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Dang M, Li M, Li J, Liu R, Guo Y, Hou K. Emissions of Formamide and Ammonia from Foam Mats: Online Measurement Based on Dopant-Assisted Photoionization TOFMS and Assessment of Their Exposure for Children. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:5646-5654. [PMID: 36988557 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c08857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Formamide has been classified as a Class 1B reproductive toxicant to children by the European Union (EU) Chemicals Agency. Foam mats are a potential source of formamide and ammonia. Online dopant-assisted atmospheric pressure photoionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (DA-APPI-TOFMS) coupled with a Teflon environmental chamber was developed to assess the exposure risk of formamide and ammonia from foam mats to children. High levels of formamide (average 3363.72 mg/m3) and ammonia (average 1586.78 mg/m3) emissions were measured from 21 foam mats with three different raw material types: ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA: n = 7), polyethylene (PE: n = 7), and cross-linked polyethylene (XPE: n = 7). The 28 day emission testing for the selected PE mat showed that the emissions of formamide were 2 orders of magnitude higher than the EU emission limit of 20 μg/m3, and formamide may be a permanent indoor contaminant for foam mat products during their life cycle. The exposure assessment of children aged 0.5-6 years showed that the exposure dose was approximately hundreds of mg/kg-day, and the age group of 0.5-2 years was subject to much higher dermal exposures than others. Thus, this study provided key relevant information for further studies on assessing children's exposure to indoor air pollution from foam mats.
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- Min Dang
- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, 72 Binhai Road, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, 72 Binhai Road, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, 72 Binhai Road, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, 72 Binhai Road, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, 72 Binhai Road, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, 72 Binhai Road, Qingdao 266237, China
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Piccinni M, Bellani S, Bianca G, Bonaccorso F. Nickel-Iron Layered Double Hydroxide Dispersions in Ethanol Stabilized by Acetate Anions. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:4598-4608. [PMID: 35254806 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c03485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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This work reports a method to obtain stable dispersions of nickel-iron layered double hydroxide (NiFe-LDH) nanosheets in ethanol by exposing the as-synthetized bulk NiFe-LDH to a sodium acetate solution or by adding acetate and citrate anions inside the reaction mixture. In the case of citrate-containing NiFe-LDH, the formation of single-layer nanosheets is confirmed by X-ray diffraction and atomic force microscopy measurements. Lastly, the effect of acetate ions on the electrocatalytic activity of NiFe-LDH is discussed for the oxygen evolution reaction. Our results provide useful information to improve the existing LDH exfoliation routes based on the use of green solvent alternatives to the mostly used formamide.
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- Marco Piccinni
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Graphene Labs, via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy.,Dipartimento di Chimica e Chimica Industriale, Università degli Studi di Genova, via Dodecaneso 31, 16146 Genoa, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Graphene Labs, via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy.,Dipartimento di Chimica e Chimica Industriale, Università degli Studi di Genova, via Dodecaneso 31, 16146 Genoa, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Graphene Labs, via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy.,BeDimensional Spa, via Lungotorrente Secca 30R, 16163 Genoa, Italy
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Luise D, Correa F, Bosi P, Trevisi P. A Review of the Effect of Formic Acid and Its Salts on the Gastrointestinal Microbiota and Performance of Pigs. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:E887. [PMID: 32438743 PMCID: PMC7278376 DOI: 10.3390/ani10050887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Out of the alternatives to antibiotics and zinc oxide, organic acids, or simply acidifiers, play significant roles, especially in ensuring gut health and the growth performance of pigs. Regarding acidifiers, formic acid and its salts have shown very promising results in weaning, growing and finishing pigs. Although it is known that the main mechanisms by which acidifiers can improve livestock performance and health are related to the regulation of gastrointestinal pH, an improvement in intestinal digestibility and mineral utilization, and their antimicrobial properties against specific pathogens has been observed, while poor consensus remains in relation to the effect of acidifers on bacteria and the complex microbiome. Therefore, the aim of the present review was to critically evaluate the effects of formic acid and its salts on the performance and the gastrointestinal microbiota balance of pigs.
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- Diana Luise
- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy; (F.C.); (P.B.); (P.T.)
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Bothe MK, Franckenstein D, Cade D, Quatresous E, Westphal M. Daily Intravenous Infusion of Busulfan Impurity 5 for 4 Days Is Not Associated With Toxic Effects in the Rat. Int J Toxicol 2019; 39:39-44. [PMID: 31777300 DOI: 10.1177/1091581819888834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The alkylating agent busulfan is used in conditioning treatment of chronic myelogenous or granulocytic leukemia prior to stem cell transplantations. Its cytotoxic activity results in primary damage or destruction of hematopoietic cells. While the toxicity of busulfan is well investigated, little is known about the toxic effects of its impurities. In this study, the effect of 4-day intravenous infusion (3 h/d) of 4.8 mg/kg/d busulfan and 0.49, 4.9, and 49 mg/kg/d busulfan impurity 5 (4-((methylsulfonyl)oxy)butyl acetate) was investigated in rats. Whereas busulfan elicited myelotoxic and hepatotoxic effects, no toxic effects were observed in animals receiving the impurity at dosages up to 10 times higher than busulfan. The highest impurity dose of 49 mg/kg/d is therefore considered the no-observed-adverse-effect level of busulfan impurity 5.
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- Charles River SAS, Saint-Germain-Nuelles, France
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Varnava KG, Sarojini V. Making Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis Greener: A Review of the Literature. Chem Asian J 2019; 14:1088-1097. [PMID: 30681290 DOI: 10.1002/asia.201801807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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To date, the synthesis of peptides is concurrent with the production of enormous amounts of toxic waste. DMF, CH2 Cl2 , and NMP are three of the most toxic organic solvents used in chemical synthesis and are the most common solvents used for peptide synthesis. Additionally, concerns about the hepatotoxicity caused by exposure to DMF and from the toxic and allergenic nature of additives used in peptide synthesis necessitates the need for a green, environmentally friendly, and safer protocol for peptide synthesis. This review summarizes the current literature on green solid-phase peptide synthesis successes and challenges encountered. The review concludes with suggestions for future research towards a simple and efficient green peptide synthesis protocol.
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- Kyriakos G Varnava
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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Qi Y, Ma C, Wan M, Liu Z, Zheng L, Jin F, Jin M, She Y, Wang J, Wang S. Multiresidue Determination of Six Pesticide Adjuvants in Characteristic Minor Crops Using QuEChERS Method and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201803328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Yan Qi
- Institute of Quality Standard & Testing Technology for Agro-Products; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Beijing 100081 PR China
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- Food Science and Technology, Grain College; Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou; 450052 PR China
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- Food Science and Technology, Grain College; Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou; 450052 PR China
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- Food Science and Technology, Grain College; Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou; 450052 PR China
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- Food Science and Technology, Grain College; Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou; 450052 PR China
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- Institute of Quality Standard & Testing Technology for Agro-Products; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Beijing 100081 PR China
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- Institute of Quality Standard & Testing Technology for Agro-Products; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Beijing 100081 PR China
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- Institute of Quality Standard & Testing Technology for Agro-Products; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Beijing 100081 PR China
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- Institute of Quality Standard & Testing Technology for Agro-Products; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Beijing 100081 PR China
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- Institute of Quality Standard & Testing Technology for Agro-Products; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Beijing 100081 PR China
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Pekson R, Poltoratsky V, Gorasiya S, Sundaram S, Ashby CR, Vancurova I, Reznik SE. N,N-Dimethylacetamide Significantly Attenuates LPS- and TNFα-Induced Proinflammatory Responses Via Inhibition of the Nuclear Factor Kappa B Pathway. Mol Med 2016; 22:747-758. [PMID: 27782292 DOI: 10.2119/molmed.2016.00017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Previously, we have shown that N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA) prevents inflammation-induced preterm birth in a murine model, inhibits LPS-induced increases in placental pro-inflammatory cytokines and up-regulates the anti-inflammatory cytokine Interleukin-10 (IL-10). However, DMA's mechanism of action remains to be elucidated. In the current study we investigate how DMA produces its anti-inflammatory effect. Using in vitro and ex vivo models, we show that DMA suppresses secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 cells, TNFα-challenged JEG-3 cells and LPS-stimulated human placental explants. DMA significantly attenuated the secretion of TNFα, IL-6, IL-10, and granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) from LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, IL-6 secretion from TNFα-stimulated JEG-3 cells and TNFα, IL-6, IL-10, GM-CSF and Interleukin-8 (IL-8) from LPS-stimulated human placental explants. We further investigated if DMA's effect on cytokine expression involves the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways. DMA (10 mM) significantly inhibited nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells inhibitor, alpha (IκBα) degradation in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, but there was no significant change in the expression of phosphorylated or native forms of downstream proteins in the MAPK pathway. In addition, DMA significantly attenuated luciferase activity in cells co-transfected with NF-κB-Luc reporter plasmid, but not with AP-1-Luc or CEBP-Luc reporters. Overall, our findings suggest that the anti-inflammatory activity of DMA is mediated by inhibition of the NF-κB pathway via decreased IκBα degradation.
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- Ryan Pekson
- Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. John's University
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- Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. John's University.,Depts of Pathology and Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Kalyani D, Jyothi K, Sivaprakasam C, Nachiappan V. Spectroscopic and molecular modeling studies on the interactions of N-Methylformamide with superoxide dismutase. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2014; 124:148-152. [PMID: 24473177 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2014.01.013] [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: 09/10/2013] [Revised: 12/21/2013] [Accepted: 01/05/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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N-Methylformamide, a polar solvent has a wide industrial applications and it is well-known for hepatotoxicity. The interaction between NMF with superoxide dismutase, an antioxidant defense enzyme has been studied for the first time using spectroscopic methods including Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy and UV-visible spectroscopy under simulative physiological conditions and also by molecular modelling. Fourier Transform Infra Red analysis showed that the change in peak positions and shapes revealed that the secondary structure of SOD had been changed by the interaction with NMF. The data of CD spectra also confirmed that NMF decreased the degree of secondary structure of SOD, which directly resulted in destabilization of enzyme. We studied the inhibitory effect of NMF on enzyme kinetics by pyrogallol autoxidation revealed that protein-ligand complex caused structural unfolding which resulted in enzymatic inhibition. Thus the spectral behaviour of superoxide dismutase provides data concerning its conformational changes in the presence of NMF. Furthermore, molecular docking was applied to explore the binding mode between the protein-ligand complex. This suggested that Asn54 and Val302 residues of dimeric protein were predicted to interact with NMF. The present study provides direct evidence at a molecular level to show that exposure to NMF cause perturbation in its structure and function.
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- Durai Kalyani
- Biomembrane Lab, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli 620024, India
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- Biomembrane Lab, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli 620024, India
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- Biomembrane Lab, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli 620024, India
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- Biomembrane Lab, Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli 620024, India.
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Cho YH, Shin HS. Determination of trace levels of acetamide, propanamide, and butyramide in surface and drinking water using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry after derivatization with 9-xanthydrol. Anal Chim Acta 2013; 787:111-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2013.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2013] [Revised: 06/05/2013] [Accepted: 06/13/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Kennedy GL. Toxicology of dimethyl and monomethyl derivatives of acetamide and formamide: a second update. Crit Rev Toxicol 2012; 42:793-826. [DOI: 10.3109/10408444.2012.725028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Malaguarnera G, Cataudella E, Giordano M, Nunnari G, Chisari G, Malaguarnera M. Toxic hepatitis in occupational exposure to solvents. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18:2756-66. [PMID: 22719183 PMCID: PMC3374978 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i22.2756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2011] [Revised: 09/03/2011] [Accepted: 04/12/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The liver is the main organ responsible for the metabolism of drugs and toxic chemicals, and so is the primary target organ for many organic solvents. Work activities with hepatotoxins exposures are numerous and, moreover, organic solvents are used in various industrial processes. Organic solvents used in different industrial processes may be associated with hepatotoxicity. Several factors contribute to liver toxicity; among these are: species differences, nutritional condition, genetic factors, interaction with medications in use, alcohol abuse and interaction, and age. This review addresses the mechanisms of hepatotoxicity. The main pathogenic mechanisms responsible for functional and organic damage caused by solvents are: inflammation, dysfunction of cytochrome P450, mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress. The health impact of exposure to solvents in the workplace remains an interesting and worrying question for professional health work.
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Zhang J, Yuan Z, Zheng M, Sun Y, Wang Y, Yang S. Effects of N,N-dimethylformamide on behaviour and regeneration of planarian Dugesia japonica. Toxicol Ind Health 2012; 29:753-60. [DOI: 10.1177/0748233712443148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, the toxicity, behavioural and regeneration effects of dimethylformamide (DMF) on planarian Dugesia japonica were investigated. One control and six different concentrations of DMF (10 ppm, 100 ppm, 500 ppm, 1000 ppm, 5000 ppm and 10,000 ppm) were used in triplicate. The results showed that the mortality was directly proportional to the DMF concentration and planarian locomotor velocity (pLMV) was significantly reduced by increasing the exposure time and DMF concentration. pLMV of D. japonica was significantly reduced at a lower concentration of 10 ppm after 7 days of continuous exposure to DMF. The recovery of the motility of planarians pretreated with DMF was found to be time- and dose dependent, all planarians had complete recovery in their motility after 48 h. The appearance of auricles in regenerating animals was easily affected by DMF exposure in comparison with the appearance of eyespot. The present results suggest that the intact adult mobility in the aquatic planarian D. japonica is a more sensitive biomarker than mortality, and the appearance of auricles in regenerating animals is a more sensitive biomarker than eyespot.
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- Jianyong Zhang
- School of Life Sciences, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, PR China
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Clinical outcomes of occupational exposure to n,n-dimethylformamide: perspectives from experimental toxicology. Saf Health Work 2011; 2:97-104. [PMID: 22953193 PMCID: PMC3431905 DOI: 10.5491/shaw.2011.2.2.97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2011] [Accepted: 03/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) is globally used as an organic solvent in the production of synthetic leather and resins because of its low volatility, making it an attractive industrial material. Despite its excellent property as a chemical solvent, utilization of DMF is somewhat controversial nowadays due to its hazardous effects on exposed workers in work places. Many toxification cases are being reported globally and the number of cases of liver damage is still increasing in developing countries. On account of this, a series of epidemiologic surveys are being conducted to understand the degrees of liver damage caused by DMF exposure. Furthermore, many investigations have been performed to clarify the mechanism of DMF-induced liver toxicity using both human and experimental animal models. This review summarizes the current occupational cases reported on liver damage from workers exposed to DMF in industrial work places and the research results that account for DMF-induced liver failure and possible carcinogenesis. The findings reviewed here show the synergistic toxicity of DMF exposure with other toxicants, which might occur through complicated but distinct mechanisms, which may extend our knowledge for establishing risk assessments of DMF exposure in industrial work places.
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Jung SJ, Lee CY, Kim SA, Park KS, Ha BG, Kim J, Yu JY, Choi T. Dimethylacetamide-induced hepatic injuries among spandex fibre workers. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2008; 45:435-9. [PMID: 17503240 DOI: 10.1080/15563650601117897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate clinical features of dimethylacetamide-induced hepatic injuries (DIHIs). METHODS Workers exposed to dimethylacetamide (DMAc) in two spandex factories were monitored for DIHI. We identified 38 DIHI cases as study subjects between 2001 and 2004. DMAc exposure was estimated with urinary N-methylacetamide (NMAc) results from 2003 to 2004. RESULTS All 38 cases showed hepatocellular-type liver injury. The interval between first exposure and identification of hepatic injury (latent period) was mostly less than two months and never exceeded six months. In addition, three repeat DIHI cases showed much shorter latent periods for recurrence than their initial latent periods of hepatic injury. A 50% decline of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels after the cessation of DMAc exposure took less than 14 days and a 90% decline less than 31 days. The median urinary NMAc level of DIHI group (samples from the department of DIHI cases) was 25.1 mg/g Cr; higher than that of all other urinary NMAc results (11.8 mg/g Cr). CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that DMAc can induce hepatocellular-type liver injury and the mechanism of DIHI may be idiosyncratic. Although our exposure estimation was incomplete, the workers with DIHIs might be exposed to higher levels of environmental DMAc than the workers who did not develop DIHIs. All workers exposed to DMAc need to be closely observed for occurrence of hepatic injury for at least six months.
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- Sang-Jae Jung
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Gumi CHA Medical Center, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Gumi, South Korea
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Lee CY, Jung SJ, Kim SA, Park KS, Ha BG. Incidence of dimethylacetamide induced hepatic injury among new employees in a cohort of elastane fibre workers. Occup Environ Med 2006; 63:688-93. [PMID: 16728503 PMCID: PMC2078052 DOI: 10.1136/oem.2005.023580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the incidence of N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA) induced hepatic injury among new elastane fibre workers and to explore factors relating to DMA induced hepatic injury. METHODS Elastane fibre workers exposed to DMA were monitored for hepatic injury. Four hundred and forty new workers employed from 1 January 2002 to 31 July 2004 were included as study subjects. DMA exposure estimates were based on urinary N-methylacetamide (NMA) concentrations. RESULTS There were 28 cases of DMA induced hepatic injury. The overall incidence of DMA induced hepatic injury among new elastane fibre workers was 0.089/person-year. Incidence rates were 7-10 times higher in high exposure groups than in low exposure groups. Fewer DMA induced hepatic injuries occurred among workers employed for a longer period. Workers whose exposure duration was more than seven months showed no hepatic injury in either the high or low exposure groups. Exposure category and duration of employment were significant variables in the multiple logistic regression analysis. CONCLUSIONS Results suggest the existence of dose dependent DMA induced hepatic injury. The inverse relation between the incidence of DMA induced hepatic injury and duration of employment may reflect a type of healthy survivor effect or tolerance to DMA induced hepatic injury.
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- C-Y Lee
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Gumi CHA Medical Center, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Gumi, Korea (South).
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Hutchinson TH, Shillabeer N, Winter MJ, Pickford DB. Acute and chronic effects of carrier solvents in aquatic organisms: a critical review. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2006; 76:69-92. [PMID: 16290221 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2005.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2005] [Revised: 09/13/2005] [Accepted: 09/13/2005] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Recognising the scientific and regulatory need for testing relatively hydrophobic or 'difficult substances', the OECD currently recommends that selected organic solvents may be used in aquatic toxicity testing in order to help achieve more effective dispersion of the toxicant. The OECD recommends a maximum solvent concentration of 100 microl l(-1) (with specific gravity equivalents to 100 microl l(-1) in parentheses) for acetone (79 mg l(-1)), dimethylformamide (95 mg l(-1)), dimethylsulfoxide (1.10 mg l(-1)), ethanol (78.9 mg l(-1)), methanol (79.2 mg l(-1)) and triethylene glycol (1.12 mg l(-1)). While this recommendation is supported by historical data, we have recently observed evidence that some solvents may affect the reproduction of certain fish species, and also impact biomarkers of endocrine disruption. This review presents available data on the effects of solvents in aquatic organisms, supplemented by relevant information from mammalian studies (e.g. effects on liver enzyme induction potentially altering the metabolism of sex hormones). In conclusion, it is recommended that maximum effort should be given to avoiding the use of carrier solvents wherever possible, for example through the use of saturation columns or other physical methods (e.g. stirring or ultrasonification). Where solvent use is necessary, however, it is recommended that in reproduction studies with aquatic organisms, the maximum solvent concentration should not exceed 20 microl l(-1) of dilution water.
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- T H Hutchinson
- AstraZeneca Global Safety, Health and Environment, Brixham Environmental Laboratory, Freshwater Quarry, Brixham, Devon TQ5 8BA, UK.
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Käfferlein HU, Ferstl C, Burkhart-Reichl A, Hennebrüder K, Drexler H, Brüning T, Angerer J. The use of biomarkers of exposure of N,N-dimethylformamide in health risk assessment and occupational hygiene in the polyacrylic fibre industry. Occup Environ Med 2005; 62:330-6. [PMID: 15837855 PMCID: PMC1741015 DOI: 10.1136/oem.2004.017129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) was recently prioritised for field studies by the National Toxicology Program based on the potency of its reproductive toxic effects. AIMS To measure accurately exposure to DMF in occupational settings. METHODS In 35 healthy workers employed in the polyacrylic fibre industry, N-methylformamide (NMF) and N-acetyl-S-(N-methylcarbamoyl)cysteine (AMCC) in urine, and N-methylcarbamoylated haemoglobin (NMHb) in blood were measured. Workplace documentation and questionnaire information were used to categorise workers in groups exposed to low, medium, and high concentrations of DMF. RESULTS All three biomarkers can be used to identify occupational exposure to DMF. However, only the analysis of NMHb could accurately distinguish between workers exposed to different concentrations of DMF. The median concentrations were determined to be 55.1, 122.8, and 152.6 nmol/g globin in workers exposed to low, medium, and high concentrations of DMF, respectively. It was possible by the use of NMHb to identify all working tasks with increased exposure to DMF. While fibre crimpers were found to be least exposed to DMF, persons washing, dyeing, or towing the fibres were found to be highly exposed to DMF. In addition, NMHb measurements were capable of uncovering working tasks, which previously were not associated with increased exposure to DMF; for example, the person preparing the fibre forming solution. CONCLUSIONS Measurement of NMHb in blood is recommended rather than measurement of NMF and AMCC in urine to accurately assess exposure to DMF in health risk assessment. However, NMF and AMCC are useful biomarkers for occupational hygiene intervention. Further investigations regarding toxicity of DMF should focus on highly exposed persons in the polyacrylic fibre industry. Additional measurements in occupational settings other than the polyacrylic fibre industry are also recommended, since the population at risk and the production volume of DMF are high.
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- H U Käfferlein
- Institute and Outpatient Clinic of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany.
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Song Y, D'Costa S, Pardue SL, Petitte JN. Production of germline chimeric chickens following the administration of a busulfan emulsion. Mol Reprod Dev 2005; 70:438-44. [PMID: 15685638 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.20218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Busulfan (1,4-butanediol dimethanesulfonate) was used to deplete endogenous germ cells for the enhanced production of chicken germline chimeras. Utilizing immunohistochemical identification of primordial gem cells (PGCs) in Stage 27 chicken embryos, two delivery formulations were compared relative to the degree of endogenous PGC depletion, a busulfan suspension (BS) and a solublized busulfan emulsion (SBE). Both busulfan treatments resulted in a significant reduction in PGCs when compared to controls. However, the SBE resulted in a more consistent and extensive depletion of PGCs than that observed with the BS treatment. Repopulation of SBE-treated embryos with exogenous PGCs resulted in a threefold increase of PGCs in Stage 27 embryos. Subsequently, germline chimeras were produced by the transfer of male gonadal PGCs from Barred Plymouth Rock embryos into untreated and SBE-treated White Leghorn embryos. Progeny testing of the presumptive chimeras with adult Barred Plymouth Rock chickens was performed to evaluate the efficiency of germline chimera production. The frequency of germline chimerism in SBE-treated recipients increased fivefold when compared to untreated recipients. The number of donor-derived offspring from the germline chimeras also increased eightfold following SBE-treatment of the recipient embryos. These results demonstrated that the administration of a busulfan emulsion into the egg yolk of unincubated eggs improved the depletion of endogenous PGCs in the embryo and enhanced the efficiency of germline chimera production.
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- Yonghong Song
- Department of Poultry Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, USA
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