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Di W, Li Y, Zhang L, Zhou Q, Fu Z, Xi S. The hippo-YAP1/HIF-1α pathway mediates arsenic-induced renal fibrosis. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 257:119325. [PMID: 38844032 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119325] [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: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Epidemiological evidence reveals that arsenic increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in humans, but its mechanism of action has so far been unclear. Fibrosis is the manifestation of end-stage renal disease. Hypoxia is recognized as a vital event accompanying the progression of renal fibrosis. KM mice were exposed to 0, 20, 40, and 80 mg/L NaAsO2 for 12 weeks. HK-2 cells were treated with 1 μM NaAsO2 for 4 weeks. The results showed that arsenic increased the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) (P < 0.05), which is involved in inorganic arsenic-induced renal fibrosis. The Hippo signaling pathway is the upstream signal of HIF-1α and the kinase cascade of Large tumor suppressor kinase 1 (LATS1) and Yes-associated protein 1 (YAP1) is the heart of the Hippo pathway. Our results showed that protein expressions of LATS1 and phosphorylated YAP1 were decreased, and dephosphorylated YAP1 expression increased in arsenic-treated mouse kidneys and human HK-2 cells (P < 0.05). Our research manifested that arsenic treatment suppressed the Hippo signaling and induced high expression of YAP1 into the nucleus. We also found that YAP1 was involved in arsenic-induced renal fibrosis by forming a complex with HIF-1α and maintaining HIF-1α stability. Our findings indicate that YAP1 is a potential target for molecular-based therapy for arsenic-mediated renal fibrosis.
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- Wei Di
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Stress and Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China; The Key Laboratory of Liaoning Province on Toxic and Biological Effects of Arsenicy, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China; Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China
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- Institute of Foreign Languages, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Stress and Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China; The Key Laboratory of Liaoning Province on Toxic and Biological Effects of Arsenicy, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China; Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Stress and Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China; The Key Laboratory of Liaoning Province on Toxic and Biological Effects of Arsenicy, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China; Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Stress and Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China; The Key Laboratory of Liaoning Province on Toxic and Biological Effects of Arsenicy, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China; Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Stress and Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China; The Key Laboratory of Liaoning Province on Toxic and Biological Effects of Arsenicy, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China; Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, China.
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Norouzzadeh M, Kalantar H, Khorsandi L, Mohtadi S, Khodayar MJ. Betaine ameliorates arsenic-induced kidney injury in mice by mitigating oxidative stress-mediated inflammation. Arch Biochem Biophys 2024; 758:110076. [PMID: 38942108 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2024.110076] [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: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Arsenic, an environmental pollutant and poisonous metalloid, has adverse effects on different body organs, including the kidneys. Betaine is a natural nutrient that has many beneficial health effects. This research was conducted to examine the impact of betaine on nephrotoxicity caused by inorganic arsenic (NaAsO2) in mice. Mice were separated into following groups: control, NaAsO2 (50 ppm), NaAsO2 (50 ppm) + betaine (500 mg/kg), and betaine (500 mg/kg). Mice were received NaAsO2 via drinking water for 8 consecutive weeks and betaine was given to the animals via gavage once daily in the 7th and 8th weeks of the study. Upon completion of the study, the mice were euthanized and samples of serum and kidney were obtained for further evaluations. Administration of NaAsO2 increased the levels of blood urea nitrogen and creatinine in the serum. It enhanced the amounts of renal malondialdehyde and decreased the total thiol levels, as well as the activity of antioxidant enzymes (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase). Furthermore, it enhanced the levels of renal inflammatory indicators (tumor necrosis factor-alpha and nitric oxide). Western blot results exhibited an increase in the protein expression of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), and phosphorylated NF-κB in NaAsO2-treated mice. Histopathological results also confirmed kidney damage caused by NaAsO2. However, treatment with betaine improved NaAsO2-related kidney injuries in mice. The results of this work indicated that betaine can attenuate kidney damage caused by NaAsO2 by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation.
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- Mohadeseh Norouzzadeh
- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Liang KH, Colombijn JMT, Verhaar MC, Ghannoum M, Timmermans EJ, Vernooij RWM. The general external exposome and the development or progression of chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analyses. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 358:124509. [PMID: 38968981 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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The impact of environmental risk factors on chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unclear. This systematic review aims to provide an overview of the literature on the association between the general external exposome and CKD development or progression. We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE for case-control or cohort studies, that investigated the association of the general external exposome with a change in eGFR or albuminuria, diagnosis or progression of CKD, or CKD-related mortality. The risk of bias of included studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Summary effect estimates were calculated using random-effects meta-analyses. Most of the 66 included studies focused on air pollution (n = 33), e.g. particulate matter (PM) and nitric oxides (NOx), and heavy metals (n = 21) e.g. lead and cadmium. Few studies investigated chemicals (n = 7) or built environmental factors (n = 5). No articles on other environment factors such as noise, food supply, or urbanization were found. PM2.5 exposure was associated with an increased CKD and end-stage kidney disease incidence, but not with CKD-related mortality. There was mixed evidence regarding the association of NO2 and PM10 on CKD incidence. Exposure to heavy metals might be associated with an increased risk of adverse kidney outcomes, however, evidence was inconsistent. Studies on effects of chemicals or built environment on kidney outcomes were inconclusive. In conclusion, prolonged exposure to PM2.5 is associated with an increased risk of CKD incidence and progression to kidney failure. Current studies predominantly investigate the exposure to air pollution and heavy metals, whereas chemicals and the built environment remains understudied. Substantial heterogeneity and mixed evidence were found across studies. Therefore, long-term high-quality studies are needed to elucidate the impact of exposure to chemicals or other (built) environmental factors and CKD.
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- Kate H Liang
- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands; National Poison Information Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Ren M, Li J, Xu Z, Nan B, Gao H, Wang H, Lin Y, Shen H. Arsenic exposure induced renal fibrosis via regulation of mitochondrial dynamics and the NLRP3-TGF-β1/SMAD signaling pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024; 39:3679-3693. [PMID: 38511876 DOI: 10.1002/tox.24196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Environmental arsenic exposure is one of the major global public health problems. Studies have shown that arsenic exposure can cause renal fibrosis, but the underlying mechanism is still unclear. Integrating the in vivo and in vitro models, this study investigated the potential molecular pathways for arsenic-induced renal fibrosis. In this study, SD rats were treated with 0, 5, 25, 50, and 100 mg/L NaAsO2 for 8 weeks via drinking water, and HK2 cells were treated with different doses of NaAsO2 for 48 h. The in vivo results showed that arsenic content in the rats' kidneys increased as the dose increased. Body weight decreased and kidney coefficient increased at 100 mg/L. As a response to the elevated NaAsO2 dose, inflammatory cell infiltration, renal tubular injury, glomerular atrophy, tubulointerstitial hemorrhage, and fibrosis became more obvious indicated by HE and Masson staining. The kidney transcriptome profiles further supported the protein-protein interactions involved in NaAsO2-induced renal fibrosis. The in vivo results, in together with the in vitro experiments, have revealed that exposure to NaAsO2 disturbed mitochondrial dynamics, promoted mitophagy, activated inflammation and the TGF-β1/SMAD signaling pathway, and finally resulted in fibrosis. In summary, arsenic exposure contributed to renal fibrosis via regulating the mitochondrial dynamics and the NLRP3-TGF-β1/SMAD signaling axis. This study presented an adverse outcome pathway for the development of renal fibrosis due to arsenic exposure through drinking water.
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- Miaomiao Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Zhoushan Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Department of Obstetrics, Women and Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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Zhang X, Jackson S, Liu J, Li J, Yang Z, Sun D, Zhang W. Arsenic aggravates the progression of diabetic nephropathy through miRNA-mRNA-autophagy axis. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 187:114628. [PMID: 38579892 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114628] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Environmental factors play an important role in the progression of diabetic nephropathy (DN), and previous study has shown that arsenic exposure can promote kidney damage in DN rats, however there is no relevant mechanism study so far. In this study, an arsenic-exposed (10 mg/L and 25 mg/L) DN mouse model was established through drinking water for 14 weeks. The results showed that 25 mg/L arsenic exposure increased the renal fibrosis in DN mice significantly, and urinary mAlb level increased with the increasing of arsenic exposure level. Transcriptome sequencing showed that autophagy-related pathways were significantly activated under the exposure dose of 25 mg/L, and levels of Beclin1 and p-ATG16L1/ATG16L1 were significantly higher in the 25 mg/L arsenic group compared to the control group. Silico analysis predicted the microRNAs those could regulate the hub genes of Mapk1, Rhoa and Cdc42, and dual-luciferase gene reporter assay was used to verify the targeted binding between these mRNAs and microRNAs. Our results suggested that high arsenic exposure could aggravate the progression of DN by altering autophagy, the miRNA-mRNA axles of let-7a-1-3p, let-7b-3p, let-7f-1-3p, miR-98-3p/Cdc42, Mapk1, Rhoa, could be considered promising targets to explore the mechanisms and therapeutic measures of DN after exposure to high levels of arsenic.
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- Xiaodan Zhang
- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin, 150081, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin, 150081, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin, 150081, China; Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ngaoundéré, P.O Box 454, Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin, 150081, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin, 150081, China; The Fourth Hospital of Baotou, Baotou, 014030, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin, 150081, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin, 150081, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin, 150081, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin, 150081, China.
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health (23618504), Harbin, 150081, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin, 150081, China.
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Iheanacho MS, Kandel R, Roy P, Singh KP. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate attenuates arsenic-induced fibrogenic changes in human kidney epithelial cells through reversal of epigenetic aberrations and antioxidant activities. Biofactors 2024; 50:542-557. [PMID: 38146662 PMCID: PMC11178478 DOI: 10.1002/biof.2027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Renal fibrosis is a pathogenic intermediate stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Nephrotoxicants including arsenic can cause kidney fibrosis through induction of oxidative stress and epigenetic aberrations. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a green tea polyphenol, is known to have antioxidant and epigenetic modulation properties. Whether EGCG, through its antioxidant and epigenetic modulating activities, can attenuate fibrogenesis is not known. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine whether EGCG can attenuate arsenic-induced acute injury and long-term exposure associated fibrogenicity in kidney epithelial cells. To address this question, two human kidney epithelial cell lines Caki-1 and HK-2 exposed to arsenic for both acute and long-term durations were treated with EGCG. The protective effect of EGCG on arsenic-induced cytotoxicity and fibrogenicity were evaluated by measuring the cell growth, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, genes expression, and epigenetic changes in histone marks. Results revealed that EGCG has a protective effect in arsenic-induced acute cytotoxicity in these cells. EGCG scavenges the increased levels of ROS in arsenic exposed cells. Aberrant expression of fibrogenic genes in arsenic exposed cells were restored by EGCG. Abrogation of arsenic-induced fibrogenic changes was also associated with EGCG-mediated restoration of arsenic-induced aberrant expression of epigenetic regulatory proteins and histone marks. Novel findings of this study suggest that EGCG, through its antioxidant and epigenetic modulation capacities, has protective effects against arsenic-induced cytotoxicity and fibrogenic changes in kidney epithelial cells.
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- Mary Sonia Iheanacho
- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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Schrenk D, Bignami M, Bodin L, Chipman JK, del Mazo J, Grasl‐Kraupp B, Hogstrand C, Hoogenboom L(R, Leblanc J, Nebbia CS, Nielsen E, Ntzani E, Petersen A, Sand S, Vleminckx C, Wallace H, Barregård L, Benford D, Broberg K, Dogliotti E, Fletcher T, Rylander L, Abrahantes JC, Gómez Ruiz JÁ, Steinkellner H, Tauriainen T, Schwerdtle T. Update of the risk assessment of inorganic arsenic in food. EFSA J 2024; 22:e8488. [PMID: 38239496 PMCID: PMC10794945 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2024.8488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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The European Commission asked EFSA to update its 2009 risk assessment on arsenic in food carrying out a hazard assessment of inorganic arsenic (iAs) and using the revised exposure assessment issued by EFSA in 2021. Epidemiological studies show that the chronic intake of iAs via diet and/or drinking water is associated with increased risk of several adverse outcomes including cancers of the skin, bladder and lung. The CONTAM Panel used the benchmark dose lower confidence limit based on a benchmark response (BMR) of 5% (relative increase of the background incidence after adjustment for confounders, BMDL05) of 0.06 μg iAs/kg bw per day obtained from a study on skin cancer as a Reference Point (RP). Inorganic As is a genotoxic carcinogen with additional epigenetic effects and the CONTAM Panel applied a margin of exposure (MOE) approach for the risk characterisation. In adults, the MOEs are low (range between 2 and 0.4 for mean consumers and between 0.9 and 0.2 at the 95th percentile exposure, respectively) and as such raise a health concern despite the uncertainties.
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Hossain MI, Bukhari A, Almujibah H, Alam MM, Islam MN, Chowdhury TA, Islam S, Joardar M, Roychowdhury T, Hasnat MA. Validation of the efficiency of arsenic mitigation strategies in southwestern region of Bangladesh and development of a cost-effective adsorbent to mitigate arsenic levels. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 348:119381. [PMID: 37864938 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119381] [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: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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World's highest arsenic (As) contamination is well-documented for the groundwater system of southwestern region (mainly Jashore district) of Bangladesh, where the majority of inhabitants are underprivileged. To mitigate As poisoning in southwestern Bangladesh, numerous steps have been taken so far by the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Among them, digging deep tube wells and As removal by naturally deposited Fe(OH)3 species are being widely practiced in the contaminated areas. However, these actions have been left unmonitored for decades, making people unaware of this naturally occurring deadly poison in their drinking water. Hence, water samples (n = 63, both treated and untreated) and soil samples (n = 4) were collected from different spots in Jashore district to assess the safety level of drinking water and to understand the probable reasons for high As(III) contamination. About 93.7% of samples were found to contain As(III) above 10 μg/L; among them, 38% contained above 50 μg/L. The study shows that current As(III) removal strategies in the study area are ineffective. In this connection, a simple low-cost As(III) removal adsorbent is proposed that can be prepared with very cheap and locally available materials like iron sludge and charcoal. The adsorbent was characterized in terms of SEM, EDX, and XPS. The optimal dosage of the adsorbent was investigated for real-life application concerning several vital water quality parameters. The Fe-C adsorbent exhibited a maximum As(III) removal efficiency of 92% in real groundwater samples. The study will allow policymakers for informed decision-making regarding water body management as well as enable the local people to avail As-safe water in a way that aligns with their economic factors.
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- Mohammad Imran Hossain
- Electrochemistry and Catalysis Research Laboratory (ECRL), Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, 3114, Bangladesh
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- Department of Business Administration, College of Business Administration, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif City, 21974, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Electrochemistry and Catalysis Research Laboratory (ECRL), Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, 3114, Bangladesh
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- Department of Geography & Environment, School of Physical Sciences, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, 3114, Bangladesh
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- Industrial Physics Division, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Bangladesh
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- School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- Electrochemistry and Catalysis Research Laboratory (ECRL), Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, 3114, Bangladesh.
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Wei B, Yin S, Yu J, Yang L, Wen Q, Wang T, Yuan X. Monthly variations of groundwater arsenic risk under future climate scenarios in 2081-2100. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:122230-122244. [PMID: 37966647 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30965-z] [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: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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The seasonal variations of shallow groundwater arsenic have been widely documented. To gain insight into the monthly variations and mechanisms behind high groundwater arsenic and arsenic exposure risk in different climate scenarios, the monthly probability of high groundwater arsenic in Hetao Basin was simulated through random forest model. The model was based on arsenic concentrations obtained from 566 groundwater sample sites, and the variables considered included soil properties, climate, topography, and landform parameters. The results revealed that spatial patterns of high groundwater arsenic showed some fluctuations among months under different future climate scenarios. The probability of high total arsenic and trivalent arsenic was found to be elevated at the start of the rainy season, only to rapidly decrease with increasing precipitation and temperature. The probability then increased again after the rainy season. The areas with an increased probability of high total arsenic and trivalent arsenic and arsenic exposure risk under SSP126 were typically found in the high-arsenic areas of 2019, while those with decreased probabilities were observed in low-arsenic areas. Under SSP585, which involves a significant increase in precipitation and temperature, the probability of high total arsenic and trivalent arsenic and arsenic exposure risk was widely reduced. However, the probability of high total arsenic and trivalent arsenic and arsenic exposure risk was mainly observed in low-arsenic areas from SSP126 to SSP585. In conclusion, the consumption of groundwater for human and livestock drinking remains a threat to human health due to high arsenic exposure under future climate scenarios.
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- Binggan Wei
- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 11 A Datun Road, Beijing, 100101, 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, 11 A Datun Road, Beijing, 100101, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, 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, 11 A Datun Road, Beijing, 100101, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, 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, 11 A Datun Road, Beijing, 100101, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, 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, 11 A Datun Road, Beijing, 100101, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, 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, 11 A Datun Road, Beijing, 100101, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Liu S, Liu Y, Li J, Wang M, Chen X, Gan F, Wen L, Huang K, Liu D. Arsenic Exposure-Induced Acute Kidney Injury by Regulating SIRT1/PINK1/Mitophagy Axis in Mice and in HK-2 Cells. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:15809-15820. [PMID: 37843077 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Groundwater resources are often contaminated by arsenic, which poses a serious threat to human and animal's health. Some studies have demonstrated that acute arsenic exposure could induce kidney injury because the kidney is a key target organ for toxicity, but the exact mechanism remains unclear. Hence, we investigated the effect of SIRT1-/PINK1-mediated mitophagy on NaAsO2-induced kidney injury in vivo and in vitro. In our study, NaAsO2 exposure obviously induced renal tubule injury and mitochondrial dysfunction. Meanwhile, NaAsO2 exposure could inhibit the mRNA/protein level of SIRT1 and activate the mitophagy-related mRNA/protein levels in the kidney of mice. In HK-2 cells, we also confirmed that NaAsO2-induced nephrotoxicity depended on the activation of mitophagy. Moreover, the activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol alleviated NaAsO2-induced acute kidney injury via the activation of mitophagy in vivo and in vitro. Interestingly, the inhibition of mitophagy by cyclosporin A (CsA) further exacerbated NaAsO2-induced nephrotoxicity and inflammation in HK-2 cells. Taken together, our study found that SIRT1-regulated PINK1-/Parkin-dependent mitophagy was implicated in NaAsO2-induced acute kidney injury. In addition, we confirmed that PINK1-/Parkin-dependent mitophagy played a protective role against NaAsO2-induced acute kidney injury. Therefore, activation of SIRT1 and mitophagy may represent a novel therapeutic target for the prevention and treatment of NaAsO2-induced acute renal injury.
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- Shuiping Liu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410128, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- Institute of Animal Nutritional Health, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- Institute of Animal Nutritional Health, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- Institute of Animal Nutritional Health, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- Institute of Animal Nutritional Health, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- Institute of Animal Nutritional Health, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- Institute of Animal Nutritional Health, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410128, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- Institute of Animal Nutritional Health, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- Institute of Animal Nutritional Health, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210095, China
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Lin CJ, Shih HM, Wu PC, Pan CF, Lin YH, Wu CJ. Plasma selenium and zinc alter associations between nephrotoxic metals and chronic kidney disease: Results from NHANES database 2011-2018. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2023; 52:398-410. [PMID: 38920171 DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.202357] [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] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition defined as a persistent change in kidney structure or function, or both, that compromises human health. Environmental exposure to heavy metals (e.g. cadmium, lead, arsenic and mercury) is common, and high exposure levels are known to cause nephrotoxicity. Micronutrients such as selenium and zinc are positively associated with better kidney function and renal outcomes. This study determined the associations between CKD and heavy metal exposures measured in blood or urine within a community-dwelling population, and assessed whether and how selenium and zinc modified the associations. Method Data were extracted from 4 cycles of the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database (2011-2012, 2013-2014, 2015-2016 and 2017-2018). Results Univariate analysis showed that higher quartiles of plasma lead and cadmium concentration were more likely associated with CKD than the lowest quartile, and along with folate, were linked to greater odds of CKD. Conversely, as plasma selenium and serum zinc increased, the odds of CKD decreased. Multivariate analysis had similar results after adjusting for relevant confounders. Higher plasma cadmium quartiles were associated with higher odds of CKD. Associations between higher quartiles of plasma selenium and serum zinc were significantly associated with lower odds of CKD. Conclusion Elevated blood levels of heavy metals increase CKD, whereas elevated concentrations of plasma selenium and serum zinc decrease CKD. A high serum zinc concentration appears to interact with low-toxicity heavy metals to reduce CKD risk. This study suggests that increased selenium and zinc in the body along with avoidance of heavy metal exposures could protect against CKD.
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- Cheng-Jui Lin
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
- Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Physiology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Wu Z, Wang W, Zhu K, Luo D, Zhang A. C/EBPβ-TFAM-Mediated NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation Contributes to Arsenic-Induced Rat Kidney Injury. TOXICS 2023; 11:668. [PMID: 37624173 PMCID: PMC10458180 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11080668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Compelling evidence has demonstrated that arsenic (As) exposure is associated with kidney injuries. Given that inflammatory responses and immune imbalances are the root causes of several kidney diseases, this study investigated the potential mechanisms underlying NLRP3 inflammasome activation in As-induced kidney injury. A rat model of sub-chronic As exposure was established via oral administration of NaAsO2. The results revealed that urinary β-2-microglobulin (β2-MG), N-acetyl-β-D-glucosidase (NAG) and albumin (ALB) were increased in the As-exposed group, reflecting kidney impairment. Moreover, significant glomerular vacuole-like changes, tubular dilatation and inflammatory cell infiltration were observed. Meanwhile, the expression levels of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), IL-1β and IL-18 were enhanced in the kidney tissues of As-treated rats. Further, increased expression of NLRP3, ASC and caspase-1, which are NLRP3 inflammasome-associated proteins, were observed in the kidney tissues of rats in the As-treated groups. The expression levels of the NLRP3 upstream regulators C/EBPβ and TFAM were also elevated. These findings suggest that sub-chronic As exposure triggers inflammatory responses in rat kidney tissue and impairs kidney function. The underlying mechanisms may be related to the C/EBPβ-TFAM pathway and activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway.
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- Ziqin Wu
- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (Z.W.); (W.W.); (K.Z.); (D.L.)
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (Z.W.); (W.W.); (K.Z.); (D.L.)
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (Z.W.); (W.W.); (K.Z.); (D.L.)
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (Z.W.); (W.W.); (K.Z.); (D.L.)
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China; (Z.W.); (W.W.); (K.Z.); (D.L.)
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Endemic and Ethnic Regional Diseases Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Liu S, Zhang L, Luo N, Wang M, Tang C, Jing J, Chen H, Hu Q, Tan L, Ma X, Zou Y. Metal mixture exposure and the risk for immunoglobulin A nephropathy: Evidence from weighted quantile sum regression. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:87783-87792. [PMID: 37434053 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28706-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common type of glomerulonephritis in adults worldwide. Environmental metal exposure has been reported to be involved in the pathogenic mechanisms of kidney diseases, yet no further epidemiological study has been conducted to assess the effects of metal mixture exposure on IgAN risk. In this study, we conducted a matched case‒control design with three controls for each patient to investigate the association between metal mixture exposure and IgAN risk. A total of 160 IgAN patients and 480 healthy controls were matched for age and sex. Plasma levels of arsenic, lead, chromium, manganese, cobalt, copper, zinc, and vanadium were measured using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. We used a conditional logistic regression model to assess the association between individual metals and IgAN risk, and a weighted quantile sum (WQS) regression model to analyze the effects of metal mixtures on IgAN risk. Restricted cubic splines were used to evaluate overall associations between plasma metal concentrations and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) levels. We observed that except for Cu, all the metals analyzed were nonlinearly associated with decreased eGFR, and higher concentrations of arsenic and lead were associated with elevated IgAN risk in both single-metal [3.29 (1.94, 5.57), 6.10 (3.39, 11.0), respectively] and multiple-metal [3.04 (1.66, 5.57), 4.70 (2.47, 8.97), respectively] models. Elevated manganese [1.76 (1.09, 2.83)] levels were associated with increased IgAN risk in the single-metal model. Copper was inversely related to IgAN risk in both single-metal [0.392 (0.238, 0.645)] and multiple-metal [0.357 (0.200, 0.638)] models. The WQS indices in both positive [2.04 (1.68, 2.47)] and negative [0.717 (0.603, 0.852)] directions were associated with IgAN risk. Lead, arsenic, and vanadium contributed significant weights (0.594, 0.195, and 0.191, respectively) in the positive direction; copper, cobalt, and chromium carried significant weights (0.538, 0.253, and 0.209, respectively). In conclusion, metal exposure was related to IgAN risk. Lead, arsenic, and copper were all significantly weighted factors of IgAN development, which may require further investigation.
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- Shaohui Liu
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environment and Health Research, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environment and Health Research, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environment and Health Research, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Department of Clinical Nutriology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shaoyang University, Shaoyang, 422000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environment and Health Research, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environment and Health Research, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environment and Health Research, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Highly Prevalent Diseases, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environment and Health Research, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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Yu Y, Meng W, Kuang H, Chen X, Zhu X, Wang L, Tan H, Xu Y, Ding P, Xiang M, Hu G, Zhou Y, Dong GH. Association of urinary exposure to multiple metal(loid)s with kidney function from a national cross-sectional study. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 882:163100. [PMID: 37023822 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd) and copper (Cu) are hazardous for kidney function, while the effects of selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) were unexplored for the narrow safe range of intake. Interactions exists between these multiple metal/metalloid exposures, but few studies have investigated the effects. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was performed among 2210 adults across twelve provinces in China between 2020 and 2021. Urinary As, Cd, Cu, Se and Zn were measured using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Serum creatinine (Scr) and N-acetyl-beta-D glucosaminidases (urine NAG) were quantified in serum and urine, respectively. Kidney function was evaluated by the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). We employed logistic regression and Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) models to explore the individual and joint effects of urinary metals/metalloids on the risk of impaired renal function (IRF) or chronic kidney disease (CKD), respectively. RESULTS Association was found between As (OR = 1.24, 95 % CI: 1.03, 1.48), Cd (OR = 1.65, 95 % CI: 1.35, 2.02), Cu (OR = 1.90, 95 % CI: 1.59, 2.29), Se (OR = 1.51, 95 % CI: 1.24, 1.85) and Zn (OR = 1.33, 95 % CI: 1.09, 1.64) and the risk of CKD. Moreover, we observed association between As (OR = 1.18, 95 % CI: 1.07, 1.29), Cu (OR = 1.14, 95 % CI: 1.04, 1.25), Se (OR = 1.15, 95 % CI: 1.06, 1.26) and Zn (OR = 1.12, 95 % CI: 1.02, 1.22) and the risk of IRF. Additionally, it was found that Se exposure may strength the association of urinary As, Cd and Cu with IRF. Furthermore, it is worth noting that Se and Cu contributed greatest to the inverse association in IRF and CKD, respectively. CONCLUSION Our findings suggested that metal/metalloid mixtures were associated with kidney dysfunction, Se and Cu were inverse factors. Additionally, interactions between them may affect the association. Further studies are needed to assess the potential risks for metal/metalloid exposures.
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- Yunjiang Yu
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou 510655, PR China.
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou 510655, PR China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou 510655, PR China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou 510655, PR China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou 510655, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, PR China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou 510655, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, PR China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou 510655, PR China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou 510655, PR China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou 510655, PR China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou 510655, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, PR China.
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Peivasteh-roudsari L, Barzegar-bafrouei R, Sharifi KA, Azimisalim S, Karami M, Abedinzadeh S, Asadinezhad S, Tajdar-oranj B, Mahdavi V, Alizadeh AM, Sadighara P, Ferrante M, Conti GO, Aliyeva A, Mousavi Khaneghah A. Origin, dietary exposure, and toxicity of endocrine-disrupting food chemical contaminants: A comprehensive review. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18140. [PMID: 37539203 PMCID: PMC10395372 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a growing public health concern worldwide. Consumption of foodstuffs is currently thought to be one of the principal exposure routes to EDCs. However, alternative ways of human exposure are through inhalation of chemicals and dermal contact. These compounds in food products such as canned food, bottled water, dairy products, fish, meat, egg, and vegetables are a ubiquitous concern to the general population. Therefore, understanding EDCs' properties, such as origin, exposure, toxicological impact, and legal aspects are vital to control their release to the environment and food. The present paper provides an overview of the EDCs and their possible disrupting impact on the endocrine system and other organs.
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Safety, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Food Safety and Hygiene Division, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Food and Drug Administration of Iran, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), P.O. Box 1475744741, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
- Department of Food Safety and Hygiene, School of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Food Safety and Hygiene Division, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia,” Hygiene and Public Health, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia,” Hygiene and Public Health, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Technology of Chemistry, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Technology of Chemistry, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology – State Research Institute, 36 Rakowiecka St., 02-532, Warsaw, Poland
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Jaafarzadeh N, Poormohammadi A, Almasi H, Ghaedrahmat Z, Rahim F, Zahedi A. Arsenic in drinking water and kidney cancer: a systematic review. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2023; 38:255-263. [PMID: 35286785 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2021-0168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECT Arsenic as a chemical is found in rock, soil, air and used in various industries and their products, such as colors, hairs, and fertilizers. Humans may be exposed to arsenic mainly through food and drinking water. Due to its adverse health effects, its presence in drinking water has become a public health concern. METHODS In this systematic review, we investigated the relationship between arsenic concentration in drinking water and the risk of kidney cancer in humans. For this reason, various electronic databases were searched from 1992 February to November 2021. In this review, three ecological studies, two case-control studies, and four cohort studies were investigated. RESULTS High levels of arsenic (100 μg/L) have been reported in many countries such as southwest Taiwan, Niigata, Argentine, and northern Chile. A significant relationship was observed between kidney cancer incidence and its mortality rate with high arsenic levels in drinking water. CONCLUSIONS Despite the limitations in some previous studies, reviewing and comparing the data of different regions indicates a scientific relationship between kidney cancer incidence and high concentrations of arsenic in drinking water.
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- Nematollah Jaafarzadeh
- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. Ahvaz, Iran
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- Center of Excellence for Occupational Health, Research Center for Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Student Researcher Committee, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
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- Student Researcher Committee, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
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- Research Center of Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Clinical Research Development Unit, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Student Researcher Committee, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoushtar, Iran
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Singh RD, Tiwari R, Sharma V, Khan H, Gangopadhyay S, Singh S, Koshta K, Shukla S, Arjaria N, Mandrah K, Jagdale PR, Patnaik S, Roy SK, Singh D, Giri AK, Srivastava V. Prenatal arsenic exposure induces immunometabolic alteration and renal injury in rats. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 9:1045692. [PMID: 36714129 PMCID: PMC9874122 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1045692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Arsenic (As) exposure is progressively associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a leading public health concern present worldwide. The adverse effect of As exposure on the kidneys of people living in As endemic areas have not been extensively studied. Furthermore, the impact of only prenatal exposure to As on the progression of CKD also has not been fully characterized. In the present study, we examined the effect of prenatal exposure to low doses of As 0.04 and 0.4 mg/kg body weight (0.04 and 0.4 ppm, respectively) on the progression of CKD in male offspring using a Wistar rat model. Interestingly, only prenatal As exposure was sufficient to elevate the expression of profibrotic (TGF-β1) and proinflammatory (IL-1α, MIP-2α, RANTES, and TNF-α) cytokines at 2-day, 12- and 38-week time points in the exposed progeny. Further, alteration in adipogenic factors (ghrelin, leptin, and glucagon) was also observed in 12- and 38-week old male offspring prenatally exposed to As. An altered level of these factors coincides with impaired glucose metabolism and homeostasis accompanied by progressive kidney damage. We observed a significant increase in the deposition of extracellular matrix components and glomerular and tubular damage in the kidneys of 38-week-old male offspring prenatally exposed to As. Furthermore, the overexpression of TGF-β1 in kidneys corresponds with hypermethylation of the TGF-β1 gene-body, indicating a possible involvement of prenatal As exposure-driven epigenetic modulations of TGF-β1 expression. Our study provides evidence that prenatal As exposure to males can adversely affect the immunometabolism of offspring which can promote kidney damage later in life.
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- Radha Dutt Singh
- Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India,Radha Dutt Singh, ,
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- Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India,Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
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- Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
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- Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
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- Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
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- Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Advanced Imaging Facility, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India,Regulatory Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Regulatory Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India,Regulatory Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India,Regulatory Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Regulatory Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Molecular and Human Genetics Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Systems Toxicology and Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India,*Correspondence: Vikas Srivastava, ,
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Kshirsagar AV, Zeitler EM, Weaver A, Franceschini N, Engel LS. Environmental Exposures and Kidney Disease. KIDNEY360 2022; 3:2174-2182. [PMID: 36591345 PMCID: PMC9802544 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0007962021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Accumulating evidence underscores the large role played by the environment in the health of communities and individuals. We review the currently known contribution of environmental exposures and pollutants on kidney disease and its associated morbidity. We review air pollutants, such as particulate matter; water pollutants, such as trace elements, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and pesticides; and extreme weather events and natural disasters. We also discuss gaps in the evidence that presently relies heavily on observational studies and animal models, and propose using recently developed analytic methods to help bridge the gaps. With the expected increase in the intensity and frequency of many environmental exposures in the decades to come, an improved understanding of their potential effect on kidney disease is crucial to mitigate potential morbidity and mortality.
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- Abhijit V. Kshirsagar
- UNC Kidney Center and Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- UNC Kidney Center and Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Du X, Luo L, Huang Q, Zhang J. Cortex metabolome and proteome analysis reveals chronic arsenic exposure via drinking water induces developmental neurotoxicity through hnRNP L mediated mitochondrial dysfunction in male rats. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 820:153325. [PMID: 35074374 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153325] [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: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Lots of people are at the risk of arsenic-contaminated drinking water. Arsenic exposure was confirmed to be closely linked to neurocognitive deficits, particularly during childhood. The multi-omics approaches are known be well suitable for toxicological research. Thus, this study aimed to explore the molecular mechanisms of arsenic-induced learning and memory function impairments through the integrative proteome and metabolome analysis of cortex in rats. The weaned rats were exposed to arsenic-contaminated drinking water for six months to mimic the developmental exposure. 220 differential proteins and 19 differential metabolites were identified in the cortex, and nine potential biomarkers were found to be related to impaired Morris water maze (MWM) indicators. Chronic arsenic exposure affected the cognitive function by inducing the overproduction of amyloid-β (Aβ) peptides and the redox imbalance in the mitochondria. Glycolysis and tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle enhancement driven by the increased heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein L (hnRNP L) is a low-dose protective mechanism against arsenic-induced ATP deficiency and oxidative stress. Moreover, apoptosis is another important pathway of arsenic-induced neurotoxicity. This study provides new evidence about the alterations of proteins and metabolites in the cortex of the exposed rats under arsenic toxicity. These findings suggest hnRNP L could be a potential target for the treatment of arsenic-induced neurotoxicity.
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- Xiaoyan Du
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, China; Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiamen Medical College, China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, China.
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Zhou TT, Hu B, Meng XL, Sun L, Li HB, Xu PR, Cheng BJ, Sheng J, Tao FB, Yang LS, Wu QS. The associations between urinary metals and metal mixtures and kidney function in Chinese community-dwelling older adults with diabetes mellitus. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 226:112829. [PMID: 34592520 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have found associations between single toxic metals, such as arsenic and cadmium, and kidney function in adults with diabetes. However, studies with regards to other metals and metal mixtures are still limited. OBJECTIVE Our study aimed to investigate the associations between urinary concentrations of 5 selected metals and metal mixtures and kidney function using a sample of older adults with diabetes mellitus in Chinese communities. METHODS In a sample of older adults (n = 5186), 592 eligible subjects were included in this study. Urinary concentrations of 5 metals, i.e., arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), vanadium (V), cobalt (Co), and thallium (Tl), were measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS). Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated and dichotomized into indicator of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Logistic analysis and Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) were used to explore the associations between single metals and metal mixtures and CKD, respectively. RESULTS Urinary levels of As and V were positively correlated with CKD (OR=2.37, 95% CI: 1.31-4.30 for As; OR=2.24, 95% CI: 1.25-4.03 for V), when compared the 4th quartile with the 1st quartile. After adjustment for potential confounders, the significant association between As and CKD still existed (OR=2.73, 95% CI: 1.23-6.07). BKMR analyses showed strong linear positive associations between As and V and CKD. Higher urinary levels of the mixture were significantly associated with higher odds of CKD in a dose-response pattern. As and V showed the highest posterior inclusion probabilities. CONCLUSION Urine As and V were positively associated with CKD in older adults with diabetes mellitus, separately and in a mixture. The metals mixture showed a linear dose-response association with the odds of CKD. The analyses of mixtures, rather than of single metals, may provide a real-world perspective on the relationship between metals and kidney function.
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- Ting-Ting Zhou
- School of Public Health, Department of Hygiene Inspection and Quarantine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Fuyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuyang, Anhui 236069, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Fuyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuyang, Anhui 236069, China
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- Fuyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuyang, Anhui 236069, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- School of Public Health, Experimental Center for Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- School of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China.
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- School of Public Health, Department of Hygiene Inspection and Quarantine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei, Anhui 230011, China.
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Yeh H, Chiang CC, Yen TH. Hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with renal dysfunction: Pathophysiology, prognosis, and treatment challenges. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27:4104-4142. [PMID: 34326614 PMCID: PMC8311541 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i26.4104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The population of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) overlaps to a high degree with those for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The degrees of renal dysfunction vary, from the various stages of CKD to dialysis-dependent ESRD, which often affects the prognosis and treatment choice of patients with HCC. In addition, renal dysfunction makes treatment more difficult and may negatively affect treatment outcomes. This study summarized the possible causes of the high comorbidity of HCC and renal dysfunction. The possible mechanisms of CKD causing HCC involve uremia itself, long-term dialysis status, immunosuppressive agents for postrenal transplant status, and miscellaneous factors such as hormone alterations and dysbiosis. The possible mechanisms of HCC affecting renal function include direct tumor invasion and hepatorenal syndrome. Finally, we categorized the risk factors that could lead to both HCC and CKD into four categories: Environmental toxins, viral hepatitis, metabolic syndrome, and vasoactive factors. Both CKD and ESRD have been reported to negatively affect HCC prognosis, but more research is warranted to confirm this. Furthermore, ESRD status itself ought not to prevent patients receiving aggressive treatments. This study then adopted the well-known Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer guidelines as a framework to discuss the indicators for each stage of HCC treatment, treatment-related adverse renal effects, and concerns that are specific to patients with pre-existing renal dysfunction when undergoing aggressive treatments against CKD and ESRD. Such aggressive treatments include liver resection, simultaneous liver kidney transplantation, radiofrequency ablation, and transarterial chemoembolization. Finally, focusing on patients unable to receive active treatment, this study compiled information on the latest systemic pharmacological therapies, including targeted and immunotherapeutic drugs. Based on available clinical studies and Food and Drug Administration labels, this study details the drug indications, side effects, and dose adjustments for patients with renal dysfunction. It also provides a comprehensive review of information on HCC patients with renal dysfunction from disease onset to treatment.
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- Hsuan Yeh
- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei 105, Taiwan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei 105, Taiwan
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Carbajo-García MC, Corachán A, Segura-Benitez M, Monleón J, Escrig J, Faus A, Pellicer A, Cervelló I, Ferrero H. 5-aza-2'-deoxycitidine inhibits cell proliferation, extracellular matrix formation and Wnt/β-catenin pathway in human uterine leiomyomas. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2021; 19:106. [PMID: 34233687 PMCID: PMC8265104 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-021-00790-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Uterine leiomyoma is a benign tumor with unclear pathogenesis and inaccurate treatment. This tumor exhibits altered DNA methylation related to disease progression. DNMT inhibitors as 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-aza-CdR), have been suggested to treat tumors in which DNA methylation is altered. We aimed to evaluate whether DNA methylation reversion with 5-aza-CdR reduces cell proliferation and extracellular matrix (ECM) formation in uterine leiomyoma cells to provide a potential treatment option. METHODS Prospective study using uterine leiomyoma and adjacent myometrium tissues and human uterine leiomyoma primary (HULP) cells (n = 16). In tissues, gene expression was analyzed by qRT-PCR and DNMT activity by ELISA. Effects of 5-aza-CdR treatment on HULP cells were assessed by CellTiter, western blot, and qRT-PCR. RESULTS DNMT1 gene expression was higher in uterine leiomyoma vs myometrium. Similarly, DNMT activity was greater in uterine leiomyoma and HULP cells (6.5 vs 3.8 OD/h/mg; 211.3 vs 63.7 OD/h/mg, respectively). After 5-aza-CdR treatment on HULP cells, cell viability was reduced, significantly so at 10 μM (85.3%). Treatment with 10 μM 5-aza-CdR on HULP cells significantly decreased expression of proliferation marker PCNA (FC = 0.695) and of ECM proteins (COLLAGEN I FC = 0.654; PAI-1, FC = 0.654; FIBRONECTIN FC = 0.733). 5-aza-CdR treatment also decreased expression of Wnt/β-catenin pathway final targets, including WISP1 protein expression (10 μM, FC = 0.699), c-MYC gene expression (2 μM, FC = 0.745 and 10 μM, FC = 0.728), and MMP7 gene expression (5 μM, FC = 0.520 and 10 μM, FC = 0.577). CONCLUSIONS 5-aza-CdR treatment inhibits cell proliferation, ECM formation, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway targets in HULP cells, suggesting that DNA methylation inhibition is a viable therapeutic target in uterine leiomyoma.
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- María Cristina Carbajo-García
- Fundación IVI, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell 106, Torre A, Planta 1ª, 46026, Valencia, Spain
- Departamento de Pediatría, Obstetricia y Ginecología, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Fundación IVI, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell 106, Torre A, Planta 1ª, 46026, Valencia, Spain
- Departamento de Pediatría, Obstetricia y Ginecología, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Fundación IVI, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell 106, Torre A, Planta 1ª, 46026, Valencia, Spain
- Departamento de Pediatría, Obstetricia y Ginecología, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Fundación IVI, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell 106, Torre A, Planta 1ª, 46026, Valencia, Spain
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- Fundación IVI, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell 106, Torre A, Planta 1ª, 46026, Valencia, Spain
- IVIRMA Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Fundación IVI, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell 106, Torre A, Planta 1ª, 46026, Valencia, Spain
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- Fundación IVI, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell 106, Torre A, Planta 1ª, 46026, Valencia, Spain.
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Saran U, Tyagi A, Chandrasekaran B, Ankem MK, Damodaran C. The role of autophagy in metal-induced urogenital carcinogenesis. Semin Cancer Biol 2021; 76:247-257. [PMID: 33798723 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2021.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Environmental and/or occupational exposure to metals such as Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), and Chromium (Cr) have been shown to induce carcinogenesis in various organs, including the urogenital system. However, the mechanisms responsible for metal-induced carcinogenesis remain elusive. We and others have shown that metals are potent inducers of autophagy, which has been suggested to be an adaptive stress response to allow metal-exposed cells to survive in hostile environments. Albeit few, recent experimental studies have shown that As and Cd promote tumorigenesis via autophagy and that inhibition of autophagic signaling suppressed metal-induced carcinogenesis. In light of the newly emerging role of autophagic involvement in metal-induced carcinogenesis, the present review focuses explicitly on the mechanistic role of autophagy and potential signaling pathways involved in As-, Cd-, and Cr-induced urogenital carcinogenesis.
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- Uttara Saran
- Department of Urology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States; College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Texas A&M, College Station, TX, United States.
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Ahmed MF, Mokhtar MB, Alam L. Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risk of arsenic ingestion via drinking water in Langat River Basin, Malaysia. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2021; 43:897-914. [PMID: 32372251 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-020-00571-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The prolonged persistence of toxic arsenic (As) in environment is due to its non-biodegradable characteristic. Meanwhile, several studies have reported higher concentrations of As in Langat River. However, it is the first study in Langat River Basin, Malaysia, that As concentrations in drinking water supply chain were determined simultaneously to predict the health risks of As ingestion. Water samples collected in 2015 from the four stages of drinking water supply chain were analysed for As concentration by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Determined As concentrations along with the time series data (2004-2015) were significantly within the maximum limit 0.01 mg/L of drinking water quality standard set by World Health Organization. The predicted As concentration by auto-regression moving average was 3.45E-03 mg/L in 2020 at 95% level based on time series data including climatic control variables. Long-term As ingestion via household filtration water at Langat Basin showed no potential lifetime cancer risk (LCR) 9.7E-06 (t = 6.68; p = 3.37E-08) as well as non-carcinogenic hazard quotient (HQ) 4.8E-02 (t = 6.68; p = 3.37E-08) risk at 95% level. However, the changing landscape, ex-mining ponds and extensive use of pesticides for palm oil plantation at Langat Basin are considered as the major sources of increased As concentration in Langat River. Therefore, a two-layer water filtration system at Langat Basin should be introduced to accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goal of getting safe drinking water supply.
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- Minhaz Farid Ahmed
- Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 43600, Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 43600, Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 43600, Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Rapid economic growth and its huge population are putting tremendous pressure on water sustainability in China. Ensuring clean drinking water is a great challenge for public health due to water shortage and pollution. This article reviews current scientific findings on health-related issues on drinking water and discusses the challenges for safe and healthy drinking water in China. RECENT FINDINGS From literature published since 2010, a variety of emerging contaminants were detected in drinking water, including disinfection byproducts (DBPs), pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), antibiotic resistance genes, and pathogens. Arsenic and fluoride are still the two major contaminants in groundwater. Microcystins, toxins produced by cyanobacteria, were also frequently detected in surface water for drinking. Health effects of exposure to arsenic, fluoride, nitrates, DBPs, and noroviruses in drinking water have been reported in several epidemiological studies. According to literature, water scarcity is still a severe ongoing issue, and regional disparity affects the access to safe and healthy drinking water. In addition, urbanization and climate change have strong influences on drinking water quality and water quantity. Multiple classes of contaminants of emerging concern have been detected in drinking water, while epidemiological studies on their health effects are still inadequate. Water scarcity, regional disparity, urbanization, and climate change are the major challenges for safe and healthy drinking water in China.
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- Jianyong Wu
- Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA.
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Tsai HJ, Wu PY, Huang JC, Chen SC. Environmental Pollution and Chronic Kidney Disease. Int J Med Sci 2021; 18:1121-1129. [PMID: 33526971 PMCID: PMC7847614 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.51594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality due to end-stage renal disease and cardiovascular disease. Safe and effective medications to reverse or stabilize renal function in patients with CKD are lacking, and hence it is important to identify modifiable risk factors associated with worsening kidney function. Environmental pollutants, including metals, air pollutant, phthalate and melamine can potentially increase the risk of CKD or accelerate its progression. In this review, we discuss the epidemiological evidence for the association between environmental pollution and kidney disease, including heavy metals, air pollution and other environmental nephrotoxicants in the general population.
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- Hui-Ju Tsai
- Department of Family Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Lin YJ, Hsiao JL, Hsu HT. Integration of biomonitoring data and reverse dosimetry modeling to assess population risks of arsenic-induced chronic kidney disease and urinary cancer. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 206:111212. [PMID: 32871517 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Chronic exposure to inorganic arsenic (iAs) is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and urinary cancer, but the risks are poorly understood. Human biomonitoring can serve as a tool to better quantify human exposure and to conduct risk assessment. We aimed to assess the population risks of CKD and urinary cancer due to iAs intake based on the blood arsenic concentrations of 601 participants in Taiwan. A physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling-based reverse dosimetry was conducted to estimate the daily intakes of iAs (DIiAs). We performed the benchmark dose (BMD) modeling for CKD using participants' estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and the estimated DIiAs to derive a point of departure (POD). Margin of exposure (MOE) was used to characterize the risks. The population with eGFR values of <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 had significantly higher DIiAs (median: 3.20 μg/kg/day, 2.5th-97.5th percentiles: 2.35-4.67 μg/kg/day) than those with normal renal function (1.99, 1.22-3.42 μg/kg/day). The POD for CKD was 1.557 μg/kg/day, which could serve as a possible reference value for CKD risk assessment. The MOEs indicated that the CKD risk due to iAs intake may potentially be a cause for high concern for the population with reduced renal function. The iAs-induced urinary cancer risk may be a cause for moderate-to-high concern.
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- Yi-Jun Lin
- Institute of Food Safety and Health Risk Assessment, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Food Safety and Health Risk Assessment, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Srivastava RK, Muzaffar S, Khan J, Traylor AM, Zmijewski JW, Curtis LM, George JF, Ahmad A, Antony VB, Agarwal A, Athar M. Protective role of HO-1 against acute kidney injury caused by cutaneous exposure to arsenicals. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2020; 1480:155-169. [PMID: 32885420 PMCID: PMC9109234 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Lewisite and many other similar arsenicals are warfare vesicants developed and weaponized for use in World Wars I and II. These chemicals, when exposed to the skin and other epithelial tissues, cause rapid severe inflammation and systemic damage. Here, we show that topically applied arsenicals in a murine model produce significant acute kidney injury (AKI), as determined by an increase in the AKI biomarkers NGAL and KIM-1. An increase in reactive oxygen species and ER stress proteins, such as ATF4 and CHOP, correlated with the induction of these AKI biomarkers. Also, TUNEL staining of CHOP-positive renal tubular cells suggests CHOP mediates apoptosis in these cells. A systemic inflammatory response characterized by a significant elevation in inflammatory mediators, such as IL-6, IFN-α, and COX-2, in the kidney could be the underlying cause of AKI. The mechanism of arsenical-mediated inflammation involves activation of AMPK/Nrf2 signaling pathways, which regulate heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). Indeed, HO-1 induction with cobalt protoporphyrin (CoPP) treatment in arsenical-treated HEK293 cells afforded cytoprotection by attenuating CHOP-associated apoptosis and cytokine mRNA levels. These results demonstrate that topical exposure to arsenicals causes AKI and that HO-1 activation may serve a protective role in this setting.
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- Ritesh K. Srivastava
- UAB Research Center of Excellence in Arsenicals, Department of Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- UAB Research Center of Excellence in Arsenicals, Department of Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- UAB Research Center of Excellence in Arsenicals, Department of Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
- Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama
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- UAB Research Center of Excellence in Arsenicals, Department of Dermatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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Concessao P, Bairy LK, Raghavendra AP. Protective effect of Mucuna pruriens against arsenic-induced liver and kidney dysfunction and neurobehavioral alterations in rats. Vet World 2020; 13:1555-1566. [PMID: 33061227 PMCID: PMC7522945 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2020.1555-1566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Intoxication of arsenic in rats is known to result in neurological effects as well as liver and kidney dysfunction. Mucuna pruriens has been identified for its medicinal properties. The aim of the study was to investigate the protective effect of aqueous seed extract of M. pruriens on sodium arsenite-induced memory impairment, liver, and kidney functions in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS The experiment was divided into short-term treatment (45 days) and long-term treatment (90 days), with each group divided into nine sub-groups consisting of six animals each. Sub-groups 1 and 2 served as normal, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) controls, respectively. Sub-groups 3-9 received sodium arsenite in drinking water (50 mg/L). In addition, sub-group 4 received NAC (210 mg/kg b.wt) orally once daily, sub-groups 5-7 received aqueous seed extract of M. pruriens (350 mg/kg b.wt, 530 mg/kg b.wt, and 700 mg/kg b.wt) orally once daily and sub-groups 8 and 9 received a combination of NAC and aqueous seed extract of M. pruriens (350 mg/kg b.wt and 530 mg/kg b.wt) orally once daily. Following the treatment, the blood was drawn retro-orbitally to assess the liver (serum alanine transaminase [ALT], serum aspartate transaminase, and serum alkaline phosphatase) and kidney (serum urea and serum creatinine) functions. Learning and memory were assessed by passive avoidance test. Animals were sacrificed by an overdose of ketamine, and their Nissl stained hippocampal sections were analyzed for alterations in neural cell numbers in CA1 and CA3 regions. RESULTS In the short-term treatment, groups administered with M. pruriens 530 mg/kg b.wt alone and combination of NAC + M. pruriens 350 mg/kg b.wt exhibited a significant improvement in memory retention, less severe neurodegeneration, and decrease in serum ALT levels. In long-term treatment, groups administered with M. pruriens 700 mg/kg b.wt alone and combination of NAC+M. pruriens 350 mg/kg b.wt, respectively, showed better memory retention, decreased neural deficits, and reduced levels of kidney and liver enzymes. CONCLUSION The seed extract of M. pruriens showed significant enhancement in memory and learning. The number of surviving neurons in the CA1 and CA3 regions also increased on treatment with M. pruriens. Serum ALT, serum urea, and serum creatinine levels showed significant improvement on long-term treatment with M. pruriens.
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- Preethi Concessao
- Department of Physiology, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physiology, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Akbari H, Gholami M, Akbari H, Adibzadeh A, Taghavi L, Hayati B, Nazari S. Poly (amidoamine) generation 6 functionalized Fe 3O 4@SiO 2/GPTMS core-shell magnetic NPs as a new adsorbent for Arsenite adsorption: kinetic, isotherm and thermodynamic studies. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2020; 18:253-265. [PMID: 32399237 PMCID: PMC7203406 DOI: 10.1007/s40201-020-00461-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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In this survey a new route has been developed the preparation of poly (amidoamine) generation 6 (PAMAM-G6) dendrimer functionalized Fe3O4/SiO2 nanoparticle and was used for arsenite (As (III)) adsorption. SiO2 was first grafted onto the surface of Fe3O4 to formation a core-shell structure. Then the introduction of epoxy rings were done by hydrolysis of methylsilane groups of 3-Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS) on OH groups of SiO2 and afterwards, PAMAM-G6 reacted with epoxy rings of GPTMS to obtain a multiamino magnetic adsorbent. The as-prepared nanocomposite was characterized by TEM, Zeta potential, FESEM, VSM, FTIR, Raman and XPS techniques. The effects of reaction time from 5 to 50 min, initial As (III) concentration in the range of 1-10 mgL-1, initial adsorbent concentration in the range of 10-50 mgL-1 and initial pH in the range 3-8 were studied. The resulting of kinetic and isotherm models displays high adsorption affinity (233 mg/g) for As (III) and the adsorbent can reach the adsorbent can reach the adsorption equilibrium at a neutral pH (7). The As (III) loaded nanocomposite could be separated readily from aqueous solution by magnetic and regenerated simply via NaOH. The study of the adsorption procedure showed that the pseudo-second order kinetics and Langmuir isotherm well-fitted with the experimental data of As (III) adsorption onto nanocomposite.
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- Hamed Akbari
- Health Research Center, Lifestyle Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Lifestyle Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Lifestyle Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Pollution, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Science and research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Lifestyle Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Huq ME, Fahad S, Shao Z, Sarven MS, Khan IA, Alam M, Saeed M, Ullah H, Adnan M, Saud S, Cheng Q, Ali S, Wahid F, Zamin M, Raza MA, Saeed B, Riaz M, Khan WU. Arsenic in a groundwater environment in Bangladesh: Occurrence and mobilization. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 262:110318. [PMID: 32250801 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2019] [Revised: 06/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Groundwater with an excessive level of Arsenic (As) is a threat to human health. In Bangladesh, out of 64 districts, the groundwater of 50 and 59 districts contains As exceeding the Bangladesh (50 μg/L) and WHO (10 μg/L) standards for potable water. This review focuses on the occurrence, origin, plausible sources, and mobilization mechanisms of As in the groundwater of Bangladesh to better understand its environmental as well as public health consequences. High As concentrations mainly was mainly occur from the natural origin of the Himalayan orogenic tract. Consequently, sedimentary processes transport the As-loaded sediments from the orogenic tract to the marginal foreland of Bangladesh, and under the favorable biogeochemical circumstances, As is discharged from the sediment to the groundwater. Rock weathering, regular floods, volcanic movement, deposition of hydrochemical ore, and leaching of geological formations in the Himalayan range cause As occurrence in the groundwater of Bangladesh. Redox and desorption processes along with microbe-related reduction are the key geochemical processes for As enrichment. Under reducing conditions, both reductive dissolution of Fe-oxides and desorption of As are the root causes of As mobilization. A medium alkaline and reductive environment, resulting from biochemical reactions, is the major factor mobilizing As in groundwater. An elevated pH value along with decoupling of As and HCO3- plays a vital role in mobilizing As. The As mobilization process is related to the reductive solution of metal oxides as well as hydroxides that exists in sporadic sediments in Bangladesh. Other mechanisms, such as pyrite oxidation, redox cycling, and competitive ion exchange processes, are also postulated as probable mechanisms of As mobilization. The reductive dissolution of MnOOH adds dissolved As and redox-sensitive components such as SO42- and oxidized pyrite, which act as the major mechanisms to mobilize As. The reductive suspension of Mn(IV)-oxyhydroxides has also accelerated the As mobilization process in the groundwater of Bangladesh. Infiltration from the irrigation return flow and surface-wash water are also potential factors to remobilize As. Over-exploitation of groundwater and the competitive ion exchange process are also responsible for releasing As into the aquifers of Bangladesh.
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- Md Enamul Huq
- State Key Laboratory of Information Engineering in Surveying, Mapping and Remote Sensing, Wuhan University, 129 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street-1, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China; Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Engineering in Surveying, Mapping and Remote Sensing, Wuhan University, 129 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China.
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shizishan Street-1, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, School of Electronics Information and Communications, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Global Change Impact Studies Centre (GCISC), Ministry of Climate Change, Pakistan; Environmental Monitoring and Science Division, Alberta Environment and Parks, Canada
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Allama Iqbal Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Tree Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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Deregulation of autophagy is involved in nephrotoxicity of arsenite and fluoride exposure during gestation to puberty in rat offspring. Arch Toxicol 2019; 94:749-760. [PMID: 31844926 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-019-02651-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Exposure to fluoride (F) or arsenite (As) through contaminated drinking water has been associated with chronic nephrotoxicity in humans. Autophagy is a regulated mechanism ubiquitous for the body in a toxic environment with F and As, but the underlying mechanisms of autophagy in the single or combined nephrotoxicity of F and As are unclear. In the present study, we established a rat model of prenatal and postnatal exposure to F and As with the aim of investigating the mechanism underlying nephrotoxicity of these pollutants in offspring. Rats were randomly divided into four groups that received NaF (100 mg/L), NaAsO2 (50 mg/L), or NaF (100 mg/L) with NaAsO2 (50 mg/L) in drinking water or clean water during pregnancy and lactation; after weaning, pups were exposed to the same treatment as their mothers until puberty. The results revealed that F and As exposure (alone or combined) led to significant increases of arsenic and fluoride levels in blood and bone, respectively. In this context, F and/or As disrupted histopathology and ultrastructure in the kidney, and also altered creatinine (CRE), urea nitrogen (BUN) and uric acid (UA) levels. Intriguingly, F and/or As uptake induced the formation of autophagosomes in kidney tissue and resulted in the upregulation of genes encoding autophagy-related proteins. Collectively, these results suggest that nephrotoxicity of F and As for offspring exposed to the pollutants from in utero to puberty is associated with deregulation of autophagy and there is an antagonism between F and As in the toxicity autophagy process.
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Tian X, Feng J, Dong N, Lyu Y, Wei C, Li B, Ma Y, Xie J, Qiu Y, Song G, Ren X, Yan X. Subchronic exposure to arsenite and fluoride from gestation to puberty induces oxidative stress and disrupts ultrastructure in the kidneys of rat offspring. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 686:1229-1237. [PMID: 31412519 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.04.409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Underground drinking water is commonly contaminated with arsenite (As) and fluoride (F) associated with chronic kidney diseases in humans; however, the combined renal toxicity of these pollutants and the underlying mechanisms are still unclear. The aim of the present study was to investigate the interaction between As and F regarding toxic effects on the kidney of rat offspring exposed to pollutants during prenatal and postnatal development. Pregnant rats were randomly divided into four groups that received NaAsO2 (50 mg/L), NaF (100 mg/L), NaAsO2 (50 mg/L) and NaF (100 mg/L) in drinking water, or clean water, respectively, during gestation and lactation. After weaning, six male pups were randomly selected from each group and continued on the same treatment as their mothers for up to three months. The results revealed that subchronic exposure to high-dose As and/or F decreased the organ coefficient of the kidneys and disrupted kidney ultrastructure, moreover inhibited the activity of antioxidant enzymes and increased the generation of malondialdehyde in the kidney. As exposure alone or combined with F led to an upregulation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor-2 (Nrf2) and its regulatory targets (Ho-1, Gclc, and Nqo1), whereas the effect of F alone was not significant. These results suggest that the renal toxicity of As and F is associated with the induction of mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress, and alters the expression of Nrf2 and its regulatory targets. Furthermore, variance analysis results showed that an interaction between As and F in the toxicity process.
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- Xiaolin Tian
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Experimental Animal and Human Disease Animal Models, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Experimental Animal and Human Disease Animal Models, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Experimental Animal and Human Disease Animal Models, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, PR China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Health Professions, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Biomedical Sciences, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, PR China.
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Xu Y, Zou Z, Liu Y, Wang Q, Sun B, Zeng Q, Liu Q, Zhang A. miR-191 is involved in renal dysfunction in arsenic-exposed populations by regulating inflammatory response caused by arsenic from burning arsenic-contaminated coal. Hum Exp Toxicol 2019; 39:37-46. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327119874423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Chronic exposure to arsenic may result in the manifestation of damage in multiple organs or systems of the body. Arsenic-induced renal dysfunction has been determined, but their pathogenesis has not been fully examined. In this study, we measured the expression levels of miR-191 in plasma, the contents of pro-inflammatory (interleukin (IL)-6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha) and anti-inflammatory (IL-2 and transforming growth factor beta) cytokines, and renal dysfunction indicators (blood urea nitrogen, blood creatinine, uric acid, and cystatin C) in serum from control and arsenic poisoning populations and analyzed the relationship between the miR-191, cytokines, and renal dysfunction indicators. The results clearly show the alteration of miR-191 expression was significantly associated with arsenic-induced renal dysfunction. Overall, the association of miR-191, inflammatory response and renal dysfunction, is clearly supported by the current findings. In other words, miR-191 is involved in renal dysfunction in exposed populations by regulating inflammatory response caused by coal-burning arsenic. The study provides a scientific basis for further studies of the causes of the arsenic-induced renal dysfunction, the biological role of miR-191, and targeted prevention strategies.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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Skalny AV, Mona W, Kao R, Skalnaya MG, Huang PT, Wu CC, Ajsuvakova OP, Skalnaya OA, Tinkov AA. Hair Trace Element Levels in Han and Indigenous Hualien Inhabitants in Taiwan. Biol Trace Elem Res 2019; 191:1-9. [PMID: 30465167 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1581-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The objective of the present study was to assess the impact of ethnicity on hair trace element content in Han and aboriginal inhabitants of Hualien in Taiwan. Fifty Han (female/male = 35/15) and 50 aboriginal (female/male = 40/10) Hualien inhabitants aged 40-60 years were involved in the present study. Anthropometric data and dietary patterns were recorded. Hair mineral, essential, and toxic trace element levels were assessed using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry at NexION 300D (PerkinElmer Inc., USA) equipped with ESI SC-2 DX4 autosampler (Elemental Scientific Inc., USA). No group difference in gender, age, body weight, height, or physical activity was observed. Fish intake was more frequent in Han inhabitants, whereas aborigines consumed significantly more nuts. Indigenous people were characterized by higher hair Al (45%), Ca (threefold), Co (71%), Fe (twofold), I (74%), K (60%), Mg (2.5-fold), Na (62%), P (6%), Sn (78%), and V (46%) content. In turn, Han Hualien inhabitants had higher hair Be (twofold), Li, Se, Si levels as compared to indigenous counterparts. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that ethnicity was significantly associated with hair Ca (β = 0.302), Mn (β = 0.284), P (β = 0.387), and Se (β = - 0.310) levels after adjustment for other confounders. At the same time, the overall models were significant for Ca, Mn, Se, and As. The obtained data may provide a background for monitoring and correction of trace element status in patients of different ethnic groups. However, further detailed studies are required to highlight the mechanisms underlying the observed associations.
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- Anatoly V Skalny
- Yaroslavl State University, Sovetskaya St., 14, Yaroslavl, 150000, Russia
- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Jian Township Health Center, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Upper School, Taipei American School, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Neomedi clinic, Shijian road, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Yaroslavl State University, Sovetskaya St., 14, Yaroslavl, 150000, Russia
- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Yaroslavl State University, Sovetskaya St., 14, Yaroslavl, 150000, Russia.
- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia.
- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia.
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Zeng Q, Zou Z, Wang Q, Sun B, Liu Y, Liang B, Liu Q, Zhang A. Association and risk of five miRNAs with arsenic-induced multiorgan damage. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 680:1-9. [PMID: 31085440 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Chronic exposure to arsenic remains a major environmental public health concern worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions of people. Arsenic-induced multiorgan damage and miRNA expression changes after arsenic exposure have been determined, but their associations and risks have not been fully examined. In this study, we measured the expression levels of five miRNAs in plasma from control and arsenic poisoned populations, and we analyzed the relationship between miRNAs and multiorgan damage. The results clearly show that the upregulation of miR-155 expression can increase the risk of arsenic induced skin damage (OR = 10.55; 95% CI: 6.02, 18.47); further, there is a link between the expression of miR-21 (OR = 11.84; 95% CI: 5.34, 26.28) and miR-145 (OR = 2.39; 95% CI: 1.61, 3.55) and liver damage, and miR-191 and kidney damage (OR = 3.65; 95% CI: 1.49, 8.93). In addition, we analyzed the diagnostic value of miRNAs associated with specific organ damage in arsenic-induced multiorgan damage. It was found that the miR-155 has a certain diagnostic value in arsenic-induced skin damage (AUC = 0.83), miR-21 and miR-145 have diagnostic value for liver damage (AUC = 0.80, 0.81) and miR-191 has diagnostic value for kidney damage (AUC = 0.83). This study provides the first comprehensive assessment of the association and risk of five miRNAs with arsenic-induced multiorgan damage. The study can provide a scientific basis for further understanding the causes of arsenic-induced multiorgan damage, identification of possible biological markers, and improvement of targeted prevention and control strategies.
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- Qibing Zeng
- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Institute of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, Jiangsu, China; The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, Jiangsu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Wu CY, Wong CS, Chung CJ, Wu MY, Huang YL, Ao PL, Lin YF, Lin YC, Shiue HS, Su CT, Chen HH, Hsueh YM. The association between plasma selenium and chronic kidney disease related to lead, cadmium and arsenic exposure in a Taiwanese population. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 375:224-232. [PMID: 31075550 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.04.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study aimed to determine the interaction of red blood cell cadmium and lead, total urinary arsenic, and plasma selenium in chronic kidney disease (CKD). We recruited 220 CKD patients as well as 438 gender- and age-matched controls, and we defined CKD as <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) for three or more consecutive months. Plasma selenium and red blood cell cadmium and lead concentrations were measured by ICP-MS. Urinary arsenic species were determined via HPLC-HG-AAS and were summed to determine the total urinary arsenic concentration. Plasma selenium was positively correlated to eGFR, and subjects with high plasma selenium levels (>243.90 μg/L) had a significantly lower odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) (0.23, 0.13-0.42) for CKD compared to those with low plasma selenium levels (≤ 196.70 μg/L). High plasma selenium and low red blood cell cadmium or lead concentrations interacted to decrease the OR and 95% CI for CKD (0.12, 0.06-0.26; 0.09, 0.04-0.19). High plasma selenium and low red blood cell lead levels also interacted to increase the eGFR (20.70, 15.56-26.01 mL/min/1.73 m2). This study is the first to suggest that selenium modifies the eGFR and OR in CKD induced by environmental toxicants.
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- Chih-Yin Wu
- Department of Family Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Health Risk Management, College of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University and Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Health Examination, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Xiang S, Jin Q, Xu F, Yao Y, Liang W, Zuo X, Ye T, Ying C. High serum arsenic and cardiovascular risk factors in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2019; 52:1-5. [PMID: 30732868 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2017] [Revised: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The present study aims to assess arsenic accumulation and explore its association with renal function and biomarkers of CVD risk in chronic kidney disease patients receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). The serum was collected from 87 CAPD patients and 26 healthy subjects between 2015 and 2016. The arsenic concentration was measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer. Clinical variables related to CVD risk were determined with automatic biochemical analyzer. Serum arsenic was higher in CAPD patients as compared to healthy volunteers. Moreover, significant differences of BMI, serum phosphorus, eGFR and Ccr were observed among groups. Positive correlation between serum arsenic and serum phosphorus was found (r = 0.453, p < 0.001). While serum arsenic was negatively associated with Ccr (r = -0.328, p = 0.002) and eGFR (r = -0.248, p = 0.020). The logistic regression models revealed that high serum arsenic was related to hyperphosphatemia (ORs, 1.827; 95%CI, 1.145-2.913) after adjusted for the potential confounding factors. Overall, our findings inferred the accumulation of arsenic in CAPD patients. In addition, high serum arsenic was independently associated with the occurrence of hyperphosphatemia, which was a special and ubiquitous CVD risk factor in CAPD patients. This study provided a clue for the association between arsenic and CVD burden in CKD patients. At the same time, it suggested that prevention of arsenic accumulation should be taken into consideration clinically.
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- Siyun Xiang
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China; Department of Nephrology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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Adsorption of Aqueous As (III) in Presence of Coexisting Ions by a Green Fe-Modified W Zeolite. WATER 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/w11020281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The high toxicity of arsenite and the difficulty to remove it is one of the main challenges for water treatment. In the present work the surface of a low cost zeolite was modified by chemical treatment with a ferrous chloride to enhance its arsenite adsorption capacity. The effect of pH, ions coexistence, concentration, temperature and dosage was studied on the adsorption process. Additionally, the Fe-modified W zeolite was aged by an accelerated procedure and the regeneration of the exhausted zeolite was demonstrated. The Fe-modified W zeolite was stable in the pH range of 3 to 8 and no detriment to its arsenite removal capacity was observed in the presence of coexisting ions commonly found in underground water. The studies showed that the adsorption of As (III) on Fe-modified W zeolite is a feasible, spontaneous and endothermic process and it takes place by chemical bonding. The exhausting process proved the adsorption of 0.20 mg g−1 of As (III) by the Fe-modified W zeolite and this withstand at least five aging cycles without significant changes of its arsenite adsorption capacity. Fe-modified W zeolite prepared from fly ash might be a green and low-cost alternative for removal of As (III) from groundwater.
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Chang KY, Wu IW, Huang BR, Juang JG, Wu JC, Chang SW, Chang CC. Associations between Water Quality Measures and Chronic Kidney Disease Prevalence in Taiwan. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15122726. [PMID: 30513932 PMCID: PMC6313415 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15122726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Revised: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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To determine the relationships between exposure to environmental contaminants in water and chronic kidney disease (CKD), we investigated the associations of 61 water attributes with the prevalence of CKD and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) using data from 2005 to 2011 from all 22 counties and cities in the main island of Taiwan. We acquired patient information from the Taiwan Longitudinal Health Insurance Database to calculate the age-standardized CKD and ESRD prevalence rates and linked the patients’ residences to the water quality monitoring data, which were sampled periodically for a total of over 45,000 observations obtained from the Taiwan Environmental Water Quality Information Database. The association analysis adjusting for gender, age, and annual effects showed that the zinc (Zn), ammonia, chemical oxygen demand (COD), and dissolved oxygen in rivers were weakly correlated with CKD (τ = 0.268/0.250/0.238/−0.267, p = 6.01×10−6/2.52×10−5/6.05×10−5/3.30×10−5, respectively), but none for ESRD. The importances of Zn and COD in rivers were also demonstrated in a CKD regression model. Moreover, an unusually high CKD prevalence was related to arsenic contamination in groundwater. A further prospective cohort study would improve our understanding of what level of environmental water with risky properties could affect the development of CKD.
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- Kuan Y Chang
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan.
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- Division of Nephrology, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung 204, Taiwan.
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan.
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- Department of Communications, Navigation and Control Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan.
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- Department of Communications, Navigation and Control Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan.
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- Clinical Informatics and Medical Statistics Research Center, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
- Division of Allergy, Asthma, and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan.
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Shahid M, Niazi NK, Dumat C, Naidu R, Khalid S, Rahman MM, Bibi I. A meta-analysis of the distribution, sources and health risks of arsenic-contaminated groundwater in Pakistan. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 242:307-319. [PMID: 29990938 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.06.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2018] [Revised: 06/24/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Globally, millions of people who rely on groundwater for potable purposes and agriculture have been inadvertently exposed to toxic arsenic (As) because of its natural occurrence in groundwater in several countries of Asia, Europe and America. While the presence of As in groundwater and its impacts on human health have been documented in many countries, there is little information on As contamination in Pakistan. This review highlights, for the first time, the extent and severity of As-induced problems in Pakistan based on relevant published papers; discusses possible sources of As contamination of aquifers; and estimates As-induced potential health hazards in the country in relation to global data. Data from 43 studies (>9882 groundwater samples) were used to describe As variability in groundwater of Pakistan and for comparison with global data. The mean groundwater As content reported in these studies was 120 μg/L (range: 0.1-2090 μg/L; SD: ±307). About 73% of the values for mean As contents in the 43 studies were higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) permissible limit (10 μg/L) for drinking water, while 41% were higher than the permissible limit of As in Pakistan (50 μg/L). It was observed that groundwater samples in some areas of Punjab and Sindh provinces contained high As concentrations which were almost equal to concentrations reported in the most contaminated areas of the world. We predicted that the mean values of ADD, HQ and CR were 4.4 μg kg-1day-1 (range: 0-77 μg kg-1day-1), 14.7 (range: 0-256) and 0.0029 (range: 0-0.0512), respectively, based on mean As concentrations reported in Pakistan. In addition, this article proposes some integrated sustainable solutions and future perspectives keeping in view the regional and global context, as well as the on-ground reality of the population drinking As-contaminated water, planning issues, awareness among civil society and role of the government bodies. Based on available data, it is predicted that almost 47 million people in Pakistan are residing in areas where more than 50% of groundwater wells contain As concentrations above the WHO recommended limit of As in drinking water.
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- Muhammad Shahid
- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, 61100, Vehari, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan; MARUM and Department of Geosciences, University of Bremen, Bremen D, 28359, Germany; Southern Cross GeoScience, Southern Cross University, Lismore 2480, NSW, Australia.
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- Centre d'Etude et de Recherche Travail Organisation Pouvoir (CERTOP), UMR5044, Université J. Jaurès - Toulouse II, 5 allée Antonio Machado, 31058 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, 61100, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE), The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan; MARUM and Department of Geosciences, University of Bremen, Bremen D, 28359, Germany
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Kolařík J, Prucek R, Tuček J, Filip J, Sharma VK, Zbořil R. Impact of inorganic ions and natural organic matter on arsenates removal by ferrate(VI): Understanding a complex effect of phosphates ions. WATER RESEARCH 2018; 141:357-365. [PMID: 29804022 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Revised: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Arsenic compounds are carcinogenic to humans and are typically removed from contaminated water using various sorbents. The ionic composition plays a significant role in arsenate removal efficiency during the process of water remediation. Here, we quantify the effects of natural ions (chlorides, nitrates, carbonates, sulfates, and phosphates) and humic acid on the removal of arsenates by ferrate(VI) at pH = 6.6. In the experiments, the initial concentration of arsenates was 10 mg L-1 (as As) and the concentrations of ions varied in the range from 5 to 100 mg L-1 of element in ionic form and humic acid. The achieved results show that only phosphate ions had principle influence on the efficiency of arsenate removal by ferrate(VI). The effect of phosphates was elucidated by applying transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and low temperature in-field 57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy to solid samples, prepared under different weight ratios of ferrate(VI), arsenates, and phosphates. These results show three crucial effects of phosphates on the arsenate removal mechanisms. At low P:As weight ratio (up to 1:1), the incorporation of arsenate ions into the crystalline structure of γ-Fe2O3/γ-FeOOH nanoparticles was found to be suppressed by the presence of phosphates. Thus, arsenates were mainly adsorbed onto the surface of γ-Fe2O3/γ-FeOOH nanoparticles. Further increase in the P:As weight ratio (more than 1:1) resulted in the competition between arsenates and phosphates sorption. With the increased concentration of phosphate ions, the number of arsenates on the surface of γ-Fe2O3/γ-FeOOH nanoparticles was reduced. Finally, the complexation of iron(III) ions with phosphate ions occurred, leading to a decrease in the arsenates removal efficiency, which resulted from a lower content of precipitated γ-Fe2O3/γ-FeOOH nanoparticles. All these aspects need to be considered prior to application of ferrate(VI) for arsenates removal in real natural waters.
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- Jan Kolařík
- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Departments of Physical Chemistry and Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Departments of Physical Chemistry and Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Departments of Physical Chemistry and Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Departments of Physical Chemistry and Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Departments of Physical Chemistry and Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic; Program for the Environment and Sustainability, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Rural Public Health, Texas A&M University, 1266 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Departments of Physical Chemistry and Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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Cheng YY, Chang YT, Cheng HL, Shen KH, Sung JM, Guo HR. Associations between arsenic in drinking water and occurrence of end-stage renal disease with modifications by comorbidities: A nationwide population-based study in Taiwan. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 626:581-591. [PMID: 29353796 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/05/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Arsenic may affect the function of proximal convoluted tubules and glomeruli, but epidemiological data on the association between arsenic ingestion and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are limited. Therefore, we conducted a nationwide population-based study in Taiwan, where the incidence of ESRD is the highest in the world, to study the potential association. Using the National Health Insurance Database in Taiwan, we constructed a cohort of 362,505 members with age≥40years in 1998. We identified patients of ESRD newly diagnosed between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2010 and performed Cox proportional hazard regressions to identify risk factors for ESRD and evaluate their effects. Arsenic levels in drinking water were assessed on the basis of a nationwide census survey conducted by the government, of which measurement reports were available for 311 townships. We identified 5442 new patient of ESRD during the study period and found that residents of areas with arsenic levels≥50μg/L in the drinking water had a hazard ratio (HR) of 1.14 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.08-1.21) for ESRD. After adjusting for sex, age, income, and comorbidities, we found an adjusted HR of 1.12 (95% CI: 1.06-1.19), which was still statistically significant. Furthermore, the effect was modified by comorbidities, with more prominent effects on patients with less than three comorbidities (adjusted HR=1.51; 95% CI: 1.22-1.86 for low comorbidity score). In conclusion, a high arsenic level in drinking water was a risk factor for ESRD, independent of other documented risk factors. Reducing high-risk comorbidities in patients with early-stage renal dysfunction is important for slowing the progression of the disease to ESRD, even in the endemic area of arsenic exposure.
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- Ya-Yun Cheng
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medical, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Optometry, College of Medicine and Life Science, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Urology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medical, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan; Occupational Safety, Health, and Medicine Research Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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Increased O-GlcNAcylation of SNAP29 Drives Arsenic-Induced Autophagic Dysfunction. Mol Cell Biol 2018; 38:MCB.00595-17. [PMID: 29507186 PMCID: PMC5954189 DOI: 10.1128/mcb.00595-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2017] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Environmental exposure to arsenic is linked to adverse health effects, including cancer and diabetes. Pleiotropic cellular effects are observed with arsenic exposure. Previously, we demonstrated that arsenic dysregulated the autophagy pathway at low, environmentally relevant concentrations. Here we show that arsenic blocks autophagy by preventing autophagosome-lysosome fusion. Specifically, arsenic disrupts formation of the STX17-SNAP29-VAMP8 SNARE complex, where SNAP29 mediates vesicle fusion through bridging STX17-containing autophagosomes to VAMP8-bearing lysosomes. Mechanistically, arsenic inhibits SNARE complex formation, at least in part, by enhancing O-GlcNAcylation of SNAP29. Transfection of O-GlcNAcylation-defective, but not wild-type, SNAP29 into clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)-mediated SNAP29 knockout cells abolishes arsenic-mediated autophagy inhibition. These findings reveal a mechanism by which low levels of arsenic perturb proteostasis through inhibition of SNARE complex formation, providing a possible therapeutic target for disease intervention in the more than 200 million people exposed to unsafe levels of arsenic.
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Dodson M, de la Vega MR, Harder B, Castro-Portuguez R, Rodrigues SD, Wong PK, Chapman E, Zhang DD. Low-level arsenic causes proteotoxic stress and not oxidative stress. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2018; 341:106-113. [PMID: 29408041 PMCID: PMC5929483 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2018.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2017] [Revised: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Prolonged exposure to arsenic has been shown to increase the risk of developing a number of diseases, including cancer and type II diabetes. Arsenic is present throughout the environment in its inorganic forms, and the level of exposure varies greatly by geographical location. The current recommended maximum level of arsenic exposure by the EPA is 10μg/L, but levels>50-1000μg/L have been detected in some parts of Asia, the Middle East, and the Southwestern United States. One of the most important steps in developing treatment options for arsenic-linked pathologies is to understand the cellular pathways affected by low levels of arsenic. Here, we show that acute exposure to non-lethal, low-level arsenite, an environmentally relevant arsenical, inhibits the autophagy pathway. Furthermore, arsenite-induced autophagy inhibition initiates a transient, but moderate ER stress response. Significantly, low-level arsenite exposure does not exhibit an increase in oxidative stress. These findings indicate that compromised autophagy, and not enhanced oxidative stress occurs early during arsenite exposure, and that restoring the autophagy pathway and proper proteostasis could be a viable option for treating arsenic-linked diseases. As such, our study challenges the existing paradigm that oxidative stress is the main underlying cause of pathologies associated with environmental arsenic exposure.
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- Matthew Dodson
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85721
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85721
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85721
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85721
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85721
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University, Park, PA, USA, 16802
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85721
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85721,Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85724,To whom correspondence should be addressed: Dr. Donna D. Zhang, College of Pharmacy, 1703 East Mabel Street, Tucson, AZ, 85721, , Phone number: 520-626-9918
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Dani SU, Walter GF. Chronic arsenic intoxication diagnostic score (CAsIDS). J Appl Toxicol 2017; 38:122-144. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.3512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2017] [Revised: 07/02/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Sergio Ulhoa Dani
- Medawar Institute for Medical and Environmental Research; Acangau Foundation; Paracatu MG Brazil
- Department of General Internal Medicine; St. Gallen Cantonal Hospital; Switzerland
- PizolCare Praxis Wartau; Trübbach Switzerland
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Wang J, Wan J, Wu Z, Li H, Li H, Dagot C, Wang Y. Flexible biological arsenite oxidation utilizing NO x and O 2 as alternative electron acceptors. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 178:136-142. [PMID: 28324835 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.03.044] [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: 10/31/2016] [Revised: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
The feasibility of flexible microbial arsenite (AsIII) oxidation coupled with the reduction of different electron acceptors was investigated. The results indicated the acclimated microorganisms could oxidize AsIII with oxygen, nitrate and nitrite as the alternative electron acceptors. A series of batch tests were conducted to measure the kinetic parameters of AsIII oxidation and to evaluate the effects of environmental conditions including pH and temperature on the activity of biological AsIII oxidation dependent on different electron acceptors. Kinetic results showed that oxygen-dependent AsIII oxidation had the highest oxidation rate (0.59 mg As g-1 VSS min-1), followed by nitrate- (0.40 mg As g-1 VSS min-1) and nitrite-dependent AsIII oxidation (0.32 mg As g-1 VSS min-1). The kinetic data of aerobic AsIII oxidation were fitted well with the Monod kinetic model, while the Haldane substrate inhibition model was better applicable to describe the inhibition of anoxic AsIII oxidation. Both aerobic and anoxic AsIII oxidation performed the optimal activity at the near neutral pH. Besides, the optimal temperature for oxygen-, nitrate- and nitrite-dependent AsIII oxidation was 30 ± 1 °C, 40 ± 1 °C and 20 ± 1 °C, respectively.
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- Jie Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, 450001, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, 450001, PR China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, 450001, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, 450001, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, 450001, PR China
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- GRESE EA 4330, Université de Limoges, 123 Avenue Albert Thomas, F-87060, Limoges Cedex, France; INSERM, U1092, Limoges, France
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, 450001, PR China
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