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1.
Arch Environ Contam Toxicol ; 62(4): 614-27, 2012 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22231661

ABSTRACT

The zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha is widely used as sentinel organism for the assessment of environmental contamination in freshwater environments. However, in the River Rhine (Germany), the D. polymorpha population is declining, whereas the closely related quagga mussel D. bugensis is found in high numbers at some sites. In the present laboratory study, D. polymorpha and D. bugensis were exposed to resuspended native sediments for ≤2 weeks. Wet sediments (<63 µm, 100 mg l(-1) dry weight) were used as surrogate suspended particulate matter to mimic one of the mussels' main uptake route for chemicals. The sediments were sampled in (1) the River Elbe in Dessau, a site known to be highly polluted with, e.g., organochlorine (OC) pesticides and (2) at a relatively unpolluted site in Havelberg in the River Havel, one of the Elbe's tributaries. Chemical analysis of persistent OC compounds (seven polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs], DDT and its metabolites (DDX), hexachlorocylohexanes [HCHs], and hexachlorobenzene [HCB]) in soft tissue of mussels showed significantly greater values of PCBs 101, 118, 153, 138, 180, the sum of seven PCBs, and p,p'-DDD in D. bugensis compared with D. polymorpha. Fourteen days of exposure to Dessau sediment increased the concentration of p,p'-DDE and p,p'-DDD, as well as the sum of DDX, in both species compared with Havelberg sediment. Interspecific differences were less pronounced when regarding chemical concentrations with lipid content instead of dry-weight of tissue because D. bugensis had greater levels of total lipid than D. polymorpha. DNA damage in gills, as measured with the comet assay, was greater in D. bugensis compared with D. polymorpha. Simultaneously, the content of heat-shock protein (hsp70) in gills was greater in D. polymorpha than in D. bugensis. DNA damage and hsp70 were not induced by exposure time or sediment type. This study shows that D. bugensis and D. polymorpha may differ in their bioaccumulation potential of OC pesticides as well as their levels of DNA damage and hsp70. Therefore, more investigations are needed before quagga mussel can be used as alternative test organism for the zebra mussel.


Subject(s)
Dreissena/metabolism , Environmental Exposure , Geologic Sediments , Water Pollutants, Chemical/pharmacokinetics , Animals , Biomarkers , DDT/analysis , DNA Damage , Dichlorodiphenyl Dichloroethylene/analysis , Dichlorodiphenyl Dichloroethylene/pharmacokinetics , Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane/analysis , Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane/pharmacokinetics , Dreissena/drug effects , Environmental Monitoring/methods , Geologic Sediments/chemistry , Germany , Gills/drug effects , Gills/metabolism , HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins/metabolism , Hexachlorobenzene/analysis , Hexachlorocyclohexane/analysis , Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated/analysis , Pesticides/analysis , Pesticides/pharmacokinetics , Pesticides/toxicity , Polychlorinated Biphenyls/analysis , Rivers , Species Specificity , Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis
2.
Environ Mol Mutagen ; 53(3): 185-97, 2012 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22246666

ABSTRACT

An international round-robin study on the Ames fluctuation test [ISO 11350, 2012], a microplate version of the classic plate-incorporation method for the detection of mutagenicity in water, wastewater and chemicals was performed by 18 laboratories from seven countries. Such a round-robin study is a precondition for both the finalization of the ISO standardization process and a possible regulatory implementation in water legislation. The laboratories tested four water samples (spiked/nonspiked) and two chemical mixtures with and without supplementation of a S9-mix. Validity criteria (acceptable spontaneous and positive control-induced mutation counts) were fulfilled by 92-100%, depending on the test conditions. A two-step method for statistical evaluation of the test results is proposed and assessed in terms of specificity and sensitivity. The data were first subjected to powerful analysis of variance (ANOVA) after an arcsine-square-root transformation to detect significant differences between the test samples and the negative control (NC). A threshold (TH) value based on a pooled NC was then calculated to exclude false positive test results. Statistically, positive effects observed by the William's test were considered negative, if the mean of all replicates of a sample did not exceed the calculated TH. By making use of this approach, the overall test sensitivity was 100%, and the test specificity ranged from 80 to 100%.


Subject(s)
Mutagenicity Tests/methods , Mutagenicity Tests/standards , Waste Products , Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity , Animals , Male , Mutagenicity Tests/statistics & numerical data , Rats , Rats, Wistar , Reproducibility of Results , Salmonella/drug effects , Salmonella/genetics
3.
Mech Ageing Dev ; 119(3): 101-12, 2000 Nov 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11080531

ABSTRACT

In two mouse strains, SAM P (senescence acceleration prone) and SAM R (senescence acceleration resistant), of different longevities, with a ratio of P/R=1:2), the DNA status in the course of aging has been investigated using the DNA Alkaline Filter Elution (AFE) technique. Six different organs (brain, liver, heart, lung, intestine, and muscle) have been used in each of the four animals of a given age. Earlier it had been shown, that DNA is damaged the more the higher the age of the animal. DNA damage susceptibility, measured after exposure of organ pieces to nitroquinoline-N-oxide (NQO), is also significantly increased at higher ages, while repair, measured of NQO damaged tissue after 3 h incubation in full medium is significantly reduced. In the strain with shorter longevity the damage increments and the repair deficiencies are drastically deviating from those with higher longevity. These findings of strong coupling of the DNA status to aging as well as longevity suggest causative relations.


Subject(s)
Aging/genetics , DNA Damage , DNA Repair , Longevity , 4-Nitroquinoline-1-oxide/pharmacology , Animals , DNA/drug effects , Mice , Mice, Mutant Strains , Mutagens/pharmacology
4.
Mutat Res ; 466(2): 161-71, 2000 Mar 23.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10727903

ABSTRACT

This study presents an evaluation of the SOS/umu-test after introducing an additional dilution and incubation in the post-treatment assay. This treatment reduces the influence of coloured test compounds that otherwise affect the colorimetric determination of the beta-galactosidase activity and the bacterial growth measurement during the testing of complex environmental samples. The post-treatment assay significantly increased the beta-galactosidase activity and consequently the enzyme induction ratios at higher doses of model genotoxins 4-nitroquinoline-N-oxide, N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine, 2-aminoanthracene, benzo(a)pyrene with low or no effect on the sensitivity of the test itself. On the other hand tests of environmental extracts indicated significant increases in sensitivity after additional incubation. 4-Nitroquinoline-N-oxide treatments of bacteria in the test affected cell division and caused filamentous growth. The size of filamentous bacteria and incidence rate of the length categories was positively correlated with the concentrations of genotoxins. Presence of filamentous tester bacteria proved induction of SOS response and genotoxic activity of environment samples in SOS/umu-test.


Subject(s)
Bacterial Proteins/genetics , Environmental Pollutants/toxicity , Escherichia coli Proteins , Mutagenicity Tests/methods , 4-Nitroquinoline-1-oxide/toxicity , Anthracenes/toxicity , Benzo(a)pyrene/toxicity , Cell Division/drug effects , DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase , Dose-Response Relationship, Drug , Methylnitronitrosoguanidine/toxicity , Mutagenicity Tests/standards , Mutagens/toxicity , Recombinant Fusion Proteins/drug effects , Recombinant Fusion Proteins/genetics , Recombinant Fusion Proteins/metabolism , SOS Response, Genetics/genetics , Salmonella typhimurium/drug effects , Salmonella typhimurium/genetics , Salmonella typhimurium/growth & development , beta-Galactosidase/drug effects , beta-Galactosidase/genetics , beta-Galactosidase/metabolism
5.
J Endod ; 25(2): 109-13, 1999 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10204467

ABSTRACT

Previous studies with four rapid in vitro and in vivo test systems have shown that the epoxy resin-based root canal sealer AH26 may be genotoxic and cytotoxic (9). The purpose of this study was to determine the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of the new resinous root canal sealer AH Plus by means of the growth inhibition test with primary human periodontal ligament fibroblasts and permanent 3T3 monolayers, the procaryotic umu test, the eucaryotic DNA synthesis inhibition test, and the in vivo alkaline filter elution test. In addition, Ames tests were performed with extracts from AH Plus. AH Plus caused only slight or no cellular injuries. Furthermore, no genotoxicity and mutagenicity were revealed by AH Plus. These data should be taken into consideration when deciding about a root canal sealer.


Subject(s)
Epoxy Resins/toxicity , Root Canal Filling Materials/toxicity , 3T3 Cells/drug effects , Animals , Bivalvia , Cells, Cultured/drug effects , Fibroblasts/drug effects , HeLa Cells/drug effects , Humans , Mice , Mutagenicity Tests , Mutagens , Periodontal Ligament/cytology , Periodontal Ligament/drug effects , Salmonella typhimurium/drug effects , Salmonella typhimurium/genetics
6.
Mutat Res ; 394(1-3): 9-16, 1997 Nov 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9434838

ABSTRACT

The SOS/umu-test with Salmonella typhimurium TA1535/pSK1002 as tester strain is a rapid and valuable bacterial assay for screening of umuC-dependent mutagenic potential of chemical compounds and chemicals relevant to environmental pollution. The initial assay was modified by replacing the beta-galactosidase reporter gene with luciferase. Thereby, the sensitivity of the umu-test was increased significantly and the susceptibility to intensively coloured solutions was reduced. The alternative enzyme assay in the modified umu-test (umu-Luc) represents an independent method which allows to confirm the colorimetric results obtained with the original SOS/umu-test system (umu-Gal) by measuring the beta-galactosidase activity. It has been proved that for several genotoxins an increased induction rate could be achieved by applying the new umu-Luc test.


Subject(s)
Genes, Reporter , Luciferases/genetics , SOS Response, Genetics , Salmonella typhimurium/genetics , beta-Galactosidase/genetics , Blotting, Western , Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel , Reproducibility of Results , Restriction Mapping , Sensitivity and Specificity
7.
Mutat Res ; 369(3-4): 129-45, 1996 Aug 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8792833

ABSTRACT

The present study gives a comprehensive update of all umu genotoxicity assay results published so far. The available data of 486 chemicals investigated with the umu test are compared with the Ames test (274 compounds) as well as rodent carcinogenicity data (179 compounds). On the whole, there is good agreement between the umu test and the Ames test results, with a concordance of about 90%. The umu test was able to detect 86% of the Ames mutagens, while the Ames test (using at least 5 strains) detected 97% of the umu positive compounds. The elimination of TA102 from the set of Ames tester strains reduced the percentage of detectable umu genotoxins from 97 to 86%. The agreement between carcinogenesis and umu response was 65%, which is comparable to earlier studies concerning rodent carcinogenesis and Salmonella mutagenesis. The present compilation of umu results provides a database that can be used for the comparison of the SOS-inducing activity of chemicals and their mutagenicity, respectively, carcinogenicity. The results presented here clearly demonstrate that a chemical which induces the expression of the umu operon can be regarded a rodent carcinogen with a high degree of certainty (93%).


Subject(s)
Carcinogenicity Tests , Escherichia coli Proteins , Mutagenicity Tests , Animals , Bacterial Proteins , Carcinogenicity Tests/standards , DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase , Databases, Factual , Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial , Mutagenesis , Mutagenicity Tests/standards , Operon , Reproducibility of Results , Rodentia , SOS Response, Genetics
8.
Mutat Res ; 368(3-4): 181-94, 1996 Jul 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8692224

ABSTRACT

This study was performed to characterize the (possible) DNA-damaging properties of dental materials and to identify specific compounds that contribute to this genotoxicity. For screening, three tests that assay for different aspects of genotoxicity (i) the bacterial umu-test; (ii) the eucaryotic DNA synthesis inhibition test; and (iii) the in vivo alkaline filter elution technique were chosen. This investigation gives several lines of evidence that most dental materials tested (14 chemical monosubstances present in dental devices and 7 extracts of dental materials) yield 'positive' results in at least one of the genotoxicity tests, however, with effects ranging from 'borderline' to 'strong positive'. The extracts of the widely used dental materials Vitrebond and AH26 elicited clear concentration-related genotoxic responses in all test systems. On the basis of these data and public concern, more attention has to be given to local or systemic complications which may be associated with the use of dental materials.


Subject(s)
Dental Materials/toxicity , Mutagens/toxicity , Animals , Bivalvia , DNA Damage , HeLa Cells , Humans
9.
Carcinogenesis ; 13(12): 2389-94, 1992 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-1473248

ABSTRACT

There is a close relationship between genotoxicity, mutagenicity and carcinogenicity. But the controversy of which short-term test system best recognizes human carcinogens is still going on. Currently, the Salmonella gene mutation assay ('Ames test') is the most widely used test for the screening of mutagens. However, many in vitro tests hold unsatisfactory validity data, presumably because of the inability of present short-term tests to detect non-genotoxic carcinogens, which are increasingly being brought into focus in the discussions of genesis of cancer. One principle often neglected in this context is the property of genotoxic agents to inhibit replicative DNA synthesis in (proliferating) eukaryotic cells. We believe that this early response to DNA damage is important in the multistage process of carcinogenesis. Accordingly, we proposed that a DNA synthesis-inhibition test should be included in the test batteries for carcinogen screening. In this paper we report the development of an appropriate DNA synthesis-inhibition test based on immunological techniques.


Subject(s)
Carcinogenicity Tests/methods , DNA Replication/drug effects , Carcinogens/toxicity , DNA Damage , False Positive Reactions , HeLa Cells , Humans , Immunoenzyme Techniques
10.
Mutat Res ; 253(3): 215-22, 1991 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-1720196

ABSTRACT

The umu-microtest is a miniaturized automated short-term test version proposed for screening of umuC-dependent mutagenic potentials of chemicals relevant to environmental pollution, river water and industrial waste water. The test is based on the SOS/umu-test and has been modified in order to allow extensive testing of environmental samples. Genetically engineered Salmonella typhimurium (TA1535/pSK1002) are incubated on a microplate rotor in a sloping position for 2 h with the test samples, followed by addition of fresh culture medium to reach a 10-fold dilution of the incubation medium. 2 h later, the activity of the beta-galactosidase, which reflects umuC induction, is determined colorimetrically. The incubation of the bacteria in the presence of the test compounds as well as the assessment of beta-galactosidase activity takes place in 96-well microplates, thus enabling simultaneous screening of large numbers of samples. Data of the genotoxic potentials are available within 8 h. Computer-controlled automation is possible by using a laboratory workstation.


Subject(s)
Environmental Monitoring/methods , Mutagenicity Tests/methods , Mutagens/toxicity , Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity , Azides/toxicity , Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial/drug effects , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , Microsomes, Liver/metabolism , Mutagenesis , SOS Response, Genetics/drug effects , SOS Response, Genetics/genetics , Salmonella typhimurium/drug effects , Sodium Azide , beta-Galactosidase/genetics , beta-Galactosidase/metabolism
11.
Environ Mol Mutagen ; 17(1): 20-6, 1991.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-1991455

ABSTRACT

Seven different endpoints for detection of genotoxicity have been used to demonstrate the DNA-altering properties of Dichlofluanid, a fungicide commonly used in viticulture pest control. Each endpoint (DNA synthesis inhibition test, alkaline viscosimetry, umu-test, alkaline filter elution, FADU-test, 32P-postlabeling, and electron microscopy) shows clear evidence of genotoxicity. These data indicate that application of the fungicide dichlofluanid may be mutagenic and/or carcinogenic for exposed humans.


Subject(s)
Aniline Compounds/pharmacology , Fungicides, Industrial/pharmacology , Mutagens/pharmacology , Aniline Compounds/toxicity , Animals , Cell Line , DNA/drug effects , DNA/metabolism , DNA Damage , DNA Replication/drug effects , Fishes , HeLa Cells/drug effects , Humans , Mice , Mutagenicity Tests , Salmonella typhimurium/drug effects
12.
Anal Biochem ; 187(2): 314-7, 1990 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2382833

ABSTRACT

A microplate version of the DNA-synthesis inhibition test (DIT) for fast detection of DNA-alteration potentials has been developed. The DIT is based on the concept that DNA damage causes inhibition of DNA synthesis that becomes detectable some time after replicating cells have been in contact with genotoxic agents. In this test procedure human tissue culture cells (HeLa S3), prelabeled with [14C]thymidine, arfe exposed for 90 min to the substances in question. After the cells are rinsed, they are allowed to recover for 2 1/2 h in fresh culture medium, thereby unspecific interactions interfering with DNA replication are practically eliminated. Next, [3H]thymidine is added for 30 min, and then the cells are harvested and thoroughly rinsed. Finally, incorporated radioactivity is determined by liquid scintillation counting for measurement of the 3H/14C ratio. This allows for the evaluation of DNA synthesis during the 3H-labeling period and of the extent of genotoxic damage. This microplate version of the DIT can be carried out fully automated in a laboratory workstation. The test is compared to other tests for genotoxicity. Its advantages are discussed.


Subject(s)
DNA/genetics , Mutagenicity Tests , Autoanalysis , Benzo(a)pyrene/toxicity , DNA/biosynthesis , DNA Damage , DNA Replication , HeLa Cells , Humans , Mutagens , Mutation , Nitroquinolines/toxicity
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