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Use of TLM derived models to estimate toxicity of weathered MC252 oil based on conventional chemical data and the potential impact of unresolved polar components. 根据常规化学数据和未解决的极性成分的潜在影响,使用 TLM 衍生模型估算风化 MC252 石油的毒性。
IF 3.2 4区 医学
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-28 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2024.2321165
Liv-Guri Faksness, Dag Altin, Bjørn Henrik Hansen, Trond Nordtug
{"title":"Use of TLM derived models to estimate toxicity of weathered MC252 oil based on conventional chemical data and the potential impact of unresolved polar components.","authors":"Liv-Guri Faksness, Dag Altin, Bjørn Henrik Hansen, Trond Nordtug","doi":"10.1080/15376516.2024.2321165","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15376516.2024.2321165","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Target lipid model (TLM) and toxic unit (TU) approaches were applied to ecotoxicity and chemistry data from low-energy WAFs (LE-WAFs) of source and weathered crude oils originating from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The weathered oils included artificially weathered oils and naturally weathered samples collected in the Gulf of Mexico after the spill. Oil weathering greatly reduced the concentrations of identified LE-WAF components, however, the mass of uncharacterized polar material (UPC) in the LE-WAFs remained largely unchanged during the weathering process. While the TLM-derived calculations displayed a significant decrease in toxicity (TUs) for the heavily weathered oils, copepod toxicity, expressed as LC<sub>10</sub>-based TUs, were comparable between LE-WAFs of fresh and weathered oils. The discrepancy between observed and predicted toxicity for the LE-WAFs of artificially weathered oils may be related to limitations by the chemical analyses or increased toxicity due to generation of new unknown compounds during the weathering process.</p>","PeriodicalId":23177,"journal":{"name":"Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods","volume":" ","pages":"596-605"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139906472","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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The regulatory effects of pomiferin dietary on nickel-induced hepatic injury in Sprague-Dawley rats; action mechanisms and signaling pathways. 柿皮素膳食对镍诱导的 Sprague-Dawley 大鼠肝损伤的调节作用;作用机制和信号通路。
IF 3.2 4区 医学
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-15 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2023.2301667
Gulsah Yildiz Deniz, Fatime Geyikoglu, Serdar Altun
{"title":"The regulatory effects of pomiferin dietary on nickel-induced hepatic injury in Sprague-Dawley rats; action mechanisms and signaling pathways.","authors":"Gulsah Yildiz Deniz, Fatime Geyikoglu, Serdar Altun","doi":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2301667","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2301667","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The new technological applications of nickel (Ni) raise concerns over its harmful effects on the environment and human health. Pomiferin isolated from Osage orange is evaluated in <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> laboratory bioassays. This study focused the effects of pomiferin on Ni-caused hepatic injury and its underlying mechanisms. With this aim, Sprague-Dawley rats received 10 mg/kg nickel chloride (NiCl<sub>2</sub>) for 7 d by intraperitoneal injections. Pomiferin was given orally once a day at different doses (75, 150, and 300 mg/kg) for 20 d after exposure to NiCl<sub>2</sub>. Animals were anesthetized and livers were carefully collected to evaluate oxidative stress, inflammation, vascular injury, and hepatic function. Also, immunofluorescence analysis of apoptosis and DNA damage was performed on rat hepatic tissues. NiCl<sub>2</sub> increased MDA production while reducing SOD, CAT, and GPx activity. NiCl<sub>2</sub> induced the production of inflammatory cytokines and also platelet activation in hepatic tissue. Moreover, there were significant increases in AST, ALT, and LDH levels. NiCl<sub>2</sub> also caused significant pathological changes in hepatic. Additionally, it remarkably induced up-regulations of apoptotic marker and 8-OHdG expressions by immunofluorescence labeling in liver cells. Whereas, pomiferin significantly attenuated lipid peroxidation and increased antioxidant defense system in liver. Also, the use of pomiferin prevented deregulated inflammatory process by signaling pathways nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB)/COX-2/TNF-α/IL-1β/IL-6. In addition, pomiferin diminished histopathologic evidence of hepatic toxicity and significantly lower expressions of caspase 3 and 8-OHdG were observed in liver cells. Pomiferin seems to counteract the deleterious effects of NiCl<sub>2</sub> on hepatic tissue through different cellular and signaling mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":23177,"journal":{"name":"Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods","volume":" ","pages":"484-494"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139466751","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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Safety assessment of high fructose corn syrup and fructose used as sweeteners in foods. 食品中用作甜味剂的高果糖玉米糖浆和果糖的安全性评估。
IF 3.2 4区 医学
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-23 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2024.2318570
Sabire Nur Bulbul, Sevcan Mamur, Deniz Yuzbasioglu, Fatma Unal
{"title":"Safety assessment of high fructose corn syrup and fructose used as sweeteners in foods.","authors":"Sabire Nur Bulbul, Sevcan Mamur, Deniz Yuzbasioglu, Fatma Unal","doi":"10.1080/15376516.2024.2318570","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15376516.2024.2318570","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) and Fructose (FR) are widely used sweeteners in many foods and beverages. This study aimed at investigating the cytotoxic effects of HFCS (5%-30%) and FR (62.5-2000 μg/mL) using MTT assay in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HepG<sub>2</sub>) cells, and genotoxic effects of using Chromosome Aberrations (CAs), Sister Chromatid Exchanges (SCEs), Micronuclei (MN) and comet assays in human lymphocytes. HFCS significantly reduced the cell viability in HepG<sub>2</sub> cells at between 7.5% and 30% for 24 and 48 h. 30% HFCS caused a very significant toxic effect. FR had a cytotoxic effect in HepG<sub>2</sub> cells at all treatments. However, as fructose concentration decreased, the cell viability decreased. HFCS (10%-20%) and FR (250-2000 μg/mL) decreased the mitotic index at higher concentrations. IC<sub>50</sub> value was found to be a 15% for 48 h. IC<sub>50</sub> value of FR was detected as 62.5 μg/mL for 24 h and 48 h. HFCS significantly increased CAs frequency at 15% and 20%. FR significantly increased the frequency of CAs at 250, 1000, and 2000 μg/mL for 48 h. Both sweeteners increased the frequency of SCEs at all concentrations. HFCS (15% and 20%) and FR (250, 1000, and 2000 μg/mL) induced MN frequency at higher concentrations. HFCS caused DNA damage in comet assay at 10% -30%. FR increased tail intensity and moment at 125-2000 μg/mL and tail length at 62.5, 250 and 500 μg/mL. Therefore, HFCS and FR are clearly seen to be cytotoxic and genotoxic, especially at higher concentrations.</p>","PeriodicalId":23177,"journal":{"name":"Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods","volume":" ","pages":"584-595"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139724140","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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PM2.5-induced DNA oxidative stress in A549 cells and regulating mechanisms by GST DNA methylation and Keap1/Nrf2 pathway. PM2.5诱导的A549细胞DNA氧化应激及GST DNA甲基化和Keap1/Nrf2途径的调控机制
IF 3.2 4区 医学
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-31 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2024.2307967
Ruijin Li, Chao Zhao, Yuexia Zhang, Wei Huang, Jiayi Wang, Guodong Cao, Zongwei Cai
{"title":"PM<sub>2.5</sub>-induced DNA oxidative stress in A549 cells and regulating mechanisms by GST DNA methylation and Keap1/Nrf2 pathway.","authors":"Ruijin Li, Chao Zhao, Yuexia Zhang, Wei Huang, Jiayi Wang, Guodong Cao, Zongwei Cai","doi":"10.1080/15376516.2024.2307967","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15376516.2024.2307967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fine particulate matter (PM<sub>2.5</sub>) increases the risks of lung cancer. Epigenetics provides a new toxicology mechanism for the adverse health effects of PM<sub>2.5</sub>. However, the regulating mechanisms of PM<sub>2.5</sub> exposure on candidate gene DNA methylation changes in the development of lung cancer remain unclear. Abnormal expression of the glutathione S transferase (GST) gene is associated with cancer. However, the relationship between PM<sub>2.5</sub> and DNA methylation-mediated GST gene expression is not well understood. In this study, we performed GST DNA methylation analysis and GST-related gene expression in human A549 cells exposed to PM<sub>2.5</sub> (0, 50, 100 µg/mL, from Taiyuan, China) for 24 h (<i>n</i> = 4). We found that PM<sub>2.5</sub> may cause DNA oxidative damage to cells and the elevation of GSTP1 promotes cell resistance to reactive oxygen species (ROS). The Kelch-1ike ECH-associated protein l (Keap1)/nuclear factor NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway activates the GSTP1. The decrease in the DNA methylation level of the GSTP1 gene enhances GSTP1 expression. GST DNA methylation is associated with reduced levels of 5-methylcytosine (5mC), DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1), and histone deacetylases 3 (HDAC3). The GSTM1 was not sensitive to PM<sub>2.5</sub> stimulation. Our findings suggest that PM<sub>2.5</sub> activates GSTP1 to defend PM<sub>2.5</sub>-induced ROS and 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) formation through the Keap1/Nrf2 signaling pathway and GSTP1 DNA methylation.</p>","PeriodicalId":23177,"journal":{"name":"Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods","volume":" ","pages":"517-526"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139642998","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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Reactions of deoxyribonucleotide bases with sulfooxymethyl or halomethyl polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons induce unwinding of DNA supercoils. 脱氧核苷酸碱基与磺酰氧基甲基或卤代甲基多环芳烃的反应可诱导 DNA 超螺旋盘绕。
IF 3.2 4区 医学
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-04 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2023.2297836
Andreas F Lehner
{"title":"Reactions of deoxyribonucleotide bases with sulfooxymethyl or halomethyl polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons induce unwinding of DNA supercoils.","authors":"Andreas F Lehner","doi":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2297836","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2297836","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Torsional stress in double-stranded DNA enables and regulates facets of chromosomal metabolism, replication, and transcription and requires regulatory enzymatic systems including topoisomerases and histone methyltransferases. As such, this machinery may be subject to deleterious effects from reactive mutagens, including ones from carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) adduct formation with DNA. Supercoiled plasmid DNA was investigated for its torsional responses to adducts formed <i>in vitro</i> from PAH benzylic carbocation reactive intermediates created spontaneously by release of leaving groups. PAH sulfate esters were found to (1) unwind DNA in a concentration dependent manner, and (2) provide maximum unwinding in a pattern consistent with known carcinogenicities of the parent PAHs, that is, 6-methylbenzo[a]pyrene > 7,12-methylbenz[a]anthracene > 3-methylcholanthrene > 9-methylanthracene > 7-methylbenz[a]anthracene > 1-methylpyrene. Supercoil unwinding was demonstrated to be dependent on the presence of sulfate or chloride leaving groups such that reactive carbocations were generated <i>in situ</i> by hydrolysis. <i>In silico</i> modeling of intercalative complex topology showed PAH benzylic carbocation reactive functional groups in alignment with target nucleophiles on guanine bases in a 5'-dCdG-3' pocket in agreement with known formation of nucleotide adducts. Inhibitory or modulatory effects on PAH-induced supercoil unwinding were seen with ascorbic acid and an experimental antineoplastic agent Antineoplaston A10 in agreement with their known anticarcinogenic properties. In summary, the reactive PAH intermediates studied here undoubtedly participate in well-known mutational mechanisms such as frameshifts and apurinic site generation. However, they are also capable of random disruption of chromosomal supercoiling in a manner consistent with the known carcinogenicities of the parent compounds, and this mechanism may represent an additional detrimental motif worthy of further study for a more complete understanding of chemical carcinogenicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":23177,"journal":{"name":"Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods","volume":" ","pages":"423-443"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138831635","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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Investigating the progression of preeclampsia through a comprehensive analysis of genes associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. 通过全面分析与全氟烷基和多氟烷基物质相关的基因,研究子痫前期的进展。
IF 3.2 4区 医学
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-02 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2023.2299485
Qiuyan Ge, Ju Zhao, Fujuan Qu
{"title":"Investigating the progression of preeclampsia through a comprehensive analysis of genes associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.","authors":"Qiuyan Ge, Ju Zhao, Fujuan Qu","doi":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2299485","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2299485","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals utilized in the production of various products that possess water and dirt-repellent properties. Exposure to PFAS has been linked to numerous diseases, such as cancer and preeclampsia (PE). However, whether PFAS contributes to the advancement of PE remains uncertain. In this study, we conducted an extensive bioinformatics analysis using the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases, leading us to discover a connection between PE and four specific PFAS. Moreover, further examination revealed that six genes associated with PFAS exhibited significant diagnostic potential for individuals with PE. By employing receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, our PFAS-related gene-based nomogram model demonstrated outstanding predictive efficacy for diagnosing PE. Immune infiltration analysis showed that six PFAS-related genes were significantly associated with the level of immune cell infiltration. The expression of PFAS-related genes in PE patients was confirmed by collecting clinical samples. This research has offered fresh perspectives on comprehending the impact of PFAS on PE, drawing attention to the connection between environmental factors and the risks and development of PE.</p>","PeriodicalId":23177,"journal":{"name":"Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods","volume":" ","pages":"444-453"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139080932","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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Eucalyptol regulates Nrf2 and NF-kB signaling and alleviates gentamicin-induced kidney injury in rats by downregulating oxidative stress, oxidative DNA damage, inflammation, and apoptosis. 桉叶油醇通过下调氧化应激、氧化 DNA 损伤、炎症和细胞凋亡,调节 Nrf2 和 NF-kB 信号,减轻庆大霉素诱导的大鼠肾损伤。
IF 3.2 4区 医学
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2023-12-26 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2023.2297234
Gokhan Akcakavak, Filiz Kazak, Ozhan Karatas, Halil Alakus, Ibrahim Alakus, Omer Kirgiz, Zeynep Celik, Mehmet Zeki Yilmaz Deveci, Ozgur Ozdemir, Mehmet Tuzcu
{"title":"Eucalyptol regulates Nrf2 and NF-kB signaling and alleviates gentamicin-induced kidney injury in rats by downregulating oxidative stress, oxidative DNA damage, inflammation, and apoptosis.","authors":"Gokhan Akcakavak, Filiz Kazak, Ozhan Karatas, Halil Alakus, Ibrahim Alakus, Omer Kirgiz, Zeynep Celik, Mehmet Zeki Yilmaz Deveci, Ozgur Ozdemir, Mehmet Tuzcu","doi":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2297234","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2297234","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, is nowadays widely used in the treatment of gram-negative microorganisms. The antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities of eucalyptol, a type of saturated monoterpene, have been reported in many studies. The aim of this study was to examine the possible effects of eucalyptol on gentamicin-induced renal toxicity. A total of 32 rats were divided into 4 groups; Control (C), Eucalyptol (EUC), Gentamicin (GEN), and Gentamicin + Eucalyptol (GEN + EUC). In order to induce renal toxicity, 100 mg/kg gentamicin was administered intraperitoneally (i.p.) for 10 consecutive days in the GEN and GEN + EUC groups. EUC and GEN + EUC groups were given 100 mg/kg orally of eucalyptol for 10 consecutive days. Afterwards, rats were euthanized and samples were taken and subjected to histopathological, biochemical, immunohistochemical, and real-time PCR examinations. The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (CRE) levels were significantly decreased in the GEN + EUC group (0.76 and 0.69-fold, respectively) compared to the GEN group. The glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase (CAT) activities were significantly increased in the GEN + EUC group (1.35 and 2.67-fold, respectively) compared to the GEN group. In GEN group, Nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB), Interleukin 1-beta (IL-1β), Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), Caspase-3, 8-Hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) and Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf2) expression levels were found to be quite irregular. GEN + EUC group decreased the expressions of NF-kB, IL-1β, iNOS, TNF-α, Caspase-3, and 8-OHdG (0.55, 0.67, 0.54, 0.54, 0.63 and 0.67-fold, respectively), while it caused increased expression of Nrf2 (3.1 fold). In addition, eucalyptol treatment ameliorated the histopathological changes that occurred with gentamicin. The results of our study show that eucalyptol has anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antiapoptotic, nephroprotective, and curative effects on gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":23177,"journal":{"name":"Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods","volume":" ","pages":"413-422"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138806321","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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Alcohol-induced hormonal and metabolic alterations in plasma and erythrocytes-a gender-based study. 酒精引起的血浆和红细胞激素和代谢改变——一项基于性别的研究。
IF 3.2 4区 医学
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2023-12-15 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2023.2290071
Daisy Kunnathuparambil Lonappan, Gouthami Kuruvalli, Althaf Hussain Shaik, Ananda Vardhan Hebbani, Hymavathi Reddyvari, Vaddi Damodara Reddy, Veeraraghavan Vadamalai
{"title":"Alcohol-induced hormonal and metabolic alterations in plasma and erythrocytes-a gender-based study.","authors":"Daisy Kunnathuparambil Lonappan, Gouthami Kuruvalli, Althaf Hussain Shaik, Ananda Vardhan Hebbani, Hymavathi Reddyvari, Vaddi Damodara Reddy, Veeraraghavan Vadamalai","doi":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2290071","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2290071","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to understand the gender-specific alcohol-induced biochemical changes and TBARS association with the endocrine system.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Human male and female subjects ranging from 35 ± 10 years old with an 8-10-year drinking history were included in the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results demonstrated that testosterone levels were lower in male alcoholics and higher in female alcoholics, as well as higher estrogen and cortisol levels in both genders. In addition, we found lower T3, T4, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in alcoholics of both sexes. Furthermore, plasma TBARS, protein carbonyls, nitrite, and nitrate levels increased significantly with concomitant decrease in reduced glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities in both male and female alcoholics. Furthermore, erythrocyte lysate nitrite and nitrate levels membrane total cholesterol, phospholipid and cholesterol/phospholipid (C/P) ratio with lower total membrane proteins in both genders of alcoholics. SDS-PAGE analysis of erythrocyte membrane proteins revealed increased density of band 3, protein 4.1, 4.2, 4.9 and glycophorins, whereas decreases in spectrin (α and β) were observed in both genders of alcoholics. Besides, alcoholics of both sexes had a lower ability to resist osmotic hemolysis. Plasma TBARS was negatively correlated with testosterone, TSH, T3 and T4 in male alcoholics, moreover, estradiol and cortisol were positively correlated in males and females respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Female alcoholics may be more susceptible to osmotic hemolysis due to increased erythrocyte membrane lipid peroxidation with decreased antioxidant status, which results in an altered membrane C/P ratio and membrane protein composition.</p>","PeriodicalId":23177,"journal":{"name":"Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods","volume":" ","pages":"350-358"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138462830","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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Lauric acid attenuates hepato-metabolic complications and molecular alterations in high-fat diet-induced nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rats. 月桂酸可减轻高脂饮食诱发大鼠非酒精性脂肪肝的肝代谢并发症和分子改变。
IF 3.2 4区 医学
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-11 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2023.2301344
Ahmed A Sedik, Rania Elgohary, Eman Khalifa, Wagdy K B Khalil, Heba I Shafey, Mohamed B Shalaby, Mona S O Gouida, Yasmin M Tag
{"title":"Lauric acid attenuates hepato-metabolic complications and molecular alterations in high-fat diet-induced nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rats.","authors":"Ahmed A Sedik, Rania Elgohary, Eman Khalifa, Wagdy K B Khalil, Heba I Shafey, Mohamed B Shalaby, Mona S O Gouida, Yasmin M Tag","doi":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2301344","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15376516.2023.2301344","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a major chronic liver illness characterized by increase of lipid content in the liver. This study investigated the role of lauric acid to treat NAFLD in male adult Sprague Dawley rats. In this study, to induce NAFLD in the rats, a high-fat diet (HFD) was administered for eight consecutive weeks. Lauric acid groups received lauric acid (250 and 500 mg/kg; orally), concurrently with HFD for eight consecutive weeks. Lauric acid could ameliorate the serum levels of TG, TC, ALT, AST, blood glucose, and insulin. Moreover, lauric acid significantly elevated the levels of SOD, GSH, catalase, and IL-10. Additionally, it lowered the hepatic levels of MDA, ROS, MPO, 4-HNE, interleukin (IL)-1β, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α). Furthermore, lauric acid significantly up-regulated the hepatic expression of IRS1, AMPK, PI3K, and SIRT1 genes. In parallel, lauric acid could improve the histopathological picture of the liver and reduce the liver apoptosis <i>via</i> decreasing the expression of annexin V (Anx V). Finally, our data proposed that lauric acid could be an effective candidate for the NAFLD treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":23177,"journal":{"name":"Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods","volume":" ","pages":"454-467"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139080933","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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A QSAR study for predicting malformation in Zebrafish embryo 预测斑马鱼胚胎畸形的 QSAR 研究
IF 3.2 4区 医学
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods Pub Date : 2024-04-08 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2024.2338907
Mahsa Daneshmand, Jamileh SalarAmoli, Negin BaghbanZadeh
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