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Park SH, Kim JH, Kim JG. Effects of human activities on Sericinus montela and its host plant Aristolochia contorta. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8289. [PMID: 37217596 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35607-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Sericinus montela, a globally threatened butterfly species, feeds exclusively on Aristolochia contorta (Northern pipevine). Field surveys and glasshouse experiments were conducted to obtain a better understanding of the relationship between the two species. Interviews with the persons concerned with A. contorta were conducted to collect information about the site management measures. We found that management practices to control invasive species and manage the riverine areas might reduce the coverage of A. contorta and the number of eggs and larvae of S. montela. Our results indicated that the degraded quality of A. contorta may result in a decrease in S. montela populations by diminishing their food source and spawning sites. This study implies that ecological management in the riverine area should be set up to protect rare species and biodiversity.
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- Si-Hyun Park
- Department of Biology Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602, USA
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- Department of Biology Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
- Center for Education Research, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Camilo-Cotrim CF, Bailão EFLC, Ondei LS, Carneiro FM, Almeida LM. What can the Allium cepa test say about pesticide safety? A review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:48088-48104. [PMID: 35568785 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20695-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The increasing use of pesticides has caused global concerns about the toxic effects and adverse consequences of pesticides on humans and the environment. Among the ways to understand the impact of pesticides, the Allium cepa bioassay stands out. This test is suitable to evaluate different toxic, cytotoxic, genotoxic, and mutagenic outcomes. In this context, the present review aimed to summarize the history of using the A. cepa bioassay to investigate pesticide damages. Data on the experimental conditions were also discussed. The reviewed studies showed the toxicity profile of 113 active ingredients primarily tested in the laboratory, using water for exposure. The most used biomarkers were the mitotic index, chromosomal aberrations, and nuclear abnormalities. All active ingredients caused some toxicity levels in A. cepa, showing the efficiency and sensibility of this bioindicator and the adverse effect of pesticides on humans and the environment. Furthermore, it was evident that pesticides have great potential to damage the mitotic spindle and DNA because almost all active ingredients tested induced chromosomal aberrations and nuclear abnormalities. The current review showed that the A. cepa bioassay is an effective and appropriate model to evaluate pesticide toxicity, and it might indicate research gaps and recommendations for further studies.
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- Carlos Filipe Camilo-Cotrim
- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Câmpus Central - Sede Anápolis - Ciências Exatas e tecnológicas, 459, Br 153, nº 3.105, CEP: 75132-903, Anápolis-GO, Brasil.
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Câmpus Central - Sede Anápolis - Ciências Exatas e tecnológicas, 459, Br 153, nº 3.105, CEP: 75132-903, Anápolis-GO, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Câmpus Central - Sede Anápolis - Ciências Exatas e tecnológicas, 459, Br 153, nº 3.105, CEP: 75132-903, Anápolis-GO, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Câmpus Goiânia - Laranjeiras, Rua Prof. Alfredo de Castro, 9175 - Parque das Laranjeiras, 74855-130, Goiânia - GO, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Câmpus Central - Sede Anápolis - Ciências Exatas e tecnológicas, 459, Br 153, nº 3.105, CEP: 75132-903, Anápolis-GO, Brasil
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Pedroso TMA, Benvindo-Souza M, de Araújo Nascimento F, Woch J, Dos Reis FG, de Melo E Silva D. Cancer and occupational exposure to pesticides: a bibliometric study of the past 10 years. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:17464-17475. [PMID: 34668133 PMCID: PMC8525621 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17031-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Occupational exposure to pesticides has been identified as a major trigger of the development of cancer. Pesticides can cause intoxication in the individuals who manipulate them through either inhalation, ingestion, or dermal contact. Given this, we investigated the association between the incidence of cancer and occupational exposure to pesticides through a bibliometric analysis of the studies published between 2011 and 2020, based on 62 papers selected from the Scopus database. The results indicated an exponential increase in the number of studies published over the past decade, with most of the research being conducted in the USA, France, India, and Brazil, although a further 17 nations were also involved in the research on the association between cancer and pesticides. The principal classes of pesticides investigated in relation to their role in intoxication and cancer were insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. The types of cancer reported most frequently were multiple myeloma, bladder cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, prostate cancer, leukemia, and breast cancer. Despite the known association between pesticides and cancer, studies are still relatively scarce in comparison with the global scale of the use of these xenobiotic substances, which is related to the increasing demand for agricultural products throughout the world.
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- Thays Millena Alves Pedroso
- Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Mutagenesis Laboratory, Federal University of Goias, CEP, Avenida Esperança, s/n, Campus Samambaia, Goiânia, Goias, 74690-900, Brazil
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- Graduate School, Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Goiânia, Goias, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Mutagenesis Laboratory, Federal University of Goias, CEP, Avenida Esperança, s/n, Campus Samambaia, Goiânia, Goias, 74690-900, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Mutagenesis Laboratory, Federal University of Goias, CEP, Avenida Esperança, s/n, Campus Samambaia, Goiânia, Goias, 74690-900, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Mutagenesis Laboratory, Federal University of Goias, CEP, Avenida Esperança, s/n, Campus Samambaia, Goiânia, Goias, 74690-900, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Mutagenesis Laboratory, Federal University of Goias, CEP, Avenida Esperança, s/n, Campus Samambaia, Goiânia, Goias, 74690-900, Brazil.
- Graduate School, Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Goias, Goiânia, Goias, Brazil.
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Guo S, Wu Y, Xiao P, Li W. Benfuracarb inhibits body growth and causes oxidative stress in zebrafish (Danio rerio). CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132955. [PMID: 34801571 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Benfuracarb (BEN), a broad-spectrum carbamate insecticide used for crop protection, is considered toxic to humans and aquatic organisms. However, the potential risk level of BEN to aquatic organisms is still unclear. In this study, we exposed zebrafish embryos to BEN (0.08, 0.49, and 0.90 mg/L) from 3 to 96 hours post-fertilization (hpf). The results showed that BEN caused shorter body length in zebrafish larvae. The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) was significantly increased after BEN exposure. Furthermore, the transcription levels of marker genes associated with early embryonic development (myoD, nkx2.4b, myh6, and gh) were disrupted after BEN treatment. Taken together, the data indicate that BEN possesses developmental toxicity to zebrafish. The results provide a valuable reference for assessing BEN's potentially harmful effects on aquatic ecosystems.
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- Shanshan Guo
- Engineering Research Center of Molecular Medicine of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Fujian Molecular Medicine, Key Laboratory of Xiamen Marine and Gene Drugs, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Molecular Diagnosis of Fujian Universities, School of Biomedical Sciences, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, PR China
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- Instrumental Analysis Center of Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, PR China
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- College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Molecular Medicine of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Fujian Molecular Medicine, Key Laboratory of Xiamen Marine and Gene Drugs, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Molecular Diagnosis of Fujian Universities, School of Biomedical Sciences, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, PR China.
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Silva Pinto BG, Marques Soares TK, Azevedo Linhares M, Castilhos Ghisi N. Occupational exposure to pesticides: Genetic danger to farmworkers and manufacturing workers - A meta-analytical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 748:141382. [PMID: 32818891 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In the last decades, the use of pesticides has grown worldwide. However, there is great worry about the impact of pesticides on human health, due to their wide distribution and possible long-term effects. Complex mixtures with different formulations are often used, including a variety of genotoxic compounds. Thus, genotoxicity tests form an important part of cancer research and risk assessment of potential carcinogens. This study aimed to conduct a meta-analytical review of possible genetic damage resulting from occupational exposure in farmworkers and workers employed in pesticide production, both ever in comparison to non-exposed people, using comet assay (CA), micronucleus test (MN) and telomere length (TL) data available in the scientific literature. A total of 145 datasets were evaluated. The results showed that the occupationally exposed workers had more DNA damage in CA and MN than non-exposed workers. The TL result did not show difference between groups. When the data were categorized by gender (male, female or both), crop (general, tobacco, fruits, soybeans, cotton) and occupation (manufacturing or farmworkers), the study found that the exposed group always presented higher damage than the non-exposed individuals, in CA and MN. More studies with TL are needed to obtain a more precise response, and to segregate the effect of tobacco farming from pesticide exposure. When TL was segregated by gender, women and men presented difference between exposed and non-exposed groups. In general, the publication bias impact was modest. If all relevant studies were included, the key finding (i.e. the effect of pesticide exposure increases the genotoxicity and mutation rate) would probably remain unchanged. Lastly, it is important to highlight the importance of the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and offer safer options to farmworkers (e.g. organic farming or less toxic alternatives).
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- Bruna Gabriele Silva Pinto
- Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), Estrada para Boa Esperança, s/n, km 04, P.O. Box 157, CEP: 85660-000 Dois Vizinhos, PR, Brazil.
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- Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), Estrada para Boa Esperança, s/n, km 04, P.O. Box 157, CEP: 85660-000 Dois Vizinhos, PR, Brazil.
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- Centro de Tecnologia em Saúde e Meio Ambiente, Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná (Tecpar), Rua Professor Algacyr Munhoz Mader, 3775, CEP: 81350-10 Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR), Estrada para Boa Esperança, s/n, km 04, P.O. Box 157, CEP: 85660-000 Dois Vizinhos, PR, Brazil.
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Kuchy AH, Wani AA, Kamili AN. Cytogenetic effects of three commercially formulated pesticides on somatic and germ cells of Allium cepa. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 23:6895-906. [PMID: 26670031 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-5912-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Accepted: 12/02/2015] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Cytological effects of Endosri-ES (endosulfan), Nuvan-NU (dichlorvos), and Kvistin-KS (carbendazim) were evaluated on mitotic and meiotic cells of Allium cepa. Test concentrations were chosen by calculating EC50 values of formulated ES, NU, and KS, which turned to be 60, 200, and 500 ppm (parts per million), respectively. Cytological studies were undertaken on root meristem cells of A. cepa using EC50, 1/2 × EC50, and 2 × EC50 of these pesticides for 24 and 48 h. Similarly, a meiotic study was conducted by applying the pesticides at the aforesaid concentrations from seedling to bud stage. A set of onion bulbs exposed to tap water was run parallel for negative control and maleic hydrazide (112.09 ppm) as positive control. During the study period, mitotic index (MI) decreased at all the pesticide concentrations compared to the negative control. Among various chromosomal aberrations, chromatin bridges, breaks, stickiness, laggard, vagrant chromosomes, fragments, C-mitosis, multipolarity, ring chromosome as well as micronuclei were observed in mitotic preparations. In contrast, meiotic aberrations revealed comparatively less frequency of chromosomal aberrations and the most frequent were lagging chromosome, stray bivalents, secondary association, chromatin bridge, disturbed anaphase, and stickiness. Comparative analysis of the pesticides showed that NU was highly toxic to plant cells than KS, while as ES showed intermediate effects between the two. Further, our study revealed that all the three pesticides produce genotoxic effects which can cause health risks to the human populations. Graphical Abstract ᅟ.
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- Aashiq H Kuchy
- Department of Environmental Science/Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K), 190006, India.
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- Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K), 190006, India
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- Department of Environmental Science/Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K), 190006, India.
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