Effects of nonylphenol on endocrine regulation-associated gene expression profiles in whole brain of F1 generation male rats

In order to determine the effects of nonylphenol (NP) on endocrine regulation-associated gene expression profiles in whole brain of F1 generation rats, mRNA extracted from the brain of 2-day old F1 generation rats whose F0 male generation was treated with NP. The mRNA was then reversely transcribed to cDNA and labeled with cy5 and cy3 fluorescence. Subsequently, cDNA probes were hybridized to the Mouse40S cDNA microarray and the fluorescent signals of cy5 and cy3 were scanned and analyzed. Sixteen genes were identified which expressed differently, including 13 that were down-regulated in which 4 were related to brain regulation of endocrine function. Data suggest that NP mainly affects metabolism and synthesis of steroid hormone in various ways and disturbs the reproductive function of male rats when administered perinatally.     

Effects of nonylphenol on the brain development-associated gene expression profiles of F1 generation rats

To explore the effects of nonylphenol on brain development-associated gene expression profiles of F1 generation rats by means of microarray technique. The mRNA were extracted respectively from the brain of 2-day-old F1 generation rats whose F0 male generation were tested with and without nonylphenol, respectively, then reversely transcribed to cDNA and labeled with cy5 and cy3 fluorescence. Subsequently,the cDNA probes were hybridized to the Mouse40S cDNA microarray and the fluorescent signals of cy5 and cy3 were scanned and analyzed. Sixteen identified genes expressed differently, including 13 down-regulated in which five were related to brain function and development. Nonylphenol can effect the brain function in many ways, mainly disturb metabolism, development and differentiation of neurocyte, and synthesis and release of neurotransmitter.     

Effects of nonylphenol on brain gene expression profiles in F1 generation rats

The effects of nonylphenol (NP) were examined on brain gene expression profiles of F1 generation rats by means of microarray techniques. The mRNA were extracted from the brain of two-day-old F1 generation rats whose F0 male generation were treated with NP, then reversely transcribed to cDNA and labeled with Cy5 and Cy3 fluorescence. Subsequently, the cDNA probes were hybridized to the mouse 40S cDNA microarray and the fluorescent signals of Cy5 and Cy3 were scanned and analyzed. Sixteen identified genes were expressed significantly differently from control, including 13 down-regulated, of which five were related to brain energy metabolism. Data suggest that it is possible that NP affects function of energy metabolism in male rats when administered perinatally.     

Isolation and sequence of cDNA encoding a 3-methylcholanthrene-inducible cytochrome P450 from wild red sea bream,Pagrus major

We have isolated a cDNA clone of mRNA for the cytochrome P450 from a 3-methylcholanthrene (MC)-treated red sea bream,Pagrus major, using a cDNA fragment for rat P4501A2 as a probe. The cloned cDNA is ca. 1.8 kb long and contains an open reading frame of 1545 nucleotides for polypeptides of 515 amino acids. The deduced N-terminal amino acid sequence of the cDNA is very similar to that for purified cytochrome P450 protein from the marine fish scup, which was reported previously (Klotz et al. 1983). A conserved amino acid sequence containing a putative heme-binding cysteine is present in the equivalent position proximate to the C-terminus of the molecules. The deduced amino acid sequence shows more than 50% positional identity with known members of the mammalian aromatic hydrocarbon-inducible P450 family. RNA blot analysis indicates that P450 mRNA (s) is expressed in the liver, kidney, gill and gut of the MC-treatedP. major.     

壬基酚对多刺裸腹溞连续世代的毒性效应

为探讨典型环境激素壬基酚(nonylphenol,NP)对枝角类浮游动物多刺裸腹溞连续世代的毒性效应,在实验室条件下,暴露连续3个世代(F0、F1、F2)多刺裸腹溞于0.02~0.10 mg·L-1的NP。15 d后测定成体死亡率、首胎繁殖时间、后代数目、成体蜕皮次数以及终点体长。研究结果表明,NP对F0代多刺裸腹溞具有很高的致死率;随着世代的增加,在相同NP质量浓度暴露下,与母代成体的死亡率相比,子代多刺裸腹溞成体的死亡率增高,致死毒性放大;NP对多刺裸腹溞连续3个世代的繁殖力都有显著抑制作用(P0.05),并随着世代递增,NP对子代繁殖力的抑制增强;在NP暴露下,多刺裸腹溞F0首胎繁殖时间明显推迟,NP暴露浓度与延迟程度呈正相关,呈现出剂量-效应关系,首胎繁殖时间延迟的趋势也存在于F1、F2世代中且存在放大效应;但是连续3个世代多刺裸腹溞成体的蜕皮次数都不受NP暴露影响;F0和F1世代多刺裸腹溞终点体长降低,并呈现明显的剂量-效应关系,但与F1相比,F2低浓度处理组受试个体终点体长呈增加趋势。对结果进行分析,认为多刺裸腹溞在NP暴露后的母代DNA或DNA完整性遭到破坏导致子代在相同NP质量浓度暴露下更容易受到NP致死性的影响;NP化合物具有的苯酚结构抑制枝角类体内葡萄糖、硫酸盐与类固醇的结合,从而引起体内荷尔蒙水平异常,最终对诸如生殖等生理行为造成不利影响;多刺裸腹溞成体的蜕皮次数都不受NP暴露影响表明蜕皮激素系统未受到干扰,且NP对生长的影响显然存在蜕皮外的其他作用机制。     

非生物胁迫诱导青蒿素生物合成基因的表达

对离体培养青蒿试管苗中3个青蒿素合成相关基因的非生物胁迫诱导表达模式进行了初步研究.半定量RT-PCR测定结果表明,当暴露于冷、热和紫外光后,青篙植株的紫穗槐-4,11-二烯合酶基因(ADS)和细胞色素P450单加氧酶基因(CYP71AV1)转录上调;相反,在未经胁迫处理的情况下,ADS和CYP71AV1基因的表达水平较低,而在胁迫处理前后细胞色素P450还原酶基因(CPR)转录所产生的mRNA均保持恒定.同时,冷胁迫的诱导效果也得到实时荧光定量RT-PCR测定数据的支持.经低温锻炼的青蒿试管苗,其ADS和CYP71AV1基因的转录产物拷贝数比对照分别提高11倍和7倍,而CPR基因的mRNA拷贝数与对照基本持平.短暂预冷处理还可显著提高青蒿试管苗的青蒿素含量,达到7.5～8.8 mg/g干重,比对照提高66.7%～95.6%,为进一步探索利用环境胁迫促进青蒿素高产的新途径提供了可能性.图2表3参21     

Gene expression profiles of the swimming crab <Emphasis Type="Italic">Portunus trituberculatus</Emphasis> exposed to salinity stress

The swimming crab, Portunus trituberculatus, is an important marine fishery and aquaculture species. Although P. trituberculatus is a euryhaline species, water salinity condition influenced its distribution, migration route, and artificial propagations. To investigate gene expression in the P. trituberculatus exposed to different salinity stresses, 2426 expressed sequence tags (ESTs) from gill cDNA library were selected to spot on a cDNA microarray chip. In total, 417 differentially expressed genes were identified and grouped into eight clusters by hierarchical clustering analysis. Approximately 71.5% of grouped genes belonged to three independent expression patterns, indicating that these three expression patterns may represent three important stress tolerance pathways or networks in P. trituberculatus. Moreover, our cDNA microarray data suggested that there were differences in gene expression patterns of P. trituberculatus for low salinity and high salinity acclimation, suggesting that two salinity challenges resulted in a wide variation of gene expression in P. trituberculatus. In addition, a series of genes such as CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein, Na/K ATPase β-subunit, and heat shock proteins (HSPs) genes were suggested to be key elements during salinity acclimation process. Overall, this work represented an important step toward understanding the molecular processes and mechanisms involved in salinity acclimation of the swimming crab.     

五氯酚对土壤跳虫代谢转化酶基因和蜕皮相关基因表达的影响

五氯酚(PCP)是一种广泛存在于环境中的有机污染物。利用土壤跳虫(Folsomia candida)作为受试生物,研究了不同浓度的PCP暴露下细胞色素P450(CYP450)基因、谷胱甘肽转移酶(GST)基因和蜕皮相关基因表达水平的变化。结果显示,PCP暴露下,跳虫CYP450基因Fcc01651、Fcc02155、Fcc03650和GST基因Fcc04073、Fcc05260的表达水平未发生显著变化。在PCP浓度为240 mg·kg-1时,跳虫GST基因Fcc00494的表达显著上调。在PCP浓度为120 mg·kg-1和240 mg·kg-1时,几丁质酶基因Fcc00881和几丁质结合域基因Fcc01306的表达受到显著抑制。研究结果可为评价PCP暴露对跳虫的毒性提供一定依据。     

铅暴露U251细胞差异表达基因分析(Analysis of Differentiation Expressed Genes of Human U251 Glioma Cells Exposed to Lead)

为研究体外培养的人神经胶质瘤U251细胞(human U251glioma cells)铅暴露后基因表达的改变,分析脑中差异表达基因,探讨铅暴露与神经毒性之间的关系,使用浓度为400μg·mL-1乙酸铅暴露U251细胞8h和24h,设置空白对照,提取RNA.应用基因芯片方法寻找差异表达基因,芯片扫描结果经归一化处理,设定Ratio值<0.5或≥2.0为表达有差异基因.结果表明铅暴露U251细胞导致2840条基因差异表达,暴露8h和24h皆上调表达的基因有92条,皆下调表达的基因有85条,其中132条基因在脑中表达;通过与数据库资料比对,109条基因与其在脑表达情况一致,23条基因不一致(15条基因高表达,8条基因低表达).从实验结果可以看出铅暴露能够导致U251细胞基因表达改变,抑制细胞增殖和迁移,促进细胞凋亡,负调控T细胞免疫活性.导致与神经发生、细胞骨架形成相关基因表达下调,神经保护能力下降,铅暴露可能与神经变性疾病及退行性疾病发生有关.     

铅（Pb^2＋）致高血压大鼠胸主动脉病变的相关基因及信号转导途径

采用表达芯片研究铅(Pb2+)致高血压大鼠模型病变主动脉的基因表达谱,以及可能涉及的信号转导途径.结果表明,Pb2+致高血压大鼠和对照组相比,在3463个已知基因和表达序列标签(EST)中,有24个基因和1个EST表达上调幅度≥2倍;有2个基因和1个EST表达下调幅度≥2倍.在差异表达≥2倍的26个基因中,有13个上调的基因与细胞凋亡、局部粘附、细胞生长、增殖、细胞迁移、平滑肌兴奋、胶原重构等生物学过程相关;2个下调基因与能量代谢有关.表达差异基因相对集中的信号途径是与细胞运动、增殖和存活关系密切的局部粘附信号途径.     

Nutzung der induzierbaren Genexpression des NematodenCaenorhabditis elegans als Biomonitor

The soil nematodeCaenorhabditis elegans is one of the simplest animals having the status of a laboratory model. Its already completely sequenced genome contains the remarkable number of 80 cytochrome P450 genes (CYP) and many further genes coding for enzymes involved in biotransformation. In order to study xenobiotically induced gene expression inC. elegans, liquid cultures were exposed to different, well-known xenobiotic inducers. The mRNA expression was detected by two different types of DNA arrays and semi-quantitative RT-PCR. β-naphthoflavone, PCB52 and lansoprazol were the most active and, in particular, induced almost all CYP35 isoforms strongly. In conclusion, the xenobiotic dependent gene expression ofC. elegans is a useful tool to reveal defense mechanisms against potential damaging substances as well as for developing a biomonitoring system.     

防污漆活性物质敌草隆对两代摇蚊的生命周期毒性

为了对防污漆杀生活性物质敌草隆的环境毒性进行评估,根据《沉积物-水体中摇蚊生命周期毒性试验—水体加标法或沉积物加标法》(OECD-233),以底栖生物花翅摇蚊为试验对象,通过添加敌草隆的上覆水溶液(浓度设置为1.22 mg·L~(-1)、1.94mg·L~(-1)、3.08 mg·L~(-1)、4.88 mg·L~(-1)、7.74 mg·L~(-1)和12.26 mg·L~(-1))对两代花翅摇蚊先后进行暴露,研究其对摇蚊孵化、发育、羽化和繁殖等阶段的影响。结果显示,敌草隆对亲代花翅摇蚊及其子代的羽化率产生抑制,EC_(50)值分别为7.56 mg·L~(-1)和5.24 mg·L~(-1),子代对敌草隆的耐受性有所降低;还对亲代和子代发育率产生抑制,EC_(50)分别为5 mg·L~(-1)和4.33 mg·L~(-1),表明子代对敌草隆的敏感性增加;敌草隆能够影响两代花翅摇蚊的雌雄性别比率,浓度-效应曲线均呈倒"U"型;另外,随着暴露浓度的增加,两代花翅摇蚊所产卵的孵化率均下降,亲代和子代的EC_(50)分别为2.53 mg·L~(-1)和10.4 mg·L~(-1),提示子代所产卵对敌草隆的抗性增强;同样地,敌草隆对两代花翅摇蚊的繁殖力均有抑制作用,亲代EC_(50)值为1.99 mg·L~(-1),子代EC_(50)为2.68 mg·L~(-1)。总之,敌草隆暴露对花翅摇蚊上述生活史各阶段均能造成不利影响,其中在羽化和发育阶段可观察到敌草隆毒性的累积,而就卵的孵化率而言,子代所产卵较母代所产卵对敌草隆表现出一定程度的抗性。     

The effects of bisphenol A on sex hormone levels of F0 female rats and F1 male rats during weaning period

The effects of bisphenol A (BPA) were examined on sex hormones of F1 generation male rats during weaning period. Female rats were exposed to BPA from day 0 after pregnancy to the weaning period at doses of 50, 100, or 200 mg kg^?1. The sex hormone levels of F1 generation male rats were determined. This study shows that F0 generation female rats fed with 200 mg kg^?1 BPA had a significantly higher serum prolactin (PRL) levels at the end of weaning. Significantly higher levels of serum estradiol (E₂) were also found in female rats fed 100 or 200 mg kg^?1 BPA. Serum levels of E₂ in F1 male generation rats were higher in treatment groups compared to control groups while serum testosterone (T) levels were lower. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in F1 generation rats fed 200 mg kg^?1 was markedly decreased. The relative testicular weights were significantly less in 100 and 200 mg kg^?1 BPA groups. BPA was found to alter the sex hormone levels in F1 male rats during weaning period and thus disrupted endocrine functions.     

真鲷去毒相关基因cDNA序列的克隆与肝脏组成型表达分析

赤潮发生时产生的一些海洋生物毒素对人类和海洋动物的安全形成潜在的威胁甚至导致死亡.为从分子水平探讨鱼类中海洋藻毒素的去毒分子机理,采用RT-PCR法克隆了真鲷(Pagrus major)肝脏芳香烃受体核转位蛋白(ARNT)和I时相异生素代谢酶细胞色素P4501A(CYP1A)基因cDNA核心序列,同时,应用半定量RT-PCR方法,以β-肌动蛋白作为外参照,在其指数期增长的范围内研究了芳香烃受体(AHR)、ARNT、CYP1A、II时相异生素代谢酶alpha型谷胱甘肽S-转移酶(GSTA1、GSTA2)、rho型谷胱甘肽S-转移酶(GSTR)、热休克蛋白70(HSP70)基因组成型表达水平.结果发现,真鲷ARNT、CYP1A基因cDNA核心序列片段分别长438bp和908bp,分别编码146和302个氨基酸.序列同源性分析发现,真鲷与门齿鲷(Stenotomus chrysops)、石首鱼(Micropogon undulatus)ARNT基因氨基酸序列同源性高达97.2%、95.2%,与斑马鱼(Brachydanio rerio)、人、大鼠、小鼠ARNT同源性较低(77.2%～79.3%).真鲷与门齿鲷、金头鲷(Sparus auratus)、欧洲川鲽(Rhombus maximus)、欧洲海鲈(Dicentrachus labrax)CYP1A基因氨基酸序列同源性较高,为84.8%～94.0%,与斑马鱼、人、小鼠CYP1A同源性较低,为59.6%～77.8%.真鲷肝脏AHR、ARNT、CYP1A、GSTA1、GSTA2、GSTR和HSP70基因组成型表达水平分别为(25.32±6.56)%、(26.22±4.24)%、(146.5±16.06)%、(55.42±3.75)%、(48.82±10.89)%、(79.47±3.13)%、(107.42±14.34)%.     

五氯酚(PCP)对鸡肝癌细胞(LMH)毒性效应的机制研究

五氯酚(pentachlorophenol,PCP)是一种持久性有机污染物,广泛用于灭钉螺、木材防腐、除草剂等方面,由于PCP在环境中的持久性和生物累积性,其对生态环境和人类健康造成潜在危害。本文以鸡肝癌细胞系(chicken hepatoma cells,LMH)为受试对象,探讨了PCP对细胞色素P450(CYP450)和抗氧化系统的影响。MTT结果显示LMH细胞经不同浓度PCP暴露后,呈现出先促进细胞增殖后抑制的J-型曲线,PCP对LMH细胞24 h的半数效应浓度(24 h-EC50)为427.52μmol·L~(-1)。LMH细胞在1.56、6.25、25、100μmol·L~(-1)PCP染毒条件下可增加细胞EROD、MROD、PROD和BFC活性,并可使CYP1A、1B、1C、2H及3A家族基因mRNA表达水平升高。LMH细胞在0.4~100μmol·L~(-1)PCP染毒下可显著降低硫酸基转移酶(SULT1B1和SULT 1C1)基因mRNA水平。此外,LMH细胞在6.25、25、100μmol·L~(-1)PCP染毒下可引起细胞内ROS升高,同时PCP(1.56~100μmol·L~(-1))可显著增加细胞内MDA含量和降低GSH/GSSH比值。这些结果表明细胞色素P450(CYP450)基因及酶活性的变化、细胞内ROS和MDA含量及GSH/GSSH可作为评价LMH细胞PCP毒性效应的敏感性生物标志物。此研究在细胞水平上利用多个评价指标研究PCP对细胞的毒性效应,为PCP环境风险评价提供依据。     

The effect of lead bioaccumulation on haem biosynthetic enzymes in fish

The bioaccumulations of lead in the liver and hepatic microsomes of fish after 1, 3, 7, 14, 28, and 45 days exposure were studied. In addition, the relationship between the bioaccumulated lead in both hepatic microsomes and the liver and their haem biosynthetic enzymes were studied. Lead toxicity was shown to result in a depression of the microsomal mixed function oxidase system, as assessed by a decrease in hepatic microsomal cytochrome P-450 and b5 content and by a decrease in the activity of the enzymes aniline hydroxylase and aminopyrine demethylase. Lead had a more marked effect on cytochrome P-450 than b5. The activity of the rate-limiting enzyme of haem biosynthesis, delta-aminolevulinic acid synthase, was inversely correlated with the microsomal cytochrome P-450 content. The activity of the heam biosynthetic enzymes delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase, coproporphyrinogen oxidase and ferrochelatase were decreased by increasing lead pretreatment. The activity of the haem catabolic enzyme, haem oxygenase, was increased by concentration and length of time to lead exposure.     

Gender differences in the metabolism of benzene,toluene and trichloroethylene in rat with special reference to certain biochemical parameters

Metabolites viz. phenol, hippuric acid and total trichloro compounds of benzene, toluene and trichloroethylene respectively were estimated in the urine samples of male and female rats after exposure for a period of 30 days. The results exhibited higher metabolism in female rats than the male rats. Their metabolism might be regulated by cytochrome P450 isozymes in a gender specific manner. However, sex differences in the activity of glutathione-S-transferases of the liver have also been found to determine their toxicity. Results have been discussed with quantitative profiles of other enzymes established in the liver of male and female rats.     

Biochemical toxicity of benzene

Human exposure to benzene in work environment is a global occupational health problem. After inhalation or absorption, benzene targets organs viz. liver, kidney, lung, heart and brain etc. It is metabolized mainly in the liver by cytochrome P450 multifunctional oxygenase system. Benzene causes haematotoxicity through its phenolic metabolites that act in concert to produce DNA strand breaks, chromosomal damage, sister chromatid exchange, inhibition of topoisomerase II and damage to mitotic spindle. The carcinogenic and myelotoxic effects of benzene are associated with free radical formation either as benzene metabolites or lipid peroxidation products. Benzene oxide and phenol have been considered as proheptons. Liver microsomes play an important role in biotransformation of benzene whereas in kidney, it produces degenerative intracellular changes. Cohort studies made in different countries suggest that benzene induces multiple myeloma in petrochemical workers. Though extensive studies have been performed on its toxicity, endocrinal disruption caused by benzene remains poorly known. Transgenic cytochrome P450 IIE1 mice may help in understanding further toxic manifestations of benzene.     

Cytochrome P450 1A activity in liver and fixed wavelength fluorescence detection of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the bile of tongue-fish (Cynoglossus acrolepidotus, Bleeker) in relation to petroleum hydrocarbons in the eastern Gulf of Thailand.

This investigation was conducted in an area of oil spill along the east coast of Thailand to examine the relations among cytochrome P450 1A activity in liver and PAHs in the bile of the tonguefish and petroleum hydrocarbons in the sediments. PAH sediment concentrations in the reference and oil spill areas were 5.03 +/- 0.42 and 0.21 +/- 0.043 microg(-1) dry weight respectively Cytochrome activity in fish liver from oil spill area was 45.40 +/- 3.50 pmoles/ min/mg protein, almost threefold higher than that from the reference sites. Flourescense detection in bile metabolites at the oil spill area, 69.8 +/- 9.9 flourescense unit was significantly higher than that at the reference sites, 22.9 +/- 5.5 and 22.2 +/- 3.5 fluorescence unit. A strong correlation was found among cytochrome P450 1A activity in liver, PAH of bile metabolites and petroleum hydrocarbons. Both cytochrome and bile metabolites activity decreased seaward varying to the distance from the oil polluted area. We concluded that both detections in tonguefish can be regarded as a complementary biomarkers for the exposure of PAHs in tropical marine environments.