{"title":"Clinical characteristics and the risk factors analysis in patients with delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning.","authors":"Ziang Han, Sumeng Shi, Yan Zhang, Ding Yuan, Zhigao Xu, Yanxia Gao","doi":"10.1177/09603271251332234","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09603271251332234","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionAcute carbon monoxide poisoning (ACMP) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality from fatal inhaled poisoning. Delayed encephalopathy after ACMP (DEACMP) has become one of the most complex and serious complications.MethodsIn this research, an observational study was performed from January 2016 to December 2019 to investigate the potential relevant risk factors of DEACMP with data collected from Level 3 medical facilities located in Northern China. Within the 4-year data collection period, the final study cohort consisted of 240 (117 males, 123 females).ResultsUni-variable analysis identified older age, medical history of cerebrovascular accident, basic disease of diabetes, and longer duration of loss of consciousness as relevant factors for DEACMP; while multivariable logistic regression revealed that the older age (OR, 1.45; 95% CI, 1.25-1.69; <i>P</i> < 0.01), longer duration of loss of consciousness (OR, 1.39; 95% CI, 1.36-1.45; <i>P</i> < 0.01), and cerebrovascular accidents occurring (OR, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.03-1.47; <i>P</i> = 0.04) were independent predictors for DEACMP.DiscussionFurthermore, additional research is needed to testify to the relevance and to elucidate the potential pathogenesis, consequently determining the clinical guideline and approving the best prevention and treatment strategy for DEACMP.</p>","PeriodicalId":94029,"journal":{"name":"Human & experimental toxicology","volume":"44 ","pages":"9603271251332234"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143782362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the role of rare earth elements (praseodymium, samarium, lanthanum, and terbium) and oxidative stress in polycystic ovary syndrome: A case-control study.","authors":"Manal Abudawood","doi":"10.1177/09603271251342280","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271251342280","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundPraseodymium (Pr), Samarium (Sm), Lanthanum (La), and Terbium (Tb) are rare earth elements (REEs) that can accumulate in the body and induce oxidative stress (OS), which may contribute to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting 116 million women worldwide. With the increasing use of REEs, understanding their role in PCOS is crucial.DesignThis case-control study included 56 PCOS cases and 50 healthy controls, with confounding factors such as age, BMI, and hormones controlled. Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to measure serum levels of Pr, Sm, La, and Tb, and Pearson correlation was performed to explore their relationship with oxidative stress markers such as malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD).ResultA significant increase in serum levels of Pr, Sm, La, and Tb was observed in PCOS cases compared to controls (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the differences in serum Pr, Sm, La, and Tb levels were [0.0008, 0.0032], [0.0002, 0.0091], [0.0019, 0.0073], and [0.0002, 0.0129], respectively. Additionally, serum levels of MDA were significantly elevated, accompanied by reduction in the antioxidant markers-GSH and SOD (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Elevated REE levels were positively correlated with increased MDA and negatively correlated with GSH and SOD, indicating increased oxidative stress.ConclusionThese findings suggest that oxidative stress-induced metal intoxication may play a critical role in the development of PCOS. Future studies should explore the clinical significance of REE exposure and its potential as a target for preventive strategies in PCOS management.</p>","PeriodicalId":94029,"journal":{"name":"Human & experimental toxicology","volume":"44 ","pages":"9603271251342280"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gang Li, Yu Cheng, Xiaolei Yang, Zijun Chai, Zhihui Mu, Hong Chao, Hongjie Li, Yanbo Qi, Lei Qi, Jicheng Liu
{"title":"Integrated gut microbiota and serum metabolomics reveal glyphosate-induced hepatic injury in mice.","authors":"Gang Li, Yu Cheng, Xiaolei Yang, Zijun Chai, Zhihui Mu, Hong Chao, Hongjie Li, Yanbo Qi, Lei Qi, Jicheng Liu","doi":"10.1177/09603271251326877","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09603271251326877","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionGlyphosate (GLP) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. However, its underlying effects on the liver remain unclear. This study aims to investigate the toxic effects and the gut microbiome- and serum metabolite-related mechanisms of GLP on the liver in mice.Methods16S rDNA sequencing and UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS were used to investigate the mechanisms of GLP toxicity in mice administered with 0, 50, 250 and 500 mg/kg/day GLP for 30 days.ResultsGLP induced hepatocyte edema and ballooning as well as inflammatory cell infiltration. Exposure to GLP resulted in increased levels of serum ALT, TBIL, DBIL, and GLU. Microbiota analysis at the phylum level demonstrated that the proportions of Patescibacteria decreased in the GLP-treated group. The genus-level analysis identified 11 different genera, with eight decreased and three increased in the GLP-exposed group. Metabolomics analysis of serum showed 42 differential metabolites between the GLP and control groups. The metabolic pathway enrichment analysis revealed that the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) and pyrimidine metabolism were significantly activated. Spearman analysis showed that the changes in the differential metabolites of the PPP and pyrimidine metabolism and gut microbiota were strongly associated with the biochemical index.DiscussionIn conclusion, GLP exposure induces hepatic injury through alterations in the gut microbiome and metabolic pathways, particularly by activating the pentose phosphate pathway and pyrimidine metabolism.</p>","PeriodicalId":94029,"journal":{"name":"Human & experimental toxicology","volume":"44 ","pages":"9603271251326877"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143606097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retraction: Association of miR-9-5p and NFIC in the progression of gastric cancer.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/09603271251336600","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271251336600","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94029,"journal":{"name":"Human & experimental toxicology","volume":"44 ","pages":"9603271251336600"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144055574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaoyan Xu, Jianmei Yang, Qiang Jia, Qianqian Hu, Huiling Liu
{"title":"Protective effects of dexmedetomidine against propofol-induced memory impairment in developing rat involved Src and RARα.","authors":"Xiaoyan Xu, Jianmei Yang, Qiang Jia, Qianqian Hu, Huiling Liu","doi":"10.1177/09603271251336467","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271251336467","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundDexmedetomidine (DEX) can offer protection to the nervous, urinary and circulatory systems. It can alleviate local oxidative stress, reduce inflammatory responses, inhibite cellular autophagy and decrease apoptosis.AimTo explore the potential protection and possible mechanisms of DEX against propofol (PPF)-induced memory impairment in developing rats.Material and methodsThe effects of DEX on spatial learning and passive avoidance abilities of rats were evaluated using eight-arm mirror maze and passive avoidance experiments. mRNA levels were detected using RT-qPCR analysis while protein levels were determined using western blot. A network pharmacology approach was used to predict potential targets of DEX against PPF-induced memory impairment. The cell autophagy and apoptosis were detected using commercial kits.ResultsDEX improved the impairment of developing rats on spatial learning and passive avoidance caused by PPF exposure. DEX regulates autophagic activity to inhibit neuronal apoptosis. RARα and Src were potential targets for DEX against memory impairment caused by PPF exposure. DEX upregulated the expression levels of Bdnf, p-CREB/CREB, p-Akt/Akt, and p-TrkB/TrkB proteins.ConclusionDEX may regulate Bdnf/TrkB and activate the activity of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway by targeting RARα and Src, thereby inhibiting excessive autophagy and alleviating memory impairment.</p>","PeriodicalId":94029,"journal":{"name":"Human & experimental toxicology","volume":"44 ","pages":"9603271251336467"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144045608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of grape seed extract on doxorubicin-induced testicular and epididymal damage in rats.","authors":"Emine Sarman, Halit Bugra Koca","doi":"10.1177/09603271251319787","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09603271251319787","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionDoxorubicin (DXR), a chemotherapeutic antibiotic, is widely used as an anticancer drug in clinics. Grape seed extract is known for its potent antioxidant properties. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of high-antioxidant content Vitis vinifera L. seed extract against DXR-induced testicular and epididymal damage.Methods30 male rats were randomly divided into five groups with six animals in each group: Control, Sham, DXR (a single i.p. dose of 15 mg/kg), DXR + VIT (120 mg/kg VIT seed extract via gavage for 14 days and a single i.p. dose of DXR (15 mg/kg) on day 5, VIT (120 mg/kg VIT seed extract via gavage for 14 days). Animals were sacrificed under anesthesia 24 hours after the last drug administration, and blood, testis, and epididymis tissues were collected.ResultsTissues from the DXR group exhibited atrophic seminiferous tubules, Leydig cell degeneration, tunica albuginea and basal membrane thinning, immature spermatogenic cells, vascular congestion, epididymal atrophy, epithelial cell deletion, decreased sperm count, increased connective tissue, and absence of sperm in the lumen. Serum levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6), interleukin 1β (IL-1β), Tumor Necrosis Factor <i>α</i> (TNF-α), Total Oxidant Status (TOS), Total Antioxidant Status (TAS), and testosterone were increased in the DXR group, while interleukin 10 (IL-10) levels were decreased. The DXR + VIT group showed a near-recovery similar to the control.ConclusionDXR increased oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammation in the testis and epididymis, whereas VIT exhibited protective effects against these damages.</p>","PeriodicalId":94029,"journal":{"name":"Human & experimental toxicology","volume":"44 ","pages":"9603271251319787"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143631134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nomogram for predicting mechanical ventilation need among acutely intoxicated patients with impaired consciousness: Correspondence.","authors":"Hineptch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit","doi":"10.1177/09603271241285992","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271241285992","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94029,"journal":{"name":"Human & experimental toxicology","volume":"43 ","pages":"9603271241285992"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142304705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ghada N El-Sarnagawy, Amira A Abdelnoor, Mona M Ghonem
{"title":"Performance assessment of new Poisoning Mortality Score and PGI score for predicting mortality in patients with acute aluminum phosphide poisoning.","authors":"Ghada N El-Sarnagawy, Amira A Abdelnoor, Mona M Ghonem","doi":"10.1177/09603271241302208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271241302208","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Until now, no definite standardized method has been used to promptly assess the severity and outcome of acute aluminum phosphide (ALP) poisoning. The current study aimed to evaluate the performance of the new Poisoning Mortality Score (PMS) and PGI score for predicting mortality in acute ALP-poisoned patients, highlighting the accuracy of new PMS components.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>A 2-year cross-sectional study was conducted on ALP-poisoned patients admitted to Tanta University Poison Control Centre from April 2021 to March 2023. Socio-demographics, poisoning data, and initial vital signs were recorded. Additionally, new PMS and PGI scores were calculated on admission. Patients were categorized according to the mortality outcome into survivors and nonsurvivors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 160 included ALP poisoned patients, mortality was recorded in 112 (70%) patients. The nonsurvivors had significantly higher median PGI and new PMS values than survivors. New PMS, vital signs component of new PMS, and PGI conveyed good discriminatory power for predicting mortality (AUC = 0.883, 0.873, and 0.817, respectively). Although the new PMS outperformed PGI in all predictive metrics, no significant difference in AUCs was observed between the new PMS and its vital signs component.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The new PMS vital signs component is closely aligned with the new PMS. Thus, it can be used as a valid, comprehensive, and practical tool to substitute the whole score calculation for rapid ALP-poisoned patient assessment to enhance emergency clinical decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":94029,"journal":{"name":"Human & experimental toxicology","volume":"43 ","pages":"9603271241302208"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142678159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}