Multiple-stressor effects in an apex predator: combined influence of pollutants and sea ice decline on lipid metabolism in polar bears
There is growing evidence from experimental and human epidemiological studies that many pollutants can disrupt lipid metabolism. In Arctic wildlife, the occurrence of such compounds could have serious consequences for seasonal feeders. We set out to study whether organohalogenated compounds (OHCs) c...
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ftsintef:oai:sintef.brage.unit.no:11250/2681969 2023-05-15T15:07:15+02:00 Multiple-stressor effects in an apex predator: combined influence of pollutants and sea ice decline on lipid metabolism in polar bears Tartu, Sabrina Lille-Langøy, Roger Størseth, Trond Røvik Bourgeon, Sophie Brunsvik, Anders Goksøyr, Anders Jenssen, Bjørn Munro Polder, Anuschka Thiemann, Gregory W. Torget, Vidar Routti, Heli 2017 application/pdf https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2681969 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-16820-5 eng eng Nature Research Norges forskningsråd: 216568 urn:issn:2045-2322 https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2681969 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-16820-5 cristin:1519516 Navngivelse 4.0 Internasjonal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.no The Authors CC-BY 12 7 Scientific Reports Peer reviewed Journal article 2017 ftsintef https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-16820-5 2021-08-04T12:00:37Z There is growing evidence from experimental and human epidemiological studies that many pollutants can disrupt lipid metabolism. In Arctic wildlife, the occurrence of such compounds could have serious consequences for seasonal feeders. We set out to study whether organohalogenated compounds (OHCs) could cause disruption of energy metabolism in female polar bears (Ursus maritimus) from Svalbard, Norway (n = 112). We analyzed biomarkers of energy metabolism including the abundance profiles of nine lipid-related genes, fatty acid (FA) synthesis and elongation indices in adipose tissue, and concentrations of lipid-related variables in plasma (cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, triglycerides). Furthermore, the plasma metabolome and lipidome were characterized by low molecular weight metabolites and lipid fingerprinting, respectively. Polychlorinated biphenyls, chlordanes, brominated diphenyl ethers and perfluoroalkyl substances were significantly related to biomarkers involved in lipid accumulation, FA metabolism, insulin utilization, and cholesterol homeostasis. Moreover, the effects of pollutants were measurable at the metabolome and lipidome levels. Our results indicate that several OHCs affect lipid biosynthesis and catabolism in female polar bears. Furthermore, these effects were more pronounced when combined with reduced sea ice extent and thickness, suggesting that climatedriven sea ice decline and OHCs have synergistic negative effects on polar bears. publishedVersion Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Sea ice Svalbard Ursus maritimus SINTEF Open (Brage) Arctic Norway Svalbard Scientific Reports 7 1 |
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There is growing evidence from experimental and human epidemiological studies that many pollutants can disrupt lipid metabolism. In Arctic wildlife, the occurrence of such compounds could have serious consequences for seasonal feeders. We set out to study whether organohalogenated compounds (OHCs) could cause disruption of energy metabolism in female polar bears (Ursus maritimus) from Svalbard, Norway (n = 112). We analyzed biomarkers of energy metabolism including the abundance profiles of nine lipid-related genes, fatty acid (FA) synthesis and elongation indices in adipose tissue, and concentrations of lipid-related variables in plasma (cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, triglycerides). Furthermore, the plasma metabolome and lipidome were characterized by low molecular weight metabolites and lipid fingerprinting, respectively. Polychlorinated biphenyls, chlordanes, brominated diphenyl ethers and perfluoroalkyl substances were significantly related to biomarkers involved in lipid accumulation, FA metabolism, insulin utilization, and cholesterol homeostasis. Moreover, the effects of pollutants were measurable at the metabolome and lipidome levels. Our results indicate that several OHCs affect lipid biosynthesis and catabolism in female polar bears. Furthermore, these effects were more pronounced when combined with reduced sea ice extent and thickness, suggesting that climatedriven sea ice decline and OHCs have synergistic negative effects on polar bears. publishedVersion |
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Tartu, Sabrina Lille-Langøy, Roger Størseth, Trond Røvik Bourgeon, Sophie Brunsvik, Anders Goksøyr, Anders Jenssen, Bjørn Munro Polder, Anuschka Thiemann, Gregory W. Torget, Vidar Routti, Heli |
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Tartu, Sabrina Lille-Langøy, Roger Størseth, Trond Røvik Bourgeon, Sophie Brunsvik, Anders Goksøyr, Anders Jenssen, Bjørn Munro Polder, Anuschka Thiemann, Gregory W. Torget, Vidar Routti, Heli Multiple-stressor effects in an apex predator: combined influence of pollutants and sea ice decline on lipid metabolism in polar bears |
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Tartu, Sabrina Lille-Langøy, Roger Størseth, Trond Røvik Bourgeon, Sophie Brunsvik, Anders Goksøyr, Anders Jenssen, Bjørn Munro Polder, Anuschka Thiemann, Gregory W. Torget, Vidar Routti, Heli |
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Multiple-stressor effects in an apex predator: combined influence of pollutants and sea ice decline on lipid metabolism in polar bears |
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Multiple-stressor effects in an apex predator: combined influence of pollutants and sea ice decline on lipid metabolism in polar bears |
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Multiple-stressor effects in an apex predator: combined influence of pollutants and sea ice decline on lipid metabolism in polar bears |
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Multiple-stressor effects in an apex predator: combined influence of pollutants and sea ice decline on lipid metabolism in polar bears |
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Multiple-stressor effects in an apex predator: combined influence of pollutants and sea ice decline on lipid metabolism in polar bears |
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multiple-stressor effects in an apex predator: combined influence of pollutants and sea ice decline on lipid metabolism in polar bears |
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