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Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Scientific reports, Dec 6, 2016

Chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) are novel species of environmental contamin... more Chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) are novel species of environmental contaminants whose possible sources remain unclear. The occurrence of ClPAHs within total suspended particles (TSP) is compared with weekly air samples at two sites of differing characteristics (industrial and residential) in the megacity of Nagoya, Japan. Samples were collected over 12 months during 2011-2012. All 24 species of targeted ClPAHs were detected at both industrial and residential sites, where mean concentrations of total ClPAHs in TSP were 20.7 and 14.1 pg/m(3), respectively. High concentrations at the industrial site were frequently observed during winter, suggesting potent seasonal ClPAH sources there. Positive matrix factorization modeling of particulate ClPAH source identification and apportioning were conducted for datasets including ClPAHs, PAHs, elements and ions, plus elemental carbons in TSP. Eight factors were identified as possible ClPAH sources, with estimates that the d...

Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology, 2017

The particle size distribution of chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) in partic... more The particle size distribution of chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) in particulate matter (PM) in Japan is examined for the first time. PM was collected using a PM0.1 air sampler with a six-stage filter. PM was collected in October 2014 and January 2015 to observe potential seasonal variation in the atmospheric behavior and size of PM, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and ClPAHs. We found that the concentration of PAHs and ClPAHs between 0.5-1.0 μm and 1.0-2.5 μm markedly increase in January (i.e., the winter season). Among the ClPAHs, 1-ClPyrene and 6-ClBenzo[a]Pyrene were the most commonly occurring compounds; further, approximately 15% of ClPAHs were in the nanoparticle phase (<0.1 μm). The relatively high presence of nanoparticles is a potential human health concern because these particles can easily be deposited in the lung periphery. Lastly, we evaluated the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) ligand activity of PM extracts in each size frac...

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2016

In order to categorize the distribution, source, and effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ... more In order to categorize the distribution, source, and effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in aquatic systems of southern India, chemical and toxicological analyses were performed on surface and core sediments, collected from Adyar river, Cooum river, Ennore estuary, and Pulicat lake near Chennai city. The total PAH concentration in surface sediment ranged from 13 to 31,425ng/g with a mean value of 4320ng/g; the concentration was markedly higher in Cooum river compared to that at other sites. The historical PAH dissemination in core samples in the Cooum river, Ennore estuary, and Pulicat lake ranged from 30 to 31,425ng/g, from 8.6 to 910ng/g, and from 62 to 546ng/g, respectively. Surface sediments were predominantly contaminated with low molecular weight (LMW) PAHs. Historical profiles suggest that PAH contamination in the area is now greater than it had been in the past. PAH accumulation in Pulicat lake was distinct from that at other locations where high molecular weight (HMW) PAHs were predominant. DNA damage in HepG2 cells treated with sediment extracts from different locations showed a good correlation with their respective total PAH levels. Statistical analysis revealed that 3-ring and 4-ring PAHs may synergistically contribute to the genotoxic potency compared to others in sediments. The study also showed that a majority of PAHs in the study area indicated a petrogenic origin. Based on the enrichment and toxicological assessment of PAHs in sediments, Cooum river was shown to suffer the highest biological impairment among the studied water bodies.

Environmental Science Technology, 2005

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Chemico Biological Interactions, Mar 1, 2010

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) such as benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) are widespread environmental... more Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) such as benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) are widespread environmental pollutants and several lines of experimental evidence have suggested a role in carcinogenesis. PAHs in the environment are exposed to sunlight and photomodified PAHs have been detected in contaminated sediment and air particulate matter; however, the carcinogenicity of photomodified PAHs is not well understood. In this study, we found that solar-simulated light-irradiated BaP (LBaP) inhibited apoptosis, leading to cancer. LBaP suppressed apoptosis induced by cell detachment and serum depletion in a dose and light-irradiated time-dependent manner. The antiapoptotic effect was related to the production of reactive oxygen species from degraded BaP. The cells that survived apoptosis by LBaP treatment were transformed having the ability to form colonies in soft agar and tumors in nude mice. These capabilities were specific to LBaP, not BaP itself. The results suggested that the carcinogenicity of PAHs may be attributable not only to the genetic damage induced by their metabolites, but also to the antiapoptotic effects of oxidative products on exposure to sunlight.

Environmental Science and Technology, Apr 1, 2008

Chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (CIPAHs) have been reported to occur in urban air. N... more Chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (CIPAHs) have been reported to occur in urban air. Nevertheless, sources of CIPAHs in urban air have not been studied, due to the lack of appropriate analytical methods and standards. In this study, we measured concentrations of 20 CIPAHs and 11 brominated PAHs (BrPAHs) in fly ash and bottom ash from 11 municipal/hazardous/industrial waste incinerators, using analytical standards synthesized in our laboratory. Concentrations of total CIPAHs and BrPAHs in ash samples ranged from &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.06 to 6990 ng/g and from &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.14 to 1235 ng/g, respectively. The concentrations of CIPAHs were approximately 100-fold higher than the concentrations of BrPAHs. 6-CIBaP and 1-CIPyr were the dominant compounds in fly ash samples. The profiles of halogenated PAHs were similar to the profiles reported previously for urban air. 1-BrPyr was the predominant BrPAH in fly ash. Concentrations of 6-CIBaP, 9,10-Cl2Phe, 9-CIAnt, and 6-BrBaP in fly ash were significantly correlated with the corresponding parent PAH concentrations. Significant correlation between sigmaCIPAH and sigmaPAH concentrations suggests that direct chlorination of parent PAHs is the mechanism of formation of CIPAHs during incineration of wastes; nevertheless, a comparable correlation was not found for BrPAHs. There was no significant correlation between the capacity and temperature of an incinerator and the concentrations of sigmaCl-/BrPAHs in ash samples, although lower concentrations of all halogenated PAHs were found in stoker-type incinerators than in fixed grate-type incinerators. Toxicity equivalency quotients (TEQs) for CIPAHs in ash samples were calculated with CIPAH potencies. Average TEQ concentrations of CIPAHs in fly ash and bottom ash were15800 pg-TEQ/g and 67 pg-TEQ/g, respectively. Our results suggest that the extent of dioxin-like toxicity contributed by CIPAHs in ash generated during waste incineration is similar to that reported previously for dioxins. Waste incineration is an important source of Cl-/BrPAHs in the urban atmosphere.

Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, Mar 18, 2010

ABSTRACT Hydroxylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OH-PAH) with less than four rings are fre... more ABSTRACT Hydroxylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OH-PAH) with less than four rings are frequently found in the environment, whereas the toxicities associated with these compounds remain unclear. In this study, aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR)–ligand binding activities of OH-PAH were investigated by using a recombinant yeast assay system. The majority of the OH-PAH tested showed AhR–ligand binding activities, especially, when the hydroxylated derivatives of naphthalene were incubated with recombinant yeast. The structure–activity relationship between AhR activity and molecular weight or the octanol–water partition coefficient value of OH-PAH displayed significant correlations. These findings indicate that the site and number of hydroxy-groups substituted on PAH skeleton apparently influenced the AhR – ligand binding activity in the recombinant yeast assay.

Journal of Aoac International, 2002

A reversed-phase liquid chromatographic method has been developed for the determination of fenami... more A reversed-phase liquid chromatographic method has been developed for the determination of fenamiphos and the metabolites fenamiphos sulfoxide, fenamiphos sulfone, 3-methyl-4-(methylthlo)- phenol, and 3-methyl-4-(methylsulflnyl)phenol. Trace quantities of the nematlclde and Its metabolites In soil can be determined simultaneously. The limit of detection of the method was 5 ppm. Recoveries of fenamiphos and Its degradation products at fortification levels of 25,50, and 100 ppm ranged from 99.2 to 100.8%. Standard deviations ranged from 0.29 to 0.70 ppm.

한국대기환경학회 학술대회논문집, Apr 1, 2008

Environmental Science and Technology, May 1, 2009

Halogenated aromatic compounds (HACs) in the environment have created great concern because of th... more Halogenated aromatic compounds (HACs) in the environment have created great concern because of the associated adverse health implications. In this study we investigated the atmospheric behavior and exposure risk of brominated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (BrPAHs) larger than three rings which were associated with particles in the urban air in Japan, and which were discovered as novel HACs in the air. Furthermore, the ambient levels of chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) and PAHs, in addition to BrPAHs, were also simultaneously investigated to emphasize the differences. Seven of 11 target BrPAHs were newly detected from the urban air samples in Japan between 2004 and 2005. Of the BrPAHs detected, 5,7-Br 2 BaA was most abundant (mean concentration, 8.7 pg m-3), followed by 7,12-Br 2 BaA (6.3 pg m-3) and 6-BrBaP (3.3 pg m-3). The mean concentrations of total BrPAHs, ClPAHs, and PAHs detected were 8.6 pg m-3 , 15.2 pg m-3 , and 1.2 ng m-3 , respectively, which showed that concentrations of such halogenated PAHs (Br-/Cl-PAHs) tended to be approximately 100-fold lower than PAHs. The BrPAHs had photolysis rates that were relatively faster than the corresponding ClPAHs. Comparing the ambient profiles among the PAH congeners suggested that ambient BrPAHs that came from the specific local emission sources differed from ClPAHs and PAHs, and/or could be driven by various seasonal factors, including photodecay processes. Most of the BrPAHs used showed inherent AhR-mediated activities. Toxic equivalents based on the relative potencies of each AhR activity and the ambient concentrations showed that either BrPAHs or ClPAHs accounted for a smaller proportion (∼1%) of the total.

*These authors contributed equally to this work. **Present address: Faculty of Education, Tokoha ... more *These authors contributed equally to this work. **Present address: Faculty of Education, Tokoha Gakuen University, 1-22-1 Sena, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka 420-0911, Japan. ... Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor-Mediated Gene Expression by Chlorinated Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ...

Environmental Science Technology, 2005

Polym Int, 1999

ABSTRACT The effective microbial production of copolyesters of 3-hydroxybutyrate (3HB) and 4-hydr... more ABSTRACT The effective microbial production of copolyesters of 3-hydroxybutyrate (3HB) and 4-hydroxybutyrate (4HB) with high mole fractions of 4HB units by a wild-type strain of Ralstonia eutropha H16 was investigated in culture solutions containing 4-hydroxybutyric acid (4HBA) and various carbon substrates in the presence of a nitrogen source such as ammonium sulfate. The addition of glucose or acetic acid to the culture solution containing 4HBA in the presence of ammonium sulfate resulted in the production of random copolymers of P(3HB-co-4HB) with compositions of up to 82 mol% 4HB, but the yield of copolymers was less than 7 wt% of dried cell weights. In contrast, when n-alkanoic acids such as propionic acid, butyric acid, valeric acid and hexanoic acid, being subject to β-oxidation metabolism in the cell, were used as the co-substrates of 4HBA in the presence of ammonium sulfate, a mixture of copolymers with two different 4HB compositions was produced, and copolyesters with compositions of 93–100 mol% 4HB were isolated from chloroform–n-hexane insoluble fractions in the mixture of copolymers. Especially, when this wild-type Ralstonia eutropha H16 was cultivated in a medium containing 4HBA (15 g litre−1), propionic acid (5 g litre−1) and ammonium sulfate (5 g litre−1), namely C/N (mol/mol) = 10, the P(4HB) homopolymer was produced at maximally 34 wt% of dry cell weight (7.8 g litre−1), and the conversion yield of 4HBA to P(4HB) homopolymer resulted in values as high as 21 mol%.© 1999 Society of Chemical Industry

The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jan 31, 2010

A 17␤-estradiol (E 2) is hydrolyzed to 2-hydroxy-E 2 (2-OHE 2) and 4-hydroxy-E 2 (4-OHE 2) via cy... more A 17␤-estradiol (E 2) is hydrolyzed to 2-hydroxy-E 2 (2-OHE 2) and 4-hydroxy-E 2 (4-OHE 2) via cytochrome P450 (CYP) 1A1 and 1B1, respectively. In estrogen target tissues including the mammary gland, ovaries, and uterus, CYP1B1 is highly expressed, and 4-OHE 2 is predominantly formed in cancerous tissues. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of chrysoeriol (luteorin-3-methoxy ether), which is a natural methoxyflavonoid, against activity of CYP1A1 and 1B1 using in vitro and cultured cell techniques. Chrysoeriol selectively inhibited human recombinant CYP1B1-mediated 7-ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylation (EROD) activity 5-fold more than that of CYP1A1-mediated activity in a competitive manner. Additionally, chrysoeriol inhibited E 2 hydroxylation was catalyzed by CYP1B1, but not by CYP1A1. Methylation of 4-OHE 2 , which is thought to be a detoxification process, was not affected by the presence of chrysoeriol. In human breast cancer MCF-7 cells, chrysoeriol did not affect the gene expression of CYP1A1 and 1B1, but significantly inhibited the formation of 4-methoxy E 2 without any effects on the formation of 2-methoxy E 2. In conclusion, we present the first report to show that chrysoeriol is a chemopreventive natural ingredient that can selectively inhibit CYP1B1 activity and prevent the formation of carcinogenic 4-OHE 2 from E 2.

Advanced Materials Research, Feb 6, 2013

Ambient concentrations of 26 chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) with 2-to 5-ri... more Ambient concentrations of 26 chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) with 2-to 5-rings were investigated in a Japanese urban city from December 2004 to December 2005. All the targeted ClPAHs were detected in either the gaseous or particulate phase. During the study, the ambient (gaseous + particulate) concentration of total ClPAH ranged from 18 to 330 pg m-3. The concentrations of gaseous ClPAHs tended to be 2 ∼ 100 times higher than those of particulate ClPAHs. A seasonal variability of both gaseous and particulate ClPAH concentrations was observed, with higher concentrations in winter than in summer. A compositional analysis also showed a characteristic trend: relatively low molecular weight ClPAHs dominated in warmer seasons, and high molecular weight ClPAHs dominated in colder seasons. For some ClPAHs, temperature dependence of gas-phase concentrations was statistically significant (p < 0.05), and temperature accounted for 27-63% of the variability in their concentrations. The natural logarithm of total concentrations of particulate ClPAHs were significantly correlated (p < 0.05) with the reciprocal mean temperatures, but not for gaseous ClPAHs, suggesting that there are differences of the sources and ambient fates between gaseous and particulate ClPAHs. Back trajectory analyses suggested that air masses, originating from China, were associated with the highest ClPAH concentrations.

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Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Scientific reports, Dec 6, 2016

Chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) are novel species of environmental contamin... more Chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) are novel species of environmental contaminants whose possible sources remain unclear. The occurrence of ClPAHs within total suspended particles (TSP) is compared with weekly air samples at two sites of differing characteristics (industrial and residential) in the megacity of Nagoya, Japan. Samples were collected over 12 months during 2011-2012. All 24 species of targeted ClPAHs were detected at both industrial and residential sites, where mean concentrations of total ClPAHs in TSP were 20.7 and 14.1 pg/m(3), respectively. High concentrations at the industrial site were frequently observed during winter, suggesting potent seasonal ClPAH sources there. Positive matrix factorization modeling of particulate ClPAH source identification and apportioning were conducted for datasets including ClPAHs, PAHs, elements and ions, plus elemental carbons in TSP. Eight factors were identified as possible ClPAH sources, with estimates that the d...

Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology, 2017

The particle size distribution of chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) in partic... more The particle size distribution of chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) in particulate matter (PM) in Japan is examined for the first time. PM was collected using a PM0.1 air sampler with a six-stage filter. PM was collected in October 2014 and January 2015 to observe potential seasonal variation in the atmospheric behavior and size of PM, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and ClPAHs. We found that the concentration of PAHs and ClPAHs between 0.5-1.0 μm and 1.0-2.5 μm markedly increase in January (i.e., the winter season). Among the ClPAHs, 1-ClPyrene and 6-ClBenzo[a]Pyrene were the most commonly occurring compounds; further, approximately 15% of ClPAHs were in the nanoparticle phase (<0.1 μm). The relatively high presence of nanoparticles is a potential human health concern because these particles can easily be deposited in the lung periphery. Lastly, we evaluated the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) ligand activity of PM extracts in each size frac...

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2016

In order to categorize the distribution, source, and effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ... more In order to categorize the distribution, source, and effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in aquatic systems of southern India, chemical and toxicological analyses were performed on surface and core sediments, collected from Adyar river, Cooum river, Ennore estuary, and Pulicat lake near Chennai city. The total PAH concentration in surface sediment ranged from 13 to 31,425ng/g with a mean value of 4320ng/g; the concentration was markedly higher in Cooum river compared to that at other sites. The historical PAH dissemination in core samples in the Cooum river, Ennore estuary, and Pulicat lake ranged from 30 to 31,425ng/g, from 8.6 to 910ng/g, and from 62 to 546ng/g, respectively. Surface sediments were predominantly contaminated with low molecular weight (LMW) PAHs. Historical profiles suggest that PAH contamination in the area is now greater than it had been in the past. PAH accumulation in Pulicat lake was distinct from that at other locations where high molecular weight (HMW) PAHs were predominant. DNA damage in HepG2 cells treated with sediment extracts from different locations showed a good correlation with their respective total PAH levels. Statistical analysis revealed that 3-ring and 4-ring PAHs may synergistically contribute to the genotoxic potency compared to others in sediments. The study also showed that a majority of PAHs in the study area indicated a petrogenic origin. Based on the enrichment and toxicological assessment of PAHs in sediments, Cooum river was shown to suffer the highest biological impairment among the studied water bodies.

Environmental Science Technology, 2005

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Chemico Biological Interactions, Mar 1, 2010

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) such as benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) are widespread environmental... more Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) such as benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) are widespread environmental pollutants and several lines of experimental evidence have suggested a role in carcinogenesis. PAHs in the environment are exposed to sunlight and photomodified PAHs have been detected in contaminated sediment and air particulate matter; however, the carcinogenicity of photomodified PAHs is not well understood. In this study, we found that solar-simulated light-irradiated BaP (LBaP) inhibited apoptosis, leading to cancer. LBaP suppressed apoptosis induced by cell detachment and serum depletion in a dose and light-irradiated time-dependent manner. The antiapoptotic effect was related to the production of reactive oxygen species from degraded BaP. The cells that survived apoptosis by LBaP treatment were transformed having the ability to form colonies in soft agar and tumors in nude mice. These capabilities were specific to LBaP, not BaP itself. The results suggested that the carcinogenicity of PAHs may be attributable not only to the genetic damage induced by their metabolites, but also to the antiapoptotic effects of oxidative products on exposure to sunlight.

Environmental Science and Technology, Apr 1, 2008

Chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (CIPAHs) have been reported to occur in urban air. N... more Chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (CIPAHs) have been reported to occur in urban air. Nevertheless, sources of CIPAHs in urban air have not been studied, due to the lack of appropriate analytical methods and standards. In this study, we measured concentrations of 20 CIPAHs and 11 brominated PAHs (BrPAHs) in fly ash and bottom ash from 11 municipal/hazardous/industrial waste incinerators, using analytical standards synthesized in our laboratory. Concentrations of total CIPAHs and BrPAHs in ash samples ranged from &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.06 to 6990 ng/g and from &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.14 to 1235 ng/g, respectively. The concentrations of CIPAHs were approximately 100-fold higher than the concentrations of BrPAHs. 6-CIBaP and 1-CIPyr were the dominant compounds in fly ash samples. The profiles of halogenated PAHs were similar to the profiles reported previously for urban air. 1-BrPyr was the predominant BrPAH in fly ash. Concentrations of 6-CIBaP, 9,10-Cl2Phe, 9-CIAnt, and 6-BrBaP in fly ash were significantly correlated with the corresponding parent PAH concentrations. Significant correlation between sigmaCIPAH and sigmaPAH concentrations suggests that direct chlorination of parent PAHs is the mechanism of formation of CIPAHs during incineration of wastes; nevertheless, a comparable correlation was not found for BrPAHs. There was no significant correlation between the capacity and temperature of an incinerator and the concentrations of sigmaCl-/BrPAHs in ash samples, although lower concentrations of all halogenated PAHs were found in stoker-type incinerators than in fixed grate-type incinerators. Toxicity equivalency quotients (TEQs) for CIPAHs in ash samples were calculated with CIPAH potencies. Average TEQ concentrations of CIPAHs in fly ash and bottom ash were15800 pg-TEQ/g and 67 pg-TEQ/g, respectively. Our results suggest that the extent of dioxin-like toxicity contributed by CIPAHs in ash generated during waste incineration is similar to that reported previously for dioxins. Waste incineration is an important source of Cl-/BrPAHs in the urban atmosphere.

Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, Mar 18, 2010

ABSTRACT Hydroxylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OH-PAH) with less than four rings are fre... more ABSTRACT Hydroxylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OH-PAH) with less than four rings are frequently found in the environment, whereas the toxicities associated with these compounds remain unclear. In this study, aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR)–ligand binding activities of OH-PAH were investigated by using a recombinant yeast assay system. The majority of the OH-PAH tested showed AhR–ligand binding activities, especially, when the hydroxylated derivatives of naphthalene were incubated with recombinant yeast. The structure–activity relationship between AhR activity and molecular weight or the octanol–water partition coefficient value of OH-PAH displayed significant correlations. These findings indicate that the site and number of hydroxy-groups substituted on PAH skeleton apparently influenced the AhR – ligand binding activity in the recombinant yeast assay.

Journal of Aoac International, 2002

A reversed-phase liquid chromatographic method has been developed for the determination of fenami... more A reversed-phase liquid chromatographic method has been developed for the determination of fenamiphos and the metabolites fenamiphos sulfoxide, fenamiphos sulfone, 3-methyl-4-(methylthlo)- phenol, and 3-methyl-4-(methylsulflnyl)phenol. Trace quantities of the nematlclde and Its metabolites In soil can be determined simultaneously. The limit of detection of the method was 5 ppm. Recoveries of fenamiphos and Its degradation products at fortification levels of 25,50, and 100 ppm ranged from 99.2 to 100.8%. Standard deviations ranged from 0.29 to 0.70 ppm.

한국대기환경학회 학술대회논문집, Apr 1, 2008

Environmental Science and Technology, May 1, 2009

Halogenated aromatic compounds (HACs) in the environment have created great concern because of th... more Halogenated aromatic compounds (HACs) in the environment have created great concern because of the associated adverse health implications. In this study we investigated the atmospheric behavior and exposure risk of brominated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (BrPAHs) larger than three rings which were associated with particles in the urban air in Japan, and which were discovered as novel HACs in the air. Furthermore, the ambient levels of chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) and PAHs, in addition to BrPAHs, were also simultaneously investigated to emphasize the differences. Seven of 11 target BrPAHs were newly detected from the urban air samples in Japan between 2004 and 2005. Of the BrPAHs detected, 5,7-Br 2 BaA was most abundant (mean concentration, 8.7 pg m-3), followed by 7,12-Br 2 BaA (6.3 pg m-3) and 6-BrBaP (3.3 pg m-3). The mean concentrations of total BrPAHs, ClPAHs, and PAHs detected were 8.6 pg m-3 , 15.2 pg m-3 , and 1.2 ng m-3 , respectively, which showed that concentrations of such halogenated PAHs (Br-/Cl-PAHs) tended to be approximately 100-fold lower than PAHs. The BrPAHs had photolysis rates that were relatively faster than the corresponding ClPAHs. Comparing the ambient profiles among the PAH congeners suggested that ambient BrPAHs that came from the specific local emission sources differed from ClPAHs and PAHs, and/or could be driven by various seasonal factors, including photodecay processes. Most of the BrPAHs used showed inherent AhR-mediated activities. Toxic equivalents based on the relative potencies of each AhR activity and the ambient concentrations showed that either BrPAHs or ClPAHs accounted for a smaller proportion (∼1%) of the total.

*These authors contributed equally to this work. **Present address: Faculty of Education, Tokoha ... more *These authors contributed equally to this work. **Present address: Faculty of Education, Tokoha Gakuen University, 1-22-1 Sena, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka 420-0911, Japan. ... Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor-Mediated Gene Expression by Chlorinated Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ...

Environmental Science Technology, 2005

Polym Int, 1999

ABSTRACT The effective microbial production of copolyesters of 3-hydroxybutyrate (3HB) and 4-hydr... more ABSTRACT The effective microbial production of copolyesters of 3-hydroxybutyrate (3HB) and 4-hydroxybutyrate (4HB) with high mole fractions of 4HB units by a wild-type strain of Ralstonia eutropha H16 was investigated in culture solutions containing 4-hydroxybutyric acid (4HBA) and various carbon substrates in the presence of a nitrogen source such as ammonium sulfate. The addition of glucose or acetic acid to the culture solution containing 4HBA in the presence of ammonium sulfate resulted in the production of random copolymers of P(3HB-co-4HB) with compositions of up to 82 mol% 4HB, but the yield of copolymers was less than 7 wt% of dried cell weights. In contrast, when n-alkanoic acids such as propionic acid, butyric acid, valeric acid and hexanoic acid, being subject to β-oxidation metabolism in the cell, were used as the co-substrates of 4HBA in the presence of ammonium sulfate, a mixture of copolymers with two different 4HB compositions was produced, and copolyesters with compositions of 93–100 mol% 4HB were isolated from chloroform–n-hexane insoluble fractions in the mixture of copolymers. Especially, when this wild-type Ralstonia eutropha H16 was cultivated in a medium containing 4HBA (15 g litre−1), propionic acid (5 g litre−1) and ammonium sulfate (5 g litre−1), namely C/N (mol/mol) = 10, the P(4HB) homopolymer was produced at maximally 34 wt% of dry cell weight (7.8 g litre−1), and the conversion yield of 4HBA to P(4HB) homopolymer resulted in values as high as 21 mol%.© 1999 Society of Chemical Industry

The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jan 31, 2010

A 17␤-estradiol (E 2) is hydrolyzed to 2-hydroxy-E 2 (2-OHE 2) and 4-hydroxy-E 2 (4-OHE 2) via cy... more A 17␤-estradiol (E 2) is hydrolyzed to 2-hydroxy-E 2 (2-OHE 2) and 4-hydroxy-E 2 (4-OHE 2) via cytochrome P450 (CYP) 1A1 and 1B1, respectively. In estrogen target tissues including the mammary gland, ovaries, and uterus, CYP1B1 is highly expressed, and 4-OHE 2 is predominantly formed in cancerous tissues. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of chrysoeriol (luteorin-3-methoxy ether), which is a natural methoxyflavonoid, against activity of CYP1A1 and 1B1 using in vitro and cultured cell techniques. Chrysoeriol selectively inhibited human recombinant CYP1B1-mediated 7-ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylation (EROD) activity 5-fold more than that of CYP1A1-mediated activity in a competitive manner. Additionally, chrysoeriol inhibited E 2 hydroxylation was catalyzed by CYP1B1, but not by CYP1A1. Methylation of 4-OHE 2 , which is thought to be a detoxification process, was not affected by the presence of chrysoeriol. In human breast cancer MCF-7 cells, chrysoeriol did not affect the gene expression of CYP1A1 and 1B1, but significantly inhibited the formation of 4-methoxy E 2 without any effects on the formation of 2-methoxy E 2. In conclusion, we present the first report to show that chrysoeriol is a chemopreventive natural ingredient that can selectively inhibit CYP1B1 activity and prevent the formation of carcinogenic 4-OHE 2 from E 2.

Advanced Materials Research, Feb 6, 2013

Ambient concentrations of 26 chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) with 2-to 5-ri... more Ambient concentrations of 26 chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ClPAHs) with 2-to 5-rings were investigated in a Japanese urban city from December 2004 to December 2005. All the targeted ClPAHs were detected in either the gaseous or particulate phase. During the study, the ambient (gaseous + particulate) concentration of total ClPAH ranged from 18 to 330 pg m-3. The concentrations of gaseous ClPAHs tended to be 2 ∼ 100 times higher than those of particulate ClPAHs. A seasonal variability of both gaseous and particulate ClPAH concentrations was observed, with higher concentrations in winter than in summer. A compositional analysis also showed a characteristic trend: relatively low molecular weight ClPAHs dominated in warmer seasons, and high molecular weight ClPAHs dominated in colder seasons. For some ClPAHs, temperature dependence of gas-phase concentrations was statistically significant (p < 0.05), and temperature accounted for 27-63% of the variability in their concentrations. The natural logarithm of total concentrations of particulate ClPAHs were significantly correlated (p < 0.05) with the reciprocal mean temperatures, but not for gaseous ClPAHs, suggesting that there are differences of the sources and ambient fates between gaseous and particulate ClPAHs. Back trajectory analyses suggested that air masses, originating from China, were associated with the highest ClPAH concentrations.