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Song W, Wang Y, Huang T, Liu Y, Chen F, Chen Y, Jiang Y, Zhang C, Yang X. T-2 toxin metabolism and its hepatotoxicity: New insights on the molecular mechanism and detoxification. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 330:121784. [PMID: 37169237 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
Abstract
T-2 toxin, a type A trichothecene, is a secondary metabolite produced by Fusarium poae, Fusarium sporotrichioides, and Fusarium tricinctum. As the most toxic trichothecenes, T-2 toxin causes severe damage to multiple organs, especially to liver. However, the contamination of T-2 toxin covers a wide range of plants, including nuts, grains, fruits and herbs globally. And due to chemical stability of T-2 toxin, it is difficult to be completely removed from the food and feeds, which poses a great threat to human and animal health. Liver is the major detoxifying organ which also makes it the main target of T-2 toxin. After being absorbed by intestine, the first pass effect will reduce the level of T-2 toxin in blood indicating that liver is the main metabolic site of T-2 toxin in vivo. In this review, updated researches on the hepatotoxicity of T-2 toxin were summarized. The metabolic characteristic of T-2 toxin in vivo was introduced. The main hepatotoxic mechanisms of T-2 toxin are oxidative stress, mitochondrial damage, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation, autophagy and apoptosis. Recent research of the main hepatotoxic mechanisms of T-2 toxin and the interactions between these mechanisms were summarized. The remission of the hepatotoxicity induced by T-2 toxin was also studied in this review followed by new findings on the detoxification of hepatotoxicity induced by T-2 toxin. The review aimed to offer a comprehensive view and proposes new perspectives in the field of hepatotoxicity induced by T-2 toxin.
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- Wenxi Song
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China.
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Yang Y, Ji J, Wu S, Ye Y, Sheng L, Zhang Y, Sun X. Efficient Biodegradation of Patulin by Aspergillus niger FS10 and Metabolic Response of Degrading Strain. Foods 2023; 12:foods12020382. [PMID: 36673472 PMCID: PMC9858360 DOI: 10.3390/foods12020382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Patulin, a mycotoxin commonly found in fruits and derived products, causes serious health problems for humans and animals worldwide. Several microbial strains have been observed to possess the ability to effectively remove patulin. However, these methods are presently associated with disadvantages such as low degradation efficiency and an unclear biodegradation mechanism. In the current study, the characteristics of patulin degradation via Aspergillus niger FS10 were evaluated, and the mechanisms involved were analyzed using metabolomics technologies. The results showed that the suspension of A. niger FS10 could degrade 94.72% of patulin within 36 h. The moment concentration pf patulin was 0.116 μg/mL, and the detection limit value was 0.01 μg/mL. In addition, the patulin content was reduced to levels below the detection limit within 48 h. A. niger FS10 mainly degrades patulin by producing intracellular enzymes, which can convert patulin into ascladiol. This degradation method can effectively reduce the damage caused by patulin to HepG2 cells. In addition, the patulin treatment significantly affects the pentose phosphate pathway and the glutathione pathway. These two metabolic pathways are speculated to be closely related to patulin degradation via A. niger FS10. The incubation of A. niger FS10 with patulin-contaminated apple pomace can not only eliminate patulin but also increase the utilization of apple pomace. Therefore, our research results provide a new method for addressing patulin contamination in the food and feed industries.
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- Yang Yang
- School of Food Science, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Foods, School of Food Science Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Joint International Research Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Foods, School of Food Science Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Joint International Research Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- College of Food Science and Pharmacy, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi 830052, China
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- School of Food Science, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Foods, School of Food Science Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Joint International Research Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Foods, School of Food Science Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Joint International Research Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Foods, School of Food Science Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Joint International Research Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Foods, School of Food Science Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Joint International Research Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Functional Foods, School of Food Science Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, Joint International Research Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-510-85329015; Fax: +86-85328726
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Salambanga FRD, Wingert L, Valois I, Lacombe N, Gouin F, Trépanier J, Debia M, Soszczyńska E, Twarużek M, Kosicki R, Dias M, Viegas S, Caetano L, Viegas C, Marchand G. Microbial contamination and metabolite exposure assessment during waste and recyclable material collection. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113597. [PMID: 35660405 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Waste workers are exposed to bioaerosols when handling, lifting and dumping garbage. Bioaerosol exposure has been linked to health problems such as asthma, airway irritant symptoms, infectious, gastrointestinal and skin diseases, and cancer. Our objective was to characterize the exposure of urban collectors and drivers to inhalable bioaerosols and to measured the cytotoxic effect of air samples in order to evaluate their health risk. Personal and ambient air sampling were conducted during the summer of 2019. Workers from 12 waste trucks collecting recyclables, organic waste or compost were evaluated. Bacteria and fungi were cultured, molecular biology methods were used to detect microbial indicators, cytotoxic assays were performed and endotoxins and mycotoxins were quantified. Domestic waste collectors were exposed to concentrations of bacteria and endotoxins above the recommended limits, and Aspergillus section Fumigati was detected at critical concentrations in their breathing zones. Cytotoxic effects were observed in many samples, demonstrating the potential health risk for these workers. This study establishes evidence that waste workers are exposed to microbial health risks during collection. It also demonstrates the relevance of cytotoxic assays in documenting the general toxic risk found in air samples. Our results also suggest that exposures differ depending on the type of waste, job title and discharge/unloading locations.
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- Fabiola R D Salambanga
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Canada; Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et Sécurité Du Travail, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et Sécurité Du Travail, Canada
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et Sécurité Du Travail, Canada
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Canada
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- Kazimierz Wielki University, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiology and Toxicology, Chodkiewicza 30, 85-064, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Kazimierz Wielki University, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiology and Toxicology, Chodkiewicza 30, 85-064, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Kazimierz Wielki University, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiology and Toxicology, Chodkiewicza 30, 85-064, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- H&TRC- Health & Technology Research Center, ESTeSL- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Portugal; Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Canada
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- H&TRC- Health & Technology Research Center, ESTeSL- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Portugal; Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Canada; NOVA National School of Public Health, Public Health Research Centre, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Portugal
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- H&TRC- Health & Technology Research Center, ESTeSL- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Portugal; Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- H&TRC- Health & Technology Research Center, ESTeSL- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Portugal; Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Canada; NOVA National School of Public Health, Public Health Research Centre, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Canada; Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et Sécurité Du Travail, Canada.
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Llorens P, Herrera M, Juan-García A, Payá JJ, Moltó JC, Ariño A, Juan C. Biomarkers of Exposure to Zearalenone in In Vivo and In Vitro Studies. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:291. [PMID: 35622538 PMCID: PMC9142966 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14050291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The measurement of human exposure to mycotoxins is necessary for its association with adverse health effects. This exposure is usually estimated from contamination levels of foodstuffs, which are the primary source of toxin exposure, and data on food consumption patterns. However, variations in contamination level, intestinal absorption, toxin distribution, and excretion lead to individual variations in toxin exposure that can be more readily measured with a biomarker. This review deals with the latest literature information about ZEN biomarkers in humans, animals, and cell line cultures. Their presence in urine, biomarkers that have effects in the kidney, liver, reproductive system and blood and biomarkers of cell response have been reported. It has highlighted the importance of determining α-zearalenol and β-zearalenol biomarkers to estimate the probable dietary intake (PDI) of a specific population or to characterize the severity of exposure to ZEN in animals or cell lines. α-ZEL and β-ZEL are cytotoxic by inhibiting cell proliferation, total protein and DNA syntheses, in this sense, an induction of expression proteins Hsp27 and Hsp70 was observed, and an increase in gene expression (TLR4, NF-kBp65, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, MGMT, α-GST, Hsp70, Nrf2, L-Fabp, HO-1, MAPK8), the determination of which indicates an oxidative stress effect. The integrity of the cell or tissue membrane is assessed by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), which increase at exposure of ZEN (84.2 µM), and the proportions of some fatty acids of the renal tissue membrane were increased at treatments with ZEN. This review allows starting future studies of animal and population exposure in parallel with those of health effects works.
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- Paula Llorens
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (P.L.); (A.J.-G.); (J.J.P.); (J.C.M.); (C.J.)
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- Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón—IA2 (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Facultad de Veterinaria, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain;
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (P.L.); (A.J.-G.); (J.J.P.); (J.C.M.); (C.J.)
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (P.L.); (A.J.-G.); (J.J.P.); (J.C.M.); (C.J.)
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (P.L.); (A.J.-G.); (J.J.P.); (J.C.M.); (C.J.)
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- Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón—IA2 (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Facultad de Veterinaria, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain;
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (P.L.); (A.J.-G.); (J.J.P.); (J.C.M.); (C.J.)
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Low-Concentration T-2 Toxin Attenuates Pseudorabies Virus Replication in Porcine Kidney 15 Cells. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:toxins14020121. [PMID: 35202147 PMCID: PMC8876018 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14020121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Pseudorabies, caused by pseudorabies virus (PRV), is the main highly infectious disease that severely affects the pig industry globally. T-2 toxin (T2), a significant mycotoxin, is widely spread in food and feeds and shows high toxicity to mammals. The potential mechanism of the interaction between viruses and toxins is of great research value because revealing this mechanism may provide new ideas for their joint prevention and control. In this study, we investigated the effect of T2 on PRV replication and the mechanism of action. The results showed that at a low dose (10 nM), T2 had no significant effect on porcine kidney 15 (PK15) cell viability. However, this T2 concentration alleviated PRV-induced cell injury and increased cell survival time. Additionally, the number of PK15 cells infected with PRV significantly reduced by T2 treatment. Similarly, T2 significantly decreased the copy number of PRV. Investigation of the mechanism revealed that 10 nM T2 significantly inhibits PRV replication and leads to downregulation of oxidative stress- and apoptosis-related genes. These results suggest that oxidative stress and apoptosis are involved in the inhibition of PRV replication in PK15 cells by low-concentration T2. Taken together, we demonstrated the protective effects of T2 against PRV infection. A low T2 concentration inhibited the replication of PRV in PK15 cells, and this process was accompanied by downregulation of the oxidative stress and apoptosis signaling pathways. Our findings partly explain the interaction mechanism between T2 and PRV, relating to oxidative stress and apoptosis, though further research is required.
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Zhang B, Liang H, Huang K, Li J, Xu D, Huang C, Li Y. Cardiotoxicity of patulin was found in H9c2 cells. Toxicon 2021; 207:21-30. [PMID: 34929212 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2021.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Patulin (PAT) is a kind of mycotoxins that is universally found at rotten fruits, especially apples and apple products. Previous studies have shown that PAT has hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. However, cardiotoxicity of PAT is rarely reported. Present study aimed at investigate the cardiotoxicity and relevant mechanisms of PAT on H9c2 cells. Cytotoxicity of PAT were evaluated by MTT assay and LDH. Hoechst 33258 staining was used to examine the nuclear morphology and AV/PI double staining was employed for apoptosis on H9c2 cells. Expression level of Caspase-3, Caspase-9, Bax, Bcl-2 were quantified to verify the potential mechanism of mitochondrial apoptosis pathway. The tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin 6 (IL-6) were quantified to determine the inflammatory response by using ELISA assay. ROS, SOD, MDA, GSH levels were measured to determine the oxidative stress status. Results demonstrated that PAT significantly induced cell injury, as evidenced by the down-regulated of cell viability, and the increase of LDH release. Hoesst33258 staining and flow cytometry showed that apoptosis rate was elevated by PAT. PAT treatment up-regulated the expression of Caspase-3, Caspase-9, Bax level and down-regulated the expression of Bcl-2 level. TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 levels showed that PAT increased the pro-inflammatory response. As PAT concentration increased, intracellular MDA, ROS content were elevated, while GSH content and the activity of SOD were significantly decreased. Thus, it is concluded that PAT may induce apoptosis of H9c2 cells through oxidative stress.
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- Baigang Zhang
- Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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- Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Gansu, Lanzhou, 730050, China; School/Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Gansu, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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- Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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- Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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- Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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- School/Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Gansu, Lanzhou, 730050, China.
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Juan-García A, Juan C, Bind MA, Engert F. Study of locomotion response and development in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos and larvae exposed to enniatin A, enniatin B, and beauvericin. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 777:146075. [PMID: 33677298 PMCID: PMC8154722 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by a variety of fungi that contaminate food and feed resources, and are capable of inducing a wide range of toxicity. Here, we studied the developmental and behavioral toxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos and larvae exposed to three mycotoxins: beauvericin (BEA), Enniatin A (ENN A), and Ennitain B (ENN B). Zebrafish embryos were collected after fertilization, treated individually from 1 to 6 dpf with BEA at 8, 16, 32 and, 64 μM and for both enniatins at 3.12, 6.25, 12.5 and, 25 μM. Mixture of mycotoxins were assayed as follows: i) for BEA + ENN A and BEA + ENN B at [32 + 12.5] μM and [16 + 6.25] μM; ii) for ENN A + ENN B at [12.5 + 12.5] μM and [6.25 + 6.25] μM and, iii) for BEA + ENN A + ENN B at [32 + 12.5 + 12.5] μM and [16 + 6.25 + 6.25] μM. Response was collected after a white light-flash intermittent coming on for 5 s during 2 h with a imaging platform. Outcomes measured were: time to death, response to light, and circadian rhythm. This last outcome was measured in a plate where embryos had evolved in natural intervals of light and dark until day 7 or in a plate maintained in darkness. Images of all stages and evolution were collected. Results indicated that mycotoxins induced toxicity at the concentrations tested. All exposed zebrafish induced developmental defects, specifically hatching time and motion activity. After exposure, fish showed enhanced baseline activity but they lost their responsiveness to light.
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- Ana Juan-García
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100 Burjassot, València, Spain; Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University, 16 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100 Burjassot, València, Spain
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University, 16 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Agahi F, Juan-García A, Font G, Juan C. Study of enzymatic activity in human neuroblastoma cells SH-SY5Y exposed to zearalenone's derivates and beauvericin. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 152:112227. [PMID: 33878370 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Beauvericin (BEA), α-zearalenol (α-ZEL) and β-zearalenol (β-ZEL), are produced by several Fusarium species that contaminate cereal grains. These mycotoxins can cause cytotoxicity and neurotoxicity in various cell lines and they are also capable of produce oxidative stress at molecular level. However, mammalian cells are equipped with a protective endogenous antioxidant system formed by no-enzymatic antioxidant and enzymatic protective systems such as glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione S-transferase (GST), catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). The aim of this study was evaluating the effects of α-ZEL, β-ZEL and BEA, on enzymatic GPx, GST, CAT and SOD activity in human neuroblastoma cells using the SH-SY5Y cell line, over 24 h and 48 h with different treatments at the following concentration range: from 1.56 to 12.5 μM for α-ZEL and β-ZEL, from 0.39 to 2.5 μM for BEA, from 1.87 to 25 μM for binary combinations and from 3.43 to 27.5 μM for tertiary combination. SH-SY5Y cells exposed to α-ZEL, β-ZEL and BEA revealed an overall increase in the activity of i) GPx, after 24 h of exposure up to 24-fold in individual treatments and 15-fold in binary combination; ii) GST after 24 h of exposure up to 10-fold (only in combination forms), and iii) SOD up to 3.5- and 5-fold in individual and combined treatment, respectively after 48 h of exposure. On the other hand, CAT activity decreased significantly in all treatments up to 92% after 24 h except for β-ZEL + BEA, which revealed the opposite.
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- Fojan Agahi
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, València, Spain
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, València, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, València, Spain
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, València, Spain
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Taroncher M, Rodríguez-Carrasco Y, Ruiz MJ. T-2 toxin and its metabolites: Characterization, cytotoxic mechanisms and adaptive cellular response in human hepatocarcinoma (HepG2) cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 145:111654. [PMID: 32777337 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
Abstract
The T-2 toxin (T-2) is a type A trichothecene produced by Fusarium species, and the most cytotoxic mycotoxin of the group. A study was made to determine T-2 cytotoxicity in human hepatocarcinoma (HepG2) cells; evaluate whether there is an adaptive response of HepG2 cells exposed to low concentrations of T-2; identify the T-2 metabolites by LC-Q-TOF MS; and determine whether T-2 disrupts cell proliferation in HepG2 cells. The IC50 values obtained ranged from 61.9 ± 2.4 nM to 70.7 ± 7.4 nM. No adaptive response was observed. There was no evidence of extra- or intracellular accumulation of T-2 after 24 h of exposure as determined by LC-Q-TOF MS. However, some T-2 metabolites such as HT-2 toxin, neosolaniol and T-2 triol showed important (>75%) intracellular accumulation. Cell distribution was significantly increased in SubG0/G1 phase (11.8-fold higher) and decreased (12%) in G2/M phase at 60 nM T-2, versus the control. Simultaneously, increased necrosis (238%) and apoptosis/necrosis (up to 35.5%) were observed in HepG2 cells exposed to T-2. In conclusion, the results show that T-2 leads to loss of cell viability without an adaptive response, and that the metabolites generated play an important role in T-2 cytotoxicity, increasing HepG2 cell damage.
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- Mercedes Taroncher
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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