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Vulin I, Tenji D, Teodorovic I, Kaisarevic S. Undifferentiated versus retinoic acid-differentiated SH-SY5Y cells in investigation of markers of neural function in toxicological research. Toxicol Mech Methods 2024:1-11. [PMID: 39076017 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2024.2385968] [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: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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The SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cell line is a standard in vitro experimental model of neuronal-like cells used in neuroscience and toxicological research. These cells can be differentiated into mature neurons, most commonly using retinoic acid (RA). Despite differences in characteristics, both undifferentiated and differentiated SH-SY5Y cells are used in research. However, due to uncertainties regarding the expression of specific markers of neural function in each culture, there is no definite conclusion on which culture is better suited for (neuro)toxicological and/or neuroscience investigations. To address this dilemma, we investigated the basal expression/activity of the key elements of acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, and GABA neurotransmitter pathways, along with the elements involved in exocytosis of neurotransmitters, and neuron electrophysiological activity in undifferentiated and in RA-differentiated SH-SY5Y cells using a six-day differentiation protocol. Our findings revealed that both SH-SY5Y cell types are functionally active. While undifferentiated SH-SY5Y cells exhibited greater multipotency in the expression of tested markers, most of those markers expressed in both cell types showed higher expression levels in RA-differentiated SH-SY5Y cells. Our results suggest that the six-day differentiation protocol with RA induces maturation, but not differentiation of the cells into specific neuron phenotype. The greater multipotency of undifferentiated cells in neural markers expression, together with their higher sensitivity to xenobiotic exposure and more simple cultivation protocols, make them a better candidate for high throughput toxicological screenings. Differentiated neurons are better suited for neuroscience researches that require higher expression of more specific neural markers and the specific types of neural cells.
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- Irina Vulin
- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, Laboratory for Ecophysiology and Ecotoxicology - LECOTOX, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, Laboratory for Ecophysiology and Ecotoxicology - LECOTOX, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, Laboratory for Ecophysiology and Ecotoxicology - LECOTOX, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, Laboratory for Ecophysiology and Ecotoxicology - LECOTOX, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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Mahmoud AAN, Ahmed EA, Omar AR. Thiacloprid impairs reproductive functions of male Wistar rats. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:6197-6211. [PMID: 38441570 PMCID: PMC11329541 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03025-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/18/2024]
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Global male infertility correlated to the rise of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including insecticides, has grown into a pressing problem. Thiacloprid is one of the most commonly used neonicotinoids that accounts for more than 25% of the global pesticide industry. However, its impact on the reproductive system and male fertility has not been fully elucidated. The object of this study was to explore the adverse effects of thiacloprid on male Wistar rats' reproductive system. Thirty healthy male rats were separated into one of three groups: control group, and two groups that were orally administered with low (22.5 mg/kg) and high dose (62.1 mg/kg) of thiacloprid for 56 days. Thiacloprid significantly (p<0.05) reduced body weight and relative testicular weight, as well as sperm quality (count, motility, viability, and morphology), in a dose-dependent manner. THIA-treated groups revealed a large effect (d > 0.8) on semen quality with Cohen's d of (6.57, 8.82), (20.14, 23.54), and (2.81, 9.10) for count, motility, and viability respectively. Meanwhile, the serum testosterone level dropped while the levels of luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones increased. 17ꞵ-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase and 3ꞵ-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase levels were significantly decreased in a dose-dependent manner. The activity of the tested antioxidant enzymes catalase (CAT), glutathione reduced (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) exhibited a considerable decrease compared to the control group with a significant elevation in the lipid peroxidation activity as indicated by malondialdehyde (MDA) level. The testicular histology revealed degenerative changes in spermatogenic cells and interstitial tissue. Comet assay revealed DNA fragmentation in treated groups' testicular tissue. Thiacloprid exposure interferes with reproductive function and impairs male Wistar rat fertility. Such harmful consequences may also develop in humans frequently exposed to thiacloprid.
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Eriksson I, Ward LJ, Vainikka L, Sultana N, Leanderson P, Flodin U, Li W, Yuan XM. Imidacloprid Induces Lysosomal Dysfunction and Cell Death in Human Astrocytes and Fibroblasts-Environmental Implication of a Clinical Case Report. Cells 2023; 12:2772. [PMID: 38132092 PMCID: PMC10742227 DOI: 10.3390/cells12242772] [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: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Imidacloprid (IMI), a neonicotinoid insecticide, has potential cytotoxic and genotoxic effects on human and experimental models, respectively. While being an emerging environmental contaminant, occupational exposure and related cellular mechanisms are unknown. Herein, we were motivated by a specific patient case where occupational exposure to an IMI-containing plant protection product was associated with the diagnosis of Bell's palsy. The aim was to investigate the toxic effects and cellular mechanisms of IMI exposure on glial cells (D384 human astrocytes) and on human fibroblasts (AG01518). IMI-treated astrocytes showed a reduction in cell number and dose-dependent cytotoxicity at 24 h. Lower doses of IMI induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lysosomal membrane permeabilisation (LMP), causing apoptosis and autophagic dysfunction, while high doses caused significant necrotic cell death. Using normal fibroblasts, we found that IMI-induced autophagic dysfunction and lysosomal damage, activated lysophagy, and resulted in a compensatory increase in lysosomes. In conclusion, the observed IMI-induced effects on human glial cells and fibroblasts provide a possible link between IMI cytotoxicity and neurological complications observed clinically in the patient exposed to this neonicotinoid insecticide.
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- Ida Eriksson
- Experimental Pathology, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, 581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (I.E.); (L.V.)
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- Department of Forensic Genetics and Forensic Toxicology, National Board of Forensic Medicine, 587 85 Linköping, Sweden; (L.J.W.)
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- Experimental Pathology, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, 581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (I.E.); (L.V.)
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- Laboratory Medicine, Linköping University Hospital, 581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (N.S.)
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- Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, 581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (P.L.); (U.F.); (X.-M.Y.)
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- Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, 581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (P.L.); (U.F.); (X.-M.Y.)
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, 581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (W.L.)
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- Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, 581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (P.L.); (U.F.); (X.-M.Y.)
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Sınacı C, Çelik A, Yetkin D, Çevik S, Güler G. Sulfoxaflor insecticide exhibits cytotoxic or genotoxic and apoptotic potential via oxidative stress-associated DNA damage in human blood lymphocytes cell cultures. Drug Chem Toxicol 2023; 46:972-983. [PMID: 36036091 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2022.2114006] [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: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The need for foodstuff that emerged with the rapidly increasing world population made fertilizers and pesticides inevitable to obtain maximum efficiency from existing agricultural areas. Sulfoxaflor is currently the only member of the new sulfoximine insecticide subclass of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists. In the study, it was aimed to determine the in vitro genetic, oxidative damage potential, genotoxic and apoptotic effects of three different concentrations (10 µg/mL, 20 µg/mL and 40 µg/mL) of sulfoxaflor insecticide in the cultures of blood lymphocytes. In this study, the single-cell gel electrophoresis (comet), Cytokinesis Block Micronuclues Test (MN test), flow cytometry and measurement of Catalase (CAT) enzyme activity were used to determine genotoxic, apoptotic effects and oxidative damage potential, respectively. It found that there is a decrease in CPBI values and Live cell numbers. It was observed an increase in late apoptotic and necrotic cell numbers, Micronucleus frequency, and Comet analysis parameters (GDI and DCP). There is a significant difference between negative control and all concentration of insecticide for Cytokinesis Block Proliferation Index (CBPI) values and late apoptotic, necrotic and viable cell counts. An increase in CAT enzyme levels was observed at 10 and 20 µg/mL concentrations compared to control., It is found that CAT enzyme activity was inhibited at concentrations of 40 µg/mL. This study is crucial as it is the first study to investigate the impact of Sulfoxaflor insecticide on peripheral blood lymphocyte cells. The genotoxic, oxidative damage, and apoptotic effects of Sulfoxafluor insecticide on the results obtained and its adverse effects on other organisms raise concerns about health and safety.
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- Cebrail Sınacı
- Department of Biology, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Letters, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Advanced Technology, Education, Research and Application Center, MersinUniversity, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic, Faculty of Science and Letters, Harran University, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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Strouhova A, Velisek J, Stara A. Selected neonicotinoids and associated risk for aquatic organisms. VET MED-CZECH 2023; 68:313-336. [PMID: 37982123 PMCID: PMC10646545 DOI: 10.17221/78/2023-vetmed] [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: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023] Open
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Neonicotinoids are one of the newest groups of systemic pesticides, effective on a wide range of invertebrate pests. The success of neonicotinoids can be assessed according to the amount used, for example, in the Czech Republic, which now accounts for 1/3 of the insecticide market. The European Union (EU) has a relatively interesting attitude towards neonicotinoids. Three neonicotinoid substances (imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam) were severely restricted in 2013. In 2019, imidacloprid and clothianidin were banned, while thiamethoxam and thiacloprid were banned in 2020. In 2022, another substance, sulfoxaflor, was banned. Therefore, only two neonicotinoid substances (acetamiprid and flupyradifurone) are approved for outdoor use in the EU. Neonicotinoids enter aquatic ecosystems in many ways. In European rivers, neonicotinoids usually occur in nanograms per litre. Due to the low toxicity of neonicotinoids to standard test species, they were not expected to significantly impact the aquatic ecosystem until later studies showed that aquatic invertebrates, especially insects, are much more sensitive to neonicotinoids. In addition to the lethal effects, many studies point to sublethal impacts - reduced reproductive capacity, initiation of downstream drift of organisms, reduced ability to eat, or a change in feeding strategies. Neonicotinoids can affect individuals, populations, and entire ecosystems.
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- Alzbeta Strouhova
- Laboratory of Aquatic Toxicology and Ichtyopathology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Vodňany, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Toxicology and Ichtyopathology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Vodňany, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Toxicology and Ichtyopathology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Vodňany, Czech Republic
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Zuščíková L, Bažány D, Greifová H, Knížatová N, Kováčik A, Lukáč N, Jambor T. Screening of Toxic Effects of Neonicotinoid Insecticides with a Focus on Acetamiprid: A Review. TOXICS 2023; 11:598. [PMID: 37505564 PMCID: PMC10383352 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11070598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Recently, neonicotinoids have become the fastest-growing class of insecticides in conventional crop protection, with extensive usage against a wide range of sucking and chewing pests. Neonicotinoids are widely used due to their high toxicity to invertebrates, simplicity, flexibility with which they may be applied, and lengthy persistence, and their systemic nature ensures that they spread to all sections of the target crop. However, these properties raise the risk of environmental contaminations and potential toxicity to non-target organisms. Acetamiprid is a new generation insecticide, which is a safer alternative for controlling insect pests because of its low toxicity to honeybees. Acetamiprid is intended to target nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in insects, but its widespread usage has resulted in negative impacts on non-target animals such as mammals. This review summarizes in vivo and in vitro animal studies that investigated the toxicity of specific neonicotinoids. With summarized data, it can be presumed that certain concentrations of neonicotinoids in the reproductive system cause oxidative stress in the testis; spermatogenesis disruption; spermatozoa degradation; interruptions to endocrine function and Sertoli and Leydig cell function. In the female reproductive system, acetamiprid evokes pathomorphological alterations in follicles, along with metabolic changes in the ovaries.
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- Lucia Zuščíková
- Institute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. Andreja Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. Andreja Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. Andreja Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. Andreja Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. Andreja Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. Andreja Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. Andreja Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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Jiang QH, Li T, Liu Y, Zhou ZY, Yang Y, Wei Y, Yin MZ, Shen J, Yan S. A nano-delivery system expands the insecticidal target of thiamethoxam to include a devastating pest, the fall armyworm. INSECT SCIENCE 2023; 30:803-815. [PMID: 36317674 DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.13136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nano-delivery systems have been applied to deliver various synthetic/botanical pesticides to increase the efficiency of pesticide use and reduce the volumes of pesticides applied. Previous studies have supported the hypothesis that the nanocarriers can help expand the insecticidal target of pesticides to include non-target pests. However, the potential mechanism underlying this interesting phenomenon remains unclear. Herein, a widely applied star polycation (SPc) nanocarrier was synthesized to construct a thiamethoxam (TMX) nano-delivery system. The SPc-based delivery system could promote the translocation of exogenous substances across the membrane of Sf9 cells, increase the cytotoxicity of TMX against Sf9 cells by nearly 20%, and expand the insecticidal target of TMX to include Spodoptera frugiperda (the fall armyworm), with a 27.5% mortality increase at a concentration of 0.25 mg/mL. Moreover, the RNA-seq analysis demonstrated that the SPc could upregulate various transport-related genes, such as Rab, SORT1, CYTH, and PIKfyve, for the enhanced cellular uptake of TMX. Furthermore, enhanced cell death in larvae treated with the TMX-SPc complex was observed through changes in the expression levels of death-related genes, such as Casp7, BIRC5, MSK1, and PGAM5. The SPc-based nano-delivery system improved the cellular uptake of TMX and expanded its insecticidal target by adjusting the expression levels of death-related genes. The current study mainly identified the transport and cell death genes related to nanocarrier-based insecticidal target expansion, which is beneficial for understanding the bioactivity enhancement of the nano-delivery system.
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- Qin-Hong Jiang
- Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Lab of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Biosecurity and MARA Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management for Plant Quarantine Pests, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Ramirez-Cando LJ, Guzmán-Vallejos MS, Aguayo LG, Vera-Erazo FD, Ballaz SJ. Neurocytotoxicity of imidacloprid- and acetamiprid-based comercial insecticides over the differentiation of SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15840. [PMID: 37180892 PMCID: PMC10172787 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Neonicotinoids are effective insecticides with specificity for invertebrate nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Neonicotinoids are chemically stable and tend to remain in the environment for long so concerns about their neurotoxicity in humans do nothing but increase. Herein, we evaluated the chronic toxic effects of acetamiprid- and imidacloprid-based insecticides over the differentiation of human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells, which were exposed to these insecticides at a concentration range similar to that applied to crop fields (0.01-0.5 mM). Both insecticides did not have acute cytotoxic effects in both non-differentiated and in staurosporine-differentiated SH-SY5Y cells cytotoxicity as measured by the MTT and vital-dye exclusion tests. However, after a chronic (7-day) treatment, only imidacloprid dose-dependently decreased the viability of SH-SY5Y cells (F(4,39) = 43.05, P < 0.001), largely when administered-during cell differentiation (F(4,39) = 51.86, P < 0.001). A well-defined dose-response curve was constructed for imidacloprid on day 4 (R2 = 0.945, EC50 = 0.14 mM). During differentiation, either imidacloprid or acetamiprid dose-dependently caused neurite branch retraction on day 3, likely because of oxidative stress, to the extent that cells turned into spheres without neurites after 7-day treatment. Despite their apparent safety, the neurodevelopmental vulnerability of SH-SY5Y neurons to the chronic exposure to imidacloprid and to a lesser extent to acetamiprid points to a neurotoxic risk for humans.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Biological Sciences, Universidad de Concepcion, Chile
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- Department of Physiology, School of Biological Sciences, Universidad de Concepcion, Chile
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- Medical School, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón, Ecuador
- Corresponding author. School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, Proyecto Yachay. 100115, Urcuquí. Ecuador.
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Zheng R, Yin T, Chen Z, Lin X, Li B, Zhang Y. Degradation of imidacloprid and acetamiprid in tea ( Camellia sinensis) infusion by ultraviolet light irradiation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART. B, PESTICIDES, FOOD CONTAMINANTS, AND AGRICULTURAL WASTES 2023; 58:316-326. [PMID: 36942478 DOI: 10.1080/03601234.2023.2188850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The degradation of imidacloprid and acetamiprid in tea infusion by ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation was investigated in this study. Results showed that the influence of UV light irradiation on the quality of tea infusion was controllable and UV light irradiation was effective on the degradation of both pesticides. The maximum removal rates were 75.2% for imidacloprid and 17.6% for acetamiprid after irradiation (650 µW/cm,2 120 min). The degradation of both pesticides followed the first-order kinetics model. Three degradation products were identified for imidacloprid and one for acetamiprid based on liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis. The degradation pathway of imidacloprid involved in the cleavage of C-C bond with the loss of nitro group followed by the hydrogenation, oxidation and hydrolysis, while the degradation of acetamiprid involved in the oxidation at the chlorine atom with the bonding of C atoms at positions 1 and 4 on the pyridine ring. Simultaneously, the toxicity of both pesticides was mitigated by UV light irradiation according to LO2 cell toxicity evaluation. The study provided a low-cost and effective way to reduce imidacloprid and acetamiprid from tea infusion, and it has the potential to be applied to the ready-to drink tea beverage production in industrial scale.
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- Ruiting Zheng
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Yi L, Zhang S, Chen X, Wang T, Yi X, Yeerkenbieke G, Shi S, Lu X. Evaluation of the risk of human exposure to thiamethoxam by extrapolation from a toxicokinetic experiment in rats and literature data. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 173:107823. [PMID: 36809708 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.107823] [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: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Previous studies suggest that exposure to thiamethoxam (TMX) may cause adverse effects to human. However, the distribution of TMX in various organs of human body and the associated risk are little-known. This study aimed to explore the distribution of TMX in human organs by extrapolation from a toxicokinetic experiment in rats and to assess the associated risk based on literature data. The rat exposure experiment was performed using 6-week female SD rats. Five groups of rats were oral-exposed to 1 mg/kg TMX (water as solvent) and executed at 1 h, 2 h, 4 h, 8 h and 24 h after treatment, respectively. The concentrations of TMX and its metabolites in rat liver, kidney, blood, brain, muscle, uterus and urine were measured in different time points using LC-MS. Data on concentrations of TMX in food, human urine and blood as well as human cell-based in vitro toxicity of TMX were collected from the literature. After oral exposure, TMX and its metabolite clothianidin (CLO) were detected in all organs of the rats. The steady-state tissue-plasma partition coefficients of TMX for liver, kidney, brain, uterus and muscle were 0.96, 1.53, 0.47, 0.60 and 1.10, respectively. Based on literature analysis, the concentration of TMX in human urine and blood for general population were 0.06-0.5 ng/mL and 0.04-0.6 ng/mL, respectively. For some people, the concentration of TMX in human urine reached 222 ng/mL. By extraplation from rat experiment, the estimated concentrations of TMX in human liver, kidney, brain, uterus and muscle for general population were 0.038-0.58, 0.061-0.92, 0.019-0.28, 0.024-0.36 and 0.044-0.66 ng/g, respectively, well below the relevant concentrations for cytotoxic endpoints (HQs ≤ 0.012); however, for some people they could be up to 253.44, 403.92, 124.08, 158.40 and 290.40 ng/g, respectively, with very high developmental toxicity (HQ = 5.4). Therefore, the risk for highly exposed people should not be neglected.
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- Lijin Yi
- Ministry of Education Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- Ministry of Education Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- Ministry of Education Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- Ministry of Education Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- Ministry of Education Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- Ministry of Education Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- Ministry of Education Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- Ministry of Education Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China.
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Lucio FT, Almeida IV, Buzo MG, Vicentini VEP. Genetic instability in farmers using pesticides: A study in Brazil with analysis combining alkaline comet and micronucleus assays. MUTATION RESEARCH. GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2023; 886:503587. [PMID: 36868698 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2023.503587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The use of pesticides to prevent and control pests also increases food production. Pesticides are widely used by contemporary farmers, especially in Brazil, where the economy is based on agriculture. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genotoxic potential of pesticide use in rural workers in Maringá, Paraná, Brazil. DNA damage in whole blood cells was measured by the comet assay, while the frequency of cell types, abnormalities, and nuclear damage was estimated using the buccal micronucleus cytome assay. Samples of buccal mucosa were collected from 50 male volunteers (27 not exposed to pesticides and 23 occupationally exposed to pesticides). Among them, 44 volunteered for blood sampling (24 unexposed and 20 exposed). In the comet assay, the exposed farmers had a higher damage index than non-exposed ones. There were also statistically significant differences between the groups in the buccal micronucleus cytome assay. Farmers exhibited an increase in basal cell numbers, and cytogenetic alterations, represented by condensed chromatin and karyolitic cells. Comparisons between cell morphologies and epidemiological factors indicated an increased number of condensed chromatin and karyolitic cells in individuals who were responsible for preparation and transportation of pesticides to agricultural machines. Thus, the participants in this study who were exposed to pesticides were more sensitive to genetic damage, and thereby, more susceptible to diseases resulting from such damage. These results demonstrated that health policies should be developed for pesticide-exposed farmers to better mitigate risks and damage to their health.
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- Fabiola Terra Lucio
- Department of Biotechnology, Genetics and Cell Biology, State University of Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790, Jardim Universitário, 87020-900 Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Biotechnology, Genetics and Cell Biology, State University of Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790, Jardim Universitário, 87020-900 Maringá, Paraná, Brazil; Environmental Toxicogenomics Research Group, Federal Rural University of Amazonia, Capitão Poço, Pará, Brazil.
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- Department of Biology, State University of Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790, Jardim Universitário, 87020-900 Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Biotechnology, Genetics and Cell Biology, State University of Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790, Jardim Universitário, 87020-900 Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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Mehtiyev T, Karaman EF, Ozden S. Alterations in cell viability, reactive oxygen species production, and modulation of gene expression involved in mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular regulating kinase signaling pathway by glyphosate and its commercial formulation in hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Toxicol Ind Health 2023; 39:81-93. [PMID: 36625791 DOI: 10.1177/07482337221149571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Glyphosate (N-phosphonomethyl glycine) is a non-selective, organophosphate herbicide widely used in agriculture and forestry. We investigated the possible toxic effects of the glyphosate active compound and its commercial formulation (Roundup Star®) in the human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cell line, including their effects on the cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and expression of oxidative stress-related genes such as HO-1, Hsp70 Nrf2, L-FABP, and Keap1. MTT and NRU tests indicated that the IC50 values of Roundup Star® were 219 and 140 μM, respectively, and because glyphosate failed to induce cell death at the studied concentrations, an IC50 value could not be determined for this cell line. Roundup Star at concentrations of 50 and 100 μM significantly increased (39.58% and 52%, respectively) cell proliferation, which 200 μM of glyphosate increased by 35.38%. ROS levels increased by 27.97% and 44.77% for 25 and 100 μM of Roundup Star and 32.74% and 38.63% for 100 and 200 μM of glyphosate exposure. In conclusion, Roundup Star and glyphosate significantly increased expression levels of selected genes related to the mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (MAPK/ERK) signaling pathway. This suggests that ROS production and the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway may be key molecular mechanisms in the toxicity of glyphosate in liver cells.
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- Toghrul Mehtiyev
- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, 37516Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.,Institute of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, 37516Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.,Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, 420479Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, 37516Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Dhara M, Al Hoque A, Sen R, Dutta D, Mukherjee B, Paul B, Laha S. Phosphorothioated amino-AS1411 aptamer functionalized stealth nanoliposome accelerates bio-therapeutic threshold of apigenin in neoplastic rat liver: a mechanistic approach. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:28. [PMID: 36694259 PMCID: PMC9875447 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01764-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of death globally. Even though the progressive invention of some very potent therapeutics has been seen, the success is limited due to the chemotherapeutic resistance and recurrence in HCC. Advanced targeted treatment options like immunotherapy, molecular therapy or surface-engineered nanotherapeutics could offer the benefits here owing to drug resistance over tumor heterogenicity. We have developed tumor-sensing phosphorothioate and amino-modified aptamer (AS1411)-conjugated stealth nanoliposomes, encapsulating with apigenin for precise and significant biodistribution of apigenin into the target tumor to exploit maximum bio-therapeutic assistances. The stable aptamer functionalized PEGylated nanoliposomes (Apt-NLCs) had an average vesicle size of 100-150 nm, a smooth surface, and an intact lamellarity, as ensured by DLS, FESEM, AFM, and Cryo-TEM. This study has specified in vitro process of optimum drug (apigenin) extrusion into the cancer cells by nucleolin receptor-mediated cellular internalization when delivered through modified AS1411 functionalized PEGylated nanoliposomes and ensured irreversible DNA damage in HCC. Significant improvement in cancer cell apoptosis in animal models, due to reduced clearance and higher intratumor drug accumulation along with almost nominal toxic effect in liver, strongly supports the therapeutic potential of aptamer-conjugated PEGylated nanoliposomes compared to the nonconjugated formulations in HCC. The study has established a robust superiority of modified AS1411 functionalized PEGylated nanoliposomes as an alternative drug delivery approach with momentous reduction of HCC tumor incidences.
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- Moumita Dhara
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India.,Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- Central Instrument Facility, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, 700032, India
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Dhuldhaj UP, Singh R, Singh VK. Pesticide contamination in agro-ecosystems: toxicity, impacts, and bio-based management strategies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:9243-9270. [PMID: 36456675 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24381-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Continuous rise in application of pesticides in the agro-ecosystems in order to ensure food supply to the ever-growing population is of greater concern to the human health and the environment. Once entered into the agro-ecosystem, the fate and transport of pesticides is determined largely by the nature of pesticides and the soil attributes, in addition to the soil-inhabiting microbes, fauna, and flora. Changes in the soil microbiological actions, soil properties, and enzymatic activities resulting from pesticide applications are the important factors substantially affecting the soil productivity. Disturbances in the microbial community composition may lead to the considerable perturbations in cycling of major nutrients, metals, and subsequent uptake by plants. Indiscriminate applications are linked with the accumulation of pesticides in plant-based foods, feeds, and animal products. Furthermore, rapid increase in the application of pesticides having long half-life has also been reported to contaminate the nearby aquatic environments and accumulation in the plants, animals, and microbes surviving there. To circumvent the negative consequences of pesticide application, multitude of techniques falling in physical, chemical, and biological categories are presented by different investigators. In the present study, important findings pertaining to the pesticide contamination in cultivated agricultural soils; toxicity on soil microbes, plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates; effects on soil characteristics; and alleviation of toxicity by bio-based management approaches have been thoroughly reviewed. With the help of bibliometric analysis, thematic evolution and research trends on the bioremediation of pesticides in the agro-ecosystems have also been highlighted.
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- Umesh Pravin Dhuldhaj
- School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, 431606, India
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- Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Department of Botany, K. S. Saket P. G. College, (Affiliated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University), Ayodhya, 224123, India.
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Correlation between in vitro toxicity of pesticides and in vivo risk guidelines in support of complex operating site risk management: A meta-analysis. Food Chem Toxicol 2022; 170:113502. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2022.113502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Huang Y, Zhang B, Xue J, Lan B, Guo Y, Xu L, Zhang T. A Pilot Nationwide Survey on the Concentrations of Neonicotinoids and Their Metabolites in Indoor Dust from China: Application for Human Exposure. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2022; 109:900-909. [PMID: 35980462 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-022-03600-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The present study assessed the residue levels of six parent neonicotinoids (p-NEOs) and four metabolites (m-NEOs) in indoor dust collected from 12 cities of China. Acetamiprid (ACE) and imidacloprid (IMI) were the predominated p-NEOs (detection rates: 98%) with the median values at 4.54 and 7.48 ng/g dry weight (dw), respectively. N-demethyl-acetamiprid (N-dm-ACE) was the most important m-NEO with the median value at 0.69 ng/g dw, while other m-NEOs were rarely detected (detection rates: < 15%). Significant correlation between ACE and thiacloprid (THD) was observed (p < 0.01), indicating their probably concurrent applications. ACE was significantly correlated to N-dm-ACE (p < 0.01), implicating the degradation of ACE in indoor environment. The estimated daily intake (EDIing) of NEOs via dust ingestion were far lower than the acceptable daily intake for NEOs. To our knowledge, this study provided a baseline nationwide investigation on the occurrence of NEOs in indoor dust of China.
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- Yingyan Huang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, Jiaying University, 514015, Mei Zhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Conservation and Precision Utilization of Characteristic Agricultural Resources in Mountainous Areas, 514015, Mei Zhou, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, Jiaying University, 514015, Mei Zhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Conservation and Precision Utilization of Characteristic Agricultural Resources in Mountainous Areas, 514015, Mei Zhou, China
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- Guangdong Pomelo Engineering Technology Development Center, Jiaying University, 514015, Meizhou, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, 510275, Guangzhou, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Conservation and Precision Utilization of Characteristic Agricultural Resources in Mountainous Areas, 514015, Mei Zhou, China.
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Song T, Zhang L, Guo Z, Hong Q, Zheng K, Wu Y, Cao H, Liao M, Fang Q. Sensitive Immunochromatographic Assay (ICA) for the Determination of Thiamethoxam in Fruit, Vegetables, and Natural Water. ANAL LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2022.2110257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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- Tianwei Song
- School of Plant Protection, Provincial Key Laboratory for Agri-Food Safety, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Provincial Key Laboratory for Agri-Food Safety, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Provincial Key Laboratory for Agri-Food Safety, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Provincial Key Laboratory for Agri-Food Safety, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Provincial Key Laboratory for Agri-Food Safety, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Provincial Key Laboratory for Agri-Food Safety, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Hefei Inspection Center for Agricultural Products Quality, Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Provincial Key Laboratory for Agri-Food Safety, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Provincial Key Laboratory for Agri-Food Safety, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Provincial Key Laboratory for Agri-Food Safety, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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The SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cell line, a relevant in vitro cell model for investigating neurotoxicology in human: focus on organic pollutants. Neurotoxicology 2022; 92:131-155. [PMID: 35914637 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuro.2022.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Investigation of the toxicity triggered by chemicals on the human brain has traditionally relied on approaches using rodent in vivo models and in vitro cell models including primary neuronal cultures and cell lines from rodents. The issues of species differences between humans and rodents, the animal ethical concerns and the time and cost required for neurotoxicity studies on in vivo animal models, do limit the use of animal-based models in neurotoxicology. In this context, human cell models appear relevant in elucidating cellular and molecular impacts of neurotoxicants and facilitating prioritization of in vivo testing. The SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cell line (ATCC® CRL-2266TM) is one of the most used cell lines in neurosciences, either undifferentiated or differentiated into neuron-like cells. This review presents the characteristics of the SH-SY5Y cell line and proposes the results of a systematic review of literature on the use of this in vitro cell model for neurotoxicity research by focusing on organic environmental pollutants including pesticides, 2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), flame retardants, PFASs, parabens, bisphenols, phthalates, and PAHs. Organic environmental pollutants are widely present in the environment and increasingly known to cause clinical neurotoxic effects during fetal & child development and adulthood. Their effects on cultured SH-SY5Y cells include autophagy, cell death (apoptosis, pyroptosis, necroptosis, or necrosis), increased oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, disruption of neurotransmitter homeostasis, and alteration of neuritic length. Finally, the inherent advantages and limitations of the SH-SY5Y cell model are discussed in the context of chemical testing.
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Conte FM, Cestonaro LV, Piton YV, Guimarães N, Garcia SC, Dias da Silva D, Arbo MD. Toxicity of pesticides widely applied on soybean cultivation: Synergistic effects of fipronil, glyphosate and imidacloprid in HepG2 cells. Toxicol In Vitro 2022; 84:105446. [PMID: 35850439 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2022.105446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The transgenic soy monoculture demands supplementation with pesticides. The aim of this study was to evaluate the individual and mixture effects of fipronil, glyphosate and imidacloprid in human HepG2 cells. Cytotoxicity was evaluated after 48-h incubations through MTT reduction and neutral red uptake assays. Free radicals production, mitochondrial membrane potential, DNA damage, and release of liver enzymes were also evaluated. Data obtained for individual agents were used to compute the additivity expectations for two mixtures of definite composition (one equipotent mixture, based in the EC50 values achieved in the MTT assay; the other one based in the acceptable daily intake of each pesticide), using the models of concentration addition and independent action. The EC50 values for fipronil, glyphosate and imidacloprid were 37.59, 41.13, and 663.66 mg/L, respectively. The mixtures of pesticides elicited significant synergistic effects (p < 0.05), which were greater than the expected by both addictive predictions. Decreased in mitochondrial membrane potential and increased in the transaminases enzymatic activities were observed. As they occur simultaneously, interactions between pesticides, even at non-effective single levels, can reverberate in significant deleterious effects, justifying the need for a more realistic approach in safety evaluations to better predict the effects to human health.
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- Fernanda Mocellin Conte
- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Laboratório de Toxicologia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; Associate Laboratory i4HB - Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; TOXRUN-Toxicology Research Unit, Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, IUCS-CESPU, Gandra, PRD, Portugal; School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria (ESSLei-IPL), 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal.
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- Laboratório de Toxicologia (LATOX), Departamento de Análises, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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Sprenger H, Kreuzer K, Alarcan J, Herrmann K, Buchmüller J, Marx-Stoelting P, Braeuning A. Use of transcriptomics in hazard identification and next generation risk assessment: A case study with clothianidin. Food Chem Toxicol 2022; 166:113212. [PMID: 35690182 PMCID: PMC9339662 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2022.113212] [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: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Toxicological risk assessment is essential in the evaluation and authorization of different classes of chemical substances. Genotoxicity and mutagenicity testing are of highest priority and rely on established in vitro systems with bacterial and mammalian cells, sometimes followed by in vivo testing using rodent animal models. Transcriptomic approaches have recently also shown their value to determine transcript signatures specific for genotoxicity. Here, we studied how transcriptomic data, in combination with in vitro tests with human cells, can be used for the identification of genotoxic properties of test compounds. To this end, we used liver samples from a 28-day oral toxicity study in rats with the pesticidal active substances imazalil, thiacloprid, and clothianidin, a neonicotinoid-type insecticide with, amongst others, known hepatotoxic properties. Transcriptomic results were bioinformatically evaluated and pointed towards a genotoxic potential of clothianidin. In vitro Comet and γH2AX assays in human HepaRG hepatoma cells, complemented by in silico analyses of mutagenicity, were conducted as follow-up experiments to check if the genotoxicity alert from the transcriptomic study is in line with results from a battery of guideline genotoxicity studies. Our results illustrate the combined use of toxicogenomics, classic toxicological data and new approach methods in risk assessment. By means of a weight-of-evidence decision, we conclude that clothianidin does most likely not pose genotoxic risks to humans. Analysis of clothianidin genotoxicity in silico, in vitro and in vivo. Application of a toxicogenomics approach to analyze genotoxicity. Weight-of-evidence decision supports classification as “non-genotoxic”.
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- Heike Sprenger
- German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Dept. Food Safety, Berlin, Germany
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- German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Dept. Food Safety, Berlin, Germany
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- German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Dept. Food Safety, Berlin, Germany
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- German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Dept. Pesticides Safety, Berlin, Germany
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- German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Dept. Food Safety, Berlin, Germany
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- German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Dept. Pesticides Safety, Berlin, Germany
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- German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Dept. Food Safety, Berlin, Germany.
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Neonicotinoids: mechanisms of systemic toxicity based on oxidative stress-mitochondrial damage. Arch Toxicol 2022; 96:1493-1520. [PMID: 35344072 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-022-03267-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Neonicotinoids are the most widely used pesticides in the world. However, research studies have shown that it can affect the cognitive abilities and health of non-target bees and other wild pollinators by inducing DNA damage, apoptosis and mitochondrial damage, injure to its central nervous system, and it is even developmentally neurotoxic to mammals and humans, with mitochondria being an important target of neonicotinoids. Therefore, this article reviews the role of mitochondrial morphology, calcium ions (Ca2+) homeostasis, respiratory function, apoptosis, and DNA damage in neonicotinoids-induced systemic toxicity. Additionally, it evaluates the protective effects of various active substances including vitamin C, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), curcumin (CUR), glutathione reduced (GSH), caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), resveratrol, and thymoquinone (TQ) on neonicotinoids-induced toxicity. This review manuscript found that mitochondria are important targets to neonicotinoids. Neonicotinoids can cause DNA damage, apoptosis, protein oxidation, and lipid peroxidation in non-target organisms by altering mitochondrial Ca2+ homeostasis, inhibiting mitochondrial respiration, and inducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Several active substances (vitamin C, NAC, CUR, GSH, resveratrol, CAPE, and TQ) play a protective role against neonicotinoid-induced systemic toxicity by inhibiting ROS signaling pathways, apoptosis, and lipid peroxidation. This review manuscript emphasizes the importance and urgency of the development of neonicotinoid antidotes, emphasizes the prospect of the application of targeted mitochondrial antidotes, and prospects the development of neonicotinoid antidotes in order to provide some strategies for the prevention of neonicotinoid toxicity.
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Removal of imidacloprid and acetamiprid in tea (Camellia sinensis) infusion by activated carbon and determination by HPLC. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
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Hernandez Jerez A, Adriaanse P, Berny P, Coja T, Duquesne S, Focks A, Marinovich M, Millet M, Pelkonen O, Pieper S, Tiktak A, Topping C, Widenfalk A, Wilks M, Wolterink G, Rundlöf M, Ippolito A, Linguadoca A, Martino L, Panzarea M, Terron A, Aldrich A. Statement on the active substance acetamiprid. EFSA J 2022; 20:e07031. [PMID: 35106090 PMCID: PMC8784984 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2022.7031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Acetamiprid is a pesticide active substance with insecticidal action currently under the third renewal (AIR3) of the Commission implementing regulation (EU) No 844/2012. Following concerns that this substance may pose high risks to humans and the environment, the French authorities asked the Commission to restrict its uses under Article 69 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. To support this request, competent Authorities from France cited a series of literature papers investigating its hazards and/or exposure to humans and the environment. Consequently, the EFSA PPR Panel was mandated to advise on the likelihood that body of evidence would constitute proof of serious risks to humans or the environment. Therefore, the EFSA PPR Panel evaluated the likelihood of these studies indicating new or higher hazards and exposure to humans and the environment compared to previous EU assessments.A stepwise methodology was designed, including: (i) the initial screening; (ii) the data extraction and critical appraisal based on the principles of OHAT/NTP; (iii) the weight of evidence, including consideration of the previous EU assessments; (iv) the uncertainty analysis, followed, whenever relevant, by an expert knowledge elicitation process. For human health, no conclusive evidence of higher hazards compared to previous assessment was found for genotoxicity, developmental toxicity, neurotoxicity including developmental neurotoxicity and immunotoxicity. However, due to the lack of adequate assessment of the current data set, the PPR Panel recommends conducting an assessment of endocrine disrupting properties for acetamiprid in line with EFSA/ECHA guidance document for the identification of endocrine disruptors. For environment, no conclusive, robust evidence of higher hazards compared to the previous assessment was found for birds, aquatic organisms, bees and soil organisms. However, the potential of high inter-species sensitivity of birds and bees towards acetamiprid requires further consideration.
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Tariba Lovaković B, Kašuba V, Sekovanić A, Orct T, Jančec A, Pizent A. Effects of Sub-Chronic Exposure to Imidacloprid on Reproductive Organs of Adult Male Rats: Antioxidant State, DNA Damage, and Levels of Essential Elements. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:1965. [PMID: 34943068 PMCID: PMC8750738 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10121965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Although considered a good alternative to organophosphate pesticides, there are reports indicating adverse effects of neonicotinoid insecticides on reproduction. Our aim was to assess the effects of exposure to low doses of imidacloprid on antioxidant state, DNA damage, and concentration of essential elements in the testes and epididymis using a rat model. Adult male Wistar rats were orally treated with doses comparable to currently proposed health-based reference values: 0.06 (ADI), 0.80 (10× AOEL), or 2.25 (1/200 LD50) mg/kg b.w./day for 28 consecutive days. Exposure to 2.25 mg/kg b.w./day of imidacloprid resulted in a significantly lower testis weight (1.30 ± 0.17 g compared to 1.63 ± 0.15 g in controls). Treatment with 0.06 mg/kg b.w./day increased the level of reduced glutathione in the epididymis (73%), while the activities of epididymal glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase significantly increased in all treated rats (74-92% and 26-39%, respectively). Exposure to imidacloprid resulted in a low, but significant, level of DNA damage in testicular sperm cells regardless of the concentration applied (<28% compared to the negative control). Higher concentrations of Mo were measured in the testes of rats treated with 0.80 and 2.25 mg/kg b.w./day (72.9 ± 7.9 and 73.9 ± 9.1 mg/g, respectively) compared to the control animals (60.5 ± 7.8 mg/g). Higher concentrations of Na were measured in the testes of rats treated with 2.25 mg/kg b.w./day (1679 ± 82 mg/g compared to 1562 ± 56 mg/g in controls). The fact that such low doses of imidacloprid were able to produce measurable biological effects calls for the further evaluation of this widely used insecticide.
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- Blanka Tariba Lovaković
- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (B.T.L.); (A.S.); (T.O.); (A.J.)
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- Mutagenesis Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (B.T.L.); (A.S.); (T.O.); (A.J.)
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- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (B.T.L.); (A.S.); (T.O.); (A.J.)
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- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (B.T.L.); (A.S.); (T.O.); (A.J.)
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- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska Cesta 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (B.T.L.); (A.S.); (T.O.); (A.J.)
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Guimarães ARDJS, Bizerra PFV, Miranda CA, Mingatto FE. Effects of imidacloprid on viability and increase of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in HepG2 cell line. Toxicol Mech Methods 2021; 32:204-212. [PMID: 34635006 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2021.1992553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Imidacloprid (IMD) is a neonicotinoid insecticide used in large quantities worldwide in both veterinary and agronomic applications. Several studies have shown adverse effects of IMD on non-target organisms, with the liver being identified as the main affected organ. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of IMD on human hepatoblastoma (HepG2) cells. HepG2 were exposed to IMD (0.25-2.0 mM) for 24 and 48 h. IMD treatment resulted in cytotoxicity in the HepG2, inhibiting cell proliferation in a dose- and time-dependent manner, starting at concentrations of 0.5 mM (24 h) and 0.25 mM (48 h), and reducing cell viability from 0.5 mM onwards (24 and 48 h). IMD significantly decreased the mitochondrial membrane potential at both time points investigated (2.0 mM), and also induced damage to the cell membrane, demonstrated by significant dose and time-dependent increases in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release from concentrations of 1.0 mM (24 h) and 0.5 mM (48 h) upwards. IMD treatment also increased the production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) at rates above 50% following 0.5 mM (24 h) or 0.25 mM (48 h) concentrations, and caused a significant decrease in reduced/oxidized glutathione ratio (GSH/GSSG), indicating oxidative stress. Furthermore, the antioxidant dithiothreitol, which reacts with ROS/RNS and acts as a thiol reducing agent, inhibited the cytotoxic effect of IMD. In addition, the metabolite IMD-olefin was more toxic than IMD. Our results indicate that IMD induces cytotoxicity in HepG2 cells and that this effect may be associated with an increase in the generation of ROS/RNS.
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural and Technological Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Dracena, Brazil.,Department of Biochemistry, Maringá State University (UEM), Maringá, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural and Technological Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Dracena, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural and Technological Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Dracena, Brazil
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Astaxanthin Mitigates Thiacloprid-Induced Liver Injury and Immunotoxicity in Male Rats. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:md19090525. [PMID: 34564187 PMCID: PMC8467938 DOI: 10.3390/md19090525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Thiacloprid (TCP) is a widely used neonicotinoid insecticide with a probable toxic hazard to animals and human beings. This hazard has intensified the demand for natural compounds to alleviate the expected toxic insults. This study aimed at determining whether astaxanthin (ASX) could mitigate the hepatotoxic effect of TCP and diminish its suppressive effect on immune responses in rats. Animals received TCP by gavage at 62.1 mg/kg (1/10th LD50) with or without ASX at 40 mg/kg for 60 days. Intoxicated rats showed modulation of serum transaminases and protein profiles. The hemagglutination antibody titer to sheep red blood cells (SRBC) and the number of plaque-forming cells in the spleen were reduced. The cell-mediated immunity and phagocytosis were suppressed, while serum interleukins IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-10 were elevated. Additionally, malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine levels were increased in the liver, spleen, and thymus, with depletion of glutathione and suppression of superoxide dismutase and catalase activities. The expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase and the high mobility group box protein 1 genes were upregulated with histomorphological alterations in the aforementioned organs. Cotreatment with ASX markedly ameliorated the toxic effects of TCP, and all markers showed a regression trend towards control values. Collectively, our data suggest that the protective effects of ASX on the liver and immune system of TCP-treated animals depend upon improving the antioxidant status and relieving the inflammatory response, and thus it may be used as a promising therapeutic agent to provide superior hepato- and immunoprotection.
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Öztaş E, Kara M, Boran T, Bişirir E, Karaman EF, Kaptan E, Özhan G. Cellular Stress Pathways Are Linked to Acetamiprid-Induced Apoptosis in SH-SY5Y Neural Cells. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:biology10090820. [PMID: 34571697 PMCID: PMC8467785 DOI: 10.3390/biology10090820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Simple Summary Neonicotinoids constitute more than one-quarter of the insecticides on the market. Acetamiprid, a widely used neonicotinoid, has been found to be linked with neurological symptoms and there is an urge to understand its molecular mechanisms. It decreased cellular viability in millimole concentrations after 24 h in SH-SY5Y neural cells. Additionally, it increased reactive oxygen species, intracellular calcium and endoplasmic reticulum stress. Since overwhelmed cellular stress can destroy cellular structures and cause cell death, we also evaluated cellular death mechanisms. Acetamiprid induced apoptosis rather than necrosis indicating that cells undergo suicide initiated by self-generated death signals. Even though acetamiprid is considered to be a safe option in the struggle against harmful agricultural insects, these results suggest that the widespread use should be taken under strict control in order not to cause damage to the mammals. Abstract Acetamiprid (ACE), a commonly used neonicotinoid insecticide, is correlated with neurological symptoms, immunotoxicity and hepatotoxicity. Cellular stress and damage could play an important role in ACE-induced neurotoxicity; however, its mechanism has not been fully understood. We evaluated the effects of ACE on oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, cellular death, mRNA expression levels of related genes and protein expressions of related molecular mechanisms in SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells. The half maximal inhibition of enzyme activity (IC50) value of ACE was determined as 4.26 mM after 24 h of treatment by MTT assay. We revealed an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and calcium release. Significant increases were measured in inositol-requiring enzyme 1-alpha (IRE1-α) and binding immunoglobulin protein 90 (GRP90) levels as well as mRNA expression levels of caspase 3, 4 and 9 genes indicating enhanced ER stress. Apoptosis and ER stress-related genes were significantly upregulated at ≥2 mM. Indeed, ACE caused apoptosis and necroptosis while necrosis was not observed. There was a significant increase in the protein level of mitogen-activated protein kinase-8 (MAPK8) at 4 mM of ACE while no change was seen for nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). In conclusion, increased cellular stress markers could be proposed as an underlying mechanism of ACE-induced cell death in neural cells.
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- Ezgi Öztaş
- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34116, Turkey; (M.K.); (T.B.); (E.B.); (E.F.K.); (G.Ö.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34116, Turkey; (M.K.); (T.B.); (E.B.); (E.F.K.); (G.Ö.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34116, Turkey; (M.K.); (T.B.); (E.B.); (E.F.K.); (G.Ö.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34116, Turkey; (M.K.); (T.B.); (E.B.); (E.F.K.); (G.Ö.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul 34668, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34116, Turkey; (M.K.); (T.B.); (E.B.); (E.F.K.); (G.Ö.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Biruni University, Istanbul 34010, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34134, Turkey;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34116, Turkey; (M.K.); (T.B.); (E.B.); (E.F.K.); (G.Ö.)
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Neurotoxic Effects of Neonicotinoids on Mammals: What Is There beyond the Activation of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors?-A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22168413. [PMID: 34445117 PMCID: PMC8395098 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Neonicotinoids are a class of insecticides that exert their effect through a specific action on neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). The success of these insecticides is due to this mechanism of action, since they act as potent agonists of insect nAChRs, presenting low affinity for vertebrate nAChRs, which reduces potential toxic risk and increases safety for non-target species. However, although neonicotinoids are considered safe, their presence in the environment could increase the risk of exposure and toxicity. On the other hand, although neonicotinoids have low affinity for mammalian nAChRs, the large quantity, variety, and ubiquity of these receptors, combined with its diversity of functions, raises the question of what effects these insecticides can produce in non-target species. In the present systematic review, we investigate the available evidence on the biochemical and behavioral effects of neonicotinoids on the mammalian nervous system. In general, exposure to neonicotinoids at an early age alters the correct neuronal development, with decreases in neurogenesis and alterations in migration, and induces neuroinflammation. In adulthood, neonicotinoids induce neurobehavioral toxicity, these effects being associated with their modulating action on nAChRs, with consequent neurochemical alterations. These alterations include decreased expression of nAChRs, modifications in acetylcholinesterase activity, and significant changes in the function of the nigrostriatal dopaminergic system. All these effects can lead to the activation of a series of intracellular signaling pathways that generate oxidative stress, neuroinflammation and, finally, neuronal death. Neonicotinoid-induced changes in nAChR function could be responsible for most of the effects observed in the different studies.
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Baysal M, Atlı-Eklioğlu Ö. Comparison of the toxicity of pure compounds and commercial formulations of imidacloprid and acetamiprid on HT-29 cells: Single and mixture exposure. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 155:112430. [PMID: 34289392 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Neonicotinoids, which are widely used worldwide, including in Turkey, are an insecticide group that are synthetic derivatives of nicotine. Recently, they have attracted attention due to their toxic effects on non-target organisms, especially bees. Numerous studies have shown that neonicotinoids have been found in detectable levels in the environment and cause various undesirable effects on living organisms, including humans and other mammals. In this study, the possible toxic effects of imidacloprid and acetamiprid, commonly used neonicotinoids, are investigated by their pure forms and commercial formulations on HT-29 cells with individual and combined exposures. According to our results, imidacloprid and acetamiprid induced cytotoxicity by caspase-mediated apoptosis, mitochondrial membrane depolarization, DNA damage, and oxidative stress under these experimental conditions. It is worth mentioning low doses of DNA damage, mixture exposure causes toxic effects at lower concentrations than individual exposure, and formulation groups are at the forefront of toxicity formation, though this varies depending on the parameters.
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- Merve Baysal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, 26470, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, 26470, Eskisehir, Turkey.
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Katić A, Kašuba V, Kopjar N, Lovaković BT, Marjanović Čermak AM, Mendaš G, Micek V, Milić M, Pavičić I, Pizent A, Žunec S, Želježić D. Effects of low-level imidacloprid oral exposure on cholinesterase activity, oxidative stress responses, and primary DNA damage in the blood and brain of male Wistar rats. Chem Biol Interact 2021; 338:109287. [PMID: 33129804 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Imidacloprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide that acts selectively as an agonist on insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. It is used for crop protection worldwide, as well as for non-agricultural uses. Imidacloprid systemic accumulation in food is an important source of imidacloprid exposure. Due to the undisputable need for investigations of imidacloprid toxicity in non-target species, we evaluated the effects of a 28-day oral exposure to low doses of imidacloprid (0.06 mg/kg b. w./day, 0.8 mg/kg b. w./day and 2.25 mg/kg b. w./day) on cholinesterase activity, oxidative stress responses and primary DNA damage in the blood and brain tissue of male Wistar rats. Exposure to imidacloprid did not cause significant changes in total cholinesterase, acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase activities in plasma and brain tissue. Reactive oxygen species levels and lipid peroxidation increased significantly in the plasma of rats treated with the lowest dose of imidacloprid. Activities of glutathione-peroxidase in plasma and brain and superoxide dismutase in erythrocytes increased significantly at the highest applied dose. High performance liquid chromatography with UV diode array detector revealed the presence of imidacloprid in the plasma of all the treated animals and in the brain of the animals treated with the two higher doses. The alkaline comet assay results showed significant peripheral blood leukocyte damage at the lowest dose of imidacloprid and dose-dependent brain cell DNA damage. Oral 28-day exposure to low doses of imidacloprid in rats resulted in detectable levels of imidacloprid in plasma and brain tissue that directly induced DNA damage, particularly in brain tissue, with slight changes in plasma oxidative stress parameters.
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- Anja Katić
- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Mutagenesis Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Mutagenesis Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Radiation Dosimetry and Radiobiology Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Biochemistry and Organic Analytical Chemistry Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Animal Breeding Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Mutagenesis Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Radiation Dosimetry and Radiobiology Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Analytical Toxicology and Mineral Metabolism Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Toxicology Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Mutagenesis Unit, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska c. 2, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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Şekeroğlu V, Ertürk B, Atlı Şekeroğlu Z. Effects of deltamethrin and thiacloprid on cell viability, colony formation and DNA double-strand breaks in human bronchial epithelial cells. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 263:128293. [PMID: 33297235 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128293] [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: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Deltamethrin (DEL) and thiacloprid (THIA) are commonly used insecticides applied either separately or as a mixture. We aimed to investigate the effects of DEL and THIA on cell viability, proliferation and DNA damage in human bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) because their effects in lung cells are not known. Our results indicate that all concentrations of DEL and THIA statistically decreased colony formation, plating efficiency and survival fraction in a concentration-dependent manner in BEAS-2B cells expect the lowest concentration for 24 h. MTT assay showed that treatment of DEL + THIA increased the cytotoxicity at higher concentrations. DEL + THIA significantly induced the foci formation of phosphorylated H2AX protein and p53 binding protein 1 at the highest concentration (44 μM DEL+666 μM THIA) for 120 h. Because gH2AX foci number was still higher in the recovery group given an additional 24 h after 120 h, the recovery period was not sufficient for DNA double-strand breaks repair.
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- Vedat Şekeroğlu
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science and Letters, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey.
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science and Letters, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science and Letters, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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Kara M, ÖztaŞ E, Özhan G. Acetamiprid-induced Cyto- and Genotoxicity in the AR42J Pancreatic Cell Line. Turk J Pharm Sci 2020; 17:474-479. [PMID: 33177926 DOI: 10.4274/tjps.galenos.2019.89719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Objectives Neonicotinoid insecticides, 30% of insecticides marketed worldwide, have selective toxicity on insects through α4p2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Although it is known that acetamiprid exerts toxicity on several organ systems, its toxic effects on the pancreas and its mechanism of action have not been clarified yet. Therefore, in the present study, the cytotoxic and genotoxic potentials of acetamiprid on the AR42J pancreatic cell line were evaluated. Materials and Methods The (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) (MTT) assay and comet assay were conducted for the cyto- and genotoxicity evaluations, respectively. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production was assessed by flow cytometry and glutathione (GSH) levels were determined by ELISA for oxidative damage potential, which is thought to be an underlying mechanism of cyto-/genotoxic effects. Results To reveal the dose-response relationship the concentration range of 1-6 mM was selected for the assays. Cell viability decreased in a dose-dependent manner and the inhibitory concentration 50 value was calculated as 12.61 mM by the MTT assay. Acetamiprid induced DNA damage in all concentrations tested in a dose-depending manner. The mean tail intensity values were 3.84 and ≤32.96 for the control and exposure groups, respectively. There was no significant difference for ROS production; however, the GSH level was reduced at the highest concentration. Conclusion It is thought that the present study will contribute to the literature due to the lack of data on the potential toxic effects of acetamiprid on the pancreas. To better understand acetamiprid toxicity, further studies including a wide range of mechanistic parameters are needed.
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- Mehtap Kara
- Istanbul University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, İstanbul, Turkey
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Assessing the combined toxicity effects of three neonicotinoid pesticide mixtures on human neuroblastoma SK-N-SH and lepidopteran Sf-9 cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 145:111632. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Şekeroğlu V, Karabıyık A, Şekeroğlu ZA. Co-exposure to deltamethrin and thiacloprid induces cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in human lung cells. Toxicol Ind Health 2020; 36:916-924. [PMID: 33025845 DOI: 10.1177/0748233720964367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Deltamethrin (DEL) and thiacloprid (THIA) are commonly used synthetic insecticides in agriculture either separately or in combination. There is limited information in human cells for the effects of the mixture of DEL + THIA on oxidative stress. Therefore, the present study was designed to examine the effects of the mixture on cell proliferation and oxidative stress in human lung fibroblast cells. Human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT)-expressing human lung fibroblasts, WTHBF-6 cells, were treated with 2.5 + 37.5, 5 + 75, 12.5 + 187.5, and 25 +375 µM concentrations of DEL + THIA for the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay and 5 + 75, 12.5 + 187.5, and 25 + 375 µM for lipid peroxidation and reduced glutathione (GSH) assays for 24, 48, and 72 h in the absence and presence of metabolizing fractions of the mammalian liver (S9 mixture). Both the mixture of DEL + THIA and their metabolites significantly reduced cell viability and induced cytotoxicity in WTHBF-6 cells, especially at higher concentrations. The mixture of DEL + THIA significantly decreased GSH levels at the highest concentration for all treatment times and at the highest two concentrations (12.5 + 187.5 and 25 + 375 µM) for 72 h in the presence of S9 mixture. The highest concentration of DEL + THIA mixture caused a significant increase in malondialdehyde (MDA) level at 72 h in the absence of S9 mixture. There were also significant increases in MDA levels at the highest concentration for 48-h and all concentrations of DEL + THIA for 72-h treatment in WTHBF-6 cell cultures with S9. These data showed that the mixture of DEL + THIA and their metabolites can induce cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in human lung fibroblasts.
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- Vedat Şekeroğlu
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science and Letters, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science and Letters, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science and Letters, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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Ilyushina NA, Egorova OV, Masaltsev GV, Averianova NS, Revazova YA, Rakitskii VN, Goumenou M, Vardavas A, Stivaktakis P, Tsatsakis A. Genotoxicity of mixture of imidacloprid, imazalil and tebuconazole. Toxicol Rep 2020; 7:1090-1094. [PMID: 32953461 PMCID: PMC7484519 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2020.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Genotoxicity of the mixture of generic pesticides imidacloprid + imazalil + tebuconazole in a ratio of 14.0/1.7/1.0 by weight was assessed using Ames test (Salmonella typhimurium) and micronucleus test in vivo on mammalian bone marrow erythrocytes (CD-1 mice) supporting the data creation for the Real Life Risk Simulation (RLRS) approach. This pesticides' combination is used in the commercial formulation for seed treatment in advance of or immediately before sowing. Tested pesticides' technical grade active ingredients (TGAIs) showed no evidence of genotoxicity upon separate treatments. In combination, the three pesticides demonstrated negative results in the Ames test but induced a statistically significant, dose-depended increase in MN-PCEs in mice bone marrow at doses lower than those used separately. The observed effect may be mediated by the synergistic action of the tested TGAIs, their metabolites or impurities.
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- Nataliya A. Ilyushina
- The Federal Budgetary Establishment of Science “Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F. F. Erisman” of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, 2 Semashko street, Mytishchi, Moscow Region, 141014, Russian Federation
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- The Federal Budgetary Establishment of Science “Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F. F. Erisman” of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, 2 Semashko street, Mytishchi, Moscow Region, 141014, Russian Federation
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- The Federal Budgetary Establishment of Science “Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F. F. Erisman” of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, 2 Semashko street, Mytishchi, Moscow Region, 141014, Russian Federation
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- The Federal Budgetary Establishment of Science “Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F. F. Erisman” of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, 2 Semashko street, Mytishchi, Moscow Region, 141014, Russian Federation
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- The Federal Budgetary Establishment of Science “Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F. F. Erisman” of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, 2 Semashko street, Mytishchi, Moscow Region, 141014, Russian Federation
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- The Federal Budgetary Establishment of Science “Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F. F. Erisman” of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, 2 Semashko street, Mytishchi, Moscow Region, 141014, Russian Federation
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- Centre of Toxicology Science & Research, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Centre of Toxicology Science & Research, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Centre of Toxicology Science & Research, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Centre of Toxicology Science & Research, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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Pang S, Lin Z, Zhang W, Mishra S, Bhatt P, Chen S. Insights Into the Microbial Degradation and Biochemical Mechanisms of Neonicotinoids. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:868. [PMID: 32508767 PMCID: PMC7248232 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.00868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Neonicotinoids are derivatives of synthetic nicotinoids with better insecticidal capabilities, including imidacloprid, nitenpyram, acetamiprid, thiacloprid, thiamethoxam, clothianidin, and dinotefuran. These are mainly used to control harmful insects and pests to protect crops. Their main targets are nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. In the past two decades, the environmental residues of neonicotinoids have enormously increased due to large-scale applications. More and more neonicotinoids remain in the environment and pose severe toxicity to humans and animals. An increase in toxicological and hazardous pollution due to the introduction of neonicotinoids into the environment causes problems; thus, the systematic remediation of neonicotinoids is essential and in demand. Various technologies have been developed to remove insecticidal residues from soil and water environments. Compared with non-bioremediation methods, bioremediation is a cost-effective and eco-friendly approach for the treatment of pesticide-polluted environments. Certain neonicotinoid-degrading microorganisms, including Bacillus, Mycobacterium, Pseudoxanthomonas, Rhizobium, Rhodococcus, Actinomycetes, and Stenotrophomonas, have been isolated and characterized. These microbes can degrade neonicotinoids under laboratory and field conditions. The microbial degradation pathways of neonicotinoids and the fate of several metabolites have been investigated in the literature. In addition, the neonicotinoid-degrading enzymes and the correlated genes in organisms have been explored. However, few reviews have focused on the neonicotinoid-degrading microorganisms along with metabolic pathways and degradation mechanisms. Therefore, this review aimed to summarize the microbial degradation and biochemical mechanisms of neonicotinoids. The potentials of neonicotinoid-degrading microbes for the bioremediation of contaminated sites were also discussed.
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- Shimei Pang
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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Gomez SD, Bustos PS, Sánchez VG, Ortega MG, Guiñazú N. Trophoblast toxicity of the neonicotinoid insecticide acetamiprid and an acetamiprid-based formulation. Toxicology 2020; 431:152363. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2020.152363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nie ZW, Niu YJ, Zhou W, Kim JY, Ock SA, Cui XS. Thiamethoxam induces meiotic arrest and reduces the quality of oocytes in cattle. Toxicol In Vitro 2019; 61:104635. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2019.104635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 08/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kayis T, Altun M, Coskun M. Thiamethoxam-mediated alteration in multi-biomarkers of a model organism, Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:36623-36633. [PMID: 31732954 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06810-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Thiamethoxam (TMX), a second-generation neonicotinoid, is extensively used to control numerous pests that infest crops. We investigated the effects of TMX (10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 μg/mL for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h) on biomarkers such as antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT)); malondialdehyde (MDA), protein, lipid, and carbohydrate levels; micronucleus formation; and total hemocyte count in a model organism, Galleria mellonella L. SOD and CAT activities significantly decreased after 72 and 96 h of treatment at all TMX concentrations compared with control. MDA level increased following treatment with all TMX doses, with the exception of that following treatment with the lowest dose (10 μg/mL) at all tested treatment durations. Lipid and carbohydrate levels significantly decreased following treatment with high doses of TMX (40 and 50 μg/mL) after 48, 72, and 96 h. Micronucleated cell number significantly increased following treatment with all TMX doses at all tested treatment durations, except with 10 μg/mL of TMX for 24 h, when compared with control. During the first 72 h, total hemocyte count significantly decreased following treatment with 20-, 30-, 40-, and 50-μg/mL TMX; however, it was significantly reduced at all doses of TMX after 96 h. These results suggest that TMX can induce immunotoxicity, oxidative stress, and genotoxicity in a potential target and also in the model organism, G. mellonella. In addition, our study provides additional information regarding the prospective toxic effects of TMX.
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- Tamer Kayis
- Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Biology, Adiyaman University, 02040, Adiyaman, Turkey.
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- Institutes of Natural and Applied Sciences, Adiyaman University, 02040, Adiyaman, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Biology, Adiyaman University, 02040, Adiyaman, Turkey
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Hirano T, Minagawa S, Furusawa Y, Yunoki T, Ikenaka Y, Yokoyama T, Hoshi N, Tabuchi Y. Growth and neurite stimulating effects of the neonicotinoid pesticide clothianidin on human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2019; 383:114777. [PMID: 31626844 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2019.114777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Neonicotinoids are one of most widely used pesticides targeting nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) of insects. Recent epidemiological evidence revealed increasing amounts of neonicotinoids detected in human samples, raising the critical question of whether neonicotinoids affect human health. We investigated the effects of a neonicotinoid pesticide clothianidin (CTD) on human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells as in vitro models of human neuronal cells. Cellular and functional effects of micromolar doses of CTD were evaluated by changes in cell growth, intracellular signaling activities and gene expression profiles. We examined further the effects of CTD on neuronal differentiation by measuring neurite outgrowth. Exposure to CTD (1-100 μM) significantly increased the number of cells within 24 h of culture. The nAChRs antagonists, mecamylamine and SR16584, inhibited this effect, suggesting human α3β4 nAChRs could be targets of neonicotinoids. We observed a transient intracellular calcium influx and increased phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 shortly after exposure to CTD. Transcriptome analysis revealed that CTD down-regulated genes involved in neuronal function (e.g., formation of filopodia and calcium ion influx) and morphology (e.g., axon guidance signaling and cytoskeleton signaling); these changes were reflected by a finding of increased neurite length during neuronal differentiation. These findings provide novel insight into the potential risks of neonicotinoids to the human nervous system.
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- Tetsushi Hirano
- Life Science Research Center, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan.
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- Life Science Research Center, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Toyama Prefectural University, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Environmental Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan; Water Research Group, Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Animal Science, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Life Science Research Center, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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Comet assay in neural cells as a tool to monitor DNA damage induced by chemical or physical factors relevant to environmental and occupational exposure. MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2019; 845:402990. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2018.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Le Vée M, Bacle A, Bruyere A, Fardel O. Neonicotinoid pesticides poorly interact with human drug transporters. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2019; 33:e22379. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Marc Le Vée
- Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail)Univ Rennes Rennes France
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- Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail), CHU RennesUniv Rennes Rennes France
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- Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail)Univ Rennes Rennes France
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- Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail), CHU RennesUniv Rennes Rennes France
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El-Gendy KS, Radwan MA, Gad AF, Khamis AE, Eshra EH. Use of multiple endpoints to investigate the ecotoxicological effects of abamectin and thiamethoxam on Theba pisana snails. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 167:242-249. [PMID: 30342357 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Revised: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The ecotoxicological effects of dietary exposure to sublethal concentration (1/20 LC50) of abamectin (ABM) and thiamethoxam (TMX) for two weeks exposure and one week recovery on oxidative stress parameters; lipid peroxidation (LPO), reduced glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT) and glutathione S-transferase (GST), Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage as well as immunological parameters; cell death, phagocytosis, lysosomal membrane stability (LMS), lectins, superoxide anion (O2-) generation, phenoloxidase (PO), peroxidase (POD) and hemocyanin (Hc) of the land snail, Theba pisana were examined. The results showed that both tested compounds significantly increased DNA damage, LPO content, the activity of CAT and GST, cell death, POD activity, Hc level, whereas, significantly declined in phagocytic activity, LMS, lectins level, O2- generation, PO activity, and GSH content compared to the controls after two week exposure. After one week of recovery, the measured biochemical parameters of treated snails were slightly repaired but their levels were still less than that of the level of untreated animals. Overall, based on acute toxicity endpoints, ABM appeared to be more harmful than TMX against this animal. Indeed, the different patterns of endpoint responses could represent a useful picture to characterise exposure to these pesticides in the land snail, T. pisana. This battery of snail endpoints might be a promising option to biomonitor the health of the terrestrial ecosystem and to offer valuable insights to the pesticides toxicity mechanisms.
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- K S El-Gendy
- Pesticide Chemistry and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture (El-Shatby), Alexandria University, Egypt.
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- Pesticide Chemistry and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture (El-Shatby), Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Plant Protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Pesticide Chemistry and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture (El-Shatby), Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Plant Protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Alexandria, Egypt
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