bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Abstract
Glyphosate’s
primary
metabolite,
aminomethylphosphonic
acid
(AMPA),
is
the
most
detected
pollutant
in
surface
waters.
Recent
studies
have
raised
concerns
about
its
toxicity,
yet
underlying
mechanisms
remain
poorly
understood.
A
disruption
of
gut
microbiome,
which
plays
a
crucial
role
host
health,
could
mediate
adverse
effects.
We
investigated
impact
AMPA
exposure
on
microbiome
spined
toad
tadpoles
(
Bufo
spinosus
).
hypothesized
that
alter
microbiota
composition
and
these
effects
depend
source.
exposed
to
minute
concentrations
analyzed
their
faecal
using
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing
as
proxy
microbiota.
decreased
bacterial
biomass
affected
community
tadpole’s
faeces.
Furthermore,
we
observed
interactions
between
maternal
body
condition
Bacteroidota
Actinobacteriota
phyla
abundances.
This
suggests
effect
early-life
microbial
colonizers
influence
response
AMPA.
These
findings
highlight
importance
considering
when
studying
environmental
contaminants.
Further
research
needed
elucidate
long-term
implications
this
alteration
for
amphibian
health.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Glyphosate,
the
most
popular
herbicide
globally,
has
long
been
considered
safe
for
mammals.
However,
whether
glyphosate
can
disturb
gut
microbiota
via
inhibiting
aromatic
amino
acid
(AAA)
synthesis
under
debate
recently.
Here,
we
evaluated
impacts
of
chronic
exposure
to
Roundup
on
health
with
addition
AAA
and
explored
mechanism
behind
Roundup-induced
dysfunction
by
performing
fecal
transplantation.
500
mg/kg·bw
Roundup,
independent
deficiency,
caused
severe
damage
function,
as
characterized
microbial
dysbiosis,
oxidative
stress
damage,
intestinal
inflammation,
histopathological
injury,
particularly
in
female
rats.
Notably,
similar
Roundup-shaped
microbiome
evidently
damaged
serum,
cecum,
colon
profiling
biomarkers
(malonaldehyde
(MDA),
glutathione
peroxidase
(GSH-Px),
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
(GSH),
H
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 24, 2024
AbstractBackground:
Prevalence
of
the
Metabolic
Syndrome
(MetS)
in
American
adults
has
risen
from
37.6%
2011-12
period
to
41.8%
2017-2018.
Environmental
exposure,
particularly
common
compounds
such
as
glyphosate,
drawn
increasing
attention
a
potential
risk
factor.
Methods:
We
employ
three
cycles
data
(2013-2018)
National
Health
and
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
cross-sectional
study
examine
associations
between
urine
glyphosate
measurements
MetS.
We
first
created
MetS
score
using
Exploratory
Factor
Analysis
6
International
Diabetes
Federation
(IDF)
criteria
for
MetS,
with
2013-2018
NHANES
cycles,
validated
this
independently
on
an
additional
associated
metric,
Albumin
Creatinine
Ratio.
The
was
via
machine-learning
approach
predicting
ACR
binary
classification,
then
used
multivariable
regression
test
association
quartile-categorized
exposure
score.
Results:
In
adjusted
regressions,
quartile
regressions
show
significant
inverted
U-shaped
or
saturating
dose-response
profile,
often
largest
effect
exposures
3.
Exploration
modification
by
sex,
race,
age
category
shows
differences
race
age,
older
people
(ages
>
65
years)
non-Hispanic
African
participants
showing
larger
sizes
all
quartiles.
Conclusions:
find
that
urinary
is
significantly
statistical
designed
capture
nonlinear,
advanced
Mexican
other
Hispanic
higher
sizes.
JAINA Costas y Mares ante el Cambio Climático,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 85 - 96
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
esticide
pollution,
such
as
that
caused
by
glyphosate,
affects
marine
and
terrestrial
ecosystems
globally.
This
agrochemical
pollution
is
exacerbated
climate
change,
which
leads
to
fluctuations
in
temperatures
increases
greenhouse
gases.
These
factors
stress
organisms
their
microbiomes.
Additionally,
the
change
forces
adapt
changes
precipitation
patterns,
resulting
droughts
floods.
Consequently,
use
of
pesticides
has
also
changed,
often
leading
application
larger
quantities
than
were
previously
required,
due
growing
resistance
some
pests.
It
been
documented
driven
many
migrate
geographically.
The
interaction
between
pesticide
uses
temperature
promotes
plant
diseases,
reducing
availability
quality
food,
while
causing
damage
reproduction
certain
organisms,
insects,
amphibians,
fish,
among
others.
In
case
its
intensive
widespread
use—primarily
genetically
modified
seeds—has
led
contamination
virtually
all
with
this
compound,
including
humans.
Keywords:
Pesticides,
Glyphosate,
Climate
change.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
195, P. 109243 - 109243
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
Despite
all
debates
about
its
safe
use,
glyphosate
remains
the
most
widely
applied
active
ingredient
in
herbicide
products,
with
renewed
approval
European
Union
until
2033.
Non-target
organisms
are
commonly
exposed
to
as
a
matter
of
mode
application,
broader
environmental
and
biological
impacts
remaining
under
investigation.
Glyphosate
displays
structural
similarity
phosphoenolpyruvate
(PEP),
thereby
competitively
inhibiting
5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate
synthase
(EPSPS),
crucial
for
synthesis
aromatic
amino
acids
plants,
fungi,
bacteria,
archaea.
Most
microbes,
including
gut
bacterium
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli),
possess
glyphosate-sensitive
class
I
EPSPS,
making
them
vulnerable
glyphosate's
effects.
Yet,
little
is
known
interactions
other
bacterial
proteins
or
modes
action
at
proteome
level.
Here,
we
employed
quantitative
proteomics
thermal
profiling
(TPP)
approach
identify
novel
protein
binding
partners
E.
proteome.
exposure
significantly
altered
acid
synthesizing
pathways.
The
abundance
shikimate
pathway
was
increased,
suggesting
compensatory
mechanism.
Extracellular
riboflavin
concentrations
were
elevated
upon
exposure,
while
intracellular
levels
remained
stable.
Beyond
target
enzyme
indicated
an
effect
on
stability
certain
proteins,
AroH
ProA,
indicating
interactions.
Similar
competitive
between
PEP
one
reason
interaction
ProA
could
be
high
their
substrates
glyphosate.
Overall,
induced
metabolic
disturbances
coli,
extending
beyond
primary
target,
providing
new
insights
into
impact
microbial
systems.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Abstract
Glyphosate’s
primary
metabolite,
aminomethylphosphonic
acid
(AMPA),
is
the
most
detected
pollutant
in
surface
waters.
Recent
studies
have
raised
concerns
about
its
toxicity,
yet
underlying
mechanisms
remain
poorly
understood.
A
disruption
of
gut
microbiome,
which
plays
a
crucial
role
host
health,
could
mediate
adverse
effects.
We
investigated
impact
AMPA
exposure
on
microbiome
spined
toad
tadpoles
(
Bufo
spinosus
).
hypothesized
that
alter
microbiota
composition
and
these
effects
depend
source.
exposed
to
minute
concentrations
analyzed
their
faecal
using
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing
as
proxy
microbiota.
decreased
bacterial
biomass
affected
community
tadpole’s
faeces.
Furthermore,
we
observed
interactions
between
maternal
body
condition
Bacteroidota
Actinobacteriota
phyla
abundances.
This
suggests
effect
early-life
microbial
colonizers
influence
response
AMPA.
These
findings
highlight
importance
considering
when
studying
environmental
contaminants.
Further
research
needed
elucidate
long-term
implications
this
alteration
for
amphibian
health.