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Singh S, Trivedi SP, Kumar M. Prolonged exposure to mercuric chloride induces oxidative stress-mediated nephrotoxicity in freshwater food fish Channa punctatus. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:36971-36985. [PMID: 38760601 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33514-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Mercury (Hg) is regarded as a serious hazard to aquatic life and is particularly prevalent in aquatic ecosystems. However, there is little evidence available regarding the toxicity of mercury chloride (HgCl2) in vital organs of fish. This study was conducted to assess the effects of HgCl2 (0.039 mg/L and 0.078 mg/L) on oxidative stress-mediated genotoxicity, poikilocytosis, apoptosis, and renal fibrosis after 15, 30, and 45 days of the exposure period. According to the findings, HgCl2 intoxication in fish resulted in a significantly (P < 0.05) elevated lipid peroxidation (LPO), protein carbonyls (PC), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity levels in kidney tissues and significantly (P < 0.05) increased reactive oxygen species (ROS), poikilocytosis, DNA tail length, and the frequency of apoptotic cells (AC%) in blood cells. Kidney's ultra-structure and histopathology revealed its fibrosis, which was evident by mRNA expression of targeted genes KIM1, NOX4, TGFβ, and NFϏβ. Different indicators of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and genotoxicity were altered in a dose and time-dependent manner, according to a two-way ANOVA analysis. There was a considerable positive link between oxidative stress and kidney fibrosis in the fish Channa punctatus, and it is evident from regression correlation and PCA data analysis. The kidney's ultra-structure evaluation and histopathology both revealed a noticeable fibrosis state. Additionally, a significant (P < 0.05) downregulation in PPARδ reveals that fish body was unable to combat diseases such as kidney fibrosis induced by HgCl2. This study shed fresh light on the mechanisms underlying nephrotoxicity caused by HgCl2 exposure.
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- Shefalee Singh
- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory (ETBL), Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory (ETBL), Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
- Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory (ETBL), Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India.
- Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India.
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Singh S, Dwivedi S, Khan AA, Jain A, Dwivedi S, Yadav KK, Dubey I, Trivedi A, Trivedi SP, Kumar M. Oxidative stress, inflammation, and steatosis elucidate the complex dynamics of HgCl 2 induced liver damage in Channa punctata. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9161. [PMID: 38644412 PMCID: PMC11033285 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59917-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Water bodies are highly pollution-prone areas in which mercury (Hg) is considered as a major menace to aquatic organisms. However, the information about the toxicity of mercuric chloride (HgCl2) in a vital organ such as the liver of fish is still inadequate. This study aimed to assess the impact of mercuric chloride (HgCl2) exposure on the liver of Channa punctata fish over 15, 30, and 45 days, at two different concentrations (0.039 mg/L and 0.078 mg/L). Mercury is known to be a significant threat to aquatic life, and yet, information regarding its effects on fish liver remains limited. The results of this study demonstrate that exposure to HgCl2 significantly increases oxidative stress markers, such as lipid peroxidation (LPO) and protein carbonyls (PC), as well as the levels of serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) in the fish. Additionally, the transcriptional and protein analysis of specific genes and molecules associated with necroptosis and inflammation, such as ABCG2, TNF α, Caspase 3, RIPK 3, IL-1β, Caspase-1, IL-18, and RIPK1, confirm the occurrence of necroptosis and inflammation in the liver. Histopathological and ultrastructural examinations of the liver tissue further reveal a significant presence of liver steatosis. Interestingly, the upregulation of PPARα suggests that the fish's body is actively responding to counteract the effects of liver steatosis. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of oxidative stress, biochemical changes, gene expression, protein profiles, and histological findings in the liver tissue of fish exposed to mercury pollution in freshwater environments.
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- Shefalee Singh
- Environmental Toxicology and Bioremediation Laboratory (ETBL), Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Environmental Toxicology and Bioremediation Laboratory (ETBL), Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Environmental Toxicology and Bioremediation Laboratory (ETBL), Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Environmental Toxicology and Bioremediation Laboratory (ETBL), Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Department of Zoology, Government Degree College, Haripur-Nihastha, Raebareli, 229208, India
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- Department of Zoology, Government Degree College, Bakkha Kheda, Unnao, 209801, India
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- Department of Zoology, DBS College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208006, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, 243006, India
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- Environmental Toxicology and Bioremediation Laboratory (ETBL), Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Environmental Toxicology and Bioremediation Laboratory (ETBL), Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India.
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Do SD, Haque MN, Kim J, Im DH, Rhee JS. Acute and chronic effects of triclosan on the behavior, physiology, and multigenerational characteristics of the water flea Moina macrocopa. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2024; 276:109810. [PMID: 38061617 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Triclosan, a chlorinated biphenyl ether is widely used in industrial products and cosmetics due to its antibiotic activity. Although relatively levels of triclosan have been detected in aquatic ecosystems, limited information is available regarding the acute and chronic impacts of triclosan on aquatic invertebrates, especially planktonic crustaceans. In this study, we analyzed the acute (24 h) and chronic (14 days exposure across three generations) effects of different concentrations of triclosan [1/10 of the no observed effect concentration (NOEC), the NOEC, and 1/10 of the LC50] calculated from the 24 h acute toxicity value, on the water flea Moina macrocopa. In the acute exposure experiment, the 1/10 LC50 value of triclosan significantly reduced survival, feeding rate, thoracic limb activity, heart activity, and acetylcholinesterase activity. In response to the 1/10 LC50 value, intracellular reactive oxygen species increased along with elevated levels of malondialdehyde and glutathione. Enzymatic activities of catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione reductase were significantly increased by the 1/10 LC50 value, suggesting active protection of the antioxidant defense system against oxidative stress. Chronic exposure to the 1/10 NOEC and NOEC values revealed multigenerational adverse impacts of triclosan. The second generation was found to be the most sensitive to triclosan, as the NOEC value significantly reduced the survival rate, body length, and the number of neonates per brood, along with a delayed hatching period. Taken together, these results indicate that even sublethal levels of triclosan can have detrimental effects on the water flea population's maintenance through intergenerational toxicity.
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- Seong Duk Do
- Department of Marine Science, College of Natural Sciences, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, South Korea
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- Department of Marine Science, College of Natural Sciences, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, South Korea; Research Institute of Basic Sciences, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, South Korea
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- Department of Marine Science, College of Natural Sciences, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, South Korea
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- Marine Environment Research Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Busan 46083, South Korea
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- Department of Marine Science, College of Natural Sciences, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, South Korea; Research Institute of Basic Sciences, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, South Korea; Yellow Sea Research Institute, Incheon 22012, South Korea.
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Tamandani M, Hashemi SH, Kaykhaii M, Jamali Keikha A, Nasiriyan A. Determination of profenofos in seawater and foodstuff samples after its molecularly imprinted polymer pipette-tip micro solid phase extraction optimized by response surface methodology. BMC Chem 2022; 16:12. [PMID: 35292077 PMCID: PMC8922791 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-022-00807-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background In this research, a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was synthesized and employed as a sorbent for pipette-tip micro solid phase extraction of profenofos insecticide in seawater, rice, and fish samples. The instrument employed for quantitation was spectrophotometry. Results Various factors affecting the microextraction protocol, including type and volume of the elution solvent, weight of MIP, pH and volume of sample solution, and number of cycles of loading and desorption were considered and optimized using one-factor-at-a-time, central composite design and Box-Behnken design. Factors optimized at: pH 4.0, amount of sorbent 2.5 mg, volume of methanol:acetic (9:1) acid as eluent 250 µL, both the number of extraction and elution cycles 5, and volume of sample 8.0 mL. At optimized conditions, an enrichment factor of 31 was achieved and the linearity range of the method was between 1.0 and 1000.0 µg/L. A good detection limit of 0.33 µg/L with a reproducibility better than 5.6% (as RSD) was observed. Conclusion The technique showed good analytical features for determination of profenofos in seawater, rice, and fish samples. Simplicity of operation of spectrophotometry and lack of using expensive HPLC grade solvents are other points of strengths of this method. The total analysis time was about 10 min, which is far less than techniques such as HPLC. Comparison between optimization with central composite design and Box–Behnken design showed better performance of the former. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13065-022-00807-z.
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- Mahsa Tamandani
- Department of Marine Chemistry, Faculty of Marine Science, Chabahar Maritime University, Chabahar, Iran
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- Department of Marine Chemistry, Faculty of Marine Science, Chabahar Maritime University, Chabahar, Iran
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- Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdansk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, 80-233, Gdansk, Poland.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Marine Engineering, Chabahar Maritime University, Chabahar, Iran
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
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Lihui X, Xiaojie Q, Hao Y, Jialiang C, Jinming G, Ying C. Albicanol modulates oxidative stress and the p53 axis to suppress profenofos induced genotoxicity in grass carp hepatocytes. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 122:325-333. [PMID: 35143987 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The organophosphorus pesticide profenofos (PFF) is widely used as an environmental contaminant, and it can remain in water bodies causing serious harm to aquatic organisms. Albicanol is a sesquiterpenoid with potent antioxidant and antagonistic activities against heavy metal toxicity. However, the mechanism of PFF induced genotoxicity in fish hepatocytes and the role Albicanol can play in this process are unknown. In this study, the model was established by treating grass carp hepatocytes with PFF (150 μM) and/or Albicanol (5 × 10-5 μg mL-1) for 24 h. The results showed that PFF exposure arrested L8824 cells in the G1-S phase. PFF caused the increase of MDA level in L8824 cells, while the decrease of SOD, CAT and T-AOC levels caused oxidative stress. Elevated levels of γH2AX, tail moment, tail length, % DNA and 8-OHdG indicated that PFF caused DNA damage in L8824 cells. PFF inhibited the expression levels of cell cycle related regulatory genes (cyclin A, cyclin D, cyclin E, CDK2 and CDK4) by upregulating p53/p21 genes and activating the p53 signaling pathway. Albicanol was used to significantly reduce the above effects caused by PFF exposure on hepatocytes in grass carp. Albicanol could reduce the increase in the proportion of cells in the G1-S phase caused by PFF. In summary, Albicanol could inhibit the genotoxicity of L8824 cells resulted from PFF exposure by decreasing oxidative stress and the p53 pathway.
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- Xuan Lihui
- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Venkidasamy B, Subramanian U, Samynathan R, Rajakumar G, Shariati MA, Chung IM, Thiruvengadam M. Organopesticides and fertility: where does the link lead to? ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:6289-6301. [PMID: 33387319 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-12155-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Organopesticides (OPs) are a group of various synthetic chemicals prevalently used in agriculture and homestead plantations. OPs were originally developed to remove insects, weeds, and other pests from agricultural fields for improving crop yields. Modern pesticides including organochlorine pesticides, organophosphorus pesticides, and amido-formyl ester are closely related to our lives. Many people are exposed to various OPs during farming practice. OPs can cause adverse effects and provoke serious impacts on normal reproductive functions of humans, resulting in loss of fertility. The effects of OPs in the reproductive system include association with fluctuation in the levels of sex hormones, delayed menstrual cycle, ovarian dysfunction, alteration in ovary weight, changes of follicle growth, altered oocyte feasibility, and changed the quality of spermatogenesis. Current literature clearly states that exposure to various OPs can impair the fertility of women and cause a high risk of reproductive potential. However, investigations on OPs exposure to woman fertility remain scarce. This review highlights effects of exposure to OPs on the fertility of occupational women and mechanisms of action involved in such effects on the reproductive function of women along with their related impacts.
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- Baskar Venkidasamy
- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641062, India
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- Translational Research Platform for Veterinary Biologicals, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600051, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641062, India
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Department of Technology of Food Products, K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (the First Cossack University), Moscow, Russia, 109004
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea.
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Ben Othmène Y, Hamdi H, Annabi E, Amara I, Ben Salem I, Neffati F, Najjar MF, Abid-Essefi S. Tebuconazole induced cardiotoxicity in male adult rat. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 137:111134. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Revised: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Xu M, Yang F. Integrated gender-related effects of profenofos and paclobutrazol on neurotransmitters in mouse. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 190:110085. [PMID: 31855789 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.110085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2019] [Revised: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of paclobutrazol and profenofos on six neurotransmitters and their metabolites involving in cholinergic and non-cholinergic neurotransmission systems in mouse. The results revealed that profenofos decreased the levels of 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid (5-HIAA) and normetanephrine (MNE), and increased the level of dopamine (DA) in the mice after four weeks of exposure. The turnovers of serotonergic neurotransmission system (5-HIAA/5-HT) and noradrenergic neurotransmission system (MNE/NE) showed a decline under exposure of profenofos. Exposure to paclobutrazol resulted in decreases of 5-HIAA and MNE in both sexes of mice, and of 5-HT and ACh in the females. Similar to profenofos, the turnovers of serotonergic neurotransmission system and noradrenergic neurotransmission system decreased in the mice exposed to paclobutrazol. The integrated biomarker response (IBR) was introduced to comprehensively evaluate the neurotoxic effects of the two pesticides through integration of the responses of neurotransmitters. The results of IBR indicated that the overall effect of neurotransmitters increased at the beginning of exposure and then decreased in the end. It was also found that the order of neurotoxic effect for the two pesticides is as: paclobutrazol > profenofos referred to their LD50. Furthermore, the effects on neurotransmitters are higher in the males.
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- Mengmeng Xu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Updated statement on the available outcomes of the human health assessment in the context of the pesticides peer review of the active substance chlorpyrifos-methyl. EFSA J 2019; 17:e05908. [PMID: 32626191 PMCID: PMC7008899 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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In July 2019, the European Commission asked EFSA to provide a statement on the available outcomes of the human health assessment in the context of the pesticides peer review for the renewal of approval of the active substance chlorpyrifos-methyl conducted in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EC) No 844/2012. Accordingly, EFSA delivered a statement to the Commission providing a summary of the main findings of the assessment related to human health following the pesticides peer review expert discussions in mammalian toxicology held between 1 and 5 April 2019, as well as EFSA's additional considerations, including whether the active substance can be expected to meet the approval criteria applicable to human health as laid down in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. A follow-up mandate was received to update the statement issued on 31 July 2019 with the outcome of the expert meeting in mammalian toxicology held on 5 September 2019 during which chlorpyrifos-methyl was rediscussed. The concerns identified in the previous statement are maintained.
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Wu T, Li X, Fu Y, Ding X, Li Z, Zhu G, Fan J. A highly sensitive and selective fluorescence biosensor for hepatitis C virus DNA detection based on δ-FeOOH and exonuclease III-assisted signal amplification. Talanta 2019; 209:120550. [PMID: 31891998 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.120550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Developing the high selectivity and sensitivity strategy for nucleic acid detection is crucial for early diagnosis and therapy of diseases. In this work, a novel low back-ground fluorescent sensor platform for the detection of nucleic acid has been developed based on δ-FeOOH nanosheets integrating with exonuclease III-assisted target-recycling signal amplification. Because of the strong binding ability between the single-strand DNA (ssDNA) and the δ-FeOOH nanosheets, the dye-labeled ssDNA probe would be quenched by δ-FeOOH nanosheets through fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET). By using magnetic separate properties of δ-FeOOH, the background signal was separated from the sensor system, and the low background sensor system was obtained. After adding the target DNA, a double-strand DNA complex (dsDNA) would be formed between the target DNA and dye-labeled ssDNA probe. Then, the dye-labeled ssDNA probe in the dsDNA complex would be stepwise hydrolyzed into short fragments from 3'-terminus by Exonuclease III, and the fluorescence signal was recovered due to the weak bind affinity between the short fragments and δ-FeOOH nanosheets. By using the fluorescence quenching ability of δ-FeOOH nanosheets and enzyme-assisted target-recycling signal amplification, this strategy could show an excellent selectivity toward hepatitis C virus DNA with a low detection limit of 10 pM. By simply changing the dye-labeled ssDNA probe sequence, this sensing platform can be developed as a universal approach for the simple, sensitive, and selective detection of different target DNA.
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- Tian Wu
- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, PR China
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, PR China.
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, PR China
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, PR China
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- Xingyang People's Hospital, Xingyang, Henan, 450100, PR China; Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450008, PR China
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, PR China
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- School of Environment, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, PR China.
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Awasthi Y, Ratn A, Prasad R, Kumar M, Trivedi A, Shukla JP, Trivedi SP. A protective study of curcumin associated with Cr 6+ induced oxidative stress, genetic damage, transcription of genes related to apoptosis and histopathology of fish, Channa punctatus (Bloch, 1793). ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2019; 71:103209. [PMID: 31207396 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2019.103209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Ameliorative potential of curcumin against Cr6+-induced eco-toxicological manifestations was assessed in liver of exposed Channa punctatus (Actinopterygii) in six groups for 45 d; Group I as control. Group II with 3 mg/L of curcumin; group III with 7.89 mg/L of Cr6+. Groups IV, V and VI were simultaneously co-exposed with 7.89 mg/L of Cr6+ and three different curcumin concentrations, 1, 2, and 3 mg/L, respectively. In group III, SOD-CAT, GR significantly (p < 0.05) increased; decreased GSH level; elevated MN and AC frequencies; and a significant (p < 0.05) up-regulation of cat (2.72-fold), p53 (1.73-fold), bax (1.33-fold) and apaf-1 (2.13-fold) together with a significant (p < 0.05) down-regulation of bcl-2 (0.51-fold). Co-exposure significantly (p < 0.05) brought down activities of SOD-CAT, GR, raised GSH, decreased micronuclei and apoptotic frequencies along with recovery of histopathological anomalies in liver. This study establishes the protective role of curcumin against Cr6+-induced hepatotoxicity in fish.
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- Yashika Awasthi
- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Department of Zoology, MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, 243006, India
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- Department of Zoology, S. Kisan P.G College, Siddharth University, Kapilvastu, 272205, India
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- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India.
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Gwokyalya R, Altuntaş H. Boric acid-induced immunotoxicity and genotoxicity in model insect Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). ARCHIVES OF INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2019; 101:e21588. [PMID: 31180585 DOI: 10.1002/arch.21588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Boric acid (BA) is widely used in various industrial process and can be accessed to nontarget organisms. This study aimed to investigate the insecticidal effects of BA and its toxic activities with respect to immunologic and genotoxic effects using Galleria mellonella larvae as a model. BA concentrations (78.125-10,000 ppm) were administrated to the larvae using the feeding method. Concentration-dependent mortality was observed in all larval groups. Probit analysis revealed LC30 , LC50 , and LC70 values to be 112.4, 320.1, and 911.4 ppm, respectively. These concentrations were used in all bioassays. Drastic reductions in total hemocyte counts along with changes in differential hemocyte counts were observed following BA treatment. Cell viability assays showed dose-dependent reductions in viable cells and an increase in the necrotic and apoptotic ratios after BA treatment. However, mitotic indices of larval hemocytes did not change at all BA concentrations. The cytotoxic effect of BA led to a significant reduction in cellular immune responses such as encapsulation, melanization, and nodulation activities of treated larvae. While BA increased micronucleus ratios at the highest concentration, comet parameters indicating DNA damage increased in G. mellonella larval hemocytes at all concentrations. These report that BA suppresses the immune system of G. mellonella and also poses risks of genotoxicity at high concentrations.
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- Rehemah Gwokyalya
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Eskisehir Technical University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Eskisehir Technical University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Profenofos and Triazophos Residues in the Chinese Cabbage, Brassica chinensis, Using Ce-Doped TiO2. Catalysts 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/catal9030294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Pesticides have revolutionized the modern day of agriculture and substantially reduced crop losses. Synthetic pesticides pose a potential risk to the ecosystem and to the non-target organisms due to their persistency and bioaccumulation in the environment. In recent years, a light-mediated advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) has been adopted to resolve pesticide residue issues in the field. Among the current available semiconductors, titanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most promising photocatalysts. In this study, we investigated the photocatalytic degradation of profenofos and triazophos residues in Chinese cabbage, Brassica chinensis, using a Cerium-doped nano semiconductor TiO2 (TiO2/Ce) under the field conditions. The results showed that the degradation efficiency of these organophosphate pesticides in B. chinensis was significantly enhanced in the presence of TiO2/Ce. Specifically, the reactive oxygen species (ROS) contents were significantly increased in B. chinensis with TiO2/Ce treatment, accelerating the degradation of profenofos and triazophos. Ultra-performance liquid chromatography–mass spectroscopy (UPLC-MS) analysis detected 4-bromo-2-chlorophenol and 1-phenyl-3-hydroxy-1,2,4-triazole, the major photodegradation byproducts of profenofos and triazophos, respectively. To better understand the relationship between photodegradation and the molecular structure of these organophosphate pesticides, we investigated the spatial configuration, the bond length and Mulliken atomic charge using quantum chemistry. Ab initio analysis suggests that the bonds connected by P atom of profenofos/triazophos are the initiation cleavage site for photocatalytic degradation in B. chinensis.
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Pandey AK, Nagpure NS, Trivedi SP. Genotoxicity assessment of pesticide profenofos in freshwater fish Channa punctatus (Bloch) using comet assay and random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD). CHEMOSPHERE 2018; 211:316-323. [PMID: 30077112 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.07.182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Revised: 07/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The present study explored the induced genotoxicity (DNA damage) due to organophosphate pesticide profenofos (PFF) after in vivo exposure in freshwater fish Channa punctatus by the use of Comet assay and Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD). The fish specimens were exposed to sub-lethal concentration of 1.16 ppb (50% of LC50) in a semi-static system and the DNA damage was assessed in exposed and control fish. The DNA damage was measured in erythrocytes as the percentage of DNA damage in Comet tails and RAPD technique using oligonucleotide primers of fish specimens exposed to the sublethal concentrations of PFF. The most informative primers in terms of variation in RAPD profile were found to be OPA-01, OPA-03, OPB-02, OPB-01 and OPA-13. Appearance/disappearance of bands and increase/decrease in the band intensity were evident in the RAPD profile of fish specimens exposed to PFF as compared to the control. Findings from the present study suggest that the potential impacts of assessment of the genotoxic impact of pesticide on fish.
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- Atindra Kumar Pandey
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow, 226002 UP, India; Environmental Toxicology and Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007 UP, India.
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- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow, 226002 UP, India; Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai 400061, India.
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- Environmental Toxicology and Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007 UP, India.
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Ullah S, Li Z, Hasan Z, Khan SU, Fahad S. Malathion induced oxidative stress leads to histopathological and biochemical toxicity in the liver of rohu (Labeo rohita, Hamilton) at acute concentration. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 161:270-280. [PMID: 29886314 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2018] [Revised: 05/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Organophosphorus pesticides form a diverse group of chemicals, having a wide range of physicochemical properties with crucial toxicological actions and endpoints. These are extensively used to control pests of different food (fruits, vegetables, tea, etc.) and non-food (tobacco, cotton, etc.) crops. Malathion is an important widely used organophosphorus pesticide but its hepatotoxic effects on fish are not well studied. Therefore, the current study was designed to investigate the hepatotoxic effects of Malathion on rohu (Labeo rohita) fish in a semi-static system using different parameters. The LC50 of Malathion was found to be 5 µg/L for rohu for 96 h through Probit analysis and was used for further toxicity testing. To find the hepatotoxic effects of Malathion, changes in different biochemical indices including protein contents, Lipid Peroxidation (LPO), activities of four protein metabolic enzymes [Aspartate Aminotransferase (AAT), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Alanine Aminotransferase (AlAT), and Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GDH)], seven antioxidant enzymes [Catalase (CAT), Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Peroxidase (POD), Glutathione (GSH), Glutathione Reductase (GR), Glutathione-s-transferase (GST), and Glutathione Peroxidase (GSH-Px)], DNA damage [in term of comet tail length, tail moment, DNA percentage in tail, and olive tail moment], reactive oxygen species (ROS), and Histopathological alterations were assayed. Malathion exposure led to a time-reliant significant (P < 0.05) decrease in protein contents and a significant (P < 0.05) increase in ROS, LPO, enzymatic activities, and DNA damage. The histopathological examination of the liver showed different changes including hepatic necrosis, fatty infiltration, hemorrhage vacuolation, glycogen vacuolation, congestion, and cellular swelling. The current study clearly revealed Malathion as a potent hepatotoxic pesticide; therefore the injudicious, indiscriminate and extensive use of Malathion should be prohibited or at least reduced and strictly monitored.
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- Sana Ullah
- School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China.
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- Department of Zoology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- College of Plant Sciences and Technology/National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Improvement Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- College of Plant Sciences and Technology/National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Improvement Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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Sahu VK, Karmakar S, Kumar S, Shukla SP, Kumar K. Triclosan toxicity alters behavioral and hematological parameters and vital antioxidant and neurological enzymes in Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2018; 202:145-152. [PMID: 30031254 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2018.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Triclosan and its metabolites are detected in a diverse aquatic environment and are major concerns for various aquatic organisms. The present study investigated the impact of acute and sub-lethal exposure of triclosan on behaviour, activities of acetylcholinesterase and selected antioxidant enzymes, haematological and serum gas-electrolyte parameters of Pangasianodon hypophthalmus. The 96 h LC50 of triclosan for P. hypophthalmus was estimated as 1458 μg L-1. Further, sub-lethal triclosan exposure to 1/15th (97 μg L-1), 1/10th (145 μg L-1) and 1/5th (291 μg L-1) of 96 h LC50 concentration for a period of 45 days lead to decrease in total erythrocyte count, haemoglobin content and packed cell volume of blood while total leukocyte count increased significantly (p < 0.05) as compared to control. A concentration-dependent increase in the serum chloride and decrease in partial pressure of oxygen in blood serum was noted on 45th day. An increased activity of catalase and superoxide dismutase in gill and liver tissues and inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity in brain was observed on 15th, 30th and 45th day of exposure which was dependent on both - concentration of triclosan and duration of exposure. A significant high activity of glutathione-S-transferase in gill and liver tissue was observed in triclosan exposed groups in comparison to control during the experimental period. The study shows that long-term sub-lethal exposure of triclosan to fish can lead to several physiological alterations such as enzymatic scavenging of oxygen radicals and the normal neurological functions mediated by the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. With increasing anthropogenic activity, the study provides a convincing evidence for the necessity of a regulated use and safer disposal of triclosan to the environment.
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- Vikas Kumar Sahu
- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400061, India
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- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400061, India
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- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400061, India
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- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400061, India
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- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, 400061, India.
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Kaur K, Kaur R. Occupational Pesticide Exposure, Impaired DNA Repair, and Diseases. Indian J Occup Environ Med 2018; 22:74-81. [PMID: 30319227 PMCID: PMC6176703 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_45_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Pesticides are a mixture of chemical substances used to kill pests. Apart from their toxicity to pests, thy affect nontarget organisms. They also generate free radicals producing reactive oxygen species (ROS) which can disturb cellular pathways by inhibiting various enzymes or receptors. Pesticides also induce oxidative DNA damage, DNA adducts, and single or double strand DNA breaks. Various mechanisms of DNA repair deal with such damages and help to maintain cell integrity. Alteration in DNA repair genes modulates the individual's susceptibility towards DNA repair and various diseases. Biological monitoring provides a useful tool for the estimation of genetic risk in populations exposed to pesticides. Large numbers of evidences show that occupational exposure to pesticides in agricultural workers has been associated with an increased incidence of various diseases such as cancer, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, reproductive disorders, and birth defects. In this review, we have discussed occupational pesticide exposure, various mechanisms of DNA damage caused by pesticides, DNA repair mechanisms, biomonitoring tools, and various diseases caused by pesticide exposure.
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- Karashdeep Kaur
- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India
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Tengjaroenkul B, Intamat S, Thanomsangad P, Phoonaploy U, Neeratanaphan L. Cytotoxic effect of sodium arsenite on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in vivo. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/00207233.2017.1389572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Bundit Tengjaroenkul
- Research Center for Environmental and Hazardous Substance Management, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Research Center for Environmental and Hazardous Substance Management, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Thatphanom Crown Prince Hospital, Nakornphanom, Thailand
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- Research Center for Environmental and Hazardous Substance Management, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Faculty of Science, Department of Environmental Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Research Center for Environmental and Hazardous Substance Management, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Faculty of Science, Department of Environmental Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Research Center for Environmental and Hazardous Substance Management, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Faculty of Science, Department of Environmental Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Nataraj B, Hemalatha D, Rangasamy B, Maharajan K, Ramesh M. Hepatic oxidative stress, genotoxicity and histopathological alteration in fresh water fish Labeo rohita exposed to organophosphorus pesticide profenofos. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2017.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ratn A, Awasthi Y, Kumar M, Singh SK, Tripathi R, Trivedi SP. Phorate induced oxidative stress, DNA damage and differential expression of p53, apaf-1 and cat genes in fish, Channa punctatus (Bloch, 1793). CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 182:382-391. [PMID: 28511133 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2016] [Revised: 04/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/01/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The present study was conducted to assess the in-vivo activities of certain molecular biomarkers under the impact of phorate exposure. Fish, Channa punctatus (35 ± 3.0 g; 14.5 ± 1.0 cm; Actinopterygii) were subjected to semi-static conditions having 5% (0.0375 mg/L for T1 group) and 10% of 96 h-LC50 (0.075 mg/L for T2 group) of phorate exposure for 15 and 30 d. The oxidative stress was assessed in terms of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities. DNA damage was measured as induction of micronuclei (MN) and consequent differential expression of apoptotic genes-tumor suppressor (p53), apoptotic peptidase activating factor-1 (apaf-1) and catalase (cat) in liver and kidney, two major sites of biotransformation in fish, were quantified. Our findings reveal significant (p < 0.001) augmentations in SOD and CAT activities of liver and kidney tissues. MN frequency in erythrocytes of fish also increases significantly (p < 0.05) in a dose- and time-dependent manner. The mRNA level of p53 increased significantly (p < 0.05) in liver at 10% of 96 h-LC50 of phorate exposure after 30 d suggesting generation of stress due to accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Eventually, these findings decipher the dual role of ROS in generating genotoxicity as is evident by micronuclei induction and differential regulation of p53, apaf-1 and cat genes during the phorate induced DNA damage and apoptosis in test fish. The experimental inferences drawn on the basis of activities of aforesaid biomarkers shall be helpful in elucidating the possible causes of apoptosis under stressful conditions. Further, this study finds ample application in biomonitoring of phorate polluted aquatic ecosystem.
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- Arun Ratn
- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, India
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- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, India
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- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, India
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- Parasitology Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India
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- Parasitology Division, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow 226031, India
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- Environmental Toxicology & Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, India.
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Tiwari B, Chakraborty S, Srivastava AK, Mishra AK. Biodegradation and rapid removal of methyl parathion by the paddy field cyanobacterium Fischerella sp. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Ajima MNO, Pandey PK, Kumar K, Poojary N. Neurotoxic effects, molecular responses and oxidative stress biomarkers in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) exposed to verapamil. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2017; 196:44-52. [PMID: 28315791 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2017.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Revised: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 03/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Pharmaceutical drugs and their metabolites are detected in aquatic ecosystems and have been reported to cause ecotoxicological consequences to resident aquatic organisms. The study investigated the effects of acute and long-term exposure to verapamil on activities of acetylcholinesterase and antioxidant enzymes as well as mRNA expression of stress-related genes in brain and muscle tissues of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. The 96h LC50 of verapamil to O. niloticus was 2.29mgL-1. Exposure to sub-lethal concentrations of verapamil (0.14, 0.29 and 0.57mgL-1) for period of 15, 30, 45 and 60days, led to inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activities in the brain and muscle of the fish. The activities of the oxidative enzymes such as the catalase, superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase were also inhibited in both the tissues while there was an increase in the activities of glutathione-S-transferase and reduced glutathione in the muscle after 15 days at 0.29mgL-1. Lipid peroxidation and carbonyl protein showed elevated level, indicating a positive correlation with both time and concentration. The activities of energy-related biomarker (Na+-K+-ATPase) in both the tissues were significantly inhibited (p<0.05) compared with the control. Transcription of catalase (cat), superoxide dismutase (sod) and heat shock proteins 70 (hsp70) were up-regulated in both the tissues after the study period. Prolonged exposure to sub-lethal verapamil can result in oxidative stress, up-regulation of stress-related genes and neurotoxicity in O. niloticus.
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- Malachy N O Ajima
- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria; Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India.
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- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India; College of Fisheries, Central Agriculture University, Agartala, Tripura, India
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- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India
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- Aquatic Environment and Health Management Division, ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India
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Sharma M, Chadha P. Widely used non-ionic surfactant 4-nonylphenol: showing genotoxic effects in various tissues of Channa punctatus. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:11331-11339. [PMID: 28303538 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-8759-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The present study investigated the intertissue differences in genotoxicity induction in the fish, Channa punctatus, in response to 4-nonylphenol. The lethal concentration of 50 (LC50) was estimated using a semi-static system. Fish were subjected to three sublethal concentrations of 4-nonylphenol (NP) for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h. Liver, gill, and kidney tissues were analyzed, and the genotoxicity was estimated using the micronucleus test and the comet assay. The frequency of micronucleated cells (MNCs), binucleated cells (BNCs), aberrant cells, and tail moment (TM) increased significantly. The time for maximum induction of genotoxicity for all the parameters considered in the micronucleus assay was 72 h of exposure, whereas the TM was highest at 24 h of exposure followed by a decline. The gill and liver showed higher genotoxicity than kidney tissue demonstrating organ-specific susceptibilities to NP in fish C. punctatus.
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- Madhu Sharma
- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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Angthararuk D, Harir M, Schmitt-Kopplin P, Sutthivaiyakit S, Kettrup A, Sutthivaiyakit P. Degradation products of profenofos as identified by high-field FTICR mass spectrometry: Isotopic fine structure approach. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART. B, PESTICIDES, FOOD CONTAMINANTS, AND AGRICULTURAL WASTES 2017; 52:10-22. [PMID: 27628767 DOI: 10.1080/03601234.2016.1224696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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This study was performed to identify the degradation products of profenofos "a phenyl organothiophosphate insecticide" in raw water (RW) collected from the entry point of Metropolitan Water Works Authority "Bangkaen, Thailand" and ultrapure water (UPW) with and without TiO2 under simulated sunlight irradiation. Degradation of profenofos was followed with ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) and follows pseudo first-order kinetic. Accordingly, high-field FTICR mass spectrometry coupled to an electrospray ionization source was used to reveal the degradation routes of profenofos and the isotopic fine structures (IFS) elucidations to approve the chemical structures of its degradation products. More degradation products were detected in UPW as compared to RW. Consequently, two main degradation pathways namely (i) interactive replacements of bromine and hydrogen by hydroxyl functional groups and (ii) rupture of PO, PS, CBr and CCl bonds were observed. None interactive replacement of chlorine by hydroxyl functional group was detected. Accordingly, mechanistical pathways of the main degradation products were established.
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- Dusit Angthararuk
- a Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry , Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University , Bangkok , Thailand
- b Department of Chemistry , Faculty of Science and Technology, Suan Dusit Rajabhat University , Bangkok , Thailand
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- c Research Unit Analytical BioGeoChemistry , Helmholtz Zentrum München , Neuherberg , Germany
- d Chair Analyt Food Chemistry, Technische Universität München , Freising Weihenstephan , Germany
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- c Research Unit Analytical BioGeoChemistry , Helmholtz Zentrum München , Neuherberg , Germany
- d Chair Analyt Food Chemistry, Technische Universität München , Freising Weihenstephan , Germany
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- e Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science , Ramkhamhaeng University , Bangkok , Thailand
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- a Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry , Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University , Bangkok , Thailand
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Tiwari B, Chakraborty S, Singh S, Mishra AK. Profenofos induced modulation in physiological indices, genomic template stability and protein banding patterns of Anabaena sp. PCC 7120. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART. B, PESTICIDES, FOOD CONTAMINANTS, AND AGRICULTURAL WASTES 2016; 51:781-789. [PMID: 27428931 DOI: 10.1080/03601234.2016.1198649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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To understand the mechanism underlying organophosphate pesticide toxicity, cyanobacterium Anabaena PCC 7120 was subjected to varied concentrations (0, 5, 10, 20 and 30 mg L(-1)) of profenofos and the effects were investigated in terms of changes in cellular physiology, genomic template stability and protein expression pattern. The supplementation of profenofos reduced the growth, total pigment content and photosynthetic efficiency of the test organism in a dose dependent manner with maximum toxic effect at 30 mg L(-1). The high fluorescence intensity of 2', 7' -dichlorofluorescin diacetate and increased production of malondialdehyde confirmed the prevalence of acute oxidative stress condition inside the cells of the cyanobacterium. Rapid amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) fingerprinting and SDS-PAGE analyses showed a significant alteration in the banding patterns of DNA and proteins respectively. A marked increase in superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase activity and a concomitant reduction in glutathione content indicated their possible role in supporting the growth of Anabaena 7120 up to 20 mg L(-1). These findings suggest that the uncontrolled use of profenofos in the agricultural fields may not only lead to the destruction of the cyanobacterial population, but it would also disturb the nutrient dynamics and energy flow.
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- Balkrishna Tiwari
- a Laboratory of Microbial Genetics, Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi , India
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- a Laboratory of Microbial Genetics, Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi , India
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- a Laboratory of Microbial Genetics, Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi , India
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- a Laboratory of Microbial Genetics, Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi , India
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Sharma M, Chadha P. 4-Nonylphenol induced DNA damage and repair in fish, Channa punctatus after subchronic exposure. Drug Chem Toxicol 2016; 40:320-325. [DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2016.1223096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Madhu Sharma
- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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Kushwaha M, Verma S, Chatterjee S. Profenofos, an Acetylcholinesterase-Inhibiting Organophosphorus Pesticide: A Short Review of Its Usage, Toxicity, and Biodegradation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 2016; 45:1478-1489. [PMID: 27695768 DOI: 10.2134/jeq2016.03.0100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Pesticides play an important role in the protection of different crops. Among the diverse sets of pesticides used all over the world, the organophosphates are the most widely used group. Profenofos [O-(4-bromo-2-chlorophenyl) O-ethyl S-propyl phosphorothioate] is one of the most largely used organophosphate insecticides on field crops, vegetables, and fruit crops. The World Health Organization classifies this compound as moderately hazardous (Toxicity Class II), and its residues have been found in vegetables like okra [ (L.) Moench], gooseberries ( sp.), green chilies [ (L.)], curry leaves [ (L.) Spreng], mint leaves [ (L.)], and coriander leaves [ (L.)]. Dietary intake of profenofos (PFF) is the major exposure pathway for humans. When applied to agricultural fields, PFF residues spread into every part of the environment: ambient air, surface water, and soil. In this review, we discuss the worldwide usage of PFF pesticide, its toxic effects on humans and other living organisms in the environment, and biodegradation of this chemical by various microbial strains. To date, no complete biodegradation pathway has been established for PFF pesticide, calling for a study of this nature.
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Ullah S, Begum M, Dhama K, Ahmad S, Hassan S, Alam I. Malathion Induced DNA Damage in Freshwater Fish, Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) Using Alkaline Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.3923/ajava.2016.98.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Gülsoy N, Yavas C, Mutlu Ö. Genotoxic effects of boric acid and borax in zebrafish, Danio rerio using alkaline comet assay. EXCLI JOURNAL 2015; 14:890-9. [PMID: 26862320 PMCID: PMC4743479 DOI: 10.17179/excli2015-404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2015] [Accepted: 07/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The present study is conducted to determine the potential mechanisms of Boron compounds, boric acid (BA) and borax (BX), on genotoxicity of zebrafish Danio rerio for 24, 48, 72 and 96-hours acute exposure (level:1, 4, 16, 64 mg/l BA and BX) in semi-static bioassay experiment. For that purpose, peripheral erythrocytes were drawn from caudal vein and Comet assay was applied to assess genotoxicity. Acute (96 hours) exposure and high concentrations of boric acid and borax increases % tail DNA and Olive tail moment. Genotoxicity was found for BA as concentration-dependent and BX as concentration and time dependent manner. In general, significant effects (P < 0,05) on both concentrations and exposure times were observed in experimental groups. DNA damage was highest at 96 h and 24 h for all BX and BA concentrations, respectively in peripheral blood of D. rerio. For the first time, our study demonstrates the effect of waterborne BA and BX exposure on genotoxicity at the molecular level, which may contribute to understanding the mechanism of boric acid and borax-induced genotoxicity in fish.
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- Nagihan Gülsoy
- Marmara University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology, 34722, Goztepe, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences, 34722, Goztepe, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology, 34722, Goztepe, Istanbul, Turkey
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Pallavi S, Ajay S. Evidence of micronuclei in fish blood as a biomarker of genotoxicity due to surface run off agricultural fungicide (Propiconazole). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.5897/jtehs2015.0325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Nwani CD, Ifo CT, Nwamba HO, Ejere VC, Onyishi GC, Oluah SN, Ikwuagwu OE, Odo GE. Oxidative stress and biochemical responses in the tissues of African catfish Clarias gariepinus juvenile following exposure to primextra herbicide. Drug Chem Toxicol 2014; 38:278-85. [PMID: 25116447 DOI: 10.3109/01480545.2014.947503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Primextra is a commercial herbicide formulation generally used in agriculture for weed control. The present study was designed to investigate the oxidative stress biomarkers and biochemical responses in the tissues of Clarias gariepinus juvenile exposed to primextra. Fish were exposed to 0.24 and 0.47 mgL(-1) corresponding to 1/20 and 1/10th of 96 h LC50 of the herbicide. The liver and muscle tissues were sampled on day 1, 5, 10 and 15 and results showed concentration and time dependent significant increase (p < 0.05) in the values of lipid peroxidation, glutathione peroxidase, catalase and alkaline phosphatase in both tissues. A marked significant increase (p < 0.05) was observed in the values of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase and glucose in the liver while a mixed trend in their values were observed in the muscle. The values of superoxide dismutase and protein in both tissues were comparable to the control except on day 15 in the liver where the values significantly declined. The condition factor was not directly affected but values of hepatosomatic index were significantly reduced. The present findings revealed that primextra induced toxic stress even at sublethal concentrations resulting in alterations of the studied parameters which were more evident in the fish liver than in the muscle tissue.
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- Christopher Didigwu Nwani
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka , Nigeria
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Abd El-Gawad EA, Abdel Hamid OM. Effect of vitamin C dietary supplementation in reducing the alterations induced by fenitrothion in Oreochromis niloticus. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2014; 40:787-796. [PMID: 24197701 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-013-9885-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The objective of this study was to investigate the dietary effect of vitamin C in amelioration some of studied alterations induced by fenitrothion in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Nile tilapia was exposed to sub-lethal concentration of fenitrothion 0.04 mg/l (96 h LC50 value was 0.8 mg/l), and basal diet was supplemented with two different dose of vitamin C (500 and 1200 mg/kg B wt/day) for 30 days. Vitamin C supplemented groups showed significant decrease in plasma cortisol and glucose level, enzymes activity of liver and gills (catalase, glutathione-S-transferase and superoxide dismutase) and % of tail DNA damage compared to exposed group. Moreover, fish revealed significant increase in total plasma protein, albumin, globulin and A/G ratio. High dose of vitamin C dietary supplementation (1200 mg/kg B wt/day) returns these parameters to its normal levels with no significant difference compared to non exposed control group. These results indicated that incorporation of high dose of vitamin C (1200 mg) in aqua feed for 30 days could be potentially less expensive and effective in reducing the alterations induced by fenitrothion in Nile tilapia.
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- Eman A Abd El-Gawad
- Department of Fish Diseases and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh, Kalubia, 13736, Egypt,
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Fuzinatto CF, Flohr L, Melegari SP, Matias WG. Induction of micronucleus of Oreochromis niloticus exposed to waters from the Cubatão do Sul River, southern Brazil. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2013; 98:103-109. [PMID: 24138896 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2013.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2013] [Revised: 09/03/2013] [Accepted: 09/13/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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In an effort to characterize the pollution of surface waters by potentially genotoxic agents, this study aimed at assessing the frequency of micronucleated (MN) erythrocytes of the fish species, Oreochromis niloticus, from the Cubatão do Sul River. This river is the source of drinking water for the region of Florianópolis, capital of Santa Catarina State, Brazil. Negative control fish showed low frequency of MN, ranging between 0.49‰ and 0.90‰. Positive control (potassium dichromate 2.5 mg/L) organisms showed high MN frequency (16.82-17.25‰). The MN frequency increased along the river (Site 1--1.24‰ winter 2011; Site 4--9.76‰ summer 2011). Based on the observation of elevated MN erythrocytes frequency in O. niloticus exposed to water samples from along the river course, we conclude that the complex environmental mixtures of water from the Cubatão do Sul River have genotoxic potential. This genotoxicity most likely originated from agricultural runoff and domestic effluents released without treatment, based on the evidence from literature data and a survey in the region. This study provides a scientific basis for future studies regarding the genotoxicity of complex environmental mixtures in natural environments.
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- Cristiane F Fuzinatto
- Laboratório de Toxicologia Ambiental, LABTOX, Departamento de Engenharia Sanitária e Ambiental, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, CEP: 88040-970, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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Comparison of comet assay parameters for estimation of genotoxicity by sum of ranking differences. Anal Bioanal Chem 2013; 405:4879-85. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-013-6909-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2012] [Revised: 02/01/2013] [Accepted: 03/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lu X, Yu C. Enantiomer-specific profenofos-induced cytotoxicity and DNA damage mediated by oxidative stress in rat adrenal pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells. J Appl Toxicol 2013; 34:166-75. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.2847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2012] [Revised: 10/23/2012] [Accepted: 10/30/2012] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Xianting Lu
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering; Hangzhou Dianzi University; Hangzhou 310018 China
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- HangZhou Environmental Protection CO. LTD; Hangzhou 310007 China
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Zhou J, Lu Q, Tong Y, Wei W, Liu S. Detection of DNA damage by using hairpin molecular beacon probes and graphene oxide. Talanta 2012; 99:625-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2012.06.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2012] [Revised: 06/12/2012] [Accepted: 06/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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