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Bereketoglu C, Häggblom I, Turanlı B, Pradhan A. Comparative analysis of diisononyl phthalate and di(isononyl)cyclohexane-1,2 dicarboxylate plasticizers in regulation of lipid metabolism in 3T3-L1 cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024; 39:1245-1257. [PMID: 37927243 DOI: 10.1002/tox.24010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and di(isononyl)cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylate (DINCH) are plasticizers introduced to replace previously used phthalate plasticizers in polymeric products. Exposure to DINP and DINCH has been shown to impact lipid metabolism. However, there are limited studies that address the mechanisms of toxicity of these two plasticizers. Here, a comparative toxicity analysis has been performed to evaluate the impacts of DINP and DINCH on 3T3-L1 cells. The preadipocyte 3T3-L1 cells were exposed to 1, 10, and 100 μM of DINP or DINCH for 10 days and assessed for lipid accumulation, gene expression, and protein analysis. Lipid staining showed that higher concentrations of DINP and DINCH can induce adipogenesis. The gene expression analysis demonstrated that both DINP and DINCH could alter the expression of lipid-related genes involved in adipogenesis. DINP and DINCH upregulated Pparγ, Pparα, C/EBPα Fabp4, and Fabp5, while both compounds significantly downregulated Fasn and Gata2. Protein analysis showed that both DINP and DINCH repressed the expression of FASN. Additionally, we analyzed an independent transcriptome dataset encompassing temporal data on lipid differentiation within 3T3-L1 cells. Subsequently, we derived a gene set that accurately portrays significant pathways involved in lipid differentiation, which we subsequently subjected to experimental validation through quantitative polymerase chain reaction. In addition, we extended our analysis to encompass a thorough assessment of the expression profiles of this identical gene set across 40 discrete transcriptome datasets that have linked to diverse pathological conditions to foreseen any potential association with DINP and DINCH exposure. Comparative analysis indicated that DINP could be more effective in regulating lipid metabolism.
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- Ceyhun Bereketoglu
- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Biology, The Life Science Center, School of Science and Technology, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Health Biotechnology Joint Research and Application Center of Excellence, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Biology, The Life Science Center, School of Science and Technology, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Billings A, Jones KC, Pereira MG, Spurgeon DJ. Emerging and legacy plasticisers in coastal and estuarine environments: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 908:168462. [PMID: 37963532 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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The occurrence of plastic waste in the environment is an emerging and ongoing concern. In addition to the physical impacts of macroplastics and microplastics on organisms, the chemical effects of plastic additives such as plasticisers have also received increasing attention. Research concerning plasticiser pollution in estuaries and coastal environments has been a particular focus, as these environments are the primary entry point for anthropogenic contaminants into the wider marine environment. Additionally, the conditions in estuarine environments favour the sedimentation of suspended particulate matter, with which plasticisers are strongly associated. Hence, estuary systems may be where some of the highest concentrations of these pollutants are seen in freshwater and marine environments. Recent studies have confirmed emerging plasticisers and phthalates as pollutants in estuaries, with the relative abundance of these compounds controlled primarily by patterns of use, source intensity, and fate. Plasticiser profiles are typically dominated by mid-high molecular weight compounds such as DnBP, DiBP, and DEHP. Plasticisers may be taken up by estuarine and marine organisms, and some phthalates can cause negative impacts in marine organisms, although further research is required to assess the impacts of emerging plasticisers. This review provides an overview of the processes controlling the release and partitioning of emerging and legacy plasticisers in aqueous environments, in addition to the sources of plasticisers in estuarine and coastal environments. This is followed by a quantitative analysis and discussion of literature concerning the (co-)occurrence and concentrations of emerging plasticisers and phthalates in these environments. We end this review with a discussion the fate (degradation and uptake by biota) of these compounds, in addition to identification of knowledge gaps and recommendations for future research.
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- Alex Billings
- UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster Environment Centre, Library Avenue, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4AP, UK; Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, UK.
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, UK
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- UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster Environment Centre, Library Avenue, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4AP, UK
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- UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Maclean Building, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BB, UK
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Zhang Y, Lyu L, Tao Y, Ju H, Chen J. Health risks of phthalates: A review of immunotoxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 313:120173. [PMID: 36113640 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Phthalates (PAEs) are known environmental endocrine disruptors that have been widely detected in several environments, and many studies have reported the immunotoxic effects of these compounds. Here, we reviewed relevant published studies, summarized the occurrence and major metabolic pathways of six typical PAEs (DMP, DEP, DBP, BBP, DEHP, and DOP) in water, soil, and the atmosphere, degradation and metabolic pathways under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, and explored the molecular mechanisms of the toxic effects of eleven PAEs (DEHP, DPP, DPrP, DHP, DEP, DBP, MBP, MBzP, BBP, DiNP, and DMP) on the immune system of different organisms at the gene, protein, and cellular levels. A comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms by which PAEs affect immune system function through regulation of immune gene expression and enzymes, increased ROS, immune signaling pathways, specific and non-specific immunosuppression, and interference with the complement system. By summarizing the effects of these compounds on typical model organisms, this review provides insights into the mechanisms by which PAEs affect the immune system, thus supplementing human immune experiments. Finally, we discuss the future direction of PAEs immunotoxicity research, thus providing a framework for the analysis of other environmental pollutants, as well as a basis for PAEs management and safe use.
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- Ying Zhang
- College of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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- Rural Energy Station of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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Zhang Y, Jiao Y, Tao Y, Li Z, Yu H, Han S, Yang Y. Monobutyl phthalate can induce autophagy and metabolic disorders by activating the ire1a-xbp1 pathway in zebrafish liver. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 412:125243. [PMID: 33524730 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Monobutyl phthalate (MBP) can exist in biological organisms for a long time because of its excellent fat solubility, and it has been found to have certain toxic effects. In this study, the acute effects of MBP on endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and metabolism in the zebrafish liver were studied. After continuous exposure to MBP (5 and 10 mg / L) for 96 h, ER damage and the appearance of apoptotic bodies and autophagosomes were found in liver. This is because MBP stimulated the ire-xbp1 pathway of ER stress, thus leading to apoptosis and autophagy. Also, through analysis of metabolic enzymes and genes, it was found that the activated ire-xbp1 pathway could promote lipid synthesis and cause the accumulation of lipid droplets. The gene pparγ related to lipid storage affected the level of insulin, which can also further affect the glucose metabolism process, that is, glycolysis and aerobic respiration were inhibited. And the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) was activated as a compensation mechanism to alleviate glycogen accumulation. The abnormal supply of energy and the death of excessive cells will eventually severely damage the zebrafish liver. This study will enrich the knowledge about the toxic effects of MBP.
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- Ying Zhang
- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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Zhang Y, Jiao Y, Li Z, Tao Y, Yang Y. Hazards of phthalates (PAEs) exposure: A review of aquatic animal toxicology studies. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 771:145418. [PMID: 33548714 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Phthalates (PAEs) are of wide concern because they are commonly used in various plastic products as plasticizers, and can found their way into the environment. However, their interaction with the environment and their toxicity in aquatic animals is still a matter of intense debate. In this review on PAEs in aquatic environments (lakes, rivers and seas), it is found that there is a large variety and abundance of PAEs in developing countries, and the total concentration of PAEs even exceeds 200 μg / L. The interaction between metabolic processes involved in the toxicity induced by various PAEs is summarized for the first time in the article. Exposure of PAEs can lead to activation of the detoxification system CYP450 and endocrine system receptors of aquatic animals, which in turn causes oxidative stress, metabolic disorders, endocrine disorders, and immunosuppression. Meanwhile, each system can activate / inhibit each other, causing genotoxicity and cell apoptosis, resulting in the growth and development of organisms being blocked. The mixed PAEs shows no cumulative toxicity changes to aquatic animals. For the combined pollution of other chemicals and PAEs, PAE can act as an agonist or antagonist, leading to combined toxicity in different directions. Phthalate monoesters (MPEs), the metabolites of PAEs, are also toxic to aquatic animals, however, the toxicity is weaker than the corresponding parent compounds. This review summarizes and analyzes the current ecotoxicological effects of PAEs on aquatic animals, and provides guidance for future research.
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- Ying Zhang
- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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Gu Y, Gao M, Zhang W, Yan L, Shao F, Zhou J. Exposure to phthalates DEHP and DINP May lead to oxidative damage and lipidomic disruptions in mouse kidney. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 271:129740. [PMID: 33736212 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) has been well acknowledged for its endocrine disruption and associated metabolic diseases, leading to the search for safer industrial alternatives including di-isononyl phthalate (DINP). However, safety data for the latter chemical has been relatively scarce particularly regarding potential damage to the kidney at low doses. Five-week-old ICR male mice were exposed to vehicle, DEHP or DINP (0.05 and 4.8 mg/kg bw) daily via gavage for 5 weeks. We observed increased levels of reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde, decreased levels of reduced glutathione, in the kidney at higher dose for both chemicals suggestive of oxidative damage. Elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 of the kidney further suggested inflammatory status as a result of phthalate exposure in both high dose groups. Targeted lipidomics demonstrated greatest changes in the kidney induced by high dose of DEHP, although DINP also induced significant changes in phospholipids diacylglycerides that are associated with lipid accumulation in glomerular podocytes and inflammatory responses. Our data suggest that oxidative stress may be involved in both DEHP- and DINP-induced renal lipidomic disruption and continue to question the suitability of DINP as proper DEHP substitute.
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- Yue Gu
- Department of Nephrology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital and the People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Henan University People's Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital and the People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital and the People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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- Department of Health Management, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.
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Pessina A, Di Vincenzo M, Maradonna F, Marchegiani F, Olivieri F, Randazzo B, Gioacchini G, Carnevali O. Polydatin Beneficial Effects in Zebrafish Larvae Undergoing Multiple Stress Types. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18031116. [PMID: 33513921 PMCID: PMC7908490 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18031116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Polydatin is a polyphenol, whose beneficial properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity, have been largely demonstrated. At the same time, copper has an important role in the correct organism homeostasis and alteration of its concentration can induce oxidative stress. In this study, the efficacy of polydatin to counteract the stress induced by CuSO4 exposure or by caudal fin amputation was investigated in zebrafish larvae. The study revealed that polydatin can reduced the stress induced by a 2 h exposure to 10 µM CuSO4 by lowering the levels of il1b and cxcl8b.1 and reducing neutrophils migration in the head and along the lateral line. Similarly, polydatin administration reduced the number of neutrophils in the area of fin cut. In addition, polydatin upregulates the expression of sod1 mRNA and CAT activity, both involved in the antioxidant response. Most of the results obtained in this study support the working hypothesis that polydatin administration can modulate stress response and its action is more effective in mitigating the effects rather than in preventing chemical damages.
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- Andrea Pessina
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, DiSVA, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (A.P.); (M.D.V.); (F.M.); (B.R.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, DiSVA, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (A.P.); (M.D.V.); (F.M.); (B.R.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, DiSVA, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (A.P.); (M.D.V.); (F.M.); (B.R.); (G.G.)
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- Center of Clinical Pathology and Innovative Therapy, IRCCS INRCA, 60100 Ancona, Italy; (F.M.); (F.O.)
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- Center of Clinical Pathology and Innovative Therapy, IRCCS INRCA, 60100 Ancona, Italy; (F.M.); (F.O.)
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, DISCLIMO, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60100 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, DiSVA, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (A.P.); (M.D.V.); (F.M.); (B.R.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, DiSVA, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (A.P.); (M.D.V.); (F.M.); (B.R.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, DiSVA, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (A.P.); (M.D.V.); (F.M.); (B.R.); (G.G.)
- Correspondence:
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Maradonna F, Gioacchini G, Notarstefano V, Fontana CM, Citton F, Dalla Valle L, Giorgini E, Carnevali O. Knockout of the Glucocorticoid Receptor Impairs Reproduction in Female Zebrafish. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E9073. [PMID: 33260663 PMCID: PMC7729492 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21239073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The pleiotropic effects of glucocorticoids in metabolic, developmental, immune and stress response processes have been extensively investigated; conversely, their roles in reproduction are still less documented. It is well known that stress or long-lasting therapies can cause a strong increase in these hormones, negatively affecting reproduction. Moreover, the need of glucocorticoid (GC) homeostatic levels is highlighted by the reduced fertility reported in the zebrafish glucocorticoid receptor mutant (nr3c1ia30/ia30) line (hereafter named gr-/-). Starting from such evidence, in this study, we have investigated the role of glucocorticoid receptor (Gr) in the reproduction of female zebrafish. Key signals orchestrating the reproductive process at the brain, liver, and ovarian levels were analyzed using a multidisciplinary approach. An impairment of the kiss-GnRH system was observed at the central level in (gr-/-) mutants as compared to wild-type (wt) females while, in the liver, vitellogenin (vtg) mRNA transcription was not affected. Changes were instead observed in the ovary, particularly in maturing and fully grown follicles (classes III and IV), as documented by the mRNA levels of signals involved in oocyte maturation and ovulation. Follicles isolated from gr-/- females displayed a decreased level of signals involved in the acquisition of competence and maturation, causing a reduction in ovulation with respect to wt females. Fourier transform infrared imaging (FTIRI) analysis of gr-/- follicle cytoplasm showed major changes in macromolecule abundance and distribution with a clear alteration of oocyte composition. Finally, differences in the molecular structure of the zona radiata layer of gr-/- follicles are likely to contribute to the reduced fertilization rate observed in mutants.
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- Francesca Maradonna
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche snc, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (F.M.); (G.G.); (V.N.); (E.G.)
- Biostructures and Biosystems National Institute—Interuniversity Consortium, Viale delle Medaglie d’Oro 305, 00136 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche snc, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (F.M.); (G.G.); (V.N.); (E.G.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche snc, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (F.M.); (G.G.); (V.N.); (E.G.)
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- Department of Biology, Università di Padova, Via Ugo Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padova, Italy; (C.M.F.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Biology, Università di Padova, Via Ugo Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padova, Italy; (C.M.F.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Biology, Università di Padova, Via Ugo Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padova, Italy; (C.M.F.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche snc, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (F.M.); (G.G.); (V.N.); (E.G.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche snc, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (F.M.); (G.G.); (V.N.); (E.G.)
- Biostructures and Biosystems National Institute—Interuniversity Consortium, Viale delle Medaglie d’Oro 305, 00136 Roma, Italy
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Pérez-Albaladejo E, Solé M, Porte C. Plastics and plastic additives as inducers of oxidative stress. CURRENT OPINION IN TOXICOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cotox.2020.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Huang Y, Sun F, Tan H, Deng Y, Sun Z, Chen H, Li J, Chen D. DEHP and DINP Induce Tissue- and Gender-Specific Disturbances in Fatty Acid and Lipidomic Profiles in Neonatal Mice: A Comparative Study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2019; 53:12812-12822. [PMID: 31577137 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b04369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) is considered one of the main industrial alternatives to di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), a well-known chemical with various toxic effects including the disruption with lipid metabolism. However, the potential effects of DINP on lipid metabolism have rarely been investigated in mammals. Our study demonstrated that exposure of neonatal mice to DEHP and DINP at a daily dose of 0.048 or 4.8 mg/kg from postnatal day 0 (PND0) to PND21 caused nonmonotonic as well as tissue- and gender-specific alterations of total fatty acid (FA) compositions in plasma, heart, and adipose tissues. However, the patterns of disruption differed between DEHP- and DINP-treated groups. On the basis of targeted lipidomic analyses, we further identified gender-specific alterations of eight lipid classes in plasma following DEHP or DINP exposure. At the higher dose, DEHP induced decreases in total phosphatidylcholines and phosphatidylinositol (PI) in females and increases in phosphatidylethanolamines (PEs) and triglycerides in males. By contrast, DINP at the higher dose caused alterations of PEs, PIs, phosphatidylserines, and cholesterols exclusively in male mice, but no changes were observed in female pups. Although the most significant dysregulation of lipid metabolism was often observed for the higher dose, the lower one could also disrupt lipid profiles and sometimes its effects may even be more significant than those induced by the higher dose. Our study for the first time identified tissue- and gender-specific disruptions of FA compositions and lipidomic profiles in mice neonatally exposed to DINP. These findings question the suitability of DINP as a safe DEHP substitute and lay a solid foundation for further elucidation of its effects on lipid metabolism and underlying mechanisms.
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- Yichao Huang
- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health , Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632 , China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health , Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632 , China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health , Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632 , China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health , Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632 , China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health , Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632 , China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health , Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632 , China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health , Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632 , China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health , Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632 , China
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Carnevali O, Maradonna F, Sagrati A, Candelma M, Lombardo F, Pignalosa P, Bonfanti E, Nocillado J, Palma P, Gioacchini G, Elizur A. Insights on the seasonal variations of reproductive features in the Eastern Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2019; 282:113216. [PMID: 31278920 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2019.113216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABFT, Thunnus thynnus) is one of the most intensely exploited fisheries resources in the world. In spite of the years of studies on ABFT, basic aspects of its reproductive biology remain uncertain. To gain insight regarding the seasonal changes of the reproductive characteristics of the eastern stock of ABFT, blood and tissue samples were collected from mature specimens caught in the Mediterranean basin during the reproductive (May-June) and non-reproductive season (Oct-Nov). Histological analysis of the gonads of May-June samples indicated that there were females which were actively spawning (contained post-ovulatory follicles) and females that were not actively spawning that had previtellogenic and fully vitellogenic oocytes. In males, testis were at early or late stage of spermatogenesis during the reproductive season. In Oct-Nov, ovaries contained mostly previtellogenic oocytes as well as β and α atretic follicles while the testis predominantly contained spermatogonia and few cysts with spermatocytes and spermatozoa. Gonadosomatic index (GSI) in females was highest among the actively spawning individuals while in males GSI was higher in early and late spermatogenic individuals compared to those that were spent. Plasma sex steroids levels varied with the reproductive season. In females, estradiol (E2), was higher in May-June while testosterone (T) and progesterone (P) did not vary. In males, E2 and T were higher in May-June while P levels were similar at the two sampling points. Circulating follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) was higher in Oct-Nov than in May-June both in males and females. Vitellogenin (VTG) was detected in plasma from both males and females during the reproductive season with levels in females significantly higher than in males. VTG was undetected in Oct-Nov samples. Since choriogenesis is an important event during follicle growth, the expression of three genes involved in vitelline envelope formation and hardening was measured and results showed significantly higher levels in ovaries in fish caught in May-June with respect to those sampled in Oct-Nov. In addition, a set of genes encoding for ion channels that are responsible for oocyte hydration and buoyancy, as well as sperm viability, were characterized at the two time points, and these were found to be more highly expressed in females during the reproductive season. Finally, the expression level of three mRNAs encoding for different lipid-binding proteins was analyzed with significantly higher levels detected in males, suggesting sex-specific expression. Our findings provide additional information on the reproductive biology of ABFT, particularly on biomarkers for the assessment of the state of maturation of the gonad, highlighting gender-specific signals and seasonal differences.
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Affiliation(s)
- Oliana Carnevali
- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; Genecology Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia
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- Genecology Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia
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- Genecology Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia; Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 5021 Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines
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- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Genecology Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia
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Gutiérrez-García AK, Choudhury M, De Leon-Rodriguez A. Diisononyl Phthalate Differentially Affects Sirtuin Expression in the HepG2 Cell Line. Chem Res Toxicol 2019; 32:1863-1870. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.9b00206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Ana K. Gutiérrez-García
- División de Biología Molecular, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica, A.C., Camino a la Presa San José 2055, Col. Lomas 4a Sección, C.P. 78216 San Luis Potosí, SLP México
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, Texas 78363, United States
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- División de Biología Molecular, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica, A.C., Camino a la Presa San José 2055, Col. Lomas 4a Sección, C.P. 78216 San Luis Potosí, SLP México
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