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Hood RB, Terrell ML, Mardovich S, Somers EC, Pearson M, Barton H, Tomlinson MS, Marder ME, Barr DB, Marcus M. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and prevalence of autoimmune disorders among members of the Michigan PBB registry. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 239:117312. [PMID: 37806482 PMCID: PMC10843028 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), a class of endocrine disrupting chemicals, were the main chemicals present in one of the largest industrial accidents in the United States. We investigated the association between serum PBB-153 levels and autoimmune disorders among members of the Michigan PBB Registry. METHODS Eight hundred and ninety-five members of the registry had both a serum PBB-153 measurement and had completed one or more questionnaires about autoimmune disorders. Autoimmune disorders were examined collectively and within specific organ systems. Sex-stratified unadjusted and adjusted log-binomial models were used to examine the association between tertiles of serum PBB-153 levels and autoimmune disorders. Models were adjusted by lifestage at exposure (in utero, childhood, adulthood), smoking history (never, past, current), and total serum lipid levels (continuous). We utilized cubic spline models to investigate non-linearity between serum PBB-153 levels and the prevalence of autoimmune disorders. RESULTS Approximately 12.9% and 20.7% of male and female participants reported having one or more autoimmune disorders, respectively. After adjustment for potential confounders, we observed no association between PBB-153 tertiles and the composite classification of 'any autoimmune disorder' in either sex. We observed some evidence for an association between serum PBB-153 levels and rheumatoid arthritis in males and females; however, this was not statistically significant in females. We also observed some evidence for an association between serum PBB-153 levels and neurological- and thyroid-related autoimmune disorders in females, but again this was not statistically significant. Additionally, we identified dose-response curves for serum PBB-153 levels and the prevalence of autoimmune disorders that differed by lifestage of exposure and sex. CONCLUSIONS We observed some evidence that increasing serum PBB-153 levels were associated with three specified autoimmune disorders. Studies focusing on these three autoimmune disorders and the potential non-linear trend differences by lifestage of exposure warrant further investigation.
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- Robert B Hood
- Department of Epidemiology, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Departments of Internal Medicine, Environmental Health Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA; Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Pahović PŠ, Iulini M, Maddalon A, Galbiati V, Buoso E, Dolenc MS, Corsini E. In Vitro Effects of Bisphenol Analogs on Immune Cells Activation and Th Differentiation. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2023; 23:EMIDDT-EPUB-129555. [PMID: 36797609 DOI: 10.2174/1871530323666230216150614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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AIMS Investigate the immunomodulatory effects of bisphenols in the THP-1 cell line and peripheral blood mononuclear cells in response to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) activation or to phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) and ionomycin. BACKGROUND We have previously demonstrated the usefulness of the evaluation of RACK1 expression as a link between endocrine disrupting activity and the immunotoxic effect of xenobiotics. We demonstrated that while BPA and BPAF reduced RACK1 expression, BPS was able to increase it. OBJECTIVE Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the most commonly used chemicals in the manufacturing of polycarbonate plastics and plastic consumer products. Its endocrine disrupting (ED) potential and changes in European regulations have led to replacing BPA in many uses with structurally similar chemicals, like bisphenol AF (BPAF) and bisphenol S (BPS). However, emerging data indicated that bisphenol analogues may not be safer than BPA both in toxic effects and ED potential. METHODS THP-1 cell line and peripheral blood mononuclear cells were activated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) and ionomycin. RESULTS BPA and BPAF decreased LPS-induced expression of surface markers and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, while BPS increased LPS-induced expression of CD86 and cytokines. BPA, BPAF, and BPS affected PMA/ionomycin-induced T helper differentiation and cytokine release with gender-related alterations in some parameters investigated. CONCLUSION Data confirm that bisphenols can modulate immune cell differentiation and activation, further supporting their immunotoxic effects.
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- Pia Štrukelj Pahović
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Drugs Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Perng WT, Ma KSK, Hung HY, Tsai YC, Huang JY, Liao PL, Hung YM, Wei JCC. Dental caries and risk of newly-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a nationwide population-based cohort study. Curr Med Res Opin 2023; 39:307-317. [PMID: 36533392 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2022.2159146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study investigated whether patients with history of dental caries are associated with an increased risk of newly-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS A total of 501,461 carious patients and 258,918 controls without carious teeth were enrolled between 1997 and 2013 from the National Health Insurance Research Database. Subgroup analyses were conducted based on restorative materials including amalgam, composite resins, or both. The cumulative incidence and hazard ratios (HRs) of SLE development were derived after adjusting for age, sex, socioeconomic status, income, insured classification, comorbidities, and frequency of dental visit in a multivariable model. RESULTS The risk of SLE was significantly higher in carious patients (HR = 1.98, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.65-2.38) compared to controls. Dose-dependent relationship between caries and risk of SLE was identified. The risk of SLE was higher among those who had dental visits ≧11 (HR = 2.53, 95% CI = 1.86-3.43), followed by those with 3-10 dental visits (HR = 1.86, 95% CI = 1.36-2.54), when compared to those with 1-2 visits, and was higher among those who had carious teeth extractions ≧5 (HR = 1.88, 95% CI = 1.19-2.97), followed by those with 1-4 carious teeth extractions (HR = 1.36, 95% CI = 1.17-1.59) than those without extraction. The risk of SLE for dental caries management among different restorative materials, including amalgam, composite resins, or both, was not statistically different. CONCLUSIONS Patients with dental caries were associated with higher SLE risks. The relationship between dental caries and risk of SLE was dose-dependent, regardless of the material used for the restoration.
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- Wuu-Tsun Perng
- Department of Recreational Sport & Health Promotion, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Education, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital Taitung Branch, Taitung, Taiwan
- College of Health and Nursing, Meijo University, Pingtung, Taiwan
- College of Science and Engineering, National Taitung University, Taitung, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Biosynthesis, characterization, antibacterial activities of manganese nanoparticles using Arcopilus globulus and their efficiency in degradation of bisphenol A. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Tosirisuk N, Sakorn N, Jantarat C, Nosoongnoen W, Aroonpakmongkol S, Supornsilchai V. Increased bisphenol A levels in Thai children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Pediatr Int 2022; 64:e14944. [PMID: 34342913 DOI: 10.1111/ped.14944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in children and adolescents continues to increase worldwide. The reason for this is unclear. In addition to the role of genetics, bisphenol A (BPA) has been investigated as a possible causal factor for T1DM. This study aimed to determine the correlation between urinary BPA levels and T1DM in Thai children and adolescents. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in T1DM patients who were followed at the endocrinology clinic at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital from December 2018 to December 2019 and age-matched healthy controls. Urinary BPA levels were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography and adjusted by urine creatinine. Anthropometric data were measured in all participants and clinical data were collected for the T1DM patients. All participants completed a questionnaire regarding possible BPA exposures. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the adjusted odds ratio for T1DM. RESULTS Seventy-five T1DM patients and 113 age-matched controls were included in the study. The mean age for T1DM and control groups were 14.8 ± 5.7 and 14.4 ± 6.2 years, respectively. The T1DM group had a significantly higher median (interquartile range) level of adjusted urinary BPA compared to the control (31.50 [7.87, 69.45] vs 10.1 [0, 54.01] μg/g creatinine, P = 0.02). Urinary BPA of 17 μg/g creatinine or more was significantly associated with TIDM, with adjusted odds ratio (95% Confident interval, CI) of 2.38 (1.27, 4.44), P = 0.006. CONCLUSIONS Higher urinary BPA level is one of the possible risk factors for T1DM.
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- Naruporn Tosirisuk
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- School of Pharmacy, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- School of Pharmacy, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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Pradhan LK, Sahoo PK, Aparna S, Sargam M, Biswal AK, Polai O, Chauhan NR, Das SK. Suppression of bisphenol A-induced oxidative stress by taurine promotes neuroprotection and restores altered neurobehavioral response in zebrafish (Danio rerio). ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2021; 36:2342-2353. [PMID: 34403186 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) has been documented as a mediator for a number of health effects, including inflammation, oxidative stress, carcinogenicity, and mood dysfunction. The literature on the role of BPA in inducing altered neurobehavioral response and brain morphology and plausible neuroprotective role of taurine against BPA induced oxidative stress mediated neurotoxicity is limited. Therefore, the present experimental paradigm was set for 21 days to expound the neuroprotective efficacy of taurine against BPA-induced neurotoxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio) following waterborne exposure. Neurobehavioral studies were conducted by light-dark preference test (LDPT) and novel tank diving test (NTDT). To validate that the neuroprotective efficacy of taurine against BPA-induced neurotoxicity is associated with the modulation of the antioxidant defense system, we have conducted biochemical studies in zebrafish brain. Changes in brain morphology leading to neurobehavioral variations following co-supplementation of BPA and taurine were evaluated by Hoechst staining and cresyl violet staining (CVS) in periventricular gray zone (PGZ) of zebrafish brain. Our findings show that taurine co-supplementation significantly improved the BPA-induced altered scototaxis and explorative behavior of zebrafish. Further, BPA-induced augmented oxidative stress was considerably ameliorated by taurine co-supplementation. Subsequently, our observation also points toward the neuroprotective role of taurine against BPA-induced neuronal pyknosis and chromatin condensation in PGZ of zebrafish brain. In a nutshell, the findings of the current study show the neuroprotective efficacy of taurine against BPA-induced oxidative stress-mediated neurotoxicity. Elucidation of the underlying signaling mechanism of taurine-mediated neuroprotection would provide novel strategies for the prevention/treatment of BPA-persuaded serious neurological consequences.
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- Lilesh Kumar Pradhan
- Neurobiology Laboratory, Centre for Biotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Centre for Biotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, India
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Centre for Biotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Centre for Biotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Centre for Biotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Centre for Biotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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Sex-Specific Effects of Plastic Caging in Murine Viral Myocarditis. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22168834. [PMID: 34445539 PMCID: PMC8396197 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background: Myocarditis is an inflammatory heart disease caused by viral infections that can lead to heart failure, and occurs more often in men than women. Since animal studies have shown that myocarditis is influenced by sex hormones, we hypothesized that endocrine disruptors, which interfere with natural hormones, may play a role in the progression of the disease. The human population is exposed to the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA) from plastics, such as water bottles and plastic food containers. Methods: Male and female adult BALB/c mice were housed in plastic versus glass caging, or exposed to BPA in drinking water versus control water. Myocarditis was induced with coxsackievirus B3 on day 0, and the endpoints were assessed on day 10 post infection. Results: We found that male BALB/c mice that were exposed to plastic caging had increased myocarditis due to complement activation and elevated numbers of macrophages and neutrophils, whereas females had elevated mast cell activation and fibrosis. Conclusions: These findings show that housing mice in traditional plastic caging increases viral myocarditis in males and females, but using sex-specific immune mechanisms.
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Lazurova Z, Lazurova I, Shoenfeld Y. Bisphenol A as a Factor in the Mosaic of Autoimmunity. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2021; 22:728-737. [PMID: 33992069 DOI: 10.2174/1871530321666210516000042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The population worldwide is largely exposed to bisphenol A (BPA), a commonly used plasticizer, that has a similar molecular structure to endogenous estrogens. Therefore, it is able to influence physiological processes in human body, taking part in the pathophysiology of various endocrinopathies, as well as, cardiovascular, neurological and oncological diseases. BPA has been found to affect the immune system, leading to the development of autoimmunity and allergies, too. In the last few decades, the prevalence of autoimmune diseases has significantly increased, that could be explained by a rising exposure of the population to environmental factors, such as BPA. BPA has been found to play a role in the pathogenesis of systemic autoimmune diseases and also organ-specific autoimmunity (thyroid autoimmunity, diabetes mellitus type 1, myocarditis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, encephalomyelitis etc), but the results of some studies remain still controversial, so further research is needed.
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- Zora Lazurova
- 4th Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Faculty of University of PJ Safarik, Kosice, Slovakia
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Faculty of University of PJ Safarik, Kosice, Slovakia
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- Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Wang G, Li Y, Li Y, Zhang J, Zhou C, Wu C, Zhu Q, Shen T. Maternal vitamin D supplementation inhibits bisphenol A-induced proliferation of Th17 cells in adult offspring. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 144:111604. [PMID: 32702508 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure can increase the risk of immune-related diseases in later life. Vitamin D3 (Vit D3) has been shown to have multiple immunomodulatory actions and has been used to treat immune diseases. However, the potential beneficial effects of Vit D3 on BPA-induced adverse effects in the immune system have not explored. We hypothesize that VitD3 may ameliorate BPA-induced side effects in the immune system, even in offspring of VitD3-supplemented mothers. Here, we established our experimental model by exposing pregnant dams with 1000 nM BPA with or without VitD3 (0.25 μg/kg, 1 μg/kg and 4 μg/kg) treatment. We show that mother's exposure to BPA increases proliferation of the spleen T helper 17 (Th17) cells and serum protein level of IL-17 in the offspring; however, VitD3 supplementation in mothers dose-dependently ameliorated these BPA-induced side effects on the immune system in the offspring as evidenced by attenuated upregulation of Th17 proliferation, and RORγt, IL-17, IL-6, and IL-23 expressions in the offspring. Our data provide the first evidence that maternal VitD3 supplementation offers benefits to the offspring by attenuating BPA-induced side effects on the immune system through vitamin D receptor (VDR)-dependent regulation of transcription factors and cytokines, suggesting its translational potential.
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- Gengfu Wang
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Physiology, Faculty of Heath & Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Surrey, Guildford, UK.
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- Institute of Dermatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, PR China.
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, PR China; Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, PR China; Institute of Dermatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, PR China.
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Wang J, She C, Li Z, Tang N, Xu L, Liu Z, Liu B. In vitro impact of bisphenol A on maturation and function of monocyte-derived dendritic cells in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2019; 42:28-36. [PMID: 31876196 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2019.1706554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background: Epidemiological studies have shown that environmental factors accelerate the progress of primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS). Bisphenol A (BPA), a classic endocrine disrupting chemical, affects the immune system. However, the impact of BPA on pSS has not yet been reported. The present study aimed to evaluate the potential relationship between BPA, estrogen receptor (ER), and pSS.Methods: We studied the impact of BPA on monocyte-derived dendritic cells (moDCs) from pSS patients and age-matched healthy controls (HCs). Morphological effects were observed under inverted microscope. Surface markers were analyzed by flow cytometry. ER and cytokine profiles were assessed using real-time polymerase chain reaction. The ability of moDCs to stimulate CD4+ T cells activation was assessed by mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR).Results: moDCs from both pSS patients and HCs expressed ERα as well as ERβ. After BPA-exposure, expression of ERα increased significantly in pSS patients, while that of ERβ remained unchanged. moDCs from BPA-exposed pSS patients showed irregular morphology and reduction in cell aggregation. BPA increased HLA-DR on moDCs of pSS patients via ERα, and promoted the secretion of IL6 and IL12. When co-cultured with BPA-treated moDCs, cytokines (IFN-γ, IL4, IL17, IL10) and transcription factors (T-bet, Gata3, RoR-γt, Foxp3) of CD4+ T cells showed imbalance of Th1/Th2/Th17/Treg polarization, with Th1 and Th17 dominating.Conclusions: BPA altered the function of moDCs through ERα, including antigen capture, secretion of inflammatory factors, and ability to stimulate T cells, as well as accelerated the progression and further deterioration of pSS.
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- Jing Wang
- Department of Rheumatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Pathogenesis at the Functional Limit of Redox Homeostasis. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:1651724. [PMID: 31885772 PMCID: PMC6899283 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1651724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Revised: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease characterized by the production of autoreactive antibodies and cytokines, which are thought to have a major role in disease activity and progression. Immune system exposure to excessive amounts of autoantigens that are not efficiently removed is reported to play a significant role in the generation of autoantibodies and the pathogenesis of SLE. While several mechanisms of cell death-based autoantigenic exposure and compromised autoantigen removal have been described in relation to disease onset, a significant association with the development of SLE can be attributed to increased apoptosis and impaired phagocytosis of apoptotic cells. Both apoptosis and impaired phagocytosis can be caused by hydrogen peroxide whose cellular production is enhanced by exposure to endogenous hormones or environmental chemicals, which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of SLE. Hydrogen peroxide can cause lymphocyte apoptosis and glutathione depletion, both of which are associated with the severity of SLE. The cellular accumulation of hydrogen peroxide is facilitated by the myriad of stimuli causing increased cellular bioenergetic activity that enhances metabolic production of this toxic oxidizing agent such as emotional stress and infection, which are recognized SLE exacerbating factors. When combined with impaired cellular hydrogen peroxide removal caused by xenobiotics and genetically compromised hydrogen peroxide elimination due to enzymatic polymorphic variation, a mechanism for cellular accumulation of hydrogen peroxide emerges, leading to hydrogen peroxide-induced apoptosis and impaired phagocytosis, enhanced autoantigen exposure, formation of autoantibodies, and development of SLE.
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The role of immune system is to protect the organism from the not built-in program-like alterations inside and against the agents penetrating from outside (bacteria, viruses, and protozoa). These functions were developed and formed during the evolution. Considering these functions, the immune system promotes the lengthening of lifespan and helps longevity. However, some immune functions have been conveyed by men to medical tools (e.g., pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, and prevention), especially in our modern age, which help the struggle against microbes, but evolutionarily weaken the immune system. Aging is a gradual slow attrition by autoimmunity, directed by the thymus and regulated by the central nervous system and pineal gland. Considering this, thymus could be a pacemaker of aging. The remodeling of the immune system, which can be observed in elderly people and centenarians, is probably not a cause of aging, but a consequence of it, which helps to suit immunity to the requirements. Oxidative stress also helps the attrition of the immune cells and antioxidants help to prolong lifespan. There are gender differences in the aging of the immune system as well as in the longevity. There is an advantage for women in both cases. This can be explained by hormonal differences (estrogens positively influences both processes); however, social factors are also not excluded. The endocrine disruptor chemicals act similar to estrogens, like stimulating or suppressing immunity and provoking autoimmunity; however, their role in longevity is controversial. There are some drugs (rapamycin, metformin, and selegiline) and antioxidants (as vitamins C and E) that prolong lifespan and also improve immunity. It is difficult to declare that longevity is exclusively dependent on the state of the immune system; however, there is a parallelism between the state of immune system and lifespan. It seems likely that there is not a real decline of immunity during aging, but there is a remodeling of the system according to the claims of senescence. This is manifested in the remaining (sometimes stronger) function of memory cells in contrast to the production and number of the new antigen-reactive naive T-cells.
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Affiliation(s)
- György Csaba
- 1 Department of Genetics, Cell- and Immunobiology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Aljadeff G, Longhi E, Shoenfeld Y. Bisphenol A: A notorious player in the mosaic of autoimmunity. Autoimmunity 2018; 51:370-377. [DOI: 10.1080/08916934.2018.1551374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Gali Aljadeff
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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- Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- University of Bologna School of Medicine, Bologna, Italy
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- Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Environmental triggers in systemic lupus erythematosus. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2017; 47:710-717. [PMID: 29169635 DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Revised: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect almost any organ in the human body. Despite significant advancements in our understanding of SLE over the recent years, its exact mode of onset and disease progression remains elusive. Low concordance rates among monozygotic twins with SLE (as low as 24%), clustering of disease prevalence around polluted regions and an urban-rural difference in prevalence all highlight the importance of environmental influences in SLE. Experimental data strongly suggests a complex interaction between the exposome (or environmental influences) and genome (genetic material) to produce epigenetic changes (epigenome) that can alter the expression of genetic material and lead to development of disease in the susceptible individual. In this review, we focus on the available literature to explore the role of environmental factors in SLE disease onset and progression and to better understand the role of exposome-epigenome-genome interactions in this dreaded disease.
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Inhibition of SLC drug transporter activities by environmental bisphenols. Toxicol In Vitro 2017; 40:34-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2016.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2016] [Revised: 11/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Camarca A, Gianfrani C, Ariemma F, Cimmino I, Bruzzese D, Scerbo R, Picascia S, D’Esposito V, Beguinot F, Formisano P, Valentino R. Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell Function and Dendritic Cell Differentiation Are Affected by Bisphenol-A Exposure. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0161122. [PMID: 27509021 PMCID: PMC4980038 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2016] [Accepted: 07/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Environmental pollutants, including endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs), interfere on human health, leading to hormonal, immune and metabolic perturbations. Bisphenol-A (BPA), a main component of polycarbonate plastics, has been receiving increased attention due to its worldwide distribution with a large exposure. In humans, BPA, for its estrogenic activity, may have a role in autoimmunity, inflammatory and allergic diseases. To this aim, we assessed the effect of low BPA doses on functionality of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and on in vitro differentiation of dendritic cells from monocytes (mDCs). Fresh peripheral blood samples were obtained from 12 healthy adult volunteers. PBMCs were left unstimulated or were activated with the mitogen phytohemagglutinin (PHA) or the anti-CD3 and anti-CD28 antibodies and incubated in presence or absence of BPA at 0.1 and 1nM concentrations. The immune-modulatory effect of BPA was assessed by evaluating the cell proliferation and the levels of interferon-γ (IFN-γ), interleukin-4 (IL-4), interleukin-10 (IL-10) and interleukin-13 (IL-13) secreted by PBMCs. mDCs were differentiated with IL-4 and GC-CSF with or without BPA and the expression of differentiation/maturation markers (CD11c, CD1a, CD86, HLA-DR) was evaluated by flow cytometry; furthermore, a panel of 27 different cytokines, growth factors and chemokines were assayed in the mDC culture supernatants. PBMCs proliferation significantly increased upon BPA exposure compared to BPA untreated cells. In addition, a significant decrease in IL-10 secretion was observed in PBMCs incubated with BPA, either in unstimulated or mitogen-stimulated cells, and at both 0.1 and 1nM BPA concentrations. Similarly, IL-13 was reduced, mainly in cells activated by antiCD3/CD28. By contrast, no significant changes in IFN-γ and IL-4 production were found in any condition assayed. Finally, BPA at 1nM increased the density of dendritic cells expressing CD1a and concomitantly decreased the expression of HLA-DR and CD86 activation markers. In conclusion, in humans the exposure to BPA causes on PBMCs a significant modulation of proliferative capacity and cytokine production, and on mDCs alteration in differentiation and phenotype. These immune cell alterations suggest that low dose chronic exposure to BPA could be involved in immune deregulation and possibly in the increased susceptibility to develop inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alessandra Camarca
- Institute of Food Science (ISA), National Council of Research (CNR), via Roma 64–83100, Avellino, Italy
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- Institute of Protein Biochemistry (IBP), CNR, via P. Castellino 11–80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, via S. Pansini 5–80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, via S. Pansini 5–80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Federico II University of Naples, via S. Pansini 5–80131, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Food Science (ISA), National Council of Research (CNR), via Roma 64–83100, Avellino, Italy
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- Institute of Protein Biochemistry (IBP), CNR, via P. Castellino 11–80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, via S. Pansini 5–80131, Naples, Italy
- URT “Genomic of Diabetes”, Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology (IEOS), CNR, via S. Pansini 5–80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, via S. Pansini 5–80131, Naples, Italy
- URT “Genomic of Diabetes”, Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology (IEOS), CNR, via S. Pansini 5–80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, via S. Pansini 5–80131, Naples, Italy
- URT “Genomic of Diabetes”, Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology (IEOS), CNR, via S. Pansini 5–80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, via S. Pansini 5–80131, Naples, Italy
- URT “Genomic of Diabetes”, Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology (IEOS), CNR, via S. Pansini 5–80131, Naples, Italy
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Li J, Song J, Bi S, Zhou S, Cui J, Liu J, Wu D. Electrochemical estrogen screen method based on the electrochemical behavior of MCF-7 cells. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2016; 313:238-243. [PMID: 27108272 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2015.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2015] [Revised: 08/28/2015] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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It was an urgent task to develop quick, cheap and accurate estrogen screen method for evaluating the estrogen effect of the booming chemicals. In this study, the voltammetric behavior between the estrogen-free and normal fragmented MCF-7 cell suspensions were compared, and the electrochemical signal (about 0.68V attributed by xanthine and guanine) of the estrogen-free fragmented MCF-7 cell suspension was obviously lower than that of the normal one. The electrochemistry detection of ex-secretion purines showed that the ability of ex-secretion purines of cells sharp decreased due to the removing of endogenous estrogen. The results indicated that the electrochemical signal of MCF-7 cells was related to the level of intracellular estrogen. When the level of intracellular estrogen was down-regulated, the concentrations of the xanthine and hypoxanthine decreased, which led to the electrochemical signal of MCF-7 cells fall. Based on the electrochemical signal, the electrochemical estrogen screen method was established. The estrogen effect of estradiol, nonylphenol and bisphenol A was evaluated with the electrochemical method, and the result was accordant with that of MTT assay. The electrochemical estrogen screen method was simple, quickly, cheap, objective, and it exploits a new way for the evaluation of estrogenic effects of chemicals.
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- Jinlian Li
- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- The Affiliated First Hospital, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of stomatology, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China.
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