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de Sousa VM, Duarte SS, Silva DKF, Ferreira RC, de Moura RO, Segundo MASP, Farias D, Vieira L, Gonçalves JCR, Sobral MV. Cytotoxicity of a new spiro-acridine derivative: modulation of cellular antioxidant state and induction of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in HCT-116 colorectal carcinoma. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:1901-1913. [PMID: 37676494 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02686-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Valgrícia Matias de Sousa
- Postgraduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Drug Development and Synthesis Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, State University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa , Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduation Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa , Paraíba, Brazil.
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Moreira ALP, Souza JACR, de Souza JF, Mamede JPM, Farias D, Luchiari AC. Long-term effects of embryonic exposure to benzophenone-3 on neurotoxicity and behavior of adult zebrafish. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 908:168403. [PMID: 37939945 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Benzophenone-3 (BP-3) is the most widely used ultraviolet filter (UV filter) in industries to avoid UV radiation damage. BP-3 is added to most sunscreens to protect the skin, hair, and lips from sun rays. It results in continuous discharge into aquatic environments, leading to aquatic biota and human's continuous exposure. Consequences of BP-3 exposure on the physiology and behavior of aquatic animals, mainly zebrafish, have been investigated, including their neurotoxic effects. However, little is known about its consequences in long-term developmental endpoints. This study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of embryonic BP-3 exposure on biomarkers of neurotoxicity in zebrafish. For this, we exposed embryos to 5, 10, and 20 μg∙L-1 BP-3 concentration and let fish grow to adulthood (5mpf). We evaluated anxiety-like behavior, social preference, aggressiveness, and enzymatic activity of the antioxidant defenses system and neurotoxic biomarkers (Glutathione S-transferase -GST, catalase -CAT, and acetylcholinesterase -AChE) in adult zebrafish. Enzymatic activities were also investigated in larvae immediately after BP-3 exposure. Animals early exposed to BP-3 presented anxiety-like behaviors and decreased social preference, but aggressiveness was not altered. In general, exposure to BP-3 leads to altered enzymatic activity, which persists into adulthood. GST activity increased in embryos and adults, while CAT activity decreased in both life stages. AChE activity enhanced only at the larval stage (96 hpf). The long-term behavioral and biochemical effects of BP-3 highlight the need for abolishing or restricting the compound from personal care products, which are continually disposed into the environment and threaten the biota and human health.
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- Ana Luisa Pires Moreira
- FishLab, Department of Physiology and Behavior, Bioscience Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies - LabRisk, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- FishLab, Department of Physiology and Behavior, Bioscience Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- FishLab, Department of Physiology and Behavior, Bioscience Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies - LabRisk, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- FishLab, Department of Physiology and Behavior, Bioscience Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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Muniz MS, Maia MES, Araruna ICA, Martins RX, Rocha TL, Farias D. A review on the ecotoxicity of macrocyclic lactones and benzimidazoles on aquatic organisms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:54257-54279. [PMID: 36929260 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26354-1] [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: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Despite its wide production and several applications, veterinary antiparasitics from macrocyclic lactones and benzimidazole classes have not received much scientific attention concerning their environmental risks. Thus, we aimed to provide insights into the state of the environmental research on macrocyclic lactone and benzimidazole parasiticides, emphasizing their toxicity to non-target aquatic organisms. We searched for relevant information on these pharmaceutical classes on PubMed and Web of Science. Our search yielded a total of 45 research articles. Most articles corresponded to toxicity testing (n = 29), followed by environmental fate (n = 14) and other issues (n = 2) of selected parasiticides. Macrocyclic lactones were the most studied chemical group (65% of studies). Studies were conducted mainly with invertebrate taxa (70%), with crustaceans being the most predominant group (n = 27; 51%). Daphnia magna was the most used species (n = 8; 15%). Besides, it also proved to be the most sensitive organism, yielding the lowest toxicity measure (EC50 0.25 μg/L for decreased mobility after 48 h-abamectin exposure) reported. Moreover, most studies were performed in laboratory settings, tracking a limited number of endpoints (acute mortality, immobility, and community disturbance). We posit that macrocyclic lactones and benzimidazoles warrant coordinated action to understand their environmental risks.
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- Marta Silva Muniz
- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, 58050-085, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, 58050-085, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, 58050-085, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, 58050-085, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, 58050-085, Brazil.
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Thompson JE. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time-of-flight mass spectrometry in veterinary medicine: Recent advances (2019-present). Vet World 2022; 15:2623-2657. [PMID: 36590115 PMCID: PMC9798047 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.2623-2657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry (MS) has become a valuable laboratory tool for rapid diagnostics, research, and exploration in veterinary medicine. While instrument acquisition costs are high for the technology, cost per sample is very low, the method requires minimal sample preparation, and analysis is easily conducted by end-users requiring minimal training. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time-of-flight MS has found widespread application for the rapid identification of microorganisms, diagnosis of dermatophytes and parasites, protein/lipid profiling, molecular diagnostics, and the technique demonstrates significant promise for 2D chemical mapping of tissue sections collected postmortem. In this review, an overview of the MALDI-TOF technique will be reported and manuscripts outlining current uses of the technology for veterinary science since 2019 will be summarized. The article concludes by discussing gaps in knowledge and areas of future growth.
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- Jonathan E. Thompson
- School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University, Amarillo, Texas 79106, United States,Corresponding author: Jonathan E. Thompson, e-mail:
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Single and dual polymeric sponges for emerging pollutants removal. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wu Y, Zhang X, Chen J, Cao J, Feng C, Luo Y, Lin Y. Self-recovery study of fluoride-induced ferroptosis in the liver of zebrafish (Danio rerio). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 251:106275. [PMID: 36007351 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ferroptosis plays a key role in fluorosis in aquatic organisms, but whether it is involved in fluoride-induced liver damage remains unclear. Previous studies have indicated that fluoride toxicity has the reversible tendency, but the mechanism of self-recovery after fluorosis in aquatic animals has not been elucidated. In this study, adult zebrafish and embryos were exposed to 0, 20, 40, 80 mg/L of fluoride for 30, 60 and 90 d and 3, 4 and 5 d post-fertilization (dpf), respectively. After 90 d, adult zebrafish were transferred to clean water for self-recovery of 30 d. The results showed that fluoride induced the prominent histopathologial changes in liver of adults, and the developmental delay and dark liver area in larvae. Fluoride significantly increased the iron overload, while decreased the expression levels of transferrin (tf), transferrin receptor (tfr), ferroportin (fpn), membrane iron transporter (fpn), and ferritin heavy chain (fth) in adults and larvae. Fluoride also induced the oxidative stress in adults and larvae by increasing the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA), while decreasing the glutathione (GSH) content and the levels of glutathione peroxidase 4 (gpx4) and solute carrier family 7 member 11 (slc7a11). Self-recovery relieved fluoride-induced ferroptosis by reducing the histopathological damage and oxidative stress, reversing the expression levels of fth and slc7a11, Fe2+ metabolism and GSH synthesis. Lipid peroxidation and Fe2+ metabolism may be the key factor in alleviating effects of self-recovery on fluoride toxicity. Moreover, males are more sensitive than females. Our results provide a theoretical basis for studying the alleviating effects of self-recovery on fluoride toxicity and the underlying mechanism of its protective effect.
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- Yijie Wu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Science, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genetic Breeding and Healthy Aquaculture, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Science, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China.
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Chen Y, Xie Y, Li L, Wang Z, Yang L. Advances in mass spectrometry imaging for toxicological analysis and safety evaluation of pharmaceuticals. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2022:e21807. [PMID: 36146929 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Safety issues caused by pharmaceuticals have frequently occurred worldwide, posing a tremendous threat to human health. As an essential part of drug development, the toxicological analysis and safety evaluation is of great significance. In addition, the risk of pharmaceuticals accumulation in the environment and the monitoring of the toxicity from natural medicines have also received ongoing concerns. Due to a lack of spatial distribution information provided by common analytical methods, analyses that provide spatial dimensions could serve as complementary safety evaluation methods for better prediction and evaluation of drug toxicity. With advances in technical solutions and software algorithms, mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) has received increasing attention as a popular analytical tool that enables the simultaneous implementation of qualitative, quantitative, and localization without complex sample pretreatment and labeling steps. In recent years, MSI has become more attractive, powerful, and sensitive and has been applied in several scientific fields that can meet the safety assessment requirements. This review aims to cover a detailed summary of the various MSI technologies utilized in the biomedical and pharmaceutical area, including technical principles, advantages, current status, and future trends. Representative applications and developments in the safety-related issues of different pharmaceuticals and natural medicines are also described to provide a reference for pharmaceutical research, improve rational clinical medicine use, and ensure public safety.
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- Yilin Chen
- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Medicines, the SATCM Key Laboratory of New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Souza PF, vanTilburg M, Mesquita FP, Amaral JL, Lima LB, Montenegro RC, Lopes FE, Martins RX, Vieira L, Farias DF, Monteiro-Moreira ACO, Freitas CD, Bezerra AS, Guedes MIF, Castelo-Branco D, Oliveira JT. Neutralizing Effect of Synthetic Peptides toward SARS-CoV-2. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:16222-16234. [PMID: 35530749 PMCID: PMC9063117 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2 has taken many lives worldwide. Although vaccination has started, the development of drugs to either alleviate or abolish symptoms of COVID-19 is still necessary. Here, four synthetic peptides were assayed regarding their ability to protect Vero E6 cells from SARS-CoV-2 infection and their toxicity to human cells and zebrafish embryos. All peptides had some ability to protect cells from infection by SARS-CoV-2 with the D614G mutation. Molecular docking predicted the ability of all peptides to interact with and induce conformational alterations in the spike protein containing the D614G mutation. PepKAA was the most effective peptide, by having the highest docking score regarding the spike protein and reducing the SARS-CoV-2 plaque number by 50% (EC50) at a concentration of 0.15 mg mL-1. Additionally, all peptides had no toxicity to three lines of human cells as well as to zebrafish larvae and embryos. Thus, these peptides have potential activity against SARS-CoV-2, making them promising to develop new drugs to inhibit cell infection by SARS-CoV-2.
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- Pedro F.N. Souza
- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal
University of Ceará, Av Mister Hull, S/n—Pici, P.O. Box 60440-593, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
- Drug
Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, Rua Coronel Nunes de Melo 100,
P.O. Box 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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F. vanTilburg
- Biotechnology
and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Renorbio, State University of Ceará, Av. Dr. Silas Munguba, 1700—Itaperi, P.O.
Box 60714-903, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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- Drug
Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, Rua Coronel Nunes de Melo 100,
P.O. Box 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal
University of Ceará, Av Mister Hull, S/n—Pici, P.O. Box 60440-593, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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- Drug
Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, Rua Coronel Nunes de Melo 100,
P.O. Box 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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- Drug
Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, Rua Coronel Nunes de Melo 100,
P.O. Box 60430-275, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal
University of Ceará, Av Mister Hull, S/n—Pici, P.O. Box 60440-593, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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- Laboratory
for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of
Molecular Biology, Federal University of
Paraiba, Campus I Lot. Cidade Universitaria, P.O. Box 58051-900, João Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory
for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of
Molecular Biology, Federal University of
Paraiba, Campus I Lot. Cidade Universitaria, P.O. Box 58051-900, João Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory
for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of
Molecular Biology, Federal University of
Paraiba, Campus I Lot. Cidade Universitaria, P.O. Box 58051-900, João Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900, Brazil
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- School
of Pharmacy, University of Fortaleza, Av. Washington Soares, 1321, Edson Queiroz, P.O. Box 60811-905, Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Ceará 60811-690, Brazil
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal
University of Ceará, Av Mister Hull, S/n—Pici, P.O. Box 60440-593, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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- Biotechnology
and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Renorbio, State University of Ceará, Av. Dr. Silas Munguba, 1700—Itaperi, P.O.
Box 60714-903, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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- Biotechnology
and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Renorbio, State University of Ceará, Av. Dr. Silas Munguba, 1700—Itaperi, P.O.
Box 60714-903, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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S.C.M. Castelo-Branco
- Department
of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Federal
University of Ceará, Rodolfo Teófilo, P.O. Box 60010-681, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal
University of Ceará, Av Mister Hull, S/n—Pici, P.O. Box 60440-593, Fortaleza, Ceará 60020-181, Brazil
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Mounsey K, Harvey RJ, Wilkinson V, Takano K, Old J, Stannard H, Wicker L, Phalen D, Carver S. Drug dose and animal welfare: important considerations in the treatment of wildlife. Parasitol Res 2022; 121:1065-1071. [PMID: 35147771 PMCID: PMC8832083 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-022-07460-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
A recent publication in Parasitology Research by (Old et al. Parasitol Res 120:1077-1090, 2021) raises the topical and often controversial issue of the treatment of wildlife by personnel with little or no formal scientific training (e.g. wildlife carers). In a valuable contribution to the subject, Old and colleagues document a wide range of topical (pour-on) application doses and frequencies of moxidectin (Cydectin®) administered in situ to bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus) by members of the wildlife carer/treater community in southeast Australia to treat sarcoptic mange disease. This treatment occurred under minor use permits issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Management Authority (APVMA). These permits do not require veterinary supervision, although carers are registered and are expected to comply with the guidelines of this permit.The prevalence and severity of sarcoptic mange in wildlife is influenced by a variety of factors including mite biology, environmental conditions, population density, animal behaviour and immune susceptibility (Browne et al. Bioscience, 2021). In bare-nosed wombats, combinations of these elements play a substantial role in making the treatment of an already difficult disease more complex. (Moroni et al. Parasit Vectors 13:471, 2020) comment that any pharmacological treatment of free-ranging wildlife must consider these factors when assessing their feasibility and implications, especially in the context of emerging drug resistance and potential long-term ecological impacts. As individuals with significant interest in sarcoptic mange and representing a range of professional research and veterinary expertise, we see value in providing expert commentary on this issue.
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- Kate Mounsey
- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558, Australia. .,Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Birtinya, QLD, 4556, Australia.
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- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558, Australia.,Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Birtinya, QLD, 4556, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7005, Australia
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- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558, Australia.,Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Birtinya, QLD, 4556, Australia
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- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury campus, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
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- School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2678, Australia
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- Wildlife Conservation and Science, Zoos Victoria, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
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- Sydney School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7005, Australia
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Bars C, Hoyberghs J, Valenzuela A, Buyssens L, Ayuso M, Van Ginneken C, Labro AJ, Foubert K, Van Cruchten SJ. Developmental Toxicity and Biotransformation of Two Anti-Epileptics in Zebrafish Embryos and Early Larvae. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:12696. [PMID: 34884510 PMCID: PMC8657848 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
The zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryo is gaining interest as a bridging tool between in-vitro and in-vivo developmental toxicity studies. However, cytochrome P450 (CYP)-mediated drug metabolism in this model is still under debate. Therefore, we investigated the potential of zebrafish embryos and larvae to bioactivate two known anti-epileptics, carbamazepine (CBZ) and phenytoin (PHE), to carbamazepine-10,11-epoxide (E-CBZ) and 5-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-5-phenylhydantoin (HPPH), respectively. First, zebrafish were exposed to CBZ, PHE, E-CBZ and HPPH from 5¼- to 120-h post fertilization (hpf) and morphologically evaluated. Second, the formations of E-CBZ and HPPH were assessed in culture medium and in whole-embryo extracts at different time points by targeted LC-MS. Finally, E-CBZ and HPPH formation was also assessed in adult zebrafish liver microsomes and compared with those of human, rat, and rabbit. The present study showed teratogenic effects for CBZ and PHE, but not for E-CBZ and HPPH. No HPPH was detected during organogenesis and E-CBZ was only formed at the end of organogenesis. E-CBZ and HPPH formation was also very low-to-negligible in adult zebrafish compared with the mammalian species. As such, other metabolic pathways than those of mammals are involved in the bioactivation of CBZ and PHE, or, these anti-epileptics are teratogens and do not require bioactivation in the zebrafish.
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- Chloé Bars
- Comparative Perinatal Development, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium; (C.B.); (J.H.); (A.V.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.V.G.)
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- Comparative Perinatal Development, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium; (C.B.); (J.H.); (A.V.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.V.G.)
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- Comparative Perinatal Development, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium; (C.B.); (J.H.); (A.V.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.V.G.)
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- Comparative Perinatal Development, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium; (C.B.); (J.H.); (A.V.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.V.G.)
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- Comparative Perinatal Development, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium; (C.B.); (J.H.); (A.V.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.V.G.)
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- Comparative Perinatal Development, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium; (C.B.); (J.H.); (A.V.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.V.G.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular, Cellular and Network Excitability, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium;
- Department of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Natural Products and Food Research and Analysis (NatuRA), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium;
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- Comparative Perinatal Development, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium; (C.B.); (J.H.); (A.V.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.V.G.)
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Martins RX, Vieira L, Souza JACR, Silva MGF, Muniz MS, Souza T, Queiroga FR, Machado MRF, da Silva PM, Farias D. Exposure to 2,4-D herbicide induces hepatotoxicity in zebrafish larvae. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2021; 248:109110. [PMID: 34144256 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2021.109110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) herbicide is the main ingredient in over 1500 commercially available products such as Weedestroy® AM40 and DMA® 4 IVM. Although the liver has been identified as one of the organs that are affected by this herbicide, reports on its hepatotoxic effects available in the literature are restricted to rats. Thus, there is a gap in information on other organisms that may be vulnerable to 2,4-D exposure, such as fish. Therefore, the present work aimed to assess the hepatotoxic potential of 2,4-D in fish using zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae as a model system. For this purpose, its acute toxicity to zebrafish embryos was assessed, as well as its sublethal effects (< LC50) on the activity of enzymes related to oxidative (GST, CAT and GPX) and metabolic (LDH) stress and liver parameters (AST, ALT and ALP) after 48 h of exposure. Morphological analyses of the liver were also assessed in zebrafish larvae. As a result, 2,4-D reduced larvae survival (LC50 15.010 mg/L in 96 h of exposure), induced malformations, altered the activity of LDH, GST and CAT enzymes and significantly increased the activity of all biomarkers for liver damage. Although no changes in the color or size of larval liver were observed, histopathological analysis revealed that treatment with 2,4-D caused severe changes in liver tissue, such as vacuolization of the cytosol, eccentric cell nucleus, loss of tissue architecture and cellular boundaries. Thus, the results showed that 2,4-D altered the enzymatic profile related to oxidative stress, and induces liver damage.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rafael Xavier Martins
- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Pathology of Invertebrates (LABIPI), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunology and Pathology of Invertebrates (LABIPI), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies (LabRisk), Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil.
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