Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
270, P. 115862 - 115862
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
Epidemiological
and
experimental
research
has
indicated
an
association
between
perfluorooctane
sulfonate
(PFOS)
exposure
liver
disease.
However,
the
potential
hepatotoxic
effects
mechanisms
of
low-level
prenatal
PFOS
in
offspring
remain
ambiguous.
The
objective
this
was
to
examine
alterations
transcriptomic
metabolomic
profiles
rats
at
postnatal
day
(PND)
30
following
gestational
lactational
(from
1
20
PND
21).
Pregnant
Sprague-Dawley
were
separated
into
a
control
group
(3%
starch
gel
solution,
oral
gavage)
(0.03
mg/kg
body
weight
per
day,
gavage).
Histopathological
changes
sections
observed
by
hematoxylin
eosin
staining.
Biochemical
analysis
conducted
evaluate
glucose
lipid
metabolism.
Transcriptomic
analyses
utilized
identify
significant
genes
metabolites
associated
with
metabolism
through
integrated
multi-omics
analysis.
No
differences
found
measured
biochemical
parameters.
In
total,
167
differentially
expressed
(DEGs)
related
processes
such
as
steroid
biosynthesis,
PPAR
signaling
pathway,
fat
digestion
absorption
identified
group.
Ninety-five
altered
exhibited
group,
heptaethylene
glycol,
lysoPE
(0:0/18:0),
lucidenic
acid
K,
p-Cresol
sulfate.
DEGs
significantly
upregulated
(P
<
0.05).
correlations
that
there
inverse
correlation
all
differential
levels
fasting
blood
glucose,
high-density
lipoprotein,
triglycerides
Our
findings
demystify
early-life
can
lead
offspring's
liver,
which
provided
mechanistic
insights
hepatotoxicity
developmental
toxicity
environmentally
relevant
exposure.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 30, 2025
In
recent
years,
the
number
of
people
with
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
has
been
increasing,
and
there
is
obvious
familial
aggregation
T2DM.
Pregestational
gestational
are
most
common
chronic
conditions
during
pregnancy.
However,
mechanism
by
which
maternal
preconception
hyperglycaemia
affects
glucolipid
metabolism
in
offspring
not
fully
understood.
Zebrafish
have
widely
used
to
construct
T2DM
models.
this
study,
we
established
a
successful
model
female
zebrafish
immersing
them
2%
glucose
solution
for
28
days.
The
results
showed
that
group
exhibited
damage
ovaries
livers.
Fasting
blood
glucose,
insulin,
cholesterol
triglycerides
were
increased
compared
control
group.
Moreover,
delayed
hatching
rate,
yolk
sac
area,
body
length
heart
rate
decreased
flow
velocity
observed
F1
larvae
from
Glucose,
insulin
lipid
prominently
affected
offspring.
Importantly,
influence
on
fasting
could
persist
into
adulthood
Transcriptomic
indicated
signalling
pathways
gluconeogenesis,
fat
digestion
absorption
amino
acid
enriched
perturbed
This
study
emphasised
impacts
glycolipid
offspring,
transferring
origin
disease
stage
providing
reference
further
research
aetiology
disorders.
Environmental Pollution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
372, P. 125968 - 125968
Published: March 4, 2025
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
are
synthetic
chemicals
that
persist
in
the
environment,
bioaccumulate,
may
have
toxic
effects.
This
study
used
non-native
cane
toads
(Rhinella
marina)
to
examine
PFAS
metal
accumulation
impacts
large
terrestrial
amphibians
from
urban
peri-urban
areas.
We
quantified
38
compounds
36
environmental
legacy
metal(loid)s
52
adult
toad
livers
collected
six
locations
around
Southeast
Queensland,
Australia,
along
a
known
gradient.
Associations
among
PFAS,
metal(loid)
concentrations,
whole-organism
metrics
were
assessed.
An
omics-led
approach
assessed
biochemical
responses
liver,
muscle,
fat
gonad/egg
tissues
associated
with
these
concentrations.
Liver
concentrations
ranged
0.5
82.1
μg/kg
ww,
one
male
outlier
at
452
ww
(mean:
18
±
21
SD
excluding
outlier).
PFOS
was
most
dominant
(60
26
SD%
of
total),
followed
by
PFDoDA
(13
9
SD%).
The
liver
statistically
significant
variation
sex
Al,
As,
Ca,
Cu,
Mn,
Ni,
Se,
Sn,
Sr
V.
Total
had
no
associations
metrics,
body
condition
relative
femur
length
showed
weak
interaction
effect
between
Ni.
Metabolic
profiling
revealed
sex-specific
differences
linked
total
females
showing
broader
metabolic
perturbation.
strongest
signals
glycerolipid
metabolism,
ether
lipid
fatty
acid
biosynthesis,
though
effects
weak.
levels
low
compared
those
previously
recorded
tertiary
consumers
aquatic
vertebrates
contaminated
Despite
minor
metabolomic
changes,
overall
health
impact
minimal.
These
findings
contribute
development
tissue
guideline
values
for
wild
amphibians,
but
further
studies
on
higher
additional
amphibian
species
needed.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 187 - 187
Published: March 5, 2025
Chemicals
in
personal
care
and
consumer
products
are
suspected
to
disrupt
endocrine
function
affect
reproductive
health.
However,
the
link
between
mixed
exposure
long-term
amenorrhea
is
not
well
understood.
This
study
analyzed
data
from
684
women
(2013–2018
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey)
assess
eight
polyfluorinated
alkyl
substances
(PFASs),
15
phthalates
(PAEs),
six
phenols,
four
parabens.
Various
statistical
models
for
robustness
tests
mediation
analysis
were
used
explore
associations
with
role
of
serum
globulin.
Biological
mechanisms
identified
through
an
integrated
strategy
involving
target
key
chemicals
intersections,
pathway
analysis,
validation.
Results
showed
that
had
higher
levels
Perfluorodecanoic
acid,
Perfluorohexane
sulfonic
acid
(PFHxS),
Perfluorononanoic
n-perfluorooctanoic
(n_PFOA),
n-perfluorooctane
Perfluoromethylheptane
isomers.
Logistic
regression
different
adjustments
consistently
found
significant
elevated
PFAS
concentrations
increased
risk,
confirmed
by
Partial
Least
Squares
Discriminant
Analysis.
Mediation
revealed
globulin
partially
mediated
relationship
amenorrhea.
Network
suggested
PFHxS
n_PFOA
may
interact
Signal
Transducer
Activator
Transcription
3
(STAT3).
highlights
exposure,
particularly
n_PFOA,
amenorrhea,
STAT3
serving
as
mediators
underlying
mechanisms.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
187, P. 108716 - 108716
Published: May 1, 2024
Benzotriazoles
(BTRs)
are
a
class
of
benzoheterocyclic
chemicals
that
frequently
used
as
metal-corrosive
inhibitors,
both
in
industry
and
daily
use.
However,
the
exposure
effect
information
on
BTRs
remains
relatively
limited.
In
this
study,
an
integrated
metabolomic
transcriptomic
approach
was
utilized
to
evaluate
three
BTRs,
benzotriazole,
6-chloro-1-hydroxi-benzotriazole,
1-hydroxy-benzotriazole,
mouse
liver
with
results
showing
disrupted
basal
metabolic
processes
vitamin
cofactor
metabolism
after
28
days.
The
expression
several
genes
related
inflammatory
response
aryl
hydrocarbon
receptor
pathways,
such
Gstt2
Arntl,
altered
by
BTRs.
Exposure
also
affected
metabolites
involved
immune
system
xenobiotic
responses.
cytochrome
P450
family
reveal
potential
detoxification
mechanism
liver.
Taken
together,
our
findings
provide
new
insights
into
multilayer
well
resource
for
further
exploration
molecular
mechanisms
which
occurs.
Metabolites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 392 - 392
Published: July 19, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
represent
a
class
of
persistent
synthetic
chemicals
extensively
utilized
across
industrial
consumer
sectors,
raising
substantial
environmental
human
health
concerns.
Epidemiological
investigations
have
robustly
linked
PFAS
exposure
to
spectrum
adverse
outcomes.
Altered
metabolites
stand
as
promising
biomarkers,
offering
insights
into
the
identification
specific
pollutants
their
deleterious
impacts
on
health.
However,
elucidating
metabolic
alterations
attributable
ensuing
effects
has
remained
challenging.
In
light
this,
this
review
aims
elucidate
potential
biomarkers
by
presenting
comprehensive
overview
recent
metabolomics-based
studies
exploring
toxicity.
Details
types,
sources,
patterns
are
provided.
Furthermore,
PFAS-induced
liver
toxicity,
reproductive
developmental
cardiovascular
glucose
homeostasis
disruption,
kidney
carcinogenesis
synthesized.
Additionally,
thorough
examination
utilizing
metabolomics
delineate
toxicity
blood,
liver,
urine
specimens
is
presented.
This
endeavors
advance
our
understanding
regarding
associated
toxicological
effects.