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Marinaro C, Marino A, Bianchi AR, Berman B, Trifuoggi M, Marano A, Palumbo G, Chianese T, Scudiero R, Rosati L, De Maio A, Lettieri G, Piscopo M. Molecular and toxicological mechanisms behind the effects of chromium (VI) on the male reproductive system of Mytilus galloprovincialis: First evidence for poly-ADP-ribosylation of protamine-like II. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 401:111186. [PMID: 39116916 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.111186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Studies on the molecular mechanisms of heavy metal toxicity in invertebrate reproduction are limited. Given that PARP-catalysed ADP-ribosylation is also involved in counteracting heavy metal toxicity and maintaining genomic integrity, and that PARylation is implicated in chromatin remodelling but its role in sperm chromatin remains to be elucidated, we investigated the effects of chromium(VI) at 1, 10 and 100 nM on the reproductive health of Mytilus galloprovincialis. The damage to the gonads was assessed by morphological analyses and the damage indices PARP and ɣH2A.X were measured. Changes in the binding of protamine-like (PL) to DNA and the possibility of poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation of PL proteins were also investigated. Gonadal chromium accumulation and morphological damage were found, especially when the mussels were exposed to the highest dose of chromium(VI). In addition, the maximum expression of gonadal ɣH2A.X and PARP were obtained at 100 and 10 nM Cr(VI), respectively. Interestingly, for the first time in all exposed conditions, poly(ADP)-ribosylation was detected on PL-II, which, together with PL-III and PL-IV, are the major nuclear basic proteins of Mytilus galloprovincialis sperm chromatin. Since PL-II is involved in the final high level of sperm chromatin compaction, this post-translational modification altered the binding of the PL protein to DNA, favouring the action of micrococcal nuclease on sperm chromatin. This study provides new insights into the effects of chromium(VI) on Mytilus galloprovincialis reproductive system and proposes a molecular mechanism hypothesis describing the toxic effects of this metal on PL-DNA binding, sperm chromatin and gonads.
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- Carmela Marinaro
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 21, 80126, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 21, 80126, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 21, 80126, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 21, 80126, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 21,80126, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 21,80126, Naples, Italy
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- Commodity Science Laboratory, Department of Economics, Management and Institutions, University of Naples Federico II, 80126, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 21, 80126, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 21, 80126, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 21, 80126, Naples, Italy; CIRAM, Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca "Ambiente", University Federico II, Via Mezzocannone 16, 80134, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 21, 80126, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 21, 80126, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 21, 80126, Naples, Italy.
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Liu Q, Liu X, He X, Wang D, Zheng C, Jin L, Shen J. Iron-Single-Atom Nanozyme with NIR Enhanced Catalytic Activities for Facilitating MRSA-Infected Wound Therapy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308684. [PMID: 38332653 PMCID: PMC11022696 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections may have higher death rates than those with non-drug-resistant infections. Nanozymes offer a promising approach to eliminating bacteria by producing reactive oxygen species. However, most of the conventional nanozyme technologies encounter significant challenges with respect to size, composition, and a naturally low number of active sites. The present study synthesizes a iron-single-atom structure (Fe-SAC) via nitrogen doped-carbon, a Fe-N5 catalyst (Fe-SAC) with a high metal loading (4.3 wt.%). This catalyst permits the development of nanozymes consisting of single-atom structures with active sites resembling enzymes, embedded within nanomaterials. Fe-SAC displays peroxidase-like activities upon exposure to H2O2. This structure facilitates the production of hydroxyl radicals, well-known for their strong bactericidal effects. Furthermore, the photothermal properties augment the bactericidal efficacy of Fe-SAC. The findings reveal that Fe-SAC disrupts the bacterial cell membranes and the biofilms, contributing to their antibacterial effects. The bactericidal properties of Fe-SAC are harnessed, which eradicates the MRSA infections in wounds and improves wound healing. Taken together, these findings suggest that single Fe atom nanozymes offer a novel perspective on the catalytic mechanism and design, holding immense potential as next-generation nanozymes.
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- Qian Liu
- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and OptometryEye HospitalWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouZhejiang325027P. R. China
- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair MaterialsWenzhou InstituteUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesWenzhouZhejiang325001P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials and ApplicationsInternational Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of HenanZhoukou Normal UniversityZhoukou466001P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and OptometryEye HospitalWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouZhejiang325027P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouZhejiang325035P. R. China
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- College of Life and Environmental ScienceWenzhou UniversityWenzhouZhejiang325035P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials and ApplicationsInternational Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of HenanZhoukou Normal UniversityZhoukou466001P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and OptometryEye HospitalWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouZhejiang325027P. R. China
- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair MaterialsWenzhou InstituteUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesWenzhouZhejiang325001P. R. China
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Huang C, Zhou W, Guan W, Ye N. Molybdenum disulfide nanosheet induced reactive oxygen species for high-efficiency luminol chemiluminescence. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1295:342324. [PMID: 38355225 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Luminol chemiluminescence (CL) sensing system remains an excellent candidate for application in bioanalysis due to its good water solubility. However, traditional luminol CL system usually requires the addition of oxidizing agents and sensitizers to obtain high efficiency for the improvement of detection sensitivity. Although numerous studies on the nanomaterial-enhanced luminol CL systems have been carried out, there is still great potential to develop inexpensive, readily available and easily handled catalysts to construct simple and effective CL platform for biomolecular sensing. RESULTS Few-layered MoS2 nanosheets (NS) prepared by sonication-assisted exfoliation of commercially available bulk MoS2 were found to significantly enhance the CL of luminol‒dissolved oxygen in the absence of additional oxidants. The mechanism study demonstrated that exfoliated MoS2 NS could catalyze the decomposition of dissolved oxygen by virtue of its exposed active sites on the surface, generating increased reactive oxygen intermediates, which then oxidize luminol and produce intense CL emission. The proposed high-efficiency luminol CL system was then employed for the extremely sensitive identification of dopamine based on the quenching of CL by dopamine. The limit of detection (LOD) for dopamine can be as low as 2.07 nM. Besides, it also works well in the actual urine sample with good recoveries (99.6-100.6 %), confirming the practicability of the method. SIGNIFICANCE As a new type of CL catalyst, MoS2 NS developed in this work are easy to obtain, simple to prepare and can be produced in large quantities, which lays a foundation for extending applicability of MoS2 NS in the CL field, and provides a new idea for developing simple and highly sensitive CL sensing system.
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- Chuanlin Huang
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100048, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100048, China.
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López-Flórez C, Ruíz MAO, Gómez-Ramírez E. Effect of sublethal concentrations of glyphosate-based herbicides (Roundup Active®) on skin of the tropical frog (Dendropsophus molitor). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:109618-109626. [PMID: 37775634 PMCID: PMC10622380 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29816-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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In Colombia, glyphosate (GP) is used to control weeds, with Roundup Active® being the most widely used. This use has affected aquatic ecosystems, causing malformations in amphibians. The Savannah frog (D. molitor) is a tropical frog inhabiting the mountain of Colombia. In the present study, we determined the effect of sublethal concentrations of GP (Roundup Active®) on the skin of D. molitor. Twenty-four tadpoles were exposed to concentrations of GP (T1: 0, T2: 1.4, T3: 3.6, and T4: 5.6 a.e mg/L) during 31 days. In 10 individuals per treatment, two skin regions were evaluated: dorsal cranial and caudal ventral to determine histopathological alterations. Morphometric analysis of the layers of the skin was performed: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis-muscular. T1 did not present histopathological alterations. Since T2 was identified, glandular cell hyperplasia and hypertrophy increased melanophores and melanin accumulations in the highest concentrations of GP. The ultrastructure revealed an increase in excretory glands in the dermis. In the other layers, an increase of melanophores and melanocyte clusters was observed accompanied by vacuolization of basal cells. The morphometry showed an increase in the thickness of the dermis in the dorso-cranial region in T2 compared to the other treatments, while the ventral caudal region exhibited a variation in the thickness of the dermis from T2 and a decrease in T4. Despite evaluating sublethal concentrations, the skin of D. molitor tadpoles presents histopathological, ultrastructural, and morphometric alterations that could affect the survival of the species in the natural environment.
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- Catalina López-Flórez
- Faculty of Applied Basic Sciences, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Cajicá, Km 3, Cajica, Colombia.
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- Faculty of Applied Basic Sciences, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Cajicá, Km 3, Cajica, Colombia
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- Faculty of Applied Basic Sciences, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Cajicá, Km 3, Cajica, Colombia
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Huang C, Zhou W, Wu R, Guan W, Ye N. Recent Advances in Nanomaterial-Based Chemiluminescence Probes for Biosensing and Imaging of Reactive Oxygen Species. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13111726. [PMID: 37299629 DOI: 10.3390/nano13111726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play important roles in organisms and are closely related to various physiological and pathological processes. Due to the short lifetime and easy transformation of ROS, the determination of ROS content in biosystem has always been a challenging task. Chemiluminescence (CL) analysis has been widely used in the detection of ROS due to its advantages of high sensitivity, good selectivity and no background signal, among which nanomaterial-related CL probes are rapidly developing. In this review, the roles of nanomaterials in CL systems are summarized, mainly including their roles as catalysts, emitters, and carriers. The nanomaterial-based CL probes for biosensing and bioimaging of ROS developed in the past five years are reviewed. We expect that this review will provide guidance for the design and development of nanomaterial-based CL probes and facilitate the wider application of CL analysis in ROS sensing and imaging in biological systems.
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- Chuanlin Huang
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China
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Bianchi AR, La Pietra A, Guerretti V, De Maio A, Capriello T, Ferrandino I. Synthesis and Degradation of Poly(ADP-ribose) in Zebrafish Brain Exposed to Aluminum. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24108766. [PMID: 37240112 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108766] [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: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Poly(ADPribosyl)ation is a post-translational protein modification, catalyzed by poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARPs) enzymes, responsible for ADP-ribose polymer synthesis (PAR) from NAD+. PAR turnover is assured by poly(ADPR) glycohydrolase (PARGs) enzymes. In our previous study, the altered histology of zebrafish brain tissue, resulting in demyelination and neurodegeneration also with poly(ADPribosyl)ation hyperactivation, was demonstrated after aluminum (Al) exposure for 10 and 15 days. On the basis of this evidence, the aim of the present research was to study the synthesis and degradation of poly(ADP-ribose) in the brain of adult zebrafish exposed to 11 mg/L of Al for 10, 15, and 20 days. For this reason, PARP and PARG expression analyses were carried out, and ADPR polymers were synthesized and digested. The data showed the presence of different PARP isoforms, among which a human PARP1 counterpart was also expressed. Moreover, the highest PARP and PARG activity levels, responsible for the PAR production and its degradation, respectively, were measured after 10 and 15 days of exposure. We suppose that PARP activation is related to DNA damage induced by Al, while PARG activation is needed to avoid PAR accumulation, which is known to inhibit PARP and promote parthanatos. On the contrary, PARP activity decrease at longer exposure times suggests that neuronal cells could adopt the stratagem of reducing polymer synthesis to avoid energy expenditure and allow cell survival.
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- Anna Rita Bianchi
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy
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Zhou X, Gao S, Yue M, Zhu S, Liu Q, Zhao XE. Recent advances in analytical methods of oxidative stress biomarkers induced by environmental pollutant exposure. Trends Analyt Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2023.116978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Biocide vs. Eco-Friendly Antifoulants: Role of the Antioxidative Defence and Settlement in Mytilus galloprovincialis. JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/jmse10060792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Antifoulant paints were developed to prevent and reduce biofouling on surfaces immersed in seawater. The widespread use of these substances over the years has led to a significant increase of their presence in the marine environment. These compounds were identified as environmental and human threats. As a result of an international ban, research in the last decade has focused on developing a new generation of benign antifoulant paints. This review outlines the detrimental effects associated with biocide versus eco-friendly antifoulants, highlighting what are effective antifoulants and why there is a need to monitor them. We examine the effects of biocide and eco-friendly antifoulants on the antioxidative defence mechanism and settlement in a higher sessile organism, specifically the Mediterranean mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis. These antifoulants can indirectly assess the potential of these two parameters in order to outline implementation of sustainable antifoulants.
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Yu Y, Sun Q, Li T, Ren X, Lin L, Sun M, Duan J, Sun Z. Adverse outcome pathway of fine particulate matter leading to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality: An integrated perspective from toxicology and epidemiology. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 430:128368. [PMID: 35149491 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure is a major threat to public health, and is listed as one of the leading factors associated with global premature mortality. Among the adverse health effects on multiple organs or tissues, the influence of PM2.5 exposure on cardiovascular system has drawn more and more attention. Although numerous studies have investigated the mechanisms responsible for the cardiovascular toxicity of PM2.5, the various mechanisms have not been integrated due to the variety of the study models, different levels of toxicity assessment endpoints, etc. Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) framework is a useful tool to achieve this goal so as to facilitate comprehensive understanding of toxicity assessment of PM2.5 on cardiovascular system. This review aims to illustrate the causal mechanistic relationships of PM2.5-triggered cardiovascular toxicity from different levels (from molecular/cellular/organ to individual/population) by using AOP framework. Based on the AOP Wiki and published literature, we propose an AOP framework focusing on the cardiovascular toxicity induced by PM2.5 exposure. The molecular initiating event (MIE) is identified as reactive oxygen species generation, followed by the key events (KEs) of oxidative damage and mitochondria dysfunction, which induces vascular endothelial dysfunction via vascular endothelial cell autophagy dysfunction, vascular fibrosis via vascular smooth muscle cell activation, cardiac dysregulation via myocardial apoptosis, and cardiac fibrosis via fibroblast proliferation and myofibroblast differentiation, respectively; all of the above cardiovascular injuries ultimately elevate cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the general population. As far as we know, this is the first work on PM2.5-related cardiovascular AOP construction. In the future, more work needs to be done to explore new markers in the safety assessment of cardiovascular toxicity induced by PM2.5.
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- Yang Yu
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China.
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China.
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Massa S, Pagliarello R, Cemmi A, Di Sarcina I, Bombarely A, Demurtas OC, Diretto G, Paolini F, Petzold HE, Bliek M, Bennici E, Del Fiore A, De Rossi P, Spelt C, Koes R, Quattrocchio F, Benvenuto E. Modifying Anthocyanins Biosynthesis in Tomato Hairy Roots: A Test Bed for Plant Resistance to Ionizing Radiation and Antioxidant Properties in Space. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:830931. [PMID: 35283922 PMCID: PMC8909381 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.830931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Gene expression manipulation of specific metabolic pathways can be used to obtain bioaccumulation of valuable molecules and desired quality traits in plants. A single-gene approach to impact different traits would be greatly desirable in agrospace applications, where several aspects of plant physiology can be affected, influencing growth. In this work, MicroTom hairy root cultures expressing a MYB-like transcription factor that regulates the biosynthesis of anthocyanins in Petunia hybrida (PhAN4), were considered as a testbed for bio-fortified tomato whole plants aimed at agrospace applications. Ectopic expression of PhAN4 promoted biosynthesis of anthocyanins, allowing to profile 5 major derivatives of delphinidin and petunidin together with pelargonidin and malvidin-based anthocyanins, unusual in tomato. Consistent with PhAN4 features, transcriptomic profiling indicated upregulation of genes correlated to anthocyanin biosynthesis. Interestingly, a transcriptome reprogramming oriented to positive regulation of cell response to biotic, abiotic, and redox stimuli was evidenced. PhAN4 hairy root cultures showed the significant capability to counteract reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and protein misfolding upon high-dose gamma irradiation, which is among the most potent pro-oxidant stress that can be encountered in space. These results may have significance in the engineering of whole tomato plants that can benefit space agriculture.
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- Silvia Massa
- Department for Sustainability, Biotechnology and Agro-Industry Division - Biotec Laboratory, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
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- Department for Sustainability, Biotechnology and Agro-Industry Division - Biotec Laboratory, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
- Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences, University of Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy
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- Fusion and Nuclear Safety Technologies Department, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
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- Fusion and Nuclear Safety Technologies Department, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
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- Department for Sustainability, Biotechnology and Agro-Industry Division - Biotec Laboratory, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
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- Department for Sustainability, Biotechnology and Agro-Industry Division - Biotec Laboratory, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
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- 'Regina Elena' National Cancer Institute, HPV-UNIT, Department of Research, Advanced Diagnostic and Technological Innovation, Translational Research Functional Departmental Area, Rome, Italy
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- School of Plants and Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- Department of Plant Development and (Epi)Genetics, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department for Sustainability, Biotechnology and Agro-Industry Division - Biotec Laboratory, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
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- Department for Sustainability, Biotechnology and Agro-Industry Division - Agrifood Sustainability, Quality, and Safety Laboratory, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
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- Energy Efficiency Unit Department - Northern Area Regions Laboratory, Casaccia Research Center, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Plant Development and (Epi)Genetics, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Plant Development and (Epi)Genetics, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Plant Development and (Epi)Genetics, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department for Sustainability, Biotechnology and Agro-Industry Division - Biotec Laboratory, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy
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Guerriero G, D’Errico G. Effect of Oxidative Stress on Reproduction and Development. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11020312. [PMID: 35204195 PMCID: PMC8868121 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Giulia Guerriero
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, via Cinthia 6, 80126 Naples, Italy
- Correspondence: (G.G.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, via Cinthia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy
- Correspondence: (G.G.); (G.D.)
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Madonna A, Balzano A, Rabbito D, Hasnaoui M, Moustafa AA, Guezgouz N, Vittorioso A, Majdoubi FZ, Olanrewaju OS, Guerriero G. Biological Effects Assessment of Antibiofouling EDCs: Gaeta Harbor (South Italy) Benthic Communities' Analysis by Biodiversity Indices and Quantitative gpx4 Expression. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2022; 74:591-604. [PMID: 34975208 PMCID: PMC8702615 DOI: 10.1007/s12595-021-00415-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The most representative organisms of the Harbor of Gaeta Gulf in South Italy were analyzed for biofouling by visual census and confirmed later by molecular approach on an artificial Conatex panel dipped 3 m into a eutrophic area during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mitochondrial Cytochrome C oxidase subunit 1(COI) gene was sequenced from 20 different marine species (flora: 2 families, 2 orders; fauna: 16 families, 11 orders) to test whether the morphology-based assignment of the most common biofouling member was supported by DNA-based species identification. Twelve months of submersion resulted in generation of sufficient data to obtain a facies climax represented mainly by the bivalve mollusk, Mytilus galloprovincialis. Specific diversity and variations of the biofouling biomasses were analyzed using two different anti-biofouling paints: an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC)-containing metal biocide, and a biocide-free paint. Also, their effects on detoxification and reproductive health of M. galloprovincialis were evaluated using glutathione S-transferase enzymatic activity and RTqPCR expression of the fertility antioxidant gene glutathione peroxidase 4 (gpx4). The obtained data provide useful indications on which future investigations may be focused and may become a potential management tool for a harbor biofouling database to assist local administrations in EDCs protection of autochthonous benthic communities and their fertility using innovative antifouling paints.
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- Adriano Madonna
- Comparative Endocrinology Lab, Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 26, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Comparative Endocrinology Lab, Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 26, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Comparative Endocrinology Lab, Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 26, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Environmental Engineering Team. Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques BO. 523, University of Sultan Moulay Slimane, Beni Mellal, Morocco
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- Water and Environmental Science and Technology Laboratory, Department of Biology, Mohamed Cherif Messaadia University, Souk- Ahras, Algeria
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- Comparative Endocrinology Lab, Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 26, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Environmental Engineering Team. Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques BO. 523, University of Sultan Moulay Slimane, Beni Mellal, Morocco
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- Institute of Hydraulic and Water Resource Management, RWTH Aachen University, 55 Templergraben, 52056 Aachen, Germany
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- Comparative Endocrinology Lab, Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 26, 80126 Naples, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Centre for Environment (CIRAm), University of Naples Federico II, 80134 Naples, Italy
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Reza AHMM, Zhu X, Qin J, Tang Y. Microalgae-Derived Health Supplements to Therapeutic Shifts: Redox-Based Study Opportunities with AIE-Based Technologies. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2101223. [PMID: 34468087 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are highly reactive molecules, serve the normal signaling in different cell types. Targeting ROS as the chemical signals, different stress based strategies have been developed to synthesis different anti-inflammatory molecules in microalgae. These molecules could be utilized as health supplements in human. To provoke the ROS-mediated defence systems, their connotation with the associated conditions must be well understood, therefore, proper tools for studying ROS in natural state are essential. The in vivo detection of ROS with phosphorescent probes offers promising opportunities to study these molecules in a non-invasive manner. Most of the common problems in the traditional fluorescent probes are lower photostability, excitation intensity, slow responsiveness, and the microenvironment that challenge their performance. Some ROS-specific aggregationinduced emission luminogens (AIEgens) with pronounced spatial and temporal resolution have recently demonstrated high selectivity, rapid responsiveness, and efficacies to resolve the aggregation-caused quenching issues. The nanocomposites of some AIE-photosensitizers can also improve the ROS-mediated photodynamic therapy. These AIEgens could be used to induce bioactive components in microalgae through altering the ROS signaling, therefore are more auspicious for biomedical research. This study reviews the prospects of AIEgen-based technologies to understand the ROS mediated bio-physiological processes in microalgae for better healthcare benefits.
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- A. H. M. Mohsinul Reza
- College of Science and Engineering Flinders University South Australia 5042 Australia
- Institute for NanoScale Science and Technology Medical Device Research Institute College of Science and Engineering Flinders University South Australia 5042 Australia
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- College of Science and Engineering Flinders University South Australia 5042 Australia
- Institute for NanoScale Science and Technology Medical Device Research Institute College of Science and Engineering Flinders University South Australia 5042 Australia
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- College of Science and Engineering Flinders University South Australia 5042 Australia
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- College of Science and Engineering Flinders University South Australia 5042 Australia
- Institute for NanoScale Science and Technology Medical Device Research Institute College of Science and Engineering Flinders University South Australia 5042 Australia
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Ariano A, Musco N, Severino L, De Maio A, Tramice A, Tommonaro G, Damiano S, Genovese A, Olanrewaju OS, Bovera F, Guerriero G. Chemistry of Tropical Eucheumatoids: Potential for Food and Feed Applications. Biomolecules 2021; 11:804. [PMID: 34072325 PMCID: PMC8229772 DOI: 10.3390/biom11060804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The use of seaweeds as additives in animal nutrition may be a valid option to traditional feed as they represent a rich source of minerals, carbohydrates and antioxidants. The aim of this study was to analyze the chemical composition and in vitro antioxidant capacity of two tropical eucheumatoids, Kappaphycus alvarezii and Kappaphycus striatus, in Malaysian wild offshore waters. The chemical analysis was performed via inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy for evaluating the concentration of toxic (Cd, Pb, Hg, As) and essential elements (Mn, Fe, Cu, Ni, Zn, Se); NMR spectroscopy was used for carrageenans investigation. Furthermore, the soluble and fat-soluble antioxidant capacities were determined by FRAP, DPPH and ABTS assays. The chemical analysis revealed a higher content of trace elements in K. alvarezii as compared to K. striatus, and both exhibited a high mineral content. No significant differences in metal concentrations were found between the two species. Both samples showed a mixture of prevailing κ- and t-carrageenans. Finally, the levels of soluble and fat-soluble antioxidants in K. alvarezii were significantly higher than in K. striatus. Our findings suggest that K. alvarezii could be used as a potential feed additive because of its favorable chemical and nutritional features.
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- Andrea Ariano
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli Federico II, 80100 Napoli, Italy; (A.A.); (N.M.); (L.S.); (S.D.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli Federico II, 80100 Napoli, Italy; (A.A.); (N.M.); (L.S.); (S.D.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli Federico II, 80100 Napoli, Italy; (A.A.); (N.M.); (L.S.); (S.D.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Napoli Federico II, 80126 Napoli, Italy; (A.G.); (G.G.)
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- National Research Council-Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, 80078 Pozzuoli, Italy; (A.T.); (G.T.)
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- National Research Council-Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, 80078 Pozzuoli, Italy; (A.T.); (G.T.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli Federico II, 80100 Napoli, Italy; (A.A.); (N.M.); (L.S.); (S.D.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Napoli Federico II, 80126 Napoli, Italy; (A.G.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli Federico II, 80100 Napoli, Italy; (A.A.); (N.M.); (L.S.); (S.D.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Napoli Federico II, 80126 Napoli, Italy; (A.G.); (G.G.)
- Interdepartmental Research Centre for Environment, University of Naples Federico II, 80134 Naples, Italy
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Real-time monitoring of ROS secreted by Ana-1 mouse Macrophages by nanomaterial sensitized Electrochemiluminescence. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Li L, Chang H, Yong N, Li M, Hou Y, Rao W. Superior antibacterial activity of gallium based liquid metals due to Ga3+ induced intracellular ROS generation. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:85-93. [DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00174k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Gallium metals demonstrate enhanced antibacterial activity compared to gallium nitrate with the same gallium ion concentration.
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- Lei Li
- CAS Key Lab of Cryogenics
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing
- China
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- CAS Key Lab of Cryogenics
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing
- China
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- College of Engineering
- Peking University
- Beijing 100781
- China
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- CAS Key Lab of Cryogenics
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing
- China
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- CAS Key Lab of Cryogenics
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing
- China
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- CAS Key Lab of Cryogenics
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing
- China
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Gavrilović BR, Petrović TG, Radovanović TB, Despotović SG, Gavrić JP, Krizmanić II, Ćirić MD, Prokić MD. Hepatic oxidative stress and neurotoxicity in Pelophylax kl. esculentus frogs: Influence of long-term exposure to a cyanobacterial bloom. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 750:141569. [PMID: 32853936 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Although the long-term exposure of aquatic organisms to cyanobacterial blooms is a regular occurrence in the environment, the prooxidant and neurotoxic effects of such conditions are still insufficiently investigated in situ. We examined the temporal dynamics of the biochemical parameters in the liver of Pelophylax kl. esculentus frogs that inhabit the northern (N) side of Lake Ludaš (Serbia) with microcystins (MCs) produced in a cyanobacterial bloom over three summer months. The obtained data were compared with data on frogs that live on the southern (S), MC-free side of the same lake. Our results showed that the MC-producing bloom induced oxidative damage to proteins and lipids, observed as a decrease in the concentration of protein -SH groups and increased lipid peroxidation (LPO) in the liver of N frogs in comparison to S frogs. Glutathione (GSH) played a key role in the transient defense against the MC-induced development of LPO. The low glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity detected in all groups of frogs from the N site was crucial for the observed prooxidant consequences. The bloom impaired cholinergic homeostasis as a result of a decrease in ChE activity. A delayed neurotoxic effect in relation to the prooxidant outcomes was observed. Our results also showed that even though the integrated biomarker response (IBR) of the antioxidant biomarkers increased during exposure, the individual biochemical parameters did not exhibit a well-defined time-dependent pattern because of specific adaptation dynamics and/or additional effects of the physicochemical parameters of the water. This comprehensive environmental ecotoxicological evaluation of the cyanobacterial bloom-induced biochemical alterations in the liver of frogs provides a new basis for further investigations of the prolonged, real-life ecotoxicity of the blooms.
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- Branka R Gavrilović
- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Zoology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Scientific Institution Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy - National Institute, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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Wu T, Li L, Jiang X, Liu F, Liu Q, Liu X. Construction of silver-cotton carbon fiber sensing interface and study on the protective effect of antioxidants on hypoxia-induced cell damage. Microchem J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2020.105345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Bioaccumulation of Metals/Metalloids and Histological and Immunohistochemical Changes in the Tissue of the European Hake, Merluccius merluccius (Linnaeus, 1758) (Pisces: Gadiformes: Merlucciidae), for Environmental Pollution Assessment. JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/jmse8090712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Pollution and other types of environmental stress do not spare marine environments, especially those affected by high industrial pressure. Fish, especially coastal species, are used for monitoring the marine environment because they are particularly efficient as bioindicators thanks to their ability to bioaccumulate and biomagnify along the trophic chain. The aim of this research is to evaluate the bioaccumulation and the indirect bioindication ability of the European Hake, Merluccius merluccius (Linnaeus, 1758), one of the most important commercial fish species of the Mediterranean Sea. Morphological and histological alterations of the main target organs, such as liver and gills, have been investigated and the results showed a steatosis in the hepatic tissue. The accumulation of heavy metals has been analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and for several metals it was showed a different concentration in the two sexes. Moreover, the expression of metallothioneins 1 and Heat Shock Protein 70 has been assessed by immunohistochemistry and did not show high level of expression. We underline the importance of contamination evaluation in commercial fish species and the utilization of the ichthyofauna as bioindicator of environmental quality.
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Tiralongo F, Messina G, Poidomani S, Salvaggio A, Lombardo BM. Morphological analysis reveals the presence of Hepatoxylon trichiuri (Holten, 1802) Bosc, 1811 (Cestoda: Sphyriocephalidae) in Lepidopus caudatus (Euphrasen, 1788) (Pisces: Trichiuridae) from the Mediterranean Sea. Microsc Res Tech 2020; 83:949-952. [PMID: 32271499 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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In this article, we report for the first time the presence of the parasite Hepatoxylon trichiuri in specimens of Lepidopus caudatus from the Mediterranean Sea. A total of four plerocercoids were studied using microscopy techniques for both morphological and histological analysis. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: We report for the first time for the Mediterranean Sea the presence of the parasite Hepatoxylon trichiuri in specimens of the commercial fish species Lepidopus caudatus. The plerocercoids of H. trichiuri not seems cause observable illness in the fish. However, further studies are needed in order to better assess the incidence and prevalence of the parasite in L. caudatus and other fish species of commercial interest.
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- Francesco Tiralongo
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.,Ente Fauna Marina Mediterranea, Avola, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicily "A. Mirri", Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Gavrilović BR, Prokić MD, Petrović TG, Despotović SG, Radovanović TB, Krizmanić II, Ćirić MD, Gavrić JP. Biochemical parameters in skin and muscle of Pelophylax kl. esculentus frogs: Influence of a cyanobacterial bloom in situ. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2020; 220:105399. [PMID: 31896464 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2019.105399] [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: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 12/26/2019] [Accepted: 12/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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There is little information in scientific literature as to how conditions created by a microcystin (MC) producing cyanobacterial bloom affect the oxidant/antioxidant, biotransformation and neurotoxicity parameters in adult frogs in situ. We investigated biochemical parameters in the skin and muscle of Pelophylax kl. esculentus from Lake Ludaš (Serbia) by comparing frogs that live on the northern bloom side (BS) of the lake with those that inhabit the southern no-bloom side (NBS). A higher protein carbonylation level and lower antioxidant defense system capability in the skin of frogs living in conditions of the cyanobacterial bloom were observed. Inhibition of glutathione-dependent machinery was the major mechanism responsible for the induction of cyanobacterial bloom-mediated oxidative stress in frog skin. On the other hand, the detected higher ability of muscle to overcome bloom prooxidant toxicity was linked to a higher efficiency of the biotransformation system through glutathione-S-transferase activity and/or was the consequence of indirect exposure of the tissue to the bloom. Our results have also revealed that the cyanobacterial bloom conditions induced the cholinergic neurotransmitter system in both tissues. This study provides a better understanding of the ecotoxicological impact of the MC producing cyanobacterial bloom on frogs in situ. However, further investigations of the complex mechanism involved in cyanobacterial bloom toxicity in real environmental conditions are required.
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- Branka R Gavrilović
- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Zoology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Scientific Institution Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy - National Institute, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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Kumar V, Sachdev A, Matai I. Self-assembled reduced graphene oxide–cerium oxide nanocomposite@cytochrome chydrogel as a solid electrochemical reactive oxygen species detection platform. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj02038a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A new dimension for the selective detection of short-lived ROS by an electroactive reduced graphene oxide–cerium oxide nanocomposite@cytochromechydrogel.
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- Vijayesh Kumar
- CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization (CSIR-CSIO)
- Chandigarh-160030
- India
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- CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization (CSIR-CSIO)
- Chandigarh-160030
- India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR-CSIO)
- Chandigarh
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- CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization (CSIR-CSIO)
- Chandigarh-160030
- India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR-CSIO)
- Chandigarh
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Parisi C, Guerriero G. Antioxidative Defense and Fertility Rate in the Assessment of Reprotoxicity Risk Posed by Global Warming. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 8:E622. [PMID: 31817462 PMCID: PMC6943697 DOI: 10.3390/antiox8120622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The objective of this review is to briefly summarize the recent progress in studies done on the assessment of reprotoxicity risk posed by global warming for the foundation of strategic tool in ecosystem-based adaptation. The selected animal data analysis that was used in this paper focuses on antioxidative markers and fertility rate estimated over the period 2000-2019. We followed a phylogenetic methodology in order to report data on a panel of selected organisms that show dangerous effects. The oxidative damage studies related to temperature fluctuation occurring in biosentinels of different invertebrate and vertebrate classes show a consistently maintained physiological defense. Furthermore, the results from homeothermic and poikilothermic species in our study highlight the influence of temperature rise on reprotoxicity.
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- Costantino Parisi
- Comparative Endocrinology Lab, Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy;
- Laboratory of Zebrafish Developmental Genomics, International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, 02-109 Warsaw, Poland
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- Comparative Endocrinology Lab, Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy;
- Interdepartmental Research Centre for Environment, University of Naples Federico II, 80134 Naples, Italy
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Ferrara G, Salvaggio A, Pecoraro R, Scalisi EM, Presti AM, Impellizzeri G, Brundo MV. Toxicity assessment of nano-TiO 2 in Apis mellifera L., 1758: histological and immunohistochemical assays. Microsc Res Tech 2019; 83:332-337. [PMID: 31777117 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the toxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) by short-term toxicity tests in Apis mellifera, considered an excellent bioindicator organism mainly due to its sensitivity. Bees have been exposed to several concentrations of TiO2 NPs (1 × 10-3 , 1 × 10-4 , 1 × 10-5 , 1 × 10-6 mg/10 ml) for 10 days. Morphostructural and histological assays were done on gut and honey sac. The research of exposure biomarkers like metallothioneins 1 (MT1) and Heat Shock Protein 70 (HSP70) was performed to verify if a detoxification mechanism has been activated in the exposed animals. No histological alteration on the epithelium of the gut and honey sac were observed in exposed samples. A significant positivity for anti-MT1 antibody was observed only in the honey sac cells. A weak positivity for HSP70 was observed in both structures analyzed. In several studies have shown the non-toxicity of TiO2 NPs on other model organisms, in our study, titanium dioxide nanoparticles was proven to be highly toxic at the highest concentration tested (100% of lethality to 1 × 10-3 mg/10 ml) and moderately toxic at lower concentrations. Honey bees proved to be excellent models for study of NPs toxicity and for monitoring environment.
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- Giulia Ferrara
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicily "A. Mirri", Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Flaccavento A, Pecoraro R, Scalisi EM, Messina G, Salvaggio A, Impellizzeri G, Lombardo BM, Brundo MV. Morphostructural and immunohistochemical study for evaluation of nano‐TiO
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Armadillo officinalis
Duméril, 1816 (Crustacea, Isopoda, Oniscidea). Microsc Res Tech 2019; 83:297-303. [DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Alessia Flaccavento
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental ScienceUniversity of Catania Catania Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental ScienceUniversity of Catania Catania Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental ScienceUniversity of Catania Catania Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental ScienceUniversity of Catania Catania Italy
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- Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicily “A. Mirri” Catania Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental ScienceUniversity of Catania Catania Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental ScienceUniversity of Catania Catania Italy
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Environmental-friendly Contamination Assessment of Habitats Based on the Trace Element Content of Dragonfly Exuviae. WATER 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/w11112200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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We tested the usefulness of exuviae as an environmentally friendly method for exploring the variability of the trace element contents of protected insect populations without killing specimens. It is a notable characteristic of dragonflies that they are good ecological indicators for both aquatic and terrestrial habitat quality. Thus, we investigated the trace element accumulation in different stages of dragonflies: larva, exuvia, and adult. Using microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometry (MP-AES), we analysed the concentrations of Al, Ba, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, Sr and Zn. We found that the trace element contents of exuviae are a good proxy of the trace element contents of both the larvae and the adults. We conclude that exuvia is useful for assessing the environmental health of aquatic ecosystems. It is an environmentally friendly method and it can be used even in the case of protected dragonfly species.
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Huo L, Su Y, Xu G, Zhai L, Zhao J. Sulforaphane Protects the Male Reproductive System of Mice from Obesity-Induced Damage: Involvement of Oxidative Stress and Autophagy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16193759. [PMID: 31591291 PMCID: PMC6801769 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16193759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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(1) Background: In recent decades, the prevalence of obesity has grown rapidly worldwide, thus causing many diseases, including male hypogonadism. Sulforaphane (SFN), an isothiocyanate compound, has been reported to protect the reproductive system. This research investigated the protective effect of SFN against obesity-induced impairment in the male reproductive system and explored the potential mechanism involved in mice. (2) Methods: One hundred thirty mice were divided into 5 groups (Control, DIO (diet-induced obesity), DIO + SFN 5 mg/kg, DIO + SFN 10 mg/kg, and DIO + SFN 20 mg/kg). The effects of SFN on the male reproductive system were determined based on the sperm count and motility, relative testes and epididymis weights, hormone levels, and pathological analyses. Oxidative stress was determined by measuring malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), H2O2, catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) levels. Protein expression of nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2), Kelch-like ECH-associated protein-1 (Keap1), Microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC3), Beclin1, and P62 were determined by western blotting. (3) Results: High-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity significantly decreased relative testes and epididymis weights, sperm count and motility, and testosterone levels but increased leptin and estradiol levels. SFN supplementation ameliorated these effects. Additionally, SFN administration inhibited the obesity-induced MDA accumulation and increased the SOD level. Western blot indicated that SFN had an important role in the downregulation of Keap1. Moreover, SFN treatment attenuated obesity-induced autophagy, as detected by LC3 and Beclin1. (4) Conclusions: SFN ameliorated the reproductive toxicity associated with obesity by inhibiting oxidative stress mediated by the nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2/ antioxidant response element (Nrf2/ARE) signaling pathway and recovery of normal autophagy.
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- Li Huo
- Department of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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Joël P, Mouna-Messaouda K, Jean-Paul CB, Jean-Olivier D, Smail M. Electrochemical Methodology for Evaluating Skin Oxidative Stress Status (SOSS). Diseases 2019; 7:diseases7020040. [PMID: 31137870 PMCID: PMC6631060 DOI: 10.3390/diseases7020040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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For the purpose of human disease prevention, several methods have been developed, and are still developing, to assess the oxidative stress status (OSS) of individuals. In the present paper, we describe an approach based on electrochemical detection able to evaluate skin oxidative stress status (SOSS) as a PAOT (Pouvoir AntiOxydant Total)-Skin Score®. Normal reference values for the PAOT-Skin Score® were: 0-62.94 (n = 263). Intra- and inter-assay coefficients of variation were, respectively, 12.47 ± 4.29% and 7.0 ± 2.5%. Our technology showed increased skin antioxidant activity following topical application of reduced coeznyme Q10 cream or vitamin C intake as orange juice or supplements. Moreover, we found significant correlations between some blood oxidative stress biomarkers and the PAOT-Skin Score ® (-tocopherol/α-tocopherol ratio (r = 0.43, p = 0.020); copper (r = -0.42, p = 0.022); copper/zinc ratio (r = -0.49, p = 0.006), and lipid peroxides (r = -0.43, p = 0.002)). In addition to being non-invasive, the present electrochemical methodology is also not expensive, fast, and easy to use.
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- Pincemail Joël
- University of Liège and CHU, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery/CREDEC, Antioxidant Nutrition and Health Platform, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège, Belgium.
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- Institut Européen des Antioxydants, Oxystress Technologies, 1 rue Victor de Lespinats, 54230 Neuves-Maisons, France.
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- Institut Européen des Antioxydants, Oxystress Technologies, 1 rue Victor de Lespinats, 54230 Neuves-Maisons, France.
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- University of Liège and CHU, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery/CREDEC, Antioxidant Nutrition and Health Platform, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège, Belgium.
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- Institut Européen des Antioxydants, Oxystress Technologies, 1 rue Victor de Lespinats, 54230 Neuves-Maisons, France.
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Özgür ME, Ulu A, Özcan İ, Balcioglu S, Ateş B, Köytepe S. Investigation of toxic effects of amorphous SiO 2 nanoparticles on motility and oxidative stress markers in rainbow trout sperm cells. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:15641-15652. [PMID: 30949942 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04941-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In this study, we investigated the effects of SiO2 nanoparticles (SiO2-NPs) (1, 10, 25, 50, and 100 mg/L) for 24 h in vitro on the motility parameters and oxidative stress markers such as total glutathione (TGSH), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA) of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss sperm cells. Therefore, SiO2-NPs were synthesized with sol-gel reaction from tetraethoxy orthosilicate (TEOS). The prepared nanoparticle structures were characterized for chemical structure, morphology and thermal behavior employing Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron micrograph, and thermal analysis (DTA/TGA/DSC) techniques. After exposure, there was statistically significant (p < 0.05) decreases in velocities of sperm cells. CAT activity significantly (p < 0.05) decreased by 9.6% in sperm cell treated with 100 mg/L. In addition, MDA level significantly increased by 70.4% and 77.5% in sperm cell treated with 50 and 100 mg/L SiO2-NPs, respectively (p < 0.05). These results showed that SiO2-NPs may have toxic effect on rainbow trout sperm cells in 50 mg/L and more.
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- Mustafa Erkan Özgür
- Fishery Faculty, Department of Aquaculture, Malatya Turgut Özal University, 44280, Malatya, Turkey.
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- Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, İnönü University, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, İnönü University, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, İnönü University, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, İnönü University, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, İnönü University, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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Su Y, Song H, Lv Y. Recent advances in chemiluminescence for reactive oxygen species sensing and imaging analysis. Microchem J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2018.12.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Guerriero G, Parisi C, Abdel-Gawad FK, Hentati O, D'Errico G. Seasonal and pharmaceutical-induced changes in selenoprotein glutathione peroxidase 4 activity in the reproductive dynamics of the soil biosentinel Podarcis sicula (Chordata: Reptilia). Mol Reprod Dev 2019; 86:1378-1387. [PMID: 30957323 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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There is rising concern for the interaction of environmental contaminants with brain transcriptome and the potential effect on reproductive processes. The present study sought to determine selenoprotein glutathione peroxidase 4 (gpx4) transcriptional activity in the brain and testis of the soil biosentinel, Podarcis sicula, through the main phases of the reproductive cycle and whether pharmaceuticals exert an endocrine disruption. Based on gpx4 cloned amminoacids sequence (GenBank AEX09236.1.), we used a bioinformatic approach to assess the structural role. Specifically, we detected seasonally the reactive oxygen species (ROS) level using electron spin resonance spectroscopy and gpx4 transcriptional activity using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. In addition, the impact of pharmaceuticals was assessed after 21-days of treatment with ICI 182,780 and human chorionic gonadotropin administration in mating and winter stasis, respectively. Bioinformatic data shows the gpx4 proteic activity and a phylogenetic profile. ROS contents in lizard brain are significantly less than in testis and display higher levels after treatments. Brain gpx4 expression gives statistically significant seasonal differences, opposite trends in testis and altered expression in both tissues, with evidence of testis morphological and DNA disruption. Taken together, these results provide direct evidence that gpx4 in P. sicula plays a seasonal regulatory role and may be a reliable biomarker for reproductive health toxicity screening.
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- Giulia Guerriero
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy.,Interdepartmental Research Center for Environment, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy.,Department of Water Pollution, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sciences (CEAS), National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology and Health, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Naples, Italy
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Domínguez GA, Torelli MD, Buchman JT, Haynes CL, Hamers RJ, Klaper RD. Size dependent oxidative stress response of the gut of Daphnia magna to functionalized nanodiamond particles. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2018; 167:267-275. [PMID: 30077134 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 07/14/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Nanodiamonds are a type of engineered nanomaterial with high surface area that is highly tunable and are being proposed for use as a material for medical imaging or drug delivery to composites. With their potential for widespread use they may potentially be released into the aquatic environment as are many chemicals used for these purposes. It is generally thought that nanodiamonds are innocuous, but toxicity may occur due to surface functionalization. This study investigated the potential oxidative stress and antioxidant response of enterocytes in a freshwater invertebrate, Daphnia magna, a common aquatic invertebrate for ecotoxicological studies, in response to two types of functionalized nanodiamonds (polyallylamine and oxidized). We also examined how the size of the nanomaterial may influence toxicity by testing two different sizes (5 nm and 15 nm) of nanodiamonds with the same functionalization. Adults of Daphnia magna were exposed to three concentrations of each of the nanodiamonds for 24 h. We found that both 5 and 15 nm polyallylamine nanodiamond and oxidized nanodiamond induced the production of reactive oxygen species in tissues. The smaller 5 nm nanodiamond induced a significant change in the expression of heat shock protein 70 and glutathione-S-transferase. This may suggest that daphnids mounted an antioxidant response to the oxidative effects of 5 nm nanodiamonds but not the comparative 15 nm nanodiamonds with either surface chemistry. Outcomes of this study reveal that functionalized nanodiamond may cause oxidative stress and may potentially initiate lipid peroxidation of enterocyte cell membranes in freshwater organisms, but the impact of the exposure depends on the particle size.
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- Gustavo A Domínguez
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Freshwater Sciences, Milwaukee, WI 53204, United States
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Chemistry, Madison WI 53706, United States
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- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Department of Chemistry, 207 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Department of Chemistry, 207 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Chemistry, Madison WI 53706, United States
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- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Freshwater Sciences, Milwaukee, WI 53204, United States.
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Özgür ME, Balcıoğlu S, Ulu A, Özcan İ, Okumuş F, Köytepe S, Ateş B. The in vitro toxicity analysis of titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanoparticles on kinematics and biochemical quality of rainbow trout sperm cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2018; 62:11-19. [PMID: 29913268 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2018.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Revised: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In recent years, titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) as metal oxide nanoparticles are widely used in industry, agriculture, personal care products, cosmetics, sun protection and toothpaste, electronics, foodstuffs and food packaging. This use of nano-TiO2 has been associated with environmental toxicity concerns. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro effect of different doses of TiO2 NPs (∼30-40 nm) (0.01, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 10 and 50 mg/L) at 4oC for 3 h on the sperm cell kinematics as velocities of Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, Walbaum, 1792) sperm cells. Furthermore, oxidative stress markers (total glutathione (TGSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were assessed in sperm cells after exposure to TiO2 NPs. According to the obtained results, there were statistically significant (P < 0.05) decreasing in the velocities of sperm cells after 10 mg/L TiO2 NPs and an increase the activity of SOD (P < 0.05) and TGSH levels were determined.
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- Mustafa Erkan Özgür
- İnönü University, Fishery Faculty, Department of Aquaculture, 44280, Malatya, Turkey.
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- İnönü University, Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- İnönü University, Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- İnönü University, Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- İnönü University, Doğanşehir Vahap Küçük Vocational High School, Department of Computer Technology, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- İnönü University, Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- İnönü University, Science Faculty, Department of Chemistry, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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Guerriero G, Di Giaimo R, Hentati O, Abdel-Gawad FK, Trocchia S, Rabbito D, Ciarcia G. Reproductive expression dynamics and comparative toxicological perspective of beta estrogen receptor gene in the male wall lizard, Podarcis sicula Rafinesque, 1810 (Chordata: Reptilia). EUROPEAN ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/24750263.2018.1498927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- G. Guerriero
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Environment (I.R.C.Env.), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Health, Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sciences (CEAS), National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Environment (I.R.C.Env.), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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