Iprodione and/or chlorpyrifos exposure induced testicular toxicity in adult rats by suppression of steroidogenic genes and SIRT1/TERT/PGC-1α pathway

Faculty Veterinary Medicine Year: 2021
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages:
Authors:
Journal: Environmental science and pollution research Springer Volume:
Keywords : Iprodione and/or chlorpyrifos exposure induced testicular    
Abstract:
There is cumulative evidence that iprodione (IPR) fungicide and chlorpyrifos (CPF) insecticide are endocrine disruptors that can evoke reproductive toxicity. Yet, the underlyingmechanisms are still unclear. Besides, the outcomes of their co-exposure to male sexual behavior and male fertility are still unknown. The effects of IPR (200 mg/kg b.wt) and CPF (7.45 mg/kg b.wt) single or mutual exposure for 65 days on sexual behavior, sex hormones, testicular enzymes, testis, and accessory sex gland histomorphometric measurements, apoptosis, and oxidative stress biomarkers were investigated. In addition, expression of nuclear receptor subfamily group A (NR5A1), 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD17B3), silent information regulator type-1 (SIRT1), telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1- alpha (PGC-1α) genes has been assessed. Our results revealed that the individual or concurrent IPR and CPF exposure significantly disturb the sexual behavior, semen characteristics, testicular enzymes, and male hormones level. Oxidative stress caused by IPR and CPF activates apoptosis by inducing Caspase-3 and reducing Bcl-2. Downregulation of HSD17B3, NR5A1, and SIRT1/TERT/PGC-1α pathway was evident. Of note,most of these disturbances were exaggerated in rats co-exposed to IPR and CPF compared to IPR or CPF alone. Conclusively, our findings verified that IPR and CPF possibly damage the male reproductive system, and concurrent exposure should be avoided.
   
     
 
       

Author Related Publications

  • Mona Abdel Hadi Hassan Alkotait, "Iprodione and chlorpyrifos induce testicular damage, oxidative stress, apoptosis and suppression of steroidogenic- and spermatogenic-related genes in immature male albino rats", Wiely, 2021 More
  • Mona Abdel Hadi Hassan Alkotait, "Neurobehavioral Responses and Toxic Brain Reactions of Juvenile Rats Exposed to Iprodione and Chlorpyrifos, Alone and in a Mixture.", mdpi, 2023 More
  • Mona Abdel Hadi Hassan Alkotait, "Chamomile essential oil improves the growth, immunity, and antioxidant status of Nile tilapia exposed to nanosized alumina", Springer Nature, 2023 More
  • Mona Abdel Hadi Hassan Alkotait, "Physiological and Neurobehavioral Disturbances Induced by Al2O3 Nanoparticle Intoxication in Nile Tilapia Fish: Benefits of Dietary Chamomile Essential Oil", Hindawi, 2023 More
  • Mona Abdel Hadi Hassan Alkotait, "Moringa oleifera and Azadirachta indica Leaves Enriched Diets Mitigate Chronic Oxyfluorfen Toxicity Induced Immunosuppression through Disruption of Pro/Anti-Inflammatory Gene Pathways, Alteration of Antioxidant Gene Expression, and Histopathological Alteration in Oreochromis niloticus", MDPI, 2022 More

Department Related Publications

  • Alsadek Khaliel Youssef Sliem, "Behaviour of Arabian foals in relation to system of rearing.", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Magda Abdelmoniem Amien, "10. Studies on fungal contamination in incubators and chicken eggs and its public health importance", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Mohamed Abdelwahab Ahmed Areaf , "Studies on rotavirus infection", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Mohammed Youssef Ibrahim, "Behaviour of Arabian stallion in relation to age and et ", لايوجد, 1900 More
  • Nawar Abdallah Mostafa Khatab , "Milking freguency in relation to some behavioral patterns performance and welfare of high producing dairy cows. ", لايوجد, 1900 More
Tweet