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Multisanti CR, Zicarelli G, Caferro A, Filice M, Faggio C, Vazzana I, Blahova J, Lakdawala P, Cerra MC, Imbrogno S, Impellitteri F. From Personal Care to Coastal Concerns: Investigating Polyethylene Glycol Impact on Mussel's Antioxidant, Physiological, and Cellular Responses. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:734. [PMID: 38929173 PMCID: PMC11200630 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13060734] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) containing persistent and potentially hazardous substances have garnered attention for their ubiquitous presence in natural environments. This study investigated the impact of polyethylene glycol (PEG), a common PPCP component, on Mytilus galloprovincialis. Mussels were subjected to two PEG concentrations (E1: 0.1 mg/L and E2: 10 mg/L) over 14 days. Oxidative stress markers in both gills and digestive glands were evaluated; cytotoxicity assays were performed on haemolymph and digestive gland cells. Additionally, cell volume regulation (RVD assay) was investigated to assess physiological PEG-induced alterations. In the gills, PEG reduced superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and increased lipid peroxidation (LPO) at E1. In the digestive gland, only LPO was influenced, while SOD activity and oxidatively modified proteins (OMPs) were unaltered. A significant decrease in cell viability was observed, particularly at E2. Additionally, the RVD assay revealed disruptions in the cells subjected to E2. These findings underscore the effects of PEG exposure on M. galloprovincialis. They are open to further investigations to clarify the environmental implications of PPCPs and the possibility of exploring safer alternatives.
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy; (G.Z.); (C.F.)
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (A.C.); (M.C.C.)
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (A.C.); (M.C.C.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy; (G.Z.); (C.F.)
- Department of Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, 80122 Naples, Italy
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- Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicily, Via Gino Marinuzzi, 90129 Palermo, Italy;
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- Department of Animal Protection and Welfare & Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic; (J.B.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Animal Protection and Welfare & Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic; (J.B.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (A.C.); (M.C.C.)
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (A.C.); (M.C.C.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (C.R.M.); (F.I.)
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Bi X, Qiu M, Huang W, Liu Y, Li D, Li H, Chen G, Qiu R. Survival strategies in arsenic-contaminated environments: Comparative insights from native and exotic aquatic species. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 917:170440. [PMID: 38286280 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170440] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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The aim of this work was to study the sublethal effects, biokinetics, subcellular partitioning and detoxification of arsenic in two native Chinses species, Bellamya quadrata and Cipangopaludina cathayensis, as well as an exotic South American species, Pomacea canaliculata. The exotic species exhibited higher tolerance than native species. Physiologically based pharmacokinetic model results showed that the exotic species P. canaliculata exhibited a lower bioaccumulation rate and a greater metabolism capacity of As. Subcellular partitioning of As revealed that P. canaliculata exhibits superior As tolerance compared to the native species B. quadrata and C. cathayensis. This is attributed to P. canaliculata effective management of the metal sensitive fraction and enhanced accumulation of As in the biologically detoxified metal fraction. Under As stress, the biochemical parameters (superoxide dismutase, malondialdehyde, glutathione and glutathione S-transferase) of the exotic species P. canaliculata changed less in the native species, and they returned to normal levels at the end of depuration period. Our study provides evidence of the superior survival capability of the exotic species P. canaliculata compared to the native species B. quadrata and C. cathayensis under environmentally relevant levels of As contamination.
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- Xiaoyang Bi
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Monitoring Technology for Agro-products of Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 501640, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Bi X, Qiu M, Li D, Zhang Y, Zhan W, Wang Z, Lv Z, Li H, Chen G. Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis of the mechanisms underlying stress responses of the freshwater snail, Pomacea canaliculata, exposed to different levels of arsenic. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2024; 267:106835. [PMID: 38219501 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2024.106835] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Arsenic (As) pollution poses an important problem, but limited information is available about the physiological effects of As on freshwater invertebrates. Here, we investigated the physiological effects of chronic As exposure on Pomacea canaliculata, a freshwater invertebrate. High level of As (Ⅲ, 5 mg/L) inhibited the growth of P. canaliculata, whereas low level of As (Ⅲ, 2 mg/L) promoted growth. Pathological changes in shell and cellular ultrastructure due to As accumulation likely explain the growth inhibition at high As level. Low level of As simulated the expression of genes related to DNA replication and chitosan biosynthesis, potentially accounting for the growth promotion observed. High level of As enrichment pathways primarily involved cytochrome P450, glutathione, and arachidonic acid-mediated metabolism of xenobiotics. ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters, specifically the ABCB and ABCC subfamilies, were involved in As transport. Differential metabolites were mainly associated with the metabolism and biosynthesis of amino acids. These findings elucidate the dose-dependent effects of As stress on P. canaliculata growth, with low levels promoting and high levels inhibiting. Additionally, our findings also provide insights into As metabolism and transport in P. canaliculata.
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- Xiaoyang Bi
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Testing Institute of Product Quality Supervision, Foshan 528300, China
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- Guangdong Testing Institute of Product Quality Supervision, Foshan 528300, China
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- Guangdong Testing Institute of Product Quality Supervision, Foshan 528300, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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