No / Genotoxic agents can interact with DNA in germ cells possibly resulting in a heritable trait (germline mutation). Thus, in vitro male germ cell tests, which can detect phase specificity of such agents, could be used by regulatory agencies to help evaluate the potential risk of mutation. The male germ cell system now has a well-established model for studying phase specificity using the STA-PUT velocity sedimentation. On treatment with genotoxic agents, differences in chemical structure and metabolic differences in types of male germ cell lead to differing susceptibilities to genotoxicity, so careful investigation is required for phase specificity. This can yield valuable information about the potential mechanisms involved in the genotoxicity responses and thus increase the significance of the findings. This is especially important because mutations induced in the germline could also affect future generations. In this chapter, we briefly review the field of the male germ cell DNA damage response.

Peu d'études concernent actuellement l'influence de la spéciation du plomb (polluant métallique toxique, persistant et très présent dans les écosystèmes) sur sa phyto-toxicité. Pourtant, l'absorption des métaux, leur translocation et les mécanismes impliqués dans leur phyto-toxicité peuvent être fortement modifiés par ce paramètre. Dans ce contexte, l'objectif de la thèse était d'étudier l'influence de la spéciation chimique du plomb (formation de divers complexes organométalliques) sur sa phytodisponibilité et sa phytotoxicité. Des plants de V. faba ont été exposés pendant 1 à 24 h en hydroponie à 5 μM de nitrate de plomb seul ou chélatés à des degrés variables par différents ligands organiques : acide éthylènediamine, acide citrique et substances humiques. Les pourcentages de plomb libre et chélaté ont été calculés puis utilisés pour la conception du dispositif expérimental. La phytotoxicité induite par le plomb a été évalué pour les différentes conditions en mesurant : les activités d'enzymes antioxydantes, la génotoxicité, la peroxydation des lipides, les concentrations d'espèces réactives de l'oxygène, des pigments photosynthétiques et la génotoxicité. La phytotoxicité est fonction de la spéciation des métaux et de la durée d'exposition. Selon la nature du ligand organique, les mécanismes impliqués différent. L'EDTA aurait un rôle protecteur : l'absorption du Pb par les racines est accrue, alors que sa translocation et sa phyto-toxicité sont réduites de façon dose-dépendante. En revanche, l'acide citrique ne modifie pas le transfert du plomb, mais retarde cependant l'induction de sa phytotoxicité. Finalement, les acides fulviques appliqués à 25 mg.L-1, réduisent la toxicité du Pb en limitant son absorption. En outre, l'efficacité et la sensibilité des tests écotoxicologiques, en relation avec l'absorption et la spéciation, ont été comparées (analyse en composantes principales) et discutés. Ce travail trouve donc des applications pour le développement de tests d'écotoxicité pertinents pour évaluer la qualité des milieux. / Lead (Pb) is a known toxic and persistent pollutant, which does not have any essential role in the metabolism of living organism. Only few studies concern Pb-induced phytotoxicity in relation to its speciation, which can nevertheless influence metal uptake, translocation and mechanisms involved in phyto-toxicity. In this context, the objective of this thesis was to study the influence of chemical speciation of Pb (formation of various organometallic complexes) on its phytoavailability and phytotoxicity. Vicia faba seedlings were exposed for 1-24 hourd (h) in controlled hydroponic conditions to 5μM of Pb nitrate alone and chelated to varying degrees by different organic ligands i.e. ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), citric acid and two types of humic substances (Suwannee River fulvic acid and Elliott Soil fulvic acid). Visual Minteq and WHAM VI metal speciation softwares were used to estimate the chelated and free Pb cations concentration in nutrient solution. These calculations were used to design the experimental layout. The effect of these organic ligands on Pb-induced toxicity to V. faba was assessed by measuring five antioxidant enzyme activities (superoxide dismutase, ascorbate peroxidise, guaiacol peroxidase, catalase, glutathione reductase), lipid peroxidation, reactive oxygenspecies, photosynthetic pigment and genotoxicity. Pb-induced phytotoxicity is the function of metal speciation and duration of exposure. EDTA has a protective role: the absorption of Pb by the roots is increased, whereas its translocation and phyto-toxicity are reduced in a dose-dependent. In contrast, citric acid does not alter the transfer of Pb, but delays the induction of its phytotoxicity. Finally, fulvic acids applied at 25 mg.l-1, reduce the toxicity of Pb by limiting its absorption. Moreover, the efficiency and sensitivity of ecotoxicological tests was compared in relation with Pb uptake and speciation using principal component analysis. This work is, therefore, applicable for the development of ecotoxicity tests relevant to assessing environmental quality

Le poly(éthylène téréphtalate) (PET) est largement utilisé pour le conditionnement des eaux. L’évaluation de l’inertie des matières plastiques au contact de denrées alimentaires est régie par le règlement européen N°10/2011 qui permet d’assurer la sécurité sanitaire des matériaux. Cependant, plusieurs études ont rapporté des effets cyto/génotoxiques et/ou œstrogéniques des eaux embouteillées en PET. Ces réponses ont été attribuées à des mélanges de composés provenant du matériau polymère. L’objectif de ce travail de recherche a été d’apprécier les phénomènes de migration de monomères, catalyseurs, d’additifs et de néoformés du PET vers l’eau. Conformément aux formulations déclarées pour la fabrication des bouteilles en PET, aucune présence de phtalates, d’antioxydants et de stabilisants UV a été détectée dans l’eau. Cependant, la présence de formaldéhyde, d’acétaldéhyde, du 2,4-di-tert-butylphénol et d’antimoine dans l’eau embouteillée en PET a été confirmée. Il a été mis en évidence que la température influence la migration de ces molécules due à une perte d’orientation de la phase amorphe sur la partie semi-cristalline de la bouteille PET. Cela entraine une augmentation de la mobilité des chaînes polymériques. Ainsi, il a été montré que l’exposition solaire n’influence que la migration du formaldéhyde. En effet, aucune oxydation des chaînes polymériques n’a été détectée en surface de bouteilles après irradiation naturelle. L’étude toxicologique in vitro sur des modèles cellulaires humains (cellules HepG2 et MDA-MB453-kb2) n’a pas mis en évidence de cytotoxicité, de génotoxicité et d’activité de type œstrogénique et (anti)-androgénique dans l’eau embouteillée en PET / Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is widely used for the manufacture of packaging for drinking water. The chemical safety of plastic materials intended to come into contact with food is strictly regulated by the European regulation No. 10/201, which establishes a positive list of authorized compounds for the production of plastic packaging. Despite this, cyto-/genotoxic and estrogenic activity of PET-bottled water has been reported. Chemical mixtures migrating from PET into bottled water may explain the reported positive results. The aim of this study was to assess the migration of monomers, catalysts, additives, and degradation byproducts from PET into bottled water. In accordance with the chemical formulations reported for PET, no phtalates, antioxidants, and UV stabilizers were detected into bottled water. However, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol and antimony were found in PET bottled water. It was shown that temperature influences the migration of these compounds, due to orientation loss of the amorphous phase of the semi-crystalline part of PET bottles. This phenomenon increases the mobility of polymer chains and consequently, the compounds’ diffusion. Thus, it was found that sunlight exposure influences only the migration of formaldehyde. Indeed, no oxidation of the polymer chains was detected on the surface of PET bottles after exposure. The in vitro toxicological bioassays with human cell models (HepG2 and MDA-MB453-KB2 cells) did not show any cytotoxicity, genotoxicity or estrogenic- and (anti)-androgenic-like activity for PET bottled water

Les oeufs d’escargot terrestre de l’espèce petit-gris Helix aspersa (syn. Cantareusaspersus) peuvent être utilisés pour évaluer l’écotoxicité de substances chimiques pures ou enmélange. La mesure des effets embryotoxiques classiquement réalisée est le succès d’éclosionaprès 15 à 20 jours d’exposition (Druart et al., 2012). Cependant, les mécanismes impliquésdans la mise en place des effets toxiques à différents niveaux d’organisation biologique chezl’embryon ne sont pas connus. Des oeufs d’escargots ont été exposés à des solutions decontaminants métallique (Cd) ou organiques (pesticides: le Round Up® flash, le Corail® et laBouillie Bordelaise) selon deux modalités différentes (en continu sur la totalité dudéveloppement embryonnaire ou sur une période de 24 heures) afin de 1/ déterminer denouveaux paramètres de mesure au cours du développement embryonnaire pouvant rendrecompte d’un effet toxique, 2/ détecter des effets génotoxiques de divers contaminants(solution métallique de Cd ou de formulations commerciales de pesticides) par la méthodeRandom Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) et 3/ d’étudier des systèmes de défense métalspécifiques(métallothionéines).Les paramètres morphologiques et physiologiques suivis au cours d’expositionscontinues au Cd ont montré des effets néfastes sur le rythme cardiaque, la durée del’incubation, la taille et le poids à l’éclosion chez les exposés à la plus forte concentrationtestée. Chez ces derniers des signes de fragmentation de l’ADN ont également été détectés enfin d’exposition. Le couplage de la méthode RAPD avec un système d’électrophorèse hauterésolution (SHR) a permis de détecter des effets génotoxiques suite à des expositionscontinues au Cd, au Round Up® et au Corail®. L’étude par PCR quantitative de l’expressiondes gènes des métallothionéines (MTs) a mis en évidence une expression constitutive des MTsainsi qu’un haut niveau d’expression du gène mixte CdCuMT chez les embryons non exposés.Chez les embryons exposés au Cd durant 24 heures, une surexpression du gène spécifiqueCdMT a été mise en évidence alors qu’aucune augmentation significative des taux detranscrits des 2 autres isogènes étudiés (CuMT et CdCuMT) n’a été démontrée.Les résultats de toxicité du Cd basés sur le taux d’éclosion et l’expression des gènes desMTs ont démontré que des facteurs comme le régime d’exposition (24 heures ou en continu)ou le stade de développement (âge des embryons lors de l’exposition) peuvent modulerl’embryotoxicité des substances chimiques.206Les données obtenues durant cette étude intégrative permettent de proposer un largepanel de paramètres de mesure des effets toxiques des substances chimiques chez l’embryond’escargot terrestre H. aspersa au niveau individuel (rythme cardiaque, taille, durée dedéveloppement et succès d’éclosion) et au niveau moléculaire (expression de gènes dessystèmes de défense, détection des signes de génotoxicité et de la fragmentation de l’ADN)pour l’évaluation de la toxicité des substances chimiques. L’approche RAPD-SHR, bien quenécessitant une certaine expertise pour l’analyse des profils d’amplifications obtenus, apparaîtadaptée pour une détection rapide et efficace du potentiel embryogénotoxiques de substancesvariées (métaux, pesticides. / The land snail species Helix aspersa (syn. Cantareus aspersus) eggs can be used to assess theecotoxicity of chemicals. Measurement of embryotoxic effect is classically based on hatching successafter 15-20 days of exposure (Druart et al., 2012). However, the mechanisms involved in toxic effectsin embryos at different levels of biological organization are not known. Eggs of snails were exposedto solutions metallic contaminants (Cd) or organic (pesticides: Round Up® Flash, Corail® andBordeaux Mixture) in two different regimes (continuous over the entire embryonic development orduring a period of 24 hours), in order to 1 / identify of new endpoints of toxic effect measurementsduring embryonic development, 2 / detect of genotoxic effects of metal solution (Cd) or threepesticides commercial formulations by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA method (RAPD) and 3 /study metal-specific defense systems (metallothionein).Morphological and physiological parameters monitored during Cd continuous exposures showedadverse effects on heart rate, duration of incubation, size and weight of new hatchlings exposed to thehighest concentration tested. In the latter, signs of DNA fragmentation were detected at the end ofexposure. Coupling the RAPD with a high-resolution electrophoresis system (SHR) has enabled todetect genotoxic effects of Cd, Round Up® and Corail® after continuous exposures. Quantitative PCRstudy of metallothioneins (MTs) gene expression has showed constitutive expression of MTs genesand a high level of mRNA for the mixed gene CdCuMT in unexposed embryos. In embryos exposedto Cd for 24 hours, an overexpression of the specific gene CdMT has been demonstrated whereas thetwo other isogenes (CuMT and CdCuMT) didn’t show significant induction of expression rates.The toxicity results based on the hatching rate and MTs genes expression obtained with Cd haveshowed that factors such as the exposure regime (24 hours or continuous) or the stage of development(age of embryos upon exposure) can modulate embryotoxicity of chemicals. This thesis provides awide range of endpoints usable at the individual level (heart rate, height, hatching monitoring) and atthe molecular level (gene expression of defense systems, detection of genotoxicity signs and DNAladdering) for the assessment of the ecotoxicity of chemical substances. The RAPD-SHR, althoughrequiring some expertise to analyze profiles obtained, appears suitable for rapid and efficientdetection of potential embryogenotoxic effects of various substances (metals, pesticides).

La toxicologie génétique est une discipline qui vise à détecter des facteurs chimiques ou physiques interagissant avec l'ADN des cellules et qui, en l'absence de réparation fidèle, sont susceptibles de provoquer des mutations géniques et/ou chromosomiques. Le test des comètes est un test court de génotoxicité simple, reproductible et rapide pour étudier la survenue de lésions primaires de l'ADN. Il s'agit d'une technique micro-électrophorétique très sensible permettant la mise en évidence des lésions de l'ADN de cellules eucaryotes individuelles exposées à des agents génotoxiques. En présence de cassures de l'ADN, les fragments d'ADN ainsi formés migrent plus rapidement que l'ADN intact lors de l'électrophorèse, donnant aux noyaux cellulaires l'aspect de comètes. La cryoconservation des ovocytes matures par vitrification a de nombreuses applications: alternative à la congélation d'embryons en FIV, préservation de la fertilité avant traitement gonadotoxique, développement du don d'ovocyte. La vitrification consiste à transformer un liquide en un état vitreux et utilise des agents cryoprotecteurs (CP) à haute concentration. Plusieurs centaines de naissances d'enfants en bonne santé ont été décrites . Néanmoins peu d'études ce sont intéressées aux effets à long terme de cette technique en particulier au plan génétique. L'objectif de ce travail a été dans un premier temps de développer et de valider une technique de test des comètes sur ovocyte de souris, puis d'utiliser ce test pour évaluer la génotoxicité du PrOH sur les ovocytes de souris qu'il soit employé seul ou inclus dans les solutions de vitrifications commercialisées pour la cryoconservation d'ovocytes humains. / Genetic toxicology is a discipline that aims to detect chemical or physical factors interact with the DNA of somatic and / or germ cells and in the absence of accurate repair, are likely to cause gene and / or chromosomal mutations. The comet assay is a simple, reproductive and rapid test to study primary DNA damage. This microelectrophoretic technique, is used to visualize denatured DNA fragments migrating out of the cell nucleus during electrophoresis. The image obtained is a ''comet'' with a distinct head consisting of intact DNA and a tail containing relaxed DNA loops or broken pieces of DNA. Oocyte vitrification techniques is booming in the world, with the key to many applications: alternative to IVF embryo freezing, fertility preservation before gonadotoxic treatment, development of oocyte donation. Oocyte Vitrification traps all the aqueous solutions in a vitreous solid phase, preventing any ice crystal formation, because of very high cooling rates and high cryoprotectants concentrations. vitrification-cryopreservation has led to several hundred live births with reassuring obstetrical and perinatal outcomes. However, little is known about the possible long-term consequences on human live births after oocyte vitrification. The objective of this work was initially to develop and validate a technique comet assay on mouse oocyte, then to evaluate on mature oocytes the genotoxic effects of PrOH solution and finally the genotoxic effects of three oocyte vitrification protocols used in human ART the genotoxic of three oocyte vitrification protocols used in human.

DA CASTANHA DE CAJU Apesar da importância social e econômica do beneficiamento da castanha de caju para o Rio Grande do Norte, a produção ainda é realizada de forma artesanal. Para a coleta da amêndoa da castanha é necessário assá-la. A fumaça gerada durante a queima da castanha possui altas concentrações de Material Particulado (MP) e esse MP produzido é inalado diariamente por grupos familiares por um período que pode exceder a 10 horas diárias. Em geral, os poluentes atmosféricos oriundos da queima de biomassa são potencialmente nocivos a saúde, relacionando-se com eventos de genotoxicidade, aumento no número de internações hospitalares e ambulatoriais, e mortalidade por doenças cardiovasculares e respiratórias. O presente trabalho teve três objetivos principais: 1° Realizar medições na concentração de O3, NO2, MP, Black Carbon (BC) e composição elementar do MP 2,5 provenientes da queima da castanha. 2° Identificar o potencial mutagênico associado ao beneficiamento artesanal da castanha de caju durante a estação seca, chuvosa e intermediária no RN (Brasil) com o auxílio do teste de micronúcleo (MN) em Tradescantia pallida. 3° Verificar o efeito mutagênico da atividade em MN de células esfoliadas de mucosa oral de trabalhadores envolvidos no beneficiamento. Para isso, três locais distintos foram definidos como pontos testes: Ponto 1. Comunidade do Amarelão, situada no perímetro rural do município de João Câmara-RN (local onde ocorre a queima da castanha de caju); Ponto 2. Fazenda Santa Luzia, situada próxima à região de queima da castanha de caju (local com as mesma condições ambientais do Ponto 1, porém sem a influência da atividade); Ponto 3. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), zona urbana de Natal-RN. Os resultados obtidos para o O3 e NO2 não excederam os limites estabelecidos pela legislação brasileira. No entanto, os resultados da medição de MP obtidos com o medidor portátil \"DUSTTRAK (TM)Aerossol Monitor \" indicou que entre as 8 medições de MP realizadas no Ponto 1, 7 excederam o nível de exposição definido como \"estado de emergência \"descrito na legislação brasileira (500µg/m 3 ), diferindo significativamente dos resultados obtidos nos Pontos 2 e 3 (6µg/m 3 ). As avaliações realizadas nos meses de Janeiro, Maio e Setembro de 2009, com o Mini-sampler confirmaram os resultados previamente obtidos com o \"DUSTTRAK (TM)Aerossol Monitor \".O valor médio de MP 2,5 (Jan - 548,412 µg/m 3 ; Mai - 1022,232 µg/m 3 ; Set - 1291,946 µg/m 3 ) e BC (Jan - 46,798 µg/m 3 ; Mai 70,068- µg/m 3 ; Set - 69,432 µg/m 3 ) obtido nas três campanhas para o Ponto 1 foram significativamente maiores que o Ponto 2 e 3. Para o Ponto 1 os elementos Si, S, Cl, K, Ni, Cu e Zn quando presentes estiveram em concentrações superiores aos Pontos 2 e 3. Os testes de genotoxicidade com T. pallida indicou aumento significativo no número de MN em todas as campanhas. Os resultados com células de mucosa oral humana corroboraram com o biomonitor vegetal, sendo verificado aumento significativo na freqüência de MN. Os resultados obtidos caracterizaram um dos piores níveis de exposição humana ao MP já relatado na literatura, excedendo amplamente os limites da legislação brasileira assim como os da OMS. Os resultados obtidos apresentaram um problema ocupacional grave, sendo necessária intervenção imediata dos gestores públicos na tentativa de minimizar os efeitos lesivos da atividade. / x Despite the social and economic importance of the processing of cashew nuts to Rio Grande do Norte, the production is still carried out artisanally. To collect the almond nut is necessary to roasting. The smoke generated during the burning of the nut has high concentrations of particulate matter (PM) and the PM produced is inhaled daily by families for a period which can exceed 10 hours a day. In general, air pollutants come from burning biomass are potentially harmful to health, relating to genotoxicity events, increase in the number of hospitalizations and outpatient, and mortality from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. This project had three main objectives: 1 Make measurements in the concentration of O3, NO2, MP, Black Carbon (BC) and elemental composition of the PM 2.5 from the combustion of the cashew nut. 2 Identify the mutagenic potential associated with artisanally processing of cashew nut during the dry season, wet and intermediate in RN (Brazil) by using a micronucleus (MN) bioassay of T. pallida tetrads. 3 To investigate the effect of mutagenic activity in exfoliated cells of oral mucosa of workers involved in processing. For this, three test sites were chosen for this purpose: Site 1. the Amarelão community - where the roasting occurs, Site 2. the Santa Luzia farm - an area near the roasting site, though without direct influence on the process and Site 3. the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) - an urban area of Natal, Brazil. The results obtained for the O3 and NO2 do not exceed the limits established by Brazilian legislation. However, the results of the measurement of PM obtained with the portable meter \"DUSTTRAK (TM) Aerosol Monitor\" has indicated that between 8 PM measurements made at Site 1, 7 exceeded the level of exposure defined as \"emergency rule\" described in the Brazilian legislation (500 ? g/m 3 ), differing significantly from the results obtained in Sites 2 and 3 (6 ? g/m 3 ). Evaluations in January, May and September 2009, with the Mini-sampler confirmed the results previously obtained with the \"DUSTTRAK (TM)Aerosol Monitor.The average value of 2.5 MP (Jan - 548.412 mg/m 3 ; May - 1022.232 mg/m 3 ; Set - 1291.946 mg/m 3 ) and BC (Jan - 46.798 mg/m 3 ; May 70.068 - mg/m 3 ; Set - 69.432 mg/m 3 ) obtained in the three campaigns for Site 1 were significantly higher than the Site 2 and 3. To the Site 1 the elements Si, S, Cl, K, Ni, Cu and Zn when present were at concentrations higher than the Sites 2 and 3. Genotoxicity tests with T. pallida showed a significant increase in the number of MN in all campaigns. The results with cells of human oral mucosa have confirmed the biomonitoring, and found significant increase in the frequency of MN. The results marked one of the worst levels of human exposure to PM has been reported in the literature and greatly exceeded the limits of the Brazilian legislation as well as the WHO. The results showed a serious occupational problem, requiring immediate intervention of public officials in an attempt to minimize the harmful effects of the activity.

A exposição dos peixes a poluentes provoca danos nos organismos que podem ser identificados precocemente através de respostas biológicas. O presente estudo visou avaliar os efeitos do naftaleno e benzo(a)pireno em pampos da espécie Trachinotus carolinus. Foram avaliados os efeitos citogenotóxicos, histopatológicos e bioquímicos após exposições às concentrações de 0,9 M; 2,7 M e 8,1 M de NAP e BAP por períodos de 12, 24, 48 e 96 horas. O NAP causa quebra no DNA de eritrócitos de pampos em concentrações de 8,1 M e a partir de 12 horas de exposição. O BAP revelou ser genotóxico a partir da menor concentração e de 24 horas. A mutagenicidade de ambos os poluentes, avaliada através da indução de formação de micronúcleos e anormalidades nucleares eritrocitárias, também ocorre a partir de curtos períodos de exposição e freqüências de MN e ANE estão relacionadas com a duração da exposição. O período de exposição aos HPAs foi determinante na intensidade e severidade das lesões observadas nos tecidos dos peixes. A especificidade de CYP1A, observada segundo análise imunohistoquímica, ocorreu de maneira dose-dependente e evidenciada principalmente nos maiores períodos experimentais. Os poluentes orgânicos, nas condições experimentais utilizadas, não provocaram alteração significativa na atividade das enzimas catalase e GST da espécie. Os biomarcadores, citogenotóxicos e histopatológicos utilizados neste estudo, demonstraram ser ferramentas eficientes para aferir a toxicidade, genotoxicidade e mutagenicidade de NAP e BAP como também sua relação dose-resposta na espécie T. carolinus. / Effects of exposure of fish to pollutants can be identified through stress responses. The present study aims to evaluate the effects of naphthalene and benzo(a)pyrene in Florida pompanos, Trachinotus carolinus. Evidences from citogenotoxical, histopathological and biochemical studies showed that alterations caused by exposures to 0.9 M, 2.7 M and 8.1 M of NAP and BAP occurred within 12 to 96 hours. NAP at 8.1 M induced erythrocyte DNA strand breaks in pompanos since early periods of exposure. Genotoxic effects of BAP at the lowest concentration were documented soon after 24 hours of exposure. Mutagenotoxicity of both pollutants, as seen by the induction of MN and ENA, was revealed since early periods and their frequencies are related to the duration of exposure. Exposures to these PAHs, for longer periods, resulted in increased frequency and severity of lesions observed in fish tissues. Specificity of CYP1A, observed through immunohistochemical analyses, was related to the dose of the pollutants and mainly at longer periods of exposure. These organic pollutants, under the experimental conditions, did not interfere with the activity of liver catalase and GST of the species. The citogenotoxic and histopathologic biomarkers used in this study proved to be efficient tools to ascertain the toxicity, genotoxicity and mutagenesis of NAP and BAP, as well as their dose related response, in the species T. carolinus.

O estudo do processo da peroxidação de lipídios tem aumentado nos últimos anos, principalmente devido à implicação dos hidroperóxidos de lipídios (LOOH) em diversos processos patológicos. A decomposição destes LOOH é capaz de gerar subprodutos capazes de promover danos em biomoléculas, incluindo proteínas e DNA. No presente trabalho, utilizando hidroperóxidos de ácido linoléico isotopicamente marcado com átomo de oxigênio-18 (LA18O18OH), fomos capazes de demonstrar que estas moléculas gerararam oxigênio singlete marcado [18(1O2)] em células em cultura. A detecção de tal espécie foi possível através da utilização de uma nova metodologia utilizando um derivado antracenico. Para este propósito foi utilizado o derivado de antraceno 3,3\'-(9,10-antracenodiil) bisacrilato (DADB), cujo produto especifico da reação com o 1O2 (o endoperóxido do DADB DADBO2) do pode ser facilmente detectado por HPLC-MS/MS. De forma a expandir a compreensão dos efeitos tóxicos desses LOOH, investigamos o efeito destes compostos gerados intracelularmente. Para tal, foi utilizado o Rosa bengala (RB), um fotosensibilizador que tem afinidade por espaços apolares como membranas e lisossomos. A fotosenssibilização deste composto foi capaz de induzir a morte celular, e esta morte estaria relacionada a uma maior formação de 1O2 e a um maior acumulo de peróxidos. Nestes estudos foi possível demonstrar que carotenóides e sistemas antioxidantes dependentes de glutationa foram capazes de proteger contra os efeitos tóxicos da fotosensibilização na presença de RB. Adicionalmente foram avaliados os efeitos da hemoglobina (Hb) e do hidroperóxido do ácido linoléico (LAOOH) em uma série de parâmetros toxicológicos, como citotoxicidade, estado redox, a peroxidação lipídica e dano ao DNA. Nós demonstramos que a pré-incubação das células com Hb e sua posterior exposição à LAOOH (Hb + LAOOH) levou a um aumento na morte celular, a oxidação do DCFH, formação de malonaldeído e fragmentação do DNA e que esses efeitos estavam relacionados com o grupo peróxido e ao heme presentes na Hb. Foi demonstrado que as células incubadas com LAOOH e Hb apresentaram um nível maior das lesões de DNA; 8-oxo-7,8-diidro-2 \'desoxiguanosina e 1,N2-etheno-2\'-desoxiguanosina. Além disso, as incubações com Hb levaram a um aumento nos níveis de ferro intracelular, e este alto nível de ferro correlacionada com a oxidação do DNA, avaliadas através da medida de sitios EndoIII e Fpg sensíveis. Nossos resultados comprovam que os LAOOHs apresentaram efeito citotóxico e genotóxico, mesmo em concentrações muito baixas, podendo contribuir para o desencadeamento de processos patologicos como o câncer e doenças cardiovasculares e neurodegenerativas. / The study of the process of lipid peroxidation has increased in recent years, mainly due to the involvement of lipid hydroperoxide (LOOH) in a series of pathological processes. The decomposition of LOOH is able to generate products that can promote damage to biomolecules, including proteins and DNA. In the present work, using linoleic acid hydroperoxide isotopically labeled with 18O2 (LA18O18OH), we demonstrate that these molecules were able to generate labeled singlet oxygen [18(1O2)] in cultured cells. The detection of such species was possible using a new methodology using an anthracene derivative .For this purpose we used the anthracene derivative of 3,3\'-(9,10-antracendiil) bisacrilate (DADB), whose specific reaction product with 1O2 (DADB endoperoxide DADBO2) can be easily detected by HPLC-MS/MS. In order to expand the understanding of the toxic effects of LOOH, we investigated the effect of these compounds generated intracellularly. For this porpoise, we used Rose Bengal (RB), a photosensitizer that has affinity for apolar spaces such as membranes and lysosomes. The photosensitization of this compound was able to induce cell death, and this death was related to increased formation of 1O2 and a higher accumulation of peroxides. In these studies we have shown that carotenoids and glutathione-dependent antioxidant systems were capable of protecting against the toxic effects of photosensitization in the presence of RB. Additionally, we evaluated the effects of hemoglobin (Hb) and linoleic acid hydroperoxide (LAOOH) in a series of toxicological endpoints such as cytotoxicity, redox status, lipid peroxidation and DNA damage. We demonstrated that preincubation of cells with Hb and its subsequent exposure to LAOOH (Hb + LAOOH) led to an increase in cell death, DCFH oxidation, formation of malonaldehyde and DNA fragmentation, and that these effects were related to the peroxide and the heme group. It was demonstrated that cells incubated with LAOOH and Hb showed a higher level of the DNA lesions, 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2\'deoxyguanosine and 1,N2-etheno-2\'-deoxyguanosine. Furthermore, incubations with Hb led to an increase in intracellular iron levels, and this high level of iron correlates with the oxidation of DNA, measured as EndoIII and Fpg-sensitive sites. Our results show that the LOOHs showed cytotoxic and genotoxic, even at very low concentrations and may contribute to the onset of chronic malignancies like cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases.

O lodo de esgoto gerado em estações de tratamento de esgoto pode conter substancias tóxicas ainda não regulamentadas nas legislações nacionais e internacionais. Dentre elas as genotóxicas tem recebido especial atenção. Este trabalho teve como objetivos avaliar a genotoxicidade de amostras de lodo de esgoto tratado de diferentes Estações de Tratamento de Esgoto (ETE) do Estado de São Paulo com o teste de micronúcleo em Tradescantia e ampliar os conhecimentos sobre o potencial de utilização da Tradescantia pallida em substituição ao clone 4430. Todas as ETEs estudadas apresentaram pelo menos uma amostra positiva para o teste de micronúcleo em Tradescantia sendo necessários mais estudos para elucidar quais os compostos são responsáveis pelo efeito observado. Os resultados sugerem que a Tradescantia pallida pode substituir o clone 4430 no teste de micronúcleo, porém esse ensaio tem aplicabilidade limitada em programas de monitoramento. / The sludge produced in sewage treatment plants can contain toxic substances which are not yet regulated by national and international legislation. Among these, the genotoxic substances are of great concern. The present paper aimed at evaluating the genotoxicity of treated sludge samples collected in different Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) located in the State of São Paul, Brazil. The micronucleus assay in Tradescantia was the test chosen for this evaluation. Another objective of the study was to verify it Tradescantia pallida could replace the clone 4430 in the Trad-MN assay. All the STPs studied have presented at least one positive sample for the micronucleus assay in the Tradescantia. Further studies are required in order to determine which compounds are responsible for the observed effect. The results obtained suggest that T. pallida can replace clone 4430 in the micronucleus assay, however, this assay presents limited applicability in monitoring programs.

Submitted by admin tede (tede@pucgoias.edu.br) on 2017-06-28T13:06:00Z No. of bitstreams: 1 LUCAS RODRIGUES SAMPAIO.pdf: 955041 bytes, checksum: 35594b1f525d8647d04413aaa06e3730 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-06-28T13:06:00Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 LUCAS RODRIGUES SAMPAIO.pdf: 955041 bytes, checksum: 35594b1f525d8647d04413aaa06e3730 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-03-09 / The study of traditional uses of plants and their products has gradually increased during the last years, which has resulted in a significant number of publications in this area. Phytotherapics correspond to a significant principle of biologically ative natural products, many of which constituted models for the synthesis of a large number of drugs. Therefore, inserts it the Carthamus tinctorius, a plant that is part of the family Asteraceae, presenting themselves as a crop adapted to adverse conditions, being cultivated worldwide due to its medicinal properties. The Carthamus tinctorius contains a high quality oil rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). The herb has potential for improvement through molecular breeding programs due to the availability of significant genetic and phenotypic diversity. In order to evaluate the angiogenic and genotoxic activities of safflower oil, angiogenesis tests were carried out on the chorioallantoid membrane (MCA) of embryonated chicken egg and micronucleus test on hematopoietic bone marrow of mice, where the results of the test in MCA Indicated that the oil caused a significant increase of the vascular network (p <0.05) in relation to the neutral and inhibitory controls. In the micronucleus test, the doses of 500, 1,000 and 1,500 mg.kg-1 were used. No genotoxic activity was observed at doses of 500 and 1,000, since the number of micronuclei in relation positive control doxorubicin (DXR) towas lower (p <0.05). However at the dose of 1,500, the genotoxic effect was observed, since the micronucleus values detected were similar to those of the positive control. In view of the techniques and conditions employed, the conclusions of this study reinforce that safflower oil presents therapeutic potential, with angiogenic activity and absence of genotoxicity in doses of 500 and 1,000 mg.kg-1. However, it should be consumed moderately because of the mutagenic activity found in high doses. / O estudo dos usos tradicionais de plantas e seus produtos têm aumentado gradualmente durante os últimos anos, o que resultou em um conjunto significativo de publicações nesta área. Os fitoterápicos correspondem a um princípio significativo de produtos naturais biologicamente ativos, muitos dos quais constituíram modelos para a síntese de um grande número de fármacos. Portanto, inclui-se o Carthamus tinctorius, planta que faz parte da família Asteraceae, apresentando-se como uma cultura adaptada a condições adversas, sendo cultivada em todo o mundo devido às suas propriedades medicinais. O Carthamus tinctorius, contém um óleo de alta qualidade rico em ácidos graxos poliinsaturados (PUFAs). A cultura da erva tem um potencial de melhoria através de programas de melhoramento molecular devido à disponibilidade da diversidade genética e fenotípica significativa. Com o intuito de avaliar as atividades angiogênica e genotóxica do óleo de cártamo, foram realizados os testes de angiogênese na membrana corioalantoide (MCA) do ovo embrionado de galinha e o teste de micronúcleo em medula óssea hematopoiética de camundongos, onde os resultados do ensaio na MCA indicaram que o óleo provocou aumento significativo da rede vascular (p<0,05) em relação aos controles neutro e inibidor. No teste do micronúcleo, foram utilizadas doses de, 500, 1.000 e 1.500 mg.kg-1. Não foi observada atividade genotóxica nas doses de 500 e 1.000, uma vez que o número de micronúcleos foi menor (p<0,05) em relação ao controle positivo doxorrubicina (DXR). Entretanto, na dose de 1.500 foi observado o efeito genotóxico, pois os valores de micronúcleos detectados foram semelhantes aos do controle positivo. Diante das técnicas e condições empregadas, as conclusões deste estudo reforçam que o óleo de cártamo apresenta potencial terapêutico, com atividade angiogênica e ausência de genotoxicidade nas doses de 500 e 1.000 mg.kg-1. No entanto, deve ser consumido moderadamente por conta da atividade genotóxica encontrada em doses elevadas.