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Gumus E, Sisko A, Abas BI, Demirkan B, Cevik O. Quercetin protects mouse oocytes against chromium-induced damage in vitro and in vivo. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 75:127087. [PMID: 36209711 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.127087] [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: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Chromium (Cr) is a naturally-occurring element that is used in various fields of industry. Humans may be exposed to hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)], which is one of the stable valence states of the chromium through contaminated soil, air, and water. Exposure to Cr(VI) through contaminated drinking water, soil and air causes various cancers and also fertility problems in animals and humans. Quercetin (QCT), a common flavonoid compound, has numerous biological effects as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger, but its function and mechanisms in reproductive processes in various species remain unclear. This study aims to determine the chromium effects on mice oocyte quality and the ameliorative effect of QCT in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models. METHODS For the in vitro experiment, oocytes were collected and divided into the control, sham, QCT-treated, Cr(VI) (potassium dichromate), and treatment [Cr(VI)+QCT] groups. Collected oocytes were cultured in maturation medium with or without 10 µM quercetin and 10 µM Cr(VI) for 14 h based on the defined experimental design. For the in vivo experiment, the mice were randomly divided into the control, sham, QCT-treated, Cr(VI), and Cr(VI) + QCT groups. Control and sham mice received regular drinking water and diet. Cr(VI) group received Cr(VI) (50 ppm in drinking water) and Cr(VI) + QCT group received 50 ppm Cr(VI) with QCT (20 mg/kg body wt, through i.p) for a period of 21 days and then oocytes were collected and cultured for 14 h for in vitro maturation. For both experiments, at the end of the culture period, we examined the ameliorative effect of QCT on oocyte maturation, spindle formation, ROS production, mitochondrial function, and apoptosis. RESULTS Our in vitro and in vivo results showed that Cr(VI) disrupt the oocyte maturation and spindle formation (P < 0.001). Furthermore, we found that exposure to Cr(VI) significantly increased ROS levels and decreased mitochondrial membrane potential (P < 0.001). In addition, exposure to Cr(VI) induced early apoptosis and downregulated the Bcl-2 mRNA expression and upregulated the Caspase-3 and Bax mRNAs expression (P < 0.01). Finally, quercetin significantly restored the detrimental effects of Cr(VI). CONCLUSION The results indicated that quercetin protects the oocytes against Cr(VI) toxicity through the suppression of oxidative stress and apoptosis. The conclusions drawn from our study's findings suggest that quercetin might be useful agent for oocyte maturation in case of possible exposure to toxic substances such as chromium.
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- Erkan Gumus
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey
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Savici J, Cristina RT, Brezovan D, Radulov I, Balta C, Boldura OM, Muselin F. Aronia melanocarpa Ameliorates Adrenal Cytoarchitecture Against the Hexavalent Chromium-Induced Injury. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:2936-2944. [PMID: 33001412 PMCID: PMC8222023 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02401-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium is a toxin that penetrates the cell, triggering reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Aronia melanocarpa, due to its proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, and phenolic acid contents, is a valuable antioxidant. The aim was to observe the influence of hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) on the adrenal gland, and if this impact can be recovered by the administration of A. melanocarpa. Accordingly, 36 rats were divided into six groups: control; Aronia; Cr receiving Cr(VI) in distilled water for 3 months; CrA receiving a mix of Cr(VI) and A. melanocarpa at 2.5% aqueous extract for 3 months; Cr2 receiving, for 3 months, Cr(VI) in distilled water, and next, for 1 month, only distilled water; and respectively, CrA2 receiving, for 3 months, Cr(VI) in distilled water, followed by 1 month of Aronia at 2.5% extract administration. The adrenal gland samples were examined toward histological and molecular assessment, and results were statistically analyzed (ANOVA). Hexavalent chromium induced changes in the adrenal cortex expressed by focal or diffuse hypertrophies, cytoplasmic vacuolization (due to lipidic accumulation), and cells' shape and size alteration, including necrosis. These structural alterations were carried by Bax and Bcl2 gene expression: the Bax gene expression levels, increased significantly (p < 0.001) in all experimental groups, except the Aronia group, compared with control. In the Cr2, CrA, and CrA2 groups, notable reduction of Bax gene expression (p < 0.001) was reported compared with the Cr group. Regarding the Bcl2 gene expression (p < 0.001), a significant increase was observed in the experimental groups, compared with the control. The Bcl2 expression level had a similar pattern to Bax gene, consequently trying to compensate its overexpression. Aronia administered concomitantly, or after Cr(VI), diminished structural changes and expression of the studied genes, thus reducing the Bax/Bcl2 ratio and suggesting that the active ingredients from Aronia are capable of blocking apoptotic cascade induced by the pathway of Bax and Bcl2 proteins.
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- Jelena Savici
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Histology and Cell biology, Banat University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara (BUAVM), Calea Aradului 119, 300645, Timișoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pharmacoogy and Pharmacy, Banat University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara (BUAVM), Calea Aradului 119, 300645, Timișoara, Romania.
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Histology and Cell biology, Banat University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara (BUAVM), Calea Aradului 119, 300645, Timișoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Chemistry, Banat University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara (BUAVM), Calea Aradului 119, 300645, Timișoara, Romania
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- "Vasile Goldis" Western University Arad, Revolutiei Blvd. No, 94, Arad, Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Banat University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara (BUAVM), Calea Aradului 119, 300645, Timișoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Toxicology, Banat University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine "King Michael I of Romania" from Timisoara (BUAVM), Calea Aradului 119, 300645, Timișoara, Romania
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Zhang Y, Zheng P, Su Z, Hu G, Jia G. Perspectives of Genetic Damage and Epigenetic Alterations by Hexavalent Chromium: Time Evolution Based on a Bibliometric Analysis. Chem Res Toxicol 2021; 34:684-694. [PMID: 33663212 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.0c00415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Compounds containing hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] have been classified as Group I human carcinogens in 1990 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, known to induce human lung cancers. To determine the nature of Cr(VI) carcinogenesis, much has been learned about genetic damage and epigenetic alterations. On the basis of bibliometric analysis of the available literature found between 1966 and 2020, the present study investigated the evolution of author keywords; provided a summary of relevant studies focused on populations, animals/plants, or cells; and depicted the co-operation among countries or institutions and research group development. Additionally, multiomics technology and bioinformatics analysis can be a valuable tool for figuring out new biomarkers from different molecular levels like gene, RNA, protein, and metabolite and ascertaining the mechanism pathways of Cr(VI) genotoxicity and carcinogenesis.
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- Yali Zhang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Medical Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.,Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.,Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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Hu G, Long C, Hu L, Xu BP, Chen T, Gao X, Zhang Y, Zheng P, Wang L, Wang T, Yan L, Yu S, Zhong L, Chen W, Jia G. Circulating lead modifies hexavalent chromium-induced genetic damage in a chromate-exposed population: An epidemiological study. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 752:141824. [PMID: 32896789 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Chromium (Cr) can coexist with other heavy metals in the blood of chronically chromate-exposed individuals. However, few studies have explored the health impacts of other hazardous metals after exposure to hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)]. This study aimed to assess the modification effects of blood lead (Pb) on the genetic damage induced by Cr(VI). During 2010-2019, 1000 blood samples were collected from 455 workers exposed to chromate and 545 workers not exposed to chromate from the same factory with similar labor intensity. The levels of Cr and Pb were measured in whole blood samples. Micronucleus frequency (MNF) and urinary 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) were measured to reflect different types of genetic damage. Multivariate linear regression analyses were performed to evaluate the associations between hazardous metals and the modification effects of Pb on genetic damage. The geometric mean levels of Cr and Pb in the exposure group were significantly higher than those in the control group [Cr: 6.42 (6.08- 6.79) vs. 1.29 (1.22- 1.36) μg/L; Pb: 38.82 (37.22- 40.50) vs. 34.47 (33.15- 35.85) μg/L]. The geometric means of urinary 8-OHdG and MNF in exposure group were 4.00 (3.64- 4.40) μg/g and 5.40 (4.89- 5.97) ‰, respectively, significantly higher than the 3.20 (2.94- 3.48) μg/g and 4.57 (4.15- 5.03) ‰, respectively, in control group. log2Cr was independently and positively associated with urinary 8-OHdG (β-adjusted = 0.143, 95% CI: 0.082- 0.204) and MNF (β-adjusted = 0.303, 95%CI: 0.020- 0.587). With the change in circulating Pb levels, the types of genetic damage induced by Cr(VI) were different. At low levels of circulating Pb (<30.80 μg/L), chromate mainly caused changes in 8-OHdG, while at high circulating Pb levels (≥44.88 μg/L), chromate induced alterations in MNF. The findings suggested that chromate exposure could cause multiple types of genetic damage, and circulating Pb might modify the association between circulating Cr and the form of genetic damage.
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- Guiping Hu
- School of Medical Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China; Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Biology, Duke University, Box 90328, Durham, NC, USA; Department of Computer Science, Duke University, Box 90328, Durham, NC, USA
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- School of Public Health and Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Science, School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 014030, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Third Hospital of Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Laboratorial Science and Technology, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Henan Institute for Occupational Medicine, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province 450052, China
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- Medical and Health Analysis Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Medical and Health Analysis Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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Tang X, Huang Y, Li Y, Wang L, Pei X, Zhou D, He P, Hughes SS. Study on detoxification and removal mechanisms of hexavalent chromium by microorganisms. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 208:111699. [PMID: 33396030 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Extensive industrial activities have led to an increase of the content of chromium in the environment, which causes serious pollution to the surrounding water, soil and atmosphere. The enrichment of chromium in the environment through the food chain ultimately affects human health. Therefore, the remediation of chromium pollution is crucial to development of human society. A lot of scholars have paid attention to bioremediation technology owing to its environmentally friendly and low-cost. Previous reviews mostly involved pure culture of microorganisms and rarely discussed the optimization of bioreduction conditions. To make up for these shortcomings, we not only introduced in detail the conditions that affect microbial reduction but also innovatively introduced consortium which may be the cornerstone for future treatment of complex field environments. The aim of this study is to summary chromium toxicity, factors affecting microbial remediation, and methods for enhancing bioremediation. However, the actual application of bioremediation technology is still facing a major challenge. This study also put forward the current research problems and proposed future research directions, providing theoretical guidance and scientific basis for the application of bioremediation technology.
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- Xue Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, College of Geosciences, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, College of Geosciences, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, China; State Key Laboratory of Collaborative Control and Joint Remediation of Soil and Water Pollution, College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, College of Geosciences, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Collaborative Control and Joint Remediation of Soil and Water Pollution, College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Collaborative Control and Joint Remediation of Soil and Water Pollution, College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Collaborative Control and Joint Remediation of Soil and Water Pollution, College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Collaborative Control and Joint Remediation of Soil and Water Pollution, College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Geosciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA
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An overview on the potential mechanisms of action of N-acetyl-l-cysteine in hexavalent chromium-induced toxicity. Toxicology 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-819092-0.00039-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Boşgelmez Iİ, Güvendik G. Beneficial Effects of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine or Taurine Pre- or Post-treatments in the Heart, Spleen, Lung, and Testis of Hexavalent Chromium-Exposed Mice. Biol Trace Elem Res 2019; 190:437-445. [PMID: 30417263 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1571-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Hexavalent chromium[Cr(VI)] compounds may induce toxic effects, possibly via reactive intermediates and radicals formed during Cr(VI) reduction. In this study, we probed the possible effects of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) and taurine pre- or post-treatments on Cr(VI)-induced changes in lipid peroxidation and nonprotein thiols (NPSH) in mice heart, lung, spleen, and testis tissues. The mice were randomly assigned to six groups, consisting of control, Cr(VI)-exposed (20 mg Cr/kg, intraperitoneal ,ip), NAC (200 mg/kg, ip) as pre-treatment and post-treatment, and taurine (1 g/kg, ip) pre-treatment and post-treatment groups. Lipid peroxidation and NPSH levels were determined and the results were compared with regard to tissue- and antioxidant-specific basis. Exposure to Cr(VI) significantly increased lipid peroxidation in all tissues as compared to the control (p < 0.05); and consistent with this data, NPSH levels were significantly decreased (p < 0.05). Notably, administration of NAC and taurine, either before or after Cr(VI) exposure, was able to ameliorate the lipid peroxidation (p < 0.05) in all tissues. In the case of NPSH content, while the decline could be alleviated by both NAC and taurine pre- and post-treatments in the spleen, diverging results were obtained in other tissues. The effects of Cr(VI) on the lung thiols were abolished by pre-treatment with NAC and taurine; however, post-treatments could not exert significant effect. While thiol depletion in the heart was totally replenished by NAC and taurine administrations, NAC pre-treatment was partially more effective than post-treatment. In contrast with lipid peroxidation data, NAC treatment could not provide a statistically significant beneficial effect on NPSH content of the testis, whereas the effect in this tissue by taurine was profound. Thus, these data highlight the importance of tissue-specific factors and the critical role of administration time. Overall, our data suggest that NAC and taurine may have potential in prevention of Cr(VI)-induced toxicity in the heart, lung, spleen, and testis tissues.
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- I İpek Boşgelmez
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, 38280, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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Cr(VI)‐induced genotoxicity and cell cycle arrest in human osteoblast cell line MG‐63. J Appl Toxicol 2019; 39:1057-1065. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.3793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Revised: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Hu G, Feng H, Long C, Zhou D, Li P, Gao X, Chen Z, Wang T, Jia G. LncRNA expression profiling and its relationship with DNA damage in Cr(VI)-treated 16HBE cells. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 655:622-632. [PMID: 30476843 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.11.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2018] [Revised: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Compounds containing hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] were Group I human carcinogens which were mutagenic and can induce DNA damage. Cr(VI) exposure could cause a lot of changes in mRNA, protein and microRNA expression as well as DNA methylation. There were still few studies on the role of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) in the carcinogenic process of Cr(VI). In current study, lncRNA expression profiling and bioinformatics analysis in 16HBE cells treated by Cr(VI) were performed. The cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and the comet assay were done to assess the cell viability and DNA damage in Cr(VI)-treated 16HBE cells respectively. The lncRNA expression profile was performed by Arraystar Microarray V3.0 in 16HBE cells treated with 0.00 and 10.00 μmol/L Cr(VI). Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was applied to verify some significantly altered lncRNAs. Gene ontology (GO), kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) analysis and mRNA-lncRNA network analysis were conducted to identify related biological processes, signal pathway and critical lncRNAs. It was found that Cr(VI) could induce cells viability decline and alter lncRNA expression profile of 16HBE cells. 1868 lncRNAs were significantly up-regulated and 2203 lncRNAs were significantly down-regulated which formed a complex regulation network. With the increase of Cr(VI) concentration, some lncRNAs increased or decreased gradually. The differentially expressed LncRNA profiling induced by Cr(VI) were associated with immune response, cell cycle, DNA damage and repair and so on. RP11-388M20.9 and AC092620.3 were nonlinearly decreasing with the change of the DNA content of comet tails (Tail DNA), tail length (TLL), tail moment (TM) and Olive Tail Moment (OTM), and the fitting results of Tail DNA and TM were statistically significant (P < 0.05). It was possible for RP11-388M20.9 to regulate DNA damage by interacting with the target gene after Cr(VI) exposure, and was likely to be a potential biomarker of DNA damage in Cr(VI)-treated 16HBE cells.
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- Guiping Hu
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Third Hospital of Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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Li JJ, Pang LN, Wu S, Zeng MD. Advances in the Effect of Heavy Metals in Aquatic Environment on the Health Risks for Bone. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/186/3/012057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Durán U, Coronado-Apodaca KG, Meza-Escalante ER, Ulloa-Mercado G, Serrano D. Two combined mechanisms responsible to hexavalent chromium removal on active anaerobic granular consortium. CHEMOSPHERE 2018; 198:191-197. [PMID: 29421729 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2017] [Revised: 12/17/2017] [Accepted: 01/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) from industrial wastewaters represents a highly toxic source at low concentrations. Biological treatments with anaerobic granular biomass are a promising alternative for the Cr VI bioremediation. This study evaluated the Cr VI removal in a range of 5-500 mg/L, using an active anaerobic granular consortium. Two removal mechanisms were differentiated from the assays: 1) biological reduction of 70 mg/L to Cr III at a concentration of 250 mg Cr VI/L and 2) physical bioadsorption of 297 mg of Cr VI/L or 31.39 mg of Cr VI/gbiomass at concentration of 500 mg Cr VI /L. The half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values for the rate and production of methane were 1.4 and 253 mg/L, respectively. In addition, Cr VI is a biostimulant that increase the methane production, in a range from 5 to 100 mg/L, of the anaerobic consortium. This work demonstrates the potential application of the anaerobic granular consortium in metal bioremediation.
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- U Durán
- Instituto de Ingeniería, UNAM, P.O. Box 70-186, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ciencias del Agua y Medio Ambiente, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON), 5 de Febrero 818 Sur, C.P. 85000 Col. Centro, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ciencias del Agua y Medio Ambiente, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON), 5 de Febrero 818 Sur, C.P. 85000 Col. Centro, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biotecnología y Ciencias Alimentarias, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON), 5 de Febrero 818 Sur, C.P. 85000 Col. Centro, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ciencias del Agua y Medio Ambiente, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON), 5 de Febrero 818 Sur, C.P. 85000 Col. Centro, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico.
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Boşgelmez Iİ, Güvendik G. N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Protects Liver and Kidney Against Chromium(VI)-Induced Oxidative Stress in Mice. Biol Trace Elem Res 2017; 178:44-53. [PMID: 27888451 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-016-0901-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Acute hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] compound exposure may lead to hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic effects. Cr(VI) reduction may generate reactive intermediates and radicals which might be associated with damage. We investigated effects of N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) pre- or post-treatment on oxidative stress and accumulation of Cr in liver and kidney of Cr(VI)-exposed mice. Intraperitoneal potassium dichromate injection (20 mg Cr/kg) caused a significant elevation of lipid peroxidation in both tissues as compared to control (p < 0.05). Significant decreases in non-protein sulfhydryl (NPSH) level, as well as enzyme activities of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) along with significant accumulation of Cr in the tissues (p < 0.05) were of note. NAC pre-treatment (200 mg/kg, ip) provided a noticeable alleviation of lipid peroxidation (p < 0.05) in both tissues, whereas post-treatment exerted significant effect only in kidney. Similarly, Cr(VI)-induced NPSH decline was restored by NAC pre-treatment in both tissues (p < 0.05); however, NAC post-treatment could only replenish NPSH in liver (p < 0.05). Regarding enzyme activities, in liver tissue NAC pre-treatment provided significant restoration on Cr(VI)-induced CAT inhibition (p < 0.05), while SOD enzyme activity was regulated to some extent. In kidney, SOD activity was efficiently restored by both treatments (p < 0.05), whereas CAT enzyme alteration could not be totally relieved. Additionally, NAC pre-treatment in both tissues and post-treatment in liver exerted significant tissue Cr level decreases (p < 0.05). Overall, especially NAC pre-treatment seems to provide beneficial effects in regulating pro-oxidant/antioxidant balance and Cr accumulation caused by Cr(VI) in liver and kidney. This finding may be due to several mechanisms including extracellular reduction or chelation of Cr(VI) by readily available NAC.
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- I İpek Boşgelmez
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ankara University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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Zhai YK, Pan YL, Niu YB, Li CR, Wu XL, Fan WT, Lu TL, Mei QB, Xian CJ. The importance of the prenyl group in the activities of osthole in enhancing bone formation and inhibiting bone resorption in vitro. Int J Endocrinol 2014; 2014:921954. [PMID: 25147567 PMCID: PMC4131490 DOI: 10.1155/2014/921954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2014] [Revised: 06/12/2014] [Accepted: 06/20/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis treatment always aimed at keeping the balance of bone formation and bone resorption. Recently, prenyl group in natural products has been proposed as an active group to enhance the osteogenesis process. Osthole has both the prenyl group and bone-protective activities, but the relationship is still unknown. In this study we found that osthole exerted a potent ability to promote proliferation and osteogenic function of rat bone marrow stromal cells and osteoblasts, including improved cell viability, alkaline phosphatase activity, enhanced secretion of collagen-I, bone morphogenetic protein-2, osteocalcin and osteopontin, stimulated mRNA expression of insulin-like growth factor-1, runt-related transcription factor-2, osterix, OPG (osteoprotegerin), RANKL (receptor activator for nuclear factor-κB ligand), and the ratio of OPG/RANKL, as well as increasing the formation of mineralized nodules. However, 7-methoxycoumarin had no obvious effects. Osthole also inhibited osteoclastic bone resorption to a greater extent than 7-methoxycoumarin, as shown by a lower tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase activity and lower number and smaller area of resorption pits. Our findings demonstrate that osthole could be a potential agent to stimulate bone formation and inhibit bone resorption, and the prenyl group plays an important role in these bone-protective effects.
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- Yuan-Kun Zhai
- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine in Qin Mountains, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Sansom Institute for Health Research, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
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Abreu PL, Ferreira LMR, Alpoim MC, Urbano AM. Impact of hexavalent chromium on mammalian cell bioenergetics: phenotypic changes, molecular basis and potential relevance to chromate-induced lung cancer. Biometals 2014; 27:409-43. [DOI: 10.1007/s10534-014-9726-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2013] [Accepted: 03/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Antigenotoxic effect of lipoic acid against mitomycin-C in human lymphocyte cultures. Cytotechnology 2012; 65:553-65. [PMID: 23132681 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-012-9504-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2012] [Accepted: 09/24/2012] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Antitumor agents are used in therapy against many forms of human cancer. One of these is mitomycin-C (MMC). As with many agents, it can interact with biological molecules and can induce genetic hazards in non-tumor cells. One of the possible approaches to protect DNA from this damage is to supply antioxidants that can remove free radicals produced by antitumor agents. Lipoic acid (LA) is known as one of the most powerful antioxidants. The aim of this study was to investigate antigenotoxic effects of LA against MMC induced chromosomal aberrations (CA), sister chromatid exchanges (SCE) and micronucleus (MN) formation in human lymphocytes. Lymphocytes were treated with 0.2 μg MMC/heparinized mL for 48 h. Three different concentrations (0.5, 1, 2 μg/mL) of LA were used together with MMC in three different applications; 1 h pre-treatment, simultaneous treatment and 1 h post-treatment. A negative, a positive and a solvent control were also included. In all the cultures treated with MMC + LA, the frequency of abnormal cells and CA/cell significantly decreased compared to MMC. Statistically significant reduction was also observed in SCE/cell and MN frequencies in all treatments. These results demonstrated anticlastogenic and antimutagenic effects of LA against MMC induced genotoxicity. LA showed the most efficient effect during 1 h pretreatment. On the other hand, MMC + LA treatments induced significant reduction in mitotic index than that of MMC treatment alone. These results are encouraging that LA can be a possible chemopreventive agent in tumorigenesis in both cancer patients and in health care persons handling anti-cancer drugs.
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Haeri M, Wӧllert T, Langford GM, Gilbert JL. Electrochemical control of cell death by reduction-induced intrinsic apoptosis and oxidation-induced necrosis on CoCrMo alloy in vitro. Biomaterials 2012; 33:6295-304. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.05.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2012] [Accepted: 05/20/2012] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Zijlstra WP, Bulstra SK, van Raay JJAM, van Leeuwen BM, Kuijer R. Cobalt and chromium ions reduce human osteoblast-like cell activity in vitro, reduce the OPG to RANKL ratio, and induce oxidative stress. J Orthop Res 2012; 30:740-7. [PMID: 22025323 DOI: 10.1002/jor.21581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2011] [Accepted: 10/06/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty is associated with elevated levels of cobalt and chromium ions. The effects of cobalt and chromium ions on cell number, activity, expression of osteoprotegerin (OPG) and receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL) and oxidative stress on human osteoblast-like cells were addressed. Saos-2 cells were supplemented with Co(2+), Cr(3+), or Co(2+) + Cr(3+) (1:2) at 0, 1, 10, and 100 µg/L and incubated for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h. Cell activity was assessed by MTT-assay and cell number by Crystal Violet staining. RNA levels of OPG and RANKL were evaluated using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Compared to controls Co(2+) reduced cell numbers: at 10 µg/L by 17 ± 8% after 48 h and at 100 µg/L after 24 h by 35 ± 8%. Cr(3+) decreased cell numbers at 10 µg/L after 48 and 72 h. Co(2+) + Cr(3+) combined at 1 µg/L lowered cell numbers after 24 and 96 h (17 ± 13, resp. 13 ± 4%). The 10 and 100 µg/L concentrations reduced cell numbers significantly after 24, 48, and 96 h. Cr(3+) reduced osteoblast activity at 1, 10, and 100 µg/L at all incubation times. The strongest reduction (11 ± 1%) was seen at 100 µg/L after 96 h. The OPG/RANKL ratio was reduced after 72 h with almost all Co(2+) and Cr(3+) concentrations. After 96 h, glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase levels were indicative for an oxidative stress response in all samples. In conclusion, cobalt and chromium ions reduce human osteoblast activity, reduce OPG/RANKL ratio and lead to oxidative stress.
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- Wierd P Zijlstra
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Center Leeuwarden, P.O. Box 888, 8901 BR Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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Andrews RE, Shah KM, Wilkinson JM, Gartland A. Effects of cobalt and chromium ions at clinically equivalent concentrations after metal-on-metal hip replacement on human osteoblasts and osteoclasts: implications for skeletal health. Bone 2011; 49:717-23. [PMID: 21689801 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2011.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2011] [Accepted: 06/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Metal-on-metal hip replacement (MOMHR) using large diameter bearings has become a popular alternative to conventional total hip arthroplasty, but is associated with elevated local tissue and circulating levels of chromium (Cr) and cobalt (Co) ions that may affect bone health. We examined the effects of acute and chronic exposure to these metals on human osteoblast and osteoclast formation and function over a clinically relevant concentration range previously reported in serum and within hip synovial fluid in patients after MOMHR. SaOS-2 cells were cultured with Co(2+), Cr(3+) and Cr(6+) for 3 days after which an MTS assay was used to assess cell viability, for 13 days after which alkaline phosphatase and cell viability were assessed and for 21 days after which nodule formation was assessed. Monocytes were isolated from human peripheral blood and settled onto dentine disks then cultured with M-CSF and RANKL plus either Co(2+), Cr(3+) or Cr(6+) ions for 21 days from day 0 or between days 14 and 21. Cells were fixed and stained for TRAP and osteoclast number and amount of resorption per dentine disk determined. Co(2+) and Cr(3+) did not affect osteoblast survival or function over the clinically equivalent concentration range, whilst Cr(6+) reduced osteoblast survival and function at concentrations within the clinically equivalent serum range after MOMHR (IC(50) =2.2 μM). In contrast, osteoclasts were more sensitive to metal ions exposure. At serum levels a mild stimulatory effect on resorption in forming osteoclasts was found for Co(2+) and Cr(3+), whilst at higher serum and synovial equivalent concentrations, and with Cr(6+), a reduction in cell number and resorption was observed. Co(2+) and Cr(6+) within the clinical range reduced cell number and resorption in mature osteoclasts. Our data suggest that metal ions at equivalent concentrations to those found in MOMHR affect bone cell health and may contribute to the observed bone-related complications of these prostheses.
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- Rebecca E Andrews
- The Mellanby Centre for Bone Research, Department of Human Metabolism, The University of Sheffield, Beech Hill Road, Sheffield, S10 2RX, UK
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Glucose and insulin modify thrombospondin 1 expression and secretion in primary adipocytes from diet-induced obese rats. J Physiol Biochem 2011; 67:453-61. [DOI: 10.1007/s13105-011-0081-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2010] [Accepted: 02/16/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The positive response of Ty1 retrotransposition test to carcinogens is due to increased levels of reactive oxygen species generated by the genotoxins. Arch Toxicol 2010; 85:67-74. [DOI: 10.1007/s00204-010-0542-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2010] [Accepted: 04/01/2010] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Radioprotective effect of dl-α-lipoic acid on mice skin fibroblasts. Cell Biol Toxicol 2008; 25:331-40. [DOI: 10.1007/s10565-008-9087-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2008] [Accepted: 05/13/2008] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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