Research progress on relationship between exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and allergic diseases / 环境与职业医学

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), as a group of persistent organic pollutants among environmental endocrine disruptors, are widely used in industrial production and daily life. PFASs are widely and persistently present in the environment and organisms due to their bioaccumulation, long half-life, and low degradability properties. Published studies have proved that PFASs have immunotoxicity, endocrine toxicity, neurotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, and hepatotoxicity. At present, several epidemiological studies have been conducted on the effects of PFASs on allergic diseases, the research endpoints include asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and the expression of allergic biomarkers such as serum immunoglobulin E (IgE), but no consistent results have been observed yet. PFASs have the potential to activate several signaling pathways, including the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR), nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), and JAK/STAT pathways. These mechanisms, along with increasing mast cell calcium influx and sex hormone synergistic effects, may contribute to immunomodulation in allergic diseases. At present, the exact human effect of PFASs exposure on allergic diseases and the related mechanisms are still uncertain. This review focused on the impacts of PFASs on asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis and their possible mechanisms, so as to provide research ideas for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic diseases.

Exposure to and health effects of bisphenols: a review / 预防医学

Abstract@#Bisphenols (BPs), which are mainly used in the production of polycarbonates and epoxy resins, are common endocrine disruptors (EDCs) in natural environments. Human mainly exposes to BPs via ingestion and skin. Previous studies have deteted BPs in human urine, serum, and milk samples, and children and pregnant women have a high level of exposure to to BPs. Based on international and national publications pertaining to BPs since 2009, this review describes the exposure to BPs in human urine, serum, and milk and summarizes neuroendocrine dysfunctions, oxidative stress injury and epigenetics changes caused by BPs, so as to provide insights into reducing the exposure to and health risk of BPs.

Thyroid carcinoma and associated risk factors / 环境与职业医学

Thyroid carcinoma is a common cervical tumor. Its occurrence is associated with genetic and environmental factors. The incidence rate of thyroid cancer is increasing. However, the pathogenesis and the influencing factors of thyroid carcinoma are not yet fully understood. Many clinical studies and epidemiological investigations have found that such factors as radiation exposure, female hormone metabolism, and obesity have important links with the occurrence of thyroid cancer, but its association with factors such as dietary factors remains controversial. Therefore, it is urgent to explore and validate the relationship between various factors and thyroid cancer through epidemiological studies. In order to provide reference for the prevention of thyroid cancer, this special column “Thyroid carcinoma and associated risk factors” focused on the associations of female reproductive factors and dietary factors (including intake of iodine-rich foods) with thyroid carcinoma (nodules).

Bisfenol-A: cuantificacion en orina de mujeres embarazadas por cromatografia gaseosa-espectrometria de masa / Bisfenol-A: quantification in urine of pregnant women by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry / Bisfenol-A: quantificacao em urina de gestantes por cromatografia gasosa-espectrometria de massa

El uso de bisfenol-A (BPA) a nivel de la industria global se ha venido incrementando en los ultimos anos, y fueron los mercados emergentes los impulsores de esta demanda creciente. Las aplicaciones de BPA en la industria de los alimentos y bebidas representan solo del 3 al 4% del consumo global de policarbonato, pero su uso esta siendo reexaminado debido a que se conocieron varios trabajos cientificos que indican la existencia de una relacion directa entre el BPA y los efectos adversos para la salud. La contaminacion de los alimentos y bebidas se produce por migracion del BPA desde los envases que los contienen (alimentos enlatados, vinos, etc.), y es la principal fuente de exposicion en el humano. Para evaluar dicha exposicion se desarrollo y valido un metodo analitico por cromatografia gaseosa acoplada a espectrometria de masa para la cuantificacion de BPA total en orina de mujeres embarazadas atendidas en el Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires en el ano 2013, con un limite de cuantificacion de 2,0 ng/mL y un limite de deteccion de 0,8 ng/mL. De las 149 muestras de orina analizadas, el 66,4% fueron cuantificables, con la mediana de BPA total de 4,8 ng/mL (4,3 ng/mg de creatinina) y la media geometrica de 4,8 ng/mL (4,7 ng/mg de creatinina).

The use of bisphenol-A (BPA) at the level of the global industry has been increasing in recent years, with emerging markets being the drivers of this growing demand. BPA applications in the food and beverage industry represent only 3 to 4% of the global consumption of polycarbonate, but its use is being reexamined because several scientific works were reported indicating the existence of a direct relationship between BPA and adverse effects on health. The contamination of food and beverages is produced by the migration of BPA from the containers that hold them (canned foods, wines, etc.) and it is the main source of exposure in humans. To evaluate this exposure, an analytical method was developed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry for the quantification of total BPA in urine of pregnant women treated at the Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires in 2013, with a limit of quantification of 2.0 ng/mL and of detection of 0.8 ng/mL. Of the 149 urine samples analyzed, 66.4% were quantifiable, with a median total BPA of 4.8 ng/mL (4.3 ng/mg creatinine) and a geometric mean of 4.8 ng/mL (4.7 ng/mg creatinine).

O uso de bisfenol-A (BPA) ao nivel da industria global foi aumentando nos ultimos anos, e foram os mercados emergentes que deram impulso a essa demanda crescente. As aplicacoes de BPA na industria de alimentos e bebidas representam apenas 3 a 4% do consumo global de policarbonato, mas seu uso esta sendo reexaminado visto que varios trabalhos cientificos indicando a existencia de uma relacao direta entre o BPA e os efeitos adversos na saude foram conhecidos. A contaminacao dos alimentos e bebidas e produzida pela migracao de BPA das embalagens que os contem (alimentos enlatados, vinhos, etc.) e e a principal fonte de exposicao em humanos. Para avaliar esta exposicao, foi desenvolvido e avaliado um metodo analitico por cromatografia gasosa acoplada a espectrometria de massas para a quantificacao do BPA total na urina de gestantes atendidas no Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires em 2013, com um limite de quantificacao de 2,0 ng/mL e um limite de deteccao de 0,8 ng/mL. Das 149 amostras de urina analisadas, 66,4% foram quantificaveis, com uma mediana de BPA total de 4,8 ng/mL (4,3 ng/mg de creatinina) e a media geometrica de 4,8 ng/mL (4,7 ng/mg de creatinina).

Relación deltre hipotiroidismo subclínico y bocio con el origen del agua consumida por una población del conurbano bonaerense / Relationship of subclinical hypothyroidism and goiter with the origin of water consumed by a population of the Buenos Aires suburbs

El hipotiroidismo subclínico (HS), elevación de tirotrofina con hormonas tiroideas normales, junto al bocio, aumentó la frecuencia en las últimas décadas. Con el objetivo de relacionar la prevalencia de bocio y HS con el consumo de agua subterránea como factor de riesgo etiológico poblacional, se analizaron 879 historias clínicas de un centro médico de Glew, en el conurbano bonaerense Sur. Se estudió la población según edad (20-60 y 12-19 años) y tipo de agua consumida (potabilizada o napa subterránea). El agua subterránea fue consumida por el 70.5% del grupo de 20 a 60 años (n = 559, 79.9% mujeres) y por el 66.3% del grupo de 12 a 19 años (n = 57, 81.4% mujeres). En el grupo de 20 a 60 años la prevalencia de HS en consumidores de agua potabilizada y subterránea fue del 1% y 57.8% (p < 0.0001) y la de bocio de 3.8% y 38.9% (p < 0.0001), respectivamente; con un riesgo atribuible al agua subterránea de 57% para HS y 35% para bocio. En el grupo de 12 a 19 años, la prevalencia de HS fue 6.9% y 52.6% (p < 0.0001) y de bocio 13.8% y 77.2% para los grupos de agua potabilizada y subterránea, (p < 0.0001) respectivamente; con un riesgo atribuible al agua subterránea de 46% para HS y 61% para bocio. El análisis fisicoquímico mostró presencia de nitratos (entre 24 y 83 mg/l) en aguas de pozos y ausencia en agua potable. La prevalencia aumentada de HS y bocio podrían deberse a la acción disruptora tiroidea de los nitratos.

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH), elevation of the level of thyrotrophin with normal thyroid hormones, along with goiter (glandular size > 25g), increased in recent decades. In order to relate the prevalence of goiter and SH with the consumption of groundwater, as a population etiological risk factor, we analyzed 879 clinical histories from a medical center in the city of Glew in the South Buenos Aires suburbs. The population was studied according to age (20 to 60 and 12 to 19 years) and type of water consumed (potable water or groundwater). Groundwater was consumed by 70.5% of the group from 20 to 60 years old (n = 559, 79.9% women) and by 66.3% of the group from 12 to 19 years old (n = 57, 81.4% women In the group of 20 to 60 years, the prevalence of SH in potable water and groundwater users was 1% and 57.8% (p < 0.0001) and the goiter rate of 3.8% and 38.9% (p < 0.0001) respectively; with an attributable risk to groundwater of 57% for HS, and 35% for goiter In the group of 12 to 19 years, the prevalence of SH was 6.9% and 52.6% (p < 0.0001) and goiter 13.8% and 77.2% for the water and groundwater groups (p>0.0001) respectively, with an attributable risk of 46% for HS y 61% for goiter. The physicochemical analysis showed the presence of nitrates in the range of 24 to 83 mg/l in groundwater and absence in potable water. The increased prevalence of HS and goiter could be due to the thyroid disrupting action of nitrates.

Research progress in correlation between early life exposure to environmental endocrine disruptor chemicals and allergic diseases in children / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

Endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs) are similar to steroid hormones in molecular structure, and may have steroid-like disrupting effects on the immune system and influence the risk of allergic diseases. For example, bisphenol A (BPA) and triclosan (TCS) are commonly EDCs existing in the environment, and both BPA and TCS are widely added to daily necessities and catering products. Animal experiments found that prenatal BPA exposure may be associated with higher risk of respiratory allergic diseases in offspring. It was also found by a few epidemiological studies that TCS exposure was associated with higher risks of eczema, and allergic disorders in respiratory system and digestive tracts in children. EDCs may increase cytokines and immunoglobulins levels by interrupting the function of helper T cells (Th1/Th2) so as to affect the immune system, which might be associated with allergic reactions. This review mainly focused on the correlation between EDCs (BPA and TCS) and childhood allergic diseases and the underlying mechanisms.

Exposure to Atrazine Elicits Morpho-Physiological and Testicular Dysfuntions in adult male rats

@#Some of the environmental toxicants acting as endocrine disruptors have been associated with health hazards in human and wildlife by modulating hormonal actions. The widely used herbicide; atrazine (ATZ) is a potent endocrine and testicular disruptor. However, studies on it remain largely inconclusive especially whether the effects are reversible or permanent. We therefore designed this study to evaluate the histological and hormonal changes associated with differential ATZ exposure. Twenty (20) adult male Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups (5 rats per group) control and three experimental groups. Control received the vehicle; the 3 groups received ATZ, 38.5, 77.0 and 154.0 mg/kg bw/day for 30 days respectively. The effects of Atrazine were assessed through histopathological observation, spermatozoa quality examination and reproductive hormone levels. Results showed that irrespective of the ATZ dose, there was significant decrease in weight, severe pathological changes in testicular tissue, decrease in the quality of semen and altered luteinizing hormone (LH) of the rats. Taken together, our findings showed that ATZ exposure could lead to poor reproductive ability in male Wistar rats

Exposición a Bisfenol A (BPA) en mujeres embarazadas y su relación con la obesidad en sus hijos: Revisión Sistemática / Pregnant Women's Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) and its Relation to their Children's Obesity: A systematic Review / Exposição ao bisfenol a (BPA) em mulheres engravidadas e a sua relação com a obesidade em seus filhos: uma revisão sistemática

Resumen Introducción: El bisfenol A (BPA) es un contaminante químico no persistente que altera el funcionamiento normal del sistema endocrino. Se sugiere que la exposición prenatal a BPA se asocia con la obesidad en la descendencia. Objetivo: Revisar la literatura sobre la exposición al BPA en mujeres embarazadas y su relación con la obesidad en sus hijos. Metodología: Revisión sistemática de acuerdo a la guía PRISMA, donde se realizaron búsquedas en las bases de datos Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Clinical Key, Medline, Ebsco y Scielo y el motor de búsqueda Google Scholar hasta 30 de abril de 2017 por dos investigadores independientes que utilizaron iguales términos de búsqueda. Se incluyeron estudios prospectivos de cohorte realizados que midieron el BPA en la orina materna. Resultados: Se incluyeron 5 estudios con tamaños de muestra que varían entre 297 y 757 binomios madre e hijo, se encontró asociación positiva entre la exposición prenatal a BPA con la circunferencia de cintura en niños de cuatro años β: 0.28 (IC95%:0.01 a 0.57) y el índice de masa grasa β: 0.31 (IC95%: 0.01 a 0.60) en dos de los estudios. Además, se observaron asociaciones positivas y/o negativas no significativas con índice de masa corporal y su puntaje Z, porcentaje de grasa, sobrepeso/obesidad, peso y talla al nacer, porcentaje de masa grasa. Conclusión: Los resultados del cuerpo existente de estudios epidemiológicos de cohorte, limita las afirmaciones sobre un vínculo causal entre la exposición prenatal BPA y la obesidad postnatal.

Abstract Introduction: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a non-persistent chemical pollutant which alters the normal functioning of the endocrine system. It is suggested that prenatal exposure is related to descendant obesity. Objective: Review literature on pregnant women's exposure to BPA and the relation to their children's obesity. Methodology: Systematic review in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Searches were conducted on databases including Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Clinical Key, Medline, Ebsco and Scielo and Google Scholar search engine until April 30, 2017 by two independent researchers that used the same search terms. Prospective cohort conducted studies were included because they measured BPA in maternal urine. Results: Five studies were included with sample sizes ranging from 297 to 757 mother-child binomials. The review found a positive association between prenatal BPA exposure with 4-year-old children's waist circumference β: 0.28 (95% CI :0.01 to 0.57) and the fat mass index β: 0.31 (95%CI: 0.01 to 0.60) in two of the studies. non-significant positive and/or negative associations where observed with body mass index z-scores, overweight/ obesity, weight and size at birth, body mass percentage. Conclusion: The results of cohort epidemiological studies constrain statements regarding a causal link between prenatal BPA exposure and postnatal obesity.

Resumo Introdução: O bisfenol A (BPA) é um contaminante químico não persistente que altera o funcionamento normal do sistema endócrino. Se sugere que a exposição pré-natal se associa com a obesidade na descendência. Objetivo: Revisar a literatura sobre a exposição ao BPA em mulheres engravidadas e a sua relação com a obesidade em seus filhos. Metodologia: Revisão sistemática de acordo com a guia PRISMA. Se realizaram pesquisas nas bases de dados Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Clinical Key, Medline, Ebsco e Scielo e o motor de pesquisa Google Scholar até o 30 de Abril de 2017 por dois investigadores independentes que utilizaram os mesmos termos de busca. Se incluíram estudos prospectivos de coorte realizados que calcularam o BPA na urina materna. Resultados: Se incluíram 5 estudos com tamanhos de amostra entre 297 e 757 binômios mãe e filho, se encontrou associação positiva entre a exposição pré-natal a BPA com a circunferência de cintura em meninos de quatro anos β: 0.28 (IC95%:0.01 a 0.57) e o índice de massa de gordura β: 0.31 (IC95%: 0.01 a 0.60) em dois dos estudos. Se enxergaram associações positivas e/ou negativas não significativas com índice de massa corporal e a sua pontuação Z, porcentagem de gordura, sobrepeso/obesidade, peso e dimensão ao nascer, porcentagem de massa de gordura. Conclusão: Os resultados de estudos epidemiológicos de coorte, limita as afirmações sobre um vínculo causal entre a exposição pré-natal BPA e a obesidade pós-natal.

El hexaclorobenceno como factor de riesgo en el cáncer de mama / Hexachlorobenzene as a risk factor in breast cancer

Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) is a widespread environmental pollutant and an endocrine disruptor. Chronic exposure of humans to HCB elicits porphyria, neurologic symptoms, immune disorders and thyroid dysfunctions. It is a dioxin-like compound and a weak ligand of the AhR (aryl hydrocarbon receptor), a transcription factor that modulates genes related to detoxification, proliferation, migration and invasion. This study was carried out to revise the results of HCB action on mammary gland and breast cancer, summarizing the main ideas of its mechanism of action. HCB increases tumor development and active c-Src/EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) signaling pathways, while reducing tyrosine537-ER-alpha (estrogen receptor-alpha) phosphorylation, and promoting a phenotype with enhanced malignancy and lung metastasis in different animal models. In a rat mammary gland, HCB promotes an estrogenic microenvironment by activation of ER-alpha and Insulin/IGFs (insulin growth factors) pathways. HCB induces cell proliferation, promoting cell cycle progression and enhancing cyclin D1 expression and c-Src/p27 interaction in (ER-alpha) MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line. In (ER-alpha)(-) MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells, the pesticide enhances cell migration and invasion as well as metalloproteases and TGF-beta1 (transformig growth factor-beta1) expression. In conclusion our current study suggests that alterations in the estrogenic microenvironment may influence the biological behavior of mammary gland or breast tumors, leading to preneoplastic lesions or enhanced malignancy, respectively. Our findings suggest that HCB may be a risk factor for human breast cancer progression.

El hexaclorobenceno (HCB) es un contaminante ambiental ampliamente distribuido y un desorganizador endocrino. Su exposición crónica en seres humanos produce porfiria, síntomas neurológicos, trastornos inmunitarios y disfunciones tiroideas. Es un agonista débil del receptor de hidrocarburos aromáticos (AhR), un factor de transcripción que modula genes relacionados con el metabolismo de xenobióticos, la proliferación, la migración y la invasión. Nuestro objetivo es revisar los efectos del HCB en la glándula mamaria y el cáncer mamario, resumiendo los principales mecanismos de acción. El HCB aumenta el desarrollo tumoral y activa vías de señalización de c-Src/receptor del factor de crecimiento epidérmico (EGFR), mientras que disminuye la fosforilación de tirosina 537/receptor de estrógenos alfa (RE-alfa), promoviendo un fenotipo de mayor malignidad y metástasis pulmonar en diferentes modelos con animales. En la glándula mamaria de rata genera un microambiente estrogénico por activación del RE-alfa y las vías de insulina/factores de crecimiento similares a la insulina (IGF). En células de cáncer mamario humanas MCF-7 (RE-alfa) induce proliferación celular, promoviendo la progresión del ciclo, aumentando la ciclina D1 y la interacción p27/c-Src. En MDA-MB-231 (-RE-alfa) estimula la migración e invasión, así como la expresión de metaloproteasas y factor de crecimiento transformante beta 1 (TGF-beta 1). Estos estudios indican que las alteraciones en el microambiente estrogénico podrían influir el comportamiento biológico de la glándula mamaria y los tumores, lo que provoca lesiones preneoplásicas o aumento en la malignidad tumoral mamaria. Nuestros hallazgos sugieren que el HCB podría ser un factor de riesgo para la progresión del cáncer de mama humano.

Cuantificación de Bisfenol-A libre en sangre de cordón umbilical humano a nivel de trazas / Quantification of free Bisphenol-A in human umbilical cord blood at trace level / Quantificação de Bisfenol-A livre em sangue de cordão umbilical humano a nível de traços

El Bisfenol-A (BPA) es ampliamente utilizado en la producción de plásticos de policarbonato, por lo que está presente en productos de uso masivo. Es un disruptor endócrino e incide en el desarrollo gonadal y del sistema nervioso central. La exposición de mujeres embarazadas al BPA es particularmente preocupante para el feto en desarrollo, debido a que atraviesa la placenta pasando a la sangre de cordón y al líquido amniótico. Esto se suma a la escasa o nula actividad enzimática fetal para biotransformarlo en BPA-glucurónido inactivo, causando posibles efectos nocivos a la descendencia a dosis muy bajas y sostenidas. Con el propósito de estudiar la exposición al BPA y sus efectos en la población de Argentina se desarrolló y validó un método analítico por cromatografía líquida acoplada a espectrometría de masa, que permite la cuantificación de trazas de BPA libre (forma estrogénica, activa) en plasma de cordón umbilical. La técnica consiste en la precipitación de proteínas de la sangre de cordón por agregado de acetonitrilo y posterior centrifugado e inyección del sobrenadante. Se utilizó una elución isocrática en la cromatografía líquida, y la espectrometría de masa se realizó empleando Electrospray negativo en modo de monitoreo de reacciones múltiples. Los valores de BPA libre cuantificados están en el rango de 1,0 a 12,1 ng/mL, límite de detección: 0,6 ng/mL.

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and therefore, it is present in products of massive use. It is known as an endocrine disruptor and has an impact on gonadal and central nervous system development. Exposure of pregnant women to BPA is particularly worrying for the developing fetus because it crosses the placenta into the cord blood and amniotic fluid, coupled with little or no fetal enzymatic activity to biotransform it into inactive BPA-glucuronide, causing possible harmful effects to the offspring at very low and sustained doses. With the aim to study the exposure to BPA and its effects on the population of Argentina, an analytical method was developed and validated by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, which allows the quantification of trace amounts of free BPA (estrogenic, active form) in plasma of umbilical cord. The method involves protein precipitation by the addition of acetonitrile and subsequent centrifugation and injection of supernatant. An isocratic elution was used in liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry was performed using negative Electrospray mode in multiple reaction monitoring. Quantified free BPA values are in the range of 1.0 to 12.1 ng/mL, Detection Limit: 0,6 ng/mL.

O Bisfenol-A (BPA) é amplamente utilizado na produção de plásticos de policarbonato, portanto está presente em produtos de uso massiço. Ele é um disruptor endócrino e tem um impacto no desenvolvimento gonadal e do sistema nervoso central. A exposição de mulheres grávidas ao BPA é particularmente preocupante para o feto em desenvolvimento, visto que atravessa a placenta passando ao sangue do cordão e ao líquido amniótico Isso é adicionado à pouca ou nula atividade enzimática fetal para biotransformá-lo em BPA-glicuronídeo inativo, o que causa possíveis efeitos nocivos aos descendentes em doses muito baixas e sustentadas. Visando a estudar a exposição ao BPA e seus efeitos na população da Argentina, foi desenvolvido e validado um método analítico por cromatografia líquida acoplada à espectrometria de massa, que permitem a quantificação de vestígios de BPA livre (forma estrogênica, livre) em plasma do cordão umbilical. A técnica consiste na precipitação de proteínas do sangue de cordão por adição de acetonitrila e posterior centrifugação e injeção no sobrenadante. Na cromatografia líquida, foi utilizada uma eluição isocrática, e a espectrometria de massa foi realizada utilizando Electrospray negativo em modo de monitoramento de reações múltiplas. Os valores de BPA livre quantificados estão na faixa de 1,0 a 12,1 ng/mL, limite de detecção: 0,6 ng/mL.

The influence of Tween 80 on laccase production by Pleurotus sajor-caju and the efficiency of crude enzyme broth in the removal of bisphenol-A / Influência do Tween 80 na produção de lacases de Pleurotus sajor-caju e eficiência do caldo enzimático bruto na remoção de bisfenol-A

Bisphenol-A is currently considered an environmental pollutant, capable of interfering in the endocrine system of organisms and causing alterations in its development and reproductive system. An alternative method to the chemical treatment of this pollutant has been the use of oxidative enzymes, especially laccases produced by fungi. In order to reduce production costs, agro-industrial waste can be used in the culture medium composition. Nonionic surfactants, which are only slightly toxic to biological membranes, can be applied, as well as Tween 80, to facilitate the excretion of these enzymes into the culture medium. The objectives of this work were: a) characterize the immersion water of banana straw used in the formulation of the culture medium; b) evaluate laccase production by Pleurotus sajor-caju in culture medium with and without addition of Tween 80, through shaken flasks; c) evaluate the efficiency of the crude enzyme broth in degrading bisphenol-A. The shaken flasks were incubated at 30°C for 12 days. The immersion water had a C:N ratio of 13.8, ash percentage of 28.6%, and pH close to neutrality. The addition of Tween 80 on the culture medium (7.5%, m/v) yielded laccase activity and productivity values equal to 3,016.47 U L-1 and 502.7 U L-1 day-1, respectively. These values were 50 and 33.5 times higher than those obtained in the culture medium without addition of Tween 80 for laccase activity and productivity, respectively. The crude enzyme broth degraded 100% of bisphenol-A after 48 hours, regardless of concentration (500, 750 and 1,000 mg L-1).(AU)

O bisfenol-A é considerado um poluente ambiental capaz de interferir no sistema endócrino dos organismos, ocasionando alterações em seu desenvolvimento e sistema de reprodução. Um método alternativo ao tratamento químico desse tipo de poluente tem sido a utilização de enzimas oxidativas, especialmente as lacases, produzidas por fungos. A fim de diminuir custos de produção, resíduos agroindustriais podem compor o meio de cultivo. Assim, surfactantes não iônicos e pouco tóxicos para as membranas biológicas, como o Tween 80, podem ser utilizados para facilitar a excreção dessas enzimas para o meio de cultivo. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram: caracterizar quimicamente o resíduo água de imersão de palha de bananeira, usado na formulação do meio de cultivo; avaliar a produção de lacase por Pleurotus sajor-caju em meio de cultivo líquido (frascos Erlenmeyer) com e sem adição de Tween 80; e avaliar a eficiência do caldo enzimático bruto em degradar bisfenol-A. Os frascos foram incubados a 30°C, por 12 dias. A água de imersão apresentou relação C:N 13,8, percentual de cinzas 28,6% e pH próximo da neutralidade. O cultivo adicionado de Tween 80 (7,5%, m/v) propiciou valores de atividade e produtividade em lacase iguais a 3.016,47 U L-1 e 502,7 U L-1 dia-1, respectivamente. Esses valores são 50 e 33,5 vezes maiores que os obtidos no cultivo sem adição de Tween 80, para atividade e produtividade em lacase, respectivamente. O caldo enzimático bruto degradou 100% do bisfenol-A após 48 horas, independentemente da concentração (500, 750 e 1.000 mg L-1).(AU)

Bisphenol (A) uremic toxin to take into account in the Renal disease in Hemodialysis / Bisfenol (A) una toxina a tener en cuenta en el enfermo renal en hemodiálisis

Abstract Introduction: Most uremic toxins are by-products of protein metabolism by action of intestinal flora. The metabolism of aromatic amino acids originates phenolic type residues. The most studied is p-cresol that is associated with renal function and vascular damage. Bisphenol A (BPA) is an exogenous molecule with characteristics similar to these aromatic uremic toxins. BPA is an estrogenic endocrine disruptor, found in tin cans, plastic bottles, epoxy resins and in some dialyzers. This molecule accumulates in patients who have impaired renal function. Observational studies have shown that exposure of BPA is linked to renal and cardiovascular injury, among many others in humans, and in animal studies a causal link has been described. Kidneys with normal renal function rapidly excrete BPA, but insufficient excretion in patients with CKD results in accumulation of BPA in the body.

Resumen Muchas toxinas urémicas son originadas como consecuencia del catabolismo proteico por la flora intestinal. El metabolismo de aminoácidos aromáticos origina residuos de tipo fenólico. De estas toxinas, la más estudiada es el p-cresol, que se asocia a la función renal y daño vascular. El Bisfenol A (BPA) es una molécula exógena de características semejantes a estas toxinas urémicas aromáticas. El BPA es un disruptor endocrino estrogénico que se encuentra en latas de conserva, botellas de plástico, resinas epoxi y en algunos dializadores. Esta molécula se acumula en pacientes que tienen deteriorada la función renal. Estudios observacionales han demostrado que una exposición a BPA está vinculada, entre otras muchas, a lesión renal y cardiovascular en los seres humanos; en estudios en animales se ha descrito un vínculo causal. Los riñones con función renal normal excretan rápidamente BPA, pero una excreción insuficiente en pacientes con ERC da lugar a la acumulación del BPA en el organismo.

Promotion of proliferation of prostate in aged rats by low-dose di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate / 中国药理学与毒理学杂志

OBJECTIVE To investigate the proliferation effect of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) on prostate in aged rats at the environmental exposure dose and the possible mechanism.METHODS Thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 1.5 years,were randomly divided into 4 groups (8 rats per group) and treated with DEHP (30,90 and 270 μg· kg-1,ig) and vehicle once daily respectively for 4 weeks.All the animals were anesthetized with pentobarbital sodium and sacrificed on the day subsequent to the last treatment.① Abdominal aortic blood samples were collected,and serum estradiol (E2),testosterone (T) and prolactin (PRL) levels were assayed by ELISA.② The prostate tissues were dissected and categorized into different lobes,weighed and measured.The prostate relative mass was calculated.③ The morphological changes were detected by HE staining and prostate epithelial height was analyzed with microscopic image analysis software.RESULTS Compared with vehicle control group,the prostate relative mass,dorsolateral prostate mass,and dorsolateral prostate index in DEHP 270 μg· kg-1 group were significantly higher (P＜0.05).The height of the ventral prostate epithelium in DEHP 30,90 and 270 μg· kg-1 groups was increased significantly (P＜0.01),so was the height of dorsal prostate epithelium in DEHP 270 μg· kg-1 group (P＜0.01).There were no significant changes in levels of E2,PRL or T in DEHP 30,90 and 270 μg· kg-1 groups,but the ratios of E2/T in DEHP 30 and 270 μμg· kg-1 groups were increased significantly (P＜0.05).CONCLUSION Low-dose DEHP could promote the proliferation of prostatic hyperplasia in the aged rats,which might be associated with the relative levels of endogenous hormone.

Study progress of relativity between zearalenone pollution and precocious puberty in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

As one of endocrine dysfunction related diseases among children,precocious puberty has trend for increased rates in recent years.Widespread children exposure to known or suspected endocrine disrupting chemicals has been documented in worldwide,in which exogenous estrogen chemicals trigger precocious puberty onset have been attracting more and more attentions.Zearalenone widely contaminates foods such as grain,milk,meat and eggs,which displayed its estrogen effect to disrupt organism development.In this review,Zearalenone is suspected as triggering factor for precocious pubertal to be discussed,will lead to people pay more attentions to food safety and the prevention of precocious puberty.

Environmental endocrine disruptors and disorder of sexual development / 国际儿科学杂志

Disorder of sexual development(DSD) refers to a group of diseases with various causes and phenotypes.It has attracted great worldwide as the incidence is rising and the life-long consequences accompanying.Environmental endocrine disruptors(EED) are thought to have an impact of the sex differentiation process and induce disorder of sexual development.This review summarizes the mechanism of DSD that associated with EED and focus on the relationship between DSD and EED.

Mechanism of insulin resistance induced by bisphenol A / 国际儿科学杂志

Bisphenol A(BPA) is one of the environmental endocrine disruptors with estrogenic properties,and it is also one of the most widespread compounds in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics.Many studies confirmed that BPA exposure for long-term could lead to obesity,precocious puberty,insulin resistance (IR) et al.IR was defined as the decrease sensitivity in insulin action on the target tissues,which would result in impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes.A number of experiments and clinical investigations found that BPA could induce IR by affecting the function of islet beta cell,glucose transporter and adiponectin secretion.This review aims to summarize the mechanism of IR induced by BPA.

Urinary, Circulating, and Tissue Biomonitoring Studies Indicate Widespread Exposure to Bisphenol A / Estudos de biomonitoração do sistema urinário, circulatório e tecidos indicam grande exposição ao Bisfenol A

Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the highest-volume chemicals produced worldwide, and human exposure to BPA is thought to be ubiquitous. Thus, there are concerns that the amount of BPA to which humans are exposed may cause adverse health effects. We examined many possibilities for why biomonitoring and toxicokinetic studies could come to seemingly conflicting conclusions. More than 80 published human biomonitoring studies that measured BPA concentrations in human tissues, urine, blood, and other fluids, along with two toxicokinetic studies of human BPA metabolism were examined. Unconjugated BPA was routinely detected in blood (in the nanograms per milliliter range), and conjugated BPA was routinely detected in the vast majority of urine samples (also in the nanograms per milliliter range). In stark contrast, toxicokinetic studies proposed that humans are not internally exposed to BPA. Available data from biomonitoring studies clearly indicate that the general population is exposed to BPA and is at risk from internal exposure to unconjugated BPA. The two toxicokinetic studies that suggested human BPA exposure is negligible have significant deficiencies, are directly contradicted by hypothesis-driven studies, and are therefore not reliable for risk assessment purposes.

Bisfenol A (BPA) é um dos produtos químicos mais produzido em todo o mundo, e a exposição humana a ele é considerada onipresente. Assim, há preocupações de que a quantidade de BPA para o qual os seres humanos estão expostos podem causar efeitos adversos à saúde. Nós examinamos muitas possibilidades sobre o porquê estudos de biomonitorização e toxicocinética podem chegar a conclusões aparentemente conflitantes. Mais de 80 estudos publicados de biomonitorização humana que mediram a concentração de BPA em tecidos humanos, urina, sangue e outros fluidos, juntamente com dois estudos de toxicocinética do metabolismo humano BPA foram examinados. BPA não conjugado foi detectado no sangue (nonanogramas por mililitro gama), e BPA conjugado foi detectado na grande maioria das amostras de urina. Em contraste, estudos de toxico-cinética propuseram que os seres humanos não são internamente expostos ao BPA. Dados disponíveis de estudos de biomonitorização indicam que a população em geral está exposta ao BPA e em risco de exposição interna ao BPA não conjugado. Os dois estudos de toxicocinética, que sugeriram a exposição humana ao BPA é insignificante, têm deficiências significativas e estão diretamente refutados por outros estudos e, portanto não são confiáveis para fins de avaliação de risco.

The effect of environmental endocrine disruptors on gene regulative networks related to steroidogenesis / 国际儿科学杂志

Environmental endocrine disruptors (EED) are pollutants of many exogenous chemicals,which have the potential to disrupt endocrine functions in exposed organisms.The enzymes increasingly involved in the steroid biosynthesis pathway are being recognized as important targets for the actions of various endocrine disrupting chemicals.Interferences with steroid biosynthesis may result in impaired reproduction,alterations in sexual differentiation,sexual development and the development of certain cancers.Aromatase ( CYP19 ) and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein regulated by some transcriptional factors and signalling pathway are considered as the key and rate-limiting enzymes.Given their key role in the formation of steroid hormones,gene regulatory networks of enzymes related to steroidogenesis are gaining interest as molecular targets.Differences in genetic background can affect body's sensitivity to EED.This review will provide an overview of the enzymes involved in steroidogenesis,their cellular and molecular regulation,as well as the adverse effect of EED on them.

Triorganotin as a compound with potential reproductive toxicity in mammals

Organotin compounds are typical environmental contaminants and suspected endocrine-disrupting substances, which cause irreversible sexual abnormality in female mollusks, called "imposex". However, little is known about the capability of triorganotin compounds, such as tributyltin and triphenyltin, to cause disorders in the sexual development and reproductive functions of mammals, including humans and rodents. Moreover, these compounds can act as potential competitive inhibitors of aromatase enzyme and other steroidogenic enzymes, affecting the reproductive capacity of male and female mammals. In this review, we discuss the cellular, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms by which triorganotin compounds induce adverse effects in the mammalian reproductive function.

Contaminantes ambientais e os interferentes endócrinos / Environmental contaminants and endocrine disruptors

A toxicidade de diversos poluentes ambientais em seres humanos e demais espécies tem sido habitualmente investigada quanto aos seus efeitos teratogênicos e cancerígenos. Nas últimas décadas, muitos contaminantes têm demonstrado efeitos adversos sobre o sistema endócrino. Atualmente, cerca de onze milhões de substâncias químicas são conhecidas em todo mundo, sendo três mil delas produzidas em larga escala. Numerosos compostos químicos de uso doméstico, industrial e agrícola possuem comprovada atividade hormonal. Entre os produtos químicos com atividade estrogênica, destacam-se hormônios presentes em cosméticos, anabolizantes utilizados em rações animais, fitoestrógenos e poluentes orgânicos persistentes (POPs). Esses agentes que estão presentes nos efluentes industriais, residenciais e das estações de tratamento de água e esgoto representam uma importante fonte de contaminação ambiental. O Programa Internacional de Segurança Química (International Programme on Chemical Safety - IPCS) define como interferente endócrino substâncias ou misturas presentes no ambiente capazes de interferir nas funções do sistema endócrino, causando efeitos adversos em um organismo intacto ou na sua prole. No presente artigo, os autores apresentam uma revisão da literatura atual sobre o papel desses elementos nas doenças endócrinas e metabólicas, os prováveis mecanismos de ação envolvidos, discutindo-se perspectivas futuras em termos de investigação e estratégias para prevenção e redução dos seus possíveis danos.

The toxicity of various pollutants has been routinely investigated according to their teratogenic and carcinogenic effects. In the last few decades, however, many of such pollutants have been shown to adversely affect the endocrine system of human beings and other species. Currently, more than eleven million chemical substances are known in the world, and approximately 3,000 are produced on a large scale. Numerous chemical composites of domestic, industrial and agricultural use have been shown to influence hormonal activity. Examples of such chemical products with estrogenic activity are substances used in cosmetics, anabolizing substances for animal feeding, phytoestrogens and persistent organic pollutants (POPs). These agents are seen in residential, industrial and urban sewerage system effluents and represent an important source of environmental contamination. The International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) defines as endocrine disruptors substances or mixtures seen in the environment capable of interfering with endocrine system functions resulting in adverse effects in an intact organism or its offspring. In this article the authors present a current literature review about the role of these pollutants in endocrine and metabolic diseases, probable mechanisms of action, and suggest paths of investigation and possible strategies for prevention and reduction of its possible damages.