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Ren X, Zhang J, Huang Y, Yang W, Lu K, Zhu J. Toxic cyanobacteria induce coupled changes in gut microbiota and co-metabolite of freshwater gastropods. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 338:122651. [PMID: 37797925 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Frequent outbreaks of harmful cyanobacterial blooms and the microcystins (MCs) they produce seriously affect the survival of aquatic organisms. Interactions between gut microbiota and hosts often play crucial roles in driving the adaptation of aquatic organisms to environmental changes. In this study, we investigated the phenotypic indicators of the freshwater gastropod Bellamya aeruginosa, after uptake of Microcystis aeruginosa and explored its gut microbial composition and gut metabolites in response to toxic cyanobacterial stress. Results showed that the MCs concentration in the hepatopancreas of snails fed with toxic cyanobacteria decreased from 2.64 ± 0.14 μg·g-1 on day 7 to 1.16 ± 0.10 μg·g-1 on day 14. The compositions of the intestinal microbiota of snails fed with different algae significantly differed, and the relative abundance of gut microbes such as Lactobacillus and Sphingobium significantly increased after feeding toxic cyanobacteria. Significant differences also existed in intestinal metabolites, the relative abundance of the following metabolites significantly increased: l-proline, 5,6-DHET, stachyose, raffinose, and 3-isopropylmalate. Sankey network diagrams showing links between gut microbes and gut metabolites. The association of Lactobacillus and Sphingobium with amino acids may be related to host tolerance to toxicity, and the linkages of gut microbes with metabolites such as levan, imidazolepropionic acid, and eicosanoids may be associated with involvement in host immune responses. The association of microbes with stachyose and raffinose can help the host to regulate energy homeostasis. These results reveal the underlying mechanisms of gut microbes in the snail adaptation to toxic cyanobacterial stress. This study could be great important for gaining new insights into toxic cyanobacteria-induced changes in snail gut microbes and metabolites and their roles in snail adaptation to toxic cyanobacterial stress, and may provide important insights into the use of freshwater gastropods for the prevention and control of cyanobacterial blooms.
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- Xiaohui Ren
- School of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315800, China
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- School of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315800, China
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- School of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315800, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315800, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315800, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315800, China.
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Cao X, An J, Zhu S, Feng M, Gang Y, Wen C, Hu B. Nuclear factor E2-associated factor 2 and musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma K mediate regulation glutathione peroxidase of Cristaria plicata after microcystin-induced oxidative stress. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2023; 273:109742. [PMID: 37689170 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109742] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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Nuclear factor E2-associated factor 2 (Nrf2)/Antioxidant Response Element (ARE) signaling pathway is an endogenous antioxidant pathway that protects cells from oxidative damage. This pathway is triggered when aquatic organisms are exposed to environmental toxicants. In this study, CpMafK (musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma K of Cristaria plicata) mRNA expression in hepatopancreas and gills were up regulated after Cristaria plicata (C. plicata) was exposed to microcystin (MC), which showed that CpMafK protected C. plicata from MC. After MC treatment and CpNrf2 (Nrf2 of Cristaria plicata) knockdown, the mRNA expression of CpMafK was down regulated. After MC treatment and CpMafK knockdown, the mRNA expression of CpNrf2 was down regulated. Indicating that the expression of CpNrf2 was positively correlated with CpMafK. CpGPx (GPx of Cristaria plicata) mRNA was also down regulated with the down regulation of CpMafK and CpNrf2. CpGPx promoter contains a variety of transcription factor binding sites, including Nrf2, ARE elements, etc. Gel blocking experiments showed that CpNrf2/CpMafK heterodimers were bound to CpGPx promoters in vitro. Dual luciferase reporter assay showed that CpNrf2/CpMafK heterodimer negatively regulated CpGPx promoter in cells. In conclusion, Nrf2 and MafK mediate regulation of GPx play a crucial role in protecting bivalves from MC.
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- Xinying Cao
- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China.
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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Yao EK, Ahoutou MK, Olokotum M, Hamlaoui S, Lance E, Marie B, Bernard C, Djeha RY, Quiblier C, Humbert JF, Coulibaly JK. Assessment of cyanotoxins in water and fish in an African freshwater lagoon (Lagoon Aghien, Ivory Coast) and the application of WHO guidelines. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:97857-97871. [PMID: 37603248 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29025-3] [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: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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In comparison with northern countries, limited data are available on the occurrence and potential toxicity of cyanobacterial blooms in lakes and ponds in sub-Saharan countries. With the aim of enhancing our knowledge on cyanobacteria and their toxins in Africa, we performed a 17-month monitoring of a freshwater ecosystem, Lagoon Aghien (Ivory Coast), which is used for multiple practices by riverine populations and for drinking water production in Abidjan city. The richness and diversity of the cyanobacterial community were high and displayed few variations during the entire survey. The monthly average abundances ranged from 4.1 × 104 to 1.8 × 105 cell mL-1, with higher abundances recorded during the dry seasons. Among the five cyanotoxin families analyzed (anatoxin-a, cylindrospermopsin, homoanatoxin, microcystins, saxitoxin), only microcystins (MC) were detected with concentrations ranging from 0 to 0.364 μg L-1 in phytoplankton cells, from 32 to 1092 μg fresh weight (FW) kg-1 in fish intestines, and from 33 to 383 μg FW kg-1 in fish livers. Even if the MC concentrations in water and fish are low, usually below the thresholds defined in WHO guidelines, these data raise the issue of the relevance of these WHO guidelines for sub-Saharan Africa, where local populations are exposed throughout the year to these toxins in multiple ways.
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- Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- Université Jean Lorougnon Guédé, Daloa, Côte d'Ivoire
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- National Fisheries Resources Research Institute, Jinja, Uganda
- Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- UMR Molécules de Communication et Adaptation des Micro-organismes, Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris, Paris, France
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- UMR Molécules de Communication et Adaptation des Micro-organismes, Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris, Paris, France
- UMR Stress environnementaux et biosurveillance des milieux aquatiques, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
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- UMR Molécules de Communication et Adaptation des Micro-organismes, Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris, Paris, France
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- UMR Molécules de Communication et Adaptation des Micro-organismes, Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris, Paris, France
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- UMR Molécules de Communication et Adaptation des Micro-organismes, Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris, Paris, France
- Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Centre Île-de-France-Versailles-Grignon, Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement, Paris, France.
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Liu H, Yang X, Yang W, Zheng Z, Zhu J. Gut Microbiota of Freshwater Gastropod (Bellamya aeruginosa) Assist the Adaptation of Host to Toxic Cyanobacterial Stress. Toxins (Basel) 2023; 15:toxins15040252. [PMID: 37104190 PMCID: PMC10141019 DOI: 10.3390/toxins15040252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Gut microbes play a critical role in helping hosts adapt to external environmental changes and are becoming an important phenotype for evaluating the response of aquatic animals to environmental stresses. However, few studies have reported the role that gut microbes play after the exposure of gastropods to bloom-forming cyanobacteria and toxins. In this study, we investigated the response pattern and potential role of intestinal flora in freshwater gastropod Bellamya aeruginosa when exposed to toxic and non-toxic strains of Microcystis aeruginosa, respectively. Results showed that the composition of the intestinal flora of the toxin-producing cyanobacteria group (T group) changed significantly over time. The concentration of microcystins (MCs) in hepatopancreas tissue decreased from 2.41 ± 0.12 on day 7 to 1.43 ± 0.10 μg·g−1 dry weight on day 14 in the T group. The abundance of cellulase-producing bacteria (Acinetobacter) was significantly higher in the non-toxic cyanobacteria group (NT group) than that in the T group on day 14, whereas the relative abundance of MC-degrading bacteria (Pseudomonas and Ralstonia) was significantly higher in the T group than that in the NT group on day 14. In addition, the co-occurrence networks in the T group were more complex than that in the NT group at day 7 and day 14. Some genera identified as key nodes, such as Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, and Ralstonia, showed different patterns of variation in the co-occurrence network. Network nodes clustered to Acinetobacter increased in the NT group from day 7 to day 14, whereas the interactions between Pseudomonas and Ralstonia and other bacteria almost changed from positive correlations in the D7T group to negative correlations in the D14T group. These results suggested that these bacteria not only have the ability to improve host resistance to toxic cyanobacterial stress by themselves, but they can also further assist host adaptation to environmental stress by regulating the interaction patterns within the community. This study provides useful information for understanding the role of freshwater gastropod gut flora in response to toxic cyanobacteria and reveals the underlying tolerance mechanisms of B. aeruginosa to toxic cyanobacteria.
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Singh VK, Gunasekaran P, Kumari M, Krishnan D, Ramachandran VK. Animal sourced biopolymer for mitigating xenobiotics and hazardous materials. PHYSICAL SCIENCES REVIEWS 2023. [DOI: 10.1515/psr-2022-0221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Over the past several decades, xenobiotic chemicals have badly affected the environment including human health, ecosystem and environment. Animal-sourced biopolymers have been employed for the removal of heavy metals and organic dyes from the contaminated soil and waste waters. Animal-sourced biopolymers are biocompatible, cost-effective, eco-friendly, and sustainable in nature which make them a favorable choice for the mitigation of xenobiotic and hazardous compounds. Chitin/chitosan, collagen, gelatin, keratin, and silk fibroin-based biopolymers are the most commonly used biopolymers. This chapter reviews the current challenge faced in applying these animal-based biopolymers in eliminating/neutralizing various recalcitrant chemicals and dyes from the environment. This chapter ends with the discussion on the recent advancements and future development in the employability of these biopolymers in such environmental applications.
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- Vipendra Kumar Singh
- School of Biosciences and Bioengineering , Indian Institute of Technology Mandi , VPO Kamand , Mandi , Himachal Pradesh , India
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- Department of Biotechnology , College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology , Ramapuram , Chennai , Tamil Nadu , India
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- Brainology Research Fellow, Neuroscience and Microplastic Lab , Brainology Scientific Academy of Jharkhand , Ranchi , Jharkhand , India
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- Secretary cum Founder Director, Research Wing , Brainology Scientific Academy of Jharkhand , Ranchi , Jharkhand , India
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- Department of Biotechnology , College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology , Ramapuram , Chennai , Tamil Nadu , India
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Weiss MB, Médice RV, Jacinavicius FR, Pinto E, Crnkovic CM. Metabolomics Applied to Cyanobacterial Toxins and Natural Products. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2023; 1439:21-49. [PMID: 37843804 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-41741-2_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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The biological and chemical diversity of Cyanobacteria is remarkable. These ancient prokaryotes are widespread in nature and can be found in virtually every habitat on Earth where there is light and water. They are producers of an array of secondary metabolites with important ecological roles, toxic effects, and biotechnological applications. The investigation of cyanobacterial metabolites has benefited from advances in analytical tools and bioinformatics that are employed in metabolomic analyses. In this chapter, we review selected articles highlighting the use of targeted and untargeted metabolomics in the analyses of secondary metabolites produced by cyanobacteria. Here, cyanobacterial secondary metabolites have been didactically divided into toxins and natural products according to their relevance to toxicological studies and drug discovery, respectively. This review illustrates how metabolomics has improved the chemical analysis of cyanobacteria in terms of speed, sensitivity, selectivity, and/or coverage, allowing for broader and more complex scientific questions.
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- Márcio Barczyszyn Weiss
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Centre for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture, Division of Tropical Ecosystem Functioning, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Buley RP, Gladfelter MF, Fernandez-Figueroa EG, Wilson AE. Can correlational analyses help determine the drivers of microcystin occurrence in freshwater ecosystems? A meta-analysis of microcystin and associated water quality parameters. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2022; 194:493. [PMID: 35690674 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10114-8] [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: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microcystin (MC) is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by select cyanobacteria that threatens aquatic and terrestrial organisms over a diverse range of freshwater systems. To assess the relationship between environmental parameters and MC, researchers frequently utilize correlational analyses. This statistical methodology has proved useful when summarizing complex water quality monitoring datasets, but the correlations between select parameters and MC have been documented to vary widely across studies and systems. Such variation within the peer-reviewed literature leaves uncertainty for resource managers when developing a MC monitoring program. The objective of this research is to determine if correlational analyses between environmental parameters and MC are helpful to resource managers desiring to understand the drivers of MC. Environmental (i.e., physical, chemical, and biological) and MC correlation data were retrieved from an estimated 2,643 waterbodies (largely from the north temperate region) and synthesized using a Fisher's z meta-analysis. Common water quality parameters, such as chlorophyll, temperature, and pH, were positively correlated with MC, while transparency was negatively correlated. Interestingly, 12 of the 15 studied nitrogen parameters, including total nitrogen, were not significantly correlated with MC. In contrast, three of the four studied phosphorus parameters, including total phosphorus, were positively related to MC. Results from this synthesis quantitatively reinforces the usefulness of commonly measured environmental parameters to monitor for conditions related to MC occurrence; however, correlational analyses by themselves are often ineffective and considering what role a parameter plays in the ecology of cyanobacterial blooms in addition to MC production is vital.
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- Riley P Buley
- School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849, USA.
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- School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849, USA
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- School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849, USA
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Pesnya DS, Kurbatova SA, Sharov AN, Chernova EN, Yershov IY, Shurganova GV, Vodeneeva EL. Genotoxicity of Natural Water during the Mass Development of Cyanobacteria Evaluated by the Allium Test Method: A Model Experiment with Microcosms. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:toxins14050359. [PMID: 35622605 PMCID: PMC9145725 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14050359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Cyanobacteria, which develop abundantly in aquatic ecosystems, can be harmful to humans and animals not only by releasing toxins that cause poisoning but also by provoking cytogenetic effects. The influence of the mass development of cyanobacteria on the genotoxic properties of natural water has been studied in model ecosystems (microcosms) with different compositions of biotic components (zooplankton, amphipods and fish). The validated plant test system “Allium test” was used in this study. Genotoxic effects were detected at microcystin concentrations below those established by the World Health Organization (WHO) for drinking water. In all experimental treatments, cells with disorders such as polyploidy and mitotic abnormalities associated with damage to the mitotic spindle, including c-mitosis, as well as lagging chromosomes were found. Genotoxic effects were associated with the abundance of cyanobacteria, which, in turn, depended on the composition of aquatic organisms in the experimental ecosystem. Fish, to a greater extent than other aquatic animals, maintain an abundance of cyanobacteria. After one month, in microcosms with fish, mitotic abnormalities and polyploidy continued to be detected, whereas in other treatments, there were no statistically significant genotoxic effects. In microcosms with amphipods, the number and biomass of cyanobacteria decreased to the greatest extent, and only one parameter of genotoxic activity (frequency of polyploidy) significantly differed from the control.
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- Dmitry S. Pesnya
- Laboratory of Water Ecosystems, Department of Ecology, Institute of Biology and Biomedicine, Lobachevsky State University, 603022 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; (S.A.K.); (I.Y.Y.); (G.V.S.); (E.L.V.)
- Laboratory of Experimental Ecology, Papanin Institute for Biology of Inland Waters, Russian Academy of Sciences, 152742 Borok, Russia
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- Laboratory of Water Ecosystems, Department of Ecology, Institute of Biology and Biomedicine, Lobachevsky State University, 603022 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; (S.A.K.); (I.Y.Y.); (G.V.S.); (E.L.V.)
- Laboratory of Experimental Ecology, Papanin Institute for Biology of Inland Waters, Russian Academy of Sciences, 152742 Borok, Russia
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- Laboratory of Algology, Papanin Institute for Biology of Inland Waters, Russian Academy of Sciences, 152742 Borok, Russia;
- Laboratory of Bio-Electronic Methods of Geo-Ecological Monitoring, St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPC RAS), Scientific Research Centre for Ecological Safety of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 197110 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of Eco-Chemical Studies, St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPC RAS), Scientific Research Centre for Ecological Safety of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 197110 St. Petersburg, Russia;
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- Laboratory of Water Ecosystems, Department of Ecology, Institute of Biology and Biomedicine, Lobachevsky State University, 603022 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; (S.A.K.); (I.Y.Y.); (G.V.S.); (E.L.V.)
- Laboratory of Experimental Ecology, Papanin Institute for Biology of Inland Waters, Russian Academy of Sciences, 152742 Borok, Russia
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- Laboratory of Water Ecosystems, Department of Ecology, Institute of Biology and Biomedicine, Lobachevsky State University, 603022 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; (S.A.K.); (I.Y.Y.); (G.V.S.); (E.L.V.)
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- Laboratory of Water Ecosystems, Department of Ecology, Institute of Biology and Biomedicine, Lobachevsky State University, 603022 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; (S.A.K.); (I.Y.Y.); (G.V.S.); (E.L.V.)
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Degradation of Three Microcystin Variants in the Presence of the Macrophyte Spirodela polyrhiza and the Associated Microbial Communities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19106086. [PMID: 35627623 PMCID: PMC9142107 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Cyanobacteria, which form water blooms all over the world, can produce a wide range of cyanotoxins such as hepatotoxic microcystins (MCs) and other biologically active metabolites harmful to living organisms, including humans. Microcystin biodegradation, particularly caused by bacteria, has been broadly documented; however, studies in this field focus mainly on strains isolated from natural aquatic environments. In this paper, the biodegradation of microcystin-RR (MC-RR), microcystin-LR (MC-LR), and microcystin-LF (MC-LF) after incubation with Spirodela polyrhiza and the associated microorganisms (which were cultured under laboratory conditions) is shown. The strongest MC biodegradation rate after nine days of incubation was observed for MC-RR, followed by MC-LR. No statistically significant decrease in the concentration of MC-LF was noted. Products of MC decomposition were detected via the HPLC method, and their highest number was found for MC-RR (six products with the retention time between 5.6 and 16.2 min), followed by MC-LR (two products with the retention time between 19.3 and 20.2 min). Although the decrease in MC-LF concentration was not significant, four MC-LF degradation products were detected with the retention time between 28.9 and 33.0 min. The results showed that MC-LF was the most stable and resistant MC variant under experimental conditions. No accumulation of MCs or their biodegradation products in S. polyrhiza was found. The findings suggest that the microorganisms (bacteria and algae) associated with S. polyrhiza could be responsible for the MC biodegradation observed. Therefore, there is a need to broaden the research on the biodegradation products detected and potential MC-degraders associated with plants.
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Xu W, Li X, Li Y, Sun Y, Zhang L, Huang Y, Yang Z. Rising temperature more strongly promotes low-abundance Paramecium to remove Microcystis and degrade microcystins. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 291:118143. [PMID: 34517177 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Driven by global warming and eutrophication, Microcystis blooms have posed a severe threat to freshwater ecosystems, especially their derived pollutants cause serious harm to aquatic organisms, thus it is urgent to develop an effective strategy to eliminate nuisance Microcystis. Some protozoa can efficiently graze on toxic Microcystis aeruginosa and degrade cyanotoxins, and play a vital role in regulating harmful cyanobacteria. In the process of protozoa feeding on harmful algae, both temperature and protozoa population density are critical factors that affect the consequences of harmful M. aeruginosa population dynamics. In this study, we first found that Paramecium multimicronucleatum has strong ability to feed on M. aeruginosa, and then studied the interactive effects between temperature and initial density of P. multimicronucleatum on controlling M. aeruginosa. Results showed that increasing temperature accelerated the elimination of M. aeruginosa by P. multimicronucleatum, e.g. the time for M. aeruginosa elimination at 32 °C was shortened to 3.5-4 days. The higher temperatures (26, 29, and 32 °C) were more conducive to improve the efficiency of controlling M. aeruginosa by P. multimicronucleatum with low initial density (10 inds mL-1). Furthermore, P. multimicronucleatum can rapidly degrade microcystins, and the degradation ratio approximately 100% at 32 °C after 6 days. This is the first study to discover that P. multimicronucleatum can high efficiently graze on M. aeruginosa and has a much higher grazing rate (3.5-5.5 × 104Microcystis Paramecium-1 d-1) than other protozoa. These findings contribute to the establishment of a new feasible method for the biological control of M. aeruginosa, and provide a theoretical guidance for the practical application of P. multimicronucleatum in the removal of M. aeruginosa.
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- Wenjie Xu
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Effects of the Marine Biotoxins Okadaic Acid and Dinophysistoxins on Fish. JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/jmse9030293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Natural high proliferations of toxin-producing microorganisms in marine and freshwater environments result in dreadful consequences at the socioeconomically and environmental level due to water and seafood contamination. Monitoring programs and scientific evidence point to harmful algal blooms (HABs) increasing in frequency and intensity as a result of global climate alterations. Among marine toxins, the okadaic acid (OA) and the related dinophysistoxins (DTX) are the most frequently reported in EU waters, mainly in shellfish species. These toxins are responsible for human syndrome diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP). Fish, like other marine species, are also exposed to HABs and their toxins. However, reduced attention has been given to exposure, accumulation, and effects on fish of DSP toxins, such as OA. The present review intends to summarize the current knowledge of the impact of DSP toxins and to identify the main issues needing further research. From data reviewed in this work, it is clear that exposure of fish to DSP toxins causes a range of negative effects, from behavioral and morphological alterations to death. However, there is still much to be investigated about the ecological and food safety risks related to contamination of fish with DSP toxins.
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Hernando M, De Troch M, de la Rosa F, Giannuzzi L. Fatty acid response of the invasive bivalve Limnoperna fortunei fed with Microcystis aeruginosa exposed to high temperature. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2021; 240:108925. [PMID: 33130072 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2020.108925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The success of Limnoperna fortunei as an invasive freshwater bivalve species is related to its physiological plasticity to endure changes in environmental conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the physiological responses of L. fortunei after feeding on Microcystis aeruginosa grown at 26 °C (control) and 29 °C during 10 days. At the beginning, we measured biomass, fatty acids (FAs) composition on Cyanobacteria grown at both temperatures at different time intervals. Afterwards, mussels were fed with the thawed M. aeruginosa cells and their FA profile was measured after 15 days of feeding. M. aeruginosa exposed to 29 °C had the highest content of the FAs 18:2ω6 and cis-18:1ω9. The FA profile of the consumer L. fortunei fed with M. aeruginosa cultures grown at 29 °C was also significantly different to those fed with cultures grown at 26 °C, with a significant increased Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5ω3) and Arachidonic acid (ARA, 20:4ω6) concentrations. L. fortunei was already known to be physiologically adapted to live at 29 °C, but our results also shown a high biosynthesis of EPA and ARA (increase of 70 and 40% respectively, compared with 26 °C) and avoided the lipid peroxidation of both FAs. This increased EPA and ARA biosynthesis may be an important source of ω3 and ω6 polyunsaturated FAs (PUFAs) for higher trophic levels, such as the pelagic fishes or birds that mainly prey on these mussels. The transfer of the cyanobacterial response at higher temperature to higher trophic levels will influence the overall functioning of freshwater bodies.
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- Marcelo Hernando
- Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica (CNEA), Departamento de Radiobiología, Centro Atómico Constituyentes, Av. Gral. Paz 1499, 1650 San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Ghent University, Faculty of Sciences, Marine Biology, Krijgslaan 281-S8, Ghent, Belgium
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- Instituto de Fisiología y Neurociencias (IFiNe), Universidad de Morón, Machado 914, 5to Piso, 1708 Morón, Buenos Aires, Argentina; CONICET, Godoy Cruz, 2290, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Cho K, Heo J, Han J, Hong HD, Jeon H, Hwang HJ, Hong CY, Kim D, Han JW, Baek K. Industrial Applications of Dinoflagellate Phycotoxins Based on Their Modes of Action: A Review. Toxins (Basel) 2020; 12:E805. [PMID: 33353166 PMCID: PMC7766252 DOI: 10.3390/toxins12120805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Dinoflagellates are an important group of phytoplanktons, characterized by two dissimilar flagella and distinctive features of both plants and animals. Dinoflagellate-generated harmful algal blooms (HABs) and associated damage frequently occur in coastal areas, which are concomitant with increasing eutrophication and climate change derived from anthropogenic waste and atmospheric carbon dioxide, respectively. The severe damage and harmful effects of dinoflagellate phycotoxins in the fishing industry have been recognized over the past few decades, and the management and monitoring of HABs have attracted much attention, leaving aside the industrial application of their valuable toxins. Specific modes of action of the organisms' toxins can effectively be utilized for producing beneficial materials, such as Botox and other therapeutic agents. This review aims to explore the potential industrial applications of marine dinoflagellate phycotoxins; furthermore, this review focuses on their modes of action and summarizes the available knowledge on them.
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- Kichul Cho
- Department of Applied Marine Bioresource Science, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), Seocheon-gun, Chungchungnam-do 33662, Korea; (K.C.); (J.H.); (H.D.H.); (H.J.); (H.-J.H.); (K.B.)
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- Growth Engine Research Department, Chungbuk Research Institute (CRI), Chungju, Chungchungbuk-do 28517, Korea;
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- Department of Applied Marine Bioresource Science, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), Seocheon-gun, Chungchungnam-do 33662, Korea; (K.C.); (J.H.); (H.D.H.); (H.J.); (H.-J.H.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Applied Marine Bioresource Science, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), Seocheon-gun, Chungchungnam-do 33662, Korea; (K.C.); (J.H.); (H.D.H.); (H.J.); (H.-J.H.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Applied Marine Bioresource Science, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), Seocheon-gun, Chungchungnam-do 33662, Korea; (K.C.); (J.H.); (H.D.H.); (H.J.); (H.-J.H.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Applied Marine Bioresource Science, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), Seocheon-gun, Chungchungnam-do 33662, Korea; (K.C.); (J.H.); (H.D.H.); (H.J.); (H.-J.H.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Environmental and Urban Research, Jeju Research Institute, Jeju-si, Jeju-do 63147, Korea;
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- Daegu Center, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do 41566, Korea
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- Department of Applied Marine Bioresource Science, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), Seocheon-gun, Chungchungnam-do 33662, Korea; (K.C.); (J.H.); (H.D.H.); (H.J.); (H.-J.H.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Applied Marine Bioresource Science, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), Seocheon-gun, Chungchungnam-do 33662, Korea; (K.C.); (J.H.); (H.D.H.); (H.J.); (H.-J.H.); (K.B.)
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Duan Y, Xiong D, Wang Y, Dong H, Huang J, Zhang J. Effects of Microcystis aeruginosa and microcystin-LR on intestinal histology, immune response, and microbial community in Litopenaeus vannamei. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 265:114774. [PMID: 32485489 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Microcystis aeruginosa (MA) is a primary hazardous cyanobacteria species in aquatic ecosystems that can produce microcystin-LR (MC-LR), which harms aquatic animals. The intestine is an important target tissue for MA and MC-LR. In this study, we investigated the effects of MA and MC-LR exposure on the intestinal microbiota variation and immune responses of Litopenaeus vannamei. Shrimp were experimentally exposed to MA and MC-LR for 72 h. The results showed that both MA and MC-LR exposure caused marked histological variation and apoptosis characteristics and increased oxidative stress in the intestine. Furthermore, the relative expression levels of antimicrobial peptide genes (ALF, Crus, Pen-3) decreased, while those of pro-inflammatory cytokines (MyD88, Rel, TNF-a), a pattern-recognition receptor (TLR4) and a mediator of apoptosis (Casp-3) increased. MA and MC-LR exposure also caused intestinal microbiota variation, including decreasing microbial diversity and disturbing microbial composition. Specifically, the relative abundance of Proteobacteria decreased in the two stress groups; that of Bacteroidetes decreased in the MA group but increased in the MC-LR group, while Tenericutes varied inversely with Bacteroidetes. Our results indicate that MA and MC-LR exposure causes intestinal histopathological and microbiota variations and induces oxidative stress and immune responses in L. vannamei. In conclusion, this study reveals the negative effects of MA and MC-LR on the intestinal health of shrimp, which should be considered in aquaculture.
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- Yafei Duan
- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation & Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, 510300, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation & Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, 510300, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation & Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, 510300, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation & Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, 510300, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation & Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, 510300, PR China; Shenzhen Base of South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shenzhen, 518121, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation & Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, 510300, PR China.
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Peng L, Tang Q, Gu J, Lei L, Chen W, Song L. Seasonal variation of microcystins and their accumulation in fish in two large shallow lakes of China. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2020; 29:790-800. [PMID: 32424447 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-020-02231-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Bioaccumulation of microcystins (MCs) has been widely observed in aquatic vertebrates and invertebrates, but its seasonal and specific variations remain unclear. In the present study, dissolved MCs in water, algal cell-bound MCs and muscle tissue MCs of nine fish species were investigated monthly in two of the largest shallow lakes in China: Lake Taihu and Lake Chaohu. The fish species were grouped as carnivorous, planktivorous, and omnivorous fish. Seasonal variations in dissolved and algal cell-bound MCs in water and MCs contents of fish hepatopancreas and muscle were investigated in the two lakes from 2009 to 2010. Dissolved MCs in water ranged from 0.35 to 2.56 µg l-1 in Lake Taihu and 0.16 to 2.45 µg l-1 in Lake Chaohu, and showed seasonally a unimodal distribution. Algal cell-bound MCs also showed a similar seasonal variation in both lakes, but dissolved MCs in water peaked about one month later than algal cell-bound MCs. The MCs content in the Fish muscle was higher MCs from October to December than in the other months. For most of the fish species, it exceeded the tolerable daily intake value established by the WHO. The averaged MCs content in the muscle of carnivorous, planktivorous, omnivorous fish was 48.2, 28.7 and 37.8 μg kg-1 in Lake Taihu, respectively, and 27.8, 18.6 and 20.4 μg kg-1 in Lake Chaohu. It was significantly higher in carnivorous fish than in planktivorous and omnivorous fish, indicating that carnivorous fish has a higher exposure risk to the local people when consuming the harvested fish. The average ratio of hepatopancreas to muscle MCs contents was 13.0, 25.2, 13.8 for carnivorous, planktivorous, omnivorous fishes in Lake Taihu, respectively, and 18.0, 24.9, 14.8 in Lake Chaohu. These ratio for planktivorous fish almost doubled that for carnivorous and omnivorous fish. High correlation of MC content in carnivorous, omnivorous and planktivorous fish indicates that MCs can be delivered along trophic levels in the food chains.
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- Liang Peng
- Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, 510632, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, 510632, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, 510632, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, 510632, Guangzhou, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 430072, Wuhan, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 430072, Wuhan, PR China.
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Zhan C, Liu W, Zhang F, Zhang X. Microcystin-LR triggers different endoplasmic reticulum stress pathways in the liver, ovary, and offspring of zebrafish (Danio rerio). JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 386:121939. [PMID: 31884362 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121939] [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: 09/18/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The existence of microcystins (MCs), the secondary metabolite of cyanobacteria, has become a growing public health concern. Previous researches have proved that MCs can trigger endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS), but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In the present study, adult female zebrafish were exposed to MC-LR (0, 1, 5 and 20 μg/L) for 30 d, and the offspring derived from the treated females and healthy males were cultured in water without MC-LR until 96 h post fertilization (hpf). Our data suggested that MC-LR causes a significant increase in the eif2s1a, atf4, and eif2ak3 transcription levels in the liver and ovary. The mRNA levels of atf4, atf6, bcl-2, hspa5, eif2s1a and eif2ak3 upregulated notably in the offspring. JNK phosphorylation level and cleaved-caspase3 protein expression elevated obviously in the liver and ovary, but had no remarkable change in the offspring. Furthermore, TUNEL results showed that MC-LR significantly induced apoptosis in the liver and ovary, while acridine orange (AO) staining indicated that MC-LR did not cause abnormal apoptosis in offspring. Concisely, the present study indicated that MC-LR leads to apoptosis through different ERS pathways in the liver, ovary and offspring, and also provides a new perspective for understanding the apoptosis caused by MC-LR.
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- Chunhua Zhan
- College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Wuhan 430070, China.
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Landsberg JH, Hendrickson J, Tabuchi M, Kiryu Y, Williams BJ, Tomlinson MC. A large-scale sustained fish kill in the St. Johns River, Florida: A complex consequence of cyanobacteria blooms. HARMFUL ALGAE 2020; 92:101771. [PMID: 32113602 DOI: 10.1016/j.hal.2020.101771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In the summer of 2010, a sustained multispecies fish kill, affecting primarily adult red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) and Atlantic stingray (Dasyatis sabina), along with various baitfish such as menhaden (Brevoortia spp.) and shad (Dorosoma spp.), was documented for six weeks along 50 km of the Lower St. Johns River (LSJR), Florida. An Aphanizomenon flos-aquae bloom was present in the freshwater reaches before the fish kill. The kill was triggered by a significant reverse-flow event and sudden influx of high-salinity water in late May that contributed to the collapse of the bloom upstream and brought euryhaline fish downstream into the vicinity of the senescing bloom or its by-products. The decomposing bloom led to a sequence of events, including the release of small amounts of cyanotoxins, bacterial lysis of cyanobacterial cells, high organic loading, and changes in the diversity and dominance of the plankton community to include Microcystis spp., Leptolyngbya sp., Pseudanabaena spp., Planktolyngbya spp., and low concentrations of Heterosigma akashiwo. Dissolved oxygen levels were within normal ranges in the reach of the fish kill, although elevated ammonia concentrations and high pH were detected farther upstream. These conditions resulted in complex pathological changes in fish that were not consistent with acute cyanotoxin exposure or with poor water quality but were attributable to chronic lethal hemolysis. Potential sources of hemolytic activity included H. akashiwo, Microcystis spp., and Bacillus cereus, a hemolytic bacterium. The continued presence of A. flos-aquae in the LSJR could have significant environmental repercussions and ideally the causal factors contributing to bloom growth and maintenance should be fully understood and managed.
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- Jan H Landsberg
- Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA.
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- St. Johns River Water Management District, P.O. Box 1429, Palatka, FL, 32178, USA
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- Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA
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- Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA
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- Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA
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- Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, USA
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Gene SM, Shahmohamadloo RS, Ortiz X, Prosser RS. Effect of Microcystis aeruginosa-Associated Microcystin-LR on the Survival of 2 Life Stages of Freshwater Mussel (Lampsilis siliquoidea). ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2019; 38:2137-2144. [PMID: 31233235 DOI: 10.1002/etc.4527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Revised: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Microcystin-LR is a toxin commonly produced by the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa. It is present in harmful algal blooms and is a concern for both human and environmental health in Canadian freshwater systems. Previous studies have investigated the toxicity of microcystin-LR to other organisms such as fish; however, it is important to assess its toxicity to native freshwater mussels (family Unionidae), which are considered imperiled. The present study examined the toxicity of microcystin-LR to fatmucket mussels (Lampsilis siliquoidea) at 2 different life stages. Juvenile mussels were exposed to microcystin-LR in a 28-d chronic test, and glochidia underwent a 72-h acute toxicity test. There was no significant relationship between glochidia viability and microcystin-LR concentration. The median lethal concentration (LC50) value for juvenile mussels after 28 d of exposure was 2.1 µg/L. To determine the environmental relevance of the observed toxicity, an environmental exposure distribution was created using Canadian and Canadian-US Great Lakes microcystin measurements. The 28-d LC50 value (2.1 µg/L) was greater than those values that occurred in the environment 95% of the time; however, the LC10 (0.45 µg/L) and LC25 (0.97 μg/L) values were not greater than the measured microcystin environmental values. This finding indicates that microcystins may exert toxic effects on juvenile mussels at environmentally relevant concentrations. Further investigation should be considered in terms of prolonged exposure to persistent microcystin-LR, and toxicity to sensitive species at different life stages. Environ Toxicol Chem 2019;38:2137-2144. © 2019 SETAC.
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- Samantha May Gene
- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Laboratory Services Branch, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- School of Environmental Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Mohamed Z, Ahmed Z, Bakr A, Hashem M, Alamri S. Detection of free and bound microcystins in tilapia fish from Egyptian fishpond farms and its related public health risk assessment. J Verbrauch Lebensm 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00003-019-01254-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Zhang C, Massey IY, Liu Y, Huang F, Gao R, Ding M, Xiang L, He C, Wei J, Li Y, Ge Y, Yang F. Identification and characterization of a novel indigenous algicidal bacterium Chryseobacterium species against Microcystis aeruginosa. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2019; 82:845-853. [PMID: 31462174 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2019.1660466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Harmful Microcystis aeruginosa blooms occurred frequently in many eutrophic lakes and rivers with resultant serious global environmental consequences. Algicidal bacteria may play an important role in inhibiting the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa and are considered as an effective method for preventing the appearance of blooms. In order to counteract the harmful effects of Microcystis aeruginosa, a critical step is to identify, isolate and characterize indigenous algicidal bacteria. This study aimed to isolate a novel indigenous algicidal bacterium identified as Chryseobacterium species based upon its 16S rDNA sequence analysis, and determine whether this bacterium was effective in lysing Microcystis aeruginosa FACHB 905. The influence of environmental factors including temperature, pH, quantity of Chryseobacterium species as well as Microcystis aeruginosa concentration were examined with respect to algae-lysing properties of this bacterial strain. Data demonstrated that the highest algae-lysing activity of 80% against Microcystis aeruginosa FACHB 905 occurred within 72 hr. In addition, the algae-lysing activities of Chryseobacterium species cells were significantly higher than those of cell-free supernatant. In conclusion, data showed the algicidal bacterium Chryseobacterium species exhibited potent Microcystis aeruginosa-lysing activities and attacked Microcystis aeruginosa directly suggesting this algicidal bacterium may be potentially useful for reducing the number of harmful Microcystis aeruginosa blooms.
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- Chengcheng Zhang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University , Changsha , HN , China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University , Changsha , HN , China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University , Changsha , HN , China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University , Changsha , HN , China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University , Changsha , HN , China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University , Changsha , HN , China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University , Changsha , HN , China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University , Changsha , HN , China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University , Changsha , HN , China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing , JS , China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing , JS , China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University , Changsha , HN , China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing , JS , China
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Redouane EM, El Amrani Zerrifi S, El Khalloufi F, Oufdou K, Oudra B, Lahrouni M, Campos A, Vasconcelos V. Mode of action and fate of microcystins in the complex soil-plant ecosystems. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 225:270-281. [PMID: 30877921 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2019] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Over the last decades, global warming has increasingly stimulated the expansion of cyanobacterial blooms in freshwater ecosystems worldwide, in which toxic cyanobacteria produce various congeners of cyanotoxins, mainly dominated by microcystins (MCs). MCs introduced into agricultural soils have deleterious effects on the germination, growth and development of plants and their associated microbiota, leading to remarkable yield losses. Phytotoxicity of MCs may refer to the inhibition of phosphatases activity, generating deleterious reactive oxygen species, altering gene functioning and phytohormones translocation within the plant. It is also known that MCs can pass through the root membrane barrier, translocate within plant tissues and accumulate into different organs, including edible ones. Also, MCs impact the microbial activity in soil via altering plant-bacterial symbioses and decreasing bacterial growth rate of rhizospheric microbiota. Moreover, MCs can persist in agricultural soils through adsorption to clay-humic acid particles and results in a long-term contact with the plant-microflora complex. However, their bioavailability to plants and half-life in soil seem to be influenced by biodegradation process and soil physicochemical properties. This review reports the latest and most relevant information regarding MCs-phytotoxicity and impact on soil microbiota, the persistence in soil, the degradation by native microflora and the bioaccumulation within plant tissues.
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- El Mahdi Redouane
- Laboratory of Biology and Biotechnology of Microorganisms, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad University, Av. Prince My Abdellah P.O. Box 2390, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biology and Biotechnology of Microorganisms, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad University, Av. Prince My Abdellah P.O. Box 2390, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biology and Biotechnology of Microorganisms, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad University, Av. Prince My Abdellah P.O. Box 2390, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco; Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga (FPK), Sultan Moulay Slimane University, BP. 145 Khouribga, 25000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biology and Biotechnology of Microorganisms, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad University, Av. Prince My Abdellah P.O. Box 2390, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biology and Biotechnology of Microorganisms, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad University, Av. Prince My Abdellah P.O. Box 2390, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biology and Biotechnology of Microorganisms, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad University, Av. Prince My Abdellah P.O. Box 2390, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco; Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Techniques, BP. 509, 52000, Boutalamine, Errachidia, Morocco
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- CIIMAR, Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros Do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos, S/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR, Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros Do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos, S/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal; Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal.
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Pagels F, Guedes AC, Amaro HM, Kijjoa A, Vasconcelos V. Phycobiliproteins from cyanobacteria: Chemistry and biotechnological applications. Biotechnol Adv 2019; 37:422-443. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2019.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Revised: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Díez-Quijada L, Puerto M, Gutiérrez-Praena D, Llana-Ruiz-Cabello M, Jos A, Cameán AM. Microcystin-RR: Occurrence, content in water and food and toxicological studies. A review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2019; 168:467-489. [PMID: 30399604 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Revised: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Microcystins (MCs) are hepatotoxins, produced by various species of cyanobacteria, whose occurrence is increasing worldwide owing to climate change and anthropogenic activities. More than 100 variants have been reported, and among them MC-LR is the most extensively studied, but there are other MC congeners that deserve to be investigated. The need for data to characterize the toxicological profile of MC variants other than MC-LR has been identified in order to improve risk assessment in humans and wildlife. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to evaluate the information available in the scientific literature dealing with MC-RR, as this congener is the second most common cyanotoxin in the environment. The review focuses on aspects such as occurrence in water and food, and toxicity studies both in vitro and in vivo. It reveals that, although MC-RR is a real hazard with a high exposure potential in some countries, little is known yet about its specific toxicological properties that differ from those of MC-LR, and important aspects such as genotoxicity and chronic effects have not yet been sufficiently addressed.
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- Leticia Díez-Quijada
- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, C/Profesor García González 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, C/Profesor García González 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, C/Profesor García González 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, C/Profesor García González 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, C/Profesor García González 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Area of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, C/Profesor García González 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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Mohamed ZA, Bakr A. Concentrations of cylindrospermopsin toxin in water and tilapia fish of tropical fishponds in Egypt, and assessing their potential risk to human health. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:36287-36297. [PMID: 30368701 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-3581-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Unlike microcystin, cylindrospermospin (CYN) concentrations in fishpond water and their accumulation in fish tissues have been largely unexplored. This study determined CYN levels in water and tilapia fish organs from three tropical fishponds in southern Egypt. Water and fish samples were collected monthly from fishponds for 12 months (Oct 2012 to Sep 2013). The results revealed that six CYN-producing species of cyanobacteria dominated phytoplankton populations and formed blooms in these fishponds during warm months. Among these species, Anabaena affinis, Planktothrix agardhii, Cylindrospermopsis catemaco, and C. philippinensis were assigned as CYN producers for the first time in the present study. The highest cell densities of CYN-producing species in fishponds were recorded in August and September 2013, correlating with high temperature, pH and nutrient concentrations. Dissolved CYN was found in fishpond waters at levels (0.3-2.76 μg L-1) very close to those of particulate CYN (0.4-2.37 μg L-1). CYN was also estimated in tilapia fish organs at levels up to 417 ng g-1 in the intestines, 1500 ng g-1 in the livers, and 280 ng g-1in edible muscles. Compared to the recommended guideline (0.03 μg kg-1 day-1), the estimated daily intake (EDI) of CYN in our samples of edible muscles exceeded this limit by a factor of 1.3-14 during summer and autumn. This might represent a risk to human health upon consumption of such contaminated fish muscles. Therefore, fishponds worldwide should be monitored for the presence toxic cyanobacteria to protect humans from their potent toxins.
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- Zakaria A Mohamed
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Egypt.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Egypt
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Liu P, Wei J, Yang K, Massey IY, Guo J, Zhang C, Yang F. Isolation, molecular identification, and characterization of a unique toxic cyanobacterium Microcystis sp. found in Hunan Province, China. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2018; 81:1142-1149. [PMID: 30430926 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2018.1532716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Global proliferation of cyanobacterial blooms associated with climate change and eutrophication constitutes a serious environmental threat. In Hunan Province a freshwater pond located in Changsha City was found to contain high concentrations of cyanobacteria, however, the characteristics of these cyanobacteria at present are not known. This study thus aimed to isolate, identify the most common bloom-forming cyanobacteria in this region and determine the toxigenic characteristics of the predominant cyanobacteria. The cyanobacteria were isolated by serial dilution and identified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The cyanotoxins generated by the cyanobacterium were detected using high-performance liquid chromatography with an ultra-high resolution LTQ Orbitrap Velos Pro ETD mass spectrometry equipped with electrospray ionization interface (HPLC-ESI-MS). One species of cyanobacterium was isolated and identified as Microcystis sp. YFM1 according to the sequence of the 16S ribosome deoxyribonucleic acid (16S rDNA). It was found that this cyanobacterium contained microcystin synthetase B gene (mcyB) and produced three types of cyanotoxins including microcystin-LR, RR and YR. Our findings indicate that the Microcystis sp. YFM1 isolated from the freshwater pond in Hunan Province exhibits unique characteristics distinguishable from other known cyanobacteria.
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- Pin Liu
- a School of Geosciences and Info-physics , Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- b Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , China
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- b Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , China
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- b Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , China
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- b Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , China
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- b Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , China
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- b Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , China
- c Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy, Ministry of Education, School of Mineral Processing and Bioengineering , Central South University , Changsha , China
- d Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health , Southeast University , Nanjing , China
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Wen C, Yang S, Zheng S, Feng X, Chen J, Yang F. Analysis of long non-coding RNA profiled following MC-LR-induced hepatotoxicity using high-throughput sequencing. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2018; 81:1165-1172. [PMID: 30430930 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2018.1532717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The occurrence of microcystin-LR(MC-LR) variant a known hepatotoxin constitutes a global public health concern. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying MC-LR-induced hepatotoxicity remain to be determined. The aim of this study was to investigate whether long noncoding RNAs (lncRNA) were involved in MC-LR-mediated hepatotoxicity using human normal liver cell line HL7702 to profile lncRNAs after 24 hr treatment with MC-LR. With the use of high-throughput sequencing techniques, data showed that the expression levels of 37, 33, 34, 35 lncRNA were significantly altered following exposure to 1, 2.5, 5, or 10 μM MC-LR, respectively. In particular, the expression levels of LINC00847, MIR22HG and LNC_00027 were markedly increased in all treatment groups. It is of interest that LNC_00027 was identified as a novel lncRNA. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) was employed to determine the differentially expressed lncRNA levels. Analysis using Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment identified the functions of target genes involved in systems development, metabolism, and protein binding. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis demonstrated that MC-LR exposure upregulated some important signaling pathways including pathway in cancer, PI3K-AKT signaling and MAPK pathway. In summary, data indicate that the MC-LR-induced alterations in lncRNA may be associated with hepatotoxicity and that upregulation of LINC00847, MIR22HG and LNC_00027 may play important roles in the observed MC-mediated liver damage.
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- Cong Wen
- a Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
- b Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health , Southeast University , Nanjing , China
- c Key laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety , Central South University , Changsha , China
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Massey IY, Zhang X, Yang F. Importance of bacterial biodegradation and detoxification processes of microcystins for environmental health. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART B, CRITICAL REVIEWS 2018; 21:357-369. [PMID: 30373489 DOI: 10.1080/10937404.2018.1532701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Microcystins (MC) the most frequently reported cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom toxins primarily found in some species of freshwater genera pose a serious threat to human and animal health. To reduce health risks associated with MC exposure it is important to remove these toxins found in drinking and recreational waterbodies. Since the physical and chemical water treatment methods are inefficient in completely degrading MC, alternative approaches to effectively detoxify MC have become the focus of global research. The aim of this review was to provide the current approach to cost-effective biological treatment methods which utilize bacteria to degrade MC without generation of harmful by-products. In addition, the catabolic pathways involved in MC-degradation involving proteins encoded mlr gene cluster, intermediate products and efficiencies of bacteria strain/bacteria community are presented and compared.
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- Isaac Yaw Massey
- a Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , China
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- a Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , China
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- a Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Xiangya School of Public Health , Central South University , Changsha , China
- b Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education , School of Public Health Southeast University , Nanjing , China
- c Key laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety , Central South University , Changsha , China
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Pham TL, Utsumi M. An overview of the accumulation of microcystins in aquatic ecosystems. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2018; 213:520-529. [PMID: 29472035 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.01.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2017] [Revised: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/27/2018] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Cyanotoxins produced by toxic cyanobacteria pose a major, worldwide environmental threat to freshwater ecosystems. Microcystins (MCs) are considered to be the most hazardous groups. Indeed, some of the largest aquatic ecosystems on the earth are being contaminated with MCs. Questions have arisen regarding their transfer and bioaccumulation in natural environment. This review summarizes the present state of knowledge regarding toxic cyanobacteria and MCs, with a specific focus on their distribution in different components of aquatic ecosystems. Their accumulation in water columns, aquatic animals, plants, and sediments is summarized. MCs have been contaminating all areas of the aquatic ecosystems. Of these, the water column was the most contaminated with MCs and served as an intermediate transmission substation. Via this route, MCs could enter to other stations such as sediment, animals, aquatic and terrestrial plants. Therefore, the use of water contaminated with MCs may induce food chain contaminations with considerable health risks.
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- Thanh-Luu Pham
- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Viet Nam; Institute of Tropical Biology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 85 Tran Quoc Toan Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8572, Japan
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Hu X, Zhang R, Ye J, Wu X, Zhang Y, Wu C. Monitoring and research of microcystins and environmental factors in a typical artificial freshwater aquaculture pond. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:5921-5933. [PMID: 29235032 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0956-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2016] [Accepted: 12/06/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Freshwater aquaculture ponds are important artificially regulated aquatic ecosystems which provide a large number of freshwater fish products in China. The cyanobacteria bloom and microcystin (MC) pollution caused by anthropogenic eutrophication have attracted much attention due to their toxic effects. To provide an insight into the cyanobacterial problem in the ponds, the environmental parameters and MCs of a typical artificial pond in the Yangtze River Delta region of China were monitored and studied from May to December 2015. During the monitoring period, the ponds were in serious eutrophication with total phosphorus (TP) concentrations between 0.95 and 1.80 μg/L, and total nitrogen (TN) concentrations between 1.1 and 4.86 μg/L. High feed coefficient and high fish stock were the main reasons for the eutrophication. The results showed that the water temperature was the key factor that affected the cyanobacteria blooming in the pond. The chlorophyll a concentration was significantly positively correlated with the cyanobacteria density during the blooming season. MC-LR and MC-RR existed simultaneously and showed a significant positive correlation. The peak concentrations of dissolved MC-LR and MC-RR in the pond water were 40.6 and 4.7 μg/L, respectively, which is considered highly toxic. Free MC-LR and MC-RR were also found in the aquaculture products. MC-LR concentrations in the bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) liver and shrimp (Macrobrachium nipponense) muscle were up to 2.64 and 4.17 μg/kg, respectively. MC-RR concentration was up to 1.89 μg/kg in the black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) liver. The results implied the potential health risks for citizens and pets caused by current artificial freshwater aquaculture pond systems.
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- Xiaobin Hu
- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China.
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- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China
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- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China
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- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China
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- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China
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- School of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China
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Pham TL, Shimizu K, Dao TS, Motoo U. First report on free and covalently bound microcystins in fish and bivalves from Vietnam: Assessment of risks to humans. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2017; 36:2953-2957. [PMID: 28493476 DOI: 10.1002/etc.3858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Revised: 04/09/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The free and covalently bound microcystins (MCs) in 3 fish and 2 bivalves from the Dau Tieng Reservoir in Vietnam were investigated for the first time in the present study. The results showed that all species were contaminated with MCs. Our findings indicate that eating the muscle of fish from the Dau Tieng Reservoir is safe but that eating the bivalves is not safe during toxic cyanobacterial bloom episodes. Environ Toxicol Chem 2017;36:2953-2957. © 2017 SETAC.
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- Thanh-Luu Pham
- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Institute of Tropical Biology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- University of Technology, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Geada P, Pereira RN, Vasconcelos V, Vicente AA, Fernandes BD. Assessment of synergistic interactions between environmental factors on Microcystis aeruginosa growth and microcystin production. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Amorim CA, Ulisses C, Moura AN. Biometric and physiological responses of Egeria densa Planch. cultivated with toxic and non-toxic strains of Microcystis. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2017; 191:201-208. [PMID: 28846860 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2017.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Revised: 08/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/16/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Cyanobacterial blooms are becoming increasingly common in aquatic environments around the world, mainly due to eutrophication and climate change. Cyanotoxin-producing strains (e.g., microcystins (MC) producers) may be present in these blooms, affecting the growth of other aquatic organisms, such as aquatic macrophytes. In this study, we evaluated the morphometric and physiological responses of the aquatic macrophyte Egeria densa to the exposure to a toxic strain of Microcystis aeruginosa (MCs producer) and a non-toxic Microcystis panniformis (non-MC producer). The effects of Microcystis strains on E. densa growth and biomass were verified for five weeks (Experiment 1) and physiological responses were evaluated for 14days (Experiment 2). Prolonged exposure of E. densa to the MC producing strain reduced growth, accompanied by the inhibition of shoot and root emission. Both Microcystis strains caused a decrease in the content of photosynthetic pigments, like total chlorophyll and chlorophyll a and b, accompanied by an increase of carotenoids. At the beginning of the MC-producing strain exposure, E. densa showed an increase in the activity of the anti-oxidative enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and ascorbate peroxidase (APX), accompanied by an increase in the levels of malondialdehyde, indicating lipid peroxidation. During the 14th day of exposure, the activity of antioxidant enzymes remained similar to the control, suggesting that E. densa has an efficient anti-oxidative system to control the reactive oxygen species produced in response to the stress caused by microcystins. However, when prolonged exposure occurred, possible damage to proteins may have affected the growth and development of E. densa. No changes were observed in the enzymatic activity of the plants exposed to the non-MC producing strain, suggesting that this cyanobacterial strain do not cause significant damage to the development of E. densa. These results are important for understanding the anti-oxidative defense mechanisms of aquatic macrophytes when coexisting with an MC producing strain.
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- Cihelio A Amorim
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Botânica, Departamento de Biologia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco - UFRPE, Av. Manoel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, CEP 52171-900, Recife, PE, Brasil, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Botânica, Departamento de Biologia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco - UFRPE, Av. Manoel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, CEP 52171-900, Recife, PE, Brasil, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Botânica, Departamento de Biologia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco - UFRPE, Av. Manoel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, CEP 52171-900, Recife, PE, Brasil, Brazil.
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Carneiro M, Antas P, Reis B, Azevedo J, Osório H, Campos A, Vasconcelos V, Martins JC. Modulation of hepatic glutathione transferases isoenzymes in three bivalve species exposed to purified microcystin-LR and Microcystis extracts. Toxicon 2017; 137:150-157. [PMID: 28688807 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2017.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2017] [Revised: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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This study compares the role of hepatic cytosolic glutathione transferases (cGST) isoforms of three different bivalve species to a Microcystis aeruginosa extract and purified MC-LR exposure (both at 150 μg MC-LR L-1) for 24 h. Characterization and alterations of the cytosolic GST activities in Mytilus galloprovincialis, Ruditapes philippinarum and Corbicula fluminea were measured using four class-specific substrates and changes in individual GST isoforms expression were achieved by a subsequent two-dimensional electrophoresis analysis. Evaluation of cGST activity basal levels using the four class-specific substrates denoted quantitative differences between the three bivalves. Purified MC-LR did not induce any significant response from bivalves. On the other hand, cell extracts caused significant alterations according to bivalves and substrates. Among the three bivalves, only R. philippinarum showed a significant induction of cGST activity using generic 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (CDNB) substrate. However, no significant alterations were detected in these clams by cell extracts using the other specific substrates. In contrast, C. fluminea revealed significant induction of cGST activity when using 3,4-dichloronitrobenzene (DCNB) and ethacrynic acid (EA). In M. galloprovincialis, cell extracts promoted a significant decrease of cGST activity when using EA substrate. Altered protein expression was quantitatively detected upon exposure to cell extracts for one spot in R. philippinarum and another for C. fluminea, both upregulated (2.0 and 8.5-fold, respectively) and identified as a sigma1-class GST in the case of the first. The results showed that the three bivalves presented specific adaptive biotransformation responses to MCs and other cyanobacteria compounds supported by the modulation of distinct cGST classes.
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- M Carneiro
- CIIMAR/CIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos, s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR/CIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos, s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR/CIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos, s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR/CIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos, s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal; Ipatimup, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, Rua Júlio Amaral de Carvalho, 45, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal; Department of Pathology and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Al. Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319, Porto, Portugal
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- CIIMAR/CIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos, s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR/CIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos, s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal; Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- CIIMAR/CIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos, s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal.
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Potential Use of Chemoprotectants against the Toxic Effects of Cyanotoxins: A Review. Toxins (Basel) 2017; 9:toxins9060175. [PMID: 28545227 PMCID: PMC5488025 DOI: 10.3390/toxins9060175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Revised: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 05/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Cyanobacterial toxins, particularly microcystins (MCs) and cylindrospermopsin (CYN), are responsible for toxic effects in humans and wildlife. In order to counteract or prevent their toxicity, various strategies have been followed, such as the potential application of chemoprotectants. A review of the main substances evaluated for this aim, as well as the doses and their influence on cyanotoxin-induced toxicity, has been performed. A search of the literature shows that research on MCs is much more abundant than research on CYN. Among chemoprotectants, antioxidant compounds are the most extensively studied, probably because it is well known that oxidative stress is one of the toxic mechanisms common to both toxins. In this group, vitamin E seems to have the strongest protectant effect for both cyanotoxins. Transport inhibitors have also been studied in the case of MCs, as CYN cellular uptake is not yet fully elucidated. Further research is needed because systematic studies are lacking. Moreover, more realistic exposure scenarios, including cyanotoxin mixtures and the concomitant use of chemoprotectants, should be considered.
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Chen L, Hu Y, He J, Chen J, Giesy JP, Xie P. Responses of the Proteome and Metabolome in Livers of Zebrafish Exposed Chronically to Environmentally Relevant Concentrations of Microcystin-LR. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2017; 51:596-607. [PMID: 28005350 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.6b03990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In this study, for the first time, changes in expressions of proteins and profiles of metabolites in liver of the small, freshwater fish [Formula: see text] (zebrafish) were investigated after long-term exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of microcystin-LR (MC-LR). Male zebrafish were exposed via water to 1 or 10 μg MC-LR/L for 90 days, and iTRAQ-based proteomics and 1H NMR-based metabolomics were employed. Histopathological observations showed that MC-LR caused damage to liver, and the effects were more pronounced in fish exposed to 10 μg MC-LR/L. Metabolomic analysis also showed alterations of hepatic function, which included changes in a number of metabolic pathways, including small molecules involved in energy, glucose, lipids, and amino acids metabolism. Concentrations of lactate were significantly greater in individuals exposed to MC-LR than in unexposed controls. This indicated a shift toward anaerobic metabolism, which was confirmed by impaired respiration in mitochondria. Proteomics revealed that MC-LR significantly influenced multiple proteins, including those involved in folding of proteins and metabolism. Endoplasmic reticulum stress contributed to disturbance of metabolism of lipids in liver of zebrafish exposed to MC-LR. Identification of proteins and metabolites in liver of zebrafish responsive to MC-LR provides insights into mechanisms of chronic toxicity of MCs.
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- Liang Chen
- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Wuhan 430072, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, China
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- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Wuhan 430072, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, China
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- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Wuhan 430072, China
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- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Wuhan 430072, China
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- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences and Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan , Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B3, Canada
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong SAR, China
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University , Nanjing, 210089, China
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- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Wuhan 430072, China
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Cai Y, Zhang C, Hao L, Chen J, Xie P, Chen Z. Systematic identification of seven ribosomal protein genes in bighead carp and their expression in response to microcystin-LR. J Toxicol Sci 2016; 41:293-302. [PMID: 26961614 DOI: 10.2131/jts.41.293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Microcystin-LR (MCLR) is one of the most toxic cyanotoxins produced in algal blooms. The toxic effects of MCLR on the expression of some organelles genes (mitochondrion, endoplasmic reticulum, and cytoskeleton etc) have been widely investigated, but little is known how it impacts on the expression of ribosomal genes. In this study we identified seven ribosomal protein genes RPS6, RPS12, RPS24, RPS27a, RPL12, RPL27 and RPL29 in bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis), whose expression was regulated by MCLR. The amino acid sequences of those 7 genes shared more than 90% identity with corresponding sequences from zebrafish, and were well conserved throughout evolution. The 3D structure prediction showed that the structures of these ribosomal proteins were conserved, but had species specificity. Q-PCR analysis revealed that expression of seven genes changed dramatically at 3 hr, then went back to a moderate change- level at 24 hr in almost all tested tissues (liver, kidney, intestine, heart, spleen and gill) post MCLR injection, but in brain expression of the seven genes stayed same as the normal level. This study will help us to know not only about the evolution and functions of ribosomal proteins in anti-MCLR response in bighead carp, but also about the MCLR toxicity and its impact on aquaculture and human health.
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- Yan Cai
- School of Petrolchemical Engneering, Changzhou University, China
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Xue Q, Su X, Steinman AD, Cai Y, Zhao Y, Xie L. Accumulation of microcystins in a dominant Chironomid Larvae (Tanypus chinensis) of a large, shallow and eutrophic Chinese lake, Lake Taihu. Sci Rep 2016; 6:31097. [PMID: 27499175 PMCID: PMC4976359 DOI: 10.1038/srep31097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2016] [Accepted: 07/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Although there have been numerous studies on microcystin (MC) accumulation in aquatic organisms recently, the bioaccumulation of MCs in relatively small sized organisms, as well as potential influencing factors, has been rarely studied. Thus, in this study, we investigated the bioaccumulation of three MC congeners (-LR, -RR and -YR) in the chironomid larvae of Tanypus chinensis (an excellent food source for certain fishes), the potential sources of these MCs, and potentially relevant environmental parameters over the course of one year in Lake Taihu, China. MC concentrations in T. chinensis varied temporally with highest concentrations during the warmest months (except August 2013) and very low concentrations during the remaining months. Among the three potential MC sources, only intracellular MCs were significantly and positively correlated with MCs in T. chinensis. Although MC concentrations in T. chinensis significantly correlated with a series of physicochemical parameters of water column, cyanobacteria species explained the most variability of MC accumulation, with the rest primarily explained by extraMC-LR. These results indicated that ingestion of MC-producing algae of cyanobacteria accounted for most of the MC that accumulated in T. chinensis. The high MC concentrations in T. chinensis may pose a potential health threat to humans through trophic transfer.
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- Qingju Xue
- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 73 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 73 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Annis Water Resources Institute, Grand Valley State University, 740 West Shoreline Drive, Muskegon, MI 49441, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 73 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 73 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 73 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China
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Sedda T, Baralla E, Varoni MV, Pasciu V, Lorenzoni G, Demontis MP. Determination of microcystin-LR in clams (Tapes decussatus) of two Sardinian coastal ponds (Italy). MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2016; 108:317-320. [PMID: 27103424 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2016] [Revised: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 04/10/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The presence of microcystin-LR (MC-LR) was monitored in Tapes decussatus harvested in two Sardinian ponds (Cabras and Tortolì, Italy) in spring and summer. After solid phase extraction, samples were analyzed using a screening enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) followed by a liquid chromatographic coupled to tandem mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS) analysis. Results obtained through the ELISA test showed the presence of microcystins with a maximum concentration in August for Cabras pond (0.55ng/g) and in September for Tortolì pond (0.85ng/g). The LC-MS/MS analysis did not confirm the presence of MC-LR suggesting that results obtained with the ELISA technique could be due to the presence of other microcystins. According to the tolerable daily intake suggested by the World Health Organization, these results hint that clams harvested in these ponds are safe for human health. These data can contribute to enrich the knowledge about the healthiness of Sardinian ponds and of their products.
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- Tiziana Sedda
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Experimental Zooprophylattic Institute of Sardinia, via Duca degli Abruzzi, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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Pham TL, Shimizu K, Kanazawa A, Gao Y, Dao TS, Utsumi M. Microcystin accumulation and biochemical responses in the edible clam Corbiculaleana P. exposed to cyanobacterial crude extract. J Environ Sci (China) 2016; 44:120-130. [PMID: 27266308 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2015.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2015] [Revised: 09/10/2015] [Accepted: 09/15/2015] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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We investigated the accumulation and effects of cyanobacterial crude extract (CCE) containing microcystins (MCs) on the edible clam Corbiculaleana P. Toxic effects were evaluated through the activity of antioxidant and detoxification enzymes: catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione-S-transferases (GSTs) from gills, foot, mantle and remaining soft tissues. Clams were exposed to CCE containing 400μg MC-LReq/L for 10days and were then kept in toxin-free water for 5days. Clam accumulated MCs (up to 3.41±0.63μg/g dry weight (DW) of unbound MC and 0.31±0.013μg/g DW of covalently bound MC). Detoxification and antioxidant enzymes in different organs responded differently to CCE during the experiment. The activity of SOD, CAT, and GST in the gills and mantle increased in MC-treated clams. In contrast, CAT and GST activity was significantly inhibited in the foot and mostly only slightly changed in the remaining tissues. The responses of biotransformation, antioxidant enzyme activity to CCE and the fast elimination of MCs during depuration help to explain how the clam can survive for long periods (over a week) during the decay of toxic cyanobacterial blooms in nature.
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- Thanh-Luu Pham
- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, Japan; Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Institute of Tropical Biology, 85 Tran Quoc Toan St., Dist. 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, Toyo University, Ora-gun, Gunma 374-0193, Japan
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, Japan
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- College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shandong, University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, 268 Ly Thuong Kiet St., Dist. 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, Japan
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Li H, Yang Z, Huang Q, Li Y. Molecular cloning and characterization of a sigma-class glutathione S-transferase from the freshwater mussel Hyriopsis cumingii. Microbiol Immunol 2016; 59:219-30. [PMID: 25689106 DOI: 10.1111/1348-0421.12250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2014] [Revised: 01/31/2015] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A full-length cDNA of a sigma-like glutathione S-transferase (GST) was identified from Hyriopsis cumingii (HcGSTS). The deduced amino acid sequence of HcGSTS was found to comprise 203 amino acid residues and to contain the distinct highly conserved glutathione binding site of N-terminal and the relatively diverse substrate binding site of C-terminal. Alignment analysis and phylogenetic relationship suggested that the HcGSTS is a sigma-class GST. The mRNA of HcGSTS was constitutively expressed in all tested tissues, the strongest expression being in the hepatopancreas. The mRNA expression of HcGSTS was significantly up-regulated (P < 0.05) in all assessed tissues after stimulation of the mussels with peptidoglycan (PGN) and LPS, the only exception being when the gills were challenged with PGN. The expression of HcGSTS mRNA in kidney and foot was also significantly up-regulated (P < 0.05) by microcystin-LR. Recombinant HcGSTS exhibited high activity towards the substrate 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene. The optimal pH was 8.0 and temperature 35 °C.
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- Haihua Li
- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources and Environmental Ecology of Education Ministry, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shanxi Province, 710048, China; School of Environment and Municipal Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450011, China
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Glutathione Transferases Responses Induced by Microcystin-LR in the Gills and Hepatopancreas of the Clam Venerupis philippinarum. Toxins (Basel) 2015; 7:2096-120. [PMID: 26067368 PMCID: PMC4488691 DOI: 10.3390/toxins7062096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2015] [Accepted: 05/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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A multi-method approach was employed to compare the responses of Glutatione Transferases (GSTs) in the gills and hepatopancreas of Venerupis philippinarum to microcystins (MCs) toxicity. In this way, using the cytosolic fraction, the enzymatic activity of GSTs, superoxide dismutase (SOD), serine/threonine protein phosphatases (PPP2) along with the gene expression levels of four GST isoforms (pi, mu, sigma1, sigma2) were investigated in both organs of the clams exposed for 24 h to 10, 50 and 100 μg L−1 of MC-LR. Cytosolic GSTs (cGSTs) from both organs of the high dose exposed clams were purified by glutathione-agarose affinity chromatography, characterized kinetically and the changes in the expression of cGSTs of the gills identified using a proteomic approach. MC-LR caused an increase in GST enzyme activity, involved in conjugation reactions, in both gills and hepatopancreas (100 μg L−1 exposure). SOD activity, an indicator of oxidative stress, showed significantly elevated levels in the hepatopancreas only (50 and 100 μg L−1 exposure). No significant changes were found in PPP2 activity, the main target of MCs, for both organs. Transcription responses revealed an up-regulation of sigma2 in the hepatopancreas at the high dose, but no significant changes were detected in the gills. Kinetic analysis evidenced differences between gills of exposed and non-exposed extracts. Using proteomics, qualitative and quantitative differences were found between the basal and inducible cGSTs. Overall, results suggest a distinct role of GST system in counteracting MCs toxicity between the gills and the hepatopancreas of V. philippinarum, revealing different roles between GST isoforms within and among both organs.
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Wei H, Yang F, Wang Y, Zhou Y, Yan Y, Liang G, Yin L, Pu Y. Electrospun polymer nanofibres as solid-phase extraction sorbents for extraction and quantification of microcystins. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2015; 36:2796-2802. [PMID: 25978348 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2015.1049213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Electrospun polymer nanofibres were used as novel solid-phase extraction (SPE) sorbents to extract and quantify the microcystins (MCs) including microcystin-RR (MC-RR) and microcystin-LR (MC-LR) from in-suit water samples. The parameters that influenced the extraction efficiency were studied, including the amount of nanofibre, eluted solvent, eluted volume, pH, and the water sample volume. Under optimized conditions, a linear response for MC-RR and MC-LR over the range of 0.25-4 µg/L was achieved with r(2) values of 0.998 and 0.997, respectively. The extraction recovery of MC-RR and MC-LR was 97-102% and 98-100%, respectively, when the MC concentration was 0.25-4 µg/L. When their concentrations ranged from 0.05 to 0.25 µg/L, the MCs could be detected with high accuracy by the nanofibre SPE sorbent combined with nitrogen gas. Due to its simplicity, environment-friendliness, high efficiency, reusability, and sensitivity, the electrospun polymer nanofibre can be applied as a novel SPE sorbent to extract and detect the MCs from in-suit water samples.
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- HaiYan Wei
- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing 210009 , People's Republic of China
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- b Department of Occupational and Environmental Health , School of Public Health, Central South University , Changsha , Hunan 410078 , People's Republic of China
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- c Key Laboratory of Child Development and Learning Science, Ministry of Education , Research Center for Learning Science, Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , People's Republic of China
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- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing 210009 , People's Republic of China
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- c Key Laboratory of Child Development and Learning Science, Ministry of Education , Research Center for Learning Science, Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , People's Republic of China
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- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing 210009 , People's Republic of China
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- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing 210009 , People's Republic of China
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- a Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education , School of Public Health, Southeast University , Nanjing 210009 , People's Republic of China
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Reis B, Carneiro M, Machado J, Azevedo J, Vasconcelos V, Martins JC. Transcriptional responses of glutathione transferase genes in Ruditapes philippinarum exposed to microcystin-LR. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:8397-414. [PMID: 25884330 PMCID: PMC4425088 DOI: 10.3390/ijms16048397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2015] [Revised: 03/20/2015] [Accepted: 04/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Glutathione Transferases (GSTs) are phase II detoxification enzymes known to be involved in the molecular response against microcystins (MCs) induced toxicity. However, the individual role of the several GST isoforms in the MC detoxification process is still unknown. In this study, the time-dependent changes on gene expression of several GST isoforms (pi, mu, sigma 1, sigma 2) in parallel with enzymatic activity of total GST were investigated in gills and hepatopancreas of the bivalve Ruditapes philippinarum exposed to pure MC-LR (10 and 100 µg/L). No significant changes in GST enzyme activities were found on both organs. In contrast, MC-LR affected the transcriptional activities of these detoxification enzymes both in gills and hepatopancreas. GST transcriptional changes in gills promoted by MC-LR were characterized by an early (12 h) induction of mu and sigma 1 transcripts. On the other hand, the GST transcriptional changes in hepatopancreas were characterized by a later induction (48 h) of mu transcript, but also by an early inhibition (6 h) of the four transcripts. The different transcription patterns obtained for the tested GST isoforms in this study highlight the potential divergent physiological roles played by these isoenzymes during the detoxification of MC-LR.
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- Bruno Reis
- CIIMAR/CIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal.
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- CIIMAR/CIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal.
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- CIIMAR/CIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal.
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- CIIMAR/CIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal.
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- CIIMAR/CIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal.
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 4069-007 Porto, Portugal.
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- CIIMAR/CIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal.
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Pham TL, Shimizu K, Dao TS, Hong-Do LC, Utsumi M. Microcystin uptake and biochemical responses in the freshwater clam Corbicula leana P. exposed to toxic and non-toxic Microcystis aeruginosa: Evidence of tolerance to cyanotoxins. Toxicol Rep 2015; 2:88-98. [PMID: 28962341 PMCID: PMC5598480 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2015.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2014] [Revised: 01/25/2015] [Accepted: 01/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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We investigated the accumulation and adverse effects of toxic and non-toxic Microcystis in the edible clam Corbicula leana. Treated clams were exposed to toxic Microcystis at 100 μg of MC (microcystin)-LReq L-1 for 10 days. The experimental organism was then placed in toxin-free water and fed on non-toxic Microcystis for the following 10 days for depuration. Filtering rates (FRs) by C. leana of toxic and non-toxic Microcystis and of the green alga Chlorella vulgaris as a control were estimated. Adverse effects were evaluated though the activity of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione S-transferase (GST). Clam accumulated MCs (up to 12.7 ± 2.5 μg g-1 dry weight (DW) of free MC and 4.2 ± 0.6 μg g-1 DW of covalently bound MC). Our results suggest that although both toxic and non-toxic cyanobacteria caused adverse effects by inducing the detoxification and antioxidant defense system, the clam was quite resistant to cyanotoxins. The estimated MC concentration in C. leana was far beyond the World Health Organization's (WHO) provisional tolerable daily intake (0.04 μg kg-1 day-1), suggesting that consuming clams harvested during cyanobacterial blooms carries a high health risk.
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- Thanh-Luu Pham
- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, Japan
- Institute of Tropical Biology, 85 Tran Quoc Toan Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, Toyo University, Ora-gun, Gunma 374-0193, Japan
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- Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Vietnam National University–Ho Chi Minh City, 6 Quarter, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, Japan
- Corresponding author. Tel.: +81 29 853 4656; fax: +81 29 853 7198.
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Costa MS, Costa M, Ramos V, Leão PN, Barreiro A, Vasconcelos V, Martins R. Picocyanobacteria from a clade of marine Cyanobium revealed bioactive potential against microalgae, bacteria, and marine invertebrates. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2015; 78:432-42. [PMID: 25785557 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2014.991466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The production of bioactive compounds either toxic or with pharmacological applications by cyanobacteria is well established. However, picoplanktonic forms within this group of organisms have rarely been studied in this context. In this study, the toxicological potential of picocyanobacteria from a clade of marine Cyanobium strains isolated from the Portuguese coast was examined using different biological models. First, strains were identified by applying morphological and molecular approaches and cultured under lab conditions. A crude extract and three fractions reflecting a preliminary segregation of lipophilic metabolites were tested for toxicity with the marine microalga Nannochloropsis sp., the bacteria Pseudomonas sp., the brine shrimp Artemia salina, and fertilized eggs of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus. No significant apparent adverse effects were noted against Artemia salina. However, significant adverse effects were found in all other assays, with an inhibition of Nannochloropsis sp. and Pseudomonas sp. growth and marked reduction in Paracentrotus lividus larvae length. The results obtained indicated that Cyanobium genus may serve as a potential source of interesting bioactive compounds and emphasize the importance of also studying smaller picoplanktonic fractions of marine cyanobacteria.
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- Maria Sofia Costa
- a Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research , Porto University , Porto , Portugal
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Guzmán-Guillén R, Moreno I, Prieto Ortega AI, Eugenia Soria-Díaz M, Vasconcelos V, Cameán AM. CYN determination in tissues from freshwater fish by LC–MS/MS: Validation and application in tissues from subchronically exposed tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Talanta 2015; 131:452-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2014.07.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2014] [Revised: 07/26/2014] [Accepted: 07/30/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Kim J, Seo JK, Yoon H, Kim PJ, Choi K. Combined effects of the cyanobacterial toxin microcystin-LR and environmental factors on life-history traits of indigenous cladoceran Moina macrocopa. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2014; 33:2560-2565. [PMID: 25113262 DOI: 10.1002/etc.2712] [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: 02/05/2014] [Revised: 03/27/2014] [Accepted: 08/05/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Environmental factors are important in that they might interact with toxicants and could affect the concentration-response relationship of the toxicants in the water environment. Microcystins (MCs) produced by algal blooming are natural toxins that exert severe impacts on aquatic organisms. Despite the possibility of interaction effects between environmental factors and MCs, very few studies have been carried out to date. In the present study, the authors evaluated the effect of 3 environmental factors on chronic toxicity of MC-leucine-arginine (MC-LR; 0 µg/L, 0.8 µg/L, 4 µg/L, 20 µg/L, 100 µg/L, 500 µg/L) to the freshwater invertebrate Moina macrocopa. Three environmental factors were determined to reflect the reasonable worst conditions of the water body in South Korea: high water temperature (25 °C), the highest concentration of nutrients (ammonia-nitrogen [NH3 -N] = 3.8 mg/L; nitrate-nitrogen [NO3 -N] = 8.5 mg/L) during the occurrence of algal bloom, and 2 pH conditions of 7.0 and 9.0, which satisfy the test acceptance criteria for the Daphnia test. Among the various environmental factors being tested, high water temperature and NO3 -N elevated chronic toxicity of MC-LR, whereas NH3 -N reduced toxicity. Water pH did not influence chronic toxicity of MC-LR to M. macrocopa. This observation suggests that those environmental factors are responsible for changing the trend of MC-LR toxicity.
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- Jungkon Kim
- National Institute of Environmental Research, Incheon, South Korea; National Institute of Chemical Safety, Daejeon, South Korea
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Jarque S, Piña B. Deiodinases and thyroid metabolism disruption in teleost fish. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2014; 135:361-375. [PMID: 25462686 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2014.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2014] [Revised: 09/09/2014] [Accepted: 09/26/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Many xenobiotic compounds with endocrine disrupting activity have been described since the late eighties. These compounds are able to interact with natural hormone systems and potentially induce deleterious effects in wildlife, notably piscine species. However, while the characterization of endocrine disruptors with "dioxin-like", estrogenic or androgenic activities is relatively well established, little is known about environmentally relevant pollutants that may act at thyroid system level. Iodothyronine deiodinases, the key enzymes in the activation and inactivation of thyroid hormones, have been suggested as suitable biomarkers for thyroid metabolism disruption. The present article reviews the biotic and abiotic factors that are able to modulate deiodinases in teleosts, a representative model organism for vertebrates. Data show that deiodinases are highly sensitive to several physiological and physical variables, so they should be taken into account to establish natural basal deiodination patterns to further understand responses under chemical exposure. Among xenobiotic compounds, brominated flame retardants are postulated as chemicals of major concern because of their similar structure shared with thyroid hormones. More ambiguous results are shown for the rest of compounds, i.e. polychlorinated biphenyls, perfluorinated chemicals, pesticides, metals and synthetic drugs, in part due to the limited information available. The different mechanisms of action still remain unknown for most of those compounds, although several hypothesis based on observed effects are discussed. Future tasks are also suggested with the aim of moving forward in the full characterization of chemical compounds with thyroid disrupting activity.
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- Sergio Jarque
- Masaryk University, Faculty of Science, RECETOX, Kamenice 5/753, CZ62500 Brno, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, IDAEA-CSIC, Jordi Girona, 18, 08034 Barcelona, Spain.
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Saul N, Chakrabarti S, Stürzenbaum SR, Menzel R, Steinberg CEW. Neurotoxic action of microcystin-LR is reflected in the transcriptional stress response of Caenorhabditis elegans. Chem Biol Interact 2014; 223:51-7. [PMID: 25257166 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2014.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2014] [Revised: 08/27/2014] [Accepted: 09/10/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Cyanobacterial blooms in aquatic environments are frequently characterized by elevated levels of microcystins, a potent hepatotoxin. Here we exposed the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans with environmentally realistic concentrations of MC-LR to explore its non-hepatic toxicity. Lifespan, reproduction and growth assays confirmed the toxic potential of 100μg/L MC-LR even in this liver-lacking invertebrate. Whole-genome microarray analysis revealed that a neuromodulating action was the dominant response in nematodes challenged with 100μg/L MC-LR. Indeed, most of the 201 differentially expressed genes were associated with neurobehavior, neurogenesis, and signaling associated pathways. In addition, a whole-genome miRNA-microarray highlighted that, in particular, members of the let-7 family were differentially regulated. These miRNAs are involved in the developmental timing of cell fates, including neurons, and are probably also part of the stress response system. To conclude, neurological modulation is the main transcriptional stress response in C. elegans exposed to MC-LR.
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- Nadine Saul
- Department of Biology, Freshwater and Stress Ecology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Späthstr. 80/81, 12437 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Biology, Freshwater and Stress Ecology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Späthstr. 80/81, 12437 Berlin, Germany
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Analytical and Environmental Sciences Division, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, UK
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- Department of Biology, Freshwater and Stress Ecology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Späthstr. 80/81, 12437 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Biology, Freshwater and Stress Ecology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Späthstr. 80/81, 12437 Berlin, Germany
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Li L, Liang XF, He S, Li G, Wen Z, Cai W, Shen D. Transcriptional responses of mu-, pi- and omega-class glutathione S-transferase genes in the hepatopancreas of Cipangopaludina cahayensis exposed to microcystin-LR. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s11434-014-0305-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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