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Transcriptome alterations in zebrafish gill after exposure to different sizes of microplastics
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Researchers found that microplastic exposure in zebrafish gills caused size-dependent transcriptomic changes, with smaller particles triggering more differentially expressed genes related to immune response, oxidative stress, and apoptosis pathways compared to larger particles.
Most studies on microplastics (MPs) focused on gut, liver, and brain, and MPs toxicity was size-dependent, but less has been reported on gill. Here, zebrafish were exposed to three sizes of MPs (45-53 μm, 90-106 μm, and 250-300 μm). Next, comparative transcriptome analysis and determination of physiological indices were performed in zebrafish gills to elucidate the size-associated toxicity of MPs to fish gills. Compared with the control, 60, 344, and 802 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified after exposure to 45-53 μm, 90-106 μm, and 250-300 μm MPs for 5 days, respectively. More DEGs in treatment with bigger MPs suggested that bigger MPs might induce more changes in zebrafish gills than smaller ones. These DEGs were significantly enriched in the FoxO signaling, cellular senescence, circadian rhythm and p53 signaling pathways. Besides, 90-106 μm and 250-300 μm MPs treatments inhibited the cell cycle and prevented the apoptosis. The GSH content significantly increased after MPs exposure, suggesting the induction of oxidative stress. AChE and Na+/K+-ATPase activities were significantly lowered in all MPs treatments than in the control, suggesting the inhibition of neurotransmission and ion regulation. These changes might negatively influence the normal functioning of gills, such as osmoregulation, ion regulation, and respiration.
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