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Liu T, Lin H, Zhang L. Arsenic bioaccumulation and biotransformation in the marine copepod Tigriopus japonicus under chronic dietborne and waterborne exposure. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 474:134655. [PMID: 38805822 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134655] [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: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Arsenic (As) can be transferred along the food chain, while little is known about the toxic effects of dietborne As on marine copepods. In this study, we investigated the short-term and long-term effects of waterborne and dietborne As exposure on the bioaccumulation and biotransformation, as well as developmental toxicity of Tigriopus japonicus. Under acute As exposure, As bioaccumulation increased and reached a plateau with increasing exposure concentration. Moreover, As accumulation at dietborne exposure was 4.3 and 5.7 times greater than that at control group for AsIII and AsV, respectively. At chronic As exposure, As accumulation increased continuously with exposure time, with a 2.8-day extension of development time and a 45% reduction in 10-d fecundity under dietborne exposure compared to control, whereas 2.3-day extension of development time and a 20% reduction in 10-d fecundity were observed under waterborne exposure. Among As species, inorganic As had the highest concentrations, but the proportion of inorganic As decreased from 89% to 63% during 4 to 21 d of exposure, suggesting the conversion of inorganic As to organic As. The organic As was dominated by arsenobetaine (AsB, 13-25%), followed by monomethylarsenic (MMA, 8-25%). These results suggest that dietborne exposure has more pronounced toxic effects on T. japonicus, but the toxicity of As could be reduced through biotransformation under chronic exposure. Therefore, the arsenic species should be considered when assessing As toxicity.
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- Tianrui Liu
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China; Sanya Institute of Ocean Eco-Environmental Engineering, Sanya 572025, China.
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Wang X, Dong Z, Zhao Q, Li C, Fan WH. Alleviative effects of C 60 fullerene nanoparticles on arsenate transformation and toxicity to Danio rerio. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 947:174765. [PMID: 39004362 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Widely-used C60 fullerene nanoparticles (C60) result in their release into the aquatic environment, which may affect the distribution and toxicity of pollutants such as arsenic (As), to aquatic organism. In this study, arsenate (As(V)) accumulation, speciation and subcellular distribution was determined in Danio rerio (zebrafish) intestine, head and muscle tissues in the presence of C60. Meanwhile we compared how single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), graphene oxide (GO) and graphene (GN) nanoparticles alter the behaviors of As(V). Results showed that C60 significantly inhibited As accumulation and toxicity in D. rerio, due to a decrease in total As and monomethylarsonic acid (MMA) and As(V) species concentrations, a lower relative distribution in the metal-sensitive fraction (MSF). It was attributed that C60 may coat As(V) ion channels and consequently, affect the secretion of digestive enzymes in the gut, favoring As excretion and inhibiting As methylation. Similarly, MWCNTs reduced the species concentration of MMA and As(V) in the intestines, low GSH (glutathione) contents in the intestine. Due to the disparity of other carbon-based nanomaterial morphologies, SWCNTs, GO and GN exhibited the various effects on the toxicity of As(V). In addition, the possible pathway of arsenobetaine (AsB) biosynthesis included migration from the intestine to muscle in D. rerio, with the precursor of AsB likely to be 2-dimethylarsinylacetic acid (DMAA). The results of this study suggest that C60 is beneficial for controlling As(V) pollution and reducing the impact of As(V) biogeochemical cycles throughout the ecosystem.
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- Xiaoyan Wang
- College of Environment and Economy, Henan Finance University, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China; School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- College of Environment and Economy, Henan Finance University, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China.
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Torronteras R, Díaz-de-Alba M, Granado-Castro MD, Espada-Bellido E, Córdoba García F, Canalejo A, Galindo-Riaño MD. Induction of Oxidative Stress by Waterborne Copper and Arsenic in Larvae of European Seabass ( Dicentrarchus labrax L.): A Comparison with Their Effects as Nanoparticles. TOXICS 2024; 12:141. [PMID: 38393236 PMCID: PMC10892995 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12020141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The aim of this work was to compare the potential induction of oxidative stress and the antioxidant enzymatic response after a short-term waterborne exposure to copper (Cu) and arsenic (As) with that of the nanoparticles (NPs) of these elements (Cu-NPs and As-NPs) in fish larvae of the species Dicentrarchus labrax. Larvae were grouped in several tanks and exposed to different concentrations of contaminants (0 to 10 mg/L) for 24 or 96 h under laboratory conditions. Copper and arsenic concentrations were analysed in larval tissues using ICP-MS. A set of oxidative stress biomarkers, including the levels of hydroperoxides (HPs), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities were assessed. The trace element concentrations (mg/kg d.w.) in larvae ranged as follows: 3.28-6.67 (Cu at 24 h) and 2.76-3.42 (Cu at 96 h); 3.03-8.31 (Cu-NPs at 24 h) and 2.50-4.86 (Cu-NPs at 96 h); 1.92-3.45 (As at 24 h) and 2.22-4.71 (As at 96 h); and 2.19-8.56 (As-NPs at 24 h) and 1.75-9.90 (As-NPs at 96 h). In Cu tests, the oxidative damage (ROOH levels) was induced from 0.1 mg/L at both exposure times, while for Cu-NPs, this damage was not observed until 1 mg/L, which was paralleled by concomitant increases in SOD activity. The CAT activity was also increased but at lower metal concentrations (0.01 mg/L and 0.1 mg/L for both chemical forms). No oxidative damage was observed for As or As-NPs after 24 h, but it was observed for As after 96 h of treatment with 0.01 mg/L. A decrease in SOD activity was observed for As after 24 h, but it turned out to be increased after 96 h. However, As-NPs did not alter SOD activity. The CAT activity was stimulated only at 96 h by As and at 24 h by As-NPs. Therefore, the two chemical forms of Cu exhibited a higher bioaccumulation and toxicity potential as compared to those of As. Importantly, the association of both Cu and As in NPs reduced the respective trace metal bioaccumulation, resulting also in a reduction in the toxic effects (mortality and biochemical). Furthermore, the assessment of oxidative stress-related biomarkers in seabass larvae appears to be a useful tool for biomonitoring environmental-occurring trace elements.
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- Rafael Torronteras
- Department of Integrated Sciences/Research Center RENSMA, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, Avda, Tres de Marzo, s/n. Campus de El Carmen, 21007 Huelva, Spain; (F.C.G.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Biomolecules (INBIO), Faculty of Sciences, CEI-MAR, University of Cadiz, Campus Rio San Pedro, ES-11510 Puerto Real, Spain; (M.D.-d.-A.); (M.D.G.-C.); (E.E.-B.); (M.D.G.-R.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Biomolecules (INBIO), Faculty of Sciences, CEI-MAR, University of Cadiz, Campus Rio San Pedro, ES-11510 Puerto Real, Spain; (M.D.-d.-A.); (M.D.G.-C.); (E.E.-B.); (M.D.G.-R.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Biomolecules (INBIO), Faculty of Sciences, CEI-MAR, University of Cadiz, Campus Rio San Pedro, ES-11510 Puerto Real, Spain; (M.D.-d.-A.); (M.D.G.-C.); (E.E.-B.); (M.D.G.-R.)
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- Department of Integrated Sciences/Research Center RENSMA, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, Avda, Tres de Marzo, s/n. Campus de El Carmen, 21007 Huelva, Spain; (F.C.G.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Integrated Sciences/Research Center RENSMA, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, Avda, Tres de Marzo, s/n. Campus de El Carmen, 21007 Huelva, Spain; (F.C.G.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Biomolecules (INBIO), Faculty of Sciences, CEI-MAR, University of Cadiz, Campus Rio San Pedro, ES-11510 Puerto Real, Spain; (M.D.-d.-A.); (M.D.G.-C.); (E.E.-B.); (M.D.G.-R.)
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Choi JH, Kim JH. Toxic effects of sub-acute microplastic (polyamide) exposure on the accumulation, hematological, and antioxidant responses in crucian carp, Carassius carassius. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 102:104199. [PMID: 37391052 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of microplastics (MPs) on fish and to confirm the toxic effects of MPs on fish, as well as to clarify the standard indicators. MPs are present in a large amount in the aquatic environment and can have various adverse effects on aquatic animals. Crucian carp, Carassius carassius (mean weight, 23.7 ± 1.6 g; mean length, 13.9 ± 1.4 cm), were exposed to PA (Polyamide) concentrations of 0, 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64 mg/L for 2 weeks. The PA accumulation profile in C. carassius decreased from the intestine to the gill to the liver. Hematological parameters such as red blood cell (RBC) counts, hemoglobin (Hb), and hematocrit (Ht) notably decreased at high levels of PA exposure. Plasma components such as calcium, magnesium, glucose, cholesterol, total protein, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were significantly altered by PA exposure. The activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione S-transferase (GST) and glutathione (GSH) of liver, gill and intestine significantly increased following PA exposure. The results of this study suggest that MP exposure affects the hematological physiology and antioxidant responses in C. carassius as well as accumulation in specific tissues.
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- Jae-Ho Choi
- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, the Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea.
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Gao Y, Li Z, Han G, Qiang L, Sun Y, Tan R, Yu Y. Effects of the water-soluble fraction of diesel oil on the sera biochemical indicators, histological changes, and immune responses of black rockfish Sebastes schlegelii. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 187:105953. [PMID: 36965322 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2023.105953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In order to understand the physiological and immune responses of Sebastes schlegelii to the water-soluble fraction of diesel oil (WSD), S. schlegelii were used as the experimental objects to study the effect of WSD on the sera biochemical indicators, histological changes, and immune responses. Significant differences in sera biochemical indicators were observed in S. schlegelii after WSD exposure. The alkaline phosphatase (ALP), glucose (GLU), and globulin (GLB) were reduced by 3.51-fold, 3.12- fold, and 1.58-fold, respectively; however, K+ was increased by 3.55-fold. The results of HE staining showed that interstitial congestion was observed in the liver; the secondary lamellae deformity and hyperplasia, epithelial lifting, the primary lamellae hyperplasia, and aneurism were observed in the gill. Epidermis thickness increased, and epidermal hyperplasia in the skin was shown. The length of the secondary lamellae shortened significantly after WSD exposure. The results of AB-PAS staining showed that three different types of mucous cells were observed in the gill, and a significant increase in the number of all three types of mucous cells was observed after WSD exposure (P < 0.05). In addition, the results of the relative mRNA expressions in the liver of eleven immune-related genes showed that the relative expression levels of IL-1β, IL-8, TNF receptor, BAFF, C1s, C1r, and MyD88 in the WSD group were substantially higher than those in the LPS group (P < 0.05), and the relative expression of caspase 10 was significantly lower than that in the LPS group (P < 0.05). At the same time, no significant differences were observed in the relative expression levels of IL-1, TNFα, and C1inh between the two groups (P > 0.05). This study was expected to provide essential data for health assessments of S. schlegelii and establish the foundation for the immune-related researches of S. schlegelii after WSD exposure.
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- Yingli Gao
- Laboratory of Pathology and Immunology of Aquatic Animals, School of Marine Life and Fisheries, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China.
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- Laboratory of Pathology and Immunology of Aquatic Animals, School of Marine Life and Fisheries, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Laboratory of Pathology and Immunology of Aquatic Animals, School of Marine Life and Fisheries, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Laboratory of Pathology and Immunology of Aquatic Animals, School of Marine Life and Fisheries, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Laboratory of Pathology and Immunology of Aquatic Animals, School of Marine Life and Fisheries, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Laboratory of Pathology and Immunology of Aquatic Animals, School of Marine Life and Fisheries, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, 222005, China
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS), Qingdao, 266000, China.
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Yu YB, Choi JH, Choi CY, Kang JC, Kim JH. Toxic effects of microplastic (polyethylene) exposure: Bioaccumulation, hematological parameters and antioxidant responses in crucian carp, Carassius carassius. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 332:138801. [PMID: 37121290 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the toxic effects of polyethylene microplastics (PE-MPs) by measuring the bioaccumulation, hematological parameters, and antioxidant responses in crucian carp (Carassius Carassius) exposed to waterborne 22-71 μm PE-MPs. C. carassius (mean weight, 24.0 ± 2.1 g; mean length, 13.1 ± 1.2 cm) were exposed to PE-MPs at concentration of 0, 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 mg/L for 2 weeks. The accumulation of PE-MPs in each tissue of C. carassius was significantly increased in proportion to the PE-MPs concentration; the highest accumulation was observed in the intestine, followed by the gills and liver. Hematological parameters, plasma components and antioxidants responses were significantly affected by PE-MPs in a concentration-dependent manner. Exposure to ≥32 mg/L PE-MPs induced a significant decrease in red blood cells (RBCs), hemoglobin (Hb) content, and hematocrit values. However, exposure to ≥32 mg/L PE-MPs induced oxidative stress in the liver, gill, and intestine of C. carassius, thereby resulting in a significant increase in the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione S-transferase (GST) and a decrease in glutathione (GSH) levels. The effects of interaction between the PE-MPs and exposure periods showed no significant changes in bioaccumulation, hematological parameters, plasma components and antioxidant responses. These finding indicate that the exposure to ≥32 mg/L PE-MPs could cause a significant accumulation in specific tissues of C. carassius, resulting in changes in hematological parameters, plasma components, and antioxidant responses. However, the interaction between PE-MPs and exposure periods had no significant effects, thereby suggesting the lack of toxicological interactions between PE-MPs and exposure periods in C. carassius.
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- Young-Bin Yu
- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, 49112, South Korea.
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea.
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- Department of Aquatic Life and Medical Science, Sun Moon University, Asan-si, South Korea.
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Kim JH, Kang JC. Detoxification effects of ascorbic acid on the oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and metallothionein (MT) gene expression in juvenile rockfish, Sebastes schlegelii by the dietary chromium exposure. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 132:108464. [PMID: 36462741 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.108464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Juvenile rockfish Sebastes schlegelii (mean length 10.8 ± 1.4 cm, and mean weight 31.7 ± 3.6 g) were exposed for 4 weeks with the different levels of dietary chromium (Cr6+) at 0, 120 and 240 mg/L and ascorbic acids (AsA) at 100, 200 and 400 mg/L. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity, and glutathione (GSH) level of liver and gill were evaluated as antioxidant response indicators for the 4 weeks exposure. The SOD and GST activity of liver and gill were substantially increased by the high concentrations of dietary Cr exposure, whereas a significant decrease was observed in the GSH levels of liver and gill. Metallothionein (MT) gene in liver was significant stimulated in the response to the dietary Cr exposure. In neurotoxicity, AChE activity was considerably inhibited in brain and muscle tissues by dietary Cr exposure. The high levels of AsA supplementation were highly effective to attenuate the alterations in the antioxidant responses, MT gene expression, and AChE activity by the dietary Cr exposure.
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- Jun-Hwan Kim
- Department of Aquatic Life and Medical Science, Sun Moon University, Asan-si, South Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea.
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Rodrigues PDA, Ferrari RG, do Rosário DKA, de Almeida CC, Saint'Pierre TD, Hauser-Davis RA, Dos Santos LN, Conte-Junior CA. Toxic metal and metalloid contamination in seafood from an eutrophic Brazilian estuary and associated public health risks. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 185:114367. [PMID: 36435023 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Guanabara Bay (GB) is a highly contaminated estuarine system and an important fishing area in Southeastern Brazil. In this regard, knowledge concerning the association of certain contaminants in seafood to abiotic factors and human health risk assessments is still understudied. Therefore, this study aimed to quantify nine toxic elements in highly consumed crabs, shrimp, and squid, and associate the results with abiotic factors. A human health risk assessment was also performed. Our findings indicate that crabs are the main bioaccumulators. Transparency and depth were noteworthy for all three taxonomic groups. In general, contaminant concentrations were below the limits established by different international agencies, except for As, which was higher than the Brazilian limit (1 mg kg-1). However, the Hazard Index identified risks to consumer health for the ingestion of seafood. This study emphasizes the importance of jointly evaluating different toxic elements, for a more accurate health risk assessment.
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- Paloma de Almeida Rodrigues
- Graduate Program in Veterinary Hygiene (PPGHV), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Vital Brazil Filho, Niterói, RJ 24220-000, Brazil; Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-598, Brazil; Laboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM), Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-909, Brazil.
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- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-598, Brazil; Laboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM), Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-909, Brazil; Agrarian Sciences Center, Department of Zootechnics, Federal University of Paraiba, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-598, Brazil; Laboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM), Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-909, Brazil
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- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-598, Brazil; Laboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM), Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-909, Brazil; National Institute of Health Quality Control, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro 21040-900, Brazil; Graduate Program in Sanitary Surveillance (PPGVS), National Institute of Health Quality Control (INCQS), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21040-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Avaliação e Promoção da Saúde Ambiental, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), 21040-360 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Applied Ichthyology, Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Veterinary Hygiene (PPGHV), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Vital Brazil Filho, Niterói, RJ 24220-000, Brazil; Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-598, Brazil; Laboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM), Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-909, Brazil; National Institute of Health Quality Control, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro 21040-900, Brazil; Graduate Program in Food Science (PPGCAL), Institute of Chemistry (IQ), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-909, Brazil; Graduate Program in Sanitary Surveillance (PPGVS), National Institute of Health Quality Control (INCQS), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21040-900, Brazil; Graduate Program in Chemistry (PGQu), Institute of Chemistry (IQ), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-909, Brazil
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Chen L, Wang Z, Zhang C, Jiang W, Li X. Environmental Hormone Effects and Bioaccumulation of Propiconazole and Difenoconazole in Procypris merus. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2022; 109:823-830. [PMID: 36074130 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-022-03609-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Studying the bioaccumulation behavior and toxicity of triazole fungicides is a crucial part of comprehensively evaluating the environmental fate and aquatic toxicity.The current research aimed to reveal the toxic effects of propiconazole and difenoconazole on fish through acute toxicity test, bioaccumulation test and oxidase system activity determination. Here, the propiconazole and difenoconazole concentrations were 11.3 mg/L and 31.2 mg/L for LC50-96 h, both having low toxicity. LC-MS/MS was used to determine the propiconazole and difenoconazole concentrations in five organs (muscle, gill, liver, intestine, and kidney) of Procypris meru. The findings indicate that the bioconcentration coefficients of propiconazole and difenoconazole in grass flower carp were 0.66-27.08 and 2.43-22.72, which belonged to medium enrichment pesticides. The bioconcentration coefficients decreased with the increase of exposure concentration. The two fungicides could induce oxidative stress in fish liver, and the activities of three antioxidant enzymes were inhibited in varying degrees (p < 0.05). The results showed that the content of T3 increased, and T4 decreased when exposed to one-tenth LC50 for 7 days. This study shows that triazole pesticides have bioaccumulation risks on aquatic organisms and clear environmental hormonal effects.
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- Lichao Chen
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment and Agricultural Product Safety, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment and Agricultural Product Safety, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment and Agricultural Product Safety, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530000, China
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- Department of Entomology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment and Agricultural Product Safety, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530000, China.
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Kumar M, Singh S, Dwivedi S, Dubey I, Trivedi SP. Altered transcriptional levels of autophagy-related genes, induced by oxidative stress in fish Channa punctatus exposed to chromium. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2022; 48:1299-1313. [PMID: 36070034 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-022-01119-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Chromium has been detected in various water bodies as a harmful metallic stressor to aquatic organisms. This study aimed to investigate the mechanism associated with autophagy, oxidative stress, and genotoxicity after chromium (Cr6+) exposure (1/20th of 96 h-LC50, 1/10th of 96 h-LC50, and 1/5th of 96 h-LC50 of Cr6+) of common food fish Channa punctatus. The mRNA levels of autophagy-related genes ATG5, LC3, GABARAP, and mTOR were assessed in the liver and kidney tissue of fish. An upregulation of ATG5, LC3, and GABARAP was observed in both liver and kidney tissue samples, while mTOR showed transcriptional downregulation in both the tissue samples. This depicts autophagic vesicle formation due to stress signals. All the studied oxidative stress markers SOD, CAT, GSH, GR, and GPx showed an increase in the activity level of treated groups in a dose-dependent manner. Particularly, SOD and CAT have shown a significant elevation in activity level. ROS levels in blood cells increased significantly (p < 0.05) in all the treated groups (groups II, III, and IV) in a time-dependent manner as compared to the control (group I). There was a significant induction in MN frequency in all the treated groups. The highest frequency of micronuclei induced by Cr6+ was recorded in group IV after 28 days of exposure period. Collectively, it can be concluded that the information about Cr6+-induced oxidative stress-mediated autophagy in vital organs of fish Channa punctatus remains largely obscure hitherto; to fill the aforesaid gap, this study was undertaken, which gives a snapshot for the mechanisms of autophagy induced by Cr6+ in fish. HIGHLIGHTS: • Chronic exposure to Cr6+ induces eco-toxicological manifestations in a fish Channa punctatus. • Altered transcriptional profile of autophagy-related genes suggests autophagic vesicle formation due to stress signals. • Increased activity levels of oxidative stress biomarkers reveal that Cr6+ annihilates antioxidative defense system in fish. • Genotoxicity due to chromium exposure is evident by increased frequency of MN in red blood cells of fish. • The information presented in this study is helpful to get an insight into the mechanism of Cr6+-induced oxidative stress-mediated induction of autophagy in the liver and kidney of Channa punctatus.
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- Manoj Kumar
- Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, India.
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- Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, India
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- Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, India
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- Department of Zoology, DBS College, CSJM University, Kanpur, India
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- Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, India
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Piyushbhai MK, Binesh A, Shanmugam SA, Venkatachalam K. Exposure to low-dose arsenic caused teratogenicity and upregulation of proinflammatory cytokines in zebrafish embryos. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 201:3487-3496. [PMID: 36107303 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03418-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Arsenic is currently ranked as the most toxicant on the ATSDR 2015 substance priority list and is categorised as a Group 1 human carcinogen. Biota that are subjected to inorganic arsenicals through food, water, occupational or medical exposure pose a risk to the environment and to human health. The present study was carried out to investigate the toxicity caused by inorganic arsenic. After fertilisation, zebrafish embryos were exposed to sodium arsenite at several concentrations (100 nM to 600 nM) for 24 to 96 hpf. The indicators of teratogenicity (hatchability, morphological abnormalities, mortality), behavioural modifications (touch induced escape response (TIER), startle response (SR) and turning behaviour (TB)), biochemical testing (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), and glutathione S transferase (GST)) and the expressions of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) were investigated. The aforementioned parameters were found to be altered in embryos exposed to sodium arsenite. According to the findings of the current study, even a low dose of inorganic arsenic compound caused teratogenicity, behavioural abnormalities, altered enzyme activities and the expression of proinflammatory cytokines in zebrafish embryos.
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- Modi Kiran Piyushbhai
- Department of Fisheries Biotechnology, Institute of Fisheries Post Graduate Studies, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, OMR Campus, Chennai, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Institute of Fisheries Post Graduate Studies, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, OMR Campus, Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Institute of Fisheries Post Graduate Studies, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, OMR Campus, Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Institute of Fisheries Post Graduate Studies, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, OMR Campus, Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Wang X, Gao XQ, Wang XY, Fang YY, Xu L, Zhao KF, Huang B, Liu BL. Bioaccumulation of manganese and its effects on oxidative stress and immune response in juvenile groupers (Epinephelus moara ♀ × E. lanceolatus ♂). CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 297:134235. [PMID: 35271901 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134235] [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: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We evaluated the effects of Mn in juvenile Yunlong groupers (Epinephelus moara ♀ × E. lanceolatus ♂). The groupers were exposed to Mn2+ (0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 mg/L) for 30 days after which they were assessed. The results indicate the accumulation of Mn in fish depended on dose and time. Mn2+ accumulation in tissues occurred in the following order: liver > gills > intestine > muscle. The concentrations of SOD and CAT in the fish significantly increased after 10 and 20 days of treatment with 4 mg/L Mn2+ but decreased after 30 days. Similarly, GSH and GPx levels increased after 10 days of exposure to 2 and 4 mg/L Mn2+ but decreased after 20 and 30 days of exposure. Additionally, malondialdehyde levels significantly increased after exposing the fish to 2 and 4 mg/L Mn2+ for 10, 20, and 30 days. In addition, liver HSP70 and HSP90 levels significantly increased at days 20 and 30 in all fish exposed to Mn2+. In addition, when Mn2+ concentration was 1, 2, and 4 mg/L, liver C3 and C4 levels were significantly increased after 10, 20, and 30 days. Conversely, the levels of LZM and IgM significantly decreased. Mn2+ also significantly upregulated the expression of genes associated with immunity (tlr3, tnf-α, il-1β, and il-6) in the fish, which suggests that it induces immunotoxicity by altering the immune response. Overall, the findings showed that Mn2+ can disrupt grouper health by bioaccumulating in the fish and subsequently inducing oxidative stress and immune responses. These results can help elucidate the mechanism by which manganese induces toxicity in marine fish. Additionally, they provide a new perspective regarding the detrimental effects of heavy metals in fish.
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- Xi Wang
- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China; College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China; College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Yuhai Hongqi Ocean Engineering Co. LTD, Rizhao, 276800, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao Key Laboratory for Marine Fish Breeding and Biotechnology, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Famurewa AC, Renu K, Eladl MA, Chakraborty R, Myakala H, El-Sherbiny M, Elsherbini DMA, Vellingiri B, Madhyastha H, Ramesh Wanjari U, Goutam Mukherjee A, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. Hesperidin and hesperetin against heavy metal toxicity: Insight on the molecular mechanism of mitigation. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 149:112914. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Lee DC, Choi YJ, Kim JH. Toxic effects of waterborne cadmium exposure on hematological parameters, oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and heat shock protein 70 in juvenile olive flounder, Paralichthysolivaceus. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 122:476-483. [PMID: 35176470 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cadmium-induced toxicity can affect fish embryo development, ion homeostasis regulation, energy metabolism, maturation and growth, stress response, and immunity. However, studies on the toxic effects of cadmium exposure to aquatic animals, particularly olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus), are limited. In this study, juvenile P. olivaceus (mean length, 12.9 ± 1.3 cm; mean weight, 23.1 ± 3.2 g) was exposed to waterborne cadmium (0, 50, 100, 200, and 400 μg/L) for 10 d. Hematological parameters, including hematocrit value and hemoglobin level, in P. olivaceus were significantly decreased after waterborne cadmium exposure. Plasma components such as calcium, glucose, cholesterol, glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, and glutamic-pyruvic transaminase were significantly altered via cadmium exposure. The activities of antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione S-transferase, were significantly altered in P. olivaceus after cadmium exposure. Acetylcholinesterase activity was significantly inhibited upon waterborne cadmium exposure. Hepatic heat shock protein 70 was significantly upregulated in P. olivaceus after waterborne cadmium exposure. Therefore, waterborne cadmium at concentrations of >100 or 200 μg/L can induce physiological toxicity in P. olivaceus via changes in hematological parameters, antioxidant enzymes, neurotransmitters, and stress indicators.
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- Deok-Chan Lee
- Aquaculture Industry Research Division, South Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Yeosu, South Korea
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- Aquaculture Industry Research Division, South Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Yeosu, South Korea.
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- Sun Moon University, Department of Aquatic Life and Medical Science, Asan-si, South Korea.
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New Eco-Sustainable Feed in Aquaculture: Influence of Insect-Based Diets on the Content of Potentially Toxic Elements in the Experimental Model Zebrafish ( Danio rerio). MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27030818. [PMID: 35164082 PMCID: PMC8839634 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030818] [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: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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According to the concept of circular economy, insects represent good candidates as aquafeed ingredients. Nevertheless, there are some potential chemical risks linked with insect consumption. In this study, we reared the teleost Danio rerio, used as an experimental model, with five experimental diets characterized by increasing levels (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%) of full-fat Hermetia illucens (Hi) prepupae, substituting for fish meal (FM) and fish oil (FO). We investigated the presence of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) Cd, Pb, Ni, As, and Hg in larval (20 days), juvenile (2 months), and adult (6 months) fish. Quantitative determinations of Cd, Pb, Ni, and As were made with an atomic absorption spectrometer; the total mercury content was determined by a direct mercury analyzer. The substitution of FM and FO with Hermetia illucens meal led to a reduction in the content of some PTEs, such as Pb, As, and Ni, in fishfeed, leading to concentrations below the legal limit of undesirable substances in animal feed. By increasing the Hi meal dietary content, we observed in the Danio rerio specimens an increase in Cd, Pb, and Ni content and a reduction in As content for all life stages. Moreover, a general increase in the content of Cd, Pb, Hg, and Ni from larvae to juvenile was measured, while the shift of Danio rerio from the juvenile to the adult stage involved a significant increase in the content of Pb, Hg, and Ni. Larvae had a reduced ability to bioaccumulate metal(loid)s compared to juveniles and adults. In conclusion, the content of PTEs in Danio rerio is influenced both by the type of diet administered and by the life stage of the animal itself. This research demonstrates the possibility of using Hi prepupae as an aquafeed ingredient without exposing fish to a chemical risk and, in perspective, allows applying these eco-sustainable diets for the breeding of edible fish species, without endangering human health.
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Müller L, Soares GC, Josende ME, Monserrat JM, Ventura-Lima J. OUP accepted manuscript. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2022; 11:402-416. [PMID: 35782638 PMCID: PMC9244223 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfac010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Although arsenic (As) is a persistent contaminant in the environment, few studies have assessed its effects over generations, as it requires an animal model with a short lifespan and rapid development, such as the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Furthermore, few studies have evaluated the effects of As metabolites such as dimethylarsinic acid (DMAV), and several authors have considered DMA as a moderately toxic intermediate of As, although recent studies have shown that this chemical form can be more toxic than inorganic arsenic (iAs) even at low concentrations. In the present study, we compared the toxic effects of arsenate (AsV) and DMAV in C. elegans over 5 subsequent generations. We evaluated biochemical parameters such as reactive oxygen species (ROS) concentration, the activity of antioxidant defense system (ADS) enzymes such as catalase (CAT) and glutathione-S-transferase (GST), and nonenzymatic components of ADS such as reduced glutathione (GSH) and protein-sulfhydryl groups (P-SH). Exposure to 50 μg L-1 of AsV led to an increase in ROS generation and GSH levels together with a decrease in GST activity, while exposure to DMAV led to an increase in ROS levels, with an increase in lipid peroxidation, CAT activity, and a decrease in GSH levels. In addition, both treatments reduced animal growth from the third generation onward and caused disturbances in their reproduction throughout all 5 generations. This study shows that the accumulated effects of DMA need to be considered; it highlights the importance of this type of multigenerational approach for evaluating the effects of organic contaminants considered low or nontoxic.
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- Larissa Müller
- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Av. Itália KM 8, RS 96203-900, Brazil
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PPGCF) - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Av. Itália KM 8, RS 96203-900, Brazil
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PPGCF) - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Av. Itália KM 8, RS 96203-900, Brazil
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PPGCF) - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Av. Itália KM 8, RS 96203-900, Brazil
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas (PPGCF) - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Corresponding author: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande—FURG, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Av. Itália, Km 08, Rio Grande, RS 96201-900, Brazil.
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Hoyo-Alvarez E, Arechavala-Lopez P, Jiménez-García M, Solomando A, Alomar C, Sureda A, Moranta D, Deudero S. Effects of pollutants and microplastics ingestion on oxidative stress and monoaminergic activity of seabream brains. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 242:106048. [PMID: 34875488 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.106048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Nowadays, microplastics (MPs) and adsorbed pollutants are considered a global thread to marine ecosystems. This study describes the effects of pollutants and MPs ingestion on fish brains through the assessment of oxidative stress biomarkers and monoaminergic neurotransmitters using gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) as fish model. Juveniles were experimentally exposed to three different dietary treatments for 90 days: Control treatment (C) consisted of standard feed; Virgin treatment (V) contained feed enriched with 10% of MPs; and Exposed treatment (E) consisted of feed with 10% of MPs that were exposed to seawater in an anthropogenically impacted area for 2 months in order to enrich the plastic with the pollutants within the water column. Sampling was made at the start of the experiment (T0), at the end of the dietary treatments (T90) and after a posterior detoxification period of 30 days (T120). Results evidenced that a MPs and pollutants enriched diet increases the activity of some of the oxidative stress biomarkers (e.g. CAT and GST), and it was shown for the first time alterations on dopaminergic and serotonergic system activity on seabream brains, indicating potential neurofunctional effects associated to MPs and pollutants ingestion. In addition, results showed a tendency to recover enzymatic and brain monoaminergic neurotransmitter levels after a 30-day detoxification period. In conclusion, MPs and pollutants exposure for 90 days induced oxidative stress and changes on monoaminergic activity in the brain of S. aurata.
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- Fish Ethology and Welfare Group, Centro de Ciencias do Mar (CCMAR), Faro, Portugal.; Fish Ecology Group, Instituto Mediterráneo de Estudios Avanzados (IMEDEA-CSIC/UIB), Mallorca, Spain
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- Group of Neurophysiology, Biology Department, University of Balearic Islands (UIB), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Research Group in Community Nutrition and Oxidative Stress, and Health Research Institute of Balearic Islands (IdISBa), University of Balearic Islands (UIB)-IUNICS, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. CIBEROBN (Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition CB12/03/30038), Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centro Oceanográfico de Baleares (COB-IEO), Mallorca, Spain
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- Research Group in Community Nutrition and Oxidative Stress, and Health Research Institute of Balearic Islands (IdISBa), University of Balearic Islands (UIB)-IUNICS, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. CIBEROBN (Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition CB12/03/30038), Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Group of Neurophysiology, Biology Department, University of Balearic Islands (UIB), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Centro Oceanográfico de Baleares (COB-IEO), Mallorca, Spain
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Gopi N, Rekha R, Vijayakumar S, Liu G, Monserrat JM, Faggio C, Nor SAM, Vaseeharan B. Interactive effects of freshwater acidification and selenium pollution on biochemical changes and neurotoxicity in Oreochromis mossambicus. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2021; 250:109161. [PMID: 34375731 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2021.109161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Effect of selenium and acidification in freshwater environment was assessed solitary but no reports are available on the impacts of both factors act together. In the present study, effects of combined simultaneous exposure to selenium (Se) and low pH were assessed in Mozambique tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus. Responses were measured based on antioxidant defenses (enzymatic SOD, CAT, GPx and non-enzymatic GSH), biotransformation enzyme (GST), metallothionein levels (MT), oxidative damage (LPO, CP), Na+/K+-ATPase (NKA) activity in gills and liver tissues and neurotoxicity (acetylcholinesterase, AChE) response in brain tissue. Fish were exposed to combined treatment at different pH levels (7.5, control (optimum pH for tilapia growth); 5.5, low pH) and Se concentrations (0, 10, and 100 μg L-1). Toxicity levels of Se were not significantly different under control and low pH indicating that pH did not affect Se toxicity. Levels of GSH and MT were enhanced in Se-exposed fish at both pH. Combined effects of high Se concentration and low pH decreased SOD and CAT activities and increased those of GPx and GST. However, organisms were not able to prevent cellular damage (LPO and CP), indicating a condition of oxidative stress. Furthermore, inhibition of Na+/K+-ATPase activity was showed. Additionally, neurotoxicity effect was observed by inhibition of cholinesterase activity in organisms exposed to Se at both pH conditions. As a result, the combined stress of selenium and freshwater acidification has a slight impact on antioxidant defense mechanisms while significantly inhibiting cholinesterase and Na+/K + -ATPase activity in fish. The mechanisms of freshwater acidification mediating the toxic effects of trace non-metal element on freshwater fish need to investigate further.
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- Narayanan Gopi
- Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6(th) Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630004, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6(th) Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630004, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6(th) Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630004, Tamil Nadu, India; Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, PR China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande- FURG, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Programa de Pós-graduação em Aquacultura, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Italy
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6(th) Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630004, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Zhang S, Tian H, Sun Y, Li X, Wang W, Ru S. Brightened body coloration in female guppies (Poecilia reticulata) serves as an in vivo biomarker for environmental androgens: The example of 17β-trenbolone. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 224:112698. [PMID: 34450427 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In vivo testing systems for environmental androgens are scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of male-specific brightened body coloration in female guppies (Poecilia reticulata) to serve as an in vivo biomarker of environmental androgens using 17β-trenbolone as an example. The high bioaccumulation of 17β-trenbolone in the skin of female guppies suggests that it is a potential target tissue of environmental androgens. The coloration index, pigment cell ultrastructure, pigment levels, sexual attractiveness, and reproductive capability of female guppies were analyzed following 28 days of exposure to 20 ng/L, 200 ng/L, and 2000 ng/L 17β-trenbolone. Increases in the coloration index caused by 17β-trenbolone exposure were attributable to increased pteridine and melanin levels. Decreases in the sexual attractiveness, number of offspring, and survival rate of offspring suggested that the changes in body coloration translated into adverse outcomes. Finally, mRNA sequencing indicated that 17β-trenbolone increased pteridine levels by activating genomic effects of androgen receptor on xanthine dehydrogenase and increased melanin levels by exerting non-genomic effects targeting microphthalmia-associated transcription factor, tyrosinase, and tyrosinase-related protein 1 that were mediated by mitogen-activated protein kinase and calcium signaling pathways. We have derived a robust adverse outcome pathway of environmental androgens, and our findings suggest that indicators at different biological levels related to brightened body coloration in female guppies can serve as less-invasive or noninvasive in vivo biomarkers of short-term exposure to environmental androgens.
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- Suqiu Zhang
- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China.
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China
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Byeon E, Kang HM, Yoon C, Lee JS. Toxicity mechanisms of arsenic compounds in aquatic organisms. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 237:105901. [PMID: 34198209 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.105901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Arsenic is a toxic metalloid that is widely distributed in the environment due to its persistence and accumulative properties. The occurrence, distribution, and biological effects of arsenic in aquatic environments have been extensively studied. Acute and chronic toxicities to arsenic are associated with fatal effects at the individual and molecular levels. The toxicity of arsenic in aquatic organisms depends on its speciation and concentration. In aquatic environments, inorganic arsenic is the dominant form. While trivalent arsenicals have greater toxicity compared with pentavalent arsenicals, inorganic arsenic can assume a variety of forms through biotransformation in aquatic organisms. Biotransformation mechanisms and speciation of arsenic have been studied, but few reports have addressed the relationships among speciation, toxicity, and bioavailability in biological systems. This paper reviews the modes of action of arsenic along with its toxic effects and distribution in an attempt to improve our understanding of the mechanisms of arsenic toxicity in aquatic organisms.
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- Eunjin Byeon
- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Marine Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Busan 49111, South Korea
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- Ochang Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Cheongju 28119, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea.
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Kim JH, Yu YB, Choi JH. Toxic effects on bioaccumulation, hematological parameters, oxidative stress, immune responses and neurotoxicity in fish exposed to microplastics: A review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 413:125423. [PMID: 33930961 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 179] [Impact Index Per Article: 59.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Exposure to microplastics (MP) in aquatic environment leads to bioaccumulation in fish, with MP size being a major factor in determining the accumulation profile. MPs absorbed into the fish body enter the circulatory system and affect hematological properties, changing the blood physiology. MPs also induce an imbalance in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant capacity, causing oxidative damage. In addition, MPs impact immune responses due to physical and chemical toxicity, and cause neurotoxicity, altering AchE activity. Here, the toxic effects of MPs in fish through various indicators were examined, including bioaccumulation, hematological parameters, antioxidant responses, immune responses, and neurotoxicity in relation to MP exposure, facilitating the identification of biomarkers of MP toxicity following exposure of fish.
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- Jun-Hwan Kim
- Fisheries Research & Development Institute, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Taean, South Korea; Department of Aquatic Life and Medical Science, Sun Moon University, Asan-si, South Korea.
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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Sun YC, Han SC, Yao MZ, Wang YM, Geng LW, Wang P, Lu WH, Liu HB. High-throughput metabolomics method based on liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: Insights into the underlying mechanisms of salinity-alkalinity exposure-induced metabolites changes in Barbus capito. J Sep Sci 2020; 44:497-512. [PMID: 33164302 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202000861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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It is critical to investigate the adaptive development and the physiological mechanism of fish in external stimulation. In this study, the response of Barbus capito to salinity-alkalinity exposure was explored by high-throughput nontargeted and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry-based metabolomics to investigate metabolic biomarker and pathway changes. Meanwhile, the biochemical indexes of Barbus capito were measured to discover the chronic impairment response to salinity-alkalinity exposures. A total of 29 tissue metabolites were determined to deciphering the endogenous metabolic changes of fishes during the different concentration salinity-alkalinity exposures environment, which were mainly involved in the key metabolism including the phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis, arachidonic acid metabolism, pyruvate metabolism, citrate cycle, and glycerophospholipid metabolism. Finally, we found the amino acid metabolism as key target was associated with the endogenous metabolites and metabolic pathways of Barbus capito to salinity-alkalinity exposures. In conclusion, metabolomics is a potentially powerful tool to reveal the mechanism information of fish in various exposure environments.
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- Yan-Chun Sun
- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences/Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences/Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences/Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin, P. R. China.,Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences/Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences/Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences/Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences/Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Harbin, P. R. China
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Yin J, Wang L, Li S, Chen F, Hegazy AM, Zhang X. Accumulation and depuration of dissolved hexavalent chromium and effects on the antioxidant response in bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis). ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2020; 80:103465. [PMID: 32771667 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2020.103465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The present study investigated the accumulation and depuration effects of hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) in ten tissues (gills, intestines, liver, kidney, blood, heart, bladder, spleen, skin and muscle) of the bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis). Fish were exposed to graded levels of waterborne Cr6+ (0.01, 0.1, 1 and 5 mg/L) for 4, 7 and 14 days, and subsequently transferred to Cr6+-free water for 14 days. After 14-day exposure, a dose-dependent increase of Cr6+ has been observed in most tissues. While after 14-day depuration, Cr6+ contents were significantly decreased in various tissues except in kidney and spleen where Cr6+ contents significantly increased at the group of 5 mg/L. Considering that Cr6+ highly accumulated in gills, intestines, liver and kidney, the oxidative damage of Cr6+ on the four tissues were further investigated and found that the antioxidant response to Cr6+ were organ-specific. The results in this study indicated that a 14-day period is effective for accumulation and depuration of Cr6+ in bighead carp and there was no health risk of fish muscle consumption. Additionally, the delayed efflux of Cr6+ in the fish kidney and spleen indicates that high importance should be attached to them when evaluating the toxic effects and risk assessments of Cr6+.
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- Jiaojiao Yin
- Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street 1, 430070, Wuhan, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street 1, 430070, Wuhan, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street 1, 430070, Wuhan, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street 1, 430070, Wuhan, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street 1, 430070, Wuhan, PR China; Central Laboratory for Environmental Quality Monitoring "CLEQM", National Water Research Center "NWRC", Cairo P.O Box: 13621, Egypt
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- Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street 1, 430070, Wuhan, PR China.
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Yang F, Yu Z, Xie S, Feng H, Wei C, Zhang H, Zhang J. Application of stable isotopes to the bioaccumulation and trophic transfer of arsenic in aquatic organisms around a closed realgar mine. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 726:138550. [PMID: 32304946 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The bioaccumulation and trophic transfer of As along food webs in freshwater ecosystems remain largely unknown. In this study, multiple environmental and biological samples were collected from a closed realgar mining area in South China. The As concentrations in the surface water, sediments and soils in the mining area were 0.62-3293 μg/L, 9.53-4543 mg/kg and 7.32-5008 mg/kg, respectively, and gradually decreased with distance from the central mining sites, indicating that historic As mining activities had an eminent impact on As contamination around the mine. The As concentrations in aquatic organisms ranged from 0.60 mg/kg to 45.75 mg/kg and varied markedly among sites and species, reflecting the influence of various physiologic and environmental factors. Arsenic species identified by liquid chromatography inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (HPLC-ICP-MS) were mainly organic, comprising 8% to 66% of the total As. Both the proportions and concentrations of inorganic As were positively correlated with total As. This correlation could be attributed to the higher assimilation and accumulation of inorganic As or the lower biotransformation ability of inorganic As with the increasing total As in the studied organisms. Values of δ13C and δ15N in aquatic organisms ranged from -30.59‰ to -15.07‰ and from 4.31‰ to 12.98‰, respectively, indicating multiple trophic levels and variety in the diet sources of these organisms. The δ15N increased distinctly in the order of planktivorous<herbivorous<omnivorous<carnivorous, which is generally consistent with the increasing trophic levels in the freshwater ecosystem. No significant correlation was observed between As concentrations and δ15N in the freshwater organisms, suggesting no biomagnification of As in the food web.
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- Fen Yang
- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-Environmental Pollution Control and Management, Guangdong Institute of Eco-Environmental Science & Technology, Guangzhou, China; National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Byeon E, Yoon C, Lee JS, Lee YH, Jeong CB, Lee JS, Kang HM. Interspecific biotransformation and detoxification of arsenic compounds in marine rotifer and copepod. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 391:122196. [PMID: 32062345 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Revised: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The toxicity of arsenic (As) has been reported to be different depending on their chemical forms. However, its toxicity mechanisms largely remain unknown. In this study, to investigate toxicity mechanism of As in marine zooplanktons, namely, the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis and the copepod Paracyclopina nana, metabolites of As were analyzed by using a high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry with in vivo toxicity and antioxidant responses in response to inorganic As, including arsenate (AsV) and arsenite (AsIII). While AsIII was more toxic than AsV in both organisms, the rotifer B. plicatilis exhibited stronger tolerance, compared to the copepod P. nana. The As speciation analysis revealed differences in biotransformation processes in two species with B. plicatilis having a more simplified process than P. nana, contributing to a better tolerance against As in the rotifer B. plicatilis compared to P. nana. Moreover, the levels of GSH content and the regulation of omega class glutathione S-transferases were different in response to oxidative stress between B. plicatilis and P. nana. These results suggest that the rotifer B. plicatilis has a unique survival strategy with more efficient biotransformation and antioxidant responses, compared to P. nana, conferring higher tolerance to As.
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- Eunjin Byeon
- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Korea Basic Science Institute, Seoul Center, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea; Department of Marine Science, College of Nature Science, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea.
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea.
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Cui D, Zhang P, Li H, Zhang Z, Luo W, Yang Z. Biotransformation of dietary inorganic arsenic in a freshwater fish Carassius auratus and the unique association between arsenic dimethylation and oxidative damage. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 391:122153. [PMID: 32044628 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 01/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The metabolic process and toxicity mechanism of dietary inorganic arsenic (iAs) in freshwater fish remain unclear to date. The present study conducted two iAs [arsenate (As(V)) and arsenite (As(III))] dietary exposures in freshwater fish crucian carp (Carassius auratus). The fish were fed on As supplemented artificial diets at nominal concentrations of 50 and 100 μg As(III) or As(V) g-1 (dry weight) for 10 d and 20 d. We found that the liver, kidney, spleen, and intestine of fish accumulated more As in As(V) feeding group than that in As(III), while the total As levels in muscle were similar between As(V) and As(III) group at the end of exposure. Reduction of As(V) to As(III) and oxidation of As(III) to As(V) occurred in fish fed with As(V) and As(III), respectively, indicating that toxicity of iAs was likely elevated or reduced when iAs was absorbed by fish before entering into human body through diet. Biomethylation to monomethylarsonic acid and dimethylarsinic acid and transformation to arsenocholine and arsenobetaine were also found in the fish. The linear regression analysis showed a positive correlation between secondary methylation index and the malondialdehyde content in tissues, highlighting the vital role of arsenic dimethylation in the oxidative damages in fish.
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- Di Cui
- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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Singh P, Verma PK, Raina R, Sood S, Sharma P. Maximum contaminant level of arsenic in drinking water potentiates quinalphos-induced renal damage on co-administration of both arsenic and quinalphos in Wistar rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:21331-21340. [PMID: 32270456 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08643-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study was designed to determine alterations in renal biomarkers, antioxidant profile, and histomorphology of renal tissue following subacute exposure to quinalphos alone or in conjunction with arsenic in rats. A total of 54 adult Wistar rats were randomly divided into nine groups of six rats each and were administered sub-lethal concentrations of quinalphos (1/100th and 1/10th of LD50) orally daily and arsenic (50 and 100 ppb) in drinking water for 28 days. Significantly (p < 0.05) decreased levels of antioxidant biomarkers in renal tissue, viz., total thiols, catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione-s-transferase, and glutathione reductase along with increased (p < 0.05) thiobarbituric acid reacting substance (TBRAS) levels indicated that significant oxidative damage to renal tissue occurred following repeated administrations of quinalphos at either dose levels or arsenic at the concentration of 100 ppb when compared with the control rats. The alterations in the antioxidant parameters were observed to be more pronounced in co-administered groups as compared with either toxicant administered group. Similarly, activity of renal acetylcholinesterase was decreased after repeated exposure to quinalphos or arsenic, but inhibition was higher (up to 48%) in rat renal tissue co-exposed with quinalphos and arsenic at the higher concentration. These findings corroborated with the histopathological alterations in renal tissue of toxicant exposed rats. The altered plasma and tissue antioxidant biomarkers along with histopathological changes in the kidney at higher dose level of either toxicant indicate that renal tissue is significantly impacted by these toxicants, and these effects become more pronounced after their co-administration.
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- Parvinder Singh
- Division of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, R S Pura, 181102, India
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- Division of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, R S Pura, 181102, India.
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- Division of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, R S Pura, 181102, India
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- Division of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, R S Pura, 181102, India
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- Division of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, R S Pura, 181102, India
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Mekkawy IA, Mahmoud UM, Moneeb RH, Sayed AEDH. Significance Assessment of Amphora coffeaeformis in Arsenic-Induced Hemato- Biochemical Alterations of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus). FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2020.00191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Sun YC, Han SC, Yao MZ, Liu HB, Wang YM. Exploring the metabolic biomarkers and pathway changes in crucian under carbonate alkalinity exposure using high-throughput metabolomics analysis based on UPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS. RSC Adv 2020; 10:1552-1571. [PMID: 35494719 PMCID: PMC9047290 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra08090b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The aims of this study is to explore the metabolomic biomarker and pathway changes in crucian under carbonate alkalinity exposures using high-throughput metabolomics analysis based on ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-quadrupole time of flight-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS) for carrying out adaptive evolution of fish in environmental exposures and understanding molecular physiological mechanisms of saline–alkali tolerance in fishes. Under 60 day exposure management, the UPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS technology, coupled with a pattern recognition approach and metabolic pathway analysis, was utilized to give insight into the metabolic biomarker and pathway changes. In addition, biochemical parameters in response to carbonate alkalinity in fish were detected for chronic impairment evaluation. A total of twenty-seven endogenous metabolites were identified to distinguish the biochemical changes in fish in clean water under exposure to different concentrations of carbonate alkalinity (CA); these mainly involved amino acid synthesis and metabolism, arachidonic acid metabolism, glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, pyruvate metabolism and the citrate cycle (TCA cycle). Compared with the control group, CA exposure increased the level of blood ammonia; TP; ALB; Gln in the liver and gills; GS; urea in blood, the liver and gills; CREA; CPS; Glu and LDH; and decreased the level of weight gain rate, oxygen consumption, discharge rate of ammonia, SOD, CAT, ALT, AST and Na+/K+-ATPase. At low concentrations, CA can change the normal metabolism of fish in terms of changing the osmotic pressure regulation capacity, antioxidant capacity, ammonia metabolism and liver and kidney function to adapt to the CA exposure environment. As the concentration of CA increases, various metabolic processes in crucian are inhibited, causing chronic damage to the body. The results show that the metabolomic strategy is a potentially powerful tool for identifying the mechanisms in response to different environmental exposomes and offers precious information about the chronic response of fish to CA. We explore the metabolic biomarker and pathway changes accompanying the adaptive evolution of crucian subjected to carbonate alkalinity exposure, using UPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS, in order to understand the molecular physiological mechanisms of saline–alkali tolerance.![]()
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- Yan-chun Sun
- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas
- Harbin 150070
- P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas
- Harbin 150070
- P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas
- Harbin 150070
- P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas
- Harbin 150070
- P. R. China
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas
- Harbin 150070
- P. R. China
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Xu L, Lu Z, Ji C, Cong M, Li F, Shan X, Wu H. Toxicological effects of As (V) in juvenile rockfish Sebastes schlegelii by a combined metabolomic and proteomic approach. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 255:113333. [PMID: 31610518 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Arsenic (As) is a metalloid element that is ubiquitous in the marine environment and its contamination has received worldwide attention due to its potential toxicity. Arsenic can induce multiple adverse effects, such as lipid metabolism disorder, immune system dysfunction, oxidative stress and carcinogenesis, in animals. Inorganic arsenic includes two chemical forms, arsenite (As (III)) and arsenate (As (V)), in natural environment. As (V) is the dominant form in natural waters. In the present study, metabolomic and proteomic alterations were investigated in juvenile rockfish Sebastes schlegelii exposed to environmentally relevant concentrations of As (V) for 14 d. The analysis of iTRAQ-based proteomics combined with untargeted NMR-based metabolomics indicated apparent toxicological effects induced by As (V) in juvenile rockfish. In details, the metabolites, including lactate, alanine, ATP, inosine and phosphocholine were significantly altered in As-treated groups. Proteomic responses suggested that As (V) could not only affected energy and primary metabolisms and signal transduction, but also influenced cytoskeleton structure in juvenile rockfish. This work suggested that the combined proteomic and metabolomic approach could shed light on the toxicological effects of pollutants in rockfish S. schlegelii.
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- Lanlan Xu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, 264003, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, 264003, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, 264003, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266237, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, 264003, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, 264003, PR China
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- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266237, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, YICCAS, Yantai, 264003, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266237, PR China.
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Chen L, Song D, Zhang W, Zhang C, Zhang L. The dynamic changes of arsenic bioaccumulation and antioxidant responses in the marine medaka Oryzias melastigma during chronic exposure. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2019; 212:110-119. [PMID: 31082702 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2019.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Arsenic (As) is a highly toxic metalloid to aquatic organisms, but the effects of low-dose chronic inorganic As exposure on marine fish are still unclear. A 28-day study was conducted on chronic exposure of 100 μg/L inorganic As [As(III) and As(V)] in the marine medaka Oryzias melastigma to quantify the effects of chronic inorganic As exposure on its bioaccumulation, biotransformation, oxidative stress, and antioxidant enzymes response. During the exposure period, chronic inorganic As exposure had no significant effect on the total As bioaccumulation except at 7 d for As(V) treatment. Based on the toxicokinetic data, the low As bioaccumulation was caused by low dissolved uptake (ku), internal transfer (k12, k21) and high efflux (ke1). The organic As were the predominated species (77 - 80%) and remained constant, while the inorganic As increased 35% (from 0.26 μg/g to 0.35 μg/g) during the initial 4-d exposure and then recovered. The increased inorganic As could be covered by the high contribution of organic As especially arsenobetaine (AsB) to the total As accumulation. Coincidently, the malondialdehyde (MDA) levels followed similar trends as the inorganic As concentrations, indicating that inorganic As bioaccumulation induced oxidative stress at the initial stage. Both the contents of the nonenzymatic antioxidant (glutathione, GSH) and the activities of the enzymatic antioxidants (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POD) and glutathione-S-transferase (GST)) increased initially and then decreased as the inorganic As concentrations, thus lowering the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) levels and displaying a typical antioxidant defense mechanism. In summary, this study elucidated that although the marine medaka had a limited ability to accumulate waterborne As, the increase in the inorganic As at the early stage of exposure still caused toxic effects, which could be ignored by constant total As concentrations. Therefore, the toxicity of As could be underestimated if only the total As instead of the inorganic As is monitored in marine fish.
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- Lizhao Chen
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China; Institution of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China; Institution of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China; Institution of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China; Institution of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China.
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Roy S, Pal K, Bardhan S, Maity S, Chanda DK, Ghosh S, Karmakar P, Das S. Gd(III)-Doped Boehmite Nanoparticle: An Emergent Material for the Fluorescent Sensing of Cr(VI) in Wastewater and Live Cells. Inorg Chem 2019; 58:8369-8378. [PMID: 31247863 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.9b00425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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This article reports the effect of Gd(III) doping on the structure, microstructure, and optical properties of boehmite nanoparticles. The bright-blue fluorescence along with a long lifetime makes our material an efficient candidate for optical applications. Our material particularly targets and eliminates hexavalent chromium ions (Cr(VI)) from aqueous media, which turns it into a multifunctional fluorescent nanosensor (MFNS). The development of an efficient hexavalent chromium ion (Cr(VI)) sensor to detect and quantify Cr(VI) ions is still a serious issue worldwide. Thus, this work will be very beneficial for various environmental applications. No such work has been reported so far which includes cost-effective and biocompatible boehmite nanoparticles in this field. Detailed synthesis and characterization procedures for the MFNS have been incorporated here. The biocompatibility of the MFNS has also been studied rigorously by performing cell survivability assay (MTT) and cellular morphology assessments. Our extensive research confirmed that the "turn-off" sensing mechanism of this sensor material is based on a collisional quenching model which initiates the photoinduced electron transfer (PET) process. High selectivity and sensitivity (∼1.05 × 10-5 M) of the MFNS toward hexavalent chromium ions even in real life wastewater samples have been confirmed, which makes this fluorescent probe a potential candidate for new age imaging and sensing technologies.
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Lee JW, Choi H, Hwang UK, Kang JC, Kang YJ, Kim KI, Kim JH. Toxic effects of lead exposure on bioaccumulation, oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and immune responses in fish: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2019; 68:101-108. [PMID: 30884452 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2019.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 181] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Lead (Pb) is a highly toxic metal in aquatic environments. Fish are at the top of the food chain in most aquatic environments, and are the most susceptible to the toxic effects of Pb exposure. In addition, fish are one of the most abundant vertebrates, and they can directly affect humans through food intake; therefore, fish can be used to assess the extent of environmental pollution in an aquatic environment. Pb-induced toxicity in fish exposed to toxicants is primarily induced by bioaccumulation in specific tissues, and the accumulation mechanisms vary depending on water habitat (freshwater or seawater) and pathway (waterborne or dietary exposure). Pb accumulation in fish tissues causes oxidative stress due to excessive ROS production. Oxidative stress by Pb exposure induces synaptic damage and neurotransmitter malfunction in fish as neurotoxicity. Moreover, Pb exposure influences immune responses in fish as an immune-toxicant. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to examine the various toxic effects of Pb exposure, including bioaccumulation, oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and immune responses, and to identify indicators to evaluate the extent of Pb toxicity by based on the level of Pb exposure.
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- Ju-Wook Lee
- Marine Ecological Risk Assessment Center, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Incheon, South Korea
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- Marine Ecological Risk Assessment Center, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Incheon, South Korea
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- Marine Ecological Risk Assessment Center, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Sun Moon University, Department of Aquatic Life and Medical Science, Asan-si, South Korea
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- Pathology Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Busan, South Korea
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- Fisheries Research & Development Institute, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Taean, South Korea.
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Kim JH, Kim SK, Hur YB. Hematological parameters and antioxidant responses in olive flounder Paralichthys olivaceus in biofloc depend on water temperature. J Therm Biol 2019; 82:206-212. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2019.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kim JH, Kang YJ, Kim KI, Kim SK, Kim JH. Toxic effects of nitrogenous compounds (ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate) on acute toxicity and antioxidant responses of juvenile olive flounder, Paralichthys olivaceus. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2019; 67:73-78. [PMID: 30763818 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2019.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Juvenile Paralichthys olivaceus (mean length 7.29 ± 0.59 cm, mean weight 2.41 ± 0.35 g) were exposed to several concentrations of ammonia (0, 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50, and 100 mg/L), nitrite (0, 50, 100, 200, 400, and 800 mg/L), and nitrate (0, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 mg/L) for 96 h in 20-L glass tanks. Lethal concentration 50% (LC50) was determined after removing and counting dead fish at 0, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 h of exposure. Exposure was significantly toxic to P. olivaceus, and LC50 at 96 h was 26.008 mg/L for ammonia, 768.078 mg/L for nitrite, and 1431.343 mg/L for nitrate. The toxicity profile found for P. olivaceus juveniles was ammonia > nitrite > nitrate. For antioxidant activity analysis such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activity, liver and kidney tissues were dissected after 96 h of exposure. In liver and kidney tissues, SOD activity was significantly increased at 25 mg/L of ammonia, above 400 mg/L of nitrite, and at 1000 mg/L of nitrate. At these concentrations, CAT activity also increased, except in the kidney, where no change in CAT activity was detected under exposure to nitrate. The results of this study suggest that exposure to nitrogenous compounds such as ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate can induce significant toxicity and alterations in the antioxidant responses of P. olivaceus.
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- Jun-Hwan Kim
- National Institute of Fisheries Science, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Fisheries Research & Devlopment Institute, Taean, 32132, Republic of Korea.
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- Sun Moon University, Department of Aquatic Life and Medical Science, Asan-si, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Fisheries Science, East Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Aquaculture Industry Division, Gangneung, 25435, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Fisheries Science, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Fisheries Research & Devlopment Institute, Taean, 32132, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Fisheries Science, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Fisheries Research & Devlopment Institute, Taean, 32132, Republic of Korea
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Jamwal A, Saibu Y, MacDonald TC, George GN, Niyogi S. The effects of dietary selenomethionine on tissue-specific accumulation and toxicity of dietary arsenite in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during chronic exposure. Metallomics 2019; 11:643-655. [DOI: 10.1039/c8mt00309b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Selenomethionine facilitated arsenic deposition in the brain and likely in other tissues, possibly via bio-complexation. Elevated dietary selenomethionine can increase the tissue-specific accumulation and toxicity of As3+ in fish during chronic dietary exposure.
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- Ankur Jamwal
- Department of Biology
- University of Saskatchewan
- Saskatoon
- Canada
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- Toxicology Centre
- University of Saskatchewan
- Saskatoon
- Canada
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- Toxicology Centre
- University of Saskatchewan
- Saskatoon
- Canada
- Department of Geology
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- Department of Biology
- University of Saskatchewan
- Saskatoon
- Canada
- Toxicology Centre
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Park HJ, Hwang IK, Kim KW, Kim JH, Kang JC. Toxic Effects and Depuration on the Antioxidant and Neurotransmitter Responses after Dietary Lead Exposure in Starry Flounder. JOURNAL OF AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH 2018; 30:245-252. [PMID: 29908042 DOI: 10.1002/aah.10033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Starry Flounder Platichthys stellatus were exposed to dietary lead (Pb) at concentrations of 0, 30, 60, 120, and 240 mg/kg for 4 weeks. Recover period was conducted for 2 weeks after the exposure. Exposure to Pb concentrations over 60 mg/kg induced significant changes in the antioxidant responses in the liver, kidney, and gill and continued even after the depuration period in the liver (over 120 mg/kg for superoxide dismutase [SOD] activity) and kidney (at 240 mg/kg for glutathione [GSH] levels). Glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity in liver, kidney, and gill were increased by dietary Pb exposure, and recovery was observed in all groups during the recovery period. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity was significantly inhibited in the brain and muscle of flounder at Pb exposure over 120 mg/kg, and no restoration was observed after the depuration period. Lysozyme activity in the plasma was significantly increased at Pb exposures greater than 60 mg kg but was restored after the depuration period. The results of this study indicate that dietary Pb exposure induces toxic effects on antioxidant responses, neurotransmitter, and immune responses of Starry Flounder.
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- Hee-Ju Park
- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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- West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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Rana MN, Tangpong J, Rahman MM. Toxicodynamics of Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and Arsenic- induced kidney toxicity and treatment strategy: A mini review. Toxicol Rep 2018; 5:704-713. [PMID: 29992094 PMCID: PMC6035907 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2018.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Revised: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Environmental pollution has become a concerning matter to human beings. Flint water crisis in the USA pointed out that pollution by heavy metal is getting worse day by day, predominantly by Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and Arsenic. Despite of not having any biological role in flora and fauna, they exhibit detrimental effect following exposure (acute or chronic). Even at low dose, they affect brain, kidney and heart. Oxidative stress has been termed as cause and effect in heavy metal-induced kidney toxicity. In treatment strategy, different chelating agent, vitamins and minerals are included, though chelating agents has been showed different fatal drawbacks. Interestingly, plants and plants derived compounds had shown possible effectiveness against heavy metals induced kidney toxicity. This review will provide detail information on toxicodynamics of Pb, Cd, Hg and As, treatment strategy along with the possible beneficiary role of plant derived compound to protect kidney.
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- Mohammad Nasiruddin Rana
- Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, Kumira, Chittagong-4318, Bangladesh
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- Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, Kumira, Chittagong-4318, Bangladesh
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Kim JH, Park HJ, Kang JC. Alterations in growth performance and stress responses in juvenile rockfish, Sebastes schlegelii, exposed to dietary chromium with varying levels of dietary ascorbic acid supplementation. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 189:672-678. [PMID: 28965062 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.09.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2017] [Revised: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/15/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Juvenile rockfish Sebastes schlegelii (mean length 10.8 ± 1.4 cm, and mean weight 31.7 ± 3.6 g) were exposed for 4 weeks to different levels of dietary chromium (Cr6+) at 0, 120, and 240 mg/L and ascorbic acid (AsA) at 100, 200, and 400 mg/L. Growth performance of S. schlegelii was significantly decreased due to dietary Cr exposure, whereas lysozyme activity was notably increased. Exposure to dietary Cr resulted in substantial accumulation of Cr in the blood. Levels of two stress indicators, plasma cortisol and heat shock protein 70, of S. schlegelii were increased due to dietary Cr exposure. The results indicated that dietary Cr exposure affected growth performance, lysozyme activity, and stress responses of S. schlegelii, and high levels of AsA supplementation significantly attenuated dietary Cr-induced toxicity.
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- Jun-Hwan Kim
- West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Incheon 22383, South Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, South Korea.
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Greani S, Lourkisti R, Berti L, Marchand B, Giannettini J, Santini J, Quilichini Y. Effect of chronic arsenic exposure under environmental conditions on bioaccumulation, oxidative stress, and antioxidant enzymatic defenses in wild trout Salmo trutta (Pisces, Teleostei). ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2017; 26:930-941. [PMID: 28623431 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-017-1822-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The present study evaluates the relation between chronic arsenic (As) exposure in the natural distribution area of wild brown trout (Salmo trutta), oxidative stress and antioxidant enzymatic defenses. Two rivers of the same watershed were evaluated to highlight the correlation between As accumulation and the resulting stress: (i) the Presa River, which has high chronic As levels (2281.66 µg/L) due to past mining activity, and (ii) the Bravona River (control river). This metalloid was measured in main fish tissues (gills, kidney, liver, muscle, gonads and fins) and water. As organotropism in S. trutta was kidney > liver > gill > fin > gonad > muscle. The HepatoSomatic Index (HSI) and somatic condition (CF) were used to compare fish population conditions from both sites. Arsenic can be absorbed by the gills and can induce oxidative stress and disturb antioxidant defenses. The aim of this study was to evaluate oxidative stress response by measuring malondialdehyde (MDA) content, as a marker of lipid peroxidation, and antioxidant enzymatic defenses (Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase CAT, glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione S-transferase (GST)), in the main tissues of control and exposed trout. The highest MDA content was found in the kidney and liver of exposed trout. SOD and CAT activities in exposed livers and kidneys were considerably increased while a significant rise of GPx activity was observed only in the liver. GST activity was found to be significantly induced in the liver of exposed trout. The results demonstrate that arsenic bioaccumulation can induce lipid peroxidation and substantial modifications in antioxidant enzymatic defenses in main wild trout tissues.
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- Samuel Greani
- Laboratoire Parasites et Ecosystèmes méditerranéens, UMR CNRS 6134 SPE, Università di Corsica, F-20250, Corti, Corsica, France
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Biologie moléculaire du végétal, UMR CNRS 6134 SPE, Università di Corsica, F-20250, Corti, Corsica, France
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Biologie moléculaire du végétal, UMR CNRS 6134 SPE, Università di Corsica, F-20250, Corti, Corsica, France
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- Laboratoire Parasites et Ecosystèmes méditerranéens, UMR CNRS 6134 SPE, Università di Corsica, F-20250, Corti, Corsica, France
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Biologie moléculaire du végétal, UMR CNRS 6134 SPE, Università di Corsica, F-20250, Corti, Corsica, France
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Biologie moléculaire du végétal, UMR CNRS 6134 SPE, Università di Corsica, F-20250, Corti, Corsica, France.
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- Laboratoire Parasites et Ecosystèmes méditerranéens, UMR CNRS 6134 SPE, Università di Corsica, F-20250, Corti, Corsica, France
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Kim JH, Oh CW, Kang JC. Antioxidant Responses, Neurotoxicity, and Metallothionein Gene Expression in Juvenile Korean Rockfish Sebastes schlegelii under Dietary Lead Exposure. JOURNAL OF AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH 2017; 29:112-119. [PMID: 28467192 DOI: 10.1080/08997659.2017.1307286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study was conducted to assess toxic effects of dietary lead (Pb) exposure on Korean Rockfish Sebastes schlegelii. Juvenile rockfish were used to evaluate the oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and metallothionein (MT) gene expression after dietary exposure to lead (as Pb2+; 0, 30, 60, 120 and 240 mg/kg). Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, a measure of oxidative stress, was substantially elevated in the livers and gills of fish given dietary Pb greater than 60 mg/kg. Glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity in the liver and gill was significantly increased by dietary Pb > 60 mg/kg. A significant decrease in glutathione (GSH) level was observed in fish liver after exposure to dietary Pb > 30 mg/kg and in the gill after treatment with dietary Pb > 120 mg/kg. Acecyltholinesterase (AChE) was noticeably decreased in the brain by dietary Pb > 120 mg/kg and in the muscle by dietary Pb > 60 mg/kg. Metallothionein gene expression in the liver was stimulated significantly by the Pb exposure. Because dietary Pb exposure had a toxic effect on antioxidant responses, a neurotransmitter, and a specific immune expression in rockfish, the results of this study can be used to determine potential useful markers of Pb toxicity. Received June 11, 2016; accepted March 10, 2017.
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- Jun-Hwan Kim
- a West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science , Incheon 22383 , South Korea
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- b Department of Marine Biology , Pukyong National University , Busan 48513 , South Korea
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- c Department of Aquatic Life Medicine , Pukyong National University , Busan 48513 , South Korea
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Kim JH, Kang JC. Effects of sub-chronic exposure to lead (Pb) and ascorbic acid in juvenile rockfish: Antioxidant responses, MT gene expression, and neurotransmitters. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 171:520-527. [PMID: 28038424 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.12.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2016] [Revised: 12/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Juvenile rockfish Sebastes schlegelii were exposed to varying levels of dietary lead (Pb2+) at 0, 120 and 240 mg/L, and ascorbic acid (AsA) at 100, 200 and 400 mg/L for four weeks. Antioxidant responses such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione S-transferase (GST), and glutathione (GSH) were analyzed to assess oxidative stress. SOD and GST activity in the liver and gills were considerably elevated by dietary Pb. In contrast, GSH levels in the liver and gills were significantly reduced following Pb exposure. High levels of AsA supplementation attenuated the increase in SOD and GST activity and reduction in GSH levels. The metallothionein gene (MT) in the liver was notably stimulated by Pb exposure, and AsA supplementation attenuated this increase. With respect to neurotoxicity, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity was substantially inhibited in the brain and muscle following Pb exposure. AsA supplementation also attenuated AChE inhibition following Pb exposure. The results of this study presented Pb exposure affected rockfish as toxicity, and AsA was effective to alleviate toxic effects of Pb.
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- Jun-Hwan Kim
- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, 608-737, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan, 608-737, Republic of Korea.
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Kim JH, Kang JC. The immune responses and expression of metallothionein (MT) gene and heat shock protein 70 (HSP 70) in juvenile rockfish, Sebastes schlegelii, exposed to waterborne arsenic (As 3+). ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2016; 47:136-141. [PMID: 27689810 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2016.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2016] [Revised: 07/31/2016] [Accepted: 09/25/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Juvenile rockfish, Sebastes schlegelii (mean length 16.4±1.9cm, and mean weight 71.6±6.4g) were exposed for 20days with the different levels of waterborne arsenic concentration (0, 50, 100, 200 and 400μg/L). The plasma cortisol of S. schlegelii was significantly increased by the waterborne arsenit exposure. In the immune responses, the immunoglobulin M (Ig M) and lysozyme activity of S. schlegelii were significantly increased by the waterborne arsenic exposure. The acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity of S. schlegelii was inhibited by the waterborne arsenic exposure. The substantial increases in the gene expression such as metallothionein (MT) and heat shock protein 70 (HSP 70) were observed by the waterborne arsenic exposure. The results demonstrated that waterborne arsenic exposure can induce the significant alterations in the immune responses and specific gene expression of S. schlegelii.
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- Jun-Hwan Kim
- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea.
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Hwang IK, Kim KW, Kim JH, Kang JC. Toxic effects and depuration after the dietary lead(II) exposure on the bioaccumulation and hematological parameters in starry flounder (Platichthys stellatus). ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2016; 45:328-333. [PMID: 27362663 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2016.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2016] [Revised: 06/13/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Platichthys stellatus (mean length 20±2cm, mean weight 160.15±15g) were exposed to the different levels of dietary lead(II) at the concentrations of 0, 30, 60, 120, 240mg/kg for 4 weeks. Depuration was conducted for 2 weeks after exposure. The lead exposure over 60mg Pb/kg induced the significant bioaccumulation in tissues of P. stellatus (5-30μg/g tissue), except for brain and muscle where the exposure to 240mg Pb/kg caused the bioaccumulation (2-4μg/g tissue). The hematological parameters such as red blood cell (RBC) counts, hematocrit (Ht) value and hemoglobin (Hb) concentration were substantially decreased over 60mg Pb/kg, and lasted even after the depuration period. For plasma components, calcium and magnesium levels in plasma were generally decreased over 60mg Pb/kg, and glucose level was also mainly increased over 60mg Pb/kg. Total protein was significantly decreased over 120mg Pb/kg after 4 weeks exposure. Glucose and total protein showed the restoration after the depuration period in groups of fish exposed previously to over 60 and 120mg Pb/kg, respectively. However, other parameters that changed during the exposure over 60mg Pb/kg did not recovered. For enzymatic components in plasma, glutamic oxalate transminase (GOT), glutamic pyruvate transminase (GPT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were significantly increased over 120mg Pb/kg, and there was only restoration observed after the depuration for ALP over 120mg Pb/kg.
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- In-Ki Hwang
- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea.
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Lushchak VI. Contaminant-induced oxidative stress in fish: a mechanistic approach. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2016; 42:711-747. [PMID: 26607273 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-015-0171-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 188] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The presence of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in living organisms was described more than 60 years ago and virtually immediately it was suggested that ROS were involved in various pathological processes and aging. The state when ROS generation exceeds elimination leading to an increased steady-state ROS level has been called "oxidative stress." Although ROS association with many pathological states in animals is well established, the question of ROS responsibility for the development of these states is still open. Fish represent the largest group of vertebrates and they inhabit a broad range of ecosystems where they are subjected to many different aquatic contaminants. In many cases, the deleterious effects of contaminants have been connected to induction of oxidative stress. Therefore, deciphering of molecular mechanisms leading to such contaminant effects and organisms' response may let prevent or minimize deleterious impacts of oxidative stress. This review describes general aspects of ROS homeostasis, in particular highlighting its basic aspects, modification of cellular constituents, operation of defense systems and ROS-based signaling with an emphasis on fish systems. A brief introduction to oxidative stress theory is accompanied by the description of a recently developed classification system for oxidative stress based on its intensity and time course. Specific information on contaminant-induced oxidative stress in fish is covered in sections devoted to such pollutants as metal ions (particularly iron, copper, chromium, mercury, arsenic, nickel, etc.), pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides) and oil with accompanying pollutants. In the last section, certain problems and perspectives in studies of oxidative stress in fish are described.
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- Volodymyr I Lushchak
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 57 Shevchenko Str., Ivano-Frankivsk, 76018, Ukraine.
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Li C, Li P, Tan YM, Lam SH, Chan ECY, Gong Z. Metabolomic Characterizations of Liver Injury Caused by Acute Arsenic Toxicity in Zebrafish. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0151225. [PMID: 26967897 PMCID: PMC4788152 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0151225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Arsenic is one of the most common metalloid contaminants in groundwater and it has both acute and chronic toxicity affecting multiple organs. Details of the mechanism of arsenic toxicity are still lacking and profile studies at metabolic level are very limited. Using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectroscopy (GC/MS), we first generated metabolomic profiles from the livers of arsenic-treated zebrafish and identified 34 significantly altered metabolite peaks as potential markers, including four prominent ones: cholic acid, glycylglycine, glycine and hypotaurine. Combined results from GC/MS, histological examination and pathway analyses suggested a series of alterations, including apoptosis, glycogenolysis, changes in amino acid metabolism and fatty acid composition, accumulation of bile acids and fats, and disturbance in glycolysis related energy metabolism. The alterations in glycolysis partially resemble Warburg effect commonly observed in many cancer cells. However, cellular damages were not reflected in two conventional liver function tests performed, Bilirubin assay and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) assay, probably because the short arsenate exposure was insufficient to induce detectable damage. This study demonstrated that metabolic changes could reflect mild liver impairments induced by arsenic exposure, which underscored their potential in reporting early liver injury.
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- Caixia Li
- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Kim JH, Kang JC. Oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and metallothionein (MT) gene expression in juvenile rock fish Sebastes schlegelii under the different levels of dietary chromium (Cr(6+)) exposure. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2016; 125:78-84. [PMID: 26680530 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2015.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2015] [Revised: 11/19/2015] [Accepted: 12/01/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Juvenile Sebastes schlegelii were exposed for 4 weeks with the different levels of dietary chromium (Cr(6+)) concentration (0, 30, 60, 120 and 200mg/kg). The superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity, and glutathione (GSH) level of liver and gill were evaluated after 4 weeks exposure. The SOD and GST activity of liver and gill was significantly increased in the concentration of 240mg/kg after 2 weeks and over 120mg/kg after 4 weeks, whereas a considerable decrease in the concentration of 240mg/kg after 2 weeks and over 120mg/kg after 4 weeks was observed in the GSH levels of liver and gill. In neurotoxicity, AChE activity was significatly inhibited in brain in the concentration of 240mg/kg after 2 weeks and over 60mg/kg after 4 weeks and muscle in the concentration of 240mg/kg after 2 weeks and over 120mg/kg after 4 weeks. Metallothionein (MT) gene in liver was considerably increased over 120mg/kg after 2 weeks and at 30, 120, and 240mg/kg after 4 weeks by dietary chromium exposure. The results indicate that dietary Cr exposure over 120mg/kg can induce substantial alterations in antioxidant responses, AChE activity and MT gene expression.
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- Jun-Hwan Kim
- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea.
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Tuulaikhuu BA, Bonet B, Guasch H. Effects of low arsenic concentration exposure on freshwater fish in the presence of fluvial biofilms. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2016; 544:467-475. [PMID: 26657392 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.11.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2015] [Revised: 11/20/2015] [Accepted: 11/24/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Arsenic (As) is a highly toxic element and its carcinogenic effect on living organisms is well known. However, predicting real effects in the environment requires an ecological approach since toxicity is influenced by many environmental and biological factors. The purpose of this paper was to evaluate if environmentally-realistic arsenic exposure causes toxicity to fish. An experiment with four different treatments (control (C), biofilm (B), arsenic (+As) and biofilm with arsenic (B+As)) was conducted and each one included sediment to enhance environmental realism, allowing the testing of the interactive effects of biofilm and arsenic on the toxicity to fish. Average arsenic exposure to Eastern mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) was 40.5 ± 7.5 μg/L for +As treatment and 34.4 ± 1.4 μg/L for B+As treatment for 56 days. Fish were affected directly and indirectly by this low arsenic concentration since exposure did not only affect fish but also the function of periphytic biofilms. Arsenic effects on the superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione reductase (GR) activities in the liver of mosquitofish were ameliorated in the presence of biofilms at the beginning of exposure (day 9). Moreover, fish weight gaining was only affected in the treatment without biofilm. After longer exposure (56 days), effects of exposure were clearly seen. Fish showed a marked increase in the catalase (CAT) activity in the liver but the interactive influence of biofilms was not further observed since the arsenic-affected biofilm had lost its role in water purification. Our results highlight the interest and application of incorporating some of the complexity of natural systems in ecotoxicology and support the use of criterion continuous concentration (CCC) for arsenic lower than 150 μg/L and closer to the water quality criteria to protect aquatic life recommended by the Canadian government which is 5 μg As/L.
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- Baigal-Amar Tuulaikhuu
- Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Girona, Spain; Department of Ecology, School of Agroecology, Mongolian University of Life Sciences.
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- Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Girona, Spain
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- Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Girona, Spain.
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Cordeiro L, Müller L, Gelesky MA, Wasielesky W, Fattorini D, Regoli F, Monserrat JM, Ventura-Lima J. Evaluation of coexposure to inorganic arsenic and titanium dioxide nanoparticles in the marine shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 23:1214-1223. [PMID: 26354110 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-5200-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The acute toxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nTiO2) that occur concomitantly in the aquatic environment with other contaminants such as arsenic (As) is little known in crustaceans. The objective of the present study is to evaluate whether coexposure to nTiO2 can influence the accumulation, metabolism, and oxidative stress parameters induced by arsenic exposure in the gills and hepatopancreas of the shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. Organisms were exposed by dissolving chemicals in seawater (salinity = 30) at nominal concentrations of 10 μg/L nTiO2 or As(III), dosed alone and in combination. Results showed that there was not a significant accumulation of As in either tissue type, but the coexposure altered the pattern of the metabolism. In the hepatopancreas, no changes were observed in the biochemical response, while in the gills, an increase in the glutamate-cysteine-ligase (GCL) activity was observed upon exposure to As or nTiO2 alone, an increase in the reduced glutathione (GSH) levels was observed upon exposure to As alone, and an increase in the total antioxidant capacity was observed upon exposure to nTiO2 or nTiO2 + As. However, these modulations were not sufficient enough to prevent the lipid damage induced by nTiO2 exposure. Our results suggest that coexposure to nTiO2 and As does not alter the toxicity of this metalloid in the gills and hepatopancreas of L. vannamei but does alter its metabolism, favoring its accumulation of organic As species considered moderately toxic.
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- Lucas Cordeiro
- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas-Fisiologia Animal Comparada-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química Tecnológica e Ambiental-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Aquacultura-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas-Fisiologia Animal Comparada-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Aquacultura-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas (ICB), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil.
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas-Fisiologia Animal Comparada-FURG, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil.
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Kim SH, Kim JH, Park MA, Hwang SD, Kang JC. The toxic effects of ammonia exposure on antioxidant and immune responses in Rockfish, Sebastes schlegelii during thermal stress. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2015; 40:954-959. [PMID: 26528677 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2015.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2015] [Revised: 10/15/2015] [Accepted: 10/16/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Rockfish, Sebastes schlegelii (mean weight 14.53 ± 1.14 cm, and mean weight 38.36 ± 3.45 g) were exposed for 4 weeks (2 weeks and 4 weeks) with the different levels of ammonia in the concentrations of 0, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0mg/L at 19 and 24°C. The ammonia exposure induced significant alterations in antioxidant responses. The activities of SOD, CAT, and GST were considerably increased by the ammonia exposure depending on water temperature, whereas the GSH level was notably decreased after 2 and 4 weeks. In the stress indicators, the cortisol and HSP 70 were significantly elevated by the exposure to ammonia depending on water temperature. In innate immune responses, the phagocytosis and lysozyme activity were notably decreased by ammonia exposure depending on water temperature after 2 and 4 weeks. The results suggest that ammonia exposure depending on water temperature can induce the considerable alterations in antioxidant responses, stress, and immune inhibition.
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- Shin-Hu Kim
- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea
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- Aquatic life disease control division, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Busan 619-902, Republic of Korea
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- Aquatic life disease control division, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Busan 619-902, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea.
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