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Chen C, Li B, Huang R, Dong S, Zhou Y, Song J, Zeng X, Zhang X. Involvement of Ca 2+ and ROS signals in nickel-impaired human sperm function. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 231:113181. [PMID: 35026585 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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As one of the main environmental pollutants and occupational hazards, nickel has been reported to have mutagenic, carcinogenic, and teratogenic properties, as well as reproductive toxicity. However, how nickel affects human reproduction is still unclear. In this study, the toxicity of nickel on human sperm and the underlying mechanisms were evaluated in vitro. We found that NiCl2 (10, 50, and 250 μM) impaired sperm total motility and progressive motility in a dose- and time-dependent manner. In addition, sperm hyperactivation and the ability of human sperm to penetrate a viscous medium were found to be compromised after nickel exposure. Mechanically, NiCl2 significantly inhibited the basal intracellular Ca2+ signaling. Besides, reactive oxygen species (ROS), superoxide, and malondialdehyde levels were increased in human sperm after exposure to different concentrations of NiCl2. Consistently, eliminating excess ROS by N-acetyl-L-cysteine or tocopherol significantly alleviated nickel-impaired sperm motility. Taken together, these results revealed that nickel could compromise sperm functions by interfering with Ca2+ signaling and inducing excessive oxidative stress. These findings suggest that, in the high and occupational nickel exposure environments, the contribution of nickel toxicity to the males who wish to preserve their fertility is worthy of careful evaluation.
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- Chen Chen
- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, PR China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, PR China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, PR China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, PR China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, PR China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, PR China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, PR China.
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, PR China.
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Singh M, Verma Y, Rana SVS. Attributes of oxidative stress in the reproductive toxicity of nickel oxide nanoparticles in male rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:5703-5717. [PMID: 34424461 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15657-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The nanoparticles of nickel are now being widely used in industrial, commercial, and biomedical applications. In recent years, health safety issues posed by them have aroused concerns among health scientists. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of oxidative stress in male reproductive toxicity induced by nickel oxide nanoparticles in rats. Male Wistar rats (140-170 g) were administered with nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) (particles size <30 nm) (5 mg/kg body weight) by gavage for 30 days. Its effects on different parameters, viz., sperm count, motility, and morphology, were investigated. DNA damage in sperms was monitored through comet assay. All these observations indicated a spermicidal effect of NiONPs. Results on lipid peroxidation (MDA, H2O2, and NO) and oxidative stress (GSH, GPx, and catalase) thus studied in testes exhibited adverse effects of NiONPs. Histopathological results on male reproductive organs, viz., testis, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate also demonstrated moderate to severe toxicity. A comparison of these results with those obtained on nickel oxide microparticle (NiOMP)-treated rats showed that NiONPs are more toxic than NiOMPs. Furthermore, NiONPs could create an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants in the testes. It is concluded that redox imbalance in testes constitutes a major mechanism of NiONP-induced reproductive toxicity.
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- Meenu Singh
- Department of Toxicology, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, 250 004, India
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- Department of Toxicology, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, 250 004, India
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Iqbal S, Jabeen F, Chaudhry AS, Shah MA, Batiha GES. Toxicity assessment of metallic nickel nanoparticles in various biological models: An interplay of reactive oxygen species, oxidative stress, and apoptosis. Toxicol Ind Health 2021; 37:635-651. [PMID: 34491146 DOI: 10.1177/07482337211011008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Nickel nanoparticles (Ni-NPs) are widely used for multiple purposes in industries. Ni-NPs exposure is detrimental to ecosystems owing to widespread use, and so their toxicity is important to consider for real-world applications. This review mainly focuses on the notable pathophysiological activities of Ni-NPs in various research models. Ni-NPs are stated to be more toxic than bulk forms because of their larger surface area to volume ratio and are reported to provoke toxicity through reactive oxygen species generation, which leads to the upregulation of nuclear factor-κB and promotes further signaling cascades. Ni-NPs may contribute to provoking oxidative stress and apoptosis. Hypoxia-inducible factor 1α and mitogen-activated protein kinases pathways are involved in Ni-NPs associated toxicity. Ni-NPs trigger the transcription factors p-p38, p-JNK, p-ERK1/2, interleukin (IL)-3, TNF-α, IL-13, Fas, Cyt c, Bax, Bid protein, caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9. Moreover, Ni-NPs have an occupational vulnerability and were reported to induce lung-related disorders owing to inhalation. Ni-NPs may cause serious effects on reproduction as Ni-NPs induced deleterious effects on reproductive cells (sperm and eggs) in animal models and provoked hormonal alteration. However, recent studies have provided limited knowledge regarding the important checkpoints of signaling pathways and less focused on the toxic limitation of Ni-NPs in humans, which therefore needs to be further investigated.
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- Shabnoor Iqbal
- Department of Zoology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Al-Beheira, Egypt
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Lukac N, Forgacs Z, Duranova H, Jambor T, Zemanova J, Massanyi P, Tombarkiewicz B, Roychoudhury S, Knazicka Z. In vitro assessment of the impact of nickel on the viability and steroidogenesis in the human adrenocortical carcinoma (NCI-H295R) cell line. Physiol Res 2020; 69:871-883. [PMID: 32901497 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.934452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Nickel is a ubiquitous environmental pollutant, which has various effects on reproductive endocrinology. In this study, human adrenocortical carcinoma (NCI-H295R) cell line was used as an in vitro biological model to study the effect of nickel chloride (NiCl2) on the viability and steroidogenesis. The cells were exposed to different concentrations (3.90; 7.80; 15.60; 31.20; 62.50; 125; 250 and 500 microM) of NiCl2 and compared with control group (culture medium without NiCl2). The cell viability was measured by the metabolic activity assay. Production of sexual steroid hormones was quantified by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Following 48 h culture of the cells in the presence of NiCl2 a dose-dependent depletion of progesterone release was observed even at the lower concentrations. In fact, lower levels of progesterone were detected in groups with higher doses (>/=125 microM) of NiCl2 (P<0.01), which also elicited cytotoxic action. A more prominent decrease in testosterone production (P<0.01) was also noted in comparison to that of progesterone. On the other hand, the release of 17beta-estradiol was substantially increased at low concentrations (3.90 to 62.50 microM) of NiCl2. The cell viability remained relatively unaltered up to 125 microM (P>0.05) and slightly decreased from 250 microM of NiCl2 (P<0.05). Our results indicate endocrine disruptive effect of NiCl2 on the release of progesterone and testosterone in the NCI-H295R cell line. Although no detrimental effect of NiCl2 (</=62.50 microM) could be found on 17beta-estradiol production, its toxicity may reflect at other points of the steroidogenic pathway.
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- N Lukac
- Department of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Nitra, Slovak Republic, AgroBioTech Research Centre, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Nitra, Slovak Republic.
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Das KK, Reddy RC, Bagoji IB, Das S, Bagali S, Mullur L, Khodnapur JP, Biradar MS. Primary concept of nickel toxicity - an overview. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2018; 30:141-152. [PMID: 30179849 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2017-0171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2017] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Toxic metals, including excessive levels of essential metals tend to change biological structures and systems into either reversible or irreversible conformations, leading to the derangement of organ functions or ultimate death. Nickel, a known heavy metal is found at very low levels in the environment. Nickel is available in all soil types and meteorites and also erupts from volcanic emissions. In the environment, nickel is principally bound with oxygen or sulfur and forms oxides or sulfides in earth crust. The vast industrial use of nickel during its production, recycling and disposal has led to widespread environmental pollution. Nickel is discharged into the atmosphere either by nickel mining or by various industrial processes, such as power plants or incinerators, rubber and plastic industries, nickel-cadmium battery industries and electroplating industries. The extensive use of nickel in various industries or its occupational exposure is definitely a matter of serious impact on human health. Heavy metals like nickel can produce free radicals from diatomic molecule through the double step process and generate superoxide anion. Further, these superoxide anions come together with protons and facilitate dismutation to form hydrogen peroxide, which is the most important reason behind the nickel-induced pathophysiological changes in living systems. In this review, we address the acute, subchronic and chronic nickel toxicities in both human and experimental animals. We have also discussed nickel-induced genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, immunotoxicity and toxicity in various other metabolically active tissues. This review specifically highlighted nickel-induced oxidative stress and possible cell signaling mechanisms as well.
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- Kusal K Das
- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Vascular Physiology and Medicine, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Chemistry, BLDEA's Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology, Vijayapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Vascular Physiology and Medicine, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Vascular Physiology and Medicine, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Physiology, Laboratory of Vascular Physiology and Medicine, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapur, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Medicine, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapur, Karnataka, India
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Nickel chloride-induced apoptosis via mitochondria- and Fas-mediated caspase-dependent pathways in broiler chickens. Oncotarget 2018; 7:79747-79760. [PMID: 27806327 PMCID: PMC5346748 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.12946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2016] [Accepted: 10/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Ni, a metal with industrial and commercial uses, poses a serious hazard to human and animal health. In the present study, we used flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR to investigate the mechanisms of NiCl2-induced apoptosis in kidney cells. After treating 280 broiler chickens with 0, 300, 600 or 900 mg/kg NiCl2 for 42 days, we found that two caspase-dependent pathways were involved in the induced renal tubular cell apoptosis. In the mitochondria-mediated caspase-dependent apoptotic pathway, cyt-c, HtrA2/Omi, Smac/Diablo, apaf-1, PARP, and caspase-9, 3, 6 and 7 were all increased, while. XIAP transcription was decreased. Concurrently, in the Fas-mediated caspase-dependent apoptotic pathway, Fas, FasL, caspase-8, caspase-10 and Bid levels were all increased. These results indicate that dietary NiCl2 at 300+ mg/kg induces renal tubular cell apoptosis in broiler chickens, involving both mitochondrial and Fas-mediated caspase-dependent apoptotic pathways. Our results provide novel insight into Ni and Ni-compound toxicology evaluated in vitro and in vivo.
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Synthesis, structural, thermal characterization and interaction with calf-thymus DNA and albumins of cationic Ni(II) complexes with 2,2′-dipyridylamine and salicylaldehydes. Polyhedron 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2016.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Gueroui M, Kechrid Z. Evaluation of Some Biochemical Parameters and Brain Oxidative Stress in Experimental Rats Exposed Chronically to Silver Nitrate and the Protective Role of Vitamin E and Selenium. Toxicol Res 2016; 32:301-309. [PMID: 27818732 PMCID: PMC5080859 DOI: 10.5487/tr.2016.32.4.301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2016] [Revised: 08/14/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Due to undesirable hazardous interactions with biological systems, this investigation was undertaken to evaluate the effect of chronic exposure to silver on certain biochemical and some oxidative stress parameters with histopathological examination of brain, as well as the possible protective role of selenium and/or vitamin E as nutritional supplements. Thirty six male rats were divided into six groups of six each: the first group used as a control group. Group II given both vitamin E (400 mg/kg) of diet and selenium (Se) (1 mg/L) in their drinking water. Group III given silver as silver nitrate (AgNO3) (20 mg/L). Group IV given vitamin E and AgNO3. Group V given both AgNO3 and selenium. Group VI given AgNO3, vitamin E and Se. The animals were in the same exposure conditions for 3 months. According to the results which have been obtained; there was an increase in serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), lipase activities and cholesterol level, a decrease in serum total protein, calcium and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in Ag-intoxicated rats. Moreover, the findings showed that Ag+ ions affected antioxidant defense system by decreasing superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and increasing vitamin E concentration with a high level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in brain tissue. The histological examination also exhibited some nervous tissue alterations including hemorrhage and cytoplasm vacuolization. However, the co-administration of selenium and/or vitamin E ameliorated the biochemical parameters and restored the histological alterations. In conclusion, this study indicated that silver could cause harmful effects in animal body and these effects can be more toxic in high concentrations or prolonged time exposure to this metal. However, selenium and vitamin E act as powerful antioxidants which may exercise adverse effect against the toxicity of this metal.
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- Mouna Gueroui
- Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, Department of Biochemistry, Science faculty, Badji Mokhtar University, BP 12 Sidi Amar, Annaba, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, Department of Biochemistry, Science faculty, Badji Mokhtar University, BP 12 Sidi Amar, Annaba, Algeria
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Perontsis S, Hatzidimitriou AG, Papadopoulos AN, Psomas G. Nickel-diflunisal complexes: synthesis, characterization, in vitro antioxidant activity and interaction with DNA and albumins. J Inorg Biochem 2016; 162:9-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2016.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2015] [Revised: 05/16/2016] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Wang YX, Sun Y, Huang Z, Wang P, Feng W, Li J, Yang P, Wang M, Sun L, Chen YJ, Liu C, Yue J, Gu LJ, Zeng Q, Lu WQ. Associations of urinary metal levels with serum hormones, spermatozoa apoptosis and sperm DNA damage in a Chinese population. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2016; 94:177-188. [PMID: 27258659 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2016.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2016] [Revised: 05/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exposure to metals, including essential and nonessential elements, is widespread and may be associated with male reproductive health. OBJECTIVE To examine whether environmental exposure to metals contributes to reproductive hormone changes, spermatozoa apoptosis and sperm DNA damage in a Chinese population. METHODS Eighteen metals (aluminum, arsenic, antimony, chromium, cobalt, copper, cadmium, iron, lead, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, tin, tungsten, thallium, uranium and zinc) were analyzed in two urine samples collected a few hours apart from male partners of couples attending an infertility clinic. Multivariable linear regression models were used to assess the cross-sectional associations of average urinary metal levels with serum hormones (n=511), spermatozoa apoptosis measures (n=460) and sperm DNA damage parameters (n=516). RESULTS We found significant inverse dose-dependent trends of urinary tin quartiles with total testosterone (T), and tin, nickel, zinc and molybdenum with the ratio of total T to luteinizing hormone (total T/LH ratio) (all Ptrend<0.05). Additionally, we found significantly dose-dependent trends of increasing urinary manganese quartiles with increasing percentage of Annexin V+/PI- spermatozoa and increasing iron with decreasing percentage of PI+ spermatozoa (both Ptrend<0.05). These dose-dependent trends remained suggestive or significant after controlling for multiple testing and other metals, and they persisted when the metals were modeled as continuous variables in a cubic spline analysis. There were no significant associations between urinary metals and sperm DNA damage after adjustment for multiple testing. CONCLUSION Environmental exposure to tin, nickel, zinc and molybdenum may be associated decreased total T or total T/LH ratio; manganese may induce spermatozoa apoptosis, while iron may be important for living spermatozoa. However, additional prospective research is needed to corroborate these findings in the general population.
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- Yi-Xin Wang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China.
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China.
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Wang YX, Sun Y, Feng W, Wang P, Yang P, Li J, Huang Z, Chen YJ, Liu C, Sun L, Yue J, Gu LJ, Zeng Q, Lu WQ. Association of urinary metal levels with human semen quality: A cross-sectional study in China. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2016; 91:51-59. [PMID: 26908166 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2016.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2015] [Revised: 01/19/2016] [Accepted: 02/14/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exposure to metals, including essential and nonessential elements, has been linked to male reproductive health in animals. However, findings from human studies are inconsistent. OBJECTIVE To examine the associations between metal exposure at environmental levels and semen quality in a Chinese population by performing repeated measurements of urinary metals to estimate individual-level exposure. METHODS From March to June 2013, 1052 men seeking semen evaluation were recruited from the Reproductive Center of Tongji Hospital in Wuhan, China. Each man provided one semen sample and two urine sample. Semen quality parameters and urinary levels of 18 metals were determined. Associations between the urinary metal levels and semen quality parameters were assessed using confounder adjusted linear and logistic regressions. Restricted cubic spline analysis was performed to assess dose-response relationships between continuous metal measurements and outcomes. RESULTS Urinary levels of cadmium were significantly inversely associated with progressive sperm motility and total motility (both P<0.02) based on multivariable linear regression models, consistent with the trends of increased odds ratios for below-reference semen quality parameters observed in the logistic models (both P<0.05). Additionally, we found significant inverse associations of urinary molybdenum and lead with percentages of normal sperm morphology (both P<0.05). These associations remained suggestive or significant after adjustment for multiple testing. They were also robust to the simultaneous consideration of multiple metals, and curves of restricted cubic spline showed clear dose-response relationships. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that environmental exposure to cadmium, molybdenum and lead may contribute to a decline in human semen quality.
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- Yi-Xin Wang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of biostatistics, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China.
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Beshir S, Ibrahim KS, Shaheen W, Shahy EM. Hormonal Perturbations in Occupationally Exposed Nickel Workers. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2016; 4:307-11. [PMID: 27335607 PMCID: PMC4908752 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2016.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2016] [Revised: 03/13/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Nickel exposure is recognized as an endocrine disruptor because of its adverse effects on reproduction. AIM: This study was designed to investigate the possible testiculo-hormonal perturbations on workers occupationally exposed to nickel and to assess its effects on human male sexual function. METHODS: Cross-sectional comparative study, comprising 105 electroplating male non-smoker, non-alcoholic workers exposed to soluble nickel and 60 controls was done. Serum luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, testosterone levels and urinary nickel concentrations were determined for the studied groups. RESULTS: Serum luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, urinary nickel and the simultaneous incidence of more than one sexual disorder were significantly higher in the exposed workers compared to controls. The occurrence of various types of sexual disorders (decreased libido, impotence and premature ejaculation) in the exposed workers was 9.5, 5.1 and 4.4 folds respectively than the controls. CONCLUSIONS: Exposure to nickel produces possible testiculo-hormonal perturbations in those exposed workers.
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- Safia Beshir
- Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Hossain IA, Khanam JA, Jesmin M, Ali MM. Antineoplastic activity of N-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)2′-hydroxyphenylimine aqua nickel(II) complex [NI(H2O)HHP] on ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) in Swiss albino mice. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 68:15-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.etp.2015.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2014] [Revised: 08/14/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Guo H, Chen L, Cui H, Peng X, Fang J, Zuo Z, Deng J, Wang X, Wu B. Research Advances on Pathways of Nickel-Induced Apoptosis. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 17:E10. [PMID: 26703593 PMCID: PMC4730257 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17010010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2015] [Revised: 12/15/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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High concentrations of nickel (Ni) are harmful to humans and animals. Ni targets a number of organs and produces multiple toxic effects. Apoptosis is important in Ni-induced toxicity of the kidneys, liver, nerves, and immune system. Apoptotic pathways mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Fas, and c-Myc participate in Ni-induced cell apoptosis. However, the exact mechanism of apoptosis caused by Ni is still unclear. Understanding the mechanism of Ni-induced apoptosis may help in designing measures to prevent Ni toxicity.
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- Hongrui Guo
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University Ya'an, Ya'an 625014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China.
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Boulila S, Elfeki A, Oudadesse H, Elfeki H. Substitution effects of a carbonated hydroxyapatite biomaterial against intoxication chloride nickel-exposed rats. Toxicol Mech Methods 2015; 25:155-65. [PMID: 25560666 DOI: 10.3109/15376516.2014.1003358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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AIMS This study aimed to investigate the potential effects of a synthetic apatite (carbonated hydroxyapatite) on the detoxification of a group of male "Wistar" rats exposed to nickel chloride. METHODS Toxicity was evaluated by rats' bioassay of nickel chloride. Wistar rats received this metal daily by gavage for seven days (4 mg/ml nickel chloride/200 g body weight, BW). To detoxify this organism, a subcutaneous implantation of the apatite is made. RESULTS The results revealed that exposure to nickel induced oxidative stress, disorders in the balances of ferric phosphocalcic, renal failures, liver toxicity and significant increase in nickel rates in the bones of intoxicated rats. The application of the carbonated hydroxyapatite presented in this study restored those disorders back to normal. The synthetic apatite protected the rats against the toxic effects of nickel by lowering the levels of lipid peroxidation markers and improving the activities of defense enzymes. It also amended ferric and phosphocalcic equilibriums, protected liver and kidney functions and reduced the nickel rate in the bones of the rats. Overall, the results provided strong support for the protective role of carbonated hydroxyapatite in the detoxification of rats exposed to nickel. Those beneficial effects were further confirmed by physico-chemical characterization (X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy), which revealed its property of anionic and cationic substitution, thus supporting its promising candidacy for future biomedical application. CONCLUSION The hydroxyapatite is an effective biomaterial to solve health problems, particularly detoxification against metals (nickel).
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- Salha Boulila
- Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology, University of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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Sengupta P. Environmental and occupational exposure of metals and their role in male reproductive functions. Drug Chem Toxicol 2012; 36:353-68. [DOI: 10.3109/01480545.2012.710631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Murawska-Ciałowicz E, Bal W, Januszewska L, Zawadzki M, Rychel J, Zuwała-Jagiełło J. Oxidative stress level in the testes of mice and rats during nickel intoxication. ScientificWorldJournal 2012; 2012:395741. [PMID: 22448131 PMCID: PMC3290116 DOI: 10.1100/2012/395741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2011] [Accepted: 12/12/2011] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The genotioxic and carcinogenic effect of nickel probably results from its capacity to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) and disturb the redox balance. The aim of the study was to find out if rats lacking spermatic protamine 2 are less susceptible to Ni(II) than mice. Consequently, the levels of malondialdehyde + 4 hydroxynonenal (MDA+4HDA) − markers of lipid peroxidation, as well as the level of reduced glutathione (GSH) were measured within the rat and mouse testes. Our results showed that the levels of lipid peroxidation markers were elevated in testicular homogenates of intoxicated mice without any changes in rats. GSH level was lower in the group of intoxicated mice comparing to the control without statistically significant changes in rats' homogenates. Moreover, the level of GSH in the testes of intoxicated mice was lower than in rats. On the basis of our results, it appears that Ni(II) can initiate oxidative stress in the testes of mice but not of rats and can reduce GSH level. Consequently, the antioxidative defense of the testes is reduced. Ni(II) that causes oxidative stress in the testes may also contribute to infertility.
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- Eugenia Murawska-Ciałowicz
- Physiology and Biochemistry Department, University of Physical Education, Avenue I.J. Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland.
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Forgacs Z, Massányi P, Lukac N, Somosy Z. Reproductive toxicology of nickel - review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2012; 47:1249-1260. [PMID: 22540648 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2012.672114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The goal of this minireview is to summarize our current knowledge on the reproductive toxicity of soluble nickel salts. We made an attempt to present the most relevant data obtained from in vivo and in vitro experiments performed on mammals, mammalian primary cell cultures and cell lines. Nickel has been demonstrated to disturb the mammalian reproductive functions at several levels of regulation. The results of previous investigations indicate that the hormonal effects may play an important role in the reproductive toxicology of nickel both at the neuroendocrine and gonadal levels in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. At the molecular level, it may be important that nickel may substitute certain other metals in metal dependent enzymes, leading to an altered protein function. It readily crosses the cell membrane via calcium channels and competes with calcium for specific receptors. Nickel can cross-link aminoacids to DNA, lead to formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), moreover mimic hypoxia. These changes may lead to the activation of some signaling pathways, subsequent transcription factors and eventually to alterations in gene expression and cellular metabolism. These events are likely to be involved in the reproductive toxicity of nickel.
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- Zsolt Forgacs
- National Institute of Chemical Safety, Budapest, Hungary.
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Sun Y, Ou Y, Cheng M, Ruan Y, van der Hoorn FA. Binding of nickel to testicular glutamate-ammonia ligase inhibits its enzymatic activity. Mol Reprod Dev 2011; 78:104-15. [PMID: 21254280 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.21275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2010] [Accepted: 12/21/2010] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Exposure to nickel has been shown to cause damage to the testis in several animal models. It is not known if the testis expresses protein(s) that can bind nickel. To test this, we used a nickel-binding assay to isolate testicular nickel-binding proteins. We identified glutamate-ammonia ligase (GLUL) as a prominent nickel-binding protein by mass spectrometry. Protein analysis and reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction showed that GLUL is expressed in the testis, predominantly in interstitial cells. We determined that GLUL has a higher affinity for nickel than for its regular co-factor manganese. We produced an enzymatically active, recombinant GLUL protein. Upon binding, nickel interferes with the manganese-catalyzed enzymatic activity of recombinant GLUL protein. We also determined that GLUL activity in testes of animals exposed to nickel sulfate is reduced. Our results identify testicular GLUL as the first testicular protein shown to be affected by nickel exposure.
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- Yingbiao Sun
- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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Gupta AD, Dhundasi SA, Ambekar JG, Das KK. Effect of l-ascorbic acid on antioxidant defense system in testes of albino rats exposed to nickel sulfate. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2007; 18:255-266. [PMID: 18380167 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp.2007.18.4.255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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We studied the effect of oral supplementation with L-ascorbic acid (50 mg/100 g body weight) on nickel sulfate (2.0 mg/100 g body weight, i.p.) induced lipid peroxidation in the testes of Wister strain male albino rats. Testicular lipid peroxide and glutathione (GSH) levels and the activities of the antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were estimated. Nickel sulfate treatment significantly increased the level of testicular lipid peroxide and decreased all antioxidant enzymes activities and GSH concentration. Simultaneously treatment of L-ascorbic acid exhibited a possible protective role on the toxic effect of nickel sulfate on testicular lipid peroxide and GSH concentration as well as antioxidant enzymatic defense system.
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- Amrita Das Gupta
- Environmental Health Research Unit, Department of Physiology, Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur-58 6108, Karnataka, India
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Das KK, Gupta AD, Dhundasi SA, Patil AM, Das SN, Ambekar JG. Protective role of l-ascorbic acid on antioxidant defense system in erythrocytes of albino rats exposed to nickel sulfate. Biometals 2006; 20:177-84. [PMID: 16900397 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-006-9025-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2006] [Accepted: 06/13/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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In this experimental study, we investigated whether L-ascorbic acid has any influence on the blood antioxidant defense system, lipid peroxidation and hematological parameters of the albino rats exposed to nickel sulfate(NiSO4). Twenty four adult rats were divided into four groups of six animals in each group. The control rats were untreated and comprised Group I. Group II rats were administered nickel sulfate (2.0 mg/100 g b.wt.; intraperitonially, i.p.). Group II rats were treated orally L-ascorbic acid (50 mg/100 g b.wt.) and Group IV rats were given both nickel sulfate and L-ascorbic acid simultaneously on alternate days until the tenth dose. The hematological parameters were assessed: red blood corpuscle counts, packed cell volume %, hemoglobin concentration, white blood corpuscle counts and platelets count decreased significantly and clotting time increased significantly in nickel treated rats. We also observed increase malondialdehyde (MDA) and decrease glutathione level (GSH) in erythrocytes of nickel treated rats. The activities of erythrocyte antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and catalase (CAT) were significantly increased in rats treated with nickel sulfate. Simultaneously treatment of L-ascorbic acid exhibited a possible protective role on the toxic effect of nickel sulfate on the hematological values, erythrocyte MDA and GSH concentrations as well as antioxidant enzymatic defense system.
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- Kusal K Das
- Department of Physiology, Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, 586108, Karnataka, India.
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Sidhu P, Garg ML, Dhawan DK. Zinc Protects Rat Liver Histo-architecture from Detrimental Effects of Nickel. Biometals 2006; 19:301-13. [PMID: 16799868 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-005-0857-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2005] [Accepted: 07/13/2005] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This study was designed to examine the protective potential of zinc on the histoarchitecture distortion induced by nickel in rats. Male Sprauge Dawley (S.D) rats received either nickel alone in the form NiSO(4) x 6H(2)O at a dose of 800 mg/l in drinking water, zinc alone in the form of ZnSO(4) x 7H(2)O at a dose of 227 mg/l in drinking water, or nickel plus zinc or drinking water alone for a total duration of eight weeks. The effects of different treatments were studied on rat liver histoarchitecture by using both light and transmission electron microscopes. Normal control and zinc treated animals revealed normal histology of liver, however, nickel treated animals resulted in drastic alterations of normal hepatic histoarchitecture, after 8 weeks of treatment. Administration of zinc to nickel treated rats resulted in marked improvement in the structure of hepatocytes, thus emphasizing the protective potential of zinc in restoring the altered hepatic histoarchitecture close to the histoarchitecture of normal animals.
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- Pardeep Sidhu
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5C1.
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Gupta AD, Patil AM, Ambekar JG, Das SN, Dhundasi SA, Das KK. L-ascorbic acid protects the antioxidant defense system in nickel-exposed albino rat lung tissue. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2006; 17:87-100. [PMID: 16910314 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp.2006.17.2.87] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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We studied the effect of oral supplementation with L-ascorbic acid (50 mg /100 g body weight (BW) on nickel sulfate (2.0 mg/ 100 g BW, i.p)-induced lipid peroxidation and histopathology in the lung of Wister strain male albino rats. Lipid peroxide and glutathione levels and the activities of the antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), were estimated. Nickel sulfate administration significantly increased the level of lipid peroxides and decreased all antioxidant enzyme activities. Nickel sulfate treatment also induced (a) loss of normal characteristics and architectural organization, (b) inflammation in bronchioles, (c) alveolar congestion, (d) alveolar cell hyperplasia, and (e) congestion in the lumen. The simultaneous administration of L-ascorbic acid and nickel sulfate improved both lipid peroxidation and the histopathology of lung when compared with rats receiving nickel sulfate alone. The results indicate that L-ascorbic acid prevents nickel-induced alteration of antioxidant defense mechanisms and histopathology of lung tissue.
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- Amrita Das Gupta
- Department of Physiology, Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur 586108 Karnataka, India
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Doreswamy K, Shrilatha B, Rajeshkumar T. Nickel-induced oxidative stress in testis of mice: evidence of DNA damage and genotoxic effects. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 25:996-1003. [PMID: 15477375 DOI: 10.1002/j.1939-4640.2004.tb03173.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Oxidative stress (OS) mechanisms are speculated to play a significant role in nickel-induced toxic effects and their carcinogenic potency. Although nickel-induced oxidative damage in somatic tissues is well demonstrated, evidence of the involvement of a similar mechanism(s) in nickel-induced testicular dysfunction and associated genotoxic effects is scarce. Hence, the present study aimed to investigate the nickel-induced OS response in testis and the associated genotoxic implications in vivo. Initially, the toxicity profile of nickel chloride was determined in adult albino mice (CFT-Swiss) following administration (intraperitoneal) of single doses. Subsequently, multiple sublethal doses (1.25, 2.5, and 5.0 micromol/100 g of body weight per day for 3 days) were used to characterize effects on testicular histoarchitecture, lipid peroxidation (LPO) in testis (homogenates, microsomal or mitochondrial fractions) and epididymal sperm, DNA damage, induction of apoptosis in testis, and incidence of sperm head abnormalities. Although short-term doses of nickel induced only a minimal LPO response, multiple doses elicited a moderate (15% to 30%) increase in LPO in whole homogenates and higher dose-related increases in both mitochondrial (20% to 50%) and microsomal fractions (25% to 60%). This was associated with a significant increase in DNA damage in the testis as evidenced by increased single-strand breaks (fluorimetric analysis of DNA unwinding assay). Further, at higher doses, nickel-induced apoptosis was demonstrable in the testis biochemically. Although caudal sperm counts determined at all sampling weeks showed no alterations, analysis for head abnormalities revealed a nearly 3- to 4-fold increase in the percentage of abnormal sperms among the nickel-treated males during the first 3 weeks. Furthermore, mating of nickel-treated (2.5 micromol/100 g of body weight per day for 5 days) males sequentially for a period of 5 weeks with untreated females resulted in a significant increase in male-mediated dominant lethal-type mutations (the frequency of dead implantations) during the first 3 weeks, suggesting a stage-specific effect on postmeiotic germ cells. These findings suggest that testicular toxicity of nickel compounds may be related to enhanced production of reactive oxygen species, probably mediated through oxidative damage to macromolecules, including damage to DNA.
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- Kodipura Doreswamy
- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore 570 020, India
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This study was designed to determine the oxidative stress induced by nickel sulfate in the liver in the protein-deficient rats. Nickel sulfate in the dose of 800 mg/L in drinking water was administrated to Sprauge Dawley (SD) rats as well as protein-deficient rats for a total duration of 8 weeks. The effects of nickel treatment and protein deficiency separately and in combination were studied on rat liver antioxidant defense system enzymes like catalase, glutathione peroxidase (GPX), glutathione reductase (GR), superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH), and glutathione-S-transferase (GST), as well as on lipid peroxidation (LPO). The investigations revealed a significant increase in the activity of enzymes, which include catalase, Gpx, GR and GST, and in the levels with LPO following nickel treatment in combination with protein deficiency. On the contrary, feeding to control rats resulted in a significant depression in the levels of SOD and GSH. However, nickel treatment to normal rats caused a significant increase in the activity of enzymes catalase and GST and in the levels of LPO, whereas the levels of GSH get significantly depressed. Further, nickel treatment to protein-deficient rats did not cause any additional alteration in the status of liver antioxidants as were observed in conditions of protein deficiency.
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Sidhu P, Garg ML, Dhawan DK. Protective role of zinc in nickel induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Chem Biol Interact 2004; 150:199-209. [PMID: 15535990 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2004.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/10/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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This study was planned to determine the protective role of zinc, if any, in attenuating the toxicity induced by nickel sulfate in rat liver. Female Sprague Dawley (SD) rats received either nickel alone in the dose of 800 mg/l in drinking water, zinc alone in the dose of 227 mg/l in drinking water, and nickel plus zinc or drinking water alone for a total duration of eight weeks. The effects of different treatments were studied on various parameters in rat liver which include antioxidant enzymes, levels of nickel and zinc and histoarchitecture at the light microscopic level. Further, the activities of hepatic marker enzymes AST and ALT were also studied in rat serum. Nickel treatment to the normal control animals, resulted in a significant increase in lipid peroxidation and enzyme activities of catalase and glutathione-S-transferase. On the contrary, nickel treatment to normal rats caused a significant inhibition in the levels of reduced glutathione. Superoxide dismutase activity was found to be decreased which however was not significant. Interestingly, when Zn was supplemented to nickel treated rats, the activities of catalase, and glutathione-S-transferase and the levels of GSH and lipid peroxidation came back to within normal limits. Activities of serum AST and ALT were increased significantly following nickel treatment to normal rats. Simultaneous zinc administration to nickel treated rats tended to restore the altered levels of AST and ALT. Normal control and zinc treated animals revealed normal histology of liver. On the other hand, nickel treated animals showed alterations in normal hepatic histoarchitecture which comprise of vacuolization of the hepatocytes and dilatation of sinusoids as well as increase in the number of bi-nucleated cells. Administration of zinc to nickel treated rats resulted in marked improvement in the structure of hepatocytes, thus emphasizing the protective potential of zinc in restoring the altered hepatic histoarchitecture. The nickel administration to normal rats indicated increased concentrations of nickel and decreased concentrations of zinc. However, zinc effectively brought the altered levels of nickel and zinc to within normal range. The study concludes that zinc has the potential in alleviating the toxic effects of nickel in rat liver because of its property to induce metallothionein (S-rich protein) as a free radical scavenger, or its indirect action in reducing the levels of oxygen reactive species.
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- Pardeep Sidhu
- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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Das KK, Das SN, DasGupta S. The influence of ascorbic acid on nickel-induced hepatic lipid peroxidation in rats. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2002; 12:187-95. [PMID: 11762690 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp.2001.12.3.187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
We studied the effect of oral ascorbic acid treatment on nickel sulfate-induced lipid peroxidation in the liver of Wistar strain male albino rats. Lipid peroxide and glutathione levels and the activities of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were estimated in liver. Nickel sulfate administration significantly increased the level of lipid peroxides and decreased glutathione, SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px activities in liver. The simultaneous administration of ascorbic acid with nickel sulfate resulted in a remarkable improvement of lipid peroxide, glutathione, SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px status in liver in comparison with rats treated with nickel alone. Nickel sulfate has an adverse effect on hepatic lipid peroxidation in animals, but simultaneous treatment with ascorbic acid offers a relative protection against nickel-induced hepatotoxicity.
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Affiliation(s)
- K K Das
- Department of Physiology, Al-Ameen Medical College Bijapur, Karnataka, India.
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