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de Oliveira RT, da Silva Oliveira JP, da Silva ALM, Carrão Dantas EK, Koblitz MGB, Bello ML, Felzenszwalb I, Araújo-Lima CF, Macedo AF. Vanilla from Brazilian Atlantic Forest: In vitro and in silico toxicity assessment and high-resolution metabolomic analysis of Vanilla spp. ethanolic extracts. Food Chem 2024; 456:139948. [PMID: 38852444 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139948] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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The natural vanilla market, which generates millions annually, is predominantly dependent on Vanilla planifolia, a species characterized by low genetic variability and susceptibility to pathogens. There is an increasing demand for natural vanilla, prized for its complex, authentic, and superior quality compared to artificial counterparts. Therefore, there is a necessity for innovative production alternatives to ensure a consistent and stable supply of vanilla flavors. In this context, vanilla crop wild relatives (WRs) emerge as promising natural sources of the spice. However, these novel species must undergo toxicity assessments to evaluate potential risks and ensure safety for consumption. This study aimed to assess the non-mutagenic and non-carcinogenic properties of ethanolic extracts from V. bahiana, V. chamissonis, V. cribbiana, and V. planifolia through integrated metabolomic profiling, in vitro toxicity assays, and in silico analyses. The integrated approach of metabolomics, in vitro assays, and in silico analyses has highlighted the need for further safety assessments of Vanilla cribbiana ethanolic extract. While the extracts of V. bahiana, V. chamissonis, and V. planifolia generally demonstrated non-mutagenic properties in the Ames assay, V. cribbiana exhibited mutagenicity at high concentrations (5000 μg/plate) in the TA98 strain without metabolic activation. This finding, coupled with the dose-dependent cytotoxicity observed in WST-1 (Water Soluble Tetrazolium) assays, a colorimetric method that assesses the viability of cells exposed to a test substance, underscores the importance of concentration in the safety evaluation of these extracts. Kaempferol and pyrogallol, identified with higher intensity in V. cribbiana, are potential candidates for in vitro mutagenicity. Although the results are not conclusive, they suggest the safety of these extracts at low concentrations. This study emphasizes the value of an integrated approach in providing a nuanced understanding of the safety profiles of natural products, advocating for cautious use and further research into V. cribbiana mutagenicity.
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- Renatha Tavares de Oliveira
- Integrated Laboratory of Plant Biology (LIBV), Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro - UNIRIO, Av. Pasteur, 458 Urca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Integrated Laboratory of Plant Biology (LIBV), Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro - UNIRIO, Av. Pasteur, 458 Urca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Integrated Laboratory of Plant Biology (LIBV), Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro - UNIRIO, Av. Pasteur, 458 Urca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenicity, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Rio de Janeiro State University, UERJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Food and Nutrition Graduate Program (PPGAN), Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro - UNIRIO, Av. Pasteur, 296 Urca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Planning and Computational Simulation (LaPFarSC), Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenicity, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Rio de Janeiro State University, UERJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenicity, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Rio de Janeiro State University, UERJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Food and Nutrition Graduate Program (PPGAN), Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro - UNIRIO, Av. Pasteur, 296 Urca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
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- Integrated Laboratory of Plant Biology (LIBV), Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro - UNIRIO, Av. Pasteur, 458 Urca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Andrade-Gagnon B, Casillas-Popova SN, Jazani AM, Oh JK. Design, Synthesis, and Acid-Responsive Disassembly of Shell-Sheddable Block Copolymer Labeled with Benzaldehyde Acetal Junction. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2400097. [PMID: 38499007 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400097] [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: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Smart nanoassemblies degradable through the cleavage of acid-labile linkages have attracted significant attention because of their biological relevance found in tumor tissues. Despite their high potential to achieve controlled/enhanced drug release, a systematic understanding of structural factors that affect their pH sensitivity remains challenging, particulary in the consruction of effective acid-degradable shell-sheddable nanoassemblies. Herein, the authors report the synthesis and acid-responsive degradation through acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of three acetal and ketal diols and identify benzaldehyde acetal (BzAA) exhibiting optimal hydrolysis profiles in targeted pH ranges to be a suitable candidate for junction acid-labile linkage. The authors explore the synthesis and aqueous micellization of well-defined poly(ethylene glycol)-based block copolymer bearing BzAA linkage covalently attached to a polymethacrylate block for the formation of colloidally-stable nanoassemblies with BzAA groups at core/corona interfaces. Promisingly, the investigation on acid-catalyzed hydrolysis and disassembly shows that the formed nanoassemblies meet the criteria for acid-degradable shell-sheddable nanoassemblies: slow degradation at tumoral pH = 6.5 and rapid disassembly at endo/lysosomal pH = 5.0, while colloidal stability at physiological pH = 7.4. This work guides the design principle of acid-degradable shell-sheddable nanoassemblies bearing BzAA at interfaces, thus offering the promise to address the PEG dilemma and improve endocytosis in tumor-targeting drug delivery.
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- Brandon Andrade-Gagnon
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, H4B 1R6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, H4B 1R6, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, H4B 1R6, Canada
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Rinaldi S, Pieper E, Schulz T, Zimmermann R, Luch A, Laux P, Mallock-Ohnesorg N. Oral nicotine pouches with an aftertaste? Part 2: in vitro toxicity in human gingival fibroblasts. Arch Toxicol 2023; 97:2343-2356. [PMID: 37482550 PMCID: PMC10404181 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-023-03554-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Nicotine pouches contain fewer characteristic toxicants than conventional tobacco products. However, the associated risks in terms of toxicity and addiction potential are still unclear. Therefore, endpoints of toxicity and contents of flavoring substances were investigated in this study. The in vitro toxicity of five different nicotine pouches and the reference snus CRP1.1 were studied in human gingival fibroblasts (HGF-1). Cells were exposed to product extracts (nicotine contents: 0.03-1.34 mg/mL) and sampled at different time points. Cytotoxicity, total cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and changes in the expression levels of inflammatory and oxidative stress genes were assessed. Flavor compounds used in the nicotine pouches were identified by GC-MS. Cytotoxicity was observed in two nicotine pouches. Gene expression of interleukin 6 (IL6) and heme oxygenase 1 (HMOX1) was upregulated by one and three pouches, respectively. ROS production was either increased or decreased, by one pouch each. CRP1.1 caused an upregulation of IL6 and elevated ROS production. Toxicity was not directly dependent on nicotine concentration and osmolarity. A total of 56 flavorings were detected in the five nicotine pouches. Seven flavorings were classified according to the harmonized hazard classification system as laid down in the European Classification, Labelling and Packaging regulation. Nine flavorings are known cytotoxins. Cytotoxicity, inflammation, and oxidative stress responses indicate that adverse effects such as local lesions in the buccal mucosa may occur after chronic product use. In conclusion, flavorings used in nicotine pouches likely contribute to the toxicity of nicotine pouches.
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- Selina Rinaldi
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), 10589, Berlin, Germany.
- Chair of Analytical Chemistry, Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre, University of Rostock, 18059, Rostock, Germany.
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), 10589, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), 10589, Berlin, Germany
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- Chair of Analytical Chemistry, Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre, University of Rostock, 18059, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), 10589, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), 10589, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), 10589, Berlin, Germany
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Vijayraghavan S, Saini N. Aldehyde-Associated Mutagenesis─Current State of Knowledge. Chem Res Toxicol 2023. [PMID: 37363863 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.3c00045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Aldehydes are widespread in the environment, with multiple sources such as food and beverages, industrial effluents, cigarette smoke, and additives. The toxic effects of exposure to several aldehydes have been observed in numerous studies. At the molecular level, aldehydes damage DNA, cross-link DNA and proteins, lead to lipid peroxidation, and are associated with increased disease risk including cancer. People genetically predisposed to aldehyde sensitivity exhibit severe health outcomes. In various diseases such as Fanconi's anemia and Cockayne syndrome, loss of aldehyde-metabolizing pathways in conjunction with defects in DNA repair leads to widespread DNA damage. Importantly, aldehyde-associated mutagenicity is being explored in a growing number of studies, which could offer key insights into how they potentially contribute to tumorigenesis. Here, we review the genotoxic effects of various aldehydes, focusing particularly on the DNA adducts underlying the mutagenicity of environmentally derived aldehydes. We summarize the chemical structures of the aldehydes and their predominant DNA adducts, discuss various methodologies, in vitro and in vivo, commonly used in measuring aldehyde-associated mutagenesis, and highlight some recent studies looking at aldehyde-associated mutation signatures and spectra. We conclude the Review with a discussion on the challenges and future perspectives of investigating aldehyde-associated mutagenesis.
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- Sriram Vijayraghavan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, United States
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Pereira‐da‐Silva J, Nunes A, Mendes M, Rodrigues R, Cornetta L, Ferreira da Silva F. Boroxine benzaldehyde complex for pharmaceutical applications probed by electron interactions. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2023; 37:e9418. [PMID: 36261319 PMCID: PMC9787961 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.9418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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RATIONALE 2,4,6-Tris(4-formylphenyl)boroxine (TFPB) is a substituted boroxine containing a benzaldehyde molecule bonded to each boron atom. Boroxine cages are an emerging class of functional nanostructures used in host-guest chemistry, and benzaldehyde is a potential radiosensitizer. Reactions initiated by low-energy electrons with such complexes may dictate and bring new fundamental knowledge for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. METHODS The electron ionization properties of TFPB are investigated using a gas-phase electron-molecule crossed beam apparatus coupled with a reflectron time-of-flight mass spectrometer in an orthogonal geometry. Ionization and threshold energies are experimentally determined by mass spectra acquisition as a function of the electron energy. RESULTS The abundance of the molecular precursor cation in the mass spectrum at 70 eV is significantly lower than that of the most abundant fragment C7 H5 O+ . Twenty-nine cationic fragments with relative intensities >2% are detected and identified. The appearance energies of six fragment cations are reported, and the experimental first ionization potential is found at 9.46 ± 0.11 eV. Moreover, eight double cations are identified. The present results are supported by quantum chemical calculations based on bound state techniques, electron ionization models and thermodynamic thresholds. CONCLUSIONS According to these results, the TPFB properties may combine the potential radiosensitizer effect of benzaldehyde with the stability of the boroxine ring.
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- Joao Pereira‐da‐Silva
- CEFITEC, Departamento de Física, NOVA School of Science and TechnologyUniversidade NOVA de LisboaCaparicaPortugal
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- CEFITEC, Departamento de Física, NOVA School of Science and TechnologyUniversidade NOVA de LisboaCaparicaPortugal
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- CEFITEC, Departamento de Física, NOVA School of Science and TechnologyUniversidade NOVA de LisboaCaparicaPortugal
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- CEFITEC, Departamento de Física, NOVA School of Science and TechnologyUniversidade NOVA de LisboaCaparicaPortugal
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- Instituto de Física Gleb WataghinUniversidade Estadual de Campinas, CampinasSão PauloBrazil
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- CEFITEC, Departamento de Física, NOVA School of Science and TechnologyUniversidade NOVA de LisboaCaparicaPortugal
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In-Solution Derivatization and Headspace Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry for 56 Carbonyl Compounds in Tobacco Heating Products, Traditional Tobacco Products and Flavoring Capsules. Chromatographia 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10337-022-04179-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Wei Y, Amend B, Todenhöfer T, Lipke N, Aicher WK, Fend F, Stenzl A, Harland N. Urinary Tract Tumor Organoids Reveal Eminent Differences in Drug Sensitivities When Compared to 2-Dimensional Culture Systems. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23116305. [PMID: 35682984 PMCID: PMC9181330 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Generation of organoids from urinary tract tumor samples was pioneered a few years ago. We generated organoids from two upper tract urothelial carcinomas and from one bladder cancer sample, and confirmed the expression of cytokeratins as urothelial antigens, vimentin as a mesenchymal marker, and fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 by immunohistochemistry. We investigated the dose response curves of two novel components, venetoclax versus S63845, in comparison to the clinical standard cisplatin in organoids in comparison to the corresponding two-dimensional cultures. Normal urothelial cells and tumor lines RT4 and HT1197 served as controls. We report that upper tract urothelial carcinoma cells and bladder cancer cells in two-dimensional cultures yielded clearly different sensitivities towards venetoclax, S63845, and cisplatin. Two-dimensional cultures were more sensitive at low drug concentrations, while organoids yielded higher drug efficacies at higher doses. In some two-dimensional cell viability experiments, colorimetric assays yielded different IC50 toxicity levels when compared to chemiluminescence assays. Organoids exhibited distinct sensitivities towards cisplatin and to a somewhat lesser extent towards venetoclax or S63845, respectively, and significantly different sensitivities towards the three drugs investigated when compared to the corresponding two-dimensional cultures. We conclude that organoids maintained inter-individual sensitivities towards venetoclax, S63845, and cisplatin. The preclinical models and test systems employed may bias the results of cytotoxicity studies.
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- Yi Wei
- Center for Medicine Research, Eberhard Karls University, 72072 Tuebingen, Germany; (Y.W.); (N.L.); (W.K.A.)
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (B.A.); (T.T.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (B.A.); (T.T.); (A.S.)
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- Center for Medicine Research, Eberhard Karls University, 72072 Tuebingen, Germany; (Y.W.); (N.L.); (W.K.A.)
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- Center for Medicine Research, Eberhard Karls University, 72072 Tuebingen, Germany; (Y.W.); (N.L.); (W.K.A.)
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- Institute for Pathology, Eberhard Karls University, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany;
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (B.A.); (T.T.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (B.A.); (T.T.); (A.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-7071-298-6613
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Kumar Ghosh S, Chatterjee T, Mitra S, Chakravarty A, Chakravarty S, Kumar Basak A. Benzaldehyde-induced developmental genotoxicity triggers both neural and non-neuronal cells including the cells of immunity in Drosophila melanogaster. Biol Futur 2022; 73:245-257. [DOI: 10.1007/s42977-022-00116-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The Combination of Cigarette Smoking and Alcohol Consumption Synergistically Increases Reactive Carbonyl Species in Human Male Plasma. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22169043. [PMID: 34445749 PMCID: PMC8396601 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22169043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption are major risk factors for lifestyle-related diseases. Although it has been reported that the combination of these habits worsens risks, the underlying mechanism remains elusive. Reactive carbonyl species (RCS) cause chemical modifications of biological molecules, leading to alterations in cellular signaling pathways, and total RCS levels have been used as a lipid peroxidation marker linked to lifestyle-related diseases. In this study, at least 41 types of RCS were identified in the lipophilic fraction of plasma samples from 40 subjects using liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS/MS). Higher levels of 10 alkanals, 5 trans-2-alkenals, 1 cis-4-alkenal, and 3 alkadienals were detected in the smoking/drinking group (N = 10) as compared to those with either habit (N = 10 each) or without both habits (N = 10) in the analysis of covariances adjusted for age and BMI. The levels of 3 alkanals, 1 trans-2-alkenal, 1 alkadienal, and 1 4-hydroxy-2-alkenal in the smoking/drinking group were significantly higher than those in the no-smoking/drinking and no-smoking/no-drinking groups. These results strongly indicate that the combination of cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking synergistically increases the level and variety of RCS in the circulating blood, and may further jeopardize cellular function.
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Miranowicz-Dzierżawska K, Zapór L, Skowroń J. Differences in apoptosis levels in the different skin origin cells: Fibroblasts and keratinocytes after in vitro exposure to preservatives used in cosmetic products and present in the working environment. Toxicol In Vitro 2020; 69:105008. [PMID: 32987124 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2020.105008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland.
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Ameixa J, Arthur-Baidoo E, Pereira-da-Silva J, Ryszka M, Carmichael I, Cornetta LM, do N Varella MT, Ferreira da Silva F, Ptasińska S, Denifl S. Formation of resonances and anionic fragments upon electron attachment to benzaldehyde. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:8171-8181. [PMID: 32249870 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp00029a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Benzaldehyde is a simple aromatic aldehyde and has a wide range of applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The positive electron affinity of this compound suggests that low-energy electrons can be easily trapped by neutral benzaldehyde. In the present study, we investigated the formation of negative ions following electron attachment to benzaldehyde in the gas-phase. Calculations on elastic electron scattering from benzaldehyde indicate a π* valence bound state of the anion at -0.48 eV and three π* shape resonances (0.78, 2.48 and 5.51 eV). The excited state spectrum of the neutral benzaldehyde is also reported to complement our findings. Using mass spectrometry, we observed the formation of the intact anionic benzaldehyde at ∼0 eV. We ascribe the detection of the benzaldehyde anion to stabilization of the π* valence bound state upon dissociative electron attachment to a benzaldehyde dimer. In addition, we report the cross sections for nine fragment anions formed through electron attachment to benzaldehyde. Investigations carried out with partially deuterated benzaldehyde show that the hydrogen loss is site-selective with respect to the incident electron energy. In addition, we propose several dissociation pathways, backed up by quantum chemical calculations on their thermodynamic thresholds. The threshold calculations also support that the resonances formed at higher energies lead to fragment anions observable by mass spectrometry, whereas the resonances at low electron energies decay only by electron autodetachment.
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- J Ameixa
- Institut für Ionenphysik und Angewandte Physik and Center for Molecular Biosciences (CMBI), Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck, Technikerstraße 25/3, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria. and Atomic and Molecular Collisions Laboratory, CEFITEC, Department of Physics, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal.
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- Institut für Ionenphysik und Angewandte Physik and Center for Molecular Biosciences (CMBI), Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck, Technikerstraße 25/3, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
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- Atomic and Molecular Collisions Laboratory, CEFITEC, Department of Physics, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal.
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- Radiation Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, USA
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- Radiation Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, USA
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- Instituto de Física, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 1731, 05508-090 São Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto de Física, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 1731, 05508-090 São Paulo, Brazil
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- Atomic and Molecular Collisions Laboratory, CEFITEC, Department of Physics, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal.
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- Radiation Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, USA and Department of Physics, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, USA
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- Institut für Ionenphysik und Angewandte Physik and Center for Molecular Biosciences (CMBI), Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck, Technikerstraße 25/3, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
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Kobos L, Teimouri Sendesi SM, Whelton AJ, Boor BE, Howarter JA, Shannahan J. In vitro toxicity assessment of emitted materials collected during the manufacture of water pipe plastic linings. Inhal Toxicol 2019; 31:131-146. [PMID: 31187656 DOI: 10.1080/08958378.2019.1621966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Objectives: US water infrastructure is in need of widespread repair due to age-related deterioration. Currently, the cured-in-place (CIPP) procedure is the most common method for water pipe repair. This method involves the on-site manufacture of a new polymer composite plastic liner within the damaged pipe. The CIPP process can release materials resulting in occupational and public health concerns. To understand hazards associated with CIPP-related emission exposures, an in vitro toxicity assessment was performed. Materials and Methods: Mouse alveolar epithelial and alveolar macrophage cell lines and condensates collected at 3 worksites utilizing styrene-based resins were utilized for evaluations. All condensate samples were normalized based on the major emission component, styrene. Further, a styrene-only exposure group was used as a control to determine mixture related toxicity. Results: Cytotoxicity differences were observed between worksite samples, with the CIPP worksite 4 sample inducing the most cell death. A proteomic evaluation was performed, which demonstrated styrene-, worksite-, and cell-specific alterations. This examination of protein expression changes determined potential biomarkers of exposure including transglutaminase 2, advillin, collagen type 1, perilipin-2, and others. Pathway analysis of exposure-induced proteomic alterations identified MYC and p53 to be regulators of cellular responses. Protein changes were also related to pathways involved in cell damage, immune response, and cancer. Conclusions: Together these findings demonstrate potential risks associated with the CIPP procedure as well as variations between worksites regarding emissions and toxicity. Our evaluation identified biological pathways that require a future evaluation and also demonstrates that exposure assessment of CIPP worksites should examine multiple chemical components beyond styrene, as many cellular responses were styrene-independent.
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- Lisa Kobos
- a School of Health Sciences, College of Human and Health Sciences , Purdue University , West Lafayette , IN , USA
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- b Lyles School of Civil Engineering and Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering , College of Engineering, Purdue University , West Lafayette , IN , USA
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- b Lyles School of Civil Engineering and Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering , College of Engineering, Purdue University , West Lafayette , IN , USA
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- b Lyles School of Civil Engineering and Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering , College of Engineering, Purdue University , West Lafayette , IN , USA
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- c Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, and School of Materials Engineering, College of Engineering , Purdue University , West Lafayette , IN , USA
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- a School of Health Sciences, College of Human and Health Sciences , Purdue University , West Lafayette , IN , USA
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Zote J, Passari AK, Zothanpuia, Siddaiah CN, Kumar NS, Abd Allah EF, Hashem A, Alqarawi AA, Malik JA, Singh BP. Phylogenetic affiliation and determination of bioactive compounds of bacterial population associated with organs of mud crab, Scylla olivacea. Saudi J Biol Sci 2018; 25:1743-1754. [PMID: 30591795 PMCID: PMC6303169 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2018.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 08/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Mud crab belongs to the genus Scylla is an economically valuable and preferred species for costal aquaculture in Asian countries, including India. In recent years, there has been a tremendous expansion of Scylla farming, which has led to increasing research on its habit and habitats. However, there has been no study undertaken to understand the role of the bacterial population associated with the different organs of the mud crab, Scylla olivacea. In total, 43 isolates were recovered from four selected parts of the crab (carapace, n = 18; abdomen n = 11; leg, n = 8; and hand, n = 6), and the 16S rRNA gene was used to identify the bacterial isolates. The antimicrobial potential along with the detection of modular polyketide synthase (PKSI), cytochrome P450 hydroxylase (CYP) and non-ribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) gene clusters were investigated to show a relationship among the biosynthetic genes with their useful aspects. Additionally, the potential three strains (BPS_CRB12, BPS_CRB14 and BPS_CRB41), which showed significant antimicrobial activities, also showed the presence of twenty volatile compounds (VOCs) using GC-MS analysis. We conclude that the strain Aneurinibacillus aneurinilyticus BPS_CRB41 could be source for the production of bioactive compounds.
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- Joanne Zote
- Department of Biotechnology, Aizawl, Mizoram University, Mizoram 796004, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Aizawl, Mizoram University, Mizoram 796004, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Aizawl, Mizoram University, Mizoram 796004, India
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Aizawl, Mizoram University, Mizoram 796004, India
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Soancă A, Lupse M, Moldovan M, Pall E, Cenariu M, Roman A, Tudoran O, Surlin P, Șorițău O. Applications of inflammation-derived gingival stem cells for testing the biocompatibility of dental restorative biomaterials. Ann Anat 2018; 218:28-39. [PMID: 29604386 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2018.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2017] [Revised: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Normal or inflamed gingival tissues are regarded as a source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) abundant and easily accessible through minimally invasive dental procedures. Due to the proximity of dental resin composites to gingival tissues and to the possible local cytotoxic effect of the eluted components, gingiva-derived MSCs could be used to investigate the biocompatibility of dental biomaterials. PURPOSE The present research aimed to isolate (MSCs) from inflamed and normal gingiva, to fully characterize them and to observe their behavior in relation with some commercial resin composite materials and one experimental material. MATERIAL AND METHODS Following their isolation, putative MSCs from both gingival sources were grown under the same culture conditions and characterized by immunophenotyping of cell surface antigens by flow-cytometry and transcription factors by immunocytochemical staining. Moreover, stemness gene expression was evaluated by RT-PCR analysis. Multipotent mesenchymal differentiation potential was investigated. Osteogenic and neurogenic differentiated cells were highlighted by immunocytochemical staining, chondrogenic cells by cytochemical staining, and adipocytes by cytochemical staining and spectrophotometry, respectively. Resin composite cytotoxicity was evaluated by cell membrane fluorescent labeling with PKH 26 and MTT assay. The results of PKH labeling were statistically analysed using two-way RM ANOVA with Bonferroni post-tests. For MTT assay, two-way RM ANOVA with Bonferroni post-tests and unpaired t test with Welch's correction were used. RESULTS A similar expression pattern of surface markers was observed. The cells were positive for CD105, CD73, CD90, CD49e, CD29, CD44 and CD166 and negative for CD45, CD34, CD14, CD79, HLA-DR and CD117 indicating a mesenchymal stem cell phenotype. The qRT-PCR analysis revealed a low gene expression for NOG, BMP4 and Oct3/4 and an increased expression for Nanog in both cells lines. Immunocytochemical analysis highlighted a more intense protein expression for Nanog, Oct3/4 and Sox-2 in MSCs derived from normal gingiva than from inflamed gingiva. Multipotent differentiation capacity of MSCs isolated from both sources was highlighted. The tested materials had no hazardous effect on MSCs as the two cell lines developed well onto resin composite substrates. Cell counting revealed some significant differences in the number of PKH-labeled MSCs at some experimental moments. Also, some differences in cell viability were recorded indicating better developmental conditions offered by some of the tested biomaterials. CONCLUSIONS The experimental resin composite behaved like the most biocompatible commercial material. Inflamed gingiva-derived MSCs retain their stem cell properties and could be used as a valuable cell line for testing dental biomaterials.
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- A Soancă
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 15 V. Babeş St., 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 23 Iuliu Moldovan St., 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Raluca Ripan Institute for Research in Chemistry, Babes-Bolyai University, 30 Fântânele St., 400294 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Veterinary Reproduction, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Mănăştur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Veterinary Reproduction, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Mănăştur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 15 V. Babeş St., 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Department of Functional Genomics and Experimental Pathology, Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuţă Oncology Institute, 34-36 Republicii St., 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Periodontology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Petru Rareş St., 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Laboratory of Radiotherapy, Tumor and Radiobiology, Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuţă Oncology Institute, 34-36 Republicii St., 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Behar RZ, Luo W, Lin SC, Wang Y, Valle J, Pankow JF, Talbot P. Distribution, quantification and toxicity of cinnamaldehyde in electronic cigarette refill fluids and aerosols. Tob Control 2016; 25:ii94-ii102. [PMID: 27633763 DOI: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2016-053224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 08/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the distribution, concentration and toxicity of cinnamaldehyde in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) refill fluids and aerosols. METHODS The distribution and concentration of cinnamaldehyde were determined in 39 e-cigarette refill fluids plus 6 duplicates using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS). A cinnamaldehyde toxicity profile was established for embryonic and adult cells using a live cell imaging assay, immunocytochemistry, the comet assay and a recovery assay. RESULTS Twenty of the 39 refill fluids contained cinnamaldehyde at concentrations that are cytotoxic to human embryonic and lung cells in the MTT assay. Cinnamon Ceylon aerosol produced in a cartomizer-style e-cigarette was cytotoxic. Cinnamon Ceylon aerosols and refill fluid aerosols (80% propylene glycol or cinnamaldehyde/propylene glycol) made using a tank/boxmod e-cigarette were more cytotoxic at 5 V than 3 V. Using GC/MS, aerosols produced at 5 V contained 10 additional peaks not present in aerosol generated at 3 V. One of these, 2,3-butandione (diacetyl), was confirmed with an authentic standard. Cinnamaldehyde depolymerised microtubules in human pulmonary fibroblasts. At concentrations that produced no effect in the MTT assay, cinnamaldehyde decreased growth, attachment and spreading; altered cell morphology and motility; increased DNA strand breaks; and increased cell death. At the MTT IC50 concentration, lung cells were unable to recover from cinnamaldehyde after 2 hours of treatment, whereas embryonic cells recovered after 8 hours. CONCLUSIONS Cinnamaldehyde-containing refill fluids and aerosols are cytotoxic, genotoxic and low concentrations adversely affect cell processes and survival. These data indicate that cinnamaldehyde in e-cigarette refill fluids/aerosols may impair homeostasis in the respiratory system.
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- Rachel Z Behar
- Cell Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Program, University of California, Riverside, California, USA.,UCR Stem Cell Center, University of California, Riverside, California, USA.,Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, University of California, Riverside, California, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- UCR Stem Cell Center, University of California, Riverside, California, USA.,Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, University of California, Riverside, California, USA
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- UCR Stem Cell Center, University of California, Riverside, California, USA.,Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, University of California, Riverside, California, USA
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- UCR Stem Cell Center, University of California, Riverside, California, USA.,Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, University of California, Riverside, California, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- UCR Stem Cell Center, University of California, Riverside, California, USA.,Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, University of California, Riverside, California, USA
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Li K, Yang W, Li Z, Jia W, Li J, Zhang P, Xiao T. Bitter apricot essential oil induces apoptosis of human HaCaT keratinocytes. Int Immunopharmacol 2016; 34:189-198. [PMID: 26971222 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2016.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2015] [Revised: 02/17/2016] [Accepted: 02/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that affects approximately 2% of the world's population. Conventional therapeutic approaches are not effective or necessarily safe for treating symptoms due to the serious side effects and resistance to currently prescribed drugs. Traditionally, in oriental medicine, apricot seed (Semen Armeniacae amarum) is used to treat skin diseases. However, the underlying mechanism of action has not been systematically elucidated. In the present study, the anti-proliferative effect of bitter apricot essential oil (BAEO) on cultured HaCaT cells was evaluated and the mechanism of action investigated. BAEO was isolated by hydrodistillation, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis identified benzaldehyde (75.35%), benzoic acid (6.21%) and mandelonitrile (5.38%). HaCaT cell growth, measured by sulforhodamine B assay (SRB), was inhibited by BAEO with an IC50 value of 142.45 μg/ml. Apoptosis of HaCaT cells treated with BAEO was detected by cell cycle, flow cytometry, and western blot analyses. These measurements revealed G0/G1 cell cycle arrest, elevated numbers of early and late stage apoptotic cells, and caspases-3/8/9 and PARP activation. Z-VAD-FMK, a broad-spectrum caspase inhibitor, attenuated BAEO-induced apoptosis. Also, increased Bax and decreased Bcl-2 levels suggest that BAEO-induced apoptosis is mediated through both death receptor and mitochondrial pathways. Moreover, reduced Rel/NF-κB levels suggest that BAEO-mediated apoptosis is also associated with inhibition of the NF-κB pathway. These data suggest that BAEO is a naturally occurring material that functions as a potent pro-apoptotic factor for human keratinocytes. Thus, it is a promising candidate to treat psoriasis.
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- Keyou Li
- College of Life Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- College of Life Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- College of Life Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- College of Life Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- College of Life Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Guangzhou Boxabio Tech Ltd., Guangzhou Hi-Tech Development Zone, Guangzhou 510663, China.
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- Guangzhou Boxabio Tech Ltd., Guangzhou Hi-Tech Development Zone, Guangzhou 510663, China; Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University, South Parks Road, OX1 3QR Oxford, UK.
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Shi T, Chang W, Zhang H, Ji H, Ma W, Chen C, Zhao J. H2O-involved two-electron pathway for photooxidation of aldehydes on TiO2: an isotope labeling study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2015; 49:3024-3031. [PMID: 25648875 DOI: 10.1021/es5049539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Aldehyde pollution has been receiving increasing environmental concern recently. In this study, the photooxidation of aldehydes to carboxylates on the TiO2 surface was studied by an oxygen-isotope-labeling method. The solvent H2O was found to contribute much to the oxygen source of the formed carboxylate, which cannot be explained if the conventional O2-involved free radical chain reaction is the only mechanism for the photocatalytic oxidation of aldehydes. We also observed that, unlike in the TiO2 photocatalytic system, the aldehyde oxidation in homogeneous solutions initiated by single electron oxidant (•)OH and SO4(•-) radicals inserted a small O atom of H2O into the product acids. The detailed experiments, combined with DFT calculation, revealed the existence of a new pathway for the oxidation of aldehyde on TiO2, in which, analogous to oxidation of aldehyde by dehydrogenase, the aldehyde undergoes a hydration first and subsequently is oxidized through a two-electron transfer process. The present study highlights the multielectron characteristic of TiO2 photocatalytic oxidation and can have implications for the oxidation of aldehyde in the environment.
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- Tao Shi
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Photochemistry Institution Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
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Farsalinos KE, Romagna G, Allifranchini E, Ripamonti E, Bocchietto E, Todeschi S, Tsiapras D, Kyrzopoulos S, Voudris V. Comparison of the cytotoxic potential of cigarette smoke and electronic cigarette vapour extract on cultured myocardial cells. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2013; 10:5146-62. [PMID: 24135821 PMCID: PMC3823305 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph10105146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 164] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2013] [Revised: 09/30/2013] [Accepted: 10/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Electronic cigarettes (ECs) have been marketed as an alternative-to-smoking habit. Besides chemical studies of the content of EC liquids or vapour, little research has been conducted on their in vitro effects. Smoking is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease and cigarette smoke (CS) has well-established cytotoxic effects on myocardial cells. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic potential of the vapour of 20 EC liquid samples and a "base" liquid sample (50% glycerol and 50% propylene glycol, with no nicotine or flavourings) on cultured myocardial cells. Included were 4 samples produced by using cured tobacco leaves in order to extract the tobacco flavour. METHODS Cytotoxicity was tested according to the ISO 10993-5 standard. By activating an EC device at 3.7 volts (6.2 watts-all samples, including the "base" liquid) and at 4.5 volts (9.2 watts-four randomly selected samples), 200 mg of liquid evaporated and was extracted in 20 mL of culture medium. Cigarette smoke (CS) extract from three tobacco cigarettes was produced according to ISO 3308 method (2 s puffs of 35 mL volume, one puff every 60 s). The extracts, undiluted (100%) and in four dilutions (50%, 25%, 12.5%, and 6.25%), were applied to myocardial cells (H9c2); percent-viability was measured after 24 h incubation. According to ISO 10993-5, viability of <70% was considered cytotoxic. RESULTS CS extract was cytotoxic at extract concentrations >6.25% (viability: 76.9 ± 2.0% at 6.25%, 38.2 ± 0.5% at 12.5%, 3.1 ± 0.2% at 25%, 5.2 ± 0.8% at 50%, and 3.9 ± 0.2% at 100% extract concentration). Three EC extracts (produced by tobacco leaves) were cytotoxic at 100% and 50% extract concentrations (viability range: 2.2%-39.1% and 7.4%-66.9% respectively) and one ("Cinnamon-Cookies" flavour) was cytotoxic at 100% concentration only (viability: 64.8 ± 2.5%). Inhibitory concentration 50 was >3 times lower in CS extract compared to the worst-performing EC vapour extract. For EC extracts produced by high-voltage and energy, viability was reduced but no sample was cytotoxic according to ISO 10993-5 definition. Vapour produced by the "base" liquid was not cytotoxic at any extract concentration. Cell survival was not associated with nicotine concentration of EC liquids. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that some EC samples have cytotoxic properties on cultured cardiomyoblasts, associated with the production process and materials used in flavourings. However, all EC vapour extracts were significantly less cytotoxic compared to CS extract.
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- ABICH S.r.l, Biological and Chemical Toxicology Research Laboratory, Via 42 Martiri, 213/B-28924 Verbania (VB), Italy; E-Mails: (G.R.); (E.A.); (E.R.); (E.B.); (S.T.)
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- ABICH S.r.l, Biological and Chemical Toxicology Research Laboratory, Via 42 Martiri, 213/B-28924 Verbania (VB), Italy; E-Mails: (G.R.); (E.A.); (E.R.); (E.B.); (S.T.)
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- ABICH S.r.l, Biological and Chemical Toxicology Research Laboratory, Via 42 Martiri, 213/B-28924 Verbania (VB), Italy; E-Mails: (G.R.); (E.A.); (E.R.); (E.B.); (S.T.)
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- ABICH S.r.l, Biological and Chemical Toxicology Research Laboratory, Via 42 Martiri, 213/B-28924 Verbania (VB), Italy; E-Mails: (G.R.); (E.A.); (E.R.); (E.B.); (S.T.)
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- ABICH S.r.l, Biological and Chemical Toxicology Research Laboratory, Via 42 Martiri, 213/B-28924 Verbania (VB), Italy; E-Mails: (G.R.); (E.A.); (E.R.); (E.B.); (S.T.)
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- Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Sygrou 356, Kallithea 17674, Greece; E-Mails: (D.T.); (S.K.); (V.V.)
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- Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Sygrou 356, Kallithea 17674, Greece; E-Mails: (D.T.); (S.K.); (V.V.)
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- Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Sygrou 356, Kallithea 17674, Greece; E-Mails: (D.T.); (S.K.); (V.V.)
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