Papers by Gerard J Stroomberg
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2004
Various techniques exist for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) determination in environmental... more Various techniques exist for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) determination in environmental samples, but an adequate risk assessment of PAHs should include aspects such as bioavailability of the contaminant and biotransformation capacity of the species under investigation. In this study, we provided an analysis of the kinetics of pyrene in the terrestrial isopod Porcellio scaber. Isopods were exposed to pyrene in their food (10 g/g d/w) for 7 days followed by an elimination period of 7 days. The animals were dissected, and the hepatopancreases were analyzed for pyrene biotransformation products; nonmetabolised pyrene in the gut was also monitored. Concentrations of 1-hydroxypyrene in the hepatopancreas were very low. Almost all of the pyrene was found as three conjugates: pyrene-1-glucoside, pyrene-1-sulfate, and a third unknown 1-hydroxypyrene conjugate. Concentrations of the metabolites were extremely variable between individuals because of variable feeding activity. An apparent steady state was reached already after 24 hours of exposure, whereas elimination was complete 48 hours after ending the exposure. This rapid response to changes in the exposure concentration shows that terrestrial isopods have a high biotransformation capacity for PAHs. The data show that concentrations of parent PAHs will not provide a good indication of exposure in rapidly metabolizing invertebrates such as isopods; instead, pyrene metabolites may be considered a promising biomarker for bioavailability of PAH contamination in the field.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 2001
Little is known about the capacity of terrestrial invertebrates to transform organic soil polluta... more Little is known about the capacity of terrestrial invertebrates to transform organic soil pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Studies were designed to characterize microsomal mixed function oxygenase and accompanying conjugation enzymes from the hepatopancreas of the terrestrial isopods Porcellio scaber and Oniscus asellus using pyrene and 1hydroxypyrene as model substrates. The hydroxylation of pyrene and the formation of pyreneglucoside and pyrenesulfate appeared to be sensitive measures for the activity of cytochrome P450 aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase (AHH), uridinediphosphateglucosyltransferase (UDPGT), and aryl sulfotransferase (ST), respectively. Treatment with the antibiotic riphampicine demonstrated that the enzyme activities originate from the animals themselves and not from symbiotic microflora present in the hepatopancreas and the gut. In both species, ST has a very high affinity for 1-hydroxypyrene with K m values two orders of magnitude lower than that of UDPGT. The V max values of UDPGT, however, are 10-to 20-fold higher than that of ST. Taking the P450 activities into consideration, both species are expected to transform PAHs in an equally effective way. When the isopods were fed with food containing benzo[a]pyrene and 3-methyl-cholanthrene, none of the enzyme activities appeared to be inducible except for a small enhancement of UDPGT in O. asellus. Our findings indicate that terrestrial isopods have a high, noninducible capacity for biotransformation of PAHs and that the sulfate conjugation pathway is as important as the carbohydrate conjugation pathway. This conclusion is consistent with the low body residues of parent PAHs found in the field.
Analytical Chemistry, 1998
... Chim. Acta1997, 354, 181−187. [CrossRef]. (6) Ariese, F.; Kok, SJ; Verkaik, M.; Hoornweg, G. ... more ... Chim. Acta1997, 354, 181−187. [CrossRef]. (6) Ariese, F.; Kok, SJ; Verkaik, M.; Hoornweg, G. Ph.; Gooijer, C.; Velthorst, NH; Hofstraat, JW Anal. Chem.1993, 65, 1100−1106. ... 16) Sanders, MJ; Cooper, RS; Small, GJ; Heisig, V.; Jeffrey, AM Anal. Chem.1985, 57, 1148−1152. ...
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 1999
... Correspondence: Gerard J. Stroomberg,, Vrije ... Compared to PAH metabolism studies on benzo[... more ... Correspondence: Gerard J. Stroomberg,, Vrije ... Compared to PAH metabolism studies on benzo[a]pyrene in other invertebrates, such as sea star (Asterias rubens) [17] or shore crab ... 5Van der Oost R, Van Schooten F—J, Ariese F, Heida H, Satumalay K, Vermeulen NPE: 1994. ...
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 1999
... Correspondence: Gerard J. Stroomberg,, Vrije ... Compared to PAH metabolism studies on benzo[... more ... Correspondence: Gerard J. Stroomberg,, Vrije ... Compared to PAH metabolism studies on benzo[a]pyrene in other invertebrates, such as sea star (Asterias rubens) [17] or shore crab ... 5Van der Oost R, Van Schooten F—J, Ariese F, Heida H, Satumalay K, Vermeulen NPE: 1994. ...
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 1996
An extensive study on the presence of nine organotin compounds (OTs) in a freshwater foodweb was ... more An extensive study on the presence of nine organotin compounds (OTs) in a freshwater foodweb was made, using newly developed analytical procedures in order to obtain insight in accumulation and degradation processes. Tributyltin (TBT), Triphenyltin (TPT) and their degradation products were detected. Zebra mussels, eel, roach, bream, pike, perch, and pike perch and cormorant showed high OT body concentrations.
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2004
Various techniques exist for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) determination in environmental... more Various techniques exist for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) determination in environmental samples, but an adequate risk assessment of PAHs should include aspects such as bioavailability of the contaminant and biotransformation capacity of the species under investigation. In this study, we provided an analysis of the kinetics of pyrene in the terrestrial isopod Porcellio scaber. Isopods were exposed to pyrene in their food (10 g/g d/w) for 7 days followed by an elimination period of 7 days. The animals were dissected, and the hepatopancreases were analyzed for pyrene biotransformation products; nonmetabolised pyrene in the gut was also monitored. Concentrations of 1-hydroxypyrene in the hepatopancreas were very low. Almost all of the pyrene was found as three conjugates: pyrene-1-glucoside, pyrene-1-sulfate, and a third unknown 1-hydroxypyrene conjugate. Concentrations of the metabolites were extremely variable between individuals because of variable feeding activity. An apparent steady state was reached already after 24 hours of exposure, whereas elimination was complete 48 hours after ending the exposure. This rapid response to changes in the exposure concentration shows that terrestrial isopods have a high biotransformation capacity for PAHs. The data show that concentrations of parent PAHs will not provide a good indication of exposure in rapidly metabolizing invertebrates such as isopods; instead, pyrene metabolites may be considered a promising biomarker for bioavailability of PAH contamination in the field.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 2003
Biota to sediment accumulation factors (BSAFs) are widely used to describe the potential accumula... more Biota to sediment accumulation factors (BSAFs) are widely used to describe the potential accumulation of organic contaminants in organisms. From field studies it is known that these BSAFs can vary dramatically between sediments of different origin, which is possibly explained by the variation in bioavailability of organic contaminants in sediments. In the present study it is shown that the variability in BSAF values for different sediment samples obtained at two Dutch freshwater sites could largely be explained by the variation in Tenax-extractable concentrations in these sediments. Variations of a factor of about 50 could be explained. The ratio between concentrations in biota and Tenax-extractable concentrations in sediment varied slightly between sediments and contaminant class, but was close to the theoretically expected value of 2. This is a strong indication that Tenax-extractable concentrations of contaminants in sediments are an excellent indicator of available concentrations.
Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management, 2006
Environmental risk assessments are generally performed for either terrestrial or aquatic systems,... more Environmental risk assessments are generally performed for either terrestrial or aquatic systems, while these systems sometimes exist in close proximity. The objective of this study is to compare environmental risks along gradients from aquatic to terrestrial conditions. The assessment involved chemical analysis (including bioavailable fractions), as well as bioassays and bioaccumulation experiments using aquatic and terrestrial organisms. The results demonstrate
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Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 2001
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are abundant pollutants, and many PAHs are carcinogenic, ... more Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are abundant pollutants, and many PAHs are carcinogenic, but only after metabolic activation. Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) is among the most carcinogenic PAHs. The dose and time response of two enzymes involved in BaP metabolism and the amounts of BaP metabolites excreted into the bile were evaluated in an experiment with dab (Limanda limanda). Ninety dab were exposed orally to one of five doses of BaP (0, 0.08, 0.4, 2, or 10 mg/kg) and sampled at 3, 6, or 12 d after exposure. None of the doses studied caused significant induction of either microsomal ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase (EROD), which reflects cytochrome P450 1A (CYP1A) activity, or cytosolic glutathione-S-transferase activity (GST). Concentrations of biliary BaP metabolites significantly increased with dose and significantly decreased with time after exposure. It is concluded that biliary BaP metabolites provide a much more sensitive method than EROD (CYP1A) or GST activity to monitor recent exposure to PAHs in dab.
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 1996
An extensive study on the presence of nine organotin compounds (OTs) in a freshwater foodweb was ... more An extensive study on the presence of nine organotin compounds (OTs) in a freshwater foodweb was made, using newly developed analytical procedures in order to obtain insight in accumulation and degradation processes. Tributyltin (TBT), Triphenyltin (TPT) and their degradation products were detected. Zebra mussels, eel, roach, bream, pike, perch, and pike perch and cormorant showed high OT body concentrations.
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2004
Various techniques exist for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) determination in environmental... more Various techniques exist for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) determination in environmental samples, but an adequate risk assessment of PAHs should include aspects such as bioavailability of the contaminant and biotransformation capacity of the species under investigation. In this study, we provided an analysis of the kinetics of pyrene in the terrestrial isopod Porcellio scaber. Isopods were exposed to pyrene in their food (10 g/g d/w) for 7 days followed by an elimination period of 7 days. The animals were dissected, and the hepatopancreases were analyzed for pyrene biotransformation products; nonmetabolised pyrene in the gut was also monitored. Concentrations of 1-hydroxypyrene in the hepatopancreas were very low. Almost all of the pyrene was found as three conjugates: pyrene-1-glucoside, pyrene-1-sulfate, and a third unknown 1-hydroxypyrene conjugate. Concentrations of the metabolites were extremely variable between individuals because of variable feeding activity. An apparent steady state was reached already after 24 hours of exposure, whereas elimination was complete 48 hours after ending the exposure. This rapid response to changes in the exposure concentration shows that terrestrial isopods have a high biotransformation capacity for PAHs. The data show that concentrations of parent PAHs will not provide a good indication of exposure in rapidly metabolizing invertebrates such as isopods; instead, pyrene metabolites may be considered a promising biomarker for bioavailability of PAH contamination in the field.
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