Actein alleviates 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin-mediated cellular dysfunction in osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells.

abstract：:Adrenomedullin (AdM) is synthesized and secreted by a number of cells and tissue. AdM is a potent vasodilator but it is also considered a neuromodulator, an angiogenic factor, and a hormone regulator. AdM possess antiapoptotic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Heavy metals such as cadmium and lead are found ...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Yurekli M,Esrefoglu M,Ilker Doğru M,Doğru A,Gul M,Whidden M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Culture-independent methods employed in fungal genetic studies using in vitro amplification (PCR) and analysis of specific genes or gene fragments have proved to be useful for detection, identification, and molecular taxonomy of various plant pathogens including Fusarium spp. This approach may be faster than culture-d...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Bezuidenhout CC,Prinsloo M,Van der Walt AM

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic lead exposure causes peripheral sympathetic nerve stimulation, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Purinergic receptors are involved in the sympathoexcitatory response induced by myocardial ischemia injury. However, whether P2X4 receptor participates in sympathoexcitatory response induced by chr...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Zhu G,Chen Z,Dai B,Zheng C,Jiang H,Xu Y,Sheng X,Guo J,Dan Y,Liang S,Li G

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tris (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCIPP) is one of the widely used organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs), which are regarded as suitable substitutes for brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Previously, we have validated the toxicity of TDCIPP in PC12 cells owing to the induced alterations in GAP43, NF-H, CaM...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Li C,Li L,Lin B,Fang Y,Yang H,Liu H,Xi Z

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have many applications in industry and used as additives in polymers, catalysts, anodes in lithium-battery and drug delivery. There is little information about MWCNTs' (210 nm) genotoxic potential on juvenile freshwater fish Channa punctatus. Therefore, in this study, we have det...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Ali D,Falodah FA,Almutairi B,Alkahtani S,Alarifi S

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), an oxidized nucleoside of DNA, not only is a widely used biomarker for the measurement of endogenous oxidative DNA damage, but might also be a risk factor for many diseases including cancer. Elevated level of urinary 8-OHdG has been detected in patients with various malignanci...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Yang Y,Tian Y,Yan C,Jin X,Tang J,Shen X

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:8-Hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) is the most common biomarker of oxidative DNA damage, it is formed by chemical carcinogens and can be measured in any species. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) are suspected genotoxic carcinogens through induction of reactive oxygen species that are r...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Yahia D,Haruka I,Kagashi Y,Tsuda S

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contamination of the urban aquatic environment with chemical and biological substances could have a long-term impact on human health because these substances threaten the integrity of the urban ecosystem and the availability of high-quality water for recreation and consumption. In light of this, the aim of the present...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Wichmann G,Daegelmann C,Herbarth O,Strauch G,Schirmer K,Wöstemeyer J,Lehmann I

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is a potent inhibitor of protein phosphatases 1 and 2A, and has potent hepatotoxicity and tumor promotion activity. Numerous studies on MC-LR toxicity have been conducted in rat hepatocytes, but few studies of the effects of microcystins on human hepatocytes have been done. In this study, HL7702...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Sun Y,Zheng Q,Sun YT,Huang P,Guo ZL,Xu LH

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toxicity of lead on male reproductive functions has raised wide public concern as environmental lead contamination remains common worldwide. Conflicting and controversial data are available regarding effects of lead on male fertility. More importantly, our knowledge on effects of lead on sperm DNA integrity is signifi...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Li C,Zhao K,Zhang H,Liu L,Xiong F,Wang K,Chen B

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several estuaries along the Pacific Ocean coast of North America were identified recently as having elevated 4-nonylphenol (4-NP) in sediments and biota, raising concerns about reproductive impacts for wildlife given 4-NP's established estrogenic activity as an endocrine-disrupting compound. Here we characterize 4-NP ...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Johnson KM,Lema SC

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benchmark dose (BMD) and the lower confidence limit on the benchmark dose (BMDL) of blood lead were estimated to explore the biologic exposure limits for renal dysfunction caused by lead. One hundred thirty-five workers from one storage battery plant were selected as lead exposure group while 143 mechanics as the cont...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Lin T,Tai-Yi J

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Particulate matter the environmental toxicant, with a diameter less than or equal to 2.5 μm (PM2.5 ) is a common cause of several respiratory diseases. In recent years, several studies have suggested that PM2.5 can influence diverse diseases, such as respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, d...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Kim W,Cho Y,Song MK,Lim JH,Kim JY,Gye MC,Ryu JC

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the role of oxidative stress in Sudan IV-induced DNA damage, using human liver-derived HepG2 cells. METHODS:The DNA damaging effects of Sudan IV in HepG2 cells were evaluated by alkaline single cell gel electrophoresis assay and micronucleus test (MNT). To clarify the underlying mechanisms, we ...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Zhang Y,An Y,Jiang L,Geng C,Cao J,Jiang L,Zhong L

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ouabain, a cardiotonic steroid, was used for the treatment of heart failure and atrial fibrillation and induces cancer cell apoptosis in many human cancer cells including human leukemia cells. However, there are no reports to show the effects on immune responses in a leukemia mouse model. In this study, WEHI-3 cell ge...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Shih YL,Shang HS,Chen YL,Hsueh SC,Chou HM,Lu HF,Lee MZ,Hou HT,Chuang YY,Lee MH,Chen KW,Chung JG

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experiments were carried out with neonates of the freshwater ostracod Heterocypris incongruens to verify and complete previous choices of test parameters for a new culture/maintenance-free solid-phase microbiotest for freshwater sediments. From trials with increasing volumes of reference sediment, it was concluded tha...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Chial B,Persoone G

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high throughput culture methodology of unicellular eukaryote Tetrahymena pyriformis, strain GL were used for the determination of catecholamines toxicity and their metabolism. Catecholamines exhibited acute toxicity to Tetrahymena cells where dopamine and L-DOPA showed higher toxic potential of EC(10) (0.39 and 0.63...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Ud-Daula A,Pfister G,Schramm KW

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malathion is one of the most commonly used insecticides. Recent findings have demonstrated that it induces oxidative stress in somatic cells, but there are not enough studies that have demonstrated this effect in germ cells. Malathion impairs porcine oocyte viability and maturation, but studies have not shown how oxid...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Flores D,Souza V,Betancourt M,Teteltitla M,González-Márquez H,Casas E,Bonilla E,Ramírez-Noguera P,Gutiérrez-Ruíz MC,Ducolomb Y

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the heavy metal copper on the expression of a wide spectrum of genes was analyzed by using a DNA microarray. The gene expression profile of baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae grown in a medium containing a sublethal concentration of cupric sulfate was compared with that of yeast grown in a normal med...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Yasokawa D,Murata S,Kitagawa E,Iwahashi Y,Nakagawa R,Hashido T,Iwahashi H

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cantharidin is one of the major compounds from mylabris and it has cytotoxic effects in many different types of human cancer cells. Previously, we found that cantharidin induced cell death through cell cycle arrest and apoptosis induction in human lung cancer NCI-H460 cells. However, cantharidin-affected DNA damage, r...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Hsia TC,Lin JH,Hsu SC,Tang NY,Lu HF,Wu SH,Lin JG,Chung JG

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nickel nanoparticles (Ni NPs) are associated with reproductive toxicity. However, the mechanisms of reproductive toxicity are unclear. Our goal was to explore further reproductive toxicity induced by nickel nanoparticle and mechanisms involved in this process, including the role of oxidative stress and apoptosis. Acco...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Kong L,Gao X,Zhu J,Cheng K,Tang M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) has been widely used in agriculture and forestry since the 1940s. 2,4-D has been shown to produce a wide range of adverse effects-from embryotoxicity and teratogenicity to neurotoxicity-on animal and human health. The purpose of this study was to determine the possi...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Pochettino AA,Bongiovanni B,Duffard RO,Evangelista de Duffard AM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bioaccumulation of the triazine herbicides terbutryn and terbuthylazine in rainbow trout was investigated at water temperatures of 4 degrees C, 10 degrees C, and 17 degrees C. The synergetic effect of water temperature and herbicide on fish liver detoxification metabolism was also studied by measuring liver ethoxy...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Tarja N,Kirsti E,Marja L,Kari E

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic inhalation bioassays in rodents are used to assess pulmonary carcinogenicity for purposes of hazard identification and potentially for risk characterization. Numerous studies have been confirmed that exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) may result in chronic pulmonary inflammation in both mice...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Hong F,Ji L,Zhou Y,Wang L

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We cloned the full-length cDNA sequence of xenobiotic metabolizing cytochrome P4501A (CYP1A) gene from the yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco, Siluriformes, Bagridae). P. fulvidraco is a commercially important fish generally distributed in Southeast Asian countries and Korea. This is the first report of any xenob...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Kim JH,Hwang DS,Son KH,Raisuddin S,Ki JS,Lee JS,Han KN

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methoxychlor (MXC), an organochloride insecticide, is a potent toxicant-targeting female reproductive system and known to cause follicular atresia by inducing apoptosis within granulosa cells. Oxidative stress plays a pivotal role in apoptosis; thus, this study focuses on the ameliorative action of N-acetyl cysteine (...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Bhardwaj JK,Saraf P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glyphosate is the active ingredient of several herbicide formulations. Different reports suggest that glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) may act as endocrine disruptors. We evaluated the potential estrogenic effects of a GBH formulation using the uterotrophic assay. Adult ovariectomized rats were sc injected for 3 con...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Varayoud J,Durando M,Ramos JG,Milesi MM,Ingaramo PI,Muñoz-de-Toro M,Luque EH

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent interest in adverse effects of infrasound on organisms arises from health concerns. We assessed the association between infrasound exposure of 5 Hz at 130 dB and changes of cardiac ultrastructure and function in rats. Thirty-two Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into control, 1, 7, and 14 days groups for 2 h ...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Pei Z,Sang H,Li R,Xiao P,He J,Zhuang Z,Zhu M,Chen J,Ma H

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modulation of microcystin production has been extensively studied in both batch and continuous cultures. Positive correlations with medium nitrogen, medium phosphorous, light intensity, inorganic carbon availability, and growth rate have been reported. Negative correlations have been reported between microcystin conte...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Downing TG,Meyer C,Gehringer MM,van de Venter M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The toxicity and chemical quality of surface water and sediment in the River Traun in Austria were studied because of recurrent fish mortality in some alpine rivers over the last few years. The analyses were carried out on samples collected during winter and summer upstream and downstream of two municipal wastewater t...

journal_title：Environmental toxicology

authors： Latif M,Licek E

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00