Publications by authors named "Chenfan Dong"

Azaspiracids (AZAs) are lipid biotoxins produced by the marine dinoflagellates Azadinium and Amphidoma spp. that can accumulate in shellfish and cause food poisoning in humans. However, the mechanisms underlying the tolerance of shellfish to high levels of such toxins remain poorly understood.

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Paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs) are widely distributed neurotoxins, and the PST metabolic detoxification mechanism in bivalves has received increasing attention. To reveal the effect of phase I (cytochrome P450)-II (GST)-III (ABC transport) metabolic systems on the PST metabolism in , this study amplified stress on the target systems using rifampicin, dl-α-tocopherol, and colchicine; measured PST levels; and conducted transcriptomic analyses. The highest toxin content reached 1623.

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8:2 perfluoroalkyl phosphate diester (8:2 diPAP) is the main precursor of perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids, and it has been detected in a wide range of environments. In this study, conventional biochemical and histopathological analyses and transcriptome methods were used to investigate the accumulation and oxidative stress of 8:2 diPAP in Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) as well as the clam's defense mechanisms for the first time. The hepatopancreas was the main target organ for 8:2 diPAP accumulation; the concentration reached 484.

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Article Synopsis
  • Over the past 5 years, high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs) have been found in mussels around Qinhuangdao due to toxic outbreaks from Alexandrium dinoflagellates.
  • A study conducted from 2017 to 2020 used advanced techniques to confirm that Alexandrium catenella was the main producer of these toxins, notably gonyautoxins (GTX1/4 and GTX2/3).
  • Environmental factors, such as increased water temperature and calm weather, contributed to the blooms, and monitoring dissolved toxins in seawater proved to be an effective method for early detection of potential poisoning risks.
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Harmful red tides in China have caused paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs) pollution and led to severe socioeconomic effects in shellfish aquaculture. Although shellfish can survive harmful algal blooms, the effects on their Condition Index (CI) have been underestimated. This study sought to evaluate the effects of the profiles and levels of paralytic shellfish toxins on variations in the CI in bivalves under natural blooming conditions.

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Paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs) are an increasingly important source of pollution. Bivalves, as the main transmission medium, accumulate and metabolize PSTs while protecting themselves from damage. At present, the resistance mechanism of bivalves to PSTs is unclear.

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