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    Enhancement of biological effects of oxidised nano- and microplastics in human professional phagocytes

    Giuseppa VisalliAntonio LaganaAlessio FacciolaAntonella Iaconis...
    104086.1-104086.11页
    查看更多>>摘要：Micro and nanoplastics are ubiquitous pollutants that can cause adverse health effects even in humans. Effects of virgin and oxidised (simulating the aging processes) polystyrene nano (nPS) and micro particles (mPS) with diameters of 0.1 and 1 μm were studied on human professional phagocytes (i.e., monocyte cells THP-1 and macrophage-like mTHP-1 cells). After characterization by ATR-FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, SEM and dynamic light-scattering analyses, the particles were FITC functionalised to quantify cellular uptake. Changes in the cell compartments were studied by acrydine orange and the pro-oxidant, cytotoxic and genotoxic effects were assessed. Phagocytosis was dose- and time- dependent and at 24 h 52% of nPS and 58% of mPS were engulfed. Despite the high homeostasis of professional phagocytes, significant ROS increases and DNA damage were observed after exposure to oxidised particles. The results highlight that the environmental aging processes enhances the adverse health effects of micro and nanoplastics.
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    New insight into long-term effects of phthalates microplastics in developing zebrafish: Evidence from genomic alteration and organ development

    Abdulkhalik MansuriKrupa KansaraDixit RaiyaniDhairya Mazmudar...
    104087.1-104087.10页
    查看更多>>摘要：The plasticizer leaches from the microplastics are one of the significant concerns related to plastic pollution. These plasticizers are known to be endocrine disrupters; however, little is known about their long-term effect on the development of aquatic vertebrates. Hence, the present study has been conducted to provide a holistic understanding of the effect of the three most common plasticizers, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diethyl phthalate (DEP), and di-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) leaching out from the microplastics in zebrafish development. Zebrafish larvae were exposed to different phthalates at different concentrations. The phthalates have shown significantly higher mortality and morphological changes in the larva upon exposure compared to the control. A significant change in the genes related to cardiovascular development (krit1, fbn2b), dorsoventral axis development (chrd, smad5), tail formation (pkd2, wnt3a, wrt8a), and floorplate development (foxa2) were also observed under the effects of the phthalates in comparison to control.
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    Do microplastics influence the long-term effects of ciprofloxacin on the polychaete Hediste diversicolor? An integrated behavioral and biochemical approach

    Ana Margarida AraujoHenri RingeardBruno Nunes
    104088.1-104088.11页
    查看更多>>摘要：Ciprofloxacin (CPX), the most commonly used fluoroquinolone antibiotic, and microplastics (MPs) are two classes of emerging contaminants with severe adverse impacts on aquatic organisms. Previous studies suggest that both CPX and MPs induce deleterious changes in exposed aquatic biota, but the characterization of a chronic and combined ecotoxicological response is not well known, especially in organisms from estuarine ecosystems. Thus, in this study, we investigated the behavioral and biochemical effects of environmentally relevant levels of CPX alone and in combination with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastics over 28 days of exposure, using the polychaete Hediste diversicolor as a model. In addition to behavioral parameters, different biochemical endpoints were also evaluated, namely the levels of metabolic enzymes of phase Ⅰ (7-ethoxy-resorufin-O-dee-thylase, EROD), and phase Ⅱ (glutathione-S-transferase, GSTs), antioxidant defense (catalase, CAT; glutathione peroxidase, GPx; superoxide dismutase, SOD), oxidative damage (lipid peroxidation, by means of levels of thi-obarbiruric acid reactive substances [TBARS]) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Chronic exposure to ciprofloxacin caused a decrease in burrowing time and a significant increase in SOD activity. In animals exposed to the combination of CPX and PET MPs, effects on behavioral traits were also observed, with higher concentrations of MPs leading to a marked delay in the animals' burrowing time. In addition, these animals showed changes in their antioxidant defenses, namely, a significant increase in SOD activity, while GPx activity was severely compromised. For none of the experimental groups, significant alterations were observed in the metabolic enzymes, TBARS or AChE. These findings provide the first insights into the responses of H. diversicolor when exposed to the combination of CPX and PET MPs, highlighting that, although the here studied conditions, there was no evidence of oxidative damage or neurotoxicity, these organisms are not risk-free in co-exposure scenarios, even at low environmental relevant concentrations.
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    Toxicity overview of endocrine disrupting chemicals interacting in vitro with the oestrogen receptor

    Raul Alva-GallegosAlejandro CarazoPremysl Mladenka
    104089.1-104089.14页
    查看更多>>摘要：The oestrogen receptor (ER) from the nuclear receptor family is involved in different physiological processes, which can be affected by multiple xenobiotics. Some of these compounds, such as bisphenols, pesticides, and phthalates, are widespread as consequence of human activities and are commonly present also in human organism. Xenobiotics able to interact with ER and trigger a hormone-like response, are known as endocrine disruptors. In this review, we aim to summarize the available knowledge on products derived from human industrial activity and other xenobiotics reported to interact with ER. ER-disrupting chemicals behave differently towards oestrogen-dependent cell lines than endogenous oestradiol. In low concentrations, they stimulate proliferation, whereas at higher concentrations, are toxic to cells. In addition, most of the knowledge on the topic is based on individual compound testing, and only a few studies assess xenobiotic combinations, which better resemble real circumstances. Confirmation from in vivo models is lacking also.
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    Prenatally VPA exposure is likely to cause autistic-like behavior in the rats offspring via TREM2 down-regulation to affect the microglial activation and synapse alterations

    Lijuan LuoJie ChenQionghui WuBinlin Yuan...
    104090.1-104090.13页
    查看更多>>摘要：Microglial dysfunction has been reported in the valproic acid (VPA)-induced autism spectrum disorder (ASD) rat models. However, how does prenatal VPA exposure affect microglia remains to be elucidated. The triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2) is revealed to be implicated in a range of microglia functions. However, reports on the association between TREM2 and VPA-induced ASD rat models are scarce. Our results showed that prenatal VPA exposure induced autistic-like behaviors, downregulated the levels of TREM2, up-regulated microglial activation, dysregulated microglial polarization, and altered synapse in offspring. TREM2 overexpression partly ameliorated microglia dysfunction and autistic-like behaviors in prenatal VPA-exposed rats. Our findings demonstrated that prenatally VPA exposure is likely to cause autistic-like behavior in the rat offspring via TREM2 down-regulation to affect the microglial activation, microglial polarization and synaptic pruning of microglia for the first time.
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    Biological effects of ionizing radiation on aquatic biota - A critical review

    Kumara Perumal PradhoshiniMarckasagayam PriyadharshiniBharathi SanthanabharathiMunawar Suhail Ahmed...
    104091.1-104091.14页
    查看更多>>摘要：Ionizing radiation from radionuclides impacts marine aquatic biota and the scope of investigation must be wider than just invertebrates. We intend to detail and illustrate numerous biological effects that occur in both aquatic vertebrates and invertebrates, at various dose rates from all three kinds of ionizing radiation. The characteristics of radiation sources and dosages that would most effectively generate the intended effects in the irradiated organism were assessed once the biological differentiation between vertebrates and invertebrates was determined through multiple lines of evidence. We contend that invertebrates are still more radiosensitive than vertebrates, due to their small genome size, rapid reproduction rates and lifestyle, which help them to compensate for the effects of radiation induced declines in fecundity, life span and individual health. We also identified various research gaps in this field and suggest future directions to be investigated to remedy the lack of data available in this area.
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    Filtration of biopolymer PHB particles loaded with synthetic musks does not cause significant bioaccumulation in marine mussels

    Leticia Vidal-LinanCarmen Moscoso-PerezFilipe LaranjeiroSoledad Muniategui-Lorenzo...
    104092.1-104092.7页
    查看更多>>摘要：The role of the biopolymer polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB, <250 μm) as a vehicle of a synthetic musks mixture (celestolide, galaxolide, tonalide, musk xylene, musk moskene and musk ketone) to Mytilus galloprovincialis was investigated. For 30 days, virgin PHB, virgin PHB+musks (6.82 μg g~(-1)) and weathered PHB+musks, were daily spiked into tanks containing mussels, followed by a 10-day depuration period. Water and tissues samples were collected to measure exposure concentrations and accumulation in tissues. Mussels were able to actively filter microplastics in suspension but the concentration of the musks found in tissues (celestolide, galaxolide, tonalide) were markedly lower than the spiked concentration. Estimated Trophic Transfer Factors suggest that PHB will only play a minor role on musks accumulation in marine mussels, even if our results suggest a slightly extended persistence in tissues of musks loaded to weathered PHB.
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    Molecular mechanisms in thioacetamide-induced acute and chronic liver injury models

    Devaraj Ezhilarasan
    104093.1-104093.9页
    查看更多>>摘要：Thioacetamide (TAA) undergoes bioactivation in the liver by the CYP450 2E1 enzyme, resulting in the formation of TAA-S-oxide and TAA-S-dioxide. TAA-S-dioxide induces oxidative stress via lipid peroxidation of the hepa-tocellular membrane. A single TAA dose (50-300 mgAg) administration initiates hepatocellular necrosis around the pericentral region after its covalent binding to macromolecules in the liver. Intermittent TAA administration (150-300 mgAg, weekly thrice, for 11-16 weeks) activates transforming growth factor (TGF)-β/smad3 downstream signaling in injured hepatocytes, causing hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) to acquire myofibroblast like phenotype. The activated HSCs synthesize a variety of extracellular matrix, leading to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and portal hypertension. The TAA induced liver injury varies depending on the animal model, dosage, frequency, and routes of administration. However, TAA induces hepatotoxicity in a reproducible manner, and it is an ideal model to evaluate the antioxidant, cytoprotective, and antifibrotic compounds in experimental animals.
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    Effects of the fungicide trifloxystrobin on the structure and function of soil bacterial community

    Zongyuan XiaoKaixuan HouTongtong ZhouJingwen Zhang...
    104104.1-104104.10页
    查看更多>>摘要：Trifloxystrobin has been widely applied to prevent fungal diseases because of its high efficiency and desirable safety characteristics. In the present study, the effects of trifloxystrobin on soil microorganisms were integrally investigated. The results showed that trifloxystrobin inhibited urease activity, promoted dehydrogenase activity. Downregulated expressions of the nitrifying gene (amoA), denitrifying genes (nirK and nirS), and carbon fixation gene (cbbL) were also observed. Soil bacterial community structure analysis showed that trifloxystrobin changed the abundance of bacteria genera related to nitrogen and carbon cycle in soil. Through the comprehensive analysis of soil enzymes, functional gene abundance, and soil bacterial community structure, we concluded that trifloxystrobin inhibited both nitrification and denitrification of soil microorganisms, and also diminished the carbon-sequestration ability. Integrated biomarker response analysis showed that dehydrogenase and nifH were the most sensitive indicators of trifloxystrobin exposure. It provides new insights about trifloxystrobin environmental pollution and its influence on soil ecosystem.
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    Comparative effect of mesoporous carbon doping on the adsorption of pharmaceutical drugs in water: Theoretical calculations and mechanism study

    Natalia Gabriele CamparottoGustavo Rocha PaixaoGiani de Vargas BriaoRafael L. Oliveira...
    104105.1-104105.14页
    查看更多>>摘要：In this study, mesoporous doped-carbons were synthesized from sucrose, a natural source, boric acid and cy-anamide as precursors, generating B- or N-doped carbon. These materials were characterized by FTIR, XRD, TGA, Raman, SEM, TEM, BET, and XPS, confirming the preparation of a tridimensional doped porous structure. B-MPC and N-MPC showed a high surface specific area above 1000 m~2/g. The effect of B and N doping on mesoporous carbon was evaluated on the adsorption of emerging pollutants from water. Diclofenac sodium and paracetamol were used in adsorption assays, reaching removal capacities of 78 and 101 mg.g~(-1), respectively. Kinetic and isothermal studies indicate the chemical nature of adsorption controlled by external and intraparticle diffusion and multilayer formation due to strong adsorbent/adsorbate interactions. DFT-based calculations and adsorption assays infer that the main attractive forces are hydrogen bonds and Lewis acid-base interactions.
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