Project description:We reported the gene expression profile of T47D cells treated with the organic extract of Particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) sampled next to the municipal solid waste incineration plant of Bologna city. Based on a air pollution distribution model that takes the incinaration plant as point source of emission, two sites were chosen to sample particulate matter near incineration plant: "FrulloEst" representing the maximum effect of the incineration plant, "Calamosco" representing the negative control of "FrulloEst" (minimun effect of incineration plant, same effect of other air pollution fonts). Another site, "Giardini Margherita", is chosen to sample the urban background air pollution. for each site sample collection was performed in winter and in summer season.
Project description:Imatinib mesylate (IM) a protein kinase inhibitor drug that selectively inhibits certain oncogenic mutant protein tyrosine kinases. After application, IM is via hospital and municipal waste water effluents released into the aquatic environment, where it can harm non-target organisms. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in gene transcription in liver of adult F1 zebrafish (Danio rerio) continuously exposed to IM at environmentaly relevant concentrations of 0.01 µg/L and 1 µg/L.
