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Skalny AV, Aschner M, Zhang F, Guo X, Buha Djordevic A, Sotnikova TI, Korobeinikova TV, Domingo JL, Farsky SHP, Tinkov AA. Molecular mechanisms of environmental pollutant-induced cartilage damage: from developmental disorders to osteoarthritis. Arch Toxicol 2024; 98:2763-2796. [PMID: 38758407 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-024-03772-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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The objective of the present study was to review the molecular mechanisms of the adverse effects of environmental pollutants on chondrocytes and extracellular matrix (ECM). Existing data demonstrate that both heavy metals, including cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As), as well as organic pollutants, including polychlorinated dioxins and furans (PCDD/Fs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), bisphenol A, phthalates, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), pesticides, and certain other organic pollutants that target cartilage ontogeny and functioning. Overall, environmental pollutants reduce chondrocyte viability through the induction apoptosis, senescence, and inflammatory response, resulting in cell death and impaired ECM production. The effects of organic pollutants on chondrocyte development and viability were shown to be mediated by binding to the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) signaling and modulation of non-coding RNA expression. Adverse effects of pollutant exposures were observed in articular and growth plate chondrocytes. These mechanisms also damage chondrocyte precursors and subsequently hinder cartilage development. In addition, pollutant exposure was shown to impair chondrogenesis by inhibiting the expression of Sox9 and other regulators. Along with altered Runx2 signaling, these effects also contribute to impaired chondrocyte hypertrophy and chondrocyte-to-osteoblast trans-differentiation, resulting in altered endochondral ossification. Several organic pollutants including PCDD/Fs, PCBs and PAHs, were shown to induce transgenerational adverse effects on cartilage development and the resulting skeletal deformities. Despite of epidemiological evidence linking human environmental pollutant exposure to osteoarthritis or other cartilage pathologies, the data on the molecular mechanisms of adverse effects of environmental pollutant exposure on cartilage tissue were obtained from studies in laboratory rodents, fish, or cell cultures and should be carefully extrapolated to humans, although they clearly demonstrate that cartilage should be considered a putative target for environmental pollutant toxicity.
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- Anatoly V Skalny
- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119435, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, National Health and Family Planning Commission, Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, National Health and Family Planning Commission, Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119435, Moscow, Russia
- City Clinical Hospital N. a. S.P. Botkin of the Moscow City Health Department, 125284, Moscow, Russia
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- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119435, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, 4320, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, 005508-000, Brazil
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- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119435, Moscow, Russia.
- Laboratory of Ecobiomonitoring and Quality Control, Yaroslavl State University, 150003, Yaroslavl, Russia.
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Li L, Cao J, Li L, Wu G, Xiao J. Associations of Blood Cadmium Levels With Osteoarthritis Among US Adults in NHANES 2013-2018. J Occup Environ Med 2024; 66:e333-e337. [PMID: 39102367 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000003135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a global public health problem, and limited information is available on the effects of Cd on OA. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between Cd and OA. METHOD Weighted multivariable logistic regression model, trend test, restricted cubic spline, and stratified analysis were used to study the association between BCd and OA. RESULTS In the two regression models of weighted multivariable logistic regression analysis, the correlation between BCd and OA was positive. Compared with the lowest quartile of BCd exposure, the highest quartile had a 2.03-fold (95% confidence interval, 1.67 to 2.47), displaying a dose-response relationship (P for trend <0.00001). The restrictive cubic spline shows a positive linear relationship between BCd and OA. CONCLUSION There was a positive linear relationship between BCd and OA and a dose-response relationship.
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- Lijun Li
- From the Second Affiliated Hospital, Department of Pharmacy, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China (Lijun L., Lin L., G.W., J.X.); The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hunan Provincial Key Clinical Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Pharmacological Research of Gastrointestinal cancer, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China (L.L.); and The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Clinical Pharmacy Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China (J.C.)
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Urzì Brancati V, Aliquò F, Freni J, Pantano A, Galipò E, Puzzolo D, Minutoli L, Marini HR, Campo GM, D’Ascola A. The Effects of Seleno-Methionine in Cadmium-Challenged Human Primary Chondrocytes. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:936. [PMID: 39065786 PMCID: PMC11280455 DOI: 10.3390/ph17070936] [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: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is a potentially toxic element able to interfere with cellular functions and lead to disease or even death. Cd accumulation has been demonstrated in cartilage, where it can induce damage in joints. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of CdCl2 on primary cultures of human chondrocytes and the possible protective effect of seleno-methionine (Se-Met). Human primary articular chondrocytes were cultured and treated as follows: control groups, cells challenged with 7.5 μM and 10 μM CdCl2 alone, and cells pretreated with 10 and 20 μM Se-Met and then challenged with 7.5 μM and 10 μM CdCl2. Twenty-four hours after incubation, cell viability, histological evaluation with hematoxylin-eosin stain, and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay were performed. Furthermore, reverse transcription-PCR was carried out to evaluate mRNA levels of BAX, BAK1, CASP-3, and CASP-9. After CdCl2 challenge at both doses, a reduced cell viability and an overexpression of BAX, BAK1, CASP-3, and CASP-9 genes, as well as a high number of TUNEL-positive cells, were demonstrated, all parameters becoming higher as the dose of CdCl2 was increased. The pretreatment with Se-Met lowered the expression of all considered genes, improved cell viability and morphological changes, and reduced the number of TUNEL-positive cells. It was concluded that Se-Met plays a protective role against CdCl2-induced structural and functional changes in chondrocytes in vitro, as it improved cell viability and showed a positive role in the context of the apoptotic pathways. It is therefore suggested that a translational, multifaceted approach, with plant-based diets, bioactive functional foods, nutraceuticals, micronutrients, and drugs, is possibly advisable in situations of environmental pollution caused by potentially toxic elements.
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- Valentina Urzì Brancati
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy; (V.U.B.); (A.P.); (E.G.); (H.R.M.); (G.M.C.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy; (F.A.); (J.F.); (D.P.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy; (F.A.); (J.F.); (D.P.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy; (V.U.B.); (A.P.); (E.G.); (H.R.M.); (G.M.C.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy; (V.U.B.); (A.P.); (E.G.); (H.R.M.); (G.M.C.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy; (F.A.); (J.F.); (D.P.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy; (V.U.B.); (A.P.); (E.G.); (H.R.M.); (G.M.C.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy; (V.U.B.); (A.P.); (E.G.); (H.R.M.); (G.M.C.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy; (V.U.B.); (A.P.); (E.G.); (H.R.M.); (G.M.C.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina, Italy; (V.U.B.); (A.P.); (E.G.); (H.R.M.); (G.M.C.); (A.D.)
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Suminda GGD, Min Y, Ha MW, Ghosh M, Lee DS, Son YO. In vitro and in vivo investigations on arsenic-induced cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritis. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 461:132570. [PMID: 37742380 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132570] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Heavy metals found in the environment, including arsenic (As) pose significant risks to human health and present a risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA). This study researched the impact of As on cartilage degeneration by focusing on the role of As in causing OA in mice. We employed chemical inhibition and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry analyses to identify the effect of As on chondrocytes as well as studying its accumulation in organs after oral administration in mice. Additionally, the study examined the effect of intra-articular As treatment on the levels of crucial catabolic factors, namely Hif-2α (Epas1) and Zip8 (Slc39a8), during OA progression. Mice that were administered As orally in conjunction with surgically induced joint instability, had heightened cartilage destruction compared to wild-type mice. Quantitative analysis revealed a significant increase in Hif-2α and Zip8 mRNA expression (p = 0.0352,0.0004 respectively) and protein expression (p = 0.0101,0.008 respectively) post oral administration. Our findings illustrated the role of As in influencing crucial cellular functions that are triggered by reactive oxygen species. These events consequently activate the Akt/Hif-2α/NF-κB pathways, leading to disruptions in articular cartilage homeostasis. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the impact of As on the development of osteoarthritis.
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advanced Convergence Technology and Science, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advanced Convergence Technology and Science, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Jeju Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, School of Bio, Chemical and Processing Engineering (SBCE), Kalasalin-gam Academy of Research and Educational, Krishnankoil 626126, India
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advanced Convergence Technology and Science, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Health Materials Core-Facility Center, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea; Practical Translational Research Center, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea.
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advanced Convergence Technology and Science, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Department of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Health Materials Core-Facility Center, Jeju National University, Jeju-si 63243, Republic of Korea; Practical Translational Research Center, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea.
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Zheng Z, Luo H, Sun C, Xue Q. The influence of zinc and iron intake on osteoarthritis patients' subchondral sclerosis progression: A prospective observational study using data from the osteoarthritis Initiative. Heliyon 2023; 9:e22046. [PMID: 38027819 PMCID: PMC10658380 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22046] [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: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objective The purpose of this investigation was to elucidate the relationship between the zinc and iron intake and the advancement of subchondral sclerosis among patients with osteoarthritis (OA). The goal was to establish personalized, nutritionally-informed strategies designed to retard the progression of subchondral sclerosis and conserve joint structure. Methods For the purposes of this research, we derived data from the Bone Ancillary Study (BAS), a constituent study of the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI). The intake of zinc and iron was evaluated via a food frequency questionnaire. Magnetic Resonance Imaging trabecular morphometry was employed to ascertain the microarchitecture of the subchondral bone. For the analysis of collected data, we employed logistic regression along with generalized additive models (GAMs). Results The participant cohort was comprised of 474 OA patients (216 females, 258 males, mean [SD] age 64.1[9.2]). Notably, an increment in zinc consumption was linked with a significantly reduced likelihood of deterioration in Tb.N (OR = 0.967, 95 % CI, 0.939-0.996, P-value = 0.026), Tb.Th (OR = 0.958, 95 % CI, 0.929-0.989, P-value = 0.008), and Tb.Sp (OR = 0.967, 95 % CI, 0.939-0.996, P-value = 0.013). An elevation in iron intake seemed to enhance the risk of subchondral sclerosis, as indicated by the GAM. Subgroup analysis revealed an interaction between the effectiveness of zinc intake and factors such as gender, age, radiographic severity, and macronutrient consumption. An increased intake of calcium amplified the beneficial impact of zinc on subchondral sclerosis. Conclusions Our findings indicate a positive association between elevated zinc intake and a slowdown in the progression of subchondral sclerosis in OA patients, notably among females, middle-aged individuals, and those with higher calcium and magnesium intake. Conversely, a higher iron intake might intensify subchondral sclerosis. These results suggest that personalized, diet-based interventions focusing on zinc consumption, in tandem with adequate calcium intake, could potentially decelerate the progression of subchondral sclerosis in individuals afflicted with OA.
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- Zitian Zheng
- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
- Peking University Fifth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Nursing, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, PR China
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Nursing, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, PR China
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
- Peking University Fifth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, PR China
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China
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Luo KH, Wu CH, Yang CC, Chen TH, Tu HP, Yang CH, Chuang HY. Exploring the association of metal mixture in blood to the kidney function and tumor necrosis factor alpha using machine learning methods. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 265:115528. [PMID: 37783110 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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This research aimed to approach relationships between metal mixture in blood and kidney function, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) by machine learning. Metals levels were measured by Inductively Couple Plasma Mass Spectrometry in blood from 421 participants. We applied K Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Naive Bayes classifier (NB), Support Vector Machines (SVM), random forest (RF), Gradient Boosting Decision Tree (GBDT), Categorical boosting (CatBoost), eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), Whale Optimization-based XGBoost (WXGBoost) to identify the effect of plasma metals, TNF-α, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR by CKD-EPI equation). We conducted not only toxic metals, lead (Pb), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd) but also included trace essential metals, selenium (Se), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), cobalt (Co), to predict the interaction of TNF-α, TNF-α/white blood count, and eGFR. The high average TNF-α level group was observed among subjects with higher Pb, As, Cd, Cu, and Zn levels in blood. No associations were shown between the low and high TNF-α level group in blood Se and Co levels. Those with lower eGFR group had high Pb, As, Cd, Co, Cu, and Zn levels. The crucial predictor of TNF-α level in metals was blood Pb, and then Cd, As, Cu, Se, Zn and Co. The machine learning revealed that As was the major role among predictors of eGFR after feature selection. The levels of kidney function and TNF-α were modified by co-exposure metals. We were able to acquire highest accuracy of over 85% in the multi-metals exposure model. The higher Pb and Zn levels had strongest interaction with declined eGFR. In addition, As and Cd had synergistic with prediction model of TNF-α. We explored the potential of machine learning approaches for predicting health outcomes with multi-metal exposure. XGBoost model added SHAP could give an explicit explanation of individualized and precision risk prediction and insight of the interaction of key features in the multi-metal exposure.
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- Kuei-Hau Luo
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medicine University, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 80778, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medicine University, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan; Department of Occupational Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 812, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung 801, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health and Environmental Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 80778, Taiwan; Department of Information Management, Tainan University of Technology, Tainan 71002, Taiwan; Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; Ph. D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; School of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medicine University, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan; Department of Public Health and Environmental Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medicine University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medicine University, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan; Ph.D. Program in Environmental and Occupational Medicine, and Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
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Cai H, Bao Y, Cheng H, Ge X, Zhang M, Feng X, Zheng Y, He J, Wei Y, Liu C, Li L, Huang L, Wang F, Chen X, Chen P, Yang X. Zinc homeostasis may reverse the synergistic neurotoxicity of heavy metal mixtures in Caenorhabditis elegans. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 868:161699. [PMID: 36682567 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Heavy metal mixtures can cause nerve damage. However, the combined effects of metal mixtures are extremely complex and rarely studied. Zinc (Zn) homeostasis plays an integral role in neural function, but the role of Zn homeostasis in the toxicity of metal mixtures is not well understood. Here, we investigated the combined effects of manganese (Mn), lead (Pb) and arsenic (As) on nerves and the effect of Zn homeostasis on metal toxicity. Caenorhabditis elegans (Maupas, 1900) were exposed to single and multiple metals for 8 days, their movement, behavior, neurons and metal concentration were detected to evaluate the combined effect of metal mixtures. After nematodes were co-treated with metal mixtures and Zn, the nerve function, Zn concentration and redox balance were detected to evaluate the effect of Zn homeostasis on metal toxicity. The results showed that Mn + Pb and Pb + As mixtures induced synergistic toxicity for nematode nerves, which damaged movement, behavior and neurons, and decreased Zn concentration. While Zn supplementation recovered Zn homeostasis and promoted redox balance on nematodes, and then improved the nerve function. Our study demonstrated the combined effects of metal mixtures and the neuroprotective effect of Zn homeostasis. Therefore, assessment of metal mixtures toxicity should consider their interaction and the impacts of essential metals homeostasis.
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- Haiqing Cai
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Research on Medical Engineering Integration and Innovation, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
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van Strijp L, Van Rooy M, Serem J, Basson C, Oberholzer H. Investigating the effect of the heavy metals cadmium, chromium and lead, alone and in combination on an endothelial cell line. Ultrastruct Pathol 2023; 47:205-218. [PMID: 36906858 DOI: 10.1080/01913123.2023.2189986] [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] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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Heavy metals are natural elements characterized by their relatively large atomic mass as well as high density. It can be introduced into the ecosystem by the mining of heavy metals from deep within the earth's crust, thereby exposing the metals into air and water systems. Cigarette smoke is another source of heavy metal exposure and has been shown to have carcinogenic, toxic and genotoxic properties. Cadmium, lead, and chromium are the most abundant metals found in cigarette smoke. In response to tobacco smoke exposure, endothelial cells release inflammatory and pro-atherogenic cytokines that are linked to endothelial dysfunction. Endothelial dysfunction is directly related to the production of reactive oxygen species, leading to endothelial cell loss through necrosis and/or apoptosis. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of cadmium, lead, and chromium, alone and as part of metal mixtures, on endothelial cells. The EA.hy926 endothelial cell line was exposed to different concentrations of each of these metals and their combinations and analyzed using flow cytometric analyses with Annexin V. A clear trend was seen with the Pb + Cr as well as the triple combination group with the significant increase of early apoptotic cells. Scanning electron microscopy was used to study possible ultrastructural effects. Morphological changes observed with scanning electron microscopy included cell membrane damage and membrane blebbing at certain metal concentrations. In conclusion, the exposure of endothelial cells to cadmium, lead, and chromium, caused a disruption in cellular processes and morphology, possibly diminishing the protective ability of endothelial cells.
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- L van Strijp
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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Jakoniuk M, Kochanowicz J, Lankau A, Wilkiel M, Socha K. Concentration of Selected Macronutrients and Toxic Elements in the Blood in Relation to Pain Severity and Hydrogen Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in People with Osteoarthritis of the Spine. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11377. [PMID: 36141646 PMCID: PMC9517490 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Macronutrients and toxic elements may play an important role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis of the spine. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the concentrations of Ca, Mg, Pb, Cd and Hg in blood with the results of hydrogen magnetic resonance spectroscopy and the severity of pain. Patients with osteoarthritis of the spine (n = 90) and control subjects (n = 40) were studied. The concentrations of mineral components in blood were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (ASA). Spinal pain severity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Hydrogen magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) was used to determine the fat/water ratio in the bodies of L1, L5 and the L4/5 intervertebral disc. The median concentration of Mg in the serum of subjects with spinal degenerative disease was significantly lower (p < 0.001) than that in healthy subjects. The median concentration of Cd in the blood of subjects with osteoarthritis of the spine was significantly higher (p < 0.05) than that in the control group. Significantly lower (p < 0.05) median molar ratios of Ca to Cd and Pb as well as Mg to Pb and Cd were observed among patients with osteoarthritis of the spine. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed in the value of the fat/water ratio in selected spinal structures, depending on normal or abnormal serum Ca and Mg concentrations. The study showed some abnormal macronutrient concentrations, as well as disturbed ratios of beneficial elements to toxic elements in the blood of people with osteoarthritis of the spine.
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- Marta Jakoniuk
- Department of Invasive Neurology, Medical University of Białystok, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 24a Street, 15-276 Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Białystok, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 24a Street, 15-276 Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Integrated Medical Care, Medical University of Białystok, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 7A Street, 15-096 Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Białystok, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 24a Street, 15-276 Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Bromatology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Białystok, Poland
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Fernández-Torres J, Zamudio-Cuevas Y, Martínez-Nava GA, Aztatzi-Aguilar OG, Sierra-Vargas MP, Lozada-Pérez CA, Suárez-Ahedo C, Landa-Solís C, Olivos-Meza A, Del Razo LM, Camacho-Rea MC, Martínez-Flores K. Impact of Cadmium Mediated by Tobacco Use in Musculoskeletal Diseases. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:2008-2015. [PMID: 34245425 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02814-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Tobacco use has a negative impact on health due to its relationship with the development of high-mortality diseases, such as pulmonary cancer. However, the effect of cadmium (Cd), present in tobacco smoke, on the development of joint diseases has been scarcely studied. The objective of this review is to discuss the evidence regarding the mechanisms by which Cd exposure, through tobacco smoke, may lead to the development of osteoarthritis (OA), osteoporosis (OP), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). There's evidence suggesting a string association between moderate to severe OA development and tobacco use, and that a higher blood concentration of Cd can trigger oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation, favoring cartilage loss. At the bone level, the Cd that is inhaled through tobacco smoke affects bone mineral density, resulting in OP mediated by a decrease in the antioxidant enzymes, which favors the bone resorption process. In RA, tobacco use promotes the citrullination process through Cd exposure and increases OS and inflammation. Understanding how tobacco use can increase the damage at the articular level mediated by a toxic metal, i.e., Cd, is important. Finally, we propose prevention, control, and treatment strategies for frequently disabling diseases, such as OA, OP, and RA to reduce its prevalence in the population.
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- J Fernández-Torres
- Synovial Fluid Laboratory, National Rehabilitation Institute, Calzada México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal de Guadalupe, C.P. 14389, México City, Mexico
- Biology Department, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico (UNAM), Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, 04510, México City, Mexico
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- Synovial Fluid Laboratory, National Rehabilitation Institute, Calzada México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal de Guadalupe, C.P. 14389, México City, Mexico
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- Synovial Fluid Laboratory, National Rehabilitation Institute, Calzada México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal de Guadalupe, C.P. 14389, México City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology and Environmental Medicine Research, National Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Calzada de Tlalpan No. 4502, Col. Belisario Domínguez Secc.16, C.P. 14080, México City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology and Environmental Medicine Research, National Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Calzada de Tlalpan No. 4502, Col. Belisario Domínguez Secc.16, C.P. 14080, México City, Mexico
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- Rheumatology Service, National Rehabilitation Institute, Calzada México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal de Guadalupe, C.P. 14389, México City, Mexico
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- Hip and Knee Joint Reconstruction Service, National Rehabilitation Institute, Calzada México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal de Guadalupe, C.P. 14389, México City, Mexico
- Orthopedic Department, Surgery Office, Hospital Médica Sur, Puente de Piedra No. 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, C.P.14050, México City, Mexico
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- Tissue Engineering, Cell Therapy, and Regenerative Medicine, National Rehabilitation Institute, Calzada México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal de Guadalupe, C.P. 14389, México City, Mexico
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- Orthopedic Department, Surgery Office, Hospital Médica Sur, Puente de Piedra No. 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, C.P.14050, México City, Mexico
- Orthopedic Sports and Arthroscopy Service, National Rehabilitation Institute, Calzada México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal de Guadalupe, C.P. 14389, México City, Mexico
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- Toxicology Department, Cinvestav, Av. Politécnico Nacional2508, San Pedro Zacatenco, C.P. 07360, México City, Mexico
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga No. 15, Col. Belisario Domínguez Secc. 16, C.P. 14080, México City, Mexico
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- Synovial Fluid Laboratory, National Rehabilitation Institute, Calzada México-Xochimilco No. 289, Col. Arenal de Guadalupe, C.P. 14389, México City, Mexico.
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Li G, Cheng T, Yu X. The Impact of Trace Elements on Osteoarthritis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 8:771297. [PMID: 35004740 PMCID: PMC8732765 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.771297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive degenerative disease characterized by cartilage degradation, synovial inflammation, subchondral sclerosis and osteophyte formation. It has a multifactorial etiology with potential contributions from heredity, endocrine function, abnormal mechanical load and nutrition. Of particular considerations are trace element status. Several trace elements, such as boron and magnesium are essential for normal development of the bone and joint in human. While cadmium correlates with the severity of OA. The present review focuses on the roles of trace elements (boron, cadmium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, zinc) in OA and explores the mechanisms by which they act.
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- Guoyong Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Liu R, He Q, Wu Y, Wang J, Fu J. 24 h absorption and excretion profiles of cadmium from contaminated cooked brown rice and white rice in female rats. J Cereal Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2021.103300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ma Y, Ran D, Shi X, Zhao H, Liu Z. Cadmium toxicity: A role in bone cell function and teeth development. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 769:144646. [PMID: 33485206 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a widespread environmental contaminant that causes severe bone metabolism disease, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and osteomalacia. The present review aimed to explore the molecular mechanisms of Cd-induced bone injury starting from bone cell function and teeth development. Cd inhibits the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into osteoblasts, and directly causes BMSC apoptosis. In the case of osteoporosis, Cd mainly affects the activation of osteoclasts and promotes bone resorption. Cd-induces osteoblast injury and oxidative stress, which causes DNA damage, mitochondrial dysfunction, and endoplasmic reticulum stress, resulting in apoptosis. In addition, the development of osteoarthritis (OA) might be related to Cd-induced chondrocyte damage. The high expression of metallothionein (MT) might reduce Cd toxicity toward osteocytes. The toxicity of Cd toward teeth mainly focuses on enamel development and dental caries. Understanding the effect of Cd on bone cell function and teeth development could contribute to revealing the mechanisms of Cd-induced bone damage. This review explores Cd-induced bone disease from cellular and molecular levels, and provides new directions for removing this heavy metal from the environment.
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- Yonggang Ma
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China; Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China.
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Rose BJ, Weyand JA, Liu B, Smith JF, Perez BR, Clark JC, Goodman M, Hirschi Budge KM, Eggett DL, Arroyo JA, Reynolds PR, Kooyman DL. Exposure to second-hand cigarette smoke exacerbates the progression of osteoarthritis in a surgical induced murine model. Histol Histopathol 2021; 36:347-353. [PMID: 33576000 DOI: 10.14670/hh-18-311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA), formerly understood to be a result of passive wear, is now known to be associated with chronic inflammation. Cigarette smoking promotes systemic inflammation and has been implicated in increased joint OA incidence in some studies, though the recent observational data on the association are contradictory. We hypothesize that second-hand smoke (SHS) treatment will increase the incidence of OA in a mouse model that has been subjected to a surgical destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM). To test this hypothesis, we applied either SHS treatment or room air (RA) to mice for 28 days post-DMM surgery. Histopathology findings indicated that the knees of SHS mice exhibited more severe OA than their control counterparts. Increased expression of matrix metalloprotease-13 (MMP-13), an important extracellular protease known to degrade articular cartilage, and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB), an intracellular effector of inflammatory pathways, were observed in the SHS group. These findings provide greater understanding and evidence for a detrimental role of cigarette smoke on OA progression and systemic inflammation.
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- Brandon J Rose
- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States
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Gu J, Li S, Wang G, Zhang X, Yuan Y, Liu X, Bian J, Tong X, Liu Z. Cadmium Toxicity on Chondrocytes and the Palliative Effects of 1α, 25-Dihydroxy Vitamin D 3 in White Leghorns Chicken's Embryo. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:637369. [PMID: 33644155 PMCID: PMC7902530 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.637369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) can causes osteoporosis and joint swelling. However, the mechanism of Cd toxicity in chondrocytes and how to alleviate Cd poisoning to chondrocytes are still unclear. Herein, we evaluated the toxicity of Cd to chicken chondrocytes, and whether vitamin D can relieve the toxicity of Cd to chondrocytes. Primary chondrocytes were collected from knee-joint cartilage of 15-day-old chicken embryos. They were treated with (0, 1, 2, and 4) μM Cd alone, 10-8 M 1α,25-(OH)2D3 alone, or 2 μM Cd combined with 10-8 M 1α,25-(OH)2D3. We found that Cd significantly inhibited Sox9 and ACAN mRNA expression, which are markers for chondrocyte differentiation, downregulated the mitochondrial membrane potential, upregulated the Bax/B-cell lymphoma 2 ratio. Furthermore, Cd significantly promoted matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 expression, thus accelerating the degradation of extracellular matrix. And Cd also inhibited the expression of main macromolecular protein of extracellular matrix, Collagen type IIα1 (COL2A1) and acid mucopolysaccharide. However, 1α,25-(OH)2D3 pretreatment significantly alleviated the toxicity effects of Cd on the differentiation, apoptosis and extracellular matrix gene expression in primary chondrocytes. Conclusively, Cd exposure could inhibited chicken embryo chondrocytes differentiation, extracellular matrix gene expression, and induced chondrocyte apoptosis. However, these toxic effects of Cd are alleviated by the pretreatment of chondrocytes with 1α,25-(OH)2D3.
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- Jianhong Gu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China.,Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China.,Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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Fernández-Torres J, Plata-Rodríguez R, Zamudio-Cuevas Y, Martínez-Nava GA, Landa-Solís C, Mendoza Soto L, Olivos-Meza A, Suárez-Ahedo C, Barbier OC, Narváez-Morales J, Martínez-Flores K. Effect of cadmium on the viability on monolayer cultures of synoviocytes, chondrocytes, and Hoffa: A preliminary study. Toxicol Ind Health 2020; 36:940-945. [PMID: 33094684 DOI: 10.1177/0748233720967531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the gradual loss of articular cartilage and involves several tissues, such as the synovial membrane, meniscus, ligaments, and adipose tissue known as Hoffa fat pad. There are largely unexplored factors that lead to OA development, such as the impact of exposure to heavy metals like cadmium (Cd) on the viability of cells in the knee joint tissue. The objective of this report was to identify the cell type with the highest susceptibility to Cd toxicity with respect to cell viability and death. Our findings showed that a concentration as low as 3 μM cadmium chloride for 12 h affects the viability of synovial cells, and a concentration of 10 μM affects Hoffa cells. Our results suggest that Cd can affect the viability of synovial and chondral cells primarily. In contrast, Hoffa cells were less susceptible, likely because Cd favors the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines before triggering their death as part of its damage mechanism at the articular level.
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- J Fernández-Torres
- Synovial Fluid Laboratory, 61663National Rehabilitation Institute, Mexico City, Mexico.,Biology Department, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Synovial Fluid Laboratory, 61663National Rehabilitation Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Synovial Fluid Laboratory, 61663National Rehabilitation Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Synovial Fluid Laboratory, 61663National Rehabilitation Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Unit, 61663National Rehabilitation Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Synovial Fluid Laboratory, 61663National Rehabilitation Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Service, 61663National Rehabilitation Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Adult Joint Reconstruction, 61663National Rehabilitation Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Renal Toxicology Laboratory, Cinvestav, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Synovial Fluid Laboratory, 61663National Rehabilitation Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
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