DNA damage, alterations in the expression of antioxidant enzyme genes and in the histoarchitecture of gill cells of zebrafish exposed to 17-α-ethinylestradiol

Endocrine disruptors, such as estrogen, are chemical substances with the potential to alter the hormonal balance of organisms. Their origin can be natural or artificial, and they can act at very low doses. The estrogen 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) is used worldwide as an oral contraceptive and is a potential contaminant in aquatic ecosystems. It is well documented that these environmental pollutants can act directly or indirectly on the reproductive system, impairing development and fertility. However, little is known about the alteration of the cell oxidative status induced by EE2. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect on the gill cells of adult zebrafish exposed in vivo to EE2, analyzing cell histology, DNA damage and the expression levels of genes encoding the main enzymes involved in oxidative stress pathways. The histological study showed that EE2 produces moderate to high damage to the gill tissue, an increase in gill cell DNA damage and the mRNA levels of the genes corresponding to the manganese superoxide dismutase (Mn-sod) and catalase (cat) after exposure to 5 ng/L EE2. The results indicate that EE2 causes tissue alterations, DNA damage and oxidative stress. EE2 produced important alterations in the gills, a fundamental organ for the survival of fish. There is a clear need for further research on the ecological consequences of EDCs on non-target organisms.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:47

Enthalten in:

Drug and chemical toxicology - 47(2024), 1 vom: 01. Jan., Seite 60-66

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Paravani, E V [VerfasserIn]
Bianchi, M [VerfasserIn]
Querubín Pereyra, P L [VerfasserIn]
Acosta, M G [VerfasserIn]
Odetti, L [VerfasserIn]
Simoniello, M F [VerfasserIn]
Poletta, G [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

423D2T571U
Antioxidants
DNA damage
EE2
Estrogens
Ethinyl Estradiol
Gene expression
Gill cells
Journal Article
Oxidative stress
Water Pollutants, Chemical

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 15.01.2024

Date Revised 15.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/01480545.2023.2188441

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM354178083