2,3,7,8-TCDD-mediated toxicity in human peripheral blood cells is
ameliorated by boron compounds: An in vitro study
Abstract
One of the most dangerous substances,
2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), has a devastating lethal
effect on both animal and human tissues. It is representative of
numerous environmental pollutants known as halogenated polycyclic
hydrocarbons. As a result, significant efforts are being made to reduce
the damaging effects of TCDD. Additionally, boron compounds are employed
in a variety of sectors, from agriculture to the production of cosmetics
and medicines. They have an impact on crucial cellular processes and
enzymatic activities. Boric acid (BA) and other boron compounds, such as
ulexite (UX) and borax (BX), which are widely used commercially, have
little information on dosage-related effects. In the current
investigation, PBMCs were treated with
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), which caused cytotoxicity
and damaged membrane integrity. It led to a decrease in antioxidant
status and an increase in MDA levels. The treatment with TCDD also
promoted genomic damage by raising the levels of 8-OH-dG and CA
frequency. Furthermore, boron compounds dramatically reduced the
cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and oxidative damage induced by TCDD. Our
findings imply that, at certain concentrations, boron compounds may
function as a possible chemopreventive against dioxin-induced
cytotoxicity and genotoxicity in PBMCs.