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Sarkar S, Roy A, Mitra R, Kundu S, Banerjee P, Acharya Chowdhury A, Ghosh S. Escaping the ESKAPE pathogens: A review on antibiofilm potential of nanoparticles. Microb Pathog 2024; 194:106842. [PMID: 39117012 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106842] [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] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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ESKAPE pathogens, a notorious consortium comprising Enterococcusfaecium, Staphylococcusaureus, Klebsiellapneumoniae, Acinetobacterbaumannii, Pseudomonasaeruginosa, and Enterobacter species, pose formidable challenges in healthcare settings due to their multidrug-resistant nature. The increasing global cases of antimicrobial-resistant ESKAPE pathogens are closely related to their remarkable ability to form biofilms. Thus, understanding the unique mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance of ESKAPE pathogens and the innate resilience of biofilms against traditional antimicrobial agents is important for developing innovative strategies to establish effective control methods against them. This review offers a thorough analysis of biofilm dynamics, with a focus on the general mechanisms of biofilm formation, the significant contribution of persister cells in the resistance mechanisms, and the recurrence of biofilms in comparison to planktonic cells. Additionally, this review highlights the potential strategies of nanoparticles for managing biofilms in the ESKAPE group of pathogens. Nanoparticles, with their unique physicochemical properties, provide promising opportunities for disrupting biofilm structures and improving antimicrobial effectiveness. The review has explored interactions between nanoparticles and biofilms, covering a range of nanoparticle types such as metal, metal-oxide, surface-modified, and functionalized nanoparticles, along with organic nanoparticles and nanomaterials. The additional focus of this review also encompasses green synthesis techniques of nanoparticles that involve plant extract and supernatants from bacterial and fungal cultures as reducing agents. Furthermore, the use of nanocomposites and nano emulsions in biofilm management of ESKAPE is also discussed. To conclude, the review addresses the current obstacles and future outlooks in nanoparticle-based biofilm management, stressing the necessity for further research and development to fully exploit the potential of nanoparticles in addressing biofilm-related challenges.
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- Department of Biosciences, JIS University, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Biosciences, JIS University, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Biosciences, JIS University, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Biosciences, JIS University, Kolkata, India.
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Dos Santos GG, Riofrio LVP, Sousa AP, Santos PC, Silva AV, Lopes EM, Costa DS, Pereira Júnior JDA, Ferreira GB, Silva GVGDM, Tedesco M, Nogueira DJ, Jerônimo GT, Martins ML. Antimicrobial and anthelmintic effects of copper nanoparticles against Koi carp parasites and their toxicity. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES 2024:e14003. [PMID: 39075836 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.14003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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This study investigated the in vitro antimicrobial and anthelmintic effect of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) against the bacterium Aeromonas hydrophila, the monogeneans Dactylogyrus minutus, Dactylogyrus extensus, Gyrodactylus cyprini, and the cestode Schyzocotyle acheilognathi, as well as their toxicity to Cyprinus carpio Koi. In the antimicrobial in vitro test, the inhibition zone method and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) were performed. In order to determine the time and efficacy of monogenean parasite mortality, the parasites were exposed to CuNP concentrations of 20, 50, 100, 150, 200, and 300 mg L-1, and a control group with tank water and one with copper sulphate pentahydrate (CuSO4.5H2O) at a concentration of 0.3 mg L-1, performed in triplicate. The parasites were observed every 10 min for 300 min, and mortality was recorded. For the cestodes, parasites were immersed in CuNP concentrations of 50, 100, 150, and 300 mg L-1. At the end of the in vitro tests, the anthelmintic efficacy of each treatment was calculated. To assess the tolerance and toxicity in fish, they were exposed to CuNP concentrations of 0.6, 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, and 50 mg L-1 for 12 h. The MIC demonstrated that CuNPs effectively inhibited the growth of A. hydrophila up to a dilution of 12,500 mg L-1 and showed an inhibition zone of 14.0 ± 1.6 mm for CuNPs. The results of anthelmintic activity showed a dose-dependent effect of concentration for both groups of parasites, with the most effective concentration being 300 mg L-1 in 120 min. In the toxicity test, the carps showed tolerance to lower concentrations. The study indicated that CuNPs were effective against the studied pathogens. However, it proved to be toxic to fish at high concentrations. The use of low concentrations is recommended still requires further investigation.
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- AQUOS-Aquatic Organisms Health Laboratory, Aquaculture Department, UFSC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- AQUOS-Aquatic Organisms Health Laboratory, Aquaculture Department, UFSC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- AQUOS-Aquatic Organisms Health Laboratory, Aquaculture Department, UFSC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- AQUOS-Aquatic Organisms Health Laboratory, Aquaculture Department, UFSC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- AQUOS-Aquatic Organisms Health Laboratory, Aquaculture Department, UFSC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- AQUOS-Aquatic Organisms Health Laboratory, Aquaculture Department, UFSC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- AQUOS-Aquatic Organisms Health Laboratory, Aquaculture Department, UFSC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- LABCAI- Laboratory of Biomarkers of Aquatic Contamination and Immunochemistry, UFSC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- AQUOS-Aquatic Organisms Health Laboratory, Aquaculture Department, UFSC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- AQUOS-Aquatic Organisms Health Laboratory, Aquaculture Department, UFSC, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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Sharma N, Ajima MNO, Rather MA, Sharma R, Ahmad I. Behavioural changes, DNA damage and histological alterations in Labeo rohita fingerlings in response to organic-coated silver nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:47789-47800. [PMID: 39007970 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-34360-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have garnered significant global attention from researchers due to their unique physicochemical properties and wide-ranging applications in industry and medicine. However, their release into aquatic ecosystems has raised concerns regarding potential ecotoxicological consequences. The present study investigated the effects of polyvinyl pyrrolidone-coated silver nanoparticles on Labeo rohita fingerlings, focusing on behavioural reactions, genotoxic effects, histological changes and bioaccumulation. L. rohita fingerlings were exposed to polyvinyl pyrrolidone-coated silver nanoparticles with sizes ranging from 18 to 29 nm for 7 days at concentrations of 100, 200, 400 and 800 ug/l. The nanoparticle zeta potential was found to be extremely negative, measuring - 55.5 mV for 18 nm and - 31.4 mV for 29 nm. Behavioural abnormalities, including respiratory distress, reduced responsiveness and erratic swimming, were observed in exposed groups compared to controls, with severity increasing with higher nanoparticle concentrations. Genotoxicity assessment revealed significantly higher DNA damage in kidney cells compared to gill cells. Histological examination of gill tissues showed clogging in primary and secondary lamellae, along with distorted anatomy, necrosis and vacuolar atrophy in peripheral tubules of the kidneys. The kidneys exhibited greater nanoparticle accumulation than the gills with prolonged exposure. Moreover, 18 nm AgNPs induced more pronounced DNA damage and histological alterations in the kidney and gill tissues compared to 29 nm nanoparticles. This study elucidates the critical role of monitoring AgNPs in aquatic systems, providing essential data on their behaviour and environmental impacts. The findings highlight the need for improved detection techniques and effective management of AgNP contamination. Future research should focus on developing more sensitive analytical methods, understanding long-term ecological effects and exploring innovative remediation strategies.
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- Niti Sharma
- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Assam, 781006, India
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- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
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- Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries Rangil Ganderbal, SKUAST-Kashmir, Srinagar, India.
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- Fish Genetics and Biotechnology Division, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Panch Marg Off Yari Road, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai, India
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- Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries Rangil Ganderbal, SKUAST-Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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Khursheed S, Dutta J, Ahmad I, Rather MA, Badroo IA, Bhat TA, Ahmad I, Amin A, Shah A, Qadri T, Habib H. Biogenic silver nanoparticles: Synthesis, applications and challenges in food sector with special emphasis on aquaculture. Food Chem X 2023; 20:101051. [PMID: 38144846 PMCID: PMC10740048 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.101051] [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: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Aquaculture, a rapidly expanding global food sector faces challenges like pathogenic infections, water quality management and sustainability. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have emerged as promising tools in aquaculture due to their antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal properties. AgNPs offer alternatives to traditional antimicrobial agents. Their small size and unique physicochemical properties enhance antimicrobial activity, effectively inhibiting pathogen growth and reducing disease incidence in aquatic organisms. Additionally, AgNPs can improve water quality by catalyzing the removal of pollutants, heavy metals and nutrients, reducing environmental impacts. Despite their potential benefits, several challenges and knowledge gaps exist in the utilization of AgNPs in aquaculture. Addressing challenges related to regulation, sustainability and environmental impact will be crucial for realizing their full potential in the industry. Therefore, the present review aims to provide insight into the role of AgNPs, its challenges in aquaculture and also highlights key areas for future research.
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- Saba Khursheed
- Department of Zoology, School of Bioengineering & Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144411, India
- Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries Ganderbal, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kashmir 190006, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Bioengineering & Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144411, India
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- Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries Ganderbal, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kashmir 190006, India
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- Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries Ganderbal, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kashmir 190006, India
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- Government Degree College Women Sopore, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir 193201, India
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- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir 190025, India
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- Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries Ganderbal, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kashmir 190006, India
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- Division of Aquatic Environmental Management, Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil, Ganderbal, SKUAST-Kashmir, 190006, India
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- Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries Ganderbal, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kashmir 190006, India
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- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir 190025, India
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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Shao G, Beronius A, Nymark P. SciRAPnano: a pragmatic and harmonized approach for quality evaluation of in vitro toxicity data to support risk assessment of nanomaterials. FRONTIERS IN TOXICOLOGY 2023; 5:1319985. [PMID: 38046400 PMCID: PMC10691260 DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2023.1319985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Large amounts of nanotoxicity data from alternative non-animal (in vitro) test methods have been generated, but there is a lack of harmonized quality evaluation approaches for these types of data. Tools for scientifically sound and structured evaluation of the reliability and relevance of in vitro toxicity data to effectively inform regulatory hazard assessment of nanomaterials (NMs), are needed. Here, we present the development of a pragmatic approach to facilitate such evaluation. The tool was developed based on the Science in Risk Assessment and Policy (SciRAP) tool currently applicable to quality evaluation of chemical toxicity studies. The approach taken to develop the tool, referred to as SciRAPnano, included refinement of the original SciRAP in vitro tool through implementation of identified NM-relevant criteria, and further refined based on a set of case studies involving evaluation of 11 studies investigating in vitro toxicity of nano-sized titanium dioxide. Parameters considered cover key physicochemical properties as well as assay-specific aspects that impact NM toxicity, including NM interference with test methods and NM transformation. The final SciRAPnano tool contains 38 criteria for reporting quality, 19 criteria for methodological quality, and 4 guidance items to evaluate relevance. The approach covers essential parameters for pragmatic and harmonized evaluation of NM in vitro toxicity studies and allows for structured use of in vitro data in regulatory hazard assessment of NMs, including transparency on data quality.
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Mahjoubian M, Naeemi AS, Moradi-Shoeili Z, Tyler CR, Mansouri B. Oxidative stress, genotoxic effects, and other damages caused by chronic exposure to silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), and their mixtures in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2023; 472:116569. [PMID: 37263299 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2023.116569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This study assessed the oxidative stress impacts of Ag NPs and ZnO NPs and their mixtures in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Zebrafish were exposed to sublethal concentrations of each NP and a mixture for 28 days followed by a 28-day recovery period (without NP exposure) and measurements made on hepatic levels of antioxidant enzymes (CAT, SOD, and GPx), MDA levels, expression of the genes for the Hsp70 and Hsp90, and MT, blood biochemical parameters (total protein, globulin, albumin, AST, ALT, ALP, and LDH), and genotoxicity in erythrocytes (via measurement of micronuclei (MN) and nuclear (NA) abnormalities). There was a tendency for an increase in the variation in the responses of antioxidant defense systems and there were higher MDA levels with increasing exposure concentration of Ag NPs and with increasing exposure time. Total protein, globulin, and albumin decreased during the exposure period, especially on the days of 28. Moreover, levels of AST and LDH increased significantly in the NPs co-exposure treatments, while levels of ALT and ALP significantly decreased. The highest expression levels for these genes occurred on day 14 and in the NPs co-exposure treatments. For exposure to both NPs individually and as a mixture, the frequency of MN and other NA were significantly increased (p < 0.05). During the recovery periods, most of the effects seen were reduced, most notably in the individual NPs treatments. The overall results suggest that the toxic effects of Ag NPs and ZnO NPs in combination significantly increase their toxicity in zebrafish.
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- Maryam Mahjoubian
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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- Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Geoffrey Pope, Stocker Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 4QD, United Kingdom
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- Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Ben-David EA, Habibi M, Haddad E, Sammar M, Angel DL, Dror H, Lahovitski H, Booth AM, Sabbah I. Mechanism of nanoplastics capture by jellyfish mucin and its potential as a sustainable water treatment technology. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 869:161824. [PMID: 36720396 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The accumulation of nanoplastics (NPs) in the environment has raised concerns about their impact on human health and the biosphere. The main aim of this study is to understand the mechanism that governs the capture of NPs by jellyfish mucus extracted from the jellyfish Aurelia sp. (A.a.) and compare the capture/removal efficiency to that of conventional coagulants and mucus from other organisms. The efficacy of A.a mucus to capture polystyrene and acrylic NPs (∼100 nm) from spiked wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent was evaluated. The mucus effect on capture kinetics and destabilization of NPs of different polymer compositions, sizes and concentrations was quantified by means of fluorescent NPs, dynamic light scattering and zeta potential measurements and visualized by scanning electron microscopy. A dosing of A.a. mucus equivalent to protein concentrations of ∼2-4 mg L-1 led to a rapid change in zeta potential from a baseline of -30 mV to values close to 0 mV, indicating a marked change from a stable to a non-stable dispersion leading to a rapid (<10 min) and significant removal of NPs (60 %-90 %) from a stable suspension. The A.a. mucus outperformed all other mucus types (0-37 %) and coagulants (0 %-32 % for ferric chloride; 23-40 % for poly aluminum chlorohydrate), highlighting the potential for jellyfish mucus to be used as bio-flocculant. The results indicate a mucus-particle interaction consisting of adsorption-bridging and "mesh" filtration. Further insight is provided by carbohydrate composition and protein disruption analysis. Total protein disruption resulted in a complete loss of the A.a. mucus capacity to capture NPs, while the breaking of disulfide bonds and protein unfolding resulted in improved capture capacity. The study demonstrates that natural jellyfish mucin can capture and remove NPs in water and wastewater treatment systems more efficiently than conventional coagulants, highlighting the potential for development of a new type of bio-flocculant.
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- Eric A Ben-David
- Prof. Ephraim Katzir Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel, Israel
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- Prof. Ephraim Katzir Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel, Israel
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- Prof. Ephraim Katzir Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel, Israel
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- Prof. Ephraim Katzir Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel, Israel
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- Department of Maritime Civilizations, and Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Maritime Civilizations, and Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Maritime Civilizations, and Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Prof. Ephraim Katzir Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel, Israel; The Institute of Applied Research, The Galilee Society, Shefa-Amr, Israel.
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Mitra D, Adhikari P, Djebaili R, Thathola P, Joshi K, Pellegrini M, Adeyemi NO, Khoshru B, Kaur K, Priyadarshini A, Senapati A, Del Gallo M, Das Mohapatra PK, Nayak AK, Shanmugam V, Panneerselvam P. Biosynthesis and characterization of nanoparticles, its advantages, various aspects and risk assessment to maintain the sustainable agriculture: Emerging technology in modern era science. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 196:103-120. [PMID: 36706690 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The current review aims to gain knowledge on the biosynthesis and characterization of nanoparticles (NPs), their multifactorial role, and emerging trends of NPs utilization in modern science, particularly in sustainable agriculture, for increased yield to solve the food problem in the coming era. However, it is well known that an environment-friendly resource is in excessive demand, and green chemistry is an advanced and rising resource in exploring eco-friendly processes. Plant extracts or other resources can be utilized to synthesize different types of NPS. Hence NPs can be synthesized by organic or inorganic molecules. Inorganic molecules are hydrophilic, biocompatible, and highly steady compared to organic types. NPs occur in numerous chemical conformations ranging from amphiphilic molecules to metal oxides, from artificial polymers to bulky biomolecules. NPs structures can be examined by different approaches, i.e., Raman spectroscopy, optical spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence, and solid-state NMR. Nano-agrochemical is a unification of nanotechnology and agro-chemicals, which has brought about the manufacture of nano-fertilizers, nano-pesticides, nano-herbicides, nano-insecticides, and nano-fungicides. NPs can also be utilized as an antimicrobial solution, but the mode of action for antibacterial NPs is poorly understood. Presently known mechanisms comprise the induction of oxidative stress, the release of metal ions, and non-oxidative stress. Multiple modes of action towards microbes would be needed in a similar bacterial cell for antibacterial resistance to develop. Finally, we visualize multidisciplinary cooperative methods will be essential to fill the information gap in nano-agrochemicals and drive toward the usage of green NPs in agriculture and plant science study.
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- Debasis Mitra
- Department of Microbiology, Raiganj University, Raiganj, 733 134, West Bengal, India; Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Centre for excellence on GMP extraction facility (DBT, Govt. of India), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati, 781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Coppito, L'Aquila, Italy
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- G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora, 263643, Uttarakhand, India
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- G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora, 263643, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Coppito, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Phase- 10, Sector- 64, Mohali, 160062, Punjab, India
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Coppito, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Phase- 10, Sector- 64, Mohali, 160062, Punjab, India
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India.
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Krishnasamy Sekar R, Arunachalam R, Anbazhagan M, Palaniyappan S, Veeran S, Sridhar A, Ramasamy T. Accumulation, Chronicity, and Induction of Oxidative Stress Regulating Genes Through Allium cepa L. Functionalized Silver Nanoparticles in Freshwater Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio). Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:904-925. [PMID: 35199287 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03164-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Green evolutionary products such as biologically fabricated nanoparticles (NPs) pose a hazard to aquatic creatures. Herein, biogenic silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized by the reaction between ionic silver (AgNO3) and aqueous onion peel extract (Allium cepa L). The synthesized biogenic AgNPs were characterized with UV-Visible spectrophotometer, XRD, FT-IR, and TEM with EDS analysis; then, their toxicity was assessed on common carp fish (Cyprinus carpio) using biomarkers of haematological alterations, oxidative stress, histological changes, differential gene expression patterns, and bioaccumulation. The 96 h lethal toxicity was analysed with various concentrations (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 mg/l) of biogenic AgNPs. Based on 96 h LC50, sublethal concentrations (1/15th, 1/10th, and 1/5th) were given to C. carpio for 28 days. At the end of experiment, the bioaccumulations of Ag content were accumulated mainly in the gills, followed by the liver and muscle. At an interval of 7 days, the haematological alterations showed significance (p < 0.05) and elevation of antioxidant defence mechanism reveals the toxicity of biogenic synthesized AgNPs. Adverse effects on oxidative stress were probably related to the histopathological damage of its vital organs like gill, liver, and muscle. Finally, the fish treated with biogenic synthesized AgNPs were significantly (p < 0.05) downregulates the oxidative stress genes such as Cu-Zn SOD, CAT, GPx1a, GST-α, CYP1A, and Nrf-2 expression patterns. The present study provides evidence of biogenic synthesized AgNPs influence on the aquatic life through induction of oxidative stress.
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- Rajkumar Krishnasamy Sekar
- Laboratory of Aquabiotics & Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, India
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- UGC-National Centre for Alternatives to Animal Experiments, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, 620 024, Tiruchirappalli, India
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- UGC-National Centre for Alternatives to Animal Experiments, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, 620 024, Tiruchirappalli, India
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Emory University, GA, 30322, Atlanta, USA
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- Laboratory of Aquabiotics & Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, India
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- Laboratory of Aquabiotics & Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, India
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- Laboratory of Aquabiotics & Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, India
- Immunology-Vaccinology, Department of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Aquabiotics & Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, India.
- UGC-National Centre for Alternatives to Animal Experiments, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, 620 024, Tiruchirappalli, India.
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Mona C, Salomé MM, Judit K, José-María N, Eric B, María-Luisa FC. Considerations for bioaccumulation studies in fish with nanomaterials. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 312:137299. [PMID: 36410504 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nanomaterials (NMs) pose challenges in performing bioaccumulation studies in fish and in regulatory interpretation of results. Therefore, a clear guidance is needed to obtain reliable, reproducible and comparable results. By analysing all the available literature, we aim in this manuscript to identify the critical aspects that should be addressed in these type of studies. Seventy-eight studies from a total of 67 published articles were identified in which a variety of approaches were used: aqueous exposure (49 studies), dietary exposure (19), and pre-exposed animals for trophic transfer studies (10). The NMs tested included TiO2, Zn, ZnO, Cu, CuO, Ag, Au, CeO2, Fe2O3, Fe3O4, Se, CdS, CdSe/ZnS-QDs, CdTe/ZnS-QDs, graphene, fullerenol and MWCNTs. In general, there is a scarcity of bioaccumulation studies for the different NMs. In particular, studies that use the dietary exposure route are lacking. TiO2 NMs are the most studied for bioaccumulation potential in fish (20%), whereas very few data were available for CuO, FeO and carbon-based NMs. Different information gaps were identified in these studies that hamper overall conclusions to be made on the bioaccumulation potential of NMs. The main critical issues related to NM testing for bioaccumulation include: maintenance of stable exposure concentrations, the influence of feeding regimen on uptake and elimination, the use of appropriate feed spiking methodologies, the potential need for testing different concentrations, and the reporting of bioaccumulation endpoints (BCF/BMF). Each of these issues needs further guidance to allow proper use and reporting of NM bioaccumulation data for regulatory purposes.
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- Connolly Mona
- Department of Environment and Agronomy, National Institute for Agriculture and Food Science and Technology (INIA), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Carretera de la Coruña km 7,5, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Environment and Agronomy, National Institute for Agriculture and Food Science and Technology (INIA), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Carretera de la Coruña km 7,5, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Environment and Agronomy, National Institute for Agriculture and Food Science and Technology (INIA), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Carretera de la Coruña km 7,5, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Environment and Agronomy, National Institute for Agriculture and Food Science and Technology (INIA), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Carretera de la Coruña km 7,5, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), P.O. Box 13720 BA Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Environment and Agronomy, National Institute for Agriculture and Food Science and Technology (INIA), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Carretera de la Coruña km 7,5, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Kakakhel MA, Bibi N, Mahboub HH, Wu F, Sajjad W, Din SZU, Hefny AA, Wang W. Influence of biosynthesized nanoparticles exposure on mortality, residual deposition, and intestinal bacterial dysbiosis in Cyprinus carpio. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2023; 263:109473. [PMID: 36174907 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Nanotechnology has revealed profound possibilities for the applications in applied sciences. The nanotechnology works based on nanoparticles. Among nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles largely introduced into aquatic environments during fabrication. Which cause severe contamination in the environment specially in freshwater fish. Therefore, the current study was a pioneer attempt to use the animal blood to fabricate AgNPs and investigate their toxicity in Cyprinus carpio (C. carpio) by recording mortality, tissue bioaccumulation, and influence on intestinal bacterial diversity. For this purpose, fish groups were exposed to different concentrations of B-AgNPs including 0.03, 0.06, and 0.09 mg/L beside the control group for 1, 10, and 20 days. Initially, the highest concentration caused mortality. The results revealed that B-AgNPs were significantly (p < 0.005) accumulated in the liver followed by intestines, gills, and muscles. In addition, the accumulation of B-AgNPs in the intestine led to bacterial dysbiosis in Cyprinus carpio. At the phylum level, Tenericutes, Bacteroidetes, and Planctomycetes were gradually decreased at the highest concentration of B-AgNPs (0.09 mg/L) on days 1, 10, and 20 days. The genera Cetobacterium and Luteolibactor were increased at the highest concentration on day 20. Moreover, the principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) based on Bray-Curtis showed that the B-AgNPs had led to a variation in the intestinal bacterial community. Based on findings, the B-AgNPs induced mortality, and residual deposition in different tissues, and had a stress influence on intestinal homeostasis by affecting the intestinal bacterial community in C. carpio which could have a significant effect on fish growth.
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- Mian Adnan Kakakhel
- MOE Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, PR China. https://twitter.com/pukhtunfriend
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- Department of Microbiology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Fish Diseases and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, P.O. Box 44511, Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, PR China; National Research Center for Conservation of Ancient Wall Paintings and Earthen Sites, Department of Conservation Research, Dunhuang Academy, Dunhuang 736200, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Science, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- International School for Optoelectronic Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- Colleague of Microbiology, Veterinary Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, PR China; National Research Center for Conservation of Ancient Wall Paintings and Earthen Sites, Department of Conservation Research, Dunhuang Academy, Dunhuang 736200, Gansu, China.
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Karthick Raja Namasivayam S, Pattukumar V, Samrat K, Kumar JA, Arvind Bharani RS, Alothman AA, Osman SM, Tran VA, Rajasimman M. Evaluation of methyl orange adsorption potential of green synthesized chitosan-silver nanocomposite (CS-AgNC) and its notable biocompatibility on freshwater Tilapia (Oreochromis nitoticus). CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:135950. [PMID: 36075361 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanomaterials mainly nanocomposites possess unique physical and chemical properties which makes them superior and indispensable. Though much research has been focused on the properties and application of nanocomposites, the eco-toxicity assessment is one among top priority, which aims to protect the population of concerned biological component and their ecosystem. With this objective, the present study has undertaken an initiation to evaluate the efficacy of chitosan-silver nanocomposite for methyl orange adsorption property (CS-AgNC) and also assessed the toxicity impact on growth parameters of freshwater Tilapia. Batch in vitro studies showed that all the tested dosages of the nanocomposite were effectively adsorbing maximum concentration of methyl orange. The synthesized nanocomposite was administrated to the tested fishes followed by the determination of various growth, nutritional parameters, gene expression of enzymatic antioxidants and liver, and intestinal tissues histology. Obtained results indicated that nanocomposite treatment was not projected as a toxic impact on all the tested growth, and nutritional parameters. Histology study showed that the exposure of Tilapia to nanocomposite has not shown any detrimental effect on antioxidants gene expression and liver, intestinal tissue architecture. Hence, all these findings indicated that chitosan-silver nanocomposite prepared in our present system was found to be biocompatible which suggested the possible utilization and release of the nanocomposite into the divergent ecosystem without affecting non-target organisms (NTO).
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, 627012, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, 560054, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342, 20 Seongnamdaero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, 608002, Tamilnadu, India
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Samim AR, Singh VK, Vaseem H. Assessment of hazardous impact of nickel oxide nanoparticles on biochemical and histological parameters of gills and liver tissues of Heteropneustes fossilis. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 74:127059. [PMID: 35987181 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.127059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to assess the hazardous impact of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO NPs) on gills and liver of Heteropneustes fossilis. METHODS Fishes were treated with four concentrations of NiO NPs for a period of 14 days. Nickel accumulation, lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzymes activities (superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione s transferase & glutathione reductase), liver enzymes activities (aspartate amino transferase, alanine transaminase, & alkaline phosphatase), Na+/K+ ATPase activity, FTIR, metallothionein content, ethoxyresorufin-o-deethylase activity, immunohistochemistry, histology and scanning electron microscopy were analyzed in both gills and liver tissues. RESULTS Results revealed increased accumulation of nickel in both the tissues of exposed fishes. Lipid peroxidation and activities of different antioxidant enzymes increased (except superoxide dismutase) in both the tissues after exposure. Fluctuations in liver enzymes activities and variation in the activity of Na+/K+ ATPase were also observed. FTIR data revealed shift in peaks position in both the tissues. Level of metallothionein and its expression as well as activity of ethoxyresorufin-o-deethylase and expression of CYP1A also increased in both the target tissues of treated fishes. Furthermore, histological investigation and scanning electron microscopy showed structural damages in gills as well as liver tissues of exposed fishes. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that NiO NPs cause deteriorating effects on the gill and liver tissues of fish, therefore effluents containing these nanoparticles should be treated before their release into water bodies.
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- Abdur Rouf Samim
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India.
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- Department of Zoology, CMP Degree College, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India.
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Babaei M, Tayemeh MB, Jo MS, Yu IJ, Johari SA. Trophic transfer and toxicity of silver nanoparticles along a phytoplankton-zooplankton-fish food chain. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 842:156807. [PMID: 35750161 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study evaluated the bioconcentration metrics, organ-specific distribution, and trophic consequences of silver nanoparticles along a Dunaliella salina-Artemia salina-Poecilia reticulata food chain. To this end, accumulation, tissue-specific distribution, bioconcentration and biomagnification factors, and trophic toxicity of AgNPs were quantitatively investigated along di- and tri-trophic food chains. Overall, silver accumulation increased markedly in intestine and liver tissues, carcass, and embryos of guppy fish with rising exposure concentrations and reducing trophic levels. Following trophic and waterborne exposure, AgNPs illustrated a regular tendency in following order: intestine > liver > embryos > carcass. BCF displayed values of 826, 131, and ≈ 1000 for microalgae, brine shrimp, and guppy fish, respectively. Moreover, BMF showed values <1.00 for 48-h post-hatched nauplii and guppy fish received AgNPs-exposed phytoplankton, yet >1.00 for the liver and whole body of guppy fish treated with AgNPs-exposed nauplii through algae and water, indicating that AgNPs could be biomagnified from the second to third trophic level, but not from the first to second or third levels. Furthermore, the waterborne and trophic exposure of AgNPs considerably induced oxidative stress and reproductive toxicity. Together, this study demonstrated that AgNPs could be biomagnified across trophic chain and consequently cause trophic toxicity.
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- Morteza Babaei
- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran.
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran.
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- Aerosol Toxicology Research Center, HCTm, Co., Icheon, Republic of Korea.
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- HCT, Co. Ltd, Icheon, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran.
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Szudrowicz H, Kamaszewski M, Adamski A, Skrobisz M, Frankowska-Łukawska J, Wójcik M, Bochenek J, Kawalski K, Martynow J, Bujarski P, Pruchniak P, Latoszek E, Bury-Burzymski P, Szczepański A, Jaworski S, Matuszewski A, Herman AP. The Effects of Seven-Day Exposure to Silver Nanoparticles on Fertility and Homeostasis of Zebrafish (Danio rerio). Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911239. [PMID: 36232541 PMCID: PMC9569820 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are found in open waters, but the effect of their low concentrations on an organism’s homeostasis is not fully understood. The aim of the study was to determine the short-term exposure effects of AgNPs coated by PvP (polyvinylpyrrolidone) on the homeostasis of livers and gonads in zebrafish. Sexually mature zebrafish were exposed for seven days to silver ions (0.01 mg/dm3) or AgNPs (0.01; 0.05; 0.1; 0.5; 1.0 mg/dm3). On the last day, the liver, testes, and ovaries were subjected to a histology analysis. In the liver, we analyzed the expression of the cat, gpx1a, gsr, sod1, and cyp1a genes. On the last day of the experiment, the lowest survival rate was found in the AgNPs 0.05 mg/dm3 group. The histological analysis showed that AgNPs and silver ions cause an increase in the area of hepatocytes. The highest proliferation index of hepatocytes was found in the AgNP 0.05 mg/dm3 group. Furthermore, AgNPs were found to interfere with spermatogenesis and oogonesis as well as reduce the expression levels of the cat, gpx1a, and sod1 genes in the liver compared with the control group. Based on the results, it can be concluded that exposure to AgNPs causes cytotoxic changes in zebrafish, activates the immune system, negatively affects the process of meiosis in the gonads, and generates oxidative stress.
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- Hubert Szudrowicz
- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-225-936-645
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, Instytucka 3, 05-110 Jabłonna, Poland
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- The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, Instytucka 3, 05-110 Jabłonna, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
- International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Księcia Trojdena 4, 02-109 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, Instytucka 3, 05-110 Jabłonna, Poland
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Slongo BD, Hayhurst LD, Drombolis PCT, Metcalfe CD, Rennie MD. Whole-lake nanosilver additions reduce northern pike (Esox lucius) growth. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 838:156219. [PMID: 35623531 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanosilver (AgNP) is an anti-microbial agent widely used in consumer products, with significant potential for these nanoparticles to be released into aquatic environments. Laboratory studies involving short-term exposures of fish to AgNP show a range of toxicological effects, but these studies do not address potential responses in long-lived organisms resulting from chronic exposures. A collaborative study involving additions of AgNP to environmentally relevant concentrations over two field seasons took place at the IISD-Experimental Lakes Area, providing an opportunity to study the impacts of chronic exposures to long-lived fish species. In the present study, we evaluated the abundance and growth of an apex predator, Northern Pike (Esox lucius), collected from Lake 222 before, during and after the AgNP dosing period and compared results to those from a nearby unmanipulated lake (Lake 239). While the abundance of Northern Pike from Lake 222 during the study period was essentially stable, per capita availability of their primary prey species, Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) declined by over 30%. Northern Pike fork length- and weight-at-age (indices of growth rate) declined following AgNP additions, most notably in age 4 and 5 fish. No similar changes in prey availability or growth were observed in Northern Pike from the reference lake. Body condition did not change in Northern Pike collected from either Lake 222 or Lake 239. Our results indicate that declines in the growth of Northern Pike chronically exposed to AgNP likely resulted from reduced prey availability but direct sublethal effects from AgNP exposure could also have been a factor. The persistence of reduced growth in Northern Pike two years after the cessation of AgNP additions highlight the potential legacy impacts of this contaminant once released into aquatic ecosystems.
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- Brenden D Slongo
- Department of Biology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1, Canada.
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- Department of Biology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1, Canada; IISD Experimental Lakes Area, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0T4, Canada.
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- Upper Great Lakes Management Unit, Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 6S7, Canada.
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- School of the Environment, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario K9L 0G2, Canada.
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- Department of Biology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1, Canada; IISD Experimental Lakes Area, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0T4, Canada.
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Ribeiro F, Pinheiro C, Monteiro M, Van Gestel CAM, Soares AMVM, Loureiro S. Toxicokinetics of silver in the goldfish Carassius auratus under simultaneous waterborne and diet-borne exposures to silver nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:56079-56089. [PMID: 35332452 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19717-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are applied in many products as antimicrobial agents and can be found in the environment. In this study, the uptake and elimination kinetics of silver nanoparticles in fish (Carassius auratus), via simultaneous water and dietary exposure, was investigated and compared with ionic silver (AgNO3). Silver concentration in the tissues of C. auratus after the uptake phase was similar between nanoparticles and ionic treatments. Upon exposure to nanoparticles, Ag concentration in the different tissues of C. auratus was significantly different (Ag[liver] > Ag[intestine] > Ag[gill] > Ag[muscle]). The liver presented the highest amount of Ag among all organs, and no elimination was detected throughout the elimination period. Our results suggest that once uptake of Ag occurs in fish, the elimination takes very long which may pose ecological implications for bioaccumulation.
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- Fabianne Ribeiro
- CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-093, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-093, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-093, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Ecological Science, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-093, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-093, Aveiro, Portugal
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Corsi I, Desimone MF, Cazenave J. Building the Bridge From Aquatic Nanotoxicology to Safety by Design Silver Nanoparticles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:836742. [PMID: 35350188 PMCID: PMC8957934 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.836742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Nanotechnologies have rapidly grown, and they are considered the new industrial revolution. However, the augmented production and wide applications of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) and nanoparticles (NPs) inevitably lead to environmental exposure with consequences on human and environmental health. Engineered nanomaterial and nanoparticle (ENM/P) effects on humans and the environment are complex and largely depend on the interplay between their peculiar properties such as size, shape, coating, surface charge, and degree of agglomeration or aggregation and those of the receiving media/body. These rebounds on ENM/P safety and newly developed concepts such as the safety by design are gaining importance in the field of sustainable nanotechnologies. This article aims to review the critical characteristics of the ENM/Ps that need to be addressed in the safe by design process to develop ENM/Ps with the ablility to reduce/minimize any potential toxicological risks for living beings associated with their exposure. Specifically, we focused on silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) due to an increasing number of nanoproducts containing AgNPs, as well as an increasing knowledge about these nanomaterials (NMs) and their effects. We review the ecotoxicological effects documented on freshwater and marine species that demonstrate the importance of the relationship between the ENM/P design and their biological outcomes in terms of environmental safety.
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- Ilaria Corsi
- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictiología, Instituto Nacional de Limnología (INALI), CONICET, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
- *Correspondence: Jimena Cazenave,
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Rajkumar KS, Sivagaami P, Ramkumar A, Murugadas A, Srinivasan V, Arun S, Senthil Kumar P, Thirumurugan R. Bio-functionalized zinc oxide nanoparticles: Potential toxicity impact on freshwater fish Cyprinus carpio. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 290:133220. [PMID: 34914955 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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There is a growing concern nowadays over the exposure of nanomaterials and their effects in aquatic life. In spite of reporting the changes in physiology, reproduction and behaviour in fish by different nanoparticles, the molecular events underlying in the aquatic bodies due to the toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are mainly unexplored. Therefore, the present study carried out an ex vivo exposure of ZnO NPs at various concentrations (0.382, 0.573 and 1.146 mg L-1) in freshwater fish Cyprinus carpio to investigate the potential adverse effects. The results revealed that ZnO NPs exposure altered the haematological parameter and induces the reactive oxygen species (ROS) that leads to elevation of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidise (GPx), glutathione S-transferase (GST) and reduced glutathione (GSH) activity in C. carpio. Furthermore, histopathological analysis exhibited that the ZnO NPs caused lamellar fusion, aneurism, cytoplasmic vacuolation, nuclear alteration, necrotic muscle fiber and pyknotic nuclei in the gills, liver and muscles of C. carpio. ZnO NPs exposure significantly up-regulated the overlapping expressions of SOD1, CAT, GPx1a, GST-α, CYP1A, and Nrf-2 genes. A higher level of Zn bioaccumulation was observed in the following order: gill (35.03 ± 2.50 μg g-1), liver (5.33 ± 0.73 μg g-1) and muscle (2.30 ± 0.20 μg g-1) at 1.146 mg L-1 exposure of ZnO NPs. Hence, the current study indicated that the biogenic ZnO NPs generate toxicity in fishes by modifying the antioxidant defense mechanisms, histomorphology, and oxidative stress encoding genes.
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- Krishnasamy Sekar Rajkumar
- Laboratory of Aquabiotics & Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Laboratory of Aquabiotics & Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- UGC-National Centre for Alternatives to Animal Experiments, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- UGC-National Centre for Alternatives to Animal Experiments, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Laboratory of Aquabiotics & Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Laboratory of Aquabiotics & Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India; Immunology-Vaccinology, Department of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, India
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- Laboratory of Aquabiotics & Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India; UGC-National Centre for Alternatives to Animal Experiments, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Hematobiochemical and histopathological alterations in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) exposed to ethidium bromide: The protective role of Spirulina platensis. AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aaf.2022.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Chan Q, Wang F, Shi L, Ren X, Ren T, Han Y. Effects of chronic dietary hexavalent chromium on bioaccumulation and immune responses in the sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 252:109218. [PMID: 34715349 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2021.109218] [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: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sea cucumbers Apostichopus japonicus (3.54 ± 0.01 g of wet weight) were exposed to five concentrations of dietary hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) [0 (control), 100, 200, 400, and 800 mg Cr6+/kg dry weight] amended with K2Cr2O7 for 30 days. The bioaccumulation and immune responses [antioxidant enzymes: superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT); hydrolytic enzymes: acid phosphatase (ACP) and alkaline phosphatase (AKP)] of sea cucumbers were subsequently evaluated. This study found that the order of Cr accumulation in the experimental tissues was respiratory tree > intestine > body wall. Significantly lower SOD activities occurred in the 400 mg/kg group compared to that in the control group. Higher dietary Cr6+ exposure (400 and 800 mg Cr6+/kg dry weight) did not negatively alter the CAT activities, but significantly inhibited CAT activities in 100 mg/kg group, compared to control group. ACP activities in groups 200, 400 and 800 mg/kg were significantly lower than those in control group, while no significant differences occurred in AKP activities among groups. The present study provides important information into the bioaccumulation and immune responses of the sea cucumber A. japonicus in response to chronic dietary Cr6+ exposure.
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- Qixia Chan
- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture & Stock Enhancement in North China's Sea, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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Bezerra V, Risso WE, Martinez CBDR, Simonato JD. Acute Exposure to Biogenic Nanosilver Produced from Fusarium oxysporum in a Neotropical Fish. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2022; 108:331-336. [PMID: 34705058 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-021-03397-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biogenic nanosilver (bNAg) has emerged as a potentially less toxic alternative to synthetic nanosilver. However, no studies have evaluated its effects on a fish species from the Neotropical region. Thus, our aim was to evaluate the effects of a bNAg on the Neotropical fish Prochilodus lineatus. For this purpose, after 24 h of exposure to 100 µg L-1 of bNAg, blood samples were collected to evaluate hematological, genotoxic, and plasma parameters. Gills and liver were sampled to evaluate biomarkers of oxidative stress and brain samples were used to assess neurotoxicity. The fish presented hyperglycemia, an increased number of erythrocytes, a reduction in antioxidant enzyme activity in both tissues evaluated, and a decrease in lipid peroxidation in the gills. We concluded that P. lineatus is a sensitive species to this nanoparticle, since it presented alterations in several biomarkers after an acute exposure.
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- Vanessa Bezerra
- Department of Physiological Sciences, State University of Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, State University of Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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Couto C, Almeida A. Metallic Nanoparticles in the Food Sector: A Mini-Review. Foods 2022; 11:402. [PMID: 35159552 PMCID: PMC8833908 DOI: 10.3390/foods11030402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Nanomaterials, and in particular metallic nanoparticles (MNPs), have significantly contributed to the production of healthier, safer, and higher-quality foods and food packaging with special properties, such as greater mechanical strength, improved gas barrier capacity, increased water repellency and ability to inhibit microbial contamination, ensuring higher quality and longer product shelf life. MNPs can also be incorporated into chemical and biological sensors, enabling the design of fast and sensitive monitoring devices to assess food quality, from freshness to detection of allergens, food-borne pathogens or toxins. This review summarizes recent developments in the use of MNPs in the field of food science and technology. Additionally, a brief overview of MNP synthesis and characterization techniques is provided, as well as of the toxicity, biosafety and regulatory issues of MNPs in the agricultural, feed and food sectors.
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- Cristina Couto
- TOXRUN–Toxicology Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences, CESPU, CRL, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
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Schultz DR, Tang S, Miller C, Gagnon D, Shekh K, Alcaraz AJG, Janz DM, Hecker M. A Multi-Life Stage Comparison of Silver Nanoparticle Toxicity on the Early Development of Three Canadian Fish Species. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2021; 40:3337-3350. [PMID: 34506650 DOI: 10.1002/etc.5210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Information on the effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in fish has mostly been generated from standard laboratory species and short-term toxicity tests. However, there is significant uncertainty regarding AgNP toxicity to native species of concern in North America, particularly in northern freshwater ecosystems. We assessed the chronic toxicity of AgNPs in early life stages of three North American fish species: rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush), and northern pike (Esox lucius). Newly fertilized embryos were exposed to nominal aqueous concentrations of 0.1, 0.3, 1.0, 3.0, 10.0, or 30.0 nM AgNPs for 126 (rainbow trout), 210 (lake trout), and 25 (northern pike) days. Endpoints included cumulative developmental time (°C × day or degree-days to 50% life-stage transition), mortality, fork length, embryonic malformations, cumulative survival, and histopathology of gill and liver in larvae/alevins. The results showed life stage-specific differences in responses, with endpoints during the embryonic stage occurring more often and at lower concentrations compared to larval/alevin and juvenile stages. Sensitivities among species were highly dependent on the endpoints measured, although developmental time appeared to be the most consistent endpoint across species. At embryonic and larval/alevin stages, northern pike was the most sensitive species (lowest observable effect concentration of 0.1 nM using developmental time). Rainbow trout displayed similar responses to lake trout across multiple endpoints and therefore seems to be an adequate surrogate for trout species in ecotoxicology studies. Moreover, while mortality during individual life stages was not generally affected, the cumulative mortality across life stages was significantly affected, which highlights the importance of chronic, multi-life-stage studies. Environ Toxicol Chem 2021;40:3337-3350. © 2021 SETAC.
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- Dayna R Schultz
- Toxicology Graduate Program, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- School of the Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Graduate Program, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- School of the Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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The Physical Modeling Analysis of Fate and Transport of Silver Nanoparticles Dispersed by Water Flow. J CHEM-NY 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/6889490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The release of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from consumer products into an environment has become a central issue for many countries. Despite that the fate and behaviors of AgNPs incorporated into a wastewater have been investigated by building a model of wastewater treatment process, the transport and retention behaviors of AgNPs influenced by the water flow in a river must be understood. The physical model of simulated river to mimic a natural flow of river was proposed to investigate the behaviors of AgNP transport in the river. The results showed that the large amount of AgNPs deposited on the riverbed as Ag sediment with only 1.26% of AgNPs remained in the water flow. The elemental content of Ag freely dispersed across the riverbed increases from the upstream to downstream area of the simulated river. Verification of the spatial distribution of Ag dispersed along the water flow may contribute to a better understanding of the fate and transport of AgNPs in the aquatic environment.
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Chen J, Lei L, Mo W, Dong H, Li J, Bai C, Huang K, Truong L, Tanguay RL, Dong Q, Huang C. Developmental titanium dioxide nanoparticle exposure induces oxidative stress and neurobehavioral changes in zebrafish. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 240:105990. [PMID: 34673465 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.105990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The widespread commercial application of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) leads to ubiquitous presence of TiO2 NPs in the aquatic environment, which highlights the necessity to determine their potential adverse effects on aquatic organisms. The developing nerve system is particularly susceptible to environment perturbation. However, few studies have explored the developmental neurobehavioral toxicity of TiO2 NPs, especially at smaller particle size ranges (≤20 nm) that have relatively longer retention time in the water column. In this study, zebrafish embryos were exposed to non-teratogenic concentrations of 0.1 and 1 mg/L TiO2 NPs (average size of 14-20 nm) from 8 to 108 h post-fertilization (hpf) followed by various assessments at different time points up to 12 days post-fertilization (dpf). Our findings revealed that 1 mg/L TiO2 NPs perturbed the motor and social behaviors in larval zebrafish. These behavioral changes were characterized by decreased swimming speed in a locomotor response test at 5 dpf, increased travel distance in a flash stimulus test at 5 dpf, increased preference to the light zone in a light/dark preference test at 10 dpf, and increased mirror attack and percent time spent in the mirror zone in a mirror stimulus response assay at 12 dpf. Mechanistic examinations at 5 dpf revealed elevated cell apoptosis and oxidative stress. Cell apoptosis was characterized by increased acridine orange (AO) positive cells in the olfactory region and neuromasts of the lateral line system. Oxidative stress was characterized by increased lipid peroxidation, increased ROS production, and upregulated catalase (cat) gene expression. In addition, TiO2 NP exposure also upregulated genes associated with the developmental nervous system such as the growth associated protein 43 (gap43) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (pcna). Our results suggest that the neurobehavioral changes in larvae exposed to 1 mg/L TiO2 NPs during early development may result from cell apoptosis and oxidative stress induced neuronal damages.
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- Jiangfei Chen
- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Rehabilitation Medical Center, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Department of Environmental & Molecular Toxicology, Sinnhuber Aquatic Research Laboratory, Oregon State University, 28645 East Highway 34, Corvallis, OR 97333, United States
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- Department of Environmental & Molecular Toxicology, Sinnhuber Aquatic Research Laboratory, Oregon State University, 28645 East Highway 34, Corvallis, OR 97333, United States
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China; The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Environmental Safety and Human Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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Li QQ, Xiang QQ, Lian LH, Chen ZY, Luo X, Ding CZ, Chen LQ. Metabolic profiling of nanosilver toxicity in the gills of common carp. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 222:112548. [PMID: 34325196 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Studies have shown silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) exposure can result in a series of toxic effects in fish gills. However, it is still unclear how AgNPs affect metabolite expression and their related molecular metabolic pathways in fish gills. In this study, we employed untargeted metabolomics to study the effects of AgNPs and silver supernatant ions on fish gill metabolites. The results showed that AgNPs can induce significant changes in 96 differentially expressed metabolites, which mainly affect amino acid metabolism and energy metabolism in fish gills. Among these metabolites, AgNPs specifically induce significant changes in 72 differentially expressed metabolites, including L-histidine, L-isoleucine, L-phenylalanine, and citric acid. These metabolites were significantly enriched in the pathways of aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, ABC transporters, and the citrate cycle. In contrast, Ag+ supernatant exposure can specifically induce significant changes in 14 differentially expressed metabolites that mainly interfere with sphingolipid metabolism in fish gills. These specifically regulated fish gill metabolites include sphinganine, sphingosine, and phytosphingosine, which were significantly enriched in the sphingolipid metabolism pathway. Our results clearly reveal the effects and potential toxicity mechanisms of AgNPs on fish gill metabolites. Furthermore, our study further determined the unique functions of released silver ions in AgNPs toxicity in fish gills.
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- Qin-Qin Li
- Instititue of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Instititue of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Instititue of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Instititue of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Instititue of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Instititue of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China
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- Instititue of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China; Yunnan International Joint Research Center for Hydro-Ecology Science & Engineering, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China.
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Bouafia A, Laouini SE, Ahmed ASA, Soldatov AV, Algarni H, Feng Chong K, Ali GAM. The Recent Progress on Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Electronic Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2318. [PMID: 34578634 PMCID: PMC8467496 DOI: 10.3390/nano11092318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nanoscience enables researchers to develop new and cost-effective nanomaterials for energy, healthcare, and medical applications. Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are currently increasingly synthesized for their superior physicochemical and electronic properties. Good knowledge of these characteristics allows the development of applications in all sensitive and essential fields in the service of humans and the environment. This review aims to summarize the Ag NPs synthesis methods, properties, applications, and future challenges. Generally, Ag NPs can be synthesized using physical, chemical, and biological routes. Due to the great and increasing demand for metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, researchers have invented a new, environmentally friendly, inexpensive synthetic method that replaces other methods with many defects. Studies of Ag NPs have increased after clear and substantial support from governments to develop nanotechnology. Ag NPs are the most widely due to their various potent properties. Thus, this comprehensive review discusses the different synthesis procedures and electronic applications of Ag NPs.
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- Abderrhmane Bouafia
- Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemistry, Faculty of Technology, University of Echahid Hamma Lakhdar El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria;
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- Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemistry, Faculty of Technology, University of Echahid Hamma Lakhdar El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria;
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt;
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- The Smart Materials Research Institute, Southern Federal University, Sladkova Str. 178/24, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia;
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- Research Centre for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, University Malaysia Pahang, Gambang, Kuantan 26300, Malaysia;
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt;
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Ale A, Galdopórpora JM, Desimone MF, de la Torre FR, Cazenave J. Nanosilver and Silver Nitrate Toxicity in Ex Vivo-Exposed Gills of Fish and Mitigation by Humic Acids. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2021; 107:421-426. [PMID: 33974084 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-021-03257-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are unique because of their biocide properties. Once released to environment, AgNP interact with the natural organic matter which impact on their fate, dispersion, and ultimate toxicity. We carried out an ex vivo exposure of gill of Corydoras paleatus fish to 100 µg L-1 of AgNP or AgNO3, alone and in combination with 10 mg L-1 of humic acids (HA), with the aim to evaluate the potential mitigation of HA on AgNP toxic effects. We analyzed Ag accumulation and oxidative stress biomarkers. The results showed high bioaccumulation after the AgNO3+HA exposure. An inhibition of glutathione-S-transferase enzymatic activity and depletion of reduced glutathione levels were registered after the AgNO3 exposure, and increased lipid peroxidation levels in the case of AgNP one. Oxidative responses were mitigated when the HA were present in the media. Overall, the knowledge about the fate of this emergent pollutant was deepened through this study.
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- Analía Ale
- Instituto Nacional de Limnología, UNL, CONICET, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Universidad de Buenos Aires, CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Universidad de Buenos Aires, CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- GECAP, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas e INEDES, Universidad Nacional de Luján, CONICET, Luján, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Limnología, UNL, CONICET, Santa Fe, Argentina
- Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias, UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina
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Kulasza M, Skuza L. Changes of Gene Expression Patterns from Aquatic Organisms Exposed to Metal Nanoparticles. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18168361. [PMID: 34444111 PMCID: PMC8394891 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Metal nanoparticles are used in various branches of industry due to their physicochemical properties. However, with intensive use, most of the waste and by-products from industries and household items, and from weathering of products containing nanoparticles, end up in the waters. These pollutants pose a risk to aquatic organisms, one of which is a change in the expression of various genes. Most of the data that focus on metal nanoparticles and their effects on aquatic organisms are about copper and silver nanoparticles, which is due to their popularity in general industry, but information about other nanoparticulate metals can also be found. This review aims to evaluate gene expression patterns in aquatic organisms by metal nanoparticles, specifying details about the transcription changes of singular genes and, if possible, comparing the changes in the expression of the same genes in different organisms. To achieve this goal, available publications tackling this problem are studied and summarized. Nanometals were found to have a modulatory effect on gene expression in different aquatic organisms. Data show both up-regulation and down-regulation of genes. Nano silver, nano copper, and nano zinc show a regulatory effect on genes involved in inflammation and apoptosis, cell cycle regulation and ROS defense as well as in general stress response and have a negative effect on the expression of genes involved in development. Nano gold, nano titanium, nano zinc, and nano iron tend to elevate the transcripts of genes involved in response to ROS, but also pro-apoptotic genes and down-regulate DNA repair-involved genes and anti-apoptotic-involved genes. Nano selenium showed a rare effect that is protective against harmful effects of other nanoparticles, but also induced up-regulation of stress response genes. This review focuses only on the effects of metal nanoparticles on the expression of various genes of aquatic organisms from different taxonomic groups.
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- Mateusz Kulasza
- Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, 71-415 Szczecin, Poland;
- Correspondence:
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- Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, 71-415 Szczecin, Poland;
- The Centre for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Szczecin, 71-415 Szczecin, Poland
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Ale A, Galdopórpora JM, Mora MC, de la Torre FR, Desimone MF, Cazenave J. Mitigation of silver nanoparticle toxicity by humic acids in gills of Piaractus mesopotamicus fish. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:31659-31669. [PMID: 33608791 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12590-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are one of the most produced nanoproducts due to their unique biocide properties. The natural organic matter has an important impact on nanoparticle's dispersion as it may alter their fate and transport, as well as their bioavailability and toxicity. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the mitigatory effect of humic acids (HAs) on AgNP toxicity. For this purpose, we carried out an ex vivo exposure of gill of Piaractus mesopotamicus fish to 100 μg L-1 of AgNPs or AgNO3, alone and in combination with 10 mg L-1 of HAs. In parallel, a complete AgNP characterization in the media, including the presence of HAs, was provided, and the Ag+ release was measured. We analyzed Ag bioaccumulation, antioxidant enzymes activities, lipid peroxidation, antioxidant capacity against peroxyl radicals, and reduced glutathione levels in fish tissue. Our results indicated the Ag+ release from AgNPs decreased 28% when the HAs were present in the media. The Ag accumulation in gill tissue exposed to AgNPs alone was higher than the AgNO3 exposure, and sixfold higher than the treatment with the HA addition. Moreover, after both Ag forms, the catalase enzyme augmented its activity. However, those responses were mitigated when the HAs were present in the media. Then, our results suggested the mitigation by HAs under the exposure to both Ag forms, providing valuable information about the fate and behavior of this emergent pollutant.
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- Analía Ale
- Laboratorio de Ictiología, Instituto Nacional de Limnología, UNL, CONICET, Paraje El Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictiología, Instituto Nacional de Limnología, UNL, CONICET, Paraje El Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- GECAP, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas e INEDES, Universidad Nacional de Luján, CONICET, Luján, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictiología, Instituto Nacional de Limnología, UNL, CONICET, Paraje El Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina.
- Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias, UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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Sayadi MH, Pavlaki MD, Martins R, Mansouri B, Tyler CR, Kharkan J, Shekari H. Bioaccumulation and toxicokinetics of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) co-exposed with graphene nanosheets (GNs) in the blackfish (Capoeta fusca). CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 269:128689. [PMID: 33127112 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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In this study, we investigated the bioaccumulation and toxicokinetics of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) alone and in the presence of graphene nanosheets (GNs) in the blackfish (Capoeta fusca). Blackfish were exposed via water to two ZnO NPs concentrations alone or as a combination with GNs and uptake of Zn into the gills, intestine, liver, and kidney was assessed at 7, 14 and 28 d. Zn elimination from these tissues was then assessed after a further 7, 14 and 28 d in clean water for both ZnO NPs concentrations and combined ZnO NPs/GN exposures. In the body tissues analyzed of exposed fish, the highest amounts of Zn occurred in the intestine and the lowest amount in the liver. Zn levels in blackfish after 28 d of exposure were higher in all treatment groups compared to those on 7 d (p < 0.05). For both ZnO NPs exposure concentrations, the highest amount of Zn was eliminated from the intestine, followed by the gills. Furthermore, elimination kinetics for both ZnO NPs concentrations alone and in combination with GNs showed that the shortest half-life for Zn is occurring in the intestine. Moreover, uptake rates of Zn in fish exposed to ZnO NPs + GNs followed the same pattern observed for the ZnO NP, with intestine and gills having the highest levels followed by kidney and liver. Thus, we show accumulation and elimination of Zn from ZnO NPs in blackfish depends on the tissue, exposure concentration and duration, and is dependent on the presence of GNs.
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- Mohammad Hossein Sayadi
- Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran; Department of Environmental Sciences & Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Ardakan University, P.O. Box 184, Ardakan, Iran.
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- CESAM- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CESAM- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Geoffrey Pope, Stocker Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 4QD, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
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Liaqat F, Hanif U, Bahadur S, Faheem M, Rasool S, Gulzar S, Zaman W, Urooj Z, Shaheen S, Munir M. Comparative evaluation of the toxicological effect of silver salt (AgNO 3 ) and silver nanoparticles on Cyprinus carpio synthesized by chemicals and marine algae using scanning electron microscopy. Microsc Res Tech 2021; 84:1531-1541. [PMID: 33491859 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The widespread use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) results in the unintentional release into the water body. Therefore, understanding of the potentially harmful impacts of AgNPs and Ag-salt on aquatic animals is a need of time. This study was design to analyze the oxidative stress and histopathological damages in Cyprinus carpio. The synthesis of AgNPs from Halymenia porphyraeformis and by reduction of chemical was done. Nanoparticles were characterized with UV-Visible spectroscopy, SEM, XRD, and FTIR analysis. The comparative toxicological effect of chemically synthesized silver nanoparticles (Ch-AgNPs), green silver nanoparticles (Gr-AgNPs), and Ag-salt on C. carpio was analyzed. For oxidative stress analysis, different tests Lipid peroxidation (LPO), catalase, glutathione reduction (GST), and glutathione S-transferase (GST) were performed. The highest LPO 245.168 ± 0.034 was recorded in Ch-AgNPs-treated gills and the lowest 56.4532 ± 0.02 was found in Gr-AgNPs-treated liver. Maximum GSH 56.4065 ± 0.13 was observed in Gr-AgNPs liver and minimum 40.781 ± 0.54 was recorded in Ag-salt gills. The maximum quantity of catalase 68.0162 ± 0.09 was noted in the Ag-salt-treated liver and the minimum was calculated 17.3665 ± 0.01 in the liver of Ch-AgNPs and highest values of GST 765.829 ± 0.11 were recorded in gills of Gr-AgNPs and lowest 633.08 ± 0.26 in the liver of Ch-AgNPs-treated fish. In conclusion, maximum destruction was found in the gills and liver of the fish treated with chemical and green AgNPs followed by Ag-salt as compared to control. The adverse effects of AgNPs and Ag-salt were probably related to the oxidative stress in the fish that lead to histopathological damage of its vital organs.
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- Fareeha Liaqat
- Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, North East Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pattoki, Pakistan
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Bijnens K, Thijs S, Leynen N, Stevens V, McAmmond B, Van Hamme J, Vangronsveld J, Artois T, Smeets K. Differential effect of silver nanoparticles on the microbiome of adult and developing planaria. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 230:105672. [PMID: 33227667 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2020.105672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely incorporated in household, consumer and medical products. Their unintentional release via wastewaters raises concerns on their environmental impact, particularly for aquatic organisms and their associated bacterial communities. It is known that the microbiome plays an important role in its host's health and physiology, e.g. by producing essential nutrients and providing protection against pathogens. A thorough understanding of the effects of AgNPs on bacterial communities and on their interactions with the host is crucial to fully assess AgNP toxicity on aquatic organisms. Our results indicate that the microbiome of the invertebrate Schmidtea mediterranea, a freshwater planarian, is affected by AgNP exposure at the tested 10 μg/ml concentration. Using targeted amplification of the bacterial 16S rRNA gene V3-V4 region, two independent experiments on the microbiomes of adult worms revealed a consistent decrease in Betaproteobacteriales after AgNP exposure, mainly attributed to a decrease in Curvibacter and Undibacterium. Although developing tissues and organisms are known to be more sensitive to toxic compounds, three independent experiments in regenerating worms showed a less pronounced effect of AgNP exposure on the microbiome, possibly because underlying bacterial community changes during development mask the AgNP induced effect. The presence of a polyvinyl-pyrrolidone (PVP) coating did not significantly alter the outcome of the experiments compared to those with uncoated particles. The observed variation between the different experiments underlines the highly variable nature of microbiomes and emphasises the need to repeat microbiome experiments, within and between physiological states of the animal.
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- Karolien Bijnens
- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Zoology, Biodiversity and Toxicology, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Environmental Biology, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Zoology, Biodiversity and Toxicology, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Environmental Biology, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Environmental Biology, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium; Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Skłodowska-Curie University, Lublin, Poland
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- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Zoology, Biodiversity and Toxicology, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Zoology, Biodiversity and Toxicology, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium.
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Mahjoubian M, Naeemi AS, Sheykhan M. Toxicological effects of Ag 2O and Ag 2CO 3 doped TiO 2 nanoparticles and pure TiO 2 particles on zebrafish (Danio rerio). CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 263:128182. [PMID: 33297149 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this study, the toxic effects of silver oxide and silver carbonate doped TiO2 nanoparticles (Ag2O-TiO2 NPs and Ag2CO3-TiO2NPs), TiO2 nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs), and bulk TiO2 on gene expression, lipid peroxidation, genotoxicity, and histological alterations in zebrafish (Danio rerio) was assessed. The physicochemical properties of the synthesized nanoparticles were evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential analyses. TiO2NPs after doping with Ag showed shift to higher wavelengths and decrease of band gap energy. Also, remarkable reduction in the size of Ag-doped TiO2NPs in comparison with the TiO2 NPs was observed. According to our results, acute toxicity increased in the order of bulk TiO2 < TiO2 NPs < Ag2O-TiO2NPs < Ag2CO3-TiO2NPs, respectively. Results of sub-lethal experiments after 30 days of exposure, showed higher expression of Gpx, Hsp70, Ucp-2, and Bax genes, and lower expression of Bcl-2 gene in Ag-doped TiO2NPs than pure TiO2 particles (TiO2 NPs and bulk TiO2) treatments (p < 0.05). However, the mRNA levels of SOD and CAT genes were significantly higher in pure TiO2 particles than doped TiO2NPs (p < 0.05). Moreover, levels of malondialdehyde, abnormalities of peripheral blood cells and severity of histological lesions in liver, gill, intestine and kidney tissues were more evident in Ag-dopedTiO2 NPs than pure TiO2 particles. It can be concluded that Ag doping of TiO2 NPs significantly increased their toxicity and resulted in more histological lesions, apoptosis and oxidative stress than pure TiO2 particles in adult zebrafish.
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- Maryam Mahjoubian
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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Zhao J, Yan P, Snow B, Santos RM, Chiang YW. Micro-structured copper and nickel metal foams for wastewater disinfection: proof-of-concept and scale-up. PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION : TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS, PART B 2020; 142:191-202. [PMID: 32572308 PMCID: PMC7293508 DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2020.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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It is necessary to disinfect treated wastewater prior to discharge to reduce exposure risks to humans and the environment. The currently practiced wastewater disinfection technologies are challenged by toxic by-products, chemicals and energy demand, a range of effectiveness limitations, among other concerns. An effective, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient alternative disinfection technique is desirable to modernize and enhance wastewater treatment operations. Copper and nickel micro-structured metal foams, and a conventional copper mesh, were evaluated as disinfecting surfaces for treating secondary-treated wastewater contaminated with coliform bacteria. The micro-structured copper foam was adopted for scale-up study, due to its stable and satisfactory bactericidal performance obtained over a wide range of bacterial concentrations and metal-to-liquid ratios. Three scales of experiments, using two types of reactor designs, were performed using municipal wastewater to determine the optimal scale-up factors: small lab-scale batch reactor, intermediate lab-scale batch reactor, and pilot-scale continuous tubular reactor experiments. The performance was evaluated with the aim of minimizing metal material requirement with respect to bactericidal efficiency and leaching risks at all scales. Copper foam, at or above optimal conditions, consistently inactivated over 95 % of total coliforms, fecal coliforms and E.coli in wastewater at various scales, and leachate copper concentrations were determined to be below Canadian guideline values for outfall. This study successfully implemented the "structure" strategy of process intensification, and opens up the possibility to apply micro-structured copper foam in a range of other water disinfection systems, from pre-treatment to point-of-use, and should thus become a topic of further research.
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- Jinghan Zhao
- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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Hayhurst LD, Martin JD, Wallace SJ, Langlois VS, Xenopoulos MA, Metcalfe CD, Rennie MD. Multi-Level Responses of Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) to a Whole-Lake Nanosilver Addition Study. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2020; 79:283-297. [PMID: 33063196 DOI: 10.1007/s00244-020-00764-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are widely used as antibacterial agents in both commercial products and for industrial applications. As such, AgNP has a high potential for release into freshwater environments. As part of a whole-lake ecosystem experiment to examine the impacts of AgNP exposure at low µg/L concentrations over multiple years, we evaluated biological responses in Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) before, during, and after AgNP additions to a freshwater lake. Yellow Perch were monitored for responses to in situ AgNP additions at the cellular (suite of biomarkers), individual (growth, prey consumption, and metabolism), and population (abundance and gross prey consumption) scales. At the cellular level, several biomarkers of oxidative stress in liver tissues revealed down-regulation, including decreased mRNA levels of catalase and glutathione peroxidase in Yellow Perch collected during AgNP exposure, and elevated ratios of reduced to oxidized glutathione. At the individual level, Yellow Perch bioenergetic models revealed that prey consumption and total metabolism significantly declined during AgNP additions and remained depressed one year after AgNP addition. At the population level, Yellow Perch densities and gross prey consumption declined after AgNP was added to the lake. Together, these results reveal a holistic assessment of the negative impacts of chronic exposure to environmentally relevant AgNP concentrations (i.e., µg/L) on Yellow Perch at cellular, individual, and population levels.
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- Lauren D Hayhurst
- Department of Biology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
- IISD Experimental Lakes Area Inc., Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
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- School of the Environment, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada
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- Centre Eau Terre Environnement, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre Eau Terre Environnement, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- School of the Environment, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
- IISD Experimental Lakes Area Inc., Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Kusi J, Scheuerman PR, Maier KJ. Antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles may interfere with fecal indicator bacteria detection in pathogen impaired streams. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 263:114536. [PMID: 32320903 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are expected to enter aquatic systems, but there are limited data on how they might affect microbial communities in pathogen impaired streams. We examined microbial community responses to citrate-AgNP (10.9 ± 0.7 nm) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-AgNP (11.0 ± 0.7 nm) based on microbial concentration and enzyme activity in sediment from a pathogen impaired stream. Addition of each nanoparticle to sediment caused at least a 69% decrease in microbial concentration (1,264 ± 93.6 to 127 ± 29.5 CFU/g) and a 62% decrease in β-glucosidase activity (11.7 ± 2.1 to 1.3 ± 0.3 μg/g/h). Each AgNP reduced alkaline phosphatase activity but their effects were not statistically significant. Sediment exposed to 0.108 mg Ag/kg of AgNO3 resulted in a 92% decrease in microbial concentration and a reduced enzyme activity which was not statistically significant. Measured total silver in sediments treated with AgNPs which exhibited significant inhibition effects on the microbial community ranged from 0.19 ± 0.02 to 0.39 ± 0.13 mg Ag/kg. These concentrations tested in this study are much lower than the expected concentrations (2-14 mg Ag/kg) in freshwater sediments. The results of this study demonstrate that AgNPs can alter microbial community activity and population size, which may lead to false negative fecal indicator bacteria detection and enumeration using methods that rely on β-glucosidase activity. We conclude that the presence of AgNPs in impaired streams and recreational waters can influence pathogen detection methods, potentially affecting public health risk estimates.
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- Joseph Kusi
- Department of Environmental Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, United States.
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- Department of Environmental Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, United States
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Shabrangharehdasht M, Mirvaghefi A, Farahmand H. Effects of nanosilver on hematologic, histologic and molecular parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2020; 225:105549. [PMID: 32599437 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2020.105549] [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: 03/28/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Efficient antibacterial and antifungal properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) sparked its commercial application in several industrial and household products. Drastic increase of AgNPs production raised concerns over aquatic organisms' exposure. The toxic dose, mechanism of toxicity, physiological damages, gene expression alteration, hematological and blood parameter distortion by AgNP needs to be investigated to explore inevitable risk in aquatic animals. In this study, rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (122.4 ± 1.4 g, 23.8 ± 0.7 cm) were exposed to colloidal AgNPs (28.3 ± 12.6 um) to determine the lethal concentration (LC50)(8.9 mg/l). Sub-lethal concentrations (10 %LC50, 25 %LC50, plus LC50 value) impact on hematologic, histological and molecular responses were evaluated. Results showed sever damage to blood cells morphology, and hematologic parameters change including RBC, WBC, Hct and Hb in all AgNP-treated groups. Histological damage in gill and liver of exposed fish were observed. Significant up-regulating of HSP70 and P53 genes were detected in response to AgNPs, whereas, it was found that in comparison to HSP70 gene, P53 induction occurred in lower AgNPs concentrations and lower exposure time. These results indicate adversely effects of AgNPs exposure to aquatic environments.
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- Department of Fisheries and Environmental Science, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran.
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- Department of Fisheries and Environmental Science, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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Zeumer R, Galhano V, Monteiro MS, Kuehr S, Knopf B, Meisterjahn B, Soares AMVM, Loureiro S, Lopes I, Schlechtriem C. Chronic effects of wastewater-borne silver and titanium dioxide nanoparticles on the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 723:137974. [PMID: 32229380 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Revised: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Even though nanoparticles (NPs) are mostly removed by wastewater treatment plants, wastewater-borne NPs may show an altered toxicity to aquatic organisms. The main objectives of this work were: i) to assess the chronic (28 days) effects of wastewater-borne NPs of silver (AgNPs, 1.4-36.2 μg L-1) and titanium dioxide (TiO2NPs, 3.1-50.2 μg L-1) at the individual (growth) and biochemical (biomarkers of neurotoxicity, oxidative stress and energy metabolism) levels in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss; and ii) to compare them with their effluent-supplemented and water-dispersed counterparts. The total Ag and Ti levels were determined in several fish organs. The growth of O. mykiss was not affected by the NPs in any treatment, except a 29% increase at 5.5 μg L-1 of total Ag supplemented to effluents. The Ag level in organs of O. mykiss was significantly higher after exposure to water-dispersed AgNPs than their wastewater-borne or effluent-supplemented counterparts. No significant Ti uptake could be observed. Effluent-supplemented TiO2NPs (50.1 μg L-1 Ti) potentially induced neurotoxic effects, indicated by a 24% increase in acetylcholinesterase activity comparatively to controls. Energy reserves were unaffected by TiO2 treatments, while nearly all AgNP-containing treatments caused a depletion of total lipids, proteins and carbohydrates in the muscle, suggesting an increased energy demand for detoxification processes to cope with AgNPs. Besides NPs, the effluent matrix and dispersing agent (for AgNPs) induced significant effects on energetic reserves and oxidative stress, indicating background toxicity of both treatments at the biochemical level. Our study is the first to assess chronic effects of wastewater-borne NPs on rainbow trout. While no effects were found at the individual level, several biochemical markers were changed by the NPs exposure. Our results highlight the importance of using complex matrices for a reliable risk assessment of NPs in the aquatic environment.
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- Richard Zeumer
- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Department Bioaccumulation and Animal Metabolism, Auf dem Aberg 1, 57392 Schmallenberg, Germany; Institute of Environmental Research (Biology V), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Biology & Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Biology & Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Department Bioaccumulation and Animal Metabolism, Auf dem Aberg 1, 57392 Schmallenberg, Germany; Institute of Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2, 57068 Siegen, Germany.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Department Bioaccumulation and Animal Metabolism, Auf dem Aberg 1, 57392 Schmallenberg, Germany.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Department Bioaccumulation and Animal Metabolism, Auf dem Aberg 1, 57392 Schmallenberg, Germany.
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- Department of Biology & Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Biology & Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Biology & Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Department Bioaccumulation and Animal Metabolism, Auf dem Aberg 1, 57392 Schmallenberg, Germany; Institute of Environmental Research (Biology V), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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Gray EP, Browning CL, Vaslet CA, Gion KD, Green A, Liu M, Kane AB, Hurt RH. Chemical and Colloidal Dynamics of MnO 2 Nanosheets in Biological Media Relevant for Nanosafety Assessment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2000303. [PMID: 32191401 PMCID: PMC7461694 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202000303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Many layered crystal phases can be exfoliated or assembled into ultrathin 2D nanosheets with novel properties not achievable by particulate or fibrous nanoforms. Among these 2D materials are manganese dioxide (MnO2 ) nanosheets, which have applications in batteries, catalysts, and biomedical probes. A novel feature of MnO2 is its sensitivity to chemical reduction leading to dissolution and Mn2+ release. Biodissolution is critical for nanosafety assessment of 2D materials, but the timing and location of MnO2 biodissolution in environmental or occupational exposure scenarios are poorly understood. This work investigates the chemical and colloidal dynamics of MnO2 nanosheets in biological media for environmental and human health risk assessment. MnO2 nanosheets are insoluble in most aqueous phases, but react with strong and weak reducing agents in biological fluid environments. In vitro, reductive dissolution can be slow enough in cell culture media for MnO2 internalization by cells in the form of intact nanosheets, which localize in vacuoles, react to deplete intracellular glutathione, and induce cytotoxicity that is likely mediated by intracellular Mn2+ release. The results are used to classify MnO2 nanosheets within a new hazard screening framework for 2D materials, and the implications of MnO2 transformations for nanotoxicity testing and nanosafety assessment are discussed.
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- Evan P Gray
- The Department of Civil Environmental and Construction Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA
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- The School of Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, USA
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- The School of Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, USA
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- The School of Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA
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- The School of Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, USA
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Ollerhead KM, Adams OA, Willett NJ, Gates MA, Bennett JC, Murimboh J, Morash AJ, Lamarre SG, MacCormack TJ. Polyvinylpyrolidone-functionalized silver nanoparticles do not affect aerobic performance or fractional rates of protein synthesis in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 260:114044. [PMID: 32004967 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Aerobic performance in fish is linked to individual and population fitness and can be impacted by anthropogenic contaminants. Exposure to some engineered nanomaterials, including silver nanoparticles (nAg), reduces rates of oxygen consumption in some fish species, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In addition, their effects on swim performance have not been studied. Our aim was to quantify the impact of exposure to functionalized nAg on aerobic scope and swim performance in rainbow trout (Oncorhychus mykiss) and to characterize the contribution of changing rates of protein synthesis to these physiological endpoints. Fish were exposed for 48 h to 5 nm polyvinylpyrolidone-functionalized nAg (nAgPVP; 100 μg L-1) or 0.22 μg L-1 Ag+ (as AgNO3), which was the measured quantity of Ag released from the nAgPVP over that time period. Aerobic scope, critical swimming speed (Ucrit), and fractional rates of protein synthesis (Ks), were then assessed, along with indicators of osmoregulation and cardiotoxicity. Neither nAgPVP, nor Ag+ exposure significantly altered aerobic scope, its component parts, or swim performance. Ks was similarly unaffected in 8 tissue types, though it tended to be lower in liver of nAgPVP treated fish. The treatments tended to decrease gill Na+/K+-ATPase activity, but effects were not significant. The latter results suggest that a longer or more concentrated nAgPVP exposure may induce significant effects. Although this same formulation of nAgPVP is bioactive in other fish, it had no effects on rainbow trout under the conditions tested. Such findings on common model animals like trout may thus misrepresent the safety of nAg to more sensitive species.
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- K M Ollerhead
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada
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- Department of Physics, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada
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- Department of Biology, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada
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- Département de Biologie, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, Canada.
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Qiang L, Arabeyyat ZH, Xin Q, Paunov VN, Dale IJF, Lloyd Mills RI, Rotchell JM, Cheng J. Silver Nanoparticles in Zebrafish ( Danio rerio) Embryos: Uptake, Growth and Molecular Responses. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21051876. [PMID: 32182933 PMCID: PMC7084859 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21051876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used in commercial applications as antimicrobial agents, but there have recently been increasing concerns raised about their possible environmental and health impacts. In this study, zebrafish embryos were exposed to two sizes of AgNP, 4 and 10 nm, through a continuous exposure from 4 to 96 h post-fertilisation (hpf), to study their uptake, impact and molecular defense responses. Results showed that zebrafish embryos were significantly impacted by 72 hpf when continuously exposed to 4 nm AgNPs. At concentrations above 0.963 mg/L, significant in vivo uptake and delayed yolk sac absorption was evident; at 1.925 mg/L, significantly reduced body length was recorded compared to control embryos. Additionally, 4 nm AgNP treatment at the same concentration resulted in significantly upregulated hypoxia inducible factor 4 (HIF4) and peroxisomal membrane protein 2 (Pxmp2) mRNA expression in exposed embryos 96 hpf. In contrast, no significant differences in terms of larvae body length, yolk sac absorption or gene expression levels were observed following exposure to 10 nm AgNPs. These results demonstrated that S4 AgNPs are available for uptake, inducing developmental (measured as body length and yolk sac area) and transcriptional (specifically HIF4 and Pxmp2) perturbations in developing embryos. This study suggests the importance of particle size as one possible factor in determining the developmental toxicity of AgNPs in fish embryos.
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- Liyuan Qiang
- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China; (L.Q.); (Q.X.)
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- Department of Marine Biology, the University of Jordan, Aqaba branch, Aqaba 77111, Jordan;
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- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China; (L.Q.); (Q.X.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull HU6 7RX, UK;
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- School of Biological, Biomedical, and Environmental Sciences, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull HU6 7RX, UK; (I.J.F.D.); (R.I.L.M.)
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- School of Biological, Biomedical, and Environmental Sciences, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull HU6 7RX, UK; (I.J.F.D.); (R.I.L.M.)
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- School of Biological, Biomedical, and Environmental Sciences, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull HU6 7RX, UK; (I.J.F.D.); (R.I.L.M.)
- Correspondence: (J.M.R.); (J.C.); Tel.: +44-1482-465333 (J.M.R.); +852-3469-2124 (J.C.); Fax: +44-1482-465458 (J.M.R.); +852-3693-4766 (J.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China; (L.Q.); (Q.X.)
- Hong Kong Branch of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Lab (Guangzhou) & Department of Ocean Science, School of Science, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Correspondence: (J.M.R.); (J.C.); Tel.: +44-1482-465333 (J.M.R.); +852-3469-2124 (J.C.); Fax: +44-1482-465458 (J.M.R.); +852-3693-4766 (J.C.)
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Sayed AEDH, Mekkawy IA, Mahmoud UM, Nagiub M. Histopathological and histochemical effects of silver nanoparticles on the gills and muscles of African catfish (Clarias garepinus). SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Bakshi MS. Impact of nanomaterials on ecosystems: Mechanistic aspects in vivo. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 182:109099. [PMID: 31901674 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.109099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Revised: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Nanotechnologies are becoming increasingly popular in modern era of human development in every aspect of life. Their impact on our ecosystem in air, soil, and water is largely unknown because of the limited amount of information available, and hence, they require considerable attention. This account highlights the important routes of nanomaterials toxicity in air, soil, and water, their possible impact on the ecosystem and aquatic life. The mechanistic aspects have been focused on the size, shape, and surface modifications of nanomaterials. The preventive measures and future directions along with appropriate designs and implementation of nanotechnologies have been proposed so as to minimize the interactions of nanomaterials with terrestrial flora and aquatic life. Specifically, the focus largely remains on the toxicity of metallic nanoparticles such as gold (Au) and silver (Ag) because of their applications in diverse fields. The account lists some prominent mechanistic routes of nanotoxicity along with in vivo experimental results based on the fundamental understanding that how nanometallic surfaces interact with plant as well as animal biological systems. The appropriate modifications of the nanometallic surfaces with biocompatible molecules are considered to be the most effective preventive measures to reduce the nanotoxicity.
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- Mandeep Singh Bakshi
- Department of Chemistry, Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI, 54311-7001, USA.
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Zeumer R, Hermsen L, Kaegi R, Kühr S, Knopf B, Schlechtriem C. Bioavailability of silver from wastewater and planktonic food borne silver nanoparticles in the rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 706:135695. [PMID: 31940723 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Revised: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are present in a wide field of applications and consumer products and are likely to be released into the environment, mainly via urban and industrial sewage due to their extensive use. Even though AgNPs are mostly retained within the sludge of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), a small amount of mainly sulfidized particles still enters the aquatic environment, where they can be taken up by various aquatic organisms and transferred along the food chain. In this study, uptake and bioavailability of Ag from AgNPs following aqueous and dietary exposure were investigated in the rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. AgNPs in the effluent of model WWTPs and in tap water were used to perform aqueous exposure studies. No significant Ag uptake into the gills and carcass of the analyzed fish could be found for wastewater-borne AgNPs. However, when added to tap water at a concentration of 12.4 μg L-1, a maximum total Ag tissue concentrations of around 100 μg kg-1 and 50 μg kg-1 in gills and carcass were measured, respectively. For the dietary exposure studies, freshwater zooplankton was exposed to AgNPs, and used for the preparation of food pellets with a total Ag concentration of 121.5 μg kg-1. During the feeding study with rainbow trout significant total Ag concentrations up to 34.3 μg kg-1 could be found in the digestive tract. However, only a limited transfer of Ag through the intestinal walls into the carcass could be detected. AgNPs in plankton and WWTP effluent were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) in combination with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and found to be sulfidized. This transformation most presumably has led to their limited bioavailability for fish. The results emphasize the importance of realistic test conditions for the risk assessment of AgNPs by the use of environmental matrices.
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- Richard Zeumer
- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Auf dem Aberg 1, 57392 Schmallenberg, Germany; Institute of Environmental Research (Biology V), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Auf dem Aberg 1, 57392 Schmallenberg, Germany; Institute of Environmental Research (Biology V), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 133, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Auf dem Aberg 1, 57392 Schmallenberg, Germany; Institute of Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2, 57068 Siegen, Germany.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Auf dem Aberg 1, 57392 Schmallenberg, Germany.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Auf dem Aberg 1, 57392 Schmallenberg, Germany; Institute of Environmental Research (Biology V), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany; Institute of Biology, University of Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2, 57068 Siegen, Germany.
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Ali D, Falodah FA, Almutairi B, Alkahtani S, Alarifi S. Assessment of DNA damage and oxidative stress in juvenile Channa punctatus (Bloch) after exposure to multi-walled carbon nanotubes. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2020; 35:359-367. [PMID: 31710160 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 10/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have many applications in industry and used as additives in polymers, catalysts, anodes in lithium-battery and drug delivery. There is little information about MWCNTs' (210 nm) genotoxic potential on juvenile freshwater fish Channa punctatus. Therefore, in this study, we have determined the toxic effects of MWCNTs on freshwater fish C. punctatus by assessing toxicological endpoints such as oxidative stress, mutagenicity, and genotoxicity after acute MWCNTs exposure for 5 days. MWCNTs LC50 -96 hours value for C. punctatus was 21.8 mg/L and on this basis three different MWCNTs concentrations were selected, that is, sub-lethal I, II, and III, for 5-days exposure trials with C. punctatus. The level of lipid peroxidation increased in the gills and kidney of exposed fish at sub-lethal concentrations II and III. Contrastingly, glutathione decreased more in the gills than in the kidney. The activity of catalase enzymes decreased more in the gills than in the kidney at sublethal concentrations I and II. Glutathione S-transferase decreased in gill tissue but increased in kidney tissue following sub-lethal III exposure. Moreover, the level of glutathione reductase decreased in both tissues. In addition, MWCNTs genotoxicity was confirmed by DNA damage in lymphocytes, gills, kidney cells, and production of micronuclei (MNi) in red blood cells of freshwater fish following sub-lethal I, II, and III exposures. In conclusion, this study revealed that application of micronucleus and comet assays for in vivo laboratory studies using freshwater fish for screening the genotoxic potential of MWCNTs.
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- Daoud Ali
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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The role and influence of hydrogeochemistry in the behaviour and fate of silver nanoparticles in freshwater systems. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-020-2130-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Chen H, Li J, Yan L, Cao J, Li D, Huang GY, Shi WJ, Dong W, Zha J, Ying GG, Zhong H, Wang Z, Huang Y, Luo Y, Xie L. Subchronic effects of dietary selenium yeast and selenite on growth performance and the immune and antioxidant systems in Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 97:283-293. [PMID: 31863904 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.12.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2019] [Revised: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Selenium is an essential element but toxic at high levels in animals. The effects of Se on growth performance and the immune system in Nile tilapia remain inconclusive. In this study, Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus was fed on selenium yeast (Se(Y))- and selenite (Se(IV))-enriched feed at 0, 3, 6, and 12 μg/g (dry wt) for 45 and 90 d. The growth, bioaccumulation, biochemical markers related to antioxidant, immunological, nervous and digestive systems were evaluated in various fish tissues (liver, intestine, kidney, muscle, brain, spleen, gills). The results showed that the accumulation of Se(Y) was 1.3-2 folds of Se(IV) in most tissues. The growth of tilapia was enhanced by both Se(Y) and Se(IV) at 3 μg/g after 90 d, with Se(Y) better than Se(IV) in tilapia feed. After 45 d, the levels of lipid peroxidation, the activity of the antioxidant enzymes, and the transcriptional levels of the immune related genes (IL-1β, IFN-γ and TNF-α) and stress proteins (HSP70 and MT) were enhanced in all treatments, except that of MT in the 12 μg/g Se(Y) group. In addition, both Se species inhibited the activity of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in the brain and one digestive enzyme α-glucosidase (α-Glu) in the intestine at 12 μg/g. However, after 90 d, the effects on most biochemical markers were less pronounced, implying a possible acclimation after prolonged duration. The results demonstrate Se is beneficial to O. niloticus at low levels and toxic at elevated levels. The immunostimulation by Se might be greatly weakened after long term feeding Se-enriched feed. This study helps to better understand the effects of Se on the antioxidant and immune systems and to establish the optimal Se levels in the feed and duration for O. niloticus.
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- Hongxing Chen
- SCNU Environmental Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Center for Analysis and Test Research, Nanning, 530022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ecological Animal Husbandry and Environment Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, China
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- SCNU Environmental Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- SCNU Environmental Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- SCNU Environmental Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Toxicant Monitoring and Toxicology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities, Tongliao, 028000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- SCNU Environmental Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Center for Analysis and Test Research, Nanning, 530022, China
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- Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- SCNU Environmental Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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Shao Z, Wang WX. Biodynamics of Silver Nanoparticles in an Estuarine Oyster Revealed by 110mAgNP Tracing. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2020; 54:965-974. [PMID: 31870149 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b04241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The prevalence of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) requires a comprehensive understanding of their biological impacts especially in marine and estuarine environments. Nevertheless, the background Ag concentration in organisms may impede the accuracy of Ag detection if the net accumulated Ag is low over a short exposure period. Here, a radio-synthesizing method was employed to trace the behavior of AgNPs with two sizes (15 and 60 nm) and two coatings (humic acid and citrate) in an estuarine oyster Crassostrea hongkongensis. This method was sensitive to detect the bioaccumulation and depuration of AgNPs in the oysters over a short period of exposure, which was necessary given the significant changes of particle aggregation in saline water environments. Through radioactive AgNP tracing and biokinetic modeling, we for the first time demonstrated the differential uptake mechanisms of different-sized AgNPs in oysters. Specifically, the ingestion of particles dominated the uptake of 60 nm AgNPs, whereas dermal uptake and ingestion contributed equally to 15 nm AgNPs. Surface coating (humic acid vs citrate) did not significantly affect the uptake of AgNPs by the oysters. The depuration of AgNPs from the oysters was relatively faster than that for the Ag ion. The digestive gland was the key detoxification organ of AgNPs with the greatest loss of Ag by the end of depuration. The findings of this study provide fundamental knowledge for nano-specific risk assessment in marine and estuarine environments.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zishuang Shao
- Department of Ocean Science and Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clearwater Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
- HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute , Shenzhen 518057 , China
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- Department of Ocean Science and Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clearwater Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
- HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute , Shenzhen 518057 , China
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