The purpose of this review is to briefly summarize the central role of iron(Fe)in terms of cellular alterations of the oxidative/protective balance with special emphasis on its possible involvement in ferroptosis-depe...The purpose of this review is to briefly summarize the central role of iron(Fe)in terms of cellular alterations of the oxidative/protective balance with special emphasis on its possible involvement in ferroptosis-dependent disruption in aquatic organisms.In ferroptotic cells or tissues,the intracellular Fe level increases;meanwhile the treatment with Fe chelators limits ferroptosis.Eukaryotic algae can assimilate Fe from the environment through several mechanisms,and aquatic animals incorporate dissolved Fe and Fe bound to both inorganic particles and organic matter.The central role of lipid peroxidation mediating ferroptosis was demonstrated in some algae where both low and high Fe concentrations could induce oxidative stress and programmed cell death.Aquatic animals have high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids and numerous studies have analyzed Fe effects on the lipidic fraction which could be related to ferroptosis.The ferroptosis reaction can be regulated through the antioxidant defense system,in combination with the protein degradation structure,metabolism,and gene transcription.Early depletion of nonenzymatic antioxidants like reduced glutathione(GSH)in animals,and the reduction of both GSH and ascorbate in photosynthetic organisms,are characteristic features of ferroptosis.Therefore,ferroptosis can be prevented if Fe chelators,certain antioxidants,and specifically regulating genes are activated.Thus,the global scenario for the Fe role as a toxic component in biological systems seems to be even more complicated than it was previously understood.Much more research on this subject is needed to improve the life span and survival of aquatic organisms after exposure to natural and anthropogenic adverse conditions.展开更多
Degraded water quality from nutrient pollution,physical,biological,and other chemical factors contributes to the development and persistence of many harmful algal blooms(HAB s).The complex dynamics of the HAB s is a c...Degraded water quality from nutrient pollution,physical,biological,and other chemical factors contributes to the development and persistence of many harmful algal blooms(HAB s).The complex dynamics of the HAB s is a challenge to marine ecosystems for the toxic effects reported.The consequences include fish,bird,and mammal mortality,respiratory or digestive tract problems,memory loss,seizures,lesions and skin irritation in many organisms.This review is intended to briefly summarize the recent reported information on harmful marine toxin deleterious effects over the primary organisms of the food web,namely algae,zooplankton and invertebrates.Special focus is made on oxidative stress status of cells and tissues.Even though in situ field research is less controlled than laboratory studies,in which the organisms are directly exposed to the toxins under consideration,both types of approaches are required to fully understand such a complex scenario.On top of that,the contribution of the increasing water temperatures in the sea,as a consequence of the global climate change,will be addressed as a topic for further studies,to evaluate the effect on regulating algal growth,species composition,trophic structure,metabolic stress and function of aquatic ecosystems.展开更多
基金supported by grants from the University of Buenos Aires(UBACyT 20020170100199BA)the National Agency of Research,Technological Development and Innovation(ANPCyT)(PICT-2020-SERIEA-03542)the National Council for Science and Technology(CONICET)(PIP 11220210100183CO).
文摘The purpose of this review is to briefly summarize the central role of iron(Fe)in terms of cellular alterations of the oxidative/protective balance with special emphasis on its possible involvement in ferroptosis-dependent disruption in aquatic organisms.In ferroptotic cells or tissues,the intracellular Fe level increases;meanwhile the treatment with Fe chelators limits ferroptosis.Eukaryotic algae can assimilate Fe from the environment through several mechanisms,and aquatic animals incorporate dissolved Fe and Fe bound to both inorganic particles and organic matter.The central role of lipid peroxidation mediating ferroptosis was demonstrated in some algae where both low and high Fe concentrations could induce oxidative stress and programmed cell death.Aquatic animals have high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids and numerous studies have analyzed Fe effects on the lipidic fraction which could be related to ferroptosis.The ferroptosis reaction can be regulated through the antioxidant defense system,in combination with the protein degradation structure,metabolism,and gene transcription.Early depletion of nonenzymatic antioxidants like reduced glutathione(GSH)in animals,and the reduction of both GSH and ascorbate in photosynthetic organisms,are characteristic features of ferroptosis.Therefore,ferroptosis can be prevented if Fe chelators,certain antioxidants,and specifically regulating genes are activated.Thus,the global scenario for the Fe role as a toxic component in biological systems seems to be even more complicated than it was previously understood.Much more research on this subject is needed to improve the life span and survival of aquatic organisms after exposure to natural and anthropogenic adverse conditions.
基金supported by grants from the university of Buenos Aires(uBACyT 20020170100199BA)National Council for Science and Technology(CONICET PIP 11220170100539CO).
文摘Degraded water quality from nutrient pollution,physical,biological,and other chemical factors contributes to the development and persistence of many harmful algal blooms(HAB s).The complex dynamics of the HAB s is a challenge to marine ecosystems for the toxic effects reported.The consequences include fish,bird,and mammal mortality,respiratory or digestive tract problems,memory loss,seizures,lesions and skin irritation in many organisms.This review is intended to briefly summarize the recent reported information on harmful marine toxin deleterious effects over the primary organisms of the food web,namely algae,zooplankton and invertebrates.Special focus is made on oxidative stress status of cells and tissues.Even though in situ field research is less controlled than laboratory studies,in which the organisms are directly exposed to the toxins under consideration,both types of approaches are required to fully understand such a complex scenario.On top of that,the contribution of the increasing water temperatures in the sea,as a consequence of the global climate change,will be addressed as a topic for further studies,to evaluate the effect on regulating algal growth,species composition,trophic structure,metabolic stress and function of aquatic ecosystems.