Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Oct. 11, 2018
The
constitutive
androstane
receptor
(CAR)
is
a
nuclear
involved
mainly
in
xenobiotic
and
endobiotic
metabolism
regulation.
CAR
activated
directly
by
its
ligands
via
the
ligand
binding
domain
(LBD)
or
indirectly
inhibition
of
epidermal
growth
factor
(EGF)
signaling.
We
found
that
leflunomide
(LEF)
main
metabolite
teriflunomide
(TER),
both
used
for
autoimmune
diseases
treatment,
induce
prototype
target
gene
CYP2B6
primary
human
hepatocytes.
As
TER
was
discovered
to
be
an
EGF
antagonist,
we
sought
determine
if
indirect
activator
CAR.
In
hepatocytes
differentiated
HepaRG
cells,
LEF
up-regulate
genes
CYP3A4
mRNAs
enzymatic
activities.
stimulated
CAR+A
mutant
translocation
into
nucleus
but
neither
nor
LBD,
CAR3
variant
pregnane
X
(PXR)
reporter
assays.
Interestingly,
significantly
up-regulated
mRNA
expression,
result
which
could
consequence
ELK-1
transcription
TER-mediated
activation
glucocorticoid
receptor,
upstream
hormonal
regulator
can
conclude
novel
through
GR
controls
detoxification
some
intermediary
genes.
Journal of Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
258(1)
Published: April 19, 2023
Based
on
biological
sex,
the
consequential
health
outcomes
from
exposures
to
environmental
chemicals
or
toxicants
can
differ
in
disease
pathophysiology,
progression,
and
severity.
Due
basal
differences
cellular
molecular
processes
resulting
sexual
dimorphism
of
organs
including
liver
additional
factors
influencing
‘gene–environment’
interactions,
males
females
exhibit
different
responses
toxicant
exposures.
Associations
between
environmental/occupational
chemical
fatty
(FLD)
have
been
well-acknowledged
human
epidemiologic
studies
their
causal
relationships
demonstrated
experimental
models.
However,
related
sex
toxicology
are
still
limited
draw
any
inferences
sex-dependent
toxicity.
The
purpose
this
review
is
highlight
present
state
knowledge
existence
toxicant-associated
FLD
(TAFLD),
discuss
potential
underlying
mechanisms
driving
these
differences,
implications
said
susceptibility,
emerging
concepts.
Chemicals
interest
include
various
categories
pollutants
that
investigated
TAFLD,
namely
persistent
organic
pollutants,
volatile
compounds,
metals.
Insight
into
research
areas
requiring
further
development
also
discussed,
with
objective
narrowing
gap
diseases.
Major
conclusions
exercise
influences
TAFLD
risks,
part
due
(i)
disruption
growth
hormone
estrogen
receptor
signaling,
(ii)
energy
mobilization
storage,
(iii)
metabolism
subsequent
body
burden.
Finally,
toxicological
assessments
warranted
for
sex-specific
intervention
strategies.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
The
aryl
hydrocarbon
receptor
(AhR)
is
a
versatile
environmental
sensor
and
transcription
factor
found
throughout
the
body,
responding
to
wide
range
of
small
molecules
originating
from
environment,
our
diets,
host
microbiomes,
internal
metabolic
processes.
Increasing
evidence
highlights
AhR’s
role
as
critical
regulator
numerous
biological
functions,
such
cellular
differentiation,
immune
response,
metabolism,
even
tumor
formation.
Typically
located
in
cytoplasm,
AhR
moves
nucleus
upon
activation
by
an
agonist
where
it
partners
with
either
nuclear
translocator
(ARNT)
or
hypoxia-inducible
1β
(HIF-1β).
This
complex
then
interacts
xenobiotic
response
elements
(XREs)
control
expression
key
genes.
notably
present
various
crucial
cells,
recent
research
underscores
its
significant
impact
on
both
innate
adaptive
immunity.
review
delves
into
latest
insights
structure,
activating
ligands,
multifaceted
roles.
We
explore
sophisticated
molecular
pathways
through
which
influences
lymphoid
emphasizing
emerging
importance
managing
inflammatory
diseases.
Furthermore,
we
discuss
exciting
potential
developing
targeted
therapies
that
modulate
activity,
opening
new
avenues
for
medical
intervention
immune-related
conditions.
Reviews on Environmental Health,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
33(4), P. 331 - 348
Published: Aug. 15, 2018
Abstract
This
literature
review
focuses
on
the
causal
relationship
between
persistent
organic
pollutants
(POPs)
exposure
and
women’s
health
disorders,
particularly
cancer,
cardio-metabolic
events
reproductive
health.
Progressive
industrialization
has
resulted
in
production
of
a
multitude
chemicals
that
are
released
into
environment
daily
basis.
Environmental
or
not
only
hazardous
to
our
ecosystem
but
also
lead
various
problems
affect
human
population
worldwide
irrespective
gender,
race
age.
However,
most
environmental
studies
have
been
conducted,
until
recently,
were
exclusively
biased
with
regard
sex
beginning
reported
mostly
male,
occupational
workers
animal
being
carried
out
male
rodent
models.
Health-related
issues
pertaining
women
all
age
groups
studied
thoroughly
rather
disregarded
aspects
basic
science
research
it
is
therefore
pertinent
we
address
these
limitations
The
addresses
looking
at
associations
outcomes
exposures
POPs,
particularly,
polychlorinated
biphenyls
(PCBs),
dioxins
pesticides,
cohort
while
accounting
for
gender
differences.
Considering
current
levels
POPs
can
impact
future
generations,
informative
guidelines
related
dietary
patterns
history
needed
Additionally,
cohorts
highly
exposed
worldwide,
such
as
working
manufacturing
plants
female
pesticide
applicators
required
gather
more
information
susceptibility
disease
pathology.