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Amon M, Kek T, Klun IV. Endocrine disrupting chemicals and obesity prevention: scoping review. JOURNAL OF HEALTH, POPULATION, AND NUTRITION 2024; 43:138. [PMID: 39227884 PMCID: PMC11373446 DOI: 10.1186/s41043-024-00627-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can result in alterations of natural hormones in the body. The aim of this review article is to highlight the knowledge about EDCs and obesity. METHODS A scoping review of the electronic literature was performed using PubMed platform for studies on EDCs and obesity published between the years 2013-2023. A total of 10 systematic reviews and meta-analysis studies met our inclusion criteria on more prominent EDCs focusing mainly on bisphenols, including parabens, triclosan, and phthalates, and their association with obesity. DESIGN Scoping review. RESULTS EDCs, mostly bisphenols and phthalates, are related to health effects, while there is less information on the impact of parabens and triclosan. A series of negative physiological effects involving obesogenic, diabetogenic, carcinogenic, and inflammatory mechanisms as well as epigenetic and microbiota modulations was related to a prolonged EDCs exposure. A more profound research of particular pollutants is required to illuminate the accelerating effects of particular EDCs, mixtures or their metabolites on the mechanism of the development of obesity. CONCLUSION Considering the characteristics of EDCs and the heterogeneity of studies, it is necessary to design specific studies of effect tracking and, in particular, education about daily preventive exposure to EDCs for the preservation of long-term public health.
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- Mojca Amon
- Clinical Research Centre, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška Cesta 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- Clinical Research Centre, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška Cesta 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Clinical Research Centre, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška Cesta 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Bjørklund G, Mkhitaryan M, Sahakyan E, Fereshetyan K, Meguid NA, Hemimi M, Nashaat NH, Yenkoyan K. Linking Environmental Chemicals to Neuroinflammation and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mechanisms and Implications for Prevention. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:6328-6340. [PMID: 38296898 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-03941-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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This article explores the potential link between endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), neuroinflammation, and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Neuroinflammation refers to the immune system's response to injury, infection, or disease in the central nervous system. Studies have shown that exposure to EDCs, such as bisphenol A and phthalates, can disrupt normal immune function in the brain, leading to chronic or excessive neuroinflammation. This disruption of immune function can contribute to developing neurological disorders, including ASD. Furthermore, EDCs may activate microglia, increasing pro-inflammatory cytokine production and astroglia-mediated oxidative stress, exacerbating neuroinflammation. EDCs may also modulate the epigenetic profile of cells by methyltransferase expression, thereby affecting neurodevelopment. This article also highlights the importance of reducing exposure to EDCs and advocating for policies and regulations restricting their use. Further research is needed to understand better the mechanisms underlying the link between EDCs, neuroinflammation, and ASD and to develop new treatments for ASD.
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- Geir Bjørklund
- Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (CONEM), Toften 24, 8610, Mo i Rana, Norway.
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- Neuroscience Laboratory, Cobrain Center, Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, 0025, 2 Koryun str, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Neuroscience Laboratory, Cobrain Center, Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, 0025, 2 Koryun str, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Neuroscience Laboratory, Cobrain Center, Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, 0025, 2 Koryun str, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Research on Children with Special Needs Department, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
- CONEM Egypt Child Brain Research Group, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Research on Children with Special Needs Department, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
- CONEM Egypt Child Brain Research Group, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Neuroscience Laboratory, Cobrain Center, Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, 0025, 2 Koryun str, Yerevan, Armenia.
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Kehinde SA, Ore A, Olajide AT, Ajiboye EO, Papadakis M, Alexiou A, Hadi NR, El-Gazzari AM, Ataya FS. Impaired energy metabolism and altered brain histoarchitecture characterized by inhibition of glycolysis and mitochondrial electron transport-linked enzymes in rats exposed to diisononyl phthalate. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36056. [PMID: 39224312 PMCID: PMC11367486 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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The brain is an energy demanding organ, constituting about 20 % of the body's resting metabolic rate. An efficient energy metabolism is critical to neuronal functions. Glucose serves as the primary essential energy source for the adult brain and plays a critical role in supporting neural growth and development. Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as phthalates has been shown to have a negative impact on neurological functions. The impact of diisononyl phthalate (DiNP) on neural energy transduction using cellular energy metabolizing enzymes as indicators was examined. Over the course of 14 days, eighteen (18) albino rats divided into three groups (1,2 and 3) of six albino rats were given Tween-80/saline, 20 and 200 mg/kg body weight respectively. In the brain, we assessed histological changes as well as activities of selected enzymes of energy metabolism such as the glycolytic pathway, citric acid cycle and mitochondrial electron transport-linked complexes. Activities of the glycolytic and TCA cycle enzymes assayed were significantly decreased except citrate synthase activity with no statistically significant change following the administration of DiNP. Also, respiratory chain complexes (Complex I-IV) activities were significantly reduced when compared to control. DiNP exposure altered the histological integrity of various brain sections. These include degenerated Purkinje neurons, distortion of the granular layer and Purkinje cell layer. Data from this study indicated impaired brain energy metabolism via down-regulation of enzymes of cellular respiration of the glycolytic and oxidative phosphorylation pathways and altered brain histoarchitecture orchestrated by DiNP exposure.
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- Samuel Abiodun Kehinde
- Biochemical Toxicology Laboratory, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Redox Biochemistry, Metabolic and Phytotherapy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Science, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Cell and Signaling Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery II, University Hospital Witten-Herdecke, Heusnerstrasse 40, University of Witten-Herdecke, 42283, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Department of Science and Engineering, Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, Hebersham, NSW, 2770, Australia
- 2AFNP Med, 1030, Wien, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Iraq
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- Department of Experimental Pathology and Tumor Biology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
- Department of Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Tourvieilhe L, Salvo F, Bréant V, Kassai B, Portefaix A. Tiny pills, big impacts: A systematic review on the endocrine disrupting effects of paediatric pharmaceuticals. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 111:104549. [PMID: 39208995 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 08/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may impact children's health, with medicines as a possible exposure source. Objective: to assess the potential impact of substances in paediatric medications and essential oils on children as EDC. It is a systematic review of five databases including Medline following the PECOT approach. The review focused on publications about children exposed to medication (active ingredients or excipients of interest) and having developed clinical signs of endocrine dysfunction. Out of 946 studies identified, 28 studies were included. They revealed that parabens, lavender essential oils and anti-epileptics are the most identified pharmaceutical products. The reported outcomes relate to puberty, thyroid disorders, obesity and growth. The evidence indicates potential risks, but the overall quality of available data is limited. This systematic review exposes a lack of robust evidence linking paediatric medication exposure to EDC, predominantly relying on case reports. It cautions about potential conflicts of interest.
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- L Tourvieilhe
- Clinical Investigation Centre, CIC 1407, Hospices Civils de Lyon-INSERM, Bron, France.
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- INSERM, BPH, U1219, Team AHeaD, Univ. Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France; Public Health Unit, Department of Medical Pharmacology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Pharmacy department, Groupement Hospitalier Est, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Clinical Investigation Centre, CIC 1407, Hospices Civils de Lyon-INSERM, Bron, France; Laboratoire de Biométrie et Biologie Evolutive, CNRS, UMR 5558, Université Lyon 1 Claude Bernard, Villeurbanne, France
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- Clinical Investigation Centre, CIC 1407, Hospices Civils de Lyon-INSERM, Bron, France; Laboratoire de Biométrie et Biologie Evolutive, CNRS, UMR 5558, Université Lyon 1 Claude Bernard, Villeurbanne, France
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Kodanch SM, Mukherjee S, Prabhu NB, Kabekkodu SP, Bhat SK, Rai PS. Altered mitochondrial homeostasis on bisphenol-A exposure and its association in developing polycystic ovary syndrome: A comprehensive review. Reprod Toxicol 2024; 130:108700. [PMID: 39181417 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrinopathy that is known to be one of the most common reproductive pathologies observed in premenopausal women around the globe and is particularly complex as it affects various endocrine and reproductive metabolic pathways. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are considered to be environmental toxicants as they have hazardous health effects on the functioning of the human endocrine system. Among various classes of EDCs, bisphenol A (BPA) has been under meticulous investigation due to its ability to alter the endocrine processes. As there is emerging evidence suggesting that BPA-induced mitochondrial homeostasis dysfunction in various pathophysiological conditions, this review aims to provide a detailed review of how various pathways associated with ovarian mitochondrial homeostasis are impaired on BPA exposure and its mirroring effects on the PCOS phenotype. BPA exposure might cause significant damage to the mitochondrial morphology and functions through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and simultaneously downregulates the total antioxidant capacity, thereby leading to oxidative stress. BPA disrupts the mitochondrial dynamics in human cells by altering the expressions of mitochondrial fission and fusion genes, increases the senescence marker proteins, along with significant alterations in the mTOR/AMPK pathway, upregulates the expression of autophagy mediating factors, and downregulates the autophagic suppressor. Furthermore, an increase in apoptosis of the ovarian granulosa cells indicates impaired folliculogenesis. As all these key features are associated with the pathogenesis of PCOS, this review can provide a better insight into the possible associations between BPA-induced dysregulation of mitochondrial homeostasis and PCOS.
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- Supraja M Kodanch
- Department of Biotechnology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr T M A Pai Hospital, Udupi, Karnataka 576101, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India.
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Đurić L, Milanović M, Drljača Lero J, Milošević N, Milić N. In silico analysis of endocrine-disrupting potential of triclosan, bisphenol A, and their analogs and derivatives. J Appl Toxicol 2024. [PMID: 39129338 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Owning to the increasing body of evidence about the ubiquitous exposure to endocrine disruptors (EDCs), particularly bisphenol A (BPA), and associated health effects, BPA has been gradually substituted with insufficiently tested structural analogs. The unmanaged excessive use of antimicrobial agents such as triclosan (TCS) during the COVID-19 outbreak has also raised concerns about its possible interferences with hormonal functions. The similarity of BPA and estradiol, as well as TCS and non-steroidal estrogens, imply that endocrine-disrupting properties of their analogs could be predicted based on the chemical structure. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the endocrine-disrupting potential of BPA substitutes as well as TCS derivatives and degradation/biotransformation metabolites, in comparison to BPA and TCS based on their molecular properties, computational predictions of pharmacokinetics and binding affinities to nuclear receptors. Based on the obtained results several under-researched BPA analogs exhibited higher binding affinities for nuclear receptors than BPA. Notable analogs included compounds detected in receipts (DD-70, BTUM-70, TGSA, and BisOPP-A), along with a flame retardant, BDP. The possible health hazards linked to exposure to TCS and its mono-hydroxylated metabolites were also found. Further research is needed in order to elucidate the health impacts of these compounds and promote better regulation practices.
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- Larisa Đurić
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacy, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacy, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacy, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacy, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacy, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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Karaman M, Ulusu NN. Editorial: The culprit behind some diseases: overexpression/hyperactivity of G6PD. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1459741. [PMID: 39139648 PMCID: PMC11319280 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1459741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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- Muhammet Karaman
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Kilis 7 Aralik University, Kilis, Türkiye
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- School of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Koc University, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Koç University Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Istanbul, Türkiye
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Vu Huynh QT, Ban HT, Vuong NL, Khanh NP. The relationship between bisphenol A and phthalates with precocious puberty in Vietnamese children. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2024; 37:644-651. [PMID: 38829694 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2024-0144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study is aimed to explore the correlation between bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, including diethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) and dibutylphthalate (DBP), and precocious puberty (PP). METHODS A case-control study was conducted in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from November 2021 to April 2022, involving 250 children, with 124 of them diagnosed with PP and 126 serving as controls. We assessed the levels of urinary BPA, DEHP, and DBP in all participants and examined their association with the risk of PP. RESULTS BPA was detected in 11.3 % of PP cases but was not found in any individuals in the control group (p<0.001). Diethylhexylphthalate metabolite (MEHP) was not detected in any of the samples. Positive urinary results for dibutylphthalate metabolite (MBP) were observed in 8.1 % of PP cases and 2.4 % in the control group, with an odds ratio of 3.6 (95 % confidence interval: 0.97-13.4, p=0.03). CONCLUSIONS The PP group exhibited a higher prevalence of positive urinary BPA and DBP levels compared to the control group.
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- Quynh Thi Vu Huynh
- Department of Pediatrics, 249295 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Nephrology and Endocrinology Department, Children's Hospital 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, 249295 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- General Surgery Department, Children's Hospital 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Public Health, 249295 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Street ME, Shulhai AM, Petraroli M, Patianna V, Donini V, Giudice A, Gnocchi M, Masetti M, Montani AG, Rotondo R, Bernasconi S, Iughetti L, Esposito SM, Predieri B. The impact of environmental factors and contaminants on thyroid function and disease from fetal to adult life: current evidence and future directions. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1429884. [PMID: 38962683 PMCID: PMC11219579 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1429884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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The thyroid gland regulates most of the physiological processes. Environmental factors, including climate change, pollution, nutritional changes, and exposure to chemicals, have been recognized to impact thyroid function and health. Thyroid disorders and cancer have increased in the last decade, the latter increasing by 1.1% annually, suggesting that environmental contaminants must play a role. This narrative review explores current knowledge on the relationships among environmental factors and thyroid gland anatomy and function, reporting recent data, mechanisms, and gaps through which environmental factors act. Global warming changes thyroid function, and living in both iodine-poor areas and volcanic regions can represent a threat to thyroid function and can favor cancers because of low iodine intake and exposure to heavy metals and radon. Areas with high nitrate and nitrite concentrations in water and soil also negatively affect thyroid function. Air pollution, particularly particulate matter in outdoor air, can worsen thyroid function and can be carcinogenic. Environmental exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals can alter thyroid function in many ways, as some chemicals can mimic and/or disrupt thyroid hormone synthesis, release, and action on target tissues, such as bisphenols, phthalates, perchlorate, and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances. When discussing diet and nutrition, there is recent evidence of microbiome-associated changes, and an elevated consumption of animal fat would be associated with an increased production of thyroid autoantibodies. There is some evidence of negative effects of microplastics. Finally, infectious diseases can significantly affect thyroid function; recently, lessons have been learned from the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Understanding how environmental factors and contaminants influence thyroid function is crucial for developing preventive strategies and policies to guarantee appropriate development and healthy metabolism in the new generations and for preventing thyroid disease and cancer in adults and the elderly. However, there are many gaps in understanding that warrant further research.
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- Maria E. Street
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma and Unit of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Unit of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, P. Barilla Children’s Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma and Unit of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, P. Barilla Children’s Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, P. Barilla Children’s Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, P. Barilla Children’s Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, P. Barilla Children’s Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma and Unit of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, P. Barilla Children’s Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, P. Barilla Children’s Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, P. Barilla Children’s Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Modena, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Mothers, Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma and Unit of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Unit of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Parma, P. Barilla Children’s Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Modena, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Mothers, Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Pan I, Umapathy S. Probiotics an emerging therapeutic approach towards gut-brain-axis oriented chronic health issues induced by microplastics: A comprehensive review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32004. [PMID: 38882279 PMCID: PMC11176854 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Applications for plastic polymers can be found all around the world, often discarded without any prior care, exacerbating the environmental issue. When large waste materials are released into the environment, they undergo physical, biological, and photo-degradation processes that break them down into smaller polymer fragments known as microplastics (MPs). The time it takes for residual plastic to degrade depends on the type of polymer and environmental factors, with some taking as long as 600 years or more. Due to their small size, microplastics can contaminate food and enter the human body through food chains and webs, causing gastrointestinal (GI) tract pain that can range from local to systemic. Microplastics can also acquire hydrophobic organic pollutants and heavy metals on their surface, due to their large surface area and surface hydrophobicity. The levels of contamination on the microplastic surface are significantly higher than in the natural environment. The gut-brain axis (GB axis), through which organisms interact with their environment, regulate nutritional digestion and absorption, intestinal motility and secretion, complex polysaccharide breakdown, and maintain intestinal integrity, can be altered by microplastics acting alone or in combination with pollutants. Probiotics have shown significant therapeutic potential in managing various illnesses mediated by the gut-brain axis. They connect hormonal and biochemical pathways to promote gut and brain health, making them a promising therapy option for a variety of GB axis-mediated illnesses. Additionally, taking probiotics with or without food can reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, reactive oxygen species (ROS), neuro-inflammation, neurodegeneration, protein folding, and both motor and non-motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson's disease. This study provides new insight into microplastic-induced gut dysbiosis, its associated health risks, and the benefits of using both traditional and next-generation probiotics to maintain gut homeostasis.
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- Ieshita Pan
- Institute of Biotechnology, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Integrative Physiology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Thandalam, Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Integrative Physiology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Thandalam, Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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Warrier AV, Vg M, R L N, Krishnan N, Kumari P, Ittycheria SS, Srinivas P. Xenoestrogen and Its Interaction with Human Genes and Cellular Proteins: An In-Silico Study. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2024; 25:2077-2087. [PMID: 38918670 PMCID: PMC11382847 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2024.25.6.2077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer represents one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Apart from genetic factors, the sex hormone estrogen plays a pivotal role in breast cancer development. We are exposed to a plethora of estrogen mimics on a daily basis via various routes. Nevertheless, how xenoestrogens, the exogenous estrogen mimics, modulate cancer-associated signaling pathways and interact with specific genes is still underexplored. Hence, this study aims to explore the direct or indirect binding partners of xenoestrogens and their expression upon exposure to these estrogenic compounds. METHODS The collection of genes linked to the xenoestrogens Octylphenol, Nonylphenol, Bisphenol-A, and 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane were gathered from the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database. Venny 2.1 was utilized to pinpoint the genes shared by these xenoestrogens. Subsequently, the shared genes underwent Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis using the Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery bioinformatics resource. A xenoestrogen-protein interaction network was constructed using Search Tool for Interactions of Chemicals. The expressions of common genes were studied with the microarray dataset GSE5200 from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Also, the expression of a common gene set within different breast cancer subtypes was identified using the University of California, Santa Cruz Xena. RESULTS The genes linked to xenoestrogens were identified, and 13 genes were found to interact with all four xenoestrogens. Through DAVID analysis, the genes chosen are found to be enriched for various functions and pathways, including pathways in cancer, chemical carcinogenesis-receptor activation, and estrogen signaling pathways. The results of the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database and the chemical-protein interaction network derived from STITCH were similar. Microarray data analysis showed significantly high expression of all 13 genes in another study, with Bisphenol-A and Nonylphenol treated MCF-7 cells, most of the genes are expressed in luminal A or basal breast cancer subtype. CONCLUSION In summary, the genes associated with the four xenoestrogens were mostly linked to pathways related to tumorigenesis, and the expression of these genes was found to be higher in breast cancer.
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- Arathy V Warrier
- Cancer Research Program 6, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Cancer Research Program 6, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Cancer Research Program 6, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Cancer Research Program 6, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Cancer Research Program 6, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Cancer Research Program 6, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Cancer Research Program 6, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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Farag AA, Bayoumi H, Radwaan SE, El Gazzar WB, Youssef HS, Nasr HE, Badr AM, Mansour HM, Elalfy A, Sayed AEDH, Kharboush TG, Aboelkomsan EAF, Sliem RE. Melatonin counteracts polyethylene microplastics induced adreno-cortical damage in male albino rats. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 279:116499. [PMID: 38805828 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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There are various substances that can disrupt the homeostatic mechanisms of the body, defined as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The persistent nature of microplastics (MPs) is a cause for concern due to their ability to accumulate in food chains and widespread use, making their toxic effects particularly alarming. The potential of MPs for disrupting the endocrine system was observed in multiple tissues. Moreover, the adrenal gland is known to be extremely sensitive to EDCs, while with the effect of MPs on the adrenal gland has not previously been studied. This study aimed to highlight the potential polyethylene microplastics (PE-MPs) induced adreno-toxic effects rather than exploring the implicated mechanisms and concluding if melatonin (Mel) can afford protection against PE-MPs induced adreno-toxicity. To fulfill the goal, six groups of rats were used; control, Mel, PE-MPs (3.75 mg/kg), PE-MPs (15 mg/kg), PE-MPs (3.75 mg/kg) +Mel, and PE-MPs (15 mg/kg) +Mel. PE-MPs induced toxic changes in the adrenal cortex, which was evident by increased adrenal weight, histopathological examination, and ultrastructural changes detected by electron microscope. A reduction in serum cortisol and an increase in serum adrenocorticotropic hormone resulted from the adreno-toxic effects of PE-MPs. Mechanisms may include the reduction of steroidogenesis-related genes, as PE-MPs drastically reduce mRNA levels of StAR, Nr0b1, Cyp11A1, as well as Cyp11B1. Also, oxidative stress that results from PE-MPs is associated with higher rates of lipid peroxidation and decreased superoxide dismutase and glutathione. PE-MPs inflammatory effect was illustrated by elevated expression of IL-1β and NF-ķB, detected by immunohistochemical staining, in addition to increased expression of caspase-3 and mRNA of Bax, markers of proapoptotic activity. The impacts of PE-MPs were relatively dose-related, with the higher dose showing more significant toxicity than the lower one. Mel treatment was associated with a substantial amelioration of PE-MPs-induced toxic changes. Collectively, this study fills the knowledge gap about the MPs-induced adrenal cortex and elucidates various related toxic mechanisms. It also supports Mel's potential protective activity through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and gene transcription regulatory effects.
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- Amina A Farag
- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha City 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha City 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha City 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, the Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan; Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular biology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha city 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha City 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular biology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha city 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing, Misr University for Science and Technology, October City 12573, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha City 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, 71516, Egypt; Molecular Biology Research & Studies Institute, Assiut University, 71516 Assiut, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha City 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha City 13518, Egypt
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Li Q, Cui Y, Wang Z, Li Y, Yang H. Toxicity assessment of dioxins and their transformation by-products from inferred degradation pathways. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 937:173416. [PMID: 38795989 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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Due to the significant POPs characteristics, dioxins caused concern in public health and environmental protection. Evaluating the toxicity risk of dioxin degradation pathways is critical. OCDD, 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDD, and 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDF, which are highly abundant in the environment and have strong biodegradation capabilities, were selected as precursor molecules in this study. Firstly, their transformation pathways were deduced during the metabolism of biometabolism, microbial aerobic, microbial anaerobic, and photodegradation pathways, and density function theory (DFT) was used to calculate the Gibbs free energy to infer the possibility of the occurrence of the transformation pathway. Secondly, the carcinogenic potential of the precursors and their degradation products was evaluated using the TOPKAT modeling method. With the help of the positive indicator (0-1) normalization method and heat map analysis, a significant increase in the toxic effect of some of the transformation products was found, and it was inferred that it was related to the structure of the transformation products. Meanwhile, the strength of the endocrine disrupting effect of dioxin transformation products was quantitatively assessed using molecular docking and subjective assignment methods, and it was found that dioxin transformation products with a higher content of chlorine atoms and molecules similar to those of thyroid hormones exhibited a higher risk of endocrine disruption. Finally, the environmental health risks caused by each degradation pathway were comprehensively assessed with the help of the negative indicator (1-2) standardization method, which provides a theoretical basis for avoiding the toxicity risks caused by dioxin degradation transformation. In addition, the 3D-QSAR model was used to verify the necessity and rationality of this study. This paper provides theoretical support and reference significance for the toxicity assessment of dioxin degradation by-products from inferred degradation pathways.
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- Qing Li
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China.
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Oliveira JM, Zenzeluk J, Serrano-Nascimento C, Romano MA, Romano RM. A System Biology Approach Reveals New Targets for Human Thyroid Gland Toxicity in Embryos and Adult Individuals. Metabolites 2024; 14:226. [PMID: 38668354 PMCID: PMC11052307 DOI: 10.3390/metabo14040226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Compounds of natural or synthetic origin present in personal care products, food additives, and packaging may interfere with hormonal regulation and are called endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The thyroid gland is an important target of these compounds. The objective of this study was to analyze public data on the human thyroid transcriptome and investigate potential new targets of EDCs in the embryonic and adult thyroid glands. We compared the public transcriptome data of adult and embryonic human thyroid glands and selected 100 up- or downregulated genes that were subsequently subjected to functional enrichment analysis. In the embryonic thyroid, the most highly expressed gene was PRMT6, which methylates arginine-4 of histone H2A (86.21%), and the downregulated clusters included plasma lipoprotein particles (39.24%) and endopeptidase inhibitory activity (24.05%). For the adult thyroid gland, the most highly expressed genes were related to the following categories: metallothionein-binding metals (56.67%), steroid hormone biosynthetic process (16.67%), and cellular response to vascular endothelial growth factor stimulus (6.67%). Several compounds ranging from antihypertensive drugs to enzyme inhibitors were identified as potentially harmful to thyroid gland development and adult function.
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- Jeane Maria Oliveira
- Department of Medicine, Laboratory of Reproductive Toxicology, State University of the Midwest (UNICENTRO), Alameda Élio Antonio Dalla Vecchia, nº 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil; (J.M.O.); (J.Z.); (M.A.R.)
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- Department of Medicine, Laboratory of Reproductive Toxicology, State University of the Midwest (UNICENTRO), Alameda Élio Antonio Dalla Vecchia, nº 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil; (J.M.O.); (J.Z.); (M.A.R.)
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- Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (ICAQF), Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua Professor Arthur Riedel, 275, Diadema 09972-270, SP, Brazil;
- Department of Medicine, Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Endocrinology Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua Pedro de Toledo, 669-11º andar-L11E, São Paulo 04039-032, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Laboratory of Reproductive Toxicology, State University of the Midwest (UNICENTRO), Alameda Élio Antonio Dalla Vecchia, nº 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil; (J.M.O.); (J.Z.); (M.A.R.)
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- Department of Medicine, Laboratory of Reproductive Toxicology, State University of the Midwest (UNICENTRO), Alameda Élio Antonio Dalla Vecchia, nº 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil; (J.M.O.); (J.Z.); (M.A.R.)
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Hu W, Jin Z, Wang H, Wang F, Qu F. Relationship between phthalates exposure, risk of decreased ovarian reserve, and oxidative stress levels. Toxicol Ind Health 2024; 40:156-166. [PMID: 38284240 DOI: 10.1177/07482337241229761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Phthalates (PAEs), a group of environmental endocrine disruptors, are associated with oxidative stress and have adverse effects on female ovarian reserves. However, this association has been poorly investigated, particularly with respect to clinical evidence. In this study, we provided clinical evidence of a relationship between exposure levels of PAEs, oxidative stress and decreased ovarian reserve (DOR). Firstly, the urinary concentrations of metabolites of PAEs were measured by high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). The serum concentrations of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), and the biomarkers of oxidative stress, malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), were determined. Finally, statistical analyses were conducted to describe the relationship between the PAEs exposure, oxidative stress and DOR. We found that the levels of monomethyl phthalate (MMP), monoisobutyl phthalate (MiBP), mono-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP), and mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxypentyl) phthalate (MECPP) in the DOR group were significantly higher than those in the control group. There was a significant negative association between AMH and MMP, MiBP levels. and a significant positive association between FSH and MMP levels. PAEs exposure was also associated with a significant increase in MDA levels and decrease in SOD levels. In conclusion, the exposure of PAEs was closely associated with DOR, potentially mediated by oxidative stress pathways; however, small sample size was a limitation in this study.
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- Weihuan Hu
- Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- The Fourth People's Hospital of Tongxiang, Zhejiang, China
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- Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- The First People's Hospital of Tongxiang, Tongxiang, China
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- Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Knapczyk-Stwora K, Kozlowska A, Jastrzabek D, Grzesiak M, Slomczynska M, Koziorowski M. Impact of endocrine-active compounds on adrenal androgen production in pigs during neonatal period. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 107:104435. [PMID: 38588759 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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This study investigated the impact of neonatal exposure to endocrine-active compounds (EACs): flutamide (antiandrogen), 4-tert-octylphenol (an estrogenic compound), and methoxychlor (an organochlorine insecticide exhibiting estrogenic, antiestrogenic and antiandrogenic activities) on androgen production within porcine adrenal glands. The expression of genes related to androgen synthesis and the level of androgen production were analyzed (i) in the adrenal glands of piglets exposed to EACs during the first 10 days of life (in vivo study), and (ii) in adrenal explants from sow-fed or formula-fed 10-day-old piglets incubated with EACs (ex vivo study). EACs affected the expression of genes linked to adrenal androgen biosynthesis. The prominent effect of methoxychlor on downregulation of StAR, CYP11A1 and HSD3B and upregulation of CYP17A1 and SULT2A1 were demonstrated. Furthermore, our study revealed divergent response to EACs between sow-fed and formula-fed piglets, suggesting that natural feeding may provide protection against adverse EACs effects, particularly those interfering with estrogens action.
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- Katarzyna Knapczyk-Stwora
- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, Krakow 30-387, Poland.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, Krakow 30-387, Poland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, Krakow 30-387, Poland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, Krakow 30-387, Poland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Gronostajowa 9, Krakow 30-387, Poland
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- Institute of Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences, University of Rzeszow, Pigonia 1, Rzeszow 35-310, Poland; Interdisciplinary Center for Preclinical and Clinical Research, University of Rzeszow, Werynia 2, Kolbuszowa 36-100, Poland
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Halabicky OM, Giang CW, Miller AL, Peterson KE. Lead exposure, glucocorticoids, and physiological stress across the life course: A systematic review. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 345:123329. [PMID: 38281572 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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The biological pathways linking lead exposure to adverse outcomes are beginning to be understood. Rodent models suggest lead exposure induces dysfunction within the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and glucocorticoid regulation, a primary physiological stress response system. Over time, HPA axis and glucocorticoid dysfunction has been associated with adverse neurocognitive and cardiometabolic health, much like lead exposure. This systematic review utilized PRISMA guidelines to synthesize the literature regarding associations between lead exposure and downstream effector hormones of the HPA axis, including cortisol, a glucocorticoid, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a glucocorticoid antagonist. We additionally determined the state of the evidence regarding lead exposure and allostatic load, a measure of cumulative body burden resultant of HPA axis and glucocorticoid dysfunction. A total of 18 articles were included in the review: 16 assessed cortisol or DHEA and 3 assessed allostatic load. Generally, the few available child studies suggest a significant association between early life lead exposure and altered cortisol, potentially suggesting the impact of developmental exposure. In adulthood, only cross sectional studies were available. These reported significant associations between lead and reduced cortisol awakening response and increased cortisol reactivity, but few associations with fasting serum cortisol. Two studies reported significant associations between increasing lead exposure and allostatic load in adults and another between early life lead exposure and adolescent allostatic load. The paucity of studies examining associations between lead exposure and allostatic load or DHEA and overall heterogeneity of allostatic load measurements limit conclusions. However, these findings cautiously suggest associations between lead and dysregulation of physiological stress pathways (i.e., glucocorticoids) as seen through cortisol measurement in children and adults. Future research would help to elucidate these associations and could further examine the physiological stress pathway as a mediator between lead exposure and detrimental health outcomes.
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- O M Halabicky
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Wang L, Xu H, Yang Y, Guan H, He X, Wu R, Wu J, Yuan N, Guo T, Zhang Y, Zhang H, He Y, Peng Z, Wang Y, Shen H, Wang Q, Zhang Y, Yan D, Song X, Zhang Q, Wang Z, Ma X, Huang W. Association between short-term air pollution exposure and perturbation in thyrotropin levels in 1.38 million Chinese women: A national longitudinal analysis, 2014-2019. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133094. [PMID: 38029589 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism substantially increased during the last decade in China, which has been commonly/clinically diagnosed as elevation in thyrotropin (thyroid-stimulating hormone [TSH]). Tobacco smoke containing toxic substances has been linked to thyroid dysfunction; however, data on perturbation of TSH following air pollution exposure in human has not been assessed at nationwide population level. We investigated the longitudinal impact of daily ambient air pollution estimated at residential level on serum TSH in 1.38 million women from China's 29 mainland provinces between 2014 and 2019. We observed that particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 and ≤ 2.5 µm (PM10, PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) at cumulative lag 0-7 days of exposure were associated with percent elevations in TSH (0.88% [95% CI: 0.71, 1.05] per [interquartile range, IQR: 54.8 μg/m3] of PM10; 0.89% [95% CI, 0.71, 1.07] per IQR [40.3 μg/m3] of PM2.5; 2.01% [95% CI: 1.81, 2.22] per IQR [27.4 μg/m3] of NO2). Greater associations were observed in participants living in areas with ≥adequate iodine intake and those with low BMI levels and high inflammation status. Our results suggest that increased concentrations of recent ambient air pollutants at exposure ranges commonly encountered in Asia were associated with increases in TSH, supporting disturbing role of short-term air pollution exposure on the regulation of thyroid hormone homeostasis.
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- Long Wang
- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China; Institute of Epidemiology and Statistics, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, and Peking University Institute of Environmental Medicine, Beijing, China; State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China; National Human Genetic Resources Centre, Beijing, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, and Peking University Institute of Environmental Medicine, Beijing, China; State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Boundary Layer Physics and Atmospheric Chemistry, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, and Peking University Institute of Environmental Medicine, Beijing, China; State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China; National Human Genetic Resources Centre, Beijing, China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China; National Human Genetic Resources Centre, Beijing, China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China; National Human Genetic Resources Centre, Beijing, China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China; National Human Genetic Resources Centre, Beijing, China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China; National Human Genetic Resources Centre, Beijing, China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, National Health Commission, Beijing, China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, National Health Commission, Beijing, China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, National Health Commission, Beijing, China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, National Health Commission, Beijing, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, and Peking University Institute of Environmental Medicine, Beijing, China; National Human Genetic Resources Centre, Beijing, China
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- Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Boundary Layer Physics and Atmospheric Chemistry, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China; National Human Genetic Resources Centre, Beijing, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, and Peking University Institute of Environmental Medicine, Beijing, China; State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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Shams E, Abdollahi V, Harfsheno M, Ghasemian SO. Protective effect of selenium and vitamin C on the fertility of male rats given penconazole. JBRA Assist Reprod 2024; 28:27-32. [PMID: 37962947 PMCID: PMC10936918 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20230042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Penconazole is used in agriculture and human and veterinary medicine applications. It has been included in the acute toxicity hazard category by the WHO. This study examines the protective effect of selenium and vitamin C on the fertility of male rats given penconazole. METHODS Nine groups of rats were given penconazole at concentrations of 50 and 75 mg/ml and selenium and vitamin C at concentrations of 0.5 and 100 mg/ml, respectively. Serum levels of LH and FSH were measured with ELISA kits; β-actin, GPX4, AQP7, PRM2, and BAX gene expression was evaluated with real-time PCR performed on the left testis of each rat. RESULTS LH, FSH, and testosterone levels were lower in the groups given penconazole (50 and 75 mg/kg). Histopathology showed that the groups given penconazole had the lowest number of spermatogonia and primary spermatocytes; these numbers were greater in the groups receiving penconazole together with selenium or vitamin C; and the highest counts were observed in separate groups given Se and vitamin C. GPX4, AQP7, PRM2 and BAX gene expression in the groups receiving penconazole was different from controls and was modulated by treatment with selenium or vitamin C. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that antioxidant compounds have a strengthening effect on the reproductive system and can mitigate the destructive effects of chemical fungicides.
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- Elaheh Shams
- Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Shahid Chamran
University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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Mohanty B. Pesticides exposure and compromised fitness in wild birds: Focusing on the reproductive endocrine disruption. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 199:105800. [PMID: 38458691 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2024.105800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Exposure of pesticides to wildlife species, especially on the aspect of endocrine disruption is of great concern. Wildlife species are more at risk to harmful exposures to the pesticides in their natural habitat through diet and several other means. Species at a higher tropic level in the food chain are more susceptible to the deleterious effects due to sequential biomagnifications of the pesticides/metabolites. Pesticides directly affect fitness of the species in the wild causing reproductive endocrine disruption impairing the hormones of the gonads and thyroid glands as reproduction is under the influence of cross regulations of these hormones. This review presents a comprehensive compilation of important literatures on the impact of the current use pesticides in disruption of both the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal and hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axes particularly in birds addressing impacts on the reproductive impairments and overall fitness. In addition to the epidemiological studies, laboratory investigations those provide supportive evidences of the probable mechanisms of disruption in the wild also have been incorporated in this review. To accurately predict the endocrine-disruption of the pesticides as well as to delineate the risk associated with potential cumulative effects, studies are to be more focused on the environmentally realistic exposure dose, mixture pesticide exposures and transgenerational effects. In addition, strategic screening/appropriate methodologies have to be developed to reveal the endocrine disruption potential of the contemporary use pesticides. Demand for adequate quantitative structure-activity relationships and insilico molecular docking studies for timely validation have been highlighted.
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Saleem A, Awan T, Akhtar MF. A comprehensive review on endocrine toxicity of gaseous components and particulate matter in smog. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1294205. [PMID: 38352708 PMCID: PMC10863453 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1294205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Smog is a form of extreme air pollution which comprises of gases such as ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen and carbon oxides, and solid particles including particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10). Different types of smog include acidic, photochemical, and Polish. Smog and its constituents are hazardaous to human, animals, and plants. Smog leads to plethora of morbidities such as cancer, endocrine disruption, and respiratory and cardiovascular disorders. Smog components alter the activity of various hormones including thyroid, pituitary, gonads and adrenal hormones by altering regulatory genes, oxidation status and the hypothalamus-pituitary axis. Furthermore, these toxicants are responsible for the development of metabolic disorders, teratogenicity, insulin resistance, infertility, and carcinogenicity of endocrine glands. Avoiding fossil fuel, using renewable sources of energy, and limiting gaseous discharge from industries can be helpful to avoid endocrine disruption and other toxicities of smog. This review focuses on the toxic implications of smog and its constituents on endocrine system, their toxicodynamics and preventive measures to avoid hazardous health effects.
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- Ammara Saleem
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Women University Multan, Multan, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
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Qi Z, Zhang Z, Jin R, Zhang L, Zheng M, Li J, Wu Y, Li C, Lin B, Liu Y, Liu G. Target Analysis of Polychlorinated Naphthalenes and Nontarget Screening of Organic Chemicals in Bovine Milk, Infant Formula, and Adult Milk Powder by High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:773-782. [PMID: 38109498 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c07579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Infant formula is intended as an effective substitute for breast milk but is the main source of polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs) to nonbreastfed infants. We performed target and nontarget analyses to determine PCNs and identify other organic contaminants in infant formula. The mean PCN concentrations in infant formula, milk powder, and bovine milk were 106.1, 88.8, and 78.2 μg kg-1 of dry weight, respectively. The PCN congener profiles indicated that thermal processes and raw materials were probably the main sources of PCNs in infant formula. A health risk assessment indicated that PCNs in infant formula do not pose health risks to infants. Using gas chromatography-Orbitrap mass spectrometry, 352, 372, and 161 organic chemicals were identified in the infant formula, milk powder, and bovine milk samples, respectively. Phthalate esters were detected in all four plastic-packed milk powder samples. The results indicated milk becomes more contaminated with organic chemicals during manufacturing, processing, and packaging.
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- Ziyuan Qi
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China
- College of Resource and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China
- College of Resource and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing 100021, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China
- College of Resource and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing 100021, P. R. China
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- China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing 100021, P. R. China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, P. R. China
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China
- College of Resource and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Su HY, Lai CS, Lee KH, Chiang YW, Chen CC, Hsu PC. Prenatal exposure to low-dose di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) induces potentially hepatic lipid accumulation and fibrotic changes in rat offspring. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 269:115776. [PMID: 38056127 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a plasticizer that is widely used to enhance the flexibility and durability of various products. As an endocrine disruptor, DEHP can interfere with normal hormonal functions, posing substantial health risks to organisms. Given the critical role of the liver in DEHP metabolism, we investigated potential liver damage in offspring induced by prenatal exposure to low doses of DEHP in Sprague Dawley rats. Pregnant rats were divided into three groups and administered 20 or 200 μg/kg/day of DEHP or corn oil vehicle control via oral gavage from gestation days 0-20. Male rat offspring were euthanized on postnatal day 84, and blood and liver specimens were collected for analysis. We observed fibrotic changes in the livers of the exposed groups, accompanied by the proliferation and activation of hepatic stellate cells and upregulated expression of TGF-B and collagen 1A1. Additionally, an inflammatory response, characterized by increased macrophage infiltration and elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, was evident. Third, hepatic and serum triglyceride and serum cholesterol were notably increased, along with upregulated expression of lipid metabolism-related proteins, such as sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c, acetyl-CoA carboxylase, fatty acid synthase, and diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1, particularly in the low-dose group. These results suggest that prenatal exposure to DEHP can disrupt lipid metabolism, resulting in hepatic lipid accumulation in the offspring. This exposure may also induce an inflammatory response that contributes to the development of liver fibrosis. Thus, even at relatively low doses, such exposure can precipitate latent liver damage in offspring.
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- Hung-Yuan Su
- Department of Safety, Health and Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan; Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan; School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan; Department of Biology and Anatomy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan; School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan; Department of Physical Therapy, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan; Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 824, Taiwan
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- Department of Safety, Health and Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
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Chawla H, Singh SK, Haritash AK. Reversing the damage: ecological restoration of polluted water bodies affected by pollutants due to anthropogenic activities. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:127-143. [PMID: 38044406 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31295-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Aquatic ecosystems provide a large number of cultural, regulating, and supporting services to humans and play a pivotal role in sustaining freshwater-dependent ecosystems. However, an increase in human population coupled with economic growth in the last few decades has severely affected their functioning and ecological health. This has led to an increase in concentrations of pollutants originating from anthropogenic activities such as heavy metals, plastics, semi-volatile organic compounds, and endocrine disruptors. These pollutants provoke deleterious impacts on aquatic biodiversity and affect the water quality and functioning. In this paper, we discuss the sources and impacts of such pollutants as well as restoration techniques for reducing their impact on aquatic ecosystems. Several physical and chemical ecological restoration techniques, such as dredging, sediment capping, water diversion, adsorption, aeration, and flushing, can be employed to improve the water quality of water bodies. Additionally, biological techniques such as phytoremediation, phycoremediation, the use of biomembranes, and the construction of ecological floating beds can be employed to increase the population of aquatic organisms and improve the overall ecological health of aquatic ecosystems. Restoration techniques can effectively reduce the concentrations of suspended solids and dissolved phosphorus and increase the levels of dissolved oxygen. The restoration techniques for improving the ecological health of water bodies should not be limited to simply improving the water quality but should also focus on improving the biological processes and ecosystem functioning since it is essential to mitigate the adverse effects of pollutants and restore the vital ecosystem services provided by water bodies for future generations.
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- Harshit Chawla
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, 110042, India.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, 110042, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, 110042, India
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Ham D, Ha M, Park H, Hong YC, Kim Y, Ha E, Bae S. Association of postnatal exposure to mixture of bisphenol A, Di-n-butyl phthalate and Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate with Children's IQ at 5 Years of age: Mothers and Children's environmental health (MOCEH) study. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 347:140626. [PMID: 37939933 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Early childhood is important for neurodevelopment, and exposure to endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates in this period may cause neurodevelopmental disorders and delays. The present study examined the association between exposure to mixtures of BPA and three metabolites of phthalates in early childhood and IQ at 5 years of age. The Mother and Children's Environmental Health (MOCEH) study is a prospective birth cohort study conducted in Korea with 1751 pregnant women enrolled from 2006 to 2010. After excluding those without relevant data, 47 children were included in the final analysis. We measured children's urinary concentrations of metabolites of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (Bisphenol A, mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl) phthalate, mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate and mono-(2-ethyl-5-butyl) phthalate) at ages of 24 and 36 months. We evaluated the children's IQ with the Korean Wechsler Intelligence Test at the age of 5 years. After adjusting for potential confounders, a multiple linear regression was conducted to examine the associations between individual endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the IQ of the children. Weighted Quantile Sum (WQS) regression and quantile-based g-computation were used to assess the association between IQ at age 5 and exposure to mixtures of BPA and phthalates. In the single-chemical analyses, mono-(2-ethyl-5-butyl) phthalate exposure at 36 months was adversely associated with children's IQ (β = -4.93, 95% confidence interval (CI): -9.22, -0.64). In the WQS regression and quantile-based g-computation analyses, exposure to the mixture of BPA and phthalates was associated with lower IQ [β = -9.13 (P-value = 0.05) and β = -9.18 (P-value = 0.05), respectively]. The largest contributor to the overall association was exposure to mono-(2-ethyl-5-butyl) phthalate at 36 months. In the present study, postnatal exposure to mixtures of BPA and three metabolites of phthalates was associated with decreased IQ of children at age 5.
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- Dajeong Ham
- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Graduate Program in System Health Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Environmental Health Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Douvris C, Vaughan T, Bussan D, Bartzas G, Thomas R. How ICP-OES changed the face of trace element analysis: Review of the global application landscape. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 905:167242. [PMID: 37742982 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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The 50th anniversary of Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) will be observed in 2024. ICP-OES was first commercially available in 1974, and since then, it has become one of the most widely used analytical techniques in the world. ICP-OES is a powerful tool for the determination of trace and ultratrace elemental concentrations in a wide variety of samples specifically for multielement analysis. It is used in a wide range of applications, including environmental monitoring, food analysis, and medical diagnostics. This review aims to explore recent applications of ICP-OES in areas such as food analysis, microplastics, materials, dietary supplements, human tissue, and bodily fluids. The utilization of ICP-OES in these fields has ignited the interest of prospective ICP-OES users and inspired current practitioners, as the 50th anniversary approaches, it is of value of providing an updated review. It is important to note that this work does not seek to encompass a comprehensive review of ICP-OES, given the vast number of published results in this field. Undertaking such a comprehensive task would be a daunting challenge. Consequently, an overview of the ICP-OES instrumental technique is provided, followed by a highlighting of recent significant applications in the aforementioned fields.
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- Chris Douvris
- Theobald Science Center, Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY, 11568, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, 70601, USA
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- Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Agricultural Research Center, US Department of Agriculture, Grand Forks, ND, 58203-9034, USA.
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- School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Heroon Polytechniou str., 157 80 Zografos, Athens, Greece
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Li YF, Lin YT, Wang YQ, Ni JY, Power DM. Ioxynil and diethylstilbestrol impair cardiac performance and shell growth in the mussel Mytilus coruscus. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 905:166834. [PMID: 37717744 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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The herbicide ioxynil (IOX) and the synthetic estrogen diethylstilbestrol (DES) are environmentally relevant contaminants that act as endocrine disruptors (EDCs) and have recently been shown to be cardiovascular disruptors in vertebrates. Mussels, Mytilus coruscus, were exposed to low doses of IOX (0.37, 0.037 and 0.0037 mg/L) and DES (0.27, 0.027 and 0.0027 mg/L) via the water and the effect monitored by generating whole animal transcriptomes and measuring cardiac performance and shell growth. One day after IOX (0.37 and 0.037 mg/L) and DES (0.27 and 0.027 mg/L) exposure heart rate frequency was decreased in both groups and 0.27 mg/L DES significantly reduced heart rate frequency with increasing time of exposure (P < 0.05) and no acclimatization occurred. The functional effects were coupled to significant differential expression of genes of the serotonergic synapse pathway and cardiac-related genes at 0.027 mg/L DES, which suggests that impaired heart function may be due to interference with neuroendocrine regulation and direct cardiac effect genes. Multiple genes related to detoxifying xenobiotic substances were up regulated and genes related to immune function were down regulated in the DES group (vs. control), indicating that detoxification processes were enhanced, and the immune response was depressed. In contrast, IOX had a minor disrupting effect at a molecular level. Of note was a significant suppression (P < 0.05) by DES of shell growth in juveniles and lower doses (< 0.0027 mg/L) had a more severe effect. The shell growth depression in 0.0027 mg/L DES-treated juveniles was not accompanied by abundant differential gene expression, suggesting that the effect of 0.0027 mg/L DES on shell growth may be direct. The results obtained in the present study reveal for the first time that IOX and DES may act as neuroendocrine disrupters with a broad spectrum of effects on cardiac performance and shell growth, and that DES exposure had a much more pronounced effect than IOX in a marine bivalve.
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- Yi-Feng Li
- International Research Centre for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal.
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- International Research Centre for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- International Research Centre for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- International Research Centre for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- International Research Centre for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal.
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Kim HS, Cheon YP, Lee SH. Effects of Nonylphenol on the Secretion of Catecholamines and Adrenocortical Hormones from Short-Term Incubated Rat Adrenal Glands. Dev Reprod 2023; 27:213-220. [PMID: 38292238 PMCID: PMC10824570 DOI: 10.12717/dr.2023.27.4.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Previously, we showed that a chronic-low-dose nonylphenol (NP) exposure resulted in histological changes with sexually dimorphic pattern in rat adrenal glands. We hypothesized that such structural changes are closely related to the hormonal secretory patterns. To test this hypothesis, we developed the short-term adrenal incubation method, and measured the levels of catecholamines and cortical steroids using the high-performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection (HPLC-ECD) and specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, respectively. The norepinephrine (NE) levels in media from NP-treated female adrenal, except 100 pM NP, were significantly increased [control (CTL) vs 1 nM NP, p<0.001; vs 10 nM NP, p<0.05; vs 100 nM NP, p<0.001; vs 1 μM NP, p<0.01]. The NE secretion from male adrenal was higher when treated with 100 nM and 1 μM NP (CTL vs 100 nM NP, p<0.05; vs 1 μM NP, p<0.05, respectively). The aldosterone level in the female adrenal media treated with 100 pM NP was significantly decreased, on the other hand, that of media treated with 10 nM NP was significantly increased (CTL vs 100 pM NP, p<0.05; vs 10 nM NP, p<0.01). In male adrenal media, the aldosterone levels of 10 nM, 100 nM and 1 μM NP-treated media were significantly declined (CTL vs 10 nM NP, p<0.001; vs 100 nM NP, p<0.001; vs 1 μM NP, p<0.001). These results showed the NP treatment altered secretory pattern of aldosterone from adrenals of both sexes, showing sexual dimorphism. It may be helpful for understanding possible adrenal pathophysiology, and endocrine disrupting chemicals-related sexually dimorphic phenomena in adrenals.
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- Hee-Su Kim
- Department of Biotechnology, Sangmyung
University, Seoul 03016, Korea
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- Division of Developmental Biology and
Physiology, School of Biological Sciences and Chemistry, Sungshin
University, Seoul 02844, Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sangmyung
University, Seoul 03016, Korea
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Stojilković N, Radović B, Vukelić D, Ćurčić M, Antonijević Miljaković E, Buha Đorđević A, Baralić K, Marić Đ, Bulat Z, Đukić-Ćosić D, Antonijević B. Involvement of toxic metals and PCBs mixture in the thyroid and male reproductive toxicity: In silico toxicogenomic data mining. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 238:117274. [PMID: 37797666 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Toxicological research is mostly limited to considering the effects of a single substance, even though the real exposure of people is reflected in their daily exposure to many different chemical substances in low-doses. This in silico toxicogenomic study aims to provide evidence for the selected environmental (organo)metals (lead, cadmium, methyl mercury) + polychlorinated biphenyls mixture involvement in the possible alteration of thyroid, and male reproductive system function, and furthermore to predict the possible toxic mechanisms of the environmental cocktail. The Comparative Toxicogenomic Database, GeneMANIA online software, and ToppGene Suite portal were used as the main tools for toxicogenomic data mining and gene ontology analysis. The results show that 35 annotated common genes between selected chemicals and endocrine system diseases can interact on the co-expression level. Our study highlighted the disruption of the cytokines, the cell's response to oxidative stress, and the influence of the transcription factors as the potential core of toxicological mechanisms of the discussed mixture's effects. The connected toxicological effects of the tested mixture were abnormal sperm cells, a disrupted level of testosterone, and thyroid hormones. The core mechanisms of these effects were inflammation, oxidative stress, disruption of androgen receptor signaling, and the alteration of the FOXO3-Keap-1/NRF2-HMOX1-NQO1 pathway signaling most likely controlled by the co-expression of overlapped genes among used chemicals. This in silico research can be used as a potential core for the determination of biomarkers that can be monitored in future further in vitro and in vivo experiments.
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- Nikola Stojilković
- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
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Yu Z, Wu Z, Zhou M, Cao K, Li W, Liu G, Tang Y. EDC-Predictor: A Novel Strategy for Prediction of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals by Integrating Pharmacological and Toxicological Profiles. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:18013-18025. [PMID: 37053516 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c08558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Identification of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) is crucial in the reduction of human health risks. However, it is hard to do so because of the complex mechanisms of the EDCs. In this study, we propose a novel strategy named EDC-Predictor to integrate pharmacological and toxicological profiles for the prediction of EDCs. Different from conventional methods that only focus on a few nuclear receptors (NRs), EDC-Predictor considers more targets. It uses computational target profiles from network-based and machine learning-based methods to characterize compounds, including both EDCs and non-EDCs. The best model constructed by these target profiles outperformed those models by molecular fingerprints. In a case study to predict NR-related EDCs, EDC-Predictor showed a wider applicability domain and higher accuracy than four previous tools. Another case study further demonstrated that EDC-Predictor could predict EDCs targeting other proteins rather than NRs. Finally, a free web server was developed to make EDC prediction easier (http://lmmd.ecust.edu.cn/edcpred/). In summary, EDC-Predictor would be a powerful tool in EDC prediction and drug safety assessment.
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- Zhuohang Yu
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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Snega Priya P, Pratiksha Nandhini P, Arockiaraj J. A comprehensive review on environmental pollutants and osteoporosis: Insights into molecular pathways. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 237:117103. [PMID: 37689340 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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A significant problem that has an impact on community wellbeing is environmental pollution. Environmental pollution due to air, water, or soil pollutants might pose a severe risk to global health, necessitating intense scientific effort. Osteoporosis is a common chronic condition with substantial clinical implications on mortality, morbidity, and quality of life. It is closely linked to bone fractures. Worldwide, osteoporosis affects around 200 million people, and every year, there are almost 9 million fractures. There is evidence that certain environmental factors may increase the risk of osteoporosis in addition to traditional risk factors. It is crucial to understand the molecular mechanisms at play because there is a connection between osteoporosis and exposure to environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, air pollutants, endocrine disruptors, metal ions and trace elements. Hence, in this scoping review, we explore potential explanations for the link between pollutants and bone deterioration through deep insights into molecular pathways. Understanding and recognizing these pollutants as modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis would possibly help to enhance environmental policy thereby aiding in the improvement of bone health and improving patient quality of life.
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- P Snega Priya
- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, Kattankulatur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, Kattankulatur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, Kattankulatur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Jang Y, Moon JH, Jeon BK, Park HJ, Lee HJ, Lee DY. Comprehensive Evaluation System for Post-Metabolic Activity of Potential Thyroid-Disrupting Chemicals. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 33:1351-1360. [PMID: 37415082 PMCID: PMC10619556 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2301.01036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are compounds that disturb hormonal homeostasis by binding to receptors. EDCs are metabolized through hepatic enzymes, causing altered transcriptional activities of hormone receptors, and thus necessitating the exploration of the potential endocrine-disrupting activities of EDC-derived metabolites. Accordingly, we have developed an integrative workflow for evaluating the post-metabolic activity of potential hazardous compounds. The system facilitates the identification of metabolites that exert hormonal disruption through the integrative application of an MS/MS similarity network and predictive biotransformation based on known hepatic enzymatic reactions. As proof-of-concept, the transcriptional activities of 13 chemicals were evaluated by applying the in vitro metabolic module (S9 fraction). Identified among the tested chemicals were three thyroid hormone receptor (THR) agonistic compounds that showed increased transcriptional activities after phase I+II reactions (T3, 309.1 ± 17.3%; DITPA, 30.7 ± 1.8%; GC-1, 160.6 ± 8.6% to the corresponding parents). The metabolic profiles of these three compounds showed common biotransformation patterns, particularly in the phase II reactions (glucuronide conjugation, sulfation, GSH conjugation, and amino acid conjugation). Data-dependent exploration based on molecular network analysis of T3 profiles revealed that lipids and lipid-like molecules were the most enriched biotransformants. The subsequent subnetwork analysis proposed 14 additional features, including T4 in addition to 9 metabolized compounds that were annotated by prediction system based on possible hepatic enzymatic reaction. The other 10 THR agonistic negative compounds showed unique biotransformation patterns according to structural commonality, which corresponded to previous in vivo studies. Our evaluation system demonstrated highly predictive and accurate performance in determining the potential thyroid-disrupting activity of EDC-derived metabolites and for proposing novel biotransformants.
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- Yurim Jang
- Interdisciplinary Program in Agricultural Genomics, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio and Fermentation Convergence Technology, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Agricultural Genomics, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Center for Food and Bioconvergence, and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, CALS, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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Azeredo DBC, de Sousa Anselmo D, Soares P, Graceli JB, Magliano DC, Miranda-Alves L. Environmental Endocrinology: Parabens Hazardous Effects on Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15246. [PMID: 37894927 PMCID: PMC10607526 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Parabens are classified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) capable of interfering with the normal functioning of the thyroid, affecting the proper regulation of the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones (THs), which is controlled by the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis (HPT). Given the crucial role of these hormones in health and the growing evidence of diseases related to thyroid dysfunction, this review looks at the effects of paraben exposure on the thyroid. In this study, we considered research carried out in vitro and in vivo and epidemiological studies published between 1951 and 2023, which demonstrated an association between exposure to parabens and dysfunctions of the HPT axis. In humans, exposure to parabens increases thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, while exposure decreases TSH levels in rodents. The effects on THs levels are also poorly described, as well as peripheral metabolism. Regardless, recent studies have shown different actions between different subtypes of parabens on the HPT axis, which allows us to speculate that the mechanism of action of these parabens is different. Furthermore, studies of exposure to parabens are more evident in women than in men. Therefore, future studies are needed to clarify the effects of exposure to parabens and their mechanisms of action on this axis.
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- Damáris Barcelos Cunha Azeredo
- Laboratory of Experimental Endocrinology-LEEx, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil; (D.B.C.A.); (D.d.S.A.); (D.C.M.)
- Postgraduate Program in Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Endocrinology-LEEx, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil; (D.B.C.A.); (D.d.S.A.); (D.C.M.)
- Postgraduate Program in Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Cellular Signaling and Metabolism Group, i3S—Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, University of Porto, 420-135 Porto, Portugal;
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-139 Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Cellular Toxicology and Endocrinology, Department of Morphology, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória 29047-105, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Experimental Endocrinology-LEEx, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil; (D.B.C.A.); (D.d.S.A.); (D.C.M.)
- Postgraduate Program in Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
- Morphology and Metabolism Group, Federal University of Fluminense, Niteroi 24020-150, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Endocrinology-LEEx, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil; (D.B.C.A.); (D.d.S.A.); (D.C.M.)
- Postgraduate Program in Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
- Cellular Signaling and Metabolism Group, i3S—Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, University of Porto, 420-135 Porto, Portugal;
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Morphological Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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Zhang K, Ma Y, Luo Y, Song Y, Xiong G, Ma Y, Sun X, Kan C. Metabolic diseases and healthy aging: identifying environmental and behavioral risk factors and promoting public health. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1253506. [PMID: 37900047 PMCID: PMC10603303 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1253506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Aging is a progressive and irreversible pathophysiological process that manifests as the decline in tissue and cellular functions, along with a significant increase in the risk of various aging-related diseases, including metabolic diseases. While advances in modern medicine have significantly promoted human health and extended human lifespan, metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes among the older adults pose a major challenge to global public health as societies age. Therefore, understanding the complex interaction between risk factors and metabolic diseases is crucial for promoting well-being and healthy aging. This review article explores the environmental and behavioral risk factors associated with metabolic diseases and their impact on healthy aging. The environment, including an obesogenic environment and exposure to environmental toxins, is strongly correlated with the rising prevalence of obesity and its comorbidities. Behavioral factors, such as diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and sleep patterns, significantly influence the risk of metabolic diseases throughout aging. Public health interventions targeting modifiable risk factors can effectively promote healthier lifestyles and prevent metabolic diseases. Collaboration between government agencies, healthcare providers and community organizations is essential for implementing these interventions and creating supportive environments that foster healthy aging.
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- Kexin Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Clinical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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Mangion J, Gruppetta M. The environmental burden on endocrine neoplasia: a review on the documented impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals. Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab 2023; 18:513-524. [PMID: 37840278 DOI: 10.1080/17446651.2023.2268215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have gained more importance in the past decade, mostly due to their role in the pathogenesis of disease, especially in carcinogenesis. However, there is limited literature on the environmental burden on some of the less common endocrine neoplasia. AREAS COVERED This review focuses on both observational and experimental studies linking exposure to EDCs and endocrine neoplasia specifically pituitary, thyroid, adrenal and neuroendocrine tumors. Following PRISMA guidelines, a search of English peer-reviewed literature was performed using Medline and Google Scholar, giving preference to recent publications. EXPERT OPINION Exposure to EDC occurs not only in the household but also at work, whether it is in the office, factory, or farm and during transport from one location to another. Many studies have evaluated the effect of single environmental agents; however, humans are rarely exposed to only one EDC. Different EDCs and different levels of exposure may interact together to provide either a synergistic and/or an antagonistic disruption on human health, and hence a complex mechanism to elucidate. The ultimate adverse effect is difficult to predict, as it is not only influenced by the degree of exposure, but also by genetics, lifestyle, comorbidities, and other stressors.
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- Jessica Mangion
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta
- Neuroendocrine Clinic, Department of Medicine, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta
- Neuroendocrine Clinic, Department of Medicine, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta
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Wu Q, Li G, Zhao CY, Na XL, Zhang YB. Association between phthalate exposure and obesity risk: A meta-analysis of observational studies. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 102:104240. [PMID: 37549759 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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According to epidemiological studies, phthalate exposure is associated with an increased risk of obesity in children and adults; however, these observations remain debatable. Therefore, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current literature to explore the effects of phthalate exposure on obesity. A systematic search was performed from inception to July 2022 in PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science. Quality assessment was completed using criteria modified from Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for the included studies. Meta-analysis showed that childhood exposure to MnBP, MBP, MEP, MiBP, and MECPP was positively correlated with obesity. In adults, MMP, MEP, and MiBP were positively correlated with adult abdominal obesity, while MEHHP, MECPP, and MCOP were positively correlated with adult general obesity. Subgroup analysis revealed that the positive correlation was particularly significant in women, as well as in Europe and the United States. Overall, a substantial association exists between phthalate exposure and obesity in children and adults. Sex and study site may provide limited sources of heterogeneity.
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- Qian Wu
- Department of Environmental Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150086, China; Yichang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Yichang, Hubei Province 443000, China
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- Department of Environmental Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150086, China; Department of Preventive Medicine, Public Health College, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province 161006, China
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- Department of Environmental Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150086, China
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- Department of Environmental Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150086, China.
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- Department of Environmental Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150086, China.
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Silva SB, Ruiz TFR, Dos Santos FCA, Taboga SR, Vilamaior PSL. Impacts of heavy metal exposure on the prostate of murine models: Mechanisms of toxicity. Reprod Toxicol 2023; 120:108448. [PMID: 37490985 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2023.108448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Heavy metals are elements found into the environment mainly due to anthropogenic activities. Naturally occurring and higher released doses cause disorders in the prostate, which depends on appropriate hormonal regulation, and exposure to heavy metals may impair prostate homeostasis. The current work highlighted the main mechanisms of toxicity of different environmental heavy metal contaminants, such as aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and nickel, and their impacts found in the prostate morphophysiology of murine models. The repercussions triggered by heavy metals on the prostate include hormonal imbalance and oxidative damage, leading to morphological alterations, which can vary according to the chemical properties of each element, exposure time and concentration, and age. The information of altered biological pathways and its impacts on the prostate of exposed murines are related to human outcomes being useful in the real context of human exposure.
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- Stella Bicalho Silva
- Department of Biological Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Histology, Embryology and Cell Biology, Laboratory of Microscopy Applied to Reproduction, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Liang Y, Gong Y, Jiang Q, Yu Y, Zhang J. Environmental endocrine disruptors and pregnane X receptor action: A review. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 179:113976. [PMID: 37532173 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.113976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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The pregnane X receptor (PXR) is a kind of orphan nuclear receptor activated by a series of ligands. Environmental endocrine disruptors (EEDs) are a wide class of molecules present in the environment that are suspected to have adverse effects on the endocrine system by interfering with the synthesis, transport, degradation, or action of endogenous hormones. Since EEDs may modulate human/rodent PXR, this review aims to summarize EEDs as PXR modulators, including agonists and antagonists. The modular structure of PXR is also described, interestingly, the pharmacology of PXR have been confirmed to vary among different species. Furthermore, PXR play a key role in the regulation of endocrine function. Endocrine disruption of EEDs via PXR and its related pathways are systematically summarized. In brief, this review may provide a way to understand the roles of EEDs in interaction with the nuclear receptors (such as PXR) and the related pathways.
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- Yuan Liang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, China.
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Ning J, Akhter T, Sarfraz M, Afridi HI, Albasher G, Unar A. The importance of monitoring endocrine-disrupting chemicals and essential elements in biological samples of fertilizer industry workers. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116173. [PMID: 37244497 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can lead to adverse health effects, including immune and endocrine system disruption, respiratory problems, metabolic issues, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular problems, growth impairment, neurological and learning disabilities, and cancer. Fertilizers, which contain varying levels of heavy metals, are known to pose a significant risk to human health, especially for those residing or working near fertilizer industries. This study aimed to investigate the levels of toxic elements in biological samples of individuals working in a fertilizer industry's quality control and production units and those residing within 100-500 m of the industry. Biological samples, including scalp hair and whole blood, were collected from fertilizer workers, individuals living in the same residential area, and control age-matched persons from nonindustrial areas. The samples were oxidized by an acid mixture before analysis using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The accuracy and validity of the methodology were verified through certified reference materials from scalp hair and whole blood. The results showed that the concentrations of toxic elements, such as cadmium and lead, were higher in biological samples of quality control and production employees. In contrast, lower essential element levels (iron and zinc) were detected in their samples. These levels were higher than those found in samples collected from residents living within 10-500 m of the fertilizer manufacturing facilities and unexposed areas. This study highlights the significance of adopting better practices to reduce exposure to harmful substances and protect the health of fertilizer industry workers and the environment. It also suggests that policymakers and industry leaders should take measures to minimize exposure to EDCs and heavy metals to promote worker safety and public health. These measures could include implementing strict regulations and better occupational health practices to reduce toxic exposure and promote a safer work environment.
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- Jiajing Ning
- Environmental Science and Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Public Health Department, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Management, Zhejiang Shuren University, 310015, Hangzhou, PR China.
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- National Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, 76080-Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China; Department of Translational Medicine, University of Campania 'L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Rapp-Wright H, Rodríguez-Mozaz S, Álvarez-Muñoz D, Barceló D, Regan F, Barron LP, White B. International Comparison, Risk Assessment, and Prioritisation of 26 Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in Three European River Catchments in the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Molecules 2023; 28:5994. [PMID: 37630246 PMCID: PMC10458904 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28165994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) constitute a wide variety of chemistries with diverse properties that may/can pose risks to both humans and the environment. Herein, a total of 26 compounds, including steroids, flame retardants, and plasticizers, were monitored in three major and heavily urbanized river catchments: the R. Liffey (Ireland), the R. Thames (UK), and the R. Ter (Spain), by using a single solid-phase extraction liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (SPE-LC-MS/MS) method. Occurrence and frequency rates were investigated across all locations over a 10-week period, with the highest concentration obtained for the flame retardant tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) at 4767 ng∙L-1 in the R. Thames in Central London. Geographical variations were observed between sites and were partially explained using principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA). In particular, discrimination between the R. Ter and the R. Thames was observed based on the presence and concentration of flame retardants, benzotriazole, and steroids. Environmental risk assessment (ERA) across sites showed that caffeine, a chemical marker, and bisphenol A (BPA), a plasticizer, were classified as high-risk for the R. Liffey and R. Thames, based on relative risk quotients (rRQs), and that caffeine was classified as high-risk for the R. Ter, based on RQs. The total risks at each location, namely ΣRQriver, and ΣrRQriver, were: 361, 455, and 723 for the rivers Liffey, Thames, and Ter, respectively. Caffeine, as expected, was ubiquitous in all 3 urban areas, though with the highest RQ observed in the R. Ter. High contributions of BPA were also observed across the three matrices. Therefore, these two compounds should be prioritized independently of location. This study represents a comprehensive EDC monitoring comparison between different European cities based on a single analytical method, which allowed for a geographically independent ERA prioritization to be performed.
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- Helena Rapp-Wright
- DCU Water Institute, Water Hub SG57, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland; (F.R.); (B.W.)
- School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland
- MRC Centre for Environment and Health, Environmental Research Group, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ, UK
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA-CERCA), C/Emili Grahit 101, 17003 Girona, Spain; (S.R.-M.); (D.Á.-M.); (D.B.)
- University of Girona (UdG), 17004 Girona, Spain
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA-CERCA), C/Emili Grahit 101, 17003 Girona, Spain; (S.R.-M.); (D.Á.-M.); (D.B.)
- University of Girona (UdG), 17004 Girona, Spain
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA-CERCA), C/Emili Grahit 101, 17003 Girona, Spain; (S.R.-M.); (D.Á.-M.); (D.B.)
- University of Girona (UdG), 17004 Girona, Spain
- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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- DCU Water Institute, Water Hub SG57, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland; (F.R.); (B.W.)
- School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland
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- MRC Centre for Environment and Health, Environmental Research Group, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ, UK
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- DCU Water Institute, Water Hub SG57, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland; (F.R.); (B.W.)
- School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin, Ireland
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Marino Y, Arangia A, D'Amico R, Cordaro M, Siracusa R, Impellizzeri D, Gugliandolo E, Fusco R, Cuzzocrea S, Di Paola R. Aggravation of TGFβ1-Smad Pathway and Autoimmune Myocarditis by Fungicide (Tebuconazole) Exposure. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11510. [PMID: 37511266 PMCID: PMC10380223 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Myocarditis is an inflammatory cardiac disorder and the primary cause of heart failure in young adults. Its origins can be attributed to various factors, including bacterial or viral infections, exposure to toxins or drugs, endocrine disruptors (EDs), and autoimmune processes. Tebuconazole (TEB), which is a member of the triazole fungicide family, is utilized to safeguard agricultural crop plants against fungal pathogens. Although TEB poses serious threats to mammal health, the information about how it induces toxic effects through various pathways, particularly in autoimmune diseases, are still limited. Thus, the aim of this paper was to evaluate the effect of TEB exposure in autoimmune myocarditis (AM). To induce AM, rats were immunized with porcine cardiac myosin and exposed to TEB for 21 days. Thereafter, animals were sacrificed, and histological, biochemical, and molecular analyses were performed. TEB exposure increased heart weight, systolic blood pressure and heart rate already augmented by AM. Additionally, it significantly increased creatine phosphokinase heart (CK-MB), creatine phosphokinase (CPK), cardiac troponin T (cTnT), and cardiac troponin I (cTnI), as compared to the control. From the histological perspective, TEB exacerbates the histological damage induced by AM (necrosis, inflammation and cell infiltration) and increased fibrosis and collagen deposition. TEB exposure strongly increased pro-inflammatory cytokines and prooxidant levels (O2-, H2O2, NO2-, lipid peroxidation) and reduced antioxidant enzyme levels, which were already dysregulated by AM. Additionally, TEB increased NOX-4 expression and the TGFβ1-Smads pathway already activated by AM. Overall, our results showed that TEB exposure strongly aggravated the cardiotoxicity induced by AM.
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- Ylenia Marino
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Consolare Valeria, 98100 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy
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Peivasteh-roudsari L, Barzegar-bafrouei R, Sharifi KA, Azimisalim S, Karami M, Abedinzadeh S, Asadinezhad S, Tajdar-oranj B, Mahdavi V, Alizadeh AM, Sadighara P, Ferrante M, Conti GO, Aliyeva A, Mousavi Khaneghah A. Origin, dietary exposure, and toxicity of endocrine-disrupting food chemical contaminants: A comprehensive review. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18140. [PMID: 37539203 PMCID: PMC10395372 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a growing public health concern worldwide. Consumption of foodstuffs is currently thought to be one of the principal exposure routes to EDCs. However, alternative ways of human exposure are through inhalation of chemicals and dermal contact. These compounds in food products such as canned food, bottled water, dairy products, fish, meat, egg, and vegetables are a ubiquitous concern to the general population. Therefore, understanding EDCs' properties, such as origin, exposure, toxicological impact, and legal aspects are vital to control their release to the environment and food. The present paper provides an overview of the EDCs and their possible disrupting impact on the endocrine system and other organs.
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Safety, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Food Safety and Hygiene Division, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Food and Drug Administration of Iran, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), P.O. Box 1475744741, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
- Department of Food Safety and Hygiene, School of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Food Safety and Hygiene Division, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia,” Hygiene and Public Health, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia,” Hygiene and Public Health, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Technology of Chemistry, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Technology of Chemistry, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology – State Research Institute, 36 Rakowiecka St., 02-532, Warsaw, Poland
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Duque-Cartagena T, Mundstock E, Dala Bernardina Dalla M, Vontobel Padoin A, Cañon-Montañez W, Mattiello R. The role of environmental pollutants in body composition: Systematic review and meta-analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 228:115840. [PMID: 37024033 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The effects of environmental pollution are associated with higher rates of mortality, morbidity, and years of life lost. It is known that these produce alterations in the human body, including changes in body composition. Research has focused on the association between contaminants and BMI through cross-sectional studies. The objective of this study was to synthesize the evidence for the association of pollutants on different measures of body composition. The PECOS strategy was defined, in which "P": participants of any age, sex, or ethnicity, "E": a higher level of environmental pollution, "C": a lower level of environmental pollution, "O": body composition measurements and "S": longitudinal studies. Studies from the following databases were included: MEDLINE, EMBASE, SciELO, LILACS, Scopus, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and gray literature from inception to January 2023.3069 studies were identified, 18 were included in the systematic review, and 13 in the meta-analysis. These studies included 8.563 people, 47 environmental contaminants, and 16 measures of body composition. The meta-analysis by subgroup found that the association between dioxins, furans, PCBs, and waist circumference was β = 1.0 (95% CI: 0.85 to 1.16; I2: 95%), and the sum of four skinfolds β = 1.02 (95% CI: 0.88 to 1.16; I2: 24%). The association between pesticides and waist circumference was β = 1.00 (95% CI: 0.68 to 1.32; I2: 98%), and the fat mass was β = 0.99 (95% CI: 0.17 to 1.81; I2: 94%). Pollutants, especially endocrine-disrupting chemicals, among which dioxins, furans, PCBs, and pesticides, are associated with changes in body composition, mainly with waist circumference and the sum of four skinfolds.
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- Tatiana Duque-Cartagena
- Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul (PUCRS), School of Medicine, Post-Graduate Program in Medicine and Health Sciences, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul (PUCRS), School of Medicine, Post-Graduate Program in Medicine and Health Sciences, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Department of Education, Sport and Leisure of Canela, Canela, RS, Brazil
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- Cassiano Antônio de Moraes University Hospital, Universidade Federal Do Espírito Santo (HUCAM/UFES), Vitória, ES, Brazil; Capixaba Institute for Teaching Research and Innovation of the State Health Department of Espirito Santo (ICEPI-SESA), Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul (PUCRS), School of Medicine, Post-Graduate Program in Medicine and Health Sciences, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Graduate Program in Epidemiology, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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Gontarz-Nowak K, Szklarz M, Szychlińska M, Matuszewski W, Bandurska-Stankiewicz E. A Brief Look at Hashimoto's Disease, Adrenal Incidentalomas, Obesity and Insulin Resistance-Could Endocrine Disruptors Be the Other Side of the Same Coin? MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1234. [PMID: 37512046 PMCID: PMC10385892 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59071234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Hashimoto's disease (HD) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries. The exact pathomechanism behind it has not been clearly established; however, an interplay of genetic susceptibility, environmental triggers (including diet) and epigenetic factors seems to be involved. Among the latter, increasingly more attention has been paid to some hormonally active substances, known as endocrine disruptors, which are commonly used worldwide. HD has become a condition widely reported in the media, acting as a culprit for inexplicable weight gain, chronic fatigue or weakness. Nevertheless, the recognition of HD is undeniably increasing and represents a major public health burden. At the same time, improving access to imaging tests has increased the number of incidentally diagnosed adrenal tumors. Above all, the widespread use of chest computed tomography (CT) due to the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to frequent incidental detection of adrenal lesions. Fortunately, a vast majority of these findings are asymptomatic benign tumors with no excessive hormonal activity, and therefore, they are defined as adrenal incidentalomas (AIs). Interestingly, recent studies have indicated that patients with AIs are more prone to obesity and insulin resistance. Although mutual relationships between the thyroid and the adrenal glands have been studied widely, still, little is known about the possible pathophysiological associations between thyroid autoimmunity and the occurrence of adrenal incidentalomas. This article presents a brief review of the common endocrine disorders with a special focus on the frequently coexisting insulin resistance and/or obesity. Furthermore, in response to the recent growing interest in endocrine disruptors, with their transgenerational epigenetic effects that influence hormonal system function, a concise overview of the topic has also been included.
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- Katarzyna Gontarz-Nowak
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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Peluso T, Nittoli V, Reale C, Porreca I, Russo F, Roberto L, Giacco A, Silvestri E, Mallardo M, De Felice M, Ambrosino C. Chronic Exposure to Chlorpyrifos Damages Thyroid Activity and Imbalances Hepatic Thyroid Hormones Signaling and Glucose Metabolism: Dependency of T3-FOXO1 Axis by Hyperglycemia. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119582. [PMID: 37298533 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Early life exposure to Endocrine Disruptor Chemicals (EDCs), such as the organophosphate pesticide Chlorpyrifos (CPF), affects the thyroid activity and dependent process, including the glucose metabolism. The damage of thyroid hormones (THs) as a mechanism of action of CPF is underestimated because the studies rarely consider that TH levels and signaling are customized peripherally. Here, we investigated the impairment of metabolism/signaling of THs and lipid/glucose metabolism in the livers of 6-month-old mice, developmentally and lifelong exposed to 0.1, 1, and 10 mg/kg/die CPF (F1) and their offspring similarly exposed (F2), analyzing the levels of transcripts of the enzymes involved in the metabolism of T3 (Dio1), lipids (Fasn, Acc1), and glucose (G6pase, Pck1). Both processes were altered only in F2 males, affected by hypothyroidism and by a systemic hyperglycemia linked to the activation of gluconeogenesis in mice exposed to 1 and 10 mg/kg/die CPF. Interestingly, we observed an increase in active FOXO1 protein due to a decrease in AKT phosphorylation, despite insulin signaling activation. Experiments in vitro revealed that chronic exposure to CPF affected glucose metabolism via the direct modulation of FOXO1 activity and T3 levels in hepatic cells. In conclusion, we described different sex and intergenerational effects of CPF exposure on the hepatic homeostasis of THs, their signaling, and, finally, glucose metabolism. The data points to FOXO1-T3-glucose signaling as a target of CPF in liver.
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- Teresa Peluso
- Department of Science and Technology, University of Sannio, Via de Sanctis, 82100 Benevento, Italy
- Biogem Scarl, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics Research, Via Camporeale, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy
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- Biogem Scarl, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics Research, Via Camporeale, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy
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- Biogem Scarl, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics Research, Via Camporeale, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy
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- Biogem Scarl, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics Research, Via Camporeale, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy
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- Biogem Scarl, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics Research, Via Camporeale, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy
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- Biogem Scarl, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics Research, Via Camporeale, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy
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- Department of Science and Technology, University of Sannio, Via de Sanctis, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Department of Science and Technology, University of Sannio, Via de Sanctis, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology (IEOS), CNR, Via Pansini 6, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Science and Technology, University of Sannio, Via de Sanctis, 82100 Benevento, Italy
- Biogem Scarl, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics Research, Via Camporeale, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy
- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology (IEOS), CNR, Via Pansini 6, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Priyadarshini E, Parambil AM, Rajamani P, Ponnusamy VK, Chen YH. Exposure, toxicological mechanism of endocrine disrupting compounds and future direction of identification using nano-architectonics. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 225:115577. [PMID: 36871939 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDC) are a group of exogenous chemicals that structurally mimic hormones and interfere with the hormonal signaling cascade. EDC interacts with hormone receptors, transcriptional activators, and co-activators, altering the signaling pathway at both genomic and non-genomic levels. Consequently, these compounds are responsible for adverse health ailments such as cancer, reproductive issues, obesity, and cardiovascular and neurological disorders. The persistent nature and increasing incidence of environmental contamination from anthropogenic and industrial effluents have become a global concern, resulting in a movement in both developed and developing countries to identify and estimate the degree of exposure to EDC. The U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has outlined a series of in vitro and in vivo assays to screen potential endocrine disruptors. However, the multidisciplinary nature and concerns over the widespread application demand alternative and practical techniques for identifying and estimating EDC. The review chronicles the state-of-art 20 years (1990-2023) of scientific literature regarding EDC's exposure and molecular mechanism, highlighting the toxicological effects on the biological system. Alteration in signaling mechanisms by representative endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol A (BPA), diethylstilbestrol (DES), and genistein has been emphasized. We further discuss the currently available assays and techniques for in vitro detection and propose the prominence of designing nano-architectonic-sensor substrates for on-site detection of EDC in the contaminated aqueous environment.
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- Eepsita Priyadarshini
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India; Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), Kaohsiung City, 807, Taiwan
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India.
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- Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), Kaohsiung City, 807, Taiwan; Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), Kaohsiung City, 807, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital (KMUH), Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), Kaohsiung City, 804, Taiwan; PhD Program in Aquatic Science and Technology, College of Hydrosphere Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST), Kaohsiung City, 811, Taiwan.
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- Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), Kaohsiung City, 807, Taiwan; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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Manzoor MA, Shah IH, Ali Sabir I, Ahmad A, Albasher G, Dar AA, Altaf MA, Shakoor A. Environmental sustainable: Biogenic copper oxide nanoparticles as nano-pesticides for investigating bioactivities against phytopathogens. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:115941. [PMID: 37100366 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are of interest in human physiopathology and have been extensively studied for their effects on the endocrine system. Research also focuses on the environmental impact of EDCs, including pesticides and engineered nanoparticles, and their toxicity to organisms. Green nanofabrication has surfaced as an environmentally conscious and sustainable approach to manufacture antimicrobial agents that can effectively manage phytopathogens. In this study, we examined the current understanding of the pathogenic activities of Azadirachta indica aqueous formulated green synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) against phytopathogens. The CuONPs were analyzed and studied using a range of analytical and microscopic techniques, such as UV-visible spectrophotometer, Transmission electron microscope (TEM), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The XRD spectral results revealed that the particles had a high crystal size, with an average size ranging from 40 to 100 nm. TEM and SEM images were utilized to verify the size and shape of the CuONPs, revealing that they varied between 20 and 80 nm. The existence of potential functional molecules involved in the reduction of the nanoparticles was confirmed by FTIR spectra and UV analysis. Biogenically synthesized CuONPs revealed significantly enhanced antimicrobial activities at 100 mg/L concentration in vitro by the biological method. The synthesized CuONPs at 500 μg/ml had a strong antioxidant activity which was examined through the free radicle scavenging method. Overall results of the green synthesized CuONPs have demonstrated significant synergetic effects in biological activities which can play a crucial impact in plant pathology against numerous phytopathogens.
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- Muhammad Aamir Manzoor
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, PR China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, PR China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia.
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Peripubertal soy isoflavone consumption leads to subclinical hypothyroidism in male Wistar rats. J Dev Orig Health Dis 2023; 14:209-222. [PMID: 36017706 DOI: 10.1017/s2040174422000496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals during critical windows of development may lead to functional abnormalities in adulthood. Isoflavones are a flavonoid group of phytoestrogens that are recognized by their estrogenic activity and are highly abundant in soybean. Since the thyroid gland presents estrogen receptors and infants, toddlers and teenagers may consume isoflavones from soy-based infant formula and beverages as alternatives to animal milk, we propose to investigate the potential effects of relevant concentrations of soy isoflavones in the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary (HP) thyroid axis using peripubertal male rats as an experimental model. Thirty-two 23-day-old male rats were exposed to 0.5, 5, or 50 mg of soy isoflavones/kg from weaning to 60 days of age, when they were euthanized, and the tissues were collected to evaluate the mRNA expression of genes involved in the regulation of the HP thyroid axis and dosages of thyroid hormones (THs). Serum TSH concentrations were increased, while alterations were not observed in serum concentrations of triiodothyronine and thyroxine. Regarding mRNA gene expression, Mct-8 was increased in the hypothalamus, Mct-8, Thra1, and Thrb2 were decreased in the pituitary, and Nis and Pds were reduced in the thyroid. In the heart, Mct8 and Thrb2 were increased, and Thra1 was decreased. In the liver, Mct8, Thra1, and Thrb2 were decreased. These results suggest that the consumption of relevant doses of soy isoflavones during the peripubertal period in males may induce subclinical hypothyroidism, with alterations in the regulation of the HP thyroid axis, modulation of TH synthesis, and peripheral alterations in TH target organs.
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Shah MM, Ahmad K, Boota S, Jensen T, La Frano MR, Irudayaraj J. Sensor technologies for the detection and monitoring of endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1141523. [PMID: 37051269 PMCID: PMC10083357 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1141523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a class of man-made substances with potential to disrupt the standard function of the endocrine system. These EDCs include phthalates, perchlorates, phenols, some heavy metals, furans, dimethoate, aromatic hydrocarbons, some pesticides, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). EDCs are widespread in the environment given their frequent use in daily life. Their production, usage, and consumption have increased many-fold in recent years. Their ability to interact and mimic normal endocrine functions makes them a potential threat to human health, aquatics, and wild life. Detection of these toxins has predominantly been done by mass spectroscopy and/or chromatography-based methods and to a lesser extent by advanced sensing approaches such as electrochemical and/or colorimetric methods. Instrument-based analytical techniques are often not amenable for onsite detection due to the lab-based nature of these detecting systems. Alternatively, analytical approaches based on sensor/biosensor techniques are more attractive because they are rapid, portable, equally sensitive, and eco-friendly. Advanced sensing systems have been adopted to detect a range of EDCs in the environment and food production systems. This review will focus on advances and developments in portable sensing techniques for EDCs, encompassing electrochemical, colorimetric, optical, aptamer-based, and microbial sensing approaches. We have also delineated the advantages and limitations of some of these sensing techniques and discussed future developments in sensor technology for the environmental sensing of EDCs.
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- Muhammad Musaddiq Shah
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- College of Food Sciences and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- Biomedical Research Center, Mills Breast Cancer Institute, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Metabolomics Core Facility, Roy J Carver Biotechnology Center, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Biomedical Research Center, Mills Breast Cancer Institute, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
- Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
- *Correspondence: Joseph Irudayaraj,
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Khoury N, Martínez MÁ, Paz-Graniel I, Martínez-González MÁ, Corella D, Castañer O, Martínez JA, Alonso-Gómez ÁM, Wärnberg J, Vioque J, Romaguera D, López-Miranda J, Estruch R, Tinahones FJ, Lapetra J, Serra-Majem JL, Bueno-Cavanillas A, Tur JA, Sanjurjo SC, Pintó X, Gaforio JJ, Matía-Martín P, Vidal J, Vázquez C, Daimiel L, Ros E, Sayon-Orea C, Sorli JV, Pérez-Vega KA, Garcia-Rios A, Bellvert NG, Gómez-Gracia E, Zulet MA, Chaplin A, Casas R, Salcedo-Bellido I, Tojal-Sierra L, Bernal-Lopez MR, Vazquez Z, Asensio EM, Goday A, Peña-Orihuela PJ, Pastor AS, Garcia-Arellano A, Fitó M, Babio N, Salas-Salvadó J. Dietary intake of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and furans, adiposity and obesity status. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 227:115697. [PMID: 36972775 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The principal source of exposure to Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzo-p-furans (PCDD/Fs) in humans comes from food intake. PCDD/Fs, are a family of potential endocrine disruptors and have been associated with different chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. However, studies assessing the relationship between dietary exposure to PCDD/Fs and adiposity or obesity status in a middle-aged population are limited. OBJECTIVE To assess cross-sectionally and longitudinally the associations between estimated dietary intake (DI) of PCDD/Fs and body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and the prevalence/incidence of obesity and abdominal obesity in a middle-aged population. METHODS In 5899 participants aged 55-75 years (48% women) living with overweight/obesity from the PREDIMED-plus cohort, PCDD/Fs DI was estimated using a 143-item validated food-frequency questionnaire, and the levels of food PCDD/F expressed as Toxic Equivalents (TEQ). Consequently, cross-sectional and prospective associations between baseline PCDD/Fs DI (in pgTEQ/week) and adiposity or obesity status were assessed at baseline and after 1-year follow-up using multivariable cox, logistic or linear regression models. RESULTS Compared to participants in the first PCDD/F DI tertile, those in the highest tertile presented a higher BMI (β-coefficient [confidence interval]) (0.43kg/m2 [0.22; 0.64]; P-trend <0.001), a higher waist circumference (1.11 cm [0.55; 1.66]; P-trend <0.001), and a higher prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity (1.05 [1.01; 1.09] and 1.02 [1.00; 1.03]; P-trend = 0.09 and 0.027, respectively). In the prospective analysis, participants in the top PCDD/F DI baseline tertile showed an increase in waist circumference compared with those in the first tertile after 1-year of follow-up (β-coefficient 0.37 cm [0.06; 0.70]; P-trend = 0.015). CONCLUSION Higher DI of PCDD/Fs was positively associated with adiposity parameters and obesity status at baseline and with changes in waist circumference after 1-year of follow-up in subjects living with overweight/obesity. Further large prospective studies using a different population with longer follow-up periods are warranted in the future to strengthen our results.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nadine Khoury
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Departament de Bioquímica I Biotecnologia, Unitat de Nutrició, Reus, Spain; Institut D'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Reus, Spain
| | - María Ángeles Martínez
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Departament de Bioquímica I Biotecnologia, Unitat de Nutrició, Reus, Spain; Institut D'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Reus, Spain.
| | - Indira Paz-Graniel
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Departament de Bioquímica I Biotecnologia, Unitat de Nutrició, Reus, Spain; Institut D'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Reus, Spain
| | - Miguel Ángel Martínez-González
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; University of Navarra, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, IDISNA, Pamplona, Spain; Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
| | - Dolores Corella
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
| | - Olga Castañer
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Unit of Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition, Institut Hospital Del Mar de Investigaciones Médicas Municipal D`Investigació Médica (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
| | - J Alfredo Martínez
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Nutrition, Food Sciences, and Physiology, Center for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; Precision Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Health Program. IMDEA Food, CEI UAM + CSIC, Madrid, Spain
| | - Ángel M Alonso-Gómez
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Metabolic Area; Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Araba University Hospital; University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
| | - Julia Wärnberg
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; EpiPHAAN Research Group, School of Health Sciences, University of Málaga - Instituto de Investigación Biomédica en Málaga (IBIMA), Málaga, Spain
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- CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante. Universidad Miguel Hernández (ISABIAL-UMH). Alicante, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
| | - José López-Miranda
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Internal Medicine, Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, Institut D'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Institut de Recerca en Nutrició I Seguretat Alimentària (INSA), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Francisco J Tinahones
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Virgen de La Victoria Hospital, Department of Endocrinology, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA). University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Family Medicine, Research Unit, Distrito Sanitario Atención Primaria Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
| | - J Lluís Serra-Majem
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria & Centro Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno Infantil (CHUIMI), Canarian Health Service, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Research Group on Community Nutrition & Oxidative Stress, University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- CS Milladoiro, Área Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Instituto de Investigación de Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red-Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV) , Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Lipids and Vascular Risk Unit, Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona Spain
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- CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Departamento de Ciencias de La Salud, Instituto Universitario de Investigación en Olivar y Aceites de Oliva, Universidad de Jaén, Jaén, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- CIBER Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Endocrinology, Institut D'Investigacions Biomédiques August Pi Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Hospital Fundación Jimenez Díaz. Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas IISFJD. University Autonoma, Madrid, Spain
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- Nutritional Control of the Epigenome Group. Precision Nutrition and Obesity Program. IMDEA Food, CEI UAM + CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Lipid Clinic, Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Institut D'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
| | - Carmen Sayon-Orea
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; University of Navarra, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, IDISNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Unit of Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition, Institut Hospital Del Mar de Investigaciones Médicas Municipal D`Investigació Médica (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
| | - Antonio Garcia-Rios
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Internal Medicine, Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; EpiPHAAN Research Group, School of Health Sciences, University of Málaga - Instituto de Investigación Biomédica en Málaga (IBIMA), Málaga, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Nutrition, Food Sciences, and Physiology, Center for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; Precision Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Health Program. IMDEA Food, CEI UAM + CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
| | - Rosa Casas
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, Institut D'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Institut de Recerca en Nutrició I Seguretat Alimentària (INSA), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Metabolic Area; Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Araba University Hospital; University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Internal Medicine Clinical Management Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA-Plataforma BIONAND), Universidad de Málaga, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; University of Navarra, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, IDISNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Unit of Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition, Institut Hospital Del Mar de Investigaciones Médicas Municipal D`Investigació Médica (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
| | - Patricia J Peña-Orihuela
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Internal Medicine, Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
| | - Antonio Signes Pastor
- CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante. Universidad Miguel Hernández (ISABIAL-UMH). Alicante, Spain
| | - Ana Garcia-Arellano
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; University of Navarra, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, IDISNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Unit of Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition, Institut Hospital Del Mar de Investigaciones Médicas Municipal D`Investigació Médica (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
| | - Nancy Babio
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Departament de Bioquímica I Biotecnologia, Unitat de Nutrició, Reus, Spain; Institut D'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Reus, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de La Obesidad y La Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Departament de Bioquímica I Biotecnologia, Unitat de Nutrició, Reus, Spain; Institut D'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Reus, Spain.
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