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Dose-dependent effects of polystyrene nanoplastics on growth, photosynthesis, and astaxanthin synthesis in Haematococcus pluvialis.
Zhang, Yingying; Ju, Jian; Li, Min; Ma, Zhuyi; Lu, Wenyan; Yang, Hui.
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  • Zhang Y; College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China. Electronic address: zhangyingying@yzu.edu.cn.
  • Ju J; College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
  • Li M; College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
  • Ma Z; College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
  • Lu W; College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
  • Yang H; College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
Environ Pollut ; 359: 124574, 2024 Oct 15.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39029865
ABSTRACT
Microalgae play an important role in aquatic ecosystems, but the widespread presence of micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) poses significant threats to them. Haematococcus pluvialis is well-known for its ability to produce the antioxidant astaxanthin when it experiences stress from environmental conditions. Here we examined the effects of polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) at concentrations of 0.1, 1, and 10 mg/L on H. pluvialis over an 18-day period. Our results show that PS-NPs caused a significant, dose-dependent inhibition of H. pluvialis growth and a reduction in photosynthesis. Furthermore, PS-NPs severely damaged the morphology of H. pluvialis, leading to cell shrinkage, collapse, content release, and aggregation. Additionally, PS-NPs induced a dose-dependent increase in soluble protein content and a decrease in the production of extracellular polymeric substances. These findings indicate that PS-NPs has the potential to adversely affect both the physiology and morphology of H. pluvialis. An increase in reactive oxygen species and antioxidant enzyme activities was also observed, suggesting an oxidative stress response to PS-NPs exposure. Notably, the synthesis of astaxanthin, which is crucial for H. pluvialis's survival under stress, was significantly inhibited in a dose-dependent manner under strong light conditions, along with the down-regulation of genes involved in the astaxanthin biosynthesis pathway. This suggests that PS-NPs exposure reduces H. pluvialis's ability to survive under adverse conditions. This study enhances our understanding of the toxic effects of PS-NPs on microalgae and underscores the urgent need for measures to mitigate MNP pollution to protect aquatic ecosystems.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Fotosíntesis / Poliestirenos / Contaminantes Químicos del Agua / Xantófilas / Microalgas Idioma: En Revista: Environ Pollut Asunto de la revista: SAUDE AMBIENTAL Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Fotosíntesis / Poliestirenos / Contaminantes Químicos del Agua / Xantófilas / Microalgas Idioma: En Revista: Environ Pollut Asunto de la revista: SAUDE AMBIENTAL Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Reino Unido