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Hejazi S, Moosavi M, Molavinia S, Mansouri E, Azadnasab R, Khodayar MJ. Epicatechin ameliorates glucose intolerance and hepatotoxicity in sodium arsenite-treated mice. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 192:114950. [PMID: 39182636 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114950] [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: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Arsenic is a metalloid found in the environment that causes toxic effects in different organs, mainly the liver. This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of epicatechin (EC), a natural flavonol, on glucose intolerance (GI) and liver toxicity caused by sodium arsenite (SA) in mice. Our findings showed that SA exposure led to the development of GI. Liver tissue damage and decreased pancreatic Langerhans islet size were also observed in this study. Mice exposed to SA exhibited hepatic oxidative damage, indicated by reduced antioxidant markers (such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione), along with elevated levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances. SA administration elevated the serum activities of liver enzymes alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase. Furthermore, notable increases in the levels of inflammatory and apoptotic markers (Toll-like receptor 4, nuclear factor-kappa B, tumor necrosis factor-α, nitric oxide, B-cell lymphoma-2, and cysteine aspartate-specific protease-3) were observed in the liver. Treatment of SA-exposed mice with EC considerably reversed these biochemical and histological changes. This study demonstrated the beneficial effects of EC in ameliorating SA-induced hyperglycemia and hepatotoxicity due to its ability to enhance the antioxidant system by modulating inflammation and apoptosis.
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- Sara Hejazi
- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Zhi H, Bi D, Zheng D, Lu Q, Wang H, Wang Y, Lv Y, Lou D, Hu Y. The Role of BNIP3 and Blocked Autophagy Flux in Arsenic-Induced Oxidative Stress-Induced Liver Injury in Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:4054-4064. [PMID: 38048039 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03982-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Arsenic is a widely distributed environmental toxic substance in nature. Chronic arsenic exposure can cause permanent damage to the liver, resulting in the death of poisoned patients. However, the mechanism of liver damage caused by arsenic poisoning is yet unclear. Here, four different concentrations of sodium arsenite (NaAsO2) (0 mg/L (control group), 25 mg/L, 50 mg/L, and 100 mg/L group)were established to induce liver injury in rats. Taking this into account, the relationship and potential mechanisms of oxidative stress, Bcl-2/adenovirus E1B-19-kDa-interacting protein 3 (BNIP3), and inhibition of autophagy flux in liver injury caused by arsenic poisoning were studied. The results indicated that long-term exposure to NaAsO2 could induce oxidative stress, leading to high expression of BNIP3, thereby impaired autophagy flux, and ultimately resulting in liver damage. This research provides an important basis for future research on liver damage caused by chronic arsenic exposure and prevention and treatment with BNIP3 as the target.
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- Haiyan Zhi
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, Guizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, Guizhou, China
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- Guiyang Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Guiyang, 550001, Guizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, Guizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, Guizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, Guizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Toxicology in Forensic Medicine, Guizhou Education Department, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 561113, Guizhou, China.
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Yan X, Chen X, Zhang X, Qureshi A, Wang Y, Tang X, Hu T, Zhuang H, Ran X, Ma G, Luo P, Shen L. Proteomic analysis of the effects of Dictyophora polysaccharide on arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Exp Mol Pathol 2024; 138:104910. [PMID: 38876078 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2024.104910] [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: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Arsenic (As) is a highly toxic environmental toxicant and a known human carcinogen. Long-term exposure to As can cause liver injury. Dictyophora polysaccharide (DIP) is a biologically active natural compound found in the Dictyophora with excellent antioxidation, anti-inflammation, and immune protection properties. In this study, the Sprague-Dawley (SD) rat model of As toxicity was established using a feeding method, followed by DIP treatment in rats with As-induced liver injury. The molecular mechanisms of As toxicity to the rat liver and the protective effect of DIP were investigated by proteomic studies. The results showed that 172, 328 and 191 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified between the As-exposed rats versus control rats (As/Ctrl), DIP treated rats versus As-exposed rats (DIP+As/As), and DIP treated rats versus control rats (DIP+As /Ctrl), respectively. Among them, the expression of 90 DEPs in the As/Ctrl groups was reversed by DIP treatment. As exposure caused dysregulation of metabolic pathways, mitochondria, oxidative stress, and apoptosis-related proteins in the rat liver. However, DIP treatment changed or restored the levels of these proteins, which attenuated the damage to the livers of rats caused by As exposure. The results provide new insights into the mechanisms of liver injury induced by As exposure and the treatment of DIP in As poisoning.
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- Xi Yan
- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, PR China
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, PR China
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, PR China
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- College of Life Science and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, PR China
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- College of Life Science and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, PR China
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- College of Life Science and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, PR China
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, PR China
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 561113, PR China; College of Life Science and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China.
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Li S, Yin Y, Dong X, Xu L, Yang Z, Li H, Zou Y, Wu Z. Protective Effects of Lactoferrin Treatment Against Sodium Arsenite Exposure-Induced Nephrotoxicity. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04256-8. [PMID: 38833108 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04256-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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It is said that a wide range of renal functions are at risk from arsenic exposure. We examined how lactoferrin administration may mitigate inflammation, apoptosis, redox imbalance, and fibrosis in order to counteract arsenic-induced nephrotoxicity. Accordingly, male C57BL/6 mice (6 weeks) were divided into six experimental groups with six mice in each group. The first and second groups were intragastrically administered normal saline and sodium arsenite (NaAsO2) at 5 mg/kg body weight concentrations as the negative control (NC) and NaAsO2 groups. The third, fourth, and fifth groups were intragastrically administered lactoferrin at concentrations of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg body weight in addition to NaAsO2 at concentrations of 5 mg/kg body weight. The sixth group was intragastrically administered lactoferrin at a concentration of 200 mg/kg body weight with the experimental group set as the lactoferrin group. After daily drug administration for 4 weeks, the lactoferrin concentrations were optimized based on the results of renal index and renal function. Histopathological, biochemical, and gene expression analyses were performed to evaluate the status of renal tissue architecture, redox imbalance, inflammation, apoptosis, and fibrosis to confirm the alleviative effect of lactoferrin treatment against the NaAsO2 exposure-induced nephrotoxicity. The results confirmed that the 200 mg/kg lactoferrin treatment mitigated these arsenic effects and maintained the normal renal frameworks. Conclusively, disrupting the renal redox balance and triggering inflammation, apoptosis, along with fibrosis is a milieu that arsenic, robustly exerts its nephrotoxic effect. Lactoferrin, probably by its direct and indirect control mechanism on these said pathways, can mitigate the nephrotoxicity and preserve the normal renal health.
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- Shubin Li
- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China.
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China.
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Wang C, Wang B, Wei Y, Li S, Ren J, Dai Y, Liu G. Effect of Gentianella acuta (Michx.) Hulten against the arsenic-induced development hindrance of mouse oocytes. Biometals 2024:10.1007/s10534-024-00613-1. [PMID: 38814492 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-024-00613-1] [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: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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The current study was designed to investigate the alleviative effect of Gentianella acuta (Michx.) Hulten (G. acuta) against the sodium arsenite (NaAsO2)-induced development hindrance of mouse oocytes. For this purpose, the in vitro maturation (IVM) of mouse cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) was conducted in the presence of NaAsO2 and G. acuta, followed by the assessments of IVM efficiency including oocyte maturation, spindle organization, chromosome alignment, cytoskeleton assembly, cortical granule (CGs) dynamics, redox regulation, epigenetic modification, DNA damage, and apoptosis. Subsequently, the alleviative effect of G. acuta intervention on the fertilization impairments of NaAsO2-exposed oocytes was confirmed by the assessment of in vitro fertilization (IVF). The results showed that the G. acuta intervention effectively ameliorated the decreased maturation potentials and fertilization deficiency of NaAsO2-exposed oocytes but also significantly inhibited the DNA damages, apoptosis, and altered H3K27me3 expression level in the NaAsO2-exposed oocytes. The effective effects of G. acuta intervention against redox dysregulation including mitochondrial dysfunctions, accumulated reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, glutathione (GSH) deficiency, and decreased adenosine triphosphate (ATP) further confirmed that the ameliorative effects of G. acuta intervention against the development hindrance of mouse oocytes were positively related to the antioxidant capacity of G. acuta. Evidenced by these abovementioned results, the present study provided fundamental bases for the ameliorative effect of G. acuta intervention against the meiotic defects caused by the NaAsO2 exposure, benefiting the future application potentials of G. acuta intervention in these nutritional and therapeutic research for attenuating the outcomes of arseniasis.
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- Chunyu Wang
- Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Clinical Medicine Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010030, Inner Mongolia, China
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot, 010051, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Animal Husbandry Institute, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural & Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot, 010031, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Clinical Medicine Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010030, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, 010010, Inner Mongolia, China
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- College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010070, Inner Mongolia, China
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- College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010070, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Clinical Medicine Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010030, Inner Mongolia, China.
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Langdon K, Cosentino S, Wawryk O. Superiority of anthracycline-free treatment in standard-risk acute promyelocytic leukemia: A systematic review and comparative epidemiological analysis. Cancer Rep (Hoboken) 2024; 7:e2035. [PMID: 38507294 PMCID: PMC10953833 DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.2035] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent advances in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML) have seen unprecedented improvements in patient outcomes. However, such rapid growth in understanding often leads to uncertainty regarding superiority among candidate treatment regimens, especially when further scrutinized from an epidemiological perspective. AIMS The aim of this systematic review with epidemiological analysis was to identify and compare commonly utilized protocols for standard-risk APML with a particular focus on complete remission (CR), overall/disease-free survival (DFS), and reported adverse events. METHODS AND RESULTS Medline, Scopus, and CINAHL were interrogated to identify studies utilizing all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) in addition to arsenic trioxide (ATO) and/or anthracyclines such as idarubicin (IDA) in the treatment of de-novo APML. After collation of studies, an epidemiological analysis was subsequently performed to compare protocols with regards to outcomes of interest using number needed to benefit (NNB) and number needed to harm (NNH) measures. Seventeen articles, describing 12 distinct trials, were included in the analysis. These trials made use of three unique protocols; CR rates were 94%-100% for ATO/ATRA regimens, 95%-96% for ATO/ATRA/anthracycline regimens, and 89%-94% for ATRA/anthracycline regimens. Epidemiological analysis demonstrated NNB for CR was 9.09 (ATO/ATRA vs. ATRA/IDA) and 20.00 (ATO/ATRA vs. ATO/ATRA/IDA), NNH for neutropenia was -3.45 (ATO/ATRA vs. ATRA/IDA), and NNH for infection was -3.13 (ATO/ATRA vs. ATRA/IDA) and -1.89 (ATO/ATRA vs. ATO/ATRA/IDA). CONCLUSION The ATO/ATRA regimen is superior to chemotherapy-containing protocols at inducing remission and promoting survival in patients with APML. The regimen is better tolerated than the proposed alternatives with fewer adverse events. Future research opportunities include quantifying APML epidemiology and pursuing oral arsenic as an option for simplification of therapeutic protocols.
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- Kane Langdon
- College of Medicine and DentistryJames Cook UniversityCairnsQueenslandAustralia
- Division of MedicineCairns Base HospitalCairnsQueenslandAustralia
- Division of Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesUniversity of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Division of MedicineCairns Base HospitalCairnsQueenslandAustralia
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- Division of Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesUniversity of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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Ji S, Qu Y, Sun Q, Zhao F, Qiu Y, Li Z, Li Y, Song H, Zhang M, Zhang W, Fu H, Cai J, Zhang Z, Zhu Y, Cao Z, Lv Y, Shi X. Mediating Role of Liver Dysfunction in the Association between Arsenic Exposure and Diabetes in Chinese Adults: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study of China National Human Biomonitoring (CNHBM) 2017-2018. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:2693-2703. [PMID: 38285630 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c08718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Inconsistent results have been reported regarding the association between low-to-moderate arsenic (As) exposure and diabetes. The effect of liver dysfunction on As-induced diabetes remains unclear. The cross-sectional study included 10,574 adults from 2017-2018 China National Human Biomonitoring. Urinary total As (TAs) levels were analyzed as markers of As exposure. Generalized linear mixed models and restricted cubic splines models were used to examine the relationships among TAs levels, serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) concentrations, and diabetes prevalence. Mediating analysis was performed to assess whether liver dysfunction mediated the association between TAs and diabetes. Overall, the OR (95% CI) of diabetes in participants in the second, third, and fourth quartiles of TAs were 1.08 (0.88, 1.33), 1.17 (0.94, 1.45), and 1.52 (1.22, 1.90), respectively, in the fully adjusted models compared with those in the lowest quartile. Serum ALT was positively associated with TAs and diabetes. Additionally, mediation analyses showed that ALT mediated 4.32% of the association between TAs and diabetes in the overall population and 8.86% in the population without alcohol consumption in the past year. This study suggested that alleviating the hepatotoxicity of As could have implications for both diabetes and liver disease.
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- Saisai Ji
- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Big Data in Health Science, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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Ganie SY, Javaid D, Hajam YA, Reshi MS. Arsenic toxicity: sources, pathophysiology and mechanism. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2024; 13:tfad111. [PMID: 38178998 PMCID: PMC10762673 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfad111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Background Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that poses a significant threat to human health due to its widespread presence in the environment, affecting millions worldwide. Sources of arsenic exposure are diverse, stemming from mining activities, manufacturing processes, and natural geological formations. Arsenic manifests in both organic and inorganic forms, with trivalent meta-arsenite (As3+) and pentavalent arsenate (As5+) being the most common inorganic forms. The trivalent state, in particular, holds toxicological significance due to its potent interactions with sulfur-containing proteins. Objective The primary objective of this review is to consolidate current knowledge on arsenic toxicity, addressing its sources, chemical forms, and the diverse pathways through which it affects human health. It also focuses on the impact of arsenic toxicity on various organs and systems, as well as potential molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in arsenic-induced pathogenesis. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted, encompassing studies from diverse fields such as environmental science, toxicology, and epidemiology. Key databases like PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Science Direct were searched using predetermined criteria to select relevant articles, with a focus on recent research and comprehensive reviews to unravel the toxicological manifestations of arsenic, employing various animal models to discern the underlying mechanisms of arsenic toxicity. Results The review outlines the multifaceted aspects of arsenic toxicity, including its association with chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurotoxicity. The emphasis is placed on elucidating the role of oxidative stress, genotoxicity, and epigenetic modifications in arsenic-induced cellular damage. Additionally, the impact of arsenic on vulnerable populations and potential interventions are discussed. Conclusions Arsenic toxicity represents a complex and pervasive public health issue with far-reaching implications. Understanding the diverse pathways through which arsenic exerts its toxic effects is crucial to developing effective mitigation strategies and interventions. Further research is needed to fill gaps in our understanding of arsenic toxicity and to inform public health policies aimed at minimising exposure.Arsenic toxicity is a crucial public health problem influencing millions of people around the world. The possible sources of arsenic toxicity includes mining, manufacturing processes and natural geological sources. Arsenic exists in organic as well as in inorganic forms. Trivalent meta-arsenite (As3+) and pentavalent arsenate (As5+) are two most common inorganic forms of arsenic. Trivalent oxidation state is toxicologically more potent due to its potential to interact with sulfur containing proteins. Humans are exposed to arsenic in many ways such as environment and consumption of arsenic containing foods. Drinking of arsenic-contaminated groundwater is an unavoidable source of poisoning, especially in India, Bangladesh, China, and some Central and South American countries. Plenty of research has been carried out on toxicological manifestation of arsenic in different animal models to identify the actual mechanism of aresenic toxicity. Therefore, we have made an effort to summarize the toxicology of arsenic, its pathophysiological impacts on various organs and its molecular mechanism of action.
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- Shahid Yousuf Ganie
- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir 185234, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir 185234, India
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- Department of Life Sciences and Allied Health Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, Punjab 144030, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir 185234, India
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Abdel-Wahab BA, El-Shoura EAM, Habeeb MS, Zaafar D. Dapagliflozin alleviates arsenic trioxide-induced hepatic injury in rats via modulating PI3K/AkT/mTOR, STAT3/SOCS3/p53/MDM2 signaling pathways and miRNA-21, miRNA-122 expression. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 127:111325. [PMID: 38070468 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Dapagliflozin (DPG) is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor that is commonly used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, studies have shown that DPG has a protective effect under a variety of experimental conditions through its antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. DPG's effect on experimental hepatotoxicity caused by arsenic trioxide (ATO) has yet to be investigated. The purpose of this study was to investigate the protective effect of DPG in preventing hepatic damage caused by ATO and discover the underlying mechanisms. The effect of DPG (1 mg/kg, orally) on ATO (5 mg/kg, i.p.)-induced hepatic injury was evaluated in rats. Serum liver function parameters, as well as oxidative stress biomarkers and inflammatory cytokine levels were assessed. Histopathological changes in the liver were detected using H&E staining. Using Western blotting and PCR techniques, the molecular mechanisms of DPG in ameliorating hepatic injury were investigated. DPG improved liver function by inhibiting histopathological changes, decreasing levels of hepatic function and toxicity parameters measured in both serum and tissues, and exhibiting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, according to the findings. Consistent with the PCR results, DPG also decreased the expression of LC3-II, micro-RNA-122, and micro-RNA-21 while increased the expression of SOCS3. Furthermore, according to western blotting results, DPG was able to reduce the protein expression of AKT, mTOR, PI3K, and STAT3. Although further clinical research is necessary, this study highlights the potential of DPG in preventing liver damage in a rat model of hepatotoxicity induced by ATO.
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- Basel A Abdel-Wahab
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran P.O. Box 1988, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut 71524, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran P.O. Box 1988, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Technology, and Information, Cairo, Egypt.
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Omar SM, Zahran NN, Alhotan RA, Hussein EO, Galik B, Saleh AA. Evaluation of Salvia hispanica as a Therapeutic Agent against Sodium Arsenic-Induced Testicular Toxicity in a Male Rats Model. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:109. [PMID: 38255724 PMCID: PMC10817305 DOI: 10.3390/life14010109] [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: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Chia seeds offer therapeutic properties that aid in the prevention of a variety of ailments, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and other risk factors. Arsenite, a common environmental chemical, has been identified as a reproductive toxin owing to its negative effects on male reproductive health. It has been shown to inhibit spermatogenesis and generate androgenic effects in men. The primary goal of this research was to look into the effect of Salvia hispanica on testicular toxicity caused by sodium arsenite in male rats. A set of 36 male albino rats was allocated to a negative control cohort. The individuals in this group were given a basic meal and orally given distilled water for a duration of 28 days. The other five groups were given a regular meal and received intra-peritoneal injections of sodium arsenite (NaAsO2) at a concentration of 4 mg/kg body weight that was diluted in a 0.9% NaCl solution. The injections were administered consecutively, with two doses given within a two-day period. Subsequently, the rats were categorized into several groups using the following classification: Group 2 consisted of a positive control cohort, in which the rats were given a typical baseline diet. Groups 3, 4, 5, and 6 were given a basic diet that included varying proportions of ground chia seeds, namely 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% per 100 g of the diet. After the trial was completed, the rats were euthanized, and further biological examination was conducted. The measurements of the reproductive organs were documented and reported. The research assessed the following characteristics: sperm count, motility, progressive motility, and normal morphology. The research included examining serum sex hormones, namely luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and testosterone. An evaluation of the activity of antioxidant enzymes was performed in the tissue of the testicles. There were statistically significant improvements in the sperm parameters, serum sex hormone levels, and the activity of antioxidant enzymes, such as GPX, SOD, and CAT, in the therapy groups. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) exhibited a noteworthy decrease (p ≤ 0.05) when compared to the positive control group. Salvia hispanica seeds have demonstrated a significant level of effectiveness in reducing sodium arsenite-induced testicular toxicity, which leads to the conclusion. The flavonoid content and antioxidant properties of Salvia hispanica seeds may be to blame for the observed behavior. These indicated characteristics may have therapeutic significance in treating testicular harm induced by arsenite exposure.
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- Sara Mahmoud Omar
- Nutrition and Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, AL-Azhar University, Tanta 31732, Egypt;
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- Department of Therapeutic Nutrition, Menoufia University Hospitals, Shebin El-Kom 11352, Egypt;
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.A.); (E.O.H.)
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.A.); (E.O.H.)
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- Institute of Nutrition and Genomics, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Slovakia. Trieda A. Hlinku 2, 94976 Nitra, Slovakia;
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- Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh 333516, Egypt
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Barangi S, Mehri S, Moosavi Z, Yarmohammadi F, Hayes AW, Karimi G. Melatonin attenuates liver injury in arsenic-treated rats: The potential role of the Nrf2/HO-1, apoptosis, and miR-34a/Sirt1/autophagy pathways. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23635. [PMID: 38229313 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23635] [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: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Arsenic is a toxic metalloid found in the environment in different organic and inorganic forms. Molecular mechanisms implicated in arsenic hepatotoxicity are complex but include oxidative stress, apoptosis, and autophagy. The current study focused on the potential protective capacity of melatonin against arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity. Thirty-six male Wistar rats were allocated into control, arsenic (15 mg/kg; orally), arsenic (15 mg/kg) plus melatonin (10, 20, and 30 mg/kg; intraperitoneally), and melatonin alone (30 mg/kg) groups for 28 days. After the treatment period, the serum sample was separated to measure liver enzymes (AST and ALT). The liver tissue was removed and then histological alterations, oxidative stress markers, antioxidant capacity, the levels of Nrf2 and HO-1, apoptosis (Bcl-2, survivin, Mcl1, Bax, and caspase-3), and autophagy (Sirt1, Beclin-1, and LC3 II/I ratio) proteins, as well as the expression level of miR-34a, were evaluated on this tissue. Arsenic exposure resulted in the enhancement of serum AST, ALT, and substantial histological damage in the liver. Increased levels of malondialdehyde, a lipid peroxidation marker, and decreased levels of physiological antioxidants including glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase were indicators of arsenic-induced oxidative damage. The levels of Nrf2, HO-1, and antiapoptotic proteins diminished, while proapoptotic and autophagy proteins were elevated in the arsenic group concomitant with a low level of hepatic miR-34a. The co-treatment of melatonin and arsenic reversed the changes caused by arsenic. These findings showed that melatonin reduced the hepatic damage induced by arsenic due to its antioxidant and antiapoptotic properties as well as its regulatory effect on the miR-34a/Sirt1/autophagy pathway.
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- Samira Barangi
- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
- University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Yin F, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Zhang M, Zhang Z, Yin Y, Xu H, Yang Y, Gao Y. The ROS/NF-κB/HK2 axis is involved in the arsenic-induced Warburg effect in human L-02 hepatocytes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024; 34:150-165. [PMID: 36264688 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2134559] [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: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Arsenic has been identified as a carcinogen, although the molecular mechanism underlying itscarcinogenesis has not been fully elucidated. To date, only a few studies have attempted to confirm a direct link between oxidative stress and the Warburg effect . This study demonstrated that 0.2 μmol/L As3+ induced the Warburg effect to contribute to abnormal proliferation of L-02 cells, that was mediated by upregulation of hexokinase 2 (HK2), a key enzyme in glycolysis. Further study indicated that arsenic-induced accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) activated the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway by phosphorylation of p65 at the Ser536 and Ser276 sites, leading to upregulated expression of HK2. We therefore concluded that the ROS/NF-κB/HK2 axis contributes to the Warburg effect and cell proliferation induced by low doses of arsenic.AbbreviationsROS, Reactive oxygen species; NAC, N-acetyl-L-cysteine; 2-DG, 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 2-NBDG, 2-Deoxy-2-[(7-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-4-yl)amino]-D-glucose.
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- Fanshuo Yin
- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health of P. R. China, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health of P. R. China, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health of P. R. China, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health of P. R. China, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health of P. R. China, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health of P. R. China, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & Ministry of Health of P. R. China, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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Li Y, Liang K, Yuan L, Gao J, Wei L, Zhao L. The role of thioredoxin and glutathione systems in arsenic-induced liver injury in rats under glutathione depletion. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024; 34:547-563. [PMID: 36528894 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2159016] [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: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Antioxidant systems like thioredoxin (Trx) and glutaredoxin (Grx) maintain oxidative stress balance. These systems have cross-talk supported by some in vitro studies. We investigated the underlying mechanisms of arsenic-induced liver injury in glutathione-deficient rats and whether there was any cross-talk between the Trx and Grx systems. The rats in arsenic-treated groups were administered with sodium arsenite (10, 20 mg/kg b w/d) for four weeks. In buthionine sulfoximine (BSO, an inhibitor of GSH) and 20 mg/kg arsenic combined groups, rats were injected with 2 mmol/kg BSO intraperitoneally twice per week. BSO exacerbated arsenic-induced liver injury by increasing arsenic accumulation in urine, serum, and liver while decreasing glutathione activity and resulting in upregulated mRNA expression of the Trx system and downregulation of Grx mRNA expression. The impact of Trx lasted longer than that of the Grx. The Trx system remained highly expressed, while GSH, Grx1, and Grx2 levels were decreased. The inhibitory effect of only BSO treatment on Grx1 and Grx2 was not pronounced. However, the combined impact of arsenic and BSO upregulated Trx expression, primarily related to further reduction of GSH. As a result, the suppressed Grxs were protected by the upregulated Trxs, which serve as a backup antioxidant defense system in the liver.
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- Yuanyuan Li
- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & National Health and Family Planning Commission (23618504), Harbin, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & National Health and Family Planning Commission (23618504), Harbin, China
- Department of Science and Education, Bayan Nur Hospital, Bayan Nur, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & National Health and Family Planning Commission (23618504), Harbin, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & National Health and Family Planning Commission (23618504), Harbin, China
- Department of Public Health, Dalian Health Development Center, Dalian, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & National Health and Family Planning Commission (23618504), Harbin, China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Key Lab of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province & National Health and Family Planning Commission (23618504), Harbin, China
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Renu K, Mukherjee AG, Gopalakrishnan AV, Wanjari UR, Kannampuzha S, Murali R, Veeraraghavan VP, Vinayagam S, Paz-Montelongo S, George A, Vellingiri B, Madhyastha H. Protective effects of macromolecular polyphenols, metals (zinc, selenium, and copper) - Polyphenol complexes, and different organs with an emphasis on arsenic poisoning: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126715. [PMID: 37673136 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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For the potential health benefits and nutritional value, polyphenols are one of the secondary metabolites of plants that have received extensive research. It has anti-inflammatory and cytotoxicity-reducing properties in addition to a high antioxidant content. Macromolecular polyphenols and polysaccharides are biologically active natural polymers with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. Arsenic is an ecologically toxic metalloid. Arsenic in drinking water is the most common way people come into contact with this metalloid. While arsenic is known to cause cancer, it is also used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). The treatment's effectiveness is hampered by the adverse effects it can cause on the body. Oxidative stress, inflammation, and the inability to regulate cell death cause the most adverse effects. Polyphenols and other macromolecules like polysaccharides act as neuroprotectants by mitigating free radical damage, inhibiting nitric oxide (NO) production, lowering A42 fibril formation, boosting antioxidant levels, and controlling apoptosis and inflammation. To prevent the harmful effects of toxins, polyphenols and pectin lower oxidative stress, boost antioxidant levels, improve mitochondrial function, control apoptosis, and suppress inflammation. Therefore, it prevents damage to the heart, liver, kidneys, and reproductive system. This review aims to identify the effects of the polyphenols in conjugation with polysaccharides as an ameliorative strategy for arsenic-induced toxicity in various organs.
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- Kaviyarasi Renu
- Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India.
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- Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Centre for Postgraduate and Research Studies, Dharmapuri 635205, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Area de Toxicologia, Universidad de La Laguna, 38071 La Laguna, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Spain; Grupo interuniversitario de Toxicología Alimentaria y Ambiental, Universidad de La Laguna, 38071 La Laguna, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Spain.
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- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
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- Stem cell and Regenerative Medicine/Translational Research, Department of Zoology, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Punjab (CUPB), Bathinda 151401, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki 889 1692, Japan.
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Tinkov AA, Aschner M, Santamaria A, Bogdanov AR, Tizabi Y, Virgolini MB, Zhou JC, Skalny AV. Dissecting the role of cadmium, lead, arsenic, and mercury in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 238:117134. [PMID: 37714366 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117134] [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: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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The objective of the present study was to review the existing epidemiological and laboratory findings supporting the role of toxic metal exposure in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The existing epidemiological studies demonstrate that cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), arsenic (As), and mercury (Hg) exposure was associated both with an increased risk of NAFLD and altered biochemical markers of liver injury. Laboratory studies demonstrated that metal exposure induces hepatic lipid accumulation resulting from activation of lipogenesis and inhibition of fatty acid β-oxidation due to up-regulation of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SREBP-1), carbohydrate response element binding protein (ChREBP), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ), and down-regulation of PPARα. Other metabolic pathways involved in this effect may include activation of reactive oxygen species (ROS)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and inhibition of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling. The mechanisms of hepatocyte damage during development of metal-induced hepatic steatosis were shown to involve oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, pyroptosis, ferroptosis, and dysregulation of autophagy. Induction of inflammatory response contributing to progression of NAFLD to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) upon toxic metal exposure was shown to be mediated by up-regulation of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) and activation of NRLP3 inflammasome. Moreover, epigenetic effects of the metals, as well as their effect on gut microbiota and gut wall integrity were also shown to mediate their role in NAFLD development. Despite being demonstrated for Cd, Pb, and As, the contribution of these mechanisms into Hg-induced NAFLD is yet to be estimated. Therefore, further studies are required to clarify the intimate mechanisms underlying the relationship between heavy metal and metalloid exposure and NAFLD/NASH to reveal the potential targets for treatment and prevention of metal-induced NAFLD.
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- Alexey A Tinkov
- Laboratory of Ecobiomonitoring and Quality Control, Yaroslavl State University, 150003, Yaroslavl, Russia; Center of Bioelementology and Human Ecology, 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, 10461, NY, USA
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- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 117997, Moscow, Russia; Russian State Social University, 129226, Moscow, Russia; Municipal State Hospital No. 13 of the Moscow City Health Department, 115280, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, 20059, USA
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- Departamento de Farmacología Otto Orsingher, Instituto de Farmacología Experimental de Córdoba-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Técnicas (IFEC-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, X5000HUA, Córdoba, Argentina
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- Laboratory of Ecobiomonitoring and Quality Control, Yaroslavl State University, 150003, Yaroslavl, Russia; Center of Bioelementology and Human Ecology, IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119435, Moscow, Russia
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Namachivayam A, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. Effect of Lauric acid against ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity by modulating oxidative stress/apoptosis signalling and HNF4α in Wistar albino rats. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21267. [PMID: 37908709 PMCID: PMC10613920 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21267] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Ethanol (EtOH) is most widely used in alcoholic beverages to prepare alcohol. As EtOH is mainly metabolised in the liver, the excessive consumption of EtOH forms a primary toxic metabolic product called acetaldehyde, as the gradual increase in acetaldehyde leads to liver injury, as reported. Lauric acid (LA) is rich in antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, anticancer, and antiviral properties. LA is an edible component highly present in coconut oil. However, no report on LA protective effects against the EtOH-instigated hepatotoxicity exists. Therefore, the experiment is carried out to investigate the potency effects of LA on EtOH-instigated hepatotoxicity in thirty male albino rats. Rats were divided into five groups (n-6): control DMSO alone, EtOH -intoxicated, EtOH + LA 180 mg/kg, EtOH + LA 360 mg/kg, and LA alone were administered orally using oral gavage. The study measured body weight every weekend in all rat groups. The rats were sacrificed and assessed for serum markers (alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase), antioxidant activity (superoxide dismutase, reduced glutathione, glutathione peroxidase), lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde), histopathological, cytokine levels (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6), protein expression (caspase 3 and caspase 8 and Bcl-2 and HNF4α) were evaluated after the 56-days study period. The impact of EtOH intoxication reduces the rat's body weight by 90 g, upregulates the liver enzyme markers, depletes the antioxidant levels, produces malondialdehyde, changes the histoarchitecture (periportal inflammation and hepatocyte damage), downregulates the Bcl-2 expressions and HNF4α, and elevates the expression of cytokines and apoptotic markers. LA alleviated EtOH-induced liver toxicity by significant (p < 0.05) modulation of biochemical levels, caspase-8/3 signalling, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines, and restoring the normal histoarchitecture, upregulating the Bcl-2 and HNF4α Expressions. In conclusion, LA treatment can protect the liver against EtOH-induced hepatotoxicity, evidenced by alleviating Oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, inflammation, apoptosis, and upregulation of HNF4α.
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- Arunraj Namachivayam
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, India
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Huang F, Ding G, Yuan Y, Zhao L, Ding W, Wu S. PTEN Overexpression Alters Autophagy Levels and Slows Sodium Arsenite-Induced Hepatic Stellate Cell Fibrosis. TOXICS 2023; 11:578. [PMID: 37505544 PMCID: PMC10386595 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11070578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Exposure to inorganic arsenic remains a global public health problem. The liver is the main target organ, leading to arsenic-induced liver fibrosis. Phosphatase and tensin homology deleted on chromosome ten (PTEN) may participate in arsenic-induced liver fibrosis by regulating autophagy, but the exact mechanisms remain unclear. We established a mouse model of arsenic poisoning through their drinking water and a fibrosis model using the human hepatic stellate cell line LX-2 through NaAsO2 exposure for 24 h. Masson staining measured liver fibrosis. The cells were transfected with a PTEN overexpression plasmid. Western blot and qRT-PCR determined the levels of protein/mRNA expression. Fibrosis was evident in both the mouse model and arsenic-exposed LX-2 cells. NaAsO2 upregulated expression of autophagic markers microtubule-associated protein light chain A/B (LC3), recombinant human autophagy effector protein (Beclin-1), and hairy and enhancer of split homolog-1 (HES1), but downregulated PTEN. Alongside this, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) expression was significantly upregulated by NaAsO2. PTEN overexpression altered NaAsO2-induced autophagy and downregulated LC3 and Beclin-1. While Notch1, HES1, α-SMA, and collagen I expression were all downregulated in the NaAsO2 groups. Therefore, PTEN overexpression might decrease autophagy and inhibit fibrosis progression caused by arsenic, and the NOTCH1/HES1 pathway is likely involved.
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- Fei Huang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, No. 567 Shangde North Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi 830011, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, No. 567 Shangde North Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi 830011, China
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- The First Division Hospital of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, No. 4, Jiankang Road, Aksu City 843000, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, No. 567 Shangde North Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi 830011, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, No. 567 Shangde North Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi 830011, China
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Panda SK, Kumar D, Jena GR, Patra RC, Panda SK, Sethy K, Mishra SK, Swain BK, Naik PK, Beura CK, Panda B. Hepatorenal Toxicity of Inorganic Arsenic in White Pekin Ducks and Its Amelioration by Using Ginger. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:2471-2490. [PMID: 35723853 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03317-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The toxic metalloid arsenic is known to cause liver and kidney injury in many humans and animals. The goal of this paper was to exemplify the antagonism of ginger against arsenic (As)-induced hepato-renal toxicity. In addition, the pathways Nrf2/Keap1 and NF/κB were studied to reveal the molecular mechanism of the stress. One hundred twenty 7-day-old White Pekin ducks were randomly allocated into five groups, having 24 birds in each. Each group contained three replicates having 8 birds in each replicate and maintained for 90 days. The groups were as follows: T-1 [control-basal diet with normal water], T-2 [T1 + As at 28 ppm/L of water], T-3 [T2 + ginger powder at 100 mg/kg feed], T-4 [T2 + ginger powder at 300 mg/kg feed], and T-5 [T2 + ginger powder at 1 g/kg feed]. It was observed that there was a significant increase in oxidative parameters whereas a significant decrease in antioxidant parameters in hepato-renal tissues in T-2. The exposure to As not only decreased the mRNA expression of antioxidant parameters like Nrf2, SOD-1, CAT, GPX, and HO-1and anti-inflammatory markers like IL-4 and IL-10 but also increased the m-RNA expression of NF-κB, Keap-1 and pro-inflammatory markers like IL-2, Il-6, IL-18, IL-1β, and TNF-α. There was also an accumulation of As in hepatic and renal tissue, confirmed by residual analysis of these tissues. By correlating the above parameters, As at 28 ppm showed significant toxic effects, and ginger powder at 1 g/kg feed effectively counteracted the toxic effects of As in ducks.
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- Santosh Kumar Panda
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India.
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- Regional centre ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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- Regional centre ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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- Regional centre ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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- Regional centre ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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- Regional centre ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751003, India
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Li W, Jiang X, Qian H, Li X, Su J, Zhang G, Li X. Associations of arsenic exposure with liver injury in US adults: NHANES 2003-2018. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:48260-48269. [PMID: 36754906 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25540-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Arsenic is a natural element with complex toxicity. Long-term exposure to arsenic can cause a variety of health damage. In recent years, there are some studies on arsenic exposure and liver injury. But few of them tried to measure the quantitative relationship between arsenic exposure and indicators of liver injury in adult. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate the relationship between them. This cross-sectional study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in 2003-2018. Arsenic exposure was assessed using total urinary arsenic and dimethylarsenate acid (DMA). We selected alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), total protein (TP), ALT/AST, total bilirubin (TBIL), and albumin (ALB) as markers of liver injury. Multiple linear regression was used to explore the relationship between urinary arsenic concentrations and these markers of liver function injury. In addition, six covariables (age, sex, smoker, alcohol user, BMI, diabetes) were further analyzed in subgroups. A total of 13,420 adults were included in the analysis. The multivariate linear regression analyses showed that urinary DMA was positively correlated with ALT (β 0.135, 95%CI 0.090, 0.180, p < 0.001), AST (β 0.053, 95%CI 0.014, 0.092, p < 0.01), ALT/AST (β 0.052, 95%CI 0.030, 0.074, p < 0.001), TBIL (β 0.061, 95%CI 0.034, 0.089, p < 0.001), and GGT (β 0.178, 95%CI 0.110, 0.246, p < 0.001). Similar results were observed for total urinary arsenic, suggesting a positive association with AST (β 0.048, 95%CI 0.016, 0.081, p < 0.01), ALT (β 0.090, 95%CI 0.049, 0.132, p < 0.001), and TBIL (β 0.062, 95%CI 0.037, 0.088, p < 0.001). In subgroup analysis, sex and smoker showed significant differences between subgroups. Our results demonstrate a positive association between urinary arsenic exposure and liver injury in adults. Sex and smokers may be related to arsenic pathogenicity.
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- Wenjie Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Chen L, Li C, Zhong X, Lai C, Zhang B, Luo Y, Guo H, Liang K, Fang J, Zhu X, Zhang J, Guo L. The gut microbiome promotes arsenic metabolism and alleviates the metabolic disorder for their mammal host under arsenic exposure. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 171:107660. [PMID: 36470123 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Gut microbiome can participate in arsenic metabolism. However, its efficacy in the host under arsenic stress is still controversial. To clarify their roles in fecal arsenic excretion, tissue arsenic accumulation, host physiological states and metabolism, in this study, ninety-six C57BL/6 male mice were randomly divided to four groups, groups A and B were given sterile water, and groups C and D were given the third generation of broad-spectrum antibiotic (ceftriaxone) to erase the background gut microbiome. Subsequently, groups B and D were subchronicly exposed to arsenic containing feed prepared by adding arsenical mixture (rice arsenic composition) into control feed. In group D, the fecal total arsenic (CtAs) decreased by 25.5 %, iAsIII composition increased by 46.9 %, unclarified As (uAs) composition decreased by 92.4 %, and the liver CtAs increased by 26.7 %; the fecal CtAs was positively correlated with microbial richness and some metabolites (organic acids, amino acids, carbohydrates, SCFAs, hydrophilic bile acids and their derivatives); and fecal DMA was positively correlated with microbial richness and some metabolites (ferulic acid, benzenepropanoic acid and pentanoic acid); network analysis showed that the numbers of modules, nodes, links were decreased and vulnerability was increased; some SCFAs and hydrophilic bile acid decreased, and hydrophobic bile acids increased (Ps < 0.05). In the tissue samples of group D, Il-18 and Ifn-γ gene expression increased and intestinal barrier-related genes Muc2, Occludin and Zo-1 expression decreased (Ps < 0.05); serum glutathione and urine malondialdehyde significantly increased (Ps < 0.05); urine metabolome significantly changed and the variation was correlated with six SCFAs-producing bacteria, and some SCFAs including isobutyric acid, valeric acid and heptanoic acid decreased (Ps < 0.05). Therefore, the normal gut microbiome increases fecal arsenic excretion and biotransformation, which can maintain a healthier microbiome and metabolic functions, and alleviate the metabolic disorder for their mammal host under arsenic exposure.
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- Linkang Chen
- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China; Yunfu City Center for Disease Control, Guangdong Province 527300, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Key Laboratory of Zebrafish Model for Development and Disease & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Autophagy and Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, China.
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China.
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Hepatoprotective Effect of Kaempferol: A Review of the Dietary Sources, Bioavailability, Mechanisms of Action, and Safety. Adv Pharmacol Pharm Sci 2023; 2023:1387665. [PMID: 36891541 PMCID: PMC9988374 DOI: 10.1155/2023/1387665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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The liver is the body's most critical organ that performs vital functions. Hepatic disorders can affect the physiological and biochemical functions of the body. Hepatic disorder is a condition that describes the damage to cells, tissues, structures, and functions of the liver, which can cause fibrosis and ultimately result in cirrhosis. These diseases include hepatitis, ALD, NAFLD, liver fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, hepatic failure, and HCC. Hepatic diseases are caused by cell membrane rupture, immune response, altered drug metabolism, accumulation of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, and cell death. Despite the breakthrough in modern medicine, there is no drug that is effective in stimulating the liver function, offering complete protection, and aiding liver cell regeneration. Furthermore, some drugs can create adverse side effects, and natural medicines are carefully selected as new therapeutic strategies for managing liver disease. Kaempferol is a polyphenol contained in many vegetables, fruits, and herbal remedies. We use it to manage various diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and cancers. Kaempferol is a potent antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory effects, which therefore possesses hepatoprotective properties. The previous research has studied the hepatoprotective effect of kaempferol in various hepatotoxicity protocols, including acetaminophen (APAP)-induced hepatotoxicity, ALD, NAFLD, CCl4, HCC, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute liver injury. Therefore, this report aims to provide a recent brief overview of the literature concerning the hepatoprotective effect of kaempferol and its possible molecular mechanism of action. It also provides the most recent literature on kaempferol's chemical structure, natural source, bioavailability, and safety.
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Cerrah S, Ozcicek F, Gundogdu B, Cicek B, Coban TA, Suleyman B, Altuner D, Bulut S, Suleyman H. Carvacrol prevents acrylamide-induced oxidative and inflammatory liver damage and dysfunction in rats. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1161448. [PMID: 37089925 PMCID: PMC10113504 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1161448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Background: Acrylamide causes hepatotoxicity with the effect of oxidative stress and inflammatory processes. Carvacrol is a monoterpenic phenol with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Aims: To determine the effects of carvacrol on oxidative liver injury induced by acrylamide administration in rats. Methods: Rats were divided into three groups of six animals each: healthy group acrylamide group (ACR), and acrylamide + carvacrol group (TACR). First, carvacrol (50 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally to the CACR group. One hour later, acrylamide (20 mg/kg) was given orally to the ACR and CACR groups. This procedure was performed for 30 days, after which the animals were sacrificed. The malondialdehyde (MDA) and total glutathione (tGSH) levels, total oxidant (TOS) and total antioxidant status (TAS), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), and nuclear factor kappa b (NF-κB) were measured in the excised liver tissues. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were determined in blood serum samples. Liver tissues were also examined histopathologically. Results: In the ACR group, malondialdehyde, TOS, ALT, AST levels, and NF-κB, IL-1β, and TNF-α levels were found to be high, and tGSH and total antioxidant status levels were low. In addition, diffuse degenerative changes and necrosis in hepatocytes, and moderate inflammation in the portal region were detected in the liver tissues of the ACR group. While carvacrol prevented the biochemical changes induced by acrylamide, it also alleviated the damage in the histological structure. Conclusion: Carvacrol may be used for liver damage caused by acrylamide.
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- Serkan Cerrah
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
- *Correspondence: Halis Suleyman,
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Sadiku OO, Rodríguez-Seijo A. Metabolic and genetic derangement: a review of mechanisms involved in arsenic and lead toxicity and genotoxicity. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol 2022; 73:244-255. [PMID: 36607725 PMCID: PMC9985351 DOI: 10.2478/aiht-2022-73-3669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Urbanisation and industrialisation are on the rise all over the world. Environmental contaminants such as potentially toxic elements (PTEs) are directly linked with both phenomena. Two PTEs that raise greatest concern are arsenic (As) and lead (Pb) as soil and drinking water contaminants, whether they are naturally occurring or the consequence of human activities. Both elements are potential carcinogens. This paper reviews the mechanisms by which As and Pb impair metabolic processes and cause genetic damage in humans. Despite efforts to ban or limit their use, due to high persistence both continue to pose a risk to human health, which justifies the need for further toxicological research.
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- Olubusayo Olujimi Sadiku
- University of Lagos, College of Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Lagos, Nigeria
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- University of Porto, Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), Matosinhos, Portugal
- University of Porto, Faculty of Sciences, Biology Department, Porto, Portugal
- University of Vigo, Department of Plant Biology and Soil Sciences, Ourense, Spain
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Fisetin Attenuates Arsenic-Induced Hepatic Damage by Improving Biochemical, Inflammatory, Apoptotic, and Histological Profile: In Vivo and In Silico Approach. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:1005255. [PMID: 36310620 PMCID: PMC9613387 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1005255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Arsenic (As) is a toxic metalloid and human carcinogen that may cause hepatotoxicity. Fisetin (3, 3′, 4′, 7-tetrahydroxyflavone) is a phytoflavonoid, which shows diverse therapeutic activities. This study aimed to examine the remedial potential of fisetin against As-instigated hepatotoxicity in adult male rats. To accomplish this aim, albino rats (N = 48) were evenly classified into 4 groups: control group, As (10 mg/kg) group, fisetin (2.5 mg/kg) + As (10 mg/kg) group, and fisetin (2.5 mg/kg) group. After one month of treatment, biochemical assay, total protein content (TPC), hepatic serum enzymes, inflammatory as well as pro- or anti-apoptotic markers, and histopathological profile of hepatic tissues were estimated. As administration disordered the biochemical profile by decreasing activities of antioxidant enzymes i.e., catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione reductase (GSR), and glutathione (GSH) content while escalating the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS). TPC was also considerably reduced after exposure to As. Furthermore, As markedly raised the levels of liver serum enzymes such as aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and alanine transaminase (ALT) as well as the levels of inflammatory markers, i.e., nuclear factor- κB (NF-κB), tumor necrosis- α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) activity. Besides, it lowered the level of antiapoptotic markers (Bcl-2) and upregulated the levels of proapoptotic markers (Bax, Caspase-3, and Caspase-9). Additionally, As exposure led to histopathological damage in hepatic tissues. However, fisetin administration remarkably alleviated all the depicted hepatic damages. For further verification, the screening of several dock complexes was performed by using the GOLD 5.3.0 version. Based on docking fitness and GOLD score, the ranking order of receptor proteins with fisetin compound is superoxide dismutase, interleukin, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, TNF-alpha, alanine transaminase, cyclo-oxygenase 2, antiapoptotic, and glutathione reductase. Out of these three receptor proteins superoxide dismutase, interleukin, and aspartate aminotransferase showed the best interaction with the fisetin compound. In vivo and in silico outcomes of the current study demonstrated that fisetin could potentially ameliorate As-instigated hepatotoxicity.
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Mondal S, Das S, Mahapatra PK, Saha KD. Morin encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles (MCNPs) ameliorate arsenic induced liver damage through improvement of the antioxidant system and prevention of apoptosis and inflammation in mice. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:2857-2872. [PMID: 36132010 PMCID: PMC9419452 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00167e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Chronic exposure to arsenic over a period of time induces toxicity, primarily in the liver but gradually in all systems of the body. Morin hydrate (MH; 2',3,4',5,7-pentahydroxyflavone), a potent flavonoid abundantly present in plants of the Moraceae family, is thought to be a major bioactive compound that may be used to prevent a wide range of disease pathologies including hepatotoxicity. Therapeutic applications of morin (MOR) are however seriously constrained because of its insolubility, poor bioavailability, high metabolism and rapid elimination from the human body. Nanoformulation of MOR is a possible solution to these problems. In the present study we investigated the effectiveness of morin encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles (MCNPs) against arsenic induced liver damage in mice. MNCPs with an average diameter of 124.5 nm, a zeta potential of +16.2 mV and an encapsulation efficiency of 78% were prepared. Co-treatment of MOR and MCNPs by oral gavage on alternate days reduced the serum levels of AST, ALT, and ALP that were elevated in arsenic treated mice. The efficiency of MCNPs was found to be nearly 4 times higher than that of free MOR. Haematological and serum biochemical parameters including lipid profiles altered by arsenic were normalized following MCNP treatment. Arsenic deposition was lowered in the presence of MCNPs. Administration of MCNPs markedly inhibited ROS generation and elevated MDA levels in arsenic exposed mice. The level of hepatic antioxidant factors such as nuclear Nrf2 (Nrf2), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), GSH peroxidase (GPx), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), and NADPH quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO1) were markedly enhanced in the arsenic + MCNP group. Treatment by MCNPs prevented the arsenic induced damage of tissue histology. Also, MCNPs suppressed the arsenic induced pro- and anti-apoptotic parameters and attenuated the level of inflammatory mediators. Our data suggest that MCNPs are good hepatoprotective agents compared to free morin against arsenic induced toxicity and the protective effect results from its strong antioxidant, antiapoptotic and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- Sanchaita Mondal
- Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road Kolkata-700032 West Bengal India
- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University 188, Raja S.C. Mullick Road Kolkata-700032 West Bengal India
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- Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road Kolkata-700032 West Bengal India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University 188, Raja S.C. Mullick Road Kolkata-700032 West Bengal India
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- Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road Kolkata-700032 West Bengal India
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Goutam Mukherjee A, Ramesh Wanjari U, Renu K, Vellingiri B, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. Heavy metal and metalloid - induced reproductive toxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2022; 92:103859. [PMID: 35358731 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2022.103859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Heavy metals and metalloid exposure are among the most common factors responsible for reproductive toxicity in human beings. Several studies have indicated that numerous metals and metalloids can display severe adverse properties on the human reproductive system. Metals like lead, silver, cadmium, uranium, vanadium, and mercury and metalloids like arsenic have been known to induce reproductive toxicity. Moderate to minute quantities of lead may affect several reproductive parameters and even affect semen quality. The ecological and industrial exposures to the various heavy metals and metalloids have disastrous effects on the reproductive system ensuing in infertility. This work emphasizes the mechanism and pathophysiology of the aforementioned heavy metals and metalloids in reproductive toxicity. Additionally, this work aims to cover the classical protective mechanisms of zinc, melatonin, chelation therapy, and other trending methods to prevent heavy metal-induced reproductive toxicity.
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- Anirban Goutam Mukherjee
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India; Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077 Tamil Nadu, India
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- Human Molecular Cytogenetics and Stem Cell Laboratory, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641046, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India.
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Famurewa AC, Renu K, Eladl MA, Chakraborty R, Myakala H, El-Sherbiny M, Elsherbini DMA, Vellingiri B, Madhyastha H, Ramesh Wanjari U, Goutam Mukherjee A, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. Hesperidin and hesperetin against heavy metal toxicity: Insight on the molecular mechanism of mitigation. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 149:112914. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Zhou Z, Chen H, Li Y, Liu Q, Lu K, Zhu X, Wang Y. Transcriptome and biochemical analyses of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) RTG-2 gonadal cells in response to BDE-47 stress indicates effects on cell proliferation. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 245:106108. [PMID: 35189508 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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2,2',4,4'-Tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) is a biotoxin of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDEs) frequently detected in the environment. Apoptosis and cell cycle arrest are important toxic phenomena of xenobiotics that inhibit cell proliferation. In this study, we investigated the effects of BDE-47 (5 μM, 10 μM, 20 μM, 40 μM) on cell viability, morphology, cell cycle and apoptosis. BDE-47 significantly decreased cell viability, and morphological alterations were observed. The significant increase in cells at G1 phase indicated the occurrence of G1 phase cell cycle arrest in RTG-2 cells. An acridine orange and ethidium bromide (AO/EB) staining assay was employed and revealed the induction of apoptosis in RTG-2 cells. The results indicated that BDE-47 exposure inhibits cell proliferation. Transcriptome analysis was applied for further evidence. A total of 1300 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in RTG-2 cells, among which 26 DEGs were associated with the cell cycle and apoptosis. Western blotting and qPCR analyses also showed the expression of cell cycle- and apoptosis-related proteins and genes. Mapping the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) database, p53, Tumor necrosis factor (TNF), Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), phosphatidylinositide 3-kinase-AKT (PI3K-AKT), and reaction oxygen species (ROS)-mediated signaling pathways were determined to be the major pathways involved in modulating the cell cycle and apoptosis. Since we demonstrated simultaneous ROS overproduction during BDE-47 exposure in a previous study, we speculated a possible explanation for the observation: BDE-47-induced ROS overproduction was the initiating signal, which activated cell cycle arrest and apoptosis and finally inhibited cell proliferation.
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- Zhongyuan Zhou
- Department of Marine Ecology, College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Endemic Phytomedicine Resources, Ministry of Education, Pharmacology Department, School of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832002, China.
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- Department of Marine Ecology, College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
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- Department of Marine Ecology, College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
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- Department of Geography, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK.
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- Physiology and Toxicology, Graduate School of Shenzhen, Tsinghua University.
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- Department of Marine Ecology, College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Current Advances of Nanomedicines Delivering Arsenic Trioxide for Enhanced Tumor Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14040743. [PMID: 35456577 PMCID: PMC9026299 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14040743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Arsenic trioxide (ATO) is one of the first-line chemotherapeutic drugs for acute promyelocytic leukemia. Its anti-cancer activities against various human neoplastic diseases have been extensively studied. However, the clinical use of ATO for solid tumors is limited, and these limitations are because of severe systemic toxicity, low bioavailability, and quick renal elimination before it reaches the target site. Although without much success, several efforts have been made to boost ATO bioavailability toward solid tumors without raising its dose. It has been found that nanomedicines have various advantages for drug delivery, including increased bioavailability, effectiveness, dose-response, targeting capabilities, and safety as compared to traditional drugs. Therefore, nanotechnology to deliver ATO to solid tumors is the main topic of this review, which outlines the previous and present medical applications of ATO. We also summarised ATO anti-cancer mechanisms, limitations, and outcomes of combinatorial treatment with chemo agents. As a result, we strongly recommend conducting pre-clinical and clinical studies of ATO, especially nano-system-based ones that might lead to a novel combination therapy for cancer treatment with high efficacy, bioavailability, and low toxicity for cancer patients.
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Zhong G, Hu T, Tang L, Li T, Wu S, Duan X, Pan J, Zhang H, Tang Z, Feng X, Hu L. Arsenic causes mitochondrial biogenesis obstacles by inhibiting the AMPK/PGC-1α signaling pathway and also induces apoptosis and dysregulated mitophagy in the duck liver. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 230:113117. [PMID: 34959015 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.113117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Arsenic is a dangerous metalloid-material which is known to cause liver injury in many animals and humans. However, little is known about the underlying mechanism of arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity in poultry. This study was executed to systematically investigate the potential role of mitochondrial biogenesis, mitophagy and apoptosis in duck hepatotoxicity caused by arsenic. Results showed that the body weight and liver coefficient of duck had distinct changed after arsenic-exposure, and the arsenic content in serum and liver also increased significantly in a dose-dependent manner. Meanwhile, histopathological examination and metabolomics results showed that arsenic-exposure caused severe steatosis and metabolism disorder in liver tissues. Furthermore, arsenic-exposure significantly inhibited AMPK/PGC-1α-mediated mitochondrial biogenesis, determined by the ultrastructure observation and down-regulation of p-AMPKα/AMPKα, PGC-1α, NRF1, NRF2, TFAM, TFB1M, TFB2M and COX-Ⅳ expression levels. Besides, arsenic-treatment obviously increased the levels of mitophagy (PINK1, Parkin, LC3, P62) and pro-apoptotic (Caspase-3, Caspase-9, Cleaved Caspase-3, Cytc, Bax, P53) indexes, and simultaneously resulted in reductions in anti-apoptosis index (Bcl-2). Overall, our findings provided evidences that arsenic-induced duck hepatotoxicity may be caused by a combination of impaired mitochondrial biosynthesis, mitophagy, and mitochondrial-dependent apoptosis. To our knowledge, this is the first report to systematically investigate the potential mechanism of arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity in poultry.
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- Gaolong Zhong
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; Agro-food Science and Technology Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530007, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Yanzhou District Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development, Jining City, Shandong, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Ren J, Li S, Wang C, Hao Y, Liu Z, Ma Y, Liu G, Dai Y. Glutathione protects against the meiotic defects of ovine oocytes induced by arsenic exposure via the inhibition of mitochondrial dysfunctions. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 230:113135. [PMID: 34979315 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.113135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Accumulating evidences revealed the connections between arsenic exposure and mitochondrial dysfunctions induced reproductive toxicology. Meanwhile, production declines were found in livestock suffering from arsenic exposure. However, the connections between arsenic exposure and livestock meiotic defects remain unclear. In this study, the effects of sodium arsenite (NaAsO2) exposure during the in vitro maturation (IVM) on the meiotic potentials of ovine oocytes were analyzed. Furthermore, the effects of glutathione (GSH) supplementation on the meiotic defects of NaAsO2 exposed ovine oocytes were investigated by the assay of nuclear maturation, spindle organization, chromosome alignment, cytoskeleton assembly, cortical granule (CGs) dynamics, mitochondrial dysfunctions, reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, oxidative DNA damages, cellular apoptosis, epigenetic modifications and fertilization capacities. The results showed that the meiotic defects of NaAsO2 exposed ovine oocytes were effectively ameliorated by the GSH supplementation via the inhibition of mitochondrial dysfunctions, which not only promoted the nuclear maturation, spindle organization, chromosome alignment, cytoskeleton assembly, CGs dynamic and fertilization capacities, but also inhibited the ROS accumulation, oxidative DNA damages and apoptosis of ovine MII oocytes. The abnormal expressions of 5mC, H3K4me3 and H3K9me3 in NaAsO2 exposed ovine oocytes, indicating the abnormal epimutations of DNA methylation and histone methylation, were also effectively ameliorated by the GSH supplementation. Taken together, this study confirmed the connections between arsenic exposure and meiotic defects of ovine oocytes. Meanwhile, the effects of GSH supplementation on the developmental competence of livestock oocytes, especially for these suffering from arsenic exposure were also founded, benefiting the extended researches for the GSH applications.
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- Jingyu Ren
- College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia University, 235 West Univ. Road, Hohhot 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia people's Hospital, 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia University, 235 West Univ. Road, Hohhot 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia University, 235 West Univ. Road, Hohhot 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia University, 235 West Univ. Road, Hohhot 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Inner Mongolia Peoples' Hospital, Hohhot 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology, Clinical Medicine Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, 1 Tongdao North Street, Hohhot 010050, Inner Mongolia, China.
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- College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia University, 235 West Univ. Road, Hohhot 010021, Inner Mongolia, China.
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Yamada K, Yoshida K. Multiple subcellular localizations and functions of protein kinase Cδ in liver cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:188-198. [PMID: 35110944 PMCID: PMC8776529 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i2.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Protein kinase Cδ (PKCδ) is a member of the PKC family, and its implications have been reported in various biological and cancerous processes, including cell proliferation, cell death, tumor suppression, and tumor progression. In liver cancer cells, accumulating reports show the bi-functional regulation of PKCδ in cell death and survival. PKCδ function is defined by various factors, such as phosphorylation, catalytic domain cleavage, and subcellular localization. PKCδ has multiple intracellular distribution patterns, ranging from the cytosol to the nucleus. We recently found a unique extracellular localization of PKCδ in liver cancer and its growth factor-like function in liver cancer cells. In this review, we first discuss the structural features of PKCδ and then focus on the functional diversity of PKCδ based on its subcellular localization, such as the nucleus, cell surface, and extracellular space. These findings improve our knowledge of PKCδ involvement in the progression of liver cancer.
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- Kohji Yamada
- Department of Biochemistry, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo 105-8461, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo 105-8461, Japan
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Prakash C, Chhikara S, Kumar V. Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Arsenic-Induced Hepatotoxicity: Pathogenic and Therapeutic Implications. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:261-270. [PMID: 33566285 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02624-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Mitochondria are vital cellular organelles associated with energy production as well as cell signaling pathways. These organelles, responsible for metabolism, are highly abundant in hepatocytes that make them key players in hepatotoxicity. The literature suggests that mitochondria are targeted by various environmental pollutants. Arsenic, a toxic metalloid known as an environmental pollutant, readily contaminates drinking water and exerts toxic effects. It is toxic to various cellular organs; among them, the liver seems to be most affected. A growing body of evidence suggests that within cells, arsenic is highly toxic to mitochondria and reported to cause oxidative stress and alter an array of signaling pathways and functions. Hence, it is imperative to highlight the mechanisms associated with altered mitochondrial functions and integrity in arsenic-induced liver toxicity. This review provides the details of mechanistic aspects of mitochondrial dysfunction in arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity as well as various ameliorative measures undertaken concerning mitochondrial functions.
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- Chandra Prakash
- Neurobiology Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Applied Sciences, UIET, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India.
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Goutam Mukherjee A, Ramesh Wanjari U, Chakraborty R, Renu K, Vellingiri B, George A, C R SR, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. A review on modern and smart technologies for efficient waste disposal and management. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 297:113347. [PMID: 34314963 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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In the current scenario, the word waste management holds much importance in every individual's life. Pollution and the generation of vast waste quantities with no proper waste management process have become one of humanity's biggest threats. This review article provides a complete review of the innovative technologies currently employed to handle and dispose of the waste successfully. This work aims to include the different solid, liquid, gaseous, and radioactive waste management processes. The novel and improved plasma gasification concepts, transmutation, incineration, bio-refineries, microbial fuel cells (MFC) have been thoroughly explained. In addition, some new techniques like Mr. Trash Wheel and the Smart bin approach provide much hope of adequately managing waste. The work's novelty lies in adopting several successful methods of various countries for waste disposal and management. To incorporate or improve India'sIndia's same techniques and processes, we have to tackle the ever-increasing waste disposal problems and find economic and eco-friendly ways of waste management.
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- Anirban Goutam Mukherjee
- Department of Biosciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, 440024, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Human Molecular Cytogenetics and Stem Cell Laboratory, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641046, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, 680005, Kerala, India
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- VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
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Molecular Evidence of the Inhibitory Potential of Melatonin against NaAsO 2-Induced Aging in Male Rats. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26216603. [PMID: 34771016 PMCID: PMC8587717 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26216603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Arsenic (As) poisoning is widespread due to exposure to pollution. The toxic level of (As) causes oxidative stress-induced aging and tissue damage. Since melatonin (MLT) has anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties, we aimed to evaluate the protective effect of MLT against the toxicity of sodium arsenite (NaAsO2). Healthy male NMRI mice were divided into eight different groups. The control group received a standard regular diet. Other groups were treated with varying diets, including MLT alone, NaAsO2, and NaAsO2 plus MLT. After one month of treatment, biochemical and pathological tests were performed on blood, heart, and lung tissue samples. NaAsO2 increased the levels of TNF-α, 8-hydroxy-2-deoxy guanosine (8OHdG), malondialdehyde (MDA), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), increased the expression of TNF receptor type 1-associated death domain (TRADD) mRNA and telomerase reverse transcriptase, and decreased the expression of Klotho (KL) mRNA in both plasma and tissues. In contrast, MLT reduced MDA, ROS, HMGB1, lactate, and TNF-α enhanced the mRNA expression of KL, and suppressed the mRNA expression of the TERT and TRADD genes. Thus, MLT confers potent protection against NaAsO2- induced tissue injury and oxidative stress.
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Renu K, Panda A, Vellingiri B, George A, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. Arsenic: an emerging role in adipose tissue dysfunction and muscle toxicity. TOXIN REV 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2021.1992443] [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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- Kaviyarasi Renu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- Human Molecular Cytogenetics and Stem Cell Laboratory, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641046, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, 680005, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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Liquiritigenin protects against arsenic trioxide-induced liver injury by inhibiting oxidative stress and enhancing mTOR-mediated autophagy. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 143:112167. [PMID: 34560535 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Liquiritigenin (LQ) has protective effects against various hepatotoxicities. However, its specific role on arsenic trioxide (ATO)-induced hepatotoxicity and the related biomolecular mechanisms remain unclear. The purpose of this study is to explore the protective actions of LQ on ATO-induced hepatotoxicity and its biomolecular mechanisms in mice. LQ was administered orally at 20 and 40 mg/kg per day for seven consecutive days with an intraperitoneal injection of ATO (5 mg/kg). Liver injury was induced by ATO and was alleviated by treatment with LQ as reflected by reduced histopathological damage of liver and decreased serum ALT, AST, and ALP levels. The generation of intracellular ROS induced by ATO was attenuated after LQ treatment. The levels of SOD, CAT, and GSH were elevated with LQ administration while MDA levels decreased. LQ mitigated elevated TNF-α and IL-6 levels as well as the hepatic mitochondrial damage caused by ATO. Moreover, LQ upregulated the expression of LC3-II and enhanced autophagy in the liver of ATO-induced mice. Further studies indicated that LQ significantly suppressed the expression of p-PI3K, p-AKT, and p-mTOR in ATO-induced mice. In conclusion, our findings show that LQ protects against ATO-induced hepatotoxicity due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities and enhancement of autophagy mediated by the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in mice.
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Qi Z, Wang Q, Wang H, Tan M. Metallothionein Attenuated Arsenic-Induced Cytotoxicity: The Underlying Mechanism Reflected by Metabolomics and Lipidomics. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:5372-5380. [PMID: 33939412 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c00724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Arsenic ions (As3+) have been recognized as a hazard that threatens the health of humans. Metallothionein (MT) rich in cysteine may provide favorable binding sites for chelation of As3+. However, the influence of MT on As3+-induced toxicity and the underlying mechanism are poorly understood, especially at the metabolic level. Herein, the effects of MT on As3+-induced toxicity were evaluated. Cell viability analysis suggested that MT alleviated As3+-induced cytotoxicity. The metabolic response of PC12 cells to As3+ investigated by lipidomics and metabolomics indicated that the presence of As3+ disrupted phospholipids metabolism and induced cell membrane damage. Moreover, energy and amino acid metabolism were perturbed by As3+. The perturbation of As3+ on metabolism was further illustrated by the decrease of the mitochondrial membrane potential and the rise of cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). On the contrary, MT rescued As3+-induced metabolic disorder and suppressed ROS accumulation. In addition, the binding process between As3+ and MT was characterized. The results proved that the As3+-MT complex was formed and chelated As3+-scavenged ROS, thus alleviating the toxic effects of As3+. These results revealed that MT would be a potential agent to reduce As3+-induced cytotoxicity.
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- Zihe Qi
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Sciecne, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan 1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Sciecne, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan 1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Sciecne, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan 1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Sciecne, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan 1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034 Liaoning, China
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Renu K, Chakraborty R, Myakala H, Koti R, Famurewa AC, Madhyastha H, Vellingiri B, George A, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. Molecular mechanism of heavy metals (Lead, Chromium, Arsenic, Mercury, Nickel and Cadmium) - induced hepatotoxicity - A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 271:129735. [PMID: 33736223 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 203] [Impact Index Per Article: 67.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Heavy metals pose a serious threat if they go beyond permissible limits in our bodies. Much heavy metal's viz. Lead, Chromium, Arsenic, Mercury, Nickel, and Cadmium pose a serious threat when they go beyond permissible limits and cause hepatotoxicity. They cause the generation of ROS which in turn causes numerous injuries and undesirable changes in the liver. Epidemiological studies have shown an increase in the levels of such heavy metals in the environment posing a serious threat to human health. Epigenetic alterations have been seen in the event of exposure to such heavy metals. Apoptosis, caspase activation as well as ultrastructural changes in the hepatocytes have also been seen due to heavy metals. Inflammation involving TNF-alpha, pro-inflammatory cytokines, MAPK, ERK pathways have been seen in the event of heavy metal hepatotoxicity. All these have shown that these heavy metals pose a serious threat to human health in particular and the environment as a whole.
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- Kaviyarasi Renu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike lkwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Applied Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, 889 1692, Japan
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- Human Molecular Cytogenetics and Stem Cell Laboratory, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
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Kleybolte J, Storek B, Hegner B. SARS-CoV-2-induced SIADH: a novel cause of hyponatremia. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2021; 54:301-304. [PMID: 33649867 PMCID: PMC7919984 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-021-01863-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Johannes Kleybolte
- Vivantes Ida Wolff Hospital for Geriatric Medicine, Juchaczweg 21, 12351, Berlin, Germany
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- Vivantes Ida Wolff Hospital for Geriatric Medicine, Juchaczweg 21, 12351, Berlin, Germany
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- Vivantes Ida Wolff Hospital for Geriatric Medicine, Juchaczweg 21, 12351, Berlin, Germany. .,Clinic for Nephrology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany.
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