应用两种彗星试验方法检测饮用水源水的遗传毒性

应用人外周血淋巴细胞彗星试验和小鼠睾丸细胞彗星试验,对苏南地区代表性饮用水源水的遗传毒性进行了监测。彗星试验的结果表明,各水样中有机浓集物均能对人外周血淋巴细胞和小鼠睾丸细胞产生不同程度的DNA损伤。研究表明,上述两种试验方法可有效地检测水中有机污染物的遗传毒性。     

氯化汞对小鼠睾丸生殖细胞的DNA损伤作用

探索氯化汞对雄性小鼠生殖细胞毒性的分子遗传机制。分别以 0 .0 1、0 .10、1.0 0 mmol/L的氯化汞体外处理小鼠睾丸细胞和以 0 .5、1.0、5 .0 μmol/kg的氯化汞体内暴露小鼠 ,应用单细胞凝胶电泳技术检测生殖细胞 DNA的损伤。体外处理 3种剂量组小鼠睾丸生殖细胞 DNA损伤率显著高于阴性对照组 ( 0 mmol/L组 ,P<0 .0 0 1) ;0 .1、1.0 mmol/L剂量组慧星细胞迁移率显著高于阴性对照组 ( P<0 .0 0 1,P<0 .0 5 )。体内暴露 3种浓度氯化汞组小鼠睾丸生殖细胞 DNA损伤率显著高于阴性对照组 ( 0μmol/kg,P<0 .0 0 1) ,5 .0 μmol/kg组慧星迁移率显著高于阴性对照组 ( P<0 .0 5 )。一定剂量的氯化汞处理引起生殖细胞 DNA损伤作用可能是氯化汞细胞毒性的机制之一。     

慧星试验对水体安全性分析研究

利用彗星试验检测苏南某湖泊湖心区、长江某取水口及其给水处理厂出水水样的遗传毒性,并对结果进行分析研究.结果表明,各水样均能引起DNA损伤,在丰水期致DNA损伤作用的大小顺序为给水厂出水水样＞湖泊水样＞长江取水口水样;在枯水期致DNA损伤作用的大小顺序为湖泊水样＞长江取水口水样＞给水厂出水水样.随着染毒剂量的加大,细胞损伤率增加,细胞受损的程度也在加重,并向3、4级损伤集中,呈明显的剂量-效应关系.     

酚类的气相和高效液相色谱分析

本文综述了酚类的气相和高效液相色谱分析。在大量的酚类化合物中主要考虑烷基酚类和氯酚类,讨论了方法的优缺点;讨论了酚类的特性、固定相的结构、移动相的组成和保留值之间的关系。酚类的气相和高效液相色谱分析条件示例概括在表上。     

一组优势菌对活性染料的脱色研究

本文作者从成功运用“优势菌处理工业废水技术”的某织染公司水解池中取得10株纯菌。为了解该系统保持稳定脱色效果的原因，对分离到的10株纯菌进行进一步的脱色研究。分别对10株纯菌的完整细胞及其细胞破碎液进行活性染料的脱色实验，结果发现这10株菌均具有较高脱色率，且其混合菌群完整细胞的脱色效果优于各单株菌。混合菌群及各单株菌破碎细胞脱色实验结果与完整细胞的结果一致。     

环境DNA在监测表层沉积物中的运用及其与环境变量的关系

环境DNA技术是近几年出现的新兴环境生态监测技术,为研究环境变量对表层沉积物中环境DNA变化的影响,通过小试实验模拟海水环境并以日本大螯蜚作为目标生物,引入4组不同的生物丰度,运用环境DNA技术研究了表层沉积物中环境DNA含量变化与周边环境变量的关系。在小试装置中养殖日本大螯蜚4 d后全部取出,之后启动实验。在实验启动后的第0、6、12、18、24、72、144、264、384小时进行取样,提取出的环境DNA片段含量通过实时荧光进行定量PCR检测。结果表明,表层沉积物中的环境DNA在源生物移除后72 h内降低至较低含量水平,与水体中的环境DNA有较为相似的变化特征。通过广义线性回归分析,发现环境DNA降解速率与水质盐度呈显著负相关(P=0.000 5),与pH呈显著正相关(P=0.04),说明表层沉积物中的环境DNA对于周边环境变化具有一定指示意义。上述结果为进一步推动环境DNA技术的应用及其对环境变量影响作用的深入研究提供参考。     

平阳霉素诱发紫露草四分体和蚕豆根尖细胞微核的剂量效应及其相互关系

紫露草花序四分体和蚕豆根尖细胞微核频率大小分别反映花粉母细胞(性细胞)和营养细胞(体细胞)遗传物质(DNA)的损伤程度。目前,以此原理建立了高等植物致突变性检测系统,并广泛地应用于监测物化因素,药物和环境污染物。外源性损伤染色体因素对性细胞或体细胞的作用有一定的毒理学差别,最终诱导的效应将有所不同。因此,在单独或平行使用紫露草     

重金属污染土壤接种丛枝菌根真菌对蚕豆毒性的影响

采用盆栽实验的方法,研究了重金属(包括Cu、Zn、Pb和Cd)复合污染和接种丛枝菌根真菌(arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi,AMF)Glomus mosseae对蚕豆(Vicia faba)生长及DNA损伤的影响.结果表明,虽然接种菌根真菌对蚕豆生物量的影响并不显著,但是却显著影响植物对重金属的吸收,接种菌根真菌对蚕豆吸收4种重金属元素的作用有差异.采用单细胞凝胶电泳(single cell gel electrophoresis,SCGE)法研究接种菌根真菌对蚕豆叶片的DNA损伤的影响,与重金属吸收的结果相吻合.结果表明,接种处理可显著增加蚕豆叶片的DNA损伤程度,这与接种处理可提高植物的重金属吸收相一致.     

应用于PCR-DGGE分析的活性污泥微生物总DNA提取方法比较

探讨适用于PCR-DGGE分析研究的活性污泥细菌和真菌的DNA提取方法。采用5种方法提取活性污泥微生物基因组DNA,以DNA纯度、含量、片段大小及DGGE条带多样性作为考察指标评价提取方法的优劣,以确定最佳实验方案。紫外吸收法和琼脂糖凝胶电泳结果显示,试剂盒法提取的DNA含量最低,其余4种方法获得的DNA含量无显著差异,就DNA纯度而言,试剂盒法最优;除高温裂解法对真菌细胞壁裂解效果较差外,其他4种方法均能不同程度地裂解细菌和真菌细胞;DGGE结果表明,高温裂解法获得的细菌条带最多,基于SDS的细胞裂解法得到的真菌条带最多。综合分析,高温裂解法更适合于活性污泥中细菌的PCR-DGGE分析,基于SDS的细胞裂解法则更适合于污泥中真菌的PCR-DGGE分析。     

镉致金鱼生物标志物形成初探

通过实验室静养金鱼的染毒试验，发现重金属Cd^2 对鱼有突出的损伤作用。实验发现鱼在受到Cd^2 胁迫时，出现反应活动异常，组织结构病变，细胞超微结构特异等显著特征，鱼体死亡率对数与受试浓度有较好的相关性。通过实验分析重金属作用于鱼体的过程、途径以及生物吸收的内在机理，有利于从理论上阐释重金属的危害。文中拟在实验基础上探求重金属引起生物体内物质传送、转化及功能改变的原因，分析Cd^2 污染生物体的内在机理。     

Genetic polymorphisms in XRCC1, OGG1, and XRCC3 DNA repair genes and DNA damage in radiotherapy workers

DNA damage may develop at any dose of ionizing radiation. DNA damage activates pathways that regulate cell growth and division or coordinate its replication and repair. The repair pathways, base excision repair (BER) and single-strand break repair (SSBR), can repair such damages efficiently and maintain genome integrity. Loss of this repair process or alteration of its control will be associated with serious outcomes for cells and individuals. This study aimed to determine the relationship between XRCC1 (Arg194Trp, Arg280His, and Arg399Gln), OGG1 (Ser326Cys), and XRCC3 (Thr241Met) SNPs and DNA damage and to identify high-risk individuals with reduced DNA repair capacity. This case-control study was conducted on 80 subjects; 50 subjects working in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Department in Assiut University Hospital along with 30 controls. A total of 1 mL blood samples were collected for Single-Cell Gel Electrophoresis Technique (Comet Assay) for detection of DNA damage in those subjects. A total of 3 mL fresh blood samples were collected and analyzed by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP)–based technique. DNA damage detected by comet test was significantly high in IR-exposed workers than control. Statistically high significant difference was found in exposed subjects versus control subjects regarding the frequencies of the variant alleles of hOGG1³²⁶, XRCC1^{280 & 399}, and XRCC3²⁴¹. The level of DNA damage was not affected by OGG1³²⁶ SNPs when comparing subjects of wild genotype with those of (pooled) variants either in the exposed staff or in the control group while XRCC1^{280, 399} and XRCC3²⁴¹ variant alleles had an influence on the studied DNA damage biomarker. Moreover, genotyping distribution pattern was highly variable in relation to gender. The present study indicated a relationship between DNA damage detected by comet test and single nucleotide polymorphisms in genes coding for DNA certain repair enzymes. Individuals occupationally exposed to low doses of ionizing radiation could be at great risk and more susceptible to the increased DNA damage if they have inherited genetic polymorphism.

     

Comparative investigation of toxicity induced by UV-A and UV-C radiation using Allium test

Organisms are increasingly exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays of sunlight, due to the thinning of the ozone layer and its widespread use in sterilization processes, especially against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The present study was conducted with the purpose of evaluating the damages of UV-A and UV-C radiations in Allium cepa L. roots. The effects of two different types of UV on some physiological, biochemical, cytogenotoxic, and anatomical parameters were investigated in a multifaceted study. Three groups were formed from Allium bulbs, one of which was the control group. One of the other groups was exposed to 254 nm (UV-C) and the other to 365 nm (UV-A) UV. Growth retardation effect of UV was investigated with respect to germination percentage, total weight gain, and root elongation, while cytogenotoxicity arisen from UV exposure was analyzed using mitotic index (MI) and chromosomal aberration (CA) and micronucleus (MN) frequency. Oxidative stress due to UV application was investigated based on the accumulation of malondialdehyde (MDA) and the total activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) enzymes. Also, anatomical changes induced by UV-A and UV-C were analyzed in root meristematic cells. UV treatments caused significant reductions in growth-related parameters. Both UV treatments caused a significant increase in MDA levels and induction of SOD and CAT enzymes in root meristematic cells. A decrease in MI and an increase in the frequency of MN and CAs were observed in root tip cells, indicating the cytogenotoxic effect of UV application. Anatomical damages such as epidermis cell damage, cortex cell damage, necrotic zones, giant cell nucleus, and indistinct transmission tissue occurred in cells exposed to UV. All of the physiological, biochemical, cytogenetic, and anatomical damages observed in this study were more severe in cells treated with UV-C compared to UV-A. This study suggested that UV exposure triggered growth inhibition, cytogenotoxicity, oxidative stress, and meristematic cell damages in A. cepa roots depending on the wavelength.

     

活性污泥胞外聚合物提取方法优化

试验对比了不同离子交换树脂(CER)含量和pH条件下胞外聚合物(EPS)的提取效果差异。结果表明,EPS各组分提取浓度均随离子交换树脂用量增加而增加,但各组分趋势不同。TOC的最佳树脂剂量为100 g CER/g VSS,而蛋白质、多糖和DNA的最佳树脂剂量约为70 g CER/g VSS。pH值对TOC、DNA和多糖的提取浓度影响较小,但对蛋白质影响比较大。各提取条件下,EPS各组分提取浓度随时间的变化过程可以分为平稳增长期、快速增长期及稳定期。     

Cytoprotective and anti-apoptotic action of HSP70 stress protein in Oreochromis niloticus exposed to residual dilutions of insecticides with fipronil and ethiprole

Abstract

The objective of this research was to investigate the potential damage caused by the residual concentrations of the insecticides Regent^® WS 800 and Curbix^® SC 200, containing fipronil and ethiprole, respectively as active ingredients, on the liver of Oreochromis niloticus. The analyses of HSP70 shock protein labelling and cell death process by TUNEL method were performed in order to measure the effects of the exposure of cell repair system of fish to both insecticides. Statistical analyses showed no significant molecular damage to the hepatic tissue of animals. Nevertheless, variations in HSP70 and DNA fragmentation levels, endpoint of cell repair system response and cellular death, respectively, were observed in several groups. These results indicate that the cell repair machinery was efficient when in contact with residual concentrations of insecticides. However, the DNA fragmentation detected by the TUNEL method suggests that even in face of the cytoprotective action of the HSP70 protein, there are damages that become irreparable. To finish, it is worth mentioning that given the results obtained from residual concentrations, use in the field should be with caution.     

Assessment of DNA damage in Brazilian workers occupationally exposed to pesticides: a study from Central Brazil

We evaluated 41 rural workers occupationally exposed to pesticides and 32 subjects as a control group, using the micronucleus (MN) and the comet assay. For the comet assay, we evaluated the peripheral blood, and for the MN, we sampled cells from the oral epithelium. Damage to DNA was measured by tail length, % DNA in tail (% tail), olive tail moment (OTM), and tail moment (TM). The exposed group presented an 8× increase in MN frequency, when compared to the control group (p <0.05). When we contrasted the MN frequencies between the individuals that use and do not use personal protective equipment, we found a mean of 7.5 MN (57 % variance) and 12.1 MN (130 % variance), respectively. The binucleated cells were 0.04 and 0.005, in the exposed and control groups, respectively, indicating 8× increase in the number of binucleated cells, when comparing the groups (p <0.05). In the comet assay, we demonstrated statistically significant differences in three parameters (% DNA, OTM, and TM) indicating that the rural workers presented high levels of genomic damages. Our results indicate that occupational exposure to pesticides could cause genome damage in somatic cells, representing a potential health risk to Brazilian rural workers that deal constantly with agrochemicals without adequate personal protection equipment.     

Degradation of di-butyl-phthalate by soil bacteria

Twelve Gram-positive phthalate ester degraders were isolated from soil. Using Biolog GP2 plates, eight of them were identified as belonging to the Corynebacterium-Mycobacterium-Nocardia group, while the remaining four were unidentifiable. When cultured in the presence of di-butyl-phthalate (DBP) in basal salts solution, five of these isolates accomplished more than 90% of DBP degradation within 48 h (fast group), three were placed in the medium group, and the remaining four were placed in the slow group which caused less than 30% of DBP degradation within the same period of time. A 420 bp DNA fragment was amplified from six isolates and none of them fell within the slow group. When compared with the large subunit of phthalate dioxygenase gene (phtA) of Arthrobacter keyseri, 83% and 91% similarities were evident in the nucleotide and amino acid sequences, respectively. However, no correlation between cell surface hydrophobicity and phthalate degradation ability was evident. Six surfactants (Brij 30, Brij 35, Tergitoltype NP-10, Triton N-101, Triton X-100 and SDS) were tested for their abilities to increase degradation rate. When added at the critical micellar concentration (CMC), they all displayed strong growth inhibition against the three bacteria tested, with Brij 30 been the least toxic to isolates G2 and G11, and Brij 35 had the least inhibitory effect for G1. When half the CMC of Brij 30 was incorporated into the basal salts, the inhibitory effect on DBP degradation remained. Soil helped to minimize surfactant toxicity of surfactant and increase the degradation potential of some of the test bacteria. When DBP-amended soil had been aged for three months, decreases in bioavailability were observed but the effect varied tremendously between different organisms. For isolates G1, G2, G5, G7 and G17 the aging effects were almost non-exist. The present study indicates that selection of a suitable degrader may minimize the undesired effect of aging on bioremediation process.     

Evaluating the relationship between the respiratory exposure to the benzene with the primary damages of deoxyribonucleic acid and total antioxidant capacity in one of the oil companies in Iran

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Benzene is a carcinogenic chemical substance which causes the injuries and damages through producing the free radicals in DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)...     

Bioavailability and biological activity of bound residues of radiolabelled pirimiphos-methyl in maize grains.

Using a 14C-labelled pirimiphos-methyl preparation, the percentage of pirimiphos-methyl residues bound to maize grains after 32 weeks of storage was 13% of the applied dosage, or 38% of total terminal residues. Evidence is presented to show that bound residues of pirimiphos-methyl are bioavailable to the rat: 30%, 2% and approx. 6% of radioactivity were measured in urine expired air, and some organs respectively. A major portion of radioactivity (55%) was eliminated through faeces. Grain-bound pirimiphos-methyl residues (generated after storing whole maize grains with pirimiphos-methyl at concentrations of 10 ppm and 100 ppm) were administered to albino rats for 12 weeks. Body and organ weights, enzyme activities and blood chemistry were tested. There was a significant reduction in body weight gain in female rats. Also a significant reduction in blood cholinesterase activity was observed in both male and female rats fed on grain bound pirimiphos-methyl residues at two dose levels. The white blood cell count increased significantly in male rats fed on the high dose. No significant changes were observed in the other blood chemistry parameters tested. The results indicate that maize-bound pirimiphos-methyl residues can exert adverse biological effects in the rat.