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Liu Y, Wang Y, Wang H. Effects of ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin on initial colonization of intestinal microbiota in Bufo gargarizans at embryonic stages. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 361:142587. [PMID: 38871193 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Ciprofloxacin (CIP) and levofloxacin (LEV) are broad-spectrum antibiotics with potent antibacterial activity. Although many studies have shown that antibiotics can lead to gut microbiota disruption, the effects of CIP and LEV on gut microbial colonization at the embryonic stage remain poorly characterized. Here, we evaluated the response of Bufo gargarizans embryos in terms of gut microbiota colonization, growth and developmental stages to CIP and LEV exposure. Embryos treated with 100 μg/L CIP and LEV exhibited significantly reduced diversity and richness of the gut microbiota, as well as altered community structure. Both CIP and LEV treatments resulted in an increase in the pathogenic bacteria Bosea and Aeromonas, and they appeared to be more resistant to CIP than LEV. Additionally, CIP exposure caused reduced total length and delayed the development in B. gargarizans embryos, while LEV increased the total length and promoted embryonic development. The present study revealed the adverse effects of CIP and LEV exposure on host gut microbiota, growth and development during the embryonic stage, and contributed new perspectives to the evaluation of early aquatic ecological risk under CIP and LEV exposure.
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- Ying Liu
- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710119, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710119, China.
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Yang Y, Ni D, Wang L, Shi X, Zhang X, Zhou L, Ji J, Zhao C, Shen R, Ling X, Chen X. Triclosan has a strong influence on the development of mouse preimplantation embryo via activating miR-134/Nanog axis. Toxicology 2022; 481:153349. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2022.153349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Liu Y, Wang H, Wu L, Han J, Sui B, Meng L, Xu Y, Lu S, Wang H, Peng J. Intestinal changes associated with nitrite exposure in Bufo gargarizans larvae: Histological damage, immune response, and microbiota dysbiosis. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 249:106228. [PMID: 35751941 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nitrite is a ubiquitous toxic compound in aquatic ecosystems and has negative effects on aquatic organisms. The intestine and the trillions of microbes that inhabit it, play an integral role in maintaining digestive and immune functions. However, the effects of nitrite on intestinal health and microflora have been poorly investigated. Therefore, the present study evaluated the response of intestinal histology, immunity, digestive enzyme activities and microbiota to nitrite exposure in Bufo gargarizans tadpoles. The results showed that nitrite caused damage to the intestine and impaired digestive performance. Significant changes in the transcriptional profiles of genes involved in oxidative stress (sod, gpx and hsp), inflammation, and immunity (socs3, il-27, il-1β and il-17d) were observed in the NO2-N treatment groups. In addition, exposure to nitrite induced alterations of intestinal microbial diversity, structure and composition, suggesting that nitrite may lead to intestinal microbiota dysbiosis. It is noteworthy that probiotics (e.g., Bacteroidetes and Fusobacteria) were decreased after exposure to nitrite, whereas potentially opportunistic pathogens such as Proteobacteria and Enterobacteriaceae were elevated. Functional prediction and correlation analysis suggested that the above changes may interfere with metabolic function and trigger various diseases. Taken together, we concluded that nitrite exposure induced intestinal microbial dysbiosis, which may lead to immune dysfunction and metabolic disorder, and ultimately to histological damages in B. gargarizans. Further, this study will provide a scientific basis for further understanding the risk of nitrite pollution on the intestinal health of amphibians.
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- Yutian Liu
- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Basic Experimental Teaching Center, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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Wang H, Liu Y, Chai L, Wang H. Effects of nitrite exposure on metamorphosis and skeletal development of Bufo gargarizans. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:51847-51859. [PMID: 35253106 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19468-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nitrite, as a part of nitrogen cycle, is one of the most common toxic compounds in aquatic ecosystems. Since skeletal development is an essential process during amphibian metamorphosis, exposure of larval amphibians to nitrite might disrupt skeletal development. To evaluate whether nitrite affects skeletal development of amphibian larvae, Bufo gargarizans larvae at Gs26 were exposed to 10, 100, 500 and 1000 μg/L nitrite-nitrogen (NO2-N) in the present study. The metamorphosis rate, body weight, body length, forelimb length and hindlimb length of B. gargarizans exposed to NO2-N were decreased. The microscopic structures of thyroid gland were altered under NO2-N exposure at Gs42. The skeletal lengths of the humerus, femur and fibulare of tadpole at Gs42 were significantly reduced under 100, 500 and 1000 μg/L NO2-N treatment groups, and the lengths of humerus, tibia-fibula and tibiale of tadpole at Gs46 were significantly reduced under 1000 μg/L NO2-N treatment groups. In addition, the expression levels of thyroid hormone (TH) and endochondral ossification-related genes of tadpoles at Gs42 and Gs46 were tested by qRT-PCR. Overall, NO2-N exposure could affect the expressions of these genes and then may influence the activity and function of thyroid gland, further disturbing the amphibian metamorphosis and skeletal development of amphibian larvae.
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- Hemei Wang
- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, China
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710062, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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Sager E, Scarcia P, Marino D, Mac Loughlin T, Rossi A, de La Torre F. Oxidative stress responses after exposure to triclosan sublethal concentrations: an integrated biomarker approach with a native ( Corydoras paleatus) and a model fish species ( Danio rerio). JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2022; 85:291-306. [PMID: 34879786 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2021.2007435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Triclosan (TCS) is a synthetic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent commonly used world-wide in a range of personal care and sanitizing products detected frequently in aquatic ecosystems. The aim of this study was to examine biochemical markers responses triggered by TCS in Danio rerio and in a native South American fish species (Corydoras paleatus). Further, an integrated approach comparing both test fish species was undertaken. These fish organisms were exposed to 100 or 189 µg TCS/L for 48 h. The activities of catalase (CAT), glutathione-s-transferase (GST), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and lipid peroxidation levels (LPO) and total antioxidant capacity against peroxyl radicals (ACAP) were determined in liver, gills, and brain. Acetylcholinesterase activity (AChE) was measured in the brain. Multivariate analysis showed that the most sensitive hepatic parameters were activities of GST and SOD for C. paleatus while LPO levels were for D. rerio. In gills the same parameters were responsive for C. paleatus but CAT in D. rerio. ACAP and GST activity were responsive parameters in brain of both species. Integrated biomarker responses (IBR) index demonstrated similar trends in both species suggesting this parameter might serve as a useful tool for quantification of integrated responses induced by TCS.
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- Emanuel Sager
- Grupo de Estudios de Contaminación Antrópica En Peces (GECAP), Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Instituto de Ecología Y Desarrollo Sustentable (CONICET-UNLu), Universidad Nacional de Luján (UNLu), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Grupo de Estudios de Contaminación Antrópica En Peces (GECAP), Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Instituto de Ecología Y Desarrollo Sustentable (CONICET-UNLu), Universidad Nacional de Luján (UNLu), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigaciones Del Medio Ambiente (CIM), FCEx-UNLP-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigaciones Del Medio Ambiente (CIM), FCEx-UNLP-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictiologia, Instituto Nacional de Limnología, (INALI-CONICET-UNL), Paraje el Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina
- Facultad de Humanidades Y Ciencias, UNL, Paraje El Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Grupo de Estudios de Contaminación Antrópica En Peces (GECAP), Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Instituto de Ecología Y Desarrollo Sustentable (CONICET-UNLu), Universidad Nacional de Luján (UNLu), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Wang W, Yang Y, Chen A, Song X, Chai L. Inhibition of Metamorphosis, Thyroid Gland, and Skeletal Ossification Induced by Hexavalent Chromium in Bufo gargarizans Larvae. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2021; 40:2474-2483. [PMID: 34003524 DOI: 10.1002/etc.5114] [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: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium (Cr [VI]) is one of the major detrimental heavy metal pollutants. In the present study, Bufo gargarizans were exposed to 0, 52, 104, 208, and 416 μg/L Cr (VI) from Gosner stage 2 until metamorphosis; and growth, development, and histological characteristics of the thyroid gland and skeletal ossification were examined. The results demonstrated that the survival rate of larvae exposed to Cr (VI) was not different from that measured in animals from the control group. However, high levels of Cr (VI) (104, 208, and 416 μg/L) were associated with significantly delayed growth and development. The suppression of skeletal ossification was observed at high Cr (VI) levels. Besides, histological alterations of the thyroid gland, such as follicular cell hyperplasia, colloid depletion, and peripheral colloid vacuolation, were found in 52 to 416 μg/L Cr (VI) treatments. The results of the present study highlight reductions in growth and development as well as percent metamorphosis and skeletal ossification due to histological alteration of the thyroid gland during exposure to Cr (VI) in B. gargarizans larvae. The present investigation could provide a basis for understanding the detrimental effects of Cr (VI) in amphibian larvae. Environ Toxicol Chem 2021;40:2474-2483. © 2021 SETAC.
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- Wenxiang Wang
- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
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Zheng R, Wu M, Wang H, Peng J. Response Patterns of Biomarkers as Tools to Identify Toxic Effects of Cadmium and Lead on Bufo gargarizans Embryo. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2020; 105:41-50. [PMID: 32474622 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-020-02884-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Molecular biomarkers play an increasing crucial role in evaluating and predicting toxicity of metals. Expressions patterns of genes related to oxidative stress, apoptosis, immune and inflammation response in the Bufo gargarizans embryo exhibited a development dependent manner. The genes related to oxidative stress (HSP, GPx and SOD) are the first response in the development of embryo, followed by the apoptosis (Bax, BCLAF1 and TRAIL) and inflammation and immune response (SOCS3, IL-27 and IL-17D), respectively. Then, we have verified the HSP, Bax and SOCS3 IL-27 (expressed highest in their respective processes) exhibited the most significant changes in Cd-Pb mixed group compared with control. In addition, we found exposure of Cd-Pb mixed metals causes greater adverse effects than Cd, Pb alone on development and morphology of embryo. Overall, our results provide a useful tool to use the sensitive molecular biomarkers as indicators of developmental toxicity in amphibian embryo.
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- Rui Zheng
- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China.
- Basic Experimental Teaching Center, College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, People's Republic of China.
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Yang H, Liu R, Liang Z, Zheng R, Yang Y, Chai L, Wang H. Chronic effects of lead on metamorphosis, development of thyroid gland, and skeletal ossification in Bufo gargarizans. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 236:124251. [PMID: 31310984 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.06.221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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We examined the Pb2+ exposure on tadpoles of Bufo gargarizans from Gosner stage 26-42. Mortality, growth and development, time to metamorphosis, size, and skeletal ossification at metamorphic climax of Bufo gargarizans were examined. Also, histological characteristics of thyroid glands in tadpoles at Gosner stage 33, 38, and 42 as well as transcript levels of thyroid hormone-related genes in the hind-limb, tail, and liver of tadpoles at metamorphic climax were examined. Pb2+ exposure induced mortality in a concentration-dependent manner in Bufo gargarizans larvae. The significant increase in growth and development, percent metamorphosis, size at metamorphic climax, and skeletal ossification were observed at 50 μg Pb2+ L-1; however, exposure to 1000 μg Pb2+ L-1 resulted in the opposite effects in tadpoles. In addition, histological alterations of thyroid gland, such as follicular cell hyperplasia and colloid depletion could be found in 50-1000 μg Pb2+ L-1 treatments. Furthermore, Pb2+ exposure at 1000 μg L-1 resulted in significantly decreased transcript levels of Dio2, TRα and TRβ, and increased transcript levels of Dio3. In contrast, 50 μg Pb2+ L-1 significantly upregulated the mRNA levels of Dio2, TRα, and TRβ, but it reduced the Dio3 expression. These results suggested that Pb2+ might disrupt TH homeostasis in tadpoles by histological alterations of thyroid gland and disturb the transcript levels of Dio2, Dio3, TRα, and TRβ, leading to altered growth and development, as well as percent metamorphosis and skeletal ossification. Further studies are needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of low-dose stimulation and high-dose inhibition effects.
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- Hongyu Yang
- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China.
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Dar OI, Sharma S, Singh K, Kaur A. Teratogenicity and accumulation of triclosan in the early life stages of four food fish during the bioassay. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 176:346-354. [PMID: 30954000 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.03.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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TCS [5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol] caused a concentration dependent delay in embryonic development, delay and decline in hatching and reduction in length and weight of hatchlings along with an increase in abnormal/deformed embryos and larvae and percent mortality. These parameters varied in a species specific manner and increased with TCS residue in body. The 96 h LC50 values of TCS for Cyprinus carpio, Ctenopharyngodon idella, Labeo rohita and Cirrhinus mrigala were estimated at 0.315, 0.116, 0.096 and 0.131 mg/L, respectively. Hatching got delayed by 16.33 h for C. carpio (0.47 and 0.50 mg/L TCS) and C. idella (0.20 mg/L TCS) but by 18.07 h for L. rohita (0.15 mg/L TCS) and by 19.33 h for C. mrigala (0.18 mg/L TCS). Spine malformations, oedema (yolk sac and cardiac) and deflated swim bladder were present in 100% larvae of C. carpio, C. idella, L. rohita and C. mrigala at 0.30, 0.08, 0.13 and 0.14 mg/L TCS, respectively. TCS also caused hemorrhage (all but C. idella, only 3.33%), albinism and deformed caudal fin (C. idella), hypopigmentation and rupturing of yolk sac (C. mrigala), gas bubble disease (C. mrigala and L. rohita), fusion of eyes (C. carpio) and degeneration of digestive tract (L. rohita) in 10-40% hatchlings. Exposed hatchlings were very weak and paralyzed, could not swim and remained settled at the bottom of jars. Embryonic development was observed to be an early indicator of the toxicity of TCS as oedema and bubbles in yolk were observed in 40-100% embryos/hatchlings at 0.08 mg/L TCS while 100% mortality was observed between 0.15 and 0.50 mg/L TCS. L. rohita was most sensitive and C. carpio was least sensitive to the stress of TCS. Accumulation of TCS in the hatchlings (1/10 of TCS in water) after 96 h exposure hints that even small quantities of TCS may change species diversity in natural waters.
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- Owias Iqbal Dar
- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India.
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Yao Q, Yang H, Wang X, Wang H. Effects of hexavalent chromium on intestinal histology and microbiota in Bufo gargarizans tadpoles. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 216:313-323. [PMID: 30384300 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.10.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Revised: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/20/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Chromium is detrimental heavy metal pollutants and can enter and affect aquatic organisms. In our experiment, B. gargarizans embryos were chronically exposed in different concentrations of Cr (VI) (0, 13, 104, and 416 μg Cr6+ L-1) until reached Gosner stage 38. We measured morphological parameters of the body and intestine of B. gargarizans tadpoles, and examined alteration of intestinal tissue. Furthermore, we analyzed the intestinal microbial community of B. gargarizans tadpoles using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. Our research demonstrated that Cr (VI) exposure caused alteration of intestinal tissue structure in 416 μg Cr6+ L-1 treatment groups. Total body length, body wet weight, intestinal length and wet weight of B. gargarizans tadpoles were significantly declined at 416 μg Cr6+ L-1. In addition, 16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed that Cr (VI) exposure significantly altered the intestinal microbiota diversity and composition, and perturbed the community structure of the microbiota. As for the intestinal microbiota, at the phylum level, Fusobacteria significantly changed in all Cr (VI) treated groups. Saccharibacteria and TM6_Dependentiae were detected only in the high dose exposure groups. At the genus level, Aeromonas was significantly decreased in Cr (VI) treated groups. According to the results of functional prediction, Cr (VI) exposure affected metabolism and increased risk of disease by inducing the alterations of intestinal microbiota structure. Taken together, the present study provide a new framework elucidating the toxic effects Cr (VI) exposure on B. gargarizans tadpoles associated with intestinal histology and microbiota.
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- Qiong Yao
- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China.
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Li Y, Zhao Y, Deng H, Chen A, Chai L. Endocrine disruption, oxidative stress and lipometabolic disturbance of Bufo gargarizans embryos exposed to hexavalent chromium. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 166:242-250. [PMID: 30273847 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.09.100] [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: 06/08/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The aim of the current study was to determine the potential developmental and metabolic abnormalities caused by Cr (VI) exposure on Bufo gargarizans (B. gargarizans) embryos. B. gargarizans embryos were treated with different concentrations of Cr (VI) (13, 52, 104, 208, and 416 μg Cr6+ L-1) for 6 days. Morphological abnormalities, total length, weight and developmental stage were monitored. Malformations of embryos were also examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In addition, the transcript levels of several genes associated with lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and thyroid hormones signaling pathways were also determined. Our results showed a time-dependent inhibitory effect of Cr (VI) on the growth and development of B. gargarizans embryos. On day 4, total length, weight, and developmental stage were significantly lower at 416 μg Cr6+ L-1 relative to control embryos. On day 6, significant reductions in total length, weight, and developmental stage were observed at 104, 208, and 416 μg Cr6+ L-1. Malformed embryos were found in all Cr (VI) treatments, which were characterized by axial flexures, yolk sac edema and rupture, surface tissue hyperplasia, stunted growth, wavy fin and fin flexure. RT-qPCR results showed that exposure to Cr (VI) down-regulated TRβ and Dio2 mRNA expression and up-regulated Dio3 mRNA level at 416 μg Cr6+ L-1. The transcript levels of SOD and GPx were upregulated at 52, 208, and 416 μg Cr6+ L-1, while the transcript level of HSP90 was downregulated at 52, 208, and 416 μg Cr6+ L-1. Also, mRNA expression of lipid synthesis-related genes (FAE and ACC) were significantly downregulated in embryos treated with 208 and 416 μg Cr6+ L-1, but mRNA expression of fatty acid β-oxidation-related genes (ACOX, CPT, and SCP) was significantly upregulated at 416 μg Cr6+ L-1. Therefore, our results suggested that Cr (VI) could disrupt thyroid endocrine pathways and lipid synthesis, leading to the inhibition of growth and development in B. gargarizans embryos. Furthermore, the decreased ability of scavenging ROS induced by Cr (VI) might be responsible for the teratogenic effects of Cr (VI).
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- Yanbin Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Chang'an University Xi'an 710062, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Land Consolidation, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Land Consolidation, Xi'an 710062, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Chang'an University Xi'an 710062, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Chang'an University Xi'an 710062, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Chang'an University Xi'an 710062, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Land Consolidation, Xi'an 710062, China.
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Regnault C, Usal M, Veyrenc S, Couturier K, Batandier C, Bulteau AL, Lejon D, Sapin A, Combourieu B, Chetiveaux M, Le May C, Lafond T, Raveton M, Reynaud S. Unexpected metabolic disorders induced by endocrine disruptors in Xenopus tropicalis provide new lead for understanding amphibian decline. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2018; 115:E4416-E4425. [PMID: 29686083 PMCID: PMC5948982 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1721267115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Despite numerous studies suggesting that amphibians are highly sensitive to endocrine disruptors (EDs), both their role in the decline of populations and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study showed that frogs exposed throughout their life cycle to ED concentrations low enough to be considered safe for drinking water, developed a prediabetes phenotype and, more commonly, a metabolic syndrome. Female Xenopus tropicalis exposed from tadpole stage to benzo(a)pyrene or triclosan at concentrations of 50 ng⋅L-1 displayed glucose intolerance syndrome, liver steatosis, liver mitochondrial dysfunction, liver transcriptomic signature, and pancreatic insulin hypersecretion, all typical of a prediabetes state. This metabolic syndrome led to progeny whose metamorphosis was delayed and occurred while the individuals were both smaller and lighter, all factors that have been linked to reduced adult recruitment and likelihood of reproduction. We found that F1 animals did indeed have reduced reproductive success, demonstrating a lower fitness in ED-exposed Xenopus Moreover, after 1 year of depuration, Xenopus that had been exposed to benzo(a)pyrene still displayed hepatic disorders and a marked insulin secretory defect resulting in glucose intolerance. Our results demonstrate that amphibians are highly sensitive to EDs at concentrations well below the thresholds reported to induce stress in other vertebrates. This study introduces EDs as a possible key contributing factor to amphibian population decline through metabolism disruption. Overall, our results show that EDs cause metabolic disorders, which is in agreement with epidemiological studies suggesting that environmental EDs might be one of the principal causes of metabolic disease in humans.
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- Christophe Regnault
- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, LECA, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, LECA, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, LECA, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS UMR 5242, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, 69000 Lyon, France
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- Rovaltain Research Company, F-26300 Alixan, France
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- Plate-forme Therassay, l'Institut du Thorax, INSERM, CNRS, Université de Nantes, 44007 Nantes, France
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- Plate-forme Therassay, l'Institut du Thorax, INSERM, CNRS, Université de Nantes, 44007 Nantes, France
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- Centre de Ressources Biologiques Xénopes, Université Rennes 1, CNRS, Unité Mixte de Service 3387, 35042 Rennes, France
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, LECA, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, LECA, 38000 Grenoble, France;
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Bo X, Mu D, Wu M, Xiao H, Wang H. The morphological changes and molecular biomarker responses in the liver of fluoride-exposed Bufo gargarizans larvae. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 151:199-205. [PMID: 29367176 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Revised: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The goal of the current study was to evaluate the negative influences of fluoride on liver of Bufo gargarizans larvae. B. gargarizans larvae were treated with 42.4mgF-/L for 0, 24, 48 and 72h at Gosner stage 37. The morphological changes and responses of molecular biomarkers involved in lipid metabolism, oxidative stress and apoptosis were examined in liver. Disappearance of cell boundaries, degeneration of hepatic parenchyma cells and significant increase in the number of melanomacrophage centres and the quantity of lipid droplets were found in the liver treated with 42.4mgF-/L for 72h. In addition, in the relative expression of acetyl CoA carboxylase 1 (ACC-1), fatty acid elongase 1 (FAE-1), sterol carrier protein 2 (SCP-2), and carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 (CPT-1), decrease was observed after 24, 48 and 72h of 42.4mgF-/L exposure. Furthermore, the transcript levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were downregulated in tadpoles exposed for 24, 48 and 72h to 42.4mgF-/L, while the transcript level of heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) was upregulated at 42.4mgF-/L for 72h. Also, mRNA expression of Bcl-2-associated transcription factor 1(BCLAF1) and thyroid hormone receptors (TRα and TRβ) was significantly upregulated in tadpoles treated with 42.4mgF-/L for 72h. Therefore, our results suggested that the liver injury induced by fluoride might result from disruption of lipid metabolism, oxidative damage and apoptosis.
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- Xiaoxue Bo
- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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Chai L, Li Y, Chen Z, Chen A, Deng H. Responses of growth, malformation, and thyroid hormone-dependent genes expression in Bufo gargarizans embryos following chronic exposure to Pb 2. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:27953-27962. [PMID: 28988273 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0413-4] [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: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/03/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The aim of this study was to examine the adverse effects of lead (Pb) exposure on Bufo gargarizans embryos. The 96 h-LC50 of Pb2+ for B. gargarizans embryos was determined to be 26.6 mg L-1 after an acute test. In the chronic test, B. gargarizans embryos at Gosner stage 3 were exposed to 10~2000 μg Pb2+ L-1 during embryogenesis. Total length, weight, developmental stage, and malformation were monitored. In addition, the transcript levels of type II and type III iodothyronine deiodinase (Dio2 and Dio3) and thyroid hormone receptors (TRα and TRβ) were determined to assess the thyroid-disrupting effects of Pb2+. Slightly increased growth and development of B. gargarizans embryos were observed at low concentrations of Pb2+ (10, 50, and 100 μg L-1), while retarded growth and development were found at high concentrations of Pb2+ (1000 and 2000 μg L-1). In addition, Pb2+ exposure induced morphological abnormalities, which were characterized by edema at tail, wavy fin, abdominal edema, stunted growth, hyperplasia, and axial flexures in B. gargarizans embryos. Furthermore, our results showed that exposure to 2000 μg Pb2+ L-1 decreased the transcript levels of Dio2, TRα, and TRβ, but it increased Dio3 mRNA level. In contrast, exposure to 50 μg Pb2+ L-1 increased TRα mRNA level and decreased Dio3 mRNA level. These results suggested that Pb2+ might have thyroid-disrupting effects, leading to the disruption of growth and development in B. gargarizans embryos.
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- Lihong Chai
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710062, People's Republic of China
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Falfushynska HI, Gnatyshyna LL, Horyn O, Stoliar OB. Vulnerability of marsh frog Pelophylax ridibundus to the typical wastewater effluents ibuprofen, triclosan and estrone, detected by multi-biomarker approach. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2017; 202:26-38. [PMID: 28757214 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2017.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2017] [Revised: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) are the environmental pollutants of growing concern. The aim of this study was to indicate the effects of typical PPCPs on the marsh frog Pelophylax ridibundus. We treated male frogs with waterborne ibuprofen (IBU, 250ng·L-1), triclosan (TCS, 500ng·L-1), or estrone (E1, 100ng·L-1) for 14days. Common vulnerability of the frogs was detected from dramatic decrease of Zn, total and metalated metallothionein (MT) concentrations, Zn/Cu ratio, the elevation of activity of glutathione-S-transferase, cathepsin D and DNA instability in the liver, the depletion of cholinesterase in the brain and cortisol in the blood plasma in all exposures. Nevertheless, lipofuscin concentration in the liver was always decreased. The groups were best distinguished by cytochrome P450 (CYP450) activity determined by ELISA. The exposure to IBU caused lesser damage, but elevated the levels of oxyradicals and glutathione (GSH and GSSG) and lysosomal membrane instability. Exposures to TCS and E1 provoked the endocrine disturbance (increased levels of vitellogenin and thyrotropin in blood plasma), decreased lactate dehydrogenase activity and increased level of pyruvate in the liver. TCS caused the increase of GSSG by 7.3 times and lactate levels. Only E1 lead to decrease of deiodinase activity in the liver, activation of CYP450 and caspase-3 and efflux of cathepsin D from lysosomes. Spectrophotometric and ELISA assays of MTs and CYP450 gave distinct results in E1-group. Broad disruption of the hormonal pathways caused by E1 could be of concern for the health status of frogs in their habitats.
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- Halina I Falfushynska
- Research Laboratory of Comparative Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ternopil National Pedagogical University, 2, M. Kryvonosa Str., Ternopil 46027, Ukraine
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- Research Laboratory of Comparative Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ternopil National Pedagogical University, 2, M. Kryvonosa Str., Ternopil 46027, Ukraine; I.Ya. Horbachevsky Ternopil State Medical University, 1, Maidan Voli, Ternopil 46001, Ukraine
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- I.Ya. Horbachevsky Ternopil State Medical University, 1, Maidan Voli, Ternopil 46001, Ukraine
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- Research Laboratory of Comparative Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ternopil National Pedagogical University, 2, M. Kryvonosa Str., Ternopil 46027, Ukraine.
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Pillard DA, Eck WS, Johnson MS, Packard S. Effects of 3-Nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one on Survival, Growth and Metamorphosis in the Northern Leopard Frog, Lithobates pipiens. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2017; 26:1170-1180. [PMID: 28801886 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-017-1842-z] [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] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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New explosive formulations are being developed to be less sensitive to impact and inadvertent explosion, increasing safety for the warfighter. Since testing and training make environmental releases imminent, the toxicity of 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO), a component of Insensitive Munitions eXplosive (IMX) formulations, was assessed in a one-generation study to the northern leopard frog (Lithobates ( = Rana) pipiens). Because NTO in water creates acidic conditions, acute studies were conducted with non-pH-adjusted NTO, while a long-term (70-d) study was conducted with neutralized NTO. In the acute study, 48-h and 7-d LC50s were ~250 mg NTO/L. In the long-term study, tadpoles were dead by day 2 in 11,350 mg/L NTO, and by day 63 in 8382 mg/L. The 70-d LC50 was 3670 mg (neutralized) NTO/L. The number of organisms reaching complete metamorphosis was reduced by NTO; the lowest IC25 was 1999 mg NTO/L for the Number Completing Metamorphosis. The NOECs for Time to Front Limb Eruption or Time to Metamorphosis were the same at 1346 mg/L. Histopathology did not significantly distinguish between NTO-exposed and unexposed animals, although possible effects on the density of spermatogonia in NTO-exposed males was suggested. The test data indicate that acute toxicity to ambient NTO can be attributed primarily to its acidic nature; relatively low chronic toxicity of neutralized NTO is due to delays in metamorphosis. The consequence from this latter observation may be ecologically significant as delays of even a few days could increase mortality through predation and/or loss of the aquatic medium in temporary water bodies.
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- US Army Public Health Center, Army Institute of Public Health, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD, USA
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- US Army Public Health Center, Army Institute of Public Health, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD, USA
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Wu C, Zhang Y, Chai L, Wang H. Histological changes, lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in the liver of Bufo gargarizans exposed to cadmium concentrations. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 179:337-346. [PMID: 28384601 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.03.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2017] [Revised: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 03/30/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Chinese toad (Bufo gargarizans) were exposed to different concentrations of cadmium (5, 50, 100, 200 and 500 μg Cd L-1) from Gosner stage 3-42. Metamorphosis rate, body weight, total length and body length were measured. Histological alterations in thyroid gland and liver were examined. Changes in hepatocyte were also examined using Transmission electron microscopic. In addition, the mRNA expression of several genes involved in lipid metabolism, oxidative stress and thyroid hormones signaling pathways were also measured. Our results showed that 200 and 500 μg Cd L-1 decreased the metamorphosis rate and inhibited the body size of B. gargarizans larvae at G42. Moreover, histological examinations have clearly exhibited that cadmium caused liver damage. Ultrastructural examination revealed lipid accumulation and abnormal mitochondria. Exposure to 200 and 500 μg Cd L-1 significantly up-regulated mRNA expression of D2, SOD, GPx, ACC and FAE, but down-regulated mRNA expression of TRα, TRβ, PPARα, ACOX, CPT and SCP. However, low Cd concentration (5, 50 and 100) exposure did not cause any effect in genes expression. Thus, we conclude that high Cd concentrations could affect the normal processes of lipid metabolism though increasing lipid synthesis and reducing the ability of fatty acid β-oxidation, and disturb thyroid hormone pathways in liver, and induced oxidative stress. In addition, lipid metabolism might be regulated by THs. To our knowledge, the present study is the first to report the influence of cadmium on hepatic lipid metabolism in B. gargarizans and will greatly provide new insights into cadmium hepatotoxicity in amphibian.
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- Chao Wu
- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710062, China
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- College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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