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Belhassen D, Bejaoui S, Martins R, Perina F, Figueiredo J, Ben Abdallah B, Khila Z, Boubaker S, Ben Fayala C, Trabelsi M, Soudani N. Alteration of redox status and fatty acid profile in gills from the green crab (Carcinus aestuarii) following dimethoate exposure. Pestic Biochem Physiol 2023; 197:105699. [PMID: 38072554 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Dimethoate is a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide and acaricide. Through various pathways, such as runoff and drift, dimethoate can reach marine environment, and easily impact common organisms in coastal areas, close to agriculture lands, namely crustaceans. The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential effects of dimethoate exposure (50, 100, and 200 μg/l), for 1 day, on a wide range of markers of oxidative stress and neurotransmission impairment, as well as fatty acids composition and histopathological aspect in the gills of the green crab Carcinus aestuarii. A significant increase in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids series, namely the eicosapentaenoic acid (C20: 5n3) and its precursor alpha-linolenic acid (C 18: 3n3) in dimethoate-treated crabs was recorded. Concerning n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, we noted a high reduction in arachidonic acid (C20:4n-6) levels. Dimethoate exposure increased the levels of hydrogen peroxide, malondialdehyde, lipid hydroperoxides, protein carbonyl, and caused the advanced oxidation of protein products along with enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant-related markers. Acetylcholinesterase activity was highly inhibited following exposure to dimethoate in a concentration-dependent manner. Finally, deleterious histopathological changes with several abnormalities were noted in exposed animals confirming our biochemical findings. The present study offered unique insights to establish a relationship between redox status and alterations in fatty acid composition, allowing a better understanding of dimethoate-triggered toxicity.
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- Dalya Belhassen
- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 2092, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 2092, Tunisia
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 2092, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 2092, Tunisia; Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Continental Environments, UMR 7360 LIEC CNRS University of Lorraine, Metz 57070, France
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- Pasteur Institute of Tunis, Department of Human and Experimental Anatomy Pathology, 13, place Pasteur, B.P. 74 Tunis, Belvedere 1002, Tunisia
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- Pasteur Institute of Tunis, Department of Human and Experimental Anatomy Pathology, 13, place Pasteur, B.P. 74 Tunis, Belvedere 1002, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 2092, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 2092, Tunisia
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Fouzai C, Trabelsi W, Bejaoui S, Marengo M, Ghribi F, Chetoui I, Mili S, Soudani N. Dual oxidative stress and fatty acid profile impacts in Paracentrotus lividus exposed to lambda-cyhalothrin: biochemical and histopathological responses. Toxicol Res 2023; 39:429-441. [PMID: 37398571 PMCID: PMC10313587 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-023-00174-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Lambda-cyhalothrin (λ-cyh) is a potential pyrethroid insecticide widely used in pest control. The presence of pyrethroids in the aquatic ecosystem may induce adverse effects on non-target organisms such as the sea urchin. This study was conducted to assess the toxic effects of λ-cyh on the fatty acid profiles, redox status, and histopathological aspects of Paracentrotus lividus gonads following exposure to three concentrations of λ-cyh (100, 250 and 500 µg/L) for 72 h. The results showed a significant decrease in saturated fatty acid (SFAs) with an increase in monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFAs) levels in λ-cyh treated sea urchins. The highest levels in PUFAs were recorded in the eicosapentaenoic acids (C20:5n-3), docosahexaenoic acids (C22:6n-3) and arachidonic acids (C20:4n-6) levels. The λ-cyh intoxication promoted oxidative stress with an increase in hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), malondialdehyde (MDA) and advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) levels. Furthermore, the enzymatic activities and non-enzymatic antioxidants levels were enhanced in all exposed sea urchins, while the vitamin C levels were decreased in 100 and 500 µg/L treated groups. Our biochemical results have been confirmed by the histopathological observations. Collectively, our findings offered valuable insights into the importance of assessing fatty acids' profiles as a relevant tool in aquatic ecotoxicological studies.
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- Chaima Fouzai
- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of aquatic organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of aquatic organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of aquatic organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Station de Recherche Sous-marines et Océanographiques (STARESO), Calvi, France
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of aquatic organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of aquatic organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Higher institute of fishing and aquaculture of Bizerte, Menzel Jemil Bizerte, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of aquatic organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
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Ghribi F, Bejaoui S, Zupa R, Trabelsi W, Marengo M, Chetoui I, Corriero A, Soudani N. New insight into the toxic effects of lithium in the ragworm Perinereis cultrifera as revealed by lipidomic biomarkers, redox status, and histopathological features. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:68821-68835. [PMID: 37129804 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27223-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Lithium (Li) is a toxic monovalent alkaline metal used in household items common to industrial applications. The present work was aimed at investigating the potential toxic effects of LiCl on the redox status, fatty acid composition, and histological aspects of the marine ragworm Perinereis cultrifera. Sea worms were exposed to LiCl graded doses (20, 40, and 80 mg/L) for 48 h. Compared with the control group, the saturated fatty acids (SFA) decreased while monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) increased upon exposure to LiCl. The increase in PUFA n-3 and PUFA n-6 was concomitant to an increase in docosahexaenoic (DHA: C22:6n-3), eicosapentaenoic (EPA: C20:5n-3), and docosapentaenoic acid (C22:5n-6) fatty acids. Results showed that LiCl-treated specimens accumulate lithium with increasing exposure gradient. Indeed, the exposure to LiCl doses promoted oxidative stress with an increase of the ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), advanced oxidation protein product (AOPP), and protein carbonyl (PCO) as well as the enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants (non-protein thiols (NPSH), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione S-transferase (GST), and metallothionein (MT)) levels in all treated groups. Our biochemical findings have been affirmed by the histopathological observations showing hyperplasia and loss of the intestine structure in treated specimens. Overall, our findings give new insights on the toxic effect of LiCl on the redox status of P. cultrifera body tissue and highlighted the usefulness of the FA composition as an early sensitive bioindicators to better understand LiCl mechanism of toxicity in marine polychaetes.
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- Feriel Ghribi
- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Tunis Faculty of Science, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Tunis Faculty of Science, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
- High Institute of Aquaculture and Fishing of Bizerte, BP15, 7080, Menzel Jemil, Tunisia
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- Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Valenzano, Italy
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Tunis Faculty of Science, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Station de Recherche Sous-marines et océanographiques (STARESO), Calvi, France
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Tunis Faculty of Science, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Valenzano, Italy
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Tunis Faculty of Science, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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Chetoui I, Ghribi F, Bejaoui S, Hachana S, El Cafsi M, Azaza MS. Incorporation of ω3 fatty acids in the diets of Nile tilapia juvenile (Oreochromis niloticus L.): effects on growth performance, fatty acid composition, and tolerance to low temperature. Trop Anim Health Prod 2022; 54:401. [DOI: 10.1007/s11250-022-03394-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sefi M, Chaâbane M, Bejaoui S, Elwej A, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K, Gouiaa N, Sellami TB, El Cafsi M, Zeghal N. Antioxidant role of selenium against maneb-induced cardiotoxicity in mice. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:54827-54841. [PMID: 35312919 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19497-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The current study was conducted to assess the beneficial effect of selenium (Se) on maneb-induced cardiotoxicity and fatty acid alterations in adult mice. Swiss albino male mice were assigned into four experimental groups. The first group consisted of negative controls. The second group represented the positive controls where mice received daily, via the diet, sodium selenite at a dose of 0.2 mg/kg. For the third group, mice were subjected to intraperitoneal injections of maneb (30 mg/kg BW). The fourth group (MB+Se) received daily the same dose of maneb as group 3 along with sodium selenite at the same dose as group 2. Mice exposure to maneb caused cardiotoxicity as indicated by an increase in malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and protein carbonyl levels, and an alteration of the antioxidant defense system (catalase, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione, and vitamin C). Plasma lactate dehydrogenase activity and total cholesterol, triglyceride, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels increased, while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level decreased. Results showed also a decrease in the amount of n-3 PUFA, docosahexaenoic, docosapentaenoic, and eicosapentaenoic acids. However, an increase in the levels of MUFA, cis-vaccenic, and palmitoleic acids was observed. Co-administration of Se restored the parameters indicated above to near control values. The histopathological findings confirmed the biochemical results. Selenium could be a useful and efficient agent against maneb-induced cardiotoxicity.
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- Mediha Sefi
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
- Ecology, Biology and Physiology Laboratory of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Ecology, Biology and Physiology Laboratory of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomo-pathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomo-pathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Ecology, Biology and Physiology Laboratory of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Bejaoui S, Chetoui I, Ghribi F, Soudani N, Cafsi MEL. Different frying processes stimulate lipid peroxidation and promote changes in the composition of cholesterol, free fatty acids and triglycerides in the commercial clam’s tissues Venerupis decussata. International Journal of Food Engineering 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/ijfe-2021-0224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This investigation was aimed to assess and evaluate the effect of frying process with three different oils (corn, olive and margarine) on fatty acids and lipid classes’ composition of clam and their impact on the nutritional value and tissues quality. The results indicated that the contents of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids varied significantly in fried clams and frying oil. Our data demonstrated that all lipid classes’ contents increased significantly after all frying processes. It was concluded that the frying process decreased the n-3/n-6 and DHA+EPA and increased the levels of atherogenic; thrombogenic indices. Additionally, these culinary processes promoted lipid peroxidation through the enhancement of TBARs, PV and FFA. These changes were more significant and intensive after frying with margarine and corn oils followed by virgin olive oil. These results suggest that clam fried with olive oil can be classified as highly nutritive in regard to its lipid content, major fatty acid profile; and nutritional value.
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- Safa Bejaoui
- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis , University of Tunis El Manar , 2092 , Tunis , Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis , University of Tunis El Manar , 2092 , Tunis , Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis , University of Tunis El Manar , 2092 , Tunis , Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis , University of Tunis El Manar , 2092 , Tunis , Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis , University of Tunis El Manar , 2092 , Tunis , Tunisia
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Ben-Abdallah S, Sefi M, Soudani N, Hamdi A, Bejaoui S, Issaoui H, El Cafsi M, Karray-Bouraoui N. Potential antioxidant effects of Narcissus tazetta phenolic compounds against cadmium chloride-induced hepatotoxicity in Swiss albino mice. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2021; 28:66193-66205. [PMID: 34331222 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15497-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Narcissus tazetta (Amaryllidaceae) is a medicinal plant widely used for cut flowers and potted ornamental plant in Tunisia flora. The current study evaluated the phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of its flower extracts and investigated its potential protective activity against cadmium chloride (CdCl2)-induced hepatotoxicity in mice. Mice were divided into six groups of six each: group 1, serving as negative controls, received by intraperitoneal way only distilled water; group 2 received by intraperitoneal way CdCl2 (0.16 mg/kg bw); groups 3 and 4 received CdCl2 at the same dose of group 2 and 100 or 200 mg/kg bw of Narcissus tazetta flower extracts via oral route; groups 5 and 6, serving as positive controls, received only Narcissus tazetta flower extracts. Polyphenolic compounds of the extract were analyzed by colorimetric and high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) methods. Total antioxidant activity and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging potential of the extract were estimated using colorimetric method. Results indicated that ethanolic flower extract contained high levels of total phenolic and flavonoid along with a strong total antioxidant and DPPH free radical scavenging activities. HPLC-MS analysis identified eight phenolic compounds, including rutin, kaempferol glycosides, and chlorogenic acids. The extract also exhibited marked hepatoprotective effects against CdCl2 toxicity by reducing hepatic levels of malondialdehyde, advanced oxidation protein products, hydrogen peroxide, metallothioneins, and DNA degradation. Additionally, co-administration of Narcissus tazetta flower extracts lowered the plasma activities of transaminases, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, and lactate dehydrogenase and increased hepatic levels of reduced glutathione, nonprotein thiols, vitamin C, and catalase activity. The hepatoprotective effects of the extract were demonstrated by histopathological improvement of liver disorders. The current study provided ethnopharmacological application of Narcissus tazetta flower extracts against CdCl2-induced oxidative stress, suggesting its chemoprevention role of its phenolic compounds as a natural antioxidant.
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- Saoussen Ben-Abdallah
- Laboratory of Plant Productivity and Environmental Constraints, LR18ES04, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunisia, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, LR18ES41, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, LR18ES41, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Productivity and Environmental Constraints, LR18ES04, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunisia, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
- Phytochemicals and Food Quality Group, Instituto de la Grasa (CSIC), 41013, Seville, Spain
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, LR18ES41, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Productivity and Environmental Constraints, LR18ES04, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunisia, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, LR18ES41, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Productivity and Environmental Constraints, LR18ES04, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunisia, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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Fouzai C, Trabelsi W, Rabeh I, Bejaoui S, Telahigue K, El Cafsi M, Soudani N. Fatty acid profile and antioxidant status in Venus verrucosa gills as λ-cyhalothrin toxic effects. Toxicol Ind Health 2020; 36:898-907. [PMID: 32996380 DOI: 10.1177/0748233720961219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The aim of this study was to analyze the biochemical alterations in the gills of Venus verrucosa under exposure for 6 days to three doses of lambda-cyhalothrin (λ-cyh) (100, 250, and 500 µg L-1). Malondialdehyde, lipid hydroperoxide, and hydrogen peroxide levels in the gills of treated groups increased. λ-Cyh exposure significantly increased the protein carbonyl and reduced glutathione levels in the gills of all treated groups. Moreover, the activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase were increased. In our study, the polyunsaturated fatty acid (FA), omega-6, eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5n-3), and docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6n-3) were increased in the treated groups. A significant decrease in the saturated FAs, omega-3, and arachidonic acid (C20:4n-6) levels was observed. The content of monounsaturated FA was changed in the groups treated with 100 and 250 µg L-1 of λ-cyh. As a corollary, desaturase and elongase activities were significantly increased. Our study provides evidence of the underlying toxic mechanism of λ-cyh and its capacity to create oxidative stress and revealed that FA profiling is a new approach for elucidating the λ-cyh toxicity.
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- Chaima Fouzai
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology, and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, 37964University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology, and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, 37964University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology, and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, 37964University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology, and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, 37964University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology, and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, 37964University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology, and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, 37964University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology, and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, 37964University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Zmemlia N, Bejaoui S, Khemiri I, Bouriga N, Louiz I, El-Bok S, Ben-Attia M, Souli A. Biochemical composition and antioxidant potential of the edible Mediterranean sea cucumber Holothuria tubulosa. Grasas y Aceites 2020. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.0452191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The sea cucumber or holothurian is a marine species which has been prized in some Asian countries for its nutritional qualities. The purpose of this work was to study the biochemical composition and free radical scavenging and antioxidant activities of Holothuria tubulosa tegument from the Bizerta lagoon in northern Tunisia. The obtained data demonstrated that the extract of sea cucumber teguments exhibited high biochemical levels (such as moisture 80.77%, protein 7.07%, lipids 10.21%, energy value 13.64 Kcal/g ww), and an important nutritional value (including n-3/n-6: 2.11, EPA+DHA: 20.96, AI: 1.38 and TI: 0.54). High antioxidant activities were recorded in the integument by the radical scavenging tests of ABTS and DPPH as well as by the total antioxidant capacity and the FRAP in comparison with the BHT standard. Our results showed that H. Tubulosa tegument has high nutritional value with high antioxidant activities and could be considered a nutraceutical product.
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Bejaoui S, Michán C, Telahigue K, Nechi S, Cafsi ME, Soudani N, Blasco J, Costa PM, Alhama J. Metal body burden and tissue oxidative status in the bivalve Venerupis decussata from Tunisian coastal lagoons. Mar Environ Res 2020; 159:105000. [PMID: 32662434 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2020.105000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Coastal transitional waters are exposed to many anthropogenic threats. This study aims to assess the trace metals' pollution status of transitional waters by evaluating its biological effects in the clam Venerupis decussata. Among the studied sites along the Tunisian littoral, South Tunis and Boughrara were the most impacted, since clams from these two lagoons presented significant differences in: (i) trace metal contents, (ii) in-cell hydrogen peroxide, (iii) enzymatic and non-enzymatic defenses, (iv) damage to lipids and proteins, and (v) protein post-translational modifications. These changes related to evident histopathological traits. PCA showed a clear separation between the digestive gland and gills tissues and illustrated an impact gradient in Tunisian coastal lagoons. Water temperature was revealed as an added natural stressor that, when concurring with high pollution, may jeopardize an ecosystem's health and contribute to the accumulation of hazardous metals in organisms.
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- Safa Bejaoui
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Campus de Excelencia Internacional Agroalimentario CeiA3, Universidad de Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Severo Ochoa, E-14071, Córdoba, Spain; Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Campus de Excelencia Internacional Agroalimentario CeiA3, Universidad de Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Severo Ochoa, E-14071, Córdoba, Spain
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- Anatomy and Cytology Service, CHU Mohamed Taher Maamouri Hospital, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Anatomy and Cytology Service, CHU Mohamed Taher Maamouri Hospital, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Dpt. Ecology and Coastal Management, ICMAN-CSIC, Campus Rio San Pedro, E-11510, Puerto Real (Cadiz), Spain
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- UCIBIO - Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Departamento de Ciências da Vida, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Campus de Excelencia Internacional Agroalimentario CeiA3, Universidad de Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Severo Ochoa, E-14071, Córdoba, Spain.
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Chaâbane M, Bejaoui S, Trabelsi W, Telahigue K, Chetoui I, Chalghaf M, Zeghal N, El Cafsi M, Soudani N. The potential toxic effects of hexavalent chromium on oxidative stress biomarkers and fatty acids profile in soft tissues of Venus verrucosa. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2020; 196:110562. [PMID: 32276164 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium (chromium (VI)), a highly toxic heavy metal, is a common pollutant of aquatic ecosystems. The present study aimed to elucidate the potential toxic effects of chromium (VI) on oxidative stress biomarkers and fatty acids profile in the gills and digestive gland of Venus verrucosa, an ecologically and economically important bivalve species. Three doses of chromium (VI) (1, 10 and 100 μg.L-1) were chosen for V. verrucosa exposure during 7 days under controlled conditions. A significant increase in the levels of malondialdehyde, lipid hydroperoxides and hydrogen peroxide was observed in the gills and digestive gland of chromium (VI)-exposed V. verrucosa as compared to the control group. Furthermore, an induction of enzymatic antioxidant activities (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione S-transferase) and an enhancement of non-enzymatic antioxidant levels (non-protein thiols, glutathione and vitamin C) were marked. An alteration of fatty acids composition was also noted following chromium (VI) exposure. The obtained results highlighted the importance of assessing oxidative damage biomarkers and fatty acids profile in the study of chromium (VI)-induced toxicity in V. verrucosa.
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- Mariem Chaâbane
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture of Bizerte, University of Carthage, BP15, 7080, Menzel Jemil, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, 3000, Sfax, Tunisia; Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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Ghribi F, Richir J, Bejaoui S, Boussoufa D, Marengo M, El Cafsi M, Gobert S. Trace elements and oxidative stress in the Ark shell Arca noae from a Mediterranean coastal lagoon (Bizerte lagoon, Tunisia): are there health risks associated with their consumption? Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:15607-15623. [PMID: 32128728 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-07967-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 02/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The current study examined the concentrations of ten trace elements (TE) (nickel, chromium, cadmium, iron, zinc, manganese, aluminum, copper, selenium and lead) in the edible tissue of the Ark shell Arca noae (L. 1758) from a Mediterranean coastal lagoon, the Bizerte lagoon during 2013-2014. The analysis of several redox status biomarkers, metallothioneins (MTs), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), reduced glutathione (GSH) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE), was monitored as a response to TE bioaccumulation and environmental parameters variability. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed between mean seasonal TE concentrations in A. noae soft tissue. The highest TE concentrations in A. noae soft tissues were recorded during summer, which coincided with the increase of body dry weight (BDW) and the gonad index (GI). During this season, biomarker responses were enhanced, revealing significant increases of MTs, MDA and GSH levels as well as GPx activity in A. noae tissues, while a decrease of AChE activity was observed. The levels of TE analyzed in A. noae and several parameters used to assess the potential human risk (estimated weekly intake, target hazard quotient and target hazard risk) were lower than the permissible limits for safe seafood consumption. Consequently, this shellfish can be considered safe for human consumption. This preliminary study presents prospects for the valorization of this seafood product in Tunisia's food sector. It also gives basal information for future environmental assessment studies in which A. noae could be used as early warning tools in the field of biomonitoring programs and confirms the usefulness of biomarkers to monitor the health status of aquatic organisms.
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- Feriel Ghribi
- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Chemical Oceanography Unit (AGO), University of Liège, Quartier Agora, Sart-Tilman, Liege, Belgium
- Laboratory of Oceanology, MARE Centre, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, Liege, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Oceanology, MARE Centre, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, Liege, Belgium
- Station de recherche Sous-marines et Océanographiques (STARESO), Calvi, France
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Oceanology, MARE Centre, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, Liege, Belgium
- Station de recherche Sous-marines et Océanographiques (STARESO), Calvi, France
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Sefi M, Chaâbane M, Elwej A, Bejaoui S, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K, Gouiaa N, Boudawara Sellami T, El Cafsi M, Zeghal N, Soudani N. Zinc alleviates maneb-induced kidney injury in adult mice through modulation of oxidative stress, genotoxicity, and histopathological changes. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:8091-8102. [PMID: 31897980 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07175-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Zinc is one of the important essential trace minerals to human health due to its antioxidant properties. The present study was conducted to elucidate its potential protective role against maneb-induced nephrotoxicity. For this purpose, animals were randomly divided into four groups of six each. Mice of group I (negative controls) have received daily 0.5 ml of distilled water, a solvent of maneb. Mice of group II (MB) have received 30 mg/kg bw of maneb daily by intraperitoneal way. Mice of group III (MB + Zn) have received the same dose of maneb as group II, along with ZnSO4 (30 mg/kg bw) daily. Mice of group IV (Zn), considered as positive controls, have received the same dose of ZnSO4 as group III daily. Our results revealed that ZnSO4 co-administration to maneb-treated mice decreased kidney levels of malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, protein carbonyls, and advanced oxidation protein products; the levels of non-enzymatic antioxidants like vitamin C, glutathione, and metallothionein. It recovered the alteration of antioxidant enzyme activities (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase) and attenuated DNA fragmentation. Furthermore, this essential trace element was also able to alleviate kidney biomarkers' alterations by lowering plasma levels of creatinine, urea, uric acid, and lactate dehydrogenase. In addition, the histopathological changes induced by maneb were improved following zinc administration. Our results indicated that zinc might be beneficial against maneb-induced renal oxidative damage in mice.
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- Mediha Sefi
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomo-pathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomo-pathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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Bouriga N, Bejaoui S, Jemmali B, Quignard JP, Trabelsi M. Effects of smoking processes on the nutritional value and fatty acid composition of Zander fish ( Sander lucioperca). Grasas y Aceites 2020. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.1061182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study aimed to estimate the nutritional quality of Sander lucioperca fillets and alterations in lipid quality following hot and cold smoking processes. Our results revealed that the total fat content of zander fillets was 1.86 g/100g. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) were higher than saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids in fresh tissue samples. Arachidonic, docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids were the most abundant PUFAs. Differences in the fatty acid compositions of the smoked and fresh fillet were significant, with a decrease in (PUFAs) in the proportion of total fatty acids. The fatty acid profile of the neutral lipids was unchanged after the cold smoking process, whereas PUFAs decreased significantly during both smoking processes, especially the hot smoking process. Our findings showed a partial alteration of polar lipids. Both smoking treatments produced lipoperoxidation and lipid oxidation in the fillets. Other investigational smoking conditions should be tested to reduce such oxidation and hydrolysis in fillets, which could be susceptible to off-flavors and off-odors.
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Bejaoui S, Bouziz M, Ghribi F, Chetoui I, Cafsi ME. Assessment of the biochemical and nutritional values of Venerupis decussata from Tunisian lagoons submitted to different anthropogenic ranks. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:1734-1751. [PMID: 31755057 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06851-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The present study aimed to evaluate the biochemical status of Venerupis decussata collected seasonally from two Tunisian coastline lagoons (Ghar El Melh and Boughrara) submitted to different anthropogenic levels. Trace elements were significantly higher in clams from Boughrara, especially during the warm season. Fatty acids, proximate compositions, and nutritional value of both clam populations were higher, appearing to be the best for human consumption principally during the spring season. The principal component analysis was determined, including phospholipids and reserve lipids, revealing a great variation with the exogenous and endogenous factors. Generally, clams from Boughrara had a significant alteration in biochemical composition principally due to the anthropogenic levels and physicochemical fluctuation of this lagoon. Our results reflected the healthy benefit of clam consumption and the use of energy reserves and essential fatty acids as a great biomarker to assess ecological risk in lagoons and other coastal ecosystems.
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- Safa Bejaoui
- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Environment, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Environment, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Environment, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Environment, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Environment, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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Chetoui I, Bejaoui S, Trabelsi W, Rabeh I, Nechi S, Chelbi E, Ghalghaf M, El Cafsi M, Soudani N. Exposure ofMactra corallinato acute doses of lead: effects on redox status, fatty acid composition and histomorphological aspect. Drug Chem Toxicol 2019; 45:311-323. [DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2019.1693590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Imene Chetoui
- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Anatomy and Cytology Service, Mohamed Taher Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
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- Anatomy and Cytology Service, Mohamed Taher Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
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- Aquatic Environment Exploitation Resources Unit, Higher Institute Fishing and Fish Farming of Bizerte, Menzel Jemil, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research, Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Trabelsi W, Chetoui I, Fouzai C, Bejaoui S, Rabeh I, Telahigue K, Chalghaf M, El Cafsi M, Soudani N. Redox status and fatty acid composition of Mactra corallina digestive gland following exposure to acrylamide. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2019; 26:22197-22208. [PMID: 31148000 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05492-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Acrylamide (ACR), a ubiquitous agent, has various chemical and industrial applications, and it is found in backed or fried carbohydrate-rich food. It has been related to multiple toxicological effects, and it causes high cytotoxicity through oxidative stress. The present study aimed to investigate the potential effect of ACR toxicity administered at different concentrations (5, 10, and 20 mg/L), during 5 days, in order to evaluate the fatty acid (FA) composition and redox state in the digestive gland of Mactra corallina. The results showed, in ACR-treated clams, a significant increase in malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, protein carbonyl, and metallothionein levels, as well as an alteration of the enzymatic (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase) and non-enzymatic (reduced glutathione and ascorbic acid) antioxidant status. However, acetylcholinesterase activity was inhibited in a concentration-dependent manner. In our experiment, the n-3 (Omega-3) and n-6 (Omega-6) polyunsaturated fatty acid levels were significantly changed in all ACR-treated groups. A decrease in eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5n-3, EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6n-3, DHA) was observed in 10-mg/L and 20-mg/L ACR-treated groups. Nevertheless, arachidonic acid (C20:4n-6, ARA) and its precursor linoleic acid (C18:2n-6, LA) were increased. Besides oxidative stress parameters, FA composition may be an additional tool for assessing ACR contamination.
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- Wafa Trabelsi
- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Aquatic Environment Exploitation Resources Unit, Higher Institute Fishing and Fish Farming of Bizerte, Bizerte, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Ecology, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology, Tunis Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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Bejaoui S, Rabeh I, Ghribi F, Aouini F, Chetoui I, Telahigue K, Soudani N, El Cafsi M. Change in fatty acid composition and evaluation of lipids and protein oxidation in the commercial cooked clams ( Ruditapes decussatus). Grasas y Aceites 2019. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.1045182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study aimed to provide information about the changes in fatty acid composition and quality in Ruditapes decussatus tissue after four culinary treatments (steamed, baked, grilled and fried). All treated samples showed a significant decrease in moisture and protein. In contrast, a significant increase in fat content resulted from the grilled and fried treatments. Saturated fatty acid was significantly higher in fresh clams than all cooking processes, except in fried ones. Monounsaturated fatty acid and polyunsaturated fatty acid varied significantly between fresh and cooked clams with high values recorded for fried clams. The n-3/n-6 ratio, peroxide index, EPA+DHA and atherogenicity index decreased significantly after the cooking processes particularly in fried clams. The mineral levels (Mg, Ca and Mn) of cooked clams decreased considerably with grilled and fried treatments. The impacts of cooking on the fatty acid composition and protein content in clam tissue was evaluated by lipid peroxidation (TBARS, PV, FFA, TOR) and protein oxidation (AOPP and PCO), which varied statistically in fried, steamed, grilled and baked samples; indicating alterations in cooked clam tissues structure. Based on our results, steaming is recommended for the preparation of clams because it preserves the most nutritional tissue quality.
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Bejaoui S, Helfer T, Bendotti S, Lambert T. Description and thermal simulation of the DIAMINO irradiation experiment of transmutation fuel in the OSIRIS reactor. Progress in Nuclear Energy 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pnucene.2019.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Telahigue K, Rabeh I, Hajji T, Trabelsi W, Bejaoui S, Chouba L, El Cafsi M, Soudani N. Effects of acute mercury exposure on fatty acid composition and oxidative stress biomarkers in Holothuria forskali body wall. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2019; 169:516-522. [PMID: 30472476 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.11.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Revised: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Mercury is one of the most harmful pollutant that threat marine biota. This study assessed the Hg impact on the fatty acid (FA) composition and the antioxidant statues in Holothuria forskali body wall tissue. Specimens were exposed to HgCl2 graded doses (40, 80 and 160 μg L-1) for 96 h. A decrease in linoleic, arachidonic and eicosapentaenoic acid levels and an increase of docosahexaenoic acid were mainly observed at the nominal tested dose. The exposure to the upper dose promoted oxidative stress with an increase of malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, advanced oxidation protein product, glutathione and non-protein thiols levels. Moreover, a decrease in catalase and an increase in superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities were observed. Yet, an increase of the metallothionein level was registered in all treated groups. This study confirmed the Hg toxicity on the redox statue of H. forskali and highlighted the usefulness of the FA composition as an early sensitive bioindicators.
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- Khaoula Telahigue
- UR: Physiology and Aquatic Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Univ. Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia.
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- UR: Physiology and Aquatic Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Univ. Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
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- BVBGR-LR11ES31, Higher Institute of Biotechnology - Sidi Thabet, Biotechpole Sidi Thabet, Univ. Manouba, 2020 Ariana, Tunisia
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- UR: Physiology and Aquatic Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Univ. Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
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- UR: Physiology and Aquatic Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Univ. Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
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- National Institute of Marine Science and Technology (INSTM), La Goulette Center, 2060 Tunis, Tunisia
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- UR: Physiology and Aquatic Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Univ. Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia
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- UR: Physiology and Aquatic Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Univ. Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia.
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Sefi M, Elwej A, Chaâbane M, Bejaoui S, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K, Gouiaa N, Boudawara-Sellemi T, El Cafsi M, Zeghal N, Soudani N. Beneficial role of vanillin, a polyphenolic flavoring agent, on maneb-induced oxidative stress, DNA damage, and liver histological changes in Swiss albino mice. Hum Exp Toxicol 2019; 38:619-631. [PMID: 30782018 DOI: 10.1177/0960327119831067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Vanillin, a widely used flavoring agent, has antimutagenic and antioxidant properties. The current study was performed to evaluate its beneficial role against hepatotoxicity induced by maneb, a dithiocarbamate fungicide. Mice were divided into four groups of six each: group 1, serving as negative controls which received by intraperitoneal way only distilled water, a solvent of maneb; group 2, received daily, by intraperitoneal way, maneb (30 mg kg-1 body weight (BW)); group 3, received maneb at the same dose of group 2 and 50 mg kg-1 BW of vanillin by intraperitoneal way; and group 4, serving as positive controls, received daily only vanillin. After 10 days of treatment, mice of all groups were killed. Our results showed that vanillin significantly reduced the elevated hepatic levels of malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and advanced oxidation protein product and attenuated DNA fragmentation induced by maneb. In addition, vanillin modulated the alterations of antioxidant status: enzymatic (superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase) and nonenzymatic (reduced glutathione, nonprotein thiol, and vitamin C) antioxidants in the liver of maneb-treated mice. This natural compound was also able to ameliorate plasma biochemical parameters (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, and total protein). The protective effect of vanillin was further evident through the histopathological changes produced by maneb in the liver tissue. Thus, we concluded that vanillin might be beneficial against maneb-induced hepatic damage in mice.
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- M Sefi
- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.,2 Physiology and Aquatic Environment Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 2 Physiology and Aquatic Environment Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- 3 Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 3 Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 4 Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomopathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 4 Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomopathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 2 Physiology and Aquatic Environment Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.,2 Physiology and Aquatic Environment Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Telahigue K, Rabeh I, Chetoui I, Bejaoui S, El Cafsi M, Hajji T. To what extent are hake fat and its oil quality affected by the parasite Lernaeocera lusci? Grasas y Aceites 2019. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.0697181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The copepod Lernaeosera lusci is a common ectoparasite of the hake Merluccius merluccius, which constitutes its definitive host. The present study is the first to investigate the impact of L. lusci and its infection intensity on the fatty acid (FA) composition and oil quality of its host. The results revealed a substantial decrease in the total FA content, which dropped by 50, 70 and 83% when fish was infected by one (L1), two (L2) and three (L3) parasites, respectively. The lipid profile showed a tendency for a significant decrease in the saturated fatty acid (SFA), monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) levels in all parasitized groups and in a parasite load dependant manner (p < 0.05). The same tendency was observed for the most commonly analysed FA and in particular for essential FA, such as e arachidonic (ARA), eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids, which showed smaller amounts associated with L. lusci co-infection. From a nutritional standpoint, our findings revealed that L. lusci is able to cause severe deterioration in the nutritional quality of its host oil. In addition to the increase in the thrombogenicity index (IT) and the high atherogenicity index (IA) values, the low hypocholesterolemic / hypercholesterolemic fatty acid ratio (H/H) and the modest amount of DHA+EPA (20 and 10 mg/100g) recorded at heavy infection levels make the parasitized fish inadequate sources of these PUFA and unsuitable for consumers with special dietary needs.
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Bejaoui S, Boussoufa D, Telahigue K, Chetoui I, Ghribi F, Rabeh I, El Cafsi M. Geographic variation in fatty acid composition and food source of the commercial clam ( Venerupis decussata, Linnaeus, 1758), from the Tunisian Coast: Trophic links. Grasas y Aceites 2019. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.0580181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Lake and coastal Tunisian areas are rich biodiversity habitats, although little information is available about the distribution of food sources for the inhabitant species. In this study, a fatty acid analysis was used to study the trophic ecology of Venerupis decussatac ommunities from 10 sites located along the Tunisian Coast. The richest population in fatty acids was found in S4 followed by S5 and S8, while that of S1, S3 and S10 were the least rich. Results from multivariate analysis confirmed the ecological position of the studied population based on their fatty acid composition. Our results divided the ten studied populations into three similar groups according to their ecological and geographical positions in relation to environmental parameters and food and trophic links. A principal component analysis revealed that diatoms and dinoflagellates were the predominate diets in all the sampling stations. Bacteria and urban discharge dominated the dietary source of clams from S10 and S9. Zooplankton were the preferred diet of V. decussata harvested from the two S2 and S3 lakes; although green algae, phytoplankton and detritus were absent from the dietary source of the two previous populations. Despite spatial differences, clams from the north and the south could be easily distinguished from each other, which indicates the utility of this method in the dietary analysis of different food chain links. This study proves that geographic, ecologic and abiotic factors as well as their mutual interaction should be properly investigated in studies focusing on the trophic chains of aquatic ecosystems.
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Chetoui I, Rabeh I, Bejaoui S, Telahigue K, Ghribi F, El Cafsi M. First seasonal investigation of the fatty acid composition in three organs of the Tunisian bivalve Mactra stultorum. Grasas y Aceites 2019. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.0571181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study reveals information for the first time about the total lipid (TL) content and fatty acid composition (FA) of Mactra stultorum (M. corallina). Three edible organs (foot, mantle and adductor muscle) were the subjects of this research in order to determine the most favorable periods for their consumption in relation to seasonal variability. The results showed lower lipid content in the adductor muscles in summer (12.73 ± 2.55 mg/g dry matter); while a higher content was observed in winter (28.97 ± 3.50 mg/g dry matter). However, similar lipid contents were observed in the mantle and foot tissues among the seasons. The fatty acid composition of Mactra stultorum adductor muscles, mantle and foot was dominated by saturated fatty acids (SFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Palmitic acid (16:0) was the major saturated fatty acid (SFA) and reached higher levels during summer in the foot (26%), mantle (21%) and adductor muscles (25%). Among PUFA, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) showed significant variation among seasons with high levels recorded during winter and spring. Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) did not show any remarkable variation among seasons for the three studied tissues. Seasonal changes in fatty acids were observed for all samples, reaching a maximum level in winter or spring.
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Chetoui I, Telahigue K, Bejaoui S, Rabeh I, Ghribi F, Denis F, ElCafsi M. Annual reproductive cycle and condition index of Mactra corallina (Mollusca: Bivalvia) from the north coast of Tunisia. INVERTEBR REPROD DEV 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/07924259.2018.1529636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Imene Chetoui
- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Marine Biology Station, National Museum of Natural History, Concarneau France
- Laboratory Sea, Molecules, Health, University of Maine, Le Mans France
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology Department, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Telahigue K, Rabeh I, Bejaoui S, Hajji T, Nechi S, Chelbi E, El Cafsi M, Soudani N. Mercury disrupts redox status, up-regulates metallothionein and induces genotoxicity in respiratory tree of sea cucumber ( Holothuria forskali). Drug Chem Toxicol 2018; 43:287-297. [PMID: 30554537 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2018.1524475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Mercury (Hg) is among the most deleterious contaminant in the aquatic environment and presents a serious risk to humans and ecosystems. This study evaluated the effects of Hg on oxidative stress biomarkers, DNA integrity and histological structure of the respiratory tree of Holothuria forskali exposed to different concentrations of mercury chloride HgCl2 (0.04, 0.08 and 0.16 mg L-1) for 96 h. Exposure of H. forskali to Hg led to oxidative stress with an increase in Malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), advanced oxidation protein product (AOPP) and protein carbonyls (PCO) levels in the treated groups. Alteration of the antioxidant system was also confirmed by the significant increase in glutathione (GSH), nonprotein thiol (NPSH) and vitamin C contents. Moreover, the enzymatic activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), Glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and Catalase (CAT) increased significantly. Our research revealed that total Metallothionein (MTs) content enhanced in a dose-dependent manner. Interestingly, the exposure to this metal provoked a decrease in Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity. Hg genotoxicity was further evidenced by a random DNA degradation that was observed in the treated groups. The histopathological findings confirmed the biochemical results. Overall, our results indicated that mercury-induced genotoxicity, oxidative damage and histopathological injuries in the respiratory tree of H. forskali.
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- Khaoula Telahigue
- UR: Physiology and Aquatic Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- UR: Physiology and Aquatic Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- UR: Physiology and Aquatic Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- BVBGR-LR11ES31, Higher Institute of Biotechnology - Sidi Thabet, Biotechpole Sidi Thabet, University Manouba, Ariana, Tunisia
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- Anatomy and Cytology Service, CHU Mohamed Taher Maamouri hospital, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Anatomy and Cytology Service, CHU Mohamed Taher Maamouri hospital, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- UR: Physiology and Aquatic Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- UR: Physiology and Aquatic Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Ghribi F, Bejaoui S, Rabeh I, Aouini F, Chetoui I, El Cafsi M. Effects of Culinary Methods on Nutritional Characteristics of the Edible Shellfish Noah’s Ark (Arca noae L., 1758) from Tunisian Coasts. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/10498850.2017.1390714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Feriel Ghribi
- Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Research Unit of Physiology and Aquatic Environment, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Boussoufa D, Chalouati H, Bejaoui S, Ghribi F, Cafsi ME. Oxidative stress and neurotoxicity markers in Paracentrotus lividus from Bizerte lagoon (North Tunisia). Toxicol Lett 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2017.07.576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Tir M, Bejaoui S, Chetoui I, Mejri H, Zaaraoui A, El Cafsi A, El Cafsi M. Effect of Different Drying Procedures on the Nutritional Value of the Mantle and Tentacles of Sepia officinalis. J AM OIL CHEM SOC 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11746-017-3028-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bouaziz M, Bejaoui S, Rabeh I, Besbes R, El Cafsi M, Falcon J. Impact of temperature on sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax , retina: Fatty acid composition, expression of rhodopsin and enzymes of lipid and melatonin metabolism. Exp Eye Res 2017; 159:87-97. [DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2017.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Revised: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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D'Agata E, Hania P, Freis D, Somers J, Bejaoui S, Charpin F, Baas P, Okel R, van Til S, Lapetite JM, Delage F. The MARINE experiment: Irradiation of sphere-pac fuel and pellets of UO 2−x for americium breading blanket concept. Nuclear Engineering and Design 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2016.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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D’Agata E, Hania P, Bejaoui S, Sciolla C, Wyatt T, Hannink M, Herlet N, Jankowiak A, Klaassen F, Lapetite JM, Boomstra D, Phelip M, Delage F. The results of the irradiation experiment MARIOS on americium transmutation. ANN NUCL ENERGY 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2013.05.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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D’Agata E, Hania P, Bejaoui S, Sciolla C, Wyatt T, Hannink M, Herlet N, Jankowiak A, Klaassen F, Bonnerot JM. MARIOS: Irradiation of UO2 containing 15% americium at well defined temperature. Nuclear Engineering and Design 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2011.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Rezgui M, Ayadi M, Cherouat A, Hamrouni K, Zghal A, Bejaoui S. Application of Taguchi approach to optimize friction stir welding parameters of polyethylene. EPJ Web of Conferences 2010. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20100607003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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