Project description:Benzo(a)pyrene is a well-established human carcinogen in humans and rodents. In the present study, we sought to determine the dose- and time-dependent changes in gene expression upon oral exposure to benzo(a)pyrene. Adult male MutaTMMouse were exposed to three doses of benzo(a)pyrene or vehicle control (olive oil) for 28 days and sacrificed three days after the final exposure.
Project description:Benzo(a)pyrene is a well-established human carcinogen in humans and rodents. In the present study, we sought to determine the dose- and time-dependent changes in gene expression upon oral exposure to benzo(a)pyrene. Adult male B6C3F1 mice were exposed to four doses of benzo(a)pyrene or vehicle control for three days and sacrificed 4 or 24 hours after the final exposure.
Project description:Soil dwelling Aspergillus fungi possess the versatile metabolic capability to utilize complex organic compounds which are toxic to humans, yet the mechanisms they employ remain largely unknown. Benzo(a)pyrene is a common carcinogenic contaminant, posing a significant concern for human health. Here, we report that Aspergillus fungi can degrade benzo(a)pyrene effectively. In Aspergillus nidulans, exposure to benzo(a)pyrene results in transcriptomic and metabolic changes associated with cellular growth and energy generation, implying that the fungus utilizes benzo(a)pyrene as a food. Importantly, we identify and characterize the conserved bapA gene encoding a cytochrome P450 monooxygenase that exerts the first step in the degradation of benzo(a)pyrene. We further demonstrate that the fungal NF-κB-type global regulators VeA and VelB are required for benzo(a)pyrene degradation in A. nidulans, which occurs through expression control of bapA in response to nutrient limitation. Our study illuminates fundamental knowledge of fungal benzo(a)pyrene metabolism and provides novel insights into enhancing bioremediation potential.
Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE24907: Lack of hepatic response of microRNA in mice following chronic benzo(a)pyrene exposure (gene expression) GSE24909: Lack of hepatic response of microRNA in mice following chronic benzo(a)pyrene exposure (miRNA) Refer to individual Series
Project description:Human colon carcinoma cells (HCT116) differing in p53 status were exposed to benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) (2.5 and 5 uM for up to 48 h) or anti-benzo(a)pyrene-trans-7,8-dihydrodiol-9,10-epoxide (BPDE)(0.5 and 1 uM for up to 24 h), and their gene expression responses compared by cDNA microarray technology. Keywords: BaP or BPDE exposure
