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Mutagenicity of the glutathione and cysteine S-conjugates of the haloalkenes 1,1,2-trichloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propene and trichlorofluoroethene in the Ames test in comparison with the tetrachloroethene-analogues. 2003

Birte Dreessen, and Götz Westphal, and Jürgen Bünger, and Ernst Hallier, and Michael Müller
Department of Occupational & Social Medicine, Abteilung Arbeits-und Sozialmedizin, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Waldweg 37, D-37073 Göttingen, Germany.

The nephrotoxic and nephrocarcinogenic potential of the haloalkenes is associated with the conjugation of the chemicals to L-glutathione. Subsequent processing of the haloalkene glutathione S-conjugates via the cysteine conjugate beta-lyase pathway in the mammalian kidney yields nephrotoxic and mutagenic species. To investigate whether S-conjugates of the model chlorofluoroalkenes 1,1,2-trichloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propene (CAS # 431-52-7) and trichlorofluoroethene (CAS # 359-29-5) show comparable effects, we have synthesised the respective cysteine and glutathione S-conjugates and subjected them to the Ames test. The cysteine and glutathione S-conjugates of tetrachloroethene (CAS # 127-18-4), S-(1,2,2-trichlorovinyl)-L-cysteine (TCVC) and S-(1,2,2-trichlorovinyl)glutathione (TCVG) were used as positive controls and reference substances. S-(1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-L-cysteine (DCTFPC) and S-(2,2-dichloro-1-fluorovinyl)-L-cysteine (DCFVC) showed clear dose-dependent mutagenic effects with the Salmonella typhimurium tester strains TA100 and TA98. Using TCVC as a reference substance the following ranking in mutagenic response was established: TCVC>DCTFPC>DCFVC. S-(1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)glutathione (DCTFPG) and S-(2,2-dichloro-1-fluorovinyl)glutathione (DCFVG) showed potent dose-dependent mutagenic effects with the S. typhimurium tester strain TA100 in the presence of a rat kidney S9-protein fraction; tests carried out in the absence of the bioactivation system resulted only in background rates of revertants. Using TCVG as a reference substance the following ranking in mutagenic response was established: TCVG=DCTFPG>DCFVG. The data obtained provide a basis for further studies on the mutagenic and presumable carcinogenic potential of the substances.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009152 Mutagenicity Tests Tests of chemical substances and physical agents for mutagenic potential. They include microbial, insect, mammalian cell, and whole animal tests. Genetic Toxicity Tests,Genotoxicity Tests,Mutagen Screening,Tests, Genetic Toxicity,Toxicity Tests, Genetic,Genetic Toxicity Test,Genotoxicity Test,Mutagen Screenings,Mutagenicity Test,Screening, Mutagen,Screenings, Mutagen,Test, Genotoxicity,Tests, Genotoxicity,Toxicity Test, Genetic
D009153 Mutagens Chemical agents that increase the rate of genetic mutation by interfering with the function of nucleic acids. A clastogen is a specific mutagen that causes breaks in chromosomes. Clastogen,Clastogens,Genotoxin,Genotoxins,Mutagen
D003545 Cysteine A thiol-containing non-essential amino acid that is oxidized to form CYSTINE. Cysteine Hydrochloride,Half-Cystine,L-Cysteine,Zinc Cysteinate,Half Cystine,L Cysteine
D005978 Glutathione A tripeptide with many roles in cells. It conjugates to drugs to make them more soluble for excretion, is a cofactor for some enzymes, is involved in protein disulfide bond rearrangement and reduces peroxides. Reduced Glutathione,gamma-L-Glu-L-Cys-Gly,gamma-L-Glutamyl-L-Cysteinylglycine,Glutathione, Reduced,gamma L Glu L Cys Gly,gamma L Glutamyl L Cysteinylglycine
D012486 Salmonella typhimurium A serotype of Salmonella enterica that is a frequent agent of Salmonella gastroenteritis in humans. It also causes PARATYPHOID FEVER. Salmonella typhimurium LT2
D013750 Tetrachloroethylene A chlorinated hydrocarbon used as an industrial solvent and cooling liquid in electrical transformers. It is a potential carcinogen. Perchloroethylene,Perchlorethylene,Tetrachlorethylene,Tetrachloroethene
D014241 Trichloroethylene A highly volatile inhalation anesthetic used mainly in short surgical procedures where light anesthesia with good analgesia is required. It is also used as an industrial solvent. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of the vapor can lead to cardiotoxicity and neurological impairment. Ethinyl Trichloride,Trichloroethene,Trielina,Trilene,Trichloride, Ethinyl
D017402 Chlorofluorocarbons A series of hydrocarbons containing both chlorine and fluorine. These have been used as refrigerants, blowing agents, cleaning fluids, solvents, and as fire extinguishing agents. They have been shown to cause stratospheric ozone depletion and have been banned for many uses. Freons,Chlorofluorocarbon Derivatives,Freon,Derivatives, Chlorofluorocarbon

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