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Methodology for developing data-rich Key Event Relationships for Adverse Outcome Pathways exemplified by linking decreased androgen receptor activity with decreased anogenital distance 为不良后果途径开发数据丰富的关键事件关系的方法,以雄激素受体活性降低与肛门距离缩短的关系为例。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
Reproductive toxicology Pub Date : 2024-07-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108662
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Gentisic acid attenuates 5-fluorouracil-induced ovotoxicity in rats via modulating Nrf2 signalling: An experimental approach 龙胆二酸通过调节 Nrf2 信号减轻 5-氟尿嘧啶诱导的大鼠卵巢毒性:一种实验方法
IF 3.3 4区 医学
Reproductive toxicology Pub Date : 2024-07-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108661
Ahmet Mentese , Selim Demir , Esin Yulug , Hatice Kucuk , Nihal Turkmen Alemdar , Elif Ayazoglu Demir , Yuksel Aliyazicioglu
{"title":"Gentisic acid attenuates 5-fluorouracil-induced ovotoxicity in rats via modulating Nrf2 signalling: An experimental approach","authors":"Ahmet Mentese ,&nbsp;Selim Demir ,&nbsp;Esin Yulug ,&nbsp;Hatice Kucuk ,&nbsp;Nihal Turkmen Alemdar ,&nbsp;Elif Ayazoglu Demir ,&nbsp;Yuksel Aliyazicioglu","doi":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108661","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108661","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is the third most used chemotherapeutic in the world with its anticancer effect resulting from its potential to block DNA replication. Like other cytotoxic agents, 5-FU has side effects on healthy tissues, and the reproductive system is among the tissues most affected by these undesirable effects. Gentisic acid (GEA) is a secondary metabolite that is abundant in fruits, vegetables and spices and has antioxidant activity. This study was conducted to investigate the toxicity of 5-FU in rat ovarian tissue and to determine the therapeutic activity of GEA on ovotoxicity caused by 5-FU. The results showed that 5-FU caused histopathological findings by suppressing Nrf2 pathway and accordingly increasing oxidative stress, inflammation, endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis. However, GEA treatments after 5-FU application ameliorated 5-FU-induced ovotoxicity dose-dependently through activation of Nrf2 pathway. All these findings provided strong evidence supporting the hypothesis that GEA treatment may have therapeutic effects against 5-FU-induced ovarian damage. However, the beneficial effect of GEA use in eliminating ovarian damage in women after 5-FU chemotherapy should continue to be investigated with more detailed molecular studies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":21137,"journal":{"name":"Reproductive toxicology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141580733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Possible associations between prenatal exposure to environmental pollutants and neurodevelopmental outcome in children 产前接触环境污染物与儿童神经发育结果之间可能存在的联系。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
Reproductive toxicology Pub Date : 2024-07-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108658
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Exploring potential causal links between air pollutants and congenital malformations: A two-sample Mendelian Randomization study 探索空气污染物与先天性畸形之间的潜在因果关系:双样本孟德尔随机研究。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
Reproductive toxicology Pub Date : 2024-07-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108655
Shufen Li , Yanping Zhang , Kaiyan Yang , Wenbo Zhou
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Effects of oridonin on sperm function and the PI3K/PDK1/AKT signaling pathway: Implications for reproductive toxicity 奥利多宁对精子功能和 PI3K/PDK1/AKT 信号通路的影响:对生殖毒性的影响。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
Reproductive toxicology Pub Date : 2024-07-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108659
Ju-Mi Hwang , Woo-Jin Lee , Jae-Hwan Jo , Claudine Uwamahoro , Seung-Ik Jang , Eun-Ju Jung , Jeong-Won Bae , Dae-Hyun Kim , Jun Koo Yi , Jae Jung Ha , Dong Yep Oh , Woo-Sung Kwon
{"title":"Effects of oridonin on sperm function and the PI3K/PDK1/AKT signaling pathway: Implications for reproductive toxicity","authors":"Ju-Mi Hwang ,&nbsp;Woo-Jin Lee ,&nbsp;Jae-Hwan Jo ,&nbsp;Claudine Uwamahoro ,&nbsp;Seung-Ik Jang ,&nbsp;Eun-Ju Jung ,&nbsp;Jeong-Won Bae ,&nbsp;Dae-Hyun Kim ,&nbsp;Jun Koo Yi ,&nbsp;Jae Jung Ha ,&nbsp;Dong Yep Oh ,&nbsp;Woo-Sung Kwon","doi":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108659","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108659","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Oridonin, a natural terpenoid isolated from the leaves of <em>Isodon rubescens</em> (Hemsley) H.Hara, is widely used in oriental medicine for its anticancer properties across various cancer types. Despite its prevalent use, the toxic effects of oridonin on male reproduction, particularly its impact on sperm functions and the mechanisms involved, are not well understood. This study aimed to explore the effects and underlying mechanisms of oridonin on sperm functions. We initially treated Duroc boar spermatozoa with varying concentrations of oridonin (0, 5, 50, 75, 100, and 150 µM) and incubated them to induce capacitation. We then assessed cell viability and several sperm functions, including sperm motility and motion kinematics, capacitation status, and ATP levels. We also analyzed the expression levels of proteins associated with the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 (PDK1)/protein kinase B (AKT) signaling pathway and phosphotyrosine proteins. Our results indicate that oridonin adversely affects most sperm functions in a dose-dependent manner. We observed significant decreases in AKT, p-AKT (Thr308), phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN), p-PDK1, and p-PI3K levels following oridonin treatment, alongside an abnormal increase in phosphotyrosine proteins. These findings suggest that oridonin may disrupt normal levels of tyrosine-phosphorylated proteins by inhibiting the PI3K/PDK1/AKT signaling pathway, which is crucial for cell proliferation, metabolism, and apoptosis, thus potentially harming sperm functions. Consequently, we recommend considering the reproductive toxicity of oridonin when using it as a therapeutic agent.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":21137,"journal":{"name":"Reproductive toxicology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of temperature- and ethanol-related developmental degree variations by a new scoring system (FETAX-score) applicable to Frog Embryo Teratogenicity Assay: Xenopus. 通过适用于青蛙胚胎致畸性试验的新评分系统(FETAX-score)评估与温度和乙醇有关的发育程度变化:爪蟾。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
Reproductive toxicology Pub Date : 2024-07-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108632
E. Menegola , M. Battistoni , R. Bacchetta , F. Metruccio , F. Di Renzo
{"title":"Evaluation of temperature- and ethanol-related developmental degree variations by a new scoring system (FETAX-score) applicable to Frog Embryo Teratogenicity Assay: Xenopus.","authors":"E. Menegola ,&nbsp;M. Battistoni ,&nbsp;R. Bacchetta ,&nbsp;F. Metruccio ,&nbsp;F. Di Renzo","doi":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108632","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108632","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The aim of the present work is to propose a new quantitative assessment method (FETAX-score) for determining the degree of <em>Xenopus laevis</em> embryo development intended for use in embryotoxicity studies. Inspired by a similar scoring system used to evaluate developmental delays (young-for-age phenotypes) in rat embryos cultured <em>in vitro,</em> the FETAX-score was established by considering seven morphological features (head, naris, mouth, lower jaw, tentacles, intestine, anus) that are easily evaluable in tadpoles during the late stages of development at the conclusion of the test. Given that <em>X. laevis</em> development is temperature-dependent and that temperatures below 14°C and above 26°C are teratogenic, the FETAX-score was tested in embryos maintained at 17, 20, 23 and 26°C. No abnormalities were observed in any group, while the total score was temperature-related, suggesting that the FETAX-score is sensitive to moderate distress that does not influence general morphology. Intestine and anus were the least sensitive structures to temperature variations. To assess the applicability of the FETAX-score in developmental toxicological studies, we evaluated FETAX-score in tadpoles exposed during the morphogenetic period to Ethanol (Eth) at concentrations of 0, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2% v/v. Gross malformations were observed only in tadpoles from the Eth 2% group. By contrast, data analysis of the other Eth groups showed dose-related reductions in the FETAX-score. Tentacles were the most sensitive structures to Eth-related delays. These results support the use of the FETAX-score to quantitatively assess developmental deviations in FETAX embryotoxicity studies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":21137,"journal":{"name":"Reproductive toxicology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890623824000996/pdfft?md5=f4907398a3aa34f10fc44e735e7c17da&pid=1-s2.0-S0890623824000996-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141545204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Corrigendum to “BVN008, Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis combined vaccine has no effects on fertility and prenatal and postnatal developmental toxicity in female Sprague-Dawley rats” [Reprod. Toxicol. 126 (2024) 108587] 对 "BVN008,白喉-破伤风-百日咳联合疫苗对雌性 Sprague-Dawley 大鼠的生育能力以及产前和产后发育毒性无影响 "的更正[Reprod. Toxicol. 126 (2024) 108587]。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
Reproductive toxicology Pub Date : 2024-07-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108652
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Usnic acid alleviates testicular ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats by modulating endoplasmic reticulum stress 乌苏酸通过调节内质网应激减轻大鼠睾丸缺血再灌注损伤
IF 3.3 4区 医学
Reproductive toxicology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108654
Selim Demir , Ilke Onur Kazaz , Sevdegul Aydin Mungan , Nihal Turkmen Alemdar , Nijazi Perolli , Elif Ayazoglu Demir , Ahmet Mentese
{"title":"Usnic acid alleviates testicular ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats by modulating endoplasmic reticulum stress","authors":"Selim Demir ,&nbsp;Ilke Onur Kazaz ,&nbsp;Sevdegul Aydin Mungan ,&nbsp;Nihal Turkmen Alemdar ,&nbsp;Nijazi Perolli ,&nbsp;Elif Ayazoglu Demir ,&nbsp;Ahmet Mentese","doi":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108654","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108654","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Testicular torsion (TT) is a urological condition that can result in infertility in men. The etiopathogenesis of TT includes ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) characterized by oxidative stress (OS), inflammation and apoptosis resulting from increased levels of free radicals. Usnic acid (UA), a dibenzofuran, is one of the most common metabolites found in lichens and is known to possess powerful antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential protective activity of UA in an experimental testicular IRI model for the first time. A total of 18 rats were randomly assigned to three groups (n=6): sham control, IRI and IRI+UA. The IRI groups underwent a four-hour period of ischemia and a two-hour period of reperfusion. The OS, inflammation, endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and apoptosis markers in testicular tissue were evaluated using colorimetric methods. Furthermore, tissue samples were subjected to histological examination, with staining using hematoxylin and eosin. Histopathological findings supported by increased OS, inflammation, ERS and apoptosis levels were obtained in IRI group compared with sham control group. However, UA treatment restored these pathological and biochemical changes. Although this study provides the first preliminary evidence that UA may be used as a useful molecule against testicular IRI, further extensive molecular preclinical studies should be performed before clinical use is considered.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":21137,"journal":{"name":"Reproductive toxicology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141498822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Protective effect of Chlorella vulgaris on testicular damage, sperm parameters, androgen production, apoptosis and oxidative stress index in male rats following doxorubicin administration 小球藻对雄性大鼠服用多柔比星后睾丸损伤、精子参数、雄激素生成、细胞凋亡和氧化应激指数的保护作用。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
Reproductive toxicology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108653
{"title":"Protective effect of Chlorella vulgaris on testicular damage, sperm parameters, androgen production, apoptosis and oxidative stress index in male rats following doxorubicin administration","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108653","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108653","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Doxorubicin (DOX) is a chemotherapy agent associated with adverse effects on male reproductive health. <em>Chlorella vulgaris</em> (ChV) is a potent natural antioxidant with promising applications in maintaining health and preventing oxidative stress-related diseases. The present study aimed to investigate the protective effect of ChV on DOX-induced testicular toxicity. Twenty-five Wistar rats (230 ± 20 g) were randomly assigned to five groups (n = 5), including the control group, sham group (received normal saline by oral gavage daily and intraperitoneally (IP) once a week), DOX group (3 mg/kg; once a week; IP), ChV group (300 mg/kg/day; by oral gavage), and DOX (3 mg/kg; once a week; IP) + ChV (300 mg/kg/day; by oral gavage) group. After 8 weeks of treatment, the rats were euthanized and serum testosterone level, testes histomorphometry, gonadosomatic index (GSI), apoptotic gene expression, oxidative stress index, and sperm parameters were assessed. The results showed that DOX led to a significant decrease in histological indexes, testosterone level, GSI, sperm parameters, and Bcl-2 gene expression and increased expression of P-53 and Bax genes, and oxidative stress markers (P&lt;0.05). The administration of ChV in the DOX+ChV group significantly improved testosterone levels, sperm parameters, testicular tissue apoptosis, antioxidant enzymes, and structural integrity of the testes (P&lt;0.05). The findings suggest that the co-administration of ChV can be a promising therapeutic agent to reduce the adverse effects of DOX on male reproductive performance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":21137,"journal":{"name":"Reproductive toxicology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141498821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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In utero chronic intermittent nicotine aerosol exposure increases ischemic heart injury in adult offspring via programming of Angiotensin II receptor-derived TGFβ/ROS/Akt signaling pathway 子宫内慢性间歇性尼古丁气溶胶暴露会通过血管紧张素 II 受体衍生的 TGFβ/ROS/Akt 信号通路的编程增加成年后代的缺血性心脏损伤。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
Reproductive toxicology Pub Date : 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108650
Wansu Yu , Zewen Chen , Yong Li , Siyi Jiang , Lubo Zhang , Xuesi M. Shao , DaLiao Xiao
{"title":"In utero chronic intermittent nicotine aerosol exposure increases ischemic heart injury in adult offspring via programming of Angiotensin II receptor-derived TGFβ/ROS/Akt signaling pathway","authors":"Wansu Yu ,&nbsp;Zewen Chen ,&nbsp;Yong Li ,&nbsp;Siyi Jiang ,&nbsp;Lubo Zhang ,&nbsp;Xuesi M. Shao ,&nbsp;DaLiao Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108650","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108650","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>In utero cigarette smoking/nicotine exposure during pregnancy significantly affects fetal development and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease late in life. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain largely unknown. We tested the hypothesis that fetal nicotine aerosol exposure reprograms ischemia-sensitive gene expressions, resulting in increased heart susceptibility to ischemic injury and cardiac dysfunction in adulthood.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Pregnant rats were exposed to chronic intermittent nicotine aerosol (CINA) or saline aerosol control from gestational day 4 to day 21. Experiments were performed on 6-month–old adult offspring.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>CINA exposure increased ischemia-induced cardiac injury and cardiac dysfunction compared to the control group, which was associated with over- expression of angiotensin II receptor (ATR) protein in the left ventricle (LV) of adult offspring. Meanwhile, CINA exposure up-regulated cardiac TGF-β/SMADs family proteins in the LV. In addition, CINA exposure enhanced cardiac reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and increased the DNA methylation level. The levels of phosphorylated-Akt were upregulated but LC3B-II/I protein abundances were downregulated in the hearts isolated from the CINA-treated group.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Fetal nicotine aerosol exposure leads to cardiac dysfunction in response to ischemic stimulation in adulthood. Two molecular pathways are implicated. First, fetal CINA exposure elevates cardiac ATR levels, affecting the TGFβ-SMADs pathway. Second, heightened Angiotensin II/ATR signaling triggers ROS production, leading to DNA hypermethylation, p-Akt activation, and autophagy deficiency. These molecular shifts in cardiomyocytes result in the development of a heart ischemia-sensitive phenotype and subsequent dysfunction in adult offspring.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":21137,"journal":{"name":"Reproductive toxicology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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