3-[(aminoiminomethyl)thio]propanesulphonic acid

Skin sensitisation

Administrative data

Endpoint:

skin sensitisation: in vitro

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

weight of evidence

Study period:

2017-07-26 - 2017-08-31

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Cross-reference

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to other study

Remarks:

WoE

Reference

Endpoint:

skin sensitisation, other

Remarks:

SAR-Profiling of structural alerts for skin sensitisation (OECD QSAR Toolbox)

Type of information:

(Q)SAR

Adequacy of study:

weight of evidence

Study period:

2017-12-11

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

results derived from a (Q)SAR model, with limited documentation / justification, but validity of model and reliability of prediction considered adequate based on a generally acknowledged source

Justification for type of information:

1. SOFTWARE
OECD QSAR Toolbox

2. MODEL (incl. version number)
version 4.1

3. SMILES OR OTHER IDENTIFIERS USED AS INPUT FOR THE MODEL
CAS: 21668-81-5

4. SCIENTIFIC VALIDITY OF THE (Q)SAR MODEL
Name of profilers:
1) Protein binding alerts for skin sensitization by OASIS v1.5
2) Protein binding alerts for skin sensitization according to GHS v1.0
3) Protein binding alerts by OASIS v1.5

5. APPLICABILITY DOMAIN
The aim of these profilers is to investigate the presence of alerts within the target molecules responsible for interaction or covalent bindings with proteins. For detailed information, please refer to the attached reports about the specific profilers.

6. ADEQUACY OF THE RESULT
These profiling results are used in a weight-of-evidence approach to assess the skin sensitising potential of UPS. The selected profilers detect structural alerts, which are associated with the potential to bind to or interact with proteins. The binding to skin proteins is the first step of the Adverse Outcome Pathway for skin sensitisation. Binding to skin proteins is essential to induce a specific memory T-cell response associated with skin sensitisation.

Reason / purpose for cross-reference:

reference to other study

Remarks:

WoE

Guideline:

other: REACH Guidance on QSARs R.6

Version / remarks:

Profiling was performed with the QSAR Toolbox Version 4.1

Key result

Parameter:

other: QSAR

Remarks on result:

positive indication of skin sensitisation

Remarks:

UPS and two of its metabolites is profiled to have protein binding potency by three relevant profilers

Parameter:

other: QSAR

Remarks on result:

positive indication of skin sensitisation based on QSAR/QSPR prediction

Remarks:

UPS and two of its metabolites is profiled to have protein binding potency by three relevant profilers

Conclusions:

UPS and its metabolites have been profiled with the OECD QSAR Toolbox, version 4.1. A positive indication for skin sensitisation of the query substance and two of its skin metabolites is given by seven three profilers on protein binding potency. This provides evidence that UPS is positive in DPRA. The keratinocyte gene expression was not possible to classify.

Executive summary:

A positive indication for skin sensitisation of the query substance and two of its skin  metabolites is given by three different profilers on protein binding potency. This provides evidence that UPS is positive in DPRA.

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2017

Report date:

2017

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Test guideline 1

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: OECD 442E

Version / remarks:

OECD Guideline for the Testing of Chemicals, Part 442E: In Vitro Skin Sensitisation: human Cell Line Activation Test (h-CLAT) (adopted 29. July 2016)

Deviations:

yes

Remarks:

See "Deviations from the Guideline", Overall remarks, but not affecting the validity of the study or results

Test guideline 2

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: OECD. (2012). The Adverse Outcome Pathway for Skin Sensitisation Initiated by Covalent Binding, Part 1: Scientific Evidence. Series on Testing and Assessment No. 168, Paris

Deviations:

no

Test guideline 3

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: Bauch, C., Kolle, S. N., & Ramirez, T. (2012). Putting the parts together: combining in vitro methods to test for skin sensitizing potentials. Regulation of Toxicology and Pharmacology, 63, 489–504

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Type of study:

activation of dendritic cells

Justification for non-LLNA method:

In vitro study should be performed first. An in vivo study shall be conducted only if in vitro/in chemico test methods described under point 8.3.1 of REACH are not applicable.

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

3-[(aminoiminomethyl)thio]propanesulphonic acid

EC Number:

244-520-8

EC Name:

3-[(aminoiminomethyl)thio]propanesulphonic acid

Cas Number:

21668-81-5

Molecular formula:

C4H10N2O3S2

IUPAC Name:

3-(carbamimidoylsulfanyl)propane-1-sulfonic acid

Test material form:

solid: particulate/powder

Details on test material:

Storage: Room Temperature (20 ± 5°C), keep away from humidity

Specific details on test material used for the study:

SOURCE OF TEST MATERIAL
- Source and lot/batch No.of test material: sponsor

STABILITY AND STORAGE CONDITIONS OF TEST MATERIAL
- Storage condition of test material: The test item was stored in the test facility at room temperature (20 ± 5°C) protected from light and humidity.

OTHER SPECIFICS:
Molecular weight 198.3 g/mol
Log Kow -1.15 (EPISuite KOWWIN (V1.67) estimation)

In vitro test system

Details on the study design:

This in vitro study was performed to assess the sensitising potential of the test item 3-[(Amino-iminomethyl)-thio]-1-propanesulphonic acid (UPS) by quantifying changes in the expression level of the two cell surface markers CD86 and CD54, which are associated with the process of activation of monocytes and dendritic cells. For this purpose the human monocytic leukaemia cell line THP-1 was used and treated with the test item for 24 h be-fore evaluation. The measured expression levels were used to distinguish potential skin sensitizers from non-sensitizers.
The h-CLAT addresses the third key event of the skin sensitisation adverse outcome pathway (AOP) that was defined by the OECD in 2012 and is a part of the AOP-based “two out of three” skin sensitisation integrated testing strategy for hazard identification (Bauch et al., 2012).
In order to conclude on the skin sensitisation potential of the test substance, a human Cell Line Activation Test (h-CLAT) comprises at least two independent and valid experiments. A categorization in the subcategories 1 A and 1 B is not possible. However, a positive re-sult with the h-CLAT may be used on its own to classify a chemical into UN GHS category 1. For a confirmation of a negative result another in vitro skin sensitisation test has to be performed.

Results and discussion

Positive control results:

positive, see tables below

In vitro / in chemico

Results

Results 1

Key result

Run / experiment:

other: Experiment I

Parameter:

other: EC150 (for CD86)

Remarks:

µg/ml

Value:

653.91

Vehicle controls validity:

valid

Negative controls validity:

valid

Positive controls validity:

valid

Results 2

Key result

Run / experiment:

other: Experiment I

Parameter:

other: EC200 (for CD54)

Vehicle controls validity:

valid

Negative controls validity:

valid

Positive controls validity:

valid

Remarks on result:

not determinable

Remarks:

A calculation of the EC200 was not possible since none of the RFI values was above 200 (for CD54) at any of the tested concentrations.

Results 3

Key result

Run / experiment:

other: Experiment II

Parameter:

other: EC150 (for CD86)

Remarks:

µg/ml

Value:

672.97

Vehicle controls validity:

valid

Negative controls validity:

valid

Positive controls validity:

valid

Results 4

Key result

Run / experiment:

other: Experiment II

Parameter:

other: EC200 (for CD54)

Remarks:

µg/ml

Vehicle controls validity:

valid

Negative controls validity:

valid

Positive controls validity:

valid

Remarks on result:

not determinable

Remarks:

A calculation of the EC200 was not possible since none of the RFI values was above 200 (for CD54) at any of the tested concentrations.

Other effects / acceptance of results:

DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: yes

ACCEPTANCE OF RESULTS:
- Acceptance criteria met for negative control: yes
- Acceptance criteria met for positive control: yes
- Acceptance criteria met for variability between replicate measurements: yes
- Range of historical values if different from the ones specified in the test guideline: no

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:

other: potential skin sensitizer

Conclusions:

The study was performed according to OECD TG 442E under GLP on the registered substance itself. Positive and negative controls were valid.
The h-CLAT addresses the third key event of the skin sensitisation adverse outcome pathway (AOP) that was defined by the OECD in 2012 and is a part of the AOP-based “two out of three” skin sensitisation integrated testing strategy for hazard identification (Bauch et al., 2012). The sensitising potential of the test item was assessed by quantifying changes in the expression level of the two cell surface markers CD86 and CD54, which are associated with the process of activation of monocytes and dendritic cells, after incubation with the test item. The measured expression levels were used to distinguish potential skin sensitizers from non-sensitizers.
In both experiments the RFI of CD54 was not ≥ 200 % at any tested concentration with cell viability ≥ 50 %.
In both experiments the RFI of CD86 was > 150 % at the three highest test item concentrations. The EC150 was calculates and is 653.91 µg/mL in experiment I and 672.97 µg/mL in experiment II.
Since the criteria for a positive result are fulfilled in accordance to the OECD 442E, the result of this study is “positive”.
In conclusion, it can be stated that under the experimental conditions of this study, the test item, 3-[(Amino-iminomethyl)-thio]-1-propanesulphonic acid (UPS), was positive in the h-CLAT and is a potential skin sensitizer.
A categorization in the subcategories 1 A and 1 B is not possible. However, a positive result with the h-CLAT may be used on its own to classify a chemical into UN GHS category 1.
According to OECD Toolbox profiling, a positive indication for skin sensitisation of the query substance and two of its skin metabolites is given by seven three profilers on protein binding potency. This provides evidence that UPS is positive in DPRA. The Danish (Q)SAR Database on the other hand indicated that UPS is not sensitizing.
Taking into account the magnitude of the results, the substance is not considered to be a strong sensitizer. On the contrary, the substance should be maximally regarded as weak sensitizer. The positive control DNBC resulted with 4 µg/ml (historical control data) in mean RFI values of 859 (CD86) resp. 368 (CD54). According to the guideline 442E, Appendix 2, proficiency substances, the reference ranges are EC150 = 0.5 – 10 µg/ml (CD86) and EC200 = 0.5 – 15 µg/ml (CD54), resulting both in positive results, which matches. The reference ranges as cited in the guideline for the weak solid sensitizer Imidazolidinyl urea are EC150 = 20 – 90 µg/ml (CD86) and EC200 = 20 – 75 µg/ml (CD54), resulting in a positive result, both values for the solid non-sensitizer 4-Aminobenzoic acid are >1000 µg/ml and revealed negative results.
In consequence, the obtained RFI values, although meeting the criteria for classification as positive, are way more in the range of the ones of the non-sensitizer than the ones of the weak sensitizer. So it cannot be excluded that the test item is not skin sensitizer at all in vivo, especially in combination with the fact that the Danish (Q)SAR Database did not identify UPS as skin sensitizer. However, taking into account the fact that UPS might be as well positive in the DPRA, UPS should be classified precautionarily as skin sens. Cat. 1, considering the AOP-based “two out of three” skin sensitisation integrated testing strategy.

Executive summary:

This in vitro study was performed according to OECD 442E under GLP to assess the sensitising potential of the test item 3-[(Amino-iminomethyl)-thio]-1-propanesulphonic acid (UPS) by quantifying changes in the expression level of the two cell surface markers CD86 and CD54, which are associated with the process of activation of monocytes and dendritic cells.

Two valid experiments with a treatment period of 24 hours were performed.

In the experiments, the highest nominal applied concentration (1000 µg/mL) was chosen based on the results obtained in the pre-test and the solubility of the test item. A geometric series (factor 1.2) of 7 dilutions thereof was prepared.

As solvent control for the test item, RPMI 1640 was used in a final concentration of 1 % in culture medium.

As positive control, 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB, CAS n. 97-00-7, ≥ 99% purity) was used.

In both experiments the RFI of CD54 was not ≥ 200 % at any tested concentration with cell viability ≥ 50 %.

In both experiments the RFI of CD86 was > 150 % at the three highest test item concentrations. The EC150 was calculated and is 653.91 µg/mL in experiment I and 672.97 µg/mL in experiment II.

Since the criteria for a positive result are fulfilled in accordance to the OECD 442E, the result of this study is “positive”.

Conclusion: Under the experimental conditions of this study, the test item, 3-[(Amino-iminomethyl)-thio]-1-propanesulphonic acid (UPS), was positive in the h-CLAT and is therefore considered to have the potential to activate dendritic cells and therefore to be a potential skin sensitizer.