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Pereira AR, Simões M, Gomes IB. Parabens as environmental contaminants of aquatic systems affecting water quality and microbial dynamics. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 905:167332. [PMID: 37758132 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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Among different pollutants of emerging concern, parabens have gained rising interest due to their widespread detection in water sources worldwide. This occurs because parabens are used in personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and food, in which residues are generated and released into aquatic environments. The regulation of the use of parabens varies across different geographic regions, resulting in diverse concentrations observed globally. Concentrations of parabens exceeding 100 μg/L have been found in wastewater treatment plants and surface waters while drinking water (DW) sources typically exhibit concentrations below 6 μg/L. Despite their low levels, the presence of parabens in DW is a potential exposure route for humans, raising concerns for both human health and environmental microbiota. Although a few studies have reported alterations in the functions and characteristics of microbial communities following exposure to emerging contaminants, the impact of the exposure to parabens by microbial communities, particularly biofilm colonizers, remains largely understudied. This review gathers the most recent information on the occurrence of parabens in water sources, as well as their effects on human health and aquatic organisms. The interactions of parabens with microbial communities are reviewed for the first time, filling the knowledge gaps on the effects of paraben exposure on microbial ecosystems and their impact on disinfection tolerance and antimicrobial resistance, with potential implications for public health.
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- Ana Rita Pereira
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
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Liang J, Liu QS, Ren Z, Min K, Yang X, Hao F, Zhang Q, Liu Q, Zhou Q, Jiang G. Studying paraben-induced estrogen receptor- and steroid hormone-related endocrine disruption effects via multi-level approaches. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 869:161793. [PMID: 36702264 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Increasing concerns have been raised on the health risks of parabens in the regard of their widespread applications and potential endocrine disrupting activities. In this study, four typical parabens, including methyl paraben (MeP), ethyl paraben (EtP), propyl paraben (PrP), and butyl paraben (BuP) were systematically investigated for their estrogen receptor- and steroid hormone-related endocrine disruptions using multi-level approaches. Paraben exposure promoted the proliferation of MCF-7 cells, increased the luciferase activity in MVLN cells, and induced the vitellogenin (vtg) expression in zebrafish larvae, showing the typical estrogenic effects. The in vitro protein assays further revealed that PrP and BuP could bind with two isoforms of estrogen receptors (ERs). The estrogenic activities of parabens were predicted to be positively correlated with their chemical structure complexity by using molecular docking analysis. Furthermore, the synthesis and secretion of estradiol (E2) and testosterone (T) were significantly disturbed in H295R cells and zebrafish larvae, which could be regulated by paraben-induced transcriptional disturbance in both in vitro steroidogenesis and in vivo hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. Parabens could disturb the endocrine system by activating the ERs and disrupting the steroid hormone synthesis and secretion, suggesting their potential deleterious risks to the environment and human health.
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- Jiefeng Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China; Sino-Danish College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; Institute of Analytical Food Safety, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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Cetinić KA, Grgić I, Previšić A, Rožman M. The curious case of methylparaben: Anthropogenic contaminant or natural origin? CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 294:133781. [PMID: 35104549 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The widespread use of methylparaben as a preservative has caused increased exposure to natural aquatic systems in recent decades. However, current studies have suggested that exposure to this compound can result in endocrine disrupting effects, raising much concern regarding its environmental impact. In contast, methylparaben has also been found to be part of the metabolome of some organisms, prompting the question as to whether this compound may be more natural than previously assumed. Through a combination of field studies investigating the natural presence of methylparaben across different taxa, and a 54-day microcosm experiment examining the bioaccumulation and movement of methylparaben across different life stages of aquatic insects (order Trichoptera), our results offer evidence suggesting the natural origin of methylparaben in aquatic and terrestrial biota. This study improves our understanding of the role and impact this compound has on biota and challenges the current paradigm that methylparaben is exclusively a harmful anthropogenic contaminant. Our findings highlight the need for further research on this topic to fully understand the origin and role of parabens in the environment which will allow for a comprehensive understanding of the extent of environmental contamination and result in a representative assessment of the environmental risk that may pose.
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- Department of Biology, Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
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Ramos AVG, Eninger MC, Amrein AM, Araújo DLO, Zara RF, Cottica SM, Tiuman TS. Effects of the combination of some essential oils with methylparaben and sodium metabisulfite against pathogenic foodborne bacteria. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná R. Cristo Rei, 19 Toledo PR Brazil
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- Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná R. Cristo Rei, 19 Toledo PR Brazil
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- Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná R. Cristo Rei, 19 Toledo PR Brazil
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Wang Y, Qin M, Wang X, Han J, Chen R, Zhang M, Gu W. Residual behaviors and metabolic pathway of ethylparaben in Drosophila melanogaster. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 230:113124. [PMID: 34968799 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.113124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in foodstuffs, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. The widespread use of parabens has led to their leaking into the environment. Concerns about the safety of parabens have recently increased due to their potential endocrine-disrupting effects as an emerging contaminant. Thus, it is necessary to study the metabolism of parabens in vivo. METHODS In this study, Drosophila melanogaster in males and females were exposed to ethylparaben (EP) concentration group (300 mg/L, 700 mg/L, and 1000 mg/L), and control group (0 mg/L) by the capillary feeding assay (CAFE). We quantified the activity of the detoxification-related carboxylesterase (CarE). The contents of EP metabolites in D. melanogaster, including p-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA), methylparaben (MP), and intact EP were carried out by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The regression model between EP metabolites (PHBA and MP) and CarE was developed using the Fourier series fitting method. RESULTS The general level of EP metabolites (PHBA, MP, and intact EP) accumulation was accounted for 5.6-11.5% in D. melanogaster. As EP accumulated, the activity of CarE increased, and the activity of CarE in females was higher than males, which is inconsistent with the result of EP intake dose. Additionally, there were significant differences in the proportion of EP metabolites between female and male flies, and the results of sex comparison were different depending on the EP treated groups and EP metabolites. In general, PHBA of EP hydrolytic product and MP of EP transesterification product in D. melanogaster were 41.4-63.9% and 10.4-24.6%, respectively. In terms of the rest of the EP existed in intact form and ranged from 22.4% to 34.0%. Moreover, the EP metabolites in the conjugated form were higher than those in the free form. The regression model between EP metabolites and CarE was established, showing that the CarE activity can be used to estimate the content of PHBA and MP. CONCLUSION The result indicates that the EP can accumulate in the body through food. Hydrolysis is the main metabolic pathway of EP in D. melanogaster, and transesterification is another metabolic pathway of EP. Additionally, the EP metabolites in flies mainly exist in conjugated form. Furthermore, the Fourier series fitting method model between EP metabolites and CarE, providing theoretical support to study the dose-effect relationship between metabolites of parabens and CarE. This study not only provides a mathematical basis for the safety evaluation of parabens, but also provides support for the further study of the toxicological effects of parabens.
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- Yuan Wang
- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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Zhang Q, Hao L, Hong Y. Detrimental effects induced by diisononyl phthalate on development and behavior of Drosophila larva and potential mechanisms. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2021; 243:108967. [PMID: 33412299 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2020.108967] [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: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) as one of the most commonly used phthalates, has been found in various environmental samples and is considered to have potential risks to ecosystem. Till now, DINP has no clear effect consensus on insects from development to behavior and even mechanisms. Here, Drosophila melanogaster was selected as model organisms and the toxic effects of DINP (0.1%, 0.2%, 0.5% and 1.0%) (v/v) on its metamorphosis, crawling behavior, intestinal cells and cellular redox balance were investigated. During metamorphosis process, lower hatching rate, longer development time, lighter body weight and malformation were observed at high concentration groups. The crawling ability of larvae was severely inhibited by DINP and the movement distance was drastically reduced. DINP could cause severe damage to the larval intestinal cells in the dose-dependent and time-dependent manners. DINP was found to induce redox imbalance with activities of two important antioxidant enzymes (catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD)) increasing, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) level fluctuation in larvae. Our findings provide theoretical basis and data support for scientific management of DINP to reduce ecological risk.
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- Qing Zhang
- Beijing Key Lab for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Tran TM, Tran-Lam TT, Mai HHT, Bach LHT, Nguyen HMN, Trinh HT, Dang LT, Minh TB, Quan TC, Hoang AQ. Parabens in personal care products and indoor dust from Hanoi, Vietnam: Temporal trends, emission sources, and non-dietary exposure through dust ingestion. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 761:143274. [PMID: 33183808 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The occurrence of seven typical parabens was investigated in several types of personal care products (PCPs) sold at supermarkets and in indoor dust samples collected from houses, laboratories, and medical stores in Hanoi, Vietnam. Parabens were frequently detected in PCPs regardless of the paraben indication in their ingredient labels. However, concentrations of parabens in labeled products (median 3280; range 1370-5610 μg/g) were much higher than those found in non-labeled products (69.4; not detected - 356 μg/g). Parabens were also measured in indoor dust samples of this study at elevated concentrations, ranging from not detected to 1650 (median 286 ng/g). Levels of parabens in the indoor dust samples collected in 2019 decreased in the order: house > medical store > laboratory dust, however, the difference was not statistically significant. Interestingly, levels of parabens in Vietnamese house dust exhibited an increasing trend over time, for example, mean/median concentrations of parabens in house dust samples collected in 2014, 2017, and 2019 were 245/205, 310/264, and 505/379 ng/g, respectively. Methylparaben was found at the highest frequency and concentrations in both PCPs and indoor dust samples. Mean exposure doses of total parabens through dust ingestion were estimated to be 2.02, 1.61, 0.968, 0.504, and 0.192 ng/kg-bw/d for infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, and adults, respectively. Further studies on the distribution, emission behavior, potential sources, and negative impacts of parabens in different environmental media in Vietnam are needed.
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- Tri Manh Tran
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam.
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- Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam; Ha Tinh University, Cam Vinh Commune, Cam Xuyen District, Ha Tinh 45000, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Theoretical and Applied Research, Duy Tan University, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam; Faculty of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 50000, Viet Nam
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- Center for Research and Technology Transfer, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Viet Tri University of Industry (VUI), Viet Tri, Phu Tho 35000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam; Center of Advanced Technology for the Environment (CATE), Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University, 3-5-7 Tarumi, Matsuyama 790-8566, Japan
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Zhang Q, Hao LC, Hong Y. Exposure evaluation of diisononyl phthalate in the adults of Drosophila melanogaster: Potential risks in fertility, lifespan, behavior, and modes of action. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2020; 238:108847. [PMID: 32781294 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2020.108847] [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: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 06/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) as a phthalate plasticizer is widely used in daily life and production, which shows endocrine disruption effects and has several adverse effects on the normal physiological function. Here, the effects of DINP (0.1%, 0.2%, 0.5%, and 1.0%) (v/v) on the fertility, lifespan, climbing behavior, anti-starvation ability of Drosophila melanogaster and the potential modes of action were investigated. The results showed that DINP impaired fertility in a dose-dependent manner and smaller ovarian volume, lower hatching rate, and fewer offspring was observed at higher concentrations. The effect of DINP on the lifespan showed gender-specific, and mortality was increased after exposure above 0.2% DINP. The climbing ability increased at 0.1% DINP compared with the vehicle group, while it manifested a dose-dependent decrease at higher concentrations. The anti-starvation ability exhibited hormesis after short-term culture and reduced as culture time extending. By measuring the redox status (catalase (CAT) and reactive oxygen species (ROS)) of adult flies after two exposure methods, it was found that DINP induced redox instability, which may explain the above effects at the molecular level. This study provides data to support a comprehensive analysis of DINP potential toxicity and to guide its rational use and management better.
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- Qing Zhang
- Beijing Key Lab for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Gao L, Li Y, Xie H, Wang Y, Zhao H, Zhang M, Gu W. Effect of ethylparaben on the growth and development of Drosophila melanogaster on preadult. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2020; 80:103495. [PMID: 32949725 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2020.103495] [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: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Parabens are esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, including methylparaben (MP), ethylparaben (EP), propylparaben (PP), and the like. This substance has estrogenic and antiandrogenic effects, and a putative role in promoting cancer through endocrine disruption. By exposing Drosophila melanogaster to different concentrations of EP (300 mg/L, 700 mg/L, and 1000 mg/L), we investigated the effect of EP on the growth and development of D. melanogaster before emergence. We found that EP prolonged the development cycle of D. melanogaster, and changed the relative expression levels of Met, Gce, EcR, Kr-h1, and Br. In addition, EP reduced the titer of juvenile hormone Ⅲ (JH Ⅲ) and 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E), and delayed the peak of hormone secretion. This study provided a more objective and thorough assessment of safety for the parabens.
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- Lin Gao
- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang'an Avenue, Chang'an District, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang'an Avenue, Chang'an District, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang'an Avenue, Chang'an District, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang'an Avenue, Chang'an District, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang'an Avenue, Chang'an District, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang'an Avenue, Chang'an District, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang'an Avenue, Chang'an District, Xi'an, 710119, China.
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Kang HM, Kim MS, Hwang UK, Jeong CB, Lee JS. Effects of methylparaben, ethylparaben, and propylparaben on life parameters and sex ratio in the marine copepod Tigriopus japonicus. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 226:388-394. [PMID: 30947048 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.03.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Parabens are used as a preservative substance in a wide range of man-made products causing deleterious effects on aquatic organisms and therefore, the concern of their effects to aquatic organisms has been increased. In this study, acute toxicity of methylparaben (MeP), ethylparaben (EtP), and propylparaben (PrP) was assessed in the marine copepod Tigriopus japonicus. The acute toxicity assessment resulted in the median lethal concentration (LC50) values of MeP, EtP, and PrP were 29,754, 11,659, and 113 μg/L, respectively, for male and 38,183, 15,371, and 357 μg/L, respectively, for female, indicating the strongest toxicity of PrP, compared to MeP and EtP and the higher sensitivity of males compared to females. Developmental retardation and reproduction rate were also measured under chronic exposure. Furthermore, significant alteration in sex ratio was shown in PrP-exposed group, indicating PrP would have feminization effect in T. japonicus. Here we report different toxicity of three types of parabens and also shows potential estrogenic effects of PrP in T. japonicus.
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- Hye-Min Kang
- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Marine Ecological Risk Assessment Center, West Sea Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Incheon 46083, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea.
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Ateş PS, Ünal İ, Üstündağ ÜV, Alturfan AA, Yiğitbaşı T, Emekli-Alturfan E. Methylparaben induces malformations and alterations on apoptosis, oxidant-antioxidant status, ccnd1
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expressions in zebrafish embryos. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2018; 32:e22036. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2017] [Revised: 12/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Perihan Seda Ateş
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry; Marmara University; Maltepe Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry; Marmara University; Maltepe Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine; Medipol University; Kavacık Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty; Istanbul University; Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine; Medipol University; Kavacık Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry; Marmara University; Maltepe Istanbul Turkey
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Xue P, Zhao X, Qin M, Shi Z, Zhang M, Gu W. Transcriptome Analysis of Male Drosophila melanogaster Exposed to Ethylparaben Using Digital Gene Expression Profiling. JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE (ONLINE) 2017; 17:3966733. [PMID: 28973488 PMCID: PMC5510984 DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/iex050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2016] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
Abstract
Ethylparaben (EP) has been shown to have estrogenic effects and can affect the normal development, longevity, and reproductive system of some animals. In this study, we investigated the effects of EP in male Drosophila melanogaster using transcriptome analysis or digital gene expression profiling. We then screened differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the two groups (EP-treated and control group) of Drosophila, and performed clustering analysis, gene ontology (GO) function annotation, kyoto encyclopedia of gene and genomes metabolic pathway analysis. We found that EP enriched GO in three processes: cellular component, molecular function, and biological process. Consequently, we detected 13,959 genes and among them, 18 genes were identified to be significantly expressed between the EP-treated and control samples. Of these, seven genes were down-regulated, and eleven genes were up-regulated in EP-treated samples. Furthermore, four DEGs including two down-regulated genes (CG9465, CG9468) and two up-regulated genes (TotA, Sqz) were verified by real-time quantitative PCR. This study revealed the impact of EP on gene expression in fruit fly and provided new insight into the mechanisms of this response, which is helpful for understanding EP toxicity to humans.
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Affiliation(s)
- Peiqin Xue
- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang’an Avenue, Chang’an District, Xi’an 710119, China (; ; ; ; ; )
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang’an Avenue, Chang’an District, Xi’an 710119, China (; ; ; ; ; )
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang’an Avenue, Chang’an District, Xi’an 710119, China (; ; ; ; ; )
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- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang’an Avenue, Chang’an District, Xi’an 710119, China (; ; ; ; ; )
| | - Min Zhang
- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang’an Avenue, Chang’an District, Xi’an 710119, China (; ; ; ; ; )
| | - Wei Gu
- College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang’an Avenue, Chang’an District, Xi’an 710119, China (; ; ; ; ; )
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