Mechanisms Associated with Cognitive and Behavioral Impairment Induced by Arsenic Exposure
Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(21), P. 2537 - 2537
Published: Oct. 28, 2023
Arsenic
(As)
is
a
metalloid
naturally
present
in
the
environment,
food,
water,
soil,
and
air;
however,
its
chronic
exposure,
even
with
low
doses,
represents
public
health
concern.
For
long
time,
As
was
used
as
pigment,
pesticide,
wood
preservative,
for
medical
applications;
industrial
use
has
recently
decreased
or
been
discontinued
due
to
toxicity.
Due
versatile
applications
distribution,
there
wide
spectrum
of
human
exposure
sources,
mainly
contaminated
drinking
water.
The
fact
that
water
implies
this
metalloid;
it
become
worldwide
problem,
since
over
200
million
people
live
where
levels
exceed
safe
ranges.
Many
problems
have
associated
including
cancer,
cardiovascular
diseases,
gastrointestinal
disturbances,
brain
dysfunctions.
Because
can
cross
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB),
target
organ
exert
long-term
toxic
effects.
mechanisms
neurotoxicity
described:
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
DNA
damage,
mitochondrial
dysfunction;
all
them
converge,
thus
leading
impaired
cellular
functions,
cell
death,
consequence,
detrimental
Here,
we
provide
current
overview
toxicity
integrated
global
involved
cognitive
behavioral
impairment
induced
by
show
experimental
strategies
against
neurotoxicity.
Language: Английский
Emerging techniques for the trace elemental analysis of plants and food-based extracts: A comprehensive review
Talanta Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100341 - 100341
Published: June 29, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
investigates
the
dynamic
landscape
of
trace
elemental
analysis
methodologies
applied
to
plants
and
food-based
extracts.
The
exploration
spans
from
inception
techniques
latest
procedures,
contributing
heightened
precision
sensitivity
in
detection.
According
WHO,
herbal
medicine
varied
soil
compositions
serve
as
crucial
therapeutic
agents
for
70–80
%
world's
population.
Yet,
their
susceptibility
element
toxicity
poses
a
significant
risk
human
health.
Rising
population
increased
food
demands
have
led
environmental
pollution,
contaminating
chain
through
unintended
activities
like
industrialization,
mining,
pesticide
production.
composition
derived
extracts
is
central
comprehending
nutritional
profiles,
evaluating
product
quality,
ensuring
safety.
Methodological
advancements,
progressing
manual
procedures
sophisticated
technologies
such
X-ray
fluorescence
(XRF),
neutron
activation
(NAA),
inductively
coupled
plasma
optical
emission
spectroscopy
(ICP
OES),
mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS),
are
delineated.
Recent
strides
paper-based
electrochemical
sensors
highlighted
distinctive
capabilities
elucidation
associated
advantages
limitations.
Moreover,
delves
into
innovative
sample
preparation
methodologies,
encompassing
microwave-assisted
digestion
solid-phase
microextraction,
amplify
efficiency
extraction
subsequent
analysis.
Integrating
data
analytics
machine
learning
elucidating
complex
elementary
datasets
explored,
underscoring
potential
accuracy
automation
compiles
literature
data,
summarizing
methods
various
parts
(roots,
soil,
stems,
bark,
fruits,
food).
Standard
protocols
United
States
Pharmacopeia-National
Formulary
(USP-FR),
Ayurveda,
Yoga
Naturopathy,
Unani,
Siddha,
Homeopathy
(AYUSH)
considered.
Lead,
Cadmium,
Mercury,
Arsenic
primary
toxic
elements
concern
medicines.
furnishes
valuable
insights
tailored
researchers,
analysts,
policymakers
actively
involved
advancing
domain
extract.
Language: Английский
Mechanism of arsenic-induced liver injury in rats revealed by metabolomics and ionomics based approach
Guanwei Ma,
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Xi Yan,
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Chao Wang
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et al.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
293, P. 118038 - 118038
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Transgenerational Inheritance of Cognitive Deficits Induced by Ancestral Arsenic Exposure in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) via Maternal and Paternal Lineages
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 13, 2025
Exposure
to
arsenic
is
known
impair
learning
and
memory
functions
in
animal
models
humans.
However,
the
transgenerational
inheritance
of
these
cognitive
deficits
underlying
epigenetic
mechanisms
remain
poorly
understood.
The
present
study
investigated
inter-
effects
ancestral
exposure
on
performance
(latent
learning)
zebrafish
via
maternal
paternal
lineages
biochemical
molecular
alterations
brain,
including
DNA
methylation
patterns
cognition-related
genes.
Adult
male
exposed
dietary
[30,
60,
or
100
μg/g
as
arsenite
for
90
days;
F0
generation]
were
crossed
with
unexposed
(control)
females
vice
versa
generate
F1
progeny
exposure,
respectively.
Subsequently,
males
same
treatments
F2
respective
exposure.
It
was
found
that
induced
dysfunction
generations
both
lineages.
occurred
at
relatively
lower
levels
(30
60
μg/g)
former
treatment
relative
those
(100
latter.
Inter
(F1)
(F2)
associated
concomitant
elevated
oxidative
stress
dopaminergic
dysregulation,
repressed
expression
genes
such
involved
dopamine
signaling
metabolism
(Drd1
MAO)
brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF).
Furthermore,
analyses
revealed
downregulation
across
three
(F0
F2)
resulted
from
hypermethylation
their
promotor
regions
(Drd1,
MAO,
BDNF).
Collectively,
observations
provide
novel
insights
into
neurotoxicity.
Language: Английский
Environmental risk factors provoke new thinking for prevention and treatment of dementia with Lewy bodies
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. e30175 - e30175
Published: April 26, 2024
In
recent
years,
environmental
factors
have
received
attention
in
the
pathogenesis
of
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Other
than
genetic
factors,
identification
and
modifiable
risk
may
create
opportunities
to
delay
onset
or
slow
progression
Lewy
body
disease.
Researchers
made
significant
progress
understanding
over
past
30
years.
To
date,
despite
increasing
number
articles
assessing
for
disease,
few
reviews
focused
on
their
role
its
onset.
this
review,
we
reviewed
literature
investigating
relationship
between
disease
several
other
factors.
We
found
that
some
air
pollutants,
exposure
metals,
infection
with
microorganisms
increase
Coffee
intake
Mediterranean
diet
are
protective
However,
it
is
puzzling
low
educational
levels
smoking
effects.
addition,
proposed
specific
protocols
subsequent
research
directions
diseases
improved
methods.
By
conducting
additional
case-control
studies,
could
explore
these
etiopathogenesis
establishing
a
foundation
strategies
aimed
at
preventing
reducing
burden
Language: Английский
Effects of arsenic exposure on blood trace element levels in rats and sex differences
Xiaoqian Ran,
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Xi Yan,
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Hongbin Zhuang
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et al.
BioMetals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2024
Language: Английский
Integration of proteomics and metabolomics analysis investigate mechanism of As-induced immune injury in rat spleen
Xiaoqian Ran,
No information about this author
Xi Yan,
No information about this author
Guanwei Ma
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et al.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
284, P. 116913 - 116913
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Arsenic
(As)
is
a
widespread
metalloid
and
human
carcinogen
found
in
the
natural
environment,
multiple
toxic
effects
have
been
shown
to
be
associated
with
As
exposure.
can
accumulated
spleen,
largest
peripheral
lymphatic
organ,
long-term
exposure
lead
splenic
injury.
In
this
study,
Sprague-Dawley
(SD)
rat
model
of
As-poisoned
was
established,
aiming
explore
molecular
mechanism
As-induced
immune
injury
through
combined
analysis
proteomics
metabolomics
rats'
spleen.
After
feeding
rats
diet
(50
mg/kg)
for
90
days,
spleen
tissue
group
damaged,
level
significantly
higher
than
that
control
(P
<
0.001),
inflammatory
cytokine
interleukin-6
(IL-6)
decreased
0.01).
Proteomics
results
showed
total
134
differentially
expressed
proteins
(DEPs)
0.05
fold
change
>
1.2)
182
metabolites
(DEMs)
(VIP
>1
P
0.05)
were
identified
spleens
poisoned
compared
(As/Ctrl).
The
proteomic
highlight
role
hypoxia-inducible
factors
(HIF),
killer
cell
mediated
cytotoxicity,
ribosomes.
major
pathways
metabolic
disruption
included
arachidonic
acid
(AA)
metabolism,
glycerophospholipid
metabolism
folate
single-carbon
pool.
integrated
these
two
omics
suggested
Hmox1,
Stat3,
acid,
phosphatidylcholine
leukotriene
B4
may
play
key
roles
by
indicate
cause
damage
rats.
Through
metabolomic
analysis,
their
mechanisms
obtained,
which
provided
basis
further
understanding
caused
Language: Английский