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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
Volume 903, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166707
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Microcystis aeruginosa; Perfluorooctanoic acid; Phosphorus; Microcystin-LR; Cellular responses
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This study investigated the cellular responses of Microcystis aeruginosa to the environmental concentrations of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) under different phosphorus (P) conditions. The results showed that P conditions had a significant impact on cyanobacterial growth, photosynthetic pigment content, oxidative stress, and microcystin-LR (MCLR) levels. PFOA was absorbed by cyanobacterial cells through the stimulation of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) secretion. Once inside the cells, PFOA inhibited photosynthesis, reduced P absorption, induced oxidative damage, and increased mcyA gene expression and MC-LR production. Limited P concentration and forms conditions led to increased PFOA absorption and increased the risk of MC-LR diffusion into the aquatic environment.
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a widespread and emerging organic contaminant of aquatic environments, has high bioaccumulation potential and high toxicity. Consequently, major concerns have been raised worldwide regarding the management of this pollutant in aquatic ecosystems. To thoroughly understand PFOA's toxic effects on aquatic organisms, systematic investigations were conducted on the cellular responses of Microcystis aeruginosa to the environmental concentrations of PFOA under various concentrations as well as phosphorus (P) conditions (concentrations and forms). The results showed that P conditions remarkably affected cyanobacterial growth as well as photosynthetic pigment content, triggered oxidative stress to disrupt the function and structure of the cell membrane, and caused changes in the extracellular and intracellular contents of microcystin-LR (MCLR). Furthermore, PFOA (100 mu g/L) was absorbed by cyanobacterial cells through the stimulation of the secretion of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) by M. aeruginosa. After entering the cyanobacterial cells, PFOA inhibited photosynthesis, reduced P absorption, induced oxidative damage, lead to a loss of cell integrity evident in scanning electron microscope images, and increased mcyA gene expression to promote MC-LR production. Moreover, the limited P concentration and forms conditions led to increased PFOA absorption by cyanobacterial cells, which further upregulated mcyA gene expression and increased the risk of MC-LR diffusion into the aquatic environment. Our present study provided a theoretical basis and new ideas for understanding and addressing safety issues related to the presence of PFOA in aquatic environments with varying nutritional statuses.
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