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Liang J, Ji F, Abdullah ALB, Qin W, Zhu T, Tay YJ, Li Y, Han M. Micro/nano-plastics impacts in cardiovascular systems across species. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 942:173770. [PMID: 38851343 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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The widespread presence of microplastics and nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) in the environment has become a critical public health issue due to their potential to infiltrate and affect various biological systems. Our review is crucial as it consolidates current data and provides a comprehensive analysis of the cardiovascular impacts of MPs/NPs across species, highlighting significant implications for human health. By synthesizing findings from studies on aquatic and terrestrial organisms, including humans, this review offers insights into the ubiquity of MPs/NPs and their pathophysiological roles in cardiovascular systems. We demonstrated that exposure to MPs/NPs is linked to various cardiovascular ailments such as thrombogenesis, vascular damage, and cardiac impairments in model organisms, which likely extrapolate to humans. Our review critically evaluated methods for detecting MPs/NPs in biological tissues, assessing their toxicity, and understanding their behaviour within the vasculature. These findings emphasise the urgent need for targeted public health strategies and enhanced regulatory measures to mitigate the impacts of MP/NP pollution. Furthermore, the review underlined the necessity of advancing research methodologies to explore long-term effects and potential intergenerational consequences of MP/NP exposure. By mapping out the intricate links between environmental exposure and cardiovascular risks, our work served as a pivotal reference for future research and policymaking aimed at curbing the burgeoning threat of plastic pollution.
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- Ji Liang
- University Sains Malaysia, Minden, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Science and Research, Zhongda Hospital, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- University Sains Malaysia, Minden, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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- University Sains Malaysia, Minden, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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- Fishery Machinery and Instrument Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences, Shanghai 200092, China.
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- University Sains Malaysia, Minden, Penang 11800, Malaysia.
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Skalny AV, Aschner M, Zhang F, Guo X, Buha Djordevic A, Sotnikova TI, Korobeinikova TV, Domingo JL, Farsky SHP, Tinkov AA. Molecular mechanisms of environmental pollutant-induced cartilage damage: from developmental disorders to osteoarthritis. Arch Toxicol 2024; 98:2763-2796. [PMID: 38758407 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-024-03772-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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The objective of the present study was to review the molecular mechanisms of the adverse effects of environmental pollutants on chondrocytes and extracellular matrix (ECM). Existing data demonstrate that both heavy metals, including cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As), as well as organic pollutants, including polychlorinated dioxins and furans (PCDD/Fs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), bisphenol A, phthalates, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), pesticides, and certain other organic pollutants that target cartilage ontogeny and functioning. Overall, environmental pollutants reduce chondrocyte viability through the induction apoptosis, senescence, and inflammatory response, resulting in cell death and impaired ECM production. The effects of organic pollutants on chondrocyte development and viability were shown to be mediated by binding to the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) signaling and modulation of non-coding RNA expression. Adverse effects of pollutant exposures were observed in articular and growth plate chondrocytes. These mechanisms also damage chondrocyte precursors and subsequently hinder cartilage development. In addition, pollutant exposure was shown to impair chondrogenesis by inhibiting the expression of Sox9 and other regulators. Along with altered Runx2 signaling, these effects also contribute to impaired chondrocyte hypertrophy and chondrocyte-to-osteoblast trans-differentiation, resulting in altered endochondral ossification. Several organic pollutants including PCDD/Fs, PCBs and PAHs, were shown to induce transgenerational adverse effects on cartilage development and the resulting skeletal deformities. Despite of epidemiological evidence linking human environmental pollutant exposure to osteoarthritis or other cartilage pathologies, the data on the molecular mechanisms of adverse effects of environmental pollutant exposure on cartilage tissue were obtained from studies in laboratory rodents, fish, or cell cultures and should be carefully extrapolated to humans, although they clearly demonstrate that cartilage should be considered a putative target for environmental pollutant toxicity.
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- Anatoly V Skalny
- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119435, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, National Health and Family Planning Commission, Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, National Health and Family Planning Commission, Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119435, Moscow, Russia
- City Clinical Hospital N. a. S.P. Botkin of the Moscow City Health Department, 125284, Moscow, Russia
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- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119435, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, 4320, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, 005508-000, Brazil
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- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119435, Moscow, Russia.
- Laboratory of Ecobiomonitoring and Quality Control, Yaroslavl State University, 150003, Yaroslavl, Russia.
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Kim GE, Kim DW, Zee S, Kim K, Park JW, Park CB. Co-exposure to microplastic and plastic additives causes development impairment in zebrafish embryos. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2024; 273:107001. [PMID: 38878329 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2024.107001] [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: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Since the run off of microplastic and plastic additives into the aquatic environment through the disposal of plastic products, we investigated the adverse effects of co-exposure to microplastics and plastic additives on zebrafish embryonic development. To elucidate the combined effects between microplastic mixtures composed of microplastics and plastic additives in zebrafish embryonic development, polystyrene (PS), bisphenol S (BPS), and mono-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP) were chosen as a target contaminant. Based on non-toxic concentration of each contaminant in zebrafish embryos, microplastic mixtures which is consisted of binary and ternary mixed forms were prepared. A strong phenotypic toxicity to zebrafish embryos was observed in the mixtures composed with non-toxic concentration of each contaminant. In particular, the mixture combination with ≤ EC10 values for BPS and MEHP showed a with a strong synergistic effect. Based on phenotypic toxicity to zebrafish embryos, change of transcription levels for target genes related to cell damage and thyroid hormone synthesis were analyzed in the ternary mixtures with low concentrations that were observed non-toxicity. Compared with the control group, cell damage genes linked to the oxidative stress response and thyroid hormone transcription factors were remarkably down-regulated in the ternary mixture-exposed groups, whereas the transcriptional levels of cyp1a1 and p53 were significantly up-regulated in the ternary mixture-exposed groups (P < 0.05). These results demonstrate that even at low concentrations, exposure to microplastic mixtures can cause embryonic damage and developmental malformations in zebrafish, depending on the mixed concentration-combination. Consequently, our findings will provide data to examine the action mode of zebrafish developmental toxicity caused by microplastic mixtures exposure composed with microplastics and plastic additives.
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- Go-Eun Kim
- Environmental Exposure & Toxicology Research Center, Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT), Jinju 52834, Republic of Korea
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- Environmental Exposure & Toxicology Research Center, Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT), Jinju 52834, Republic of Korea
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- Environmental Exposure & Toxicology Research Center, Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT), Jinju 52834, Republic of Korea; Food Safety Risk Assessment Division, National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation, Cheongju 28159, Republic of Korea
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- Environmental Exposure & Toxicology Research Center, Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT), Jinju 52834, Republic of Korea
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- Environmental Exposure & Toxicology Research Center, Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT), Jinju 52834, Republic of Korea
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- Environmental Exposure & Toxicology Research Center, Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT), Jinju 52834, Republic of Korea.
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Xiong G, Zhang H, Shi H, Peng Y, Han M, Hu T, Liao X, Liu Y, Zhang J, Xu G. Enhanced hepatotoxicity in zebrafish due to co-exposure of microplastics and sulfamethoxazole: Insights into ROS-mediated MAPK signaling pathway regulation. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 278:116415. [PMID: 38703406 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116415] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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The combined pollution of microplastics (MPs) and sulfamethoxazole (SMZ) often occurs in aquatic ecosystems, posing a serious threat to animal and human health. However, little is known about the liver damage caused by the single or co-exposure of MPs and SMZ, and its specific mechanisms are still poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the effects of co-exposure to 20 μm or 80 nm MPs and SMZ in both larval and adult zebrafish models. Firstly, we observed a significant decrease in the number of hepatocytes and the liver damage in larval zebrafish worsened following co-exposure to SMZ and MPs. Additionally, the number of macrophages and neutrophils decreased, while the expression of inflammatory cytokines and antioxidant enzyme activities increased after co-exposure in larval zebrafish. Transcriptome analysis revealed significant changes in gene expression in the co-exposed groups, particularly in processes related to oxidation-reduction, inflammatory response, and the MAPK signaling pathway in the liver of adult zebrafish. Co-exposure of SMZ and MPs also promoted hepatocyte apoptosis and inhibited proliferation levels, which was associated with the translocation of Nrf2 from the cytoplasm to the nucleus and an increase in protein levels of Nrf2 and NF-kB p65 in the adult zebrafish. Furthermore, our pharmacological experiments demonstrated that inhibiting ROS and blocking the MAPK signaling pathway partially rescued the liver injury induced by co-exposure both in larval and adult zebrafish. In conclusion, our findings suggest that co-exposure to SMZ and MPs induces hepatic dysfunction through the ROS-mediated MAPK signaling pathway in zebrafish. This information provides novel insights into the potential environmental risk of MPs and hazardous pollutants co-existence in aquatic ecosystems.
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- Guanghua Xiong
- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction of Anhui Province, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, Anhui 236041, China; College of Life Sciences, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, Jiangxi 343009, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330022, China; College of Biology and Food Engineering, Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction of Anhui Province, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, Anhui 236041, China
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction of Anhui Province, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, Anhui 236041, China
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction of Anhui Province, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, Anhui 236041, China
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction of Anhui Province, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, Anhui 236041, China
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction of Anhui Province, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, Anhui 236041, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, Jiangxi 343009, China
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction of Anhui Province, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, Anhui 236041, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330022, China.
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction of Anhui Province, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, Anhui 236041, China.
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Shi Y, Wei X, Zhang Z, Wang S, Liu H, Cui D, Hua W, Fu Y, Chen Y, Xue Z, Li X, Wang W. Developmental toxicity and potential mechanisms exposed to polystyrene microplastics and polybrominated diphenyl ethers during early life stages of fat greenling (Hexagrammos otakii). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2024; 271:106933. [PMID: 38705000 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2024.106933] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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The occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic ecosystems and their ability to absorb hydrophobic pollutants, such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), is currently a significant concern. MPs, which are the main breakdown product of plastics, have been frequently detected in the environment, posing serious threats to organisms' health. One particular pollutant, 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47), is a dominant congener of PBDEs and is highly toxic to organisms. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the exposure of marine fishes to PBDEs through MPs and their combined toxic effects. In this study, the embryo toxicity of Hexagrammos otakii was conducted to investigate the combined effects of MPs and BDE-47. The results showed that MPs and BDE-47 co-exposure had detrimental effects on embryonic development, such as reduced hatchability, increased mortality, decreased heart rate, and body malformation. Moreover, the combined toxicity of these substances appeared more pronounced harmful effects compared to exposure to BDE-47 alone. Histopathological examination revealed that co-exposure can cause greater damage to hatching glands and yolk. The enrichment of Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways included phagosome, metabolism of xenobiotics by cytochrome P450, TCA cycle, and Wnt signaling pathway, which are closely related to embryonic growth. BDE-47 and MPs may activate the Wnt signaling pathway to affect the normal development of embryos. Our results suggest that MPs and BDE-47 exposure may cause growth disorders in the early life stages of H.otakii, leading to abnormal embryonic development. All these results will contribute to the further study of the ecological risk assessment and toxicity of MPs and organic pollutant mixtures in marine fish.
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- Yanyan Shi
- Key Laboratory of Applied Biology and Aquaculture of Northern Fishes in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Biology and Aquaculture of Northern Fishes in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Biology and Aquaculture of Northern Fishes in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Biology and Aquaculture of Northern Fishes in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Biology and Aquaculture of Northern Fishes in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Biology and Aquaculture of Northern Fishes in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Biology and Aquaculture of Northern Fishes in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory for Hydrobiology, College of Fisheries and Life Science, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Biology and Aquaculture of Northern Fishes in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Biology and Aquaculture of Northern Fishes in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Biology and Aquaculture of Northern Fishes in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Biology and Aquaculture of Northern Fishes in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China.
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Liu L, Wang F, Zhang Z, Fan B, Luo Y, Li L, Zhang Y, Yan Z, Kong Z, Francis F, Li M. Stereo-selective cardiac toxicity induced by metconazole via oxidative stress and the wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in zebrafish embryos. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 350:124034. [PMID: 38663507 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
Abstract
Metconazole (MEZ), a chiral triazole fungicide, produces enantioselective adverse effects in non-target organisms. Among MEZ's isomers, cis-MEZ displays robust antimicrobial properties. Evaluating MEZ and cis-MEZ's toxicity may mitigate fungicide usage and safeguard non-target organisms. Our study evaluated the toxicity of MEZ and its cis-isomers at concentrations of 0.02, 0.2, 2, and 4 mg L-1. We report stereoselectivity and severe cardiovascular defects in zebrafish, including pericardial oedema, decreased heart rate, increased sinus venous and bulbous arteries distances, intersegmental vessel defects, and altered cardiovascular development genes (hand2, gata4, nkx2.5, tbx5, vmhc, amhc, dll4, vegfaa, and vegfc). Further, MEZ significantly increased oxidative stress and apoptosis in zebrafish, primarily in the cardiac region. Isoquercetin, an antioxidant found in plants, partially mitigates MEZ-induced cardiac defects. Furthermore, MEZ upregulated the Wnt/β-catenin pathway genes (wnt3, β-catenin, axin2, and gsk-3β) and β-catenin protein expression. Inhibitor of Wnt Response-1 (IWR-1) rescued MEZ-induced cardiotoxicity. Our findings highlight oxidative stress, altered cardiovascular development genes, and upregulated Wnt/β-catenin signaling as contributors to cardiovascular toxicity in response to MEZ and cis-MEZ treatments. Importantly, 1R,5S-MEZ exhibited greater cardiotoxicity than 1S,5R-MEZ. Thus, our study provides a comprehensive understanding of cis-MEZ's cardiovascular toxicity in aquatic life.
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- Lulu Liu
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process/Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, 100193, PR China; Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Hazard Factors Assessment in Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710119, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process/Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Hazard Factors Assessment in Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710119, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process/Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Hazard Factors Assessment in Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710119, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process/Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process/Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process/Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, PR China
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- Functional and Evolutionary Entomology, Gembloux Agro-Bio-Tech, University of Liège, Passage des Déportés 2, 5030, Gembloux, Belgium
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process/Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, 100193, PR China.
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Sacco VA, Zuanazzi NR, Selinger A, Alliprandini da Costa JH, Spanhol Lemunie É, Comelli CL, Abilhoa V, Sousa FCD, Fávaro LF, Rios Mendoza LM, de Castilhos Ghisi N, Delariva RL. What are the global patterns of microplastic ingestion by fish? A scientometric review. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 350:123972. [PMID: 38642794 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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The billions of tons of plastic released into the environment mostly fragment into smaller particles that reach rivers and oceans, posing toxicity risks to aquatic organisms. As fish serve as excellent environmental indicator organisms, this study aims to comprehensively review and quantify published data regarding the abundance of microplastics (MPs) ingested by fish through scientometric analysis. Systematic analysis reveals that global aquatic ecosystems are contaminated by MPs, with the characteristics of these contaminants stemming from inadequate disposal management practices. The abundance of MPs was recorded in several fish species, notably Cyprinus carpio in natural environments and Danio rerio in controlled environments. According to the surveyed studies, laboratory experiments do not accurately represent the conditions found in natural environments. The results suggest that, in natural environments, the predominant colors of MPs are blue, black, and red. Fibers emerged as the most prevalent type, with polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) being the most frequently identified chemical compositions. On the other hand, laboratory studies showed that the spheres and fragments ingested were predominantly polystyrene (PS) green, followed by the colors blue and red. This discrepancy complicates drawing accurate conclusions regarding the actual effects of plastic particles on aquatic biota. Given the enduring presence of plastic in the environment, it is imperative to consider and implement environmental monitoring for effective, long-term management.
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- Vania Aparecida Sacco
- Graduate Program in Comparative Biology, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Comparative Biology, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Biology of Marine and Coastal Organisms, Santa Cecília University (UNISANTA), Santos, São Paulo State, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Ecophysiology and Aquatic Toxicology, São Paulo State University "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" - (UNESP), Campus do Litoral Paulista, 11330-900, São Vicente, SP, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Conservation and Management of Natural Resources, State University of West Paraná (Unioeste), Cascavel, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology - PPGBIOTEC - Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR) Dois Vizinhos, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Ictiologia, Museu de História Natural Capão da Imbuia. Prefeitura Municipal de Curitiba, Secretaria Municipal do Meio Ambiente, Rua Prof. Benedito Conceição, 407 - Capão da Imbuia, CEP 82810080, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Anatomia Humana, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR) Dois Vizinhos, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil.
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- Program of Chemistry and Physics, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Superior, Belknap and Catlin, P.O. Box 2000, Superior, WI, 54880, USA.
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology - PPGBIOTEC - Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR) Dois Vizinhos, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Comparative Biology, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá, Brazil; Laboratory of Ichthyology, Ecology and Biomonitoring, State University of West Paraná (Unioeste), Rua Universitária, University Garden, 1619, Cascavel, PR, Brazil.
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Varshney S, Hegstad-Pettersen MM, Siriyappagouder P, Olsvik PA. Enhanced neurotoxic effect of PCB-153 when co-exposed with polystyrene nanoplastics in zebrafish larvae. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 355:141783. [PMID: 38554869 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141783] [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: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
Abstract
Nanoplastics (NPs) and persistent organic pollutants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are ubiquitous aquatic pollutants. The coexistence of these pollutants in the environment emphasises the need to study their combined toxicity. NPs can cross biological membranes and act as vectors for other pollutants, whereas PCBs are known for their ability to bioaccumulate and biomagnify. The present work aimed to study the combined toxicity of polystyrene NPs and PCB-153 using physiological (development, heart rate, respiration), behavioural (swimming behaviour) and molecular (transcriptome) endpoints in zebrafish larvae. The results show that exposure to NPs, PCB and their mixture significantly affected the development and respiration in zebrafish larvae. Larvae co-exposed to NPs and PCB exhibited significant hyperlocomotion, whereas no such effect was observed after exposure to NPs or PCB alone. The transcriptomic results revealed that NPs exposure significantly affected several pathways associated with DNA compaction and nucleosome assembly, whereas PCB exposure significantly affected critical neurogenic pathways. In contrast, co-exposure to NPs and PCB generated multi-faceted toxicity and suppressed neurobehavioural, immune-related and detoxification pathways. The study highlights the complex interplay between NPs and PCBs, and documents how the two toxicants in combination give a stronger effect than the single toxicants alone. Understanding the mixture toxicity of these two pollutants is important to assess the environmental risks and developing effective management strategies, ultimately safeguarding ecosystems and human health.
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Jian M, Chen X, Liu S, Liu Y, Liu Y, Wang Q, Tu W. Combined exposure with microplastics increases the toxic effects of PFOS and its alternative F-53B in adult zebrafish. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 920:170948. [PMID: 38365036 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Microplastics (MPs) can adsorb and desorb organic pollutants, which may alter their biotoxicities. Although the toxicity of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and its alternative 6:2 chlorinated polyfluorinated ether sulfonate (F-53B) to organisms has been reported, the comparative study of their combined toxic effects with MPs on aquatic organisms is limited. In this study, adult female zebrafish were exposed to 10 μg/L PFOS/F-53B and 50 μg/L MPs alone or in combination for 14 days to investigate their single and combined toxicities. The results showed that the presence of MPs reduced the concentration of freely dissolved PFOS and F-53B in the exposure solution but did not affect their bioaccumulation in the zebrafish liver and gut. The combined exposure to PFOS and MPs had the greatest impact on liver oxidative stress, immunoinflammatory, and energy metabolism disorders. 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis revealed that the combined exposure to F-53B and MPs had the greatest impact on gut microbiota. Functional enrichment analysis predicted that the alternations in the gut microbiome could interfere with signaling pathways related to immune and energy metabolic processes. Moreover, significant correlations were observed between changes in gut microbiota and immune and energy metabolism indicators, highlighting the role of gut microbiota in host health. Together, our findings demonstrate that combined exposure to PFOS/F-53B and MPs exacerbates liver immunotoxicity and disturbances in energy metabolism in adult zebrafish compared to single exposure, potentially through dysregulation of gut microbiota.
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- Minfei Jian
- College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China; Institute of Microbiology, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang 330096, China
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- Institute of Microbiology, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang 330096, China.
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- Institute of Microbiology, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang 330096, China; School of New Energy Science and Engineering, Xinyu University, Xinyu 338004, China
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- Institute of Microbiology, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang 330096, China
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- Institute of Microbiology, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang 330096, China
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- School of Land Resources and Environment, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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Che S, Huang M, Zhu L, Shen L, Ma Y, Wan Z, Li X, Zhou J, Ding S, Li X. Exposure to nanopolystyrene and phoxim at ambient concentrations causes oxidative stress and inflammation in the intestines of the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis). ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 273:116126. [PMID: 38387141 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Nanopolystyrene (NP) and phoxim (PHO) are common environmental pollutants in aquatic systems. We evaluated the toxic effects of exposure to ambient concentrations of NP and/or PHO in the intestines of the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis). Our study showed that histopathological changes were observed in the intestines. Specifically, NP and/or PHO exposure increased intraepithelial lymphocytes. Furthermore, NP and/or PHO exposure induced oxidative stress, as evidenced by a significant decrease in superoxide dismutase activity (SOD), peroxidase activity (POD), and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC). Pro-inflammatory gene expression and transcriptome analysis demonstrated that NP and/or PHO exposure induced the intestinal inflammatory response. Transcriptome results showed that NP and/or PHO exposure upregulated the NF-κB signaling pathway, which is considered a key pathway in the inflammatory response. Additionally, the expression of pro-inflammatory genes significantly increased after a single exposure to NP or PHO, but it exhibited a significant decrease after the co-exposure. The downregulation of these genes in the co-exposure group likely suggested that the co-exposure mitigated intestinal inflammation response in E. sinensis. Collectively, our findings mainly showed that NP and/or PHO exposure at ambient concentrations induces oxidative stress and inflammatory response in the intestines of E. sinensis.
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- Shunli Che
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210017, China
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- Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210017, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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Santos J, Barreto A, Coelho T, Carvalho E, Pereira D, Calisto V, Maria VL. Amitriptyline ecotoxicity in Danio rerio (Hamilton, 1822) embryos - similar toxicity profile in the presence of nanoplastics. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 106:104372. [PMID: 38244879 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104372] [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: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Interaction of nanoplastics (NPls) with other environmental contaminants could affect their uptake by the organisms and their toxicity. Thus, the present study aims to investigate the polystyrene NPls (44 nm) interaction with the antidepressant amitriptyline (AMI) and its toxicity to Danio rerio embryos. A similar toxicological profile for NPls + AMI exposure was found for most of the evaluated endpoints, comparing with AMI single exposure, showing that the presence of NPls did not modulate the AMI toxicity. However, the behavioral assessment showed a different pattern with hypoactivity for the NPls + AMI exposure (NPls - hyperactivity; AMI - no effect). Interaction effects between NPls and AMI were also found in the protein contents (antagonism) and in the total glutathione content (synergism). This study highlights the complexity and unpredictability of NPls interaction with pharmaceuticals, important for an accurate environmental risk assessment and for the developing of effective strategies and interventions against plastic pollution.
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- Joana Santos
- Biology Department & Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Biology Department & Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Biology Department & Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Biology Department & Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Chemistry Department & CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Chemistry Department & CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Biology Department & Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Zhao B, Rehati P, Yang Z, Cai Z, Guo C, Li Y. The potential toxicity of microplastics on human health. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:168946. [PMID: 38043812 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168946] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Microplastics are plastic particles, films, and fibers with a diameter of < 5 mm. Given their long-standing existence in the environment and terrible increase in annual emissions, concerns were raised about the potential health risk of microplastics on human beings. In particular, the increased consumption of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased human contact with microplastics. To date, the emergence of microplastics in the human body, such as feces, blood, placenta, lower airway, and lungs, has been reported. Related toxicological investigations of microplastics were gradually increased. To comprehensively illuminate the interplay of microplastic exposure and human health, we systematically reviewed the updated toxicological data of microplastics and summarized their mode of action, adverse effects, and toxic mechanisms. The emerging critical issues in the current toxicological investigations were proposed and discussed. Our work would facilitate a better understanding of MPs-induced health hazards for toxicological evaluation and provide helpful information for regulatory decisions.
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- Bosen Zhao
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
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Rong W, Chen Y, Xiong Z, Zhao H, Li T, Liu Q, Song J, Wang X, Liu Y, Liu S. Effects of combined exposure to polystyrene microplastics and 17α-Methyltestosterone on the reproductive system of zebrafish. Theriogenology 2024; 215:158-169. [PMID: 38070215 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) are important carriers of pollutants in water. 17α-Methyltestosterone (MT) is a synthetic environmental endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC) with androgenic effects. To study the effects of PS-MPs and MT on zebrafish reproductive systems, zebrafish were exposed to 0 or 50 ng L-1 MT, 0.5 mg∙L-1 PS-MPs, or 50 ng∙L-1 MT + 0.5 mg∙L-1 PS-MPs for 21 d. The results showed that the different exposure reagents caused varying degrees of damage to the reproductive systems in zebrafish, with the extent of damage increasing as the exposure duration increased. Histological analysis of the gonads revealed that the ratio of mature oocytes and mature spermatozoa in the gonad decreased gradually with increased exposure time, with the ratio being Control > PS-MPs > MT > MT + PS-MPs in decreasing order. The results of quantitative real-time PCR (qRT‒PCR) showed that in female fish treated for 7 d, the expression of cyp11a mRNA was significantly reduced in all three treatment groups(MT, PS-MPs, and MT + PS-MPs), while in the group treated for 14 d with MT + PS-MPs, the expression of cyp19a1a and StAR mRNA was significantly increased. In male fish exposed for 21 d, the expression of cyp11a, cyp17a1, cyp19a1a, StAR, 3β-HSD, and 17β-HSD3 mRNA was significantly decreased in MT + PS-MPs. ELISA results showed that after 14 d of exposure, the levels of E2, LH, and FSH in the ovaries of female fish were significantly reduced in all three treatment groups. Similarly, the levels of T, E2, LH, and FSH in the testis of male fish were significantly reduced after 14 d of exposure to PS-MPs and MT + PS-MPs. Offspring of zebrafish exposed to MT and MT + PS-MPs exhibited delayed incubation time and slow development. The cross-generational toxicity of PS-MPs themselves may be negligible, but it can exacerbate the toxicity of MT, making the cross-generational effects more pronounced in the offspring, causing offspring mortality and malformations. Offspring of zebrafish exposed to MT and MT + PS-MPs exhibited delayed incubation time and slow development. In addition, MT caused malformations such as pericardial edema, yolk cysts, and spinal deformities in zebrafish during the incubation period.
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- Weiya Rong
- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, 030801, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics Resource Utilization and Breeding, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
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Liu L, Du RY, Jia RL, Wang JX, Chen CZ, Li P, Kong LM, Li ZH. Micro(nano)plastics in marine medaka: Entry pathways and cardiotoxicity with triphenyltin. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 342:123079. [PMID: 38061435 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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The simultaneous presence of micro(nano)plastics (MNPs) and pollutants represents a prevalent environmental challenge that necessitates understanding their combined impact on toxicity. This study examined the distribution of 5 μm (PS-MP5) and 50 nm (PS-NP50) polystyrene plastic particles during the early developmental stages of marine medaka (Oryzias melastigma) and assessed their combined toxicity with triphenyltin (TPT). Results showed that 2 mg/L PS-MP5 and PS-NP50 could adhere to the embryo surface. PS-NP50 can passively enter the larvae and accumulate predominantly in the intestine and head, while PS-MP5 cannot. Nonetheless, both types can be actively ingested by the larvae and distributed in the intestine. 2 mg/L PS-MNPs enhance the acute toxicity of TPT. Interestingly, high concentrations of PS-NP50 (20 mg/L) diminish the acute toxicity of TPT due to their sedimentation properties and interactions with TPT. 200 μg/L PS-MNPs and 200 ng/L TPT affect complement and coagulation cascade pathways and cardiac development of medaka larvae. PS-MNPs exacerbate TPT-induced cardiotoxicity, with PS-NP50 exhibiting stronger effects than PS-MP5, which may be related to the higher adsorption capacity of NPs to TPT and their ability to enter the embryos before hatching. This study elucidates the distribution of MNPs during the early developmental stages of marine medaka and their effects on TPT toxicity, offering a theoretical foundation for the ecological risk assessment of MNPs.
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- Ling Liu
- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong, 264209, China.
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Chen X, Ma H, Kong C, Pan T, Gao D, Liao H, Wang J. Bioaccumulation of polystyrene nanoplastics and BDE-209 induced oxidative stress, photosynthesis and growth impairments in floating fern Salvinia natans. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 909:168541. [PMID: 37979866 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Aquatic ecosystems are facing increasing exposure to pollutants, posing potential threats to the stability and wellness of aquatic species. This study focused on evaluating the impacts of single and combined exposure to 80 nm polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs, 0.1, 1, 10, 20 mg/L) and decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209, 300 ng/L) for 14 days on the bioaccumulation, growth, photosynthesis and oxidative stress in the free-floating fern Salvinia natans. PS-NPs primarily accumulated in the epidermis and trichomes of S. natans. Meanwhile, the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were significantly increased, while those for peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), and relative growth rate (RGR) decreased. Furthermore, the chlorophyll contents in submerged leaves were decreased, while those in floating leaves were increased at PS-NPs concentrations of 0.1 and 1 mg/L. However, the chlorophyll contents in both submerged and floating leaves displayed a decreasing trend with increasing concentrations of PS-NPs. Under the co-exposure of PS-NPs and BDE-209, the contents of MDA were significantly elevated, whereas CAT, POD, SOD, T-AOC and RGR were significantly decreased (p < 0.05). Our results revealed that, compared to single exposure, more pronounced ecotoxic effects are observed in S. natans under co-exposure to PS-NPs and BDE-209. These findings offer valuable perspectives into the possible environmental risks of BDE-209 and PS-NPs in freshwater ecosystems, contributing to the development of effective management strategies for protecting aquatic organisms and ecosystems. This research highlights the urgent need to understand the toxic effects of emerging contaminants on different aquatic organisms, emphasizing the importance of protecting and preserving aquatic ecosystems.
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- Xikun Chen
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Information Center of the Ministry of Water Resources, Beijing 510610, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Institute of Eco-Environmental Research, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Marine Natural Products and Combinatorial Biosynthesis Chemistry, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Liang J, Xiong S, He C, Song Z, Yang S, Ma D, Yan W, Wang H, Tahir R, Han M. The organism fate of inland freshwater system under micro-/nano-plastic pollution: A review of past decade. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 265:106774. [PMID: 38000134 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Micro- and nano-plastics (MPs/NPs) are characterized by their small size and extensive surface area, making them global environmental pollutants with adverse effects on organisms at various levels, including organs, cells, and molecules. Freshwater organisms, such as microalgae, emerging plants, zooplankton, benthic species, and fish, experience varying impacts from MPs/NPs, which are prevalent in both terrestrial and aquatic inland environments. MPs/NPs significantly impact plant physiological processes, including photosynthesis, antioxidant response, energy metabolism, and nitrogen removal. Extended exposure and ingestion to MPs/NPs might cause metabolic and behavioral deviations in zooplankton, posing an extinction risk. Upon exposure to MPs/NPs, both benthic organisms and fish display behavioral and metabolic disturbances, due to oxidative stress, neural toxicity, intestinal damage, and metabolic changes. Results from laboratory and field investigations have confirmed that MPs/NPs can be transported across multiple trophic levels. Moreover, MPs/NPs-induced alterations in zooplankton populations can impede energy transfer, leading to food scarcity for filter-feeding fish, larvae of benthic organism and fish, thus jeopardizing aquatic ecosystems. Furthermore, MPs/NPs can harm the nervous systems of aquatic organisms, influencing their feeding patterns, circadian rhythms, and mobility. Such behavioral alterations might also introduce unforeseen ecological risks. This comprehensive review aims to explore the consequences of MPs/NPs on freshwater organisms and their interconnected food webs. The investigation encompasses various aspects, including behavioral changes, alterations in physiology, impacts on metabolism, transgenerational effects, and the disruption of energy transfer within the ecosystem. This review elucidated the physiological and biochemical toxicity of MPs/NPs on freshwater organisms, and the ensuing risks to inland aquatic ecosystems.
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- Ji Liang
- Chengdu Jncon Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China; School of Humanities, University Sains Malaysia, Minden, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China; Chengdu Jncon Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Chengdu Jncon Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China; College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China; Chengdu Jncon Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China; Department of Zoology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan, Punjab 63100, Pakistan
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- Centre for marine and coastal studies, University Sains Malaysia, Minden, Penang 11800, Malaysia.
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Huang W, Shi X, Zhang Q, Chen Y, Zheng S, Wu W, Luo C, Wu K. Transgenerational effects of BDE-47 to zebrafish based on histomorphometry and toxicogenomic analyses. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 344:140401. [PMID: 37839753 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140401] [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: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Exposure to 2, 2', 4, 4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) has been found to have an impact on reproductive output and endocrine function in female zebrafish (Danio rerio). However, the transgenerational effects of BDE-47 have not been fully explored in previous reports. In this study, female zebrafish were exposed to BDE-47 for three consecutive weeks. The oogenesis, sex hormones, reproductive histology, and transcriptional profiles of genes along the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad (HPG) axis were assessed in the exposed-F0 generation. After mating with unexposed males, the transgenerational effects of BDE-47 were evaluated on the basis of histopathology, morphometry and toxicogenome of the unexposed F1 generations at the larval stage. Results indicated that exposure to BDE-47 impaired reproductive capacity, disrupted endocrine system in F0 zebrafish, and compromised craniofacial skeletons and vertebrae development in F1 generations. In addition, through the use of toxicogenomics approach, immune-responsive pathways were found to be significantly enriched, and the transcript expression profiling of immune-related DEGs (IRDs) were dramatically inhibited in F1 generations following maternal BDE-47 exposure, indicating its immunotoxicity to offspring larvae. These findings advance our understanding of the transgenerational toxicity of BDE-47 and advocate for a more comprehensive assessment of other PBDE congeners through histomorphometry and toxicogenomic approaches.
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- Wenlong Huang
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Felisbino K, Kirsten N, da Silva Milhorini S, Marçal IS, Bernert K, Schiessl R, Nominato-Oliveira L, Guiloski IC. Teratogenic effects of the dicamba herbicide in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 334:122187. [PMID: 37442326 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Dicamba has been used worldwide for 60 years, but few studies have been conducted on its environmental safety and health effects. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the acute toxicity, teratogenic effects, oxidative stress, and neurotoxicity of Dicamba in zebrafish embryos. Embryos were exposed to concentrations of 4.5, 18, 72, and 288 mg/L of Dicamba for 96 h. Among the teratogenic effects, yolk sac edema predominated, besides malabsorption of nutrients (grayish yolk sac). The presence of edema may indicate problems with circulation and water efflux from the embryos, which may be related to kidney and cardiovascular problems. Other effects such as hemorrhage, spinal and eye malformations, and dwarfism were also observed. The hatching rate was reduced in the highest concentration, and in the other concentrations, a decrease was noticeable indicating a delay in development. Neurotoxic effects were also observed. Oxidative stress analysis showed a significant decrease in SOD at all concentrations and an increase in GPx, GSH, and LPO at 288 mg/L of Dicamba. It was observed that the herbicide is capable of causing teratogenic effects, developmental delay, and oxidative stress. These results show that exposure to Dicamba, in a commercial formulation, can bring risks during embryonic development. In addition, it highlights the need for further studies on the effects of the herbicide and a reassessment of toxicity categorization.
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- Karoline Felisbino
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Av Iguaçu, 333, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Av Munhoz da Rocha, 490, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
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- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Av Iguaçu, 333, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Av Munhoz da Rocha, 490, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Av Iguaçu, 333, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Av Munhoz da Rocha, 490, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Av Iguaçu, 333, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Av Munhoz da Rocha, 490, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Av Iguaçu, 333, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Av Munhoz da Rocha, 490, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Av Iguaçu, 333, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Av Munhoz da Rocha, 490, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Av Iguaçu, 333, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Av Munhoz da Rocha, 490, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Av Iguaçu, 333, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Av Munhoz da Rocha, 490, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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Xue J, Xiao Q, Zhang M, Li D, Wang X. Toxic Effects and Mechanisms of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13487. [PMID: 37686292 PMCID: PMC10487835 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are a group of flame retardants used in plastics, textiles, polyurethane foam, and other materials. They contain two halogenated aromatic rings bonded by an ester bond and are classified according to the number and position of bromine atoms. Due to their widespread use, PBDEs have been detected in soil, air, water, dust, and animal tissues. Besides, PBDEs have been found in various tissues, including liver, kidney, adipose, brain, breast milk and plasma. The continued accumulation of PBDEs has raised concerns about their potential toxicity, including hepatotoxicity, kidney toxicity, gut toxicity, thyroid toxicity, embryotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, neurotoxicity, and immunotoxicity. Previous studies have suggested that there may be various mechanisms contributing to PBDEs toxicity. The present study aimed to outline PBDEs' toxic effects and mechanisms on different organ systems. Given PBDEs' bioaccumulation and adverse impacts on human health and other living organisms, we summarize PBDEs' effects and potential toxicity mechanisms and tend to broaden the horizons to facilitate the design of new prevention strategies for PBDEs-induced toxicity.
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- Jinsong Xue
- School of Biology, Food and Environment, Hefei University, Hefei 230601, China; (Q.X.); (M.Z.); (D.L.)
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- School of Biology, Food and Environment, Hefei University, Hefei 230601, China; (Q.X.); (M.Z.); (D.L.)
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Yu F, Jin F, Cong Y, Lou Y, Li Z, Li R, Ding B, Wang Y, Chen J, Wang J. Bisphenol A decreases the developmental toxicity and histopathological alterations caused by polystyrene nanoplastics in developing marine medaka Oryzias melastigma. CHEMOSPHERE 2023:139174. [PMID: 37301517 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nanoplastics (NPs) are emerging pollutants posing risks to marine biota and human health due to their small size and high bioavailability. However, there are still knowledge gaps regarding effects of co-existing pollutants on NPs toxicity to marine organisms at their respective environmentally relevant concentrations. Herein we investigated developmental toxicity and histopathological alterations caused by co-exposure of polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) and bisphenol A (BPA) to marine medaka, Oryzias melastigma. Embryos at 6 h post-fertilization were exposed to 50-nm PS-NPs (55 μg/L) or BPA (100 μg/L) or co-exposed to a combination of both. Results showed that PS-NPs exhibited decreased embryonic heart rate, larval body length, and embryonic survival as well as larval deformities such as hemorrhaging and craniofacial abnormality. When co-exposed, BPA mitigated all the adverse developmental effects caused by PS-NPs. PS-NPs also led to an increase in histopathological condition index of liver with early inflammatory responses, while co-exposure of BPA with PS-NPs did not. Our data suggest that the toxicity reduction of PS-NPs in the presence of BPA might result from the decreased bioaccumulation of PS-NPs caused by the interaction between BPA and PS-NPs. This study unveiled the impact of BPA on the toxicity of nanoplastics in marine fish during early developmental stages and highlight the need of more research on the long-term effects of complex mixtures in the marine environment by applying omics approaches to better understand the toxicity mechanism.
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- Fuwei Yu
- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China; Key Laboratory for Ecological Environment in Coastal Areas (Ministry of Ecology and Environment), Marine Debris and Microplastic Research Center, Department of Marine Chemistry, National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Environment in Coastal Areas (Ministry of Ecology and Environment), Marine Debris and Microplastic Research Center, Department of Marine Chemistry, National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Environment in Coastal Areas (Ministry of Ecology and Environment), Marine Debris and Microplastic Research Center, Department of Marine Chemistry, National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Environment in Coastal Areas (Ministry of Ecology and Environment), Marine Debris and Microplastic Research Center, Department of Marine Chemistry, National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Environment in Coastal Areas (Ministry of Ecology and Environment), Marine Debris and Microplastic Research Center, Department of Marine Chemistry, National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Environment in Coastal Areas (Ministry of Ecology and Environment), Marine Debris and Microplastic Research Center, Department of Marine Chemistry, National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Environment in Coastal Areas (Ministry of Ecology and Environment), Marine Debris and Microplastic Research Center, Department of Marine Chemistry, National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory on Chemicals Risk Control and Pollution Prevention Technology, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Environment in Coastal Areas (Ministry of Ecology and Environment), Marine Debris and Microplastic Research Center, Department of Marine Chemistry, National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China
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Duan Z, Wang J, Zhang H, Wang Y, Chen Y, Cong J, Gong Z, Sun H, Wang L. Elevated temperature decreases cardiovascular toxicity of nanoplastics but adds to their lethality: A case study during zebrafish (Danio rerio) development. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 458:131679. [PMID: 37421853 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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To highlight the key role of global warming on the toxicity of contaminants, the cardiovascular toxicity of nanoparticles (NPs) was estimated in developing zebrafish (Danio rerio) at different exposure temperatures, and the toxicity mechanisms were explored via multi-omic analyses. Polystyrene NPs (50 nm) at 0.1 mg·L-1 entered zebrafish embryos at 24 h post-fertilization and caused cardiovascular toxicity in the developing zebrafish at 27 ℃. This was explained by the down-regulation of the branched-chain amino acid and insulin signaling pathways owing to induced oxidative stress. Elevated exposure temperatures promoted the accumulation of NPs in developing zebrafish, increased the levels of oxidative stress and enhanced the oxidative phosphorylation rate in mitochondria, thus resulting in an additive effect on the mortality of zebrafish larvae. Notably, elevated exposure temperatures reduced the cardiovascular toxicity of NPs, as the effective concentration of NPs for inhibiting embryonic heartbeat rate increased from 0.1 mg·L-1 at 27 ℃ to 1.0 mg·L-1 at 30 ℃. Experiments of transgenic zebrafish Tg(myl7:GFP) and multi-omic analyses revealed that elevated temperatures enhanced the myocardial contractility of larvae, thus reducing the cardiovascular toxicity of NPs. However, the health risks of enhanced myocardial contraction caused by NP exposure at elevated temperatures requires further consideration.
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- Zhenghua Duan
- School of Environmental Science and Safety Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Safety Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Safety Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Safety Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Safety Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Safety Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- School of Environmental Science and Safety Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China; Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Li Z, Xu T, Peng L, Tang X, Chi Q, Li M, Li S. Polystyrene nanoplastics aggravates lipopolysaccharide-induced apoptosis in mouse kidney cells by regulating IRE1/XBP1 endoplasmic reticulum stress pathway via oxidative stress. J Cell Physiol 2023; 238:151-164. [PMID: 36370432 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Nanoplastics (NPs) pollution poses a huge threat to the ecosystem and has become one of the environmental pollutants that have attracted much attention. There is increasing evidence that both oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) are associated with polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) exposure. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) has been shown to induce apoptotic damage in various tissues, but whether PS-NPs can aggravate LPS-induced apoptosis in mouse kidneys through oxidative stress-regulated inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1)/X-box binding protein 1 (XBP1) ERS pathway remains unclear. In this study, based on the establishment of in vitro and in vivo PS-NPs and LPS exposure models alone and in combination in mice and HEK293 cells, the effects and mechanisms of PS-NPs on LPS-induced renal cell apoptosis were investigated. The results showed that PS-NPs could aggravate LPS-induced apoptosis. PS-NPs/LPS can induce ERS through oxidative stress, activate the IRE1/XBP1 pathway, and promote the expression of apoptosis markers (Caspase-3 and Caspase-12). Kidney oxidative stress, ERS, and apoptosis in PS-NPs + LPS combined exposure group were more severe than those in the single exposure group. Interestingly, 4-phenylbutyric acid-treated HEK293 cells inhibited the expression of the IRE1/XBP1 ERS pathway and apoptotic factors in the PS-NPs + LPS combined exposure group. N-acetyl-L-cysteine effectively blocked the activation of the IRE1/XBP1 ERS pathway, suggesting that PS-NPs-induced oxidative stress is an early event that triggers ERS. Collectively, these results confirmed that PS-NPs aggravated LPS-induced apoptosis through the oxidative stress-induced IRE1/XBP1 ERS pathway. Our study provides new insights into the health threats of PS-NPs exposed to mammals and humans.
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- Zhe Li
- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Ecology, College of Life and environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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Zhu X, Wang C, Duan X, Liang B, Genbo Xu E, Huang Z. Micro- and nanoplastics: A new cardiovascular risk factor? ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 171:107662. [PMID: 36473237 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 65.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Exposure to micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) is inevitable due to their omnipresence in the environment. A growing body of studies has advanced our understanding of the potential toxicity of MNPs but knowledge gaps still exist regarding the adverse effects of MNPs on the cardiovascular system and underlying mechanisms, particularly in humans. Here, we reviewed up-to-date data published in the past 10 years on MNP-driven cardiovascular toxicity and mechanisms. Forty-six articles concerning ADME (absorption, distribution, and aggregation behaviors) and toxicity of MNPs in the circulatory system of animals and human cells were analyzed and summarized. The results showed that MNPs affected cardiac functions and caused toxicity on (micro)vascular sites. Direct cardiac toxicity of MNPs included abnormal heart rate, cardiac function impairment, pericardial edema, and myocardial fibrosis. On (micro)vascular sites, MNPs induced hemolysis, thrombosis, blood coagulation, and vascular endothelial damage. The main mechanisms included oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, pyroptosis, and interaction between MNPs and multiple cellular components. Cardiovascular toxicity was determined by the properties (type, size, surface, and structure) of MNPs, exposure dose and duration, protein presence, the life stage, sex, and species of the tested organisms, as well as the interaction with other environmental contamination. The limited quantitative information on MNPs' ADME and the lack of guidelines for MNP cardiotoxicity testing makes risk assessment on cardiac health impossible. Furthermore, the future directions of cardiovascular research on MNPs are recommended to enable more realistic health risk assessment.
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- Xiaoqi Zhu
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense 5230, Denmark
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense 5230, Denmark.
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
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