Numerous studies documented the occurrence of organophosphate tri-esters(tri-OPEs)and di-esters(di-OPEs)in the environment.Little information is available on their occurrence in waste consumer products,reservoirs and ...Numerous studies documented the occurrence of organophosphate tri-esters(tri-OPEs)and di-esters(di-OPEs)in the environment.Little information is available on their occurrence in waste consumer products,reservoirs and sources of these chemicals.This study collected and analyzed 92 waste consumer products manufactured from diverse polymers,including polyurethane foam(PUF),polystyrene(PS),acrylonitrile butadiene styrene(ABS),polypropylene(PP),and polyethylene(PE)to obtain information on the occurrence and profiles of 16 tri-OPEs and 10 di-OPEs.Total concentrations of di-OPEs(18−370,000 ng/g,median 1,700 ng/g)were one order of magnitude lower than those of tri-OPEs(94−4,500,000 ng/g,median 5,400 ng/g).The concentrations of both tri-and di-OPEs in products made of PUF,PS,and ABS were orders of magnitude higher than those made of PP and PE.The compositional patterns of OPEs varied among different polymer types but were generally dominated by bisphenol A bis(diphenyl phosphate),triphenyl phosphate,tris(1-chloro-2-propyl)phosphate,di-phenyl phosphate(DPHP),and bis(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate.Two industrially applied di-OPEs(di-n-butyl phosphate and DPHP)exhibited higher levels than their respective tri-OPEs,contrary to their production volumes.Some non-industrially applied chlorinated di-OPEs were also detected,with concentrations up to 97,000 ng/g.These findings suggest that degradation of tri-OPEs during the manufacturing and use of products is an important source of di-OPEs.The mass inventories of tri-OPEs and di-OPEs in consumer products were estimated at 3,100 and 750 tons/year,respectively.This study highlights the importance of consumer products as emission sources of a broad suite of OPEs.展开更多
Fifty agricultural soil samples collected from Fuzhou,southeast China,were first investigated for the occurrence,distribution,and potential risks of twelve organophosphate esters(OPEs).The total concentration of OPEs(...Fifty agricultural soil samples collected from Fuzhou,southeast China,were first investigated for the occurrence,distribution,and potential risks of twelve organophosphate esters(OPEs).The total concentration of OPEs(ΣOPEs)in soil ranged from 1.33 to 96.5 ng/g dry weight(dw),with an average value of 17.1 ng/g dw.Especially,halogenated-OPEs were the predominant group with amean level of 9.75 ng/g dw,and tris(1-chloro-2-propyl)phosphate(TCIPP)was the most abundant OPEs,accounting for 51.1%ofΣOPEs.The concentrations of TCIPP andΣOPEs were found to be significantly higher(P<0.05)in soils of urban areas than those in suburban areas.In addition,the use of agricultural plastic films and total organic carbon had a positive effect on the occurrence of OPE in this study.The positive matrix factorization model suggested complex sources of OPEs in agricultural soils from Fuzhou.The ecological risk assessment demonstrated that tricresyl phosphate presented a medium risk to land-based organisms(0.1≤risk quotient<1.0).Nevertheless,the carcinogenic and noncarcinogenic risks for human exposure to OPEs through soil ingestion and dermal absorption were negligible.These findings would facilitate further investigations into the pollution management and risk control of OPEs.展开更多
BACKGROUND Organophosphate(OP)poisoning is common in sub-Saharan Africa.It is asso-ciated with high mortality and morbidity.Affected individuals often exhibit cho-linergic symptoms and respiratory distress.Moreover,ot...BACKGROUND Organophosphate(OP)poisoning is common in sub-Saharan Africa.It is asso-ciated with high mortality and morbidity.Affected individuals often exhibit cho-linergic symptoms and respiratory distress.Moreover,other complications,such as pancreatitis,arrhythmias,and hepatic dysfunction,have been reported.How-ever,paralytic ileus is an exceedingly rare complication.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a 5-year-old boy who presented with altered sensorium and abdominal distension following suspected OP exposure.Physical examination and imaging revealed features of intestinal obstruction and neurological deficits.He was managed with atropine,pralidoxime,and other supportive measures and had a successful recovery.Paralytic ileus is an atypical complication of acute OP poisoning.The resultant intestinal obstruction manifests as cholinergic overac-tivity,leading to bowel dysmotility.This case emphasizes the need for awareness and prompt management of such atypical presentations,especially in the pe-diatric population.CONCLUSION Timely recognition and multidisciplinary management of atypical presentations,such as paralytic ileus,are crucial in improving outcomes in pediatric OP poi-soning.展开更多
The widespread presence of organophosphate flame retardants(OPFRs)in aquatic environments has raised significant concerns regarding environmental and hu-man health risks.In this study,the adsorption behavior of two re...The widespread presence of organophosphate flame retardants(OPFRs)in aquatic environments has raised significant concerns regarding environmental and hu-man health risks.In this study,the adsorption behavior of two representative aromatic OPFRs,triphenylphosphine ox-ide(TPPO)and triphenyl phosphate(TPhP),was system-atically investigated using organically modified montmoril-lonite(MMT).The effects of various environmental and operational parameters,including cationic surfactant dos-age,temperature,pH,ionic strength,and humic acid(HA)concentration,on OPFR adsorption were thoroughly examined.Results revealed that modification with hexa-decyltrimethylammonium bromide enhanced the TPPO and TPhP adsorption capacities of MMT.The adsorption pro-cess was largely independent of pH and HA concentration,and the presence of inorganic cations significantly improved the adsorption efficiency.Adsorption equilibrium was achieved within 30 min,with kinetics best described by a pseudo-second-order model.The adsorption isotherms ex-hibited a linear relationship,and the distribution coefficients for TPPO and TPhP were 0.16 and 0.51 L/g,respectively.Thermodynamic analysis indicated that the considered ad-sorption was more favorable at lower temperatures.The pri-mary adsorption mechanism was attributed to the partition-ing behavior facilitated by the organophilic nature of the modified MMT.Moreover,the adsorbent demonstrated ex-cellent regeneration performance,with its adsorption capac-ity remaining stable over five consecutive cycles.Overall,these findings show that cationic surfactant-modified MMT has a promising potential for application in wastewater treat-ment to effectively remove OPFRs from aqueous systems.展开更多
Objective: To analyze the emergency treatment effect of ultra-early hemoperfusion (HP) in patients with severe organophosphate pesticide poisoning (SOPP). Methods: Sixty SOPP patients treated in the emergency departme...Objective: To analyze the emergency treatment effect of ultra-early hemoperfusion (HP) in patients with severe organophosphate pesticide poisoning (SOPP). Methods: Sixty SOPP patients treated in the emergency department between January 2022 and January 2024 were randomly divided into two groups using a random number table. The observation group (30 cases) received ultra-early HP treatment, while the reference group (30 cases) received conventional HP treatment initiated 6 hours post-poisoning. The groups were compared in terms of overall emergency efficacy, clinical indicators, serological markers, inflammatory factors, and complication rates. Results: The observation group had a higher total efficacy rate than the reference group, superior clinical indicators, and a lower complication rate (P < 0.05). After 24 hours of emergency treatment, serological markers and inflammatory factor levels in the observation group were lower than those in the reference group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Ultra-early HP treatment provides better emergency outcomes for SOPP patients by shortening treatment time, improving serological markers and inflammatory factor levels, and offering higher safety. It demonstrates significant advantages in emergency care.展开更多
OBJECTIVE We want to investigate the mechanism of organophosphate-induced delayed neuropathy(OPIDN) and find appropriate therapeutic medicine.OPIDN,often leads to paresthesias,ataxia and paralysis,occurs in the late-s...OBJECTIVE We want to investigate the mechanism of organophosphate-induced delayed neuropathy(OPIDN) and find appropriate therapeutic medicine.OPIDN,often leads to paresthesias,ataxia and paralysis,occurs in the late-stage of acute poisoning or after repeated exposures to organophosphate(OP) insecticides or nerve agents,and may contribute to the Gulf War Syndrome.METHODS FDSS Ca2^(+)-influx assays,single-cell calcium imaging and patch-clamp electrophysiology were the major testing techniques.Transfected HEK293 cells and dorsal root ganglion(DRG) neurons were used to evaluate the effects of compounds.Wild type and trpa1 knockout mice and adult hyline brown hens were used to evaluate the neuropathological damages caused by the OPs.Transmission electron microscopy imaging was used to observe the nerve injuries ultrastructurally.High-throughput screen for TRPA1 inhibitors was accomplished by Ion Works Barracuda(IWB) automated electrophysiology assay.RESULTS TRPA1(Transient receptor potential cation channel,member A1) channel mediates OPIDN.A variety of OPs,exemplified by malathion,activates TRPA1 but not other neuronal TRP channels.Malathion increases the intracellular calcium levels and upregulates the excitability of mouse DRG neurons in vitro.Mice with repeated exposures to malathion also develop local tissue nerve injuries and pain-related behaviors,which resembles the early symptoms of OPIDN.Both the neuropathological changes and the nocifensive behaviors can be attenuated by treatment of TRPA1 antagonist HC030031 or abolished by knockout of Trpa1 gene.In the classic hens OPIDN model,malathion causes nerve injuries and ataxia to a similar level as the positive inducer tri-ortho-cresyl phosphate(TOCP),which also activates TRPA1 channel.Treatment with HC030031 reduces the damages caused by malathion or TOCP.Duloxetine and Ketotifen,two commercially available drugs exhibiting TRPA1 inhibitory activity,show neuroprotective effects against OPIDN and might be used in emergency situations.CONCLUSION TRPA1 is the major mediator of OPIDN and targeting TRPA1 is an effective way for the treatment of OPIDN.展开更多
Soybean esterase, a cholinesterase-like enzyme, was purified by differential centrifugation firstly, then, ammonium sulfate precipitation, dialysis, and finally, DEAE-cellulose-32 ion-exchange chromatography after ext...Soybean esterase, a cholinesterase-like enzyme, was purified by differential centrifugation firstly, then, ammonium sulfate precipitation, dialysis, and finally, DEAE-cellulose-32 ion-exchange chromatography after extracting it from soybean seeds with phosphate buffer （0.3 mol L^-1, pH 7.0）. The extract recovery rate of the purified enzyme was 8.18% and purification fold was 91.58. The soybean esterase appeared as two bands on the denaturing SDS-PAGE with molecular weights of 24 and 37.2 kDa, respectively, which proved that it is a dimer protein consisting of two subunits. The result of nondenaturing PAGE revealed that the soybean esterase is a single band with cholinesterase-like activity using α- naphthyl acetate as the substrate and fast blue B salt as coloring agent. The esterase showed very high sensitivity to 18 kinds of organophosphate pesticides and 6 kinds of carbamate pesticides with the lowest detective limits of 0.03125- 0.0625 and 0.03125-0.25 mg kg^-1, respectively, and can meet the demands of MRL specified by the most countries.展开更多
Cerium dioxide was used for the first time as reactive sorbent for the degradation of the organophosphate pesticides para-thion methyl, chlorpyrifos, dichlofenthion, fenchlorphos, and prothiofos, as well as of some ch...Cerium dioxide was used for the first time as reactive sorbent for the degradation of the organophosphate pesticides para-thion methyl, chlorpyrifos, dichlofenthion, fenchlorphos, and prothiofos, as well as of some chemical warfare agents-nerve gases soman and O-ethyl S-[2-（diisopropylamino） ethyl] methylphosphonothioate （VX）. CeO2 specimens were prepared by calcination of basic cerous carbonate obtained by precipitation from an aqueous solution. The CeO2 samples containing certain amounts （1 wt.%-5 wt.%） of the neighboring lanthanides （La, Pr, Nd） were prepared in a similar way from pure lanthanide salts. It was shown that ceria accelerated markedly the decomposition of parathion methyl causing the cleavage of the P-O-aryl bond in the pesticide molecule. A similar reaction mechanism was proposed for the degradation of other organophosphate pesticides and nerve agents. The degradation times （reaction half-times） were in an order of minutes in the presence of CeO2, compared to hours or days under common environ-mental conditions. The reaction in suitable organic solvents allowed conversions of about 90%for parathion methyl loading of 20 mg pesticide/g CeO2 within 2 h with a reactant half-life in the order of 0.1 min. The key parameter governing the degradation efficiency of CeO2 was the temperature during calcination. At optimum calcination temperature （about 773.15 K）, the produced ceria retained a sufficiently high surface area, and attained an optimum degree of crystallinity （related to a number of crystal defects, and thus poten-tial reactive sites）. The presence of other lanthanides somewhat decreased the reaction rate, but this effect was not detrimental and permitted the possible use of chemically impure ceria as a reactive sorbent. A fast organophosphate degradation was demonstrated not only in non-polar solvents （such as heptane）, but also in polar aprotic solvents （acetonitrile, acetone） that are miscible with water. This opens new possibilities for designing more versatile decontamination strategies. The cleavage of phosphate ester bonds is of a great importance not only for the degradation of dangerous chemicals （chemical weapons, pesticides）, but also for interactions of ceria （es-pecially the nano-sized one） in biologically relevant systems.展开更多
Fluorescent microspheres of polystyrene-based Eu（Ⅲ） complexes were prepared from TentaGel resin, 2,6-bisbenzimidazolylpyridine and europium nitrate. The microspheres were characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, element...Fluorescent microspheres of polystyrene-based Eu（Ⅲ） complexes were prepared from TentaGel resin, 2,6-bisbenzimidazolylpyridine and europium nitrate. The microspheres were characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, XPS measurements and fluorescence spectroscopy. Characteristic red emission under irradiation of 365 nm light from a hand-held UV lamp was observed for the microspheres either in a solution or solid-state. Fluorescent quenching was observed when the microspheres were exposed to a trace amount of diethyl chlorophosphate （DCP） in the dispersion. The material and property can be potentially used to fabricate chemosensor in the detection of organophosphates.展开更多
Balancing the risks and benefits of organophosphate pesticides(OPs)on human and environmental health relies partly on their accurate measurement.A highly sensitive fluorescence anti-quenching multi-residue bio-barcode...Balancing the risks and benefits of organophosphate pesticides(OPs)on human and environmental health relies partly on their accurate measurement.A highly sensitive fluorescence anti-quenching multi-residue bio-barcode immunoassay was developed to detect OPs(triazophos,parathion,and chlorpyrifos)in apples,turnips,cabbages,and rice.Gold nanoparticles were functionalized with monoclonal antibodies against the tested OPs.DNA oligonucleotides were complementarily hybridized with an RNA fluorescent label for signal amplification.The detection signals were generated by DNA-RNA hybridization and ribonuclease H dissociation of the fluorophore.The resulting fluorescence signal enables multiplexed quantification of triazophos,parathion,and chlorpyrifos residues over the concentration range of 0.01-25,0.01-50,and 0.1-50 ng/mL with limits of detection of 0.014,0.011,and 0.126 ng/mL,respectively.The mean recovery ranged between 80.3% and 110.8% with relative standard deviations of 7.3%-17.6%,which correlate well with results obtained by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS).The proposed bio-barcode immunoassay is stable,reproducible and reliable,and is able to detect low residual levels of multi-residue OPs in agricultural products.展开更多
The production and application of organophosphate esters(OPEs)have dramatically increased in recent years due to their use as a replacement for brominated flame retardants.In this study,13 OPEs(∑_(13)OPEs)were analyz...The production and application of organophosphate esters(OPEs)have dramatically increased in recent years due to their use as a replacement for brominated flame retardants.In this study,13 OPEs(∑_(13)OPEs)were analyzed in indoor air samples from kitchens and living rooms in 14 residential homes in Beijing,China.The concentrations of ∑_(13)OPEs in kitchen air samples(mean:13 ng/m^(3))were significantly(p<0.05)higher than in living room air samples(5.0 ng/m^(3)).In addition,paired window surface organic film samples were collected and analyzed to investigate film-air partitioning,exhibiting a mean concentration of ∑_(13)OPEs of 4100 ng/m^(2).The congener profiles showed that tris(2-chloroisopropyl)phosphate(TCPP)was the predominant compound in both window film samples(48%)and the corresponding indoor air sample(56%).The estimated daily intakes(EDI)of OPEs via indoor air inhalation were 2.8 and 1.4 ng/kg/day for infants and adults,respectively,both of which are below the reference dose values(RfDs).Overall,these findings indicate that OPEs in the indoor air environment of residential homes in Beijing are not likely to pose a health risk to the general population.展开更多
Eleven organophosphate esters(OPEs)in the air and seawater were investigated from the northwestern Pacific Ocean to the Southern Ocean during the 2018 Chinese 34th Antarctic Scientific Expedition.The concentration of ...Eleven organophosphate esters(OPEs)in the air and seawater were investigated from the northwestern Pacific Ocean to the Southern Ocean during the 2018 Chinese 34th Antarctic Scientific Expedition.The concentration of total OPEs ranged from 164.82 to 3501.79 pg/m~3in air and from 4.54 to 70.09 ng/L in seawater.Two halogenated OPEs,tri(chloropropyl)phosphate(TCPP)and tri(2-chloroethyl)phosphate(TCEP),were generally more abundant than the non-halogenated OPEs.A levelⅢfugacity model was developed to simulate the transfer and fate of seven OPEs in the air and seawater regions of the central Ross Sea.The model results indicate that OPEs are transferred from the air to the seawater in the central Ross Sea in summer,during which the Ross Sea acts as a final OPE sink.Dry and wet deposition dominated the processes involving OPE transfer to seawater.The OPE degradation process was also found to be more pervasive in the atmosphere than in the seawater region.These findings highlights the importance of long-range transport of OPEs and their air–seawater interface behavior in the Antarctic.展开更多
In recent years,neonicotinoids(NEOs)and organophosphate esters(OPEs)have been widely used as substitutes for traditional pesticides and brominated fame-retardants,respectively.Previous studies have shown that those co...In recent years,neonicotinoids(NEOs)and organophosphate esters(OPEs)have been widely used as substitutes for traditional pesticides and brominated fame-retardants,respectively.Previous studies have shown that those compounds can be frequently detected in environmental and human samples,are able to penetrate the placental barrier,and are toxic to animals.Thus,it is reasonable to speculate that NEOs and OPEs may have potential adverse effects in humans,especially during development.We employed a human embryonic stem cell differentiation-and liver S9 fraction metabolism-based fast screening model to assess the potential embryonic toxicity of those two types of chemicals.We show that four NEO and five OPE prototypes targeted mostly ectoderm specification,as neural ectoderm and neural crest genes were down-regulated,and surface ectoderm and placode markers up-regulated.Human liver S9 fraction's treatment could generally reduce the effects of the chemicals,except in a few specific instances,indicating the liver may detoxify NEOs and OPEs.Our findings suggest that NEOs and OPEs interfere with human early embryonic development.展开更多
As organic pollutants of emerging concern,organophosphate esters(OPEs)have shown toxicity to organisms after entering the water environment.However,research on OPEs in freshwater in Southwest China is very limited.The...As organic pollutants of emerging concern,organophosphate esters(OPEs)have shown toxicity to organisms after entering the water environment.However,research on OPEs in freshwater in Southwest China is very limited.The levels,distribution and partitioning behavior of OPEs in the Minjiang River and their influencing factors is still unknown.In this study,six OPEs,tri-n-butyl phosphate(Tn BP),tri(2-chloroethyl)-phosphate(TCEP),trichloropropyl phosphate(TCPP),triphenyl phosphate(TPh P),tributoxyethyl phosphate(TBEP),and tris(2-ethylhexyl)-phosphate(TEHP),were determined in surface water,suspended particle matter(SPM)and sediments of the Minjiang River.The results showed that the average concentrations of∑_(6)OPEs in surface water,SPM and sediments of the Minjiang River were 199.32±124.95 ng/L,38463.79±45641.89 ng/g dry weight(dw)and 76.45±28.00 ng/g dw,respectively.High concentrations of OPEs were detected in SPM samples,indicating that more attention should be paid to pollution in SPM.It is worth noting that the variation trend of OPEs in SPM was almost opposite to that in water but basically similar to that in sediment.The proportions of alkyl OPEs in∑_(6)OPEs increased from surface water to SPM and sediments.Alkyl OPEs were the main pollutants in SPM(10.44%–80.88%of∑_(6)OPEs,mean of 54.52%)and sediments(59.08%–81.30%of∑_(6)OPEs,mean of 68.91%),whereas chlorinated OPEs were the most abundant components in surface water(43.16%–75.99%ofδ∑_(6)OPEs,mean of 55.50%).The water-sediment partition coefficient(logKOC)of OPEs was 4.97–7.58,while the water-SPM partition coefficient was 6.71–10.00.No significant correlations were found between log KOW and logKOC.KOW was not the main factor affecting the distribution of OPEs in the Minjiang River,China.展开更多
In this work,a novel bisbenzimidazolylpyridine-functionalized fluorescent epoxy resin was synthesized for organophosphate pesticide detection.The epoxy resin was characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscop...In this work,a novel bisbenzimidazolylpyridine-functionalized fluorescent epoxy resin was synthesized for organophosphate pesticide detection.The epoxy resin was characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy（FT-IR）,proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy（~1H NMR）,gel permeation chromatography（CPC）,differential scanning calorimetry（DSC） and fluorescence spectroscopy.After loading with Eu（Ⅲ） ions,the epoxy resin showed a strong fluorescence emission.The fluorescence emission was observed to be instantaneously quenched when exposed to trace amount of diethyl chlorophosphate in solution.The Stern-Volmer quenching constants Ksv for quenching at617 nm was determined to be 0.377 × 10^3 L/mol.This sensitive emission-quenching function and easy processing nature of the polymeric support enable the resin to be a promising chemosensor candidate for the detection of organophosphates.展开更多
Organophosphate is a commonly used pesticide in the agricultural sector.The main action of organophosphate focuses on acetylcholinesterase inhibition,and it therefore contributes to acute cholinergic crisis,intermedia...Organophosphate is a commonly used pesticide in the agricultural sector.The main action of organophosphate focuses on acetylcholinesterase inhibition,and it therefore contributes to acute cholinergic crisis,intermediate syndrome and delayed neurotoxicity.From sporadic case series to epidemiologic studies,organophosphate has been linked to hyperglycemia and the occurrence of newonset diabetes mellitus.Organophosphate-mediated direct damage to pancreatic beta cells,insulin resistance related to systemic inflammation and excessive hepatic gluconeogenesis and polymorphisms of the enzyme governing organophosphate elimination are all possible contributors to the development of newonset diabetes mellitus.To date,a preventive strategy for organophosphatemediated new-onset diabetes mellitus is still lacking.However,lowering reactive oxygen species levels may be a practical method to reduce the risk of developing hyperglycemia.展开更多
Abstract: Several potential insecticides were synthesized by incorporating chrysanthemic acid and O,O-dialkyl phosphorodithioate through a pyrrolongdine-2,5-dione group. Their structures were determined by elementary ...Abstract: Several potential insecticides were synthesized by incorporating chrysanthemic acid and O,O-dialkyl phosphorodithioate through a pyrrolongdine-2,5-dione group. Their structures were determined by elementary analysis, NMR, IR and MS.展开更多
Optimized calculation of 35 dialkyl phenyl phosphate compounds （OPs） was carded out at the B3LYP/6-31G^＊ level in Gaussian 98 program. Based on the theoretical linear solvation energy relationship （TLSER） model, ...Optimized calculation of 35 dialkyl phenyl phosphate compounds （OPs） was carded out at the B3LYP/6-31G^＊ level in Gaussian 98 program. Based on the theoretical linear solvation energy relationship （TLSER） model, the obtained parameters were taken as theoretical descriptors to establish the novel QSPR model for predicting n-octanol/water partition coefficients （lgKow） of OPs. The new model achieved in this work contains three variables, i.e., molecular volume （Vm）, dipole moment of the molecules （μ） and enthalpy （H^0）. For this model, R^2 = 0.9167 and SD = 0.31 at large t values. In addition, the variation inflation factors （VIF） of variables are all close to 1.0, suggesting high accuracy of the predicting model. And the results of cross-validation test （q^2 = 0.8993） and method validation also showed the model of this study exhibited optimum stability and better predictive power than that from semi-empirical method. The model achieved can be used to predict IgKow of congeneric compounds.展开更多
Previous animal experiments have implied that organophosphate esters（OPEs） have a disruption effect on the thyroid endocrine system. However, knowledge of the toxicological mechanism remains limited. In this study, ...Previous animal experiments have implied that organophosphate esters（OPEs） have a disruption effect on the thyroid endocrine system. However, knowledge of the toxicological mechanism remains limited. In this study, the activities of four OPEs have been characterized against the thyroid hormone（TH） nuclear receptor（TR） using two in vitro models, with the aim of evaluating their toxicity mechanisms towards the TR. The results of a TH-dependent cell proliferation assay showed that tris（2-chloro-1-（chloromethyl）ethyl）phosphate（TDCPP） could induce cell growth, while the other three OPEs had no effect. The results of a luciferase reporter gene assay revealed that all four of the OPEs tested in the current study showed agonistic activity towards TRβ, with TDCPP being the most potent one. Moreover, molecular docking revealed that all the tested OPEs could fit into the ligand binding pocket of TRβ, with TDCPP binding more effectively than the other three OPEs. Taken together, these data suggest that OPEs might disrupt the thyroid endocrine system via a mechanism involving the activation of TR.展开更多
To date,little attention has been paid to the effects of organophosphate esters(OPEs)pollution on aquacultural environment and aquatic product safety.Huanghe(Yellow)River delta area is one of the largest aquaculture c...To date,little attention has been paid to the effects of organophosphate esters(OPEs)pollution on aquacultural environment and aquatic product safety.Huanghe(Yellow)River delta area is one of the largest aquaculture centers in China,where ecological security protection is crucial in the national strategy of China.To explore the pollution characteristics,bioaccumulation,and health risks of OPEs in aquaculture farms in the Huanghe River delta and natural water bodies in the adjacent seas,five species of organisms from different farm types nearby the Huanghe River delta,and the corresponding culture water and sediments were sampled in this study.The total concentrations of Σ_(13)OPEs in water,sediments,and organisms were 51.53-272.18 ng/L,52.63-63.17 ng/g dry weight(dw),and 46.82-108.90 ng/g dw,respectively.Among the five types of culture ponds,the water samples from the swimming crab and hairy crab culture ponds exhibited higher OPEs,the concentration of OPEs in the sediments from the few ponds was relatively balanced,and the OPEs in the organism from the holothurian ponds was higher.Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-isopropyl pho sphate)(TDCP)was the main contaminant in water samples and tripropyl phosphate(TPrP)in sediments and organisms.However,trisphenyl phosphate(TPhP)showed the strongest bioaccumulation ability,followed by 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate(EHDPP)and TPrP.The bioaccumulation capacities of the five species were as follows:prawn>holothurian>hairy crab>swimming crab>carp.These five types of organisms,as main seafood in human consumption,were at low risk of negative impacts of pollution.However,the risk from the mixture of organophosphate flame retardants(OPFRs)still requires more attention due to the increasing consumption and production in the world.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project of China(No.2020YFC1808201)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1906224).
文摘Numerous studies documented the occurrence of organophosphate tri-esters(tri-OPEs)and di-esters(di-OPEs)in the environment.Little information is available on their occurrence in waste consumer products,reservoirs and sources of these chemicals.This study collected and analyzed 92 waste consumer products manufactured from diverse polymers,including polyurethane foam(PUF),polystyrene(PS),acrylonitrile butadiene styrene(ABS),polypropylene(PP),and polyethylene(PE)to obtain information on the occurrence and profiles of 16 tri-OPEs and 10 di-OPEs.Total concentrations of di-OPEs(18−370,000 ng/g,median 1,700 ng/g)were one order of magnitude lower than those of tri-OPEs(94−4,500,000 ng/g,median 5,400 ng/g).The concentrations of both tri-and di-OPEs in products made of PUF,PS,and ABS were orders of magnitude higher than those made of PP and PE.The compositional patterns of OPEs varied among different polymer types but were generally dominated by bisphenol A bis(diphenyl phosphate),triphenyl phosphate,tris(1-chloro-2-propyl)phosphate,di-phenyl phosphate(DPHP),and bis(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate.Two industrially applied di-OPEs(di-n-butyl phosphate and DPHP)exhibited higher levels than their respective tri-OPEs,contrary to their production volumes.Some non-industrially applied chlorinated di-OPEs were also detected,with concentrations up to 97,000 ng/g.These findings suggest that degradation of tri-OPEs during the manufacturing and use of products is an important source of di-OPEs.The mass inventories of tri-OPEs and di-OPEs in consumer products were estimated at 3,100 and 750 tons/year,respectively.This study highlights the importance of consumer products as emission sources of a broad suite of OPEs.
基金supported by the Open Fund of the Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes,Ministry of Education,Peking University,Beijing,China,and the Cultivation Fund Program for Excellent Dissertation in Fujian Normal University,China(No.LWPYS202315)the Research Start-up Fund of Fujian Normal University,China(No.Y0720304X13).
文摘Fifty agricultural soil samples collected from Fuzhou,southeast China,were first investigated for the occurrence,distribution,and potential risks of twelve organophosphate esters(OPEs).The total concentration of OPEs(ΣOPEs)in soil ranged from 1.33 to 96.5 ng/g dry weight(dw),with an average value of 17.1 ng/g dw.Especially,halogenated-OPEs were the predominant group with amean level of 9.75 ng/g dw,and tris(1-chloro-2-propyl)phosphate(TCIPP)was the most abundant OPEs,accounting for 51.1%ofΣOPEs.The concentrations of TCIPP andΣOPEs were found to be significantly higher(P<0.05)in soils of urban areas than those in suburban areas.In addition,the use of agricultural plastic films and total organic carbon had a positive effect on the occurrence of OPE in this study.The positive matrix factorization model suggested complex sources of OPEs in agricultural soils from Fuzhou.The ecological risk assessment demonstrated that tricresyl phosphate presented a medium risk to land-based organisms(0.1≤risk quotient<1.0).Nevertheless,the carcinogenic and noncarcinogenic risks for human exposure to OPEs through soil ingestion and dermal absorption were negligible.These findings would facilitate further investigations into the pollution management and risk control of OPEs.
文摘BACKGROUND Organophosphate(OP)poisoning is common in sub-Saharan Africa.It is asso-ciated with high mortality and morbidity.Affected individuals often exhibit cho-linergic symptoms and respiratory distress.Moreover,other complications,such as pancreatitis,arrhythmias,and hepatic dysfunction,have been reported.How-ever,paralytic ileus is an exceedingly rare complication.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a 5-year-old boy who presented with altered sensorium and abdominal distension following suspected OP exposure.Physical examination and imaging revealed features of intestinal obstruction and neurological deficits.He was managed with atropine,pralidoxime,and other supportive measures and had a successful recovery.Paralytic ileus is an atypical complication of acute OP poisoning.The resultant intestinal obstruction manifests as cholinergic overac-tivity,leading to bowel dysmotility.This case emphasizes the need for awareness and prompt management of such atypical presentations,especially in the pe-diatric population.CONCLUSION Timely recognition and multidisciplinary management of atypical presentations,such as paralytic ileus,are crucial in improving outcomes in pediatric OP poi-soning.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 42377020)the Innovation Project of Nanjing Water Group Co.,Ltd.(No. YF2025-009)。
文摘The widespread presence of organophosphate flame retardants(OPFRs)in aquatic environments has raised significant concerns regarding environmental and hu-man health risks.In this study,the adsorption behavior of two representative aromatic OPFRs,triphenylphosphine ox-ide(TPPO)and triphenyl phosphate(TPhP),was system-atically investigated using organically modified montmoril-lonite(MMT).The effects of various environmental and operational parameters,including cationic surfactant dos-age,temperature,pH,ionic strength,and humic acid(HA)concentration,on OPFR adsorption were thoroughly examined.Results revealed that modification with hexa-decyltrimethylammonium bromide enhanced the TPPO and TPhP adsorption capacities of MMT.The adsorption pro-cess was largely independent of pH and HA concentration,and the presence of inorganic cations significantly improved the adsorption efficiency.Adsorption equilibrium was achieved within 30 min,with kinetics best described by a pseudo-second-order model.The adsorption isotherms ex-hibited a linear relationship,and the distribution coefficients for TPPO and TPhP were 0.16 and 0.51 L/g,respectively.Thermodynamic analysis indicated that the considered ad-sorption was more favorable at lower temperatures.The pri-mary adsorption mechanism was attributed to the partition-ing behavior facilitated by the organophilic nature of the modified MMT.Moreover,the adsorbent demonstrated ex-cellent regeneration performance,with its adsorption capac-ity remaining stable over five consecutive cycles.Overall,these findings show that cationic surfactant-modified MMT has a promising potential for application in wastewater treat-ment to effectively remove OPFRs from aqueous systems.
文摘Objective: To analyze the emergency treatment effect of ultra-early hemoperfusion (HP) in patients with severe organophosphate pesticide poisoning (SOPP). Methods: Sixty SOPP patients treated in the emergency department between January 2022 and January 2024 were randomly divided into two groups using a random number table. The observation group (30 cases) received ultra-early HP treatment, while the reference group (30 cases) received conventional HP treatment initiated 6 hours post-poisoning. The groups were compared in terms of overall emergency efficacy, clinical indicators, serological markers, inflammatory factors, and complication rates. Results: The observation group had a higher total efficacy rate than the reference group, superior clinical indicators, and a lower complication rate (P < 0.05). After 24 hours of emergency treatment, serological markers and inflammatory factor levels in the observation group were lower than those in the reference group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Ultra-early HP treatment provides better emergency outcomes for SOPP patients by shortening treatment time, improving serological markers and inflammatory factor levels, and offering higher safety. It demonstrates significant advantages in emergency care.
基金supported by National Key Scientific Instrument&Equipment Development Program of China(2012YQ03026010)the Joint NSFC-ISF Research Program(8146114802)+2 种基金jointly funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Israel Science Foundationthe State Key Program of Basic Research of China(2013CB910604)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61327014 and 61175103)
文摘OBJECTIVE We want to investigate the mechanism of organophosphate-induced delayed neuropathy(OPIDN) and find appropriate therapeutic medicine.OPIDN,often leads to paresthesias,ataxia and paralysis,occurs in the late-stage of acute poisoning or after repeated exposures to organophosphate(OP) insecticides or nerve agents,and may contribute to the Gulf War Syndrome.METHODS FDSS Ca2^(+)-influx assays,single-cell calcium imaging and patch-clamp electrophysiology were the major testing techniques.Transfected HEK293 cells and dorsal root ganglion(DRG) neurons were used to evaluate the effects of compounds.Wild type and trpa1 knockout mice and adult hyline brown hens were used to evaluate the neuropathological damages caused by the OPs.Transmission electron microscopy imaging was used to observe the nerve injuries ultrastructurally.High-throughput screen for TRPA1 inhibitors was accomplished by Ion Works Barracuda(IWB) automated electrophysiology assay.RESULTS TRPA1(Transient receptor potential cation channel,member A1) channel mediates OPIDN.A variety of OPs,exemplified by malathion,activates TRPA1 but not other neuronal TRP channels.Malathion increases the intracellular calcium levels and upregulates the excitability of mouse DRG neurons in vitro.Mice with repeated exposures to malathion also develop local tissue nerve injuries and pain-related behaviors,which resembles the early symptoms of OPIDN.Both the neuropathological changes and the nocifensive behaviors can be attenuated by treatment of TRPA1 antagonist HC030031 or abolished by knockout of Trpa1 gene.In the classic hens OPIDN model,malathion causes nerve injuries and ataxia to a similar level as the positive inducer tri-ortho-cresyl phosphate(TOCP),which also activates TRPA1 channel.Treatment with HC030031 reduces the damages caused by malathion or TOCP.Duloxetine and Ketotifen,two commercially available drugs exhibiting TRPA1 inhibitory activity,show neuroprotective effects against OPIDN and might be used in emergency situations.CONCLUSION TRPA1 is the major mediator of OPIDN and targeting TRPA1 is an effective way for the treatment of OPIDN.
基金the financial supports from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2006BAK02A24)the Ministry of Agriculture of China(2007-2011)Xi'an Bureau of Science and Technology,China (GG05112)
文摘Soybean esterase, a cholinesterase-like enzyme, was purified by differential centrifugation firstly, then, ammonium sulfate precipitation, dialysis, and finally, DEAE-cellulose-32 ion-exchange chromatography after extracting it from soybean seeds with phosphate buffer （0.3 mol L^-1, pH 7.0）. The extract recovery rate of the purified enzyme was 8.18% and purification fold was 91.58. The soybean esterase appeared as two bands on the denaturing SDS-PAGE with molecular weights of 24 and 37.2 kDa, respectively, which proved that it is a dimer protein consisting of two subunits. The result of nondenaturing PAGE revealed that the soybean esterase is a single band with cholinesterase-like activity using α- naphthyl acetate as the substrate and fast blue B salt as coloring agent. The esterase showed very high sensitivity to 18 kinds of organophosphate pesticides and 6 kinds of carbamate pesticides with the lowest detective limits of 0.03125- 0.0625 and 0.03125-0.25 mg kg^-1, respectively, and can meet the demands of MRL specified by the most countries.
基金Project supported by Czech Science Foundation(P106/12/1116)
文摘Cerium dioxide was used for the first time as reactive sorbent for the degradation of the organophosphate pesticides para-thion methyl, chlorpyrifos, dichlofenthion, fenchlorphos, and prothiofos, as well as of some chemical warfare agents-nerve gases soman and O-ethyl S-[2-（diisopropylamino） ethyl] methylphosphonothioate （VX）. CeO2 specimens were prepared by calcination of basic cerous carbonate obtained by precipitation from an aqueous solution. The CeO2 samples containing certain amounts （1 wt.%-5 wt.%） of the neighboring lanthanides （La, Pr, Nd） were prepared in a similar way from pure lanthanide salts. It was shown that ceria accelerated markedly the decomposition of parathion methyl causing the cleavage of the P-O-aryl bond in the pesticide molecule. A similar reaction mechanism was proposed for the degradation of other organophosphate pesticides and nerve agents. The degradation times （reaction half-times） were in an order of minutes in the presence of CeO2, compared to hours or days under common environ-mental conditions. The reaction in suitable organic solvents allowed conversions of about 90%for parathion methyl loading of 20 mg pesticide/g CeO2 within 2 h with a reactant half-life in the order of 0.1 min. The key parameter governing the degradation efficiency of CeO2 was the temperature during calcination. At optimum calcination temperature （about 773.15 K）, the produced ceria retained a sufficiently high surface area, and attained an optimum degree of crystallinity （related to a number of crystal defects, and thus poten-tial reactive sites）. The presence of other lanthanides somewhat decreased the reaction rate, but this effect was not detrimental and permitted the possible use of chemically impure ceria as a reactive sorbent. A fast organophosphate degradation was demonstrated not only in non-polar solvents （such as heptane）, but also in polar aprotic solvents （acetonitrile, acetone） that are miscible with water. This opens new possibilities for designing more versatile decontamination strategies. The cleavage of phosphate ester bonds is of a great importance not only for the degradation of dangerous chemicals （chemical weapons, pesticides）, but also for interactions of ceria （es-pecially the nano-sized one） in biologically relevant systems.
基金Project supported by Research Foundation of the General Armament Department (2008 CD 012)
文摘Fluorescent microspheres of polystyrene-based Eu（Ⅲ） complexes were prepared from TentaGel resin, 2,6-bisbenzimidazolylpyridine and europium nitrate. The microspheres were characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, XPS measurements and fluorescence spectroscopy. Characteristic red emission under irradiation of 365 nm light from a hand-held UV lamp was observed for the microspheres either in a solution or solid-state. Fluorescent quenching was observed when the microspheres were exposed to a trace amount of diethyl chlorophosphate （DCP） in the dispersion. The material and property can be potentially used to fabricate chemosensor in the detection of organophosphates.
基金supported by the Central Public Interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund for the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(Grant No.:Y2021PT05)National Institute of Environmental Health Science Superfund Research Program(Grant No.:P42 ES004699)+1 种基金National Academy of Sciences(Subaward No.:2000009144)Ningbo Innovation Project for Agro-Products Quality and Safety(Grant No.:2019CXGC007).
文摘Balancing the risks and benefits of organophosphate pesticides(OPs)on human and environmental health relies partly on their accurate measurement.A highly sensitive fluorescence anti-quenching multi-residue bio-barcode immunoassay was developed to detect OPs(triazophos,parathion,and chlorpyrifos)in apples,turnips,cabbages,and rice.Gold nanoparticles were functionalized with monoclonal antibodies against the tested OPs.DNA oligonucleotides were complementarily hybridized with an RNA fluorescent label for signal amplification.The detection signals were generated by DNA-RNA hybridization and ribonuclease H dissociation of the fluorophore.The resulting fluorescence signal enables multiplexed quantification of triazophos,parathion,and chlorpyrifos residues over the concentration range of 0.01-25,0.01-50,and 0.1-50 ng/mL with limits of detection of 0.014,0.011,and 0.126 ng/mL,respectively.The mean recovery ranged between 80.3% and 110.8% with relative standard deviations of 7.3%-17.6%,which correlate well with results obtained by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS).The proposed bio-barcode immunoassay is stable,reproducible and reliable,and is able to detect low residual levels of multi-residue OPs in agricultural products.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program,China(No.2018YFC0213103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22021003,21625702).
文摘The production and application of organophosphate esters(OPEs)have dramatically increased in recent years due to their use as a replacement for brominated flame retardants.In this study,13 OPEs(∑_(13)OPEs)were analyzed in indoor air samples from kitchens and living rooms in 14 residential homes in Beijing,China.The concentrations of ∑_(13)OPEs in kitchen air samples(mean:13 ng/m^(3))were significantly(p<0.05)higher than in living room air samples(5.0 ng/m^(3)).In addition,paired window surface organic film samples were collected and analyzed to investigate film-air partitioning,exhibiting a mean concentration of ∑_(13)OPEs of 4100 ng/m^(2).The congener profiles showed that tris(2-chloroisopropyl)phosphate(TCPP)was the predominant compound in both window film samples(48%)and the corresponding indoor air sample(56%).The estimated daily intakes(EDI)of OPEs via indoor air inhalation were 2.8 and 1.4 ng/kg/day for infants and adults,respectively,both of which are below the reference dose values(RfDs).Overall,these findings indicate that OPEs in the indoor air environment of residential homes in Beijing are not likely to pose a health risk to the general population.
基金supported by the Hainan Provincial Joint Project of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City (No.2021CXLH0009)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.42006195 and 41976222)+1 种基金the Scientific Research Foundation of Hainan Tropical Ocean University (No.RHDRC202201)the Science and Technology Project of Yazhou Bay Innovation Institute of Hainan Tropical Ocean University (No.2022CXYZD002)。
文摘Eleven organophosphate esters(OPEs)in the air and seawater were investigated from the northwestern Pacific Ocean to the Southern Ocean during the 2018 Chinese 34th Antarctic Scientific Expedition.The concentration of total OPEs ranged from 164.82 to 3501.79 pg/m~3in air and from 4.54 to 70.09 ng/L in seawater.Two halogenated OPEs,tri(chloropropyl)phosphate(TCPP)and tri(2-chloroethyl)phosphate(TCEP),were generally more abundant than the non-halogenated OPEs.A levelⅢfugacity model was developed to simulate the transfer and fate of seven OPEs in the air and seawater regions of the central Ross Sea.The model results indicate that OPEs are transferred from the air to the seawater in the central Ross Sea in summer,during which the Ross Sea acts as a final OPE sink.Dry and wet deposition dominated the processes involving OPE transfer to seawater.The OPE degradation process was also found to be more pervasive in the atmosphere than in the seawater region.These findings highlights the importance of long-range transport of OPEs and their air–seawater interface behavior in the Antarctic.
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (No.2020YFA0907500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.22150710514,22021003,and 22106174)+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.XDPB200202)the Postdoc Science Foundation of China (No.2021M693322)。
文摘In recent years,neonicotinoids(NEOs)and organophosphate esters(OPEs)have been widely used as substitutes for traditional pesticides and brominated fame-retardants,respectively.Previous studies have shown that those compounds can be frequently detected in environmental and human samples,are able to penetrate the placental barrier,and are toxic to animals.Thus,it is reasonable to speculate that NEOs and OPEs may have potential adverse effects in humans,especially during development.We employed a human embryonic stem cell differentiation-and liver S9 fraction metabolism-based fast screening model to assess the potential embryonic toxicity of those two types of chemicals.We show that four NEO and five OPE prototypes targeted mostly ectoderm specification,as neural ectoderm and neural crest genes were down-regulated,and surface ectoderm and placode markers up-regulated.Human liver S9 fraction's treatment could generally reduce the effects of the chemicals,except in a few specific instances,indicating the liver may detoxify NEOs and OPEs.Our findings suggest that NEOs and OPEs interfere with human early embryonic development.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41773072,21407014)。
文摘As organic pollutants of emerging concern,organophosphate esters(OPEs)have shown toxicity to organisms after entering the water environment.However,research on OPEs in freshwater in Southwest China is very limited.The levels,distribution and partitioning behavior of OPEs in the Minjiang River and their influencing factors is still unknown.In this study,six OPEs,tri-n-butyl phosphate(Tn BP),tri(2-chloroethyl)-phosphate(TCEP),trichloropropyl phosphate(TCPP),triphenyl phosphate(TPh P),tributoxyethyl phosphate(TBEP),and tris(2-ethylhexyl)-phosphate(TEHP),were determined in surface water,suspended particle matter(SPM)and sediments of the Minjiang River.The results showed that the average concentrations of∑_(6)OPEs in surface water,SPM and sediments of the Minjiang River were 199.32±124.95 ng/L,38463.79±45641.89 ng/g dry weight(dw)and 76.45±28.00 ng/g dw,respectively.High concentrations of OPEs were detected in SPM samples,indicating that more attention should be paid to pollution in SPM.It is worth noting that the variation trend of OPEs in SPM was almost opposite to that in water but basically similar to that in sediment.The proportions of alkyl OPEs in∑_(6)OPEs increased from surface water to SPM and sediments.Alkyl OPEs were the main pollutants in SPM(10.44%–80.88%of∑_(6)OPEs,mean of 54.52%)and sediments(59.08%–81.30%of∑_(6)OPEs,mean of 68.91%),whereas chlorinated OPEs were the most abundant components in surface water(43.16%–75.99%ofδ∑_(6)OPEs,mean of 55.50%).The water-sediment partition coefficient(logKOC)of OPEs was 4.97–7.58,while the water-SPM partition coefficient was 6.71–10.00.No significant correlations were found between log KOW and logKOC.KOW was not the main factor affecting the distribution of OPEs in the Minjiang River,China.
基金Financial supports from the Research Foundation of the General Armament Department(No.2008 CD 012) are gratefully acknowledged
文摘In this work,a novel bisbenzimidazolylpyridine-functionalized fluorescent epoxy resin was synthesized for organophosphate pesticide detection.The epoxy resin was characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy（FT-IR）,proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy（~1H NMR）,gel permeation chromatography（CPC）,differential scanning calorimetry（DSC） and fluorescence spectroscopy.After loading with Eu（Ⅲ） ions,the epoxy resin showed a strong fluorescence emission.The fluorescence emission was observed to be instantaneously quenched when exposed to trace amount of diethyl chlorophosphate in solution.The Stern-Volmer quenching constants Ksv for quenching at617 nm was determined to be 0.377 × 10^3 L/mol.This sensitive emission-quenching function and easy processing nature of the polymeric support enable the resin to be a promising chemosensor candidate for the detection of organophosphates.
基金Chang Gung Memorial Hospital,Linkou,Taiwan,No.CORPG3K0191 and No.CMRPG3J1051-3.
文摘Organophosphate is a commonly used pesticide in the agricultural sector.The main action of organophosphate focuses on acetylcholinesterase inhibition,and it therefore contributes to acute cholinergic crisis,intermediate syndrome and delayed neurotoxicity.From sporadic case series to epidemiologic studies,organophosphate has been linked to hyperglycemia and the occurrence of newonset diabetes mellitus.Organophosphate-mediated direct damage to pancreatic beta cells,insulin resistance related to systemic inflammation and excessive hepatic gluconeogenesis and polymorphisms of the enzyme governing organophosphate elimination are all possible contributors to the development of newonset diabetes mellitus.To date,a preventive strategy for organophosphatemediated new-onset diabetes mellitus is still lacking.However,lowering reactive oxygen species levels may be a practical method to reduce the risk of developing hyperglycemia.
文摘Abstract: Several potential insecticides were synthesized by incorporating chrysanthemic acid and O,O-dialkyl phosphorodithioate through a pyrrolongdine-2,5-dione group. Their structures were determined by elementary analysis, NMR, IR and MS.
基金the State Science Foundation of China (No. 20477018)
文摘Optimized calculation of 35 dialkyl phenyl phosphate compounds （OPs） was carded out at the B3LYP/6-31G^＊ level in Gaussian 98 program. Based on the theoretical linear solvation energy relationship （TLSER） model, the obtained parameters were taken as theoretical descriptors to establish the novel QSPR model for predicting n-octanol/water partition coefficients （lgKow） of OPs. The new model achieved in this work contains three variables, i.e., molecular volume （Vm）, dipole moment of the molecules （μ） and enthalpy （H^0）. For this model, R^2 = 0.9167 and SD = 0.31 at large t values. In addition, the variation inflation factors （VIF） of variables are all close to 1.0, suggesting high accuracy of the predicting model. And the results of cross-validation test （q^2 = 0.8993） and method validation also showed the model of this study exhibited optimum stability and better predictive power than that from semi-empirical method. The model achieved can be used to predict IgKow of congeneric compounds.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21407168, 21377142 and 21477146)the Young Scientists Fund of RCEES (No. RCEES-QN-20130004F)Chinese Academy of Sciences (Nos. XDB14040100 and YSW2013A01)
文摘Previous animal experiments have implied that organophosphate esters（OPEs） have a disruption effect on the thyroid endocrine system. However, knowledge of the toxicological mechanism remains limited. In this study, the activities of four OPEs have been characterized against the thyroid hormone（TH） nuclear receptor（TR） using two in vitro models, with the aim of evaluating their toxicity mechanisms towards the TR. The results of a TH-dependent cell proliferation assay showed that tris（2-chloro-1-（chloromethyl）ethyl）phosphate（TDCPP） could induce cell growth, while the other three OPEs had no effect. The results of a luciferase reporter gene assay revealed that all four of the OPEs tested in the current study showed agonistic activity towards TRβ, with TDCPP being the most potent one. Moreover, molecular docking revealed that all the tested OPEs could fit into the ligand binding pocket of TRβ, with TDCPP binding more effectively than the other three OPEs. Taken together, these data suggest that OPEs might disrupt the thyroid endocrine system via a mechanism involving the activation of TR.
基金Supported by the Fundamental Research Funds of Shandong University(No.2020GN106)the Project of State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology+3 种基金Research Center for Eco-Environmental SciencesChinese Academy of Sciences(No.KF2020-16)the Ministry of Education Chunhui Plan Project(No.191650)the Young Scholars Project of Xihua University in 2019。
文摘To date,little attention has been paid to the effects of organophosphate esters(OPEs)pollution on aquacultural environment and aquatic product safety.Huanghe(Yellow)River delta area is one of the largest aquaculture centers in China,where ecological security protection is crucial in the national strategy of China.To explore the pollution characteristics,bioaccumulation,and health risks of OPEs in aquaculture farms in the Huanghe River delta and natural water bodies in the adjacent seas,five species of organisms from different farm types nearby the Huanghe River delta,and the corresponding culture water and sediments were sampled in this study.The total concentrations of Σ_(13)OPEs in water,sediments,and organisms were 51.53-272.18 ng/L,52.63-63.17 ng/g dry weight(dw),and 46.82-108.90 ng/g dw,respectively.Among the five types of culture ponds,the water samples from the swimming crab and hairy crab culture ponds exhibited higher OPEs,the concentration of OPEs in the sediments from the few ponds was relatively balanced,and the OPEs in the organism from the holothurian ponds was higher.Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-isopropyl pho sphate)(TDCP)was the main contaminant in water samples and tripropyl phosphate(TPrP)in sediments and organisms.However,trisphenyl phosphate(TPhP)showed the strongest bioaccumulation ability,followed by 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate(EHDPP)and TPrP.The bioaccumulation capacities of the five species were as follows:prawn>holothurian>hairy crab>swimming crab>carp.These five types of organisms,as main seafood in human consumption,were at low risk of negative impacts of pollution.However,the risk from the mixture of organophosphate flame retardants(OPFRs)still requires more attention due to the increasing consumption and production in the world.
