Jiang Minghui, Li Xue, Cai Chanjuan, Xu Yan, Song Ping, Yu Jing
School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
China Key Laboratory of microbiomics and Eco-brewing Technology for Light Industry, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2025 Mar 1;292:117904. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.117904. Epub 2025 Feb 20.
Microplastics (MPs) in the environment can adsorb perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), leading to combined toxicity in various organisms. Most researches have focused on single-exposure effects on mouse liver, with limited studies on the mechanisms behind the combined effects of polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) and perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS). This study analyzed the single and combined toxic effects of PS-MPs (10 mg/kg) and PFBS (30 mg/kg PFBSL or 300 mg/kg PFBSH) on mouse liver. Results indicated that PFBS was adsorbed by PS-MPs, affecting PFBS accumulation. Co-exposure significantly increased liver injury biomarkers in serum, associated with heightened oxidative stress, inflammation, and lipid accumulation. Metabolomics analyses revealed that the co-exposure had the most pronounced impact on lipid metabolism disorders, followed by PFBS and PS-MPs. Additionally, exposure to PS-MPs and PFBS induced gut microbiota dysbiosis and gut barrier disruption, disturbing lipid metabolism - particularly bile acids and short-chain fatty acids - along the gut-liver axis, thereby causing liver injury. Notably, co-exposure, particularly with high-concentration PFBS, significantly aggravated these effects. This study highlights the combined effects of PS-MPs and PFBS on liver function though lipid metabolism disorders and gut-liver axis imbalance, providing valuable insights into the health risks associated with these pollutants.
环境中的微塑料(MPs)可吸附全氟烷基物质(PFAS),从而在各种生物体中产生联合毒性。大多数研究都集中在对小鼠肝脏的单次暴露影响上,而关于聚苯乙烯微塑料(PS-MPs)和全氟丁烷磺酸(PFBS)联合作用背后机制的研究较少。本研究分析了PS-MPs(10 mg/kg)和PFBS(30 mg/kg PFBSL或300 mg/kg PFBSH)对小鼠肝脏的单一和联合毒性作用。结果表明,PFBS被PS-MPs吸附,影响了PFBS的积累。共同暴露显著增加了血清中的肝损伤生物标志物,这与氧化应激、炎症和脂质积累加剧有关。代谢组学分析表明,共同暴露对脂质代谢紊乱的影响最为显著,其次是PFBS和PS-MPs。此外,暴露于PS-MPs和PFBS会导致肠道微生物群失调和肠道屏障破坏,扰乱沿肠-肝轴的脂质代谢,特别是胆汁酸和短链脂肪酸,从而导致肝损伤。值得注意的是,共同暴露,尤其是与高浓度PFBS共同暴露,会显著加剧这些影响。本研究强调了PS-MPs和PFBS通过脂质代谢紊乱和肠-肝轴失衡对肝功能的联合作用,为与这些污染物相关的健康风险提供了有价值的见解。
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