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de Bruin W, Kritzinger Q, Bornman R, Korsten L. Occurrence, fate and toxic effects of the industrial endocrine disrupter, nonylphenol, on plants - A review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 181:419-427. [PMID: 31220782 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2019] [Revised: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Nonylphenol (NP) and its detrimental effects on the environment, humans, wildlife, fish and birds is an increasingly important global research focus. The number of investigations on the toxicity and metabolic fate of NP in plants is however limited. This paper reviews the prevalence and source of NP in plants and the effect it has on its morphological, physiological and ultrastructural status. Fruit and vegetables have been found to contain levels of NP that is twenty-fold exceeding the no observable effect level (NOEL) of freshwater algae. Apart from the potential risk this poses to the health of consumers, it can overburden the plant's natural defence system, leading to growth disorders. Plants exposed to NP show signs of overall growth reduction, changes in organelle structure and oxidative damage. These adverse effects may exacerbate the food security dilemma faced by many countries and impede their progress towards attaining the sustainable development goals.
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Affiliation(s)
- Willeke de Bruin
- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Department of Science and Technology and National Research Foundation: Centre of Excellence in Food Security, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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- School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X323, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Department of Science and Technology and National Research Foundation: Centre of Excellence in Food Security, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa.
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Kim D, Kwak JI, An YJ. Physiological response of crop plants to the endocrine-disrupting chemical nonylphenol in the soil environment. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 251:573-580. [PMID: 31108290 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.04.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Revised: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Nonylphenols are endocrine-disrupting chemicals that are used in various industries and are constantly discharged into the terrestrial environment. However, there have been few studies on the phytotoxicity of this chemical in the soil environment. In this study, mung bean (Vigna radiata) and rice (Oryza sativa) were grown in soil containing nonylphenol for 14 and 21 days (reflecting acute and chronic exposure, respectively), and we evaluated physiological responses (chlorophyll content, photosynthetic activity, and stomatal opening size) as well as changes in plant growth (shoot growth and root development) in crop plants grown in soil containing nonylphenol. In mung bean, chlorophyll content and stomata size decreased by exposure to nonylphenol. The decrease in chlorophyll content was attributed to electrolyte leakage due to damage of membrane barrier with increase of cell permeability caused by nonylphenol. Moreover, necrosis of the leaves of mung bean was observed at 2000 mg/kg soil. In rice, shoot growth, chlorophyll content and root development were reduced by chronic exposure to nonylphenol at 2000 mg/kg. Although the exposure concentrations were higher and nonylphenols are non-persistent, their constant release into soil poses a risk to terrestrial ecosystems. Our findings provide information that can be useful for soil ecological risk assessment for nonylphenol in agricultural practices.
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- Dokyung Kim
- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05029, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05029, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05029, South Korea.
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Li X, Zhou L, Ni Y, Wang A, Hu M, Lin Y, Hong C, Wan J, Chen B, Fang L, Tong J, Tong X, Tao S, Tian H. Nonylphenol induces pancreatic damage in rats through mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2017; 6:353-360. [PMID: 30090504 DOI: 10.1039/c6tx00450d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2016] [Accepted: 03/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The organic alkylphenol 4-nonylphenol (NP) is regarded to be an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC), one of the widely diffused and stable environmental contaminants. Due to its hydrophobicity and long half-life, NP can easily accumulate in living organisms, including humans, where it displays a series of toxic effects. It has been widely reported that NP affects male reproduction. In addition, there is increasing evidence suggesting that NP is detrimental to various organs, including the pancreas. This study investigated the adverse effects of NP exposure on the pancreas. Sprague-Dawley rats were treated with different doses of NP for 90 consecutive days. The data suggested that the body weights of the rats treated with NP decreased, and the highest dose of NP treatment (180 mg kg-1) dramatically increased water consumption by rats. Meanwhile, H&E staining and immunohistochemistry indicated that islets in the pancreases shrunk when the rats were treated with the indicated doses of NP. TUNEL staining demonstrated that NP exposure up-regulated the level of apoptosis in the pancreases in a dose-dependent manner. Besides this, NP exposure inhibited the secretion of insulin and disrupted glucose tolerance. The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and intracellular calcium ([Ca2+]i) in the islets were up-regulated in the groups of rats treated with NP, but the levels of Mitochondrial Membrane Potential (MMP) were down-regulated. These results suggest that NP-induced pancreatic damage in rats occurs through mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress, which causes disruption of glucose tolerance and decrease in insulin secretion.
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- Xueji Li
- School of Public Health , Medical College of Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China . ; ; ; Fax: +86-512-65880070 ; Tel: +86-512-65698540 ; Tel: +86-512-65880070
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- School of Public Health , Medical College of Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China . ; ; ; Fax: +86-512-65880070 ; Tel: +86-512-65698540 ; Tel: +86-512-65880070
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- School of Public Health , Medical College of Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China . ; ; ; Fax: +86-512-65880070 ; Tel: +86-512-65698540 ; Tel: +86-512-65880070
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- Experimental Center of Medical College , Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China
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- Experimental Center of Medical College , Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China
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- Experimental Center of Medical College , Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China
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- Experimental Center of Medical College , Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China
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- Experimental Center of Medical College , Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China
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- School of Public Health , Medical College of Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China . ; ; ; Fax: +86-512-65880070 ; Tel: +86-512-65698540 ; Tel: +86-512-65880070
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- School of Public Health , Medical College of Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China . ; ; ; Fax: +86-512-65880070 ; Tel: +86-512-65698540 ; Tel: +86-512-65880070
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- School of Public Health , Medical College of Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China . ; ; ; Fax: +86-512-65880070 ; Tel: +86-512-65698540 ; Tel: +86-512-65880070
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- School of Public Health , Medical College of Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China . ; ; ; Fax: +86-512-65880070 ; Tel: +86-512-65698540 ; Tel: +86-512-65880070
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- School of Public Health , Medical College of Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China . ; ; ; Fax: +86-512-65880070 ; Tel: +86-512-65698540 ; Tel: +86-512-65880070
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- School of Public Health , Medical College of Soochow University , 199 Ren'ai Road , Suzhou 215123 , Jiangsu , China . ; ; ; Fax: +86-512-65880070 ; Tel: +86-512-65698540 ; Tel: +86-512-65880070
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de Bruin W, van der Merwe C, Kritzinger Q, Bornman R, Korsten L. Ultrastructural and developmental evidence of phytotoxicity on cos lettuce (Lactuca sativa) associated with nonylphenol exposure. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 169:428-436. [PMID: 27889509 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2016] [Revised: 10/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/05/2016] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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It has long been understood that the presence of endocrine disrupter chemicals (EDCs) in water can affect the reproductive, behavioural and regulatory systems of different types of mammals. Thus far, only a handful of studies have examined its impact on plant systems. Present research is limited to the potential uptake of these chemicals by plants and the general phytotoxic effects it can elicit. The aim of this study was to determine what effect an EDC has on developing plant and cell organelles and how it affects it. In this study, cos lettuce plants were exposed to different concentrations of nonylphenol (NP), an EDC, in a static hydroponic system. Changes in plant morphology, mass and length, chlorophyll content, as well as electrolyte leakage were examined. Furthermore an in-depth investigation of the plant cell ultrastructure was carried out with transmission electron microscopy. Results indicated that cos lettuce growth was severely restricted, chlorophyll content was reduced, leakage of electrolytes increased and roots were stunted especially after ≥3200 μg/l NP exposures. The structure of the rough endoplasmic reticulum, vacuole and chloroplast were also changed. This study emphasizes the importance of water quality management, since the presence of an EDC, like NP, can negatively impact the yield and internal structure of one of the world's most significant salad crops, namely lettuce.
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- Willeke de Bruin
- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Department of Science and Technology and National Research Foundation: Centre of Excellence Food Security, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa.
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- School of Health Systems and Public Health, Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X323, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa.
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Department of Science and Technology and National Research Foundation: Centre of Excellence Food Security, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa.
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Esteban S, Llamas PM, García-Cortés H, Catalá M. The endocrine disruptor nonylphenol induces sublethal toxicity in vascular plant development at environmental concentrations: A risk for riparian plants and irrigated crops? ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2016; 216:480-486. [PMID: 27312331 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.05.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2016] [Revised: 05/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/29/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In recent years, there is a growing concern among the scientific community about the presence of the so-called emergent pollutants in waters of different countries, especially endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) that have the ability to alter the hormonal system. One of the substances found almost ubiquitously and in higher concentrations is the alkylphenol nonylphenol. Albeit this compound is included in priority lists as a probable risk for human health and the environment, little is known about its effects on developing plants. The aim of this work is to assess the acute and sub-chronic toxicity of environmental concentrations of nonylphenol in riparian vascular plant development using spores of the fern Polystichum setiferum and a biomarker-based approach: mitochondrial activity (cell viability), chlorophyll (plant physiology) and DNA content (growth). Mitochondrial activity and DNA content show that nonylphenol induces acute and sub-chronic toxicity at 48 h and after 1 week, respectively. Significant effects are observed in both parameters in fern spores at ng L(-1) but chlorophyll autofluorescence shows little changes. The inhibition of germination by natural allelochemicals has been reported to be related with the active hydroxyl group of phenolic compounds and largely independent of the structural nucleus to which it is attached. Results presented in this study suggest that environmental concentrations of nonylphenol could interfere with higher plant germination development by mimicking natural allelochemicals and/or phytohormones acting as a "phytoendocrine disruptor" likely posing ecophysiological risks.
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- S Esteban
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health Science, Rey Juan Carlos University, C/Atenas s/n, E-28922, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain; Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health Research Group (Toxamb), Rey Juan Carlos University, C/ Tulipán s/n, E-28933, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
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- Biology and Geology, Physics and Analytical Chemistry, Rey Juan Carlos University, C/Tulipán s/n, E-28933, Mostóles, Madrid, Spain
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- Biology and Geology, Physics and Analytical Chemistry, Rey Juan Carlos University, C/Tulipán s/n, E-28933, Mostóles, Madrid, Spain
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- Biology and Geology, Physics and Analytical Chemistry, Rey Juan Carlos University, C/Tulipán s/n, E-28933, Mostóles, Madrid, Spain
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Zheng G, Chen T, Yu J, Gao D, Shen Y, Niu M, Liu H. Impact of composting strategies on the degradation of nonylphenol in sewage sludge. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2015; 24:2081-2087. [PMID: 26452367 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-015-1558-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/24/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Nonylphenol can be present in sewage sludge, and this can limit the use of the sewage sludge to amend soil. Composting is one of the most efficient and economical methods of making sewage sludge stable and harmless. The nonylphenol degradation rates during composting with added bulking agents and with aeration applied were studied. Three organic bulking agents (sawdust, corn stalk, and mushroom residue) were added to sewage sludge, and the effects of the bulking agents used and the amount added on nonylphenol degradation were determined. The highest apparent nonylphenol degradation rate (71.6%) was found for sewage sludge containing 20% mushroom residue. The lowest apparent nonylphenol degradation rate (22.5%) was found for sewage sludge containing 20% sawdust. The temperature of the composting pile of sewage sludge containing 20% sawdust became too high for nonylphenol to be efficiently degraded, and the apparent nonylphenol degradation rate was lower than was found for sewage sludge containing 10% sawdust. Increasing the ventilating time from 5 to 15 min increased the apparent nonylphenol degradation rate from 19.7 to 41.6%. Using appropriate aerobic conditions facilitates the degradation of nonylphenol in sewage sludge, decreasing the risks posed by sewage sludge applied to land. Adding too much of a bulking agent can decrease the amount of the nonylphenol degraded. Increasing the ventilating time and the amount of air supplied can increase the amount of nonylphenol degraded even if doing so causes the composting pile temperature to remain low.
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- Guodi Zheng
- Center for Environmental Remediation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.
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- Center for Environmental Remediation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Center for Environmental Remediation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Center for Environmental Remediation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Center for Environmental Remediation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Center for Environmental Remediation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Center for Environmental Remediation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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Chen BS, Yen JH. Effect of endocrine disruptor nonylphenol on physiologic features and proteome during growth in Arabidopsis thaliana. CHEMOSPHERE 2013; 91:468-474. [PMID: 23290178 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.11.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2012] [Revised: 11/16/2012] [Accepted: 11/20/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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We studied the effects of nonylphenol (NP) on physiological features and proteome of Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) during growth. Shoot biomass, root biomass and root length were decreased after 10d of NP treatment, especially in high NP concentration treatment (10 and 50 mg L(-1)). Levels of chlorophyll decreased but proline increased in leaves. NP caused oxidative stress; malondialdehyde content was increased with NP treatment, and the activities of ascorbate peroxidase, catalase, CuZnSOD and MnSOD were induced in leaves. The proteome of leaf tissue was analyzed by 2-D gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry. NP might adversely affect the CO2 assimilation, signal transduction, the endomembrane system and photosynthetic oxygen evolution. NP affects the proteome and physiologic and morphological features of A. thaliana during growth at the concentration can be observed in the environment. Because plants might be exposed to NP for a long time in the surroundings, more attention needs to be paid to the effect of NP on plants.
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- Bing-Sheng Chen
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Indigenous microfungi and plants reduce soil nonylphenol contamination and stimulate resident microfungal communities. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2009; 82:359-70. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-008-1832-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2008] [Revised: 12/11/2008] [Accepted: 12/14/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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