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Xie Q, Li Z, Chen Y, Zhao Y, Xu Y, Hong Z, Chen Z, Zhang Z, Xu H, Yin Z, Wu X. Mass Spectrometry Imaging Reveals the Morphology-Dependent Toxicological Effects of Nanosilvers on Multiple Organs of Adult Zebrafish ( Danio rerio). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:10015-10027. [PMID: 38798012 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c00655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Nanosilvers with multifarious morphologies have been extensively used in many fields, but their morphology-dependent toxicity toward nontarget aquatic organisms remains largely unclear. Herein, we used matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) to investigate the toxicological effects of silver nanomaterials with various morphologies on spatially resolved lipid profiles within multiple organs in adult zebrafish, especially for the gill, liver, and intestine. Integrated with histopathology, enzyme activity, accumulated Ag contents and amounts, as well as MSI results, we found that nanosilvers exhibit morphology-dependent nanotoxicity by disrupting lipid levels and producing oxidative stress. Silver nanospheres (AgNSs) had the highest toxicity toward adult zebrafish, whereas silver nanoflakes (AgNFs) exhibited greater toxicity than silver nanowires (AgNWs). Levels of differential phospholipids, such as PC, PE, PI, and PS, were associated with nanosilver morphology. Notably, we found that AgNSs induced greater toxicity in multiple organs, such as the brain, gill, and liver, while AgNWs and AgNFs caused greater toxicity in the intestine than AgNSs. Lipid functional disturbance and oxidative stress further caused inflammation and membrane damage after exposure to nanosilvers, especially with respect to sphere morphology. Taken together, these findings will contribute to clarifying the toxicological effects and mechanisms of different morphologies of nanosilvers in adult zebrafish.
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- Qingrong Xie
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Pesticide Creation and Application of Guangdong Province, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis and Instrumentation, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Instrumental Analysis and Research Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Institute of Advanced Science Facilities, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Pinto B, Correia D, Conde T, Faria M, Oliveira M, Domingues MDR, Domingues I. Impact of chronic fluoxetine exposure on zebrafish: From fatty acid profile to behavior. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 357:142026. [PMID: 38615959 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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The consumption of antidepressants, such as fluoxetine, has increased over the years and, as a result, they are increasingly found in aquatic systems. Given the increasing use of zebrafish as an animal model in toxicological studies, this work proposed to evaluate the effects of chronic exposure, for 21 days, to fluoxetine at environmentally relevant concentrations (1, 10, 100, and 1000 ng/L). The behavioral tests performed did not reveal significant effects of fluoxetine. However, oxidative stress and changes in energy metabolism were detected after exposure to the highest concentrations of fluoxetine tested, namely a decrease in glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity (decrease of ca. 31%), increase in catalase (CAT) activity (increase of ca. 71%), and decrease in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity (decrease of ca. 53%). Analysis of the fatty acid profile (FA) revealed a decrease in the omega-3 FA, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), C22:6 (decrease in relative abundance between 6% and 8% for both the head and body), an increase in omega-6 FA, linoleic acid (LA), C18:2, (increased relative abundance between 8% and 11% in the head and between 5% and 9% in the body), which may suggest changes in the inflammatory state of these organisms. The integrated analysis adopted proved to be useful in detecting subindividual effects of fluoxetine and modes of action in fish.
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- Bruno Pinto
- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Biology, Santiago University Campus, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Chemistry, Santiago University Campus, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Mass Spectrometry Centre, LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, Santiago University Campus, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Biology, Santiago University Campus, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Chemistry, Santiago University Campus, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Mass Spectrometry Centre, LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, Santiago University Campus, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- IDAEA-CSIC, Jordi Girona 18, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Biology, Santiago University Campus, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Chemistry, Santiago University Campus, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Mass Spectrometry Centre, LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, Santiago University Campus, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Biology, Santiago University Campus, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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Zhai Y, Wang H, Lin X, Xia X. Bioconcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in different tissues of zebrafish (Danio rerio) investigated with PBTK model. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:116313-116324. [PMID: 37910354 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30618-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Due to the lipophilicity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are easily accumulated in fish. However, the research on PAH bioaccumulation process in different fish tissues and the relevant effect mechanisms are still deficient. The bioconcentration of PAHs (phenanthrene, anthracene, fluoranthene, and pyrene) in different zebrafish tissues (skin, fish muscle, gill, digestive tract, liver, gonad, and residual) was studied. It was found that there was a difference in the PAH concentrations in different zebrafish tissues. Compared with other tissues, the PAH concentration was highest in the skin and lowest in the fish muscle. For example, the steady-state concentration of phenanthrene in the skin was nearly five times higher than that in the muscle. PAH distribution was related with the lipid contents in different zebrafish tissues; however, the correlation was not significant (p > 0.05), indicating that the lipid content was not the determining factor for the PAH distribution. The distribution was also affected by the bioconcentration kinetics of PAHs in different zebrafish tissues, and the PAH hydrophobic properties. In addition, the physiological based toxicokinetic (PBTK) model showed good performance in predicting PAH internal concentrations, and it may be used to predict the concentrations of PAHs in different fish tissues in future.
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- Yawei Zhai
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Water and Sediment Science, Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
- Faculty of Engineering, China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay, Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang, 834000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Water and Sediment Science, Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Water and Sediment Science, Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China.
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Saberi MH, Bita S. Endogenous enzymatic antioxidant status of whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) following exposure to sublethal concentrations of silver nanoparticles. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2023; 193:115072. [PMID: 37315417 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Immunotoxicity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) was assessed using redox-status orchestrating enzymes. To this end, the shrimp was exposed to sublethal AgNPs concentrations (0 % LC50: control; 25 % LC50: 0.97 mg/L; 50 % LC50: 1.95 mg/L; 75 % LC50: 2.92 mg/L). During the experiment, the behavior of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) was monitored, besides total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and malondialdehyde (MDA). The hepatopancreas SOD activity reduced about 63 %-76 % at.%50 LC50 and %75 LC50 AgNPs treatments, and CAT decreased in both tissues at 50 % LC50 AgNPs. TAC exhibited a U-form response in the hepatopancreas organ against stress caused by AgNPs, and hepatopancreas MDA displayed a time-dependent increase. Taken together, AgNPs triggered severe immunotoxicity through suppression of CAT, SOD, and TAC in the hepatopancreas tissue.
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- Department of Fisheries sciences, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Chabahar Maritime University, Chabahar, Iran.
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Eraso-Ordoñez JF, Yee-Duarte JA, Roldán-Wong NT, García-Ulloa M, Góngora-Gómez AM, Arellano-Martínez M. Histopathological alterations in the gonads of wild white clams Dosinia ponderosa inhabiting a former copper mine locality in the Gulf of California. JOURNAL OF AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH 2023. [PMID: 37243331 DOI: 10.1002/aah.10184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Prolonged exposure to heavy metals, such as Pb, Hg, or Cu, has multiple adverse effects on marine organisms at the cellular, physiological, and population levels. Bivalves' histopathology provides a sensitive biomarker of pollutant-induced stress and environmental health. Gonad tissue deterioration is of particular concern, as it affects the reproductive success of a species. This study aimed to examine the histopathological alterations caused by metal exposure in the gonad of the white clam Dosinia ponderosa. METHODS Organisms were sampled from three locations in the Gulf of California: Santa Rosalia (SR), a former Cu mining town; San Lucas beach (SL), a nearby site influenced by pollution; and Escondida beach (EB), which served as a control site. Histological and histochemical stains were used, and the prevalence and intensity level of each alteration were calculated. RESULT The prevalence of alterations was higher in the ovaries of SR clams (92% compared to 60% in SL clams and 32.7% in EB clams), during spawning (91.4% compared to 20% in SL clams and 4.7% in EB clams), and in winter (93.5% compared to 30% in SL clams and 17.4% in EB clams). CONCLUSION These findings suggest a significant deterioration in the gonads of white clams from SR, probably linked to the chronic exposure to high concentrations of Cu and possibly other heavy metals; hence, the reproductive health of the clams is likely compromised.
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- Jessica F Eraso-Ordoñez
- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, Departamento Académico de Ciencias Marinas y Costeras, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, Departamento Académico de Ciencias Marinas y Costeras, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional, Unidad Sinaloa, Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional, Unidad Sinaloa, Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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Asl AG, Nabavi SMB, Rouzbahani MM, Alipour SS, Monavari SM. Persistent organic pollutants influence the marine benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages in surface sediments of Nayband National Park and Bay, Northern Persian Gulf, Iran. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:30254-30270. [PMID: 36422775 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24232-w] [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: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Macroinvertebrate communities have been influenced by chemical substances, originated from petrochemical developments, that caused many problems in the marine biota. This study investigated the surface sediments of Nayband National Park and Bay (northern Persian Gulf) for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) in terms of their distribution, source, and impacts on benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages. To this end, a total of 180 surface sediment samples from 20 stations were collected using Van-Veen grab sampler during winter 2018. The concentration of PAHs, TPHs, total organic carbon (TOC). and total organic matter (TOM) were evaluated, and grain size measurements were conducted on sediment samples in this study. Benthic macroinvertebrates were then identified in terms of presence and distribution. The results indicated that coarse granulometric fractions of sands were prevalence in all samples stations. The total concentration of PAHs ranged from 47.57 to 657.68 ng/g and TPHs 5.72 to 42.16 µg/g dw. The risk of ΣPAHs and TPHs in the sediments was relatively low to moderate according to the sediment quality guidelines. Analysis of the results revealed a significant negative correlation between ΣPAHs (R-value = - 0.917; P < 0.01), TPHs (R-value = - 0.849; P < 0.01) and macrofaunal abundance. Findings demonstrated that the species richness and abundance were at the lowest levels in stations where concentrations of PAHs, TPHs, TOC, and TOM were in the highest values, suggesting that these contaminants could negatively influence the benthic organisms in Nayband National Park and Bay. The results of correspondence analysis (CA) and principal component analysis (PCA) analysis showed that sedimentary habitats in Nayband National Park and Bay are being negatively affected by PAHs and TPHs, released from Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ). Moreover, the marine biotic index (AMBI) and Shannon-Weiner Diversity (H') results suggest that Nayband National Park and Bay can be classified as slightly to moderate polluted area. In conclusion, Northern Persian Gulf is significantly affected by oil industry developments and petrochemical activities. The unique ecosystem like Nayband National Park and Bay has been in a cautious status in terms of the PSEEZ pollutants and the levels of PAHs and TPHs concentration, warning that urgent environmental programs should be considered to protect the diversity and ecology of this valuable marine systems.
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- Ali Ghanavati Asl
- Department of Environment, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Environment, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
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Li D, Yao H, Du L, Zeng X, Xiao Q. Thallium(I and III) exposure leads to liver damage and disorders of fatty acid metabolism in mice. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135618. [PMID: 35817190 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Thallium (Tl), a highly toxic and priority pollutant heavy metal, exposure can damage mitochondria and disrupt their function. The liver is the central organ that controls lipid homeostasis and contains a large number of mitochondria. So far, there is no study investigating the effects of Tl exposure on hepatic fatty acid metabolism. Here, we showed that 10 ppm of Tl(I) and Tl(III) exposures for two weeks did not significantly affect the body weight and water/food intake in mice. However, it decreased the ratio of liver/weight and induced hepatic sinus congestion and hepatocyte necrosis. Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis revealed Tl accumulation in the liver. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) results showed that Tl(I) exposure significantly increased hepatic C18:0 concentration, while significantly decreased the concentrations of C16:1n-7, C20:1n-9, C18:3n-6, and C20:2n-9. Tl(III) exposure significantly reduced hepatic concentrations of C20:0, C22:0, C20:1n-9, C18:3n-6, and C20:3n-6. In addition, Tl(I) exposure upregulated the genes related to antioxidation (HO-1, GPX1, and GPX4), fatty acid synthesis (FADS2 and Elovl2), and fatty acid oxidation pathway (PPARα, ACADM, ACADVL, ACAA2, and CPT1A) in the liver. Tl(III) exposure did not significantly affect the transcript levels of liver antioxidative/metabolic enzymes and fatty acid synthesis-related genes, but upregulated fatty acid oxidation pathway-related genes (CYP4A10 and CPT1A). These results suggest that Tl(I) and Tl(III) exposures can cause liver damage and disrupt hepatic fatty acid metabolism, which provide new insights into Tl exposure-induced energy depletion from the perspective of fatty acid metabolism.
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- Dong Li
- Laboratory Animal Center, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China; College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, 625014, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, 625014, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, 625014, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, 625014, China.
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China.
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Kazemi A, Esmaeilbeigi M, Sahebi Z, Shooshtari SJ. Hydrochemical evaluation of groundwater quality and human health risk assessment of trace elements in the largest mining district of South Khorasan, Eastern Iran. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:81804-81829. [PMID: 35739445 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21494-2] [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: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The groundwater resources of mining areas have been in a challenging condition in terms of metal pollution and human health. Therefore, this study investigated the concentration of cobalt (Co), molybdenum (Mo), selenium (Se), tin (Sn), and antimony (Sb) in groundwater samples (wells, qanats, and springs) in a heavily contaminated mining district, South Khorasan, Eastern Iran. Human health risk of the studied metals to target groups was assessed, and water quality of the studied groundwater was investigated in the study area. A total of 367 sampling sites (279 wells, 74 qanats, and 14 springs) in South Khorasan Province were selected to collect the groundwater samples from June to July 2020. Sampling was performed thrice for each sampling point, and hydrochemical parameters were evaluated using a portable multiparameter. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to detect the metal concentrations. Results showed an order of Se > Mo > Sn > Co > Sb, and hazard index (HI) demonstrated a warning condition for south of South Khorasan (drinking application), southwest of South Khorasan (Irrigation application), and east and center of South Khorasan (drinking-irrigation application). Hydrochemical parameters showed a classification of "Na + K type" and "Mixed Ca-Mg-Cl type" with an overall group of "Na-Cl-HCO3" for sampled waters. Ficklin-Caboi diagram depicted a classification of "near-neutral low metal," and Schoeller diagram classified studied groundwater as "good" for drinking and irrigation consumptions and "Na-Cl" type based on ion balance diagram. Based on the correlation analysis, positive relationships were recorded among EC, TDS, Cl-, Na+, sulfate, Ca2+, salt, total hardness, Mg2+, ammonia, and K+ measured in the water samples. In essence, arid regions of the world greatly rely upon groundwater resources for drinking and irrigation consumptions, and mining districts with a heavy load of active mines can be a serious threat to the groundwater quality and human health.
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- Ali Kazemi
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Arak University, Arak, Iran.
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- Centre for Applied Water Science, Institute for Applied Ecology, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Arvin Zist Pooya Lab, Postal Code, 1563794747, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nature Engineering, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan, Mollasani, Iran
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Rabeh I, Telahigue K, Hajji T, Mdaini Z, Nechi S, Chelbi E, El Cafsi M, Mhadhbi L. Impacts of engineered iron nanoparticles on oxidative stress, fatty acid composition, and histo-architecture of the smooth scallop Flexopecten glaber. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:78396-78413. [PMID: 35688986 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21027-x] [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: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Engineered iron nanoparticles are widely used in environmental remediation, yet their potential toxic effects on marine biota remain poorly elucidated. This study aimed to gain insight into the nanoscale zero-valent iron (NZVI) toxicity mechanisms for marine invertebrates. Aside from the effect on oxidative status and histopathology, the effect of NZVI on lipid metabolism in bivalves was studied for the first time. To this end, specimens of Flexopecten glaber were exposed to ascending concentrations (0.5, 1, and 1.5 mg/L) of NZVI for 96 h. Results illustrate differential patterns of iron accumulation in the gills and the digestive gland. By increasing NZVI concentrations, the total iron level tended to markedly increase in the gills and decrease in the digestive gland, reaching 132 and 37.6 μg/g DW, respectively, in the specimens exposed to 1.5 mg/L. Biochemical and cellular biomarkers highlighted that NZVI caused oxidative stress (measured as hydrogen peroxide, malondialdehyde, and advanced oxidation protein product levels) and alterations of antioxidant defense systems, including reduced glutathione, non-protein thiol, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase. Modulation of lipid metabolism with changed fatty acid compositions (mainly an increase in the saturation and a decrease in unsaturation levels) was also observed in both gills and digestive gland. Moreover, several histological damages, including lipofuscin accumulation, infiltrative inflammations, and digestive tubule alterations, were observed in the two studied organs, providing supplementary evidence regarding the toxic effect of NZVI. This study adds to the growing body of evidence pointing to the hazardous impacts of iron NPs on aquatic ecosystems.
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- Imen Rabeh
- LR18ES41 Lab. of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- LR18ES41 Lab. of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- BVBGR-LR11ES31, Higher Institute of Biotechnology - Sidi Thabet, Biotechpole Sidi Thabet, Univ. Manouba, 2020, Ariana, Tunisia.
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- LR18ES41 Lab. of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
- Institut des Sciences de la Mer de Rimouski, Université du Québec à Rimouski, 310 allée des Ursulines, Rimouski, QC, G5L 3A1, Canada
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- Anatomy and Cytology Service, CHU Mohamed Taher Maamouri Hospital, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Anatomy and Cytology Service, CHU Mohamed Taher Maamouri Hospital, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- LR18ES41 Lab. of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- LR18ES41 Lab. of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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Esmaeilbeigi M, Behzadi Tayemeh M, Johari SA, Ghorbani F, Sourinejad I, Yu IJ. In silico modeling of the antagonistic effect of mercuric chloride and silver nanoparticles on the mortality rate of zebrafish (Danio rerio) based on response surface methodology. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:54733-54744. [PMID: 35306655 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19693-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
In this study, in silico modeling was designed to examine the antagonistic effect of mercuric chloride (HgCl2) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the mortality rate of zebrafish (Danio rerio) based on response surface methodology (RSM). Adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) with an average weight of 0.75 ± 0.16 g were used in this study. An interaction between HgCl2 and AgNPs was evaluated using DLS, TEM, and EDX mapping. In addition, RSM was applied to determine and predict the mortality rate of zebrafish induced by HgCl2 in the presence of non-lethal concentrations of AgNPs and to optimize dependent and independent variables. Following exposure to HgCl2, in vitro observations showed an increase in the hydrodynamic size of AgNPs and the formation of irregular nanoparticles. EDX mapping analysis also demonstrated the deposition of Hg ions on the surface of AgNPs, indicating the interaction between HgCl2 and AgNPs (i.e., the amalgamation of Hg and AgNPs). Moreover, in silico and in vivo findings illustrated that the mortality rate of zebrafish increased significantly in a concentration-dependent manner; however, the mortality rate reduced greatly in the presence of AgNPs during 96-h exposure. Statistically significant correlation and regression were also observed for the mortality rate between the actual and predicted values based on the ANOVA results, showing that the proposed model fits well. The most critical conditions of mortality rate were occurred by HgCl2 concentration of 0.23 mg L-1 and AgNP concentration of 0.04 mg L-1 that yielding maximum fish mortality rate of 96.541%. Additionally, the obtained value for model desirability was equal to 1.000 (i.e., the highest possible value). In conclusion, this statistical model could accurately describe the relationship between independent and dependent variables, and consequently boost substantially the experimental design of ecotoxicological studies by reducing the number of model organisms, toxic and chemical substances, time, and budget.
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- Milad Esmaeilbeigi
- Department of Marine Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Mazandaran, Noor, Iran
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Kurdistan, P.O. Box 416, 66177-15175, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Kurdistan, P.O. Box 416, 66177-15175, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran.
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- Department of Environment, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Kurdistan, 6617715177, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- HCT CO., LTD, Icheon, Republic of Korea
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Nikokherad H, Esmaili-Sari A, Moradi AM, Bahramifar N, Mostafavi PG. Bioaccumulation capacity of Chlorella vulgaris and Spirulina platensis exposed to silver nanoparticles and silver nitrate: Bio- and health risk assessment approach. ALGAL RES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2022.102671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Osanlou R, Emtyazjoo M, Banaei A, Hesarinejad MA, Ashrafi F. Preparation of solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers containing zeaxanthin and evaluation of physicochemical properties. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Zhao X, Deng Y, Xue X, Liao L, Zhou M, Peng C, Li Y. Research Progress of Quercetin Delivery Systems. Curr Pharm Des 2022; 28:727-742. [PMID: 35301946 DOI: 10.2174/1381612828666220317141923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Quercetin is the main dietary flavonoid with a wide range of pharmacological activities. However, the poor gastrointestinal absorption and low bioavailability of quercetin curtails its clinical applications.. Enhancement the bioavailability of quercetin focuses on the application of delivery systems technologies such as microparticle delivery systems, solid dispersions, encapsulation, phospholipid complexes, and hydrogels , which have been systematically reviewed .And theirapplications in vitro and in vivo animal experiments also been described, promoting the development and optimization of drug delivery system for clinical applications.
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- Xingtao Zhao
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Chengdu 611137, China
- National Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research, Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Chengdu 611137, China
- National Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research, Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Chengdu 611137, China
- National Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research, Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Chengdu 611137, China
- National Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research, Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Chengdu 611137, China
- National Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research, Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Chengdu 611137, China
- National Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research, Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Chengdu 611137, China
- National Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research, Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources
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