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Salvo A, La Torre GL, Rotondo A, Mangano V, Gervasi T, Gervasi C, Vadalà R, Bartolomeo G, Iaria C, Lanteri G, Capparucci F, Dugo G. Accumulation of PCBs, PAHs, plasticizers and inorganic elements in Hexanchus griseus from the strait of Messina (Central Mediterranean sea). Nat Prod Res 2019; 34:172-176. [PMID: 31014105 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2019.1601197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
This study investigates the inorganic elements and the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) accumulated in liver of a sexually mature Hexanchus griseus living in the Mediterranean Sea. The casual finding of a specimen in the Strait of Messina (April 2018) allowed us to carefully analyse its liver which can be considered a very important biological indicator. The determination of inorganic elements was carried out by ICP-MS technique. Quantitative determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and poly-chloro-biphenyl compounds (PCB), distinguished in dioxine-like (DL) and not-dioxine-like (NDL) derivates, has been carried out by HRGC/MS and HRGC-MS/MS respectively. Worrying levels of PCB-DL (TEQ = Σ(PCB-DL)*TEF = 5.96 ng g-1), PCB-NDL (Σ(PCB-NDL) = 1390.4 ng g-1) together with the presence of pesticides and plasticizers were found in the shark liver oil. The levels of heavy metals were below the legal limits.
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- Andrea Salvo
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina (Italy), V.le Annunziata, Messina, 98168, Italy.,Science4Life, Spin Off Company, University of Messina, V.le Leonardo Sciascia Coop Fede Pal. B, Messina, 98168, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina (Italy), V.le Annunziata, Messina, 98168, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina (Italy), V.le Annunziata, Messina, 98168, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina (Italy), V.le Annunziata, Messina, 98168, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina (Italy), V.le Annunziata, Messina, 98168, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina (Italy), V.le Annunziata, Messina, 98168, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina (Italy), V.le Annunziata, Messina, 98168, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina (Italy), V.le Annunziata, Messina, 98168, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, V.le Stagno d'Alcontres, Messina, 98166, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, V.le Annunziata, Messina, 98168, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, V.le Stagno d'Alcontres, Messina, 98166, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina (Italy), V.le Annunziata, Messina, 98168, Italy.,Science4Life, Spin Off Company, University of Messina, V.le Leonardo Sciascia Coop Fede Pal. B, Messina, 98168, Italy
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Quintaneiro C, Soares AMVM, Costa D, Monteiro MS. Effects of PCB-77 in adult zebrafish after exposure during early life stages. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2019; 54:478-483. [PMID: 30732533 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2019.1568793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a class of industrial chemicals that cause endocrine changes, since they are able to bind to estrogen receptors and interfere with estrogen-regulated processes, such as fish vitellogenesis. Therefore, the present work aimed to assess potential endocrine effects of PCB-77 exposure during zebrafish (Danio rerio) gonadal differentiation. To achieve that, zebrafish juveniles were exposed to increasing concentrations of PCB-77 for 14 days during a critical window of gonad differentiation (30-44 days post-fertilization). Vitellogenin (Vtg) levels and several endpoints such as survival, growth, gonadosomatic index (GSI) and hepatosomatic index were recorded at the end of exposure and/or after 3 months in clean medium. The results obtained showed a reduction of Vtg-like proteins in juveniles, just after exposure to PCB-77 accompanied, after 3 months, by a decrease in gonadal Vtg levels and GSI of females. These results suggest that exposure to PCB-77 during the critical window of gonadal differentiation decreased vitellogenesis in juvenile zebrafish which lasted until adulthood affecting the normal development of female gonad, which might have further implications in reproduction success.
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- Carla Quintaneiro
- a Department of Biology & CESAM , University of Aveiro , Aveiro , Portugal
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- a Department of Biology & CESAM , University of Aveiro , Aveiro , Portugal
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- a Department of Biology & CESAM , University of Aveiro , Aveiro , Portugal
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Licata P, Tardugno R, Pergolizzi S, Capillo G, Aragona M, Colombo A, Gervasi T, Pellizzeri V, Cicero N, Calò M. In vivo effects of PCB-126 and genistein on vitellogenin expression in zebrafish. Nat Prod Res 2018; 33:2507-2514. [PMID: 29607746 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2018.1455048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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In this study, the vitellogenin (Vtg) modulation by genistein and polychlorinated biphenyl-126 (PCB-126) exposure in zebrafishes has been investigated. Both PCB-126 and genistein have been identified as aquatic pollutants and can further increase estrogenicity of waterways. Vtg is egg yolk precursor protein release by the hepatocytes during vitellogenesis. This process occurs normally in the hepatocytes in response to the activation with the estrogens such as 17-β-estradiol. Our immunohistochemical findings showed a Vtg expression that increases at 12 h and at 72 h in the liver of treated fishes with both PCB-126 and genistein, individually and in combination. Furthermore, for the first time, also hepatic stellate cells (HSC) in the liver parenchyma were strongly positive for vitellogenin.
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- Patrizia Licata
- a Department of Veterinary Science, Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology , University of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- b Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging , University of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- c Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences , University of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- c Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences , University of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- c Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences , University of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- d Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale Messina (ASP) , Messina , Italy
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- b Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging , University of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- b Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging , University of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- c Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences , University of Messina , Messina , Italy.,e Science4Life s.r.l., A Spin-off of the University of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- a Department of Veterinary Science, Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology , University of Messina , Messina , Italy
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Di Bella G, Potortì AG, Licata P, Pellizzeri V, Ben Mansour H, Dugo G, Lo Turco V. Organic contamination in clams, Venerupis aurea laeta and Cerastoderma edule glaucum, from Sicily (Italy). Nat Prod Res 2017; 32:1402-1406. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2017.1350674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Veterinary Science Department, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- APAE Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, University of Monastir, Mahdia, Tunisia
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- Biomorf Department, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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