Rhodamine B, an organic environmental pollutant induces reproductive toxicity in parental and teratogenicity in F1 generation in vivo

This study investigated the reproductive toxicity of rhodamine B in zebrafish and its transgenerational effects on the F1 generation. In silico toxicity predictions revealed high toxicity of rhodamine B, mainly targeting pathways associated with the reproductive and endocrine systems. In vivo experi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Toxicology & pharmacology 2024-06, Vol.280, p.109898-109898, Article 109898
Hauptverfasser: Priya, P. Snega, Pratiksha Nandhini, P., Vaishnavi, S., Pavithra, V., Almutairi, Mikhlid H., Almutairi, Bader O., Arokiyaraj, Selvaraj, Pachaiappan, Raman, Arockiaraj, Jesu
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Zusammenfassung:This study investigated the reproductive toxicity of rhodamine B in zebrafish and its transgenerational effects on the F1 generation. In silico toxicity predictions revealed high toxicity of rhodamine B, mainly targeting pathways associated with the reproductive and endocrine systems. In vivo experiments on zebrafish demonstrated that rhodamine B exposure at a concentration of 1.5 mg/L led to significant impairments in fecundity parameters, particularly affecting females. Histopathological analysis revealed distinct changes in reproductive organs, further confirming the reproductive toxicity of rhodamine B, with females being more susceptible than males. Gene expression studies indicated significant suppression of genes crucial for ovulation in rhodamine B-treated female fish, highlighting hormonal imbalance as a potential mechanism of reproductive toxicity. Furthermore, bioaccumulation studies showed the presence of rhodamine B in both adult fish gonads and F1 generation samples, suggesting transgenerational transfer of the dye. Embryotoxicity studies on F1 generation larvae demonstrated reduced survival rates, lower hatching rates, and increased malformations in groups exposed to rhodamine B. Moreover, rhodamine B induced oxidative stress in F1 generation larvae, as evidenced by elevated levels of reactive oxygen species and altered antioxidant enzyme activity. Neurotoxicity assessments revealed reduced acetylcholinesterase activity, indicating potential neurological impairments in F1 generation larvae. Additionally, locomotory defects and skeletal abnormalities were observed in F1 generation larvae exposed to rhodamine B. This study provides comprehensive evidence of the reproductive toxicity of rhodamine B in adult zebrafish and its transgenerational effects on the F1 generation. [Display omitted] •Rhodamine B is a notable organic environmental water pollutant.•Rhodamine B exposure in adult zebrafish reduces fecundating parameters.•Rhodamine B exerts reproductive toxicity in adult zebrafish.•In F1 generation, rhodamine induces reduced survival, hatching, and abnormalities.•Oxidative stress and neurodevelopmental defects are evidenced in F1 generation.
ISSN:1532-0456
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DOI:10.1016/j.cbpc.2024.109898