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Martínez Guitarte, José Luis

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    Effects at molecular level of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) in Chironomus riparius (DIPTERA) aquatic larvae
    (Elsevier, 2019-04) Martínez Paz, Pedro; Negri, Viviana; Esteban Arranz, Adrián; Ballesteros García, Paloma; Martínez Guitarte, José Luis; Morales Camarzana, Consolación Mónica
    Nowadays, due to the physical, chemical, electrical, thermal and mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes (CNT), its have been currently incorporated into biomedical products and they are employed in drug delivery drug administration, biosensor design, microbial treatments, consumer products, and new products containing CNT are expected in the future. CNT are hydrophobic and have a tendency to accumulate in sediments if they are released into aquatic ecosystems. Vertebrate studies have revealed concerns about the toxicity of carbon nanotubes, but there is very limited data on the toxic effects in aquatic invertebrate species. The aim of the present study is to determine the effects of MWCNT in Chironomus riparius at the molecular level, understanding its mode of action and analyzing the suitability of this species to monitor and assess risk of nanomaterials in aquatic ecosystems. To evaluate possible toxic effects caused by carbon nanotube environmental dispersion with regard to aquatic compartment, we study the mRNA levels of several related genes with DNA repairing mechanisms, cell stress response, cell apoptosis and cytoskeleton by Real-Time PCR and proposed a freshwater invertebrate C. riparius, which is a reference organism in aquatic toxicology. The obtained results show a transcriptional alteration of some genes included in this study, indicating that different cell processes are affected and providing one the first evidences in the mechanisms of action of MWCNT in invertebrates. Moreover, this data reinforces the need for further studies to assess the environmental risk of nanomaterial to prevent future damage to aquatic ecosystems.
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    Chironomus riparius molecular response to polystyrene primary microplastics
    (ELSEVIER, 0023-04-10) Kalman, Judit; Muñiz González, Ana Belén; García, María Ángeles; Martínez Guitarte, José Luis
    Microplastics are emerging as a central concern for the environment. They can be found worldwide, produced for the industry and because of plastic debris degradation. The microplastics are smaller than 5 mm, but they can also range in micro and nanometer scales, present in soil and aquatic ecosystems. Furthermore, they can have different chemical compositions, including additives with putative toxicity. Chironomus riparius is a dipteran with aquatic larvae used in toxicology tests. As a benthic organism, it can be exposed to microplastics in the water and the sediments, being able to ingest some of them depending on the size and shape. However, it is still poor knowledge of the effects that microplastics have on invertebrates, especially at the molecular level. We have analyzed the impact that 5–5.9 μm spheres of polystyrene have on the metabolism of C. riparius, studying the transcriptional activity of eighty genes, twenty-eight described here for the first time. The genes covered the endocrine response, the detoxification mechanisms, the stress response, the DNA repairing mechanisms, hypoxia, oxidative stress, apoptosis, immunity, cholesterol metabolism, energy metabolism, the circadian rhythm, signaling, and regulation of piRNAs. The results showed that at 24 h, the stress response was the most affected, while at 48 h, the endocrine response and detoxification were slightly affected. Finally, at 72 h, endocrine response, detoxification mechanisms, and lipid metabolism genes were altered. Overall, the data suggest an acute response involving stress genes downregulation, while the later response seems to move to metabolic alterations, with changes in hormonal regulation and metabolism. It could be because micrometer microplastics are confounded with food, decreasing the availability of resources for larval development. The present work shows a dynamic impact of polystyrene microspheres and provides new putative biomarkers to analyze several mechanisms involved in the cellular and physiological response to toxicants.