, Zhao L. Application of Se-Met to CdTe QDs significantly reduces toxicity by modulating redox balance and inhibiting apoptosis. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 267:115614. [PMID: 37890249 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115614] [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: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Cadmium tellurium quantum dots (CdTe QDs) as one of the most widely used QDs have been reported the toxicity and biosafety in recent years, little work has been done to reduce their toxicity however. Based on the mechanisms of toxicity of CdTe QDs on liver target organs such as oxidative stress and apoptosis previously reported by other researchers, we investigated the mechanism of action of trace element selenium (Se) to mitigate the hepatotoxicity of CdTe QDs. The experimental results showed that Se-Met at 40-140 μg L-1 could enhance the function of intracellular antioxidant defense system and the molecular structure of related antioxidant enzymes by reduce the production of ROS by 45%, protecting the activity of antioxidants and up-regulating the expression of selenoproteins with antioxidant functions, Gpx1 increase 225% and Gpx4 upregulated 47%. In addition, Se-Met could alleviate CdTe QDs-induced apoptosis by regulating two apoptosis-inducing factors, as intracellular caspase 3/9 expression levels were reduced by 70% and 87%, decreased Ca2+ concentration, and increased mitochondrial membrane potential measurements. Overall, this study indicates that Se-Met has a significant protective effect on the hepatotoxicity of CdTe QDs. Se-Met can be applied to the preparation of CdTe QDs to inhibit its toxicity and break the application limitation.
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- Xinyu Ni
- College of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, PR China
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- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, PR China
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- Physical and Chemical Laboratory, Baoding Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Baoding, Hebei 071000, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, PR China.
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- College of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, PR China.
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Boukari O, Khemissi W, Ghodhbane S, Lahbib A, Tebourbi O, Rhouma KB, Sakly M, Hallegue D. Effects of testosterone replacement on lipid profile, hepatotoxicity, oxidative stress, and cognitive performance in castrated wistar rats. Arch Ital Urol Androl 2023; 95:11593. [PMID: 38193231 DOI: 10.4081/aiua.2023.11593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Androgen deficiency is associated with multiple biochemical and behavioral disorders. This study investigated the effects of testosterone replacement and Spirulina Platensis association on testosterone deficiency-induced metabolic disorders and memory impairment. METHODS Adult male rats were randomly and equally divided into four groups and received the following treatments for 20 consecutive days. CONTROL GROUP non-castrated rats received distilled water. Castrated group received distilled water. Testosterone treated group: castrated rats received 0.20 mg of testosterone dissolved in corn oil by subcutaneous injection (i.p.). Spirulina co-treated group: castrated rats received 0.20 mg of testosterone (i.p.) dissolved in corn oil followed by 1000 mg/kg of Spirulina per os. RESULTS Data showed that castration induced an increase in plasma ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase (PAL), cholesterol, and triglycerides level. Castrated rats showed a great elevation in SOD and CAT activities and MDA and H2O2 levels in the prostate, seminal vesicles, and brain. Testosterone deficiency was also associated with alteration of the spatial memory and exploratory behaviour. Testosterone replacement either alone or with Spirulina combination efficiently improved most of these biochemical parameters and ameliorated cognitive abilities in castrated rats. CONCLUSIONS Testosterone replacement either alone or in combination with Spirulina improved castration-induced metabolic, oxidative, and cognitive alterations.
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- Oumayma Boukari
- Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, Department Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Jarzouna 7021, Bizerte.
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- Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, Department Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Jarzouna 7021, Bizerte.
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- Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, Department Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Jarzouna 7021, Bizerte.
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- Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, Department Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Jarzouna 7021, Bizerte.
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- Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, Department Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Jarzouna 7021, Bizerte.
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- Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, Department Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Jarzouna 7021, Bizerte.
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- Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, Department Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Jarzouna 7021, Bizerte.
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- Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, Department Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Jarzouna 7021, Bizerte.
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An LL, Zhao DF, Hou RF, Guan HH, Yan H, Lin YH, Tong CR, Wu T, Liu SY. [Treatment response of a two-dose regimen of dose-adjusted inotuzumab ozogamicin in relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2023; 44:911-916. [PMID: 38185520 PMCID: PMC10753260 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2023.11.005] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Objective: To observe the treatment response of a two-dose regimen of inotuzumab ozogamicin (inotuzumab), a monoclonal antibody targeting CD22, for patients with heavily treated relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (R/R B-ALL), including those failed or relapsed after chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) -T-cell therapy. Methods: Pediatric and adult patients who received two doses of inotuzumab and who were evaluated after inotuzumab treatment were included. Antibody infusions were performed between March 2020 and September 2022. All patients expressed CD22 antigen as detected by flow cytometry (>80% leukemic cells displaying CD22) before treatment. For adults, the maximum dosage per administration was 1 mg (with a total of two administrations). For children, the maximum dosage per administration was 0.85 mg/m(2) (no more than 1 mg/dose; total of two administrations). The total dosage administered to each patient was less than the standard dosage of 1.8 mg/m(2). Results: Twenty-one patients with R/R B-ALL were included, including five children (<18 years old) and sixteen adults. Seventeen patients presented with 5.0% -99.0% leukemic blasts in the bone marrow/peripheral blood or with extramedullary disease, and four patients were minimal residual disease (MRD) -positive. Fourteen patients underwent both CD19 and CD22 CAR-T-cell therapy, four underwent CD19 CAR-T-cell therapy, and three underwent blinatumomab therapy. Eleven patients underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). After inotuzumab treatment, 14 of 21 patients (66.7% ) achieved a complete response (CR, one was MRD-positive CR), and all four MRD-positive patients turned MRD-negative. Four of six patients who failed recent CD22 CAR-T-cell therapy achieved a CR after subsequent inotuzumab treatment. Seven patients (33.3% ) demonstrated no response. Grade 1-3 hepatotoxicity occurred in five patients (23.8% ), one child with no response experienced hepatic veno-occlusive disease (HVOD) during salvage transplantation and recovered completely. Conclusion: For patients with heavily treated R/R B-ALL, including those who had undergone allo-HSCT and CD19/CD22 CAR-T-cell therapy, the two-dose regimen of inotuzumab resulted in a CR rate of 66.7%, and the frequency of hepatotoxicity and HVOD was low.
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- L L An
- Beijing GoBroad Boren Hospital, Beijing 100070, China
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- Beijing GoBroad Boren Hospital, Beijing 100070, China
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- Beijing GoBroad Boren Hospital, Beijing 100070, China
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- Beijing GoBroad Boren Hospital, Beijing 100070, China
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- Beijing GoBroad Boren Hospital, Beijing 100070, China
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- Beijing GoBroad Boren Hospital, Beijing 100070, China
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- Beijing GoBroad Boren Hospital, Beijing 100070, China
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- Beijing GoBroad Boren Hospital, Beijing 100070, China
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- Beijing GoBroad Boren Hospital, Beijing 100070, China
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Mendonça JDS, de Almeida JCN, Vieira LG, Hirano LQL, Santos ALQ, Andrade DV, Malafaia G, de Oliveira Júnior RJ, Beletti ME. Mutagenicity, hepatotoxicity, and neurotoxicity of glyphosate and fipronil commercial formulations in Amazon turtles neonates (Podocnemis expansa). Sci Total Environ 2023; 898:165529. [PMID: 37453711 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165529] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Pesticides are considered one of the main causes of the population decline of reptiles worldwide, with freshwater turtles being particularly susceptible to aquatic contamination. In this context, we investigated the potential mutagenic, hepatotoxic, and neurotoxic effects in neonates of Podocnemis expansa exposed to substrate contaminated with different concentrations of glyphosate and/or fipronil during embryonic development. Eggs collected from the natural environment were artificially incubated in sand moistened with pure water, water added with glyphosate Atar 48® at concentrations of 65 and 6500 μg/L (groups G1 and G2, respectively), water added with fipronil Regent® 800WG at 4 and 400 μg/L (groups F1 and F2, respectively) and, water added with the combination of 65 μg/L glyphosate and 4 μg/L fipronil or with 6500 μg/L glyphosate and 400 μg/L fipronil (groups GF1 and GF2, respectively). For mutagenicity analysis, we evaluated the frequency of micronuclei (MN) and other erythrocyte nuclear abnormalities (ENAs), while for evaluation of hepatotoxicity and neurotoxicity, livers and encephalon were analyzed for histopathological alterations. Exposure to pesticides, alone or in combination, increased the frequency of erythrocyte nuclear abnormalities, particularly blebbed nuclei, moved nuclei, and notched nuclei. Individuals exposed to fipronil exhibited congestion and inflammatory infiltrate in their liver tissue, while, in the encephalon, congestion, and necrosis were present. Our study confirms that the incubation of eggs in substrate polluted with glyphosate and fipronil causes histopathological damage and mutagenic alteration in P. expansa, highlighting the importance of using different biomarkers to evaluate the ecotoxicological effects of these pesticides, especially in oviparous animals.
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- Juliana Dos Santos Mendonça
- Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Rio Claro, SP, Brazil; Laboratório de Toxicologia Aplicada ao Meio Ambiente, Instituto Federal Goiano, Urutaí, GO, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório Multidisciplinar em Morfologia e Ontogenia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Agronomia e Medicina Veterinária, Universidade de Brasília (UNB), Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Organização Não Governamental - Preservação dos Animais Silvestres do Brasil - ONG PAS do Brasil, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biodiversidade, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia Aplicada ao Meio Ambiente, Instituto Federal Goiano, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Conservação dos Recursos Naturais do Cerrado, Instituto Federal Goiano, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia, Conservação e Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia e Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Goiânia, GO, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Citogenética, Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia da Reprodução, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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Chen X, Roberts R, Liu Z, Tong W. A generative adversarial network model alternative to animal studies for clinical pathology assessment. Nat Commun 2023; 14:7141. [PMID: 37932302 PMCID: PMC10628291 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42933-9] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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Animal studies are unavoidable in evaluating chemical and drug safety. Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) can generate synthetic animal data by learning from the legacy animal study results, thus may serve as an alternative approach to assess untested chemicals. AnimalGAN, a GAN method to simulate 38 rat clinical pathology measures, was developed with significant robustness even for the drugs that vary significantly from these used during training, both in terms of chemical structure, drug class, and the year of FDA approval. AnimalGAN showed comparable results in hepatotoxicity assessment as using the real animal data and outperformed 12 conventional quantitative structure-activity relationship approaches. Using AnimalGAN, a virtual experiment of 100,000 rats ranked hepatotoxicity of three structurally similar drugs in a similar trend that has been observed in human population. AnimalGAN represented a significant step with artificial intelligence towards the global effort in replacement, reduction, and refinement (3Rs) of animal use.
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- Xi Chen
- National Center for Toxicological Research, Food and Drug Administration, Jefferson, AR, 72079, USA
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- ApconiX Ltd, Alderley Park, Alderley Edge, SK10 4TG, UK
- University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- National Center for Toxicological Research, Food and Drug Administration, Jefferson, AR, 72079, USA.
- Currently working at Integrative Toxicology, Nonclinical Drug Safety, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT, 06877, USA.
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- National Center for Toxicological Research, Food and Drug Administration, Jefferson, AR, 72079, USA.
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Lu Q, Tang Y, Luo S, Gong Q, Li C. Coptisine, the Characteristic Constituent from Coptis chinensis, Exhibits Significant Therapeutic Potential in Treating Cancers, Metabolic and Inflammatory Diseases. Am J Chin Med 2023; 51:2121-2156. [PMID: 37930333 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x2350091x] [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] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Naturally derived alkaloids belong to a class of quite significant organic compounds. Coptisine, a benzyl tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloid, is one of the major bioactive constituents in Coptis chinensis Franch., which is a famous traditional Chinese medicine. C. chinensis possesses many kinds of functions, including the ability to eliminate heat, expel dampness, purge fire, and remove noxious substances. In Asian countries, C. chinensis is traditionally employed to treat carbuncle and furuncle, diabetes, jaundice, stomach and intestinal disorders, red eyes, toothache, and skin disorders. Up to now, there has been plenty of research of coptisine with respect to its pharmacology. Nevertheless, a comprehensive review of coptisine-associated research is urgently needed. This paper was designed to summarize in detail the progress in the research of the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, safety, and formulation of coptisine. The related studies included in this paper were retrieved from the following academic databases: The Web of Science, PubMed, Google scholar, Elsevier, and CNKI. The cutoff date was January 2023. Coptisine manifests various pharmacological actions, including anticancer, antimetabolic disease, anti-inflammatory disease, and antigastrointestinal disease effects, among others. Based on its pharmacokinetics, the primary metabolic site of coptisine is the liver. Coptisine is poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal system, and most of it is expelled in the form of its prototype through feces. Regarding safety, coptisine displayed potential hepatotoxicity. Some novel formulations, including the [Formula: see text]-cyclodextrin-based inclusion complex and nanocarriers, could effectively enhance the bioavailability of coptisine. The traditional use of C. chinensis is closely connected with the pharmacological actions of coptisine. Although there are some disadvantages, including poor solubility, low bioavailability, and possible hepatotoxicity, coptisine is still a prospective naturally derived drug candidate, especially in the treatment of tumors as well as metabolic and inflammatory diseases. Further investigation of coptisine is necessary to facilitate the application of coptisine-based drugs in clinical practice.
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- Qiang Lu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai 519041, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai 519041, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518005, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Guizhou Province and School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai 519041, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Guizhou Province and School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, P. R. China
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Feng C, Bai H, Chang X, Wu Z, Dong W, Ma Q, Yang J. Aflatoxin B1-induced early developmental hepatotoxicity in larvae zebrafish. Chemosphere 2023; 340:139940. [PMID: 37634582 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a ubiquitous mycotoxin that causes oxidative damage in various organs. At present, the research studies on AFB1 are primarily focused on its effects on the terrestrial environment and animals. However, its toxicity mechanism in aquatic environments and aquatic animals has not been largely explored. Thus, in this study, zebrafish was used as a model to study the toxicity mechanism of AFB1 on the liver of developing larvae. The results showed that AFB1 exposure inhibited liver development and promoted fat accumulation in the liver. Transcriptome sequencing analysis showed that AFB1 affected liver redox metabolism and oxidoreductase activity. KEGG analysis showed that AFB1 inhibited the expression of gsto1, gpx4a, mgst3a, and idh1 in the glutathione metabolizing enzyme gene pathway, resulting in hepatic oxidative stress. At the same time, AFB1 also inhibited the expression of acox1, acsl1b, pparα, fabp2, and cpt1 genes in peroxidase and PPAR metabolic pathways, inducing hepatic steatosis and lipid droplet accumulation. Antioxidant N-Acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) preconditioning up-regulated gsto1, gpx4a and idh1 genes, and improved the AFB1-induced lipid droplet accumulation in the liver. In summary, AFB1 induced hepatic oxidative stress and steatosis, resulting in abnormal liver fat metabolism and accumulation of cellular lipid droplets. NAC could be used as a potential preventative drug to improve AFB1-induced fat accumulation.
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- Chi Feng
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Toxicant Monitoring and Toxicology,Tongliao,Inner Mongolia, 028000, China; Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Toxicant Monitoring and Toxicology,Tongliao,Inner Mongolia, 028000, China; Inner Mongolia Minzu Univ, Coll Anim Sci & Technol, Tongliao,Inner Mongolia, 028000, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Toxicant Monitoring and Toxicology,Tongliao,Inner Mongolia, 028000, China; Inner Mongolia Minzu Univ, Coll Anim Sci & Technol, Tongliao,Inner Mongolia, 028000, China
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- Inner Mongolia Minzu Univ, Coll Anim Sci & Technol, Tongliao,Inner Mongolia, 028000, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Toxicant Monitoring and Toxicology,Tongliao,Inner Mongolia, 028000, China; Inner Mongolia Minzu Univ, Coll Anim Sci & Technol, Tongliao,Inner Mongolia, 028000, China
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- Inner Mongolia Minzu Univ, Inst Pharmaceut Chem & Pharmacol, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, 028000, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Toxicant Monitoring and Toxicology,Tongliao,Inner Mongolia, 028000, China; Inner Mongolia Minzu Univ, Coll Anim Sci & Technol, Tongliao,Inner Mongolia, 028000, China.
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Yiew NKH, Vazquez JH, Martino MR, Kennon-McGill S, Price JR, Allard FD, Yee EU, Layman AJ, James LP, McCommis KS, Finck BN, McGill MR. Hepatic pyruvate and alanine metabolism are critical and complementary for maintenance of antioxidant capacity and resistance to oxidative insult. Mol Metab 2023; 77:101808. [PMID: 37716594 PMCID: PMC10561123 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Mitochondrial pyruvate is a critical intermediary metabolite in gluconeogenesis, lipogenesis, and NADH production. As a result, the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) complex has emerged as a promising therapeutic target in metabolic diseases. Clinical trials are currently underway. However, recent in vitro data indicate that MPC inhibition diverts glutamine/glutamate away from glutathione synthesis and toward glutaminolysis to compensate for loss of pyruvate oxidation, possibly sensitizing cells to oxidative insult. Here, we explored this in vivo using the clinically relevant acetaminophen (APAP) overdose model of acute liver injury, which is driven by oxidative stress. METHODS We used pharmacological and genetic approaches to inhibit MPC2 and alanine aminotransferase 2 (ALT2), individually and concomitantly, in mice and cell culture models and determined the effects on APAP hepatotoxicity. RESULTS We found that MPC inhibition sensitizes the liver to APAP-induced injury in vivo only with concomitant loss of alanine aminotransferase 2 (ALT2). Pharmacological and genetic manipulation of neither MPC2 nor ALT2 alone affected APAP toxicity, but liver-specific double knockout (DKO) significantly worsened APAP-induced liver damage. Further investigation indicated that DKO impaired glutathione synthesis and increased urea cycle flux, consistent with increased glutaminolysis, and these results were reproducible in vitro. Finally, induction of ALT2 and post-treatment with dichloroacetate both reduced APAP-induced liver injury, suggesting new therapeutic avenues. CONCLUSIONS Increased susceptibility to APAP toxicity requires loss of both the MPC and ALT2 in vivo, indicating that MPC inhibition alone is insufficient to disrupt redox balance. Furthermore, the results from ALT2 induction and dichloroacetate in the APAP model suggest new metabolic approaches to the treatment of liver damage.
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- Nicole K H Yiew
- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA; Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA; Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA; Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA; Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.
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Özaslan E, Günşar F, Çiftçibaşı Örmeci A, Hatemi İ, Efe C, Akyol G, Turhan N, Barbet FY, Sağol Ö, Ataizi Çelikel Ç, Güllüoğlu M, Gökçe DT, İstemihan Z, Eşkazan T, İdilman R. Diagnosis and Treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis: Questions, Answers, and Illustrative Cases: Endorsed by Autoimmune Liver Diseases Special Interest Group, Turkish Association for the Study of Liver. Turk J Gastroenterol 2023; 34:S1-S33. [PMID: 37947207 DOI: 10.5152/tjg.2023.23242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a rare, immune-mediated liver disease. It has a heterogeneous nature with varied clinical presentations. The management of patients with AIH is challenging in many ways. The main difficulties are inexperience due to the rarity of the disease, diagnostic confusion in controversial areas such as variant/overlap cases, acute presentations, the presence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or drug-induced liver injury features, and the long and complex course of treatment. Here, we provide a clear, concise, and visualized review regarding the diagnosis and treatment of AIH, including illustrative cases.
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- Ersan Özaslan
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, İstanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Harran University, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, İstanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, İstanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Zhu R, Gao Y, Dong J, Li Z, Ren Z. The changes of gut microbiota and metabolites in different drug-induced liver injuries. J Med Microbiol 2023; 72. [PMID: 38015063 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001778] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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The increasing incidence of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) has become a major concern. Gut microbiota, as another organ of the human body, has been studied in various tumors, cardiovascular metabolic diseases, inflammatory bowel disease and human immunity. The studies mentioned above have confirmed its important impact on the occurrence and development of DILI. The gut-liver axis explains the close relationship between the gut and the liver, and it may be a pathway by which gut microbes contribute to DILI. In addition, the interaction between drugs and gut microbes affects both separately, which in turn may have positive or negative effects on the body, including DILI. There are both common and specific changes in liver injury caused by different drugs. The alteration of metabolites in DILI is also a new direction of therapeutic exploration. The application of microbiomics, metabolomics and other multi-omics to DILI has also explored new ideas for DILI. In this review, we conclude the alterations of gut microbes and metabolites under different DILI, and the significance of applying gut microbiome-metabolomics to DILI, so as to explore the metabolic characteristics of DILI and possible novel metabolic biomarkers.
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- Ruirui Zhu
- Department of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory, Jinan 250000, PR China
- Gene Hospital of Henan Province; Precision Medicine Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
- Gene Hospital of Henan Province; Precision Medicine Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
- Gene Hospital of Henan Province; Precision Medicine Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
- Gene Hospital of Henan Province; Precision Medicine Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory, Jinan 250000, PR China
- Gene Hospital of Henan Province; Precision Medicine Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
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Yan Z, Wan J, Liu J, Yao B, Lu Y, Guo Z, Li Y. α-lipoic acid ameliorates hepatotoxicity induced by chronic ammonia toxicity in crucian carp (Carassius auratus gibelio) by alleviating oxidative stress, inflammation and inhibiting ERS pathway. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 266:115533. [PMID: 37806127 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115533] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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High environment ammonia (HEA) poses a deadly threat to aquatic animals and indirectly impacts human healthy life, while nutritional regulation can alleviate chronic ammonia toxicity. α-lipoic acid exhibits antioxidative effects in both aqueous and lipid environments, mitigating cellular and tissue damage caused by oxidative stress by aiding in the neutralization of free radicals (reactive oxygen species). Hence, investigating its potential as an effective antioxidant and its protective mechanisms against chronic ammonia stress in crucian carp is highly valuable. Experimental fish (initial weight 20.47 ± 1.68 g) were fed diets supplemented with or without 0.1% α-lipoic acid followed by a chronic ammonia exposure (10 mg/L) for 42 days. The results revealed that chronic ammonia stress affected growth (weight gain rate, specific growth rate, and feed conversion rate), leading to oxidative stress (decreased the activities of antioxidant enzymes catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase; decreased total antioxidant capacity), increased lipid peroxidation (accumulation of malondialdehyde), immune suppression (decreased contents of nonspecific immune enzymes AKP and ACP, 50% hemolytic complement, and decrease of immunoglobulin M), impaired ammonia metabolism (reduced contents of Glu, GS, GSH, and Gln), imbalance of expression of induced antioxidant-related genes (downregulation of Cu/Zu SOD, CAT, Nrf2, and HO-1; upregulation of GST and Keap1), induction of pro-apoptotic molecules (transcription of BAX, Caspase3, and Caspase9), downregulation of anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2 expression, and induction of endoplasmic reticulum stress (upregulation of IRE1, PERK, and ATF6 expression). The results suggested that the supplementation of α-lipoic acid could effectively induce humoral immunity, alleviate oxidative stress injury and endoplasmic reticulum stress, and ultimately alleviate liver injury induced by ammonia poisoning (50-60% reduction). This provides theoretical basis for revealing the toxicity of long-term ammonia stress and provides new insights into the anti-ammonia toxicity mechanism of α-lipoic acid.
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- Zihao Yan
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Jilin Provincial Aquatic Technology Extension Center, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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Chen W, Zhu J, Li S. [c-Jun N-terminal kinase signaling pathway in acetaminophen-induced liver injury]. Zhonghua Wei Zhong Bing Ji Jiu Yi Xue 2023; 35:1223-1228. [PMID: 37987136 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121430-20221205-01060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Acetaminophen (APAP) is the most common antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug, but its overdose often leads to acute liver injury, even acute liver failure, and death in some severe cases. At present, there is still a lack of specific treatments. The c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) signal pathway is one of the potential therapeutic targets identified in recent years in overdose APAP-induced acute liver injury. This article reviews the JNK signaling pathway of APAP in liver metabolism, the activation of JNK signaling pathway and the amplification of oxidative stress, other pathways or cellular processes related to JNK signaling pathway, and the possible challenges of drugs targeting JNK, so as to provide direction and feasibility analysis for further research and clinical application of JNK signaling pathway targets in APAP hepatotoxicity, and to provide reference for searching for other targets.
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- Wenshang Chen
- Department of Emergency, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. Corresponding author: Zhu Jijin,
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Rivero-Pino F, Casanova AG. Hepatotoxicity due to dietary supplements: state-of-the-art, gaps and perspectives. Crit Rev Toxicol 2023; 53:601-610. [PMID: 38062980 DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2023.2282415] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Food supplements are products intended to complement the normal diet and consist of concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect. Although they are generally considered safe if the manufacturer's recommendations are followed, many of them have shown hepatotoxic properties. This can cause many diseases (e.g. steatohepatitis and cirrhosis) characterized by progressive damage and malfunction of the liver that in the long term can lead to death. A review of the literature was carried out to elucidate which dietary supplements have been associated with cases of hepatotoxicity in recent years, with emphasis on those relevant to the consumer and the new trends (e.g. cannabidiol). It has been reported that the supplements described as hepatotoxic are mainly of botanical origin (e.g. green tea or turmeric) and those used in sports (mainly anabolic androgenic steroids). There is a great variability of compounds described as causing liver damage, although sometimes it is not possible to identify them, because they are contaminants or adulterants of the products. In addition, the prevalence of toxic effects after the administration of supplements is difficult to define due to underreporting and the lack of specific studies. Globally regarding hepatotoxicity of dietary supplements, there is a paucity of well-conducted clinical trials on the efficacy of these compounds and the frequency of related liver damage, as the use of these products is largely uncontrolled.
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- Fernando Rivero-Pino
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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- Toxicology Unit, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
- Group of Translational Research on Renal and Cardiovascular Diseases (TRECARD), Salamanca, Spain
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