Benzophenone ultraviolet light filters(BPs)are high-production-volume chemicals extensively used in personal care products,leading to widespread human exposure.Given their estrogenic properties,the potential health ri...Benzophenone ultraviolet light filters(BPs)are high-production-volume chemicals extensively used in personal care products,leading to widespread human exposure.Given their estrogenic properties,the potential health risks associated with exposure to BPs have become a public health concern.This review aims to summarize sources and pathways of exposure to BPs and associated health risks.Dermal exposure,primarily through the use of sunscreens,constitutes a major pathway for BP exposure.At a recommended application rate,dermal exposure of BP-3 via the application of sunscreens may reach or exceed the suggested reference dose.Other exposure pathways to BPs,such as drinking water,seafood,and packaged foods,contribute minimal to the overall dose.Inhalation is a minor pathway of exposure;however,its contribution cannot be ignored.Human exposure to BPs is an order of magnitude higher in North America than in Asia and Europe.Studies conducted on laboratory animals and cells have consistently demonstrated the toxic effects of BP exposure.BPs are estrogenic and elicit reproductive and developmental toxicities.Furthermore,neurotoxicity,hepatotoxicity,nephrotoxicity,and carcinogenicity have been reported from chronic BP exposure.In addition to animal and cell studies,epidemiological investigations have identified associations between BPs and couples'fecundity and other reproductive disorders,as well as adverse birth outcomes.Further studies are urgently needed to understand the risks posed by BPs on human health.展开更多
Following exposure,neonicotinoid insecticides(NEOs)can be metabolized by both Phase Ⅰ and Phase Ⅱ reactions catalyzed by human cytochrome P450 enzymes.However,toxicities of parent NEOs and their metabolites are stil...Following exposure,neonicotinoid insecticides(NEOs)can be metabolized by both Phase Ⅰ and Phase Ⅱ reactions catalyzed by human cytochrome P450 enzymes.However,toxicities of parent NEOs and their metabolites are still unclear,and little is known about biotransformation rates and pathways of NEOs in humans.In this study,98 serum samples collected in China were analyzed for free,conjugated and total forms of six parent NEOs(i.e.,acetamiprid(ACE),imidacloprid(IMI),clothianidin(CLO),thiacloprid(THD),thiamethoxam(THM),and dinotefuran(DIN))and four metabolites(i.e.,N-desmethyl-acetamiprid(N-dm-ACE),1-methyl-3-(tetrahydro-3-furylmethyl)(DIN-U),5-hydroxy-imidacloprid(5-OH-IMI),olefin-imidacloprid(Of-IMI)).NEOs and their metabolites were detected in all serum samples,and the total median concentrations of free,conjugated,and total forms of 10 NEOs were 2.04,2.01,and 5.12 ng/mL,respectively.Conjugated forms of NEOs accounted for only half(53%)of the total forms of NEOs.Based on the profiles of Phase Ⅰ and Phase Ⅱ metabolites of NEOs in serum,it was found that age is a determinant in Phase Ⅰmetabolism of DIN and Phase Ⅱ metabolism of IMI.The Phase Ⅱmetabolites of NEOs are associated with oxidative DNA damage,and the conjugated forms of IMI,DIN,and 5-OH-IMI in serum were significantly positively correlated with oxidative stress.Overall,the amount of NEOs present in conjugated forms in human serum was determined to document the existence of a considerable proportion of free forms of these insecticides.展开更多
Despite high production and usage,little is known about exposure to bisphenol diglycidyl ethers(BDGEs)and their derivatives in pregnant women and fetuses.In this study,we determined nine BDGEs in 106 paired maternal a...Despite high production and usage,little is known about exposure to bisphenol diglycidyl ethers(BDGEs)and their derivatives in pregnant women and fetuses.In this study,we determined nine BDGEs in 106 paired maternal and cord serum samples collected from e-waste dismantling sites in South of China.Bisphenol A bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)glycidyl ether(BADGE⋅2H_(2)O),bisphenol A(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)glycidyl ether(BADGE⋅HCl⋅H_(2)O),and bisphenol F diglycidyl ether(BFDGE)were the major BDGEs,with median concentrations of 0.57,4.07,and 1.60 ng/mL,respectively,in maternal serum,and of 3.58,5.61,and 0.61 ng/mL,respectively,in cord serum.The transplacental transfer efficiencies(TTEs)were estimated for BDGEs found in samples,and median values were in the range of 0.98(BFDGE)to 5.91(BADGE⋅2H_(2)O).Our results suggested that passive diffusion plays a role in the placental transfer of BADGE⋅HCl⋅H_(2)O and BFDGE,whereas several mechanisms contribute to the high accumulation of BADGE⋅2H_(2)O in cord serum.Multiple linear regression analysis indicated significant associations between maternal serum concentrations of BDGEs and blood clinical biomarkers,especially those related to liver injuries,such as alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),alkaline phosphatase(ALP),and adenosine deaminase(ADA)(P<0.05).To our knowledge,this is the first study to report the occurrence of BDGEs in paired maternal–fetal serum samples and provide new insights into prenatal and fetal exposures.The newly discovered TTEs in maternal–fetal pairs contribute to a fuller inventory of the transmission activity of pollutants in the human body,ultimately adding to a more significant comprehensive risk evaluation.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22022612,and No.21677184)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(No.2020A0104006 and No.2021A1515010243)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiessupported,in part,by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences(NIEHS)under award number U2CES026542(KK).
文摘Benzophenone ultraviolet light filters(BPs)are high-production-volume chemicals extensively used in personal care products,leading to widespread human exposure.Given their estrogenic properties,the potential health risks associated with exposure to BPs have become a public health concern.This review aims to summarize sources and pathways of exposure to BPs and associated health risks.Dermal exposure,primarily through the use of sunscreens,constitutes a major pathway for BP exposure.At a recommended application rate,dermal exposure of BP-3 via the application of sunscreens may reach or exceed the suggested reference dose.Other exposure pathways to BPs,such as drinking water,seafood,and packaged foods,contribute minimal to the overall dose.Inhalation is a minor pathway of exposure;however,its contribution cannot be ignored.Human exposure to BPs is an order of magnitude higher in North America than in Asia and Europe.Studies conducted on laboratory animals and cells have consistently demonstrated the toxic effects of BP exposure.BPs are estrogenic and elicit reproductive and developmental toxicities.Furthermore,neurotoxicity,hepatotoxicity,nephrotoxicity,and carcinogenicity have been reported from chronic BP exposure.In addition to animal and cell studies,epidemiological investigations have identified associations between BPs and couples'fecundity and other reproductive disorders,as well as adverse birth outcomes.Further studies are urgently needed to understand the risks posed by BPs on human health.
基金The Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22022612,22036004,and 21677184)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(Nos.2020A0104006 and 2021A1515010243)are acknowledged for their partial research support.We gratefully acknowledge the donors who contributed blood samples to this study.
文摘Following exposure,neonicotinoid insecticides(NEOs)can be metabolized by both Phase Ⅰ and Phase Ⅱ reactions catalyzed by human cytochrome P450 enzymes.However,toxicities of parent NEOs and their metabolites are still unclear,and little is known about biotransformation rates and pathways of NEOs in humans.In this study,98 serum samples collected in China were analyzed for free,conjugated and total forms of six parent NEOs(i.e.,acetamiprid(ACE),imidacloprid(IMI),clothianidin(CLO),thiacloprid(THD),thiamethoxam(THM),and dinotefuran(DIN))and four metabolites(i.e.,N-desmethyl-acetamiprid(N-dm-ACE),1-methyl-3-(tetrahydro-3-furylmethyl)(DIN-U),5-hydroxy-imidacloprid(5-OH-IMI),olefin-imidacloprid(Of-IMI)).NEOs and their metabolites were detected in all serum samples,and the total median concentrations of free,conjugated,and total forms of 10 NEOs were 2.04,2.01,and 5.12 ng/mL,respectively.Conjugated forms of NEOs accounted for only half(53%)of the total forms of NEOs.Based on the profiles of Phase Ⅰ and Phase Ⅱ metabolites of NEOs in serum,it was found that age is a determinant in Phase Ⅰmetabolism of DIN and Phase Ⅱ metabolism of IMI.The Phase Ⅱmetabolites of NEOs are associated with oxidative DNA damage,and the conjugated forms of IMI,DIN,and 5-OH-IMI in serum were significantly positively correlated with oxidative stress.Overall,the amount of NEOs present in conjugated forms in human serum was determined to document the existence of a considerable proportion of free forms of these insecticides.
基金The Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22022612,41877375,22036004,and 21677184)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(No.2020A0104006 and No.2021A1515010243)the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory Project(2019B121203011)for their partial research support.
文摘Despite high production and usage,little is known about exposure to bisphenol diglycidyl ethers(BDGEs)and their derivatives in pregnant women and fetuses.In this study,we determined nine BDGEs in 106 paired maternal and cord serum samples collected from e-waste dismantling sites in South of China.Bisphenol A bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)glycidyl ether(BADGE⋅2H_(2)O),bisphenol A(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)glycidyl ether(BADGE⋅HCl⋅H_(2)O),and bisphenol F diglycidyl ether(BFDGE)were the major BDGEs,with median concentrations of 0.57,4.07,and 1.60 ng/mL,respectively,in maternal serum,and of 3.58,5.61,and 0.61 ng/mL,respectively,in cord serum.The transplacental transfer efficiencies(TTEs)were estimated for BDGEs found in samples,and median values were in the range of 0.98(BFDGE)to 5.91(BADGE⋅2H_(2)O).Our results suggested that passive diffusion plays a role in the placental transfer of BADGE⋅HCl⋅H_(2)O and BFDGE,whereas several mechanisms contribute to the high accumulation of BADGE⋅2H_(2)O in cord serum.Multiple linear regression analysis indicated significant associations between maternal serum concentrations of BDGEs and blood clinical biomarkers,especially those related to liver injuries,such as alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),alkaline phosphatase(ALP),and adenosine deaminase(ADA)(P<0.05).To our knowledge,this is the first study to report the occurrence of BDGEs in paired maternal–fetal serum samples and provide new insights into prenatal and fetal exposures.The newly discovered TTEs in maternal–fetal pairs contribute to a fuller inventory of the transmission activity of pollutants in the human body,ultimately adding to a more significant comprehensive risk evaluation.
