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Dara M, Nazari F, Dianatpour M, Karimi F, Alaee S, Shirazi R, Khodabandeh Z. "Effect of Sunset Yellow on Testis: Molecular Evaluation, and Protective Role of Coenzyme Q10 in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats". Cell Biochem Biophys 2024; 82:2827-2835. [PMID: 38992260 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-024-01398-3] [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] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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In recent years, Sunset Yellow (SY) has been widely used as a food additive, sparking debates about its potential toxicity. This research aims to investigate SY's effects at both the molecular and histopathological levels, along with the protective benefits of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation in male rat testes. Forty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into six groups (n = 7) and given daily oral gavages for six weeks. The groups included: a low dose of Sunset Yellow (2.5 mg/kg/day), a high dose of Sunset Yellow (70 mg/kg/day), CoQ10 (10 mg/kg/day), CoQ10 with the low dose of Sunset Yellow, CoQ10 with the high dose of Sunset Yellow, and deionized water as a control. After anesthesia, the rats' testes were removed for molecular and histological analysis. The findings showed a dose-dependent rise in the expression of oxidative stress genes (Sod, Gpx, and Cata) and a notable decrease in the expression of the steroidogenic acute regulatory (Star) gene (P value < 0.05) with increasing SY doses. Histological results supported these outcomes. Additionally, there was no significant distinction between rats treated with CoQ10 along with low doses of Sunset Yellow (CoQ10+LD) and control rats given low doses of Sunset Yellow (SY-LD). Conclusions: This study illustrates that SY, as an artificial food dye, has harmful effects on the male reproductive system, while the utilization of CoQ10 can alleviate the negative impacts of SY exposure.
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- Mahintaj Dara
- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Reproductive Biology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medical Sciences, Medicine, UNSW Sydney, PO Box 2052, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Althubyani MA, Alrefaei AF. Protective and Therapeutic Effects of Medicinal Plants Against Food Additive-Induced Toxicity. Pak J Biol Sci 2024; 27:439-446. [PMID: 39415552 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2024.439.446] [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] [Indexed: 10/18/2024]
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For thousands of years, people have used medicinal plants and in many parts of the world, traditional medicines continue to play a significant role in the standard treatment of a wide range of illnesses. With changes in modern eating patterns, there has recently been an increase in the use of processed foods. Furthermore, the use of food additives has increased in tandem with the production of processed foods. The dosage levels used for these additives are determined using empirical analyses. However, some additives have demonstrated long-term toxic effects on the human body in toxicity tests. Plants are one of the main sources of biologically active substances and in recent years, many studies have focused on the health benefits of phytochemicals and plant-derived extracts in the treatment and prevention of food additive toxicity. This review clarified studies on several medicinal plants, such as <i>Physalis peruviana</i> L., <i>Jatropha tanjorensis</i>, <i>Cymbopogon citratus</i>,<i> Ficus carica</i>, <i>Rosmarinus officinalis</i> L. and others. The findings presented here demonstrate these plants' efficiency and success in preventing and lowering the toxicity of food additives through antioxidant activity reducing oxidative stress, and reduction in renal and hepatic toxicity. Therefore, these plant extracts have a preventive and therapeutic effect in reducing toxicity and may be the best option for reducing the toxicity of food additives in the future. Moreover, additional research is required to confirm the biologically active components found in medicinal plants that are effective in reducing this toxicity.
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de Oliveira ZB, Silva da Costa DV, da Silva dos Santos AC, da Silva Júnior AQ, de Lima Silva A, de Santana RCF, Costa ICG, de Sousa Ramos SF, Padilla G, da Silva SKR. Synthetic Colors in Food: A Warning for Children's Health. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:682. [PMID: 38928929 PMCID: PMC11203549 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21060682] [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: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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This study addressed the harmful effects of artificial colors in pediatric populations, including children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as those without behavioral disorders. There is a consensus that synthetic food colorings have several impacts on consumers, especially pediatrics, due to their influence on sensory appeal, which can encourage preference for certain foods. The results revealed that these color additives are directly linked to a series of health problems, with a greater impact on children, including a predisposition to pathological conditions such as carcinogenic, allergenic, mutagenic, cytotoxic, and clastogenic activities, as well as gastrointestinal and respiratory problems, in addition to behavioral changes in children with and without diagnosed disorders. The harms of synthetic dyes in children with or without comorbidities are worrying and require a careful and proactive approach from parents, caregivers and public authorities.
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- Zandleme Birino de Oliveira
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Recursos Naturais da Amazônia, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil;
- Laboratório de Microbiologia, Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil; (D.V.S.d.C.); (A.C.d.S.d.S.); (A.d.L.S.); (R.C.F.d.S.); (I.C.G.C.); (S.F.d.S.R.)
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia, Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil; (D.V.S.d.C.); (A.C.d.S.d.S.); (A.d.L.S.); (R.C.F.d.S.); (I.C.G.C.); (S.F.d.S.R.)
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia, Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil; (D.V.S.d.C.); (A.C.d.S.d.S.); (A.d.L.S.); (R.C.F.d.S.); (I.C.G.C.); (S.F.d.S.R.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia da Rede Bionorte, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil;
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia, Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil; (D.V.S.d.C.); (A.C.d.S.d.S.); (A.d.L.S.); (R.C.F.d.S.); (I.C.G.C.); (S.F.d.S.R.)
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia, Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil; (D.V.S.d.C.); (A.C.d.S.d.S.); (A.d.L.S.); (R.C.F.d.S.); (I.C.G.C.); (S.F.d.S.R.)
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia, Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil; (D.V.S.d.C.); (A.C.d.S.d.S.); (A.d.L.S.); (R.C.F.d.S.); (I.C.G.C.); (S.F.d.S.R.)
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia, Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil; (D.V.S.d.C.); (A.C.d.S.d.S.); (A.d.L.S.); (R.C.F.d.S.); (I.C.G.C.); (S.F.d.S.R.)
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- Departamento de Microbiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Recursos Naturais da Amazônia, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil;
- Laboratório de Microbiologia, Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil; (D.V.S.d.C.); (A.C.d.S.d.S.); (A.d.L.S.); (R.C.F.d.S.); (I.C.G.C.); (S.F.d.S.R.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil
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Zahran SA, Mansour SM, Ali AE, Kamal SM, Römling U, El-Abhar HS, Ali-Tammam M. Sunset Yellow dye effects on gut microbiota, intestinal integrity, and the induction of inflammasomopathy with pyroptotic signaling in male Wistar rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 187:114585. [PMID: 38490351 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114585] [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: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Although concern persists regarding possible adverse effects of consumption of synthetic azo food dyes, the mechanisms of any such effects remain unclear. We have tested the hypothesis that chronic consumption of the food dye Sunset Yellow (SY) perturbs the composition of the gut microbiota and alters gut integrity. Male rats were administered SY orally for 12 weeks. Analysis of fecal samples before and after dye administration demonstrated SY-induced microbiome dysbiosis. SY treatment reduced the abundance of beneficial taxa such as Treponema 2, Anaerobiospirillum, Helicobacter, Rikenellaceae RC9 gut group, and Prevotellaceae UCG-003, while increasing the abundance of the potentially pathogenic microorganisms Prevotella 2 and Oribacterium. Dysbiosis disrupted gut integrity, altering the jejunal adherens junction complex E-cadherin/β-catenin and decreasing Trefoil Factor (TFF)-3. SY administration elevated LPS serum levels, activated the inflammatory inflammasome cascade TLR4/NLRP3/ASC/cleaved-activated caspase-1 to mature IL-1β and IL-18, and activated caspase-11 and gasdermin-N, indicating pyroptosis and increased intestinal permeability. The possibility that consumption of SY by humans could have effects similar to those that we have observed in rats should be examined.
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- Sara Ahmed Zahran
- Department of Microbiology& Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, 12311, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Departments of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, 12311, Cairo, Egypt; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, 11562, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Microbiology& Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, 12311, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institute, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institute, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Departments of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, 12311, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Microbiology& Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, 12311, Cairo, Egypt.
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Yadav V, Fuentes JL, Krishnan A, Singh N, Vohora D. Guidance for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring anti-genotoxicity. Life Sci 2024; 337:122341. [PMID: 38101613 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122341] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Since DNA damage can occur spontaneously or be produced by the environmental genotoxins in living cells, it is important to investigate compounds that can reverse or protect DNA damage. An appropriate methodology is essential for the responsive identification of protection offered against DNA damage. This review includes information on the current state of knowledge on prokaryotic cell-based assays (SOS chromotest, umu test, vitotox assay) and cytogenetic techniques (micronucleus assay, chromosome aberration test and sister chromatid exchange assay) with an emphasis on the possibility to explore genoprotective compounds. Throughout the last decade, studies have extrapolated the scientific methodologies utilized for genotoxicity to assess genoprotective compounds. Therefore, shortcomings of genotoxicity studies are also mirrored in antigenotoxicity studies. While regulatory authorities around the world (OECD, US-EPA and ICH) continue to update diverse genotoxic assay strategies, there are still no clear guidelines/approaches for efficient experimental design to screen genoprotective compounds. As a consequence, non-synergetic and inconsistent implementation of the test method by the researchers to execute such simulations has been adopted, which inevitably results in unreliable findings. The review has made the first attempt to collect various facets of experimentally verified approaches for evaluating genoprotective compounds, as well as to acknowledge potential significance and constraints, and further focus on the assessment of end points which are required to validate such action. Henceforth, the review makes an incredible commitment by permitting readers to equate several components of their test arrangement with the provided simplified information, allowing the selection of convenient technique for the predefined compound from a central repository.
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- Vaishali Yadav
- Neurobehavioral Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- School of Biology, Science Faculty, Industrial University of Santander, Bucaramanga 680002, Santander, Colombia
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Leicester School of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK
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- Neurobehavioral Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
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Insight into Green Extraction for Roselle as a Source of Natural Red Pigments: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031336. [PMID: 36771003 PMCID: PMC9919762 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031336] [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: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is a source of anthocyanins as red pigments that is extensively farmed in tropical and subtropical regions, including Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Thailand, Egypt, Mexico, and West India. The roselle plant contains a variety of nutrients, including anthocyanins, organic acids, pectin, etc. Due to the toxicity and combustibility of the solvents, traditional extraction methods for these compounds are restricted. Obtaining pure extracts is typically a lengthy procedure requiring many processes. Supercritical carbon dioxide (ScCO2) extraction as a green technology is rapidly improving and extending its application domains. The advantages of this method are zero waste production, quicker extraction times, and reduced solvent consumption. The ScCO2 extraction of natural pigments has great promise in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and textiles, among other uses. The ScCO2 technique for natural pigments may also be advantageous in a variety of other contexts. Due to their minimal environmental risk, the high-quality red pigments of roselle rich in anthocyanins extracted using ScCO2 extraction have a high sustainability potential. Therefore, the objective of this review is to increase knowledge related to the natural colorant of roselle as a substitute for chemically manufactured colorants using ScCO2 as a green method. This article covers ScCO2 extraction, particularly as it relates to the optimization of pigments that promote health. This article focuses on the high extraction efficiency of ScCO2 extraction. Natural colorants extracted via ScCO2 are regarded as safe compounds, especially for human consumption, such as novel functional food additives and textile and pharmaceutical colors.
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Oymak T, Dural E. Determination of sunset yellow, allura red, and fast green using a novel magnetic nanoadsorbent modified with Elaeagnus angustifolia based on magnetic solid-phase extraction by HPLC. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902022e20884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Red Tomato Products as an Alternative to Reduce Synthetic Dyes in the Food Industry: A Review. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237125. [PMID: 34885711 PMCID: PMC8659080 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Most dyes used in the food industry are synthetic and can be a health hazard. Red tomato may serve as a natural alternative dye to replace synthetic colorants. This study aimed to review the literature on the addition of red tomato products (powder tomato, paste, freeze-dried, tomato peel powder, tomato pomace) to reduce the usage of synthetic dyes in the food industry. Red tomato products have been used as coloring in pasta, bologna, sausages, cookies, crackers, macaroons, hamburgers, breads, muffins, cheeses, and nuggets. The trans-cis isomerization of lycopene by oxidative processes directly affects the color of the pigment. The lycopene contained in tomato has antioxidant activity and could reduce or eliminate other oxidants and/or synthetic preservatives in food. Moreover, tomatoes in foods have high sensory scores, nutritional appeal, and marketing potential. However, its use as a food colorant has been not extensively explored. Therefore, further studies are still required, especially on the stability of carotenoids in tomatoes used in processed foods.
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Simin khataee, Dehghan G, Rashtbari S, Yekta R, Sheibani N. Synergistic inhibition of catalase activity by food colorants sunset yellow and curcumin: An experimental and MLSD simulation approach. Chem Biol Interact 2019; 311:108746. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2019.108746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ali MY, Hassan GM, Hassan AMS, Mohamed ZA, Ramadan MF. In vivo genotoxicity assessment of sunset yellow and sodium benzoate in female rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2018; 43:504-513. [DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2018.1510416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Mohamed Yassin Ali
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
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- Agricultural Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
- Deanship of Scientific Research, Umm Al-Qura, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Sin JC, Lim CA, Lam SM. Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants using surfactant-free hydrothermally prepared flower-like BiOBr hierarchical structures under visible light irradiation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/151/1/012022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Occurrence of azo food dyes and their effects on cellular inflammatory responses. Nutrition 2018; 46:36-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2017.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Revised: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 08/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sharma VK, McDonald TJ, Sohn M, Anquandah GAK, Pettine M, Zboril R. Assessment of toxicity of selenium and cadmium selenium quantum dots: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 188:403-413. [PMID: 28892773 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.08.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2017] [Revised: 07/27/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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This paper reviews the current understanding of the toxicity of selenium (Se) to terrestrial mammalian and aquatic organisms. Adverse biological effects occur in the case of Se deficiencies, associated with this element having essential biological functions and a narrow window between essentiality and toxicity. Several inorganic species of Se (-2, 0, +4, and +6) and organic species (monomethylated and dimethylated) have been reported in aquatic systems. The toxicity of Se in any given sample depends not only on its speciation and concentration, but also on the concomitant presence of other compounds that may have synergistic or antagonistic effects, affecting the target organism as well, usually spanning 2 or 3 orders of magnitude for inorganic Se species. In aquatic ecosystems, indirect toxic effects, linked to the trophic transfer of excess Se, are usually of much more concern than direct Se toxicity. Studies on the toxicity of selenium nanoparticles indicate the greater toxicity of chemically generated selenium nanoparticles relative to selenium oxyanions for fish and fish embryos while oxyanions of selenium have been found to be more highly toxic to rats as compared to nano-Se. Studies on polymer coated Cd/Se quantum dots suggest significant differences in toxicity of weathered vs. non-weathered QD's as well as a significant role for cadmium with respect to toxicity.
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- Virender K Sharma
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, 1266 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843, USA; Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University in Olomouc, 771 46, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, 1266 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 West University, Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, 32901, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, St Mary's University, 1 Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX, 78228, USA
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- Istituto di Ricerca sulle Acque (IRSA)/Water Research Institute (IRSA), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR)/National Research Council, Via Salaria km 29,300 C.P. 10, 00015, Monterotondo, RM, Italy
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University in Olomouc, 771 46, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Khan F, Niaz K, Ismail Hassan F, Abdollahi M. An evidence-based review of the genotoxic and reproductive effects of sulfur mustard. Arch Toxicol 2016; 91:1143-1156. [PMID: 28032143 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-016-1911-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2016] [Accepted: 12/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Sulfur mustard (SM) is a chemical warfare agent which is cytotoxic in nature, and at the molecular level, SM acts as DNA alkylating agent leading to genotoxic and reproductive effects. Mostly, the exposed areas of the body are the main targets for SM; however, it also adversely affects various tissues of the body and ultimately exhibits long-term complications including genotoxic and reproductive effects, even in the next generations. The effect of SM on reproductive system is the reason behind male infertility. The chronic genotoxic and reproductive complications of SM have been observed in the next generation, such as reproductive hormones disturbances, testicular atrophy, deficiency of sperm cells, retarded growth of sperm and male infertility. SM exerts toxic effects through various mechanisms causing reproductive dysfunction. The key mechanisms include DNA alkylation, production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) depletion. However, the exact molecular mechanism of such long-term effects of SM is still unclear. In general, DNA damage, cell death and defects in the cell membrane are frequently observed in SM-exposed individuals. SM can activate various cellular and molecular mechanisms related to oxidative stress (OS) and inflammatory responses throughout the reproductive system, which can cause decreased spermatogenesis and impaired sperm quality via damage to tissue function and structure. Moreover, the toxic effects of SM on the reproductive system as well as the occurrence of male infertility among exposed war troopers in the late exposure phase is still uncertain. The chronic effects of SM exposure in parents can cause congenital defects in their children. In this review, we aimed to investigate chronic genotoxic and reproductive effects of SM and their molecular mechanisms in the next generations.
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- Fazlullah Khan
- International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IC-TUMS), Tehran, Iran
- Toxicology and Diseases Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran
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- International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IC-TUMS), Tehran, Iran
- Toxicology and Diseases Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran
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- International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IC-TUMS), Tehran, Iran
- Toxicology and Diseases Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran
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- International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IC-TUMS), Tehran, Iran.
- Toxicology and Diseases Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran.
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Rovina K, Prabakaran PP, Siddiquee S, Shaarani SM. Methods for the analysis of Sunset Yellow FCF (E110) in food and beverage products- a review. Trends Analyt Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2016.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Lv D, Zhang M, Cui J, Lu J, Li W. Grafting of edible colorants onto O-carboxymethyl chitosan: preparation, characterization and anti-reduction property evaluation. NEW J CHEM 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6nj00241b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The anti-reduction properties of two edible colorants are improved by grafting them onto O-carboxymethyl chitosan.
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- Dongjun Lv
- Department of Chemistry
- School of Sciences
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300072
- China
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- Department of Chemistry
- School of Sciences
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300072
- China
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- National Foodstuff Inspection Center
- Tianjin Product Quality Inspection Technology Research Institute
- Tianjin 300384
- China
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- Department of Chemistry
- School of Sciences
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300072
- China
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- Department of Chemistry
- School of Sciences
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300072
- China
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Peres RC, Gollücke APB, Soares C, Machado P, Viveiros Filho V, Rocha S, Morais DR, Bataglion GA, Eberlin MN, Ribeiro DA. Novel natural food colourant G8000 benefits LDL- and HDL-cholesterol in humans. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2015; 66:439-44. [DOI: 10.3109/09637486.2015.1028906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Pandir D. DNA damage in human germ cell exposed to the some food additives in vitro. Cytotechnology 2014; 68:725-33. [PMID: 25501537 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-014-9824-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2014] [Accepted: 11/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The use of food additives has increased enormously in modern food technology but they have adverse effects in human healthy. The aim of this study was to investigate the DNA damage of some food additives such as citric acid (CA), benzoic acid (BA), brilliant blue (BB) and sunset yellow (SY) which were investigated in human male germ cells using comet assay. The sperm cells were incubated with different concentrations of these food additives (50, 100, 200 and 500 μg/mL) for 1 h at 32 °C. The results showed for CA, BA, BB and SY a dose dependent increase in tail DNA%, tail length and tail moment in human sperm when compared to control group. When control values were compared in the studied parameters in the treatment concentrations, SY was found to exhibit the highest level of DNA damage followed by BB > BA > CA. However, none of the food additives affected the tail DNA%, tail length and tail moment at 50 and 100 μg/mL. At 200 μg/mL of SY, the tail DNA% and tail length of sperm were 95.80 ± 0.28 and 42.56 ± 4.66, for BB the values were 95.06 ± 2.30 and 39.56 ± 3.78, whereas for BA the values were 89.05 ± 2.78 and 31.50 ± 0.71, for CA the values were 88.59 ± 6.45 and 13.59 ± 2.74, respectively. However, only the highest concentration of the used food additives significantly affected the studied parameters of sperm DNA. The present results indicate that SY and BB are more harmful than BA and CA to human sperm in vitro.
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- Dilek Pandir
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Science, Bozok University, 66100, Divanliyolu/Yozgat, Turkey.
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Carocho M, Barreiro MF, Morales P, Ferreira ICFR. Adding Molecules to Food, Pros and Cons: A Review on Synthetic and Natural Food Additives. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2014; 13:377-399. [PMID: 33412697 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 372] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2013] [Accepted: 02/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The pressing issue to feed the increasing world population has created a demand to enhance food production, which has to be cheaper, but at the same time must meet high quality standards. Taste, appearance, texture, and microbiological safety are required to be preserved within a foodstuff for the longest period of time. Although considerable improvements have been achieved in terms of food additives, some are still enveloped in controversy. The lack of uniformity in worldwide laws regarding additives, along with conflicting results of many studies help foster this controversy. In this report, the most important preservatives, nutritional additives, coloring, flavoring, texturizing, and miscellaneous agents are analyzed in terms of safety and toxicity. Natural additives and extracts, which are gaining interest due to changes in consumer habits are also evaluated in terms of their benefits to health and combined effects. Technologies, like edible coatings and films, which have helped overcome some drawbacks of additives, but still pose some disadvantages, are briefly addressed. Future trends like nanoencapsulation and the development of "smart" additives and packages, specific vaccines for intolerance to additives, use of fungi to produce additives, and DNA recombinant technologies are summarized.
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- Márcio Carocho
- Mountain Research Center (CIMO) ESA, Polytechnic Inst. of Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, Apartado 1172, 5301-855 Bragança, Portugal.,Dept. of Nutrition and Bromatology II, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense Univ. of Madrid, Pza Ramón y Cajal, s/n, E-28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering (LSRE), Associate Laboratory LSRE/LCM, Polytechnic Inst. of Bragança, Campus Santa Apolónia Apartado 1134, 5301-857 Bragança, Portugal
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- Dept. of Nutrition and Bromatology II, Faculty of Pharmacy, Complutense Univ. of Madrid, Pza Ramón y Cajal s/n, E-28040 Madrid s/n, E-28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Mountain Research Center (CIMO) ESA, Polytechnic Inst. of Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, Apartado 1172, 5301-855 Bragança, Portugal
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Statement on Allura Red AC and other sulphonated mono azo dyes authorised as food and feed additives. EFSA J 2013. [DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2013.3234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Gomes KMS, Oliveira MVGAD, Carvalho FRDS, Menezes CC, Peron AP. Citotoxicity of food dyes sunset yellow (E-110), bordeaux red (E-123), and tatrazine yellow (E-102) on Allium cepa L. root meristematic cells. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/s0101-20612013005000012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effect of the food dyes sunset yellow, bordeaux red, and tartrazine yellow on the cellular cycle of Allium cepa L. Each dye was evaluated at the doses of 0.4 and 4.0 mL, at the exposure times of 24 and 48 hours in root tip cells of Allium cepa L. Slides were prepared and cells were analyzed during the whole cell cycle for cellular aberrations totaling 5,000 total cells for each dose evaluated. The mitotic index was calculated, and statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-squared test (p < 0.05). The results showed that the three dyes used under the evaluated doses and exposure times were cytotoxic to the cells of the system-test used. Further cytotoxicity studies should be conducted for additional results and a proper evaluation of the effect of these three dyes on a cellular level.
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