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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dragana Matic, Milena Vlahovic, Anja Grcic, Aleksandra Filipovic, Larisa Ilijin, Marija Mrdakovic, Jelena Mutic, Sladana Durdic, Vesna Peric-Mataruga
Summary: Long-term exposure to pollution may enhance the ability of populations to cope with environmental stress. This study compared the responses of two Lymantria dispar populations living in unpolluted and polluted forests to cadmium exposure. The results showed that larvae from the polluted population exhibited higher SOD activity and increased Hsp70 expression compared to larvae from the unpolluted population under control conditions.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Quinlan R. McLaughlin, Mark P. Gunderson
Summary: This study examined the effects of sodium selenite on endogenous antioxidants and the impact of dimethoate on GST activity in signal crayfish. The results showed that neither sodium selenite nor dimethoate influenced GSH or MT concentrations, and both treatments did not affect GST activity.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Abhishek Singh, Vishnu D. Rajput, Ragini Sharma, Karen Ghazaryan, Tatiana Minkina
Summary: Salinized land is spreading globally, threatening crop yields and the ability to feed a growing population. This review discusses the mechanisms of nano-enabled antioxidant enzyme-mediated plant tolerance to salt stress, including maintaining ROS homeostasis, enhancing ion retention and elimination, increasing nitric oxide production, signaling pathways, and reducing oxidative damage. Common techniques like protecting cells from oxidative stress and maintaining ionic balance are highlighted. The application and potential mechanisms of nanotechnology in salt tolerance of plants are also explored. The review aims to aid researchers in various fields to comprehend the potential of novel solutions for sustainable agriculture addressing salinity issues.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yu Liu, Xun Cao, Jun Ge
Summary: Skin is constantly exposed to UV radiation, leading to oxidative stress. Enzyme-MOF composite SC@ZIF-8 shows excellent antioxidative activity, with MOFs proving to be promising for enzyme encapsulation. Their high porosity and biocompatibility make them ideal for cosmetic and biomedical applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
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Fisheries
Yaxiong Pan, Jinsheng Tao, Jun Zhou, Jia Cheng, Yuanhua Chen, Jing Xiang, Lingsheng Bao, Xin Zhu, Jianshe Zhang, Wuying Chu
Summary: Starvation can induce oxidative stress, disrupt antioxidant systems, and cause autophagy and mitochondrial dysfunction in the intestine of Chinese perch.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnieszka Gegotek, Elzbieta Skrzydlewska
Summary: This review highlights the importance of ascorbate as a strong antioxidant and its various mechanisms of action. It also emphasizes the interaction of ascorbate with other antioxidants and its role in promoting antioxidant proteins and transcription factors.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thais Pereira da Silva, Fernando Jacomini de Castro, Larissa Vuitika, Nayanne Louise Costacurta Polli, Bruno Cesar Antunes, Marianna Boia-Ferreira, Joao Carlos Minozzo, Ricardo Barros Mariutti, Fernando Hitomi Matsubara, Raghuvir Krishnaswamy Arni, Ana Carolina Martins Wille, Andrea Senff-Ribeiro, Luiza Helena Gremski, Silvio Sanches Veiga
Summary: Mutant forms of PLDs found in Loxosceles spiders have been studied, showing no significant changes in structure and antigenic properties but with impact on activity. These mutant PLDs can be used as antigens to produce neutralizing antisera with enhanced properties.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Oksana B. Polivanova, Kirill N. Tiurin, Anastasia B. Sivolapova, Svetlana V. Goryunova, Sergey V. Zhevora
Summary: As a result of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident, significant areas were exposed to ionizing radiation, particularly Cs-137, which has long-term impacts on living organisms. This study investigated the effects of increased ionizing radiation on non-enzymatic antioxidants and antioxidant defense enzymes in Helianthus tuberosum L., a plant with high adaptability to abiotic factors. The activity of catalase and peroxidase weakly correlated with radiation exposure, while ascorbate peroxidase activity strongly positively correlated with radiation exposure. Samples from areas with constant low radiation exposure had increased concentrations of ascorbic acid and water-soluble phenolic compounds compared to controls. This study provides insight into the adaptive responses of plants to prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation.
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Environmental Sciences
Ines Leitao, Miguel Pedro Mourato, Luisa Carvalho, Maria Conceicao Oliveira, Maria Matilde Marques, Luisa Louro Martins
Summary: Carbamazepine, a commonly used anti-epileptic drug, has been found in wastewater and can be absorbed by plants like lettuce, leading to oxidative stress in the plants. The study showed that CBZ induced oxidative stress in lettuce plants, with increased levels of hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde. Antioxidative enzymes like SOD, CAT, GPOD, APX played important roles in leaves, while CAT, GPOD, and GR showed increased activity in roots.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Pratibha Singh, Madhulika Singh, Sunita Kumari Singh, Sheo Mohan Prasad
Summary: This field study investigated the effects of pesticides chlorpyrifos and dimethoate, alone and in combination with soil amendments, on the growth and physiological parameters of brinjal and tomato seedlings. The results showed that the combined treatment of pesticides with chemical fertilizer exhibited the highest growth in brinjal and the lowest growth in tomato seedlings. The study also found that soil amendments mitigated pesticide-induced damage by enhancing photosynthetic performance and antioxidant activity, with the highest effect observed with the combination of chemical fertilizer and farmyard manure. The findings provide valuable insights for management decisions and mitigation actions in agricultural practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Hesham F. Alharby, Tanveer Bilal Pirzadah
Summary: Exogenous application of calcium can alleviate the toxic effects of cadmium stress on common buckwheat plants by enhancing growth, reducing cadmium uptake, and enhancing antioxidant defense mechanisms.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sona Yengkokpam, Narottam Prasad Sahu, Asim Kumar Pal, Dipesh Debnath, Kamal Kant Jain, Rishikesh Subhashrao Dalvi, Petr Slama, Kavindra Kumar Kesari, Shubhadeep Roychoudhury
Summary: Feed deprivation leads to rapid depletion of carbohydrate and lipid stores in rohu fish, accompanied by an increase in gluconeogenic and antioxidant enzyme activities and inhibition of lipogenic enzyme activity. Feed deprivation beyond 30 days causes a reduction in their overall metabolic activities.
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Plant Sciences
Arnold Szilagyi, Laszlo Radocz, Maria Takacsne Hajos, Csaba Juhasz, Bela Kovacs, Gabriella Kovacs, Erika Budayne Bodi, Csaba Radvanyi, Makoena Joyce Moloi, Lorant Szoke
Summary: Woolly cupgrass exhibits allelopathic effects on maize, leading to inhibited growth parameters. Increased activities of antioxidative enzymes in the shoots may contribute to stabilizing leaf chlorophyll, promoting shoot protein, and dry weight. Further research is needed to explore the potential mechanisms underlying these findings and their implications for maize yield improvement under woolly cupgrass infestation.
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Cell Biology
Luxi Chen, Rocio Gomez, Linda C. Weiss
Summary: The study found that the expression of hsp70 genes varies throughout continuous and diapause interrupted development in Daphnia magna, indicating distinct roles of different Hsp70 family members at different stages.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Muhammad Ashfaq Aslam, Shakil Ahmed, Muhammad Saleem, Anis Ali Shah, Adnan Noor Shah, Mohsin Tanveer, Hayssam M. M. Ali, Rehab Y. Y. Ghareeb, Mohammad E. E. Hasan, Jallat Khan
Summary: This study evaluated the role of quercetin in alleviating chromium stress in Fenugreek seedlings. The results showed that quercetin priming improved growth and physiochemical characteristics of the seedlings, increased antioxidative enzyme activity, and alleviated chromium stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biology
Zoltan Radai, Johanna Kiss, Agnieszka Babczynska, Gabor Kardos, Ferenc Bathori, Ferenc Samu, Zoltan Barta
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2020)
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Entomology
Michal Krzyzowski, Jacek Francikowski, Bartosz Baran, Agnieszka Babczynska
JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2020)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Damian Absalon, Magdalena Matysik, Andrzej Woznica, Bartosz Lozowski, Wanda Jarosz, Rafal Ulanczyk, Agnieszka Babczynska, Andrzej Pasierbinski
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Environmental Sciences
Alina Kafel, Agnieszka Babczynska, Agnieszka Zawisza-Raszka, Monika Tarnawska, Anna Plachetka-Bozek, Maria Augustyniak
Summary: Cadmium, a common environmental stressor, can have toxic effects on herbivorous insects, with oxidative stress and energy reserve imbalance influenced by developmental stage, sex, and multigenerational exposure history; Cadmium exposure affects protein, carbohydrate, glycogen, and lipid peroxidation in larvae or pupae; Short-term exposure may involve higher protein and glycogen involvement in detoxification processes, while long-term exposure is linked to lower lipids and increased thiols utilization.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Agnieszka Babczynska, Agnieszka Nowak, Alina Kafel, Bartosz Lozowski, Magdalena Rost-Roszkowska, Monika Tarnawska, Maria Augustyniak, Marta Sawadro, Agnieszka Molenda
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Rafal Ulanczyk, Czeslaw Klis, Bartosz Lozowski, Agnieszka Babczynska, Andrzej Woznica, Jacek Dlugosz, Elzbieta Wilk-Wozniak
Summary: This study aimed to find correlations between hydro- and thermodynamics and chlorophyll a concentration for potential application in reservoir monitoring and management.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Roman Major, Magdalena Kopernik, Roman Ostrowski, Piotr Wilczek, Amanda Bartkowiak, Karolina Szawiraacz, Grzegorz Lis, Janusz Lekki, Maciej Gawlikowski, Lukasz Major
Summary: The goal of this study was to create a bioactive tissue-based scaffold using multi-disciplinary engineering materials and tissue engineering techniques. Physical techniques, such as direct laser interference lithography and proton radiation, were used to remove cells from the tissue without degrading the extracellular matrix or protein structure. The results showed that the laser method was more efficient in cell removal, but it had a destructive effect on tissue structure and genetic material in cell nuclei.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roman Major, Grazyna Wilczek, Justyna Wiecek, Maciej Gawlikowski, Hanna Plutecka, Katarzyna Kasperkiewicz, Marcin Kot, Malgorzata Pomorska, Roman Ostrowski, Magdalena Kopernik
Summary: The aim of this study was to minimize the risk of life-threatening thromboembolism in the ventricle through the development of a new biomimetic heart valve. The study involved simulations, tests, and evaluations of the new materials to ensure their superior performance.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Piotr Sindera, Ewa Kucewicz-Czech, Grazyna Wilczek
Summary: The study aimed to assess changes in immunological parameters in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The concentrations of IL-6 and selected classes of immunoglobulins were determined in serum or plasma samples. After 24 hours of surgery, female patients had higher levels of IL-6, IgM, and IgG compared to male patients. However, male patients showed a significant increase in IgG3 concentration after 24 hours.
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Zoology
M. Rost-Roszkowska, I. Poprawa, L. Chajec, A. Chachulska-Zymelka, G. Wilczek, P. Wilczek, M. Tarnawska, S. Student, M. Lesniewska
Summary: The study reveals that exposure to cadmium affects the mitochondrial function in different organs of the soil-dwelling centipede, with changes in ultrastructure being tissue-dependent and associated with an increase in ROS levels. Short-term exposure alters the fine structure of both somatic and germ-line cells, while long-term exposure causes mitochondrial ultrastructure regeneration.
EUROPEAN ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Babczynska, Monika Tarnawska, Piotr Laszczyca, Pawel Migula, Bartosz Lozowski, Andrzej Woznica, Ilgiz Irnazarow, Maria Augustyniak
Summary: The study of stress protein concentration in caged carp exposed to a transplantation experiment model dam reservoir revealed the variability in young carp individuals. Analysis of water conditions and pollution detection showed that the differences in stress protein concentration levels between the groups were mainly influenced by natural conditions. This suggests that regular monitoring using the transplantation method and young carp individuals can be reliable for assessing reservoir conditions.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Maria Augustyniak, Monika Tarnawska, Marta Dziewiecka, Alina Kafel, Magdalena Rost-Roszkowska, Agnieszka Babczynska
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Zoology
M. Rost-Roszkowska, I Poprawa, L. Chajec, A. Chachulska-Zymelka, G. Wilczek, P. Wilczek, S. Student, M. Skowronek, A. Nadgorska-Socha, M. Lesniewska, L. Chajec
EUROPEAN ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Biophysics
Magdalena Kopernik, Roman Major, Grzegorz Lis, Piotr Wilczek, Maciej Lis, Gabriela Imbir, Abir Chrouda, Aldona Mzyk, Roman Ostrowski, Marek Sanak
ACTA OF BIOENGINEERING AND BIOMECHANICS
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gabriela Maressa Machado Baesso, Amanda Vitoria Venancio, Livia Costa Varela Barca, Pepita Fernanda Peppi, Caique Aparecido Faria, Joao Pedro Cosmo Machado, Luiz David Solis Murgas, Alvaro Jose de Almeida Bicudo, Eduardo Mauricio Mendes de Lima, Andre Rodrigues da Cunha Barreto-Vianna
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of eugenol, menthol, and lidocaine as anesthetics on glucose levels and recovery times in zebrafish. The results showed that eugenol and menthol did not affect glucose levels, while lidocaine caused non-concentration-dependent hyperglycemia. Recovery times were similar for eugenol and menthol, but concentration-dependent for lidocaine. Eugenol and menthol were deemed safe and satisfactory for glucose analysis in zebrafish research, while lidocaine could introduce biases and safety concerns. Researchers should carefully consider the selection of anesthetics for reliable results in zebrafish assessments.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoxue Li, Tangsong Feng, Weiqun Lu
Summary: This study reveals that exposure to VPA induces ASD-like phenotypes and behaviors, including gene transcription changes, social interaction deficit, decreased aggression, increased anxiety behavior, and elevated cortisol levels. The aggression behavior assay is a better predictor of neurotoxicology behavior of VPA.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Garam An, Junho Park, Whasun Lim, Gwonhwa Song
Summary: In this study, we investigated the hepatotoxicity and mechanism of action of pyridaben using zebrafish and ZFL cells. Pyridaben caused liver size reduction and apoptosis, and these effects were associated with uncontrolled intracellular calcium flow and downregulation of the PI3K/Akt signaling cascade.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Md Alamgir Kabir, Md. Golam Rabbane, Marco R. Hernandez, Md Aftab Ali Shaikh, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Xuexiu Chang
Summary: This study investigated the toxicity of high concentrations of cadmium (Cd) on intestinal immunity and microbial diversity in common carp. The results showed that high Cd concentration caused intestinal inflammation, immunosuppression, and changes in the gut microbiome, leading to detrimental effects on the intestinal homeostasis and health status of the fish.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anuradha Batabyal, Veronica Rivi, Cristina Benatti, Johanna M. C. Blom, Fabio Tascedda, Ken Lukowiak
Summary: This study found that exposure to heat shock stressors and bacterial lipopolysaccharide can induce the Garcia effect in pond snails. Additionally, aspirin can prevent the formation of the Garcia effect. However, unexpectedly, exposure to crushed aspirin and heat shock stressors together leads to long-lasting feeding suppression and molecular changes in the snails' serotoninergic system and neuroplasticity genes.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li-Yih Lin, Chieh-An Cheng, Sian-Tai Liu, Jiun-Lin Horng
Summary: This study reveals that ammonia exposure impairs ion regulation in zebrafish embryos by inducing oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and cell death. The findings suggest that ammonia is toxic to aquatic animals and can lead to the death of embryos.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Antonio Durate Pagano, Natieli Machado Goncalves, William Borges Domingues, Tony Leandro Rezende da Silveira, Mateus Tavares Kutter, Antonio Sergio Varela Jr, Carine Dahl Corcini, Mariana Cavalcanti Nascimento, Luana Ferreira Viana dos Reis, Patricia Gomes Costa, Adalto Bianchini, Matheus Vieira Volcan, Mariana Harter Remia, Vinicius Farias Campos
Summary: This study analyzed the toxic effects of Roundup Transorb (R) on the endangered Neotropical annual killifish Austrolebias charrua by evaluating molecular and biochemical biomarkers. The findings showed that exposure to Roundup significantly increased the production of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, and DNA damage in the fish's blood cells. It also decreased membrane fluidity. Gene expression analysis revealed alterations in genes associated with oxidative stress and antioxidant defense. This study provides new insights into adaptive mechanisms of A. charrua in response to Roundup, and it has important implications for environmental monitoring and aquatic toxicology assessment.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaochan Gao, Hongtao Ren, Yong Huang, Yimin Li, Jiaqi Shen
Summary: The influence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) in the intestine of common carp was investigated. The study found that the concentration and concentration ratio of the mixture played a role in the toxicity of ZnONPs. The presence of MWCNTs significantly decreased intercellular zinc accumulation and altered the microbial community diversity and composition of the gut microbiota.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guangchao Yang, Qian Yang, Trust Beta, Qin Liu, Zhenzhu Zhu, Fei Shen
Summary: The study found that black garlic MLDs have alleviative effects on ZEN-induced toxicity, and exert their effects through antioxidative, anti-apoptotic, and inhibitory mechanisms on ZEN absorption.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tuul Sepp, Ciara Baines, Randel Kreitsberg, Joern Peter Scharsack, Pedro Nogueira, Thomas Lang, Jerome Fort, Elin Sild, John T. Clarke, Arvo Tuvikene, Richard Meitern
Summary: Environmental factors can cause cancer in both wild animals and humans. The use of polluted habitats provides opportunities to study cancer defense mechanisms, which can be influenced by genetic variation and natural selection. Flatfish species, specifically flounders, show higher resistance to pollution-induced cancer compared to dabs, with elevated pollutant metabolism and stronger tumor suppression mechanisms in their liver tissue. This suggests a potential hormetic upregulation of tumor suppression or stronger natural selection pressure for cancer resistance in flounders. Wild species offer valuable insights into understanding the nature and evolution of natural cancer defense mechanisms.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Regan A. Moss, Kaitlyn M. Murphy, Steven T. Gardner, Madison M. Watkins, John W. Finger Finger Jr, Meghan D. Kelley, Ruth M. Elsey, Daniel A. Warner, Mary T. Mendonca
Summary: The study explored the impact of environmentally relevant concentrations of E2 on the immune system and hormone levels of hatchling American alligators. Results showed that exposure to environmental estrogen can alter plasma hormone concentrations but have little to no impact on morphology and immune responses.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ye Liang, Zihao Li, Jing Yuan, Yiwen Zhou, Meng Li, Haifeng Gu
Summary: This study investigated the toxicity mechanism of homo-YTX and NH3-N on the survival of abalone. The results showed that homo-YTX and NH3-N enhanced oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation reactions, inhibited energy supply, disrupted metabolic and immune physiological functions, and activated apoptosis in the gills of abalone.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2024)