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Mohanthi S, Sutha J, Gayathri M, Ramesh M. Evaluation of the citalopram toxicity on early development of zebrafish: Morphological, physiological and biochemical responses. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 357:124399. [PMID: 38906410 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124399] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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Citalopram, an antidepressant drug have been detected in different environmental matrices due to its high consumption. Previous study has proved that citalopram may alter the behaviour of aquatic organisms at environmentally relevant concentrations. However, scientific knowledge is still lacking on the ecotoxicological effects of citalopram on aquatic organisms. For this reason, the present study is aimed to investigate the potential toxicity of citalopram in terms of development, antioxidant, neurotoxicity, apoptosis, lipogenesis, and bone mineralization in embryonic and larval zebrafish (Danio rerio) at environmentally relevant concentrations. We noticed that citalopram exposure at 1 and 10 μg/L concentration delays hatching and heartbeat at 24, 48, 72 and 96 hpf. Exposure to citalopram also significantly increased mortality at 10 μg/L. Abnormal development with yolk sac edema, pericardial edema and scoliosis were also observed after citalopram treatment. In addition, citalopram significantly (P < 0.001) induced superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione-S-transferase (GST) and lipid peroxidation (LPO) levels. A significant decrease in acetylcholine esterase (AChE) activity was also observed in citalopram exposed groups. We found significant dose-and time-dependent increases in apoptosis, lipogenesis, and bone mineralization. In conclusion, the findings of the present study can provide new insights on the ecotoxicity of citalopram in the aquatic environment.
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- Sundaram Mohanthi
- Unit of Toxicology, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Unit of Toxicology, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Unit of Toxicology, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Unit of Toxicology, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Huang L, Xu J, Jia K, Wu Y, Yuan W, Liao Z, Cheng B, Luo Q, Tian G, Lu H. Butylparaben induced zebrafish (Danio rerio) kidney injury by down-regulating the PI3K-AKT pathway. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 470:134129. [PMID: 38565019 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134129] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Butylparaben, a common endocrine disruptor in the environment, is known to be toxic to the reproductive system, heart, and intestines, but its nephrotoxicity has rarely been reported. In order to study the nephrotoxicity and mechanism of butylparaben, we examined the acute and chronic effects on human embryonic kidney cells (HEK293T) and zebrafish. Additionally, we assessed the potential remedial effects of salidroside against butylparaben-induced nephrotoxicity. Our in vitro findings demonstrated oxidative stress and cytotoxicity to HEK293T cells caused by butylparaben. In the zebrafish model, the concentration of butylparaben exposure ranged from 0.5 to 15 μM. An assortment of experimental techniques was employed, including the assessment of kidney tissue morphology using Hematoxylin-Eosin staining, kidney function analysis via fluorescent dextran injection, and gene expression studies related to kidney injury, development, and function. Additionally, butylparaben caused lipid peroxidation in the kidney, thereby damaging glomeruli and renal tubules, which resulted from the downregulation of the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway. Furthermore, salidroside ameliorated butylparaben-induced nephrotoxicity through the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway. This study reveals the seldom-reported kidney toxicity of butylparaben and the protective effect of salidroside against toxicological reactions related to nephrotoxicity. It offers valuable insights into the risks to kidney health posed by environmental toxins.
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- Lirong Huang
- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory for Drug Screening and Discovery, School of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Center for Clinical Medicine Research, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China.
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Shao X, Xiao D, Yang Z, Jiang L, Li Y, Wang Y, Ding Y. Frontier of toxicology studies in zebrafish model. J Appl Toxicol 2024; 44:488-500. [PMID: 37697940 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Based on the 87 original publications only from quartiles 1 and 2 of Journal Citation Report (JCR) collected by the major academic databases (Science Direct, Web of Science, PubMed, and Wiley) in 2022, the frontier of toxicology studies in zebrafish model is summarized. Herewith, a total of six aspects is covered such as developmental, neurological, cardiovascular, hepatic, reproductive, and immunizing toxicities. The tested samples involve chemicals, drugs, new environmental pollutants, nanomaterials, and its derivatives, along with those related mechanisms. This report may provide a frontier focus benefit to researchers engaging in a zebrafish model for environment, medicine, food, and other fields.
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- Xinting Shao
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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Xu A, Han F, Zhang Y, Chen S, Bian L, Gao T. Transcriptomic profiling reveals the immune response mechanism of the Thamnaconus modestus induced by the poly (I:C) and LPS. Gene 2024; 897:148065. [PMID: 38070789 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.148065] [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: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Aquatic animals immune response to pathogenic is a hotspot and related to high-quality development of aquaculture industry and the conservation of fisheries resources. Thamnaconus modestus is an important commercial and economical species which is suffering from various pathogens but by now lack relevant research about revealing the immune response mechanism to the pathogens invasion. In the study, the polyriboinosinic polyribocytidylic acid [poly (I:C)] and Lipopolysaccharides (LPS), respective mimics of viral and bacterial infections, were used to demonstrate the immune response of the species via transcriptome analysis. The results showed that T. modestus had sensitive responses to the viral analog infection at 6 h and 48 h, and at 6 h, the first five major functional genes were NFKBIA, IL1B, JUN, IGH, FOS, and at 48 h, the genes were NFKBIA, IL1B, JUN, IGH, FOS. The genes IL1B, IRF3, PTGS2, THBS1 could helping the fish to fight against the bacterial infection in both the times. Similarly for the bacterial infection, the species had a sensitive response at 6 h, and the first five major functional genes were NFKBIA, JUN, FOS, L1B, GRIN2C. Our study provided an insight about the immune response mechanism of this species and demonstrated that if need for treatment of the virus and bacteria by the biotechnology, the artificial interferential time would be suggested before 6 h since the pathological features occur and the genes NFKBIA, JUN, IL1B, FOS, TRAF2, IL8, SOCS3, PTGS2 should be payed more attention.
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- Anle Xu
- Fisheries College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang 316022, China.
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- Fisheries College, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, China
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- Fisheries College, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, China.
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, China.
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, China.
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- Fisheries College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang 316022, China.
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Liu B, Li P, Du RY, Wang CL, Ma YQ, Feng JX, Liu L, Li ZH. Long-term tralopyril exposure results in endocrinological and transgenerational toxicity: A two-generation study of marine medaka (Oryzias melastigma). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169344. [PMID: 38097088 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169344] [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: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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This study aims to investigate the impact of tralopyril, a newly developed marine antifouling agent, on the reproductive endocrine system and developmental toxicity of offspring in marine medaka. The results revealed that exposure to tralopyril (0, 1, 20 μg/L) for 42 days resulted in decreased reproductive capacity in marine medaka. Moreover, it disrupted the levels of sex hormones E2 and T, as well as the transcription levels of genes related to the HPG axis, such as cyp19b and star. Sex-dependent differences were observed, with females experiencing more pronounced effects. Furthermore, intergenerational toxicity was observed in F1 offspring, including increased heart rate, changes in retinal morphology and cartilage structure, decreased swimming activity, and downregulation of transcription levels of relevant genes (HPT axis, GH/IGF axis, cox, bmp4, bmp2, runx2, etc.). Notably, the disruption of the F1 endocrine system by tralopyril persisted into adulthood, indicating a transgenerational effect. Molecular docking analysis suggested that tralopyril's RA receptor activity might be one of the key factors contributing to the developmental toxicity observed in offspring. Overall, our study highlights the potential threat posed by tralopyril to the sustainability of fish populations, as it can disrupt the endocrine system and negatively impact aquatic organisms for multiple generations.
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- Bin Liu
- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai, Shandong 264209, China.
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Li M, Yang L, Wang R, Li L, Zhang Y, Li L, Jin N, Huang Y, Kong Z, Francis F, Fan B, Wang F. Stereoselective cardiotoxic effects of metconazole on zebrafish (Danio rerio) based on AGE-RAGE signalling pathway. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169304. [PMID: 38128663 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Metconazole (MEZ) is a novel chiral triazole fungicide that is widely used to prevent and control soil-borne fungal pathogens and other fungal diseases. However, it has a long half-life in aquatic environments and thus poses potential environmental risks. This study evaluates the acute and stereoselective cardiotoxicity of MEZ in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos. In addition, transcriptomics, real-time quantitative PCR, enzyme activity determination, and molecular docking are performed to evaluate the molecular mechanisms underlying the cardiotoxicity of MEZ in zebrafish. MEZ decreases the heart rate while increasing the pericardial oedema rate; additionally, it induces stereoselective cardiotoxicity. 1S,5S-MEZ exhibits stronger cardiotoxicity than 1R,5R-MEZ. Furthermore, MEZ increases the expression of Ahr-associated genes and the transcription factors il6st, il1b, and AP-1. Heart development-related genes, including fbn2b, rbm24b, and tbx20 are differentially expressed. MEZ administration alters the activities of catalase, peroxidase, and glutathione-S-transferase in zebrafish larvae. Molecular docking indicates that 1R,5R-MEZ binds more strongly to the inhibitor-binding sites of p38 in the AGE-RAGE signalling pathway than to other MEZ enantiomers. Studies conducted in vivo and in silico have established the enantioselective cardiotoxicity of MEZ and its underlying mechanisms, highlighting the need to evaluate the environmental risk of chiral MEZ in aquatic organisms at the enantiomeric level.
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- Minmin Li
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Centre for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Functional and Evolutionary Entomology, Gembloux Agro-Bio-Tech, University of Liège, Passage des Déportés 2, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality and Safety Control in Storage and Transport Process, Laboratory of Agro-products Quality Safety Risk Assessment, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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Lu X, Wang Z. Individual and binary exposure of embryonic zebrafish (Danio rerio) to single-walled and multi-walled carbon nanotubes in the absence and presence of dissolved organic matter. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 903:166458. [PMID: 37625727 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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The available toxicological information was inadequate to assess the potential ecological risk of a mixture of different nanostructured carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to aquatic organisms, especially for the co-existence of mixed CNTs with dissolved organic matter (DOM). Herein, we investigated individual and binary exposure of zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos to single-walled (SWCNTs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in the absence and presence of DOM. Results indicated that embryonic chorions were more resistant to mixed-type CNTs than to single-type CNTs, yet the addition of DOM decreased this resistance. The mixed-type CNTs increased the antioxidant capacity of zebrafish embryos by increasing superoxide dismutase activity in comparison to the single-type CNTs. Furthermore, the mixed-type CNTs caused oxidative damage to the zebrafish embryos, characterized by an increase in malondialdehyde level. Nevertheless, the activation of the antioxidant defense system was modulated by the presence of DOM. Transcriptome sequencing analysis showed that the number of unique genes (UGs) and differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the mixed-type CNTs and control groups was significantly enhanced compared to the single-type CNTs. DOM increased the number of UGs and up-regulated DEGs, but decreased the number of down-regulated DEGs. GO classification analysis revealed that the mixed-type CNTs mainly altered the cellular component process of single-type CNTs to induce joint effects. DOM generally enhanced the GO enrichment of DEGs in D. rerio embryos exposed to the mixed-type CNTs during the biological process. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis for the mixed-type CNTs showed enrichment of DEGs encoding ether lipid metabolism, glycerophospholipid metabolism, glycerolipid metabolism, citrate cycle, and biosynthesis of nucleotide sugars. However, DOM allowed more specific KEGG pathways towards the mixed-type CNTs to be identified. Despite the mixed-type CNTs exhibiting differential expression of functional genes compared to the control and single-type CNTs, DOM could regulate the expression of these functional genes associated with oxidative stress response, carbohydrate metabolism, endoplasmic reticulum stress, neuroendocrine, osmotic stress, and DNA damage and repair. Our study thus paves a solid way for exploring the molecular mechanism of aquatic toxicity of multiple nanomaterials under field-relevant conditions.
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- Xibo Lu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, PR China.
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Tran CM, Ra JS, Rhyu DY, Kim KT. Transcriptome analysis reveals differences in developmental neurotoxicity mechanism of methyl-, ethyl-, and propyl- parabens in zebrafish embryos. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 268:115704. [PMID: 37979356 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115704] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Studies on the comparison of developmental (neuro) toxicity of parabens are currently limited, and unharmonized concentrations between phenotypic observations and transcriptome analysis hamper the understanding of their differential molecular mechanisms. Thus, developmental toxicity testing was conducted herein using the commonly used methyl- (MtP), ethyl- (EtP), and propyl-parabens (PrP) in zebrafish embryos. With a benchmark dose of 5%, embryonic-mortality-based point-of-departure (M-POD) values of the three parabens were determined, and changes in locomotor behavior were evaluated at concentrations of 0, M-POD/50, M-POD/10, and M-POD, where transcriptome analysis was conducted to explore the underlying neurotoxicity mechanism. Higher long-chained parabens were more toxic than short-chained parabens, as determined by the M-POD values of 154.1, 72.6, and 24.2 µM for MtP, EtP, and PrP, respectively. Meanwhile, exposure to EtP resulted in hyperactivity, whereas no behavioral effect was observed with MtP and PrP. Transcriptome analysis revealed that abnormal behaviors in the EtP-exposed group were associated with distinctly enriched pathways in signaling, transport, calcium ion binding, and metal binding. In contrast, exposure to MtP and PrP mainly disrupted membranes and transmembranes, which are closely linked to abnormal embryonic development rather than neurobehavioral changes. According to the changes in the expressions of signature mRNAs, tentative transcriptome-based POD values for each paraben were determined as MtP (2.68 µM), EtP (3.85 µM), and PrP (1.4 µM). This suggests that different molecular perturbations initiated at similar concentrations determined the extent and toxicity outcome differently. Our findings provide insight into better understanding the differential developmental neurotoxicity mechanisms of parabens.
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- Cong Minh Tran
- Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea
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- Eco-testing and Risk Assessment Center, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedicine, Health & Life Convergence Sciences, BK21 FOUR, Mokpo National University, Jeonnam 58554, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea; Department of Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University of Sciences and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea.
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Hou Y, Liu X, Qin Y, Hou Y, Hou J, Wu Q, Xu W. Zebrafish as model organisms for toxicological evaluations in the field of food science. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:3481-3505. [PMID: 37458294 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Food safety has long been an area of concern. The selection of stable and efficient model organisms is particularly important for food toxicology studies. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) are small model vertebrates, and 70% of human genes have at least one zebrafish ortholog. Zebrafish have advantages as model organisms due to their short life cycle, strong reproductive ability, easy rearing, and low cost. Zebrafish embryos have the advantage of being sensitive to the breeding environment and thus have been used as biosensors. Zebrafish and their embryos have been widely used for food toxicology assessments. This review provides a systematic and comprehensive summary of food toxicology studies using zebrafish as model organisms. First, we briefly introduce the multidimensional mechanisms and structure-activity relationship studies of food toxicological assessment. Second, we categorize these studies according to eight types of hazards in foods, including mycotoxins, pesticides, antibiotics, heavy metals, endocrine disruptors, food additives, nanoparticles, and other food-related ingredients. Finally, we list the applications of zebrafish in food toxicology studies in line with future research prospects, aiming to provide a valuable reference for researchers in the field of food science.
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- Yingyu Hou
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Liu C, Lu S, Liu S, Dong C, Chen Y, Xiao L, Zong Y, Zhang H, Liao A. 11.4 T ultra-high static magnetic field has no effect on morphology but induces upregulation of TNF signaling pathway based on transcriptome analysis in zebrafish embryos. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 255:114754. [PMID: 36931084 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114754] [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: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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As magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners with ultra-high field (UHF) have optimal performance, scientists have been working to develop high-performance devices with strong magnetic fields to improve their diagnostic potential. However, whether an MRI scanner with UHF poses a risk to the safety of the organism require further evaluation. This study evaluated the effects of 11.4 Tesla (T) UHF on embryonic development using a zebrafish model. Multiple approaches, including morphological parameters, physiological behaviors, and analyses of the transcriptome at the molecular level, were determined during 5 days after laboratory-controlled exposure from 6 hour post fertilization (hpf) to 24 hpf. No significant effects were observed in embryo mortality, hatching rate, body length, Left-Right patterning, locomotor behavior, etc. RNA-sequencing analysis revealed up-regulated tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inflammatory factors and activated TNF signaling pathways in the 11.4 T exposure group. The results were further validated using qPCR. Our findings indicate that although UHF exposure under 11.4 T has no effect on the development of zebrafish embryos, it has specific effects on the immune response that require further investigation.
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- Chunyan Liu
- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P.R. China; Cross Research Platform of Electromagnetics and Reproductive Health, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P.R. China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, P.R. China
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- Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P.R. China
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- Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P.R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P.R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P.R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P.R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P.R. China; Cross Research Platform of Electromagnetics and Reproductive Health, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P.R. China.
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P.R. China; Cross Research Platform of Electromagnetics and Reproductive Health, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, P.R. China.
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Tian S, Sun W, Sun X, Yue Y, Jia M, Huang S, Zhou Z, Li L, Diao J, Yan S, Zhu W. Intergenerational reproductive toxicity of parental exposure to prothioconazole and its metabolite on offspring and epigenetic regulation associated with DNA methylation in zebrafish. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 173:107830. [PMID: 36805811 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.107830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Prothioconazole (PTC) is a widely used agricultural fungicide, and its parent and metabolite prothioconazole-desthio (dPTC) have been detected in diverse environmental media. This study was aimed at investigating the gender-dependent effects on adult zebrafish reproduction and intergenerational effects on offspring development following parental exposure to PTC and dPTC. The results showed that after the adult zebrafish (F0) was exposed to 0.5 and 10 μg/L PTC and dPTC for 21 days, the fertility and gametogenesis of female zebrafish were decreased more significantly than that of male zebrafish. After that, three fecundity tests were conducted in the exposure period to explore the development endpoints of F1 embryos/larvae without further treatment with PTC and dPTC exposure. However, PTC and dPTC exposure did lead to abnormal development of F1 embryos, including delayed hatching, shortened body length, abnormal development and significant changes in locomotor behavior. These changes were related to the abnormal expression of sex hormones and the regulation of DNA methylation in F0 fish. In a word, the results of this study showed that parental PTC and dPTC interference have sex-dependent reproductive toxicity on F0 zebrafish, which may be passed on to the next generation through epigenetic modification involving DNA methylation, resulting in alternations in growth phenotype of offspring.
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- Sinuo Tian
- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030031, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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