bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
Abstract
Next
generation
risk
assessment
of
chemicals
revolves
around
the
use
mechanistic
information
without
animal
experimentation.
In
this
regard,
toxicogenomics
has
proven
to
be
a
useful
tool
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms
adverse
effects
xenobiotics.
present
study,
two
widely
used
human
in
vitro
hepatocyte
culture
systems,
namely
primary
hepatocytes
(PHH)
and
hepatoma
HepaRG
cells,
were
exposed
liver
toxicants
known
induce
cholestasis,
steatosis
or
necrosis.
Benchmark
concentration-response
modelling
was
applied
transcriptomics
gene
co-expression
networks
(modules)
order
derive
benchmark
concentrations
(BMCs)
gain
insight
into
hepatotoxic
effects.
BMCs
derived
by
modules
recapitulated
individual
genes.
Although
PHH
cells
showed
overlap
deregulated
genes
toxicants,
demonstrated
higher
responsiveness,
based
on
lower
co-regulated
modules.
Such
can
as
point
departure
(PoD)
for
assessing
module-associated
cellular
(stress)
pathways/processes.
This
approach
identified
clear
PoDs
C
max
levels
tested
drugs,
while
cosmetics
ingredients
10-100
fold
than
estimated
plasma
concentrations.
could
serve
next
practice
identify
early
responsive
at
low
BMCs,
that
linked
key
events
outcome
pathways.
turn,
assist
delineating
potential
hazards
new
test
using
systems
when
are
paired
with
chemical
exposure
assessment.
ALTEX,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Next
generation
risk
assessment
of
chemicals
revolves
around
the
use
mechanistic
information
without
animal
experimentation.
In
this
regard,
toxicogenomics
has
proven
to
be
a
useful
tool
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms
adverse
effects
xenobiotics.
present
study,
two
widely
used
human
in
vitro
hepatocyte
culture
systems,
namely
primary
hepatocytes
(PHH)
and
hepatoma
HepaRG
cells,
were
exposed
liver
toxicants
known
induce
cholestasis,
steatosis
or
necrosis.
Benchmark
concentration-response
modelling
was
applied
transcriptomics
gene
co-expression
networks
(modules)
derive
benchmark
concentrations
(BMCs)
gain
insight
into
hepatotoxic
effects.
BMCs
derived
by
modules
recapitulated
individual
genes.
Although
PHH
cells
showed
overlap
deregulated
genes
toxicants,
demonstrated
higher
responsiveness,
based
on
lower
co-regulated
modules.
Such
can
as
point
departure
(tPOD)
for
assessing
module-associated
cellular
(stress)
pathways/processes.
This
approach
identified
clear
tPODs
maximum
systemic
concentration
(Cmax)
levels
tested
drugs,
while
cosmetics
ingredients
10-100-fold
than
estimated
plasma
concentrations.
could
serve
next
practice
identify
early
responsive
at
low
BMCs,
that
linked
key
events
outcome
pathways.
turn,
assist
delineating
potential
hazards
new
test
using
systems
when
are
paired
with
chemical
exposure
assessment.
Plain
language
summaryRisk
traditionally
been
focused
experiments.
contrast,
uses
biological
obtained
from
experiments
cell
models
animals
hazards.
Since
is
main
target
organ
toxicity,
many
(hepatocyte)
have
developed
hazard
models,
HepaRG,
toxic
chemicals.
Biological
changes
expression
measured
range
which
response
perturbed
modelling.
Genes
belonging
same
process
joined
an
average
process.
animal-free
related
expected
ALTEX,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Next
generation
risk
assessment
of
chemicals
revolves
around
the
use
mechanistic
information
without
animal
experimentation.
In
this
regard,
toxicogenomics
has
proven
to
be
a
useful
tool
elucidate
mechanisms
underlying
adverse
effects
xenobiotics.
present
study,
two
widely
used
human
hepatocyte
culture
systems,
namely
primary
hepatocytes
(PHH)
and
hepatoma
HepaRG
cells,
were
exposed
liver
toxicants
known
induce
cholestasis,
steatosis,
or
necrosis.
Benchmark
concentration
(BMC)
response
modelling
was
applied
transcriptomics
gene
co-expression
networks
(modules)
derive
BMCs
gain
insight
into
hepatotoxic
effects.
derived
by
concentration-response
modules
recapitulated
individual
genes.
Although
PHH
cells
showed
overlap
in
genes
deregulated
toxicants,
demonstrated
higher
responsiveness,
based
on
lower
co-regulated
modules.
Such
can
as
points
departure
(tPOD)
for
assessing
module-associated
cellular
(stress)
pathways/processes.
This
approach
identified
clear
tPODs
maximum
systemic
(Cmax)
levels
tested
drugs,
while
cosmetics
ingredients
10-100-fold
than
estimated
plasma
concentrations.
could
serve
next
practice
identify
early
responsive
at
low
that
linked
key
events
outcome
pathways.
turn,
assist
delineating
potential
hazards
new
test
using
vitro
systems
where
are
paired
with
chemical
exposure
assessment.
Plain
language
summary
Risk
traditionally
been
focused
experiments.
contrast,
uses
biological
obtained
from
experiments
cell
models
animals
hazards.
Since
is
main
target
organ
toxicity,
many
have
developed
hazard
toxic
chemicals.
Biological
changes
expression
measured
range
which
started
perturbed
mathematical
approach.
Genes
belonging
same
biological
process
an
average
process.
animal-free
relating
concentrations
expected
Recent advances in biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 19
Published: March 12, 2024
Traditional
medicine
has
been
a
reliable
source
for
the
discovery
of
molecules
with
therapeutic
activity
against
human
diseases
clinical
interest.
In
past,
knowledge
traditional
was
mainly
transmitted
orally
and
in
writing.
Recently,
advent
“multiomics”
tools
(transcriptomics,
metabolomics,
epigenomics,
proteomics,
lipidomics,
among
others)
increased
merged
our
knowledge,
both
that
gained
these
new
multiomics
technologies.
this
way,
development
medicines
'multiomics
technologies'
allowed
pharmaceutical
advances
drugs.
addition,
'multiomics'
technologies
have
made
it
possible
to
uncover
biological
activities
drugs
are
currently
used
therapy.
same
'personalized
medicine',
is,
particular
specific
treatment
and/or
diagnosis
patient
respect
disease.
Therefore,
facilitated
therapeutics
disease,
as
well
allowing
an
individual
personalized
way.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
Abstract
Next
generation
risk
assessment
of
chemicals
revolves
around
the
use
mechanistic
information
without
animal
experimentation.
In
this
regard,
toxicogenomics
has
proven
to
be
a
useful
tool
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms
adverse
effects
xenobiotics.
present
study,
two
widely
used
human
in
vitro
hepatocyte
culture
systems,
namely
primary
hepatocytes
(PHH)
and
hepatoma
HepaRG
cells,
were
exposed
liver
toxicants
known
induce
cholestasis,
steatosis
or
necrosis.
Benchmark
concentration-response
modelling
was
applied
transcriptomics
gene
co-expression
networks
(modules)
order
derive
benchmark
concentrations
(BMCs)
gain
insight
into
hepatotoxic
effects.
BMCs
derived
by
modules
recapitulated
individual
genes.
Although
PHH
cells
showed
overlap
deregulated
genes
toxicants,
demonstrated
higher
responsiveness,
based
on
lower
co-regulated
modules.
Such
can
as
point
departure
(PoD)
for
assessing
module-associated
cellular
(stress)
pathways/processes.
This
approach
identified
clear
PoDs
C
max
levels
tested
drugs,
while
cosmetics
ingredients
10-100
fold
than
estimated
plasma
concentrations.
could
serve
next
practice
identify
early
responsive
at
low
BMCs,
that
linked
key
events
outcome
pathways.
turn,
assist
delineating
potential
hazards
new
test
using
systems
when
are
paired
with
chemical
exposure
assessment.