1
|
Verebová V, Bedlovičová Z, Bednáriková Z, Staničová J. Monitoring of DNA structural changes after incorporation of the phenylpyrazole insecticide fipronil. Arch Biochem Biophys 2024; 756:110001. [PMID: 38636692 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2024.110001] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
Abstract
The use of insecticides presents a risk to the environment because they can accumulate in the water, soil, air, and organisms, endangering human and animal health. It is therefore essential to investigate the effects of different groups of insecticides on individual biomacromolecules such as DNA. We studied fipronil, which belongs to the group of phenylpyrazole insecticides. The interaction of fipronil with calf thymus DNA was investigated using spectroscopic methods (absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy) complemented with infrared spectroscopy and viscosity measurement. Fluorescence emission spectroscopy showed the formation of a fipronil/DNA complex with a combined static and dynamic type of quenching. The binding constant was 4.15 × 103 L/mol. Viscosity changes were recorded to confirm/disconfirm the intercalation mode of interaction. A slight change in DNA viscosity in the presence of fipronil was observed. The phenylpyrazole insecticide does not cause significant conformational changes in DNA structure or increase of its chain length. We hypothesize that fipronil is incorporated into the minor groove of the DNA macromolecule via hydrogen interactions as indicated by FT-IR and CD measurements.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Valéria Verebová
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Veterinary Medicine & Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia
| | - Zdenka Bedlovičová
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Veterinary Medicine & Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia
| | - Zuzana Bednáriková
- Department of Biophysics, Institute of Experimental Physics, Slovak Academy of Science, Watsonova 1935/47, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia
| | - Jana Staničová
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Veterinary Medicine & Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia; Institute of Biophysics and Informatics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Kateřinská 1, Prague, Czech Republic.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
He J, Wang Y, Wang D, Yang Y, Xue X, Xu T, Gu S, Tang F. Heterologous antigen selection of chicken single-chain variable fragments against thiamethoxam. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:1756-1762. [PMID: 38440844 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay01422c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
Abstract
Single-chain variable fragments (scFvs) are valuable in the development of immunoassays for pesticide detection. In this study, scFvs specific to thiamethoxam (Thi) were successfully isolated from a library generated by chicken immunization through heterologous coating selection. These scFvs were subsequently expressed with fusion with an Avi tag and alkaline phosphatase. After combination and optimization, a scFv-biotin based enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was developed for the detection of Thi, demonstrating an impressive half-maximum signal inhibition concentration (IC50) of 30 ng mL-1 and a limit of detection (LOD) of 1.8 ng mL-1. The immunoassay exhibited minimal cross-reactivity with other neonicotinoid insecticides, except for 7.5% for imidacloprid and 6.7% for imidaclothiz. The accuracy of the assay was confirmed by testing spiked samples of apple, pear, cabbage, and cucumber, which resulted in average recoveries ranging between 82% and 119%, closely aligning with the results obtained through high-performance liquid chromatography. Therefore, the chicken scFv-biotin based assay showed promise as a high-throughput screening tool for Thi in agricultural samples.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jinxin He
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
| | - Yating Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
| | - Di Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
| | - Yayun Yang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
| | - Xianle Xue
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
| | - Ting Xu
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
| | - Shaopeng Gu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
| | - Fang Tang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Li X, Li M, Xue X, Wang X. Proteomic analysis reveals oxidative stress-induced activation of Hippo signaling in thiamethoxam-exposed Drosophila. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 338:139448. [PMID: 37437626 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
Abstract
Thiamethoxam (THIA) is a widely used neonicotinoid insecticide. However, the toxicity and defense mechanisms activated in THIA-exposed insects are unclear. Here, we used isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ) proteomics technology to identify changes in protein expression in THIA-exposed Drosophila. We found that the antioxidant proteins Cyp6a23 and Dys were upregulated, whereas vir-1 was downregulated, which may have been detoxification in response to THIA exposure. Prx5 downregulation promoted the generation of reactive oxygen species. Furthermore, the accumulation of reactive oxygen species led to the induction of antioxidant defenses in THIA-exposed Drosophila, thereby enhancing the levels of oxidative stress markers (e.g., superoxide dismutase, glutathione S-transferase, and glutathione) and reducing catalase expression. Furthermore, the Hippo signaling transcription coactivator Yki was inactivated by THIA. Our results suggesting that Hippo signaling may be necessary to promote insect survival in response to neonicotinoid insecticide toxicity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoqin Li
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100193, China
| | - Mingquan Li
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100193, China
| | - Xianle Xue
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, Beijing, 100193, China
| | - Xing Wang
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100193, China.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Kumar V, Sharma N, Sharma P, Pasrija R, Kaur K, Umesh M, Thazeem B. Toxicity analysis of endocrine disrupting pesticides on non-target organisms: A critical analysis on toxicity mechanisms. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2023; 474:116623. [PMID: 37414290 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2023.116623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
Abstract
Endocrine disrupting compounds are the chemicals which mimics the natural endocrine hormones and bind to the receptors made for the hormones. Upon binding they activate the cascade of reaction which leads to permanent activating of the signalling cycle and ultimately leads to uncontrolled growth. Pesticides are one of the endocrine disrupting chemicals which cause cancer, congenital birth defects, and reproductive defects in non-target organisms. Non-target organisms are keen on exposing to these pesticides. Although several studies have reported about the pesticide toxicity. But a critical analysis of pesticide toxicity and its role as endocrine disruptor is lacking. Therefore, the presented review literature is an endeavour to understand the role of the pesticides as endocrine disruptors. In addition, it discusses about the endocrine disruption, neurological disruption, genotoxicity, and ROS induced pesticide toxicity. Moreover, biochemical mechanisms of pesticide toxicity on non-target organisms have been presented. An insight on the chlorpyrifos toxicity on non-target organisms along with species names have been presented.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vinay Kumar
- Bioconversion and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, Thandalam-602105, India.
| | - Neha Sharma
- Metagenomics and Bioprocess Design Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
| | - Preeti Sharma
- Department of Biochemistry, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana 124001, India
| | - Ritu Pasrija
- Department of Biochemistry, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana 124001, India
| | - Komalpreet Kaur
- Punjab Agricultural University, Institute of Agriculture, Gurdaspur 143521, India
| | - Mridul Umesh
- Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore 560029, Karnataka, India
| | - Basheer Thazeem
- Waste Management Division, Integrated Rural Technology Centre (IRTC), Palakkad 678592, Kerala, India
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
El-Din MAEDS, Ghareeb AEWE, El-Garawani IM, El-Rahman HAA. Induction of apoptosis, oxidative stress, hormonal, and histological alterations in the reproductive system of thiamethoxam-exposed female rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:77917-77930. [PMID: 37266787 PMCID: PMC10299933 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27743-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the oral toxic effects of 1/10 LD50 and 1/5 LD50 of thiamethoxam (TMX), a neonicotinoid insecticide, on the reproductive system of female Wistar rats. Thirty female rats were divided into three groups and supplied orally with either; saline solution, 1/10 LD50 of TMX (156 mg/kg) or 1/5 LD50 of TMX (312 mg/kg). The daily administration was extended for 30 days. Investigating the parameters of oxidative stress, hormonal levels, histopathological alterations, and the apoptotic markers (P53, BAX, BCL-2, and caspase-3) was performed in the uterus and ovary of rats. Results showed significant changes in the body weight gain, and relative weight of the left and right ovaries and uterus. Moreover, luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (ED), and progesterone (PG) serum levels were not significantly altered following TMX oral administration. The level of follicle-stimulating hormone in the TMX-exposed group (156 mg/kg) was significantly increased; however, a significant decrease was observed in TMX-exposed animals (312 mg/kg). TMX induced significant oxidative stress in exposed groups by reducing the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), and catalase (CAT), and elevating malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Following hematoxylin and eosin staining, the microscopic examination revealed deteriorated luteal cells with vacuolation in the corpus luteum, a follicle containing a degenerated oocyte and degeneration/necrosis of the circular muscle layer with a high rate of apoptotic cells in TMX-exposed animals. TMX induced transcriptional alterations in apoptosis-related genes shifting towards the activation of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Collectively, results suggest the toxic effect of the TMX on the reproductive health of female Wistar rats.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Islam M. El-Garawani
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom 32511, Menoufia, Egypt
| | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
Jameel M, Alam MF, Fatma H, Singh D, Khan MA, Qureshi MA, Javed S, Younus H, Jamal K, Siddique HR. Flubendiamide induced genetic and cellular damages directly influence the life cycle of the oriental leaf worm, Spodoptera litura. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 193:105448. [PMID: 37248017 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
Abstract
Indiscriminate uses of insecticide greatly damage the environment as well as non-target organisms. Thus, multiple levels of bioassays can help better management of our environment. Flubendiamide is a phthalic acid diamide insecticide that ceases the function of insect muscle leading to paralysis and death. Here, we aimed to explore the effects of Flubendiamide on the life cycle of Spodoptera litura vis-a-vis the mode of action. Fourth instar larvae of the same age (120 ± 2 h) and size were fed with different concentrations (20-80 μg/mL) of Flubendiamide for 12-72 h. We performed a pharmacokinetics study, different biochemical assays, p450, Ecdysone receptor (EcR) and other genes expression analyses by Real-Time PCR and gross damages by Dye exclusion assay and histopathology. Our results demonstrate that the mean concentration of Flubendiamide after 48 h is 9.907 μg/mL and (i) altered the molting, metamorphosis, and reproduction at 80 μg/mL (24 h) (ii) increases all oxidative stress parameters (ROS/RNS, MDA, 8OHdG), decreases oxidative defense mechanisms (SOD, CAT, GST) at 80 μg/mL (48 h) and p450 in a time and concentration-dependent manner, (iii) activates CncC/Maf apoptotic pathways at 80 μg/mL concentration at 24 h while the expression declined from 48 h onwards, (iii) downregulates the EcR expression in a time and concentration-dependent manner, which might be responsible for disturbed molting, metamorphosis, and reproduction, and (iv) increase the expression of apoptotic genes (Caspase 1, -3, and - 5), in time and concentration-dependent manner causing gross morphological and histological damages. In conclusion, indiscriminate use of this insecticide can affect the ecosystem and have the capacity to cause multiple hazardous effects on experimental organisms. Thus, it warrants further investigations to improve and optimize the integrated pest management packages, including Flubendiamide for better management.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohd Jameel
- Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
| | - Md Fazle Alam
- Institute of Biomedical Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200437, China; Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Rockford, University of Illinois, Chicago, United States of America
| | - Homa Fatma
- Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
| | - Deepti Singh
- Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
| | | | - Mohd Aamir Qureshi
- Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
| | - Saleem Javed
- Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
| | - Hina Younus
- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
| | - Khowaja Jamal
- Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India.
| | - Hifzur R Siddique
- Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Jameel M, Rauf MA, Khan MT, Farooqi MK, Alam MA, Mashkoor F, Shoeb M, Jeong C. Ingestion and effects of green synthesized cadmium sulphide nanoparticle on Spodoptera Litura as an insecticidal and their antimicrobial and anticancer activities. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 190:105332. [PMID: 36740336 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2022.105332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
The current study investigated the multifunctional properties of Cadmium Sulphide Nanoparticles synthesized using a green synthesis method (CdS NPs) using a green feedstock, Nopal Cactus fruit extract. The biological activities of the CdS NPs were thoroughly investigated, including their insecticidal, antibacterial, and anticancer activities. The different concentrations (0.005-0.04%) of CdS NPs were fed to the larvae of Spodoptera litura, and their ingestion effects were observed on the different biological, biochemical, and oxidative stress markers. There are significant dose-dependent changes in the biochemical parameters like superoxide dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT), Glutathione-S-transferase (GST), and MDA level as a marker of lipid peroxidation in the treated larvae were studied. In the highest concentration (0.04%), significant larval mortality (46.66%), malformation (pupae and adult) (27.78%), inhibition of adult emergence (43.87%), as well as reduced fecundity (25.28%), and fertility (22.74%) as compared to control was observed. CdS NPs have been investigated for antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus bacterial strains. In vitro anticancer activities were carried out to decrease the viability of the Pancreatic cancer cell line. The cells showed 18% and 12% viability at a 200 μg/ml concentration when incubated with CdS NPs for 24 and 48 h, respectively, confirming its potent anticancer property. The lack of cytotoxicity against the (RBC) endorses the biocompatible nature of synthesized CdS NPs. It was observed that green synthesized CdS NPs could be used as a promising insecticidal, antibacterial, and anticancer agent.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohd Jameel
- Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India
| | - Mohd Ahmar Rauf
- Department of surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Florida, USA
| | - Mohd Talib Khan
- Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India
| | | | - Mohd Ashraf Alam
- Department of Pharmacology, LNCT Medical College& Sewa Kunj Hospital, Indore 452001, India
| | - Fouzia Mashkoor
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea, Republic of Korea
| | - Mohd Shoeb
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea, Republic of Korea.
| | - Changyoon Jeong
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea, Republic of Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Cruz ÁB, Francisco de Carvalho R, Silva TS, de Almeida Sarmento R, Cavallini GS, Pereira DH. Adsorptive capacity of a g-C3N4 matrix for thiamethoxam removal: A DFT study. COMPUT THEOR CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.comptc.2022.113816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
|
9
|
Fu Z, Han F, Huang K, Zhang J, Qin JG, Chen L, Li E. Combined toxic effects of thiamethoxam on intestinal flora, transcriptome and physiology of Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 830:154799. [PMID: 35341860 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154799] [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: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The environmental accumulation of thiamethoxam has increasingly become a risk for the health of aquatic animals, especially crustacean species in the same phylum as the target pests. The lack of knowledge on the toxicity of thiamethoxam to crustaceans motivates our research to study the acute and chronic toxicity of decapod crustaceans Litopenaeus vannamei, exposed to thiamethoxam. A 28-day chronic toxicity test followed a 96 h acute toxicity test. Thiamethoxam induced oxidative stress and decreased growth performance in shrimp. In addition, thiamethoxam has led to a substantial imbalance of the micro-ecosystem in the intestine. The composition of the intestinal flora changed significantly, and the balance of the interaction network in genera was broken. The competitive interaction of many bacteria becomes an unstable cooperative interaction. Transcriptomic analysis showed that the numbers of up- and down-regulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) increased in a dose-dependent manner. These DEGs were significantly enriched in pathways related to detoxification, and the expression of most detoxification genes was upregulated. DEGs related to detoxification were positively correlated with Shimia and negatively correlated with Pseudoalteromonas. This study provides evidence for the first time on the toxic effects of thiamethoxam on the growth, biochemistry, intestinal flora, and transcriptome in crustaceans.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhenqiang Fu
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Hydrobiology and Biotechnology of Hainan Province, Hainan Aquaculture Breeding Engineering Research Center, College of Marine Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
| | - Fenglu Han
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Hydrobiology and Biotechnology of Hainan Province, Hainan Aquaculture Breeding Engineering Research Center, College of Marine Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
| | - Kaiqi Huang
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Hydrobiology and Biotechnology of Hainan Province, Hainan Aquaculture Breeding Engineering Research Center, College of Marine Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
| | - Jiliang Zhang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan, China
| | - Jian G Qin
- School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
| | - Liqiao Chen
- School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
| | - Erchao Li
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Hydrobiology and Biotechnology of Hainan Province, Hainan Aquaculture Breeding Engineering Research Center, College of Marine Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China.
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Zhang D, Pan J, Gong D, Zhang G. Groove binding of indole-3-butyric acid to calf thymus DNA: Spectroscopic and in silico approaches. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
|
11
|
Elhamalawy OH, Al-Anany FS, El Makawy AI. Thiamethoxam-induced hematological, biochemical, and genetic alterations and the ameliorated effect of Moringa oleifera in male mice. Toxicol Rep 2022; 9:94-101. [PMID: 35028296 PMCID: PMC8741488 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Thiamethoxam (TMX) exerts pronounced insecticidal effects against a wide variety of economically imperative pests. However, the administration of TMX in experimental animals induced notable adverse effects on the function of various organs. The purpose of this study was to assess TMX induced hematological, biochemical, and genetic alterations and the potential ameliorative effects on them of Moringa oleifera leaf extract (MLE) in male mice Animals were orally administered TMX (≈1/10 LD50) daily either alone or with MLE (200 mg/kg b.w.) for 28 successive days. Blood was collected to evaluate the hematological profile and serum levels of Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), albumin, creatinine, uric acid, and urea. Liver and kidney cells were used to assess the Malondialdehyde (MDA) content and antioxidant enzymes. DNA integrity was estimated also in the liver and kidney using comet and colorimetric diphenylamine assays. Results revealed that TMX exhibited significant changes in the hematological profile and liver and kidney functions. Besides, TMX significantly raised the MDA content and DNA damage in both two of these organs. In contrast, TMX reduced the antioxidant activities in the cells of both liver and kidney. Meanwhile, Moringa extract combined with TMX significantly attenuated the deleterious findings of TMX. Specifically, it improved the TMX-induced hematological changes, liver and kidney function alterations, oxidative stress, and DNA damage rate. It can be concluded that TMX had adverse effects on different cells of male mice, but MLE successfully ameliorated TMX's hematological and hepatorenal toxicity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Osama H Elhamalawy
- Department of Environment and Bio-Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Fathia S Al-Anany
- Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta, Egypt
| | - Aida I El Makawy
- Department of Cell Biology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth Street, Dokki, Giza, P.O. Box 12622, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Sun Z, Wang R, Du Y, Gao B, Gui F, Lu K. Olfactory perception of herbicide butachlor by GOBP2 elicits ecdysone biosynthesis and detoxification enzyme responsible for chlorpyrifos tolerance in Spodoptera litura. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 285:117409. [PMID: 34049133 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Insecticide resistance is one of the major obstacles for controlling agricultural pests. There have been a lot of studies on insecticides stimulating the development of insect resistance. Herbicides account for the largest sector in the agrochemical market and are often co-applied with insecticides to control insect pests and weeds in the same cropland ecosystem. However, whether and how herbicides exposure will affect insecticide resistance in insect pests is largely unexplored. Here we reported that after exposure to herbicide butachlor, the lepidopteran Spodoptera litura larvae reduced susceptibility to the insecticide chlorpyrifos. Docking simulation studies suggested that general odorant-binding protein 2 (GOBP2) could bind to butachlor with high binding affinity, and silencing SlGOBP2 by RNA interference (RNAi) decreased larval tolerance to chlorpyrifos. Butachlor exposure induced ecdysone biosynthesis, whose function on increasing chlorpyrifos tolerance was supported in synergism experiments and confirmed by silencing the key gene (SlCYP307A1) for ecdysone synthesis. Butachlor exposure also activated the expression of detoxification enzyme genes. Silencing the genes with the highest herbicide-induced expression among the three detoxification enzyme genes led to increased larval susceptibility to chlorpyrifos. Collectively, we proposed a new mechanism that olfactory recognition of herbicides by GOBP2 triggers insect hormone biosynthesis and leads to high metabolic tolerance against insecticides. These findings provide valuable information for the dissection of mechanisms of herbicide-induced resistance to insecticides and also supplements the development of reduced-risk strategies for pest control.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhongxiang Sun
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Genetics, Breeding and Multiple Utilization of Crops, College of Agriculture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
| | - Rumeng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Genetics, Breeding and Multiple Utilization of Crops, College of Agriculture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
| | - Yifei Du
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Genetics, Breeding and Multiple Utilization of Crops, College of Agriculture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
| | - Binyuan Gao
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Genetics, Breeding and Multiple Utilization of Crops, College of Agriculture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
| | - Furong Gui
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China; Yunnan Plateau Characteristic Agriculture Industry Research Institute, Kunming, 650201, China
| | - Kai Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Pest Control for Fujian and Taiwan Crops, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Yang D, Zhang X, Yue L, Hu H, Wei X, Guo Q, Zhang B, Fan X, Xin Y, Oh Y, Gu N. Thiamethoxam induces nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in mice via methionine metabolism disturb via nicotinamide N-methyltransferase overexpression. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 273:129727. [PMID: 33524747 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Thiamethoxam (TMX) is one of the major compounds of neonicotinoids, the most widely used class of insecticides worldwide. Previously, TMX was considered a non-toxic neonicotinoid insecticide to mammals. However, the genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, and hepatotoxicity of TMX in mammals were recently reported. Thus far, the effects of TMX on the mouse liver and its detailed mechanism remain unclear. NNMT, strongly expressed in the liver, plays a critical role in body energy expenditure. To confirm the potential pathogenesis of liver dysfunction induced by TMX, ICR mice were exposed to TMX at a dose of 4 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg by gavage administration for 12 weeks. The data showed that chronic TMX exposure caused dyslipidemia and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in mice. Moreover, aggravated oxidative stress, dysfunction, and disorganized structure were also observed in TMX-treated mouse livers. In addition, increases of PPARγ, fatty acid synthase, and NNMT expression, as well as decreases of PPARα and GNMT expression, S-adenosylmethionine deficiency, and methionine metabolism disorder were also observed in TMX-treated mouse livers. These results suggest that chronic TMX exposure induces dyslipidemia and NAFLD in mice. Moreover, inhibition of NNMT in hepatocytes significantly reversed the effects of TMX. The molecular mechanism of TMX-induced NAFLD is mostly through NNMT-mediated methionine metabolism and methyl donor balance, which ultimately regulates PPARα signaling pathway. Inhibition of NNMT could be a potentially novel strategy for blocking the progression of NAFLD induced by TMX.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Daqian Yang
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
| | - Xiaoting Zhang
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
| | - Lei Yue
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
| | - Hailong Hu
- Department of Medicine, Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Division, Department of Genetics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
| | - Xiangjuan Wei
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
| | - Qian Guo
- Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Biochemistry, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, USA
| | - Boya Zhang
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
| | - Xingpei Fan
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
| | - Yuan Xin
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
| | - Yuri Oh
- Faculty of Education, Wakayama University, Wakayama, Japan
| | - Ning Gu
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Liu Y, He QK, Xu ZR, Xu CL, Zhao SC, Luo YS, Sun X, Qi ZQ, Wang HL. Thiamethoxam Exposure Induces Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Affects Ovarian Function and Oocyte Development in Mice. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:1942-1952. [PMID: 33533595 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c06340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Neonicotinoids are the most widely used insecticides in modern agriculture, and their residues have been found in the environment and food. Previous studies reported that neonicotinoids exert toxic effects in various tissues, but whether they interfered with the female reproductive process remains unknown. In our present research, thiamethoxam was selected as a representative neonicotinoid to establish a mouse toxicity model with gavage. We found that thiamethoxam decreased the ovarian coefficient and disrupted the expression of female hormone receptors, subsequently affecting follicle development. Ovarian granulosa cells from the thiamethoxam exposure group underwent a high level of apoptosis. Using transcriptome analysis, we showed that thiamethoxam exposure altered the expression of multiple oocyte genes related to inflammation, apoptosis, and endoplasmic reticulum stress. Thiamethoxam also adversely affected oocyte and embryo development. Western blotting and fluorescence staining results confirmed that thiamethoxam affected the integrity of DNA, triggered apoptosis, promoted oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum stress, and impaired mitochondrial function. Collectively, our results indicated that thiamethoxam exposure disrupts ovarian homeostasis and decreases oocyte quality via endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis induction.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu Liu
- Medical College, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, People's Republic of China
| | - Quan-Kuo He
- Medical College, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhi-Ran Xu
- Center for Translational Medicine Research, Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi 530011, People's Republic of China
| | - Chang-Long Xu
- Reproductive Medical Center of Nanning Second People's Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi 530031, People's Republic of China
| | - Si-Cheng Zhao
- Medical College, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, People's Republic of China
| | - Yu-Shen Luo
- Medical College, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, People's Republic of China
| | - Xue Sun
- Medical College, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhong-Quan Qi
- Medical College, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, People's Republic of China
| | - Hai-Long Wang
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Siddique HR. Meet Our Editorial Board Member. Recent Pat Anticancer Drug Discov 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/157489281504201208101651] [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]
Affiliation(s)
- Hifzur R. Siddique
- Section of Genetics Department of Zoology Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, India
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Li C, Sun W, Huang L, Sun N, Hua X, Wang M, Liu F. Development of a multicolor upconversion fluorescence immunoassay for the simultaneous detection of thiamethoxam and dextran by magnetic separation. RSC Adv 2020; 11:517-524. [PMID: 35423028 PMCID: PMC8690861 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra07954e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
The contents of both pesticide residues and dextran are important parameters for evaluating the quality of sugarcane. In this study, a multicolor upconversion fluorescence immunoassay for the simultaneous detection of thiamethoxam and dextran was established on the basis of magnetic separation. Antigens of thiamethoxam and dextran were coupled to magnetic nanoparticles as the separation elements. Monoclonal antibodies of thiamethoxam (6C7D12) and dextran (3C6F7) were conjugated with the upconversion nanoparticles of NaYF4:Yb,Er with an emission wavelength at 544 nm and NaYF4:Yb,Tm with an emission wavelength at 477 nm to prepare the signaling elements, respectively. Due to the difference in the emission wavelength, the signaling elements bound on the separation elements could be detected simultaneously after separation by an external magnetic field. After optimization, the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of the immunoassay for thiamethoxam and dextran were 0.46 and 49.33 ng mL−1, respectively. The assay showed no cross-reactivity with the analogs of thiamethoxam and dextran except for clothianidin (8.7%). The average recoveries of thiamethoxam and dextran in sugarcane juice were 82.9–93.3% and 87.5–97.2%, respectively. The results indicated that the immunoassay could meet the requirements for the simultaneous quantitative detection of thiamethoxam and dextran. The anti-thiamethoxam and anti-dextran monoclonal antibodies were prepared to develop a multicolor upconversion fluorescence immunoassay for the simultaneous determination of thiamethoxam (544 nm) and dextran (477 nm).![]()
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chuanyong Li
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
| | - Wanlin Sun
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
| | - Lianrun Huang
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
| | - Nana Sun
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
| | - Xiude Hua
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
| | - Minghua Wang
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
| | - Fengquan Liu
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277.,Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science Nanjing 210014 China
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Ameen F, Siddiqui S, Kausar T, Nayeem SM, Sarwar T, Rizvi MMA, Rehman SU, Tabish M. Interaction of memantine with calf thymus DNA: an in-vitro and in-silico approach and cytotoxic effect on the cancerous cell lines. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2020; 40:1216-1229. [DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1823886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Faisal Ameen
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, A.M. University, Aligarh, India
| | - Sharmin Siddiqui
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, A.M. University, Aligarh, India
| | - Tasneem Kausar
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, A.M. University, Aligarh, India
| | - Shahid M. Nayeem
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, A.M. University, Aligarh, India
| | - Tarique Sarwar
- Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
| | | | - Sayeed ur Rehman
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, New Delhi, India
| | - Mohammad Tabish
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, A.M. University, Aligarh, India
| |
Collapse
|