Background: Nonylphenol (NP) and Octylphenol (OP) are persistent and non-biodegradable environmental contaminants classified as endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs). These compounds are widely used in several industrial applications and present estrogen-like properties, which have extensively been studied in aquatic organisms. The present study aimed to verify the interference of these compounds alone, and in mixture, on the reproductive cycle of the male terrestrial vertebrate Podarcis siculus, focusing mainly on the steroidogenesis process. Methods: Male lizards have been treated with different injections of both NP and OP alone and in mixture, and evaluation has been carried out using a histological approach. Results: Results obtained showed that both substances are able to alter both testis histology and localization of key steroidogenic enzymes, such as 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3β-HSD), 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17β-HSD) and P450 aromatase. Moreover, OP exerts a preponderant effect, and the P450 aromatase represents the major target of both chemicals. Conclusions: In conclusion, NP and OP inhibit steroidogenesis, which in turn may reduce the reproductive capacity of the specimens.

Alkyphenol exposure alters steroidogenesis in male lizard podarcis siculus / Di Lorenzo, M.; Mileo, A.; Laforgia, V.; De Falco, M.; Rosati, L.. - In: ANIMALS. - ISSN 2076-2615. - 11:4(2021), p. 1003. [10.3390/ani11041003]

Alkyphenol exposure alters steroidogenesis in male lizard podarcis siculus

Di Lorenzo M.
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Mileo A.
Co-primo
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Laforgia V.
Supervision
;
De Falco M.
Penultimo
Writing – Review & Editing
;
Rosati L.
Ultimo
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
2021

Abstract

Background: Nonylphenol (NP) and Octylphenol (OP) are persistent and non-biodegradable environmental contaminants classified as endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs). These compounds are widely used in several industrial applications and present estrogen-like properties, which have extensively been studied in aquatic organisms. The present study aimed to verify the interference of these compounds alone, and in mixture, on the reproductive cycle of the male terrestrial vertebrate Podarcis siculus, focusing mainly on the steroidogenesis process. Methods: Male lizards have been treated with different injections of both NP and OP alone and in mixture, and evaluation has been carried out using a histological approach. Results: Results obtained showed that both substances are able to alter both testis histology and localization of key steroidogenic enzymes, such as 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3β-HSD), 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17β-HSD) and P450 aromatase. Moreover, OP exerts a preponderant effect, and the P450 aromatase represents the major target of both chemicals. Conclusions: In conclusion, NP and OP inhibit steroidogenesis, which in turn may reduce the reproductive capacity of the specimens.
2021
Alkyphenol exposure alters steroidogenesis in male lizard podarcis siculus / Di Lorenzo, M.; Mileo, A.; Laforgia, V.; De Falco, M.; Rosati, L.. - In: ANIMALS. - ISSN 2076-2615. - 11:4(2021), p. 1003. [10.3390/ani11041003]
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