Khadija A. Mohammed , Stanley U. Nwawuba , Julia Canzian , Barbara D. Fontana , Denis B. Rosemberg , Isaac A. Adedara
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Zebrafish in neurotoxin research: Insights into botulinum toxicity, mechanisms, and therapy
Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) are highly potent biological toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum and related species. They act by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, leading to paralysis. Due to their ability to modulate synaptic activity, BoNTs have been widely studied for their toxicological properties, as well as their medical and cosmetic applications, including the treatment of neuromuscular disorders, chronic pain, and aesthetic concerns. The zebrafish (Danio rerio) has gained prominence in BoNT research, particularly due to its genetic tractability and suitability for high-throughput screening, making it an effective model for studying BoNT effects at molecular, cellular, and behavioral levels. This review explores the role of zebrafish in neurotoxin research, highlighting its utility in studying BoNT toxicity, synaptic mechanisms, gene silencing applications, and therapeutic interventions. We discuss zebrafish-based studies that provide insights into BoNT-induced behavioral and cognitive effects. Additionally, we examine how zebrafish facilitate high-throughput screening for BoNT-related compounds and antitoxins. Despite the contributions of zebrafish-based models in neurotoxicology, further research is needed to fully elucidate BoNT mechanisms and optimize a putative therapeutic potential.
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Food and Chemical Toxicology (FCT), an internationally renowned journal, that publishes original research articles and reviews on toxic effects, in animals and humans, of natural or synthetic chemicals occurring in the human environment with particular emphasis on food, drugs, and chemicals, including agricultural and industrial safety, and consumer product safety. Areas such as safety evaluation of novel foods and ingredients, biotechnologically-derived products, and nanomaterials are included in the scope of the journal. FCT also encourages submission of papers on inter-relationships between nutrition and toxicology and on in vitro techniques, particularly those fostering the 3 Rs.
The principal aim of the journal is to publish high impact, scholarly work and to serve as a multidisciplinary forum for research in toxicology. Papers submitted will be judged on the basis of scientific originality and contribution to the field, quality and subject matter. Studies should address at least one of the following:
-Adverse physiological/biochemical, or pathological changes induced by specific defined substances
-New techniques for assessing potential toxicity, including molecular biology
-Mechanisms underlying toxic phenomena
-Toxicological examinations of specific chemicals or consumer products, both those showing adverse effects and those demonstrating safety, that meet current standards of scientific acceptability.
Authors must clearly and briefly identify what novel toxic effect (s) or toxic mechanism (s) of the chemical are being reported and what their significance is in the abstract. Furthermore, sufficient doses should be included in order to provide information on NOAEL/LOAEL values.