Journal of Biological Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
298(2), С. 101563 - 101563
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2022
The
cytidine
deaminase
APOBEC3B
(A3B)
is
an
endogenous
inducer
of
somatic
mutations
and
causes
chromosomal
instability
by
converting
cytosine
to
uracil
in
single-stranded
DNA.
Therefore,
identification
factors
mechanisms
that
mediate
A3B
expression
will
be
helpful
for
developing
therapeutic
approaches
decrease
DNA
mutagenesis.
Arsenic
(As)
one
well-known
mutagen
carcinogen,
but
the
which
it
induces
have
not
been
fully
elucidated.
Herein,
we
show
upregulated
required
As-induced
damage
We
found
As
treatment
a
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
modification
near
stop
codon
A3B,
consequently
increasing
stability
mRNA.
further
reveal
demethylase
FTO
responsible
As-reduced
m6A
leading
increased
mutation
rates
manner
dependent
on
reader
YTHDF2.
Our
vivo
data
also
confirm
downstream
target
As-exposed
lung
tissues.
In
addition,
protein
highly
expressed
positively
correlates
with
levels
tumor
samples
from
human
non-small
cell
cancer
patients.
These
findings
indicate
previously
unrecognized
role
As-triggered
might
open
new
avenues
reduce
mutagenesis
targeting
FTO/m6A
axis.
Cell Biology and Toxicology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
39(1), С. 85 - 110
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2022
Abstract
Worldwide,
more
than
200
million
people
are
estimated
to
be
exposed
unsafe
levels
of
arsenic.
Chronic
exposure
groundwater
arsenic
is
responsible
for
multiple
human
disorders,
including
dermal,
cardiovascular,
neurological,
pulmonary,
renal,
and
metabolic
conditions.
Consumption
rice
seafood
(where
high
accumulated)
also
The
toxicity
compounds
varies
greatly
may
depend
on
their
chemical
form,
solubility,
concentration.
Surprisingly,
synthetic
organoarsenicals
extremely
toxic
molecules
which
created
interest
in
development
as
warfare
agents
(CWAs)
during
World
War
I
(WWI).
Among
these
CWAs,
adamsite,
Clark
I,
II,
lewisite
critical
importance,
stockpiles
still
exist
worldwide.
In
addition,
unused
WWII
weaponized
arsenicals
discarded
water
bodies
or
buried
many
parts
the
world
continue
pose
a
serious
threat
environment
health.
Metabolic
inhibition,
oxidative
stress,
genotoxicity,
epigenetic
alterations
micro-RNA-dependent
regulation
some
underlying
mechanisms
toxicity.
Mechanistic
understanding
effective
therapeutic
interventions.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
details
assessment
recently
published
data
various
forms
arsenic,
exposure,
implications
environmental
Graphical
abstract
The
European
Commission
asked
EFSA
to
update
its
2009
risk
assessment
on
arsenic
in
food
carrying
out
a
hazard
of
inorganic
(iAs)
and
using
the
revised
exposure
issued
by
2021.
Epidemiological
studies
show
that
chronic
intake
iAs
via
diet
and/or
drinking
water
is
associated
with
increased
several
adverse
outcomes
including
cancers
skin,
bladder
lung.
CONTAM
Panel
used
benchmark
dose
lower
confidence
limit
based
response
(BMR)
5%
(relative
increase
background
incidence
after
adjustment
for
confounders,
BMDL05)
0.06
μg
iAs/kg
bw
per
day
obtained
from
study
skin
cancer
as
Reference
Point
(RP).
Inorganic
As
genotoxic
carcinogen
additional
epigenetic
effects
applied
margin
(MOE)
approach
characterisation.
In
adults,
MOEs
are
low
(range
between
2
0.4
mean
consumers
0.9
0.2
at
95th
percentile
exposure,
respectively)
such
raise
health
concern
despite
uncertainties.
Seminars in Cancer Biology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
76, С. 258 - 266
Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2021
Arsenic
exposure
in
contaminated
drinking
water
is
a
global
health
issue,
as
more
than
200
million
people
are
affected
globally.
has
been
known
to
cause
skin,
liver,
lung,
bladder
and
prostate
cancers.
Accordingly,
it
categorized
group
I
human
carcinogen
by
the
International
Agency
for
Research
on
Cancer
(IARC).
Various
natural
anthropogenic
activities
lead
release
of
arsenic
environment,
contaminating
air,
food
sources.
Traditionally,
genetic
mutations
have
center
cancer
research.
However,
emerging
studies
now
focused
importance
epigenetics,
metabolism
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
cancer.
highly
capable
inducing
cells
via
generation
free
radicals
causing
oxidative
stress,
epigenetic
alterations,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
activation
intracellular
signaling
pathways,
impairment
autophagy
DNA
repair
systems.
The
able
utilize
unfolded
protein
response
(UPR)
overcome
these
internal
stresses
various
stages
arsenic-induced
carcinogenesis,
from
growth
immune
responses.
UPR
an
evolutionarily
conserved
that
both
survival
apoptotic
outcomes.
PERK,
IRE1α
ATF6α
three
ER
sensors
activated
maintain
cellular
proteostasis,
which
can
also
promote
apoptosis
prolonged
stress.
dual
nature
different
types
challenge
researchers.
We
must
investigate
role
connections
among
stress-associated
UPR,
dysfunction
malignancies
identify
key
targets
prevention
therapeutics.
Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
5, С. 100090 - 100090
Опубликована: Ноя. 4, 2023
Arsenic
is
a
trace
element
and
metalloid
which
prominently
known
as
an
environmental
hazard.
At
present,
rising
health
apprehensions
are
linked
to
emanating
from
wide
array
of
industrial,
chemical,
residential,
agricultural,
technological
sources,
leading
extensive
pollution
water,
soil,
air
ecosystems
including
flora,
fauna
humans.
It
poses
significant
harm
biological
organisms
upon
acute
chronic
exposure.
In
this
review,
we
delve
into
the
reported
experimental
data
that
elaborates
on
arsenic
toxicant,
with
particular
emphasis
its
occurrence,
metabolism
diverse
molecular
mechanisms
involved.
also
includes
major
systemic
toxicity
special
shedding
light
intricate
ways
it
disrupts
nervous
system.
Process Safety and Environmental Protection,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
185, С. 108 - 118
Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2022
Arsenic
is
a
concern
for
its
ubiquity
in
the
environment
and
accumulative
toxic
properties.
Water
often
contaminated
with
this
chemical,
so
developing
simple,
scalable,
green
water
treatment
technologies
urgently
needed.
We
show
here
that
ability
of
L-Cysteine
biomolecule
to
form
complexes
arsenic
inspires
use
as
natural
bio-inspired
sorbent
develop
advanced
functional
materials.
establish
first
time
way
chemically
anchor
(L-Cys)
inside
highly
hydrophilic
nanofibers
create
membrane
capable
lowering
As(V)
concentration
below
WHO
limit
10
μg/L.
A
homogeneous
precursor
mixture
an
aqueous
solution
PVA
L-Cys
(5
wt%
respect
PVA)
was
electrospun
obtain
nanofibrous
membrane.
Successful
immobilization
within
achieved
during
heat
at
190
°C.
It
occurs
through
esterification
reactions
between
hydroxyl
group
on
chain
carboxylic
acid
L-Cys.
sorption
(as
As(V))
assessed
by
batch
experiments
media
controlled
pH
range.
The
maximum
removal
efficiency
7,
supporting
formation
thiolate
primary
mechanism
sorption.
confinement
makes
diffusion
rate-limiting
process
adsorption
kinetics,
following
pseudo
order
equation.
Overall,
work
establishes
novel
remediation
strategy
encourages
research
nature-mimicking
adsorbents
biodegradable
polymers
materials
remediation.