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Orhan S, Turkmen R, Demirel HH, Akosman MS, Turkmen T, Fırat F. Chlorogenic acid mitigates potassium dichromate-induced acute hepato-nephrotoxicity by attenuating the NF-κB signalling pathway. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:798. [PMID: 39002019 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09717-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Hexavalent chromium (CrVI) is known to be a potentially hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic contaminant in humans and other animals, whose toxicity is associated with oxidative stress and inflammation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential protective effect of chlorogenic acid (CGA), which has known anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, on potassium dichromate (PDC)-induced acute hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in rats. METHODS AND RESULTS Thirty-six Wistar albino rats were treated with CGA (10, 20, or 40 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) and/or PDC (15 mg/kg/day, intraperitoneally) as a single dose. Serum, liver, and kidney tissues were examined biochemically, histopathologically, and immunohistochemically. Compared to the control group, a significant increase in interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels and a significant decrease in serum and renal reduced glutathione (GSH) levels, liver catalase (CAT), tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin 1β (IL-1β) levels were observed in the PDC group. The administration of PDC led to histopathological and immunohistochemical changes in rat liver and kidney tissues. With the administration of CGA, especially at the 10 mg/kg dosage, the above-mentioned parameters approached normal levels. CONCLUSIONS CGA had antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that alleviated PDC-induced acute hepato- and nephrotoxicity.
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- Semiha Orhan
- Intensive Care Unit Afyonkarahisar, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey.
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- Department of Laboratory Research and Veterinary Medicine, Afyon Kocatepe University, Bayat Vocational School, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medical Microbiology, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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Marić Đ, Baralić K, Vukelić D, Milošević I, Nikolić A, Antonijević B, Đukić-Ćosić D, Bulat Z, Aschner M, Djordjevic AB. Thyroid under siege: Unravelling the toxic impact of real-life metal mixture exposures in Wistar rats. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 360:142441. [PMID: 38797200 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142441] [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: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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This study explored the effect of a toxic metal(oid) mixture (cadmium, lead, arsenic, mercury, chromium, and nickel) on thyroid function in Wistar rats exposed for 28 or 90 days. Dose levels were determined based on prior human-biomonitoring investigation. The experiment included control (male/female rats, 28 and 90 days) and treated groups, reflecting the lower confidence limit of the Benchmark Dose (BMDL) for hormone levels (M1/F1, 28 and 90 days), median concentrations (M2/F2, 28 and 90 days), 95th percentile concentrations (M3/F3, 28 and 90 days) measured in a human study, and reference values for individual metals extracted from the literature (M4/F4, 28 days only). Blood and thyroid gland samples were collected at the experimental termination. Serum TSH, fT3, fT4, T3, and T4 levels were measured, and SPINA-GT and SPINA-GD parameters were calculated. In silico analysis, employing the Comparative Toxicogenomic Database and ToppGene Suite portal, aimed to reveal molecular mechanisms underlying the observed effects. Results showed greater sensitivity in the female rats, with significant effects observed at lower doses. Subacute exposure increased TSH, fT3, and T3 levels in females, while subchronic exposure in males decreased TSH and fT3 levels and increased fT4. Subacute exposure induced changes even at allegedly safe doses, emphasizing potential health risks. Histological abnormalities were observed in all the treated groups. In silico findings suggested that toxic metal exposure contributes to thyroid disorders via oxidative stress, disruption of micronutrients, interference with hormone synthesis, and gene expression dysregulation. These results indicate that seemingly safe doses in single-substance research can adversely affect thyroid structure and function when administered as a mixture. These findings highlight the complex impact of toxic metal exposure on thyroid health, emphasizing that adhering to accepted safety limits for single-substance research fails to account for adverse effects on thyroid structure and function upon exposures to metal mixtures.
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- Đurđica Marić
- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Bulevar oslobođenja 18, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Bulevar oslobođenja 18, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Forchheimer 209, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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El-Kossi DMMH, Ibrahim SS, Hassanin KMA, Hamad N, Rashed NA, Abdel-Wahab A. Ameliorative Effects of Zinc Oxide, in Either Conventional or Nanoformulation, Against Bisphenol A Toxicity on Reproductive Performance, Oxidative Status, Gene Expression and Histopathology in Adult Male Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:2143-2157. [PMID: 37682394 PMCID: PMC10954980 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03830-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used endocrine disruptor that represents a significant risk to male reproductive function. Zinc (Zn) is vital for appropriate development of testes and to guarantee optimal testicular function and spermatogenesis. Our goal was to investigate if zinc oxide (ZnO), either in conventional or nanoformulation, could safeguard adult male rats' reproductive performance against the damaging effects of BPA. Signaling expression of CYP11A1 and Nrf-2 in the testis, testicular oxidant-antioxidant status, Bax/Bcl-2 apoptotic ratio, and histological examination of various reproductive organs were all evaluated. Twenty-eight adult male albino rats were divided randomly into 4 groups (7 animals each) including the control, BPA, conventional zinc oxide (cZnO) + BPA, and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) + BPA groups. The study was extended for 2 successive months. Our findings revealed strong negative effects of BPA on sperm cell characteristics such as sperm motility, viability, concentration and abnormalities. Additionally, BPA reduced serum levels of testosterone, triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroxine (T4). Also, it evoked marked oxidative stress in the testes; elevating malondialdehyde (MDA) and reducing total antioxidant capacity (TAC). BPA significantly downregulated testicular mRNA relative expression levels of CYP11A1 and Nrf-2, compared to control. Testicular apoptosis was also prompted by increasing Bax/ Bcl-2 ratio in testicular tissue. Histopathological findings in the testes, epididymis, prostate gland, and seminal vesicle confirmed the detrimental effects of BPA. Interestingly, cZnO and ZnO-NPs significantly alleviated all negative effects of BPA, but ZnO-NPs performed better. In conclusion, our findings point to ZnO, specifically ZnO-NPs, as a viable treatment for BPA-induced testicular dysfunction.
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- Dina M M H El-Kossi
- Physiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Minia University, El-Minia, 61519, Egypt
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Minia University, El-Minia, 61519, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, 71515, Egypt
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, 71515, Egypt
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Minia University, El-Minia, 61519, Egypt.
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Sahu C, Jena G. Combination treatment of zinc and selenium intervention ameliorated BPA-exposed germ cell damage in SD rats: elucidation of molecular mechanisms. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03044-4. [PMID: 38498059 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03044-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a commonly used environmental toxicant, is easily exposed to the human body and causes testicular damage, sperm abnormalities, DNA damage and apoptosis, and interferes in the process spermatogenesis and steroidal hormone production along with obstruction in testes and epididymis development. Zinc (Zn), a potent regulator of antioxidant balance, is responsible for cellular homeostasis, enzymes and proteins activities during spermatogenesis for cell defence mechanisms in the testes. Selenium (Se) is required for spermatogenesis, antioxidant action and in the activities of different selenoproteins. Both Zn and Se are essential simultaneously for the proper regulation of spermatogenesis and sperm maturation as well as protection against chemical and disease-associated germ cell toxicity. Thus, the study aimed to understand the importance and beneficial effect of Zn and Se co-treatment against BPA-exposed testicular damage in rats. BPA 100 and 200 mg/kg/day was exposed through an oral gavage. Zn (3 mg/kg/day) i.p. and Se (0.5 mg/kg/day) i.p. were injected for 8 weeks. The testicular toxicity was evaluated by measuring body and organs weight, biochemical investigations, sperm parameters, testicular and epididymal histopathology, quantification DNA damage by halo assay, DNA breaks (TUNEL assay), immunohistochemistry and western blot. Results revealed that Zn and Se co-treatment ameliorated BPA-associated male gonadal toxicity in rat as revealed by decreased SGPT, SGOT and BUN levels in serum, reduced testes and epididymis tissue injury, DNA breaks, apoptosis, expressions of 8-OHdG, γ-H2AX and NFκB with an increased serum testosterone and catalase levels. These findings suggest that Zn and Se co-treatment could be a beneficial and protective option against BPA-exposed testicular and epididymal toxicity.
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- Chittaranjan Sahu
- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S., Nagar, Punjab, 160062, India
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- Facility for Risk Assessment and Intervention Studies, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S., Nagar, Punjab, 160062, India.
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Ye C, Guo H, Wei Y, Zhou S, Zhang S, Li J, Cui J, Wu D. K 2Cr 2O 7-induced DNA damage in HT1080 cells: Electrochemical signal response mechanism. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129629. [PMID: 38266843 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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The existing DNA damage detection technology cannot meet the current detection requirements. It is critical to build new methods and discover novel biomarkers. In this study, alkaline comet and 8-OHDG ELISA assays were used to identify DNA damage in HT-1080 cells exposed to K2Cr2O7, and electrochemical behaviors of HT-1080 cells with DNA damage was studied. With an increase in K2Cr2O7 exposure time, two electrochemical signals from HT-1080 cells at 0.69 and 1.01 V steadily grew before decreasing after reaching their highest values. The electrochemical signal's initial response time and peak time decreased as the concentration of K2Cr2O7 increased. The duration of the high dose group was 0.5 and 1 h, while the low dose group was 1.5 and 6 h. Western blotting analysis revealed that DNA damage increased the expression of proteins involved in catabolism and de novo purine synthesis, particularly de novo purine synthesis. Expressions of PRPP amidotransferase, IMPDH, and ADA were all higher than those of ADSS, XOD, and GDA, which resulted in larger concentrations of hypoxanthine, guanine, and xanthine, and in turn improved electrochemical signaling. These findings suggest that intracellular purine identified by linear scan voltammetry is predicted to evolve as a marker of early DNA damage.
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- Cai Ye
- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Pharmacotoxicological Evaluation, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Pharmacotoxicological Evaluation, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Pharmacotoxicological Evaluation, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Pharmacotoxicological Evaluation, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Pharmacotoxicological Evaluation, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007, PR China.
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Liu J, Zuo X, Bi J, Li H, Li Y, Ma J, Wang S. Palliative Effect of Combined Application of Zinc and Selenium on Reproductive Injury Induced by Tripterygium Glycosides in Male Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-023-04054-8. [PMID: 38190060 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-04054-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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The long-term use of tripterygium glycosides (TG) can lead to male reproductive damage. Research indicates that zinc and selenium exhibit a synergistic effect in the male reproductive system, with the combined preparation demonstrating superior therapeutic effects compared to individual preparations. The purpose of this study was to explore the specific mechanism by which zinc and selenium mitigate reproductive toxicity induced by TG in male rats. Rats were randomly assigned to three groups: control group (C group), model group (M group, receiving TG at 30 mg/kg/day), and model + zinc + selenium group (ZS group). The ZS group was also given TG gavage for the first 4 weeks. Starting from the fifth week until the conclusion of the eighth week, the ZS group received an additional protective treatment of 10 mg/kg/day Zn and 0.1 mg/kg/day Se 4 h after TG administration. Following euthanasia, blood samples, rat testis, and epididymis tissues were collected for further experiments. Combined zinc-selenium treatment corrects the imbalance of zinc-selenium homeostasis in testicular tissue induced by TG. This is achieved by upregulating the expression of metal transcription factor (MTF1) and zinc transporters ZIP8 and ZIP14 and downregulating the expression of ZnT10. Improvement of zinc and selenium homeostasis enhanced the expression of zinc-containing enzymes (ADH, LDH, and ALP) and selenoproteins (GPx1 and SELENOP) in the testis. At the same time, zinc and selenium mitigate TG-induced reproductive damage by promoting the activity of antioxidant enzymes and upregulating the expression of proteins associated with the oxidative stress pathway, including Nrf2, Keap1, HO-1, PI3K, and p-AKT.
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- Junsheng Liu
- Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China
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- Department of College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Graduate School of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Department of College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Department of College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China.
- Graduate School of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China.
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China.
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Hou L, Wang S, Wang Y, Wang M, Cui Z, Huang H. Antagonistic effect of selenium on programmed necrosis of testicular Leydig cells caused by cadmium through endoplasmic reticulum stress in chicken. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:112517-112535. [PMID: 37831247 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29803-z] [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: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a widely distributed environmental contaminant that is highly toxic to animals and humans. However, detailed reports on Cd-induced programmed necrosis have not been seen in chicken testicular Leydig cells. Selenium (Se) is a trace element in the human body that has cytoprotective effects in a variety of pathological damages caused by heavy metals. This study investigated the potential mechanisms of Cd-induced programmed cell necrosis and the antagonistic effect of Se on Cd toxicity. Chicken testis Leydig cells were divided into six groups, namely, control, Se (5 µmol/L Na2SeO3), Cd (20 µmol/L CdCl2), Se + Cd (5 µmol/L Na2SeO3 and 20 µmol/L CdCl2), 4-phenylbutyric acid (4-PBA) + Cd (10 mmol/L 4-phenylbutyric acid and 20 µmol/L CdCl2), and Necrostatin-1 (Nec-1) + Cd (60 µmol/L Necrostatin-1 and 20 µmol/L CdCl2). The results showed that Cd exposure decreased the activity of CAT, GSH-Px, and SOD and the concentration of GSH, and increased the concentration of MDA and the content of ROS. Relative mRNA and protein expression of GRP78, PERK, ATF6, IRE1, CHOP, and JNK increased in the Cd group, and mRNA and protein expression of TNF-α, TNFR1, RIP1, RIP3, MLKL, and PARP1 significantly increased in the Cd group, while Caspase-8 mRNA and protein expression significantly decreased. The abnormal expression of endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins was significantly reduced by 4-PBA pretreatment; the increased expression of TNF-α, TNFR1, RIP1, RIP3, MLKL, and PARP1 caused by Cd toxicity was alleviated; and the expression of caspase-8 was upregulated. Conversely, the increased mRNA and protein expression of endoplasmic reticulum stress marker genes (GRP78, ATF6, PERK, IRE1, CHOP, JNK) caused by Cd was not affected after pretreatment with Nec-1. We also found that these Cd-induced changes were significantly attenuated in the Se + Cd group. We clarified that Cd can cause programmed necrosis of chicken testicular Leydig cells through endoplasmic reticulum stress, and Se can antagonize Cd-induced programmed necrosis of chicken testicular Leydig cells.
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- Lulu Hou
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China.
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Savici J, Boldura OM, Balta C, Muselin F, Mederle N, Cristina RT, Brezovan D. Effects of Aronia melanocarpa and Hypericum perforatum aqueous extracts on hexavalent chromium induced toxicity in rat's thyrocytes. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 78:127151. [PMID: 36948046 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hexavalent chromium known as oxidizing agent is able to form reactive oxygen species. Aronia melanocarpa and Hypericum perforatum are two plants known for their antioxidant effects. Our study aimed to establish if CrVI induces apoptosis and structural changes in thyrocytes and if its effect can be counteracted by the administration of both extracts. MATERIALS AND METHODS Wistar rats divided in five groups: C - distilled water (DW), Cr - 75 mg/L CrVI in DW for 3 months, Cr 2 - 75 mg/L CrVI in DW for 3 months followed by 1 month DW, CrA - 3 months 75 mg/L CrVI in DW and 1 month Aronia 2.5% extract, CrH - 3 months 75 mg/L CrVI in DW and 1 month Hypericum 2.5% extract. Histological assessment and qRT-PCR for evaluation of BAX and Bcl2 protein levels performed on thyroid samples. RESULTS The Cr and Cr2 groups were those with altered cytoarchitecture: increase in the diameter of many thyroid follicles, a decrease in their number, a decrease in the height of the follicular cells. The histological examination of the CrH group revealed almost recovery of structural architecture. The BAX gene levels were higher in the Cr and Cr2 groups indicating the apoptotic activity of chromium. In extract receiving groups the BAX gene expressions were significantly lower, but the lowest level presented the CrH group. Bcl2 gene expression levels indicate antiapoptotic activity being elevated in the Cr group, followed by CrA, Cr2, and CrH groups. The BAX/Bcl2 ratio which significantly increased in the case of the Cr and Cr2 group compared to the groups that were administered the two plant extracts. CONCLUSION The results obtained in this study confirm that CrVI has toxic effects on thyroid endocrine cells and H. perforatum has stronger antioxidant properties against the action of hexavalent chromium in thyrocytes than A. melanocarpa.
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- Jelena Savici
- University of Life Sciences "King Michael I", Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Timisoara, Romania
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- University of Life Sciences "King Michael I", Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Timisoara, Romania
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- "Vasile Goldis" Western University of Arad, Institute of Life Sciences, Romania
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- University of Life Sciences "King Michael I", Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Timisoara, Romania.
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- University of Life Sciences "King Michael I", Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Timisoara, Romania
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- University of Life Sciences "King Michael I", Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Timisoara, Romania
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- University of Life Sciences "King Michael I", Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Timisoara, Romania
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Ramezannejad R, Pourianfar HR, Rezaeian S. Interactive Effects of Selenium, Zinc, and Iron on the Uptake of Selenium in Mycelia of the Culinary-Medicinal Winter Mushroom Flammulina velutipes (Agaricomycetes). Int J Med Mushrooms 2023; 25:75-87. [PMID: 37831514 DOI: 10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2023050153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The present study for the first time addressed whether the simultaneous presence of selenium, zinc and iron may have effects on the selenium uptake in the mycelia of the winter mushroom (also known as enoki), Flammulina velutipes. Response surface methodology was used to optimize concentrations of selenium, zinc and iron in the range of 0 to 120 mg L-1. The findings showed that application of selenium, zinc and iron (singly, in pairs, or triads) significantly enhanced the selenium accumulation in the mycelia. The highest amount of the selenium accumulation was observed when selenium (60 mg L-1) and zinc (120 mg L-1) were applied into submerged culture media, concurrently, leading to an 85-fold and 88-fold increase in the selenium content of the mycelia compared to that of the mycelia treated with selenium only and untreated mycelia, respectively. In addition, accumulation of selenium into the mycelia had no deteriorative effects on the mycelial biomass. The findings presented in this study may have implications for daily nutrition and industrial bioproduction of mushroom mycelia enriched with selenium.
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- Rezvan Ramezannejad
- Industrial Fungi Biotechnology Research Department, Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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- Industrial Fungi Biotechnology Research Department, Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)-Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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- Industrial Fungi Biotechnology Research Department, Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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Fedala A, Adjroud O, Bennoune O, Abid-Essefi S, Foughalia A, Timoumi R. Nephroprotective Efficacy of Selenium and Zinc Against Potassium Dichromate-Induced Renal Toxicity in Pregnant Wistar Albino Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:4782-4794. [PMID: 35066750 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-03069-3] [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: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
Hexavalent chromium (CrVI) compounds are potent toxicants commonly used in numerous industries. Thus, potential toxic effects and health hazards are of high relevance. Selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) are known for their antioxidant and chemoprotective properties. However, little is known about their protective effects against CrVI-induced renal damage during pregnancy. In this context, the present study aimed to investigate the protective efficacy of these two essential elements against potassium dichromate-induced nephrotoxicity in pregnant Wistar Albino rats. Female rats were divided into control and four treated groups of six each receiving subcutaneously on the 3rd day of pregnancy, K2Cr2O7 (10 mg/kg, s.c. single dose) alone, or in association with Se (0.3 mg/kg, s.c. single dose), ZnCl2 (20 mg/kg, s.c. single dose) or both of them simultaneously. The nephrotoxic effects were monitored by the evaluation of plasma renal parameters, oxidative stress biomarkers, DNA damage, and renal Cr content. The obtained results showed that K2Cr2O7 disturbed renal biochemical markers, induced oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation in kidney tissues, and altered renal histoarchitecture. The co-administration of Se and/or ZnCl2 has exhibited pronounced chelative, antioxidant, and genoprotective effects against K2Cr2O7-induced renal damage and attenuated partially the histopathological alterations. These results suggest that Se and Zn can be used as efficient nephroprotective agents against K2Cr2O7-induced toxicity in pregnant Wistar Albino rats.
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- Anfal Fedala
- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Physio-Toxicology-Pathology and Biomolecules, Faculty of Science of Nature and Life, Department of Biology of Organisms, University of Batna 2, 5000, Batna, Algeria.
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Physio-Toxicology-Pathology and Biomolecules, Faculty of Science of Nature and Life, Department of Biology of Organisms, University of Batna 2, 5000, Batna, Algeria
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- Institute of Veterinary and Agronomic Sciences, Laboratory of Environment, Health and Animal Production (LEHAP), University of Batna 1, Batna, Algeria
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- Laboratory for Research On Biologically Compatible Compounds, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Rue Avicenne, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Scientific and Technical Research Center On Arid Regions (CRSTRA), University Campus Mohamed Khider, BP 1682 R.P, Biskra-07000, Biskra, Algeria
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- Laboratory for Research On Biologically Compatible Compounds, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Rue Avicenne, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia
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Exposure to multiple trace elements and thyroid cancer risk in Chinese adults: A case-control study. Int J Hyg Environ Health 2022; 246:114049. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2022.114049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Qiu L, Shen W, Ye C, Wu J, Zheng S, Lou B, Chen Z, Xu P, Xu D, Wang X, Feng B. Association of exposure to PM 2.5-bound metals with maternal thyroid function in early pregnancy. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 810:151167. [PMID: 34699824 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Epidemiological evidence linking metals bound to ambient particulate matters with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm (PM2.5) and maternal thyroid function is limited. In this study, we investigated the association of PM2.5-bound metals with maternal thyroid hormones (TH) during the first trimester. We retrospectively reviewed data for 2528 pregnant women attending prenatal care in Jinhua Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Jinhua, China, from January to December 2018. Information including thyroid hormone levels and demographics was retrieved from existing medical records. We analyzed the concentration of 10 metals for collected particulate samples, and estimated their exposure levels during the first trimester for each woman. We employed multivariate linear regression models to estimate the association of exposure to individual PM2.5-bound metals with serum levels of maternal TH, and weighted quantile sum (WQS) to estimate the overall association of exposure to PM2.5-bound metals within a mixture. Higher exposures to most of the PM2.5-bound metals were associated with lower levels of maternal free thyroxine (FT4) and free triiodothyronine (FT3). The thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) or thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) status had no effect modification on the observed associations. WQS analyses further suggested that Be, Ni, Tl and Ba contributed the most to the associations. These findings highlight the associations of exposure to PM2.5-bound metals with maternal thyroid function, and emphasize the public health significance of commitments to improve air quality.
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- Liping Qiu
- Department of Preventive Health Care, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua 321000, China
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- Department of Hospital Infection Management, Jinhua Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Jinhua 321000, China
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- Disease Prevention and Control Center of Linping District, Hangzhou 311100, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua 321000, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; Key Laboratory of Clinical in Vitro Diagnostic Techniques of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310003, China; Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; Key Laboratory of Clinical in Vitro Diagnostic Techniques of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310003, China; Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Environmental Health, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Department of Environmental Health, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Department of Environmental Health, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Department of Environmental Health, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; Key Laboratory of Clinical in Vitro Diagnostic Techniques of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310003, China; Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China.
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Thompson CM, Aardema MJ, Heintz MM, MacGregor JT, Young RR. A review of mammalian in vivo genotoxicity of hexavalent chromium: implications for oral carcinogenicity risk assessment. Crit Rev Toxicol 2022; 51:820-849. [DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2021.2000934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Wang C, Gu Z, Gu X, Tan X, Wang S, Zhang R, Li R, Sun M, Gui C, Li S, Ye Y, Ma J, Su L, Liang C. Nano-selenium attenuates mitochondrial-associated apoptosis via the PI3K/AKT pathway in nickel-induced hepatotoxicity in vivo and in vitro. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:101-119. [PMID: 34612572 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of Nano-Se against nickel (Ni)-induced hepatotoxicity and the potential mechanism. Hence, we constructed in vivo and in vitro models of Ni-induced hepatotoxicity. Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were exposed to nickel sulfate (NiSO4 , 5.0 mg/kg, i.p.) with or without Nano-Se (0.5, 1, and 2 mg/kg, oral gavage) co-administration for 14 days, and HepG2 cells were exposed to NiSO4 (1500 μM) with or without Nano-Se (20 μM) for 24 h. Nano-Se obviously prevented Ni-induced hepatotoxicity indicated by ameliorating pathological change and decreasing Ni accumulation in rat livers. Ni induced a significant increase in hepatic activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione reductase (GSH-Px), and malondialdehyde (MDA) level, decreased the glutathione (GSH) content while compared to those in the control group. Nano-Se administration improved the hepatic antioxidant capacity through increase hepatic GSH contents and GSH-Px activity, decrease the activities of SOD, CAT, and MDA level. Nano-Se improved the cell viability, decreased active oxygen (ROS) generation and ameliorated morphological changes of nuclear structures in Ni-treated HepG2 cells. In addition, Nano-Se inhibited the Ni-induced increases of cytochrome c, caspase-9, cleaved caspase-3, increased PI3K and AKT phosphorylation both in vivo and in vitro. Besides, the PI3K inhibitor Y294002 could inhibit the protective effects of Nano-Se on apoptosis. Thus, Nano-Se significantly activates PI3K/AKT signaling to ameliorate apoptosis in Ni-induced hepatotoxicity.
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- Caixia Wang
- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The First People's Hospital of Lanzhou City, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Biological Monitoring and Restoration of Environmental Pollution in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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Peng Y, Li H, Shen K, Pan W, Zhang J, Zhou D. Nano-selenium alleviating the lipid metabolism disorder of LMH cells induced by potassium dichromate via down-regulating ACACA and FASN. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:69426-69435. [PMID: 34302249 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14775-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Chromium (Cr) VI is a common environmental contaminant highly toxic to livers. To explore the protective effect of nano-selenium (NANO-Se) on broiler liver damage caused by Cr (VI), this experiment was conducted with chicken hepatocellular carcinoma cell line (LMH) as the research object, using potassium dichromate (PDC) and NANO-Se gel for culturing cells. The results indicated that: (1) in the PDC-exposure group, LMH cells being treated with 20 μmol/L PDC for 24 h, IC50 (median inhibition concentration) = 23.427 could significantly reduce cell activity (p < 0.01) which decreased over time. PDC markedly increased the concentration of triglycerides (TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in LMH cells (p < 0.01), which increased over time. In addition, PDC could substantially augment the transcription and protein levels of acetyl-CoA carboxylases alpha (ACACA) and fatty acid synthase (FASN) in LMH cells (p < 0.01). (2) Compared with the PDC-exposure group, the addition of 8 μmol/L NANO-Se after 12 h of PDC treatment could significantly increase the cell viability (p < 0.01) but decreased over time; the levels of TG and LDL-C in LMH cells declined markedly (p < 0.01). In addition, the transcription and protein levels of ACACA and FASN in LMH cells were significantly reduced (p < 0.01). (3) The LMH cells were cultured in advance with 8 μmol/L NANO-Se for 12 h and then with PDC for 24 h. The obtained results were similar to the above. There were no obvious differences in TG and LDL-C levels (p > 0.05). However, significant differences were found in the activity of LMH cells and the expression of genes related to lipid metabolism (p < 0.05).All these results suggest that the exposure to PDC promotes the increase of lipid synthesis in LMH cells and causes disorders in the lipid metabolism. Moreover, NANO-Se can partially attenuate the damage caused by PDC through down-regulating of the lipid metabolism-related genes (ACACA and FASN) in LMH cells.
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- Yuxuan Peng
- Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Veterinary Clinical Medicine Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China.
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