A comparison of DDT and its biodegradable analogues tested on ATPase enzymes in cockroach

Analogues of DDT (ethoxymethyl and methoxymethio derivatives) compared with DDT for their inhibitory action on the ATPase system from tissues of the cockroach, Periplaneta americana show similar, but less inhibitory effects. The mitochondrial (oligomycin-sensitive) Mg²⁺ ATPase activity from coxal muscle preparations was more sensitive to DDT than the two analogues; whereas, the muscle and nerve cord homogenates showed about equal sensitivity to the biodegradable analogues. The mitochondrial Mg²⁺ ATPase from nerve cord preparation was more sensitive to the three compounds than the Na⁺K⁺ ATPase activity. The significance of these results in relation to recent reports on the effect of DDT on Na⁺K⁺ ATPase is discussed.     

DDT effects on certain ATP related systems in the peripheral nervous system of the lobster Homarus americanus

Effects of DDT (1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis-(p-chlorophenyl) ethane) on various ATP utilizing enzymes in the lobster peripheral nerve were studied. On the basis of inhibition by ouabain and DDT, four classes of ATPase enzymes were recognized. They are: (1) ATPase activity that is sensitive to both ouabain and DDT inhibition, or Type A, (2) ATPase activity that is sensitive to DDT inhibition only, or Type B, (3) ATPase activity that is sensitive to ouabain only, and (4) ATPase activity that is not sensitive to either ouabain or DDT. The Type A ATPase is considered to be a part of the total (Na⁺K⁺) ATPase enzyme associated with the electrogenic pump. The Type B ATPase consisted of an uncharacterized Na⁺, K⁺, and Mg²⁺ stimulated ATPase and includes also a small portion of Mg²⁺ stimulated ATPase. Ca²⁺ stimulated ATPase activity was also detected but was not significantly affected by DDT. Proteins with actomyosin-like properties were also recognized to be present, though this superprecipitation process was only slightly affected by DDT.Other systems studied include the transfer of (γ-³²P) ATP to endogenous proteins and added histone in the presence and absence of c-AMP. DDT generally stimulated the process of ³²P incorporation, while it inhibited a portion of the specific c-AMP dependent protein kinase activity.It was concluded from these studies that DDT has a potential to inhibit or otherwise interfere with a variety of enzymatic reactions that utilize ATP as a substrate. Of these systems, the Type B ATPase bore overall resemblance to the possible target for DDT.     

The in vivo sensitivity of ATPases to DDT,DDE, and physical immobilization in American cockroaches

American cockroaches injected with sublethal doses of DDT (0.75 μg/roach) at 5-day intervals showed a 40% reduction in oligomycin-sensitive Mg²⁺ATPase from muscle homogenates, and a 23% reduction of Na⁺-K⁺ATPase from nerve cords. Thus, the maximum effect measured occurred with the same enzyme and tissue as determined from in vitro studies. The metabolite, DDE, used at 15 μg per roach, gave no significant change in activity of the ATPase system following injection. In contrast, high single doses of DDT (7.5 μg/roach) and 100 μg DDE and dicofol per roach caused over 30% increase in oligomycin-sensitive Mg²⁺ATPase of muscle and a 10–15% increase in Na⁺-K⁺ATPase of nerve cords measured 24 and 48 hr later. While a similar response was observed for Mg²⁺ATPase activities in cockroaches that were immobilized, the increase in enzyme activities were much greater than that caused by the pesticides.     

DDT inhibition of Ca-ATPase of the peripheral nerves of the American lobster

A Ca-ATPase highly sensitive to DDT has been found in peripheral nerves of lobster, Homarus americanus. The observed I₅₀ for this Ca-ATPase toward DDT is on the order of 10^?9M and has a low temperature quotien. The ATPase seems to work over a wide range of ATP concentrations. It is stimulated by Ca²⁺ (optimum 0.1 mM) and shows sensitivity to Na⁺ (optimum 20 mM) and K⁺ (optimum 20 mM) ions. The fact that it is highly sensitive to ruthenium red (I₅₀ = 10 μM) suggests that the enzyme is a Ca-ATPase and not a Mg-ATPase. Furthermore the enzyme is not a CaMg-ATPase, since the presence of Mg²⁺ along with Ca²⁺ ion is not required for its activity. DDT is found to inhibit the process of Ca²⁺ binding in the axonic membrane only in the presence of ATP. The evidence suggests the important role of the Ca-ATPase in regulating Ca²⁺ concentrations in the membrane. The possible significance of DDT inhibition of the ATPase is discussed.     

Influence of calmodulin and ATP on DDT inhibition of Na/Ca exchange in the axolemma-rich nerve preparation from the American lobster

The effects of DDT on the Na/Ca exchange system were studied by using an axolemma-rich nerve membrane preparation from walking legs of Homerus americanus, the American lobster. The Na/Ca exchange system was measured by using two criteria: Na⁺ stimulated ⁴⁵Ca²⁺ uptake by the membrane vesicles and Na⁺Ca²⁺ protein kinase-phosphatase (formally called Ca-ATPase) as measured by the production of ³²P-labeled inorganic phosphate from [γ-³²P]ATP in the presence of Na⁺ and Ca²⁺. Activities of both systems were stimulated by the addition of exogenous calmodulin. DDT's inhibitory actions on both systems were reduced when an excess of calmodulin was added. Also addition of large amounts of ATP (or γ-thio-ATP) to the former system had an effect to reduce levels of DDT inhibition. DDT appears to act on the protein kinase proper as well as calmodulin itself in this system in a reversible manner.     

Isolation,characterization, and properties of factor F1 from mitochondrial preparations of housefly (Musca domestica L.) thorax

A water-soluble Mg²⁺-dependent ATPase (coupling factor F₁) was isolated from the mitochondria of housefly thorax. It comprised about 14% of the proteins from a crude preparation. The F₁ preparation was nearly homogeneous as assessed by gel electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, and electron microscopy. It was composed of five subunits with the following apparent molecular weights: α, 68,000; β, 61,000; γ, 38,000; δ, 27,000; and ?, 17,500. The isoelectric pH (pI) of this protein was 7.3. F₁ had a pH optimum of 8.2 and a temperature optimum between 37 and 45°C. The enzyme was fairly stable at 25°C. Nearly complete loss of activity was noticed at 0°C, while at 0 or 25°C, glycerol (20%) partially stabilized the enzyme activity against such inactivation. The K_m value of the enzyme with respect to ATP was 0.4 mM. The activity was stimulated by low concentrations of 2,4-dinitrophenol. The enzyme was inhibited by azide, p-hydroxymercuribenzoate, and guanidine hydrochloride. Oligomycin and the pesticides pyrethrin, cyhexatin, and DDT have no effect on the enzyme activity. However, all of these chemicals inhibited intact Mg²⁺- ATPase. The results are discussed in the light of differential responses of soluble and intact ATPase to these pesticides.     

Effects of pyrethroids on the activity of a purified (Ca2+-Mg2+)-ATPase

We report the effects of pyrethroids on the activity of the (Ca²⁺Mg²⁺)-ATPase purified from rabbit muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum. Deltamethrin causes a small increase in the activity of the native ATPase but a large stimulation for the ATPase reconstituted into bilayers of the short-chain phospholipid dimyristoleoylphosphatidylcholine. The extent of stimulation depends on the structure of the pyrethroid. Stimulation occurs at lower concentrations for the pyrethroid than for the constituent acid or alcohol. Stimulation shows a negative temperature coefficient. Pyrethroids have no effect on the fluidity of lipid bilayers. Effects are therefore discussed in terms of binding of pyrethroids to the ATPase.     

Adenosine triphosphatase from cockroach coxal muscle mitochondria. Isolation,properties, and response to DDT

An insect water-soluble ATPase (IF₁) was isolated from mitochondria of cockroach coxal muscle. It was homogenous as assessed by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and electron microscopy. It was found to be composed of five subunits with molecular weights of 70,000, 68,000, 53,000, 43,000, and 34,000. IF₁ was cold labile and showed maximal activity at 47–50°C. Its ATPase activity was Mg+ dependent and was stimulated by DNP and p-hydroxy-mercuribenzoate. This activity was inhibited by sodium azide and guanidine-HCl, not inhibited by oligomycin, and only slightly inhibited at a relatively high level of DDT. The site of action of DDT is discussed in light of relative insensitivity of IF₁ ATPase to DDT compared to the high sensitivity of particulate mitochondrial ATPase activity.     

塔里木河流域水化学组成分布特征

于2010年6月对塔里木河干流及主要支流地表水进行水化学采样,共设25个点采集50个样品。分析表明：塔里木河干流水体中阳离子Na⁺+K⁺＞Ca²⁺＞Mg²⁺,与南北侧支流Na⁺+K⁺＞Mg²⁺＞Ca²⁺存在显著差异,但均以Na⁺+K⁺为主,阳离子浓度分别占干流、南北侧支流的68.6%、62.6%和62.5%。与1965年对应采样点同月份水化学成分相比,塔里木河流域主要可溶性离子浓度增幅较大,整体平均增加8.0倍,尤其是Cl^-达21.7倍,这可能是近年来塔里木河流域气温上升降水增加等自然因素,间接促进降水过程中水化学侵蚀地表可溶性物质所致。同时,流域内工农业快速发展,生活污水、工农业废水大量排放到塔里木河,这可能是影响塔里木河水质变化的重要因素之一。     

DDT and sodium transport in the eel electroplaque

DDT inhibits the ATPase activity of the intact eel electroplaque. At a concentration of 10^?5M, DDT inhibited 46% of the total ATPase activity, and 10^?4M DDT inhibited 62% of the total ATPase activity and 62% of the ouabain-sensitive ATPase activity. The latter concentration of DDT reduced the rate of Na efflux from intact electroplaques and slowed the rate of recovery of the membrane potential following a large depolarization produced by carbamylcholine application. Repetitive direct stimulation of the innervated membrane at 10 Hz during the application of 10^?4M DDT produced a significant irreversible depolarization. Ouabain, 10^?4M, produced similar effects. The possible role of the inhibition of active NaK transport in producing the symptoms of DDT poisoning is discussed.     

微咸水离子组成对膜下滴灌土壤孔隙结构的影响

为探讨不同阳离子组成微咸水灌溉对膜下土壤孔隙结构的影响,开展2a田间定位试验,设置当地地下水灌溉（CK）、NaCl微咸水灌溉（T1）、KCl微咸水灌溉（T2）、CaCl₂微咸水灌溉（T3）、MgCl₂微咸水灌溉（T4）5个处理,利用CT扫描技术研究不同阳离子组成微咸水对土壤孔隙结构的影响。结果表明：与CK处理相比,随灌水次数增多,添加Na⁺处理的土壤大孔隙度显著降低,添加K⁺、Ca²⁺、Mg²⁺处理的土壤大孔隙度显著增加,2022年添加Na⁺处理的大孔隙度平均降低了44.49%,添加K⁺、Ca²⁺、Mg²⁺处理的土壤大孔隙度平均分别增加了5.73%、80.73%、25.75%;在2021—2022年期间,与CK相比,4种不同阳离子处理土壤孔隙成圆率均呈增加趋势,其中添加Ca²⁺、Mg²⁺处理增加显著,土壤孔隙成圆率平均增加区间分别为25.52%~30.94%、17.46%~23.19%;连续灌溉2a之后,添加Na⁺和K⁺处理的土壤开裂程度加重,土壤稳定性变差,而添加Ca²⁺和Mg²⁺对改善土壤结构、提高土壤入渗性能作用明显。     

Effect of salinity on tissue nutrient contents of the four dryland tree species of Indus flood plains

Salinity is a common issue of semi-arid and arid lands rendering them unfit for agriculture. Saline wastelands can be converted into productive ecosystems by rehabilitating them with salt tolerant native tree species. The objective of this work was to study the effect of NaCl salinity on tissue nutrient contents of the four dryland tree species. Saplings were grown in pots under nonsaline and high salinity conditions. After eighteen weeks the plants were harvested and their tissue nutrient contents were analyzed. Results revealed that all species accumulated high amounts of Na⁺ under saline conditions, while concentrations of N, P and Mg²⁺ decreased in their tissues. Concentrations of K⁺ and Ca²⁺ showed more variable trend in various tissues in response to increase in soil salinity. Na⁺: K⁺ ratios of roots (1.57), stems (1.27), and leaves (1.66) of salinized Salvadora oleoides plants were lowest among all the four species. Root Na⁺: K⁺ ratio of salinized plants was significantly higher for Prosopis cineraria (7.10), while these ratios for stem (1.85) and leaf (3.42) were highest for Tamarix aphylla. Plants of P. cineraria showed lowest Stem-Na⁺/root-Na⁺ ratio (0.30) when subjected to salinity. Results showed that salinity induces nutrient deficiency in all species. Salinity tolerance of these species can be attributed to their ability to (i) restrict translocation of Na⁺ from roots to stem; (ii) keeping low tissue Na⁺: K⁺ ratios; and (iii) selectivity of K⁺ and Ca²⁺ over Na⁺, and can be used for the screening of salt-tolerant ecotypes for the rehabilitation of saline wastelands.     

Binding of [14C]DDT and [14C]dicyclohexylcarbodi-imide to a lipoprotein of the membrane sector of mitochondrial ATpase

Intact mitochondria, isolated from red coxal muscle of the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana L.), were incubated in the presence of 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chloro[¹⁴C]phenyl)ethane ([¹⁴C]DDT) to isolate a suspected binding site for DDT in the membrane sector of the mitochondrial ATPase. The requirements for the binding of DDT were compared with those for the binding of dicyclohexyl[¹⁴C]carbodi-imide([¹⁴C]DCCD), a potent inhibitory probe of mitochondrial ATPase activity. [¹⁴C]DDT appeared to bind to a proteolipid of the membrane sector, which also binds [¹⁴C]DCCD. Exchange experiments, with [¹⁴C]DCCD, [¹⁴C]DDT and unlabelled DDT at different concentrations, indicated that DDT and DCCD may be acting on a similar protein. This protein may act as the energy transducing protonophore required for the synthesis and hydrolysis of ATP in coupled mitochondria. Inhibition of mitochondrial ATPase activity may be a consequence of DDT and DCCD binding to this proteolipid protonophore, resulting in the disruption of energy transduction in muscle and nerve.     

Inhibition of Na-K-ATPase in different tissues of freshwater fish Channa punctatus (Bloch) exposed to monocrotophos

Freshwater fish, Channa punctatus, commonly known as the snakehead fish, was exposed to two sublethal concentrations (0.96 and 1.86 mg/L) (selected on the basis of 1/20 and 1/10 of 96 h LC₅₀ value) of monocrotophos for two exposure periods (15 and 60 days). Effects of monocrotophos on Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase in liver, kidney, muscle, intestine, brain, heart and gills were determined. Results indicate that Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase activity in tissues decreased as concentration of monocrotophos and exposure period increased. Monocrotophos induced significant inhibitory effects on the Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase activity of C. punctatus, ranging from gills (70%) > Kidney (63%) > brain (57%) > intestine (52%) > liver (50%) > muscle (47%) > heart (44%) inhibition at a sublethal concentration of 0.96 mg/L. Significant inhibition was detected in Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase activity, ranging from gills (90%) > heart (78%) > kidney (78%) > muscle (74%) > intestine (71%) > brain (67%) > liver (63%) at sublethal concentration of 1.86 mg/L. After subacute exposure (15 days) only gills and brain showed significant inhibition after higher concentration (1.86 mg/L). However, it is evident that exposure duration is more important than dose in the inhibition of the activity of enzyme. At lower concentration initial stimulation of the activity of Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase activity was also noticed. It is suggested that the inhibition of the ATPase by monocrotophos blocked the active transport system of the gill epithelial as well as chloride cells, glomerular and epithelial cells of the tubules and thus altered the osmoregulatory mechanism of the fish. In fact, the impairment of the activity of enzymes which carry out key physiological roles could cause alterations of the physiology of the whole organism.     

盐基离子对土壤持水及收缩特性的影响

不同盐离子对土壤持水能力具有不同程度影响,且在土壤水分特征曲线测定过程中,土体随失水发生收缩和开裂。在已获取研究成果基础上进行扩展,进一步探索8种低浓度盐离子(K~+、Na~+、Ca~(2+)、Mg~(2+)、Cl~-、HCO_3~-、CO_3~(2-)、SO_4~(2-))对土壤持水能力和收缩特征的影响。选取陕西粉黏壤土并分别采用含有此8种离子的盐溶液(浓度均约为1 g·L~(-1))对土样进行饱和处理,以无盐离子处理作为对照(CK);采用离心机法获取土壤水分特征曲线,使用游标卡尺测定离心过程中的土体轴向沉降高度,编写MATLAB程序对裂缝图像提取裂隙度量指标,据此对各处理土壤持水能力和收缩特征进行对比分析及评价。结果发现,在此浓度条件下:(1)K~+、Na~+及4种阴性盐离子在一定程度上均可提高土壤持水能力,且阴阳盐离子中CO_3~(2-)和K~+效果最显著,分别较CK提高35.81%和3.68%;(2)Mg~(2+)、SO_4~(2-)和CO_3~(2-)有利于减小土体轴向收缩度,且阴阳盐离子的作用效果分别表现为HCO_3~-Cl~-SO_4~(2-)CO_3~(2-)和Na~+K~+Ca~(2+)Mg~(2+);(3)Na~+、Mg~(2+)及4种阴性盐离子在一定程度上均有利于减轻土壤开裂程度,可同时减小土壤裂隙总长度、总面积以及长度密度和面积密度,且阴阳盐离子中CO_3~(2-)和Na~+效果最显著。研究可为不同类型盐碱土壤持水能力评价及其干缩开裂机理认知提供理论指导。     

In vitro effects of DDT analogs on trout brain Mg2+-ATPases: I. Specificity and physiological significance

A continuous steady-state assay procedure was used to investigate the effects of DDT and several analogs on the in vitro Mg²⁺-stimulated adenosinetriphosphatase of a trout brain mitochondrial fraction. Pharmacological dissection of the enzyme with oligomycin, dicyclohexyl-carbodiimide, and azide failed to yield a fraction specifically sensitive to the organochlorines. At 25°C, low doses of DDT (≤1.35 μmol/mg of protein) stimulated enzyme activity, while methoxychlor was stimulatory at all doses. Higher doses of DDT and of several analogs caused only 45.5% or less inhibition at 25°C, but inhibition increased at lower temperatures. The physiological significance of these effects is discussed.     

Effects of an impurity on malathion and its structural analog on rat liver carboxylesterases and erythrocyte esterases

The inhibitory effects on liver microsomal carboxylesterases and erythrocyte membrane esterases produced by an impurity of malathion was investigated. Treatment of rats with an impurity of malathion, O,O,S-trimethyl phosphorothioate (OOS-Me), and its structural analog O,O-dimethyl S-ethyl phosphorothioate (OOS-Et) inhibited liver microsomal malathion and phenthoate carboxylesterases. The inhibition lasted for at least 7 days following a single oral administration of OOS-Me. These treatments inhibited acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and (Na⁺ + K⁺)-dependent ATPase of erythrocyte membranes which persisted at least 3 days. OOS-Et was a more potent inhibitor of all the esterases examined than OOS-Me. Pretreatment of rats with a metabolic inducer, phenobarbital, or a metabolic inhibitor, piperonyl butoxide, had no effect on such inhibitory effects on liver microsomal carboxylesterases produced by OOS-Me or OOS-Et.     

In vitro effects of DDT analogs on trout brain Mg2+-ATPases: Inhibition kinetics

A continuous in vitro steady-state assay procedure was used to investigate the dependence of trout brain mitochondrial Mg²⁺-stimulated adenosinetriphosphatase specific activity on temperature and substrate concentration. The inhibition of enzyme activity by DDT was independent of substrate concentration. DDT and several analogs caused increases in the experimental activation energy and frequency factor of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction, which gave rise to a negative temperature coefficient of inhibition. It is suggested that DDT and other highly lipophilic compounds have the potential to allosterically affect membrane-bound enzymes by simply becoming a major lipoid component of the membranes.     

不同灌水处理对滨海盐碱地土壤阳离子组成及玉米干物质累积的影响

采用田间试验对不同灌水处理灌水后玉米地（天津滨海盐碱地）0~60 cm土层土壤K⁺/Na⁺、Ca²⁺/Na⁺及玉米干物质累积量进行研究,共设计4个处理,分别为LI₁₀（常规滴灌,灌水10 mm）、LI₂₀（常规滴灌,灌水20 mm）、FI₁₀（膜下滴灌,灌水10 mm）和FI₂₀（膜下滴灌,灌水20 mm）。结果表明：灌水后不同灌水方式下灌水量较大的处理0~60 cm各土层K⁺/Na⁺均大于灌水量较小的处理,且均表现出0~20 cm土层K⁺/Na⁺较大,40~60 cm土层K⁺/Na⁺较小;相同灌水量下膜下滴灌处理0~60 cm各土层Ca²⁺/Na⁺均较大,灌水后不同灌水处理0~60 cm各土层Ca²⁺/Na⁺差异较小,变化范围为0.10~0.22;FI₂₀处理0~20 cm土层K⁺/Na⁺和Ca²⁺/Na⁺大于其他处理,分别达到0.78和0.22;随着灌水次数的增多,LI₂₀和FI₁₀处理0~20 cm土层K⁺/Na⁺和Ca²⁺/Na⁺均逐渐增大,LI₁₀处理则均逐渐减小;灌水后各处理之间0~60 cm各土层K⁺/Na⁺和Ca²⁺/Na⁺差异均达显著水平;全生育期干物质累积量与其对应的0~20 cm土层（K⁺/Na⁺）/Ca²⁺二次拟合相关系数均达0.90以上,相同（K⁺/Na⁺）/Ca²⁺下,FI₂₀处理干物质累积量始终最大,LI₁₀处理始终最小;（K⁺/Na⁺）/Ca²⁺>1.72时,各处理干物质累积量均随（K⁺/Na⁺）/Ca²⁺的增大而增大。     

日光温室钾镁配施对土壤固相和液相钾、钙、镁分配及比例的影响

针对西北地区日光温室作物出现的缺镁问题,通过施用不同水平的硫酸镁肥及减少钾肥施用处理,探究钾、钙、镁离子在土壤固相和液相的分布及比例。得出以下结论:土壤液相镁浓度随着镁肥施用量的增加而显著增加,施用45 kg·hm~(-2)MgSO_4(400 kg·hm~(-2)K_2O)处理和施用90 kg·hm~(-2)MgSO_4(400 kg·hm~(-2)K_2O)处理镁浓度相比不施用MgSO_4处理分别增加26.64%、74.78%;相比不施用MgSO_4处理,施用镁肥后土壤液相Mg~(2+)占K~+、Ca~(2+)、Mg~(2+)总量的比例显著增加,施用45 kg·hm~(-2)MgSO_4(400 kg·hm~(-2)K_2O)处理、施用90 kg·hm~(-2)MgSO_4(400 kg·hm~(-2)K_2O)处理和施用90 kg·hm~(-2)MgSO_4(200 kg·hm~(-2)K_2O)处理分别增加32.03%、31.62%、32.84%;施用镁肥促进钾由固相向液相转移;相比不施用MgSO_4处理,施用45、90 kg·hm~(-2)MgSO_4处理土壤固相交换性钾含量分别降低15.78%、27.74%,差异达到显著水平;交换性钾饱和度分别降低13.39%、27.21%;液相钾浓度显著增加,分别增加18.84%、73.91%;K+占K+、Ca~(2+)、Mg~(2+)总量的比例显著增加,增幅分别为23.91%、31.21%;土壤固相K+/Mg~(2+)比例分别降低14.52%、26.61%,;土壤液相Ca~(2+)/Mg~(2+)比例显著降低,降幅分别为31.51%、32.29%;施用MgSO_4肥量相同,钾肥施用量减半,土壤液相钾浓度降低69.88%,K+/Mg~(2+)比例降低20.88%;施用镁肥对番茄具有一定的增产作用,并能促进作物对镁的吸收。