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Bisphenol S Leads to Cytotoxicity-Induced Antioxidant Responses and Oxidative Stress in Isolated Rainbow Trout (Oncorhyncus Mykiss) Hepatocytes
Summary
Bisphenol S (BPS), widely used as a 'safer' substitute for BPA in plastics, caused oxidative stress and cell death in rainbow trout liver cells. The findings raise concerns that BPS—found in products marketed as BPA-free—may not be a safe alternative for fish health or for humans consuming contaminated seafood.
Abstract Background: Bisphenol S (BPS) is a chemical compound that is utilized in the plastic industry as an alternative to bisphenol A (BPA). The toxic effects of BPS in fish is less known and limited. Therefore, in the present study, it was aimed to investigate the influence of BPS on rainbow trout ( Oncorhyncus mykiss ) hepatocytes in vitro. Methods and Results: For this purpose, the hepatocytes of the fish were isolated, and then the cultured cells were treated with increasing concentrations of BPS (0, 15.63, 31.25, 62.50, 125, 250, and 500 µM) for 24 h. The cytotoxic impact of BPS was determined in the culture media using lactate dehydrogenase assay and then, the antioxidant defence indicators were assayed. The results showed that concentration-dependent increases were observed in the percentage of cytotoxicity. The superoxide dismutase activity was reduced, while the catalase and glutathione peroxidase activity was elevated with all of the BPS concentrations. The glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity was significantly increased with a BPS concentration of 31.25 µM or higher, while GST theta 1-1 activity was decreased with the same concentrations of BPS. The reduced glutathione content was decreased significantly with a BPS concentration of 31.25 µM or higher, and the malondialdehyde content increased with BPS concentrations of 125, 250, and 500 µM. Conclusions: The findings determined herein suggested that BPS causes cytotoxicity in fish hepatocytes and could lead to oxidative stress, resulting hepatotoxicity in fish. Thus, the utilization of BPS instead of BPA as safe alternative in industry should be re-evaluated in the future for environmental health.