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Seify M, Abedpour N, Talebi SF, Hazari V, Mehrara M, Koohestanidehaghi Y, Shoorei H, Bhandari RK. Impacts of Acrylamide on testis and spermatozoa. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:739. [PMID: 38874886 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09677-1] [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: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Acrylamide (ACR) is an industrial chemical used to produce polyacrylamide, a synthetic polymer with a wide range of applications. Depending on the dosage, its presence in occupational and environmental sources poses potential health risks to humans and animals. ACR can be formed in starchy foods cooked at high temperatures. Its effects on human sperm are not well understood. Animal studies indicate that ACR induces toxicity in the male reproductive system through oxidative stress mechanisms. Exposure to ACR alters the normal structure of testicular tubules, leading to congestion, interstitial edema, degeneration of spermatogenic cells, formation of abnormal spermatid giant cells, and necrosis and apoptosis. It also disrupts the balance of important biomarkers such as malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione. ACR has a negative impact on mitochondrial function, antioxidant enzymes, ATP production, and sperm membrane integrity, resulting in decreased sperm quality. Furthermore, it interferes with the expression of steroidogenic genes associated with testosterone biosynthesis. This review explores the detrimental effects of ACR on sperm and testicular function and discusses the potential role of antioxidants in mitigating the adverse effects of ACR on male reproduction.
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- Mohammad Seify
- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Azarbayjan E Gharbi, Urmia, Iran
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- Rooyesh Infertility Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Tabriz Valiasr Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Rooyesh Infertility Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Tabriz Valiasr Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
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- Division of Biological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA.
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Alshammari AAA, Almutairi AB, Arfeen M, Alkhamiss AS, Aldubayan MA, Alhowail AH, Mani V. Assessing the Influence of Intermittent Alcohol Access on Acrylamide-Induced Neuronal Toxicity in an Experimental Rat Model. Brain Sci 2024; 14:574. [PMID: 38928574 PMCID: PMC11201582 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14060574] [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: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Tobacco and alcohol have been identified as health risk behaviors associated with significant unfavorable health consequences, ranking within the list of the top ten causes of mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALY). The combustion of tobacco leads to the formation of acrylamide (ACR), which is well known for its neurotoxic effects. Similarly, alcohol consumption has also been widely recognized for its neurotoxic effects. Both substances can affect neurons and neuroglia cells through various pathways. This study sought to examine the impacts of co-administration of ACR and intermittent-access ethanol (IAE) consumption over a period of one month. The experimental group received 20 mg/kg of ACR, administered orally, along with IAE of 20% ethanol sessions lasting 24 h, three times per week. The cognitive outcomes were assessed utilizing the elevated plus maze (EPM), which was employed as a means of assessing the capability to learn and remember, the novel object recognition (NOR) test, which was employed to assess recognition memory, and the Y-maze, which was used to explore a new environment and navigate. Additionally, ELISA assays were performed to examine underlying mechanisms, including markers associated with inflammation (NF-κB, PGE2, and TNF-α), apoptosis (Bcl2, Bax, and Caspase-3), and oxidative stress (MDA, catalase, and GSH). These markers were assessed in the brain homogenate as part of the investigation. Furthermore, a histopathological study was conducted. The findings indicated that NF-κB levels increased significantly in the combination of ACR and IAE groups (ACR + IAE) compared to either the ACR-alone or IAE-alone groups. However, parallel changes were observed in TNF-α, PGE2, Bax, Bcl-2, Caspase-3, GSH, and CAT levels when comparing the ACR + IAE group to the ACR-alone group. Comparable alterations were noted between the ACR + IAE treatment and IAE-alone groups in TNF-α, Bcl-2, MDA, GSH, and CAT levels. Moreover, the histopathological analysis revealed significant changes between the ACR + IAE and the ACR- or IAE-alone groups. Regarding memory parameters assessed using tests including EPM, NOR, and Y-maze, considerable changes were observed across all treatment groups as opposed to the control. Surprisingly, there were no notable differences in the NOR and Y-maze tasks between the alone and combination treatment. Further study is necessary to explore the long-term alteration of co-administering ACR and IAE on behavior, memory, and neurotoxicity-related mechanisms, in order to elucidate their combined effects more clearly.
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- Abdulaziz Arif A. Alshammari
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.A.)
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- Pharmacy Care Department, Al Midhnab General Hospital, Qassim Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Al Mithnab 56526, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.A.)
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Homayoonfal M, Molavizadeh D, Sadeghi S, Chaleshtori RS. The role of microRNAs in acrylamide toxicity. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1344159. [PMID: 38456012 PMCID: PMC10917983 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1344159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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The chemical compound known as Acrylamide (AA) is employed in different industries worldwide and is also found in thermal-processed food. AA has been acting as a reproductive toxicant, carcinogen, and neurotoxic in various animals, which may promote several toxic impacts in animal and human species. Up to now, various studies have focused on the harmful mechanisms and intervention actions of AA. However, the underlying mechanisms that AA and its toxic effects can exert have remained uncertain. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of short, non-coding RNAs that are able to act as epigenetic regulators. These molecules can regulate a wide range of cellular and molecular processes. In this regard, it has been shown that different chemical agents can dysregulate miRNAs. To determine the possible AA targets along with mechanisms of its toxicity, it is helpful to study the alteration in the profiles of miRNA regulation following AA intake. The current research aimed to evaluate the miRNAs' mediatory roles upon the AA's toxic potentials. This review study discussed the AA, which is made within the food matrix, the way it is consumed, and the potential impacts of AA on miRNAs and its association with different cancer types and degenerative diseases. The findings of this review paper indicated that AA might be capable of altering miRNA signatures in different tissues and exerting its carcinogen effects.
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- Mina Homayoonfal
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Üremiş MM, Gültekin S, Üremiş N, Şafak T, Çiğremiş Y, Gül M, Aydin M, Zayman E, Türköz Y. Protective role of vitamin E against acrylamide-induced testicular toxicity from pregnancy to adulthood: insights into oxidative stress and aromatase regulation. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:829-841. [PMID: 37515736 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02638-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Acrylamide (ACR) is a toxic chemical frequently encountered in daily life, posing health risks. This study aimed to elucidate the molecular-level mechanism of ACR's toxic effects on testicles and investigate whether Vitamin E can mitigate these effects. A total of 40 adult pregnant rats were utilized, divided into four groups: Control, ACR, Vitamin E, and ACR + Vitamin E. ACR and Vitamin E were administered to the mother rats during pregnancy and lactation, and to the male offspring until the 8th week post-birth. Serum hormone levels, oxidant-antioxidant parameters, histopathological examination of testicular tissue, and mRNA and protein levels of the testicular and liver aromatase gene were analyzed. Spermiogram analysis was conducted on the collected sperm samples from the male offspring. The results revealed that ACR exposure adversely affected hormone levels, oxidant-antioxidant parameters, histological findings, as well as aromatase gene and protein expressions. However, Vitamin E administration effectively prevented the toxic effects of ACR. These findings demonstrate that ACR application significantly impairs the reproductive performance of male offspring rats by increasing liver aromatase activity.
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- Muhammed Mehdi Üremiş
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical Faculty, Malatya Turgut Özal University, Malatya, Türkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey.
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey.
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Liu S, Yang D, Dong S, Luo Y, Zhang T, Li S, Bai Y, Li L, Ma Y, Liu J. Effects of acrylamide exposure during pregnancy and lactation on the development of myelin sheath of corpus callosum in offspring rats. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2024; 13:tfae014. [PMID: 38314039 PMCID: PMC10836055 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfae014] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Acrylamide is an alkene known to induce neurotoxicity in humans and experimental animals. However, the effects of acrylamide on the development of myelin sheath are unclear. The present study was to explore the effects of acrylamide exposure during pregnancy and lactation on the development of myelin sheath in offspring rats. Four groups of thirty-two pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed to 0, 4.5, 9 and 18 mg/kg BW acrylamide by gavage from gestational day 15 to postnatal day 13. The corpus callosum of nine offspring rats per group were dissected in postpartum day 14. Structural changes and lipid contents in myelin sheaths were examined by transmission electron microscopy(TEM) and Luxol Fast Blue staining(LFB). The expression of MBP and PLP was evaluated by immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. TEM showed that the myelin sheaths in the 18 mg/kg group were disordered compared with control group. Luxol Fast Blue staining gradually decreased with increasing acrylamide maternal exposure. The immunohistochemistry and Western Blotting results showed that maternal exposure to acrylamide caused a decreasing trend in MBP and PLP in the corpus callosum of rats at postnatal day 14. Furthermore, these reduced protein levels may be neurodevelopmental toxicity's mechanism in response to maternal exposure to acrylamide.
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- Shuping Liu
- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring East Road, Guangzhou University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Lianjiang People's Hospital, No. 30 Renmin Avenue Middle, Lianjiang City, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, Lianjiang 524400, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring East Road, Guangzhou University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring East Road, Guangzhou University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring East Road, Guangzhou University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring East Road, Guangzhou University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring East Road, Guangzhou University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring East Road, Guangzhou University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring East Road, Guangzhou University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring East Road, Guangzhou University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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Kauppila M, Mörö A, Valle-Delgado JJ, Ihalainen T, Sukki L, Puistola P, Kallio P, Ilmarinen T, Österberg M, Skottman H. Toward Corneal Limbus In Vitro Model: Regulation of hPSC-LSC Phenotype by Matrix Stiffness and Topography During Cell Differentiation Process. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2301396. [PMID: 37449943 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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A functional limbal epithelial stem cells (LSC) niche is a vital element in the regular renewal of the corneal epithelium by LSCs and maintenance of good vision. However, little is known about its unique structure and mechanical properties on LSC regulation, creating a significant gap in development of LSC-based therapies. Herein, the effect of mechanical and architectural elements of the niche on human pluripotent derived LSCs (hPSC-LSC) phenotype and growth is investigated in vitro. Specifically, three formulations of polyacrylamide gels with different controlled stiffnesses are used for culture and characterization of hPSC-LSCs from different stages of differentiation. In addition, limbal mimicking topography in polydimethylsiloxane is utilized for culturing hPSC-LSCs at early time point of differentiation. For comparison, the expression of selected key proteins of the corneal cells is analyzed in their native environment through whole mount staining of human donor corneas. The results suggest that mechanical response and substrate preference of the cells is highly dependent on their developmental stage. In addition, data indicate that cells may carry possible mechanical memory from previous culture matrix, both highlighting the importance of mechanical design of a functional in vitro limbus model.
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- Maija Kauppila
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, 33520, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, 33520, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, 33520, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, 33520, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, 33520, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, 33520, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, 33520, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, 33520, Finland
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Huchthausen J, Escher BI, Grasse N, König M, Beil S, Henneberger L. Reactivity of Acrylamides Causes Cytotoxicity and Activates Oxidative Stress Response. Chem Res Toxicol 2023; 36:1374-1385. [PMID: 37531411 PMCID: PMC10445285 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.3c00115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Acrylamides are widely used industrial chemicals that cause adverse effects in humans or animals, such as carcinogenicity or neurotoxicity. The excess toxicity of these reactive electrophilic chemicals is especially interesting, as it is mostly triggered by covalent reactions with biological nucleophiles, such as DNA bases, proteins, or peptides. The cytotoxicity and activation of oxidative stress response of 10 (meth)acrylamides measured in three reporter gene cell lines occurred at similar concentrations. Most acrylamides exhibited high excess toxicity, while methacrylamides acted as baseline toxicants. The (meth)acrylamides showed no reactivity toward the hard biological nucleophile 2-deoxyguanosine (2DG) within 24 h, and only acrylamides reacted with the soft nucleophile glutathione (GSH). Second-order degradation rate constants (kGSH) were measured for all acrylamides with N,N'-methylenebis(acrylamide) (NMBA) showing the highest kGSH (134.800 M-1 h-1) and N,N-diethylacrylamide (NDA) the lowest kGSH (2.574 M-1 h-1). Liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry was used to confirm the GSH conjugates of the acrylamides with a double conjugate formed for NMBA. The differences in reactivity between acrylamides and methacrylamides could be explained by the charge density of the carbon atoms because the electron-donating inductive effect of the methyl group of the methacrylamides lowered their electrophilicity and thus their reactivity. The differences in reactivity within the group of acrylamides could be explained by the energy of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital and steric hindrance. Cytotoxicity and activation of oxidative stress response were linearly correlated with the second-order reaction rate constants of the acrylamides with GSH. The reaction of the acrylamides with GSH is hence not only a detoxification mechanism but also leads to disturbances of the redox balance, making the cells more vulnerable to reactive oxygen species. The reactivity of acrylamides explained the oxidative stress response and cytotoxicity in the cells, and the lack of reactivity of the methacrylamides led to baseline toxicity.
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- Julia Huchthausen
- Department
of Cell Toxicology, Helmholtz Centre for
Environmental Research − UFZ, Permoserstr. 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department
of Cell Toxicology, Helmholtz Centre for
Environmental Research − UFZ, Permoserstr. 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
- Department
of Geosciences, Eberhard Karls University
Tübingen, Environmental Toxicology, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department
of Analytical Chemistry, Helmholtz Centre
for Environmental Research − UFZ, Permoserstr. 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department
of Cell Toxicology, Helmholtz Centre for
Environmental Research − UFZ, Permoserstr. 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute
of Water Chemistry, Technische Universität
Dresden, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- Department
of Cell Toxicology, Helmholtz Centre for
Environmental Research − UFZ, Permoserstr. 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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Eftakhar Jahan Bhuiyan M, Golzar Hossain M, Saha A, Kamrul Islam M, Yeasmin Bari F, Abu Hadi Noor Ali Khan M, Akter S. Protective roles of vitamin C and 5-aminosalicylic acid on reproduction in acrylamide intoxicated male mice. Saudi J Biol Sci 2023; 30:103738. [PMID: 37538350 PMCID: PMC10393805 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103738] [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: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Context Serious health risks have been connected to ongoing, escalating exposure to environmental toxins and one of them is acrylamide (ACR), an organic compound. Although there are many published reports on ACR toxicity, limited information is available regarding the use of two potential antioxidants against ACR-instigated reproductive toxicity. Aims The study focused on investigating the protective effects of vitamin C and 5-ASA against ACR-incited reproductive toxicity. Methods A total of 50 male mice aged 4 weeks old were treated for 90 days with different concentrations either of ACR or ACR and vitamin C or ACR and 5- ASA or ACR, vitamin C, and 5- ASA. Key results ACR significantly reduced serum testosterone level (p = 0.0037), sperm concentration (p = 0.0004), and percentage of sperm motility (p = 0.003), as well as increased sperm abnormality; head (p = 0.0058), tail (p = 0.001), and midpiece (p = 0.0339). Besides, the weight (p = 0.0006) and length (p = 0.0105) of testes, as well as weight (p = 0.0001) and length (p = 0.0021) of epididymis were decreased along with atrophy of seminiferous tubules of the testis, and disintegration of the tubular epithelium of epididymis on ACR exposed mice which were improved by vitamin C and 5-ASA administration. Conclusions Vitamin C and 5-ASA can potentially mitigate the negative effects of ACR on male reproduction; however, combined application is recommended for better performance. Implications In Bangladesh, this work is anticipated to address the health benefits of vitamin C and 5-ASA, particularly in improving the reproductive health of males against ACR toxicity.
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- Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Surgery and Obstetrics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Physiology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Surgery and Obstetrics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Physiology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh
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Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Depressive Symptoms in a Mediterranean Cohort. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15030504. [PMID: 36771211 PMCID: PMC9919031 DOI: 10.3390/nu15030504] [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: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Excess consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is currently under investigation for its potentially detrimental impact on human health. Current evidence demonstrates a substantial association with an increased risk of metabolic disorders, but data on mental health outcomes are just emerging. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the consumption of UPFs and depressive symptoms in a sample of younger Italian adults. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 596 individuals (age 18-35 y) recruited in southern Italy. Food frequency questionnaires and the NOVA classification were used to assess dietary factors; the Center for the Epidemiological Studies of Depression Short Form (CES-D-10) was used to assess presence of depressive symptoms. Individuals in the highest quartile of UPF consumption had higher odds of having depressive symptoms in the energy-adjusted model (odds ratio (OR) = 1.89, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.06, 3.28); the association remained significant after adjusting for potential confounding factors (OR = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.04, 4.01) and became even stronger after further adjustment for adherence to the Mediterranean diet as a proxy of diet quality (OR = 2.70, 95% CI: 1.32, 5.51). In conclusion, a positive association between UPF consumption and likelihood of having depressive symptoms was found in younger Italian individuals. Given the consistency of the findings after adjustment for diet quality, further studies are needed to understand whether non-nutritional factors may play a role in human neurobiology.
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Yazdanpanah Z, Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar M, Razavi BM, Hosseinzadeh H. Investigating the effect of telmisartan on acrylamide-induced neurotoxicity through in vitro and in vivo methods. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2023; 26:1024-1029. [PMID: 37605730 PMCID: PMC10440133 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2023.69636.15167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Objectives Acrylamide (ACR) is an environmental contaminant and neurotoxin. Telmisartan is an AT1 blocker that has neuroprotective properties basically through its anti-oxidant effect. The effect of telmisartan on ACR-induced neurotoxicity was investigated in this study. Materials and Methods Male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to eight groups (n=6): 1:Control (normal saline), 2:ACR (50 mg/kg, 11 days, IP), 3:ACR+vitamin E (200 mg/kg, every other day, 11 days), 4-6:ACR+telmisartan (0.6, 1.25, and 2.5 mg/kg, 11 days, IP), 7:ACR+telmisartan (0.6 mg/kg, days 3-11), 8:Telmisartan (2.5 mg/kg, 11 days). The behavioral test and blood pressure were assessed after 11 days. Then, the levels of MDA and GSH in brain tissue were measured. The MTT assay was used to evaluate the effect of telmisartan on ACR-induced cytotoxicity. Results Exposing PC12 cells to ACR decreased cell viability versus the control group. Pretreating PC12 cells with telmisartan (0.0125, 0.025 µM) enhanced cell viability compared with the ACR group. Compared with control samples, ACR significantly caused motor impairment, elevated MDA, and reduced GSH levels. Locomotor abnormalities were significantly ameliorated by telmisartan (0.6, 1.25 mg/kg, 11 days) and vitamin E versus the ACR group. Receiving telmisartan (0.6, 1.25, and 2.5 mg/kg) and vitamin E along with ACR decreased MDA levels and enhanced GSH content compared with the ACR group. There was no significant difference in animal blood pressure between the groups. Conclusion Oxidative stress has a chief role in the neurotoxicity of ACR. Telmisartan (in doses that do not affect blood pressure) ameliorated ACR-induced toxicity by inhibiting oxidative stress.
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- Zahra Yazdanpanah
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Lu WC, Cheng YT, Chan YJ, Li PH. Food safety assessments of acrylamide formation and characterizations of flaky rolls enriched with black rice (Oryza sativa). Front Nutr 2022; 9:1027800. [PMID: 36337666 PMCID: PMC9633999 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1027800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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This study aims to investigate the physicochemical composition, textural parameters, and chemical constituent of flaky rolls incorporated with different proportions of black rice flour. According to farinographic characteristics, the addition of black rice flour could reduce the stability and increase the dough development time and water absorption (%). While for the extensographic properties, addition of black rice flour resulted in significantly different maximum resistance to extension (BU) and extensibility (cm) vs. the control. With the addition of black rice flour in flaky rolls, the crude protein, total dietary fiber (TDF), soluble dietary fiber (SDF), and insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) were significantly improved. Glucose released was much lower with 10 and 20% black rice than the control and 5% black rice because of the higher black rice inclusion. With increasing black rice incorporation, total anthocyanin content, and antioxidant capacity was also improved. The content of asparagine, acrylamide, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), furfural, methylglyoxal, and glyoxal in flaky rolls was also increased. The proper content of black rice flour (5%) could significantly enhance the stability of the dough properties; control the final volume, texture, and appearance; and retain good protein and fiber composition, antioxidant capacity, and overall acceptance of the flaky roll.
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- Wen-Chien Lu
- Department of Food and Beverage Management, Chung-Jen Junior College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Management, Chiayi City, Taiwan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioresources, Da-Yeh University, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Providence University, Taichung, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Po-Hsien Li
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Wang J, Zeng L, Zhang Y, Qi W, Wang Z, Tian L, Zhao D, Wu Q, Li X, Wang T. Pharmacological properties, molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential of ginsenoside Rg3 as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:975784. [PMID: 36133804 PMCID: PMC9483152 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.975784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/06/2022] Open
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Inflammation and oxidative stress lead to various acute or chronic diseases, including pneumonia, liver and kidney injury, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, and cancer. Ginseng is a well-known and widely used ethnic medicine in Asian countries, and ginsenoside Rg3 is a saponin isolated from Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer, Panax notoginseng, or Panax quinquefolius L. This compound has a wide range of pharmacological properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, which have been evaluated in disease models of inflammation and oxidative stress. Rg3 can attenuate lung inflammation, prevent liver and kidney function damage, mitigate neuroinflammation, prevent cerebral and myocardial ischemia–reperfusion injury, and improve hypertension and diabetes symptoms. The multitarget, multipathway mechanisms of action of Rg3 have been gradually deciphered. This review summarizes the existing knowledge on the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of ginsenoside Rg3, suggesting that ginsenoside Rg3 may be a promising candidate drug for the treatment of diseases with inflammatory and oxidative stress conditions.
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- Jing Wang
- Department of Respiratory, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- Department of Respiratory, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Respiratory, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Respiratory, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Qibiao Wu, ; Xiangyan Li, ; Tan Wang,
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
- *Correspondence: Qibiao Wu, ; Xiangyan Li, ; Tan Wang,
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- Department of Respiratory, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
- *Correspondence: Qibiao Wu, ; Xiangyan Li, ; Tan Wang,
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Ybañez-Julca RO, Palacios J, Asunción-Alvarez D, Quispe-Díaz I, Nwokocha CR, de Albuquerque RDDG. Lepidium meyenii Walp (red maca) Supplementation Prevents Acrylamide-Induced Oxidative Stress and Liver Toxicity in Rats: Phytochemical Composition by UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 77:460-466. [PMID: 35932411 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-022-01000-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lepidium meyenii Walp (red maca) is a high Andean plant cultivated since the Incas and has innumerable therapeutic properties. The study aims to identify its phytochemical composition using UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS, and evaluate its effects on acrylamide-induced oxidative stress. The lyophilized aqueous extract of red maca (LAqE-RM) was orally administered in doses of 1 and 2 g/kg body weight for 4 weeks. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in erythrocytes, brain, and liver, as well as hepatic levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were determined. Administration of acrylamide for 2 and 4 weeks significantly increased (p < 0.001) MDA levels in erythrocytes, brain, and liver. However, LAqE-RM prevented (p < 0.001) an increase in MDA levels in all tissues studied. Likewise, the groups treated with LAqE-RM presented significantly (p < 0.001) lower levels of ALT and AST compared to the control. Treatment with LAqE-RM ameliorated the acrylamide-induced oxidative stress by reducing MDA levels in erythrocytes, brain, and liver and by lowering liver levels of ALT and AST in a dose-dependent manner. Twenty-five secondary metabolites were identified and characterized from LAqE-RM based on UHPLC mass spectrophotometry. These include carbolines, alkamides, fatty acids, and macamides, which are probably involved in their antioxidant protective role.
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- Roberto O Ybañez-Julca
- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Trujillo, Perú.
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- Laboratorio de Bioquímica Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Arturo Prat, Iquique, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Trujillo, Perú
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Trujillo, Perú
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
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