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Saha U, Kumari P, Ghosh A, Sinha A, Jena S, Kirti A, Gupta A, Choudhury A, Simnani FZ, Nandi A, Sahoo RN, Singh S, Mishra R, Kaushik NK, Singh D, Suar M, Verma SK. Detrimental consequences of micropolymers associated plasticizers on endocrinal disruption. Mater Today Bio 2024; 27:101139. [PMID: 39027679 PMCID: PMC11255117 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101139] [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: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
Abstract
The prevalence of polymer usage in everyday activities has emerged as a detriment to both human life and the environment. A large number of studies describe severe impacts of micropolymers (MP) and nanopolymers (NP) on various organ systems, including the endocrine system. Additionally, plasticizers utilized as additives have been identified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). MP/NP, along with associated plasticizers, affect principal signalling pathways of endocrine glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and gonads, thereby disrupting hormone function and metabolic processes crucial for maintaining homeostasis, fertility, neural development, and fetal growth. This review delves into the sources, distribution, and effects of micropolymers, nanopolymers, and associated plasticizers acting as EDCs. Furthermore, it provides a detailed review of the mechanisms underlying endocrine disruption in relation to different types of MP/NP.
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- Utsa Saha
- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, 825001, India
- RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kotlarska 2, Brno, 61137, Czech Republic
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- Markham College of Commerce, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, 825001, India
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- Department of Computer Engineering, Parul University, Ta. Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391760, India
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, 01897, Seoul, South Korea
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- Condensed Matter Theory Group, Materials Theory Division, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Box 516, SE-751 20, Uppsala, Sweden
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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Wang C, An T, Lu C, Liu T, Shan X, Zhu Z, Gao Y. Tangzhiping Decoction Improves Glucose and Lipid Metabolism and Exerts Protective Effects Against White Adipose Tissue Dysfunction in Prediabetic Mice. Drug Des Devel Ther 2024; 18:2951-2969. [PMID: 39050798 PMCID: PMC11268521 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s462603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Background Prediabetes, characterized by a series of metabolic abnormalities, increases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Tangzhiping (TZP), a clinically validated traditional Chinese medicine formula, is used to treat impaired glucose tolerance. However, the underlying mechanism of TZP in intervening prediabetes is not fully elucidated. Purpose The current study aimed to evaluate the protective effect of TZP against prediabetes mice and explore its potential mechanism. Methods After establishing a prediabetic animal model through 12 weeks of high-fat diet (HFD) feeding, mice were subjected to TZP for 8 weeks. Various parameters related to body weight, glucose and lipid metabolism, and insulin sensitivity were measured. Histopathological examinations observed adipose cell size and liver lipid deposition. The Sable Promethion system assessed energy metabolism activity. Transcriptomic analysis of Epididymal white adipose tissue (EWAT) identified enriched pathways and genes. The key genes in the enriched pathways were identified through RT-PCR. Results Our data revealed that the administration of TZP reduced body weight and fat mass in a prediabetes mouse model. TZP normalized the glucose and insulin levels, improved insulin resistance, and decreased plasma TC and FFA. The alleviation of adipose tissue hypertrophy and lipid deposition by TZP was demonstrated through pathological examination. Indirect calorimetry measurements indicated a potential increase in VO2 and EE levels with TZP. The results of EWAT transcription showed that TZP reversed pathways and genes related to inflammation and catabolic metabolism. RT-PCR demonstrated that the mRNA expression of inflammation and lipolysis, including Tlr2, Ccr5, Ccl9, Itgb2, Lipe, Pnpla2, Cdo1, Ces1d, Echs1, and Acad11, were changed by TZP treatment. Conclusion TZP effectively alleviates obesity, impaired glucose and lipid metabolism, and insulin resistance. The effect of TZP might be associated with the regulation of gene expression in dysfunctional adipose tissue.
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- Cuiting Wang
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Pan I, Umapathy S. Probiotics an emerging therapeutic approach towards gut-brain-axis oriented chronic health issues induced by microplastics: A comprehensive review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32004. [PMID: 38882279 PMCID: PMC11176854 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32004] [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] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Applications for plastic polymers can be found all around the world, often discarded without any prior care, exacerbating the environmental issue. When large waste materials are released into the environment, they undergo physical, biological, and photo-degradation processes that break them down into smaller polymer fragments known as microplastics (MPs). The time it takes for residual plastic to degrade depends on the type of polymer and environmental factors, with some taking as long as 600 years or more. Due to their small size, microplastics can contaminate food and enter the human body through food chains and webs, causing gastrointestinal (GI) tract pain that can range from local to systemic. Microplastics can also acquire hydrophobic organic pollutants and heavy metals on their surface, due to their large surface area and surface hydrophobicity. The levels of contamination on the microplastic surface are significantly higher than in the natural environment. The gut-brain axis (GB axis), through which organisms interact with their environment, regulate nutritional digestion and absorption, intestinal motility and secretion, complex polysaccharide breakdown, and maintain intestinal integrity, can be altered by microplastics acting alone or in combination with pollutants. Probiotics have shown significant therapeutic potential in managing various illnesses mediated by the gut-brain axis. They connect hormonal and biochemical pathways to promote gut and brain health, making them a promising therapy option for a variety of GB axis-mediated illnesses. Additionally, taking probiotics with or without food can reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, reactive oxygen species (ROS), neuro-inflammation, neurodegeneration, protein folding, and both motor and non-motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson's disease. This study provides new insight into microplastic-induced gut dysbiosis, its associated health risks, and the benefits of using both traditional and next-generation probiotics to maintain gut homeostasis.
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- Ieshita Pan
- Institute of Biotechnology, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Integrative Physiology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Thandalam, Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Integrative Physiology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Thandalam, Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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Guo Y, Chen Y, Wang D, Liu G, Chen Y, Peng C, Cao T, Liu Y, Hu X, Xu X, Ke Y, Huang S, Wang T, Lv Z. Artemisinin and its derivatives modulate glucose homeostasis and gut microbiota remodeling in a nutritional context. J Nutr Biochem 2024; 131:109687. [PMID: 38866191 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2024.109687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Glucose metabolic disorders, prevalent in numerous metabolic diseases, have become a pressing global public health concern. Artemisinin (ART) and its derivatives, including artesunate (ARTs) and artemether (ARTe), have shown potential as metabolic regulators. However, the specific effects of ART and its derivatives on glucose metabolism under varying nutritional conditions and the associated molecular mechanisms remain largely unexplored. In this study, we examined the impact of ART, ARTs, and ARTe on glucose homeostasis using a mouse model subjected to different dietary regimens. Our findings revealed that ART, ARTs, and ARTe increased blood glucose levels in mice on a normal-chow diet (ND) while mitigating glucose imbalances in high-fat diet (HFD) mice. Notably, treatment with ART, ARTs, and ARTe had contrasting effects on in vivo insulin signaling, impairing it in ND mice and enhancing it in HFD mice. Moreover, the composition of gut microbiota underwent significant alterations following administration of ART and its derivatives. In ND mice, these treatments reduced the populations of bacteria beneficial for improving glucose homeostasis, including Parasutterella, Alloprevotella, Bifidobacterium, Ileibacterium, and Alistipes. In HFD mice, there was an increase in the abundance of beneficial bacteria (Alistipes, Akkermanisia) and a decrease in bacteria known to negatively impact glucose metabolism (Coprobacillus, Helicobacter, Mucispirillum, Enterorhabdus). Altogether, ART, ARTs, and ARTe exhibited distinct effects on the regulation of glucose metabolism, depending on the nutritional context, and these effects were closely associated with modifications in gut microbiota composition.
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- Yajie Guo
- Department of Emergency, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China
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- Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China; School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China
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- Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China
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- Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China
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- Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China
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- Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China; School of Public Health, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China
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- Medical School of Public Health, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Emergency, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China.
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Colloca A, Donisi I, Anastasio C, Balestrieri ML, D’Onofrio N. Metabolic Alteration Bridging the Prediabetic State and Colorectal Cancer. Cells 2024; 13:663. [PMID: 38667278 PMCID: PMC11049175 DOI: 10.3390/cells13080663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Prediabetes and colorectal cancer (CRC) represent compelling health burdens responsible for high mortality and morbidity rates, sharing several modifiable risk factors. It has been hypothesized that metabolic abnormalities linking prediabetes and CRC are hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and adipokines imbalance. The chronic stimulation related to these metabolic signatures can favor CRC onset and development, as well as negatively influence CRC prognosis. To date, the growing burden of prediabetes and CRC has generated a global interest in defining their epidemiological and molecular relationships. Therefore, a deeper knowledge of the metabolic impairment determinants is compelling to identify the pathological mechanisms promoting the onset of prediabetes and CRC. In this scenario, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview on the metabolic alterations of prediabetes and CRC as well as an overview of recent preventive and therapeutic approaches for both diseases, focusing on the role of the metabolic state as a pivotal contributor to consider for the development of future preventive and therapeutic strategies.
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (I.D.); (C.A.); (M.L.B.)
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Li X, Niu H, Huang Z, Zhang M, Xing M, Chen Z, Wu L, Xu P. Deciphering the Role of the Gut Microbiota in Exposure to Emerging Contaminants and Diabetes: A Review. Metabolites 2024; 14:108. [PMID: 38393000 PMCID: PMC10890638 DOI: 10.3390/metabo14020108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Emerging pollutants, a category of compounds currently not regulated or inadequately regulated by law, have recently become a focal point of research due to their potential toxic effects on human health. The gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in human health; it is particularly susceptible to disruption and alteration upon exposure to a range of toxic environmental chemicals, including emerging contaminants. The disturbance of the gut microbiome caused by environmental pollutants may represent a mechanism through which environmental chemicals exert their toxic effects, a mechanism that is garnering increasing attention. However, the discussion on the toxic link between emerging pollutants and glucose metabolism remains insufficiently explored. This review aims to establish a connection between emerging pollutants and glucose metabolism through the gut microbiota, delving into the toxic impacts of these pollutants on glucose metabolism and the potential role played by the gut microbiota.
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- Xueqing Li
- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Rd., Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Rd., Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Disease Prevention and Control Center of Jingning She Autonomous County, Lishui 323500, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Rd., Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Rd., Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Rd., Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Rd., Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China
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Zhao X, Zheng J, Wang J, Li B, Huang W. Inhibition of Hyperglycemia and Hyperlipidemia by Blocking Toll-like Receptor 4: Comparison of Wild-Type and Toll-like Receptor 4 Gene Knockout Mice on Obesity and Diabetes Modeling. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:63. [PMID: 38275739 PMCID: PMC10813444 DOI: 10.3390/biology13010063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Innate immune receptor TLR4 plays an important role in glycolipid metabolism. The objective of this study is to investigate the inhibitory effects of blocking TLR4 on hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia by comparing WT and TLR4-/- mice in obesity and diabetes modeling. The knockout of the TLR4 gene could prevent weight gain induced by a high-fat diet (HFD)/high-sugar and high-fat diet (HSHFD), and the differences in the responses existed between the sexes. It extends the time required to reach the obesity criteria. However, when mice were injected with intraperitoneal streptozotocin (STZ) after being fed by HSHFD for two months, TLR4-/- mice exhibited less weight loss than WT. Blocking TLR4 alleviated the changes in body weight and blood glucose, consequently reducing the efficiency of diabetes modeling, especially for male mice. Additionally, male TLR4-/- obese mice exhibit lower total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels in serum and less formation of fat droplets in the liver compared to WT. On the other hand, the knockout of TLR4 significantly increased the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) of male mice. This study should provide new insights into the role of TLR4, as well as opportunities to target novel approaches to the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes.
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- Xingyu Zhao
- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China;
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China;
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China;
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China;
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China;
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China;
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China;
- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China;
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Niu H, Xu M, Tu P, Xu Y, Li X, Xing M, Chen Z, Wang X, Lou X, Wu L, Sun S. Emerging Contaminants: An Emerging Risk Factor for Diabetes Mellitus. TOXICS 2024; 12:47. [PMID: 38251002 PMCID: PMC10819641 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12010047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Emerging contaminants have been increasingly recognized as critical determinants in global public health outcomes. However, the intricate relationship between these contaminants and glucose metabolism remains to be fully elucidated. The paucity of comprehensive clinical data, coupled with the need for in-depth mechanistic investigations, underscores the urgency to decipher the precise molecular and cellular pathways through which these contaminants potentially mediate the initiation and progression of diabetes mellitus. A profound understanding of the epidemiological impact of these emerging contaminants, as well as the elucidation of the underlying mechanistic pathways, is indispensable for the formulation of evidence-based policy and preventive interventions. This review systematically aggregates contemporary findings from epidemiological investigations and delves into the mechanistic correlates that tether exposure to emerging contaminants, including endocrine disruptors, perfluorinated compounds, microplastics, and antibiotics, to glycemic dysregulation. A nuanced exploration is undertaken focusing on potential dietary sources and the consequential role of the gut microbiome in their toxic effects. This review endeavors to provide a foundational reference for future investigations into the complex interplay between emerging contaminants and diabetes mellitus.
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- Huixia Niu
- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China; (H.N.); (P.T.); (X.L.); (M.X.); (Z.C.); (X.W.); (X.L.)
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- School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiang’an South Road, Xiang’an District, Xiamen 361102, China; (M.X.); (Y.X.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China; (H.N.); (P.T.); (X.L.); (M.X.); (Z.C.); (X.W.); (X.L.)
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- School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiang’an South Road, Xiang’an District, Xiamen 361102, China; (M.X.); (Y.X.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China; (H.N.); (P.T.); (X.L.); (M.X.); (Z.C.); (X.W.); (X.L.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China; (H.N.); (P.T.); (X.L.); (M.X.); (Z.C.); (X.W.); (X.L.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China; (H.N.); (P.T.); (X.L.); (M.X.); (Z.C.); (X.W.); (X.L.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China; (H.N.); (P.T.); (X.L.); (M.X.); (Z.C.); (X.W.); (X.L.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China; (H.N.); (P.T.); (X.L.); (M.X.); (Z.C.); (X.W.); (X.L.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 3399 Bin Sheng Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310051, China; (H.N.); (P.T.); (X.L.); (M.X.); (Z.C.); (X.W.); (X.L.)
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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Yu J, Tang L, Yang L, Zheng M, Yu H, Luo Y, Liu J, Xu J. Role and mechanism of MiR-542-3p in regulating TLR4 in nonylphenol-induced neuronal cell pyroptosis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 123:155123. [PMID: 37976699 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the spatial learning/memory and motor abilities of rats and the alteration of miR-542-3p and pyroptosis in the midbrain nigrostriatal area in vivo after nonylphenol (NP) gavage and to explore the mechanism of miR-542-3p regulation of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) in NP-induced pyroptosis in BV2 microglia in vitro. METHODS In vivo: Thirty-six specific-pathogen-free-grade Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into three equal groups: blank control group (treated with pure corn oil), NP group (treated with NP, 80 mg/kg body weight per day for 90 days), and positive control group [treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), 2 mg/kg body weight for 7 days]. In vitro: The first part of the experiment was divided into blank group (control, saline), LPS group [1 µg/ml + 1 mM adenosine triphosphate (ATP)], and NP group (40 µmol/L). The second part was divided into mimics NC (negative control) group, miR-542-3p mimics group, mimics NC + NP group, and miR-542-3p mimics + NP group. RESULTS In vivo: Behaviorally, the spatial learning/memory and motor abilities of rats after NP exposure declined, as detected via Y-maze, open field, and rotarod tests. Some microglia in the substantia nigra of the NP-treated rats were activated. The downregulation of miR-542-3p was observed in rat brain tissue after NP exposure. The mRNA/protein expression of pyroptosis-related indicators (TLR4), NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), apoptosis-associated speck-like protein (ASC), gasdermin-D (GSDMD), cysteinyl aspartate-specific proteinase-1 (caspase-1), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in the substantia nigra of the midbrain increased after NP exposure. In vitro: ASC fluorescence intensity increased in BV2 cells after NP exposure. The mRNA and/or protein expression of pyroptosis-related indicators (TLR4, NLRP3, GSDMD, caspase-1, and IL-1β) in BV2 cells was upregulated after NP exposure. The transfection of miR-542-3p mimics inhibited NP-induced ASC expression in BV2 cells. The overexpression of miR-542-3p, followed by NP exposure, significantly reduced TLR4, NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1, and IL-1β gene and/or protein expression. CONCLUSIONS This study suggested that NP exposure caused a decline in spatial learning memory and whole-body motor ability in rats. Our study was novel in reporting that the upregulation of miR-542-3p targeting and regulating TLR4 could inhibit NLRP3 inflammatory activation and alleviate NP-induced microglia pyroptosis.
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- Jie Yu
- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563000, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563000, PR China; Department of Nosocomial Infection Control, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, 550002, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563000, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563000, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563000, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563000, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563000, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563000, PR China.
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Zhang S, Dai L, Wan Z, Huang Z, Zou M, Guan H. Sex-specific associations of bisphenol A and its substitutes with body fat distribution among US adults: NHANES 2011-2016. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:7948-7958. [PMID: 38172318 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31589-z] [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: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
Bisphenol A (BPA) and its structural analogs (bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol F (BPF)) are widely consumed endocrine disrupting chemicals that may contribute to the etiology of obesity. To date, few studies have directly investigated the sex-related associations between bisphenols and body fat distribution in adults. In this study, we included 2669 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2016 to evaluate and compare sex-specific differences of the associations of BPA, BPS, and BPF with body fat distribution. We found that there were significant positive correlations between BPS and body fat indices (STFAT [adjustedβ=1.94, 95% CI: (0.24, 3.64)], TAF [0.18 (0.04, 0.32)], SAT [0.15 (0.03, 0.27)], android fat mass [0.20 (0.004, 0.40)], BMI [1.63 (0.61, 2.65)], and WC [3.19 (0.64, 5.73)] in the highest quartiles of BPS), but not in BPA and BPF. Stratified analyses suggested that the significant associations of BPS with body fat indices were stronger in women than men (STFAT [adjustedβ=3.75, 95% CI: (1.04, 6.45) vs. adjustedβ=-0.06, 95% CI: (-2.23, 2.11), P for interaction < 0.001], TAF [ 0.32 (0.09, 0.54) vs. 0.01 (-0.17, 0.19), P for interaction < 0.001], SAT [0.27 (0.09, 0.45) vs. 0.01 (-0.14, 0.16), P for interaction < 0.001], android fat mass [0.41 (0.12, 0.71) vs. -0.02 (-0.28, 0.24), P for interaction < 0.001], gynoid fat mass [0.56 (0.11, 1.01) vs. -0.05 (-0.41, 0.31), P for interaction = 0.002], BMI [2.76 (1.08, 4.44) vs. 0.47 (-0.80, 1.74), P for interaction < 0.001], and WC [5.51 (1.44, 9.58) vs. 0.61 (-2.67, 3.88), P for interaction < 0.001]), and positive associations between BPS with fat distribution were also observed in non-smoking women. Our study indicated that in women, higher concentration of urinary BPS was associated with increased body fat accumulation, except for visceral adipose tissue mass. These findings emphasize the role of environmental BPS exposure in the increasing fat deposits, and confirm the need for more prospective cohort studies on a sex-specific manner.
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- Shili Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Global Health Research Center, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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Kim J, Kim NH, Youn I, Seo EK, Kim CY. Effects of Allium macrostemon Bunge Extract on Adipose Tissue Inflammation and Hepatic Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in High-Fat Diet-Fed and Bisphenol A-Treated C57BL/6N Mice. Foods 2023; 12:3777. [PMID: 37893670 PMCID: PMC10606828 DOI: 10.3390/foods12203777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The simultaneous exposure to a high-fat (HF) diet and to bisphenol A (BPA) from delivered foods and food-delivery containers is on the rise in humans, according to the increased frequency of food delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. This co-exposure could cause harmful tissue toxicity in the human body. Here, the preventive effect of Allium macrostemon Bunge (AM) extract against dysfunction in adipose tissue and the liver under co-exposure to BPA and an HF diet was examined using mice. C57BL/6N mice were divided into four groups (n = 6 or 7/group) according to diet and treatment: control diet with vehicle (CON), HF diet with vehicle (HF), HF diet with an oral injection of BPA (HF + BP), and HF diet with an oral injection of BPA and AM extract (HF + BP + AM). HF feeding increased body weight gain compared to CON feeding, while BP + HF and BP + HF + AM feeding suppressed body weight gain compared with HF feeding. The BP + HF group had lower body weight than the HF group, but the two groups had similar epididymal fat mass. The HF + BP + AM group showed lower pro-inflammatory gene expression levels in adipose tissue and epididymal fat mass compared to the HF + BP group. Altered endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response in the liver was partly observed in the HF + BP group, as shown by increased total phosphorylated Jun N-terminal kinase protein levels compared to those in the HF group. In addition, ecdysterone 25-O-β-D-glucopyranoside and 6-gingerol were identified in AM extract by mass spectrometry and molecular networking analysis. In summary, the AM extract diminished adipose tissue inflammation and hepatic ER stress in an HF diet and BPA co-exposure condition. To utilize AM as a potential food component to alleviate the harmful effect of an HF diet and BPA exposure, further research investigating the specific impact of AM extract supplementation using additional experimental groups or various treatment doses is warranted.
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- Juhae Kim
- Research Institute of Human Ecology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea; (J.K.); (N.-H.K.)
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- Research Institute of Human Ecology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea; (J.K.); (N.-H.K.)
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (I.Y.); (E.K.S.)
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (I.Y.); (E.K.S.)
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- Research Institute of Human Ecology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea; (J.K.); (N.-H.K.)
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Wei Y, Liu W, Liu J. Environmentally relevant exposure to cypermethrin aggravates diet-induced diabetic symptoms in mice: The interaction between environmental chemicals and diet. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 178:108090. [PMID: 37437315 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Pyrethroids, a class of widely used insecticides, have been linked to diabetes. However, it remains unclear whether and how environmentally relevant exposure to pyrethroids aggravates diet-induced diabetic symptoms. In this study, we investigated the diabetogenic effects of exposure to environmentally relevant doses of cypermethrin (CP), one of the most commonly used pyrethroids, and a high calorie diet (HCD) in adult male mice. Notably, HCD consumption significantly facilitated the bioaccumulation of CP in the liver. CP exposure at the lowest dose in the range of human daily intake exacerbated HCD-induced insulin resistance. In HCD-fed mice, CP treatment significantly decreased hepatic glucose uptake by impairing the translocation of glucose transporter GLUT2. CP exposure regulated hepatic AKT2/GSK3β/GYS2 pathway, thereby reducing glycogenesis and stimulating gluconeogenesis in the livers of HCD-fed mice. Hepatic transcriptome data showed that CP exposure of HCD-fed mice increased hepatic expression of thioredoxin-interacting protein (Txnip) and vanin-1 (VnnI) genes, which were involved in regulating GLUT2 translocation and AKT2/GSK3β/GYS2 pathway activity, respectively. CP treatment significantly decreased hepatic glucose uptake in HCD-fed mice by impairing the translocation of glucose transporter GLUT2, which was modulated by upregulation of TXNIP. CP exposure regulated hepatic AKT2/GSK3β/GYS2 pathway through upregulation of VNNI, thereby reducing glycogenesis and stimulating gluconeogenesis in the livers of HCD-fed mice. This is the first study to show that HCD led to an enrichment of lipophilic CP in the liver, which significantly disrupted glucose homeostasis and caused prediabetic phenotype. Our findings suggest that when assessing the health risks of lipophilic environmental chemicals, especially for metabolism-related outcomes, the interaction between contaminants and diet factors should be considered, otherwise the health risks may be underestimated.
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- Yile Wei
- MOE Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Ye L, Jiang X, Chen L, Chen S, Li H, Du R, You W, Peng J, Guo P, Zhang R, Yu H, Dong G, Li D, Li X, Chen W, Xing X, Xiao Y. Moderate body lipid accumulation in mice attenuated benzene-induced hematotoxicity via acceleration of benzene metabolism and clearance. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 178:108113. [PMID: 37506515 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108113] [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: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Recent population and animal studies have revealed a correlation between fat content and the severity of benzene-induced hematologic toxicity. However, the precise impact of lipid deposition on benzene-induced hematotoxicity and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we established a mouse model with moderate lipid accumulation by subjecting the mice to an 8-week high-fat diet (45% kcal from fat, HFD), followed by 28-day inhalation of benzene at doses of 0, 1, 10, and 100 ppm. The results showed that benzene exposure caused a dose-dependent reduction of peripheral white blood cell (WBC) counts in both diet groups. Notably, this reduction was less pronounced in the HFD-fed mice, suggesting that moderate lipid accumulation mitigates benzene-related hematotoxicity. To investigate the molecular basis for this effect, we performed bioinformatics analysis of high-throughput transcriptome sequencing data, which revealed that moderate lipid deposition alters mouse metabolism and stress tolerance towards xenobiotics. Consistently, the expression of key metabolic enzymes, such as Cyp2e1 and Gsta1, were upregulated in the HFD-fed mice upon benzene exposure. Furthermore, we utilized a real-time exhaled breath detection technique to monitor exhaled benzene metabolites, and the results indicated that moderate lipid deposition enhanced metabolic activation and increased the elimination of benzene metabolites. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that moderate lipid deposition confers reduced susceptibility to benzene-induced hematotoxicity in mice, at least in part, by accelerating benzene metabolism and clearance.
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- Lizhu Ye
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Institute of Mass Spectrometry and Atmospheric Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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Wang G, Hong X, Yu J, Zhang Y, Li Y, Li Z, Zhu Z, Yuan S, Zhang X, Wang S, Zhu F, Wang Y, Wu C, Su P, Shen T. Enhancing de novo ceramide synthesis induced by bisphenol A exposure aggravates metabolic derangement during obesity. Mol Metab 2023; 73:101741. [PMID: 37225016 PMCID: PMC10250932 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101741] [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: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) has been shown to increase the prevalence of obesity and its related insulin resistance (IR). Ceramide is a sphingolipid known to facilitate the production of proinflammatory cytokines and subsequently exacerbate inflammation and IR during the progression of obesity. Here, we investigated the effects of BPA exposure on ceramide de novo synthesis and whether increased ceramides aggravate adipose tissue (AT) inflammation and obesity-related IR. METHODS A population-based case-control study was conducted to explore the relationship between BPA exposure and IR and the potential role of ceramide in AT in obesity. Next, we used mice reared on a normal chow diet (NCD) or a high-fat diet (HFD) to verify the results from the population study and then investigated the role of ceramides in low-level BPA exposure with HFD-induced IR and AT inflammation in mice treated with or without myriocin (an inhibitor of the rate-limiting enzyme in de novo ceramide synthesis). RESULTS BPA levels are higher in obese individuals and are significantly associated with AT inflammation and IR. Specific subtypes of ceramides mediated the associations between BPA and obesity, obesity-related IR and AT inflammation in the obesity group. In animal experiments, BPA exposure facilitated ceramide accumulation in AT, activated PKCζ, promoted AT inflammation, increased the expression and secretion of proinflammatory cytokines via the JNK/NF-κB pathway, and lowered insulin sensitivity by disrupting IRS1-PI3K-AKT signaling in mice fed a HFD. Myriocin suppressed BPA-induced AT inflammation and IR. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that BPA aggravates obesity-induced IR, which is partly via increased de novo synthesis of ceramides and subsequent promotion of AT inflammation. Ceramide synthesis could be a potential target for the prevention of environmental BPA exposure-related metabolic diseases.
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- Gengfu Wang
- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Center for Scientific Research of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Physiology, Faculty of Heath & Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Surrey, Guildford, UK.
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui, PR China.
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Wang R, Liu ZH, Bi N, Gu X, Huang C, Zhou R, Liu H, Wang HL. Dysfunction of the medial prefrontal cortex contributes to BPA-induced depression- and anxiety-like behavior in mice. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 259:115034. [PMID: 37210999 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA), a well-known environmental endocrine disruptor, has been implicated in anxiety-like behavior. But the neural mechanism remains elusive. Herein, we found that mice exposed to 0.5 mg/kg/day BPA chronically from postnatal days (PND) 21 to PND 80 exhibited depression- and anxiety-like behavior. Further study showed that medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), was associated with BPA-induced depression- and anxiety-like behavior, as evidenced by decreased c-fos expression in mPFC of BPA-exposed mice. Both the morphology and function of glutamatergic neurons (also called pyramidal neurons) in mPFC of mice were impaired following BPA exposure, characterized by reduced primary branches, weakened calcium signal, and decreased mEPSC frequency. Importantly, optogenetic activation of the pyramidal neurons in mPFC greatly reversed BPA-induced depression- and anxiety-like behavior in mice. Furthermore, we reported that microglial activation in mPFC of mice may also have a role in BPA-induced depression- and anxiety-like behavior. Taken together, the results indicated that mPFC is the brain region that is greatly damaged by BPA exposure and is associated with BPA-induced depression- and anxiety-like behavior. The study thus provides new insights into BPA-induced neurotoxicity and behavioral changes.
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- Rongrong Wang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No 485 Danxia Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No 485 Danxia Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No 485 Danxia Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No 485 Danxia Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No 485 Danxia Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No 485 Danxia Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui 230032, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No 485 Danxia Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China.
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Qiu S, He S, Wang J, Wang H, Bhattacharjee A, Li X, Saeed M, Dupree JL, Han X. Adult-Onset CNS Sulfatide Deficiency Causes Sex-Dependent Metabolic Disruption in Aging. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10483. [PMID: 37445661 PMCID: PMC10341976 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The interconnection between obesity and central nervous system (CNS) neurological dysfunction has been widely appreciated. Accumulating evidence demonstrates that obesity is a risk factor for CNS neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. However, the extent to which CNS disruption influences peripheral metabolism remains to be elucidated. We previously reported that myelin-enriched sulfatide loss leads to CNS neuroinflammation and cognitive decline. In this study, we further investigated the impact of CNS sulfatide deficiency on peripheral metabolism while considering sex- and age-specific effects. We found that female sulfatide-deficient mice gained significantly more body weight, exhibited higher basal glucose levels, and were glucose-intolerant during glucose-tolerance test (GTT) compared to age-matched controls under a normal diet, whereas male sulfatide-deficient mice only displayed glucose intolerance at a much older age compared to female sulfatide-deficient mice. Mechanistically, we found that increased body weight was associated with increased food intake and elevated neuroinflammation, especially in the hypothalamus, in a sex-specific manner. Our results suggest that CNS sulfatide deficiency leads to sex-specific alterations in energy homeostasis via dysregulated hypothalamic control of food intake.
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- Shulan Qiu
- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; (S.Q.); (S.H.)
- Division of Diabetes, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; (S.Q.); (S.H.)
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- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; (S.Q.); (S.H.)
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- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; (S.Q.); (S.H.)
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- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; (S.Q.); (S.H.)
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- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; (S.Q.); (S.H.)
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- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; (S.Q.); (S.H.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284, USA
- McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Research Division, Richmond, VA 23249, USA
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- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; (S.Q.); (S.H.)
- Division of Diabetes, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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Li Y, Zhu S, Du D, Li Q, Xie K, Chen L, Feng X, Wu X, Sun Z, Zhou J, Yang J, Shu G, Wang S, Gao P, Zhu C, Jiang Q, Wang L. TLR4 in POMC neurons regulates thermogenesis in a sex-dependent manner. J Lipid Res 2023; 64:100368. [PMID: 37028769 PMCID: PMC10205441 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlr.2023.100368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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The rising prevalence of obesity has become a worldwide health concern. Obesity usually occurs when there is an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. However, energy expenditure consists of several components, including metabolism, physical activity, and thermogenesis. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is a transmembrane pattern recognition receptor, and it is abundantly expressed in the brain. Here, we showed that pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)-specific deficiency of TLR4 directly modulates brown adipose tissue thermogenesis and lipid homeostasis in a sex-dependent manner. Deleting TLR4 in POMC neurons is sufficient to increase energy expenditure and thermogenesis resulting in reduced body weight in male mice. POMC neuron is a subpopulation of tyrosine hydroxylase neurons and projects into brown adipose tissue, which regulates the activity of sympathetic nervous system and contributes to thermogenesis in POMC-TLR4-KO male mice. By contrast, deleting TLR4 in POMC neurons decreases energy expenditure and increases body weight in female mice, which affects lipolysis of white adipose tissue (WAT). Mechanistically, TLR4 KO decreases the expression of the adipose triglyceride lipase and lipolytic enzyme hormone-sensitive lipase in WAT in female mice. Furthermore, the function of immune-related signaling pathway in WAT is inhibited because of obesity, which exacerbates the development of obesity reversely. Together, these results demonstrate that TLR4 in POMC neurons regulates thermogenesis and lipid balance in a sex-dependent manner.
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- Yongxiang Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Genetics and Endocrinology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Ma N, Ma D, Liu X, Zhao L, Ma L, Ma D, Dong S. Bisphenol P exposure in C57BL/6 mice caused gut microbiota dysbiosis and induced intestinal barrier disruption via LPS/TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 175:107949. [PMID: 37126915 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.107949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Despite being one of the most world's widely used and mass-produced compounds, bisphenol A (BPA) has a wide range of toxic effects. Bisphenol P (BPP), an alternative to BPA, has been detected in many foods. The effects of BPP dietary exposure on gut microbiota and the intestinal barrier were unclear. We designed three batches of animal experiments: The first studied mice were exposed to BPP (30 µg/kg BW/day) for nine weeks and found that they gained weight and developed dysbiosis of the gut microbiota. The second, using typical human exposure levels (L, 0.3 µg/kg BW/day BPP) and higher concentrations (M, 30 µg/kg BW/day BPP; H, 3000 µg/kg BW/day BPP), caused gut microbiota dysbiosis in mice, activated the Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) /TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway, triggered an inflammatory response, increased intestinal permeability, and promoted bacterial translocation leading to intestinal barrier disruption. The third treatment used a combination of antibiotics and alleviated intestinal inflammation and injury. This study demonstrated the mechanism of injury and concentration effects of intestinal damage caused by BPP exposure, providing reference data for BPP use and control and yielding new insights for human disease prevention.
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- Nana Ma
- College of Life Science, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, China
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- College of Life Science, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, China
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- College of Life Science, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, China
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- College of Life Science, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, China
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- College of Life Science, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, China
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- College of Life Science, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, China
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- College of Life Science, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, China.
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Pan Z, Huang J, Hu T, Zhang Y, Zhang L, Zhang J, Cui D, Li L, Wang J, Wu Q. Protective Effects of Selenium Nanoparticles against Bisphenol A-Induced Toxicity in Porcine Intestinal Epithelial Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24087242. [PMID: 37108405 PMCID: PMC10139072 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is widely used to harden plastics and polycarbonates and causes serious toxic effects in multiple organs, including the intestines. Selenium, as an essential nutrient element for humans and animals, exhibits a predominant effect in various physiological processes. Selenium nanoparticles have attracted more and more attention due to their outstanding biological activity and biosafety. We prepared chitosan-coated selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) and further compared the protective effects, and investigated the underlying mechanism of SeNPs and inorganic selenium (Na2SeO3) on BPA-induced toxicity in porcine intestinal epithelial cells (IPEC-J2). The particle size, zeta potential, and microstructure of SeNPs were detected by using a nano-selenium particle size meter and a transmission electron microscope. IPEC-J2 cells were exposed to BPA alone or simultaneously exposed to BPA and SeNPs or Na2SeO3. The CCK8 assay was performed to screen the optimal concentration of BPA exposure and the optimal concentration of SeNPs and Na2SeO3 treatment. The apoptosis rate was detected by flow cytometry. Real-time PCR and Western blot methods were used to analyze the mRNA and protein expression of factors related to tight junctions, apoptosis, inflammatory responses and endoplasmic reticulum stress. Increased death and morphological damage were observed after BPA exposure, and these increases were attenuated by SeNPs and Na2SeO3 treatment. BPA exposure disturbed the tight junction function involved with decreased expression of tight junction protein Zonula occludens 1 (ZO-1), occludin, and claudin-1 proteins. Proinflammatory response mediated by the transcription factor nuclear factor-k-gene binding (NF-κB), such as elevated levels of interleukin-1β(IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interferon-γ (IFN-γ), interleukin-17 (IL-17), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) expression was induced at 6 and 24 h after BPA exposure. BPA exposure also disturbed the oxidant/antioxidant status and led to oxidative stress. IPEC-J2 cell apoptosis was induced by BPA exposure, as indicated by increased BCL-2-associated X protein (Bax), caspase 3, caspase 8, and caspase 9 expression and decreased B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-xl expression. BPA exposure activated the endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) mediated by the receptor protein kinase receptor-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK), Inositol requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1α), and activating transcription factor 6 (ATF6). We found that treatment with SeNPs and Na2SeO3 can alleviate the intestinal damage caused by BPA. SeNPs were superior to Na2SeO3 and counteracted BPA-induced tight junction function injury, proinflammatory response, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and ERS stress. Our findings suggest that SeNPs protect intestinal epithelial cells from BPA-induced damage, partly through inhibiting ER stress activation and subsequently attenuating proinflammatory responses and oxidative stress and suppressing apoptosis, thus enhancing the intestinal epithelial barrier function. Our data indicate that selenium nanoparticles may represent an effective and reliable tool for preventing BPA toxicity in animals and humans.
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- Zaozao Pan
- Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 100096, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 100096, China
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- Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 100096, China
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- Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 100096, China
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- Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 100096, China
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- Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 100096, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China
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- Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 100096, China
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Lee H, Gao Y, Kim JK, Shin S, Choi M, Hwang Y, Lee S, Rhyu DY, Kim KT. Synergetic effects of concurrent chronic exposure to a mixture of OCPs and high-fat diets on type 2 diabetes and beneficial effects of caloric restriction in female zebrafish. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 446:130659. [PMID: 36587596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130659] [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: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the relationship among chronic exposure to a low concentration of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity, and caloric restriction in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Thus, female zebrafish were divided into four groups and treated for 12 weeks as follows: (i) negative control, (ii) HFD (obesity) control, (iii) obesity + a mixture of OCPs (OP), and (iv) obesity + a mixture of OCPs + caloric restriction (OPR). We then assessed T2D-related effects via hematological analysis, histopathology, mitochondrial evaluation, and multiomics analyses. The OP group showed a significant increase in glucose levels, whereas the OPR group maintained glucose at nonsignificant levels. Multiomics analyses revealed that the exacerbated metabolic effects in the OP group were associated with molecular alterations in oxidative stress, inflammation, nucleotide metabolism, and glucose/lipid homeostasis. These alterations were histologically verified by the increased numbers of hypertrophic adipocytes and inflammatory cells observed. Caloric restriction activated pathways related to antioxidant response, mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation, and energy metabolism in zebrafish, leading to preserved glucose homeostasis. In conclusion, this study identified molecular mechanisms underlying the synergistic effect of concurrent exposure to a mixture of OCPs and HFD as well as shed light on the beneficial effect of regular caloric restriction in T2D development.
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- Hyojin Lee
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 Plus KNU Multi-Omics Based Creative Drug Research Team, College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea; Department of Core Analytical Service, Wuxi AppTec, Shanghai 200131, China
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- Korea Basic Science Institute, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Optometry, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea
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- Metabolomics Laboratory, College of Pharmacy, Korea University, Sejong City 30019, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 Plus KNU Multi-Omics Based Creative Drug Research Team, College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea; Mass Spectrometry Based Convergence Research Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedicine, Health & Life Convergence Sciences, BK21 FOUR, Mokpo National University, Jeonnam 58554, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea.
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Wu X, Li S, Zhang M, Bai S, Ni Y, Xu Q, Fan Y, Lu C, Xu Z, Ji C, Du G, Qin Y. Early-life bisphenol AP exposure impacted neurobehaviors in adulthood through microglial activation in mice. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 317:137935. [PMID: 36696922 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.137935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Bisphenol AP (BPAP), a structural analog of bisphenol A (BPA), has been widely detected in environment and biota. BPAP was reported to interfere with hormone and metabolism, while limited data were available about its effects on neurobehavior, especially exposure to it during early-life time. A mouse model of early-life BPAP exposure was established to evaluate the long-term neurobehaviors in offspring. Collectively, early-life BPAP exposure caused anxiety-like behaviors and impaired learning and memory in adult offspring. Through brain bulk RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq), we found differential expressed genes were enriched in pathways related to behaviors and neurodevelopment, which were consistent with the observed phenotype. Besides, single-nucleus RNA-sequencing (snRNA-seq) showed BPAP exposure altered the transcriptome of microglia in hippocampus. Mechanistically, BPAP exposure induced inflammations in hippocampus through upregulating Iba-1 and activating the microglia. In addition, we observed that BPAP exposure could activate peripheral immunity and promote proportion of macrophages and activation of dendritic cells in the offspring. In conclusion, early-life exposure to BPAP impaired neurobehaviors in adult offspring accompanied with excessive activation of hippocampal microglia. Our findings provide new clues to the underlying mechanisms of BPAP's neurotoxic effects and therefore more cautions should be taken about BPAP.
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- Xiaorong Wu
- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; School of Public Health, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Microbiology and Infection, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Microbiology and Infection, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Microbiology and Infection, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Microbiology and Infection, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Modern Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Microbiology and Infection, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Modern Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Microbiology and Infection, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Yue H, Yang X, Wu X, Tian Y, Xu P, Sang N. Identification of risk for ovarian disease enhanced by BPB or BPAF exposure. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 319:120980. [PMID: 36587784 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The ban on bisphenol A (BPA) has led to a rapid increase in the use of BPA analogs, and they are increasingly being detected in the natural environment and biological organisms. Studies have pointed out that BPA analogs can lead to adverse health outcomes. However, their interference with ovarian tissue has not been fully elucidated. In this study, seven- to eight-week-old CD-1 mice were exposed to corn oil containing 300 μg/kg/day bisphenol B (BPB) or bisphenol AF (BPAF) through oral gavage, and ovarian tissues were collected at 14 and 28 days of exposure. Ovarian toxicity was evaluated by the ovarian index, ovarian area, and follicle number. mRNA-seq was used to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and infer the association of DEGs with ovarian diseases. BPB or BPAF exposure induced morphological changes in ovarian tissue in CD-1 mice. In addition, Gene Ontology (GO) analysis revealed disturbances in biological processes (BP) associated with steroid biosynthetic process (GO:0006694) and cellular calcium ion homeostasis (GO:0006874). Subsequently, regulatory networks of BPA analogs (BPB or BPAF)-DEGs-ovarian diseases were constructed. Importantly, the expression levels of DEGs and transcription factors (TFs) associated with ovarian disease were altered. BPB or BPAF exposure causes damage to ovarian morphology through the synergistic effects of multiple biological processes and may be associated with altered mRNA expression profiles as a risk factor for ovarian diseases.
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- Huifeng Yue
- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030006, PR China.
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030006, PR China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030006, PR China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030006, PR China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030006, PR China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030006, PR China
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Lama A, Del Piano F, Annunziata C, Comella F, Opallo N, Melini S, Grumetto L, Pirozzi C, Mattace Raso G, Meli R, Ferrante MC. Bisphenol A exacerbates anxiety-like behavior and neuroinflammation in prefrontal cortex of adult obese mice. Life Sci 2023; 313:121301. [PMID: 36535405 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.121301] [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: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIMS Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine-disrupting chemical inducing several damages such as neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity, and metabolic disorders. Obesity is the main risk factor for the increased occurrence of metabolic alterations as well as mood disorders. Here, we investigated in obese mice the effects of BPA on anxiety-like behavior, associated with neuroinflammation and immune activation. MAIN METHODS Male C57Bl/6J mice were divided into 4 groups: control group (STD) receiving chow diet and BPA vehicle; STD group treated with BPA (50 μg/kg/die); high-fat diet (HFD) group receiving BPA vehicle; HFD group treated with BPA. BPA treatment started 12 weeks after HFD feeding and lasted 3 weeks. KEY FINDINGS The open field and elevated plus-maze tests showed in HFD + BPA group the worsening of HFD-induced anxiety-like behavior. The anxiogenic effects of BPA also emerged from hyperactivation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal gland axis, determined by the increased transcription of Crh and its receptor in the prefrontal cortex (PFC). Furthermore, BPA activated NLRP3 inflammasome and exacerbated the neuroinflammation induced by HFD, increasing IL-1β, TNF-α and monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 in PFC. Furthermore, it induced inflammation and monocyte recruitment in hypothalamus and amygdala. Contextually, BPA significantly amplified the immune activation caused by lipid overload as evidenced by the increased expression of TLR-4 and MCP-1 in the PFC and triggered mastocytosis in the hypothalamus rather than STD mice. SIGNIFICANCE All these data show that sub-chronic BPA exposure represents an additional risk factor for mood disorders strictly related to obesity, enhancing neuroinflammation and immune activation triggered by HFD feeding.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Lv Z, Tang Z, Huang S, Hu X, Peng C, Chen Y, Liu G, Chen Y, Cao T, Hou C, Wei X, Ke Y, Zou X, Zeng H, Guo Y. In vivo hypoglycemic effects of bisphenol F exposure in high-fat diet mice. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 311:137066. [PMID: 36328321 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Bisphenol F (BPF) is a widely used bisphenol A (BPA) substitute plastic additive that has attracted increasing public concerns due to its potential toxic effects on animal and human health. Although previous studies have indicated that BPF might have harmful effects on metabolic homeostasis, the systematic effects of BPF on glucose disorders remain controversial. In this study, mice fed a normal chow diet (ND) and high-fat diet (HFD) were administered BPF at a dose of 100 μg/kg of body weight, and glucose metabolism was monitored after both short- and long-term treatment. Little change in glucose metabolism was observed in BPF-treated ND mice, but improved glucose metabolism was observed in BPF-treated HFD mice. Consistently, BPF treatment led to increased insulin signalling in the skeletal muscle of HFD mice. Additionally, liver metabolite levels also revealed increased carbohydrate digestion and improved TCA cycle progression in BPF-treated HFD mice. Our results demonstrate that sustained BPF exposure at an environmentally relevant dosage may substantially improve glucose metabolism and enhance insulin sensitivity in mice fed a high-fat diet.
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- Ziquan Lv
- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200062, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Public Health, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541000, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, China.
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Qiu L, Cai Y, Geng Y, Yao X, Wang L, Cao H, Zhang X, Wu Q, Kong D, Ding D, Shi Y, Wang Y, Wu J. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles attenuate tPA-induced blood-brain barrier disruption in murine ischemic stroke models. Acta Biomater 2022; 154:424-442. [PMID: 36367475 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Intracerebral hemorrhage following blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption resulting from thrombolysis of ischemic stroke with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) remains a critical clinical problem. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) are promising nanotherapeutic agents that have the potential to repair the BBB after ischemic stroke; however, whether they can attenuate BBB disruption and hemorrhagic transformation after tPA thrombolysis is largely unknown. Here, we observed that MSC-EVs efficiently passed through the BBB and selectively accumulated in injured brain regions in ischemic stroke model mice in real time using aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens), which exhibit better tracking ability than the commercially available tracer DiR. Moreover, tPA administration promoted the homing of MSC-EVs to the ischemic brain and increased the uptake of MSC-EVs by astrocytes. Furthermore, the accumulated MSC-EVs attenuated the tPA-induced disruption of BBB integrity and alleviated hemorrhage by inhibiting astrocyte activation and inflammation. Mechanistically, miR-125b-5p delivered by MSC-EVs played an indispensable role in maintaining BBB integrity by targeting Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and inhibiting nuclear transcription factor-kappaB (NF-κB) signaling in astrocytes. This study provides a noninvasive method for real-time tracking of MSC-EVs in the ischemic brain after tPA treatment and highlights the potential of MSC-EVs as thrombolytic adjuvants for ischemic stroke. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Although tPA thrombolysis is the most effective pharmaceutical strategy for acute ischemic stroke, its clinical application and therapeutic efficacy are challenged by tPA-induced BBB disruption and hemorrhagic transformation. Our study demonstrated that MSC-EVs can act as an attractive thrombolytic adjuvant to repair the BBB and improve thrombolysis in a mouse ischemic stroke model. Notably, by labeling MSC-EVs with AIEgens, we achieved accurate real-time imaging of MSC-EVs in the ischemic brain and therapeutic visualization. MSC-EVs inhibit astrocyte activation and associated inflammation through miR-125b-5p/TLR4/NF-κB pathway. Consequently, we revealed that MSC-EVs combined with tPA thrombolysis may be a promising approach for the treatment of ischemic stroke in clinical setting.
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- Lina Qiu
- Department of Neurology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300350, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Tianjin Neurosurgical Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Tianjin Neurosurgical Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Nankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Tianjin Neurosurgical Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Nankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, China
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- Department of Pathology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Tianjin Neurosurgical Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300350, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, Nankai University, The College of Life Science, Tianjin 300071, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, Nankai University, The College of Life Science, Tianjin 300071, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, Nankai University, The College of Life Science, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Nankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin 300071, China; Institute of Transplant Medicine, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Nankai University, Tianjin 300192, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300350, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Tianjin Neurosurgical Institute, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300350, China.
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He Z, Xu Y, Ma Q, Zhou C, Yang L, Lin M, Deng P, Yang Z, Gong M, Zhang H, Lu M, Li Y, Gao P, Lu Y, He M, Zhang L, Pi H, Zhang K, Qin S, Yu Z, Zhou Z, Chen C. SOX2 modulated astrocytic process plasticity is involved in arsenic-induced metabolic disorders. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 435:128942. [PMID: 35468398 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Metabolic disorders induced by arsenic exposure have attracted great public concern. However, it remains unclear whether hypothalamus-based central regulation mechanisms are involved in this process. Here, we exposed mice to 100 μg/L arsenic in drinking water and established a chronic arsenic exposure model. Our study revealed that chronic arsenic exposure caused metabolic disorders in mice including impaired glucose metabolism and decreased energy expenditure. Arsenic exposure also impaired glucose sensing and the activation of proopiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons in the hypothalamus. In particular, arsenic exposure damaged the plasticity of hypothalamic astrocytic process. Further research revealed that arsenic exposure inhibited the expression of sex-determining region Y-Box 2 (SOX2), which decreased the expression level of insulin receptors (INSRs) and the phosphorylation of AKT. The conditional deletion of astrocytic SOX2 exacerbated arsenic-induced effects on metabolic disorders, the impairment of hypothalamic astrocytic processes, and the inhibition of INSR/AKT signaling. Furthermore, the arsenic-induced impairment of astrocytic processes and inhibitory effects on INSR/AKT signaling were reversed by SOX2 overexpression in primary hypothalamic astrocytes. Together, we demonstrated here that chronic arsenic exposure caused metabolic disorders by impairing SOX2-modulated hypothalamic astrocytic process plasticity in mice. Our study provides evidence of novel central regulatory mechanisms underlying arsenic-induced metabolic disorders and emphasizes the crucial role of SOX2 in regulating the process plasticity of adult astrocytes.
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- Zhixin He
- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, and Department of Emergency Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China; Army 953 Hospital, Shigatse Branch of Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Shigatse 857099, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Brain Research Center and State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns, and Combined Injury, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Brain Research Center and State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns, and Combined Injury, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- School of Medicine, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- School of Medicine, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Brain Research Center and State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns, and Combined Injury, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, and Department of Emergency Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Center for Neurointelligence, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China.
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- Department of Occupational Health (Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Radiation Protection, Ministry of Education), Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
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Mahmoud ME, Elsayed SM, Mahmoud SELM, Nabil GM, Salam MA. Recent progress of metal organic frameworks-derived composites in adsorptive removal of pharmaceuticals. Polyhedron 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2022.116082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Han L, Liu X, Zhang X, Li M, Li D, Qin P, Tian S, Lu M, Cai Z. Preparation of multivariate zirconia metal-organic frameworks for highly efficient adsorption of endocrine disrupting compounds. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127559. [PMID: 34736198 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Owing to their structural and functional tunability, the preparation of multivariate metal-organic frameworks (MTV-MOFs) and investigation of their potential application has become a hot topic in fields of environment and energy. To achieve more adsorption and removal performance, a series of multivariate Zr-MOFs (TCPP@MOF-808s) were prepared via mixed-ligands strategy for the first time. The morphology, as well as adsorption and removal properties of TCPP@MOF-808s can be controlled by adjusting ratio of the linkers. 57%TCPP@MOF-808 could provide ideal appearance with excellent stability. By using 57%TCPP@MOF-808 as sorbent, a dispersive solid-phase extraction (dSPE) was developed for extraction of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) including BPA, 17β-E2, 17α-E2, E1, and HEX from environmental water prior to HPLC analysis. The pseudo-second-order model can describe the adsorption kinetic data well. Using Langmuir isotherm model, the maximum adsorption capacities of BPA, 17β-E2, 17α-E2, and E1 were calculated as 94.34, 104.17, 109.89, and 121.95 mg·g-1, respectively. The LODs for the analysis of EDCs with HPLC-DAD by using 57%TCPP@MOF-808 as sorbent were achieved in the range of 0.01-0.03 ng·mL-1. The recoveries were obtained in the range of 74.63-98.00%. Enrichment factors were calculated in the range of 146-312. This work provides an effective strategy for design and preparation of multifunctional nanomaterials to improve their potential applications in the detection of environmental pollutants.
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- Lizhen Han
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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Kalinke C, de Oliveira PR, Neumsteir NV, Henriques BF, de Oliveira Aparecido G, Loureiro HC, Janegitz BC, Bonacin JA. Influence of filament aging and conductive additive in 3D printed sensors. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1191:339228. [PMID: 35033250 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.339228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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3D printing technology combined with electrochemical techniques have allowed the development of versatile and low-cost devices. However, some aspects need to be considered for the good quality and useful life of the sensors. In this work, we have demonstrated herein that the filament aging, the conductive material, and the activation processes (post-treatments) can influence the surface characteristics and the electrochemical performance of the 3D printed sensors. Commercial filaments and 3D printed sensors were morphologically, thermally, and electrochemically analyzed. The activated graphene-based (Black Magic®) sensor showed the best electrochemical response, compared to the carbon black-filament (Proto-Pasta®). In addition, we have proven that filament aging harms the performance of the sensors since the electrodes produced with three years old filament had a considerably lower intra-days reproducibility. Finally, the activated graphene-based sensor has shown the best performance for the electrochemical detection of bisphenol A, demonstrating the importance of evaluating and control the characteristics and quality of filaments to improve the mechanical, conductive, and electrochemical performance of 3D printed sensors.
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- Cristiane Kalinke
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-859, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Nature Science, Mathematics and Education, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), 13600-970, Araras, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Nature Science, Mathematics and Education, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), 13600-970, Araras, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-859, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Nature Science, Mathematics and Education, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), 13600-970, Araras, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-859, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Xenobiotic-Induced Aggravation of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23031062. [PMID: 35162986 PMCID: PMC8834714 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), which is often linked to obesity, encompasses a large spectrum of hepatic lesions, including simple fatty liver, steatohepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Besides nutritional and genetic factors, different xenobiotics such as pharmaceuticals and environmental toxicants are suspected to aggravate MAFLD in obese individuals. More specifically, pre-existing fatty liver or steatohepatitis may worsen, or fatty liver may progress faster to steatohepatitis in treated patients, or exposed individuals. The mechanisms whereby xenobiotics can aggravate MAFLD are still poorly understood and are currently under deep investigations. Nevertheless, previous studies pointed to the role of different metabolic pathways and cellular events such as activation of de novo lipogenesis and mitochondrial dysfunction, mostly associated with reactive oxygen species overproduction. This review presents the available data gathered with some prototypic compounds with a focus on corticosteroids and rosiglitazone for pharmaceuticals as well as bisphenol A and perfluorooctanoic acid for endocrine disruptors. Although not typically considered as a xenobiotic, ethanol is also discussed because its abuse has dire consequences on obese liver.
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Ullah S, Ahmad S, Guo X, Ullah S, Ullah S, Nabi G, Wanghe K. A review of the endocrine disrupting effects of micro and nano plastic and their associated chemicals in mammals. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1084236. [PMID: 36726457 PMCID: PMC9885170 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1084236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Over the years, the vaste expansion of plastic manufacturing has dramatically increased the environmental impact of microplastics [MPs] and nanoplastics [NPs], making them a threat to marine and terrestrial biota because they contain endocrine disrupting chemicals [EDCs] and other harmful compounds. MPs and NPs have deleteriouse impacts on mammalian endocrine components such as hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, testes, and ovaries. MPs and NPs absorb and act as a transport medium for harmful chemicals such as bisphenols, phthalates, polybrominated diphenyl ether, polychlorinated biphenyl ether, organotin, perfluorinated compounds, dioxins, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, organic contaminants, and heavy metals, which are commonly used as additives in plastic production. As the EDCs are not covalently bonded to plastics, they can easily leach into milk, water, and other liquids affecting the endocrine system of mammals upon exposure. The toxicity induced by MPs and NPs is size-dependent, as smaller particles have better absorption capacity and larger surface area, releasing more EDC and toxic chemicals. Various EDCs contained or carried by MPs and NPs share structural similarities with specific hormone receptors; hence they interfere with normal hormone receptors, altering the hormonal action of the endocrine glands. This review demonstrates size-dependent MPs' bioaccumulation, distribution, and translocation with potential hazards to the endocrine gland. We reviewed that MPs and NPs disrupt hypothalamic-pituitary axes, including the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid/adrenal/testicular/ovarian axis leading to oxidative stress, reproductive toxicity, neurotoxicity, cytotoxicity, developmental abnormalities, decreased sperm quality, and immunotoxicity. The direct consequences of MPs and NPs on the thyroid, testis, and ovaries are documented. Still, studies need to be carried out to identify the direct effects of MPs and NPs on the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands.
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- Sana Ullah
- Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Academy of Plateau Science and Sustainability, College of Life Sciences, Qinghai Normal University, Xining, China
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- Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Nature Conservation, Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland
- *Correspondence: Ghulam Nabi, ; Kunyuan Wanghe,
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Laboratory of Plateau Fish Evolutionary and Functional Genomics, Qinghai Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Science, Xining, China
- *Correspondence: Ghulam Nabi, ; Kunyuan Wanghe,
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Wu B, Zhao Q, Li Z, Min Z, Shi M, Nie X, He Q, Gui R. Environmental level bisphenol A accelerates alterations of the reno-cardiac axis by the MAPK cascades in male diabetic rats: An analysis based on transcriptomic profiling and bioinformatics. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 287:117671. [PMID: 34435562 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In humans and animal models, the kidneys and cardiovascular systems are negatively affected by BPA from the environment. It is considered that BPA have some potential estrogen-like and non-hormone-like properties. In this study, RNA-sequencing and its-related bioinformatics was used as the basic strategy to clarify the characteristic mechanisms of kidney-heart axis remodeling and dysfunction in diabetic male rats under BPA exposure. We found that continuous BPA exposure in diabetic rats aggravated renal impairment, and caused hemodynamic disorders and dysfunctions. There were 655 and 125 differentially expressed genes in the kidney and heart, respectively. For the kidneys, functional annotation and enrichment, and gene set enrichment analyses identified bile acid secretion related to lipid synthesis and transport, and MAPK cascade pathways. For the heart, these bioinformatics analyses clearly pointed to MAPKs pathways. A total of 12 genes and another total of 6 genes were identified from the kidney tissue and heart tissue, respectively. Western blotting showed that exposure to BPA activated MAPK cascades in both organs. In this study, the exacerbated remodeling of diabetic kidney-heart axis under BPA exposure and diabetes might occur through hemodynamics, metabolism disorders, and the immune-inflammatory response, as well as continuous estrogen-like stimulation, with focus on the MAPK cascades.
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- Bin Wu
- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Department of Physiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology (Laboratory of Physiological Science), Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Environment Health and Food Safety, Wuhan Center for Diseases Control and Prevention, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Occupational Health, Wuhan Center for Diseases Control and Prevention, Wuhan, China; Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Environment Health and Food Safety, Wuhan Center for Diseases Control and Prevention, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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Tian S, Yan S, Meng Z, Huang S, Sun W, Jia M, Teng M, Zhou Z, Zhu W. New insights into bisphenols induced obesity in zebrafish (Danio rerio): Activation of cannabinoid receptor CB1. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 418:126100. [PMID: 34098260 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Bisphenols (BPs), as widely used plastic additives, penetrate into our daily lives. BPs are considered endocrine disruptors and could potentially induce obesity. In this study, the effects of bisphenol A (BPA) and tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) on food intake and lipid metabolism in zebrafish were determined. Moreover, the impact of BPA and TBBPA on the endocannabinoid system (ECS) of zebrafish was further explored by metabolomics, transcriptomics, and molecular docking analysis. Here we show that exposure to BPA and TBBPA at concentrations commonly found in the environment (20, 100, and 500 μg/L) led to hyperphagia and obesity in adult male zebrafish. Metabolomics and histopathological analysis revealed significant lipid accumulation in the liver of zebrafish exposed to BPA and TBBPA. The expression of ECS-related genes, in conjunction with RNA-Seq results, further indicated that BPA and TBBPA increased appetite and induced obesity by activating cannabinoid receptor type 1(CB1). Furthermore, molecular docking revealed that six representative BPs including BPA and TBBPA could bind to the CB1 receptor. Collectively, these findings indicate that CB1 may be a potential target for BPs to induce obesity.
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- Sinuo Tian
- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- School of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture & Agri-Product Safety, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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