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| Author(s): |
Heloisa Aparecida Barbosa da Silva Pereira
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
| Press: | Bauru. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru (FOB/SDB) |
| Defense date: | 2011-03-24 |
| Examining board members: |
Marilia Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf;
Adriana Franco Paes Leme;
Camila de Oliveira Rodini Pegoraro
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| Advisor: | Marilia Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf |
| Abstract | |
The recent development of proteomic techniques allowed the analysis of the whole proteomic profile of the biological systems, allowing the comprehension of the normal physiology, as well as of the mechanisms underlying diseases. It has also made easier the discovery of biomarkers of diseases, as well as the identification of new therapies and drugs. In the present study, proteomic analysis was used as a tool to help understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying chronic fluoride toxicity in rat liver and also to define potential biomarkers of toxicity. Three groups of weanling male Wistarrats (21 days) were treated ad libitum with drinking water containing 0 (control), 5 or 50 mg/L fluoride for 60 days (n=6/group). After euthanasia, liver and serum were collected. The liver was divided into lobes. The left lobe was used for fluoride analysis (ion-sensitive electrode, after hexamethyldisiloxane-facilitated diffusion). The right lobe was used for histological analysis (hematoxylin and eosine) while the median was used for proteomic analysis (2D-PAGE associated with LC-MS/MS). Data were analysed by ANOVA and Tukeys test, (p<0.05). A dose-response relationship was observed for serum fluoride levels. In liver, a significant increase in fluoride levels was observed in the 50 mg/L group when compared with the 5 mg/L group. Morphometric analysis did not reveal alterations in the cellular structures. The morphological exam revealed macrovesicular lipid droplets in the 5 and 50 mg/L groups which were more intense in the later. Quantitative intensity analysis (software ImageMaster 2D-Platinum v 7.0) comparing the percentage of alteration of volume of protein spots revealed 33, 44 and 29 protein spots that had increase or decrease in expression in the groups control X 5 mg/L, control X 50 mg/L and 5 mg/L X 50 mg/L, respectively. In addition, 18, 1 and 5 protein spots were detected exclusively in groups control, 5 mg/L and 50 mg/L, respectively. From the differentially expressed spots, 94 proteins were satisfactorily identified (72.3%). Briefly, exposure to fluoride altered the expression of liver proteins belonging to all the functional categories, especially those related to metabolism. More pronounced alterations were seen for the 50 mg/L group. Proteins that were not detected upon exposure to fluoride or that had their expression induced in the presence of fluoride are potential biomarkers of toxicity and should be better investigated. Since this is the first study involving proteomic analysis of liver in rats exposed to different doses of fluoride, these findings indicate important pathways and cellular processes affected by exposure to this element that should be addressed in details in future studies. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 08/07263-9 - Proteomic analysis in liver of rats submitted to chronic fluoride exposure |
| Grantee: | Heloisa Aparecida Barbosa da Silva Pereira |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |