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Hayashi M. Evaluation and interpretation of cytogenetic test results based on biological relevance. MUTATION RESEARCH. GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2023; 891:503693. [PMID: 37770149 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2023.503693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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The evaluation and interpretation of cytogenetic test data are discussed from the perspective of biological relevance. The reliability of tests must be considered, before evaluation and interpretation. Statistical procedures are important for the evaluation of test data, but for human health risk assessment, biological relevance is essential. Cell culture conditions must be carefully considered. Cells must be healthy in the physiologically controlled culture medium. Osmolality, pH, and temperature are critical factors in keeping the culture medium physiologically normal and avoiding artifactual responses. Careful attention must be paid to the exposure of test chemicals to target cells, in both in vitro and in vivo tests. For in vivo tests, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion are critical issues that affect the exposure of the target cells to the test chemical. The dose-response relationship and reproducibility are also critical factors in biological reliability. I also discuss why so many chemicals show positive results in in vitro cytogenetic assays.
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- Makoto Hayashi
- makoto international consulting, 4-23-3-1, Kami-imaizumi, Ebina 243-0431, Japan.
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Freitas ÍN, Dourado AV, Araújo APDC, Souza SSD, Luz TMD, Guimarães ATB, Gomes AR, Islam ARMT, Rahman MM, Arias AH, Mubarak Ali D, Ragavendran C, Kamaraj C, Malafaia G. Toxicity assessment of SARS-CoV-2-derived peptides in combination with a mix of pollutants on zebrafish adults: A perspective study of behavioral, biometric, mutagenic, and biochemical toxicity. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:159838. [PMID: 36343805 PMCID: PMC9635251 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The dispersion of SARS-CoV-2 in aquatic environments via the discharge of domestic and hospital sewage has been confirmed in different locations. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the possible impacts of zebrafish (Danio rerio) exposure to SARS-CoV-2 peptide fragments (PSPD-2001, 2002, and 2003) alone and combined with a mix of emerging pollutants. Our data did not reveal the induction of behavioral, biometric, or mutagenic changes. But we noticed an organ-dependent biochemical response. While nitric oxide and malondialdehyde production in the brain, gills, and muscle did not differ between groups, superoxide dismutase activity was reduced in the "PSPD", "Mix", and "Mix+PSPD" groups. An increase in catalase activity and a reduction in DPPH radical scavenging activity were observed in the brains of animals exposed to the treatments. However, the "Mix+PSPD" group had a higher IBRv2 value, with NO levels (brain), the reduction of acetylcholinesterase activity (muscles), and the DPPH radical scavenging activity (brain and muscles), the most discriminant factors for this group. The principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical clustering analysis indicated a clear separation of the "Mix+PSPD" group from the others. Thus, we conclude that exposure to viral fragments, associated with the mix of pollutants, induced more significant toxicity in zebrafish adults than in others.
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- Ítalo Nascimento Freitas
- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology, Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
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- Instituto Argentino de Oceanografía (IADO), Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS)-CONICET, Florida 8000, Complejo CCT CONICET Bahía Blanca, Edificio E1, B8000BFW Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India
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- Interdisciplinary Institute of Indian System of Medicine (IIISM), Directorate of Research and Virtual Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil.
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Ohyama W, Fujiishi Y, Okada E, Narumi K, Hayashi M. Micronucleus test using formalin-fixed rat glandular stomach and colon. Genes Environ 2023; 45:4. [PMID: 36639788 PMCID: PMC9840323 DOI: 10.1186/s41021-023-00259-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Genotoxicity in tissues other than hematopoietic tissues, such as the liver and gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is an important focus in the risk assessment of chemicals in humans. We previously developed a rat micronucleus test for the GI tract, which is the first contact tissue where chemicals are introduced into the body through oral exposure. Target cells were obtained from fresh tissue samples by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt (EDTA) treatment. As an improvement to this method, we have used formalin-fixed tissues instead of fresh tissues; this approach can be used for tissues that are sampled from other toxicological tests and that are archived for several years. This new method can be used for examining micronucleus induction retrospectively when needed. In the present study, we compared the performance of the EDTA method and the new method with formalin-fixed tissues (formalin-fixation method). RESULTS Histological examination showed that both the EDTA and formalin-fixation methods could be used for collecting cells located in or above the proliferative zone of the GI tract tissues of rats. In addition, the collected cells were similar in shape. We conducted micronucleus tests with rat GI tract tissues by the two methods using model chemicals, which were used as positive control chemicals (a combination of diethylnitrosamine, 1,2-dimethylhydrazine dihydrochloride, and potassium bromate). The two methods showed similar results. We additionally evaluated the aging effect of tissues stored in formalin fixative. The results showed that 1 year of storage did not affect the frequency of micronucleated cells. CONCLUSION The equivalence of the EDTA and formalin-fixation methods was confirmed, and micronucleus analysis was possible up to at least 1 year after formalin fixation of the GI tract, indicating that the formalin-fixation method is valuable for the rat GI tract micronucleus test.
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- Wakako Ohyama
- grid.433815.80000 0004 0642 4437Yakult Central Institute, Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo, 186-8650 Japan
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- grid.433815.80000 0004 0642 4437Yakult Central Institute, Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo, 186-8650 Japan
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- grid.433815.80000 0004 0642 4437Yakult Central Institute, Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo, 186-8650 Japan
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- grid.433815.80000 0004 0642 4437Yakult Central Institute, Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo, 186-8650 Japan
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- makoto international consulting, 4-23-3-1, Kamiimaizumi, Ebina-shi, Kanagawa 243-0431 Japan
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Kapoor MP, Moriwaki M, Timm D, Satomoto K, Minegawa K. Genotoxicity and mutagenicity evaluation of isoquercitrin-γ-cyclodextrin molecular inclusion complex using Ames test and a combined micronucleus and comet assay in rats. J Toxicol Sci 2022; 47:221-235. [PMID: 35650139 DOI: 10.2131/jts.47.221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Flavonoids such as quercetin and its glucosides, especially isoquercitrin are well known as anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and anti-carcinogenic, etc. The safety of isoquercitrin formulations needs to be established prior to their use in functional food applications. The mutagenicity and genotoxicity of the IQC-γCD inclusion complex were assessed with three standard assays of the bacterial reverse mutation assay (Ames test) and using a combined in-vivo micronucleus and comet assay under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines. In combined rat bone marrow micronucleus and rat liver comet assay performed in male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats, the various doses of IQC-γCD inclusion complex (max. 2000 mg/kg bw) and positive controls ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) and mitomycin C (MMC), respectively, and negative control (vehicle) were administrated. The results of the Salmonella typhimurium mutagenicity assay (strains TA100, TA1535, WP2uvrA, TA98, and TA1537) after exposure to the IQC-γCD inclusion complex with the absence and presence of the metabolic activation system (S9 fraction from rat liver) revealed a weakly positive response but with no biologically relevant mutagenicity at the conditions examined according to recommended regulatory guidelines. The combined micronucleus and comet assay results reveal that the IQC-γCD inclusion complex did not induce in-vivo genotoxic potential or indication of any oxidative DNA damage in rat liver tissues. Altogether, considering the results of the study, it is unlikely that the consumption of IQC-γCD inclusion complex as food or supplement would present any concern for humans regarding the mutagenicity and genotoxicity.
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Gbadebo AM, Alabi OA, Alimba CG, Bakare AA. Metal Bioaccumulation, Cytogenetic and Clinico-Biochemical Alterations in Rattus norvegicus Exposed In Situ to a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Lagos, Nigeria. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:1287-1302. [PMID: 34081266 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02758-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This study aimed at determining in animal model the health effects of in situ exposure to landfill chemicals. We evaluated metal concentrations in tissues and cytogenetic and clinico-biochemical effects in Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) exposed in situ at Olusosun landfill in Lagos, Nigeria. Male rats (n = 30/point) were exposed at three different points to ambient air and underground water (via drinking) at the landfill for 4-, 8-, 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-week periods. Rats concurrently sited at a residential area, 17.3 km from the landfill site served as control. There was significantly (p < 0.05) time-dependent: accumulation of lead, cadmium, chromium, copper and zinc in the liver and kidney and increase in body weight gain, in exposed rats compared to control. There was significant induction of micronuclei and cytotoxicity (reduced PCE/NCE ratios) in exposed rats. Haematological parameters (RBC, PCV, Hb and WBC) and serum biomarkers of hepato-renal damage [aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities; creatinine and urea levels] revealed significant increases. There was significant increase in hepatic levels of reduced glutathione, malondialdehyde, catalase activities, and decrease in superoxide dismutase, at all periods. Chromium and copper concentrations in the liver and kidney revealed significant positive correlations with either one or more of AST, ALT, LDH and urea. Significant metal concentrations in the underground water and tissues suggest that heavy metals are responsible for the observed alterations, and this may have been via oxidative stress. These findings suggest potential health risk due to occupational and residential exposure to landfill pollutants.
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- Adeyinka M Gbadebo
- Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
- Department of Biological Science, Chrisland University, Owode, , Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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- Department of Biology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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Evarista Arellano-García M, Torres-Bugarín O, Roxana García-García M, García-Flores D, Toledano-Magaña Y, Sofia Sanabria-Mora C, Castro-Gamboa S, Carlos García-Ramos J. Genomic Instability and Cyto-Genotoxic Damage in Animal Species. Vet Med Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.99685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Genomic instability is a condition that may be associated with carcinogenesis and/or physiological disorders when genetic lesions are not repaired. Besides, wild, captive, and domesticated vertebrates are exposed to xenobiotics, leading to health disorders due to cytogenotoxicity. This chapter provides an overview of tests to assess cytogenotoxicity based on micronuclei (MNi) formation. Bone marrow micronuclei test (BmMNt), peripheral blood erythrocyte micronuclei test (PBMNt), and lymphocyte cytokinesis blocking micronuclei assay (CBMN) are discussed. The most illustrative studies of these techniques applied in different vertebrates of veterinary interest are described. The values of spontaneous basal micronuclei in captive, experimental, and farm animals (rodents, hamsters, pigs, goats, cattle, horses, fish) are summarized. In addition, a flow cytometry technique is presented to reduce the time taken to record MNi and other cellular abnormalities. Flow cytometry is helpful to analyze some indicators of genomic instability, such as cell death processes and stages (necrosis, apoptosis) and to efficiently evaluate some biomarkers of genotoxicity like MNi in BmMNt, PBMNt, and CBMN. The intention is to provide veterinary professionals with techniques to assess and interpret cytogenotoxicity biomarkers to anticipate therapeutic management in animals at risk of carcinogenesis or other degenerative diseases.
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Castañeda-Yslas IY, Torres-Bugarín O, García-Ramos JC, Toledano-Magaña Y, Radilla-Chávez P, Bogdanchikova N, Pestryakov A, Ruiz-Ruiz B, Arellano-García ME. AgNPs Argovit™ Modulates Cyclophosphamide-Induced Genotoxicity on Peripheral Blood Erythrocytes In Vivo. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2096. [PMID: 34443926 PMCID: PMC8399516 DOI: 10.3390/nano11082096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been studied worldwide for their potential biomedical applications. Specifically, they are proposed as a novel alternative for cancer treatment. However, the determination of their cytotoxic and genotoxic effects continues to limit their application. The commercially available silver nanoparticle Argovit™ has shown antineoplastic, antiviral, antibacterial, and tissue regenerative properties, activities triggered by its capacity to promote the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Therefore, in this work, we evaluated the genotoxic and cytotoxic potential of the Argovit™ formulation (average size: 35 nm) on BALB/c mice using the micronucleus in a peripheral blood erythrocytes model. Besides, we evaluated the capability of AgNPs to modulate the genotoxic effect induced by cyclophosphamide (CP) after the administration of the oncologic agent. To achieve this, 5-6-week-old male mice with a mean weight of 20.11 ± 2.38 g were treated with water as negative control (Group 1), an single intraperitoneal dose of CP (50 mg/kg of body weight, Group 2), a daily oral dose of AgNPs (6 mg/kg of weight, Group 3) for three consecutive days, or a combination of these treatment schemes: one day of CP doses (50 mg/kg of body weight) followed by three doses of AgNPs (one dose per day, Group 4) and three alternate doses of CP and AgNPs (six days of exposure, Group 5). Blood samples were taken just before the first administration (0 h) and every 24 h for seven days. Our results show that Argovit™ AgNPs induced no significant cytotoxic or acute genotoxic damage. The observed cumulative genotoxic damage in this model could be caused by the accumulation of AgNPs due to administered consecutive doses. Furthermore, the administration of AgNPs after 24 h of CP seems to have a protective effect on bone marrow and reduces by up to 50% the acute genotoxic damage induced by CP. However, this protection is not enough to counteract several doses of CP. To our knowledge, this is the first time that the exceptional chemoprotective capacity produced by a non-cytotoxic silver nanoparticle formulation against CP genotoxic damage has been reported. These findings raise the possibility of using AgNPs as an adjuvant agent with current treatments, reducing adverse effects.
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- Idalia Yazmin Castañeda-Yslas
- Programa de Maestría y Doctorado en Ciencias e Ingeniería (MyDCI), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada 22860, Baja California, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Ciclo de Vida y Medicina Interna II, Decanato Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Jalisco, Mexico;
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud Unidad Valle Dorado, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada 22890, Baja California, Mexico; (Y.T.-M.); (P.R.-C.)
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud Unidad Valle Dorado, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada 22890, Baja California, Mexico; (Y.T.-M.); (P.R.-C.)
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud Unidad Valle Dorado, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada 22890, Baja California, Mexico; (Y.T.-M.); (P.R.-C.)
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ensenada 22860, Baja California, Mexico;
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- Research School of Chemistry and Applied Biomedical Sciences, Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia;
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- Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Unidad Regional Los Mochis, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Los Mochis 81223, Sinaloa, Mexico;
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More SJ, Bampidis V, Bragard C, Halldorsson TI, Hernández‐Jerez AF, Hougaard Bennekou S, Koutsoumanis K, Lambré C, Machera K, Naegeli H, Nielsen SS, Schlatter J, Schrenk D, Turck D, Younes M, Aquilina G, Bignami M, Bolognesi C, Crebelli R, Gürtler R, Marcon F, Nielsen E, Vleminckx C, Carfì M, Martino C, Maurici D, Parra Morte J, Rossi A, Benford D. Guidance on aneugenicity assessment. EFSA J 2021; 19:e06770. [PMID: 34386097 PMCID: PMC8340060 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The EFSA Scientific Committee was asked to provide guidance on the most appropriate in vivo tests to follow up on positive in vitro results for aneugenicity, and on the approach to risk assessment for substances that are aneugenic but not clastogenic nor causing gene mutations. The Scientific Committee confirmed that the preferred approach is to perform an in vivo mammalian erythrocyte micronucleus test with a relevant route of administration. If this is positive, it demonstrates that the substance is aneugenic in vivo. A negative result with evidence that the bone marrow is exposed to the test substance supports a conclusion that aneugenic activity is not expressed in vivo. If there is no evidence of exposure to the bone marrow, a negative result is viewed as inconclusive and further studies are required. The liver micronucleus assay, even though not yet fully validated, can provide supporting information for substances that are aneugenic following metabolic activation. The gastrointestinal micronucleus test, conversely, to be further developed, may help to assess aneugenic potential at the initial site of contact for substances that are aneugenic in vitro without metabolic activation. Based on the evidence in relation to mechanisms of aneugenicity, the Scientific Committee concluded that, in principle, health-based guidance values can be established for substances that are aneugenic but not clastogenic nor causing gene mutations, provided that a comprehensive toxicological database is available. For situations in which the toxicological database is not sufficient to establish health-based guidance values, some approaches to risk assessment are proposed. The Scientific Committee recommends further development of the gastrointestinal micronucleus test, and research to improve the understanding of aneugenicity to support risk assessment.
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No evidence for genotoxicity in mice due to exposure to intermediate-frequency magnetic fields used for wireless power-transfer systems. Mutat Res 2021; 863-864:503310. [PMID: 33678242 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2021.503310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Time varying magnetic fields (MFs) are used for the wireless power-transfer (WPT) technology. Especially, 85 kHz band MFs, which are included in the intermediate frequency (IF) band (300 Hz - 10 MHz), are commonly used WPT system for charging electric vehicles. Those applications of WPT technology have elicited public concern about health effects of IF-MF. However, existing data from health risk assessments are insufficient and additional data are needed. We assessed the genotoxic effects of IF-MF exposure on erythroid differentiation in mice. A high-intensity IF-MF mouse exposure system was constructed to induce an average whole-body electric field of 54.1 V/m. Blood samples were obtained from male mice before and after a 2-week IF-MF exposure (1 h/day, total: 10 h); X-irradiated mice were used as positive controls. We analyzed the blood samples with the micronucleus (MN) test and the Pig-a mutation assay. No significant differences were seen between IF-MF-exposed and sham-exposed mice in the frequencies of either MN or Pig-a mutations in mature erythrocytes and reticulocytes. IF-MF exposure did not induce genotoxicity in vivo under the study conditions (2.36× the basic restriction for occupational exposure, 22.9 V/m, in the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines). The absence of significant biological effects due to IF-MF exposure supports the practical application of this technology.
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Hölzel BN, Pfannkuche K, Allner B, Allner HT, Hescheler J, Derichsweiler D, Hollert H, Schiwy A, Brendt J, Schaffeld M, Froschauer A, Stahlschmidt-Allner P. Following the adverse outcome pathway from micronucleus to cancer using H2B-eGFP transgenic healthy stem cells. Arch Toxicol 2020; 94:3265-3280. [PMID: 32700163 PMCID: PMC7415759 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-020-02821-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In vitro assessment of genotoxicity as an early warning tool for carcinogenicity mainly relies on recording cytogenetic damages (micronuclei, nucleoplasmic bridges) in tumour-derived mammalian cell lines like V79 or CHO. The forecasting power of the corresponding standardised test is based on epidemiological evidence between micronuclei frequencies and cancer incidence. As an alternative to destructive staining of nuclear structures a fish stem cell line transgenic for a fusion protein of histone 2B (H2B) and enhanced green fluorescent protein (eGFP) was established. The cells are derived from koi carp brain (KCB) and distinguish from mammalian culturable cells by non-tumour-driven self-renewal. This technology enables the analysis of genotoxic- and malign downstream effects in situ in a combined approach. In proof-of concept-experiments, we used known carcinogens (4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide, colchicine, diethylstilbestrol, ethyl methanesulfonate) and observed a significant increase in micronuclei (MNi) frequencies in a dose-dependent manner. The concentration ranges for MNi induction were comparable to human/mammalian cells (i.e. VH-16, CHL and HepG2). Cannabidiol caused the same specific cytogenetic damage pattern as observed in human cells, in particular nucleoplasmic bridges. Metabolic activation of aflatoxin B1 and cyclophosphamide could be demonstrated by pre-incubation of the test compounds using either conventional rat derived S9 mix as well as an in vitro generated biotechnological alternative product ewoS9R. The presented high throughput live H2B-eGFP imaging technology using non-transformed stem cells opens new perspectives in the field of in vitro toxicology. The technology offers experimental access to investigate the effects of carcinogens on cell cycle control, gene expression pattern and motility in the course of malign transformation. The new technology enables the definition of Adverse Outcome Pathways leading to malign cell transformation and contributes to the replacement of animal testing. Summary: Complementation of genotoxicity testing by addressing initiating events leading to malign transformation is suggested. A vertebrate cell model showing "healthy" stemness is recommended, in contrast to malign transformed cells used in toxicology/oncocology.
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- Bastian Niklas Hölzel
- GOBIO GmbH, Institute for Ecology of Waters and Applied Biology, Scheidertalstraße 69a, 65326 Aarbergen, Hesse Germany
- Institute for Molecular Physiology, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Johann-Joachim Becher-Weg 7, 55122 Mainz, Rhineland Palatinate Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Center for Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Cologne, Robert Koch Str. 39, 50923 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
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- GOBIO GmbH, Institute for Ecology of Waters and Applied Biology, Scheidertalstraße 69a, 65326 Aarbergen, Hesse Germany
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- GOBIO GmbH, Institute for Ecology of Waters and Applied Biology, Scheidertalstraße 69a, 65326 Aarbergen, Hesse Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Center for Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Cologne, Robert Koch Str. 39, 50923 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Center for Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Cologne, Robert Koch Str. 39, 50923 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
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- Evolutionary Ecology and Environmental Toxicology, Goethe University Frankfurt Biologicum, Max-von-Laue-Straße 13, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse Germany
- EWOMIS GmbH, Schießstraße 26c, 63486 Bruchköbel, Hesse Germany
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- Evolutionary Ecology and Environmental Toxicology, Goethe University Frankfurt Biologicum, Max-von-Laue-Straße 13, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse Germany
- EWOMIS GmbH, Schießstraße 26c, 63486 Bruchköbel, Hesse Germany
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- Institute for Environmental Research (Bio V), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52062 Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Physiology, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Johann-Joachim Becher-Weg 7, 55122 Mainz, Rhineland Palatinate Germany
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- Faculty of Biology, Applied Biology, Technische Universität Dresden, Zellescher Weg 20b, 01069 Dresden, Saxony Germany
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- GOBIO GmbH, Institute for Ecology of Waters and Applied Biology, Scheidertalstraße 69a, 65326 Aarbergen, Hesse Germany
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Micronucleus Assay: The State of Art, and Future Directions. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21041534. [PMID: 32102335 PMCID: PMC7073234 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21041534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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During almost 40 years of use, the micronucleus assay (MN) has become one of the most popular methods to assess genotoxicity of different chemical and physical factors, including ionizing radiation-induced DNA damage. In this minireview, we focus on the position of MN among the other genotoxicity tests, its usefulness in different applications and visibility by international organizations, such as International Atomic Energy Agency, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and International Organization for Standardization. In addition, the mechanism of micronuclei formation is discussed. Finally, foreseen directions of the MN development are pointed, such as automation, buccal cells MN and chromothripsis phenomenon.
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Hori H, Shimoyoshi S, Tanaka Y, Fujii W, Kitagawa Y, Hayashi M. Target-specific micronucleus induction by colon carcinogens: 2-Amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine and 1,2-dimethylhydrazine. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2020; 112:104578. [PMID: 31935482 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2020.104578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Genotoxicity occurring at the target organs of carcinogenesis is important for understanding the mechanisms of chemical carcinogenicity and also for setting of threshold estimation. In vivo gene mutations have been evaluated by transgenic animal models in which any organ can be targeted; however, the methodologies that have been applied to assess chromosomal aberrations including micronucleus induction, are organ restricted, (often to bone marrow hematopoietic cells, as a common example). For food and food-related chemicals, the digestive tract is the important target organ as it is the organ of first contact. In the present study, we used 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (PhIP) and 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH) as model chemicals of carcinogens primarily targeting the colon. We evaluated the applicability of colon cells and hepatocytes, together with bone marrow cells, in the micronucleus assay. Both model chemicals induced micronuclei in the colon, which is the target organ of these carcinogens, after short- and long-term treatment(s). The results demonstrate the target specificity of micronucleus induction and the assay using organs other than bone marrow will play an important role in understanding the mechanism of carcinogenicity and predicting new carcinogenic agents.
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- Hisako Hori
- Suntory MONOZUKURI Expert Limited, 8-1-1 Seikadai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, 619-0284, Japan.
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- Suntory Wellness Limited, 8-1-1 Seikadai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, 619-0284, Japan
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- Suntory MONOZUKURI Expert Limited, 8-1-1 Seikadai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, 619-0284, Japan
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- Suntory MONOZUKURI Expert Limited, 8-1-1 Seikadai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, 619-0284, Japan
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- Suntory Wellness Limited, 8-1-1 Seikadai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, 619-0284, Japan
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- Makoto International Consulting, 23-3-1, 4-chome, Kami-imaizumi, Ebina, 243-0431, Japan
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Tong W, Zhou C, Huang P, Ma J, Chang Y. Integration of micronucleus, comet, and Pig-a gene mutation endpoints into rat 15-day repeat-treatment studies: Proof-of-principle with Auramine O. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2019; 846:403072. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2019.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Evaluation of a 28-day repeated-dose micronucleus test in rat glandular stomach, colon, and liver using gastrointestinal tract-targeted genotoxic-carcinogens and non-carcinogens. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2019; 844:62-68. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2019.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Chimeric mice with human hepatocytes: A new system for genotoxicity studies. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2019; 839:9-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2019.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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da Silva MM, Rocha TA, de Moura DF, Chagas CA, de Aguiar Júnior FCA, da Silva Santos NP, Da Silva Sobral RV, do Nascimento JM, Lima Leite AC, Pastrana L, Costa RMPB, Nascimento TP, Porto ALF. Effect of acute exposure in swiss mice (Mus musculus) to a fibrinolytic protease produced by Mucor subtilissimus UCP 1262: An histomorphometric, genotoxic and cytological approach. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2019; 103:282-291. [PMID: 30790607 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2019.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The fibrinolytic enzyme produced by Mucor subtilissimus UCP 1262 was obtained by solid fermentation and purified by ion exchange chromatography using DEAE-Sephadex A50. The enzyme toxicity was evaluated using mammalian cell lineages: HEK-293, J774.A1, Sarcoma-180 and PBMCs which appeared to be viable at a level of 80%. The biochemical parameters of the mice treated with an acute dose of enzyme (2000 mg/mL) identified alterations of AST and ALT and the histomorphometric analysis of the liver showed a loss of endothelial cells (P < 0.001). However, these changes are considered minimal to affirm that there was a significant degree of hepatotoxicity. The comet assay and the micronucleus test did not identify damage in the DNA of the erythrocytes of the animals treated. The protease did not degrade the Aα and Bβ chains of human and bovine fibrinogens, thus indicating that it does not act as anticoagulant, but rather as a fibrinolytic agent. The assay performed to assess blood biocompatibility shows that at dose of 0.3-5 mg/mL the hemolytic grade is considered insignificant. Moreover, the enzyme did not prolong bleeding time in mice when dosed with 1 mg/kg. These results indicate that this enzyme produced is a potential competitor for developing novel antithrombotic drugs.
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- Marllyn Marques da Silva
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, Academic Center of Vitoria, Federal University of Pernambuco, 55608-680, Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Pernambuco, 50670-420, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Pernambuco, 50670-420, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, Academic Center of Vitoria, Federal University of Pernambuco, 55608-680, Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Cell Culture, Academic Center of Vitória, Federal University of Pernambuco, 55608-680, Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Research in Biotechnology and Hemoderivatives, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, 50670-420, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Research in Biotechnology and Hemoderivatives, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, 50670-420, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Research in Biotechnology and Hemoderivatives, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, 50670-420, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal.
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Technology, Department of Morphology and Animal Physiology, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s / n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Technology, Department of Morphology and Animal Physiology, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s / n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Technology, Department of Morphology and Animal Physiology, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s / n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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Avlasevich SL, Khanal S, Singh P, Torous DK, Bemis JC, Dertinger SD. Flow cytometric method for scoring rat liver micronuclei with simultaneous assessments of hepatocyte proliferation. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2018; 59:176-187. [PMID: 29356121 PMCID: PMC5854533 DOI: 10.1002/em.22168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The current report describes a newly devised method for automatically scoring the incidence of rat hepatocyte micronuclei (MNHEP) via flow cytometry, with concurrent assessments of hepatocyte proliferation-frequency of Ki-67-positive nuclei, and the proportion of polyploid nuclei. Proof-of-concept data are provided from experiments performed with 6-week old male Crl:CD(SD) rats exposed to diethylnitrosamine (DEN) or quinoline (QUIN) for 3 or 14 consecutive days. Non-perfused liver tissue was collected 4 days after cessation of treatment in the case of 3-day studies, or 1 day after last administration in the case of 14-day studies for processing and flow cytometric analysis. In addition to livers, blood samples were collected one day after final treatment for micronucleated reticulocyte (MN-RET) measurements. Dose-dependent increases in MNHEP, Ki-67-positive nuclei, and polyploidy were observed in 3- and 14-day DEN studies. Both treatment schedules resulted in elevated %MNHEP for QUIN-exposed rats, and while cell proliferation effects were subtle, appreciable increases to normalized liver weights were observed. Whereas DEN caused markedly higher %MNHEP when exposure was extended to two weeks, QUIN-induced MNHEP were slightly increased with protracted dosing. Parallel microscopy-based MNHEP frequencies were highly correlated with flow cytometry-based measurements (four study/aggregate R2 = 0.80). No increases in MN-RET were seen in any of the four studies. Collectively, these results suggest liver micronuclei are amenable to an automated scoring technique that provides objective analyses and higher information content relative to conventional microscopy. Additional work is needed to expand the number and types of chemicals tested, identify the most advantageous treatment schedules, and test the transferability of the method. Environ. Mol. Mutagen. 59:176-187, 2018. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Corresponding Author: S.D.D., Litron Laboratories, 3500 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623; Tele: 585-442-0930; fax: 585-442-0934;
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Khanal S, Singh P, Avlasevich SL, Torous DK, Bemis JC, Dertinger SD. Integration of liver and blood micronucleus and Pig-a gene mutation endpoints into rat 28-day repeat-treatment studies: Proof-of-principle with diethylnitrosamine. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2018; 828:30-35. [PMID: 29555062 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2018.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Revised: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Regulatory guidance documents stress the value of assessing multiple tissues and the most appropriate endpoints when evaluating chemicals for in vivo genotoxic potential. However, conducting several independent studies to consider multiple endpoints and/or tissue compartments is resource intensive. Furthermore, conventional approaches for scoring genotoxicity endpoints are slow, tedious, and less objective than what would be considered ideal. In an effort to address these issues with current practices, we attempted to i) employ flow cytometry-based methods to score liver micronuclei, blood micronuclei, and blood Pig-a gene mutation, and ii) integrate the endpoints into a common general toxicology study design-the rat 28-day repeat dose study. A proof-of-principle experiment was performed with 6-week old male Crl:CD(SD) rats exposed to diethylnitrosamine (DEN) for 28 consecutive days. One day later blood was collected for micronucleated reticulocyte (MN-RET) and Pig-a mutation assays, and liver tissue was obtained for micronucleated hepatocyte (MNHEP) scoring. MN-RET frequencies were not affected by DEN exposure, and mean Pig-a mutant cell frequencies were only slightly elevated. On the other hand, % MNHEP showed marked, dose-related increases (2.2, 7.2, and 9.1 mean fold-increase for 5, 10, 15 mg DEN/kg/day, respectively). Concurrent with MNHEP analyses, assessments of Ki-67-positive events and the proportion of 8n nuclei provided evidence for treatment-related changes to hepatocyte proliferation. Collectively, these results reinforce the importance of evaluating chemicals' genotoxic potential in liver in addition to hematopoietic cells, and suggest that several automated measurements can be successfully integrated into repeat-dose studies for higher efficiencies and better utilization of fewer animals.
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Antibacterial activity against cariogenic bacteria and cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of Anacardium occidentale L. and Anadenanthera macrocarpa (Benth.) Brenan extracts. Arch Oral Biol 2018; 85:113-119. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2017.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Revised: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Godoy YPA, Gerson S, Pinto MS, Boff MF, Mascarenhas MÁ, Cardoso VV. FUNCTIONAL AND CELLULAR EVALUATION OF THE LIVER AFTER LOW-POWER LASER STIMULATION DURING SURGERY. ABCD-ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA 2017; 30:122-126. [PMID: 29257848 PMCID: PMC5543791 DOI: 10.1590/0102-6720201700020010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 03/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Partial hepatectomy is a surgical intervention of the liver that can trigger its regenerative process, where the residual lobes deflagrate a compensatory hyperplasia, causing its restoration almost to the original volume. Nevertheless, depending on the extent of liver damage its regeneration might be impaired. The low-power laser has been studied with beneficial results. AIM To investigate the possible functional and mutagenic damage arising from the use of low-power laser used in liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy. METHODS Fifteen male adult Wistar rats were hepatectomizated in 70% and laser irradiated or not with dose of 70 J/cm2, 650 nm, 100 mW, directly on the remaining liver, during the perioperative period. These animals were divided into four groups: G1 (control, 7 days); G2 (laser, 7 days); G3 (control, 14 days); G4 (laser, 14 days). Were analyzed the liver weight; number of hepatocytes; deposition of collagen fibers; liver function tests: serum alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, gamma glutamyl transferase, bilirubin and micronucleus test in peripheral blood erythrocyte. RESULTS The liver weight was greater in G3 and G4 (p=0.001 and p=0.002) compared to other groups. The deposition of collagen fibers in G1 was statistically higher than the other groups (p=0.01). In tests of liver function and micronucleus test was not found significant differences between the studied groups. CONCLUSION Low-power laser stimulation did not cause loss of liver function or mutagenic damage.
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- Methodist University Center - IPA, Laboratory of Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Porto Alegre, RS
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- Methodist University Center - IPA, Laboratory of Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Porto Alegre, RS
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- Methodist University Center - IPA, Laboratory of Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Porto Alegre, RS
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Nogueira RBSS, Tomaz ACA, Pessoa DR, Xavier AL, Pita JCLR, Sobral MV, Pontes MLC, Pessôa HLF, Diniz MFFM, Miranda GEC, Vieira MAR, Marques MOM, Souza MDFV, Cunha EVL. Brown Algae Padina sanctae-crucis Børgesen: A Potential Nutraceutical. Mar Drugs 2017; 15:E251. [PMID: 28954390 PMCID: PMC5666402 DOI: 10.3390/md15100251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2017] [Revised: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Padina sanctae-crucis Børgesen is distributed worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas; belongs to the Dictyotaceae family, and has proven to be an exceptional source of biologically active compounds. Four compounds were isolated and identified, namely: dolastane diterpene new for the genus Padina; phaeophytin and hidroxy-phaeophytin new for the family Dictyotaceae, and; mannitol first described in this species. Saturated fatty acids as compared to the percentages of unsaturated fatty acids were shown to be present in greater abundance. Palmitic and linolenic acid were the main saturated and unsaturated acids, respectively. Cytotoxic and antioxidant activities were evaluated using human erythrocytes. In vivo evaluations of acute toxicity and genotoxicity were performed in mice. Methanolic extract of P.sanctae-crucis presented antioxidant activity and did not induce cytotoxicity, genotoxicity or acute toxicity. Since Padina sanctae-crucis is already used as food, has essential fatty acids for the nutrition of mammals, does not present toxicity and has antioxidant activity, it can be considered as a potential nutraceutical.
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- Raquel B S S Nogueira
- Postgraduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, PB, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Development and Technological Innovation in Medicines, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
- Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, PB, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, PB, Brazil.
- Postgraduate Program in Development and Technological Innovation in Medicines, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
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- Department of Systematics and Ecology, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, PB, Brazil.
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- Center of R&D of Plant Genetic Resources, Agronomical Institute, CP28, Campinas 13001-970, SP, Brazil.
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- Center of R&D of Plant Genetic Resources, Agronomical Institute, CP28, Campinas 13001-970, SP, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, PB, Brazil.
- Postgraduate Program in Development and Technological Innovation in Medicines, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-970, PB, Brazil.
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Araujo-Espino DI, Zamora-Perez AL, Zúñiga-González GM, Gutiérrez-Hernández R, Morales-Velazquez G, Lazalde-Ramos BP. Genotoxic and cytotoxic evaluation of Jatropha dioica Sessé ex Cerv. by the micronucleus test in mouse peripheral blood. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2017; 86:260-264. [PMID: 28342845 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2017.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2016] [Revised: 03/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/19/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Hayashi M. The micronucleus test-most widely used in vivo genotoxicity test. Genes Environ 2016; 38:18. [PMID: 27733885 PMCID: PMC5045625 DOI: 10.1186/s41021-016-0044-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2016] [Accepted: 05/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Genotoxicity is commonly evaluated during the chemical safety assessment together with other toxicological endpoints. The micronucleus test is always included in many genotoxic test guidelines for long time in many classes of chemicals, e.g., pharmaceutical chemicals, agricultural chemicals, food additives. Although the trend of the safety assessment of chemicals faces to animal welfare and in vitro systems are more welcome than the in vivo systems, the in vivo test systems are paid more attention in the field of genotoxicity because of its weight of evidence. In this review, I will summarize the following points: 1) historical consideration of the test development, 2) characteristics of the test including advantages and limitations, 3) new approaches considering to the animal welfare.
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- Makoto Hayashi
- makoto international consulting (mic), Kami-imaizumi, Ebina, Kanagawa 243-0431 Japan
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Terra DG, de Lima EM, do Nascimento AM, Brasil GA, Filete PF, Kalil IC, Lenz D, Endringer DC, Bissoli NS, de Andrade TU. Low dose of methyltestosterone in ovariectomised rats improves baroreflex sensitivity without geno- and cytotoxicity. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2016; 30:316-26. [DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2015] [Revised: 04/15/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Denise G. Terra
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; University Vila Velha; Av. Comissário José Dantas de Melo, n°21, Boa Vista Vila Velha Espirito Santo - ES CEP 29102-920 Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; University Vila Velha; Av. Comissário José Dantas de Melo, n°21, Boa Vista Vila Velha Espirito Santo - ES CEP 29102-920 Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences; Health Sciences Center; Federal University of Espírito Santo; Av. Marechal Campos, n°1468 Vitória Espirito Santo - ES CEP 29042-755 Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences; Health Sciences Center; Federal University of Espírito Santo; Av. Marechal Campos, n°1468 Vitória Espirito Santo - ES CEP 29042-755 Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; University Vila Velha; Av. Comissário José Dantas de Melo, n°21, Boa Vista Vila Velha Espirito Santo - ES CEP 29102-920 Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; University Vila Velha; Av. Comissário José Dantas de Melo, n°21, Boa Vista Vila Velha Espirito Santo - ES CEP 29102-920 Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; University Vila Velha; Av. Comissário José Dantas de Melo, n°21, Boa Vista Vila Velha Espirito Santo - ES CEP 29102-920 Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; University Vila Velha; Av. Comissário José Dantas de Melo, n°21, Boa Vista Vila Velha Espirito Santo - ES CEP 29102-920 Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences; Health Sciences Center; Federal University of Espírito Santo; Av. Marechal Campos, n°1468 Vitória Espirito Santo - ES CEP 29042-755 Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; University Vila Velha; Av. Comissário José Dantas de Melo, n°21, Boa Vista Vila Velha Espirito Santo - ES CEP 29102-920 Brazil
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Genetic instability and aging under the scrutiny of comparative biology: a meta-analysis of spontaneous micronuclei frequency. Mech Ageing Dev 2016; 156:34-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2016.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Revised: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 04/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Beken S, Kasper P, van der Laan JW. Regulatory Acceptance of Alternative Methods in the Development and Approval of Pharmaceuticals. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2016; 856:33-64. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-33826-2_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Mutagenic Potential ofBos taurus Papillomavirus Type 1 E6 Recombinant Protein: First Description. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:806361. [PMID: 26783529 PMCID: PMC4689895 DOI: 10.1155/2015/806361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Revised: 10/07/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Bovine papillomavirus (BPV) is considered a useful model to study HPV oncogenic process. BPV interacts with the host chromatin, resulting in DNA damage, which is attributed to E5, E6, and E7 viral oncoproteins activity. However, the oncogenic mechanisms of BPV E6 oncoprotein per se remain unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the mutagenic potential of Bos taurus papillomavirus type 1 (BPV-1) E6 recombinant oncoprotein by the cytokinesis-block micronucleus assay (CBMNA) and comet assay (CA). Peripheral blood samples of five calves were collected. Samples were subjected to molecular diagnosis, which did not reveal presence of BPV sequences. Samples were treated with 1 μg/mL of BPV-1 E6 oncoprotein and 50 μg/mL of cyclophosphamide (positive control). Negative controls were not submitted to any treatment. The samples were submitted to the CBMNA and CA. The results showed that BPV E6 oncoprotein induces clastogenesis per se, which is indicative of genomic instability. These results allowed better understanding the mechanism of cancer promotion associated with the BPV E6 oncoprotein and revealed that this oncoprotein can induce carcinogenesis per se. E6 recombinant oncoprotein has been suggested as a possible vaccine candidate. Results pointed out that BPV E6 recombinant oncoprotein modifications are required to use it as vaccine.
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Synthesis and Preliminary Evaluation of N-Oxide Derivatives for the Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events. Molecules 2015; 20:18185-200. [PMID: 26457696 PMCID: PMC6332090 DOI: 10.3390/molecules201018185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Revised: 09/05/2015] [Accepted: 09/15/2015] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Thrombosis is the main outcome of many cardiovascular diseases. Current treatments to prevent thrombotic events involve the long-term use of antiplatelet drugs. However, this therapy has several limitations, thereby justifying the development of new drugs. A series of N-oxide derivatives (furoxan and benzofuroxan) were synthesized and characterized as potential antiplatelet/antithrombotic compounds. All compounds (3a,b, 4a,b, 8a,b, 9a,b, 13a,b and 14a,b) inhibited platelet aggregation induced by adenosine-5-diphosphate, collagen, and arachidonic acid. All compounds protected mice from pulmonary thromboembolism induced by a mixture of collagen and epinephrine; however, benzofuroxan derivatives (13a,b and 14a,b) were the most active compounds, reducing thromboembolic events by up to 80%. N-oxide derivative 14a did not induce genotoxicity in vivo. In conclusion, 14a has emerged as a new antiplatelet/antithrombotic prototype useful for the prevention of atherothrombotic events.
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Rim KT, Kim SJ. A Review on Mutagenicity Testing for Hazard Classification of Chemicals at Work: Focusing on in vivo Micronucleus Test for Allyl Chloride. Saf Health Work 2015; 6:184-91. [PMID: 26929826 PMCID: PMC4674498 DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2015.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2015] [Revised: 05/26/2015] [Accepted: 05/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Chemical mutagenicity is a major hazard that is important to workers' health. Despite the use of large amounts of allyl chloride, the available mutagenicity data for this chemical remains controversial. To clarify the mutagenicity of allyl chloride and because a micronucleus (MN) test had not yet been conducted, we screened for MN induction by using male ICR mice bone marrow cells. The test results indicated that this chemical is not mutagenic under the test conditions. In this paper, the regulatory test battery and several assay combinations used to determine the genotoxic potential of chemicals in the workplace have been described. Further application of these assays may prove useful in future development strategies of hazard evaluations of industrial chemicals. This study also should help to improve the testing of this chemical by commonly used mutagenicity testing methods and investigations on the underlying mechanisms and could be applicable for workers' health.
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- Kyung-Taek Rim
- Chemicals Safety and Health Center, Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, Daejeon, Korea
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Kotova N, Hebert N, Härnwall EL, Vare D, Mazurier C, Douay L, Jenssen D, Grawé J. A novel micronucleus in vitro assay utilizing human hematopoietic stem cells. Toxicol In Vitro 2015. [PMID: 26208286 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2015.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The induction of micronucleated reticulocytes in the bone marrow is a sensitive indicator of chromosomal damage. Therefore, the micronucleus assay in rodents is widely used in genotoxicity and carcinogenicity testing. A test system based on cultured human primary cells could potentially provide better prediction compared to animal tests, increasing patient safety while also implementing the 3Rs principle, i.e. replace, reduce and refine. Hereby, we describe the development of an in vitro micronucleus assay based on animal-free ex vivo culture of human red blood cells from hematopoietic stem cells. To validate the method, five clastogens with direct action, three clastogens requiring metabolic activation, four aneugenic and three non-genotoxic compounds have been tested. Also, different metabolic systems have been applied. Flow cytometry was used for detection and enumeration of micronuclei. Altogether, the results were in agreement with the published data and indicated that a sensitive and cost effective in vitro assay to assess genotoxicity with a potential to high-throughput screening has been developed.
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- N Kotova
- Stockholm University, Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- UPMC Univ Paris 06, UMR_S938 CDR Saint-Antoine, Prolifération et Différentiation des Cellules Souches, Paris, France; INSERM, UMR_S938, Prolifération et Différentiation des Cellules Souches, Paris, France; Etablissement Francais du Sang Ile de France, Ivry-sur-Seine, France
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- Stockholm University, Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stockholm University, Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- UPMC Univ Paris 06, UMR_S938 CDR Saint-Antoine, Prolifération et Différentiation des Cellules Souches, Paris, France; INSERM, UMR_S938, Prolifération et Différentiation des Cellules Souches, Paris, France; Etablissement Francais du Sang Ile de France, Ivry-sur-Seine, France
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- UPMC Univ Paris 06, UMR_S938 CDR Saint-Antoine, Prolifération et Différentiation des Cellules Souches, Paris, France; INSERM, UMR_S938, Prolifération et Différentiation des Cellules Souches, Paris, France; Etablissement Francais du Sang Ile de France, Ivry-sur-Seine, France; AP-HP, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Service d'Hématologie Biologique, Paris, France
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- Stockholm University, Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept. of Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, SE-751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
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Araldi RP, de Melo TC, Mendes TB, de Sá Júnior PL, Nozima BHN, Ito ET, de Carvalho RF, de Souza EB, de Cassia Stocco R. Using the comet and micronucleus assays for genotoxicity studies: A review. Biomed Pharmacother 2015; 72:74-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2015.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2015] [Accepted: 04/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Uno Y, Morita T, Luijten M, Beevers C, Hamada S, Itoh S, Ohyama W, Takasawa H. Micronucleus test in rodent tissues other than liver or erythrocytes: Report of the IWGT working group. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2015; 783:19-22. [PMID: 25953397 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2015.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2015] [Accepted: 03/03/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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At the 6th International Workshop on Genotoxicity Testing, the liver micronucleus test (MNT) working group briefly discussed the MNT using tissues other than liver/erythrocytes. Many tissues other than liver/erythrocytes have been studied, primarily for research purposes. They have included the colon and intestinal epithelium, skin, spleen, lung, stomach, bladder, buccal mucosa, vagina, and fetal/neonatal tissues. These tissues were chosen because they were target sites of carcinogens, and/or relevant to a specific route of exposure. Recently, there has been particular focus on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract as it is a contact site associated with high exposure following oral gavage. Furthermore GI tumors are observed with high frequency in human populations. A collaborative study of the rat glandular stomach and colon MNT was conducted in conjunction with a collaborative study of the repeated-dose liver MNT. Based on limited data currently available, the rodent MNT using the glandular stomach and/or colon seems to detect genotoxic carcinogens with GI tract target-organ specificity. The working group concluded that the GI tract MNT would be a promising method to examine clastogenicity or aneugenicity of test chemicals in the stomach and/or colon. Further data will be needed to fully establish the methods, and to identify the sensitivity and specificity of the GI tract MNT.
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- LSI Medience (Formerly Mitsubishi Chemical Medience Co.), Ibaraki, Japan
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- LSI Medience (Formerly Mitsubishi Chemical Medience Co.), Ibaraki, Japan
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Evaluation of the repeated-dose liver and gastrointestinal tract micronucleus assays with 22 chemicals using young adult rats: Summary of the collaborative study by the Collaborative Study Group for the Micronucleus Test (CSGMT)/The Japanese Environmental Mutagen Society (JEMS) – Mammalian Mutagenicity Study Group (MMS). MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2015; 780-781:2-17. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2015.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2014] [Accepted: 01/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Okada E, Fujiishi Y, Narumi K, Kado S, Wako Y, Kawasako K, Kaneko K, Ohyama W. Evaluation of repeated dose micronucleus assays of the liver and gastrointestinal tract using potassium bromate: A report of the collaborative study by CSGMT/JEMS.MMS. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2015; 780-781:94-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2014.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2014] [Accepted: 03/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Sharma S, Venkatesan V, Prakhya BM, Bhonde R. Human mesenchymal stem cells as a novel platform for simultaneous evaluation of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of pharmaceuticals. Mutagenesis 2014; 30:391-9. [PMID: 25552518 DOI: 10.1093/mutage/geu086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The in vitro micronucleus test is a well-known test for the screening of genotoxic compounds. However until now, most studies have been performed on either human peripheral lymphocytes or established cancer cell lines. This study provides human mesenchymal stem cells as an alternative to the conventional micronucleus test. We grew umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) on coverslips eliminating the cumbersome technique involving hypotonic treatment, fixation and preparing smears required for suspension culture (lymphocytes). The background frequency of nuclear blebs and micronuclei in UC-MSCs was found to be 7±5, in lymphocytes 16±3.5 and 9±3 and that for A549 cell line was 65±5 and 15±5 per 1000 cells, respectively, suggesting differences in the repair mechanism of normal and cancer cell lines. We inspected the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of two known mutagens, mitomycin-C and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), on UC-MSCs, lymphocytes and A549 cells. Treatment with mitomycin-C and H2O2 demonstrated drastic differences in the degree of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity suggesting a constitutional difference between normal and cancer cells. In addition we tested two solvents, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and ethanol, and two drugs, metformin and rapamycin. DMSO above 1% was found to be cytotoxic and genotoxic, whereas ethanol at same concentration was neither cytotoxic nor genotoxic indicating the minimal non-toxic level of the solvents. This study thus offers UC-MSCs as a better substitute to peripheral lymphocytes and cancer cell lines for high throughput screening of compounds and reducing the animal studies.
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- Shikha Sharma
- School of Regenerative Medicine, Manipal University, GKVK Post, Bellary Road, Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka 560065, India,Biochemistry and Stem Cell Research, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Jamai-Osmania PO, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500007, India andDepartment of Toxicology, International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology (IIBAT), Padappai, Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu 601301, India
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- Biochemistry and Stem Cell Research, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Jamai-Osmania PO, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500007, India and
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- Department of Toxicology, International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology (IIBAT), Padappai, Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu 601301, India
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- School of Regenerative Medicine, Manipal University, GKVK Post, Bellary Road, Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka 560065, India,Biochemistry and Stem Cell Research, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Jamai-Osmania PO, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500007, India andDepartment of Toxicology, International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology (IIBAT), Padappai, Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu 601301, India
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Uno Y, Morita T, Luijten M, Beevers C, Hamada S, Itoh S, Ohyama W, Takasawa H. Recommended protocols for the liver micronucleus test: Report of the IWGT working group. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2014; 783:13-8. [PMID: 25953396 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2014.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2014] [Accepted: 10/27/2014] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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At the 6th International Workshop on Genotoxicity Testing (IWGT), the liver micronucleus test working group discussed practical aspects of the in vivo rodent liver micronucleus test (LMNT). The group members focused on the three methodologies currently used, i.e., a partial hepatectomy (PH) method, a juvenile/young rat (JR) method, and a repeated-dose (RD) method in adult rodents. Since the liver is the main organ that metabolizes chemicals, the LMNT is expected to detect clastogens, especially those that need metabolic activation in the liver, and aneugens. Based on current data the three methods seem to have a high sensitivity and specificity, but more data, especially on non-genotoxic but toxic substances, would be needed to fully evaluate the test performance. The three methods can be combined with the micronucleus test (MNT) using bone marrow (BM) and/or peripheral blood (PB). The ability of the PH method to detect both clastogens and aneugens has already been established, but the methodology is technically challenging. The JR method is relatively straightforward, but animal metabolism might not be fully comparable to adult animals, and data on aneugens are limited. These two methods also have the advantage of a short testing period. The RD method is also straightforward and can be integrated into repeated-dose (e.g. 2 or 4 weeks) toxicity studies, but again data on aneugens are limited. The working group concluded that the LMNT could be used as a second in vivo test when a relevant positive result in in vitro mammalian cell genotoxicity tests is noted (especially under the condition of metabolic activation), and a negative result is observed in the in vivo BM/PB-MNT. The group members discussed LMNT protocols and reached consensus about many aspects of test procedures. However, data gaps as mentioned above remain, and further data are needed to fully establish the LMNT protocol.
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- Centre for Health Protection, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, (RIVM), Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- LSI Medience (formerly Mitsubishi Chemical Medience Co.), Ibaraki, Japan
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- LSI Medience (formerly Mitsubishi Chemical Medience Co.), Ibaraki, Japan
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Inter-laboratory validation of the in-vivo flow cytometric micronucleus analysis method (MicroFlow®) in China. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2014; 772:6-13. [PMID: 25308541 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2014.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2013] [Revised: 03/19/2014] [Accepted: 04/30/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Although inter-laboratory validation efforts of the in-vivo micronucleus (MN) assay based on flow cytometry (FCM) have taken place in the EU and US, none have been organized in China. Therefore, an inter-laboratory study that included eight laboratories in China and one experienced reference laboratory in the US was coordinated to validate the in-vivo FCM MicroFlow(®) method to determine the frequency of micro-nucleated reticulocytes (MN-RETs) in rat blood. Assay reliability and reproducibility were evaluated with four known genotoxicants, and the results obtained with the FCM method were compared with the outcome of the traditional evaluation of bone-marrow micronuclei by use of microscopy. Each of the four chemicals was tested at three sites (two in China and the one US reference laboratory). After three consecutive daily exposures to a genotoxicant, blood and bone-marrow samples were obtained from rats 24h after the third dose. MN-RET frequencies were measured in 20,000 RET in blood by FCM, and micro-nucleated polychromatic erythrocyte (MN-PCE) frequencies were measured in 2,000 PCEs in bone marrow by microscopy. For both methods, each genotoxicant was shown to induce a statistically significant increase in the frequency of MN after treatment with at least one dose. Where more doses than one caused an increase, responses occurred in a dose-dependent manner. Spearman's correlation coefficient (rs) for FCM-based MN-RET vs microscopy-based MN-PCE measurements (eight experiments, 200 paired measurements) was 0.723, indicating a high degree of correspondence between methods and compartments. The rs value for replicate FCM MN-RET measurements performed at the eight collaborative laboratories was 0.940 (n=200), and between the eight FCM laboratories with the reference laboratory was 0.933 (n=200), suggesting that the automated method is very well transferable between laboratories. The FCM micronucleus analysis method is currently used in many countries worldwide, and these data support its use for evaluating the in-vivo genotoxic potential of test chemicals in China.
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Schisler MR, Sura R, Visconti NR, Sosinski LK, Murphy LA, LeBaron MJ, Boverhof DR. Concurrent evaluation of general, immune, and genetic toxicity endpoints as part of an integrated testing strategy. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2014; 55:530-541. [PMID: 24976023 DOI: 10.1002/em.21879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2014] [Accepted: 05/27/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Integrated testing strategies involve the assessment of multiple endpoints within a single toxicity study and represent an important approach for reducing animal use and streamlining testing. The present study evaluated the ability to combine general, immune, and genetic toxicity endpoints into a single study. Specifically, this study evaluated the impact of sheep red blood cell (SRBC) immunization, as part of the T-cell dependent antibody response (TDAR) assay, on organ weights, micronuclei (MN) formation (bone marrow and peripheral blood), and the Comet assay response in the liver of female F344/DuCrl rats treated with cyclophosphamide (CP) a known immunosuppressive chemical and genotoxicant. For the TDAR assay, treatment with CP resulted in a dose-dependent decrease in the antibody response with a suppression of greater than 95% at the high dose. Injection with SRBC had no impact on evaluated organ weights, histopathology, hematology, and clinical chemistry parameters. Analysis of MN formation in bone marrow and peripheral blood revealed a dose-dependent increase in response to CP treatment. Injection with SRBC had no impact on the level of MN in control animals and did not alter the dose response of CP. There was a slight increase in liver DNA damage in response to CP as measured by the Comet assay; however, injection with SRBCs did not alter this endpoint. Overall these data provide strong support for the concurrent assessment of general, immune, and genetic toxicology endpoints within a single study as part of an integrated testing strategy approach.
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- Toxicology & Environmental Research and Consulting, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan
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Dertinger SD, Phonethepswath S, Avlasevich SL, Torous DK, Mereness J, Cottom J, Bemis JC, Macgregor JT. Pig-a gene mutation and micronucleated reticulocyte induction in rats exposed to tumorigenic doses of the leukemogenic agents chlorambucil, thiotepa, melphalan, and 1,3-propane sultone. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2014; 55:299-308. [PMID: 24449360 DOI: 10.1002/em.21846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2013] [Revised: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 12/17/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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To evaluate whether blood-based genotoxicity endpoints can provide temporal and dose-response data within the low-dose carcinogenic range that could contribute to carcinogenic mode of action (MoA) assessments, we evaluated the sensitivity of flow cytometry-based micronucleus and Pig-a gene mutation assays at and below tumorigenic dose rate 50 (TD50) levels. The incidence of micronucleated reticulocytes (MN-RET) was used to evaluate chromosomal damage, and the frequency of CD59-negative reticulocytes (RET(CD59-) ) and erythrocytes (RBC(CD59-) ) served as phenotypic reporters of mutation at the X-linked Pig-a gene. Several leukemogenic agents with a presumed genotoxic MoA were studied. Specifically, male Sprague Dawley rats were treated via oral gavage for 28 days with chlorambucil, thiotepa, melphalan, and 1,3-propane sultone at doses corresponding to 0.33x, 1x, and 3x TD50, as well as at the maximum tolerated dose. Frequencies of MN-RET were determined at Days 4 and 29, and RET(CD59-) and RBC(CD59-) data were collected pretreatment as well as Days 15/16, 29, and 56/57. Dose-related increases were observed for each endpoint, and time to maximal effect was consistently: MN-RET < RET(CD59-) < RBC(CD59-) . For each of the chemicals studied, the genotoxic events occurred long before tumors or preneoplastic lesions would be expected. Furthermore, in the case of Pig-a gene mutation, the responses were observed at or below the TD50 dose for three out of the four chemicals studied. These data illustrate the potential for quantitative blood-based analyses to provide dose-response and temporality information that relates genetic damage to cancer induction.
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Evaluation of potential genotoxicity of HIV entry inhibitors derived from natural sources. PLoS One 2014; 9:e93108. [PMID: 24667334 PMCID: PMC3965520 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2013] [Accepted: 02/28/2014] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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AIDS is a global pandemic that has seen the development of novel and effective treatments to improve the quality of life of those infected and reduction of spread of the disease. Palmitic Acid (PA), which we identified and isolated from Sargassum fusiforme, is a naturally occurring fatty acid that specifically inhibits HIV entry by binding to a novel pocket on the CD4 receptor. We also identified a structural analogue, 2-bromopalmitate (2-BP), as a more effective HIV entry inhibitor with a 20-fold increase in efficacy. We have used the structure-activity relationship (SAR) of 2-BP as a platform to identify new small chemical molecules that fit into the various identified active sites in an effort to identify more potent CD4 entry inhibitors. To validate further drug development, we tested the PA and 2-BP scaffold molecules for genotoxic potential. The FDA and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) recommends using a standardized 3-test battery for testing compound genotoxicity consisting of the bacterial reverse mutation assay, mouse lymphoma assay, and rat micronucleus assay. PA and 2-BP and their metabolites tested negative in all three genotoxicty tests. 2-BP is the first derivative of PA to undergo pre-clinical screening, which will enable us to now test multiple simultaneous small chemical structures based on activity in scaffold modeling across the dimension of pre-clinical testing to enable transition to human testing.
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In vivo evaluation of the genotoxic effects of gonadotropins on rat reticulocytes. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp 2014; 72:60-70. [PMID: 24648576 DOI: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2011.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/10/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gonadotropins, as ovulation-inducing drugs, have been used widely to treat infertility. An epidemiologic correlation between infertility therapy and ovarian cancer development has been reported. However, the effect of gonadotropins in the formation of reproductive tract cancers is controversial. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to determine the in vivo genotoxic effects of gonadotropins on rat reticulocytes. METHODS In this prospective, randomized, controlled study, rats were randomly assigned to 1 of 5 groups. The calculated rat doses of 0.65 human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG), 0.95 hMG, 0.65 follitropin beta (FB), 0.95 FB, or normal saline (control group) were injected, respectively. These calculated rat doses (U/g) are based on average human gonadotropin doses of 150 and 225 IU/d for a 70-kg woman given in 2-mL saline (the control group received 2 mL of saline). Injections were administered once per day for 5 days, followed by 5 days of rest. Each treatment was repeated for 6 estrus cycles in the rats for a total of 12 estrus cycles. Six months after the last day of the 12(th) cycle, the rats were euthanized. Bone marrow tissues were removed, and pluripotent reticulocyte cells with micronuclei, nuclear buds, and binuclear abnormalities were analyzed using an in situ micronuclei assay under light microscopy. The proportion of micronucleated cells, cells with anaphase bridge, nuclear buds, and other nuclear abnormalities were measured. RESULTS The number of cells with nuclear buds and binuclear abnormalities in the hMG 225 and FB 225 groups was significantly higher (P < 0.05) than that from the hMG 150, FB 150, and control groups in the cytogenetic analysis of bone marrow stem cells. An increased rate of genotoxicity in all gonadotropin groups versus that of placebo was found. CONCLUSION In rats, the micronucleus genotoxicity assay suggests a dose-dependent gonadotropin effect on genomic instability in bone marrow stem cells in vivo.
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Kasamoto S, Mukai D, Masumori S, Suzuki K, Tanaka R, Torous DK, Yamate J, Hayashi M. Flow cytometric analysis of micronuclei in rat peripheral blood: An interlaboratory reproducibility study. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2014; 762:39-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2014.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2013] [Revised: 02/04/2014] [Accepted: 02/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Shibai-Ogata A, Tahara H, Yamamoto Y, Fujita M, Satoh H, Yuasa A, Hioki T, Kasahara T. An automated new technique for scoring the in vivo micronucleus assay with image analysis. Mutagenesis 2014; 29:63-71. [PMID: 24342936 DOI: 10.1093/mutage/get064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The mammalian erythrocyte micronucleus assay is frequently used to assess chemical-induced damage to the chromosomes or the mitotic apparatus of erythroblasts. Because quantitative analysis of micronuclei by microscopy is time consuming and laborious, several automatic scoring methodologies with image analysis have been reported. However, there have been cases in which it was difficult to examine the proportion of polychromatic erythrocytes (PCEs) among total erythrocytes as an index for bone marrow (BM) toxicity, and sample slide preparation has proven to be laborious with existing automatic methods. We developed an automatic scoring system with image analysis for the rodent erythrocyte micronucleus assay using 12-well plates employing high-content screening analyser. In our method, micronucleated PCEs (MNPCEs), PCEs and erythrocytes were identified from three kinds of images: bright field image, fluorescence image with Hoechst 33342, and fluorescence image with propidium iodide. The frequencies of MNPCEs and PCEs were subsequently calculated. A comparison of automatic and manual scoring was carried out using BM and peripheral blood (PB) obtained from mice treated with stepwise doses of mitomycin C. The scores obtained by automatic analysis corresponded to those obtained by manual scoring; the frequencies of MNPCEs in BM and PB obtained by automatic scoring were 132 and 113%, respectively, of those obtained by manual scoring, and the corresponding frequencies of PCEs were 95 and 120%, respectively. Furthermore, we performed five repeats of the examinations of mouse BM and PB treated with mitomycin C or vinblastine sulphate and showed that automatic scoring was equivalent to manual scoring in reproducibility. Meanwhile, the scoring data obtained by manual scoring tended to vary among observers. These results suggest that our automatic scoring system with image analysis is superior to manual microscopy scoring in terms of speed and objectivity, comparable in reproducibility and useful for the in vivo micronucleus assay.
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- Aya Shibai-Ogata
- Safety Evaluation Center, Fujifilm Corporation, 210 Nakanuma, Minamiashigara-shi, Kanagawa 250-0193, Japan
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Comparison of three-colour flow cytometry and slide-based microscopy for the scoring of micronucleated reticulocytes in rat bone-marrow and peripheral blood. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2013; 758:12-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2013.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2013] [Revised: 05/11/2013] [Accepted: 07/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Alabi OA, Omosebi O, Chizea I. Determination of the mutagenic and genotoxic potential of simulated leachate from an automobile workshop soil on eukaryotic system. Toxicol Ind Health 2013; 31:645-55. [PMID: 23545846 DOI: 10.1177/0748233713483206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Contamination of soil and water bodies with spent engine oil and petroleum products is a serious ecological problem, primarily in the automobile workshops and garages. This has potential short and chronic adverse health risks. Information is currently scarce on the potential mutagenicity and genotoxicity of such wastes. In this study, the potential mutagenic and genotoxic effects of simulated leachate from automobile workshop soil in Sagamu, Ogun state, Nigeria, were investigated. The assays utilized were bone marrow micronucleus (MN) and chromosome aberration (CA), sperm morphology and sperm count in mice. The physicochemical analysis of the leachate was also carried out. Experiments were carried out at concentrations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100% (volume per volume; leachate:distilled water) of the leachate sample. MN analysis showed a concentration-dependent induction of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes across the treatment groups. In the CA test, there was concentration-dependent significant reduction in mitotic index and induction of different types of CAs. Assessment of sperm shape showed a significant increase in sperm abnormalities with significant decrease in mean sperm count in treated groups. Heavy metals analyzed in the tested sample are believed to contribute significantly to the observed genetic damage. This indicates that automobile workshop soil-simulated leachate contains potential genotoxic agents and constitutes a genetic risk in exposed human population.
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LeBaron MJ, Schisler MR, Torous DK, Dertinger SD, Gollapudi BB. Influence of counting methodology on erythrocyte ratios in the mouse micronucleus test. ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS 2013; 54:222-228. [PMID: 23224994 DOI: 10.1002/em.21754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2012] [Revised: 09/24/2012] [Accepted: 10/29/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The mammalian erythrocyte micronucleus test is widely used to investigate the potential interaction of a test substance with chromosomes or mitotic apparatus of replicating erythroblasts. In addition to the primary endpoint, micronucleated erythrocyte frequency, the proportion of immature erythrocytes is measured to assess the influence of treatment on erythropoiesis. The guideline recommendation for an acceptable limit of the immature erythrocyte fraction of not < 20% of the controls was based on traditional scoring methods that consider RNA content. Flow-based sample analysis (e.g., MicroFlow®) characterizes a subpopulation of RNA-containing reticulocytes (RETs) based on CD71 (transferrin receptor) expression. As CD71+ cells represent a younger cohort of RETs, we hypothesized that this subpopulation may be more responsive than the RNA+ fraction for acute exposures. This study evaluated RET population in the peripheral blood of two strains of mice treated by oral gavage with three clastogens (cyclophosphamide, N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea, and methyl methanesulfonate). Although CD71+ frequencies correlated with RNA-based counts, the relative treatment-related reductions were substantially greater. Accordingly, when using the flow cytometry-based CD71+ values for scoring RETs in an acute treatment design, it is suggested that a target value ≥ 5% CD71+ reticulocytes (i.e., 95% depression in reticulocytes proportion) be considered as acceptable for a valid assay.
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- Matthew J LeBaron
- Dow Chemical Company, Toxicology and Environmental Research and Consulting, Midland, Michigan 48674, USA.
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Harada A, Matsuzaki K, Takeiri A, Tanaka K, Mishima M. Fluorescent dye-based simple staining for in vivo micronucleus test with flow cytometer. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2013; 751:85-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2012.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2012] [Revised: 11/21/2012] [Accepted: 12/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ahmad T, Shekh K, Khan S, Vikram A, Yadav L, Parekh C, Jena G. Pretreatment with valproic acid, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, enhances the sensitivity of the peripheral blood micronucleus assay in rodents. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2013; 751:19-26. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2012.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2012] [Revised: 10/05/2012] [Accepted: 10/21/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Kasamoto S, Masumori S, Hayashi M. In vivo micronucleus assay in mouse bone marrow and peripheral blood. Methods Mol Biol 2013; 1044:179-89. [PMID: 23896877 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-62703-529-3_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The rodent micronucleus assay has been most widely and frequently used as a representative in vivo assay system to assess mutagenicity of chemicals, regardless of endpoint of mutagenicity. The micronucleus has been developed to assess induction of structural and numerical chromosomal aberrations of target chemical. In this chapter, we describe the standard protocols of the assay using mouse bone marrow and peripheral blood. These methods are basically applicable to other rodents. The methodology of the micronucleus assay is rapidly developing, especially automatic analysis by flow cytometry (see also Chapter 11 ). Also we have to pay attention to the animal welfare, for example integration into repeat dose toxicity assay, combination of the micronucleus assay and Comet assay, and also omission of concurrent positive control group. Therefore, modification of the standard protocol is necessary for the actual assay on a case-by-case basis.
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- Sawako Kasamoto
- Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Biosafety Research Center, Shioshinden, Iwata, Japan
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McKeon M, Xu Y, Kirkland D, Schmuck G, Krebsfänger N, Avlasevich SL, Dertinger SD. Cyclophosphamide and etoposide canine studies demonstrate the cross-species potential of the flow cytometric peripheral blood micronucleated reticulocyte endpoint. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2012; 742:79-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2011.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2011] [Revised: 12/12/2011] [Accepted: 12/14/2011] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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