Toxicology Reports,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
2, P. 624 - 637
Published: Jan. 1, 2015
Effects
of
triclosan
(5-chloro-2′-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol)
on
mammalian
cells
were
investigated
using
human
peripheral
blood
mono
nuclear
(PBMC),
keratinocytes
(HaCaT),
porcine
spermatozoa
and
kidney
tubular
epithelial
(PK-15),
murine
pancreatic
islets
(MIN-6)
neuroblastoma
(MNA)
as
targets.
We
show
that
(1–10
μg
ml−1)
depolarised
the
mitochondria,
upshifted
rate
glucose
consumption
in
PMBC,
HaCaT,
PK-15
MNA,
subsequently
induced
metabolic
acidosis.
Triclosan
a
regression
insulin
producing
into
tiny
pycnotic
necrotic
death.
Short
exposure
to
low
concentrations
(30
min,
≤1
μg/ml)
paralyzed
high
amplitude
tail
beating
progressive
motility
spermatozoa,
within
30
min
exposure,
depolarized
spermatozoan
mitochondria
hyperpolarised
acrosome
region
sperm
head
flagellar
fibrous
sheath
(distal
part
flagellum).
Experiments
with
isolated
rat
liver
showed
impaired
oxidative
phosphorylation,
downshifted
ATP
synthesis,
uncoupled
respiration
provoked
excessive
oxygen
uptake.
These
are
100–1000
fold
lower
those
permitted
consumer
goods.
The
mitochondriotoxic
mechanism
differs
from
valinomycin,
cereulide
enniatins
by
not
involving
potassium
ionophoric
activity.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
51(9), P. 4792 - 4802
Published: April 12, 2017
Surface
water
from
38
streams
nationwide
was
assessed
using
14
target-organic
methods
(719
compounds).
Designed-bioactive
anthropogenic
contaminants
(biocides,
pharmaceuticals)
comprised
57%
of
406
organics
detected
at
least
once.
The
10
most-frequently
anthropogenic-organics
included
eight
pesticides
(desulfinylfipronil,
AMPA,
chlorpyrifos,
dieldrin,
metolachlor,
atrazine,
CIAT,
glyphosate)
and
two
pharmaceuticals
(caffeine,
metformin)
with
detection
frequencies
ranging
66–84%
all
sites.
Detected
contaminant
concentrations
varied
less
than
1
ng
L–1
to
greater
μg
L–1,
77
278
having
median
100
respectively.
Cumulative
detections
ranged
4–161
compounds
(median
70)
8.5–102
847
respectively,
correlated
significantly
wastewater
discharge,
watershed
development,
toxic
release
inventory
metrics.
Log10
widely
monitored
HHCB,
triclosan,
carbamazepine
explained
71–82%
the
variability
in
total
number
(linear
regression;
p-values:
<
0.001–0.012),
providing
a
statistical
inference
tool
for
unmonitored
contaminants.
Due
multiple
modes
action,
high
bioactivity,
biorecalcitrance,
direct
environment
application
(pesticides),
designed-bioactive
41
per
site
cumulative
concentrations)
developed
watersheds
present
aquatic
health
concerns,
given
their
acknowledged
potential
sublethal
effects
sensitive
species
lifecycle
stages
low
L–1.
Current Alzheimer Research,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 116 - 146
Published: Feb. 24, 2015
Alzheimer’s
dis
ease
(AD)
is
a
leading
cause
of
mortality
in
the
developed
world
with
70%
risk
attributable
to
genetics.
The
remaining
30%
AD
hypothesized
include
environmental
factors
and
human
lifestyle
patterns.
Environmental
possibly
inorganic
organic
hazards,
exposure
toxic
metals
(aluminium,
copper),
pesticides
(organochlorine
organophosphate
insecticides),
industrial
chemicals
(flame
retardants)
air
pollutants
(particulate
matter).
Long
term
exposures
these
contaminants
together
bioaccumulation
over
an
individual’s
life-time
are
speculated
induce
neuroinflammation
neuropathology
paving
way
for
developing
AD.
Epidemiologic
associations
between
contaminant
still
limited.
However,
many
vitro
animal
studies
have
identified
effects
at
cellular
level,
revealing
alterations
pathways
metabolisms
associated
that
warrant
further
investigations.
This
review
provides
overview
vitro,
epidemiological
on
etiology
AD,
highlighting
available
data
supportive
long
link
development
pathology.
Keywords:
Adult-onset
disease,
endocrine
disruptors,
contaminants,
metals,
neuropathology,
Parkinson's
pesticides,
synergistic
effects,
toxins.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: Jan. 15, 2015
Triclosan
(TCS)
is
a
commonly
used
antimicrobial
agent
that
enters
wastewater
treatment
plants
(WWTPs)
and
the
environment.
An
estimated
1.1x105
to
4.2x105
kg
of
TCS
are
discharged
from
these
WWTPs
per
year
in
United
States.
The
abundance
along
with
its
properties
have
given
rise
concern
regarding
impact
on
antibiotic
resistance
objective
this
review
assess
state
knowledge
multidrug
environmental
settings,
including
engineered
environments
such
as
anaerobic
digesters.
Pure
culture
studies
reviewed
paper
gain
insight
into
substantially
smaller
body
research
surrounding
impacts
microbial
communities.
studies,
mainly
pathogenic
strains
bacteria,
demonstrate
often
associated
resistance.
Research
lacking
quantify
current
discharge
environment,
but
it
known
can
increase
communities
exposed
TCS.
plans
proposed
quantitatively
define
conditions
under
which
selects
for
Environmental Health Perspectives,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
125(6)
Published: June 20, 2017
The
Florence
Statement
on
Triclosan
and
Triclocarban
documents
a
consensus
of
more
than
200
scientists
medical
professionals
the
hazards
lack
demonstrated
benefit
from
common
uses
triclosan
triclocarban.
These
chemicals
may
be
used
in
thousands
personal
care
consumer
products
as
well
building
materials.
Based
extensive
peer-reviewed
research,
this
statement
concludes
that
triclocarban
are
environmentally
persistent
endocrine
disruptors
bioaccumulate
toxic
to
aquatic
other
organisms.
Evidence
humans
ecosystems
is
presented
along
with
recommendations
intended
prevent
future
harm
triclosan,
triclocarban,
antimicrobial
substances
similar
properties
effects.
Because
antimicrobials
can
have
unintended
adverse
health
environmental
impacts,
they
should
only
when
provide
an
evidence-based
benefit.
Greater
transparency
needed
product
formulations,
before
incorporated
into
product,
long-term
ecological
impacts
evaluated.
https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP1788.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2022
Emerging
research
supports
that
triclosan
(TCS),
an
antimicrobial
agent
found
in
thousands
of
consumer
products,
exacerbates
colitis
and
colitis-associated
colorectal
tumorigenesis
animal
models.
While
the
intestinal
toxicities
TCS
require
presence
gut
microbiota,
molecular
mechanisms
involved
have
not
been
defined.
Here
we
show
commensal
microbes
mediate
metabolic
activation
colon
drive
its
toxicology.
Using
a
range
vitro,
ex
vivo,
vivo
approaches,
identify
specific
microbial
β-glucuronidase
(GUS)
enzymes
pinpoint
motifs
required
to
metabolically
activate
gut.
Finally,
targeted
inhibition
bacterial
GUS
abolishes
colitis-promoting
effects
TCS,
supporting
essential
role
proteins
toxicity.
Together,
our
results
define
mechanism
by
which
contribute
toxicity
highlight
importance
considering
contributions
microbiota
evaluating
toxic
potential
environmental
chemicals.
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 100420 - 100420
Published: April 12, 2024
Chlorinated
organic
pollutants
constitute
a
significant
category
of
persistent
due
to
their
widespread
presence
in
the
environment,
which
is
primarily
attributed
expansion
agricultural
and
industrial
activities.
These
are
characterized
by
persistence,
potent
toxicity,
capability
for
long-range
dispersion,
emphasizing
importance
eradication
mitigate
environmental
pollution.
While
conventional
methods
removing
chlorinated
encompass
advanced
oxidation,
catalytic
bioremediation,
utilization
biochar
has
emerged
as
prominent
green
efficacious
method
recent
years.
Here
we
review
biochar's
role
remediating
typical
organics,
including
polychlorinated
biphenyls
(PCBs),
triclosan
(TCS),
trichloroethene
(TCE),
tetrachloroethylene
(PCE),
organochlorine
pesticides
(OCPs),
chlorobenzenes
(CBs).
We
focus
on
impact
material
properties
adsorption
mechanisms
organics.
This
highlights
use
sustainable
eco-friendly
pollutants,
especially
when
combined
with
biological
or
chemical
strategies.
Biochar
facilitates
electron
transfer
efficiency
between
microorganisms,
promoting
growth
dechlorinating
bacteria
mitigating
toxicity
organics
through
adsorption.
Furthermore,
can
activate
processes
such
oxidation
nano
zero-valent
iron,
generating
free
radicals
decompose
compounds.
observe
broader
application
bioprocesses
treating
soil,
reducing
impacts.
Conversely,
water-based
integrating
proved
more
effective,
leading
superior
purification
results.
contributes
theoretical
practical
pollutants.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
48(15), P. 8831 - 8838
Published: June 27, 2014
Triclosan
(TCS)
and
triclocarban
(TCC)
are
antimicrobial
agents
formulated
in
a
wide
variety
of
consumer
products
(including
soaps,
toothpaste,
medical
devices,
plastics,
fabrics)
that
regulated
by
the
U.S.
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
Environmental
Protection
Agency.
In
late
2014,
FDA
will
consider
regulating
use
both
chemicals,
which
under
scrutiny
regarding
lack
effectiveness,
potential
for
endocrine
disruption,
contribution
to
bacterial
resistance
antibiotics.
Here,
we
report
on
body
burdens
TCS
TCC
resulting
from
real-world
exposures
during
pregnancy.
Using
liquid
chromatography
tandem
mass
spectrometry,
determined
concentrations
TCS,
TCC,
its
human
metabolites
(2'-hydroxy-TCC
3'-hydroxy-TCC)
as
well
manufacturing
byproduct
(3'-chloro-TCC)
total
(Σ-)
after
conjugate
hydrolysis
maternal
urine
cord
blood
plasma
cohort
181
expecting
mother/infant
pairs
an
urban
multiethnic
population
Brooklyn,
NY
recruited
2007-09.
was
detected
100%
51%
samples
hydrolysis.
The
interquartile
range
(IQR)
highly
similar
IQR
reported
previously
age-matched
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2003
2004,
but
typically
higher
than
general
(detection
frequency
=
74.6%).
Urinary
levels
here
first
time
pregnancy,
showing
median
concentration
0.21
μg/L.
correlated
with
phase-I
metabolite
∑-2'-hydroxy-TCC
(r
0.49)
∑-3'-chloro-TCC
C
0.79),
strongly
∑-3'-hydroxy-TCC
0.99).
This
biomonitoring
study
presents
burden
data
occurring
pregnancy
provides
additional
composite
exposure
(i.e.,
consumer-product
environmental
sources)
maternal-fetal
unit
United
States.