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Suthar JK, Vaidya A, Ravindran S. Size, Surface Properties, and Ion Release of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Effects on Cytotoxicity, Dopaminergic Gene Expression, and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition in Neuronal PC-12 Cells. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:2254-2271. [PMID: 37713055 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03832-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The extensive applications of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have resulted in a substantial risk of human exposure. However, the knowledge of the toxicity of these NPs in the nervous system is still limited. A comparative analysis of ZnO NPs of various sizes and NPs of the same size, with and without surface coating, and the potential role of released zinc ions is yet to be thoroughly explored. As a result, we have studied the cellular toxicity of two different-sized ZnO NPs, ZnO-22 (22 nm) and ZnO-43 (43 nm), and NPs with similar size but with polyvinylpyrrolidone coating (ZnO-P, 45 nm). The findings from our study suggested a time-, size-, and surface coating-dependent cytotoxicity in PC-12 cells at a concentration ≥ 10 μg/ml. ZnO NP treatment significantly elevated reactive oxygen and reactive nitrogen species, thereby increasing oxidative stress. The exposure of ZnO-22 and ZnO-43 significantly upregulated the expression of monoamine oxidase-A and downregulated the α-synuclein gene expression associated with the dopaminergic system. The interaction of NPs enzymes in the nervous system is also hazardous. Therefore, the inhibition activity of acetylcholinesterase enzyme was also studied for its interaction with these NPs, and the results indicated a dose-dependent inhibition of enzyme activity. Particle size, coating, and cellular interactions modulate ZnO NP's cytotoxicity; smaller sizes enhance cellular uptake and reactivity, while coating reduces cytotoxicity by limiting direct cell contact and potentially mitigating oxidative stress. Furthermore, the study of released zinc ions from the NPs suggested no significant contribution to the observed cytotoxicity compared to the NPs.
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- Jitendra Kumar Suthar
- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune, India
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- Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research, Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune, India
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- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune, India.
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Hashim AR, Bashir DW, Rashad E, Galal MK, Rashad MM, Khalil HMA, Deraz NM, S M EG. Neuroprotective Assessment of Betaine against Copper Oxide Nanoparticle-Induced Neurotoxicity in the Brains of Albino Rats: A Histopathological, Neurochemical, and Molecular Investigation. ACS Chem Neurosci 2024; 15:1684-1701. [PMID: 38564598 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.3c00810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) are commonly used metal oxides. Betaine possesses antioxidant and neuroprotective activities. The current study aimed to investigate the neurotoxic effect of CuO-NPs on rats and the capability of betaine to mitigate neurotoxicity. Forty rats; 4 groups: group I a control, group II intraperitoneally CuO-NPs (0.5 mg/kg/day), group III orally betaine (250 mg/kg/day) and CuO-NPs, group IV orally betaine for 28 days. Rats were subjected to neurobehavioral assessments. Brain samples were processed for biochemical, molecular, histopathological, and immunohistochemical analyses. Behavioral performance of betaine demonstrated increasing locomotion and cognitive abilities. Group II exhibited significantly elevated malondialdehyde (MDA), overexpression of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Significant decrease in glutathione (GSH), and downregulation of acetylcholine esterase (AChE), nuclear factor erythroid 2-like protein 2 (Nrf-2), and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Histopathological alterations; neuronal degeneration, pericellular spaces, and neuropillar vacuolation. Immunohistochemically, an intense immunoreactivity is observed against IL-1β and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP). Betaine partially neuroprotected against CuO-NPs associated alterations. A significant decrease at MDA, downregulation of IL-1β, and TNF-α, a significant increase at GSH, and upregulation of AChE, Nrf-2, and SOD. Histopathological alterations partially ameliorated. Immunohistochemical intensity of IL-1β and GFAP reduced. It is concluded that betaine neuroprotected against most of CuO-NP neurotoxic effects through antioxidant and cell redox system stimulating efficacy.
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- Asmaa R Hashim
- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Veterinary Hygiene and Management Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Physical Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Cytology and Histology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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Audira G, Lee JS, Vasquez RD, Roldan MJM, Lai YH, Hsiao CD. Assessments of carbon nanotubes toxicities in zebrafish larvae using multiple physiological and molecular endpoints. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 392:110925. [PMID: 38452846 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.110925] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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In recent years, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have become one of the most promising materials for the technology industry. However, due to the extensive usage of these materials, they may be released into the environment, and cause toxicities to the organism. Here, their acute toxicities in zebrafish embryos and larvae were evaluated by using various assessments that may provide us with a novel perspective on their effects on aquatic animals. Before conducting the toxicity assessments, the CNTs were characterized as multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) functionalized with hydroxyl and carboxyl groups, which improved their solubility and dispersibility. Based on the results, abnormalities in zebrafish behaviors were observed in the exposed groups, indicated by a reduction in tail coiling frequency and alterations in the locomotion as the response toward photo and vibration stimuli that might be due to the disruption in the neuromodulatory system and the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by MWCNTs. Next, based on the respiratory rate assay, exposed larvae consumed more oxygen, which may be due to the injuries in the larval gill by the MWCNTs. Finally, even though no irregularity was observed in the exposed larval cardiac rhythm, abnormalities were shown in their cardiac physiology and blood flow with significant downregulation in several cardiac development-related gene expressions. To sum up, although the following studies are necessary to understand the exact mechanism of their toxicity, the current study demonstrated the environmental implications of MWCNTs in particularly low concentrations and short-term exposure, especially to aquatic organisms.
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- Gilbert Audira
- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, 320314, Taiwan; Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, 320314, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Physics, National Pingtung University, Pingtung, 900391, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, 1015, Philippines; Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, 1015, Philippines; The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, 1015, Philippines
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Espana Blvd., Manila, 1015, Philippines
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- Department of Chemistry, Chinese Culture University, Taipei, 11114, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, 320314, Taiwan; Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, 320314, Taiwan; Center of Nanotechnology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, 320314, Taiwan; Center for Aquatic Toxicology and Pharmacology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, 320314, Taiwan.
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Abegoda-Liyanage CS, Pathiratne A. Comparison of Toxicity of Nano and Bulk Titanium Dioxide on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): Acetylcholinesterase Activity Modulation and DNA Damage. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2023; 110:101. [PMID: 37278734 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-023-03746-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study compared effects of low concentrations (0.05 and 0.1 mg/L) of nano-TiO2 and bulk-TiO2 on brain, gill and liver acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and erythrocytic DNA of Nile tilapia over 7 and 14 days exposure. Both TiO2 forms did not affect brain AChE activities. Bulk-TiO2 induced elevation of gill AChE activities only after 7 days while nano-TiO2 had no effect. Liver AChE activities were increased by 0.1 mg/L bulk- and nano-TiO2 to similar extents. At 7 days, erythrocytic DNA damage was induced only by 0.1 mg/L nano- and bulk-TiO2 to similar extents, but damage was not repaired to control levels at 7 days recovery period. At 14 days continuous exposure, DNA damage was induced by 0.05, 0.1 mg/L nano-TiO2 and 0.1 mg/L of bulk-TiO2 to similar extents. Results show that both forms of TiO2 can pose genotoxic hazards to fish populations under sub-chronic exposure. However, their neurotoxic potential was not evident.
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- Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 11600, Sri Lanka.
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Kumar N, Thorat ST, Reddy KS. Multi biomarker approach to assess manganese and manganese nanoparticles toxicity in Pangasianodon hypophthalmus. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8505. [PMID: 37231182 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35787-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Manganese (Mn) is an essential element for humans and animals including, fish. It is a still poorly studied in aquatic organisms, where it can be noticeably useful for dietary components and also found pollutant in aquatic environment at high concentrations. On the above information, an experiment was delineated to determine the lethal concentration of manganese (Mn) and manganese nanoparticles (Mn-NPs) alone and with high temperature (34 °C) and its effect on various biochemical markers in Pangasianodon hypophthalmus. The median lethal concentration (96-LC50) of Mn alone (111.75 mg L-1) and along with high temperature (110.76 mg L-1), Mn-NPs alone (93.81 mg L-1) and with high temperature (34 °C) (92.39 mg L-1) was determined in P. hypophthalmus. The length and weight of the fish were 6.32 ± 0.23 cm and 7.57 ± 1.35 g. The present investigation used five hundred forty-six fish, including range finding (216 fish) and definitive test (330 fish). The acute definitive doses were applied to assess the effect of oxidative stress, glycolytic biomarkers, protein biomarkers, fish immunity, neurotransmitter, energy level, stress hormone and histopathology. Oxidative stress (catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione-s-transferase and glutathione peroxidase), stress biomarkers (lipid peroxidation, cortisol, heat shock protein, and blood glucose), lactate and malate dehydrogenase, alanine and aspartate aminotransferase, a neurotransmitter, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), ATPase, immune system biomarkers (NBT, total protein, albumin, globulin and A:G ratio) were altered with exposure to Mn and Mn-NPs. The histopathology of the liver and gill were also changed due to exposure to Mn and Mn-NPs. The bioaccumulation of Mn in the liver, gill, kidney, brain and muscle tissues, and experimental water at different intervals of 24, 48, 72 and 96 h were determined. Based on the present results, it is strongly suggested that Mn and Mn-NPs exposure alone and with high temperature (34 °C) enhanced toxicity and altered biochemical and morphological attributes. This study also suggested that essential elements in both forms (inorganic and nano) at higher concentrations of Mn and Mn-NPs lead to pronounced deleterious alteration in cellular and metabolic activities and histopathology of P. hypophthalmus.
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- Neeraj Kumar
- ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati, Pune, 413115, India.
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- ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati, Pune, 413115, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati, Pune, 413115, India
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Possible Interaction between ZnS Nanoparticles and Phosphonates on Mediterranean Clams Ruditapes decussatus. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062460. [PMID: 36985432 PMCID: PMC10059899 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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This study aims to evaluate the toxicity of ZnS nanoparticles (ZnS NP50 = 50 µg/L and ZnS NP100 = 100 µg/L) and diethyl (3-cyano-1-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropyl)phosphonate or P (P50 = 50 µg/L and P100 = 100 µg/L) in the clams Ruditapes decussatus using chemical and biochemical approaches. The results demonstrated that clams accumulate ZnS NPs and other metallic elements following exposure. Moreover, ZnS NPs and P separately lead to ROS overproduction, while a mixture of both contaminants has no effect. In addition, data showed that exposure to P100 resulted in increased levels of oxidative stress enzyme activities catalase (CAT) in the gills and digestive glands. A similar trend was also observed in the digestive glands of clams treated with ZnS100. In contrast, CAT activity was decreased in the gills at the same concentration. Exposure to ZnS100 and P100 separately leads to a decrease in acetylcholinesterase (AChE) levels in both gills and digestive glands. Thus, AChE and CAT after co-exposure to an environmental mixture of nanoparticles (ZnS100) and phosphonate (P100) did not show any differences between treated and non-treated clams. The outcome of this work certifies the use of biomarkers and chemical assay when estimating the effects of phosphonate and nanoparticles as part of an ecotoxicological assessment program. An exceptional focus was given to the interaction between ZnS NPs and P. The antioxidant activity of P has been demonstrated to have an additive effect on metal accumulation and antagonistic agents against oxidative stress in clams treated with ZnS NPs.
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Devi R, Verma R, Dhalaria R, Kumar A, Kumar D, Puri S, Thakur M, Chauhan S, Chauhan PP, Nepovimova E, Kuca K. A systematic review on endophytic fungi and its role in the commercial applications. PLANTA 2023; 257:70. [PMID: 36856911 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-023-04087-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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MAIN CONCLUSION EF have been explored for its beneficial impact on environment and for its commercial applications. It has proved its worth in these sectors and showed an impact on biological properties of plants by producing various bioactive molecules and enzymes. Endophytes are plant mutualists that live asymptomatically within plant tissues and exist in almost every plant species. Endophytic fungi benefit from the host plant nutrition, and the host plant gains improved competitive abilities and tolerance against pathogens, herbivores, and various abiotic stresses. Endophytic fungi are one of the most inventive classes which produce secondary metabolites and play a crucial role in human health and other biotic aspects. This review is focused on systematic study on the biodiversity of endophytic fungi in plants, and their role in enhancing various properties of plants such as antimicrobial, antimycobacterial, antioxidant, cytotoxic, anticancer, and biological activity of secondary metabolites produced by various fungal endophytes in host plants reported from 1994 to 2021. This review emphasizes the endophytic fungal population shaped by host genotype, environment, and endophytic fungi genotype affecting host plant. The impact of endophytic fungi has been discussed in detail which influences the commercial properties of plants. Endophytes also have an influence on plant productivity by increasing parameters such as nutrient recycling and phytostimulation. Studies focusing on mechanisms that regulate attenuation of secondary metabolite production in EF would provide much needed impetus on ensuring continued production of bioactive molecules from a indubitable source. If this knowledge is further extensively explored regarding fungal endophytes in plants for production of potential phytochemicals, then it will help in exploring a keen area of interest for pharmacognosy.
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- Reema Devi
- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, H.P., 173229, India
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- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, H.P., 173229, India.
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- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, H.P., 173229, India
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- Patanjali Herbal Research Department, Patanjali Research Institute, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, 249405, India
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- School of Bioengineering and Food Technology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Business Management, Solan, H.P., 173229, India
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- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, H.P., 173229, India
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- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, H.P., 173229, India
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- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, H.P., 173229, India
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- Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Degree College, Saraswati Nagar, Shimla, H.P., 171206, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, 50003, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, 50003, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.
- Biomedical Research Center, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, 50005, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.
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Jimenez-Carretero M, Jabalera Y, Sola-Leyva A, Carrasco-Jimenez MP, Jimenez-Lopez C. Nanoassemblies of acetylcholinesterase and β-lactamase immobilized on magnetic nanoparticles as biosensors to detect pollutants in water. Talanta 2023; 258:124406. [PMID: 36870155 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124406] [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] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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The use of enzymes immobilized on magnetic nanoparticles to detect contaminants in aqueous samples has gained interest, since it allows the magnetic control, concentration and reuse of the enzymes. In this work, the detection of trace amounts of organophosphate pesticides (chlorpyrifos) and antibiotics (penicillin G) in water was attained by developing a nanoassembly formed by either inorganic or biomimetic magnetic nanoparticles used as substrates to immobilize acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and β-lactamase (BL). Other than the substrate, the optimization of the nanoassembly was done by testing enzyme immobilization both through electrostatic interaction (also reinforced with glutaraldehyde) and covalent bonds (by carbodiimide chemistry). Temperature (25 °C), ionic strength (150 mM NaCl) and pH (7) were set to ensure enzymatic stability and to allow both the nanoparticles and the enzymes to present ionic charges that would allow electrostatic interaction. Under these conditions, the enzyme load on the nanoparticles was ⁓0.1 mg enzyme per mg nanoparticles, and the preserved activity after immobilization was 50-60% of the specific activity of the free enzyme, being covalent bonding the one which yielded better results. Covalent nanoassemblies could detect trace concentrations of pollutants down to 1.43 nM chlorpyrifos and 0.28 nM penicillin G. They even permitted the quantification of 14.3 μM chlorpyrifos and 2.8 μM penicillin G. Also, immobilization conferred higher stability to AChE (⁓94% activity after 20 days storage at 4 °C) and allowed to reuse the BL up to 12 cycles.
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain; Biosanitary Research Institute Ibs.GRANADA, 18014, Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain.
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Gamma irradiation mediated production improvement of some myco-fabricated nanoparticles and exploring their wound healing, anti-inflammatory and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory potentials. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1629. [PMID: 36717680 PMCID: PMC9887004 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28670-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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In the current scenario, scaling up the microbial production of nanoparticles with diverse biological applications is an emerging prospect for NPs' sustainable industry. Thus, this paper was conducted to develop a suitable applicative process for the myco-fabrication of cobalt-ferrite (CoFeNPs), selenium (SeNPs), and zinc oxide (ZnONPs) nanoparticles. A strain improvement program using gamma irradiation mutagenesis was applied to improve the NPs-producing ability of the fungal strains. The achieved yields of CoFeNPs, SeNPs, and ZnONPs were intensified by a 14.47, 7.85, and 22.25-fold increase from the initial yield following gamma irradiation and isolation of stable mutant strains. The myco-fabricated CoFeNPs, SeNPs, and ZnONPs were then exploited to study their wound healing, and anti-inflammatory. In addition, the acetylcholinesterase inhibition activities of the myco-fabricated NPs were evaluated and analyzed by molecular docking. The obtained results confirmed the promising wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and acetylcholinesterase inhibition potentials of the three types of NPs. Additionally, data from analyzing the interaction of NPs with acetylcholinesterase enzyme by molecular docking were in conformation with the experimental data.
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Aliakbarzadeh F, Rafiee M, Khodagholi F, Khorramizadeh MR, Manouchehri H, Eslami A, Sayehmiri F, Mohseni-Bandpei A. Adverse effects of polystyrene nanoplastic and its binary mixtures with nonylphenol on zebrafish nervous system: From oxidative stress to impaired neurotransmitter system. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 317:120587. [PMID: 36336178 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Micro(nano)plastics generally co-exist with other chemicals in the environment, resulting in inevitable interaction and combined toxic effects on biota. Nevertheless, little is known regarding the interaction of nanoplastics (NPs) with other co-occurring insults. Hereby, we investigated single and combined effects of chronic exposure (45 days) to polystyrene nanoplastic particulates (PS-NPs) and nonylphenol (4-NP) on zebrafish nervous system. Multiple biomarkers concerning with oxidative-stress [catalase (CAT) activity and reduced glutathione (GSH) level], cholinergic system [Acetylcholinesterase (AchE) activity], glutamatergic system [glutamine synthetase (GS) and glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) activities], energy metabolism [a-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase (a-KGDH) activity], and histological alterations were assessed. Both single and binary exposure to PS-NPs and 4-NP induced oxidative stress through reducing CAT activity and GSH level, in which a more sever effect was noticed in combined exposure. The AchE activity was significantly inhibited only in single treatment groups demonstrating antagonistic interaction between PS-NPs and 4-NP. Effects on GS activity was also alleviated in binary exposure as compared with single exposure to each contaminant. In addition, an increase in GDH activity was noticed in PS-NPs at 10 and 100 μg/L, and simultaneous presence of PS-NPs and 4-NP with a greater response were observed in combined treatments. PS-NPs and 4-NP either in separate or binary mixtures disrupted energy metabolism by deficiency of α-KGDH activity; however, co-exposure to PS-NPs and 4-NP induced more intense adverse impacts on this parameter. Furthermore, histological analysis revealed that 4-NP and PS-NPs, alone or in combination, reduced neural cells. These findings provide new insight into the neurotoxic effects of binary exposure to PS-NPs and 4-NP at environmentally relevant concentrations. Overall, our findings raise concerns about the presence and toxicity of nano-scale plastic particulates and highlight the importance of investigating the interaction of Micro(nano)plastics with other environmental irritants.
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- Faezeh Aliakbarzadeh
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Air Quality and Climate Change Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Air Quality and Climate Change Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biosensor Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, and Zebra Fish Core Facility (ZFIN ID: ZDB-LAB-190117-2), Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Aquaculture Science, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Environmental and Occupational Hazards Control Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Air Quality and Climate Change Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Auclair J, Turcotte P, Gagnon C, Peyrot C, Wilkinson KJ, Gagné F. Investigation on the Toxicity of Nanoparticle Mixture in Rainbow Trout Juveniles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:311. [PMID: 36678064 PMCID: PMC9861584 DOI: 10.3390/nano13020311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The environmental impacts of nanoparticle mixtures in the aquatic environment is not well understood. The purpose of this study examined the sub-lethal toxicity of low concentrations (ug/L range) of selected nanoparticles alone and in mixtures in juvenile trout. Fish were exposed to to individual and two environmentally relevant mixtures of silver (nAg), copper oxide (nCuO) and cerium oxide (nCeO) nanoparticles for 96 h at 15 °C. After the exposure period, fish were depurated overnight and tissue levels in Ag, Ce, Cu and Zn were determined along with a suite of effects biomarkers such as oxidative stress/inflammation, denatured protein tagging (ubiquitin), DNA strand breaks (genotoxicity) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity. The data showed that these nanoparticles behaved as suspended matter but were nevertheless bioavailable for fish with bioconcentration factors of 6, 8 and 2 for nAg, nCeO and nCuO respectively. Only nCuO alone increased malonaldehyde (lipid peroxidation) contents but all nanoparticles increased DNA damage, protein-ubiquitin labeling, and decreased AChE activity. Globally, the toxicity of nCeO and nCuO was generally stronger than nAg, and antagonist effects were found in the mixtures. The interactions involved in these antagonisms are not well understood but do not involve the liberation of free ions and labile zinc in tissues. In conclusion, the bioavailability and toxicity of these nanoparticles are influenced by mixtures of nanoparticles, which is likely to occur in contaminated environments.
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Azeem MNA, Ahmed OM, Shaban M, Elsayed KNM. In vitro antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anti-Alzheimer potentials of innovative macroalgae bio-capped silver nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:59930-59947. [PMID: 35397021 PMCID: PMC9399188 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20039-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The antagonistic side effects of chemical medications led to the search for safe strategies such as biogenic agents. Correspondingly, this study aims to create biogenic, appropriate, auspicious and innovative therapeutic agents like Galaxaura elongata {GE}, Turbinaria ornata {TO} and Enteromorpha flexuosa {EF} macroalgae-based silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs). The Ag+ reduction and the creation of Ag[GE]-NPs, Ag[TO]-NPs and Ag[EF]-NPs have been validated using UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and zeta potential analysis, and the chemical composition of macroalgae crude extracts was estimated through gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Further, macroalgae-based Ag-NPs were tested for their free radical scavenging activity DPPH, ABTS, anticancer activity in human liver carcinoma (HepG2) cell line, distinctive inflammation forms and elevated α-amylase. Results showed that the biosynthesized Ag-NPs have unique mechanical and physicochemical characters attributed to their high relative surface area, nanosized dimensions and spherical shape. At dose of 200 µg/mL, the DPPH radical scavenging capacity was maximized with Ag[TO]-NPs (67.26%); however, Ag[EF]-NPs was the most potent as ABTs scavenger (97.74%). Additionally, Ag[GE]-NPs had the maximum proteinase inhibitory action with 59.78%. The 1000 µg/mL of Ag[GE]-NPs, Ag[TO]-NPs and Ag[EF]-NPs revealed significant inhibitions of cell growth of HepG2 resulting in cell viabilities 5.92%, 4.44% and 11.33%, respectively. These findings suggest that macroalgae bio-capped Ag-NPs have magnificent biological potentials for safe biomedical applications.
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- Manal N Abdel Azeem
- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Nanophotonics and Applications (NPA) Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62514, Egypt
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Islamic University in Almadinah Almonawara, 42351, Almadinah Almonawara, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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Urban-Malinga B, Jakubowska-Lehrmann M, Białowąs M, Hallmann A. Microplastics cause neurotoxicity and decline of enzymatic activities in important bioturbator Hediste diversicolor. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 179:105660. [PMID: 35690022 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2022.105660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) tend to accumulate in marine sediments thus benthic fauna is particularly vulnerable to microplastic pollution. Hediste diversicolor is a widespread species in coastal marine sediments. It plays key ecological functions mostly related to bioturbation process which means sediment reworking due to the worm burrowing activity and building a network of galleries. Herein, we show that commercial plastic microspheres of two sizes (63-75 and 300-355 μm) have the potential to cause neurotoxicity in H. diversicolor. The whole-body acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity - a common indicator of neurotoxic effect - was on average 60% lower in polychaetes exposed for 28 days to MPs served at environmentally relevant concentrations (0.08% sediment d. wt.), than in unexposed ones. Significantly reduced activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, GST) indicated suppression of the cellular antioxidative system in worms exposed to MPs. No changes were, however, observed in tGSH, lipid or protein oxidation measures (CBO, MDA), and in the energetic value of these polychaetes. The response was generally similar with no regard to MPs size. Only very few microspheres were found in polychaetes exposed to MPs spiked sediment. The potential role of MPs-associated pollutants as a factor responsible for observed biochemical effects, is discussed.
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- National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kołłątaja 1, 81-332, Gdynia, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębinki 1, 80-211, Gdańsk, Poland
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Sher N, Ahmed M, Mushtaq N, Khan RA. Enhancing antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antialzheimer performance of
Hippeastrum hybridum
(L.) using silver nanoparticles. Appl Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.6724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Naila Sher
- Department of Biotechnology University of Science and Technology Bannu‐KPK Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology University of Science and Technology Bannu‐KPK Pakistan
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- Department of Botany University of Science and Technology Bannu‐KPK Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology University of Science and Technology Bannu‐KPK Pakistan
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Shu W, Yang Z, Xu Z, Zhu T, Tian X, Yang Y. Effects of one-dimensional nanomaterial polyaniline nanorods on earthworm biomarkers and soil enzymes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:35217-35229. [PMID: 35048350 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18260-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Polyaniline nanorods (PANRs) are typical one-dimensional nanomaterials (1D NMs), which are widely used in medicine, batteries and water treatment, etc. Applications of PANRs will eventually enter the soil environment, but their ecotoxicity has been barely reported. Therefore, we measured earthworm biomass, earthworm biomarkers and soil enzymes to investigate the ecotoxicity of PANRs. The result of positive and increasing growth inhibition rates (GIR) showed that PANRs inhibited earthworm growth. As for earthworm biomarkers, PANRs caused a decrease in protein content, indicating that PANRs stress would increase earthworm energy consumption. Except for the 7th day, the activities of SOD, CAT and POD consistently increased, suggesting that PANRs activated the earthworm antioxidant system. The continually augment of MDA content indicated that PANRs stress would cause earthworm lipid damage. Na+-K+-ATPase increased with an excellent dose-time relationship. Differently, cellulase and AChE activities promoted at low concentrations and inhibited at high concentrations. The positive and dose-dependent IBRv2 indicated that the higher the concentrations of PANRs, the greater the ecotoxicity to earthworms. PANRs inhibited the soil enzyme activities such as sucrase, neutral phosphatase, protease and urease, while induced catalase activity in a dose-dependent manner. Earthworm addition reduced catalase activity by 10.74-29.99%, but improved other soil enzymes activities, demonstrating that earthworms played a positive role in regulating soil enzyme activity. GMean and T-SQI consistently increased due to earthworm activity, meaning a higher soil microbial functional diversity. Generally, this study provided data support for future PANRs toxicity studies, but their toxicity mechanisms still need to be further studied.
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- Wenjun Shu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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Asai Y, Nadai M, Katoh M. The Effect of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes on UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase 1A Activity in Human Liver. Biol Pharm Bull 2022; 45:446-451. [DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b21-00845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Yuki Asai
- Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University
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- Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University
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Fu L, Xi M, Nicholaus R, Wang Z, Wang X, Kong F, Yu Z. Behaviors and biochemical responses of macroinvertebrate Corbicula fluminea to polystyrene microplastics. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 813:152617. [PMID: 34963588 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microplastic, a well-documented emerging contaminant, is widespread in aquatic environments resulting from the production and fragmentation of large plastics items. The knowledge about the chronic toxic effects and behavioral toxicity of microplastics, particularly on freshwater benthic macroinvertebrates, is limited. In this study, adult Asian clams (Corbicula fluminea) were exposed to gradient microplastic solutions for 42 days to evaluate behavioral toxicity and chronic biotoxicity. The results showed that microplastics caused behavior toxicity, oxidative stress, and tissue damage in high-concentration treatments. Siphoning, breathing, and excretion was significantly inhibited (p < 0.05) at high-concentration treatments, suggesting that high-concentration microplastics induced behavioral toxicity in C. fluminea. Malondialdehyde content, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione reductase activities were significantly enhanced (p < 0.05) and the acetylcholinesterase was significantly inhibited (p < 0.05) throughout the exposure period in high-concentration treatments. Enzymes associated with energy supply were significantly higher at high-concentration microplastics treatments on D7 and D21. However, they recovered to a normal level on D42. The instability of the enzymes indicated that high-concentration microplastics induced oxidative stress and disorder in neurotransmission and energy supply. The gills of C. fluminea in treatments underwent cilia degeneration, which indicated that microplastics caused tissue damage in the gills. The analysis of integrated biomarker response values revealed that high-concentration microplastics led to long-term effects on the health of C. fluminea. In conclusion, continuous exposure to microplastics (10 mg L-1) would damage physical behavior and the antioxidant system of C. fluminea.
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- Lingtao Fu
- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Mbeya University of Science and Technology, Mbeya, Tanzania
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Bezerra V, Risso WE, Martinez CBDR, Simonato JD. Acute Exposure to Biogenic Nanosilver Produced from Fusarium oxysporum in a Neotropical Fish. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2022; 108:331-336. [PMID: 34705058 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-021-03397-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biogenic nanosilver (bNAg) has emerged as a potentially less toxic alternative to synthetic nanosilver. However, no studies have evaluated its effects on a fish species from the Neotropical region. Thus, our aim was to evaluate the effects of a bNAg on the Neotropical fish Prochilodus lineatus. For this purpose, after 24 h of exposure to 100 µg L-1 of bNAg, blood samples were collected to evaluate hematological, genotoxic, and plasma parameters. Gills and liver were sampled to evaluate biomarkers of oxidative stress and brain samples were used to assess neurotoxicity. The fish presented hyperglycemia, an increased number of erythrocytes, a reduction in antioxidant enzyme activity in both tissues evaluated, and a decrease in lipid peroxidation in the gills. We concluded that P. lineatus is a sensitive species to this nanoparticle, since it presented alterations in several biomarkers after an acute exposure.
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- Vanessa Bezerra
- Department of Physiological Sciences, State University of Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, State University of Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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Zaazaa AM, Abd El-Motelp BA, Ali NA, Youssef AM, Sayed MA, Mohamed SH. Stem cell-derived exosomes and copper sulfide nanoparticles attenuate the progression of neurodegenerative disorders induced by cadmium in rats. Heliyon 2022; 8:e08622. [PMID: 35028441 PMCID: PMC8741450 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The goal of the current study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs-Exo) and copper sulfide nanoparticles (CuSNPs) as biomaterials in order to understand the mechanisms that contribute to overcoming cadmium (Cad) induced neurological disorders in rats. Animals were divided into five groups (n = 10): group 1 was served as a negative control and receive vehicle saline (Con), group 2 Positive control groups were received Cad as cadmium chloride at a dose of 20 mg/kg/day for six weeks (Cad group), group 3 was received Cad plus MSCs-Exo as a single dose of 100 μLi. v. (Cad + MSCs-Exo), group 4 was received Cad plus CuSNPs at a dose of 6.5 mg/kg orally (Cad + CuSNPs), group 5 was received Cad + MSCs-Exo + CuSNPs for six weeks. However, the activities of each acetylcholine (Ach), acetylcholinesterase (AchE), total antioxidant status (TAC) were measured. Also, the levels of ROS, nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), Brain brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF) were evaluated. Beneficial effects on the behavior of animals were observed after treatment with MSCs-Exo and CuSNPs. Furthermore, the administration of MSCs-Exo and CuSNPs have been improve the TAC, BDNF and NGF via ameliorating the oxidative stress and inflammatory markers. Moreover, Histopathological studies had shown that great development in the brain of Cad rats treated with MSCs-Exo and CuSNPs. In conclusion, this study offers an overview of innovative stem cell therapy techniques and how to integrate them with nanotechnology to boost therapeutic performance.
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- Asmaa Magdy Zaazaa
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain Shams University, AsmaaFahmy Street Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain Shams University, AsmaaFahmy Street Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
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- Hormones Department, Research Division, National Research Centre, 33 El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
- Corresponding author.
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and A. I., Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, 33 Bohouth St. Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Hormones Department, Research Division, National Research Centre, 33 El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
- Corresponding author.
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Tutunaru O, Mihailescu CM, Savin M, Tincu BC, Stoian MC, Muscalu GS, Firtat B, Dinulescu S, Craciun G, Moldovan CA, Ficai A, Ion AC. Acetylcholinesterase entrapment onto carboxyl-modified single-walled carbon nanotubes and poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) nanocomposite, film electrosynthesis characterization, and sensor application for dichlorvos detection in apple juice. Microchem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.106573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Adeel M, Shakoor N, Hussain T, Azeem I, Zhou P, Zhang P, Hao Y, Rinklebe J, Rui Y. Bio-interaction of nano and bulk lanthanum and ytterbium oxides in soil system: Biochemical, genetic, and histopathological effects on Eisenia fetida. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 415:125574. [PMID: 33756203 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The massive application of rare earth elements (REEs) in electronic industries cause their inevitable release into the environment; however, its effects on soil biota remain largely unaddressed. We investigated the E. fetida detoxification potential of nano and bulk La2O3 and Yb2O3 and their potential impact on biochemical and genetic markers at 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 mg kg-1 concentration. We found that earthworms bioremediate 3-15% La2O3 and Yb2O3 contaminated soil at low and medium levels, while this potential was limited at higher levels. Nano and bulk La2O3 and Yb2O3 treatment induced neurotoxicity in earthworm by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase by 49-65% and 22-36% at 500 and 1000 mg kg-1, respectively. Nano La2O3 proved to be highly detrimental, mainly through oxidative stress and subsequent failure of antioxidant system. Nano La2O3 and Yb2O3 at 100 mg kg-1 significantly down-regulated the expression of annetocin mRNA in the parental and progeny earthworms by 50% and 20%, which is crucial for earthworm reproduction. Similarly, expression level of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) and metallothionein was significantly upregulated in both generations at medium exposure level. Histological observations showed that nano REEs at 200 mg kg-1 induced drastic changes in the intestinal epithelium and typhlosole of E. fetida. To date, our results enhance the understanding of interaction between REEs and earthworms.
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- Muhammad Adeel
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Veterinary Sciences, The University Agriculture Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water and Waste Management, Laboratory of Soil, and Groundwater Management, Pauluskirchstraße7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany; Department of Environment, Energy and Geoinformatics, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Martínez ML, Nudelman NS, Verrengia Guerrero NR. Comparison of biomarker responses after acute and chronic bioassays in Lumbriculus variegatus. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:44124-44131. [PMID: 33846917 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12515-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Differential biomarker responses may occur after acute or chronic bioassays when animals are unfed. In many aquatic species, food deprivation may lead to a pro-oxidant condition. However, information about its effects on the oligochaete Lumbriculus variegatus, a bioindicator organism for water and sediment toxicity tests, is almost completely lacking. Acute (48 h) and chronic (21 days) bioassays were performed using unfed L. variegatus to assess the impact of food deprivation on several biomarkers related to the redox cellular status. Results showed that food deprivation inhibited the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and catalase, whilst levels of total glutathione (t-GSH) and lipid peroxidation processes increased with respect to controls. The same biomarkers were evaluated in unfed organisms exposed to tributyltin (TBT), nano-goethite or a binary mixture of both, for 48 h and 21 days. After 48 h, the organisms were able to cope with chemical stressors by enhancing antioxidant defences and lipid peroxidation processes were not observed. After 21 days, both TBT and the binary mixture induced the most noxious effects. At this time, the antioxidant enzymatic defences were still higher than controls, but levels of t-GSH were significantly decreased and lipid peroxidation was found. Therefore, differential biomarker responses were observed between starved organisms for 21 days and those simultaneously exposed to other chemical stressors. The activity of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase was also determined, but it remained unchanged in all cases.
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- María L Martínez
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Dpto. de Química Orgánica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, 3° piso, Pabellón II, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Departamento de Química Biológica, Toxicología y Química Legal, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, Pab. II. 4to piso, Pabellón II, C1428EGA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Dpto. de Química Orgánica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, 3° piso, Pabellón II, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Departamento de Química Biológica, Toxicología y Química Legal, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, Pab. II. 4to piso, Pabellón II, C1428EGA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Attia A, Ramadan H, ElMazoudy R, Abdelnaser A. Disruption of brain conductivity and permittivity and neurotransmitters induced by citrate-coated silver nanoparticles in male rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:38332-38347. [PMID: 33733404 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13397-5] [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: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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As one of the most exonerative, competitive, and abundant nanoparticles in curative uses, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) play a growing important role in developing global neurodegeneration. Herein, we inspected the neurotoxic and histopathological effects of the oral dose of 26.9 nm citrate-coated AgNPs (100 and 1000 mg/kgbw, 28 days) on the brain conductivity and permittivity combined with neurotransmitter assays. While male mice in the control group were given deionized water. In terms of biophysical levels, the brain electric conductivity and relative permittivity were significantly decreased in the 26.9 nm citrate-coated AgNP treated groups versus the controls. Besides, 26.9 nm citrate-coated AgNP treatment resulted in a significant deficiency in the concentrations of brain acetylcholine esterase, dopamine, and serotonin. Total brain contents of silver ion significantly increased in a dose-dependent manner. Further, light and electron microscopy revealed a progressive disruption in the lamellar pattern of the myelinated axons of the nerve fibers, in addition to the accumulation of nanosilver in lysosomes and swollen mitochondria in axoplasm. In conclusion, 26.9 nm citrate-coated AgNPs are capable of gaining access to the brain of mice and causing electric conductivity and relative permittivity damage along with a high degree of cellular toxicity in the brain tissue. Therefore, the present study highlights, for the first time, the adverse effects of the citrate-coated AgNPs to the brain of mice and raises the concern of their probable neurotoxic impacts which is helpful for conclusive interpretation of future behavioral and potential neurodegeneration-based aspects. It would be of interest to investigate citrate-coated AgNPs mediated axonal relevant-signal transduction levels in future studies.
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- Azza Attia
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, P.O. Box. 21511, Moharram Bek, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Biophysics Department, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, P.O. Box. 21511, Moharram Bek, Alexandria, Egypt.
- Biology Department, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box. 1982, 31441, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
- Basic and Applied Scientific Research Center, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box. 1982, 31441, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Pharos University, Smouha, Alexandria, Egypt
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Luis AIS, Campos EVR, Oliveira JL, Vallim JH, Proença PLF, Castanha RF, de Castro VLSS, Fraceto LF. Ecotoxicity evaluation of polymeric nanoparticles loaded with ascorbic acid for fish nutrition in aquaculture. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:163. [PMID: 34059056 PMCID: PMC8166143 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00910-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Ascorbic acid (AA) is a micronutrient essential for the mechanisms of reproduction, growth, and defense in fish. However, the biosynthesis of this micronutrient does not occur in fish, so it must be supplied with food. A difficulty is that plain AA is unstable, due to the effects of light, high temperature, and oxygen, among others. The use of nanoencapsulation may provide protection and preserve the physicochemical characteristics of AA for extended periods of time, decreasing losses due to environmental factors. Method This study evaluated the protective effect of nanoencapsulation in polymeric nanoparticles (chitosan and polycaprolactone) against AA degradation. Evaluation was made of the physicochemical stability of the nanoformulations over time, as well as the toxicological effects in zebrafish (Danio rerio), considering behavior, development, and enzymatic activity. For the statistical tests, ANOVA (two-way, significance of p < 0.05) was used. Results Both nanoparticle formulations showed high encapsulation efficiency and good physicochemical stability during 90 days. Chitosan (CS) and polycaprolactone (PCL) nanoparticles loaded with AA had mean diameters of 314 and 303 nm and polydispersity indexes of 0.36 and 0.28, respectively. Both nanosystems provided protection against degradation of AA exposed to an oxidizing agent, compared to plain AA. Total degradation of AA was observed after 7, 20, and 480 min for plain AA, the CS nanoparticle formulation, and the PCL nanoparticle formulation, respectively. For zebrafish larvae, the LC50 values were 330.7, 57.4, and 179.6 mg/L for plain AA, the CS nanoparticle formulation, and the PCL nanoparticle formulation, respectively. In toxicity assays using AA at a concentration of 50 mg/L, both types of nanoparticles loaded with AA showed lower toxicity towards the development of the zebrafish, compared to plain AA at the same concentration. Although decreased activity of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) did not affect the swimming behavior of zebrafish larvae in the groups evaluated, it may have been associated with the observed morphometric changes, such as curvature of the tail. Conclusions This study showed that the use of nanosystems is promising for fish nutritional supplementation in aquaculture. In particular, PCL nanoparticles loaded with AA seemed to be most promising, due to higher protection against AA degradation, as well as lower toxicity to zebrafish, compared to the chitosan nanoparticles. The use of nanotechnology opens new perspectives for aquaculture, enabling the reduction of feed nutrient losses, leading to faster fish growth and improved sustainability of this activity. Graphic Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-021-00910-8.
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- Angélica I S Luis
- Institute of Science and Technology, Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Sorocaba, SP, 18087-180, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Sorocaba, SP, 18087-180, Brazil.,Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology and Biosafety, Embrapa Environment, Jaguariúna, SP, 13918-110, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Sorocaba, SP, 18087-180, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology and Biosafety, Embrapa Environment, Jaguariúna, SP, 13918-110, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology and Biosafety, Embrapa Environment, Jaguariúna, SP, 13918-110, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Sorocaba, SP, 18087-180, Brazil.
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Djebbi E, Bonnet D, Pringault O, Tlili K, Yahia MND. Effects of nickel oxide nanoparticles on survival, reproduction, and oxidative stress biomarkers in the marine calanoid copepod Centropages ponticus under short-term exposure. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:21978-21990. [PMID: 33415623 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11781-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Excessive use of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO NPs) in various industrial and commercial products can lead to various negative effects in human and environmental health due to their possible discharge into the environment. Nerveless, information about their ecotoxicological effects on marine organisms are lacking. Copepods are good ecotoxicological models because of their high sensitivity to environmental stress and their key role in the marine food webs. In this study, 48 h acute tests were conducted on the marine planktonic copepod Centropages ponticus to assess lethal and sublethal toxicities of NiO NPs. The results revealed LC50 (48 h) of 4 mg/L for adult females. Aggregation and settling of NiO NPs were observed at concentrations ≥ 2 mg/L. Exposure to sublethal concentrations (≥ 0.02 mg/L for 48 h) had significant negative effects on reproductive success in C. ponticus. Egg production after 24 h and 48 h decreased by 32% and 46%, respectively at 0.02 mg/L and 70% and 82%, respectively, at 2 mg/L. Hatching success was reduced by 70% and 79% at 2 mg/L for eggs produced after 24 h and 48 h respectively. Antioxidant enzymatic activity increased significantly with NiO NP concentration and time, indicating that NiO NPs can cause oxidative stress in C. ponticus even under short-term exposure, while significant inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity at 2 mg/L after 48 h suggests neurotoxic effects of NiO NPs.
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- Emna Djebbi
- Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Carthage University, 7021, Zarzouna, LR18ES41 (Tunis El Manar University), 1082, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, Ifremer, IRD, MARBEC, Montpellier, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, Université de Toulon, CNRS, IRD, MIO UM 110, 13288, Marseille, France
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- LEBPAO, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis, El Manar, FSB, Zarzouna, 7021, Bizerte, Tunisia
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, PO Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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Suriyakala G, Sathiyaraj S, Gandhi AD, Vadakkan K, Mahadeva Rao U, Babujanarthanam R. Plumeria pudica Jacq. flower extract - mediated silver nanoparticles: Characterization and evaluation of biomedical applications. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2021.108470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Urban-Malinga B, Jakubowska M, Hallmann A, Dąbrowska A. Do the graphene nanoflakes pose a potential threat to the polychaete Hediste diversicolor? CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 269:128685. [PMID: 33153840 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128685] [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: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Graphene is a promising material with a wide range of future applications that could potentially lead to its transfer from numerous water and terrestrial sources to the sea, thus fate and effects of graphene in the marine ecosystem deserve attention. Within this work, the impact of the short- and long-term exposure (36 h and 24 days) of the marine benthic polychaete Hediste diversicolor to various concentrations (36 h: 0.4, 4, 40 and 400 mg L-1; 24 days: 4 and 40 mg L-1) of the pristine graphene multilayer nanoflakes (of thickness 8-12 nm) was investigated. Experiments revealed a limited toxic effect of graphene on H. diversicolor. Although the polychaetes ingested graphene, no impact on their total energy content was found. The toxic effect expressed by significant elevation of catalase activity indicating activation of defence mechanisms was recorded but only at the early stage of exposure. Activities of other antioxidant and cellular damage biomarkers (SOD, GST, GSH, MDA, CBO) remained unaffected. Moreover, no neurotoxic effect expressed by inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity was observed. Substantial inter-individual variability in the activities of some biomarkers at the end of the long-term experiment was found. Polychaetes were buried deeper in the sediment with graphene than in the controls indicating an escape reaction and avoidance behaviour. The latter may lead to the transfer of graphene from the sediment surface to deeper sediment layers with unknown consequences for the benthic ecosystem.
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- National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kołłątaja 1, 81-332, Gdynia, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębinki 1, 80-211, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Laboratory of Spectroscopy and Molecular Interactions, Department of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-093, Warsaw, Poland; The University of Warsaw Biological and Chemical Research Centre (CNBCh UW), Żwirki I Wigury 101 St., 02-089, Warsaw, Poland.
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Marinho CS, Matias MVF, Toledo EKM, Smaniotto S, Ximenes-da-Silva A, Tonholo J, Santos EL, Machado SS, Zanta CLPS. Toxicity of silver nanoparticles on different tissues in adult Danio rerio. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2021; 47:239-249. [PMID: 33405064 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-020-00909-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Although silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are among the most studied nanomaterials by virtue of their broad application in many areas, little is known about their overall toxicity to aquatic organisms after their contamination of the water environment. This study aimed to analyze the effect of the exposure (96 h) to different AgNP concentrations on Danio rerio (zebrafish) tissues. AgNP were synthesized and characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), showing spherical AgNP of 30.00 ± 16.80 nm size. The effects of different AgNP concentrations (1, 3, and 5 μg L-1) on brain, muscle, gill, and liver tissues of zebrafish were investigated. The results show a significant decrease in brain and muscle acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity. Liver and gill catalase (CAT) activity also decreased significantly. At the highest exposure concentration, muscle AChE was more inhibited (37.3%) than brain AChE (26.4%) and gill CAT was more inhibited (67.4%) than liver CAT (51.2%). D. rerio also showed gill morphological changes such as fusion of secondary lamellae, curvature, dilated marginal channel, and epithelial lifting. This study indicates that gill CAT together with morphological studies are potential biomarkers for AgNP.
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- C S Marinho
- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Federal University of Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, Av. Lourival Melo Mota, S/N, Tabuleiro do Martins, Maceió, AL, 57072-900, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Federal University of Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, Av. Lourival Melo Mota, S/N, Tabuleiro do Martins, Maceió, AL, 57072-900, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Federal University of Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, Av. Lourival Melo Mota, S/N, Tabuleiro do Martins, Maceió, AL, 57072-900, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Alagoas, Av. Lourival Melo Mota, S/N, Tabuleiro do Martins, Maceió, AL, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Alagoas, Av. Lourival Melo Mota, S/N, Tabuleiro do Martins, Maceió, AL, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Federal University of Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, Av. Lourival Melo Mota, S/N, Tabuleiro do Martins, Maceió, AL, 57072-900, Brazil
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- Agricultural Sciences Center, Federal University of Alagoas, Rio Largo, AL, BR-104, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Federal University of Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, Av. Lourival Melo Mota, S/N, Tabuleiro do Martins, Maceió, AL, 57072-900, Brazil.
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Federal University of Alagoas, Campus A. C. Simões, Av. Lourival Melo Mota, S/N, Tabuleiro do Martins, Maceió, AL, 57072-900, Brazil
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Montalvão MF, Guimarães ATB, Rodrigues ASDL, Malafaia G. Carbon nanofibers are bioaccumulated in Aphylla williamsoni (Odonata) larvae and cause REDOX imbalance and changes of acetylcholinesterase activity. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 756:143991. [PMID: 33302068 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Carbon-based materials have been considered very promising for the technological industry due to their unique physical and chemical properties, namely: ability to reduce production costs and to improve the efficiency of several products. However, there is little information on what is the level of exposure that leads to adverse effects and what kind of effects is expected in aquatic biota. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the toxicity of carbon nanofibers (CNFs) in dragonfly larvae (Aphylla williamsoni) based on predictive oxidative-stress biomarkers, antioxidant activity reduction and neurotoxicity. After ephemeral models' exposure to CNFs (48 h; at 500 μg/L), data have shown that these pollutants did not change larvae's nutritional status given the concentration of total soluble carbohydrates, total proteins and triglycerides in them. However, the levels of both nitric oxide and substances reactive to thiobarbituric acid (lipid peroxidation indicators) have increased and the antioxidant activity based on total thiol levels and on 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity (%) has reduced, and it suggests REDOX imbalance induction by CNFs. In addition, larvae exposed to these pollutants showed significant acetylcholinesterase activity reduction in comparison to the control group. Thus, the present study has brought further knowledge about how carbon-based materials can affect benthic macroinvertebrates and emphasized their ecotoxicological potential in freshwater environments.
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- Mateus Flores Montalvão
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação de Recursos Naturais, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação de Recursos Naturais, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Laboratório de Pesquisas Biológicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Conservação de Recursos Naturais do Cerrado, Instituto Federal Goiano, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisas Biológicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Conservação de Recursos Naturais do Cerrado, Instituto Federal Goiano, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação de Recursos Naturais, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Laboratório de Pesquisas Biológicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Conservação de Recursos Naturais do Cerrado, Instituto Federal Goiano, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia e Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil.
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Chouryal YN, Nema S, Sharma RK, Kewat HL, Pandey A, Ghosh P, Bhargava Y. The nano-bio interactions of rare-earth doped BaF 2 nanophosphors shape the developmental processes of zebrafish. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:6730-6740. [PMID: 33111724 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01282c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Nanoparticles with biomedical applications should be evaluated for their biocompatibility. Rare-earth doped nanoparticles with unique spectral properties are superior in vivo optical probes in comparison with quantum dots and organic dyes, however, studies describing their nano-bio interactions are still limited. Here, we have evaluated the nano-bio interactions of green-synthesized, phase-pure BaF2 nanoparticles doped with rare-earth (RE3+ = Ce3+/Tb3+) ions using larval zebrafish. We found that zebrafish can tolerate a wide concentration range of these nanoparticles, as the maximal lethality was observed at very high concentrations (more than 200 mg L-1) upon five days of continuous exposure. At a concentration of 10 mg L-1, at which Zn2+, Ti4+ and Ag+ nanoparticles are reported to be lethal to developing zebrafish, continuous exposure to our nanoparticles for four days produced no developmental anomalies, craniofacial defects, cardiac toxicity or behavioural abnormalities in the developing zebrafish larvae. We have also found that the doping of rare-earth ions has no major effect on these biomarkers. Interestingly, the function of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and the cellular metabolic activity of whole zebrafish larvae remained unchanged, even during continuous exposure to these nanoparticles at 150 mg L-1 for four days; however, severe developmental toxicities were evident at this high concentration. Based on these results, we can conclude that the biocompatibility of rare-earth doped nanoparticles is concentration dependent. Not all biomarkers are sensitive to these nanoparticles. The high concentration-dependent toxicity occurs through a mechanism distinct from changes in the metabolic or AChE activity. The significance of these findings lies in using these nanoparticles for bioimaging applications and biomarker studies, especially for prolonged exposure times.
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- Yogendra Nath Chouryal
- School of Chemical Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Dr. Harisingh Gour University (A Central University), Sagar-470003, M.P., India.
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Mikhailova EO. Silver Nanoparticles: Mechanism of Action and Probable Bio-Application. J Funct Biomater 2020; 11:E84. [PMID: 33255874 PMCID: PMC7711612 DOI: 10.3390/jfb11040084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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This review is devoted to the medical application of silver nanoparticles produced as a result of "green" synthesis using various living organisms (bacteria, fungi, plants). The proposed mechanisms of AgNPs synthesis and the action mechanisms on target cells are highlighted.
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- Ekaterina O Mikhailova
- Institute of innovation management, Kazan National Research Technological University, K. Marx Street 68, 420015 Kazan, Russia
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Ćupić Miladinović D, Prevendar Crnić A, Peković S, Dacić S, Ivanović S, Santibanez JF, Ćupić V, Borozan N, Antonijević Miljaković E, Borozan S. Recovery of brain cholinesterases and effect on parameters of oxidative stres and apoptosis in quails (Coturnix japonica) after chlorpyrifos and vitamin B1 administration. Chem Biol Interact 2020; 333:109312. [PMID: 33166511 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Chlorpyrifos is a extensively used organophosphate pesticide (OP). In this study, we closely looked into neurotoxicity of CPF and effect of vitamin B1, by checking the levels of cholinesterases, determining the activity of parameters of oxidative stress, inflammation and also level of apoptotic regulator. The study was performed on a total of 80 male Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica), (two control and 6 experimental groups, n = 10). Three group of quails were given by gavage chlorpyrifos (CPF) for 7 consecutive days at doses of 1.50 mg/kg b.w., 3.00 mg/kg b.w., and 6.00 mg/kg b.w. Another three groups were treated with 10 mg/kg b.w. of vitamin B1 i.m. 30 min after CPF application (in above mentioned doses). Our study have proved that all doses of CPF significantly inhibited cholinesterases in brain, while vitamin B1 reactivated them. CPF has led to an increase in the concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA), and activity of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), while tiamin changed the activity of antioxidant enzymes: CAT, SOD, GST. CPF stimulated apoptosis by decreasing B-cell lymphoma (Bcl-2) in brain, while application of vitamin B1 caused an increase of this parameter. CPF amplified inflammatory effect by elevating levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase (COX-2). Thiamine proved its anti-inflammatory property by decreasing the expression of iNOS and interleukin-1(IL-1) and interleukin-6(IL-6). This study is highly pertinent because there is little defense currently available to humans and animals to prevent toxic effects of pesticides.
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- Department of Neurobiology, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic", University of Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department for Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia.
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Jia D, Li X, Du S, Xu N, Zhang W, Yang R, Zhang Y, He Y, Zhang Y. Single and combined effects of carbamazepine and copper on nervous and antioxidant systems of zebrafish (Danio rerio). ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2020; 35:1091-1099. [PMID: 32485069 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Various pollutants co-exist in the aquatic environment such as carbamazepine (CBZ) and copper (Cu), which can cause complex effects on inhabiting organisms. The toxic impacts of the single substance have been studied extensively. However, the studies about their combined adverse impacts are not enough. In the present study, zebrafish were exposed to environmental relevant concentrations of CBZ (1, 10, and 100 μg/L), Cu (0.5, 5, and 10 μg/L) and the mixtures (1 μg/L CBZ + 0.5 μg/L Cu, 10 μg/L CBZ + 5 μg/L Cu, 100 μg/L CBZ + 10 μg/L Cu) for 45 days, the effects on nervous and antioxidant systems of zebrafish were investigated. The results demonstrated that, in comparison with single exposure group, the combined presence of CBZ and Cu exacerbated the effect of antioxidant system (the ability of inhibition of hydroxyl radicals (IHR), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione S-transferase (GST)) but not nervous system (Acetylcholinesterase [AChE]). The qPCR results supported the changes of corresponding enzymes activities. Hepatic histopathological analysis verified the results of biomarkers. Our work illustrated that the toxicity of mixed pollutants is very complicated, which cannot simply be inferred from the toxicity of single pollutant, and calls for more co-exposure experiments to better understanding of the co-effects of pollutants on aquatic organisms.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Math Department, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colarado, USA
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, PR China
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Ollerhead KM, Adams OA, Willett NJ, Gates MA, Bennett JC, Murimboh J, Morash AJ, Lamarre SG, MacCormack TJ. Polyvinylpyrolidone-functionalized silver nanoparticles do not affect aerobic performance or fractional rates of protein synthesis in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 260:114044. [PMID: 32004967 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Aerobic performance in fish is linked to individual and population fitness and can be impacted by anthropogenic contaminants. Exposure to some engineered nanomaterials, including silver nanoparticles (nAg), reduces rates of oxygen consumption in some fish species, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In addition, their effects on swim performance have not been studied. Our aim was to quantify the impact of exposure to functionalized nAg on aerobic scope and swim performance in rainbow trout (Oncorhychus mykiss) and to characterize the contribution of changing rates of protein synthesis to these physiological endpoints. Fish were exposed for 48 h to 5 nm polyvinylpyrolidone-functionalized nAg (nAgPVP; 100 μg L-1) or 0.22 μg L-1 Ag+ (as AgNO3), which was the measured quantity of Ag released from the nAgPVP over that time period. Aerobic scope, critical swimming speed (Ucrit), and fractional rates of protein synthesis (Ks), were then assessed, along with indicators of osmoregulation and cardiotoxicity. Neither nAgPVP, nor Ag+ exposure significantly altered aerobic scope, its component parts, or swim performance. Ks was similarly unaffected in 8 tissue types, though it tended to be lower in liver of nAgPVP treated fish. The treatments tended to decrease gill Na+/K+-ATPase activity, but effects were not significant. The latter results suggest that a longer or more concentrated nAgPVP exposure may induce significant effects. Although this same formulation of nAgPVP is bioactive in other fish, it had no effects on rainbow trout under the conditions tested. Such findings on common model animals like trout may thus misrepresent the safety of nAg to more sensitive species.
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- K M Ollerhead
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada
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- Department of Physics, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada
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- Department of Biology, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada
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- Département de Biologie, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada.
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Dhavan PP, Jadhav BL. Eco-friendly approach to control dengue vector Aedes aegypti larvae with their enzyme modulation by Lumnitzera racemosa fabricated zinc oxide nanorods. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-020-2636-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Galhano V, Hartmann S, Monteiro MS, Zeumer R, Mozhayeva D, Steinhoff B, Müller K, Prenzel K, Kunze J, Kuhnert KD, Schönherr H, Engelhard C, Schlechtriem C, Loureiro S, Soares AMVM, Witte K, Lopes I. Impact of wastewater-borne nanoparticles of silver and titanium dioxide on the swimming behaviour and biochemical markers of Daphnia magna: An integrated approach. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2020; 220:105404. [PMID: 31954982 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2020.105404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Due to their widespread use, silver (Ag) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) are commonly discharged into aquatic environments via wastewater treatment plants. The study was aimed to assess the effects of wastewater-borne AgNPs (NM-300 K; 15.5 ± 2.4 nm; 25-125 μg L-1) and TiO2NPs (NM-105; 23.1 ± 6.2 nm; 12.5-100 μg L-1), from a laboratory-scale wastewater treatment plant, on Daphnia magna, at individual and subcellular level. For effect comparison, animals were also exposed to ASTM-dispersed NPs at the same nominal concentrations. The behaviour of D. magna was evaluated through monitoring of swimming height and allocation time for preferred zones after 0 h and 96 h of exposure. Biochemical markers of neurotransmission, anaerobic metabolism, biotransformation, and oxidative stress were subsequently determined. No 96-h EC50 (immobilization ≤ 4 %) could be obtained with wastewater-borne NPs and ASTM-dispersed TiO2NPs, whereas the ASTM-dispersed AgNPs resulted in an immobilization 96-h EC50 of 113.8 μg L-1. However, both wastewater-borne and ASTM-dispersed TiO2NPs, at 12.5 μg L-1, caused immediate (0 h) alterations on the swimming height. Allocation time analyses showed that animals exposed to ASTM-dispersed AgNPs spent more time on the surface and bottom at 0 h, and in the middle and bottom at 96 h. This pattern was not observed with ASTM-dispersed TiO2NPs nor with wastewater-borne AgNPs and wastewater-borne TiO2NPs. At the biochemical level, the more pronounced effects were observed with wastewater-borne AgNPs (e.g. induction of lactate dehydrogenase and glutathione S-transferase activities, and inhibition of catalase activity). This integrative approach showed that: (i) the behavioural and biochemical response-patterns were distinct in D. magna exposed to environmentally relevant concentrations of wastewater-borne and ASTM-dispersed NPs; (ii) the most pronounced effects on allocation time were induced by ASTM-dispersed AgNPs; and (iii) at the subcellular level, wastewater-borne AgNPs were more toxic than wastewater-borne TiO2NPs. This study highlights the need for the assessment of the effects of wastewater-borne NPs under realistic exposure scenarios, since processes in wastewater treatment plants may influence their toxicity.
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- Victor Galhano
- Department of Biology and Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Research Group of Ecology and Behavioural Biology, Institute of Biology, Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, Siegen, 57076, Germany.
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- Department of Biology and Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Auf dem Aberg 1, Schmallenberg, 57392, Germany; Institute of Environmental Research (Biology V), RWTH Aachen University, Worringer Weg 1, Aachen, 52074, Germany; Faculty of Agriculture/Environment/Chemistry, Dresden University of Applied Sciences, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, Dresden, 01096, Germany.
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- Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, Siegen, 57076, Germany.
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- Physical Chemistry I, Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, Siegen, 57076, Germany; Center of Micro- and Nanochemistry and Engineering (Cμ), University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, 57076, Siegen, Germany.
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- Research Group of Ecology and Behavioural Biology, Institute of Biology, Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, Siegen, 57076, Germany.
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- Research Group of Ecology and Behavioural Biology, Institute of Biology, Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, Siegen, 57076, Germany.
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- Institute of Real-time Learning Systems, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Siegen, Hoelderlinstrasse, 3, Siegen, 57076, Germany.
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- Institute of Real-time Learning Systems, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Siegen, Hoelderlinstrasse, 3, Siegen, 57076, Germany.
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- Physical Chemistry I, Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, Siegen, 57076, Germany; Center of Micro- and Nanochemistry and Engineering (Cμ), University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, 57076, Siegen, Germany.
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- Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, Siegen, 57076, Germany; Center of Micro- and Nanochemistry and Engineering (Cμ), University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, 57076, Siegen, Germany.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Auf dem Aberg 1, Schmallenberg, 57392, Germany; Institute of Environmental Research (Biology V), RWTH Aachen University, Worringer Weg 1, Aachen, 52074, Germany; Ecotoxicology Work Group, Institute of Biology, Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, Siegen 57076, Germany.
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- Department of Biology and Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Biology and Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Research Group of Ecology and Behavioural Biology, Institute of Biology, Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse 2, Siegen, 57076, Germany.
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- Department of Biology and Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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Coppola F, Bessa A, Henriques B, Russo T, Soares AMVM, Figueira E, Marques PAAP, Polese G, Di Cosmo A, Pereira E, Freitas R. Oxidative stress, metabolic and histopathological alterations in mussels exposed to remediated seawater by GO-PEI after contamination with mercury. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 2020; 243:110674. [PMID: 32058044 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2020.110674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The modern technology brought new engineering materials (e.g. nanostructured materials) with advantageous characteristics such as a high capacity to decontaminate water from pollutants (for example metal(loid)s). Among those innovative materials the synthesis of nanostructured materials (NSMs) based on graphene as graphene oxide (GO) functionalized with polyethyleneimine (GO-PEI) had a great success due to their metal removal capacity from water. However, research dedicated to environmental risks related to the application of these materials is still non-existent. To evaluate the impacts of such potential stressors, benthic species can be a good model as they are affected by several environmental constraints. Particularly, the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis has been identified by several authors as a bioindicator that responds quickly to environmental disturbances, with a wide spatial distribution and economic relevance. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the impacts caused in M. galloprovincialis by seawater previously contaminated by Hg and decontaminated using GO-PEI. For this, histopathological and biochemical alterations were examined. This study demonstrated that mussels exposed to the contaminant (Hg), the decontaminant (GO-PEI) and the combination of both (Hg + GO-PEI) presented an increment of histopathological, oxidative stress and metabolic alterations if compared to organisms under remediated seawater and control conditions The present findings highlight the possibility to remediate seawater with nanoparticles for environmental safety purposes.
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- Francesca Coppola
- CESAM & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- TEMA & Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- CESAM & LAQV-REQUIMTE & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126, Italy
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- CESAM & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- TEMA & Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126, Italy
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- CESAM & LAQV-REQUIMTE & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- CESAM & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal.
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Villa S, Maggioni D, Hamza H, Di Nica V, Magni S, Morosetti B, Parenti CC, Finizio A, Binelli A, Della Torre C. Natural molecule coatings modify the fate of cerium dioxide nanoparticles in water and their ecotoxicity to Daphnia magna. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 257:113597. [PMID: 31744685 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The ongoing development of nanotechnology has raised concerns regarding the potential risk of nanoparticles (NPs) to the environment, particularly aquatic ecosystems. A relevant aspect that drives NP toxicity is represented by the abiotic and biotic processes occurring in natural matrices that modify NP properties, ultimately affecting their interactions with biological targets. Therefore, the objective of this study was to perform an ecotoxicological evaluation of CeO2NPs with different surface modifications representative of NP bio-interactions with molecules naturally occurring in the water environment, to identify the role of biomolecule coatings on nanoceria toxicity to aquatic organisms. Ad hoc synthesis of CeO2NPs with different coating agents, such as Alginate and Chitosan, was performed. The ecotoxicity of the coated CeO2NPs was assessed on the marine bacteria Aliivibrio fischeri, through the Microtox® assay, and with the freshwater crustacean Daphnia magna. Daphnids at the age of 8 days were exposed for 48 h, and several toxicity endpoints were evaluated, from the molecular level to the entire organism. Specifically, we applied a suite of biomarkers of oxidative stress and neurotoxicity and assessed the effects on behaviour through the evaluation of swimming performance. The different coatings affected the hydrodynamic behaviour and colloidal stability of the CeO2NPs in exposure media. In tap water, NPs coated with Chitosan derivative were more stable, while the coating with Alginate enhanced the aggregation and sedimentation rate. The coatings also significantly influenced the toxic effects of CeO2NPs. Specifically, in D. magna the CeO2NPs coated with Alginate triggered oxidative stress, while behavioural assays showed that CeO2NPs coated with Chitosan induced hyperactivity. Our findings emphasize the role of environmental modification in determining the NP effects on aquatic organisms.
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- Sara Villa
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milan Bicocca, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milan Bicocca, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milan Bicocca, Italy
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Clemente Z, Silva GH, de Souza Nunes MC, Martinez DST, Maurer-Morelli CV, Thomaz AA, Castro VLSS. Exploring the mechanisms of graphene oxide behavioral and morphological changes in zebrafish. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:30508-30523. [PMID: 31463743 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05870-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The presence of natural organic matter such as humic acid (HA) can influence the behavior of graphene oxide (GO) in the aquatic environment. In this study, zebrafish embryos were analyzed after 5 and 7 days of exposure to GO (100 mg L-1) and HA (20 mg L-1) alone or together. The results indicated that, regardless of the presence of HA, larvae exposed to GO for 5 days showed an increase in locomotor activity, reduction in the yolk sac size, and total length and inhibition of AChE activity, but there was no difference in enzyme expression. The statistical analysis indicated that the reductions in total larval length, yolk sac size, and AChE activity in larvae exposed to GO persisted in relation to the control group, but there was a recovery of these parameters in groups also exposed to HA. Larvae exposed to GO for 7 days did not show significant differences in locomotor activity, but the RT-PCR gene expression analysis evidenced an increase in the AChE expression. Since the embryos exposed to GO showed a reduction in overall length, they were submitted to confocal microscopy and their muscle tissue configuration investigated. No changes were observed in the muscle tissue. The results indicated that HA is associated with the toxicity risk modulation by GO and that some compensatory homeostasis mechanisms may be involved in the developmental effects observed in zebrafish.
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- Zaira Clemente
- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology and Biosafety, Embrapa Environment, Jaguariúna, São Paulo, 13820-000, Brazil.
- Brazilian National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research on Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-970, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology and Biosafety, Embrapa Environment, Jaguariúna, São Paulo, 13820-000, Brazil
- Brazilian National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research on Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-970, Brazil
- Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, 13416-000, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, 13087-883, Brazil
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- Brazilian National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research on Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-970, Brazil
- Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, 13416-000, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, 13087-883, Brazil
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- Department of Quantum Electronics, Institute of Physics "Gleb Wataghin", University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-859, Brazil
- National Institute of Photonics Applied to Cell Biology (INFABIC), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-859, Brazil
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Varó I, Perini A, Torreblanca A, Garcia Y, Bergami E, Vannuccini ML, Corsi I. Time-dependent effects of polystyrene nanoparticles in brine shrimp Artemia franciscana at physiological, biochemical and molecular levels. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 675:570-580. [PMID: 31030162 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.04.157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2018] [Revised: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Micro- (<5 mm) and nanoplastics (<1 μm) are emerging threats for marine ecosystems worldwide. Brine shrimp Artemia is recognized as a suitable model among planktonic species for studying the impact of polystyrene nanoparticles (PS NPs) through short and long-term bioassays. Our study aims to evaluate the time-dependent effects of cationic amino-modified PS-NH2 (50 nm) in A. franciscana after short- (48 h) and long-term exposure (14 days). For this purpose, nauplii were exposed to a concentration range of PS-NH2 (0.1, 1, 3 and 10 μg/mL) in natural sea water (NSW), and physiological, biochemical and molecular responses were investigated. Short-term exposure to PS-NH2 caused a decrease in nauplii growth and affected the development in a concentration-dependent manner, long-term exposure impaired the survival, but not the growth and feeding behavior. Oxidative stress was detected after short term exposure as the decrease in the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and was fully evident in the long-term as lipid peroxidation, suggesting an accumulative effect. The decrease in Cholinesterase (ChE) activity observed indicates possible neurotoxic action of PS-NH2. Also, Carboxylesterase (CbE) inhibition by PS-NH2, described for the first time in this study, anticipates potential effects in biotransformation of exogenous and endogenous compounds, being the crustacean juvenile hormone methyl farnesoate (MF) that regulates development and molting, one candidate. Furthermore, short- and long-term exposure to PS-NH2 affect the expression of genes involved in cell protection, development and molting. Overall, our results reveal that low PS-NH2 concentrations induce physiological, biochemical and molecular (changes in gene expression) alterations in Artemia, and point at their potential risk for this model organism, supporting the general concern about nanoplastics occurrences in aquatic environments and their ability to represent an ecological threat for aquatic zooplanktonic species.
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- Inmaculada Varó
- Institute of Aquaculture Torre de la Sal (IATS-CSIC), 12595 Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain.
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- Institute of Aquaculture Torre de la Sal (IATS-CSIC), 12595 Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain; Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences (DSFTA), University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Cell Biology, Functional Biology and Physical Anthropology, University of Valencia, Spain
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- Institute of Aquaculture Torre de la Sal (IATS-CSIC), 12595 Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain; Facultad de Veterinaria y Ciencias Experimentales, Universidad Católica de Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences (DSFTA), University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences (DSFTA), University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences (DSFTA), University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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De Marchi L, Pretti C, Chiellini F, Morelli A, Neto V, Soares AMVM, Figueira E, Freitas R. Impacts of ocean acidification on carboxylated carbon nanotube effects induced in the clam species Ruditapes philippinarum. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:20742-20752. [PMID: 31104242 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05306-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Although the increased production of nanoparticles (NPs) has raised extensive concerns about the potential toxic effects on aquatic organisms, as well as the increasing evidences which documented the impact of ocean acidification (OA) on the physiology and fitness of marine invertebrates, limited number of studies reported their combined toxic effects. For these reasons, in the present study, we investigated the physiological and biochemical responses of one of the most economically important bivalve species in the World, the Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum, after the exposure to an environmnetally relevant concentration of carboxylated carbon nanotubes and predicted OA conditions. The results showed that the organisms were not only susceptible to NPs but also to seawater acidification. Different responses between low pH and NPs for most tested biomarkers were observed, both in terms of physiological (respiration rate) and biochemical responses (metabolic capacity, oxitative status and neurotoxicity). Acidified pH significantly decreased the respiration rate and metabolism and increased the energy reserves consumption. Moreover, increase of the oxidative damage was also detected under this condition confirming that the mechanism of enhanced toxicity in the organisms should be attributed to lower aggregation state with more suspended NPs in acidified seawater, indicating that seawater acidification significantly influenced the impact of the used NPs in the exposed organisms.
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- Lucia De Marchi
- Department of Biology and Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Center for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado, 56122, Pisa, Italy
- Consortium for the Interuniversity Center of Marine Biology and Applied Ecology "G. Bacci" (CIBM), 57128, Leghorn, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Udr INSTM Pisa, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Udr INSTM Pisa, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Center for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology and Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology and Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology and Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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Correia AT, Rebelo D, Marques J, Nunes B. Effects of the chronic exposure to cerium dioxide nanoparticles in Oncorhynchus mykiss: Assessment of oxidative stress, neurotoxicity and histological alterations. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2019; 68:27-36. [PMID: 30870693 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2019.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Revised: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Cerium dioxide nanoparticles (CeO2-NPs) have a variety of uses, especially in the production of solar panels, oxygen pumps, gas sensors, computer chips and catalytic converters. Despite their worldwide use, the few published studies demonstrate that metallic nanoparticles, in general, are still not properly characterized in terms of their potencial ecotoxicological effects. CeO2-NPs, in particular, have demonstrated extreme antioxidant activity, but their in vivo toxicity is still unknown. This work intended to characterize the chronic toxicity (28 days) of three different ecologically relevant concentrations (0.1, 0.01, and 0.001 μg/L) of CeO2-NPs in the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), in terms of biomarkers of oxidative stress [activity of the enzymes glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) and catalase (CAT)] and neurotoxicity [activity of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE)], as well as histological alterations in liver and gills. In the hereby study, GSTs activity was increased in gills of fish exposed to the highest CeO2-NPs level. Moreover, a potential anti-oxidant response was also reported, with a significant increase of CAT activity observed in livers of the same fish. AChE, however, was not significantly altered in fish eyes. Individuals exposed to CeO2-NPs also presented marked changes in the gills (e.g. epithelial lifting, intercellular edema, lamellar hypertrophy and hyperplasia, secondary lamella fusion and aneurysms) and liver (e.g. hepatocyte vacuolization, pyknotic nucleus, enlargement of sinusoids and hyperemia). The semi-quantitative analysis (organs pathological index) also showed the establishment of a dose-effect relationship. Further studies about the ecotoxicological effects of the CeO2-NPs have yet to be conducted, considering their properties, as the aggregation chemistry and the ratio of its redox state, which may affect their availability to the organism and their toxicity in the environment and biota.
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- A T Correia
- Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR/CIMAR), Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal; Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Fernando Pessoa (UFP), Rua Carlos da Maia 296, 4200-150, Porto, Portugal
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- Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR/CIMAR), Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal; Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR/CIMAR), Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal; Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Fernando Pessoa (UFP), Rua Carlos da Maia 296, 4200-150, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e do Mar (CESAM), Universidade de Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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da Rocha AM, Kist LW, Almeida EA, Silva DGH, Bonan CD, Altenhofen S, Kaufmann CG, Bogo MR, Barros DM, Oliveira S, Geraldo V, Lacerda RG, Ferlauto AS, Ladeira LO, Monserrat JM. Neurotoxicity in zebrafish exposed to carbon nanotubes: Effects on neurotransmitters levels and antioxidant system. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2019; 218:30-35. [PMID: 30543862 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2018.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Given the increasing use of carbon nanotubes (CNT) in several industries and technological applications, it is essential to perform in vivo toxicological studies with these nanomaterials to evaluate their potential ecotoxicity. Dopamine (DA) and serotonin (5HT) are key neurotransmitters for brain functions and behavioral responses. Determination of DA and 5HT were performed in brain samples from zebrafish Danio rerio exposed i.p. to single-walled CNT (SWCNT), besides analyzing acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and ectonucleotidases activity, lipid peroxidation and total antioxidant capacity. Results showed that treatment with SWCNT increased between 3 and 6-fold the concentration of DA and 5HT (p < 0.05). Similarly, a significant reduction (p < 0.05) in AChE activity was observed in the brains of SWCNT exposed zebrafish when compared to the control groups. Cholinergic, serotonergic, and dopaminergic systems, through AChE activity and serotonin and dopamine levels, respectively were affected by SWCNT in the zebrafish brain. Alterations in these neurotransmitters can potentially affect several physiological and behavioral that they control.
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- A M da Rocha
- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Rio Grande-FURG, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul-FURG, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas -FAC, ICB, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Rede de Nanotoxicologia (MCTI/CNPq), Brazil; Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Nanomateriais de Carbono (CNPq), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Biociências - PUCRS/INCT-TM (CNPq), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Biociências - PUCRS/INCT-TM (CNPq), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Biociências - PUCRS/INCT-TM (CNPq), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Biociências - PUCRS/INCT-TM (CNPq), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Rio Grande-FURG, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul-FURG, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas -FAC, ICB, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Rede de Nanotoxicologia (MCTI/CNPq), Brazil; Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Nanomateriais de Carbono (CNPq), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Nanomateriais de Carbono (CNPq), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Nanomateriais de Carbono (CNPq), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Nanomateriais de Carbono (CNPq), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Nanomateriais de Carbono (CNPq), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Nanomateriais de Carbono (CNPq), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Rio Grande-FURG, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul-FURG, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas -FAC, ICB, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil; Rede de Nanotoxicologia (MCTI/CNPq), Brazil; Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Nanomateriais de Carbono (CNPq), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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Wan Y, Guan S, Qian M, Huang H, Han F, Wang S, Zhang H. Structural basis of fullerene derivatives as novel potent inhibitors of protein acetylcholinesterase without catalytic active site interaction: insight into the inhibitory mechanism through molecular modeling studies. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2019; 38:410-425. [DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2019.1576543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Yongfeng Wan
- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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Barreto A, Luis LG, Pinto E, Almeida A, Paíga P, Santos LHMLM, Delerue-Matos C, Trindade T, Soares AMVM, Hylland K, Loureiro S, Oliveira M. Effects and bioaccumulation of gold nanoparticles in the gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) - Single and combined exposures with gemfibrozil. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 215:248-260. [PMID: 30317096 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.09.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Revised: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are found in a wide range of applications and therefore expected to present increasing levels in the environment. There is however limited knowledge concerning the potential toxicity of AuNPs as well as their combined effects with other pollutants. Hence, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of AuNPs alone and combined with the pharmaceutical gemfibrozil (GEM) on different biological responses (behaviour, neurotransmission, biotransformation and oxidative stress) in one of the most consumed fish in southern Europe, the seabream Sparus aurata. Fish were exposed for 96 h to waterborne 40 nm AuNPs with two coatings - citrate and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), alone or combined with GEM. Antioxidant defences were induced in liver and gills upon both AuNPs exposure. Decreased swimming performance (1600 μg.L-1) and oxidative damage in gills (4 and 80 μg.L-1) were observed following exposure to polyvinylpyrrolidone coated gold nanoparticles (PVP-AuNPs). Generally, accumulation of gold in fish tissues and deleterious effects in S. aurata were higher for PVP-AuNPs than for cAuNPs exposures. Although AuNPs and GEM combined effects in gills were generally low, in liver, they were higher than the predicted. The accumulation and effects of AuNPs showed to be dependent on the size, coating, surface charge and aggregation/agglomeration state of nanoparticles. Additionally, it was tissue' specific and dependent on the presence of other contaminants. Although, gold intake by humans is expected to not exceed the estimated tolerable daily intake, it is highly recommended to keep it on track due to the increasing use of AuNPs.
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- A Barreto
- Departamento de Biologia & CESAM, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Departamento de Biologia & CESAM, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), Carrer Emili Grahit 101, 17003 Girona, Spain
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Química & CICECO - Aveiro Instituto de Materiais, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biologia & CESAM, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo, PO Box 1066, N-0316 Oslo, Norway
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- Departamento de Biologia & CESAM, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biologia & CESAM, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Silver nanoparticles from leaf extract of Mentha piperita: Eco-friendly synthesis and effect on acetylcholinesterase activity. Life Sci 2018; 209:430-434. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2018.08.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Revised: 08/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Liu X, Tang J, Wang L, Giesy JP. Mechanisms of oxidative stress caused by CuO nanoparticles to membranes of the bacterium Streptomyces coelicolor M145. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 158:123-130. [PMID: 29677594 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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UNLABELLED Toxic effects of widely used CuO nanoparticles (NPs) on the genus Streptomyces has been seldom studied. This work investigated toxicities of several sizes of CuO nanoparticles (NPs) to Streptomyces coelicolor M145 (S. coelicolor M145). Compared with NPs, toxicity of micrometer-sized CuO on M145 was trivial. In 0.9% NaCl, when the concentration of CuO NPs was 100 mg/L, survival of bacteria increased from 18.3% in 20 nm particles to 31.1% in 100 nm particles. With increasing concentrations of CuO, the level of ROS gradually increased and there were significant differences (p < 0.05) in ROS exposed to 20, 40 and 100 nm (80 nm) CuO NPs. In TSBY medium, toxicity of CuO NPs was less and mainly attributed to release of Cu2+, analysis by confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) showed that size of the mycelium did not change although some individual bacteria died. This was likely due to Cu2+ released from NPs entering cells through the membrane, while in 0.9% NaCl, lesions on membranes was caused by NPs outside the bacteria. This research indicated that toxicity of CuO NPs to S. coelicolor, is related to both size of NPs and is dependent on characteristics of the medium. CAPSULE This is the first time to measure the toxicity of nano materials to Streptomyces, and toxic CuO NPs to Streptomyces have been shown to differ depending on medium.
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- Xiaomei Liu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Kazmierska-Grebowska P, Kobrzycka A, Bocian R, Kowalczyk T, Krokosz A, Grebowski J. Fullerenol C 60(OH) 36 at relatively high concentrations impairs hippocampal theta oscillations (in vivo and in vitro) and triggers epilepsy (in vitro) - A dose response study. Exp Mol Pathol 2018; 105:98-109. [PMID: 29909157 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2018.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Revised: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Since the first identification of fullerenes (C60) and their synthesis in 1985, those compounds have been extensively studied in the biomedical field. In particular, their water-soluble derivatives, fullerenols (C60(OH)n, n = 2-48), have recently been the subject of numerous investigations concerning their antioxidant and prooxidant properties in biological systems. A small fraction of that research has focused on the possible use of C60 and C60(OH)n in neuroscience and the therapy of pathologies such as dementia, amyloid-β (Aβ) formation, and Parkinson's disease. However, only a few studies have focused on their direct effects on neuronal network viability and excitability, especially with the use of electrophysiological and electrochemical approaches. Therefore, we addressed the issue of the direct effect of hydroxylated fullerene nanoparticles C60(OH)36 on local field potentials at the hippocampal formation (HPC) level. With the use of in vitro hippocampal formation slices as a stable model of inducing theta oscillations, and an in vivo model of an anesthetized rat, herein we provide the first convergent electropharmacological evidence that C60(OH)36 at relatively high concentrations (60 μM and 80 μM in vitro; 0.2 μg/μl in vivo) is capable of attenuating the amplitude, power, and frequency of theta oscillations in the HPC neuronal network. At the same time, lower concentrations did not induce any apparent changes. Theta band oscillations constitute a key physiological phenotypic property, which served here as a sensitive assay enabling the study of neural network excitability. Moreover, we report that C60(OH)36 at the concentrations of 60 μM and 80 μM is capable of producing epilepsy in the HPC in vitro, which suggests that C60(OH)n, when applied at higher doses, may have a deleterious effect on the functioning of neuronal networks.
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- Paulina Kazmierska-Grebowska
- Department of Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska Street No 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland.
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- Department of Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska Street No 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska Street No 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska Street No 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska Street No 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska Street No 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland; The Military Medical Training Center, 6 Sierpnia Street No 92, 90-646 Lodz, Poland
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De Marchi L, Neto V, Pretti C, Figueira E, Chiellini F, Morelli A, Soares AMVM, Freitas R. Effects of multi-walled carbon nanotube materials on Ruditapes philippinarum under climate change: The case of salinity shifts. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2018; 199:199-211. [PMID: 29655118 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2018.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The toxicity of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is closely related to their physico-chemical characteristics as well as the physico-chemical parameters of the media where CNTs are dispersed. In a climate change scenario, changes in seawater salinity are becoming a topic of concern particularly in estuarine and coastal areas. Nevertheless, to our knowledge no information is available on how salinity shifts may alter the sensitivity (in terms of biochemical responses) of bivalves when exposed to different CNTs. For this reason, a laboratory experiment was performed exposing the Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum, one of the most dominant bivalves of the estuarine and coastal lagoon environments, for 28 days to unfunctionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube MWCNTs (Nf-MWCNTs) and carboxylated MWCNTs (f-MWCNTs), maintained at control salinity (28) and low salinity 21. Concentration-dependent toxicity was demonstrated in individuals exposed to both MWCNT materials and under both salinities, generating alterations of energy reserves and metabolism, oxidative status and neurotoxicity compared to non-contaminated clams. Moreover, our results showed greater toxic impacts induced in clams exposed to f-MWCNTs compared to Nf-MWCNTs. In the present study it was also demonstrated how salinity shifts altered the toxicity of both MWCNT materials as well as the sensitivity of R. philippinarum exposed to these contaminates in terms of clam metabolism, oxidative status and neurotoxicity.
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- Lucia De Marchi
- Department of Biology & Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Department of Mechanical Engineering & Center for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering & Center for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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- Department of Biology & Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Udr INSTM Pisa, Pisa, 56126, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Udr INSTM Pisa, Pisa, 56126, Italy
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- Department of Biology & Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology & Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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Asai Y, Sakakibara Y, Inoue R, Inoue R, Nadai M, Katoh M. Effect of single-walled carbon nanotubes on cytochrome P450 activity in human liver microsomes in vitro. Biopharm Drug Dispos 2018; 39:275-279. [PMID: 29719052 DOI: 10.1002/bdd.2133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are made from a rolled single sheet of graphene with a diameter in the nanometer range. SWCNTs are potential carriers for drug delivery systems because antibodies or drugs can be loaded on their surface; however, their effect on the activities of cytochrome P450 (CYP) remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of two kinds of SWCNTs with different lengths (FH-P- and SO-SWCNTs) on human CYP activity. In addition, other nano-sized carbon materials, such as carbon black, fullerene-C60 , and fullerene-C70 were also evaluated to compare their effects on CYP activities. Ten CYP substrates (phenacetin, coumarin, bupropion, paclitaxel, tolbutamide, S-mephenytoin, dextromethorphan, chlorzoxazone, midazolam, and testosterone) were used. Testosterone 6β-hydroxylation and midazolam 1'-hydroxylation, which are catalysed by both CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 in liver microsomes, were decreased by 25% and 45%, respectively, in the presence of 0.1 mg/ml SO-SWCNT. Dextromethorphan O-demethylation, which is catalysed mainly by CYP2D6, was decreased by 40% in the presence of SO-SWCNT. Other CYP activities, however, were not attenuated by SO-SWCNT. FH-P-SWCNT, carbon black, fullerene-C60 , and fullerene-C70 at 0.1 mg/ml had no effect on CYP activities. The Ki values for testosterone 6β-hydroxylation, midazolam 1'-hydroxylation, and dextromethorphan O-demethylation in liver microsomes were 136, 34, and 56 μg/ml, respectively. SO-SWCNT was determined to be a competitive inhibitor of CYP3A4, CYP3A5, and CYP2D6. These results suggest that the effect of SO-SWCNT differs among CYP isoforms, and that the inhibition potency depends on the physicochemical properties of the nanocarbons.
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- Yuki Asai
- Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, 150 Yagotoyama, Tempaku-ku, Nagoya, 468-8503, Japan
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- Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, 150 Yagotoyama, Tempaku-ku, Nagoya, 468-8503, Japan
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- Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, 150 Yagotoyama, Tempaku-ku, Nagoya, 468-8503, Japan
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- Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, 150 Yagotoyama, Tempaku-ku, Nagoya, 468-8503, Japan
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- Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, 150 Yagotoyama, Tempaku-ku, Nagoya, 468-8503, Japan
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- Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, 150 Yagotoyama, Tempaku-ku, Nagoya, 468-8503, Japan
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