Publications by authors named "Xiuqiong Gong"
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which widely presents in marine environment, may produce some adverse effects to aquatic organism. Mytilus edulis are popular due to their high protein and low fat content in China. However, few studies have investigated the effects of PFOA on the quality of aquatic products.
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- Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a widespread toxic pollutant that poses a serious public health risk, particularly affecting the immune system of various species, including mollusks like Ruditapes philippinarum.
- This study explored the effects of PFOA on immune function by analyzing changes in metabolites, microbiomes, and gene expression, revealing significant alterations in immune-related metabolites and pathways.
- Findings indicated that PFOA exposure triggers changes in gut bacteria and activates specific immune signaling pathways, suggesting a strong link between PFOA exposure and immune dysfunction in these bivalves.
Immunotoxicity of Perfluorooctanoic Acid to the Marine Bivalve Species Ruditapes philippinarum.
Environ Toxicol Chem
February 2022
Polyfluorinated alkylated substances are recognized as an important class of pollutants in marine environments. Bivalves are good model organisms for evaluating the toxicity of pollutants and monitoring marine environments. In the present study, immunotoxicity of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was investigated by measuring biomarkers of the immune profile of Ruditapes philippinarum.
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