Fullerenes(nC60) affect the growth and development of the sediment-dwelling invertebrate Chironomus riparius larvae

Waissi-Leinonen, Greta C.; Nybom, Inna; Pakarinen, Kukka; Akkanen, Jarkko; Leppänen, Matti T.; Kukkonen, Jussi V. K.

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2015.06.010

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“…The fullerene powder was previously analyzed for metal traces using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES, IRIS Intrepid ll XSP) measurements [8] (Supplemental Material Table S1). The C 60 suspension was stirred for two weeks at 1000 rpm (105 rad/s) by a magnetic stirrer [15–17].…”

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“…The C 60 concentration of suspensions was measured before the experiments [13] at a wavelength of 335 nm [18] by using spectrophotometric measurements (ultraviolet (UV)/vis spectrophotometer, Cary 50BIO mulgrave, Australia). The absorbance at 335 nm was compared to the calibration curve documented in our previous paper [8]. …”

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“…Two relevant spiking approaches are mixing nanoparticles directly with the sediment, the method traditionally used to spike sediments with dissolved chemicals, or allowing the particles to settle onto the sediment from the overlying water, forming a layer of particles on the surface. It has been suggested though that different nanoparticle exposure methods lead to different response mechanisms by the benthic invertebrate Chironomus riparius larvae [7, 8]. In addition, it may be more appropriate to relate nanoparticle effects in complex matrices, such as sediments where quantification of the nanomaterial concentration may be challenging, to the body burden inside the organism instead of the concentration in the sediment [6].…”

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“…However, the body burden was not quantified. In addition, exposure to fullerenes in sediments spiked by mixing the fullerenes directly with the sediment have been shown to negatively impact C. riparius larval growth and development rates even at relatively low fullerene concentrations[8]. A subtle change in the emergence period for males and females was observed which could influence the local species population; because adult midges have a life span of only a few days, there needs to be a several day overlap after both the male and female flies have emerged for reproduction to occur.…”

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Chironomus riparius exposure to fullerene-contaminated sediment results in oxidative stress and may impact life cycle parameters

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Pakarinen

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A key component of understanding the potential environmental risks of fullerenes (C60) is their potential effects on benthic invertebrates. Using the sediment dwelling invertebrate Chironomus riparius we explored the effects of acute (12 h and 24 h) and chronic (10 d, 15 d, and 28 d) exposures of sediment associated fullerenes. The aims of this study were to assess the impact of exposure to C60 in the sediment top layer ((0.025, 0.18 and 0.48) C60 mg/cm2) on larval growth, oxidative stress and emergence rates and to quantify larval body burdens in similarly exposed organisms. Oxidative stress localization was observed in the tissues next to the microvilli and exoskeleton through a method for identifying oxidative stress reactions generated by reactive oxygen species. Rapid intake of fullerenes was shown in acute experiments, whereas body residues decreased after chronic exposure. Transmission electron microscopy analysis revealed oxidative damage and structural changes in cells located between the lipid droplets and next to the microvilli layer in fullerene exposed samples. Fullerene associated sediments also caused changes in the emergence rate of males and females, suggesting that the cellular interactions described above or other effects from the fullerenes may influence reproduction rates.

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Chironomus riparius exposure to fullerene-contaminated sediment results in oxidative stress and may impact life cycle parameters

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“…The observed effects correlate with the analyzed sizes of particles in sediment indicating that small agglomerates of fullerene cause more serious consequences for C. Riparius, than larger agglomerates that was observed at higher doses of C60. The results have demonstrated that fullerenes can be dangerous for sediment dwellers; it is manifested in changing ecotoxic parameters that influence the survival of water organisms [20].…”

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Toxic Effect and Mechanisms of Nanoparticles on Freshwater Infusoria

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2016

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Nanoparticle toxicology works toward establishing the hazard of nanoparticles, and therefore their potential risk, in light of the increased use of exposure. The current study was research proper characterization of the nanoparticles for understanding of their toxic effects and mechanisms at the cellular level. Dose and time as a main parameters is essential in hazard identification and risk assessment of nanomaterials. Material for the evaluation of toxic effects was used 20 samples of commercially available and laboratory preparations of metals and nanocarbon, divided into main groups: carbon nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles and metal nanoparticles in different concentration. Fresh water infusoria stylonychia mytilus (wild strain) in exponential growth phase was used as the test object. Analysis of data on oxides of the metals showed higher toxicity than metal nanoparticles. In groups the maximum toxicity was observed in iron oxides (Fe3O4, Fe2O3), copper (CuO) and molybdenum (MoO3) (0,1; 0,025; 0,0125 М) after 24 hours of incubation with the test object Analysis of the effect of metal nanoparticles on the cells of infusoria showed that the maximum toxic effect was observed when exposed to Cu, Fe, Ag (0,025-0,0015625 М). Statistical analyses showed a high correlation between concentration and time (P≤0,001). The issue of accessibility of nanomaterials released in the environment for living organisms has been poorly studied. The toxic effects of nanoparticles can be associated with their size and their physicochemical properties.

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Nanomaterials in the aquatic environment: A European Union–United States perspective on the status of ecotoxicity testing, research priorities, and challenges ahead

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Fernandes

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Enviro Toxic and Chemistry

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The US-EU Community of Research (CoR) was established in 2012 to provide a platform for scientists to develop a ‘shared repertoire of protocols and methods to overcome nanotechnology environmental health and safety (nanoEHS) research gaps and barriers’ (www.us-eu.org/). Based on work within the Ecotoxicology CoR (2012–2015) we provide here an overview of the state-of-the-art of nanomaterials (NMs) in the aquatic environment by addressing different research questions with a focus on ecotoxicological test systems and the challenges faced when assessing nanomaterial (NM) hazards (e.g., uptake routes, bioaccumulation, toxicity, test protocols and model organisms). Our recommendation is to place particular importance on studying the ecological effects of aged/weathered NMs, as-manufactured NMs, as well as NMs released from consumer products in addressing the following overarching research topics: i) NM characterization and quantification in environmental and biological matrices, ii) NM transformation in the environment and consequences for bioavailability and toxicity, iii) alternative methods to assess exposure, iv) influence of exposure scenarios on bioavailability and toxicity, v) development of more environmentally realistic bioassays and vi) uptake, internal distribution, and depuration of NMs. Research addressing these key topics will reduce uncertainty in ecological risk assessment and support the sustainable development of nanotechnology.

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Fullerenes(nC60) affect the growth and development of the sediment-dwelling invertebrate Chironomus riparius larvae

Cited by 29 publications

References 35 publications

Chironomus riparius exposure to fullerene-contaminated sediment results in oxidative stress and may impact life cycle parameters

Chironomus riparius exposure to fullerene-contaminated sediment results in oxidative stress and may impact life cycle parameters

Toxic Effect and Mechanisms of Nanoparticles on Freshwater Infusoria

Nanomaterials in the aquatic environment: A European Union–United States perspective on the status of ecotoxicity testing, research priorities, and challenges ahead

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