Building a Database of Developmental Neurotoxicants: Evidence from Human and Animal Studies W. Mundy1, S. Padilla1, T. Shafer1, M. Gilbert1, J. Breier1,2, J. Cowden1, K. Crofton1, D. Herr1, K. Jensen1, K. Raffaele3, N. Radio4, and K. Schumacher5.
1Neurotoxicology Div. U.S. EPA, RTP, NC 27711; 2Curriculum in Toxicology, Univ. of N.C. at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514; 3 NCEA/ORD, U.S. EPA,
Washington, DC, 20460; 4Cellumen, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA. 15238; 5U.S. EPA, Region 7, Kansas City, KS, 66101.
Chemicals with Substantial Evidence of
Evidence: Criteria for Assessment and Endpoints
Developmental Neurotoxicity (n≈100)
EPA’s program for the screening and prioritization of chemicals for
developmental neurotoxicity makes it essential to assemble a list of chemicals
-no in vitro studies were included.
that are toxic to the developing mammalian nervous system. Listed chemicals will
We included only studies with the pure chemical (or reasonably so). 2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate Diazepam Naltrexone Acibenzolar-S -methyl Cytosine Arabinoside Nicotine
be used to evaluate the sensitivity, reliability, and predictive power of alternative
Acrylamide Methoxyethanol, 2-
developmental neurotoxicity assays. To establish this list, a literature review was
-no human studies were included wherein there was exposure to more than one
Aldicarb Deltamethrin Methylazoxymethanol
conducted for over 400 compounds that have been suggested to be
Allethrin Diazinon Methylmercury Aluminum (cl or lactate) Dieldrin
developmental neurotoxicants, neurotoxicants, or developmental toxicants.
We included only studies where the exposure took place during pregnancy or
Amino-nicotinamide(6-) Diethylstilbestrol Paraquat
Compounds were assigned one of three groups based on the strength of the
Aminopterin Diphenylhydantoin Parathion (ethyl) Amphetamine(d -) Epidermal Growth Factor
evidence for developmental neurotoxicity:
We included only studies in which the administered dose was below 5 grams/kg. PCBs (generic) (1) no evidence: either there were no reports that met our criteria for evidence, or
Where knowledge was available, we considered only studies where the
Aspartame Ethylene thiourea Penicillamine Azacytidine(5-) Flourouracil(5-) Permethrin
there were reports which showed no developmental neurotoxicity;
administered dose would not be lethal to the offspring. Fluazinam Phenylacetate (2) minimal evidence: one report only or multiple reports from only one laboratory;
We did not include any case reports. Fluoride Phenylalanine (d,l)
In studies where the chemical was administered during gestation, to the extent
Bioallethrin Griseofulvin Phthalate, di-(2-ethylhexyl)
possible, we looked for a litter-based statistical design. Bis(tri-n-butyltin)oxide Haloperiodol Propylthiouracil (3) substantial evidence: reports from more than one laboratory.
If only acute pharmacological effects were reported (either during dosing or shortly Bisphenol A Halothane Retinoids/vit.A/isotretinoin
The chemicals in the latter group will be especially useful for vetting protocols that
Bromodeoxyuridine(5-) Heptachlor Salicylate
thereafter), we did not include that study. Butylated Hydroxy Anisol Hexachlorobenzene Tebuconazole
have been proposed as screens for developmental neurotoxicity.
Endpoints assessed included, but were not limited to: Butylated hydroxytoluene Hexachlorophene Tellurium (salts) Hydroxyurea Terbutaline This presentation has been reviewed by the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory and approved. Approval Caffeine Imminodiproprionitrile (IDPN) Thalidomide does not signify that the contents reflect the views of the Agency.Carbamazepine Ketamine Carbaryl Carbon monoxide Triamcinolone Chlordecone Tributyltin chloride Chlordiazepoxide Trichlorfon Chlorine dioxide Medroxyprogesterone Trichloroethylene Chlorpromazine Mepivacaine Triethyllead Chlorpyrifos Methadone Triethyltin Methanol Trimethyltin Colcemid Methimazole Trypan blue Collect lists
Chemicals with Minimal Evidence of Colchicine Methylparathion Urethane Cypermethrin Monosodium Glutamate Valproate of putative Dexamethasone Vincristine
Developmental Neurotoxicity (n≈100) Diamorphine hydrochloride Naloxone DNT chemicals (n≈400) 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Diaminotoluene (2,5-) Lidocaine Abamectin Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) Malathion Acephate Dichlorvos (DDVP) Mancozeb Acetamiprid Dicrotophos Maytansine ActinomycinD Difluoromethylornithine Methamidaphos Amicarbazone (MKH 3586) Dimethoate Methyl Ethyl Ketone DEXAMETHASONE Astemizole Atorvastatin Diphenhydramine Molinate Atrazine Disulfoton
Dexamethasone is synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid hormones. It is
Azinphos methyl Emamectin n -Hexane
used to treat inflammation and autoimmune conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), and to counteract side-
BAS 510 (Boscalid) Endosulphan Nickel carbonyl
effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients. Synthetic glucocorticoids, including dexamethasone, are also
Perchlorate
administered to women at risk for preterm labor to advance fetal maturation and reduce neonatal
Bifenthrin EPTC (S -Ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate) Phorate (BAS 225 I) Bismuth Ribromophenate Ergotamine Picrotoxin
Numerous studies in animals have shown neurodevelopmental effects of perinatal
Brominated veg oil Ethoxyethanol (2-) Primidone
dexamethasone treatment in rodents. Doses of 0.2 – 3 mg/kg (which encompasses the therapeutic range
Busulfan Ethylene dibromide Profenofos
in humans) given to the pregnant dam during gestation or to the offspring postnatally alter neurogenesis
Carbofuran Ethylene oxide Prothioconazole
and differentiation (Bohn, 1984; Carlos et al., 1992), decrease brain size and brain weight (DeKoskey et
Carbon disulfide Etofenprox Selenium compounds
al., 1982; Carlos et al., 1992; Ferguson and Holson, 1999), and alter locomotor activity and learning and
Chlordane Fenamiphos Simvastatin
memory behavior (DeKoskey et al., 1982; Vicedomini et al., 1986; Ferguson et al., 2001; Kreider et al.,
Chlordimeform Fenitrothion Spirodiclofen
2005a). Relatively low doses (0.05 – 0.2 mg/kg) have also been shown to result in long-lasting changes in
Chlorfenapyr Fenvalerate Succamir
neurotransmitter systems and intracellular signaling (Kreider et al., 2005b; Kreider et al., 2006; Slotkin et
Each chemical was assigned to one of three categories: Chlorite, sodium FK 33-824 (Synthetic enkephalin) Terbufos
al., 2006). Effects of dexamethasone, including decreased brain weight and hippocampal damage, have
1. No available evidence existed: exclude from CI-943 (Antipsychotic) Flufenacet (thiafluamide) tert-Butylhydroquinone, 2-
also been observed in nonhuman primates (reviewed in Coe and Lubach, 2005). Clodinafop-propargyl Formaldehyde Tetrachloethylene
Human developmental neurotoxicity is associated with perinatal exposure to
manuscript. Clothianidin Glufosinate ammonium Tetracycline
dexamethasone. Prenatal dexamethasone is routinely administered to mothers at risk for preterm delivery
Coumaphos Glyphosate trimesium Thiamethoxam
to reduce mortality and the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome and intraventricular hemorage in
2. Minimal evidence existed: put in table in manuscript. Cyfluthrin Hexachoroplatinate (Na) Tribufos (DEF)
premature infants. Postnatal dexamethasone treatment in preterm infants is also used to reduce the risk
3. Substantial evidence existed: write a descriptive Cyhalothrin Imidacloprid Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether
and severity of chronic lung disease. A preponderance of epidemiologic and clinical evidence, however,
Cymoxanil Ivermectin Trimethadone
indicates that both pre- and post-natal exposure to dexamethasone can result in an increased risk for
paragraph for manuscript. Lasofoxifene Triphenyl phosphate
cerebral palsy, decreased brain size, and long-term effects on cognition and behavior (reviewed in Baud,
Levo-alpha-acetylmethadol VM-26 (Teniposide)
2004; Purdy, 2004; Purdy and Wiley, 2004; Sloboda et al., 2005). Dextromoramide VP-16-213 (Etoposide)
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