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Andrew D, Gail R, Morag B, Kishor R. Recommended Reference Intervals for copper and zinc in serum using the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) data. Clin Chim Acta 2023:117397. [PMID: 37257713 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2023.117397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS In view of the wide variations in reference intervals (RIs) for copper and zinc concentrations in serum, this study was designed to derive appropriate RIs that could be routinely adopted in other laboratories, so allowing better interpretation of results. A secondary aim was to assess the effects of several variables on serum concentrations of copper and zinc. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data from over 21,000 individuals were downloaded from four National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. After controlling for the effects of several variables, age and gender-related RIs were calculated. RESULTS A comprehensive list of reference intervals of copper and zinc in serum is provided. Serum copper concentrations were affected by age, gender, ethnicity, pregnancy, use of oral contraceptive pill, health status and smoking (in males). Serum zinc concentrations were affected by gender, age, fasting, ethnicity, serum albumin concentration, health status (in males), time of venipuncture and pregnancy. CONCLUSION Reliable RIs for copper and zinc in serum were derived. As analytical accuracy and precision were assured and optimal sample collection protocols were followed, these RIs can be transferred for routine use in other clinical biochemistry laboratories with good analytical performance in external quality assurance schemes.
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- Duncan Andrew
- Department of Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 51 Little France, EH16 4SA, UK.
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- School of Mathematics, James Clerk Maxwell Building, Peter Guthrie Tait Rd, University of Edinburgh, EH9 3FD, UK.
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- Audit Department, Raigmore Hospital, Old Perth Rd, Inverness, IV2 3UJ Scotland.
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- Synnovis Analytics, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS UK.
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Crosstalk between Oxidative Stress and Aging in Neurodegeneration Disorders. Cells 2023; 12:cells12050753. [PMID: 36899889 PMCID: PMC10001353 DOI: 10.3390/cells12050753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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The world population is aging rapidly, and increasing lifespan exacerbates the burden of age-related health issues. On the other hand, premature aging has begun to be a problem, with increasing numbers of younger people suffering aging-related symptoms. Advanced aging is caused by a combination of factors: lifestyle, diet, external and internal factors, as well as oxidative stress (OS). Although OS is the most researched aging factor, it is also the least understood. OS is important not only in relation to aging but also due to its strong impact on neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), and Parkinson's disease (PD). In this review, we will discuss the aging process in relation to OS, the function of OS in neurodegenerative disorders, and prospective therapeutics capable of relieving neurodegenerative symptoms associated with the pro-oxidative condition.
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Nagaraju R, Kalahasthi R, Balachandar R, Bagepally BS. Cadmium exposure and DNA damage (genotoxicity): a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Rev Toxicol 2023; 52:786-798. [PMID: 36802997 DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2023.2173557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Existing literature suggests an association between chronic cadmium (Cd) exposure and the induction of DNA damage and genotoxicity. However, observations from individual studies are inconsistent and conflicting. Therefore current systematic review aimed to pool evidence from existing literature to synthesize quantitative and qualitative corroboration on the association between markers of genotoxicity and occupational Cd exposed population. Studies that evaluated markers of DNA damage among occupationally Cd-exposed and unexposed workers were selected after a systematic literature search. The DNA damage markers included were chromosomal aberrations (chromosomal, chromatid, sister chromatid exchange), Micronucleus (MN) frequency in mono and binucleated cells (MN with condensed chromatin, lobed nucleus, nuclear buds, mitotic index, nucleoplasmatic bridges, pyknosis, and karyorrhexis), comet assay (tail intensity, tail length, tail moment, and olive tail moment), and oxidative DNA damage (8-hydroxy-deoxyguanosine). Mean differences or standardized mean differences were pooled using a random-effects model. The Cochran-Q test and I2 statistic were used to monitor heterogeneity among included studies. Twenty-nine studies with 3080 occupationally Cd-exposed and 1807 unexposed workers were included in the review. Cd among the exposed group was higher in blood [4.77 μg/L (-4.94-14.48)] and urine samples [standardized mean difference 0.47 (0.10-0.85)] than in the exposed group. The Cd exposure is positively associated with higher levels of DNA damage characterized by increased frequency of MN [7.35 (-0.32-15.02)], sister chromatid exchange [20.30 (4.34-36.26)], chromosomal aberrations, and oxidative DNA damage (comet assay and 8OHdG [0.41 (0.20-0.63)]) compared to the unexposed. However, with considerable between-study heterogeneity. Chronic Cd exposure is associated with augmented DNA damage. However, more extensive longitudinal studies with adequate sample sizes are necessary to assist the current observations and promote comprehension of the Cd's role in inducing DNA damage.Prospero Registration ID: CRD42022348874.
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- Raju Nagaraju
- Department of Biochemistry, Regional Occupational Health Centre (Southern), ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Regional Occupational Health Centre (Southern), ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad, India
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Kopa-Stojak PN, Pawliczak R. Comparison of effects of tobacco cigarettes, electronic nicotine delivery systems and tobacco heating products on miRNA-mediated gene expression. A systematic review. Toxicol Mech Methods 2023; 33:18-37. [PMID: 35722939 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2022.2089610] [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: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This work attempts to summarize current knowledge on the effects of cigarettes, electronic nicotine delivery systems and tobacco heating products on miRNA-mediated gene expression regulation and on their possible impact on smoking-related respiratory disease development. MATERIALS AND METHODS Literature search by terms combination: 'smoking', 'cigarette' 'THP', 'tobacco heating product', 'ENDS', 'electronic nicotine delivery system', 'e-cigarette', electronic cigarette' and 'miRNA-mediated gene expression' has been performed from October 2021 to February 2022. In this systematic review all relevant literature, including clinical trials, cellular and animal-based studies were included. RESULTS Cigarette smoke (CS) significantly altered transcriptome, including miRNAs expression profile. MiRNA-mediated gene expression is mentioned as one of the mechanisms associated with smoking-related respiratory disease development. Differential expression of miRNAs was reduced in aerosol from e-cigarettes (EC) and tobacco heating products (THP) when compared to CS. However, there was a significant alteration of some miRNAs expression when compared to air-controls in both EC and THP. DISCUSSION CS negatively affects transcriptome and miRNA-mediated gene expression regulation because of a huge number of hazardous substances which predispose to smoking-related diseases. Despite the reduced effect of ENDS and THP on miRNAs profile compared to CS, differences in expression of miRNAs when compared to air-control were observed, which may be harmful to never-smokers who may perceive such alternative smoking products as non-hazardous. To clearly indicate the role of ENDS and THP in the alteration of miRNA-mediated gene expression and the development of smoking-related respiratory diseases associated with this mechanism, more long-term studies should be performed in the future.
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- Paulina Natalia Kopa-Stojak
- Department of Immunopathology, Division of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Immunopathology, Division of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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The Relationship between Reactive Oxygen Species and the cGAS/STING Signaling Pathway in the Inflammaging Process. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232315182. [PMID: 36499506 PMCID: PMC9735967 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232315182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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During Inflammaging, a dysregulation of the immune cell functions is generated, and these cells acquire a senescent phenotype with an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines and ROS. This increase in pro-inflammatory molecules contributes to the chronic inflammation and oxidative damage of biomolecules, classically observed in the Inflammaging process. One of the most critical oxidative damages is generated to the host DNA. Damaged DNA is located out of the natural compartments, such as the nucleus and mitochondria, and is present in the cell's cytoplasm. This DNA localization activates some DNA sensors, such as the cGAS/STING signaling pathway, that induce transcriptional factors involved in increasing inflammatory molecules. Some of the targets of this signaling pathway are the SASPs. SASPs are secreted pro-inflammatory molecules characteristic of the senescent cells and inducers of ROS production. It has been suggested that oxidative damage to nuclear and mitochondrial DNA generates activation of the cGAS/STING pathway, increasing ROS levels induced by SASPs. These additional ROS increase oxidative DNA damage, causing a loop during the Inflammaging. However, the relationship between the cGAS/STING pathway and the increase in ROS during Inflammaging has not been clarified. This review attempt to describe the potential connection between the cGAS/STING pathway and ROS during the Inflammaging process, based on the current literature, as a contribution to the knowledge of the molecular mechanisms that occur and contribute to the development of the considered adaptative Inflammaging process during aging.
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Shittu OK, Ihebunna O, Gara TY. Removal of contaminant in electroplating wastewater and its toxic effect using biosynthesized silver nanoparticles. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-022-05157-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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This research is designed to remove contaminant in electroplating wastewater, using biosynthesize silver nanoparticles (SNPs) and to determine its in-vivo toxic effect. Silver nanoparticles (SNPs: 1,2,3 and 4) synthesized at different conditions and characterised, yielded spherical shapes of irregular sizes comprising of − OH, − C=C, − C=O, − C–H and − NO functional groups. The electroplating wastewater treated with the synthesized SNPs, were subjected to physicochemical analysis which revealed the ability of the SNPs to remove pollutants, with SNP4 displaying a higher affinity. The haematological investigation disclosed no significant impact on haemoglobin, packed cell volume, mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration, red blood cell, neutrophils and lymphocytes compared to the control group. Although, the liver tissues revealed toxic effects of the treated wastewater. The study validates that the biosynthesized SNPs contained stabilizing and reducing agent and also has the ability to eliminate pollutant in electroplating wastewater.
Article highlights
Spherical shaped SNPs exhibits loosely bound properties and aggregation.
SNPs contained functional groups acting as stabilizing and reducing agent.
The SNPs treated wastewater had no significant impact on haemoglobin, packed cell volume and red blood cell in rats.
The synthesized SNPs had the ability to remove contaminant from the electroplating wastewater.
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Rafiee A, Delgado-Saborit JM, Aquilina NJ, Amiri H, Hoseini M. Assessing oxidative stress resulting from environmental exposure to metals (Oids) in a middle Eastern population. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2022; 44:2649-2668. [PMID: 34390449 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-021-01065-z] [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: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Concentrations of metals and metalloids derived mainly from anthropogenic activities have increased considerably in the environment. Metals might be associated with increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) damage, potentially related to several health outcomes. This study has recruited 200 adult participants, including 110 males and 90 females in Shiraz (Iran), to investigate the relationship between chronic exposure to metals and ROS damage by analyzing malondialdehyde (MDA) and 8-Oxo-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) concentrations, and has evaluated the associations between chronic metal exposure and ROS damage using regression analysis. Our findings showed participants are chronically exposed to elevate As, Ni, Hg, and Pb levels. The mean urinary concentrations of 8-OHdG and MDA were 3.8 ± 2.35 and 214 ± 134 µg/g creatinine, respectively. This study shows that most heavy metals are correlated with urinary ROS biomarkers (R ranges 0.19 to 0.64). In addition, regression analysis accounting for other confounding factors such as sex, age, smoking status, and teeth filling with amalgam highlights that Al, Cu, Si and Sn are associated with 8-OHdG concentrations, while an association between Cr and MDA and 8-OHdG is suggested. Smoking cigarettes and water-pipe is considered a significant contributory factor for both ROS biomarkers (MDA and 8-OHdG).
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- Ata Rafiee
- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Perinatal Epidemiology, Environmental Health and Clinical Research, School of Medicine, Universitat Jaume I, Castellon, Spain
- ISGlobal Barcelona Institute for Global Health, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, Barcelona, Spain
- Population Health and Environmental Sciences, Analytical Environmental and Forensic Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
- Division of Environmental Health & Risk Management, School of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malta, Msida, 2080, MSD, Malta
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- Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Research Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Razi blvd, Kuye Zahra Street, Shiraz, Iran.
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Rafiee A, Delgado-Saborit JM, Sly PD, Amiri H, Mosalaei S, Hoseini M. Health consequences of disinfection against SARS-CoV-2: Exploring oxidative stress damage using a biomonitoring approach. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 814:152832. [PMID: 34986424 PMCID: PMC8720300 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Individuals who get involved in the disinfection of public settings using sodium hypochlorite might suffer adverse health effects. However, scarce information is available on the potential oxidative stress damage caused at low concentrations typically used for disinfection. We aimed to assess whether exposure to sodium hypochlorite during the COVID-19 pandemic causes oxidative stress damage in workers engaged in disinfection tasks. 75 operators engaged in the disinfection of public places were recruited as the case group, and 60 individuals who were not exposed to disinfectant were chosen as the control group. Spot urine samples were collected before (BE) and after exposure (AE) to disinfectants in the case group. Likewise, controls provided two spot urine samples in the same way as the case group. Urinary malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were quantified by forming thiobarbituric acid reactive substances in the urine. In addition, the concentration of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in the urine was determined using an ELISA kit. Results showed significant differences in the urinary levels of oxidative stress markers, where median 8-OHdG (AE case: 3.84 ± 2.89 μg/g creatinine vs AE control 2.54 ± 1.21 μg/g creatinine) and MDA (AE case: 169 ± 89 μg/g creatinine vs AE control 121 ± 47 μg/g creatinine) levels in case group AE samples were 1.55 and 1.35-times higher than the control group AE samples (P < 0.05), respectively. Besides, urinary levels of oxidative stress markers in AE samples of the case group were significantly higher than in BE samples (8-OHdG BE 3.40 ± 1.95 μg/g creatinine, MDA BE 136 ± 51.3 μg/g creatinine, P < 0.05). Our results indicated that exposure to even low levels of sodium hypochlorite used in disinfection practices might cause oxidative stress related damage. With this in mind, implementing robust protective measures, such as specific respirators, is crucial to reduce the health burdens of exposure to disinfectants.
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- Ata Rafiee
- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
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- Universitat Jaume I, Perinatal Epidemiology, Environmental Health and Clinical Research, School of Medicine, Castellon, Spain; ISGlobal Barcelona Institute for Global Health, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, Barcelona, Spain; Environmental Research Group, MRC Centre for Environment and Health, Imperial College London, United Kingdom; Division of Environmental Health & Risk Management, School of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Children's Health and Environment Program, Child Health Research Center, The University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Australia
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- Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Department of Environmental Health, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Ściskalska M, Milnerowicz H. Association of genetic variants in the GPX1 and GPX4 genes with the activities of glutathione-dependent enzymes, their interaction with smoking and the risk of acute pancreatitis. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 146:112591. [PMID: 35062064 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Genetic factors and tobacco smoke exposure can be associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis (AP). The pathogenesis of AP is associated with intensive oxidative stress. Glutathione peroxidase (GPx) is one of many enzymes involved in the neutralization of free radicals. This study aimed to investigate the impact of SNP rs1050450 in the GPX1 gene and rs713041 in the GPX4 gene on the activity of total GPx in a group of AP patients and healthy subjects. It was found that AP can contribute to decreased GPx activity (in plasma and erythrocyte lysate) accompanied by an increased glutathione reductase (GR) activity and decreased glutathione (GSH) concentration in two groups, non-smokers and smokers. A decreased GPx activity in erythrocyte lysate of AP patients compared to healthy subjects was associated with the occurrence of the CC genotype for SNP rs1050450. It was noted an increased GPx activity and decreased GR activity in erythrocytes of non-smoking AP patients with the TT genotype compared to subjects with the CC and TC genotype for SNP rs713041. However, in the group of smoking AP patients with this genotype, GR activity was elevated compared to non-smokers, which was accompanied by increased GSH concentration. These results can indicate that smoking in the course of AP can change the involvement of antioxidants in dependence on the genotype for the examined SNPs. The CC genotype for SNP rs1050450 and the TT genotype for rs713041 increases the risk of AP recurrence, which may be associated with increased MDA concentration.
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- Milena Ściskalska
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Division of Biomedical and Environmental Analyses, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211A St., Wroclaw 50-556, Poland.
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- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analyses, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211 St., Wrocław 50-556, Poland
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Qin Y, Xu C, Li W, Jian B, Wu B, Chen M, Sun H, Hong H. Metal/metalloid levels in hair of Shenzhen residents and the associated influencing factors. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 220:112375. [PMID: 34051662 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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129 Shenzhen residents' hair samples were collected and the metal/metalloid concentrations of Hg, As, Pb, Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Zn, Fe and Ni were detected. Meanwhile, the relationships between metal/metalloid contents in human hair and gender, age, seafood diet habit, smoking habit, as well as the housing type (dwelling environment) were analyzed. Results showed that the average content of Hg, As, Pb, Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Zn, Fe and Ni in human hair of Shenzhen residents was 0.76 ± 0.96, 0.10 ± 0.04, 5.25 ± 4.88, 0.25 ± 0.33, 0.60 ± 0.31, 13.84 ± 3.67, 2.82 ± 2.01, 196.90 ± 145.01, 12.20 ± 5.10 and 0.34 ± 0.32 μg/g, respectively. Compared with other regions at home and abroad, most metal/metalloids in Shenzhen residents were at a moderate level, and the highly toxic elements (i.e. Pb, Cd, As and Hg) didn't exceed the upper limit of normal values in China. Statistical analysis showed that the young male people contained significantly higher (p < 0.05) level of Pb (in age group of 20-30 years old) and Fe (in age group of 20-40 years old) in hair than the female people. Smokers had significantly (p < 0.05) higher level of Cd (0.35 μg/g) but lower level of Zn (101.24 µg/g) than non-smokers (Cd: 0.17 μg/g; Zn: 252.63 µg/g). Hg and Pb contents in hair of Shenzhen people were positively related with the frequencies of seafood consumption and the age, respectively. Moreover, residents lived in private buildings (well decorated house) accumulated significantly higher (p < 0.05) levels of Pb, Cr, Fe and Ni as compared with those lived in public rental house and village house (no decoration or simple decoration), suggesting that decoration material was also an important way for human exposure to heavy metals.
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- Yanyan Qin
- Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Shenzhen Public Security, Shenzhen 518040, China
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- Centre for Cardiovascular Genomics and Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), HKSAR, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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Rodrigues P, Bochi GV, Trevisan G. Advanced Oxidative Protein Products Role in Multiple Sclerosis: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Mol Neurobiol 2021; 58:5724-5742. [PMID: 34392502 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-021-02493-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated disease that damages the central nervous system. MS pathophysiological features are not entirely understood, but the increase of reactive oxygen species (ROS) possibly causes myelin and oligodendrocyte degeneration. ROS-increased production generates new compounds through oxidative modifications, including advanced oxidative protein products (AOPPs). The AOPPs are oxidative stress biomarkers and inflammatory mediators commonly formed by hypochlorous acid oxidative action on albumin. Considering that AOPPs accumulation produces ROS and induces neuronal apoptosis, these may represent a new target for drug development to MS treatment and a possible biomarker to monitor the severity of the disease. Thus, this review aims to investigate if there is an alteration in the AOPPs levels in MS and its possible involvement in patient disability. The second objective is to analyze whether drugs or compounds used in MS treatment could modify the AOPPs levels. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020203268). The databases' search yielded 327 articles. We excluded 259 duplicated articles and evaluated 68 articles by the title and abstract. We full-text analyzed 17 articles and included 13 articles. The AOPPs levels were increased in not-treated MS patients. Furthermore, the increase in disability status was associated with AOPPs accumulation in not-treated MS patients. Additionally, the AOPPs levels were reduced in MS patients after treatment. Therefore, AOPPs seem to play a role in MS pathophysiology and may become a new target for drug development and help MS diagnosis or treatment follow-up.
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- Patrícia Rodrigues
- Graduated Program in Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Avenida Roraima, 1000, Building 21, Room 5207, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Graduated Program in Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Avenida Roraima, 1000, Building 21, Room 5207, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Graduated Program in Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Avenida Roraima, 1000, Building 21, Room 5207, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil.
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Bakadia BM, Boni BOO, Ahmed AAQ, Yang G. The impact of oxidative stress damage induced by the environmental stressors on COVID-19. Life Sci 2021; 264:118653. [PMID: 33115606 PMCID: PMC7586125 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The ongoing pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a substantial stressor that is greatly impacting environmental sustainability. Besides, the different pre-existing environmental stressors and coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19)-related stressors are further worsening the effects of the viral disease by inducing the generation of oxidative stress. The generated oxidative stress results in nucleic acid damage associated with viral mutations, that could potentially reduce the effectiveness of COVID-19 management, including the vaccine approach. The current review is aimed to overview the impact of the oxidative stress damage induced by various environmental stressors on COVID-19. The available data regarding the COVID-19-related stressors and the effects of oxidative stress damage induced by the chronic stress, exposure to free radicals, and malnutrition are also analyzed to showcase the promising options, which could be investigated further for sustainable control of the pandemic.
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- Bianza Moise Bakadia
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China.
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Fahim YA, Sharaf NE, Hasani IW, Ragab EA, Abdelhakim HK. Assessment of Thyroid Function and Oxidative Stress State in Foundry Workers Exposed to Lead. J Health Pollut 2020; 10:200903. [PMID: 32874759 PMCID: PMC7453815 DOI: 10.5696/2156-9614-10.27.200903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exposure to lead (Pb) has been associated with endocrine, hematological, gastrointestinal, renal and neurological problems in humans. However, effects on the thyroid gland are controversial. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to assess thyroid function in foundry workers occupationally exposed to Pb and the mechanism of oxidative-antioxidant imbalance. METHODS Thyroid function parameters and markers of oxidative stress were examined in 59 adult males who had been occupationally exposed to Pb. The results were then compared to those of 28 male subjects who had no history of Pb exposure or thyroid abnormalities and served as a control group. RESULTS Mean blood lead levels (16.5±1.74 μg/dl) were significantly higher among the exposed workers compared to those of the control group (12.8±1.16 μg/dl, (p <0.001)). The exposed group had significantly increased free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4) and significantly decreased thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) (1.77±0.44 μIU/ml), whereas the control group had a TSH level of 2.61±0.94 μIU/ml (p< 0.0001). A state of oxidative stress was indicated by the significant increase in mean levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and significant decrease in glutathione (GSH) (p < 0.0001). There was a significant positive correlation (r=0.358, p <0.05) between blood lead levels (BLL) and duration of employment, while BLL showed a significant negative correlation with TSH (r =-0.486, p <0.001), and GSH (r =-0.336, p <0.05). Of the occupationally exposed workers, 32.76% had elevated thyroid hormones. The results showed a significant positive relationship between GSH and TSH (β coefficient=0.274, p < 0.05), MDA with FT3 (β coefficient=0.355, p < 0.05) and FT4 (β coefficient = 0.491, p < 0.0001) among exposed workers. CONCLUSIONS Workers exposed to Pb dust proved to be at risk for hyperthyroidism, which was found to have a significant role in oxidative-antioxidant imbalance present among workers with increasing duration of exposure. PARTICIPANT CONSENT Obtained. ETHICS APPROVAL This study was approved by the Ethical Committee of the National Research Centre in Egypt (NRC) under the registration number 15225. COMPETING INTERESTS The authors declare no competing financial interests.
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- Yosri A. Fahim
- Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA), Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Idlip University and AL-Shamal Private University (SPU), Idlip, Syria
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Sharifi-Rad M, Anil Kumar NV, Zucca P, Varoni EM, Dini L, Panzarini E, Rajkovic J, Tsouh Fokou PV, Azzini E, Peluso I, Prakash Mishra A, Nigam M, El Rayess Y, Beyrouthy ME, Polito L, Iriti M, Martins N, Martorell M, Docea AO, Setzer WN, Calina D, Cho WC, Sharifi-Rad J. Lifestyle, Oxidative Stress, and Antioxidants: Back and Forth in the Pathophysiology of Chronic Diseases. Front Physiol 2020; 11:694. [PMID: 32714204 PMCID: PMC7347016 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 637] [Impact Index Per Article: 159.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Oxidative stress plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. Long term exposure to increased levels of pro-oxidant factors can cause structural defects at a mitochondrial DNA level, as well as functional alteration of several enzymes and cellular structures leading to aberrations in gene expression. The modern lifestyle associated with processed food, exposure to a wide range of chemicals and lack of exercise plays an important role in oxidative stress induction. However, the use of medicinal plants with antioxidant properties has been exploited for their ability to treat or prevent several human pathologies in which oxidative stress seems to be one of the causes. In this review we discuss the diseases in which oxidative stress is one of the triggers and the plant-derived antioxidant compounds with their mechanisms of antioxidant defenses that can help in the prevention of these diseases. Finally, both the beneficial and detrimental effects of antioxidant molecules that are used to reduce oxidative stress in several human conditions are discussed.
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- Mehdi Sharifi-Rad
- Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Milan State University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Medical Faculty, Institute of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- CREA – Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Rome, Italy
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- CREA – Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, H.N.B. Garhwal (A Central) University, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University), Srinagar, India
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- Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering, School of Engineering, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
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- Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering, School of Engineering, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
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- General Pathology Section, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine – DIMES, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Milan State University, Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepción UDT, Concepcion, Chile
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, United States
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sharifi-Rad M, Anil Kumar NV, Zucca P, Varoni EM, Dini L, Panzarini E, Rajkovic J, Tsouh Fokou PV, Azzini E, Peluso I, Prakash Mishra A, Nigam M, El Rayess Y, Beyrouthy ME, Polito L, Iriti M, Martins N, Martorell M, Docea AO, Setzer WN, Calina D, Cho WC, Sharifi-Rad J. Lifestyle, Oxidative Stress, and Antioxidants: Back and Forth in the Pathophysiology of Chronic Diseases. Front Physiol 2020; 11:694. [PMID: 32714204 PMCID: PMC7347016 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00694+10.3389/fphys.2020.00694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Oxidative stress plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. Long term exposure to increased levels of pro-oxidant factors can cause structural defects at a mitochondrial DNA level, as well as functional alteration of several enzymes and cellular structures leading to aberrations in gene expression. The modern lifestyle associated with processed food, exposure to a wide range of chemicals and lack of exercise plays an important role in oxidative stress induction. However, the use of medicinal plants with antioxidant properties has been exploited for their ability to treat or prevent several human pathologies in which oxidative stress seems to be one of the causes. In this review we discuss the diseases in which oxidative stress is one of the triggers and the plant-derived antioxidant compounds with their mechanisms of antioxidant defenses that can help in the prevention of these diseases. Finally, both the beneficial and detrimental effects of antioxidant molecules that are used to reduce oxidative stress in several human conditions are discussed.
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- Mehdi Sharifi-Rad
- Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Milan State University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Medical Faculty, Institute of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- CREA – Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Rome, Italy
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- CREA – Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, H.N.B. Garhwal (A Central) University, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University), Srinagar, India
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- Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering, School of Engineering, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
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- Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering, School of Engineering, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
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- General Pathology Section, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine – DIMES, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Milan State University, Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepción UDT, Concepcion, Chile
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, United States
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sharifi-Rad M, Anil Kumar NV, Zucca P, Varoni EM, Dini L, Panzarini E, Rajkovic J, Tsouh Fokou PV, Azzini E, Peluso I, Prakash Mishra A, Nigam M, El Rayess Y, Beyrouthy ME, Polito L, Iriti M, Martins N, Martorell M, Docea AO, Setzer WN, Calina D, Cho WC, Sharifi-Rad J. Lifestyle, Oxidative Stress, and Antioxidants: Back and Forth in the Pathophysiology of Chronic Diseases. Front Physiol 2020; 11:694. [PMID: 32714204 PMCID: PMC7347016 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00694 10.3389/fphys.2020.00694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Oxidative stress plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. Long term exposure to increased levels of pro-oxidant factors can cause structural defects at a mitochondrial DNA level, as well as functional alteration of several enzymes and cellular structures leading to aberrations in gene expression. The modern lifestyle associated with processed food, exposure to a wide range of chemicals and lack of exercise plays an important role in oxidative stress induction. However, the use of medicinal plants with antioxidant properties has been exploited for their ability to treat or prevent several human pathologies in which oxidative stress seems to be one of the causes. In this review we discuss the diseases in which oxidative stress is one of the triggers and the plant-derived antioxidant compounds with their mechanisms of antioxidant defenses that can help in the prevention of these diseases. Finally, both the beneficial and detrimental effects of antioxidant molecules that are used to reduce oxidative stress in several human conditions are discussed.
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- Mehdi Sharifi-Rad
- Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Milan State University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Medical Faculty, Institute of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- CREA – Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Rome, Italy
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- CREA – Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, H.N.B. Garhwal (A Central) University, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University), Srinagar, India
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- Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering, School of Engineering, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
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- Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering, School of Engineering, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
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- General Pathology Section, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine – DIMES, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Milan State University, Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepción UDT, Concepcion, Chile
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, United States
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Campo L, Hanchi M, Sucato S, Consonni D, Polledri E, Olgiati L, Saidane-Mosbahi D, Fustinoni S. Biological Monitoring of Occupational Exposure to Metals in Electric Steel Foundry Workers and Its Contribution to 8-Oxo-7,8-Dihydro-2'-Deoxyguanosine Levels. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E1811. [PMID: 32168727 PMCID: PMC7142962 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17061811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In this study, the urinary concentrations of selected metals in workers from an electric steel foundry in Tunisia were assessed and compared with existing biological limit values and general population reference values. Moreover, the association between oxidative DNA damage, measured as urinary 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2'deoxyguanosine (8-oxodG) and co-exposure to metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was evaluated. Urinary levels of 12 metals were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) in end-shift spot samples from 89 workers. The urinary levels of phenanthrene (U-PHE), as marker of exposure to PAHs, and 8-oxodG were also available. Median levels ranged from 0.4 µg/L (cobalt, Co, and thallium, Tl) to 895 µg/L (zinc, Zn). Only 1% of samples was above the biological limit values for Co, and up to 13.5% of samples were above limit values for Cd. From 3.4% (Co) to 72% (lead, Pb) of samples were above the reference values for the general population. Multiple linear regression models, showed that manganese (Mn), Zn, arsenic (As), barium (Ba), Tl, and Pb were significant predictors of 8-oxodG (0.012 ≤ p ≤ 0.048); U-PHE was also a significant predictor (0.003 ≤ p ≤ 0.059). The variance explained by models was low (0.11 ≤ R2 ≤ 0.17, p < 0.005), showing that metals and PAHs were minor contributors to 8-oxodG. Overall, the comparison with biological limit values showed that the study subjects were occupationally exposed to metals, with levels exceeding biological limit values only for Cd.
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- Laura Campo
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory of Analysis, Treatment and Recovery of Environmental Pollutants and Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory of Analysis, Treatment and Recovery of Environmental Pollutants and Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Larsen EL, Weimann A, Poulsen HE. Interventions targeted at oxidatively generated modifications of nucleic acids focused on urine and plasma markers. Free Radic Biol Med 2019; 145:256-283. [PMID: 31563634 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2019.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2019] [Revised: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Oxidative stress is associated with the development and progression of numerous diseases. However, targeting oxidative stress has not been established in the clinical management of any disease. Several methods and markers are available to measure oxidative stress, including direct measurement of free radicals, antioxidants, redox balance, and oxidative modifications of cellular macromolecules. Oxidatively generated nucleic acid modifications have attracted much interest due to the pre-mutagenic oxidative modification of DNA into 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-oxodG), associated with cancer development. During the last decade, the perception of RNA has changed from that of a 'silent messenger' to an 'active contributor', and, parallelly oxidatively generated RNA modifications measured as 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-guanosine (8-oxoGuo), has been demonstrated as a prognostic factor for all-caused and cardiovascular related mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes. Several attempts have been made to modify the amount of oxidative nucleic acid modifications. Thus, this review aims to introduce researchers to the measurement of oxidatively generated nucleic acid modifications as well as critically review previous attempts and provide future directions for targeting oxidatively generated nucleic acid modifications.
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- Emil List Larsen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Colombo G, Reggiani F, Astori E, Altomare A, Finazzi S, Garavaglia ML, Angelini C, Milzani A, Badalamenti S, Dalle-Donne I. Advanced oxidation protein products in nondiabetic end stage renal disease patients on maintenance haemodialysis. Free Radic Res 2019; 53:1114-1124. [PMID: 31755327 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2019.1690651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In chronic kidney disease (CKD), the impairment of the excretory function leads to elevation in the blood concentrations of urea, creatinine, and various protein metabolic products. Advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), along with protein carbonyls, protein-bound di-tyrosines and S-thiolated proteins, are considered biomarkers of oxidative stress in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on maintenance haemodialysis (HD). In this study, we evaluated the correlations between plasma levels of AOPP (measured by size exclusion/gel filtration high performance liquid chromatography) and those of protein-bound di-tyrosines, protein carbonyls, albumin and fibrinogen in 50 nondiabetic ESRD patients on maintenance HD. Considering that AOPP could represent the bridge between oxidative stress and inflammation, having been identified as proinflammatory mediators, we also evaluated the association between AOPP levels, C-reactive protein concentration and white blood cells count. Finally, we assessed the associations between plasma level of AOPP and serum concentrations of creatinine and urea, both of which showed a strong dependence on the chronological age of haemodialysed patients. Taken together, our results confirm the robust relationship between uraemia and oxidative stress, especially when measured as biomarkers of severe protein oxidative damage (e.g. plasma AOPP).
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- Graziano Colombo
- Department of Biosciences (Department of Excellence 2018-2022), Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences (Department of Excellence 2018-2022), Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Nephrology Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences (Department of Excellence 2018-2022), Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Nephrology Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences (Department of Excellence 2018-2022), Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences (Department of Excellence 2018-2022), Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Hormozi M, Mirzaei R, Nakhaee A, payandeh A, Izadi S, Haghighi JD. Effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on oxidative stress and antioxidant enzyme activity in glazers with occupational cadmium exposure: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover clinical trial. Toxicol Ind Health 2018; 35:32-42. [DOI: 10.1177/0748233718809256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Recently, there is a growing interest for the use of antioxidants as a preventive agent against cadmium (Cd) intoxication. The current study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary coenzyme Q10 supplementation on oxidative stress and antioxidant enzymes activity in Cd-exposed glazers. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 2-month crossover clinical trial, coenzyme Q10 (60 mg twice daily) or placebo was administrated to 40 male glazers occupationally exposed to Cd. The subjects were randomly assigned to the placebo and coenzyme Q10 groups ( n = 20 in each group). Total antioxidant capacity (TAC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase (CAT) as well as malondialdehyde (MDA) in the serum of glazers were measured at baseline and at the end of both intervention phases. The primary outcomes were the changes in serum levels of MDA, TAC and the activities of SOD, CAT, and GPx during administration with coenzyme Q10 versus placebo. Compared with placebo, treatment to coenzyme Q10 was associated with a significant reduction in serum MDA levels ( p < 0.001) While, there was no significant effect on the serum TAC levels ( p = 0.096). Also, the activity antioxidant enzymes of SOD ( p < 0.001) and GPx ( p = 0.003) were significantly higher and the CAT activity ( p < 0.001) was lower after 2-month coenzyme Q10 administration compared with placebo. Data demonstrated that coenzyme Q10 supplementation at a dose of 60 mg (twice daily) is effective in reducing oxidative stress marker level (MDA) and improving antioxidant enzymes activity in glazers exposed to Cd. However, further research is needed to assess coenzyme Q10 as a possible dietary intervention in Cd-exposed workers. Trial Registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials Registration Number: IRCT2016061228407N1 ( www.who.int/ictrp/network/irct/en/ ).
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- Maryam Hormozi
- Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Health Promotion Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Health Promotion Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Health, Health Promotion Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Health, Health Promotion Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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Vacchi-Suzzi C, Viens L, Harrington JM, Levine K, Karimi R, Meliker JR. Low levels of lead and glutathione markers of redox status in human blood. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2018; 40:1175-1185. [PMID: 29058203 PMCID: PMC6154500 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-017-0034-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/13/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Exposure to lead (Pb) is implicated in a plethora of health threats in both adults and children. Increased exposure levels are associated with oxidative stress in the blood of workers exposed at occupational levels. However, it is not known whether lower Pb exposure levels are related to a shift toward a more oxidized state. To assess the association between blood lead level (BLL) and glutathione (GSH) redox biomarkers in a population of healthy adults, BLL and four GSH markers (GSH, GSSG, GSH/GSSG ratio and redox potential E h ) were measured in the blood of a cross-sectional cohort of 282 avid seafood-eating healthy adults living on Long Island (NY). Additionally, blood levels of two other metals known to affect GSH redox status, selenium (Se) and mercury (Hg), and omega-3 index were tested for effect modification. Regression models were further adjusted for demographic and smoking status. Increasing exposure to Pb, measured in blood, was not associated with GSSG, but was associated with lower levels of GSH/GSSG ratio and more positive GSH redox potential E h , driven by its association with GSH. No effect modification was observed in analyses stratified by Hg, Se, omega-3 index, sex, age, or smoking. Blood Pb is associated with lower levels of GSH and the GSH/GSSG ratio in this cross-sectional study of healthy adults.
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- Caterina Vacchi-Suzzi
- Program in Public Health, Department of Family, Population, and Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA.
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- Program in Public Health, Department of Family, Population, and Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Trace Inorganics Laboratory, RTI International, Durham, NC, 27709, USA
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- School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Program in Public Health, Department of Family, Population, and Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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Qin YY, Jian B, Wu C, Jiang CZ, Kang Y, Zhou JX, Yang F, Liang Y. A comparison of blood metal levels in autism spectrum disorder and unaffected children in Shenzhen of China and factors involved in bioaccumulation of metals. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:17950-17956. [PMID: 29680891 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-1957-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The present study compared blood plasma metals in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with those in unaffected children in Shenzhen (China). Factors associated with the metal bioaccumulation were further investigated. Thirty-four blood samples of children with ASD were collected in a local hospital (Shenzhen Children's Hospital), while those of 38 unaffected children were from a local large public kindergarten, during March to April in 2016. Metal analysis was carried out by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry. The results showed that children with ASD had higher (P < 0.01, 0.05) Pb (ASD 31.9 μg/L, unaffected children 18.6 μg/L), Hg (3.83, and 1.09 μg/L), and Cd (0.70 and 0.26 μg/L) than unaffected children, while essential elements Zn (ASD 4552.0 μg/L, unaffected children 5118.6 μg/L), Se (61.7 and 90.6 μg/L), and Mn (13.5 and 21.4 μg/L) showed an opposite pattern. Moreover, the children exposed to passive smoking had higher (P < 0.05) Cd (passive smoking 1.08 μg/L; non-passive smoking 0.22 μg/L) than those without the exposure. Positive associations were found between levels of Hg or Pb and seafood consumption as well as body mass index (BMI). More future work is needed in order to clarify the association between metal exposure and ASD occurrence in China.
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- Yan-Yan Qin
- Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Public Security, Shenzhen, 518040, People's Republic of China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory for Food Safety and Environmental Technology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518026, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518026, People's Republic of China.
- Speech Therapy Department, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518026, People's Republic of China.
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- Laboratory for Food Safety and Environmental Technology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
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Hormozi M, Mirzaei R, Nakhaee A, Izadi S, Dehghan Haghighi J. The biochemical effects of occupational exposure to lead and cadmium on markers of oxidative stress and antioxidant enzymes activity in the blood of glazers in tile industry. Toxicol Ind Health 2018; 34:459-467. [PMID: 29669482 DOI: 10.1177/0748233718769526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of occupational exposure to lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) on markers of oxidative stress in glazers in tile industries. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC), malondialdehyde (MDA), and the activity of antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were determined in the blood of 80 subjects, including 40 glazers and 40 nonexposed subjects. Mean levels of blood Cd (8.90 ± 2.80 µg/L) and blood Pb (62.90 ± 38.10 µg/L) of glazers showed a significant increase compared with the control group. In the serum of glazers, the level of MDA was significantly higher and the level of TAC was significantly lower than the control group. We have noted a disturbance in the levels of antioxidants by a significant increase in the CAT activity and a significant decrease in the activities of SOD and GPx in the serum of glazers compared with the controls. Correlation analysis demonstrated that the serum MDA level and CAT activity were positively associated with the blood levels of Pb and Cd. Also, GPx and SOD were negatively correlated with blood Cd levels. The study clearly indicated that co-exposure to Cd and Pb can induce oxidative stress in glazers, resulting in increased lipid peroxidation and altered antioxidant enzymes.
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- Maryam Hormozi
- 1 Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Health Promotion Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- 1 Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Health Promotion Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- 2 Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- 3 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Health Promotion Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- 4 Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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Roy A, Kordas K. The Relation Between Low-Level Lead Exposure and Oxidative Stress: a Review of the Epidemiological Evidence in Children and Non-Occupationally Exposed Adults. Curr Environ Health Rep 2018; 3:478-492. [PMID: 27726071 DOI: 10.1007/s40572-016-0115-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Experimental studies in animals and observational studies in occupationally exposed adults indicate that higher lead exposure results in higher biomarkers of oxidative stress. However, this evidence cannot be extended to the general population who typically experience lower levels of lead exposure. This systematic review evaluates the epidemiological evidence on the association between lead and oxidative stress in non-occupationally exposed general population, with a particular focus on the pediatric population. Studies were identified through a systematic search of Medline and Web of Science. Ultimately, evidence from 15 studies conducted in children and 22 studies in adults from the general population was reviewed. Overall, the published findings are inconsistent, and there are very few well-designed studies on the relation between lead exposure and oxidative stress in the general population. The strength of the current evidence is discussed in light of the methodological approaches employed, and recommendations are made for future research directions. These include designing prospective studies with repeat measurements of clinically relevant oxidative stress markers to answer the question of causality and sensitive windows and reanalyzing previously published data, but using multivariable statistical approaches and adjustment for relevant explanatory factors.
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- Aditi Roy
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA, USA. .,Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, Center for Asthma and Environmental Health Research, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA, USA.,Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Health Professions, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Ou H, Huang Z, Mo Z, Xiao J. The Characteristics and Roles of Advanced Oxidation Protein Products in Atherosclerosis. Cardiovasc Toxicol 2017; 17:1-12. [PMID: 27350146 DOI: 10.1007/s12012-016-9377-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs) are novel biomarkers of oxidative damage to proteins and a novel class of inflammatory mediators. AOPPs can promote oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation and thus participate in many pathophysiological disease processes. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of blood vessels that is characterized by low-density lipoprotein infiltration into the endothelial intima and the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. Inflammation and OS are established risk factors for the formation of atherosclerosis. Accumulated studies show that AOPPs can accelerate the progression of atherosclerosis through OS and inflammation. Additionally, AOPPs can accelerate the formation of atherosclerotic plaques by inhibiting high-density lipoprotein receptor scavenger receptor class B type I-mediated high-density lipoprotein cholesterol reverse transport, leading to metabolic disturbances. Some studies have suggested that plasma AOPPs levels are independently positively correlated with blood pressure and are also independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease. AOPPs can trigger oxidative bursts of neutrophils, monocytes and phagocytic cells, increase the generation of reactive oxygen species and promote the secretion of cytokines to accelerate endothelial cell injury. Detecting the levels and inhibiting the formation of AOPPs may provide a novel approach to monitor the progress and improve the prognosis of atherosclerosis.
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- Hanxiao Ou
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Loudi Central Hospital, Loudi, 417000, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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Resistin as a Prooxidant Factor and Predictor of Endothelium Damage in Patients with Mild Acute Pancreatitis Exposed to Tobacco Smoke Xenobiotics. Mediators Inflamm 2017; 2017:3039765. [PMID: 29081601 PMCID: PMC5634610 DOI: 10.1155/2017/3039765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objectives The study was aimed to assess the influence of tobacco smoke exposure on the intensity of inflammation measured by IL-6, α1-antitripsin (AAT) and α1-acid glycoprotein (AGP) concentrations, and Cd level and oxidative stress intensity measured by advanced oxidation protein product (AOPP) concentration in the blood of healthy subjects and AP patients during hospitalization. Endothelin-1 (ET-1) and resistin concentrations, markers of endothelium injury, were determined. Results An increased IL-6 concentration in healthy smokers compared to nonsmokers and AP patients compared to controls was shown. An increased AAT and AGP concentrations during hospitalization of AP patients were noted, in both smokers (AAT, AGP) and nonsmokers (AAT). In comparison to control groups, in AP patients, a 2-fold increased resistin concentration correlating with ET-1 concentration and decreased albumin concentration accompanied by increased AOPP concentration were demonstrated. AOPP concentration was higher in smokers with AP compared to nonsmokers and gradually enhanced during their hospitalization. Conclusions Tobacco smoke exposure can have a proinflammatory effect in both healthy subjects and AP patients. Increased resistin concentration in AP patients negatively correlating with albumin concentration has prooxidative effect on this protein resulting in enhanced AOPP level. Increased resistin concentration can intensify AAT and AGP production during AP.
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Milnerowicz H, Śliwińska-Mossoń M, Sobiech KA. The effect of ozone on the expression of metallothionein in tissues of rats chronically exposed to cadmium. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2017; 52:27-37. [PMID: 28366866 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2017.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Revised: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 03/15/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Our aims were to evaluate the expression of metallothionein (MT) in an experimental rat model which experienced chronic exposure to cadmium (Cd) and to measure its expression after ozone therapy (OT) or oxygen (Ox) in the same model, as compared to the control group, which was exposed to neither cadmium nor ozone. Forty male Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups: control, Cd, Cd and Ox, Cd and Oz, and Oz. During our research, Cd concentration (ASA) and MT concentration (ELISA) were determined in supernatants of the kidneys, liver and pancreas. SDS-PAGE analyses and immunohistochemical localization were used to evaluate the level of MT expression in the tissue. In rats intoxicated with Cd, the highest concentration of both Cd and MT was observed in the kidneys and liver, with a significantly lower concentration measured in the pancreas. Ozone therapy reduces the accumulation of cadmium in the liver and kidneys, resulting in a reduced expression of metallothionein in those tissues.
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- Halina Milnerowicz
- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis, Wrocław Medical University, Borowska 211, Poland.
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- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis, Wrocław Medical University, Borowska 211, Poland.
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- Department of Basic Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland.
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Fenga C, Gangemi S, Teodoro M, Rapisarda V, Golokhvast K, Docea AO, Tsatsakis AM, Costa C. 8-Hydroxydeoxyguanosine as a biomarker of oxidative DNA damage in workers exposed to low-dose benzene. Toxicol Rep 2017; 4:291-295. [PMID: 28959652 PMCID: PMC5615153 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2017.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2017] [Revised: 05/23/2017] [Accepted: 05/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Gasoline station attendants have higher urinary t,t,-MA and 8-OHdG levels. There is strong correlation between 8-OHdG and benzene exposure level. 8-OHdG levels are significantly correlated also with job seniority. Low-level chronic exposure to benzene can determine oxidative damage on DNA.
The present study aims to investigate the relation between exposure to low-dose benzene and the occurrence of oxidative DNA damage in gasoline station workers, as well as the possible role of interfering or confounding factors. Urine levels of 8-OHdG were evaluated by a competitive immunoassay in a group of 80 men, employed in gasoline stations located in East Sicily and compared with a control group (n = 63) of male office employees not occupationally exposed to benzene. Information regarding socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle and job-related records were provided through a questionnaire. Significantly higher (p < 0.05) urinary t,t,-MA and 8-OHdG levels were observed in gasoline station attendants compared to subjects not exposed to benzene. Pearson’s test demonstrated a strong correlation (r = 0.377, p < 0.001) between 8-OHdG and benzene exposure level. 8-OHdG significantly correlated also with job seniority, (r = 0.312, p < 0.01), whereas the relation with age resulted weaker (r = 0.242, p < 0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis, performed to exclude a role for confounding factors, showed that variables like gender, smoking habit, alcohol consumption and BMI did not have a significant influence on the measured biomarkers. No subject enrolled in the study presented signs or symptoms of work-related disease or other illness linked to oxidative stress. These results suggest that low-level chronic exposure to benzene among gasoline station attendants can determine oxidative damage on DNA, as indicated by alteration of 8-OHdG which may represent a non-invasive biomarker of early genotoxic damage in exposed subjects.
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- Concettina Fenga
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging - Occupational Medicine Section - University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging - Occupational Medicine Section - University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging - Occupational Medicine Section - University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Occupational Medicine Section - University of Catania, 95131 Catania, Italy
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- Scientific Educational Center of Nanotechnology, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok 690001, Russia
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- Department of Toxicology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Medical School, University of Crete, Voutes, 71409 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - University of Messina, Messina 98125, Italy
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Wrześniak M, Kepinska M, Królik M, Milnerowicz H. The Influence of Tobacco Smoke on Protein and Metal Levels in the Serum of Women during Pregnancy. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0161342. [PMID: 27548057 PMCID: PMC4993357 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Accepted: 08/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Tobacco smoking by pregnant women has a negative effect on fetal development and increases pregnancy risk by changing the oxidative balance and microelements level. Smoking affects the concentration, structure and function of proteins, potentially leading to various negative effects on pregnancy outcomes. Methodology/Principal Findings The influence of tobacco smoke on key protein fractions in smoking and non-smoking healthy pregnant women was determined by capillary electrophoresis (CE). Concentrations of the proteins α1-antitrypsin, α1-acid glycoprotein, α2-macroglobulin and transferrin were determined by ELISA tests. Total protein concentration was measured by the Biuret method. Smoking status was established by cotinine levels. Cadmium (Cd) and Zinc (Zn) concentrations were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry and the Zn/Cd ratio was calculated based on these numbers. Smoking women had a 3.7 times higher level of Cd than non-smoking women. Zn levels decreased during pregnancy for all women. The Zn/Cd ratio was three times lower in smoking women. The differences between the changes in the protein profile for smoking and non-smoking women were noted. Regarding proteins, α1-antitrypsin and α2-macroglobulin levels were lower in the non-smoking group than in the smoking group and correlated with Cd levels (r = -0.968, p = 0.032 for non-smokers; r = −0.835, p = 0.019 for smokers). Zn/Cd ratios correlated negatively with α1-, α2- and β-globulins. Conclusions/Significance Exposure to tobacco smoke increases the concentration of Cd in the blood of pregnant women and may lead to an elevated risk of pregnancy disorders. During pregnancy alter concentrations of some proteins. The correlation of Cd with proteins suggests that it is one of the causes of protein aberrations.
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- Marta Wrześniak
- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
- * E-mail: (MW); (HM)
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- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Early Pregnancy Pathology Clinic, Centre of Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Neonatology, Opole, Poland
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- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
- * E-mail: (MW); (HM)
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Bizoń A, Kepinska M, Snacki K, Milnerowicz H. The impact of environmental and biological factors on paraoxonase 1 and γ-glutamyltranspeptydase activities in the blood of smelters. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2015; 26:222-238. [PMID: 26418915 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2015.1089533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Disorders of paraoxonase and γ-glutamyltranspeptydase activities can induce development of the atherosclerotic process. The aim of the study was to examine the effect of occupational exposure to heavy metals, tobacco smoke and alcohol consumption on the activities of paraoxonase and γ-glutamyltranspeptydase as well as glutathione concentration. We have observed reduced paraoxonase activity and higher γ-glutamyltranspeptydase activity in serum of smelters when compared to control groups. In the blood of smoking smelters was demonstrated a negative correlation between paraoxonase activity and BMI value as well as between paraoxonase activity and tobacco smoke and consumption of 40% alcohol. Also, negative correlation was found for the activity of paraoxonase and glutathione concentration as well as γ-glutamyltranspeptydase activity. Higher γ-glutamyltranspeptydase activity and lower paraoxonase activity in the serum of smelters exposed to heavy metals and tobacco smoke can cause disorders in functioning of the body.
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- Anna Bizoń
- a Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis , Wroclaw Medical University , Wrocław , Poland
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- a Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis , Wroclaw Medical University , Wrocław , Poland
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- b Faculty of Pharmacy, Students Scientific Society at the Department of Biomedical Environmental Analysis , Wroclaw Medical University , Wrocław , Poland
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- a Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analysis , Wroclaw Medical University , Wrocław , Poland
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Qin YY, Leung CKM, Lin CK, Wong MH. The associations between metals/metalloids concentrations in blood plasma of Hong Kong residents and their seafood diet, smoking habit, body mass index and age. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 22:13204-13211. [PMID: 25940465 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-4417-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2014] [Accepted: 03/20/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The concentrations of metals/metalloids in blood plasma collected from 111 healthy residents (51 female, 60 male) in Hong Kong (obtained from the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, from March to April 2008) were quantified by means of a double-focusing sector field inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES). Results showed that concentrations of these toxic metals such as Hg, Cd, and Pb in Hong Kong residents were not serious when compared with other countries. Males accumulated significantly higher (p < 0.05 or 0.01) Fe (female 0.92 mg/L; male 1.28), Sn (0.44 μg/L; 0.60), Cr (0.77; 0.90), Hg (1.01; 1.73), and Pb (23.4; 31.6) than females. Smokers accumulated significantly higher (p < 0.05) Cd (smoker 0.27 μg/L; nonsmoker 0.17) and Pb (32.8; 17.6) than nonsmokers. Positive correlations were found between concentrations of As, Cd, Pb, and Hg, with respect to seafood diet habit, body mass index (BMI), and age. More intensive studies involving more samples are needed before a more definite conclusion can be drawn, especially on the causal relationships between concentrations of metals/metalloids with dietary preference and lifestyle of the general public.
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- Yan Yan Qin
- Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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Correlation of zinc with oxidative stress biomarkers. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2015; 12:3060-76. [PMID: 25774936 PMCID: PMC4377952 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph120303060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2015] [Revised: 02/27/2015] [Accepted: 03/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Hypertension and smoking are related with oxidative stress (OS), which in turn reports on cellular aging. Zinc is an essential element involved in an individual's physiology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation of zinc levels in serum and urine with OS and cellular aging and its effect on the development of hypertension. In a Spanish sample with 1500 individuals, subjects aged 20-59 years were selected, whose zinc intake levels fell within the recommended limits. These individuals were classified according to their smoking habits and hypertensive condition. A positive correlation was found (Pearson's C=0.639; p=0.01) between Zn serum/urine quotient and oxidized glutathione levels (GSSG). Finally, risk of hypertension significantly increased when the GSSG levels exceeded the 75 percentile; OR=2.80 (95%CI=1.09-7.18) and AOR=3.06 (95%CI=0.96-9.71). Low zinc levels in serum were related with OS and cellular aging and were, in turn, to be a risk factor for hypertension.
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Khlifi R, Olmedo P, Gil F, Hammami B, Hamza-Chaffai A. Cadmium and nickel in blood of Tunisian population and risk of nasosinusal polyposis disease. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 22:3586-3593. [PMID: 25253060 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-014-3619-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2014] [Accepted: 09/16/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
Nasosinusal polyposis (NSP) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa. Although the pathophysiology underlying NSP formation is not fully understood, environmental factors appear to be contributed the development of this disease. A case-control study of Tunisian patients was examined to assess the levels of cadmium (Cd) and nickel (Ni) in blood and reparse the association between the exposure to these metals and the risk of nasosinusal polyposis disease. Mean blood levels of Cd in patients (2.2 ± 12.8 μg/L) were significantly higher than those of controls (0.5 ± 0.7 μg/L). Levels of blood Cd were positively correlated with tobacco smoking and chewing among controls. The Cd and Ni concentrations among control (p = 0.001) and patient (p = 0.018) tobacco consumers (smoking, chewing, and shisha) were significantly higher than those nonconsumers. Additionally, Ni blood levels of patient and control smokers were significantly higher than those of nonsmokers. Cd levels in blood samples of NSP patients occupationally exposed for more than 14 years were eight times higher than that of nonexposed. Drinking water was also found to be incriminated as exposure sources. Among risk factors, shisha consumption, environmental exposure, and occupational exposure presented the most significant association with NSP disease (odds ratio (OR) = 14.1, 10.1, and 1.7, respectively). High levels of blood Cd (OR = 3.5) were strongly associated with NSP disease (p = 0.027). Ni blood levels were shown to be associated with the four stages of polyps in both nasal cavities (right and left) (p < 0.05). This investigation suggested a potential role of toxic metals in the mechanism of NSP disease development. Exposure assessment investigations encompassing a wider population are needed.
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- Rim Khlifi
- Unit of Marine and Environmental Toxicology, UR 09-03, Sfax University, IPEIS, BP 1172, 3018, Sfax, Tunisia,
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Yang Q, Wang L, Zhou Q, Huang X. Toxic effects of heavy metal terbium ion on the composition and functions of cell membrane in horseradish roots. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2015; 111:48-58. [PMID: 25450914 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2014.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2014] [Revised: 09/26/2014] [Accepted: 10/01/2014] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
The environmental safety of rare earth elements (REEs), especially the toxic effect of REEs on plants, has attracted increasing attention. However, the cellular mechanism of this toxic effect remains largely unknown. Here, the toxic effects of heavy REE terbium ion [Tb(III)] on the cell membrane of horseradish roots were investigated by using electron microscope autoradiography (EMARG) and histochemical methods. The results indicated that Tb(III) was distributed in the extracellular and intracellular spaces of the roots after horseradish was treated with Tb(III). Moreover, the percentage contents of the unsaturated fatty acids in the membrane lipids, the current of the outward K(+) channel and the average diameter of membrane proteins in the roots of horseradish treated with Tb(III) were decreased; on the contrary, the percentage contents of the saturated fatty acids and malondialdehyde in the roots of horseradish treated with Tb(III) were increased. Furthermore, the contents of intracellular N, P, Mg and Fe in the roots of horseradish treated with Tb(III) were decreased, while the contents of intracellular K and Ca in the roots of horseradish treated with Tb(III) were increased. Finally, the effects of Tb(III) on horseradish roots were increased with increasing concentration or duration of Tb(III) treatment. In conclusion, after horseradish was treated with Tb(III), Tb(III) could enter the cells of horseradish roots and lead to the toxic effects on horseradish, which caused the oxidation of the unsaturated fatty acids in the membrane lipids, the changes in the membrane proteins (including the outward K(+) channel), the decrease in the membrane fluidity, and then the inhibition of the intracellular/extracellular-ion exchange in horseradish roots.
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- Qing Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210046, China.
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