Zinc Toxicity: Understanding the Limits
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(13), С. 3130 - 3130
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
Zinc,
a
vital
trace
element,
holds
significant
importance
in
numerous
physiological
processes
within
the
body.
It
participates
over
300
enzymatic
reactions,
metabolic
functions,
regulation
of
gene
expression,
apoptosis
and
immune
modulation,
thereby
demonstrating
its
essential
role
maintaining
overall
health
well-being.
While
zinc
deficiency
is
associated
with
risks,
an
excess
this
element
can
also
lead
to
harmful
effects.
According
World
Health
Organization
(WHO),
6.7
15
mg
per
day
are
referred
be
dietary
reference
value.
An
recommended
daily
intake
may
result
symptoms
such
as
anemia,
neutropenia
zinc-induced
copper
deficiency.
The
European
Food
Safety
Authority
(EFSA)
defines
tolerable
upper
level
(UL)
25
day,
whereas
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
allows
40
day.
This
review
will
summarize
current
knowledge
regarding
calculation
UL
other
risks
zinc.
For
example,
not
limited
oral
consumption;
routes,
inhalation
or
topical
application,
pose
intoxication.
Язык: Английский
Impact of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) on oxidative stress and metabolic biomarkers in human neuronal cells (SH-SY5Y)
Environment International,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
190, С. 108864 - 108864
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024
Perfluorinated
alkyl
substances
(PFAS)
are
pervasive
environmental
contaminants
that
have
attracted
considerable
attention
due
to
their
widespread
utilization,
resilient
characteristics,
adverse
health
implications,
and
regulatory
scrutiny.
Despite
documented
toxicity
in
living
organisms,
the
precise
molecular
mechanisms
governing
induced
effects
remain
unclear.
This
study
aims
elucidate
of
toxic
action
by
collecting
empirical
data
sets
along
oxidative
stress
metabolic
disruption
pathways.
We
investigated
impact
long-chain
PFAS
(perfluorooctanoic
acid
(PFOA))
its
short-chain
analog
(perfluorobutanoic
(PFBA))
on
human
neuronal
cells
(SH-SY5Y).
The
functionalities
enzymes
associated
with
(catalase
glutathione
reductase)
cellular
metabolism
(lactate
dehydrogenase
pyruvate
dehydrogenase)
were
also
characterized.
Our
results
reveal
a
24-hour
exposure
PFOA
PFBA
generated
significant
levels
reactive
oxygen
species.
Correspondingly,
there
was
notable
decline
catalase
reductase
activities,
demonstrating
more
pronounced
effect.
High
concentrations
reduced
activity.
Lactate
activity
only
impacted
high
concentration
PFBA,
while
decreased
increased
exposure.
findings
from
this
contribute
knowledge
cell
interactions
potential
underlying
PFAS-induced
toxicity.
Язык: Английский
Mechanisms of Copper-Induced Autophagy and Links with Human Diseases
Pharmaceuticals,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(1), С. 99 - 99
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
As
a
structural
and
catalytic
cofactor,
copper
is
involved
in
many
biological
pathways
required
for
the
biochemistry
of
all
living
organisms.
However,
excess
intracellular
can
induce
cell
death
due
to
its
potential
catalyze
generation
reactive
oxygen
species,
thus
homeostasis
strictly
regulated.
And
deficiency
or
accumulation
connected
with
various
pathological
conditions.
Since
success
platinum-based
compounds
clinical
treatment
types
neoplasias,
metal-based
drugs
have
shown
encouraging
perspectives
drug
development.
Compared
platinum,
an
essential
trace
element
that
may
better
prospects
development
than
platinum.
Recently,
therapeutic
role
copper-induced
autophagy
chronic
diseases
such
as
Parkinson’s,
Wilson’s,
cardiovascular
disease
has
already
been
demonstrated.
In
brief,
ions,
numerous
complexes,
copper-based
nano-preparations
could
autophagy,
lysosome-dependent
process
plays
important
human
diseases.
this
review,
we
not
only
focus
on
current
advances
elucidating
mechanisms
compounds/preparations
regulation
but
also
outline
association
between
Язык: Английский
Manganese Exposure Enhances the Release of Misfolded α-Synuclein via Exosomes by Impairing Endosomal Trafficking and Protein Degradation Mechanisms
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(22), С. 12207 - 12207
Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2024
Excessive
exposure
to
manganese
(Mn)
increases
the
risk
of
chronic
neurological
diseases,
including
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
and
other
related
Parkinsonisms.
Aggregated
α-synuclein
(αSyn),
a
hallmark
PD,
can
spread
neighboring
cells
by
exosomal
release
from
neurons.
We
previously
discovered
that
Mn
enhances
its
spread,
triggering
neuroinflammatory
neurodegenerative
processes.
To
better
understand
Mn-induced
αSyn,
we
examined
effect
on
endosomal
trafficking
misfolded
protein
degradation.
Exposing
MN9D
dopaminergic
neuronal
stably
expressing
human
wild-type
(WT)
αSyn
300
μM
for
24
h
significantly
suppressed
mRNA
expression
Rab11a,
thereby
downregulating
recycling,
forcing
late
endosomes
mature
into
multivesicular
bodies
(MVBs).
Ectopic
WT
Rab11a
mitigated
exosome
release,
whereas
ectopic
mutant
(S25N)
increased
it.
Our
in
vitro
vivo
studies
reveal
upregulated
(1)
levels
Rab27a,
which
mediates
fusion
MVBs
with
plasma
membrane;
(2)
autophagosomal
markers
Beclin-1
p62,
but
downregulated
lysosomal
marker
LAMP2,
impairing
autophagolysosome
formation
as
confirmed
LysoTracker,
cathepsin,
acridine
orange
assays.
novel
findings
demonstrate
promotes
Язык: Английский
Cellular mechanisms of copper neurotoxicity in human, differentiated neurons
Archives of Toxicology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
Abstract
Copper
(Cu)
is
an
essential
trace
element
involved
in
fundamental
physiological
processes
the
human
body.
Even
slight
disturbances
Cu
homeostasis
are
associated
with
manifestation
of
neurodegenerative
diseases.
While
suggesting
a
crucial
role
pathogenesis,
exact
mechanisms
neurotoxicity
onset
and
progression
neurological
diseases
far
from
understood.
This
study
focuses
on
molecular
cellular
Cu-mediated
brain
cells.
First,
cytotoxic
potential
was
studied
fully
differentiated,
neurons
(LUHMES
cells).
Lysosomal
integrity
considerably
affected
following
incubation
420
µM
CuSO
4
for
48
h.
Further
mechanistic
studies
revealed
mitochondria
neuronal
network
as
most
susceptible
target
organelles
(already
at
100
,
h),
while
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
turned
out
to
be
rather
later
consequence
toxicity.
Besides
Cu,
other
elements
might
likely
contribute
pathology
disorders.
also
effects
levels
magnesium,
calcium,
iron,
manganese
were
observed
neurons,
presumably
aggravating
consequences
neurotoxicity.
In
conclusion,
insights
underlying
mode
action
will
foster
development
treatment
strategies
against
Particularly,
interplay
provide
powerful
diagnostic
tool
used
therapeutic
approach.
Язык: Английский