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Segura BM, Rivero-Wendt CLG, Pizzotti ABC, Otsubo Jaques JA, Santos AN, Franco-Belussi L, Fernandes CEDS. Effects of urban streams on muscle non-protein thiols, gill and liver histopathology in zebrafish (Danio rerio) assessed by active biomonitoring. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024:124513. [PMID: 39002751 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Aquatic biota are exposed to toxic substances resulting from human activities, reducing environmental quality and can compromise the health of the organisms. This study aimed to employ Danio rerio as an environmental bioindicator, analyzing the effects of water from distinct urban aquatic environments. An active biomonitoring system was set up to compare the temporal dynamics of histological biomarkers for gill and liver and the patterns of non-protein thiols (NPSH) in muscle in specimens exposed for 3, 6, and 12 days. Three large urban basins in the city of Campo Grande (Midwest of Brazil) were selected. Two sites are in a very populous area (i.e Lagoa and Bandeira) and another on in an area with agricultural activities (i.e Anhanduí). All the streams displayed distinct qualitative characteristics. The presence of metals, including Mn, Zn, Fe, and Al, as well as pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen, accounted for 38% of the variability (PC1), while total solids, conductivity, ammonia, nitrite, and explained 24 % (PC2). Degree tissue changes index (DTC) in gill and the concentration of NPSH increased in all streams during 3, 6 and 12 days of exposure. DTC in liver increases in all exposure times in most populous stream (i.e Lagoa and Bandeira). Histopathological evidence in the gill, including proliferation, desquamation, and necrosis of the primary lamellar epithelium; fusion and aneurysms in the secondary lamellar epithelium were observed after three days of exposure. Degenerative nuclear figures were noted in the liver after three days of exposure, followed by hepatocellular hypertrophy, lipidosis, and necrosis at twelve days. Our findings showing time-dependent effects of urban aquatic environments in histopathological (i.e DTC) and biochemical biomarkers in zebrafish. The biomonitoring model enabled a comparison of the temporal dynamics of various health markers, using zebrafish as bioindicator. Future studies might use this experimental model and biomarkers for environmental biomonitoring program.
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- Bianca Marques Segura
- Graduate Program in Animal Biology. Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Patologia Experimental, LAPEx, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, 79002970, Brasil
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- Programa Multicêntrico de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular (PBBqBM), Instituto de Biociências (INBIO), Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Campo Grande, 79.070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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- Programa Multicêntrico de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular (PBBqBM), Instituto de Biociências (INBIO), Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Campo Grande, 79.070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (PPGFARM), Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Alimentos e Nutrição (FACFAN), Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Campo Grande, 79.070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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- Programa Multicêntrico de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular (PBBqBM), Instituto de Biociências (INBIO), Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Campo Grande, 79.070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Patologia Experimental, LAPEx, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, 79002970, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Patologia Experimental, LAPEx, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, 79002970, Brasil.
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Wang M, Guo Z, Du J, Lu H, Liu L, Wang T, Pan S. Assessing the hepatotoxicity of phosphogypsum leachate in zebrafish (Danio rerio). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 926:172018. [PMID: 38547988 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172018] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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The improper disposal of large amounts of phosphogypsum generated during the production process of the phosphorus chemical industry (PCI) still exists. The leachate formed by phosphogypsum stockpiles could pose a threat to the ecological environment and human health. Nevertheless, information regarding the harmful effects of phosphogypsum leachate on organisms is still limited. Herein, the physicochemical characteristics of phosphogypsum leachate were analyzed, and its toxicity effect on zebrafish (Danio rerio), particularly in terms of hepatotoxicity and potential mechanisms, were evaluated. The results indicated that P, NH3-N, TN, F-, As, Cd, Cr, Co, Ni, Zn, Mn, and Hg of phosphogypsum leachate exceeded the V class of surface water environmental quality standards (GB 3838-2002) to varying degrees. Acute toxicity test showed that the 96 h LC50 values of phosphogypsum leachate to zebrafish was 2.08 %. Under exposure to phosphogypsum leachate, zebrafish exhibited concentration-dependent liver damage, characterized by vacuolization and infiltration of inflammatory cells. The increased in Malondialdehyde (MDA) content and altered activities of antioxidant enzymes in the liver indicated the induction of oxidative stress and oxidative damage. The expression of apoptosis-related genes (P53, PUMA, Caspase3, Bcl-2, and Bax) were up-regulated at low dosage group and down-regulated at medium and high dosage groups, suggesting the occurrence of hepatocyte apoptosis or necrosis. Additionally, phosphogypsum leachate influenced the composition of the zebrafish gut microbiota by reducing the relative abundance of Bacteroidota, Aeromonas, Flavobacterium, Vibrio, and increasing that of Rhodobacter and Pirellula. Correlation analysis revealed that gut microbiota dysbiosis was associated with phosphogypsum leachate-induced hepatotoxicity. Altogether, exposure to phosphogypsum leachate caused liver damage in zebrafish, likely through oxidative stress and apoptosis, with the intestinal flora also playing a significant role. These findings contribute to understanding the ecological toxicity of phosphogypsum leachate and promote the sustainable development of PCI.
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- Min Wang
- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
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- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
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- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
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- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China; Key Laboratory of Microbiology and Parasitology of Institution of Higher Learning of Guizhou, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China; Key Laboratory of Microbiology and Parasitology of Institution of Higher Learning of Guizhou, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
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- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China.
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Hu X, Meng LJ, Liu HD, Guo YS, Liu WC, Tan HX, Luo GZ. Impacts of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) exposed to microplastics in bioflocs system. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 901:165921. [PMID: 37527718 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) are abundant in aquaculture water, including in bioflocs aquaculture systems. Compared with other aquaculture systems, biofloc technology systems have the richest microbes and are beneficial to cultivated organisms. Therefore, this study provides a comprehensive assessment of the potential effects of MPs on aquaculture organisms in bioflocs systems. Here, Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) were exposed to MPs (polystyrene; 32-40 μm diameter) with 0, 80 items/L (30 μg/L), and 800 items/L (300 μg/L) for 28 days in a bioflocs aquaculture system. The results showed that the MPs generally had no apparent effect on water quality, tilapia growth, or digestive enzyme activity. However, MPs accumulated the most in the liver (5.65 ± 0.74 μg/mg) and significantly increased the hepato-somatic index of tilapia and reduced the crude protein and lipid of tilapia muscle (p < 0.05). The levels of the antioxidant enzymes catalase and glutathione S-transferase increased significantly in response to MPs (p < 0.05). In contrast, MPs did not affect the content of glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, oxidized glutathione, and malondialdehyde, or the enzyme activity of Na+/K+-ATPase. Moreover, using an improved integrated biomarker response index, growth performance was found to be less responsive to MPs than to oxidative stress and digestive activity. Exposure to MPs did not significantly influence the microbial communities of the bioflocs and tilapia guts (p < 0.05). These results suggest that MPs barely affected tilapia in the bioflocs system. This study contributes to the evaluation of the ecological risk of MPs in aquaculture systems and a better understanding of the integrated response of cultivated vertebrates to MPs in biofloc technology systems.
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- Xin Hu
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Jiaozhou Bay National Marine Ecosystem Research Station, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center for Cultivating Elite Breeds and Green-culture of Aquaculture Animals, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center for Cultivating Elite Breeds and Green-culture of Aquaculture Animals, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center for Cultivating Elite Breeds and Green-culture of Aquaculture Animals, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China.
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Muzaffar I, Jabeen G, Kanwal Z, Manzoor F. Evaluation of cyto-genotoxicity biomarkers, changes in histology and antioxidant defense system of Oreochromis niloticus induced by the industrial effluents. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 104:104309. [PMID: 37924962 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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Aquatic pollution mainly by industrial effluents has been a major concern since a few decades. The current study evaluated cyto-genotoxicity of industrial effluents on Oreochromis niloticus exposed to sublethal levels by hematotoxicity, blood biochemistry analysis, micronucleus assay, antioxidants and cerebral toxicity. The significant elevation in differential leukocytes of exposed fish was indicative of infections and compromised immune system. The acute and chronic industrial effluent exposure caused significant decline in aspartame transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) and renal function enzymes. Necrosis, hyperplastic growth, hypertrophy and toxicant accumulation exhibited cerebral toxicity potential of industrial toxicants. A significant decrease in antioxidants, GSH, SOD and catalase (0.14, 0.66 and 1549 unit/mg protein) in chronic exposure group in comparison to 0.18, 2.83, 7680 and 6200.8 values of GSH, SOD, GPx and CAT, respectively. Results showed that acute and chronic industrial effluent exposure caused genotoxicity with higher frequencies of formation of micronuclei and cytokaryotic fusion.
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- Iqra Muzaffar
- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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Ferreira MF, Turner A, Vernon EL, Grisolia C, Lebaron-Jacobs L, Malard V, Jha AN. Tritium: Its relevance, sources and impacts on non-human biota. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 876:162816. [PMID: 36921857 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Tritium (3H) is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen that is abundantly released from nuclear industries. It is extremely mobile in the environment and in all biological systems, representing an increasing concern for the health of both humans and non-human biota (NHB). The present review examines the sources and characteristics of tritium in the environment, and evaluates available information pertaining to its biological effects at different levels of biological organisation in NHB. Despite an increasing number of publications in the tritium radiobiology field, there exists a significant disparity between data available for the different taxonomic groups and species, and observations are heavily biased towards marine bivalves, fish and mammals (rodents). Further limitations relate to the scarcity of information in the field relative to the laboratory, and lack of studies that employ forms of tritium other than tritiated water (HTO). Within these constraints, different responses to HTO exposure, from molecular to behavioural, have been reported during early life stages, but the potential transgenerational effects are unclear. The application of rapidly developing "omics" techniques could help to fill these knowledge gaps and further elucidate the relationships between molecular and organismal level responses through the development of radiation specific adverse outcome pathways (AOPs). The use of a greater diversity of keystone species and exposures to multiple stressors, elucidating other novel effects (e.g., by-stander, germ-line, transgenerational and epigenetic effects) offers opportunities to improve environmental risk assessments for the radionuclide. These could be combined with artificial intelligence (AI) including machine learning (ML) and ecosystem-based approaches.
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- Maria Florencia Ferreira
- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CEA, CNRS, BIAM, IPM, F-13108 Saint Paul-Lez-Durance, France
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- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK.
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Topić Popović N, Čižmek L, Babić S, Strunjak-Perović I, Čož-Rakovac R. Fish liver damage related to the wastewater treatment plant effluents. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:48739-48768. [PMID: 36869954 PMCID: PMC9985104 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26187-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) continuously release a complex mixture of municipal, hospital, industrial, and runoff chemicals into the aquatic environment. These contaminants are both legacy contaminants and emerging-concern contaminants, affecting all tissues in a fish body, particularly the liver. The fish liver is the principal detoxifying organ and effects of consistent pollutant exposure can be evident on its cellular and tissue level. The objective of this paper is thus to provide an in-depth analysis of the WWTP contaminants' impact on the fish liver structure, physiology, and metabolism. The paper also gives an overview of the fish liver biotransformation enzymes, antioxidant enzymes, and non-enzymatic antioxidants, their role in metabolizing xenobiotic compounds and coping with oxidative damage. Emphasis has been placed on highlighting the vulnerability of fish to xenobiotic compounds, and on biomonitoring of exposed fish, generally involving observation of biomarkers in caged or native fish. Furthermore, the paper systematically assesses the most common contaminants with the potential to affect fish liver tissue.
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- Natalija Topić Popović
- Laboratory for Aquaculture Biotechnology, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička 54, Zagreb, Croatia.
- Centre of Excellence for Marine Bioprospecting-BioProCro, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Laboratory for Aquaculture Biotechnology, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička 54, Zagreb, Croatia
- Centre of Excellence for Marine Bioprospecting-BioProCro, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Laboratory for Aquaculture Biotechnology, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička 54, Zagreb, Croatia
- Centre of Excellence for Marine Bioprospecting-BioProCro, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Laboratory for Aquaculture Biotechnology, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička 54, Zagreb, Croatia
- Centre of Excellence for Marine Bioprospecting-BioProCro, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Laboratory for Aquaculture Biotechnology, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička 54, Zagreb, Croatia
- Centre of Excellence for Marine Bioprospecting-BioProCro, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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Jovanović Marić J, Kolarević S, Đorđević J, Sunjog K, Nikolić I, Marić A, Ilić M, Simonović P, Alygizakis N, Ng K, Oswald P, Slobodnik J, Žegura B, Vuković-Gačić B, Paunović M, Kračun-Kolarević M. In situ detection of the genotoxic potential as one of the lines of evidence in the weight-of-evidence approach-the Joint Danube Survey 4 Case Study. Mutagenesis 2023; 38:21-32. [PMID: 36367406 DOI: 10.1093/mutage/geac024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Environmental studies which aim to assess the ecological impact of chemical and other types of pollution should employ a complex weight-of-evidence approach with multiple lines of evidence (LoEs). This study focused on in situ genotoxicological methods such as the comet and micronucleus assays and randomly amplified polymorphic DNA analysis as one of the multiple LoEs (LoE3) on the fish species Alburnus alburnus (bleak) as a bioindicator. The study was carried out within the Joint Danube Survey 4 (JDS4) at nine sites in the Danube River Basin in the Republic of Serbia. Out of nine sampling sites, two were situated at the Tisa, Sava, and Velika Morava rivers, and three sites were at the Danube River. The three additionally employed LoEs were: SumTUwater calculated based on the monitoring data in the database of the Serbian Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) (LoE1); in vitro analyses of JDS4 water extracts employing genotoxicological methods (LoE2); assessment of the ecological status/potential by SEPA and indication of the ecological status for the sites performed within the JDS4 (LoE4). The analyzed biomarker responses in the bleak were integrated into the unique integrated biomarker response index which was used to rank the sites. The highest pollution pressure was recorded at JDS4 39 and JDS4 36, while the lowest was at JDS4 35. The impact of pollution was confirmed at three sites, JDS4 33, 40, and 41, by all four LoEs. At other sampling sites, a difference was observed regarding the pollution depending on the employed LoEs. This indicates the importance of implementing a comprehensive weight-of-evidence approach to ensure the impact of pollution is not overlooked when using only one LoE as is often the case in environmental studies.
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- Jovana Jovanović Marić
- University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Department of Hydroecology and Water Protection, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Department of Hydroecology and Water Protection, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Chair of Microbiology, Center for Genotoxicology and Ecogenotoxicology, Studentski trg 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.,University of Belgrade, Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, Department of Biology and Inland Waters Protection, Kneza Višeslava 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, Department of Biology and Inland Waters Protection, Kneza Višeslava 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Chair of Microbiology, Studentski trg 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Institute of Zoology, Studentski trg 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Department of Hydroecology and Water Protection, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Institute of Zoology, Studentski trg 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.,University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stankovic", National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Department of Evolutionary Biology, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Environmental Institute, Okružna 784/2, 97241 Koš, Slovak Republic.,Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Environmental Institute, Okružna 784/2, 97241 Koš, Slovak Republic
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- Environmental Institute, Okružna 784/2, 97241 Koš, Slovak Republic
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- National Institute of Biology, Department of Genetic Toxicology and Cancer Biology, Večna pot 111, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Chair of Microbiology, Center for Genotoxicology and Ecogenotoxicology, Studentski trg 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Department of Hydroecology and Water Protection, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Department of Hydroecology and Water Protection, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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Zhu L, Liu J, Zhou J, Wu X, Yang K, Ni Z, Liu Z, Jia H. The overlooked toxicity of environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) induced by anthracene transformation to earthworms (Eisenia fetida). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 853:158571. [PMID: 36075414 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) as intermediate products exist widely in the PAHs-contaminated soils, but toxicity assessment associated with EPFRs for terrestrial invertebrates remains unclear. Using the model organism Eisenia fetida, we compared the adverse effects among anthracene (ANT), anthraquinone (ANQ), and EPFRs induced by ANT transformation on clay surfaces. Our results showed that EPFRs-exposed earthworms experienced histopathological damage, which was more severe than ANT and ANQ-exposed earthworms. The source of EPFRs damage was associated with the obvious dysbiosis of reactive oxygen species in earthworms. Specifically, EPFRs trigged more severe antioxidant responses and oxidative damages (e.g., membrane lipid and DNA injury) in comparison with ANT and ANQ exposure, as evidenced by the values of integrated biomarker response (IBR) following the order of EPFRs (14.5) > ANT (12.8) > ANQ (10.9). Moreover, high-throughput sequencing found that EPFRs induced dramatic changes in the composition and structure of earthworm gut microbiota, which may involve immune and metabolism dysfunction, in turn aggravated EPFRs toxicity. Overall, the obtained information highlights the more severe injury of EPFRs to terrestrial organisms, deserving more attentions for the assessment of potential risks associated with radical intermediates in PAHs-contaminated soils.
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- Lang Zhu
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China.
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Peluso J, Aronzon CM, Martínez Chehda A, Cuzziol Boccioni AP, Peltzer PM, De Geronimo E, Aparicio V, Gonzalez F, Valenzuela L, Lajmanovich RC. Environmental quality and ecotoxicity of sediments from the lower Salado River basin (Santa Fe, Argentina) on amphibian larvae. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 253:106342. [PMID: 36327688 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The lower Salado River basin receive agricultural, industrial and domestic waste water. So, the aim was to evaluate the quality of three sampling sites that belong to the Salado River basin (S1: Cululú stream; S2: Salado River, at Esperanza City, S3: Salado River at Santo Tomé City) based on physicochemical parameters, metals and pesticides analyses and ecotoxicity on Rhinella arenarum larvae. R. arenarum larvae (Gosner Stage -GS- 25) were chronically exposed (504h) to complex matrixes of surface water and sediment samples of each site for the determination of the survival rate. Biomarkers of oxidative stress, neurotoxicity and genotoxicity were analyzed in R. arenarum larvae (GS. 25) after exposure (96h) to the complex matrix of water and sediment. The water quality index showed a marginal quality for all sites, influenced mainly by low dissolved oxygen, high total suspended solid, phosphate, nitrite, conductivity, Pb, Cr and Cu levels. Metal concentrations were higher in sediment than in water samples (˜34-35000 times). In total, thirty different pesticides were detected in all water and sediment samples, S1 presented the greatest variety (26). Glyphosate and AMPA were detected in sediments from all sites, being higher in S3. N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) and atrazine were detected in all water samples. Greatest mortality was observed in larvae exposed to samples from S1 from 288h (43.3%), reaching a maximum value of 50% at 408h. Oxidative stress and genotoxicity were observed in larvae exposed to S1 and S3 matrix samples. Neurotoxicity was observed in larvae exposed to all matrix samples. The integrated biomarker response index showed that larvae exposed to S1 and S3 were the most affected. According to the physicochemical data and the ecotoxicity assessment, this important river basin is significantly degraded and may represent a risk to aquatic biota, especially for R. arenarum larvae.
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- Julieta Peluso
- IIIA-UNSAM-CONICET, Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, Escuela de Hábitat y Sostenibilidad, Campus Miguelete, 25 de mayo y Francia, 1650 San Martín, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- IIIA-UNSAM-CONICET, Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, Escuela de Hábitat y Sostenibilidad, Campus Miguelete, 25 de mayo y Francia, 1650 San Martín, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina.
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- IIIA-UNSAM-CONICET, Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, Escuela de Hábitat y Sostenibilidad, Campus Miguelete, 25 de mayo y Francia, 1650 San Martín, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina; Laboratorio de Ecotoxicología, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina; Laboratorio de Ecotoxicología, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina; Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, Estación Experimental Agropecuaria, Balcarce, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina; Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, Estación Experimental Agropecuaria, Balcarce, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Fluorescencia de Rayos X, Gerencia Química, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Fluorescencia de Rayos X, Gerencia Química, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina; Laboratorio de Ecotoxicología, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
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Zheng J, Li C, Zheng X. Toxic effects of polystyrene microplastics on the intestine of Amphioctopus fangsiao (Mollusca: Cephalopoda): From physiological responses to underlying molecular mechanisms. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136362. [PMID: 36087715 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microplastics are broadly used and among the most studied environmental pollutants due to their potential impacts on organisms and human health. Amphioctopus fangsiao (Cephalopoda: Octopodidae) is an important commercial species in the Pacific Northwest and is very popular among consumers owing to its rich nutritional value and fresh flavor. However, the toxic effects of microplastic exposure on A. fangsiao, including phenotypical effect and underlying molecular mechanism, remain limited. In this study, the octopus A. fangsiao were exposed to microplastics (polystyrene microplastics, Micro-PS) at concentrations of 100 and 1000 μg/L for 21 days, and then the physiological response, histopathological analysis, biomarkers of oxidative stress and glycolipid metabolism, microbiome perturbations and transcriptomic profiles in the intestines were performed. Results demonstrated that Micro-PS exposure had distinct adverse effects on the food intake of A. fangsiao. Histological analysis revealed that Micro-PS exposure has resulted in histopathological damage, thus causing early inflammation of the intestine. Oxidative stresses, metabolic disorders and microbiome perturbations were also detected in the intestine of A. fangsiao based on physiological biomarkers and microbiome analyses. Moreover, transcriptome analysis detected the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and significantly enriched KEGG pathways in response to oxidative stress, glycolipid metabolism, DNA damage and transmembrane transport of intestinal cells, revealing distinct toxic effects at the molecular level. In summary, Micro-PS exposure has a strong impact on the intestines of A. fangsiao. For the first time, this study uses multiple approaches based on the physiological and biochemical response as well as transcriptional regulation analysis. The first assessment of the toxic impact of this species under Micro-PS exposure is also reported.
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- Jian Zheng
- Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity (IEMB), Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China; Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- Laboratory of Marine Protozoan Biodiversity and Evolution, Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, 264209, China
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- Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity (IEMB), Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China; Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
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Jin MK, Yang YT, Zhao CX, Huang XR, Chen HM, Zhao WL, Yang XR, Zhu YG, Liu HJ. ROS as a key player in quinolone antibiotic stress on Arabidopsis thaliana: From the perspective of photosystem function, oxidative stress and phyllosphere microbiome. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 848:157821. [PMID: 35931174 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157821] [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: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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With the increasing use of antibiotics, their ecological impacts have received widespread attention. However, research on the toxicity of quinolone antibiotics is still limited, especially regarding the oxidative stress and phyllosphere of plants. In this study, the toxic effects of enrofloxacin, norfloxacin, and levofloxacin on Arabidopsis thaliana and their underlying mechanisms were investigated. The toxicity of the three quinolone antibiotics decreased in the following order: enrofloxacin > norfloxacin > levofloxacin. Physiological cellular changes, such as plasmolysis and chloroplast swelling, were observed using electron microscopy. Photosynthetic efficiency was inhibited with a decline in the effective photochemical quantum yield of photosystem II (Y(II)) and non-photochemical quenching (NPQ), indicating that quinolone antibiotics might reduce light energy conversion efficiency and excess light energy dissipation. Oxidative stress occurred in A. thaliana after quinolone antibiotic treatment, with an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and malondialdehyde (MDA) content. High ROS levels stimulated the over-expression of superoxide-responsive genes for self-protection. Structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis showed that photosynthesis inhibition and cellular damage caused by oxidative stress were critical factors for growth inhibition, suggesting that the antioxidant response activated by ROS might be a potential mechanism. Furthermore, the diversity of the phyllospheric microbial communities decreased after enrofloxacin exposure. Additionally, specific microbes were preferentially recruited to the phyllosphere because of the higher ROS levels.
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- Ming-Kang Jin
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Instrumental Analysis Center, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China
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- Centre for Environmental Policy, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Instrumental Analysis Center, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Instrumental Analysis Center, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Instrumental Analysis Center, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, PR China.
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Saha S, Dhara K, Pal P, Saha NC, Faggio C, Chukwuka AV. Longer-Term Adverse Effects of Selenate Exposures on Hematological and Serum Biochemical Variables in Air-Breathing Fish Channa punctata (Bloch, 1973) and Non-air Breathing Fish Ctenopharyngodon Idella (Cuvier, 1844): an Integrated Biomarker Response Approach. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 201:3497-3512. [PMID: 36251148 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03449-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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To examine the spectrum of selenium toxicity between hardy and less hardy species of the same life stages, short-term and longer-term exposures in juvenile air-breathing fish Channa punctata (Bloch, 1973) and non-air-breathing fish Ctenopharyngodon idella (Cuvier, 1844) were assessed. Acute exposures revealed a greater 96-h median lethal concentration (LC50) for C. punctata (14.67 mg/l) compared to C. idella (7.98 mg/l). During their chronic exposure, both fishes' hemoglobin content (Hb), red blood cells (RBC), and hematocrit (HCT) markedly decreased (p < 0.05), although their clotting time (CT) significantly increased. At 96 h, immune-modulation was observed where total protein and serum globulin levels in both fishes considerably decreased (p < 0.05) compared to the first exposure at 0 days, although total glucose, triglyceride, cholesterol, and albumin levels in both fishes significantly increased (p < 0.05) at 30 days. The lower cholesterol levels in C. punctata compared to C. idella are suggestive of a disrupted cholesterol transformation pathway. The greater total protein, triglyceride, albumin, and globulin levels in C. punctata compared to C. idella are suggestive of a comparatively robust immune capacity. In essence, selenium toxicity in the wild could manifest as disrupted metabolic pathways and downregulated immune capacity for less hardy species. In general, both fish species displayed significant alterations in their hematological and biochemical responses with increased exposure duration and elevated toxicant concentrations. This comparative investigation could improve the knowledge-spectrum of selenium toxicity in the wild as well as an understanding of secondary stress responses critically evident in hematological and biochemical parameters.
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- Shubhajit Saha
- Department of Zoology, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College, Pathankhali, South 24 Parganas, 743611, West Bengal, India
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- Freshwater Fisheries Research & Training Centre, Directorate of Fisheries, Kulia, Kalyani, Nadia, 741 251, West Bengal, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Lembucherra, Tripura, 799210, India
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- Fishery and Ecotoxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Burdwan, Purba Barddhaman, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
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- National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Osogbo, Osun, Nigeria
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Guedegba NL, Ben Ammar I, Houndji A, Toko II, Van De Merckt L, Agbohessi PT, Mandiki SNM, Scippo ML, Kestemont P. Integrated biomarker response to assess the effects of pesticide residues on Nile Tilapia in aquatic ecosystems contaminated by cotton-field effluents. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 305:135407. [PMID: 35732206 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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An in-situ study combined with an integrated biomarker response was used to evaluate the impact of agricultural effluents in the physiological responses of Nile tilapia reared in cages and enclosures of water reservoirs in North Benin. Fish were distributed in fish farming systems at two sites: Songhai located outside the cotton basin and Batran located in the most productive commune. They were sampled for blood and organs before (BST), during (DST) and after (AST) pesticide treatment. Pesticide residues were analysed in water, sediments and fish muscles. Several biomarkers were investigated related to the immune (peroxidase, lysozyme and complement activities, superoxide anion production) and reproductive (sex steroids and vitellogenin levels) responses as well as neurotoxicity (cholinesterase activity) and tissue alterations. Biomarkers were assessed and analysed via the integrated biomarker response (IBR). The results showed that Batran water reservoir was a more harmful ecosystem for fish than Songhai one, especially by depressing some immune and reproductive functions in relation to a higher-level of pesticide contamination. They also demonstrated that the contact of fish to sediments in enclosures aggravated the pesticide burden on fish. Therefore, using males as bioindicators would improve the sensitivity of the used biomarkers since males seemed more affected than females especially due to pesticide estrogenic induction impacting their reproductive system.
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- Nicresse Léa Guedegba
- Research Unit in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology (URBE), Institute of Life, Earth & Environment (ILEE), University of Namur, 61 rue de Bruxelles, 5000, Namur, Belgium; Research Laboratory in Aquaculture and Aquatic Ecotoxicology (LaRAEAq), University of Parakou, Faculty of Agronomy, 03 BP 61 Parakou-University, Benin
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- Research Unit in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology (URBE), Institute of Life, Earth & Environment (ILEE), University of Namur, 61 rue de Bruxelles, 5000, Namur, Belgium.
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- Research Unit in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology (URBE), Institute of Life, Earth & Environment (ILEE), University of Namur, 61 rue de Bruxelles, 5000, Namur, Belgium; Research Laboratory in Aquaculture and Aquatic Ecotoxicology (LaRAEAq), University of Parakou, Faculty of Agronomy, 03 BP 61 Parakou-University, Benin
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- Research Laboratory in Aquaculture and Aquatic Ecotoxicology (LaRAEAq), University of Parakou, Faculty of Agronomy, 03 BP 61 Parakou-University, Benin
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- Research Unit in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology (URBE), Institute of Life, Earth & Environment (ILEE), University of Namur, 61 rue de Bruxelles, 5000, Namur, Belgium
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- Research Laboratory in Aquaculture and Aquatic Ecotoxicology (LaRAEAq), University of Parakou, Faculty of Agronomy, 03 BP 61 Parakou-University, Benin
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- Research Unit in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology (URBE), Institute of Life, Earth & Environment (ILEE), University of Namur, 61 rue de Bruxelles, 5000, Namur, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Food Analysis, Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Veterinary Public Health, University of Liège, bât. B43bis, 10 Avenue de Cureghem, Sart-Tilman, B-4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Research Unit in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology (URBE), Institute of Life, Earth & Environment (ILEE), University of Namur, 61 rue de Bruxelles, 5000, Namur, Belgium.
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Hou K, Yang Y, Zhu L, Wu R, Du Z, Li B, Zhu L, Sun S. Toxicity evaluation of chlorpyrifos and its main metabolite 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol (TCP) to Eisenia fetida in different soils. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 259:109394. [PMID: 35697281 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109394] [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: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The present study utilized a biomarker response method to evaluate the effect of 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol (TCP) in artificial and natural soils on Eisenia fetida after 7, 14, 28, 42 and 56 days exposure. Results indicated that TCP induced excessive reactive oxygen species, caused oxidative stress and DNA damage to Eisenia fetida. Biomarker responses were standardized to calculate the Integrated Biomarker Response (IBR) index. The IBR index of three enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione S-transferase) activities showed that TCP induced the oxidative stress to E. fetida in red clay was stronger than in the other three soils. Specifically, chlorpyrifos exposure group showed a lower toxicity than TCP exposure group after 28 days exposure but a higher toxicity than TCP exposure group after 56 days exposure. Despite the deficiencies of this study, the above information is of great significance for assessing the risk of chlorpyrifos and its metabolite TCP pollution in soil ecosystems.
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- Kaixuan Hou
- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, 61 Daizong Road, Taian 271018, PR China.
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Mukherjee D, Saha S, Chukwuka AV, Ghosh B, Dhara K, Saha NC, Pal P, Faggio C. Antioxidant enzyme activity and pathophysiological responses in the freshwater walking catfish, Clarias batrachus Linn under sub-chronic and chronic exposures to the neonicotinoid, Thiamethoxam®. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 836:155716. [PMID: 35526629 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The hydrophilic nature and resultant persistence of neonicotinoids in aquatic systems increase the exposure duration for non-target organisms. The sublethal toxicity of the neonicotinoid Thiamethoxam® spanning sub-chronic and chronic durations was investigated in Clarias batrachus, a non-target freshwater fish species. 96 h LC50 value of Thiamethoxam® on Clarias batrachus was 138.60 mg L-1. Pre-determined exposure concentrations of Thiamethoxam® (6.93 and 13.86 mg L-1) were used and effects were assessed at days 15, 30, and 45 exposure intervals. Biomarker effects were evaluated using antioxidant enzyme responses (CAT, SOD) neurotransmission (acetylcholinesterase activity), haematological and serum biochemistry changes (including haemoglobin content, total erythrocyte count, and serum albumin total leukocyte count, total serum protein, serum globulin, triglyceride, cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, very low-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, phospholipid, and total serum glucose), histopathological alterations (gill and liver). Thiamethoxam®-exposed fish showed a marked reduction in haemoglobin content, total erythrocyte count, and serum albumin levels compared to control fish. Similarly, gill and liver antioxidant enzyme activity (CAT, SOD) and neurotransmission (acetylcholinesterase) also showed altered responses between sub-chronic exposure on day-15 and chronic responses on day-45. Histopathological observations in gill tissue revealed alterations ranging from vacuolation, hypertrophy, disruption of primary lamellar architecture, haemorrhage, the fusion of secondary lamella, and sloughing of outer epithelia. For liver tissue of exposed fish histopathological observations included increased sinusoidal spaces (ISS), necrosis of hepatocytes (NOH), nuclear degeneration (ND), disruption of architecture (DOA), macrophage infiltration of the central vein, vacuolation (V), hypertrophied hepatocytes, and haemorrhages. The gradients of toxic responses across exposure concentrations and depictions of impaired fish health with increasing thiamethoxam® exposure duration portend lowered physiological capacity for survival in the wild.
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- Dip Mukherjee
- Department of Zoology, S.B.S. Government College, Hili, Dakshin Dinajpur, 733126 West Bengal, India
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- Department of Zoology, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College, South 24 Parganas, 743 611 West Bengal, India
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- National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Osogbo, Nigeria.
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- Post Graduate Department of Zoology, Bidhannagar College, Kolkata 700 064, West Bengal, India
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- Freshwater Fisheries Research & Training Centre, Directorate of Fisheries, Nadia 741 251, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Zoology, The University of Burdwan, Purba Barddhaman, 713 104 West Bengal, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Lembucherra, Tripura 799 210, India
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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Jong MC, Li J, Noor HM, He Y, Gin KYH. Impacts of size-fractionation on toxicity of marine microplastics: Enhanced integrated biomarker assessment in the tropical mussels, Perna viridis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 835:155459. [PMID: 35472354 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Accumulation of microplastics (MP) in oceanic waters is eroding the health of marine biota. We investigated how size-fractionated MP influence the toxicity risks towards a tropical keystone species, Perna viridis. Tissue-specific bioaccumulation and in vivo toxicity of polystyrene (PS) particles (0.5, 5, and 50 μm) were measured upon continuous exposure for 7 days, followed by 7 days depuration. P. viridis were exposed to equivalent mass (0.6 mg/L), corresponding to 4.0-4.6 particles/mL, 4.6-7.1 × 103 particles/mL, and 1.1-4.8 × 106 particles/mL for 50 μm, 5 μm and 0.5 μm PS particles, respectively. Onset toxicity were quantified through the enhanced integrated multi-biomarker response (EIBR) model, measured by weighting of biological organisation levels of eight biomarkers: (i) molecular (i.e., DNA damage (comet), 7-ethoxy resorufin O-deethylase (EROD), Catalase (CAT), Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP)); (ii) cellular (i.e., Neutral red retention (NRR), phagocytosis); and (iii) physiological (i.e., filtration rate). Data showed slightly elevated lysosomal instability (NRR) and antioxidant defences (FRAP, SOD, CAT, EROD) in specimens exposed to nano-PS (0.5 μm) compared to micro-PS (5 and 50 μm). Immunotoxicity (phagocytosis) and genotoxicity (comet) for haemocyte cells were significantly higher in specimens exposed to nano-PS (p < 0.05). EIBR index corroborated increasing toxicity modulated by MP sizes in descending order: 0.5 μm > 5 μm > 50 μm, with nano-PS exerted significantly higher biological effects (EIBR = 19.77 ± 5.89) than the unexposed group (EIBR = 10.97 ± 2.02; p < 0.05). Symptomatic organismal depression was manifested by the depleting filtering proficiency and weakened defence against invasive Zymosan bioparticles in the phagocytosis assay. Although impaired mussels duly recovered during depuration, individuals affected by nano-PS showed immunocompetence deficiency and gill responses that were not readily reversible, which could potentially increase their vulnerability towards further environmental stressors.
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- Mui-Choo Jong
- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 1 Create Way, #15-02, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, University of Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; E2S2-CREATE, NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 1 Create way, Create Tower, #15-02, Singapore 138602, Singapore.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Block E1A-07-03, 1 Engineering Drive 2, Singapore 117576, Singapore; E2S2-CREATE, NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 1 Create way, Create Tower, #15-02, Singapore 138602, Singapore.
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Oliveira HHQ, Reis-Filho JA, Nunes JACC, Dos Santos RM, de F Esteves Santiago E, Aguilar L, de Mello Affonso PRA, da Cruz AL. Gill Histopathological Biomarkers in Fish Exposed to Trace Metals in the Todos os Santos Bay, Brazil. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:3388-3399. [PMID: 34590237 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02930-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Histopathologies are widely recognized as biomarkers of environmental pollution. In this sense, we evaluated the putative relationship of gill histopathologies and distinct ecological impacts in two regions of Todos os Santos Bay (BTS), Brazil, the largest bay in Northeastern Brazil, South Atlantic. We compared the presence and concentration of metals (Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, V, and Zn) in water, sediments, and gills and gill histopathologies of a demersal fish (Diapterus rhombeus) and a benthic fish (Ogcocephalus vespertilio). As expected, fish and sediment samples from historically contaminated areas (Aratu) showed more remarkable traces of metals than apparently low-impact areas (Jaguaripe). Likewise, the DTC (degree of tissue change) index and the volume densities were higher in fish caught in Aratu. In addition, the Diapterus rhombeus species showed more potential than Ogcocephalus vespertilio for risk assessment as it showed more responses to the environment reflected on more histopathologies. These data support the effectiveness of incorporating functional gill morphology to monitor impacts on estuarine biota that can be used as a reference to improve the management of ecosystems and prevent harm to human health.
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- Heigon H Queiroz Oliveira
- Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Barão de Jeremoabo, 147, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Barão de Jeremoabo, 147, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Barão de Jeremoabo, 147, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Barão de Jeremoabo, 147, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Barão de Jeremoabo, 147, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Barão de Jeremoabo, 147, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual Do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Campus de Jequié, Jequié, BA, 45205-490, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Barão de Jeremoabo, 147, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil.
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Liu B, Li P, He S, Xing S, Cao Z, Cao X, Wang X, Li ZH. Effects of short-term exposure to tralopyril on physiological indexes and endocrine function in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 245:106118. [PMID: 35176693 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Tralopyril is an emerging marine antifouling agent with potential toxic effects on non-target aquatic organisms. To evaluate the toxicity of tralopyril, to turbot (Scophthalmus maximus), we assessed biomarkers, including oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and osmotic homeostasis regulation enzymes, after a 7-day exposure to tralopyril (5 μg/L, 15 μg/L, 30 μg/L). Superoxide dismutase activity was significantly decreased at 30 μg/L, and Ca2+-Mg2+-ATPase activity in the gills was significantly increased at 15 μg/L and 30 μg/L. No statistically significant differences in the responses of acetylcholinesterase and nitric oxide were detected. In addition, 15 μg/L and 30 μg/L tralopyril induced hyperthyroidism, reflected by significantly increased of T3 levels. The expression levels of hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis-related genes were also upregulated. The molecular docking results showed that the thyroid system disruption was not caused by competitive binding to the receptor. In addition, the integrated biomarker response index showed that 15 μg/L tralopyril had the greatest effect on turbot. In general, tralopyril caused oxidative damage, affected energy metabolism, and interfered with the endocrine system. These findings could provide reference data for assessing the ecological risk of tralopyril in marine environments.
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- Bin Liu
- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China.
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Uçkun M. Assessing the toxic effects of bisphenol A in consumed crayfish Astacus leptodactylus using multi biochemical markers. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:25194-25208. [PMID: 34839436 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17701-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC), has strong potential for daily exposure to humans and animals due to its persistence and widespread in the environment, so its effects directly concern public health. Although invertebrates represent important components of aquatic ecosystems and are at significant risk of exposure, there is little information about the biological effects of EDCs in these organisms. Astacus leptodactylus used in this study is one of the most consumed and exported freshwater species in Europe. In this study, the 96-h effect of BPA on A. leptodactylus was examined using various biomarkers. The LC50 value of BPA was determined as 96.45 mg L-1. After 96 h of exposure to BPA, there were increases in superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione S-transferase (GST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities and levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), and total oxidant status context (TOSC), and there were decreases in the activity of glutathione reductase (GR), carboxylesterase (CaE), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), Na+/K+ ATPase, Mg2+ ATPase, Ca2+ ATPase, and total ATPase and the total antioxidant context (TAC). From the results of this study, it can be concluded that BPA has significant toxic effects on A. leptodactylus based on the selected biochemical parameters of antioxidant, cholinergic, detoxification, and metabolic systems in crayfish even at low doses. Thus, it can be said that BPA can seriously threaten the aquatic ecosystem and public health.
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- Miraç Uçkun
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Adıyaman University, Altınşehir neighborhood, Ataturk Boulevard, No. 1, Central Campus, 02040, Central, Adiyaman, Turkey.
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Jiang N, Song P, Li X, Zhu L, Wang J, Yin X, Wang J. Dibutyl phthalate induced oxidative stress and genotoxicity on adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) brain. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127749. [PMID: 34844800 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is one of the most widely used plasticizers with a high concentration in the water. Although the toxicity of DBP on aquatic organisms has become a significant concern in recent years, the effects of DBP on zebrafish (Danio rerio) brain is poorly understood. This study investigated the toxic effects of DBP exposure for 7, 14, 21 and 28 days on zebrafish brain. The results showed that DBP significantly stimulated SOD and CAT activities, increasing MDA and 8-OHdG contents. On the 28th day, the AChE inhibition rates in 0.08, 0.4, 2 mg·L-1 treatment were 13.4%, 11.9%, 14.7%. The trend of Cu/Zn-sod gene variation was consistent with SOD activity, showing "inhibition-activation-inhibition". The expression of apoptotic genes (caspase-3, p53) showed "inhibition-activation-inhibition". The integrated biomarker response (IBR) results showed that the IBR values were 4.37, 7.18 and 9.63 in 0.08, 0.4 and 2 mg·L-1 group on the 28th day, presenting a "dose-response" relationship. These findings confirmed that low concentration of DBP induced oxidative damage and genotoxicity in zebrafish brain, which provided an effective toxicological basis for phthalate pollution. Based on above studies, it is of great significance for assessing the harmful effects of DBP with low concentration on aquatic organisms.
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- Nan Jiang
- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271000, PR China; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712000, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271000, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271000, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271000, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271000, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712000, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271000, PR China.
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Liu J, Xu D, Chen Y, Zhao C, Liu L, Gu Y, Ren Y, Xia B. Adverse effects of dietary virgin (nano)microplastics on growth performance, immune response, and resistance to ammonia stress and pathogen challenge in juvenile sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus (Selenka). JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 423:127038. [PMID: 34481388 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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It has been well documented that micro- and nanoplastics are emerging pollutants in aquatic environments, and their potential toxic effects has attracted widespread concerns. Here, we evaluated the adverse effects of dietary polystyrene nanoplastics and microplastics (PS-N/MPs) on growth performance, oxidative stress induction, immune response, ammonia detoxification, and bacterial pathogen resistance of sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus. After collection and acclimation, sea cucumbers were randomized into 3 groups (i.e., control, 100 nm PS-NPs and 20 µm PS-MPs at 100 mg kg-1 diet) for 60-day feeding experiment. Every group contained 360 sea cucumbers which were equally divided into 3 aquaria as biological triplicates. The results showed that the specific growth rate and final weight of the sea cucumbers fed with diets containing PS-N/MPs were significantly lower than those of control group. Dietary virgin PS-N/MPs significantly increased the reactive oxygen species production and malondialdehyde content in coelomic fluid, causing oxidative stress and damage to the growth and development of A. japonicus. During the experiment, 100 nm PS-NPs significantly induced the depletion in cellular and humoral immune parameters. The calculated IBR values based on multi-level biomarkers revealed the size-dependent toxic differences of PS-NPs > PS-MPs. The relative expression levels of GDH and GS mRNA showed first rise and then fall trends after exposure to ammonia, and 100 nm PS-NPs had a more profound impact on suppressing ammonia detoxification compared with 20 µm PS-MPs. Moreover, the expression of Hsp90, Hsp70, CL, TLR, and CASP2 genes were all down-regulated by ammonia exposure. Taken together of IBR results, ammonia stress test and pathogen challenge, we deduced that dietary 100 nm PS-NPs are more potentially hazardous than 20 µm PS-MPs. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the size-dependent toxic effects of PS-N/MPs and early risk warning on marine invertebrates.
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- Ji Liu
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China.
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China.
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Saha S, Chukwuka AV, Mukherjee D, Dhara K, Pal P, Saha NC. Physiological (haematological, growth and endocrine) and biochemical biomarker responses in air-breathing catfish, Clarias batrachus under long-term Captan® pesticide exposures. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2022; 90:103815. [PMID: 35065295 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2022.103815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The sub-lethal toxicity of Captan® on selected haematological (Hemoglobin, Haematocrit, Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin) growth (Condition factor, Hepatosomatic Index, Specific Growth Rate), biochemical (serum glucose, protein), and endocrine parameters (growth hormone, T3 and T4) in Clarias batrachus was examined under chronic exposures. Captan® was administered at predetermined exposure concentrations (0.53 and 1.06 mg/L) and monitored on days 15, 30, and 45 of the experimental periods. The experimental groups showed significantly lower values (p < 0.05) of haemoglobin content, hematocrit, MCH in Captan® exposed fish compared to control. Serum protein, k-factor and SGR were significantly lower in exposed fish. Endocrine responses (T3 and T4) emerged as the most sensitive biomarker category, depicting modulated responses between sub-chronic exposure at day-15 and chronic responses at day-45. In general, biomarker depictions indicate that Captan® exposures are capable of inducing stress-specific effects at the biochemical and physiological levels negatively impacting the overall health and longevity of such animals.
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- Shubhajit Saha
- Department of Zoology, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College, Pathankhali, South 24 Parganas, 743611 West Bengal, India
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- National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Zool ogy, S.B.S. Government College, Hili, Mera Aptair, Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur 733126, West Bengal, India
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- Freshwater Fisheries Research & Training Centre, Directorate of Fisheries, Kulia, Kalyani, Nadia 741235, West Bengal, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Lembucherra, Tripura 799210, India
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- Fishery and Ecotoxicology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Burdwan, Purba Barddhaman, West Bengal, India.
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García-Medina S, Galar-Martínez M, Cano-Viveros S, Ruiz-Lara K, Gómez-Oliván LM, Islas-Flores H, Gasca-Pérez E, Pérez-Pastén-Borja R, Arredondo-Tamayo B, Hernández-Varela J, Chanona-Pérez JJ. Bioaccumulation and oxidative stress caused by aluminium nanoparticles and the integrated biomarker responses in the common carp (Cyprinus carpio). CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 288:132462. [PMID: 34626656 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The use of nanoparticles (NPs) in various industries has experienced significant growth due to the advantages they offer, so the increase in their use has generated the continuous discharge of these products in numerous water bodies, which can affect the organisms that inhabit them. Previous studies have shown that Al is capable of producing oxidative stress in aquatic organisms; however, so far the impact of AlNP on hydrobionts is limited. Therefore, the objective of this work was to determine the oxidative stress produced by AlNP in liver, gill and blood of Cyprinus carpio, as well as their bioconcentration factor (BCF) in various tissues. For this purpose, the organisms were exposed to 50 μg L-1 AlNP for 12-96 h. Subsequently, the tissues were obtained and the activity of antioxidant enzymes, oxidative damage to lipids and proteins were determined, and the BCF was calculated for liver, brain, gill and muscle. The results showed alterations in the activity of antioxidant enzymes and increased levels of lipoperoxidation, hydroperoxides and oxidized proteins. When establishing the integrated biomarker response, it was observed that the liver is the most affected organ and these effects are related to the Al content in the tissue. Finally, it was observed that muscle and gills presented a higher BCF, compared to brain and liver. These findings show that AlNP are capable of generating oxidative stress in carp, affecting tissue function and accumulating, which represents an important risk for the health of fish such as common carp.
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- Sandra García-Medina
- Laboratorio de Toxicología Acuática, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Esq. Manuel L. Stampa s/n, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, 07738, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Toxicología Acuática, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Esq. Manuel L. Stampa s/n, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, 07738, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Toxicología Acuática, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Esq. Manuel L. Stampa s/n, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, 07738, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Toxicología Acuática, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Esq. Manuel L. Stampa s/n, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, 07738, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Toxicología Ambiental, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Paseo Colón intersección Paseo Tollocan s/n. Col, Residencial Colón, Toluca, Estado de México, 50120, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Toxicología Ambiental, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Paseo Colón intersección Paseo Tollocan s/n. Col, Residencial Colón, Toluca, Estado de México, 50120, Mexico
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- Cátedra CONACYT, Laboratorio de Toxicología Acuática, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Esq. Manuel L. Stampa s/n, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, 07738, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Toxicología Molecular, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Esq. Manuel L. Stampa s/n, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, 07738, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Esq. Manuel L. Stampa s/n, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, 07738, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Esq. Manuel L. Stampa s/n, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, 07738, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Esq. Manuel L. Stampa s/n, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, 07738, Mexico
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Peluso J, Pérez Coll CS, Cristos D, Rojas DE, Aronzon CM. Comprehensive assessment of water quality through different approaches: Physicochemical and ecotoxicological parameters. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 800:149510. [PMID: 34391159 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Traditionally, water quality was assessed by physicochemical parameters. However, a more comprehensive analysis is needed to study the effects of polluted water bodies on key species over time. So, the aim of this study was to monitor through physicochemical and ecotoxicological indicators the surface water quality of four study sites with different land uses from the lower Paraná river basin (Argentina) during spring and summer of two years: Morejón stream (S1), De la Cruz stream upstream (S2), downstream (S3) and Arrecifes river (S4). Physicochemical parameters were measured in situ and in laboratory, and a Water Quality Index (WQI) was calculated. Chronic toxicity bioassays were performed with surface water samples using Rhinella arenarum embryos and larvae. Also, oxidative stress (catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione S-transferase, reduced glutathione and lipid peroxidation), neurotoxicity (butyrylcholinesterase) and genotoxicity (micronuclei frequency) biomarkers were measured at acute exposure, and an Integrated Biomarkers Response (IBR) index was calculated. The water quality varied between excellent and bad in S1, good and bad in S2 and S3, and bad and marginal in S4. S1 presented the greatest variability of pesticides and S4 the highest number of metals exceeding the limits for the local protection of aquatic life. Mainly, S4 caused lethality in R. arenarum larvae, reaching a maximum mortality of 83.3% at 504 h of exposure. The lethal toxicity of S1 and S2 varied between periods. Water samples from all sites altered the oxidative stress, neurotoxicity and genotoxicity biomarkers, and the IBR was negatively correlated with the WQI. The IBR reflected the effects of the degraded water quality on the exposed organisms. So, the importance of evaluating both physicochemical and ecotoxicological parameters to analyze integrally the water quality of polluted areas is highlighted. A degradation of the studied water bodies and its negative impact to the native amphibian R. arenarum were observed.
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- Julieta Peluso
- Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, IIIA, CONICET-UNSAM, 3iA, Campus Miguelete, 25 de Mayo y Francia, C.P. 1650 San Martín, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, IIIA, CONICET-UNSAM, 3iA, Campus Miguelete, 25 de Mayo y Francia, C.P. 1650 San Martín, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Instituto Tecnología de los Alimentos, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Instituto Tecnología de los Alimentos, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental, IIIA, CONICET-UNSAM, 3iA, Campus Miguelete, 25 de Mayo y Francia, C.P. 1650 San Martín, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina.
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Chronic Effects of Diazinon® Exposures Using Integrated Biomarker Responses in Freshwater Walking Catfish, Clarias batrachus. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app112210902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Diazinon exposures have been linked to the onset of toxic pathways and adverse outcomes in aquatic species, but the ecological implications on model species are not widely emphasized. The objective of this study was to determine how the organophosphate pesticide diazinon affected hematological (hemoglobin, total red blood count, total white blood count, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin), growth (condition factor, hepatosomatic index, specific growth rate), biochemical (total serum glucose, total serum protein), and endocrine (growth hormone, tri-iodothyronine, and thyroxine) parameters in Clarias batrachus after chronic exposure. Diazinon was administered at predefined exposure doses (0.64 and 1.28 mg/L) and monitored at 15, 30, and 45 days into the investigation. Observation for most biomarkers revealed patterns of decreasing values with increasing toxicant concentration and exposure duration. Correlation analysis highlighted a significant inverse relationship between variables (mean corpuscular hemoglobin, condition factor, specific growth rate, tri-iodothyronine, thyroxine, and total serum protein) and elevated chronic diazinon exposure concentrations. The integrated indices (IBR and BRI) indexes were used to provide visual and understandable depictions of toxicity effects and emphasized the relativity of biomarkers in terms of sensitivity and magnitude or severity of responses under graded toxicant exposures. The significant damage reflected by evaluated parameters in diazinon exposure groups compared to control portends risks to the health of local fish populations, including Clarias batrachus in aquatic systems adjacent to agrarian landscapes.
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Wu P, Xu X, Yu T. Dietary watermelon residue influencing the nonspecific immunity of juvenile Pseudorasbora parva. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 118:421-425. [PMID: 34534653 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2021.08.007] [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: 05/23/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The study explored the improvement of disease resistance, non-specific immunity and anti-oxidation reactions for Pseudorasbora parva (PP) using dietary watermelon residue. The cumulative PP mortality and the pathogenic bacteria number in 15-45% groups reduced relative to those in control group (CK). Under 15-45% groups, AKP, ACP activities and akp, acp genes expression levels were increased markedly in nonspecific immunity system. Similarly, antioxidant response (SOD, CAT activities) and their genes was promoted also at 15-45% groups. Organic matter (vitamin and polyphenols) in watermelon residue improved AKP, ACP, SOD, CAT activities by increasing corresponding gene expressions. Theoretically, they could also function as stimulus signal, active center or composition to modulate enzyme activities and gene expressions. Besides, watermelon residue ameliorated NF-kB, mTOR responses pathway, and consequently suppressed Aeromonas hydrophila which augmented disease resistance.
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- Pan Wu
- College of Architectural Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang, 261061, China
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- College of Architectural Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang, 261061, China.
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- College of Architectural Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang, 261061, China.
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de Carvalho Penha LC, Coimbra Rola R, da Silva Junior FM, de Martinez Gaspar Martins C. Toxicity and sublethal effects of methylparaben on zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae and adults. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:45534-45544. [PMID: 33866511 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12800-5] [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: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Among the parabens, methylparaben (MeP) is the most commonly found in personal care products. Due to the continuous use of MeP and low removal efficiency by wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), it reaches aquatic environments, where it is incorporated by organisms inhabiting these waters. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of MeP on the zebrafish Danio rerio larvae and adults through toxicity tests and physiological and biochemical biomarkers in order to assess possible harmful effects of MeP. For biomarker measurements, fish were exposed to the environmental concentration of 30 μg/L of MeP and the non-effect concentration (NOEC) estimated for larvae (60 mg/L) and adult (50 mg/L) in toxicity tests. The median lethal concentration (LC50) of MeP was 105.09 mg/L for adults and 211.12 mg/L for larvae. These values unexpectedly indicated that adults were more sensitive to MeP compared to larvae. In adult fish, exposure to 50 mg/L MeP induced a significant decrease in phase 1 biotransformation (ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase activity) and an increase in lipoperoxidation (LPO) in gills, as well as an increase in frequency of micronuclei in erythrocytes of these fish. Biomarkers results were integrated (integrated biomarker response [IBR] index), and it observed lower IBR scores in tissues of fish exposed to MeP, suggesting a suppression of biological responses. In addition, LPO contributed mostly to the IBR score estimated for gills of fish exposed to 50 mg/L MeP. Based on LPO quantity, sublethal exposure of MeP (30 μg/L and 60 mg/L) did not cause toxicity to larvae. Hence, we investigated whether the difference in sensitivity between adults and larvae could be associated with the antimicrobial action of MeP that could affect the intestinal microbiota of adults. We only found an increase in the number of carbon sources consumed by them without effects on diversity and abundance. This outcome can be considered an adaptation to environmental stress, but not a negative effect. However, the LPO and genotoxicity caused by MeP to zebrafish adults call direct attention to the importance of regulating the presence of this compound in the environment and improve cleaning processes adopted by WWTP.
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- Larissa Cristine de Carvalho Penha
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia de Ambientes Aquáticos Continentais, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Av. Itália s/n, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Av. Itália s/n, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Av. Itália s/n, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia de Ambientes Aquáticos Continentais, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Av. Itália s/n, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil.
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Av. Itália s/n, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil.
- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Av. Itália s/n, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil.
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Diodato S, Comoglio L, Camilion C, Amin O, Marcovecchio J. Integrated biomarker response in Mytilus chilensis exposed to untreated urban discharges along the coast of Ushuaia Bay (Beagle Channel, Argentina). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:39892-39906. [PMID: 33768459 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13587-1] [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: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The short-term effects of coastal untreated effluents from Ushuaia Bay, Beagle Channel, on the biochemical and physiological biomarkers of Mytilus chilensis were assessed. An integrated biomarker response (IBR) index was calculated as a helpful tool to represent the general stress of the experimental organisms. Cultured mussels were exposed during 96 h to three coastal sites impacted by sewage effluents. At the beginning (T0) and every 24 h, mussels were subsampled from each site and different biochemical and physiological biomarkers were determined. There was no mortality registered in the experiments during the 96 h. However, biochemical and physiological biomarkers presented significant variations. Lipid peroxidation mean levels in mussels decreased in mantle and increased in digestive gland with respect to T0 in almost all cases. Acetylcholinesterase activity was inhibited in all sites, reaching a maximal decrease of 35% with respect to T0. Catalase remained stable and glutathione-S-transferase was activated. Oxygen consumption and ammonia excretion rates increased in organisms from two sites and, consequently, O:N ratio decreased, denoting a symptom of stress. IBR values showed the existence of different stress levels between exposed and unexposed mussels. These results exhibited an alteration of the general metabolism of mussels exposed for a short period of time to untreated coastal wastewater, suggesting the use of these organisms as early indicators of changes in the environmental quality of coastal waters of Ushuaia Bay.
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- Soledad Diodato
- Laboratorio de Ecología Terrestre y Acuática, Grupo de Ecosistemas Acuáticos e Indicadores Ambientales, Centro Austral de Investigaciones Científicas (CADIC), CONICET, B. Houssay 200, V9410, Ushuaia, Argentina.
- Instituto de Ciencias Polares, Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Tierra del Fuego (UNTDF), Fuegia Basket 251, V9410, Ushuaia, Argentina.
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- Instituto de Ciencias Polares, Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Tierra del Fuego (UNTDF), Fuegia Basket 251, V9410, Ushuaia, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Química Marina, Instituto Argentino de Oceanografía (IADO), CONICET-UNS, Camino La Carrindanga Km 7.5, B8000FWB, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
- Universidad Tecnológica Nacional - FRBB, 11 de abril 461, B8000, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
- Universidad FASTA, Avellaneda 3341, B7600, Mar del Plata, Argentina
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Corredor-Santamaría W, Mora-Solarte DA, Arbeli Z, Navas JM, Velasco-Santamaría YM. Liver biomarkers response of the neotropical fish Aequidens metae to environmental stressors associated with the oil industry. Heliyon 2021; 7:e07458. [PMID: 34286130 PMCID: PMC8278334 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The Acacias River in Colombia receives large volumes of industrial effluents mostly derived from the oil industry. To contribute to the study of the possible effects of industrial wastewaters on the aquatic environment and particularly on fish populations, a native neotropical fish, Aequidens metae was used as a sentinel species. Wild specimens of A. metae were caught at three different places of the Acacias River taking as reference the point of discharge of an oil industry effluent; upstream, downstream, and at the vicinity of the discharge pipe. A fourth sampling site was chosen as a reference site away from urban settlements. Samplings were performed twice, during the rainy and dry seasons. After anesthesia animals were weighted and measured, and humanely sacrificed. Livers were extracted, frozen on site and transported to the laboratory. Condition indices were calculated. Total protein content and the detoxification 7-ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase (EROD) enzyme activity were estimated. Histopathological alterations were also evaluated. Water quality was estimated through the measurement of several variables. Results obtained evidenced that the highest induction in EROD activity and the strongest histological alterations in liver of the monitored fish appeared during the dry seasons at the discharge site and downstream to this point.
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- Wilson Corredor-Santamaría
- Grupo de Investigación en Biotecnología y Toxicología Acuática y Ambiental - BioTox, Facultad de Ciencias Agrícolas y Recursos Naturales, Universidad de los Llanos, km 12 vía Puerto López, vereda Barcelona, Villavicencio, Colombia.,Unidad de Saneamiento y Biotecnología Ambiental (USBA), Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cra. 7 N. 43-82, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Biotecnología y Toxicología Acuática y Ambiental - BioTox, Facultad de Ciencias Agrícolas y Recursos Naturales, Universidad de los Llanos, km 12 vía Puerto López, vereda Barcelona, Villavicencio, Colombia
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- Unidad de Saneamiento y Biotecnología Ambiental (USBA), Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cra. 7 N. 43-82, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Departamento de Medio Ambiente, Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA_CSIC), Ctra. De la Coruña Km 7.5, E-28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación en Biotecnología y Toxicología Acuática y Ambiental - BioTox, Facultad de Ciencias Agrícolas y Recursos Naturales, Universidad de los Llanos, km 12 vía Puerto López, vereda Barcelona, Villavicencio, Colombia
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Gemusse SL, Turcatti Folle NM, Souza ATDC, Azevedo-Linhares M, Neto FF, Ortolani-Machado CF, Esquivel Garcia JR, Esquivel L, da Silva CP, de Campos SX, Martins CDC, de Oliveira Ribeiro CA. Micropollutants impair the survival of Oreochromis niloticus and threat local species from Iguaçu River, Southern of Brazil. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2021; 83:103596. [PMID: 33482285 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2021.103596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The wastewater contamination of urban rivers is a concern for biodiversity and a consequence from poor urban conservation policies. In the current study, the impact of urban and industrial activities was investigated in Iguaçu river (Southern Brazil) using juvenile Oreochromis niloticus, after trophic and chronic exposure (25, 50 and 100 %), over 81 days. After exposure liver, gills, gonads, brain, muscle, and blood were sampled for chemical, biochemical, histopathological, genotoxic and molecular analyses. Water levels of persistent organic pollutants such as polychlorinated biphenyls, organochlorine pesticides, polycyclic aromatics hydrocarbon (PAHs) and metals were investigated. The redox unbalance, histopathological and increase in vitellogenin expression in fish revealed both the bioavailability of micropollutants and their harmful effects. According to the results, the level of Iguaçu river pollution negatively impacts the health of O. niloticus revealing and highlighting the risk of this pollution exposure to biota and human populations.
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- Satar Luciano Gemusse
- Laboratório de Toxicologia Celular, Departamento de Biologia Celular, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Caixa Postal 19031, CEP 81531-970, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia Celular, Departamento de Biologia Celular, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Caixa Postal 19031, CEP 81531-970, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Centro de Tecnologia Em Saúde e Meio Ambiente, Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná, CEP 81350-010, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia Celular, Departamento de Biologia Celular, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Caixa Postal 19031, CEP 81531-970, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia Celular, Departamento de Biologia Celular, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Caixa Postal 19031, CEP 81531-970, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Estação de Piscicultura Panamá, Est. Geral Bom Retiro, CEP 88490-000, Paulo Lopes, SC, Brazil
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- Research Group on Environmental and Sanitary Analytical Chemistry (QAAS), Ponta Grossa State University (UEPG), Ponta Grossa, Parana State, Brazil
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- Research Group on Environmental and Sanitary Analytical Chemistry (QAAS), Ponta Grossa State University (UEPG), Ponta Grossa, Parana State, Brazil
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- Centro de Estudos do Mar, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Caixa Postal 61, 83255-976, Pontal do Paraná, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia Celular, Departamento de Biologia Celular, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Caixa Postal 19031, CEP 81531-970, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
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Nayak S, Patnaik L. Role of Integrated Biomarker Response Tool for Assessment of Naphthalene Toxicity in Anabas testudineus. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2021; 106:568-574. [PMID: 33420802 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-020-03093-4] [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: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Polyaromatic hydrocarbons are highly stable and can easily permeate through biological membranes due to their lipophilic nature. They are characterized by their ability to act at the site of application and even at sites distant to the zone of application. Any contamination associated with aquatic bodies due to the presence of PAHs can be assessed by investigating biochemical changes. The most common polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) pollutant naphthalene was selected for the bioassay experiment using Indian climbing perch Anabas testudineus. The biochemical response in the muscle tissue was investigated after exposure to varying concentrations of naphthalene by estimating protein, glycogen, Alanine Aminotransaminase, and Aspartate Aminotransaminase. The results showed inhibition of protein and glycogen levels due to naphthalene stress. Similarly, a decrease in the activity of transaminase in muscle tissues was noticed. The results have been computed using star plots for interpretation of integrated biomarker response (IBR). The results clearly support the role of biochemical parameters in assessing the impact of naphthalene stress on fish health. IBR index can be developed as a useful tool in monitoring quantitative as well as the qualitative effect of naphthalene toxicity in fishes and other aquatic animals.
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- Susri Nayak
- Environmental Science Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, 753008, Odisha, India
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- Environmental Science Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, 753008, Odisha, India.
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D'Agostini F, La Maestra S. Micronuclei in Fish Erythrocytes as Genotoxic Biomarkers of Water Pollution: An Overview. REVIEWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2021; 258:195-240. [PMID: 34611757 DOI: 10.1007/398_2021_76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Freshwater and marine water bodies receive chemical contaminants from industrial, agricultural, urban, and domestic wastes. Eco-genotoxicity assays are useful tools to assess the cumulative genotoxicity of these pollutants. Fish are suitable indicators for biomonitoring of mutagenic and carcinogenic pollution.In this review, we present a complete overview of the studies performed so far using the micronucleus test in peripheral erythrocytes of fish exposed to polluted water. We have listed all the species of fish used and the geographical distribution of the investigations. We have analyzed and discussed all technical aspects of using this test in fish, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the different experimental protocols. We have reported the results of all studies. This assay has become, for years, one of the simplest, fastest, and most cost-effective for assessing genotoxic risk in aquatic environments. However, there are still several factors influencing the variability of the results. Therefore, we have given indications and suggestions to achieve a standardization of experimental procedures and ensure uniformity of future investigations.
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Le Guernic A, Geffard A, Rioult D, Bigot-Clivot A, Leprêtre M, Palos Ladeiro M. Cellular and molecular complementary immune stress markers for the model species Dreissena polymorpha. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 107:452-462. [PMID: 33197585 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.10.027] [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: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study aimed to combine cellular and molecular analyses for better detail the effects of various stresses on a sentinel species of freshwater invertebrate. For this purpose, the hemocytes of the zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, were exposed to different stresses at two different intensities, high or low: chemical (cadmium and ionomycin), physical (ultraviolet B), or biological ones (Cryptosporidium parvum and Toxoplasma gondii). After exposure, flow cytometry and droplet digital PCR analyses were performed on the same pools of hemocytes. Several responses related to necrosis, apoptosis, phagocytosis, production of nitric oxide and expression level of several genes related to the antioxidant, detoxification and immune systems were evaluated. Results showed that hemocyte integrity was compromised by both chemical and physical stress, and cellular markers of phagocytosis reacted to ionomycin and protozoa. While cadmium induced oxidative stress and necrosis, ionomycin tends to modulate the immune response of hemocytes. Although both biological stresses led to a similar immune response, C. parvum oocysts induced more effects than T. gondii, notably through the expression of effector caspases gene and an increase in hemocyte necrosis. This suggests different management of the two protozoa by the cell. This work provides new knowledge of biomarkers in the zebra mussel, at both cellular and molecular levels, and contributes to elucidate the mechanisms of action of different kinds of stress in this species.
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- Antoine Le Guernic
- Reims Champagne-Ardenne University (URCA), Campus Moulin de La Housse, UMR-I02 SEBIO, 51687, Reims, France.
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- Reims Champagne-Ardenne University (URCA), Campus Moulin de La Housse, UMR-I02 SEBIO, 51687, Reims, France
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- Reims Champagne-Ardenne University (URCA), Campus Moulin de La Housse, UMR-I02 SEBIO, 51687, Reims, France; Plateau Technique Mobile en Cytométrie Environnementale MOBICYTE, URCA/INERIS, URCA, 51687, Reims, France
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- Reims Champagne-Ardenne University (URCA), Campus Moulin de La Housse, UMR-I02 SEBIO, 51687, Reims, France
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- Reims Champagne-Ardenne University (URCA), Campus Moulin de La Housse, UMR-I02 SEBIO, 51687, Reims, France
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- Reims Champagne-Ardenne University (URCA), Campus Moulin de La Housse, UMR-I02 SEBIO, 51687, Reims, France
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Huang JN, Wen B, Meng LJ, Li XX, Wang MH, Gao JZ, Chen ZZ. Integrated response of growth, antioxidant defense and isotopic composition to microplastics in juvenile guppy (Poecilia reticulata). JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 399:123044. [PMID: 32521315 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) pollution becomes a research hotspot and many studies focus on threats of MPs, but few have integrated multi-level indicators to assess response to MPs of organisms. Here we exposed guppy (Poecilia reticulata) to MPs (polystyrene; 32-40 μm diameter) with two concentrations (100 and 1000 μg/L) for 28 days. We found that higher accumulation of MPs appeared in guppy gill than that in gut. MPs had no obvious effect on guppy growth but significantly inhibited the condition factor. Oxidative stress presented in guppy viscera with activated antioxidants. The decline of Na+/K+-ATP activity in guppy indicated that MPs might interfere with the osmotic balance of gills. MPs reduced body molar ratio of C:N and δ13C value, but no apparent impact on δ15N. It implied that MPs probably altered elemental transition. Eventually, through integrated biomarkers response index (IBR) of guppy, we found that catalase activity was the highest index in response to MPs, and the response of growth performance to MPs was lower than that of oxidative stress and element alteration. Risks of MPs aggravated in a concentration-dependent manner. These findings suggested that multi-level IBR approach should be adopted to quantify effects of MPs on aquatic organisms, especially on fish.
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- Jun-Nan Huang
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China.
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- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Collaborative Innovation for Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China.
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Wang H, Fan H, Liu H, Jin M, Du S, Li D, Zhang P, Ruan S, Qiu J. Oxidative stress response mechanism of Scenedesmus obliquus to ionic liquids with different number of methyl-substituents. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 399:122847. [PMID: 32531673 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122847] [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: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Ionic liquids (ILs) have become persistent contaminants in water because of their good solubility and low biodegradability. The oxidative stress responses of Scenedesmus obliquus to three imidazole ILs with different number of methyl-substituents, i.e., 1-decyl-imidazolium chloride ([C10IM]Cl), 1-decyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([C10MIM]Cl), and 1-decyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium chloride ([C10DMIM]Cl), were studied. There was a positive correlation between ROS level and IL concentration. The activities of antioxidant enzymes, i.e., superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase, ascorbate peroxidase, and glutathione peroxidase, and the content of antioxidants, i.e., ascorbic acid and glutathione, changed in IL treatment with a concentration-dependent effect. Proline accumulation increased with increasing IL concentration. Integrated biomarker response (IBR) index analysis, based on the eight oxidative stress response indicators, revealed that the toxicity order was: [C10IM]Cl < [C10DMIM]Cl < [C10MIM]Cl. Proteomic analysis showed that IL affect the type and distribution of proteins in S. obliquus. Chloroplast and photosystem II were affected as cellular component, and the proteins related to oxidative stress are annotated in GO categories. IBR index and proteomic analysis indicate that oxidative stress response is one of the main biomarkers of IL stress.
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- Huan Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang Province, China; Instrumental Analysis Center of Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang Province, China; Instrumental Analysis Center of Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Biology & Proteomics, Institute of Biotechnology, Hangzhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Biology & Proteomics, Institute of Biotechnology, Hangzhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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Zhang C, Zhou T, Xu Y, Du Z, Li B, Wang J, Wang J, Zhu L. Ecotoxicology of strobilurin fungicides. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 742:140611. [PMID: 32721740 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Strobilurin fungicides (SFs), a class of new fungicides, use strobilurin A as a lead compound. However, with excessive production and usage, the SF residues in soil and aquatic ecosystems may lead to environmental pollution. The mechanism of action (MOA) of SFs is respiratory inhibition of fungal mitochondria. Specifically, azoxystrobin (AZO), pyraclostrobin (PYR), trifloxystrobin (TRI), fluoxastrobin (FLUO), picoxystrobin (PICO), and kresoxim-methyl (KRE) are considered the most widely used SFs. The toxicities of those six fungicides in the environment are still unclear. The present review summarized the toxicities of the six SFs to terrestrial and aquatic biota, including mice, amphibians, aquatic organisms (fish, daphnia, algae, etc.), apoidea, soil animals (earthworms and Folsomia fimetaria), and soil microorganisms. We also review the residue, fate, and transportation of SFs. The results indicate that SFs are highly toxic to aquatic and soil organisms and pose potential risks to ecosystems. Current toxicology studies are more focused on acute or chronic toxicity, but the underlying mechanisms are still unclear and require further analysis. In addition, a simple and scientific analysis method is needed to compare the toxicity differences of different SFs to the same test organisms or differences in the same SFs to different test organisms.
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- Cheng Zhang
- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Daizong Road 61, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Daizong Road 61, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Daizong Road 61, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Daizong Road 61, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Daizong Road 61, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Daizong Road 61, Taian 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Daizong Road 61, Taian 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Daizong Road 61, Taian 271018, PR China.
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Zhu L, Li B, Wu R, Li W, Wang J, Wang J, Du Z, Juhasz A, Zhu L. Acute toxicity, oxidative stress and DNA damage of chlorpyrifos to earthworms (Eisenia fetida): The difference between artificial and natural soils. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 255:126982. [PMID: 32416393 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Pesticides can damage the soil environment, including damage to sentinel organisms such as earthworms. When assessing the toxicity of pesticides towards earthworms, assays are usually performed using standardized artificial soil, however, soil physicochemical properties may affect pesticide toxicity. In the present study, the toxicity of a commonly used insecticide (chlorpyrifos) to earthworms (Eisenia fetida) was determined in artificial soil and three typical natural soils (fluvo-aquic soil, black soil and red clay) by measuring acute and subchronic toxicity. Soil tests were conducted to measure the acute toxicity of chlorpyrifos to Eisenia fetida quantified by the half lethal concentration (LC50) while subchronic toxicity tests assessed the impact of low dose chlorpyrifos exposure (0.01, 0.1, 1 mg/kg; up to 56 d) on reactive oxygen species content, antioxidant enzymes activities, detoxifying enzyme activity, malondialdehyde content, and 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine content. Subchronic toxicity was quantified using the integrated biomarker response (IBR) which highlighted that the toxicity of chlorpyrifos in artificial and natural soils was not the same. Outcomes from artificial soil studies may underestimate (fluvo-aquic soil and red clay) or overestimate (black soil) chlorpyrifos effects.
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- Lei Zhu
- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, 61 Daizong Road, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, 61 Daizong Road, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, 61 Daizong Road, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, 61 Daizong Road, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, 61 Daizong Road, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, 61 Daizong Road, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, 61 Daizong Road, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, 61 Daizong Road, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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Guo J, Mo J, Zhao Q, Han Q, Kanerva M, Iwata H, Li Q. De novo transcriptomic analysis predicts the effects of phenolic compounds in Ba River on the liver of female sharpbelly (Hemiculter lucidus). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 264:114642. [PMID: 32408079 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This work aimed at predicting the toxic effects of phenolic compounds in Ba River on the health of female sharpbelly (Hemiculter lucidus) by the de novo transcriptomic analysis of the liver. Sharpbelly, a native fish living in freshwater ecosystem of East Asia, were sampled upstream, near, and downstream of a wastewater discharge to the Ba river. Based on the occurrence of bisphenol A (BPA), nonylphenol (NP), and 4-tert-octylphenol (4-t-OP) in the water and fish sampled from each site, up-, mid-, and down-stream were interpreted as control, high, and low treatment groups, respectively. In the mid-stream group the Fulton's condition factor (CF) and body weight were remarkably increased by approximate 20%; the gonado-somatic index (GSI) and hepatosomatic index (HSI) in mid-stream fish showed a similar increasing trend but lacking of statistical difference. Exposure to wastewater effluent caused 160 and 162 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in up-mid and down-mid stream groups, respectively. Two sets of DEGs were primarily enriched in the signaling pathways of drug metabolism, endocrine system, cellular process, and lipid metabolism in the mid-stream sharpbelly, which may alter the fish behavior, disrupt the reproductive function, and lead to hypothyroidism, hepatic steatosis, etc. Taken together, our results linked the disrupted signaling pathways with activities of phenolic compounds to predict the potential effects of wastewater effluent on the health of wild fish.
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- Jiahua Guo
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, Bunkyo-cho 2-5, Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture, 790-8577, Japan
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, Bunkyo-cho 2-5, Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture, 790-8577, Japan
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China.
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Carvalho CDS, Moraes Utsunomiya HS, Pasquoto-Stigliani T, Costa MJ, Fernandes MN. Biomarkers of the oxidative stress and neurotoxicity in tissues of the bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus to assess exposure to metals. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 196:110560. [PMID: 32247955 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Lithobates catesbeianus tadpoles were exposed to 1 μg L-1 of zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) and cadmium (Cd) alone or combined (1:1 and 1:1:1) for 2 and 16 days. Results showed a significant increase in the superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) activities in the liver, kidney and muscle (except for GPx) in the groups exposed to metal either alone or co-exposed after 2 days compared to the control. After 16 days, SOD, CAT and GST activities decreased significantly in the liver and kidney and GPx activity increased in the liver. Reduced glutathione (GSH) increased in the liver and kidney following combined exposure and decreased after 2 days of metal exposure in the muscle. There were significant increases in lipid hydroperoxide (LPO) levels in the liver, kidney and muscle (2 and 16 days), with the highest levels after metal co-exposure. Cholinesterase (ChE) activity increased significantly in the brain after 2 days of exposure but decreased in the brain (16 days) and muscle (2 days) after exposure to metals, alone and combined. The current study highlighted that the antioxidant system of L. catesbeianus was sensitive to metals and specially to the co-exposure of the three metals, despite presenting differences in the response among tissues. In addition, tadpoles were sensitive at both periods of exposure, but in different modes with stress response (activation, up-regulation) at 2 days and oppression (down-regulation) at 16 days.
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- Cleoni Dos Santos Carvalho
- Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Campus Sorocaba, Rodovia João Leme dos Santos, km 110, SP-264, CEP, 18052-780, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil; Programa de Pós-graduação em Biotecnologia e Monitoramento Ambiental, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Campus Sorocaba, Rodovia João Leme dos Santos, km 110, SP-264, CEP, 18052-780, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Campus Sorocaba, Rodovia João Leme dos Santos, km 110, SP-264, CEP, 18052-780, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil; Programa de Pós-graduação em Biotecnologia e Monitoramento Ambiental, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Campus Sorocaba, Rodovia João Leme dos Santos, km 110, SP-264, CEP, 18052-780, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de Sorocaba, Rodovia Raposo Tavares, Km 92,5 - Artura, Sorocaba, SP, 18023-000, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Campus Sorocaba, Rodovia João Leme dos Santos, km 110, SP-264, CEP, 18052-780, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil; Programa de Pós-graduação em Biotecnologia e Monitoramento Ambiental, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Campus Sorocaba, Rodovia João Leme dos Santos, km 110, SP-264, CEP, 18052-780, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Caixa Postal 676, Rodovia Washington Luis km 235, CEP, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Li W, Zhu L, Du Z, Li B, Wang J, Wang J, Zhang C, Zhu L. Acute toxicity, oxidative stress and DNA damage of three task-specific ionic liquids ([C 2NH 2MIm]BF 4, [MOEMIm]BF 4, and [HOEMIm]BF 4) to zebrafish (Danio rerio). CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 249:126119. [PMID: 32044610 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The addition of different functional groups to ionic liquid anions or cations to synthesize task-specific ionic liquids (TSILs) according to specific needs has become a research hotspot. However, there are few studies on the toxicity of TSILs. We selected zebrafish (Danio rerio) to assess the toxicity of three TSILs 1-aminoethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([C2NH2MIm]BF4), 1-methoxyethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([MOEMIm]BF4) and 1-hydroxyethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([HOEMIm]BF4). The 96 h median lethal concentration (96 h LC50) of the three TSILs [C2NH2MIm]BF4, [MOEMIm]BF4 and [HOEMIm]BF4 on zebrafish determined by an acute toxicity test were 143.8 mg/L, 2492.5 mg/L and 3086.7 mg/L, respectively. In the oxidative damage and DNA damage research experiments, zebrafish were exposed to [C2NH2MIm]BF4 (0, 5, 10, 20 and 40 mg/L), [MOEMIm]BF4 and [HOEMIm]BF4 (0, 1, 10, 50 and 100 mg/L) for 28 days, and levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione S-transferase (GST), malondialdehyde (MDA) and olive tail moment (OTM) in zebrafish liver were tested on days 7, 14, 21 and 28 after the exposure test. During the experiment, increased contents of ROS and MDA were detected; enzymatic activities especially SOD were inhibited; and DNA damage occurred in zebrafish. The toxicity of the three TSILs was compared by the integrated biomarker response (IBR). The toxicity order of three TSILs was: [MOEMIm]BF4 > [HOEMIm]BF4 > [C2NH2MIm]BF4. In addition, this study can provide a toxicological basis for application research and the evaluation of functionalized ionic liquids with low toxicity in the future.
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- Wenxiu Li
- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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Paul T, Kumar S, Shukla SP, Pal P, Kumar K, Poojary N, Biswal A, Mishra A. A multi-biomarker approach using integrated biomarker response to assess the effect of pH on triclosan toxicity in Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 260:114001. [PMID: 32041020 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Application of biomarkers is an effective approach for a better understanding of varying toxicity in aquatic organisms during the seasonal and diurnal changes in the natural environment. This report describes the toxicity of sub-lethal concentrations of triclosan (TCS) at different pH (6.5, 7.5 and 8.5) based on selected biomarkers related to oxidative stress, metabolism and genotoxicity in Pangasianodon hypophthalmus. The 96 h LC50 of TCS for P. hypophthalmus was lower at pH 6.5 when compared to higher pH. The sub-lethal concentration of TCS exhibited a significant decrease in hematological parameters related to complete blood counts except for total leukocyte count (TLC), mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and red cell distribution width (RDW). Multivariate data analysis showed a significant interaction of TCS and pH in metabolizing enzymes like glutamic oxaloacetate transaminase (GOT), glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione-s-transferase (GST) and neurotransmitter enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE). A significant increase in DNA damage and micronuclei frequency in liver and blood cells of TCS exposed fish at pH 6.5 indicate that the TCS exposure has pronounced effects on genetic materials. The findings of present study establish that enzymes like SOD, LDH, GOT, AChE, DNA damage and micronuclei frequency can be successfully deployed as biomarkers for the assessment of toxicity of TCS in fish.
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- Tapas Paul
- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400 061, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400 061, India.
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400 061, India
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- College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (I), Lembucherra, Tripura, 799210, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400 061, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400 061, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400 061, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400 061, India
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Ji Y, Zhang J, Liu Y, Zhou J, Wu N, Zhang H. Environmental behavior of and gastropod biomarker response to trace metals from a backwater area of Xian'nv lake. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 194:110381. [PMID: 32145529 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2019] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Combined with sediment pollutant analysis, the gastropod Cipangopaludina cahayensis was chosen as an indicator organism to evaluate the environmental behavior of trace metals and the aquatic ecological risk that they present in a backwater area of Xian'nv Lake. Based on hydrological characteristics, 24 sampling sites representing the main stream (MS), tributaries (TR), lake area (LA) and lake tributaries (LT) were collected. The results revealed that cadmium (Cd) was the main pollutant and that it significantly accumulated in sediments of the research area. Based on the pollutant concentrations, the degree of Cd pollution was ranked in the following order: LA > MS > TR > LT. Several intersections between the rivers and Xian'nv Lake, including LA1, LA7 and LA 10, were observed to have higher Cd deposition. There was a significant difference in the spatial distribution of pollutants, which resulted in a higher accumulation of trace metals in the backwater area and its tributary. The Cd content in the visceral sac of C. cahayensis was positively correlated with the concentration of heavy metals in the sediment. The response of multiple antioxidant biomarkers, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione S-transferase (GST), as well as the glutathione (GSH) content and the level of by-products of lipid peroxidation (TBARS), in C. cahayensis revealed a potential relationship to the environmental behavior of the pollutants. By combining the different biomarkers responses, the integrated biomarker response index (IBR) corresponded well with the pollution distribution characteristics in different areas.
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- Yong Ji
- College of Water Conservancy and Ecological Engineering, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang, 330099, China.
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- College of Water Conservancy and Ecological Engineering, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang, 330099, China.
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- College of Water Conservancy and Ecological Engineering, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang, 330099, China
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- College of Water Conservancy and Ecological Engineering, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang, 330099, China
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- Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies, Aarhus University, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Kochi University, Monobe B200, Nankoku, Kochi, 783-8502, Japan
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Huang GY, Shi WJ, Fang GZ, Liang YQ, Liu YS, Liu SS, Hu LX, Chen HX, Xie L, Ying GG. Endocrine disruption in western mosquitofish from open and closed aquatic ecosystems polluted by swine farm wastewaters. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2020; 137:105552. [PMID: 32059144 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2020.105552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Revised: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Swine farm wastewaters (SFWs) are generally discharged either directly into nearby rivers or into fish ponds as a source of fertilizer/food for aquaculture in China. SFWs contain various contaminants including steroid hormones. However, there is an extreme paucity of data on their effects in fish populations. Here we investigated the endocrine disrupting effects of SFWs in G. affinis from 2 rivers (7 sites) and 2 fish ponds (2 sites) receiving SFWs and a reference site in Guangdong Province, China. In this study, a total number of 3078 adult western mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) were collected and the sex ratio was determined. In addition, secondary sexual characteristics were examined and the transcriptional levels of target genes were analyzed. The results showed the mosquitofish populations had a significant increase in male-to-female ratio from 7 sites (including 2 fish ponds) among the 9 sampling sites. The hemal spines of females were masculinized at most sites while the hemal spines of males were feminized at approximately half of the sites (including 2 fish ponds). Significant reduction in vitellogenin (Vtg) mRNA expression was observed in females from 2 sites (including RS7) while elevated Vtg mRNA expression was noticed in males from 2 sites along the rivers (including RS7). Redundancy analysis showed that androgens in the water samples were closely related with male-to-female ratio in the mosquitofish populations and the masculinized hemal spines of females. The findings from this study demonstrated that discharge of SFWs could result in occurrence of both masculinized females and feminized males in mosquitofish population.
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- Guo-Yong Huang
- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524088, China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Wu P, Xie L, Wang Y, Cui Y, Chen Z, Zou X, Ge H, Ruan C, Zhang Y, Jin H. RETRACTED: Residual papaya promoting the growth performance, antioxidant, nonspecific immunity of juvenile Tilapia mossambica. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 98:605-610. [PMID: 31669278 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (https://www.elsevier.com/about/our-business/policies/article-withdrawal). This article has been retracted at the request of Editors-in-Chief and first Author. The article duplicates significant parts of a paper that had already appeared in Fish & Shellfish Immunology, Volume 93 (2019) 726-731, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2019.06.052. One of the conditions of submission of a paper for publication is that authors declare explicitly that the paper has not been previously published and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. As such this article represents a misuse of the scientific publishing system. The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter and apologies are offered to readers of the journal that this was not detected during the submission process. The article was published without the knowledge of the co-authors.
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- Pan Wu
- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of SunYat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China.
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China.
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China.
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China.
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Chang T, Wei B, Wang Q, He Y, Wang C. Toxicity assessment of municipal sewage treatment plant effluent by an integrated biomarker response in the liver of crucian carp (Carassius auratus). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:7280-7288. [PMID: 31883072 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07463-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In this study, crucian carp (Carassius auratus) was exposed to the increasing concentrations of municipal sewage treatment plant effluent (MSTPE) for 15 days, and the activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and acetylcholinesterase (AChE), together with the contents of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) in the liver of C. auratus were investigated. Moreover, the integrated biomarker response (IBR) approach was applied to assess the adverse effects of MSTPE in freshwater. The aim of the study was to provide an effective biological indicator for evaluating the toxicity effects and ecological risks of MSTPE in the freshwater environment quantitatively. Results showed that MSTPE could cause oxidative damage to the liver of C. auratus, which reflected through the increasing MDA content over the exposure period. MSTPE also led to the biochemical responses of antioxidant defense in C. auratus liver, such as the enhancement of SOD, CAT, and GPx activities, as well as the inhibition of AChE activity and GSH content. It was found that MDA, SOD, GPx, and GSH could be used as the biomarkers for reflecting the adverse effects of MSTPE in the receiving freshwater on the 12th day of exposure. A significant increase of IBR values was observed as the increasing concentration of MSTPE, and the IBR values presented a significant positive correlation (r = 0.891, P < 0.05) with the increasing concentrations of MSTPE, indicating that IBR approach is a promising tool for assessing the toxicity effects of MSTPE in environmental freshwater.
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- Tong Chang
- Zibo Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zibo Key Laboratory for Monitoring and Analysis of Environmental Organic Pollution and Population Health, No. 44 Dongyi Road, Zibo, 255026, Shandong, China.
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- Zibo Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zibo Key Laboratory for Monitoring and Analysis of Environmental Organic Pollution and Population Health, No. 44 Dongyi Road, Zibo, 255026, Shandong, China
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- Zibo Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zibo Key Laboratory for Monitoring and Analysis of Environmental Organic Pollution and Population Health, No. 44 Dongyi Road, Zibo, 255026, Shandong, China
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- Zibo Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zibo Key Laboratory for Monitoring and Analysis of Environmental Organic Pollution and Population Health, No. 44 Dongyi Road, Zibo, 255026, Shandong, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 12 Zhangzhou Road, Zibo, 255000, Shandong, China.
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Wu P, Liu Y, Li X, Gu Y, Liu Y, Hu Y, Wang Y, Wu Y, Li N, Zhang Y, Chen Z, Jin H. The regulation of the disease resistance, mTOR and NF-kB signaling pathway of Aristichthys nobilis using Rhodopseudomonas wastewater treatment. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 104:103517. [PMID: 31647941 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2019.103517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The employment of traditional feed and medicament in freshwater aquaculture causes the frequent occurrence of environmental pollution and disease. Effluent collected after Rhodopseudomonas-mediated wastewater treatment could be re-utilized as microbial feeds, and aquaculture water to culture Aristichthys nobilis. Therefore, a novel integrated system of wastewater treatment using effluent containing Rhodopseudomonas that improves yield, increases disease resistance, and enhances the quality of aquaculture water for Aristichthys nobilis culture was proposed and investigated. Aristichthys nobilis can grow well in effluent containing Rhodopseudomonas (ER). The survival rate, yield, and whole body composition of the ER group were all increased compared to the control group (CK). The biochemical (B vitamin) and other substances in the effluent of Rhodopseudomonas enhanced the activity of AKP, ACP, phagocytic, SOD, and CAT by upregulating the expression of AKP, ACP, SOD, and CAT genes. Moreover, Rhodopseudomonas and biochemical substances improved mTOR and NF-kB signaling pathway. Furthermore, Rhodopseudomonas inhibited Aeromonas hydrophila that increases resistance against fish disease. Meanwhile, Rhodopseudomonas in the effluent also improved the aquaculture water quality. This technology would save the aquaculture water, reduce water pollution and wastewater discharge, and increase the output and disease resistance of Aristichthys nobilis, simultaneously.
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- Pan Wu
- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of SunYat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China.
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China.
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- School of Environment and Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, 116600, China; School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Zhang C, Zhou T, Du Z, Juhasz A, Zhu L, Wang J, Wang J, Li B. Applying fungicide on earthworms: Biochemical effects of Eisenia fetida exposed to fluoxastrobin in three natural soils. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 258:113666. [PMID: 31806462 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Fluoxastrobin is one of the most widely used strobilurin fungicides, however, application of the fungicides may result in soil residues leading to environmental damage including oxidative stress and damage to sentinel organisms (i.e. earthworms). While this has been demonstrated in artificial soil, the biochemical response of Eisenia fetida exposed to fluoxastrobin in natural soils is unclear. This study utilized three typical natural soils (fluvo-aquic soils, red clay, and black soils) to evaluate the biochemical response of Eisenia fetida exposed to fluoxastrobin (0.1, 1.0, 2.5 mg/kg) including the production of reactive oxygen species, impact on three enzyme activities, lipid peroxidation, and 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine after a 4-week exposure. The effects of fluoxastrobin on Eisenia fetida in different soils were assessed using an integrated biomarker response (IBR). The findings may be possible to state that the toxic effects of fluoxastrobin in artificial cannot exactly represent that in natural soils. Specifically, the fluoxastrobin subchronic toxicity was highest in red clay and lowest in black soil among the three natural soils. Furthermore, the 8-OHdG content was more sensitive to fluoxastrobin in all six environmental indicators of the present study.
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- Cheng Zhang
- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- Future Industries Institute, Centre for Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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Xu Y, Wang J, Du Z, Li B, Juhasz A, Tan M, Zhu L, Wang J. Toxicity Evaluation of Three Imidazolium-based ionic liquids ([C 6mim]R) on Vicia faba Seedlings Using an integrated biomarker response (IBR) index. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 240:124919. [PMID: 31726585 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.124919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Ionic liquids (ILs) are regarded as green solvents and are frequently used in the chemical industry. However, ILs may impact plant growth if they are present in the soil environment. To compare toxicity of ILs with different anions in soil, three imidazolium-based ionic liquids (1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide, 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium nitrate, 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate) were used to assess impact on Vicia faba. Following 10 d of exposure to these three ILs from 0 to 2500 mg kg-1, shoot length, root length and dry weight of Vicia faba were determined. Pot trials revealed that ILs inhibited Vicia faba growth and according to EC50 values, [C6mim]BF4 was the most toxic one. In addition, physiological indicators of Vicia faba were determined following 10 d of exposure at selected IL concentrations (0, 1, 10, 100 and 500 mg kg-1). ILs led to the generation of reactive oxygen species and then caused oxidative damage, including lipid peroxidation, protein damage and DNA damage, which triggered an increase in antioxidant content and enzyme activity. The experimental results indicated that oxidative stress may be the primary underlying toxic mechanism for Vicia faba. Furthermore, based on the data of physiological experiment, integrated biomarker response (IBR) was calculated to compare the toxicity of the three ILs and toxic order was: [C6mim]NO3<[C6mim]Br<[C6mim]BF4.
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- Yaqi Xu
- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, People's Republic of China.
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- Future Industries Institute, Centre for Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, People's Republic of China.
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Moon WK, Atique U, An KG. "Ecological risk assessments and eco-toxicity analyses using chemical, biological, physiological responses, DNA damages and gene-level biomarkers in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) in an urban stream". CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 239:124754. [PMID: 31726531 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.124754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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We conducted the ecological risk assessment in an urban stream by using multiple-level approaches ranging from community level, chemical analyses in water and sediments, physiological assays of DNA biomarkers, embryonic development tests, and gene-level marker analyses of cyp1a, c-Fos, CRH, transgenic fli1:GFP and HuC:eGFP in zebrafish (Danio rerio). In water, the chemical perturbations based on nutrients (N,P), organic matter, ionic contents and metals identified in downstream zone. Analogous corroborations verified in sediment samples having hazardous metals (Zn, Pb, Cu, Ni, As, Cd). The chemical contaminations reflected significant damages in fish DNA, based on tDNA, tail length (TL), and tail extent moment (TEM). Zebrafish embryonic development experiments significantly enlightened the chemical contaminants in downstream compared to those in control and reference conditions. Hatching and survival rates rigorously declined in downstream region. Embryonic development delayed and followed by death in the downstream substantiated by the above-mentioned findings. Similar were the findings on heart rate and pigmentation largely affected in the contaminated zone. Pollutants in urban stream reflected significantly at the gene level, and were corroborated through experiments using transgenic zebrafish strains that were influenced by pollutants during the process of occurrence. In conclusion, these studies illuminate the community to gene-level ecological health assessment that could be useful for ecological risk assessments of urban streams and rivers. Further, the gene-level biomarkers and transgenic zebrafish experiments combination propose the procedures could be effectively used as sensitive and efficient biomarkers of ecological health and risk assessment in urban streams from community to gene-level assessments.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea.
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Suzuki J, Nakano D, Imamura M, Yamamoto R, Fujita M. Assessing a polluted river environment by oxidative stress biomarker responses in caddisfly larvae. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 696:134005. [PMID: 31465918 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134005] [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: 03/23/2019] [Revised: 08/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The effluents of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) contain various anthropogenic pollutants that produce negative effects in river ecosystems. Although the oxidative stress responses in aquatic organisms are useful tools for assessing such effects, the responses of aquatic insects to WWTP effluents are poorly understood. This work investigated the responses of antioxidants (superoxide dismutase, catalase, and oxy-radical absorbance capacity), oxidative damage (lipid peroxidation), and energy reserves in caddisfly (Stenopsyche marmorata) larvae caused by the WWTP effluent in two parts of the Chikumagawa River during different seasons. It was found that effluent strongly influenced the antioxidants and oxidative damage and depleted the energy reserves. Hence, both the oxidative stress biomarkers and energy reserves in aquatic insects can be used for assessing the impacts of wastewater effluents. Lipid peroxidation proceeded more intensely at some reference sites than at the effluent-impacted sites, indicating that the use of a single biomarker could lead to a misunderstanding of the effect of pollutant mixtures in field studies. To mitigate this issue, a new reference-impacted approach based on the integrated biomarker response (IBRRI) method has been developed to assess anthropogenic impacts while considering spatiotemporal fluctuations due to the natural variations in a river system. This approach produced larger IBRRI values at higher concentrations of anthropogenic pollutants, which correlated with higher ammonium and nitrate concentrations. Therefore, IBRRI is a potentially useful tool for assessing the impact of WWTP effluents under variable spatiotemporal conditions.
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- Jumpei Suzuki
- Environmental Science Research Laboratory, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Abiko 1646, Abiko, Chiba 270-1194, Japan.
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- Environmental Science Research Laboratory, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Abiko 1646, Abiko, Chiba 270-1194, Japan
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- Environmental Science Research Laboratory, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Abiko 1646, Abiko, Chiba 270-1194, Japan
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- Environmental Science Research Laboratory, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Abiko 1646, Abiko, Chiba 270-1194, Japan
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- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Ibaraki University, Nakanarusawa 4-12-1, Hitachi, Ibaraki 316-8511, Japan
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