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El-Agrody E, Abol-Enein H, Mortada WI, Awadalla A, Tarabay HH, Elkhawaga OA. Does the Presence of Heavy Metals Influence the Gene Expression and Oxidative Stress in Bladder Cancer? Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:3475-3482. [PMID: 38072891 PMCID: PMC11144142 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03950-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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Heavy metal toxicity is associated with cancer progression. Studies have reported the relation between some metal ions and bladder cancer (BC). Direct influence of such agents in bladder carcinogenesis is still needed. Total 49 BC patients were included in the study. Level of Pb, Cr, Hg and Cd, oxidative stress markers, and gene expression of Bcl-2, Bax, IL-6, AKT, and P38 genes were detected in cancer and non-cancerous tissues obtained from bladder cancer patients. Concentrations of Pb, Cr, and Cd were significantly elevated in cancer tissues than normal, while Hg level was significantly increased in normal tissue than cancer. MDA level was significantly higher and SOD activity was lower in the cancer tissues compared to non-cancerous. The expressions of Bcl-2, IL-6, AKT, and P38 were significantly increased in the cancer tissues than in normal tissues while Bax level was significantly increased in non-cancerous tissue than in cancer tissue. In cancer tissue, there were significant correlations between Cr level with expression of Bax, AKT, and P38 while Cd level was significantly correlate with Bax, IL-6, AKT, and P38expression. The correlation between Cr and Cd with the expression of Bax, IL-6, AKT, and P38 may indicate a carcinogenic role of these metals on progression of bladder cancer.
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- Eslam El-Agrody
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Biochemistry Division, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Center of Excellence for Genome and Cancer Research, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Center of Excellence for Genome and Cancer Research, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Biochemistry Division, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Biochemistry Division, Mansoura, Egypt
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Abbas MMM. Heavy Metal Levels and Cancer Risk Assessments of the Commercial Denis, Sparus aurata Collected from Bardawil Lake and Private Fish Farm Waters as a Cultured Source, Egypt. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:2864-2877. [PMID: 37792267 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03880-0] [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: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Heavy metal pollution of natural and cultivated habitats may be caused by agricultural, industrial, and human activities. Fish living in these habitats easily accumulate metals in their organs; for food safety and human health, the heavy metals in fish flesh are of major concern due to the harmful nature of these pollutants even in low quantities. In this study, metals (Iron, Fe; Lead, Pb; Cadmium, Cd; Nickel, Ni; Copper, Cu and Zinc, Zn) in the muscle, liver, intestine, and gill of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata, Denis is local name) were monitored to determine the contamination levels and to investigate the protective impact of cooking methods on the reduction or mitigation of metal levels. Although the Denis samples exhibited relatively low Pb and Cd levels, most fish samples had elevated levels of Fe and Zn. The examined metals accumulated at the highest level in the liver and gills compared to the other organs. Results showed that cooking methods had a considerable effect on concentrations of metals. However, the levels of metal in S. aurata from various sources were reduced significantly (P < 0.05) by frying, microwave, and grilling cooking, which was ordered in the following sequence as microwave cooking < grilling < frying. The consumption of Denis fish from different sources (wild and cultured) has no negative effects on health, according to a study of health hazards based on indices of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic. The metal results indicated that different fish sources (wild and cultured) could be acceptable for human consumption. Data hypothesized a positive impact of awareness among the native community.
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- Mahmoud Mahrous M Abbas
- Marine Biology Branch, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Ishaq S, Jabeen G, Arshad M, Kanwal Z, Un Nisa F, Zahra R, Shafiq Z, Ali H, Samreen KB, Manzoor F. Heavy metal toxicity arising from the industrial effluents repercussions on oxidative stress, liver enzymes and antioxidant activity in brain homogenates of Oreochromis niloticus. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19936. [PMID: 37968305 PMCID: PMC10652000 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47366-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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Industrial effluents reaching to the aquatic ecosystem is one of the major causes of environmental pollution and exposure to industrial effluents containing harmful substances may be a serious threat to human health. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the sub-lethal (1/5th of predetermined LC50) impact of industrial effluents from Sundar Industrial Estate on Oreochromis niloticus with proper negative control. The physicochemical analysis of industrial effluents showed enormous loads of inorganic pollutants and exhibited high mean levels of heavy metals, Mn, Fe, Pb, Ni, Cr, Hg, As, Zn and Fe with statistically significant differences at p < 0.05. Highest level of Mn and Fe was detected in effluent's samples as 147.36 ± 80.91 mg/L and 90.52 ± 32.08 mg/L, respectively. Exposure led to increase in serum biochemical parameters alanine aminotransferase + 25%, aspartate aminotransferase + 20% and alkaline phosphatase + 7% over control although superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and reduced glutathione significantly increased as 3.42, 2.44, 4.8 and 8 folds, respectively in metabolically active tissue brain which indicated stress caused by industrial effluents. The results concluded that industrial effluent has potent oxidative stress inducers on one hand whereas histoarchitectural and physiological toxicity causing contaminants on the other. This condition may adversely affect the health of aquatic organisms, the fish and ultimately the human beings.
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- Sarwat Ishaq
- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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Abdel-Tawwab M, Khalil RH, Abo Selema TAM, Elsamanooudy SI, El-Werwary SOM, Shady SHH, Monier MN, Ismaiel MMS. Dietary Chlorella vulgaris effectively alleviates oxidative stress, immunosuppression, and enhances the resistance to Streptococcus agalactiae infection in cadmium-intoxicated Nile tilapia fingerlings. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 136:108717. [PMID: 37004894 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.108717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Aquatic pollutants, including cadmium (Cd), cause oxidative stress on aquatic animals. The use of probiotics, including microalgae as a feed additive to alleviate the toxic impacts of heavy metals, is a much more interesting point. Hence, the current study investigated the oxidative stress and immunosuppression in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings caused by Cd toxicity as well as the preventive function of dietary Chlorella vulgaris against Cd toxicity. Accordingly, fish were fed on 0.0 (control), 5, and 15 g/kg diet of Chlorella up to satiation thrice a day, along with being exposed to 0.0 or 2.5 mg Cd/L for 60 days. Following the experimental procedure, fish from each group were intraperitoneally injected with Streptococcus agalactiae, and their survivability was observed for further ten days. Chlorella-supplemented diets meaningfully (P < 0.05) boosted the antioxidative capability of fish, which was evidenced by higher activities of hepatic superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) as well as higher levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) along with significant reductions in hepatic malondialdehyde levels. Moreover, the innate immunity indices [phagocytic activity (PA), respiratory burst activity (RBA), and alternative complement activity (ACH50)] were significantly higher in Chlorella-fed fish, particularly in the group of 15 g/kg diet. Additionally, serum of Chlorella-fed fish showed potent bactericidal activities against S. agalactiae, particularly at the treatment of a 15 g/kg diet. Feeding Chlorella diets to Nile tilapia fingerlings upregulated SOD, CAT, and GPx genes expression alongside the down-regulation of IL-1β, IL-8, IL-10, TNF-α, and HSP70 genes expression. Conversely, Cd toxicity caused oxidative stress and suppressed the fish's innate immunity with upregulation of the expression of IL-1β, IL-8, IL-10, TNF-α, and HSP70 genes. Feeding Cd-exposed fish on Chlorella-containing diets attenuated these adverse effects. The current research revealed that supplementing feeds with the treatment of 15 g/kg diet of C. vulgaris supports the antioxidant-immune responses and alleviates the Cd toxicity effects on Nile tilapia fingerlings.
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- Mohsen Abdel-Tawwab
- Department of Fish Biology and Ecology, Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research, Agriculture Research Center, Abbassa, Abo-Hammad, Sharqia, 44662, Egypt.
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- Department of Poultry and Fish diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt.
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- Department of Poultry and Fish diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Fish Hatching and Physiology, Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research, Agriculture Research Center, Abbassa, Abo-Hammad, Sharqia, 44662, Egypt.
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- Department of Fish Biology and Ecology, Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research, Agriculture Research Center, Abbassa, Abo-Hammad, Sharqia, 44662, Egypt.
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- Department of Fish Biology and Ecology, Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research, Agriculture Research Center, Abbassa, Abo-Hammad, Sharqia, 44662, Egypt.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharqia, 44519, Egypt.
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Filice M, Reinero FR, Cerra MC, Faggio C, Leonetti FL, Micarelli P, Giglio G, Sperone E, Barca D, Imbrogno S. Contamination by Trace Elements and Oxidative Stress in the Skeletal Muscle of Scyliorhinus canicula from the Central Tyrrhenian Sea. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020524. [PMID: 36830082 PMCID: PMC9952106 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Marine pollution, due to the regular discharge of contaminants by various anthropogenic sources, is a growing problem that imposes detrimental influences on natural species. Sharks, because of a diet based on smaller polluted animals, are exposed to the risk of water contamination and the subsequent bioaccumulation and biomagnification. Trace elements are very diffuse water pollutants and able to induce oxidative stress in a variety of marine organisms. However, to date, studies on sharks are rather scarce and often limited to mercury. In this context, the present study aimed to analyze the accumulation of trace elements and their putative correlation with the onset of an oxidative status in the muscle of the lesser spotted dogfish Scyliorhinus canicula, from the Central Mediterranean Sea. Ecotoxicological analysis detected the presence of Pb, As, Cd, Mn, Zn, Ni, Cu, and Fe; no significant differences were observed between sexes, while a negative correlation was found between Pb and animal length. Analysis of oxidative stress markers showed either positive or negative correlation with respect to the presence of trace elements. Lipid peroxidation (TBARS) positively correlated with Zn, Ni, and Fe; SOD enzyme activity negatively correlated with Cu and Ni; LDH was negatively correlated with Fe and positively correlated with Pb. Moreover, positive correlations between the leukocyte count and Mn and Zn, as well as with LDH activity, were also observed. The data suggested that, in sharks, trace elements accumulation may affect oxidant and antioxidant processes with important outcomes for their physiology and health.
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- Mariacristina Filice
- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Sharks Studies Center—Scientific Institute, 58024 Massa Marittima, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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Abdel-Kader HH, Mourad MH. Estimation of Cadmium in Muscles of Five Freshwater Fish Species from Manzalah Lake, and Possible Human Risk Assessment of Fish Consumption (Egypt). Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:937-945. [PMID: 35325364 PMCID: PMC9849296 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03188-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The Egyptian government devised a plan in 2016 to improve the unique ecological significance of northern lakes, which mentioned Manzalah Lake in the Egypt Vision 2030. In this regard, this study investigated cadmium (Cd) content in five freshwater fish species collected from Manzalah Lake in Egypt at 2018 by local fishermen. According to the findings, Clarias gariepinus recorded the highest concentration of Cd (1.40 ± 0.2 μg/g) and the lowest concentration was recorded in O. aureus (1.19 ± 0.2 μg/g). Cadmium contents of all species were largely above the permissible level of the Food Agricultural Organization (FAO)/World Health Organization (WHO) and Commission Regulation (EC). The estimated daily intake (EDI), the estimated weekly intake (EWI), and the percentages of provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI %) values for Cd in the C. gariepinus > Sarotherodon galilaeus > Tilapia zillii > Oreochromis niloticus > Oreochromis aureus which consumed by children, teenagers, and adults were much higher than the PTWI values established by FAO/WHO. In addition, C. gariepinus consumed by children showed the highest value of the target hazard quotient (THQ) (5.83 a day or 40.81 a week) while O. aureus that ingested by adults showed the lowest level (1.06 a day or 7.42a week). The target carcinogenic risk (TCR) of C. gariepinus in children had the greatest level (2.21 × 10-3 a day or 1.55 × 10-2 a week), whereas O. aureus in adults had the lowest level of TCR (4 × 10-4 a day or 2.81 × 10-3 a week). THQs values of Cd in the five studied species were found higher than one. Moreover, TCRs values of Cd in the five species were exceeded the US Environmental Protection Agency guideline USEPA permissible limits suggesting that a daily or weekly consumption of these species could lead to a high risk non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic for humans.
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- Heba H Abdel-Kader
- National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Alexandria, Egypt.
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- National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Alexandria, Egypt
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Bevitório LZ, da Silva NG, Pirovani JCM, Marques JA, Vieira CED, Zebral YD, Damasceno EM, Lopes LLR, de Sant'Ana LP, Marube LC, da Costa SR, Martins CDMG, Sandrini JZ, Souza MM, Bianchini A, do Vale-Oliveira M. Impacts of tailings of Fundão dam (Brazil) rupture on marine fish: Metals bioaccumulation and physiological responses. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 177:113511. [PMID: 35303634 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study evaluated the impacts of the mining tailings after the rupture of the Fundão dam on fish communities on the Atlantic Ocean southeast coast. Four sample collections were carried out over two years (2018-2020), in seasonal periods. Omnivorous/herbivorous and carnivorous fish were collected for analysis of metal bioaccumulation, multibiomarkers of environmental contamination and histopathology. Metal bioaccumulation was stronger correlated in carnivorous fish in the dry-2018 collection, besides higher activity of antioxidant enzymes, energy metabolism and higher morphological damage; however, there was less oxidative damage and less metallothioneins induction, and these variables were strongly associated with the wet-2020 collection. In a temporal view, it was possible to observe a reduction in metal levels in fish, except in the mouth of the Doce River. These events can be explained by seasonal natural events, which tend the resuspension and boost metal levels, mainly in the mouth region during the rainy season.
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- Lorena Ziviani Bevitório
- Fundação Espírito-santense de Tecnologia-FEST, Av. Fernando Ferrari, 845, Goiabeiras, Vitória 29075-090, ES, Brazil
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- Fundação Espírito-santense de Tecnologia-FEST, Av. Fernando Ferrari, 845, Goiabeiras, Vitória 29075-090, ES, Brazil
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- Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo -CEUNES/UFES, Rod. Governador Mário Covas, Km 60, Litorâneo, São Mateus 29932-540, ES, Brazil
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- Fundação Espírito-santense de Tecnologia-FEST, Av. Fernando Ferrari, 845, Goiabeiras, Vitória 29075-090, ES, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Av. Itália, s/n, Carreiros, Rio Grande 96203-900, RS, Brazil
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- Fundação Espírito-santense de Tecnologia-FEST, Av. Fernando Ferrari, 845, Goiabeiras, Vitória 29075-090, ES, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Av. Itália, s/n, Carreiros, Rio Grande 96203-900, RS, Brazil
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- Fundação Espírito-santense de Tecnologia-FEST, Av. Fernando Ferrari, 845, Goiabeiras, Vitória 29075-090, ES, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Av. Itália, s/n, Carreiros, Rio Grande 96203-900, RS, Brazil
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- Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo -CEUNES/UFES, Rod. Governador Mário Covas, Km 60, Litorâneo, São Mateus 29932-540, ES, Brazil
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- Fundação Espírito-santense de Tecnologia-FEST, Av. Fernando Ferrari, 845, Goiabeiras, Vitória 29075-090, ES, Brazil; Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo -CEUNES/UFES, Rod. Governador Mário Covas, Km 60, Litorâneo, São Mateus 29932-540, ES, Brazil
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- Fundação Espírito-santense de Tecnologia-FEST, Av. Fernando Ferrari, 845, Goiabeiras, Vitória 29075-090, ES, Brazil
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- Fundação Espírito-santense de Tecnologia-FEST, Av. Fernando Ferrari, 845, Goiabeiras, Vitória 29075-090, ES, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Av. Itália, s/n, Carreiros, Rio Grande 96203-900, RS, Brazil
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- Fundação Espírito-santense de Tecnologia-FEST, Av. Fernando Ferrari, 845, Goiabeiras, Vitória 29075-090, ES, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Av. Itália, s/n, Carreiros, Rio Grande 96203-900, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Av. Itália, s/n, Carreiros, Rio Grande 96203-900, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Av. Itália, s/n, Carreiros, Rio Grande 96203-900, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Av. Itália, s/n, Carreiros, Rio Grande 96203-900, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande-FURG, Av. Itália, s/n, Carreiros, Rio Grande 96203-900, RS, Brazil
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- Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo -CEUNES/UFES, Rod. Governador Mário Covas, Km 60, Litorâneo, São Mateus 29932-540, ES, Brazil.
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Santos D, Perez M, Perez E, Cabecinha E, Luzio A, Félix L, Monteiro SM, Bellas J. Toxicity of microplastics and copper, alone or combined, in blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) larvae. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2022; 91:103835. [PMID: 35227885 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2022.103835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Plastics pose serious risks for fish productivity and a potential constraint for food security. Newly hatched blackspot seabream larvae were exposed to microplastics (MPs), copper (Cu, 10-810 µg/L) and their mixtures (Cu+MPs), during 3 and 9 days. Biochemical biomarkers and the expression of antioxidant and neurotoxicity-related genes were evaluated. In the 3-day exposure, catalase and glutathione-S-transferase activities decreased in MPs, Cu and Cu+MPs groups, followed by an increase of lipid peroxidation in the Cu270 and Cu270 +MPs exposed larvae. In the 9-day exposure, ROS levels increased in MPs and Cu30 groups, but no significant oxidative damage was observed, suggesting that the antioxidant system overcome the induced oxidative stress. However, the acetylcholinesterase transcript was downregulated in MPs, Cu and Cu10+MPs groups, indicating that MPs effects in cholinergic neurotransmission may arise after longer exposures. Overall, MPs and Cu can reduce survival, induce oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, neurotoxicity, and impact negatively fish larvae fitness.
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- Dércia Santos
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal.
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- Centro Oceanográfico de Vigo, Instituto Español de Oceanografía, IEO-CSIC, Subida a Radio Faro 50, 36390 Vigo, Spain
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- Centro Oceanográfico de Vigo, Instituto Español de Oceanografía, IEO-CSIC, Subida a Radio Faro 50, 36390 Vigo, Spain
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; Inov4Agro, Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, Portugal
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- Centro Oceanográfico de Vigo, Instituto Español de Oceanografía, IEO-CSIC, Subida a Radio Faro 50, 36390 Vigo, Spain
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Santos D, Félix L, Luzio A, Parra S, Bellas J, Monteiro SM. Single and combined acute and subchronic toxic effects of microplastics and copper in zebrafish (Danio rerio) early life stages. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 277:130262. [PMID: 33773317 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The evaluation of the interaction between microplastics (MPs) and heavy metals is of special importance for risk assessment. In this study, zebrafish (Danio rerio) were exposed to MPs (2 mg/L), two sub-lethal concentrations of copper (Cu, 60 and 125 μg/L) and their mixtures (Cu60 + MPs, Cu125 + MPs), from 2-h post-fertilization (hpf) until 14-days post-fertilization (dpf). Lethal and sublethal endpoints were evaluated, along with a set of biochemical and genetic biomarkers between 2 and 14 dpf. Exposure to MPs and Cu, single or combined, induced high mortality and oxidative stress in zebrafish larvae, with data showing that the antioxidant enzymes were inhibited at 6 dpf, increasing thereafter until 14 dpf, due to the accumulation of reactive oxygen species. MPs and Cu, single or combined, caused neurotoxicity in larvae by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity. There was an increased and significant effect of Cu + MPs groups on the evaluated biomarkers, concerning the corresponding Cu groups, suggesting that MPs may have a synergistic effect in relation to Cu. The Integrated Biomarker Response (IBR) evidenced that a higher degree of stress occurred at the larval period. Our findings highlight that MPs can act as a vector for heavy metals, therefore, influencing their bioavailability and toxicity in the organisms.
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- Dércia Santos
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB); Department of Biology and Environment; University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB); Department of Biology and Environment; University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal; Laboratory Animal Science, Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC), Universidade Do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, Nº 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal; Instituto de Investigação e Inovação Em Saúde (i3s), Universidade Do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, Nº 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB); Department of Biology and Environment; University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB); Department of Biology and Environment; University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centro Oceanográfico de Vigo, Instituto Español de Oceanografía, Subida a Radio Faro 50, 36390, Vigo, Spain
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB); Department of Biology and Environment; University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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Kumar S, Moniruzzaman M, Chakraborty A, Sarbajna A, Chakraborty SB. Crosstalk between heat shock proteins, NRF2, NF-κB and different endogenous antioxidants during lead-induced hepatotoxicity in Puntius ticto. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 233:105771. [PMID: 33578303 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.105771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Present study aims to investigate interaction of molecular chaperons (heat shock protein 70, heat shock protein 90) with transcriptional factors (nuclear factor kappa B/nuclear factor E2-related factor 2/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1) to evaluate their role during metal induced stress in fish hepatocytes. Adult Puntius ticto were exposed to lead nitrate at 0 mg/l (control), 1/50th (0.04 mg/l) and 1/20th (0.12 mg/l) of LC50 for 30 days and sacrificed to collect liver tissues. Activity of selected liver enzymes, antioxidants and metallothionein were analyzed. Levels of heat shock protein 70, heat shock protein 90, nuclear factor kappa B, nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 and Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 were also measured. Liver enzymes showed a significant increase (p < 0.05) in both Pb exposed groups indicating that the liver might be at risk of damage. Increased level of lipid peroxidation due to metal stress was marked by significant increase (p < 0.05) in malondialdehyde level in fish exposed to the higher Pb concentration compared to control (+ 13.7 %). Significant increase (p < 0.05) in gluthathione reductase (+ 35 %, + 39.2 %), glutathione s-transferase (+ 22.4 %, + 50.4 %) activities and decrease in reduced glutathione level (- 6.75 %, - 12.25 %) in fish exposed to both lower and higher Pb concentration compared to control also indicated metal induced oxidative damage in fish liver. Super oxide dismutase and catalase activities increased significantly (p < 0.05) during exposure to lower Pb concentration, while decreased significantly (p < 0.05) during exposure to higher Pb concentration compared to those in control. Significant (P < 0.05) increase (+ 52.63 %, + 89.47 %) in metallothionein in Pb exposed groups confirmed its role in detoxification process of the metal. Heat shock protein 70 and heat shock protein 90 expression levels increased significantly (p < 0.05) during metal exposure indicating their role as modulator of stress-induced antioxidant protein remodelling. A positive correlation between nuclear factor kappa B/nuclear factor E2-related factor 2/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 with gluthathione regulatory enzymes (gluthathione reductase and glutathione s-transferase) was noted. Current study effectively illuminates the critical role of different factors (heat shock proteins/nuclear factor kappa B/nuclear factor E2-related factor 2/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1) to influence the expression and synthesis of antioxidants and other functional enzymes in lead-exposed fish liver.
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- Saheli Kumar
- Fish Endocrinology Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, 700019, India
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- Fish Endocrinology Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, 700019, India
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- UGC-DAE CSR Kolkata Centre, LB-8, LB Block, Sector III, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700098, India
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- Department of Zoology, Surendranath College, Kolkata, 700009, India.
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- Fish Endocrinology Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, 700019, India.
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Yang Y, Yu Y, Zhou R, Yang Y, Bu Y. The effect of combined exposure of zinc and nickel on the development of zebrafish. J Appl Toxicol 2021; 41:1765-1778. [PMID: 33645740 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Excessive accumulation of Zn2+ or Ni2+ can cause various problems to aquatic animals. In this study, the developmental toxicity induced by individual or combined exposure of Zn2+ and Ni2+ to zebrafish embryos and larvae were evaluated to better understand the interaction between Zn2+ and Ni2+ . Both of individual and combined exposure of Zn2+ and Ni2+ could cause obvious developmental toxicity, which mainly occurred after hatching, at a concentration-dependent manner. The calculated 168-h LC50 were 2.79 mg/L for Zn2+ and 7.44 mg/L for Ni2+ . The interaction of Zn2+ and Ni2+ based on mortality was found to be an antagonism. Various malformations, including tail curving, spinal curvature, pericardial edema, and yolk sac edema, were observed with significant effects on body length and heartbeat rates after exposure of Zn2+ and Ni2+ . Meanwhile, some genes related to cardiovascular development and bone formation were mainly down-regulated by the individual and combined exposure of Zn2+ and Ni2+ . The individual exposure was more toxic than combined exposure because the interaction of Zn2+ and Ni2+ was determined to be an antagonism. The down-regulation of genes related to cardiovascular development and bone formation may contribute to the observed malformation and decreases of body length and heartbeat rates.
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- Yongmeng Yang
- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Pesticide Environmental Assessment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing, China
- Guangdong University of Technology, Synergy Innovation Institute of GDUT, Shantou, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Pesticide Environmental Assessment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Pesticide Environmental Assessment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing, China
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- Guangdong University of Technology, Synergy Innovation Institute of GDUT, Shantou, China
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Pesticide Environmental Assessment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing, China
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Integrative comparison of cadmium and iron oxide as yellow pigment in terms of cellular stress and genotoxicity in vitro and in vivo. Mol Cell Toxicol 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13273-020-00113-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Olajuyigbe FM, Adeleye OA, Kolawole AO, Bolarinwa TO, Fasakin EA, Asenuga ER, Ajele JO. Bioremediation treatment improves water quality for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) under crude oil pollution. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:25689-25702. [PMID: 32350841 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09020-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Despite favorable publicity of bioremediation as an affordable technology for cleanup of crude oil, public concerns on ecological safety in the presence of residual oil remain a global challenge. In this study, effects of crude oil exposure at sublethal concentration (0.25% v/v) and bioremediation treatment were investigated on histology and biochemical parameters of organs (gills, liver, kidney, and brain) of juvenile Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Ten percent (10%) of mixed bacterial culture was used for bioaugmentation treatment. Ninety juvenile fish were used for study, and experiments were carried out in triplicates for three different groups. Malondialdehyde (MDA), an index of lipid peroxidation, was assayed as biomarker for oxidative stress. Activities of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT)), level of non-enzymatic antioxidant (reduced glutathione (GSH)), and activity of brain acetylcholinesterase (AChE) were assayed in selected fish organs as markers for environmental stressor. Histological examination of fish organs was done for all groups. Results of treated groups were compared with those of the control. Levels of MDA significantly increased with significant inhibition of antioxidant enzyme activities in the polluted group. Activities of SOD, CAT, and AChE and levels of GSH in fish organs in the bioaugmentation group were similar to results obtained in the control. Remarkably, the bioaugmentation group showed minimal or no lesions which suggested the efficacy of bioremediation technique in alleviating crude oil toxicity and preserving normal physiology of fish. This study provides deeper insights into the ecosafety of bioremediation treatment and can be extrapolated to other species of fish.
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- Folasade M Olajuyigbe
- Enzyme Biotechnology and Environmental Health Unit, Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, 340252, Nigeria.
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- Enzyme Biotechnology and Environmental Health Unit, Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, 340252, Nigeria
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- Enzyme Biotechnology and Environmental Health Unit, Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, 340252, Nigeria
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- Enzyme Biotechnology and Environmental Health Unit, Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, 340252, Nigeria
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- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
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- Enzyme Biotechnology and Environmental Health Unit, Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, 340252, Nigeria
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Akintunde JK, Imhade IA, Oboh G. Egg case concentrate of Mantis religiosa abrogates the accumulation of cadmium in muscular and bone tissues of African catfish via activation of nitric oxide and myeloperoxidase activity. J Food Biochem 2020; 45:e13287. [PMID: 32510650 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The study examined the prophylactic effect of praying mantis egg case powder (PMECP) against the accumulation of cadmium (Cd) in key tissues of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Thirty African catfish were randomly distributed into six (n = 5) groups. Group I was treated with normal fish diet (NFD) only. Group II was exposed to Cd + NFD. Group III was exposed to Cd + NFD + EC50 PMECP. Group IV was exposed to Cd + NFD + EC50 PMECP + 10% EC50 PMECP. Group V was exposed to Cd + NFD + EC50 PMECP + 20% EC50 PMECP. Group VI was treated with EC50 PMECP + NFD for 14 days. Inhibitory concentration (IC50 ) of PMECP significantly scavenged free radicals in vitro with corresponding increase in the activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO) and nitric oxide (NO) level. PMECP also showed highest growth-rate pattern and downregulation of cavitation within the lamellae. Hence, PMECP may be a prophylactic agent against the Cd accumulation in African catfish. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Mantis religiosa egg case is widely used in Asian traditional medicine and some part of West Africa, as prevention against several diseases such as urinary disorders, infertility, impotence, and shingles. Our previous investigation showed that Mantis religiosa egg case flour could prevent hepatotoxicity, inhibit respiratory dysfunction, and interrupt oxidative damage in lungs. It is also commonly utilized for its high protein content and clear airways potential. The results of this study revealed empirical evidence concerning the possible usage of PMECP as natural, alternative, and/or complementary protein supplement with prophylactic potentials. Hence, this study underlines PMECP as prophylactic agent in abrogating the accumulation of cadmium as well as improving the protein content in African catfish.
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- J K Akintunde
- Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Toxicology Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, College of Biosciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.,Toxicology and Safety Unit, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Toxicology and Safety Unit, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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Ibrahim MA, Ibrahem MD. Acrylamide-induced hematotoxicity, oxidative stress, and DNA damage in liver, kidney, and brain of catfish (Clarias gariepinus). ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2020; 35:300-308. [PMID: 31675142 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study was carried out to explore the possible deleterious impacts of acrylamide (ACR) on catfish (Clarias gariepinus). The estimation of mortalities, the examination of the clinical picture, the evaluation of blood parameters, oxidative stress, DNA damage, and the histopathological picture were performed in the liver, kidney, and brain samples of the experimentally ACR-exposed catfish. The 96 hours LC50 value was estimated to be 133 mg/L by the hydrostatic method. Fish were reared in water containing four different concentrations of ACR as follows: 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80% of the estimated LC50 for 2 weeks. Abnormal behavioral, clinical, and postmortem responses were depicted. The anemic response including significant decreases in red blood cells, hemoglobin, and packed cell volume following the ascending concentrations of ACR were recorded. The malondialdehyde was significantly increased, whereas reduced glutathione level, superoxide dismutase, and total antioxidant capacity were significantly decreased. The DNA fragmentation assay illustrated a clear laddering pattern in all the tested organs. Notably, the brain was the most influenced organ. It is presumed that ACR contamination showed adverse impacts on the catfish.
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- Marwa A Ibrahim
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Public health, Faculty of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Fish Diseases and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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