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Zhang S, Deng Z, Yin X, Fang H, Song G, Liu Y, Jiang X, Wang X, Wang L. Bioaccessibility of lead and cadmium in soils around typical lead-acid power plants and their effect on gut microorganisms. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2024; 46:107. [PMID: 38446285 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01840-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Potentially toxic elements (Pb and Cd) contamination of soil can adversely affect human health. Moreover, these metal ions interact with the gut microbiota after entering the human digestive system. Based on the physiologically based extraction test and the simulator of human intestinal microbial ecosystem, the bioaccessibility of Pb and Cd in soils contaminated with lead-acid power plants was assessed. The gastric stage exhibited the greatest average bioaccessibility of lead and cadmium (63.39% and 57.22%), followed by the small intestinal stage (6.86% and 36.29%); due to gut microorganisms, the bioaccessibility of lead and cadmium was further reduced in the colon stage (1.86% and 4.22%). Furthermore, to investigate soil contamination's effects on gut microbes, 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing was used to identify the gut microbial species after the colon period. Due to Pb and Cd exposure, the relative abundance of Firmicutes and unidentified_Bacteria decreased, while the relative abundance of Proteobacteria, Synergistota, and Bacteroidota increased. The relationship between environmental factors and the number of microbial species in the gut was also examined using Spearman correlation analysis. Pb and Cd exposure has been found to affect the composition and structure of the gut microbiota.
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- Shuxi Zhang
- Shandong Analysis and Test Center,, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250014, China
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- Shandong Analysis and Test Center,, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250014, China
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- Shandong Jinan Eco-Environmental Monitoring Center, Jinan, 250101, China.
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- Shandong Jinan Eco-Environmental Monitoring Center, Jinan, 250101, China
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- Shandong Jinan Eco-Environmental Monitoring Center, Jinan, 250101, China
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- Shandong Analysis and Test Center,, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250014, China
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- Shandong Analysis and Test Center,, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250014, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Shandong Analysis and Test Center,, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250014, China.
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Hamed M, Soliman HAM, Said REM, Martyniuk CJ, Osman AGM, Sayed AEDH. Oxidative stress, antioxidant defense responses, and histopathology: Biomarkers for monitoring exposure to pyrogallol in Clarias gariepinus. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119845. [PMID: 38109825 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119845] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Pyrogallol promotes free radicals leading to oxidative stress and toxicity. There are however a lack of studies on oxidative stress and the antioxidant system of fish following exposure to pyrogallol. This study measured oxidative stress markers, antioxidant responses, and histological changes in catfish exposed to pyrogallol. Fish were divided into one of four experimental groups: control only, or 1, 5 or 10 mg/L pyrogallol. After 15 days, glutathione-S-transferase in the serum was decreased in fish exposed to either 5 or 10 mg/L pyrogallol relative to controls while superoxide dismutase and total antioxidant capacity were decreased significantly in fish exposed to 1, 5, or 10 mg/L pyrogallol. Conversely, catalase was increased in serum of fish exposed to 1, 5, or 10 mg/L pyrogallol compared to controls. The liver of fish treated with 1, 5, or 10 mg/L pyrogallol had significantly higher levels of oxidative stress markers (malondialdehyde, lipid peroxidation, hydroperoxide content, oxidised protein content, and DNA fragmentation %) that varied with concentration. Catfish exposed to either 1, 5, or 10 mg/L pyrogallol presented with notable histological alterations in the intestine, kidney, and muscles with prominent fibrosis, as intense deposition of collagen fibre was observed by Masson's trichrome staining. Overall, endpoints related to oxidative stress and antioxidant defence enzymes in fish may be early biomarkers of pyrogallol exposure and contamination in aquatic ecosystems. Additional studies should characterize oxidative stress indicators for their utility as biomarkers of effect.
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- Mohamed Hamed
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Assiut branch), Assiut, 71524, Egypt.
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 8562, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Assiut branch), Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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- Canter for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Assiut branch), Assiut, 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt.
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Kaur R, Rawal R. Influence of heavy metal exposure on gut microbiota: Recent advances. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2023; 37:e23485. [PMID: 37593904 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Gut microbiota plays a functionally important part in retaining the homeostasis of host physiology, however, under exposure of various heavy metals, the composition of gut biota is disturbed in relation to species diversity and richness. Ever since the increase of microbiome-related studies during the last decade, many research studies have delivered an understanding of the reasons and concerns of gut microbiota-related modifications. During the past decade, it's been confirmed from various studies that heavy metals poisoning alters the microbial composition, which results in changes in gene expression, alteration in metabolism, immunity, neurological dysfunction, and causes various other disorders. The present comprehensive review is summarizing an attempt to enumerate the key findings from recent clinical or preclinical studies related to the influence of heavy metals on gut microbiota published recently. Google, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar were employed as primary search engines using the keywords such as "heavy metals, gut microbiota, dysbiosis, and intestinal microbiota" for finding relevant research articles from the past 10 years and some old important articles. Here, we tried to provide insight into some of the key timelines and scientific findings from reported literature, like the effects of heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury on the general body and specifically on the gut microbiota of different model organisms. So, it is important to increase awareness against heavy metal-induced toxicity and formulate guidelines for the benefit of the environment.
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- Ravidarshdeep Kaur
- Department of Biochemistry and Forensic Science, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Forensic Science, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Kodzhahinchev V, Rachamalla M, Al-Dissi A, Niyogi S, Weber LP. Examining the subchronic (28-day) effects of aqueous Cd-BaP co-exposure on detoxification capacity and cardiac function in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 263:106672. [PMID: 37672889 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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The present study aimed to examine the effects of environmentally relevant concentrations of cadmium (Cd) and Benzo[a]Pyrene (BaP) in the adult zebrafish (Danio rerio). To this end, fish were exposed to either 1 or 10 μg/L Cd or 0.1 or 1 μg/L BaP in isolation, or a co-exposure containing a mixture of the two toxicants. Our results showed extensive modulation of the expression of key antioxidant genes (GPx, SOD1, catalase), detoxifying genes (MT1, MT2, CYP1A1) and a stress biomarker (HSP70) differing between control, single toxicant groups and co-exposure groups. We additionally carried out histopathological analysis of the gills, liver, and hearts of exposed animals, noting no differences in tissue necrosis or apoptosis. Finally, we carried out ultrasonographic analysis of cardiac function, noting a significant decrease of E-wave peak velocity and end diastolic volume in exposed fish. This in turn was accompanied by a decrease in stroke volume and ejection fraction, but not cardiac output in co-exposed fish. The present study is the first to demonstrate that a subchronic aqueous exposure to a Cd-BaP mixture can extensively modulate detoxification capacity and cardiac function in adult zebrafish in a tissue-specific manner.
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Xu Y, Gui Y, Zhi D, Pi J, Liu X, Xiang J, Li D, Li J. Protective effects of calcium against cadmium-induced toxicity in juvenile grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus). ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 258:114972. [PMID: 37141681 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is one of the dominant metal pollutants present in the aquatic environment that affects ion homeostasis, oxidative stress (OS) and immune responses of aquatic organisms. Given the physicochemical similarities between Cd2+ and calcium (Ca2+) ions, their antagonism may facilitate the mitigation of Cd-induced toxicity. To better understand the role of Ca in protecting against Cd-induced toxicity in teleosts, juvenile grass carp were exposed to Cd (measured concentration 3 μg/L) and a gradient of Ca concentrations (measured concentration 1.5 mg/L, 2.5 mg/L, 3.0 mg/L, and 3.5 mg/L in the control (CTL) group, low calcium (LCA) group, medium calcium (MCA) group, and high calcium (HCA) group, respectively) for 30 days. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) data analyses showed that simultaneous exposure to Ca impaired the accumulation of Cd in all tested tissues. Besides, Ca addition maintained the plasma ion (Na+, K+, Cl-) homeostasis, alleviated Cd-induced oxidative stress (OS), and regulated the activities and transcriptional levels of ATPase. Furthermore, transcriptional heatmap analysis demonstrated that several indicator genes for OS and calcium signaling pathway were found to be significantly modulated by Ca addition. This work delineates a protective effect of Ca against Cd-induced toxicity in grass carp, providing new insight into the possible solutions to Cd pollution issues in aquaculture industry.
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- Yang Xu
- College of Fisheries, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Fisheries, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Applied Technology University, Changde 415100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Fisheries, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Applied Technology University, Changde 415100, China
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- College of Fisheries, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Fisheries, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Fisheries, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
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- College of Fisheries, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
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Chen Y, Liu G, Ali MR, Zhang M, Zhou G, Sun Q, Li M, Shirin J. Regulation of gut bacteria in silkworm (Bombyx mori) after exposure to endogenous cadmium-polluted mulberry leaves. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 256:114853. [PMID: 37023650 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Soil cadmium (Cd) pollution presents a severe pollution burden to flora and fauna due to its non-degradability and transferability. The Cd in the soil is stressing the silkworm (Bombyx mori) out through a soil-mulberry-silkworm system. The gut microbiota of B.mori are reported to shape host health. However, earlier research had not reported the effect of endogenous Cd-polluted mulberry leaves on the gut microbiota of B.mori. In the current research, we compared the phyllosphere bacteria of endogenous Cd-polluted mulberry leaves at different concentrations. The investigation of the gut bacteria of B.mori fed with the mulberry leaves was done to evaluate the impact of endogenous Cd- polluted mulberry leaves on the gut bacteria of the silkworm. The results revealed a dramatic change in the gut bacteria of B.mori whereas, the changes in the phyllosphere bacteria of mulberry leaves in response to an increased Cd concentration were insignificant. It also increased the α-diversity and altered the gut bacterial community structure of B. mori. A significant change in the abundance of dominant phyla of gut bacteria of B.mori was recorded. At the genus level, the abundance of Enterococcus, Brachybacterium and Brevibacterium group related to disease resistance, and the abundance of Sphingomonas, Glutamicibacter and Thermus related to metal detoxification was significantly increased after Cd exposure. Meanwhile, there was a significant decrease in the abundance of the pathogenic bacteria Serratia and Enterobacter. The results demonstrated that endogenous Cd-polluted mulberry leaves caused perturbations in the gut bacterial composition of B.mori, which may driven by Cd content rather than phyllosphere bacteria. A significant variation in the specific bacterial community indicated the adaptation of B. mori gut for its role in heavy metal detoxification and immune function regulation. The results of this study help to understand the bacterial community associated with endogenous Cd-polluted resistance in the gut of B.mori, which proves to be a novel addition in describing its response in activating the detoxification mechanism and promoting its growth and development. This research work will help to explore the other mechanisms and microbiota associated with the adaptations to mitigate the Cd pollution problems.
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- Yongjing Chen
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecological Protection and Restoration, Hefei, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecological Protection and Restoration, Hefei, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecological Protection and Restoration, Hefei, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecological Protection and Restoration, Hefei, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecological Protection and Restoration, Hefei, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecological Protection and Restoration, Hefei, China.
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecological Protection and Restoration, Hefei, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecological Protection and Restoration, Hefei, China
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Ying Z, Xie X, Li Y, Bao Y, Ye G, Chen X, Zhang W, Gu YG. A novel cadmium detoxification pathway in Tri-spine horseshoe crab (Tachypleus tridentatus): A 430-million-years-ago organism. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 252:114585. [PMID: 36724710 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Marine and intertidal heavy metal pollution has been a major concern in recent years. Tachypleus tridentatus has existed on earth for more than 430 million years. It has suffered a sharp decline in population numbers caused by environmental pollution and anthropogenic disturbance for almost 40 years. However, the effects of heavy metal pollution on juvenile T. tridentatus have not been reported. Here we show the mechanism of cadmium (Cd) detoxification in juvenile T. tridentatus using integrated antioxidant indexes and transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis. High Cd2+ concentration caused oxidative stress in juvenile T. tridentatus. The hazards increase with increasing Cd2+ concentration in juvenile T. tridentatus. Transcriptomics and metabolomics analyses concluded that high Cd2+ concentration resulted in the imbalance of glycerophospholipid metabolism in juvenile T. tridentatus to detoxify Cd. Our results offer a rationale for protective measures and further studies of heavy metal stress in T. tridentatus.
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- Ziwei Ying
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China; College of Fisheries Science and Life Science of Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya 570203, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China; College of Fisheries Science and Life Science of Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya 570203, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China; College of Fisheries Science and Life Science of Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya 570203, China
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- Guangdong Center for Marine Development Research, Guangzhou 510322, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China; College of Fisheries Science and Life Science of Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya 570203, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China; College of Fisheries Science and Life Science of Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya 570203, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China; College of Fisheries Science and Life Science of Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya 570203, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China; College of Fisheries Science and Life Science of Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya 570203, China
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Liu H, Qian K, Zhang S, Yu Q, Du Y, Fu S. Lead exposure induces structural damage, digestive stress, immune response and microbiota dysbiosis in the intestine of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix). Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 262:109464. [PMID: 36108998 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109464] [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: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Lead (Pb) is one of the most common trace metals in water, and its high concentration in the environment can cause harm to aquatic animals and humans. In the present study, the effects of Pb exposure (3.84 mg/kg) on the morphology, digestive enzyme activity, immune function and microbiota structure of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) intestines within 96 h were detected. Moreover, the correlation between them was analyzed. The results showed that Pb exposure on the one hand severely impaired the intestinal morphology, including significantly shortening the intestinal villi's length, increasing the goblet cells' number, causing the intestinal leukocyte infiltration, and thickening the intestinal wall abnormally, on the other hand, increasing the activity of intestinal digestive enzyme (trypsin and lipase). In addition, the mRNA expressions of structure-related genes (Claudin-7 and villin-1) were down-regulated, and the immune factors genes (IL-8, IL-10 and TNF-α) were up-regulated after Pb exposure. Furthermore, data of the MiSeq sequencing showed that the abundance of membrane transport, immune system function and digestive system of silver carp intestinal microbiota all decreased, while cellular antigens increased. Finally, the canonical correlation analysis (CCA) showed that there were correlations between silver carp's intestinal microbiota and intestinal morphology and immune factors. In conclusion, it is speculated that the entry of Pb into the intestine leads the microbiota dysbiosis, affects the intestinal immunity and digestive function, and further damages the intestinal barrier of silver carp.
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- Haisu Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Healthy and Saft Aquaculture, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, PR China; Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Research Center for Harmful Algae and Marine Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Healthy and Saft Aquaculture, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Healthy and Saft Aquaculture, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, PR China
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- Hubei Institute of Product Quality Supervision and Inspection, Wuhan 430061, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Healthy and Saft Aquaculture, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Healthy and Saft Aquaculture, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, PR China.
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Shang X, Geng L, Zhao Z, Luo L, Shi X, Zhang Q, Du R, Cong Y, Xu W. Transcriptomics reveals the mechanism of selenium-enriched Lactobacillus plantarum alleviating brain oxidative stress under cadmium stress in Luciobarbus capito. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 242:113890. [PMID: 35863216 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113890] [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: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is one of toxic metal in environment and is thought to affect nervous system. There were an increasing number of studies on selenium (Se)-enriched probiotics which were believed to produce bioactive nanoselenium. The antagonism of Se on heavy metals can significantly affect biological toxicity of heavy metals. This study aimed to elucidate possible mechanism of brain injury in Luciobarbus capito after Cd exposure and the mitigation of Se-enriched probiotics through transcriptome analysis. The results revealed 465 differentially expressed genes in the Cd and the control brains (Cd vs C), including 320 genes with upregulated expression and 145 genes with downregulated expression. In addition, we found that there were 4117 differentially expressed genes in the Se-enriched L. plantarum plus Cd and the control brains (S1L1-Cd vs C), including 2552 genes with upregulated expression and 1565 genes with downregulated expression. There were 147 differentially expressed genes in the Se-enriched L. plantarum plus Cd and the control brains (S1L1-Cd vs Cd), including 40 genes with upregulated expression and 107 genes with downregulated expression. Moreover, GO enrichment analysis indicated that the differentially expressed genes were involved in biological processes cellular component, and molecular function. KEGG enrichment analysis indicated that MAPK signaling pathway, calcium signaling pathway, and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway were significantly enriched. Subsequently, qRT-PCR was performed, and we selected 15 related differentially expressed genes for verification. The qRT-PCR results revealed the same trend as the RNA-Seq results. In conclusion, this study elucidated relieving effect of Se-enriched probiotics on Cd exposure-induced brain oxidative stress. This study provided a theoretical basis for further research on genes related to Cd poisoning and the amelioration of Se-enriched probiotics on Cd poisoning.
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- Xinchi Shang
- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Freshwater Fish Breeding, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China
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- Fisheries Technology Extension Station of Heilongjiang Province, Daqing 166299, China
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- Fisheries Technology Extension Station of Heilongjiang Province, Daqing 166299, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China.
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Jiang JY, Li WH, Wu YY, Cheng CX, Ye QQ, Feng JX, Xie ZX. Effects of cadmium exposure on intestinal microflora of Cipangopaludina cathayensis. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:984757. [PMID: 36003941 PMCID: PMC9393624 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.984757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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As one of the most environmentally toxic heavy metals, cadmium (Cd) has attracted the attention of researchers globally. In particular, Guangxi, a province in southwestern China, has been subjected to severe Cd pollution due to geogenic processes and anthropogenic activities. Cd can be accumulated in aquatic animals and transferred to the human body through the food chain, with potential health risks. The aim of the present study was to explore the effects of waterborne Cd exposure (0.5 mg/L and 1.5 mg/L) on the intestinal microbiota of mudsnail, Cipangopaludina cathayensis, which is favored by farmers and consumers in Guangxi. Gut bacterial community composition was investigated using high-throughput sequencing of the V3–V4 segment of the bacterial 16S rRNA gene. Our results indicated that C. cathayensis could tolerate low Cd (0.5 mg/L) stress, while Cd exposure at high doses (1.5 mg/L) exerted considerable effects on microbiota composition. At the phylum level, Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Firmicutes were the dominant phyla in the mudsnail gut microbiota. The relative abundances of Bacteroidetes increased significantly under high Cd exposure (H14) (p < 0.01), with no significant change in the low Cd exposure (L14) treatment. The dominant genera with significant differences in relative abundance were Pseudomonas, Cloacibacterium, Acinetobacter, Dechloromonas, and Rhodobacter. In addition, Cd exposure could significantly alter the pathways associated with metabolism, cellular processes, environmental information processing, genetic information processing, human diseases, and organismal systems. Notably, compared to the L14 treatment, some disease-related pathways were enriched, while some xenobiotic and organic compound biodegradation and metabolism pathways were significantly inhibited in the H14 group. Overall, Cd exposure profoundly influenced community structure and function of gut microbiota, which may in turn influence C. cathayensis gut homeostasis and health.
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- Jiao-yun Jiang
- College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Guangxi Veterinary Research Institute, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology of Rare and Endangered Species and Environmental Protection, Ministry of Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Guangxi Veterinary Research Institute, Nanning, China
- *Correspondence: Zhi-xun Xie,
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Shang X, Xu W, Zhao Z, Luo L, Zhang Q, Li M, Sun Q, Geng L. Effects of exposure to cadmium (Cd) and selenium-enriched Lactobacillus plantarum in Luciobarbus capito: Bioaccumulation, antioxidant responses and intestinal microflora. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 257:109352. [PMID: 35460911 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a dangerous pollutant with multiple toxic effects on aquatic animals, and it exists widely in the environment. Selenium (Se) is a biologically essential trace element. Interactions between heavy metals and selenium can significantly affect their biological toxicity, although little is known about the mechanism of this antagonism. Lactobacillus is one of the dominant probiotics, given that a certain dose promotes host health. In this study, we evaluated the protective effect of a dietary probiotic supplementation, Se-enriched Lactobacillus plantarum (L. plantarum), on the bioaccumulation, oxidative stress and gut microflora of Luciobarbus capito exposed to waterborne Cd. Fish were exposed for 28 days to waterborne Cd at 0.05 mg/L and/or dietary Se-enriched L. plantarum. Exposure to Cd in water leads to Cd accumulation in tissues, oxidative stress and significant changes in gut microflora composition. Adding Se-enriched L. plantarum to the diet can reduce the accumulation of Cd in tissues, enhance the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and reverse changes in intestinal microbial composition after Cd exposure. The results obtained indicate that Se-enriched L. plantarum provides significant protection against the toxicity of Cd by inhibiting bioaccumulation. Selenium reduced oxidative stress by increasing the activity of glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and malondialdehyde (MDA). Se-enriched L. plantarum can reduce the increase in the number of pathogenic Aeromonas caviae bacteria in the intestine caused by Cd stress and increase the number of Gemmobacter to regulate the microbial population. The results of this study show that Se-enriched L. plantarum dietary supplements can effectively protect Luciobarbus capito against Cd toxicity at subchronic levels.
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- Xinchi Shang
- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China.
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China; College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, China
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- Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Key Lab of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Jilin Province, 77 Hanlin Road, Jilin 132101,China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Rd 43 Songfa, Daoli District, Harbin 150070, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Water Fish Germplasm Resources and Multiplication and Cultivation of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150070, Heilongjiang, China.
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Effect of Feed Supplementation with Bacillus coagulans on Nrf Gene Family Expression in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) under Long-Term Exposure to Cd2+. FISHES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fishes7010048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Nuclear factor-E2-related factor (Nrf) belongs to the Cap ‘n’ collar basic leucine zipper (CNC-bZIP) family, which plays an important role in the resistance to oxidative stress in the body. In this study, 12 Nrf genes were identified in the common carp genome database. Comparative genomic analysis showed that the Nrf genes of common carp had significant amplification, confirming that the common carp had experienced four genome-wide replication events. Phylogenetic analysis showed that all common carp Nrf clustered with scleractinian fish Nrf, indicating that they were highly conserved during evolution. In addition, tissue distribution results showed that most Nrf genes had a broad tissue distribution but exhibited tissue-specific expression patterns, demonstrating functional differences after WGD events. At 30 and 60 days of Cd2+ stress, most of the Nrf genes showed an increase in expression compared with the control group, indicating that they played a key role in the organism’s response to oxidative stress. To find a suitable concentration of Bacillus coagulans to activate the Nrf genes, we added three different concentrations (2.0 × 107 CFU/g, 2.0 × 108 CFU/g, and 2.0 × 109 CFU/g) of B. coagulans into the feed and defined them as L1, L2, and L3 groups, respectively. We investigated the effect of different concentrations of B. coagulans in the feed on the expression level of Nrf genes in the intestine of common carp under Cd2+ stress at 30 and 60 days. The results showed that, compared with the control/stress group, the expression of different Nrf genes was improved to varying degrees at three concentrations, and the effect of the L2 group (2.0 × 108 CFU/g) was the best. This suggests that the L2 group is the optimum concentration for activating Nrf gene expression when subjected to heavy metal Cd2+ stress and may act as an activation switch with a prominent role in the body’s resistance to oxidative stress and immune response.
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Effects of Cadmium Exposure on Gut Villi in Danio rerio. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23041927. [PMID: 35216042 PMCID: PMC8878423 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23041927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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In aquatic organisms, cadmium exposure occurs from ovum to death and the route of absorption is particularly wide, being represented by skin, gills and gastrointestinal tract, through which contaminated water and/or preys are ingested. It is known that cadmium interferes with the gut; however, less information is available on cadmium effects on an important component of the gut, namely goblet cells, specialized in mucus synthesis. In the present work, we studied the effects of two sublethal cadmium concentrations on the gut mucosa of Danio rerio. Particular attention was paid to changes in the distribution of glycan residues, and in metallothionein expression in intestinal cells. The results show that cadmium interferes with gut mucosa and goblet cells features. The effects are dose- and site-dependent, the anterior gut being more markedly affected than the midgut. Cadmium modifies the presence and/or distribution of glycans in the brush border and cytoplasm of enterocytes and in the goblet cells’ cytoplasm and alters the metallothionein expression and localization. The results suggest a significant interference of cadmium with mucosal efficiency, representing a health risk for the organism in direct contact with contamination and indirectly for the trophic chain.
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Chen J, Chen D, Li J, Liu Y, Gu X, Teng X. Cadmium-induced Oxidative Stress and Immunosuppression Mediated Mitochondrial Apoptosis via JNK-FoxO3a-PUMA pathway in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) Gills. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 233:105775. [PMID: 33631492 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.105775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd)-caused water environment pollution has become a matter of concern. Gill is an organ with respiratory and mucosal immune functions, and is also one of the organs directly attacked by pollutants. It was found that excess Cd could cause Cd accumulation and gill injury in carp. However, the mechanism of Cd-caused damage in common carp gills is still unclear. Oxidative stress, immunosuppression, and apoptosis took part in the mechanism of poisoning caused by some harmful substances. The aim of the study was to investigate complex molecular mechanism of apoptotic injury caused by Cd in common carp gills. Hence, in this study, we established a Cd poisoning model to explore whether excess Cd can induce apoptosis through observing histomorphology and apoptotic cells; and determining mineral elements, oxidative stress-related factors, immune-related, and apoptosis-related genes in common carp gills. Fifty-four fish were randomly separated into the control group and the Cd group and were cultured for 45 days. The water of the control group was drinking water and the water of the Cd group was CdCl2-added drinking water (0.26 mg/L Cd). In our results, we found that excess Cd increased Cd level, decreased the levels of essential mineral elements (Cu, Fe, Zn, and Mn), damaged mitochondria, and increased apoptotic cells in common carp gills, meaning that excess Cd caused Cd accumulation and apoptotic injury via mitochondrion in common carp gills. Furthermore, we found that Cd inhibited anti-apoptosis-related gene Bcl-2 and stimulated pro-apoptosis-related genes (JNK, FoxO3a, PUMA, Bax, Apaf-1, Caspase-9, and Caspase-3) on 15th, 30th, and 45th days. Above data meant that Cd exposure caused apoptosis via mitochondrion and JNK-FoxO3a-PUMA pathway in common carp gills. In addition, in our experiment, Cd treatment increased oxidants (H2O2 and MDA) and decreased antioxidants (CAT, GPx, GST, SOD, T-AOC, and GSH), indicating that Cd caused oxidative stress via oxidation/antioxidation imbalance. Meanwhile, compared to the control group, T-help 17 (Th17) cell-related factors (IL-17, TNF-α, and RORγ) were up-regulated, regulatory T (Treg) cell-related factors (IL-10 and Foxp3) were down-regulated, and IL-17/IL-10, TNF-α/IL-10, and RORγ/Foxp3 were increased in Cd-exposed group; meaning that excess Cd induced immunosuppression via the imbalance of Th17/Treg cells. Taken together, our findings indicated that JNK-FoxO3a-PUMA pathway and mitochondrion participated in oxidative stress and immunosuppression-mediated apoptosis caused by Cd in common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) gills. Our data provided new perspectives on the negative effects of heavy metal pollutants on fish.
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- Jianqing Chen
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- Heilongjiang Animal Husbandry Station, Harbin, 150069, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Hano T, Ito M, Ito K, Uchida M. Alterations of stool metabolome, phenome, and microbiome of the marine fish, red sea bream, Pagrus major, following exposure to phenanthrene: A non-invasive approach for exposure assessment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 752:141796. [PMID: 32898801 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The present study aimed to assess the impact of phenanthrene (Phe) on fish health by addressing the alteration of fecal characteristics, in lieu of collecting biomarkers that often involves injurious or even fatal sampling of organisms. The marine fish red sea bream, Pagrus major, was exposed to Phe at a concentration of 18 μg/L for 16 days followed by depuration for 13 days. We collected feces from Phe-exposed or control (Phe-free) fish and then analyzed the fecal metabolite profile (metabolome), carbon utilization of microbiota (phenome), and bacterial 16s rRNA gene sequence (microbiome). Along with the increase in physiological stress markers (SOD and EROD) in serum and liver, we noted the possible role of intestine as a Phe reservoir. Furthermore, abnormal fecal appearance (green coloration) and remarkable changes in fecal characteristics were observed. These changes include alterations of cholesterol and putrescine metabolism and the enhanced utilization of putrescine as a carbon source. Phe also altered the microbial community, with an increase in Phe-degrading bacteria such as Pseudomonas. Interestingly, these enteric impairments were ameliorated by depuration. Taken together, our findings suggest that these alterations in feces were associated with adaptive responses to environmentally relevant Phe exposure scenarios, and that stool samples are potential candidates for exposure assessment in fish.
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- Takeshi Hano
- National Research Institute of Fisheries and Environment of Inland Sea, Fisheries Research and Education Agency, 2-17-5 Maruishi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0452, Japan.
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- National Research Institute of Fisheries and Environment of Inland Sea, Fisheries Research and Education Agency, 2-17-5 Maruishi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0452, Japan
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- National Research Institute of Fisheries and Environment of Inland Sea, Fisheries Research and Education Agency, 2-17-5 Maruishi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0452, Japan
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- National Research Institute of Fisheries and Environment of Inland Sea, Fisheries Research and Education Agency, 2-17-5 Maruishi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0452, Japan
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Liang RH, Li Y, Huang L, Wang XD, Hu XX, Liu CM, Chen MS, Chen J. Pb2+ adsorption by ethylenediamine-modified pectins and their adsorption mechanisms. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 234:115911. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.115911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 12/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Zhang Y, Li Z, Kholodkevich S, Sharov A, Chen C, Feng Y, Ren N, Sun K. Effects of cadmium on intestinal histology and microbiota in freshwater crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 242:125105. [PMID: 31675589 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In this study, Procambarus clarkii (P. clarkii) were exposed to different concentrations (0, 2, 5 and 10 mg/L) of cadmium (Cd). We studied the effects of Cd exposure on intestinal histology and microbiota in P. clarkii. The results demonstrated that exposure to Cd caused histological alterations in the intestines of P. clarkii. Meanwhile, high-throughput sequencing analysis revealed that Cd exposure could alter the richness, diversity, and composition of intestinal microbiota in P. clarkii. At the phylum level, the relative abundances of the prevalent phyla Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Fusobacteria, and Actinobacteria changed significantly after exposure to Cd. At the genus level, the most prevalent genera with significant difference in relative abundance were Bacteroides, Clostridium XlVb, Hafnia, Buttiauxella, Shewanella, Anaerorhabdus, Alistipes, Arcobacter, Azoarcus, Chryseobacterium, and so on. Furthermore, functional prediction analysis of intestinal microbial communities showed that Cd exposure could significantly alter the pathways related to metabolism, diseases, cellular processes, and so on. Taken together, exposure to Cd could induce intestinal histological damage and affect intestinal microbiota composition and functions of P. clarkii. Our study can be an important step toward a better understanding of the toxic effects of Cd on aquatic crustaceans.
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- Yu Zhang
- State Key Lab of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China
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- State Key Lab of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China
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- Institute of Earth Sciences, Saint-Petersburg State University, Saint-Petersburg, 199034, Russia; Saint-Petersburg Scientific Research Center for Ecological Safety, Russian Academy of Sciences, Saint-Petersburg, 197110, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg Scientific Research Center for Ecological Safety, Russian Academy of Sciences, Saint-Petersburg, 197110, Russia; Papanin Institute for Biology of the Inland Waters, Russian Academy of Sciences, Borok, 152742, Russia
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- State Key Lab of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China.
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- State Key Lab of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China
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- State Key Lab of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China
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- State Key Lab of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China.
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Gonçalves ARN, Marinsek GP, de Souza Abessa DM, de Britto Mari R. Adaptative responses of myenteric neurons of Sphoeroides testudineus to environmental pollution. Neurotoxicology 2019; 76:84-92. [PMID: 31669307 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuro.2019.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2019] [Revised: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Contamination in estuarine regions affects the local biota damaging the ecosystems and reaching humans. The gastrointestinal tract is a dynamic environment capable of obtaining nutrients and energy from food while it protects the host against harmful toxins and pathogens from the external environment. These functions are modulated by the enteric nervous system and changes in its structure can result in gastrointestinal disorders. The objective of this study was to evaluate if the environmental contaminants have effects on the myenteric neuronal plasticity of pufferfish Sphoeroides testudineus. Animals were collected in Barra do Una River, located at Jureia-Itatins Mosaic of Protected Areas (reference area - RA) and in the Santos Estuarine System (impacted area - IA). Morpho-quantitative analyses of the general and metabolically active myenteric neuronal populations of the proximal and distal intestine were made. Disarrangement was observed in the general organization of the myenteric plexus, with an expressive reduction of the neuronal groups (nodes) in the animals of IA. The vulnerability of the myenteric plexus was evidenced by a decrease in density and cellular profile of the general neuronal population, followed by an increase of the metabolism of the remaining neurons, which in turn was verified by a growth of the area of the cellular and nuclear profiles of the metabolically active neuronal population. Through these analyses, we concluded that animals inhabiting polluted regions present alterations in the myenteric neuronal plasticity, as a way of maintaining the functions of the gastrointestinal tract.
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- São Paulo State University - Coastal Campus, Laboratório de Morfofisiologia Animal (LABMA), Sao Vicente, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University - Coastal Campus, Núcleo de Estudos em Poluição e Ecotoxcologia Aquática (NEPEA), Sao Vicente, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University - Coastal Campus, Laboratório de Morfofisiologia Animal (LABMA), Sao Vicente, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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