Project description:To investigate the molecular mechanism of F toxicity on glial cells we have performed a large transcriptomic and proteomic analysis over to two relevant fluoride doses. U87 glial-like cells were exposed to 0,095µg/mL and 0.22µg/ml for 10 days to mimic a chronic exposure to fluoride. A total of 62 genes and 209 genes were modulated after exposure to 0.095 and 0.22µg/ml respectively. The number of proteins modulates were 20 and 10 respectively. Gene Ontology annotation revealed changes on cellular metabolism and cell death regulation pathways such as MAPK and ERK1/ERK2. Proteomics analysis have confirmed changes on energy metabolism and revealed changes on cytoskeleton components.
Project description:BackgroundFluoride (F) is a naturally exists in nature but several studies have indicated it as an environmental toxicant to all leaving beings. Human F exposure has increased over the years since this ion has been used by industry on foods, beverages, toothpastes and on water supply. Although F is safe at optimal concentrations in water supply, human exposure to high levels could trigger neurofunctional deficits.Materials and methodsIn this study, human glial-like (U87) and neuronal-like (IMR-32) cells lineages were used to access F toxicity and CNS cell sensibility on both cell facing the same protocol. Cells were exposed to F over 3, 5 and 10 days on two different F concentrations. Fluoride exposed cells were evaluated by standard toxicity assays to cell viability, apoptosis, necrosis and general cell metabolism. Oxidative stress parameters were evaluated by ATP and ROS levels, lipid peroxidation, GSH/GSSG ratio and comet assay.ResultsNo changes were observed in IMR-32 at any given time while after 10 days of exposure to 0.22μg/mL, U87 glial-like cells showed signs of toxicity such as decreased cell viability by necrosis while general cell metabolism was increased. Oxidative stress parameters were next evaluated only on U87 glial-like cells after 10 days of exposure. F induced a decrease on ATP levels while no changes were observed on reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation. GSH/GSSG ratio was decreased followed by DNA damage both on 0.22μg/mL F.ConclusionsOur results suggest an important differential behavior of the distinct types of cells exposed to the different fluoride concentrations, pointing that the U87 glial-like cells as more susceptible to damage triggered by this ion.
Project description:We report genome-wide transcriptome profiles of E. coli obtained in the absence (control) and presence of 20 mM and 70 mM sodium fluoride (NaF) under anaerobic conditions, and assess the impact of fluoride-dependent ATP depletion on RNA turnover. We found that transcripts with increased abundance in response to NaF treatment correspond to genes that control cell envelope and osmotic stress adaptation, signal transduction systems, lipid biosynthesis, amine and polyamine degradation as well as acquisition of iron and iron homeostasis. In contrast, downregulated genes are involved in glycolysis, fatty acid metabolism, amino acid biosynthesis, energy production, cytochrome c biogenesis, protein translocation, translation, translation factors, protein folding/processing factors, transport for amino acid, sugar, or ion, and RNA metabolism. By using a quantile-based K-means clustering approach to identify gene clusters with similar expression profiles, we identified subset (100 genes) of transcriptome whose gene expression was up- and down-regulated under fluoride and diluted fluoride conditions, respectively. In addition, we found that about 40% of the highly abundant transcripts carry repetitive extragenic palindromes (REPs). By determining the mRNA stability of osmC as well as yghA, and addressing their ribonucleases/enzymes required for RNA degradation under anaerobic conditions, we found that fluoride ions slow down RNA degradation by increasing RNA stability, in turn increasing the steady-state level of RNA. Furthermore, our results show that turnover of these REP-containing transcripts is dependent on RNase E. Collectively, our study not only reveal the effects of NaF at the whole transcriptome level under hypoxic growth conditions, but also shows that fluoride can affect gene expression post-transcriptionally by slowing down the ATP-dependent degradation of structured RNAs.
Project description:Though fluoride is considered an essential trace element, chronic exposure to fluoride is known to cause toxic effects. Chronic exposure of high concentration of fluoride may leads to fluorosis. To understand the molecular mechanism of fluoride induced toxicity gene expression profiling was performed on osteosarcoma cells (HOS). Cells were exposed to sub-lethal concentration of fluoride (8 ppm) for 30 days. Our result demonstrates that fluoride alters multiple biological pathways including bone development, osteoblast differentiation and apoptotic pathways.
Project description:In order to define the underlying mechanism of fluoride resistance in mammals and provide a theoretical basis for fluorosis treatment, high-throughput sequencing was applied to map the genetic changes of fluoride-resistant mouse osteoblasts. Fluoride-tolerant MC3T3-E1 cells were developed by gradient fluoride exposure. The differentially expressed genes of fluorine-resistant MC3T3-E1 cells were identified by high-throughput sequencing. High-throughput RNA sequencing identified 2702 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) showed more than 2-fold difference in 30ppm FR MC3T3-E1 cells, of which 17 DEGs were associated with ferroptosis.
Project description:Though fluoride is considered an essential trace element, chronic exposure to fluoride is known to cause toxic effects. Chronic exposure of high concentration of fluoride may leads to fluorosis. To understand the molecular mechanism of fluoride induced toxicity gene expression profiling was performed on osteosarcoma cells (HOS). Cells were exposed to sub-lethal concentration of fluoride (8 ppm) for 30 days. Our result demonstrates that fluoride alters multiple biological pathways including bone development, osteoblast differentiation and apoptotic pathways. HOS cells grown in MEM were treated with fluoride and total RNA was isolated from cells after 30 days exposure. Three replicates per group were used for the experiment.
Project description:The deleterious fluoride ions, which released from fluoride in uranium during its bioleaching, strongly influenced microbial growth, energy intake, enzyme activity and relative metabolism. Whole-genome microarrays were used to obtain a comprehensive description of the molecular response by A. ferrooxidans ATCC 23270 at 4.8 mM fluoride stress.
Project description:Purpose: The goal of this study was to identify the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the fluoride susceptible indica rice cultivar IR-64 in response to prolonged fluoride stress. The genes exhibiting high significance of relative expression were further analyzed by RT-PCR. Results: De novo transcriptome assembly by Trinity v2.8.3 led to the identification of 158411 transcripts. The Percent GC was 49.67, contig N50 was 1327, Median contig length was 422, average contig was 768.66 and total assembled bases were 121764099. After refinement and open reading frame detection with TransDecoder 70578 transcripts were retained. Among them, 68009 transcripts had at least one hit from Uniref100, Uniprot or Pfam. Differential expression analysis identified 1303 genes to be overexpressed and 93 genes to be down regulated in response to fluoride stress. After filtering, the transcripts with absolute log2 fold change 2 or more and p-value < 0.05 were considered as significantly differentially expressed. A total of 1396 transcripts with differential expression (majority overexpressed and some down regulated) were considered for further analysis. Next, PCR analysis with gene-specific primers was performed with some of the significant DEGs associated with transport, cytoskeletal organization and signaling to identify the genes/transcripts that are involved in stress
Project description:The deleterious fluoride ions, which released from fluoride in uranium during its bioleaching, strongly influenced microbial growth, energy intake, enzyme activity and relative metabolism. Whole-genome microarrays were used to obtain a comprehensive description of the molecular response by A. ferrooxidans ATCC 23270 at 4.8 mM fluoride stress. The experimental group was introduced 4mM fluoride at the mid-log phase. RNA from control samples were compared to the experimental samples taken at 10, 30, 60, 120 and 240 min after fluoride added. It was used to analyze the genome-wide expression profiling at different time after fluoride was introduced.