转录组测序和代谢物分析揭示了微塑料和邻苯二甲酸二(2-乙基己基)酯对小鼠肝脏的单一和联合影响。

Transcriptome Sequencing and Metabolite Analysis Revealed the Single and Combined Effects of Microplastics and Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate on Mouse Liver.

作者信息

Zhang Jiabin, Li Yangcheng, Wang Yihan, Li Zeyu, Li Xiaolei, Bao Hongxia, Li Jiakui, Zhou Donghai

机构信息

College of Animal Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.

出版信息

Int J Mol Sci. 2025 May 21;26(10):4943. doi: 10.3390/ijms26104943.

Abstract

The widespread use of plastics has led to a substantial increase in plastic waste, resulting in the dissemination of plastic debris throughout ecosystems and posing significant threats to biota. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a commonly used plasticizer, enhances plastic flexibility but may also exert subtle toxic effects. This study aimed to investigate the potential toxicological impacts and underlying mechanisms of microplastics (MPs), di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and their combined exposure (MPs + DEHP) on oxidative stress, apoptotic damage, transcriptomic alterations, and metabolic disturbances in mice. The results demonstrated that exposure to MPs, DEHP, and MPs + DEHP impaired the antioxidant defense system and reduced overall antioxidant capacity. Concurrently, all three exposure conditions significantly increased biochemical markers, particularly those associated with liver dysfunction, prompting further analysis of hepatic tissues. Histopathological examination revealed apoptotic damage in hepatocytes. Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses indicated that exposure to MPs, DEHP, and MPs + DEHP disrupted carbohydrate, amino acid, and lipid metabolism, induced the expression of genes related to hepatocarcinogenesis, and impaired purine metabolism. Moreover, MP and DEHP exposure aggravated hepatic apoptosis and inflammatory responses via activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, thereby eliciting notable biotoxic effects. These findings provide new scientific evidence regarding the individual and combined toxicological effects of MPs and the plastic additive DEHP on living organisms.

摘要

塑料的广泛使用导致塑料废物大幅增加,致使塑料碎片在整个生态系统中扩散,对生物群构成重大威胁。邻苯二甲酸二(2-乙基己基)酯(DEHP)是一种常用的增塑剂,它能增强塑料的柔韧性,但也可能产生微妙的毒性作用。本研究旨在探讨微塑料(MPs)、邻苯二甲酸二(2-乙基己基)酯(DEHP)及其联合暴露(MPs + DEHP)对小鼠氧化应激、凋亡损伤、转录组改变和代谢紊乱的潜在毒理学影响及潜在机制。结果表明,暴露于MPs、DEHP和MPs + DEHP会损害抗氧化防御系统并降低整体抗氧化能力。同时,所有三种暴露条件均显著增加了生化标志物,尤其是与肝功能障碍相关的标志物,促使对肝脏组织进行进一步分析。组织病理学检查显示肝细胞存在凋亡损伤。综合转录组学和代谢组学分析表明,暴露于MPs、DEHP和MPs + DEHP会扰乱碳水化合物、氨基酸和脂质代谢,诱导与肝癌发生相关的基因表达,并损害嘌呤代谢。此外,MP和DEHP暴露通过激活PI3K/AKT信号通路加剧肝脏凋亡和炎症反应,从而引发显著的生物毒性作用。这些发现为MPs和塑料添加剂DEHP对生物体的单独及联合毒理学效应提供了新的科学证据。

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