Antimicrobial Activities of Extracts of Macrosphyra longistyla against Gram-Positive Oral Biofilm-Formers from School Children in Southwestern Nigeria and Toxicity Studies Using Brine Shrimps

The world will benefit from more effective antimicrobial agents against oral conditions arising from the actions of biofilm forming bacteria. Also, information is lacking on the oral biofilm-forming bacterial diversity in Southwestern Nigeria. In this study, we isolate and characterize oral biofilm producing bacteria in the oral cavities of schoolchildren in Southwestern Nigeria. We also investigate the antimicrobial properties of Macrosphyra longistyla extracts against the biofilm-formers and the toxicity of potent extracts. Samples were obtained from 109 schoolchildren aged 4 - 14 years from Lagos, Oyo and Osun States. Agar well diffusion technique was used in the antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Toxicity testing was done using brine shrimps (Artemia salina). Biofilm-formers in this study are Klebsiella sp., Streptococcus sp., Staphylococcus sp., and Micrococcus sp. Ethanol leaf extracts had the highest activity against all biofilm-producing bacteria. Ethanol stem bark extract, which elicited activity against Klebsiella only, was found to be less toxic than the ethanol leaf extract. Staphylococcus showed >10 mm susceptibility to the ethanol and aqueous extracts of Macrosphyra longistyla. Streptococcus and Micrococcus were susceptible to the antimicrobial actions of the ethanolic leaf extracts. Although the ethanol extracts of the leaves had lower minimum inhibitory concentrations than the ethanol extracts of the stem bark, toxicity studies showed ethanol extracts of the stem-bark to be more toxic than the ethanol extracts of the leaves. In conclusion, ethanolic extracts of Macrosphyra longistyla show potential as sources of antimicrobials against gram-positive, oral biofilm-forming bacteria.

Levisticum officinale extract protects against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity through anti-inflammatory,anti-fibrotic,and antioxidant properties in rats

Objective:To investigate the hepatoprotective effects of Levisticum officinale extract on CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity.Methods:Different doses of Levisticum officinale extract were given orally to rats for 10 days,then rats received a single dose of CCl4(2.5 mL/kg,50%v/v in liquid paraffin).Biochemical and histopathological assays were performed to assess the effects of the extract on liver function and architecture.Moreover,antioxidant and oxidative markers as well as inflammatory and fibrotic indicators were measured.Results:Pretreatment with Levisticum officinale extract significantly mitigated CCl4-induced damage to liver structure,improved serum levels of alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase,alkaline phosphatase,urea,total bilirubin,and total protein,enhanced glutathione content and superoxide dismutase and catalase activities in the liver,as well as decreased plasma and hepatic malondialdehyde levels.Immunohistochemical results demonstrated that the extract reduced Ki-67 andα-SMA expression and Masson’s trichrome staining revealed decreased liver collagen in rats treated with Levisticum officinale extract.Moreover,Levisticum officinale extract markedly decreased the gene expressions of TNF-α,IL-6,TGF-β1,MCP-1,and COX-2.Conclusions:Levisticum officinale extract exerts hepatoprotective effects on CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity through antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and anti-fibrotic activities.

Toxicity Evaluation of Different Exposure Scenarios of Road Dust Using Daphnia magna and Artemia salina as Aquatic Organisms, and Prosopis cineraria and Vachellia tortilis as Native Plant Species

Particulate matter (PM10) deposited as road dust is considered an important source of contamination from atmosphere. However, there are limited studies on the toxicity of road dust as such on different organisms. This study evaluates the toxicity of road dust using different extraction scenarios on Daphnia magna and Artemia salina as aquatic organisms and also on Prosopis cineraria and Vachellia tortilis as local plant species. Chemical analysis of different extracts shows considerable amount of trace metals, however the trace metals in the dust extract associated with suspended sediment were not absorbed by the receptors. On the other hand, the concentration of trace metals in the artificial mixture was found bioavailable and absorbed causing a high percentage of mortality. In the plant assay, significant difference was obtained in the germination percentage between the control and three different extraction exposures in both plant species. The mean root length of P. cineraria and V. tortilis were higher in 20% and 50% extracts than the control probably due to the availability of nutrients from the dust extract. Interestingly however, the seedling vigor index was the opposite with higher index in the control and lower in dust extracts that contain heavy metals.

Determination of the Mineral Composition of the Pulp and Evaluation of the Acute Toxicity of the Seeds of Carica papaya L. Consumed in Lubumbashi and Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This work aimed, on the one hand, to determine the mineral and phytochemical composition of Carica papaya in order to guarantee the food safety of consumers and on the other hand, to evaluate the acute toxicity of papaya seeds. The papayas were bought at the Mzée market in Lubumbashi and Selembao in Kinshasa. Fruit sampling was done according to the ISO 7002 standard on agricultural and food products;the papayas were firm, mature, and without stains or physical damage. The analysis results of the papaya pulp showed both for the samples from the city of Lubumbashi and for the city province of Kinshasa that it contains respectively 85.87% and 84.46% water, 0.59% and 0.53% ash content. The mineral evaluation of our two samples presented a potassium content of 200 ± 8 mg, magnesium 13.12 ± 3 mg, calcium 22.15 ± 2 mg, sodium 3 mg ± 0.5 for the sample from Lubumbashi and 192.32 ± 8 mg of potassium, 14.458 ± 3 mg of magnesium, 20.58 ± 2 mg of calcium and 3.58 ± 0.5 mg of sodium for the sample from Kinshasa in macroelements. Concerning the trace elements, after analysis, we found zinc content (0.29 ± 0.1 mg and 0.12 ± 0.1 mg), copper (0.02 ± 0.01 mg and 0.14 ± 0.01 mg), and iron (2.22 ± 0.5 mg and 2.04 ± 0.5 mg) respectively for Lubumbashi and Kinshasa. The chemical screening indicates the presence of alkaloids, saponosides, tannins catechics, flavonoids and anthocyanins in the palm wine and ethanolic extract of the seeds of Carica papaya and an absence of cyanogenic glycosides and gallic tannins. With mild toxicity, the seeds of the fruit of Carica papaya L. can be used with moderate risk by the population.

Evidence-Based Nursing Practice of Reducing Immune-Related Skin Toxicity of Tumor Patients Guided by Sensitive Indicators

Purpose research on nursing sensitive indicators in tumor Patients application effect in immune-related skin toxicity management. Method select our hospital April to June, 202360 cases patients with immune therapy settings as the control group. August-October, 2023 60 cases the patients treated with immune therapy were the experimental group. The control group adopted regular nursing methods, while the experimental group sensitive Indicators, evidence-based give preventive care. The social situation, psychological state, physical function, quality of life score, incidence of skin toxicity caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors, moderate and above of the two groups of patients were compared. Incidence of skin toxicity. Result: experience group SAS score, SDS score higher than the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05);The incidence of skin toxic reactions caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors and the incidence of moderate and above skin toxic reactions in the experimental group are lower than those in the control group, and the difference is statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: sensitive indicator guidance evidence-based preventive care can reduce the degree of immune-related skin toxicity, improve the psychological state and quality of life of tumor patients treated with immune therapy and reduce the incidence of adverse reactions, improve nursing quality and patient satisfaction.

Development and Application of Procedures for the Management of Skin Toxicity Related to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Patients with Lung Cancer

Objective: To establish the procedures for the management of skin toxicity related to immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with lung cancer and explore the effect of application. Methods: A total of 24 evidence-based evidences were collected from 7 aspects, including risk factors, baseline screening, ICIs monitoring, daily skin care, multidisciplinary management, symptom management and health education. A total of 157 lung cancer patients and 94 nurses from 8 wards of the Oncology department of our hospital from November 2022 to May 2023 were selected by convenience sampling. A total of 77 patients and 46 nurses from ward 1 - 4 were divided into the baseline group. There were 80 patients and 48 nurses in Ward 5 - 8 as the evidence-based practice group. In the baseline group, patients were treated with routine methods such as assessing skin symptoms, taking medication according to symptoms, guiding to keep skin clean and moist, eating a light diet, and avoiding scratching. The evidence-based practice group adopts an evidence-based continuous improvement model for nursing. The differences in the severity of symptoms of skin toxicity in the second cycle of medication and the knowledge and practice of self-care of skin toxicity were compared between the two groups before and after the use of the syndrome, as well as the differences in the implementation rate of review indicators, evidence-based ability and knowledge and practice of skin toxicity care before and after the use of the syndrome. Results: The incidence and severity of cutaneous toxicity were significantly lower after treatment than before treatment (P P < 0.05). Conclusion: The implementation of immune checkpoint inhibitor-related skin toxicity management procedures can effectively reduce the incidence and severity of skin toxicity symptoms, optimize the clinical pathway, and improve the quality of care.

Skin Toxicity of Wufang Babu Ointment to Zebrafish

[Objectives]Using wild-type AB strain of zebrafish as experimental animal,this study investigated the damaging effect of Wufang Babu Ointment on skin cells,in order to evaluate the skin toxicity of Wufang Babu Ointment.[Methods]Wild-type AB strain of zebrafish with an age of 2 d were taken and fed in different concentrations of Wufang Babu Ointment solution for 24 h.The number of deaths in each group of zebrafish was recorded,and the mortality rate was calculated.Using Origin 8.0 software,the maximum non lethal concentration(MNLC)was simulated.Zebrafish raised in different concentrations of Wufang Babu Ointment solution for 24 h were placed under an anatomical microscope for taking photos,to analyze and calculate the incidence of skin damage in zebrafish.Based on the statistical analysis results of this indicator,the skin toxicity of Wufang Babu Ointment was evaluated.[Results]The MNLC of Wufang Babu Ointment on zebrafish was 671μg/mL;Wufang Babu Ointment can induce skin damage at the concentrations of 224μg/mL(1/3 MNLC)and 671μg/mL(MNLC).[Conclusions]Wufang Babu Ointment had certain skin toxicity to zebrafish.

A therapeutic potentiality and toxicity concern of nutrient plant Annona squamosa Linn.

Annona squamosa Linn.fruit is famous for its nutritional value with a long history of medicinal benefits due to the presence of many phytochemicals,including alkaloids,diterpenes,essential oil,phytopeptides,etc.Several studies envisaged that Annona squamosa possesses cytotoxic,diuretic,antiurolithiatic,antitumor,anti-psoriatic,antioxidant,and hepatoprotective properties.This plant is traditionally used for the treatment of wound infection,dysentery,seizure,tumors,fever,vomiting,parasitic infections,hypertension,thyroid,toothache,acne,heart disease,inflammation,diabetes,hair loss,dandruff,hemorrhage,maggot-infected sores,abortifacient,and cough.However,some chemical constituents isolated from the plant have shown specific toxic effects in human and animal models,such as acute oral toxic effects,genotoxic,neurotoxic,and ocular toxic.The plant has diverse pharmacological actions,the seeds of this plant possess a genotoxic effect but on the contrary,the bark of the plant shows genoprotective activity.A large number of ethnobotanical studies reported the seed of this plant is used to induce abortion in humans,but a scientific study carried out in pregnant rats reported aqueous seed extract of the plant did not interfere with reproductive performance.The presented review summarized the traditional uses,pharmacological,and toxicological activities of the isolated compounds from this plant.Additionally,some patents and commercial products related to Annona squamosa are also brought up in this article to explore its application which would attract the scientific community to search out its hidden side.

5-Bromo-2'-deoxyuridine labeling:historical perspectives,factors infiuencing the detection,toxicity,and its implications in the neurogenesis

The halopyrimidine 5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine(BrdU)is an exogenous marker of DNA synthesis.Since the introduction of monoclonal antibodies against BrdU,an increasing number of methodologies have been used for the immunodetection of this synthesized bromine-tagged base analogue into replicating DNA.BrdU labeling is widely used for identifying neuron precursors and following their fate during the embryonic,perinatal,and adult neurogenesis in a variety of vertebrate species including birds,reptiles,and mammals.Due to BrdU toxicity,its incorporation into replicating DNA presents adverse consequences on the generation,survival,and settled patterns of cells.This may lead to false results and misinterpretation in the identification of proliferative neuroblasts.In this review,I will indicate the detrimental effects of this nucleoside during the development of the central nervous system,as well as the reliability of BrdU labeling to detect proliferating neuroblasts.Moreover,it will show factors influencing BrdU immunodetection and the contribution of this nucleoside to the study of prenatal,perinatal,and adult neurogenesis.Human adult neurogenesis will also be discussed.It is my hope that this review serves as a reference for those researchers who focused on detecting cells that are in the synthetic phase of the cell cycle.

Changes in acute and late toxicity and patient-reported health-related quality of life following radiotherapy in women with breast cancer:A 1-year longitudinal study

Objective:The objective of this study was to investigate the frequency of acute and late toxicities,as well as changes in the quality of life(QOL)for breast cancer patients following radiotherapy(RT).Materials and Methods:A total of 108 breast cancer women were recruited for this prospective study.Data were collected at various intervals;prior to,and 1,3,6 months,and 1 year after radiation therapy.The primary outcomes were toxicity radiation therapy oncology group/European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer(EORTC)criteria.Our secondary outcome was QOL,measured using EORTC QLQ-C30 and Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale.We employed Friedman’s two-way analysis to evaluate the changes in QOL over the course of 1 year.Results:The early toxicities that are most commonly experienced include pharyngeal,skin,and mucous membrane toxicity.Late toxicities frequently involve skin and submucosal toxicity.To measure patient functionality,all functional subscale scores except for the patient’s emotional state increased over time compared to pre-RT.Symptoms of the patients,which were included in the QOL symptom scale,decreased during the follow-up period,except for fatigue;however,changes in pain,insomnia,and loss of appetite did not significantly change.We identified the analogous symptom profiles in Edmonton.Although patients’overall health scores declined in the 1st and 3rd months after radiotherapy(RT),they rebounded at 6 and 12 months.Conclusion:For breast cancer patients,RT did not adversely affect functional capacity or exacerbate symptoms,but persistent fatigue did increase during the observation period.Health-care professionals ought to devise strategies to assist patients with skin toxicity and fatigue.

Eco-toxicity and health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in surface sediments of Burullus Lake in Egypt

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are ubiquitous environmental contaminants of growing concern due to their potential ecological and human health risks.This study presents a comprehensive assessment of PAHs contamination in the surface sediments of Burullus Lake,a vital and second largest delta lake in Egypt.The aim was to evaluate the eco-toxicity and potential health risks associated with the presence of these compounds.Surface seven sediment samples were collected from various drains in the southern part of Burullus Lake.Soxhlet extraction method was employed to extract PAHs(16PAHs)from the sediment sample.Analytically,target compounds were located using HPLC.The results showed that samples contained PAHs levels ranging from 0.038×10^(-6)to 0.459×10^(-6),which is considered heavily polluted by the European standard for PAHs pollution.Additionally,there was no apparent source of PAHs in the ElKhashah drain or the Brinbal Canal,as HPLC found none of the compounds.The most prevalent compound in sediment samples along the study area was fluoranthene.The diagnostic indices in the present study indicated that the hydrocarbons in the region originated from pyrolytic and man-made sources along the drains of Burullus Lake.The principal component analysis(PCA)and diagnostic ratios revealed that coal combustion and pyrolytic sources were responsible for the PAHs contamination in the surface sediments.The non-carcinogenic risk(HI),which is the product of the HQs for the adult and child populations,respectively,was calculated.HI values under 1,therefore,demonstrated that they had no carcinogenic effects on human health.TEQs and MEQs in the sediments of Burullus Lake do not have a cancer-causing impact on people.For the safety of nearby wildlife,aquatic life,and people,all activities that raise petroleum hydrocarbon levels in Burullus Lake must be adequately regulated and controlled.According to the ecological risk assessment,there is little chance that PAHs will be found in the sediments of Burullus Lake.This study underscores the urgent need for effective pollution control measures and regular monitoring of PAHs levels in Burullus Lake sediments to protect the aquatic ecosystem and public health.It also highlights the importance of considering eco-toxicity and human health risks in integrated risk assessments of PAHs-contaminated environments.

Improvement of Rice Plant Root by Kaolin Application in Iron Toxicity Condition at Zoukougbeu (Central-West of Côte d’Ivoire)

In the tropics, lowland rice cultivation is often confronted with the problem of iron toxicity. The solution proposed by research in general is the use of industrial silicon. However, the high cost of industrial silicon limits its adoption by farmers. A study was carried out in Zakogbeu;Center-West of Côte d’Ivoire, to assess the potential of kaolin to mitigate the effect of this soil constraint on the root of the rice plant. Five kaolin-based treatments were analyzed (T0 = 0 kg kaolin ha−1, T1 = 366 kg kaolin ha−1, T2 = 736 kg kaolin ha−1, T3 = 1097 kg kaolin ha−1 and T4 = 1465 kg kaolin ha−1 are 0, 200, 400, 600 and 800 kg SiO2 ha−1) in a device in complete random blocks, with 5 repetitions. The results obtained show that kaolin supply increases the length of the root tissue as well as the number of branching of the root of the rice plant. Root tissue increased from 10 cm with T0 treatment to more than 15 cm with treatment T4. The microscopic observation of the roots shows that in the treatment T0, the roots present only primary ramifications and the tertiary and quaternary ramifications are observed with the treatments T3 and T4. The contribution of kaolin is an alternative to inhibit the effect of iron toxicity on the rice plant root development in iron toxicity condition.

Acute Toxicity of Jinchuan Formula Plum Wine Extract and Its Protective Effect on Mice with Liver Injury

[Objectives]To investigate the acute toxicity and hepatoprotective effect of Jinchuan formula plum wine extract on mice,determine its safety range,and evaluate its hepatoprotective effect.[Methods]The median lethal dose(LD_(50))was determined by acute toxicity test with the toxic reaction and mortality of mice as indexes.Sixty Kunming mice were randomly divided into 6 groups:normal control group,model group(ConA-induced liver injury model),Jinchuan formula plum wine high,medium and low dose groups(1.0,0.5,0.25 g/kg)and silybin group(0.1 g/kg).The levels of ALT,AST,LDH in serum and TG,VLDL in liver were measured.After HE staining,the pathological changes of liver tissue in mice were observed,and the liver protective effect of Jinchuan formula plum wine extract was analyzed and evaluated.[Results]LD_(50)was 11.18 g/kg,and the 95%confidence limit of LD_(50)was 10.31-12.05 g/kg.The high-dose group of Jinchuan formula plum wine extract could significantly reduce the serum ALT and AST activities of ConA-induced liver injury mice(P<0.05).[Conclusions]Jinchuan formula plum wine extract is relatively safe,and also has a protective effect on liver injury.

陕产附子炮制前后急性毒性及强心作用研究

目的:考察陕产附子炮制前后的急性毒性和强心作用。方法:通过对生附子LD_(50)的测定和自制黑顺片最大耐受量实验比较生附子和自制黑顺片的急性毒性;通过复制慢性心衰大鼠模型,检测大鼠体质量、心脏指数、血流动力学指标,检测血清BNP及cTnI含量以及组织病理学检查比较其强心作用。结果:生附子的半数致死量(LD_(50))为9.45 g/kg,黑顺片的最大耐受量为27.39 g/kg,经炮制后毒性降低。与模型组相比,自制黑顺片组大鼠症状及体征均有改善,能够降低心脏指数、左心室指数降低和左心室舒张压(LVEDP),升高左心室收缩压(LVSP)、收缩期左心室内压上升最大变化速率(+dp/dt_(max))和舒张期左心室内压下降最大变化速率(-dp/dt_(max))(P<0.05,P<0.01);降低血清中脑钠肽(BNP)、心肌肌钙蛋白I(cTnI)含量(P<0.05);心肌纤维排列相对紧密,胞核清晰可见,但有一定断裂,其中有少量空泡存在,未发现炎性细胞浸润,各指标有明显差异。生附子组各指标有一定程度的改善,但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:生附子经炮制后,毒性降低,起到减毒的作用;自制黑顺片较生附子强心作用有显著增强。

基于FAERS数据库的周期蛋白依赖性激酶4/6抑制剂血液毒性真实世界研究

目的 基于美国美国食品药品管理局(FDA)的不良事件报告系统(FAERS)分析3种周期蛋白依赖性激酶4/6(CDK4/6)抑制剂上市后的不良事件(AEs)信号,为临床用药安全提供参考。方法 提取FAERS数据库2015年第一季度至2022年第一季度共29个季度AEs,利用报告比值比法(ROR)和比例报告比值法(PRR)对CDK4/6抑制剂AEs进行数据挖掘。结果 CDK4/6抑制剂相关性血液毒性报告共有7 872份,各抑制剂血液毒性AEs占总AEs比例依次为哌柏西利(80.31%)>瑞博西利(15.36%)>阿贝西利(4.33%)。血液毒性常见中性粒细胞减少和贫血。哌柏西利(2 982/6 322,47.17%)和瑞博西利(613/1 209,50.70%)致中性粒细胞减少的报告占比较阿贝西利(117/341,34.31%)更高,血液毒性主要发生在药物开始使用后60 d内(1 630,61.86%),哌柏西利中位时间最长,且用药90 d后仍有32.9%的患者存在血液毒性,不同CDK4/6抑制剂血液毒性临床表现及发生强度存在差异。结论 哌柏西利、阿贝西利、瑞博西利均会导致明显的血液毒性,其中阿贝西利致血液毒性报告最少,但要警惕阿贝西利致贫血后导致死亡的风险。用药后的2个月内密切监测全血细胞计数,关注中性粒细胞、血红蛋白等水平,警惕CDK4/6抑制剂相关血液AEs的发生。

纳米氧化铜的应用及其生态毒性研究进展

[背景]纳米氧化铜(CuO-nanoparticles,CuO-NPs)是一种工程纳米材料,具有价廉易得、稳定性强、导电性高的特点,同时具有高比容量、高表面能和大比表面积,在电化学、光电、能源技术、催化和生物医学等领域展现出巨大的应用潜力.随着对CuO-NPs研究的深入,特别是铜依赖毒性机制“铜死亡”的发现,其环境安全性和生物相容性问题备受关注.[进展]本文主要介绍近5年来CuO-NPs的应用进展及环境命运,并阐述其环境危害、健康危害以及毒性机制研究进展.在工业生产中,CuO-NPs主要在超导、催化、玻璃陶瓷染色和农药领域被广泛应用,在电极材料、光电元件、抗菌剂、生物传感和肿瘤治疗等方面也有广阔的应用前景.CuO-NPs对生态环境中植物、动物、微生物及人体健康有不同程度的危害作用,其毒性主要依赖于氧化还原电位、颗粒摄取、细胞内释放及铜离子溶出.最新发现的“铜死亡”机制为研究CuO-NPs的生物相容性提供了新视野.[展望]未来在CuO-NPs暴露条件下的表征、低浓度CuO-NPs作用下的长期和慢性影响、与实际环境相符的风险评估,以及不同毒性机制相互作用和稳态调节等方向开展深入研究,将有助于人们更充分了解CuO-NPs的生态毒性及相应机制.

化学药品中的遗传毒性杂质的质量控制

药品中微量水平的遗传毒性物质具有引发肿瘤甚至癌症的风险,并且该致癌风险可能与剂量没有相关性。因此,目前各国监管机构要求对药品中遗传毒性杂质进行严格控制。本综述通过查阅国内外相关文献、指导原则,从监管机构对药品中遗传毒性杂质的监管策略、遗传毒性杂质来源、检测方法及清除策略4个方面进行了系统的总结综述。该综述为药品中遗传毒性杂质的控制/清除、检测提供了参考和依据。

基于毒理基因组学的工业废气颗粒物毒性分析方法及应用

为了解决现有颗粒物毒性检测方法存在的成本高、周期长、过程复杂等问题,引入毒理基因组学分析方法,提出工业废气颗粒物样品预处理方法,基于酶标仪开展毒性测试,利用基因热图分析、应激模式反应和毒性终点深入探究颗粒物的毒性作用机制,验证了方法的可行性,并将该方法应用于某烧结机头电除尘器内4个电场(1号、2号、3号、4号)中颗粒物的毒性变化规律分析.结果表明:①对于有机组分,其主要诱导大肠杆菌细胞发生氧化应激反应和潜在的蛋白应激反应,颗粒物有机组分毒性呈4号电场>3号电场>1号电场>2号电场的特征,4号电场的颗粒物毒性终点最小,为3.01×10^(−10) mg/mL.②对于无机组分,4个电场(1号、2号、3号、4号)主要诱导大肠杆菌细胞分别发生普遍应激、DNA应激、氧化应激和蛋白应激,颗粒物无机组分毒性大小呈4号电场>2号电场>1号电场>3号电场的特征,4号电场的颗粒物毒性终点最小,为8.44×10^(−6) mg/mL.研究显示,基于毒理基因组学的工业废气颗粒物毒性分析方法不仅具有准确性,还能更加全面地阐述潜在的毒性模式,实现了工业废气颗粒物毒性的快捷可靠分析,可为后续相关研究提供理论支撑.

广山楂叶水提取物的急性毒性和遗传毒性

本研究对广山楂Malus doumeri (Bois.)A.Chev.叶水提取物的急性经口毒性和遗传毒性进行试验,考察山楂叶的食用安全性。按《食品安全国家标准食品安全性毒理学评价程序》规定的方法,开展广山楂叶水提取物急性毒性和遗传毒性试验(细菌回复突变试验、哺乳动物红细胞微核试验、小鼠精原细胞染色体畸变试验)。结果表明,广山楂叶水提取物急性毒性的半数致死量LD_(50)大于20 000 mg/kg BW;在8-5 000μg/皿剂量范围内,细菌回复突变试验结果为阴性;在2 500-10 000 mg/kg BW剂量范围内,小鼠骨髓红细胞染色体未见有损伤,精原细胞染色体未致畸变。因此,广山楂叶水提取物属实际无毒级,未观察到其遗传毒性。

锑污染物对绿藻及蓝藻的急性毒性效应

为深入了解不同价态锑的水生生态毒性及其影响因素,选用2种绿藻(羊角月牙藻、莱茵衣藻)和2种蓝藻(聚球藻、水华鱼腥藻)作为模式生物,通过测定藻细胞抑制率、叶绿素a、抗氧化酶及观察细胞微观结构,对锑(Ⅲ)和锑(Ⅴ)进行毒性影响研究。结果表明:在2 mg/L锑(Ⅲ)或锑(V)暴露72 h后,锑(Ⅲ)对微藻的抑制率最高达76.6%,而锑(Ⅴ)对微藻的最高抑制率仅为41.0%,且绿藻较蓝藻受锑胁迫更为敏感;微藻的叶绿素a合成及可溶性蛋白含量变化表现出与生长抑制类似的响应规律,相较之下蓝藻的叶绿素a合成受到的影响较绿藻小;绿藻的超氧化物歧化酶和过氧化氢酶活性变化规律呈现出低浓度促进高浓度抑制的现象,而蓝藻则不具备统一的变化规律;从亚细胞结构来看,莱茵衣藻的细胞壁、细胞核、叶绿体及其它细胞器均受到了损伤,而聚球藻主要是光合系统受损。