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Bhuyan MS, Bat L, Senapathi V, Kulandaisamy P, Sekar S, Haider SMB, Meraj G, Islam MT, Kunda M, Alam MW, Rabaoui L. A review on sea cucumber (Bengali: Somuddro Sosha) as a bioindicator of heavy metal contamination and toxicity. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 199:115988. [PMID: 38181469 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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This review paper exhibits the underexplored realm of heavy metal contamination and associated risks in sea cucumbers (SCs), which hold significant importance in traditional Asian marine diets and are globally harvested for the Asian market. The assessment focuses on heavy metals (HMs) presence in various SC species, revealing a global trend in HMs concentrations across anatomical parts: Fe > Zn > As > Cu > Hg > Pb > Mn > Cr > Ni > Cd. Specific species, such as Eupentacta fraudatrix, Holothuria mammata, Holothuria polii, Holothuria tubulosa, and Holothuria atra, exhibit heightened arsenic levels, while Stichopus herrmanni raises concerns with mercury levels, notably reaching 3.75 mg/kg in some instances, posing potential risks, particularly for children. The study sheds light on anthropogenic activities such as cultivation, fishing, and shipping, releasing HMs into marine ecosystems and thereby threatening ocean and coastal environments due to the accumulation and toxicity of these elements. In response to these findings, the paper suggests SCs as promising bioindicator species for assessing metal pollution in marine environments. It underscores the adverse effects of human actions on sediment composition and advocates for ongoing monitoring efforts both at sea and along coastlines.
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- Md Simul Bhuyan
- Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute, Cox's Bazar-4730, Bangladesh; Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Hydrobiology, Fisheries Faculty, University of Sinop, Turkey
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- Department of Geology, V.O. Chidambara College, Thoothukudi, India
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- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Tokyo, 113-8654, Japan
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- Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute, Cox's Bazar-4730, Bangladesh
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- Department of Oceanography, Faculty of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh
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- Center for Environment & Marine Studies, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang DD, Yue YY, Zhang MD, Du ZJ. Halocynthiibacter halioticoli sp. nov., isolated from the viscera of abalone Haliotis discus hannai. Arch Microbiol 2023; 205:350. [PMID: 37805946 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-023-03686-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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A Gram-stain-negative, rod-shaped, glide, non-flagellated, and facultatively anaerobic bacterial strain, designated as Z654T, was isolated from the gut of abalone Haliotis discus hannai from Rongcheng, Shandong province, China. Cells are 0.2-0.8 μm in width and 0.7-3.4 μm in length. Cells grew best at 30 °C (range, 15-37 °C), pH 7.0 (range, 6.0-8.5) and NaCl concentration of 2.0% (w/v) (range, 1-10%). According to the phylogenetic analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequence, the strain belongs to the genus Halocynthiibacter and the closest strain is Halocynthiibacter arcticus KCTC 42129 T (97.12%). The genome size of strain Z654T was 3,296,250 bp and the DNA G + C content was 54.2 mol%. The average nucleotide identity (ANI) scores and digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH) scores with H. arcticus KCTC 42129 T were 70% and 14.6-18.2%, respectively. The predominant quinone was Q-10 and the major fatty acids were C18:0, C18:1 ω7c 11-methyl and summed feature 8. The polar lipids consisted of phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylglycerol, unidentified aminolipid and unidentifed lipids. Based on the phenotypic, phylogenetic and chemotaxonomic data, strain Z654T was considered to represent a novel species of the genus Halocynthiibacter, for which the name Halocynthiibacte halioticoli sp. nov., is proposed. The type strain is Z654T (= MCCC 1H00503T = KCTC 92003 T).
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- Dan-Dan Zhang
- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, People's Republic of China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, People's Republic of China
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- Joint Science College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, People's Republic of China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, People's Republic of China.
- Weihai Research Institute of Industrial Technology of Shandong University, Weihai, 264209, People's Republic of China.
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Del Carmen Gómez-Regalado M, Martín J, Hidalgo F, Santos JL, Aparicio I, Alonso E, Zafra-Gómez A. Accumulation and metabolization of the antidepressant venlafaxine and its main metabolite o-desmethylvenlafaxine in non-target marine organisms Holothuria tubulosa, Anemonia sulcata and Actinia equina. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2023; 192:115055. [PMID: 37207394 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The assessment of exposure to the antidepressant venlafaxine and its major metabolite o-desmethylvenlafaxine in Holothuria tubulosa, Anemonia sulcata and Actinia equina is proposed. A 28-day exposure experiment (10 μg/L day) followed by a 52-day depuration period was conducted. The accumulation shows a first-order kinetic process reaching an average concentration of 49,125/54342 ng/g dw in H. tubulosa and 64,810/93007 ng/g dw in A. sulcata. Venlafaxine is considered cumulative (BCF > 2000 L/kg dw) in H. tubulosa, A. sulcata and A. equina respectively; and o-desmethylvenlafaxine in A. sulcata. Organism-specific BCF generally followed the order A. sulcata > A. equina > H. tubulosa. The study revealed differences between tissues in metabolizing abilities in H. tubulosa this effect increases significantly with time in the digestive tract while it was negligible in the body wall. The results provide a description of venlafaxine and o-desmethylvenlafaxine accumulation in common and non-target organisms in the marine environment.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain.
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- Department of Zoology, Sciences Faculty, University of Granada, E-18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Sciences Faculty, University of Granada, E-18071 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria, Ibs.Granada, E-18016 Granada, Spain; Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, INYTA, University of Granada, Spain.
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Del Carmen Gómez-Regalado M, Martín J, Hidalgo F, Santos JL, Aparicio I, Alonso E, Zafra-Gómez A. Bioconcentration of pharmaceuticals in benthic marine organisms (Holothuria tubulosa, Anemonia sulcata and Actinia equina) exposed to environmental contamination by atenolol and carbamazepine. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 100:104147. [PMID: 37182729 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The present work assess the bioconcentration kinetics of atenolol (ATN) and carbamazepine (CBZ) in common marine organisms including Holothuria tubulosa, Anemonia sulcata and Actinia equina under controlled laboratory conditions. CBZ exhibited higher uptake and excretion rates resulting higher bioconcentration factor (BCF) (41-537L/kg for CBZ vs 7-50L/kg for ATN) although both are below the limits established by the European Union (EU). The measured BCF using kinetic data showed some differences with those predicted using the concentrations measured at the steady-state, probably explained because the steady state was not ready reached. The animal-specific BCF followed the order of Holothuria tubulosa >Actinia equina >Anemonia sulcata for ATN while was the opposite for CBZ. The study highlighted between-tissues differences in the digestive tract and the body wall of the Holothuria tubulosa. The work presented is the first to model bioconcentration of ATN and CBZ in holothurian and anemone animal models.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/ Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain.
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- Department of Zoology, Sciences Faculty, University of Granada, E-18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/ Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/ Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/ Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Sciences Faculty, University of Granada, E-18071 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria, Ibs.Granada, E-18016 Granada, Spain; Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, INYTA, University of Granada, Spain.
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Elvevoll EO, James D, Toppe J, Gamarro EG, Jensen IJ. Food Safety Risks Posed by Heavy Metals and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) related to Consumption of Sea Cucumbers. Foods 2022; 11:foods11243992. [PMID: 36553734 PMCID: PMC9778379 DOI: 10.3390/foods11243992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The global production of sea cucumbers was 245 thousand tons in 2020. Sea cucumbers are important food items in Asian and Pacific cuisines, the highest proportion being consumed in China as "bêche-de-mer" dried, gutted, boiled and salted body wall. However, consumption of sea cucumbers is expanding in China and globally, and the high demand has led to decline in populations of sea cucumbers, due to overexploitation. Aquaculture, together with novel fisheries on new species in new regions is easing the demand. Thus, an assessment of food safety is warranted. A literature search on food hazards was performed. A high proportion of the selected papers concerned heavy metals and metalloid hazards, such as mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As). No specific maximum limits (MLs) have been set for contents of these in sea cucumbers. Thus, the contents were compared with maximum limits set for aquatic animals in general or bivalve molluscs if available. With regard to Hg and Cd levels, none of the samples exceeded limits set by the European Commission or the National Standard of China, while for Pb, samples from highly industrialised areas exceeded the limits. Surprisingly, data on contaminants such as POPs, including dioxins and dl-PCB, PAH and PFAS as well as microbial hazards were scarce. The availability of fresh sea cucumber has increased due to aquaculture. To preserve the original flavour some consumers are reported to prefer to eat raw sea cucumber products, sashimi and sushi, which inevitably causes challenges from the microbial food safety perspective. Altogether, this paper highlights specific needs for knowledge, in particular when harvesting new species of sea cucumbers or in industrialized regions. Systematic monitoring activities, appropriate guidelines and regulations are highly warranted to guide the utilization of sea cucumbers.
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- Edel Oddny Elvevoll
- Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway, N-9037 Tromsoe, Norway
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 00153 Rome, Italy
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 00153 Rome, Italy
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 00153 Rome, Italy
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- Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway, N-9037 Tromsoe, Norway
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway
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Zhang DD, Xuan XQ, Ye YQ, Wang YW, Du ZJ. Aestuariirhabdus haliotis sp. nov., isolated from abalone viscera and emended description of the genus Aestuariirhabdus. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2022; 72. [DOI: 10.1099/ijsem.0.005548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Two novel strains, Z083T and Z084, were isolated from the viscera of abalone, Haliotis discus hannai, sampled in Weihai, PR China. The phenotypic, chemotaxonomic and genomic characteristics of the two strains were studied. The average nucleotide identity (ANI) and digital DNA–DNA hybridization (dDDH) values between the two strains were 99.8 and 98.9 %, respectively, suggesting that the two strains belonged to the same species. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis showed 99.8 % similarity between the two strains, while the genome analysis indicated that they were not from one clonal origin. Phylogenetic analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequences showed the two strains belonged to the genus
Aestuariirhabdus
and
Aestuariirhabdus litorea
JCM 32043T was the closest strain (97.5 %). Genomic analysis, including calculations of ANI, dDDH, amino acid identity (AAI) and percentage of conserved proteins (POCP), between Z083T, Z084 and
A. litorea
JCM 32043T clearly separated those two strains from
A. litorea
JCM 32043T as the values were below the thresholds for species delineation. The genome size of strains Z083T and Z084 were approximately 4.16 and 4.23 Mbp, respectively, and the DNA G+C contents of both strains were 51.8 mol%. According to the phenotypic, chemotaxonomic and phylogenetic characterizations and the results of genome analysis, Z083T and Z084 could be identified as belonging to a novel species of the genus
Aestuariirhabdus
, for which the name Aestuariirhabdus haliotis sp. nov., is proposed, with Z083T (=MCCC 1H00501T=KCTC 92006T) as the type strain.
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- Dan-Dan Zhang
- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, PR China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, PR China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, PR China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, PR China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, PR China
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China
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Chan Q, Wang F, Shi L, Ren X, Ren T, Han Y. Effects of chronic dietary hexavalent chromium on bioaccumulation and immune responses in the sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 252:109218. [PMID: 34715349 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2021.109218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sea cucumbers Apostichopus japonicus (3.54 ± 0.01 g of wet weight) were exposed to five concentrations of dietary hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) [0 (control), 100, 200, 400, and 800 mg Cr6+/kg dry weight] amended with K2Cr2O7 for 30 days. The bioaccumulation and immune responses [antioxidant enzymes: superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT); hydrolytic enzymes: acid phosphatase (ACP) and alkaline phosphatase (AKP)] of sea cucumbers were subsequently evaluated. This study found that the order of Cr accumulation in the experimental tissues was respiratory tree > intestine > body wall. Significantly lower SOD activities occurred in the 400 mg/kg group compared to that in the control group. Higher dietary Cr6+ exposure (400 and 800 mg Cr6+/kg dry weight) did not negatively alter the CAT activities, but significantly inhibited CAT activities in 100 mg/kg group, compared to control group. ACP activities in groups 200, 400 and 800 mg/kg were significantly lower than those in control group, while no significant differences occurred in AKP activities among groups. The present study provides important information into the bioaccumulation and immune responses of the sea cucumber A. japonicus in response to chronic dietary Cr6+ exposure.
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- Qixia Chan
- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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León VM, Moreno-González R, Besada V, Martínez F, Ceruso C, García V, Schultze F, Campillo JA. Sea snail (Hexaplex trunculus) and sea cucumber (Holothuria polii) as potential sentinel species for organic pollutants and trace metals in coastal ecosystems. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2021; 168:112407. [PMID: 33930643 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The seasonal bioaccumulation of trace metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorinated pesticides (OCPs) in sea snail (Hexaplex trunculus) and sea cucumber (Holothuria polii) from Mar Menor lagoon were characterised. The highest concentrations of p,p'-DDE were detected in the central and south part of Mar Menor lagoon. However, the highest concentrations of metals in sea snail and holothurians were detected in the influence area of El Beal wadi. Biomagnification factors (BMF) in sea snail from cockle (sea snail-cockle concentration ratio) were higher than 5 for metal and organochlorinated compounds. However, similar concentrations were observed in both species for PAHs due to gastropods capability of metabolising these pollutants. Consequently, sea snail is proposed as a sentinel for trace metals, PCBs and OCPs in the coastal lagoons, not only due to its bioaccumulation and biomagnification capacity but also the easy sampling and amply distribution in many coastal areas.
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- Víctor M León
- Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centro Oceanográfico de Murcia, Apdo. 22, C/ Varadero 1, 30740 San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, Spain.
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centro Oceanográfico de Murcia, Apdo. 22, C/ Varadero 1, 30740 San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, Spain
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centro Oceanográfico de Vigo, Subida Radio Faro 50, 36390 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centro Oceanográfico de Murcia, Apdo. 22, C/ Varadero 1, 30740 San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, Spain
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centro Oceanográfico de Murcia, Apdo. 22, C/ Varadero 1, 30740 San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, Spain
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centro Oceanográfico de Murcia, Apdo. 22, C/ Varadero 1, 30740 San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, Spain
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centro Oceanográfico de Vigo, Subida Radio Faro 50, 36390 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centro Oceanográfico de Murcia, Apdo. 22, C/ Varadero 1, 30740 San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia, Spain
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Fu J, Zhong C, Zhang P, Gao Q, Zong G, Zhou Y, Cao G. A Novel Mobile Element ICE RspD18B in Rheinheimera sp. D18 Contributes to Antibiotic and Arsenic Resistance. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:616364. [PMID: 33391249 PMCID: PMC7775301 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.616364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Antibiotics and organoarsenical compounds are frequently used as feed additives in many countries. However, these compounds can cause serious antibiotic and arsenic (As) pollution in the environment, and the spread of antibiotic and As resistance genes from the environment. In this report, we characterized the 28.5 kb genomic island (GI), named as ICERspD18B, as a novel chromosomal integrative and conjugative element (ICE) in multidrug-resistant Rheinheimera sp. D18. Notably, ICERspD18B contains six antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and an arsenic tolerance operon, as well as genes encoding conjugative transfer proteins of a type IV secretion system, relaxase, site-specific integrase, and DNA replication or partitioning proteins. The transconjugant strain 25D18-B4 was generated using Escherichia coli 25DN as the recipient strain. ICERspD18B was inserted into 3'-end of the guaA gene in 25D18-B4. In addition, 25D18-B4 had markedly higher minimum inhibitory concentrations for arsenic compounds and antibiotics when compared to the parental E. coli strain. These findings demonstrated that the integrative and conjugative element ICERspD18B could mediate both antibiotic and arsenic resistance in Rheinheimera sp. D18 and the transconjugant 25D18-B4.
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- Jiafang Fu
- Department of Epidemiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.,College of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.,College of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China.,Key Laboratory for Biotech-Drugs of National Health Commission, Department of Microbiology, Jinan, China
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- College of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.,College of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China.,Key Laboratory for Biotech-Drugs of National Health Commission, Department of Microbiology, Jinan, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.,College of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China.,Key Laboratory for Biotech-Drugs of National Health Commission, Department of Microbiology, Jinan, China
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Gajdosechova Z, Palmer CH, Dave D, Jiao G, Zhao Y, Tan Z, Chisholm J, Zhang J, Stefanova R, Hossain A, Mester Z. Arsenic speciation in sea cucumbers: Identification and quantitation of water-extractable species. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 266:115190. [PMID: 32688077 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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With the constant quest for new sources of superfoods to supplement the largely nutrient deficient diet of the modern society, sea cucumbers are gaining increasing popularity. Three species of sea cucumbers, Cucumaria frondosa, Apostichopus californicus and Apostichopusjaponicus were collected from three geographical regions, Atlantic and Pacific coast of Canada and Yellow sea/ East China sea in China, respectively. These organisms were sectioned into parts (body wall, tentacles, internal organ, skin and muscle) and analysed for total arsenic (As) by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and As species by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to ICP-MS. Normal and reversed sequential extractions were optimised to address As distribution between lipids (polar and non-polar) and water-extractable fractions. Two extraction methods for water-extractable As were compared in terms of the number and the amount of extracted species. The results revealed that total As concentration and As species distribution varies significantly between sea cucumbers species. Total As in studied body parts ranged between 2.8 ± 0.52 and 7.9 ± 1.2 mg kg-1, with an exception of the muscle tissue of A. californicus, where it reached to 36 ± 3.5 mg kg-1. Arsenobetaine (AsB) was the most abundant As species in A. californicus and A.japonicus, however, inorganic As represented over 70% of total recovered As in the body parts of C. frondosa. Arsenosugars-328 and 482 were found in all studied body parts whereas arsenosugar-408 was only found in the skin of A. californicus. This is the first time that such a variation in As species distribution between sea cucumber species has been shown.
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- Zuzana Gajdosechova
- Metrology Research Center, National Research Council of Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Canada.
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- Metrology Research Center, National Research Council of Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Canada
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- Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development, Fisheries and Marine Institute, Memorial University of Newfoundland, NFL, Canada
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- Canadian Sea Cucumber Processors Association, NS, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Testing and Evaluation for Aquatic Product Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Testing and Evaluation for Aquatic Product Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre, National Research Council of Canada, Charlottetown, PE, Canada
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- Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre, National Research Council of Canada, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre, National Research Council of Canada, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X9, Canada
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- Metrology Research Center, National Research Council of Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Canada
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Martín J, Hidalgo F, Alonso E, García-Corcoles MT, Vílchez JL, Zafra-Gómez A. Assessing bioaccumulation potential of personal care, household and industrial products in a marine echinoderm (Holothuria tubulosa). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 720:137668. [PMID: 32325598 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A bioaccumulation study of 16 emerging contaminants including preservatives, UV-filters, biocides, alkylphenols, anionic surfactants and plasticizers, in Holothuria tubulosa Gmelin, 1791 specimens was developed. Water and sediments from their coastal habitat were also analyzed. Sediment-water distribution coefficients (log Kd) were in the range 0.78 to 2.95. A rapid uptake and bioaccumulation of pollutants was found. Compounds were detected in intestine and gonads of H. tubulosa after only eight days of exposure. Field-based bioconcentration (BCF) and biota-sediment accumulation factors (BSAF) were calculated. Log BCF > 1 were obtained for most of the compounds studied, indicating their tendency to accumulate in tissue of H. Tubulosa. BCF values decrease as follow: Triclocarban > anionic surfactants > benzophenone 3 > non-ionic surfactants > bisphenol A > parabens. These data provide a detailed accounting of the distribution patterns of some emerging contaminants in organisms at the lower trophic level, representing a potential source of contaminants for organisms in higher levels of the food chain.
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- Julia Martín
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/ Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain.
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- Department of Zoology, University of Granada, Campus of Fuentenueva, E-18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/ Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain
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- Research Group of Analytical Chemistry and Life Sciences, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Campus of Fuentenueva, E-18071 Granada, Spain
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- Research Group of Analytical Chemistry and Life Sciences, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Campus of Fuentenueva, E-18071 Granada, Spain
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- Research Group of Analytical Chemistry and Life Sciences, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Campus of Fuentenueva, E-18071 Granada, Spain
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Martín J, Hidalgo F, García-Corcoles MT, Ibáñez-Yuste AJ, Alonso E, Vilchez JL, Zafra-Gómez A. Bioaccumulation of perfluoroalkyl substances in marine echinoderms: Results of laboratory-scale experiments with Holothuria tubulosa Gmelin, 1791. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 215:261-271. [PMID: 30317097 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.10.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Bioaccumulation of six perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was assessed using the marine echinoderm Holothuria tubulosa Gmelin, 1791. Batch experiments were conducted to establish the relationship between concentrations in water, sediment and biota over 197 days. The sample treatment for the determination of compounds involves steps of lyophilization, solvent extraction and clean-up of the extracts with dispersive sorbents. PFAS were then analysed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. During contaminant exposure, detectable levels of compounds were found in all samples collected. Mean concentrations of selected PFAS were higher in sediments than in water samples. This fact is explained by the strong adsorption of these compounds into sediments. Sediment-water distribution coefficients (log Kd) were in the range 0.11 (PFBuA) to 2.46 (PFOA). Beside this, PFAS accumulation was observed in Holothuria tubulosa organisms. The uptake of PFAS was very rapid, reaching the maximum between 22 and 38 days of assay. Bioaccumulation factors (mean log BAF: 1.16-4.39) and biota sediment accumulation factors (mean log BSAF: 1.37-2.89) indicated a high bioaccumulation potential for the target compounds. Both parameters increased with perfluoroalkyl chain length (R2 > 0.93; p < 0.05). In organ-specific distributions of PFAS, greater concentrations were found in intestine than in gonads. Also, male specimens showed higher concentration levels than female (student t-test: tcal = 2.788, ttab = 2.262; p < 0.05). These data provide a detailed accounting of PFAS fate and distribution in the marine environment highlighting accumulation at lower trophic levels, a potential source for contamination in higher organisms.
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- Julia Martín
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/ Virgen de África 7, E-41011, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Zoology, University of Granada, Campus of Fuentenueva, E-18071, Granada, Spain
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- Research Group of Analytical Chemistry and Life Sciences, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Campus of Fuentenueva, E-18071, Granada, Spain
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- Agriculture and Fisheries Management Agency of Andalusia (AGAPA), Administrative Central Services, Av. of Greece s/n, 41012, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, C/ Virgen de África 7, E-41011, Seville, Spain
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- Research Group of Analytical Chemistry and Life Sciences, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Campus of Fuentenueva, E-18071, Granada, Spain
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- Research Group of Analytical Chemistry and Life Sciences, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Campus of Fuentenueva, E-18071, Granada, Spain.
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Lin SJ, Chen LF, Jia YB, Xiao HL, Xue YP, Zheng YG. Distribution and Chemoenzymatic Removal of Heavy Metals in Sea Cucumber Acaudina leucoprocta. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH 2018. [DOI: 10.3136/fstr.24.223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Sai-Jun Lin
- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Synthesis of Zhejiang Province, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology
- Engineering Research Center of Bioconversion and Biopurification of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology
- Hangzhou Institute for Food and Drug Control
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- Hangzhou Institute for Food and Drug Control
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Synthesis of Zhejiang Province, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology
- Engineering Research Center of Bioconversion and Biopurification of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Synthesis of Zhejiang Province, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology
- Engineering Research Center of Bioconversion and Biopurification of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology
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Gangadaran S, Cheema SK. A high fat diet enriched with sea cucumber gut powder provides cardio-protective and anti-obesity effects in C57BL/6 mice. Food Res Int 2017; 99:799-806. [PMID: 28784546 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.06.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Revised: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We have previously reported that sea cucumber (SC) inhibits fat accumulation and insulin resistance in 3T3-L1 cells. The present study investigated the anti-obesity and cardio-protective effects of SC freeze-dried gut powder using C57BL/6 as an animal model. Male mice were fed a normal chow diet, a high fat diet (HFD) or a HFD enriched with 2.5, 5 or 7.5% SC gut powder for 4, 8 and 12weeks. Diets enriched with SC caused a significant reduction in body weight gain and fat weight, compared to the HFD, without affecting food intake. Both 2.5% and 5% SC treatment showed a significant reduction in plasma glucose, triacylglycerol (TG), total cholesterol (TC) and non-esterified fatty acids, compared to the HFD. However, animals fed the 7.5% SC diet showed an increase in liver weight, liver TG and TC, compared to the HFD diet. Diets enriched with 2.5% SC caused an increase in adiponectin mRNA expression in adipose tissue and reduced plasma interleukin-6, compared to the HFD diet. Fecal cholesterol excretion increased after 2.5% SC treatment, coinciding with an increase in ATP-binding cassette-5 and -8 mRNA expression in the small intestine. Although both 2.5 and 5% SC treatment caused weight and fat reduction to a similar extent, 2.5% SC was more effective at improving the metabolic profile. None of the tested SC doses caused any toxic effects. Our findings demonstrate for the first time that SC freeze-dried gut powder has the potential as a nutraceutical to target obesity and related disorders.
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- Surendiran Gangadaran
- Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL A1B 3X9, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL A1B 3X9, Canada.
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Multi-residue analysis of 36 priority and emerging pollutants in marine echinoderms ( Holothuria tubulosa ) and marine sediments by solid-liquid extraction followed by dispersive solid phase extraction and liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry analysis. Talanta 2017; 166:336-348. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2017.01.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2016] [Revised: 01/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Shao Y, Lv Z, Li C, Zhang W, Duan X, Qiu Q, Jin C, Zhao X. Molecular cloning and functional characterization of theta class glutathione S-transferase from Apostichopus japonicus. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2017; 63:31-39. [PMID: 28185912 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2017.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2017] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are the superfamily of multifunctional detoxification isoenzymes and play crucial roles in innate immunity. In the present study, a theta class GST homology was identified from A. japonicus (designated as AjGST-θ) by RACE approaches. The full-length cDNA of AjGST-θ was of 1013 bp encoded a cytosolic protein of 231 amino acids residues. Structural analysis revealed that AjGST-θ processed the characteristic N-terminal GSH-binding site (G-site) and the C-terminal hydrophobic substrate binding site (H-site). Multiple sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis together supported that AjGST-θ belonged to a new member of theta class GST protein subfamily. Spatial expression analysis revealed that AjGST-θ was ubiquitously expressed in all examined tissues with the larger magnitude in intestine. The Vibrio splendidus challenge in vivo and LPS stimulation in vitro could both significantly up-regulate the mRNA expression of AjGST-θ when compared with control group. The recombinant protein was expressed in Escherichia coli and the purified AjGST-θ showed high activity with GST substrate. Meantime, disc diffusion assay showed that recombinant AjGST-θ protein could markedly improve bacterial growth under Cumene hydroperoxide exposure. More importantly, the recombinant AjGST-θ could effectively prevent primary coelomocytes apoptosis after LPS exposure. Our present findings suggested that AjGST-θ might play significantly roles in the modulation of immune response and protect cells from pathogens infection in A. japonicus.
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- Yina Shao
- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China.
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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