Article
Environmental Sciences
Viviana Ramirez, Yolanda Galvez-Ontiveros, Pablo Jose Gonzalez-Domenech, Miguel Angel Baca, Lourdes Rodrigo, Ana Rivas
Summary: The study aimed to review limited literature on the effects of postnatal exposure to EDC on child neurodevelopment and behavior. While some research suggests a relationship between postnatal EDC exposure and adverse neurobehavioral outcomes in children, the underlying mechanisms of action remain unclear.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Karolina Nowak, Ziga Jakopin
Summary: Due to concerns about endocrine disruption, bisphenol A (BPA) is being phased out and replaced with other substances. This study aimed to evaluate the endocrine-disrupting potential of 18 BPA analogues and their halogenated derivatives. The results showed that some BPA analogues displayed higher endocrine disruption potential than BPA itself. Halogenation was predicted to increase the binding affinity of bisphenols for certain nuclear receptors. Further in vitro experiments are needed to confirm these findings and evaluate the safety of BPA substitutes and their halogenated transformation products.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aeman Zahra, Rachel Kerslake, Ioannis Kyrou, Harpal S. Randeva, Cristina Sisu, Emmanouil Karteris
Summary: This paper presents a detailed analysis of the changes in gene expression in normal human ovarian cells treated with the xenoestrogen BPA. The study reveals that BPA exposure affects the expression of several genes, including those related to oocyte maturation. Further research is needed to explore the effects of BPA in ovarian health and disease using validated in vitro and in vivo models, in order to fill knowledge gaps in basic biology, hazard characterization, and risk assessment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu-Heng Deng, Jemin Jeon, Eun Mi Kim, Shengzhe Ding, Sang Ah Lee, Changseon Ryu, Young Jun Kim, Xiao Su, Hyunjoon Kong
Summary: Immobilization of 8-MnO2 nanosheets on a porous support enhances the degradation rate of BPA, with the ability to be recycled and non-toxic to ecological systems. This technology can be extended to remove various water contaminants. Rating: 8/10.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Aeman Zahra, Qiduo Dong, Marcia Hall, Jeyarooban Jeyaneethi, Elisabete Silva, Emmanouil Karteris, Cristina Sisu
Summary: This study analyzed a set of genes dysregulated in ovarian cancer cells in the presence of BPA to identify potential biomarkers. Through in silico analysis and immunohistochemistry validation, it was found that some genes could serve as biomarkers for ovarian cancer.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Josephine Bou Dagher, Coral K. Hahn-Townsend, Amrita Kaimal, Maryam Al Mansi, Joseph E. Henriquez, Diane G. Tran, Christian R. Laurent, Caleb J. Bacak, Hannah E. Buechter, Celexis Cambric, Jared Spivey, Yen-Jun Chuang, Elyssa J. Campbell, Abhyuday Mandal, Puliyur S. Mohankumar, Sheba M. J. MohanKumar
Summary: The study found that a mixture of BPA and DEHP significantly affected pregnancy outcomes, with male offspring appearing more susceptible to the programming effects of these chemicals or their mixture. The results emphasize the need to reconsider the possible additive, antagonistic, or synergistic effects of EDC mixtures.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manuel S. Vidal, Ramkumar Menon, Gracia Fe B. Yu, Melissa D. Amosco
Summary: This article summarizes the possible mechanisms of action of bisphenols on preterm birth by conducting an integrative literature search. The results suggest that bisphenols may have adverse effects on the placenta, decidua, and fetal membranes, leading to failure of pregnancy maintenance and preterm birth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Diamanto Koutaki, George Paltoglou, Aikaterini Vourdoumpa, Evangelia Charmandari
Summary: This systematic review examines the impact of Bisphenol A (BPA) concentrations on thyroid function in neonates, children, and adolescents. The studies show a negative correlation between BPA concentrations and TSH in children, with potential gender-specific effects and impact on neurodevelopment. However, the findings on specific thyroid hormone concentrations and thyroid autoimmunity are inconclusive.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eepsita Priyadarshini, Ajith Manayil Parambil, Paulraj Rajamani, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Yi-Hsun Chen
Summary: Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDC) are exogenous chemicals that mimic hormones and interfere with hormonal signaling, leading to adverse health effects. This review examines the scientific literature from 1990 to 2023, discussing EDC exposure, molecular mechanisms, and toxicological effects on biological systems. The need for alternative techniques to identify and estimate EDC is emphasized, with a focus on in vitro detection methods and the potential of designing nano-architectonic-sensor substrates for on-site detection in contaminated aqueous environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine Svensson, Chris Gennings, Christian Lindh, Hannu Kiviranta, Panu Rantakokko, Sverre Wikstrom, Carl-Gustaf Bornehag
Summary: This study found an association between prenatal exposure to a mixture of EDCs and lower BMI and overweight in girls, with non-significant associations among boys. Chemicals of concern for girls included phthalates, non-phthalate plasticizers, bisphenols, PAHs, and PFAS.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Claudia Carnimeo, Nicola Colatorti, Valeria D'Orazio, Pasquale Trotti, Elisabetta Loffredo
Summary: In this study, biochar obtained from poplar wood gasification was used to adsorb xenoestrogens and a herbicide from water. The surface micromorphology and functional groups composition of biochar were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The adsorption kinetics showed the formation of strong bonds between biochar and the compounds, and the adsorption isotherms were described by several mathematical models. Biochar exhibited strong adsorption ability at higher temperatures, and desorption was slow and scarce. This study highlights the excellent potential of biochar as a low-cost biosorbent for retaining organic compounds permanently.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Dylan J. Wallis, Lisa Truong, Jane La Du, Robyn L. Tanguay, David M. Reif
Summary: Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can lead to a variety of disorders by disrupting the complex endocrine signaling pathways that regulate development, physiology, and behavior across the body. The mechanisms of endocrine disruption, such as gene regulation and DNA/protein binding, are linked to differences in individual susceptibility within diverse populations. Research is needed to further understand how gene-environment interactions across these pathways may contribute to differences in susceptibility to EDCs, with a focus on the intricate thyroid pathway.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Siemon De Nys, Eveline Putzeys, Radu Corneliu Duca, Philippe Vervliet, Adrian Covaci, Imke Boonen, Marc Elskens, Jeroen Vanoirbeek, Lode Godderis, Bart Van Meerbeek, Kirsten L. Van Landuyt
Summary: The study successfully quantified the one-year release of BPA from four commercial materials using an optimized analytical method. Results showed that BPA continuously eluted from all tested composites over a year when ethanol was used as the extraction solvent, while in water, BPA release could be detected for up to a year but levels could not be accurately quantified after several weeks.
Review
Toxicology
Henrique Eloi Costa, Elisa Cairrao
Summary: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely produced synthetic compound that can disrupt the endocrine system and have detrimental effects on the neurological system. Exposure to BPA can lead to oxidative stress, changes in gene and protein expression, neuronal damage, and increased risk of neurologic diseases such as stroke, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. Epidemiological studies have also shown that BPA exposure during neurodevelopment can contribute to the emergence of disorders such as ADHD, ASD, depression, and cognitive disorders.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Angelica Amorim Amato, Hailey Brit Wheeler, Bruce Blumberg
Summary: Obesity has become a global pandemic, with traditional explanations pointing to high-calorie diets and lack of exercise. However, the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the environment may also be a significant factor contributing to the increasing rates of obesity worldwide.
ENDOCRINE CONNECTIONS
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Terry Gordon, Emma Karey, Meghan E. Rebuli, Yael-Natalie H. Escobar, Ilona Jaspers, Lung Chi Chen
Summary: This review discusses the experimental and clinical evidence of the toxicity and deleterious health effects of e-cigarettes. The adverse health effects related to e-cigarette aerosols are influenced by factors such as e-liquid components, physical device factors, chemical changes, and user health conditions. Despite regulations governing e-cigarette flavors, manufacturing, distribution, and availability, the evolving e-cigarette landscape hinders progress in toxicological studies and the understanding of the long-term health consequences of e-cigarettes.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Talat Islam, Jessica Braymiller, Sandrah P. Eckel, Feifei Liu, Alayna P. Tackett, Meghan E. Rebuli, Jessica Barrington-Trimis, Rob McConnell
Summary: This study investigated the association between secondhand nicotine vape exposure and adverse respiratory health symptoms among young adults, and found that secondhand nicotine vape exposure was associated with an increased risk of bronchitic symptoms and shortness of breath.
Article
Physiology
Alexis D. Payton, Alexia N. Perryman, Jessica R. Hoffman, Vennela Avula, Heather Wells, Carole Robinette, Neil E. Alexis, Ilona Jaspers, Julia E. Rager, Meghan E. Rebuli
Summary: This study compared cytokine levels in different sample types and found significant correlations among individual cytokines in respiratory tract samples (nasal lavage fluid, nasal epithelial lining fluid, and sputum), while serum samples showed no significant difference compared to random permutations. Furthermore, the study found that tobacco product use can alter coexpressed cytokine clusters, especially with e-cigarette use, indicating a degree of uniformity in cytokine host defense and immune cell recruitment responses in the upper and lower airways.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Pediatrics
Meghan E. Rebuli
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Toxicology
Alayna P. Tackett, Meghan E. Rebuli
TOXICOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Elise Hickman, Alexis Payton, Parker Duffney, Heather Wells, Agathe S. Ceppe, Stephanie Brocke, Aleah Bailey, Meghan E. Rebuli, Carole Robinette, Brian Ring, Julia E. Rager, Neil E. Alexis, Ilona Jaspers
Summary: The use of fourth-generation e-cigarettes disrupts immune homeostasis and has unique biological effects compared to previous-generation e-cigarettes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yun-Chung Hsiao, Chih-Wei Liu, Carole Robinette, Noelle Knight, Kun Lu, Meghan E. Rebuli
Summary: This study developed a high resolution LC-MS untargeted method to analyze non-invasively collected nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF). Baseline profiling of 27 samples detected 2002 unknown molecules, including environmental pollutants and endogenous metabolites. The analytical pipeline has high potential for future respiratory health studies.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Otorhinolaryngology
Erin M. Lopez, Wesley H. Stepp, Charles S. Ebert, Brian D. Thorp, Brent A. Senior, Ilona Jaspers, Adam Kimple, Meghan E. Rebuli
INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Respiratory System
Meghan E. Rebuli, Ilona Jaspers
Review
Allergy
Catalina Cobos-Uribe, Meghan E. Rebuli
Summary: Asthma is a respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation and obstruction, with unknown causes. Recent studies have identified associations between asthma and dysbiosis in the microbiome and metabolome, particularly in the gut. Further research has also explored the role of the respiratory microbiome in airway disease and its connection with the systemic metabolome, providing insights into asthma phenotypes.
CURRENT ALLERGY AND ASTHMA REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Erin A. Vogel, Meghan E. Rebuli, Melissa Wong, Adam Leventhal, John Monterosso, Alayna P. Tackett
Summary: Remote research procedures for studying tobacco use can be feasible and acceptable, allowing for more diverse samples and generalizable research results.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elise Hickman, Timothy Smyth, Catalina Cobos-Uribe, Robert Immormino, Meghan E. E. Rebuli, Timothy Moran, Neil E. E. Alexis, Ilona Jaspers
Summary: Respiratory macrophage subpopulations exhibit unique phenotypes depending on their location within the respiratory tract. Soluble mediator secretion, surface marker expression, gene signatures, and phagocytosis are among the characteristics used to phenotype these cells. Bioenergetics, including ATP generation and cytokine profile, are important factors in determining the phenotypes of human monocyte-derived macrophage (hMDM) models. This study expands the phenotype characterization of naive hMDMs, M1, and M2 subsets by measuring bioenergetic outcomes and an expanded cytokine profile, providing valuable insights into respiratory macrophage subtypes.
Article
Physiology
Meghan E. Rebuli, Anna Stanley Lee, Lina Nurhussien, Usman A. Tahir, Wendy Y. Sun, Adam J. Kimple, Jr Charles S. Ebert, Martha Almond, Ilona Jaspers, Mary B. Rice
Summary: Respiratory biomarkers have the potential to identify airway injury, but there are currently no suitable biomarkers for clinical use. This study aimed to investigate if nasal biomarkers could distinguish healthy adults from smokers and those with airway disease. The study found that certain immune mediators were lower in disease groups, and clusters of mediators correlated with disease status and smoking. Further studies are needed to validate these findings and determine the diagnostic utility of nasal sampling for airway disease.
PHYSIOLOGICAL REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Meghan E. Rebuli, Jason J. Rose, Alexandra Noel, Daniel P. Croft, Neal L. Benowitz, Alan H. Cohen, Maciej L. Goniewicz, Brandon T. Larsen, Noel Leigh, Matthew D. McGraw, Anne C. Melzer, Arthur L. Penn, Irfan Rahman, Dona Upson, Laura E. Crotty Alexander, Gary Ewart, Ilona Jaspers, Sven Eric Jordt, Seth Kligerman, Ceila E. Loughlin, Rob McConnell, Enid R. Neptune, Tran B. Nguyen, Kent E. Pinkerton, Theodore J. Witek
Summary: EVALI is a severe lung illness caused by the use of e-cigarettes or vaping products, officially recognized in 2019. This workshop aimed to identify research and regulatory needs to respond to EVALI outbreak and prevent similar diseases. Critical needs identified include establishing a national EVALI case registry and biorepository, implementing electronic medical record coding system, regulating nicotine e-cigarette standards, evaluating non-tobacco-derived e-cigarettes, conducting clinical studies, and researching biomarkers of exposure and disease. Overall rating: 9/10
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Letter
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emma Karey, Jade Hess, Kayla Farrell, Meghan E. Rebuli, Jenni A. Shearston, Lily Lee, Taylor A. Reed, James Eazor, Alec Edid, Anuradha Shetty, Sarah Khan, Grace Gibbon, Ilona Jaspers, Michael Weitzman, Terry Gordon
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maruf Hasan, Henry Reyer, Michael Oster, Nares Trakooljul, Siriluck Ponsuksilli, Elizabeth Magowan, Dagmar -Christiane Fischer, Klaus Wimmers
Summary: UVB exposure can increase the supply of vitamin D in pig husbandry and does not affect the growth performance of the pigs. After exposure, there are changes in gene expression in the liver, with the pathways for vitamin D synthesis being preferentially initiated.
JOURNAL OF STEROID BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhen Wang, Shu-ying Yi, Yuan-ying Zhang, Yu-di Wang, Han-lin Chen, Yi-jie Guo, Xin-ming Wei, Du-xiao Yang
Summary: Vitamin D can reverse S1P-induced cell death and alleviate EAE symptoms by regulating S1P levels and related signaling pathways.
JOURNAL OF STEROID BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2024)
Correction
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Haixiao Chen, Xing Ji, Xinhua Hu, Lihua Chen, Haiyan Lv, Chengyun Xu, Dun Hong, Ximei Wu
JOURNAL OF STEROID BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2024)