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Influence of dietary zinc on growth, zinc bioaccumulation and expression of genes involved in antioxidant and innate immune in juvenile mud crabs (Scylla paramamosain). Br J Nutr 2020; 124:681-692. [DOI: 10.1017/s0007114520001531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AbstractThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of dietary Zn level on growth performance, Zn bioaccumulation, antioxidant capacity and innate immunity in juvenile mud crabs (Scylla paramamosain). Six semi-purified diets were formulated to contain dietary Zn levels of 44·5, 56·9, 68·5, 97·3, 155·6 or 254·7 mg/kg. Dietary Zn level significantly influenced percentage weight gain (PWG), with the highest observed in crabs fed the diet containing 97·3 mg/kg Zn. Tissue Zn concentrations significantly increased as dietary Zn levels increased from 44·5 to 254·7 mg/kg. Retention of Zn in hepatopancreas increased with dietary Zn levels up to 68·5 mg/kg and then significantly decreased. Moreover, inadequate dietary Zn (44·5 and 56·9 mg/kg) reduced antioxidation markers including total superoxide dismutase (SOD) and Cu/Zn SOD activities and total antioxidant level. Crabs fed the diet with 44·5 mg/kg Zn also showed significantly lower expression of genes involved in antioxidant status, such as Cu/Zn SOD, glutathione peroxidase, catalase and thioredoxin than those fed diets containing 68·5 and 97·3 mg/kg Zn. The highest activities of phenoloxidase and alkaline phosphatase were recorded in crabs fed the diets containing 68·5 and 97·3 mg/kg Zn. Expression levels of prophenoloxidase and toll-like receptor 2 were higher in crabs fed the 97·3 mg/kg Zn diet compared with crabs fed the other diets. Based on PWG alone, the optimal dietary Zn level was estimated to be 82·9 mg/kg, with 68·5 to 97·3 mg/kg recommended for maintaining optimal Zn bioaccumulation, oxidation resistance and innate immune response of juvenile mud crabs.
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Talukdar A, Deka DC. Chemical Analysis of Traditional Food Additive Dokhora Khar Derived from Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). CURRENT NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1573401315666190206141528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background:
Dhokora khar (solid alkali), derived from water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
is used by the people of Assam as a traditional food additive and as an antacid. It is usually
prepared from the aqueous extract of water hyacinth ash. It is very popular in lower Assam particularly
in the district of Barpeta and nearby areas. Apart from its use as a food additive in preparing
palatable dishes, it is also used for the cure of ailments arising from stomach acidity and indigestion.
In rural Assam, this khar finds applications as a natural fertilizer as well as a cleansing agent.
Methods:
Standard chemical and spectral procedures have been used to confirm the presence of acid
and basic radicals. SEM-EDX, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and Flame Photometry were used
for information on chemical constituents.
Results:
Standard chemical and spectral procedures have been used to confirm the presence of acid
and basic radicals. SEM-EDX, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and Flame Photometry were used
for information on chemical constituents.
Conclusion:
The investigation suggests that dokhora khar consists of a mixture of carbonates, chlorides,
sulfates and phosphates of various metals such as K, Mg, Ca, Na, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, etc. Some of
these metals such as Fe, Co, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cr, etc., are essential nutrients. Hence the results establish
that the consumption of this traditional food additive by the natives of Assam provides health
benefits.
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- Anjumani Talukdar
- Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam, India
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Steiner Petrovič D, Mandrino D, Šarler B, Horky J, Ojdanic A, J. Zehetbauer M, Orlov D. Surface Analysis of Biodegradable Mg-Alloys after Immersion in Simulated Body Fluid. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E1740. [PMID: 32276432 PMCID: PMC7178709 DOI: 10.3390/ma13071740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Two binary biodegradable Mg-alloys and one ternary biodegradable Mg-alloy (Mg-0.3Ca, Mg-5Zn and Mg-5Zn-0.3Ca, all in wt%) were investigated. Surface-sensitive X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses (XPS) of the alloy surfaces before and after immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF) were performed. The XPS analysis of the samples before the immersion in SBF revealed that the top layer of the alloy might have a non-homogeneous composition relative to the bulk. Degradation during the SBF immersion testing was monitored by measuring the evolution of H2. It was possible to evaluate the thickness of the sample degradation layers after the SBF immersion based on scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the tilted sample. The thickness was in the order of 10-100 µm. The typical bio-corrosion products of all of the investigated alloys consisted of Mg, Ca, P and O, which suggests the formation of apatite (calcium phosphate hydroxide), magnesium hydrogen phosphate hydrate and magnesium hydroxide. The bioapplicability of the analyzed alloys with regard to surface composition and degradation kinetics is discussed.
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- Darja Steiner Petrovič
- Physics and Chemistry of Materials, and Simulation of Materials and Processes, Institute of Metals and Technology, Lepi pot 11, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (D.M.); (B.Š.)
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- Physics and Chemistry of Materials, and Simulation of Materials and Processes, Institute of Metals and Technology, Lepi pot 11, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (D.M.); (B.Š.)
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- Physics and Chemistry of Materials, and Simulation of Materials and Processes, Institute of Metals and Technology, Lepi pot 11, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (D.M.); (B.Š.)
- Department of Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Center for Health & Bioresources, Biomedical Systems, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Viktor Kaplan Straße 2, 2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria;
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- Physics of Nanostructured Materials, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (A.O.); (M.J.Z.)
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- Physics of Nanostructured Materials, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (A.O.); (M.J.Z.)
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- Division of Materials Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Lund University, Ole Römers väg 1, 223 63 Lund, Sweden;
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Sharma R, Balasubramanian R. Evaluation of the effectiveness of a portable air cleaner in mitigating indoor human exposure to cooking-derived airborne particles. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 183:109192. [PMID: 32062480 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Revised: 01/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Gas cooking is an important source of airborne particulate matter (PM) indoors. Exposure to cooking-derived PM can lead to adverse human health impacts on non-smokers, especially in poorly-ventilated residential homes. Most of the previous studies on gas cooking emissions mainly focused on fine particles (PM2.5) with little information on their size-fractionation. Moreover, studies dealing with mitigation of indoor human exposure to cooking-derived PM are currently sparse. Therefore, a systematic study was conducted to investigate the characteristics of PM2.5 and size-fractionated PM derived from five commonly used cooking methods, namely, steaming, boiling, stir-frying, pan-frying and deep-frying in a poorly-ventilated domestic kitchen under controlled experimental conditions. Additionally, an indoor portable air cleaner was employed as a mitigation device to capture cooking-derived PM and improve indoor air quality (IAQ). Results revealed that the oil-based deep-frying cooking released the highest airborne particles which were about 170 folds higher compared to the baseline levels for PM2.5 mass concentrations. The use of the air cleaner showed a statistically significant (p < 0.05) reduction in the indoor PM2.5 levels. Moreover, PM<0.25 (particles with diameter ≤ 250 nm) showed a very high mass concentration (378.2 μg/m3) during deep-frying, raising human health concern. A substantial reduction (~60-85%) in PM<0.25 mass concentrations and their total respiratory deposition doses (RDD) in the human respiratory tract was observed while using the air cleaner during the five cooking methods. Furthermore, morphological characteristics and the relative abundance of trace elements in cooking-derived PM were also investigated. This study provides useful insights into the assessment and mitigation of indoor human exposure to cooking-derived PM.
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- Ruchi Sharma
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Republic of Singapore.
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Divya M, Govindarajan M, Karthikeyan S, Preetham E, Alharbi NS, Kadaikunnan S, Khaled JM, Almanaa TN, Vaseeharan B. Antibiofilm and anticancer potential of β-glucan-binding protein-encrusted zinc oxide nanoparticles. Microb Pathog 2020; 141:103992. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.103992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Heshmati A, Ghadimi S, Ranjbar A, Mousavi Khaneghah A. The influence of processing and clarifier agents on the concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in pekmez (a grape molasses-like syrup). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:10342-10350. [PMID: 31933093 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-07607-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The changes in some potentially toxic elements (PTEs) including lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu) during pekmez (grape molasses-like syrup) processing and the utilization of various types of clarifiers (white soil, bentonite, and gelatin) in two levels (1.5 and 3% w/w) were analyzed. The average concentrations of Pb, Cd, As, Fe, Zn, and Cu in grape samples were measured as 0.055 ± 0.005, 0.030 ± 0.002, 0.044 ± 0.002, 2.882 ± 0.013, 2.372 ± 0.088, and 1.194 ± 0.01 μg g-1. During pekmez production, the range of changes in Pb, Cd, As, Fe, Zn, and Cu was -43.38% to 40.25%, -55.49% to 0.23%, -76.15% to 1.80%, -74.15% to 58.47%, -40.55% to -18.12%, and -83.16% to -21.39%, respectively. The effect of the clarification process on the PTEs depended on the type and concentration of both PTE and clarifier agent used while the incorporation of gelatin resulted in a significant reduction in all of PT. Graphical abstract.
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- Ali Heshmati
- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, Nutrition Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, Nutrition Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, Nutrition Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Monteiro Lobato, 80, Caixa Postal 6121, Campinas, São Paulo, CEP 13083-862, Brazil.
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Ajala LO, Dafallah OB, Obasi NA, Fasuan TO, Ogundapo SS. Mineral compositions of infant complementary foods in relation to dietary daily intake and synergistic/antagonistic interrelationships. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2020; 71:804-814. [PMID: 32153222 DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2020.1738353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This study investigated the levels of selected essential elements in a brand of industrially prepared complementary foods in the UK for infants aged 4+, 7+, and 10+ months in order to ascertain their nutritional standards relative to the mineral reference daily intakes and interrelationships. Estimated daily intake of minerals was calculated from elemental contribution from the complementary foods and breast milk. The results showed remarkable significant differences (p < .05) in the concentration levels of the elements in the complementary foods. There were no significant differences (p > .05) between the estimated daily intakes compared to the standard values stipulated by the regulatory bodies. Although, the results showed that specific interrelationships were generally justified by the elemental contents, there were few differences with respect to the overall elemental profile. The results of the study support the recommendation of the use of semi-pureed meals by infants as complementary foods. However, the results of mineral interrelationships implicated imbalances and thus recommend fortification of the infants' complementary foods with iron, calcium, and zinc.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ikwo, Nigeria
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- Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Nigeria
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Sefi M, Chaâbane M, Elwej A, Bejaoui S, Marrekchi R, Jamoussi K, Gouiaa N, Boudawara Sellami T, El Cafsi M, Zeghal N, Soudani N. Zinc alleviates maneb-induced kidney injury in adult mice through modulation of oxidative stress, genotoxicity, and histopathological changes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:8091-8102. [PMID: 31897980 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07175-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Zinc is one of the important essential trace minerals to human health due to its antioxidant properties. The present study was conducted to elucidate its potential protective role against maneb-induced nephrotoxicity. For this purpose, animals were randomly divided into four groups of six each. Mice of group I (negative controls) have received daily 0.5 ml of distilled water, a solvent of maneb. Mice of group II (MB) have received 30 mg/kg bw of maneb daily by intraperitoneal way. Mice of group III (MB + Zn) have received the same dose of maneb as group II, along with ZnSO4 (30 mg/kg bw) daily. Mice of group IV (Zn), considered as positive controls, have received the same dose of ZnSO4 as group III daily. Our results revealed that ZnSO4 co-administration to maneb-treated mice decreased kidney levels of malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, protein carbonyls, and advanced oxidation protein products; the levels of non-enzymatic antioxidants like vitamin C, glutathione, and metallothionein. It recovered the alteration of antioxidant enzyme activities (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase) and attenuated DNA fragmentation. Furthermore, this essential trace element was also able to alleviate kidney biomarkers' alterations by lowering plasma levels of creatinine, urea, uric acid, and lactate dehydrogenase. In addition, the histopathological changes induced by maneb were improved following zinc administration. Our results indicated that zinc might be beneficial against maneb-induced renal oxidative damage in mice.
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- Mediha Sefi
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, 3029, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomo-pathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Histopathology Laboratory, Department of Anatomo-pathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, University of Sfax, Sciences Faculty of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Ecology, Biology and physiology laboratory of aquatic organisms, Department of Biological Sciences, Sciences Faculty of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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A benzothiazolinic spiropyran for highly selective, sensitive and visible light controlled detection of copper ions in aqueous solution. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2019.112265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Huo WX, Liu XT, Zhang ZF, Zhao M, Zhang QS. A New Co(II)-Containing Coordination Polymer Constructed by the Mixed-Ligand Approach: Crystal Structure and Alleviation of CVB3-Induced Myocarditis by Inhibiting Inflammatory Cytokines Production. J STRUCT CHEM+ 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s0022476620030166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Active Compound Identification in Extracts of N. lappaceum Peel and Evaluation of Antioxidant Capacity. J CHEM-NY 2020. [DOI: 10.1155/2020/4301891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Nephelium lappaceum and its by-products have great potential in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Some studies have shown that N. lappaceum by-products exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties. However, studies focused on identifying these compounds are rare. The availability of polyphenolic compounds can vary according to environmental conditions, soil, plant variety, and agronomic management. Therefore, in this study, the active compounds in extracts of the N. lappaceum peel were identified, and their antioxidant properties were evaluated using various extraction solvents and both ultrasonic and boiling extraction techniques. The chemical characterization of the N. lappaceum peel exhibited carbohydrate and reducing sugar contents of 12 and 2%, respectively. Phytochemical analysis indicated the presence of flavonoids, tannins, terpenes, and steroids. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents and total antioxidant capacity were the highest in the hydroethanolic extract obtained by ultrasound, with values of 340 mg gallic acid equivalents g−1, 76 mg quercetin equivalents g−1, and 2.9 mmol of Trolox equivalents g−1, respectively. Contrarily, the total anthocyanin content was higher in the acid extract obtained by ultrasound, with a value of 0.7 mg cyanidin-3-O-glucoside equivalents g−1. A total of 18 compounds—including hydroxybenzene, phenolic acid, flavonoids, fatty acids (saturated, unsaturated, and ester), vitamin, arenecarbaldehyde, and phthalate—were identified for the first time in the N. lappaceum peel using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The identified compounds have been previously isolated from other plants and reportedly exhibit anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities. Thus, the N. lappaceum peel was shown to be a potential source of bioactive compounds of immense importance in the pharmacological and food industries.
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Sundriyal S, Shukla T, Tripathee L, Dobhal DP. Natural versus anthropogenic influence on trace elemental concentration in precipitation at Dokriani Glacier, central Himalaya, India. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:3462-3472. [PMID: 31845255 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07102-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Atmospheric pollutant transport and deposition at the Himalaya affects the climate, cryosphere, and monsoon patterns and impose an adverse impact over the Himalayan ecosystem. At present, the data on trace elements (TEs) concentrations and dynamics over the high-altitude Himalayan region are scarce and has received less attention. Therefore, in the present study, we investigated the TEs concentration and depositional pattern at Dokriani Glacier, central Himalaya to understand their levels, dynamics, and potential effects. A total of 39 samples were collected from two snowpit stratigraphies, deposited during non-monsoon period and monsoonal precipitation between 4530 to 4630 m a.s.l. altitude in the year 2017. The results of analyzed trace metals (Al, Cr, Mn, Fe, Sr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, As, and Pb) showed high enrichment values for Zn, Cr, Co, Ni and Mn compared to other parts of the Himalayan region, suggesting the influence of anthropogenic emissions (e.g., fossil fuel, metal production, and industrial processes) from urbanized areas of South Asia. Our results also revealed the possible health effects related to the enrichment of Zn and Cd, which may be responsible for skin-related diseases in Uttarakhand region. We attribute increasing anthropogenic activities in the environment to have a significant impact on the ecosystem health of the central Himalayan region. This study provides the baseline information on TEs concentration and sources in the Himalayas, which needs wide dissemination to scientific community as well as policymakers. Therefore, systematic observations, management, and preparing action plan to overcome the health effects from TEs pollution are urgently needed over the remote, pristine Himalayan region.
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- Shipika Sundriyal
- Environmental and Hydrology Division, National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, 247667, India.
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- Indian Institute of Technology, Kalyanpur, Kanpur, 208016, India
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- State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Science, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Mohammed Nawi A, Chin SF, Jamal R. Simultaneous analysis of 25 trace elements in micro volume of human serum by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Pract Lab Med 2020; 18:e00142. [PMID: 31720354 PMCID: PMC6838531 DOI: 10.1016/j.plabm.2019.e00142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In recent years, trace elements have gained importance as biomarkers in many chronic diseases. Unfortunately, the requirement for sample volume increases with the extent of investigation either for diagnosis or elucidating the mechanism of the disease. Here, we describe the method development and validation for simultaneous determination of 25 trace elements (lithium [Li], beryllium [Be], magnesium [Mg], aluminium [Al], vanadium [V], chromium [Cr], manganese [Mn], iron [Fe], cobalt [Co], nickel [Ni], copper [Cu], zinc [Zn], gallium [Ga], arsenic [As], selenium [Se], rubidium [Rb], strontium [Sr], silver [Ag], cadmium [Cd], caesium [Cs], barium [Ba], mercury [Hg], thallium [Tl], lead [Pb], uranium [U]) using only 20 μL of human serum. METHODS Serum samples were digested with nitric acid and hydrochloric acid (ratio 1:1, v/v) and analysed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Seronorm®, a human-derived serum control material was used as quality control samples. RESULTS The coefficient of variations for both intra- and inter-day precisions were consistently <15% for all elements. The validated method was later tested on 30 human serum samples to evaluate its applicability. CONCLUSION We have successfully developed and validated a precise and accurate analytical method for determining 25 trace elements requiring very low volume of human serum.
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- Azmawati Mohammed Nawi
- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, W. Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Community Health, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, W. Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, W. Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, W. Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Wiesmann N, Tremel W, Brieger J. Zinc oxide nanoparticles for therapeutic purposes in cancer medicine. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:4973-4989. [DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00739k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles are characterized by a good biocompatibility while providing a versatile potential as innovative therapeutic agents in cancer medicine.
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- Nadine Wiesmann
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
- University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University
- Laboratory for Molecular Tumor Biology
- 55131 Mainz
- Germany
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- Department of Chemistry
- Johannes Gutenberg-University
- 55128 Mainz
- Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
- University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University
- Laboratory for Molecular Tumor Biology
- 55131 Mainz
- Germany
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Is There a Link between Zinc Intake and Status with Plasma Fatty Acid Profile and Desaturase Activities in Dyslipidemic Subjects? Nutrients 2019; 12:nu12010093. [PMID: 31905662 PMCID: PMC7019783 DOI: 10.3390/nu12010093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The prevalence of obesity and dyslipidemia has increased worldwide. The role of trace elements in the pathogenesis of these conditions is not well understood. This study examines the relationship between dietary zinc (Zn) intake and plasma concentrations of Zn, copper (Cu) and iron (Fe) with lipid profile indicators, fatty acid composition in plasma phospholipids and desaturase enzyme activities in a dyslipidemic population. The role of the newly proposed biomarker of Zn status, the linoleic:dihomo-gama-linolenic acid (LA:DGLA) ratio, in predicting Zn status of dyslipidemic subjects has been explored. The study included 27 dyslipidemic adults, 39-72 years old. Trace elements were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry and fatty acid composition by a liquid gas chromatography. Desaturase activities were calculated from product-precursor fatty acid ratios. Dietary data were obtained using 24 h recall questionnaires. Insufficient dietary intake of Zn, low plasma Zn concentrations and an altered Cu:Zn ratio is related to modified fatty acid profile in subjects with dyslipidemia. Plasma Zn status was associated with obesity. There was no correlation between dietary Zn intake and plasma Zn status. The LA:DGLA ratio was inversely linked to dietary Zn intake. Cu, in addition to Zn, may directly or indirectly, affect the activity of desaturase enzymes.
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Krishna Kanamarlapudi SLR, Muddada S. Structural Changes of Bacillus subtilis Biomass on Biosorption of Iron (II) from Aqueous Solutions: Isotherm and Kinetic Studies. Pol J Microbiol 2019; 68:549-558. [PMID: 31880898 PMCID: PMC7260699 DOI: 10.33073/pjm-2019-057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2019] [Revised: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Various microbial biomasses have been employed as biosorbents. Bacterial biomass has added advantages because of easy in production at a low cost. The study investigated the biosorption of iron from aqueous solutions by Bacillus subtilis. An optimum biosorption capacity of 7.25 mg of the metal per gram of the biosorbent was obtained by the Inductive Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) under the experimental conditions of initial metal concentration of 100 mg/l, pH 4.5, and biomass dose of 1 g/l at 30°C for 24 hrs. The data showed the best fit with the Freundlich isotherm model while following pseudo-first-order kinetics. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis confirmed iron biosorption as precipitates on the bacterial surface, and as a peak in the EDX spectrum. The functional hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amino groups that are involved in biosorption were revealed by the Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The amorphous nature of the biosorbent for biosorption was indicated by the X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis. The biomass of B. subtilis exhibited a point zero charge (pHpzc) at 2.0. Various microbial biomasses have been employed as biosorbents. Bacterial biomass has added advantages because of easy in production at a low cost. The study investigated the biosorption of iron from aqueous solutions by Bacillus subtilis. An optimum biosorption capacity of 7.25 mg of the metal per gram of the biosorbent was obtained by the Inductive Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) under the experimental conditions of initial metal concentration of 100 mg/l, pH 4.5, and biomass dose of 1 g/l at 30°C for 24 hrs. The data showed the best fit with the Freundlich isotherm model while following pseudo-first-order kinetics. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis confirmed iron biosorption as precipitates on the bacterial surface, and as a peak in the EDX spectrum. The functional hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amino groups that are involved in biosorption were revealed by the Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The amorphous nature of the biosorbent for biosorption was indicated by the X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis. The biomass of B. subtilis exhibited a point zero charge (pHpzc) at 2.0.
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- Department of Biotechnology , Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF) , Greenfields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh , India
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Kumar A, Sahoo PR, Arora P, Kumar S. A light controlled, sensitive, selective and portable spiropyran based receptor for mercury ions in aqueous solution. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2019.112061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rukk NS, Kuz’mina LG, Davydova GA, Buzanov GA, Retivov VM, Belus SK, Kozhukhova EI, Barmashov AE, Khrulev AA, Simonova MA, Krasnoperova VN. Synthesis, structure and cytotoxicity of a zinc(II) bromide complex with caffeine. MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mencom.2019.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Bahadori MB, Sarikurkcu C, Yalcin OU, Cengiz M, Gungor H. Metal concentration, phenolics profiling, and antioxidant activity of two wild edible Melanoleuca mushrooms (M. cognata and M. stridula). Microchem J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2019.104172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Lahiry S, Bhattacharyya D, Chakraborty A, Sudarshan M, Manna M. Saraca asoca seed extract treatment recovers the trace elements imbalances in experimental murine visceral leishmaniasis. J Parasit Dis 2019; 44:131-136. [PMID: 32174716 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-019-01173-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Saraca asoca is an important plant species of India having variety of medicinal activity such as antiviral, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer etc. Indian Kala-azar (KA) or visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a protozoan parasitic disease caused by Leishmania sp and is endemic in Indian subcontinent. VL mainly targets the poorest people who have been suffering from deficiency in protein, nutrients and essential trace elements which ultimately leads to immunodeficiency. Essential trace element, Zinc (Zn) controls multiple aspects of innate and adaptive immunity while Iron (Fe) is required for various cellular activities. Bromine (Br) is important for assembly of collagen IV scaffolds in tissue development and helps in signalling and Copper (Cu) performs several functions related to immune system. Intra-cardiac blood was collected from the experimental BALB/c mice groups including (a) healthy control, (b) infected control, (c) Saraca asoca seed extract (Sa-SE) treated groups. The trace elements level in blood of mice was measured by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence technique. Interestingly, the decreased level of Zn, Fe and Br as well as increased level of Cu in diseased state came back to almost normal range upon treatment with Sa-SE. The trace elements imbalances thus were almost restored to normalcy by treating the experimental BALB/c mice with ethanolic seed extract of Saraca asoca.
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- Sangita Lahiry
- 1Department of Zoology, Bidhannagar College, EB 2, Sector I, Salt Lake, Kolkata, 700064 India.,4Present Address: Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, 4, Raja S.C. Mallick Road, Kolkata, 700032 India
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- 2Structural Biology and Bio-Informatics Division, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 4, Raja S.C. Mallick Road, Kolkata, 700032 India.,Present Address: Kolkata, India
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- 3UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, LB-8, LB Block, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, 700098 India
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- 3UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, LB-8, LB Block, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, 700098 India
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- 1Department of Zoology, Bidhannagar College, EB 2, Sector I, Salt Lake, Kolkata, 700064 India
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Dee KH, Abdullah F, Md Nasir SNA, Appalasamy S, Mohd Ghazi R, Eh Rak A. Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals from Smoked Corbicula fluminea Collected on Roadside Vendors at Kelantan, Malaysia. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:9596810. [PMID: 31663001 PMCID: PMC6791190 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9596810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2019] [Revised: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Corbicula fluminea serves as traditional food to the local people in Kelantan, Malaysia. Concerns regarding river contamination, smoking method, and associated adverse effects on public health had been increasing. Hence, this study aims to measure the level of heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Mn, Pb, and Zn) and assess human health risk in C. fluminea consumption at Kelantan. Heavy-metal analysis was done using flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry, while human health risk was assessed using provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI), target hazard quotient (THQ), and hazard index (HI). The estimated weekly intake (EWI) for all metals was found within PTWI, while THQ for Cd, Cu, Mn, Pb, and Zn was 0.12, 0.06, 0.04, 0.41, and 0.03, respectively. The HI was calculated at 0.61 which is less than 1, considered as the safe consumption level. Therefore, C. fluminea consumption in this study was found safe from the health risk of noncarcinogenic effect over a lifetime.
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- Koh Han Dee
- Department of Natural Resource and Sustainability, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus, Locked Bag No. 100, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Natural Resource and Sustainability, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus, Locked Bag No. 100, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Natural Resource and Sustainability, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus, Locked Bag No. 100, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Natural Resource and Sustainability, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus, Locked Bag No. 100, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Natural Resource and Sustainability, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus, Locked Bag No. 100, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Francisco LFV, do Amaral Crispim B, Spósito JCV, Solórzano JCJ, Maran NH, Kummrow F, do Nascimento VA, Montagner CC, De Oliveira KMP, Barufatti A. Metals and emerging contaminants in groundwater and human health risk assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:24581-24594. [PMID: 31236862 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05662-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Groundwaters are normally consumed without previous treatment and therefore the monitoring of contaminants in order to guarantee its safety is necessary. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the groundwater contamination by metals and emerging contaminants, seeking to understand the relationship between their presence in the groundwater and the use and land cover profile of Itaporã and Caarapó. In addition, the contaminant concentrations observed were compared with maximum permitted values (MPV) and/or with calculated water quality criteria (WQC) for human consumption to investigate possible human health risks due to the groundwater intake. We collected one groundwater sample from each of the 12 wells located in Itaporã and 11 wells located in Caarapó. The metals were analyzed using ICP-OES and the emerging contaminants using LC-MS/MS. At least 1 of the 9 metals analyzed was found in each of the samples. In 12 samples, the metal concentrations verified exceeded the MPV or calculated WQC. A risk to human health has been observed for metals Co, Mn, Cr, and Ni. The emerging contaminant concentrations found in some samples were low (ng/L) and probably did not pose health risks, but their presence in the groundwater showed the impact of agriculture and the inadequate disposal of domestic sewage in the wells of both cities.
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- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Rua João Rosa Góes, 1761 - Vila Progresso, PO Box 322, Dourados, MS, 79.825-070, Brazil
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- Faculty of Exact Sciences and Technology, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Dourados, MS, Brazil
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- Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Rua João Rosa Góes, 1761 - Vila Progresso, PO Box 322, Dourados, MS, 79.825-070, Brazil
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- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Rua João Rosa Góes, 1761 - Vila Progresso, PO Box 322, Dourados, MS, 79.825-070, Brazil.
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Staniek H. The Combined Effects of Cr(III) Supplementation and Iron Deficiency on the Copper and Zinc Status in Wistar Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2019; 190:414-424. [PMID: 30430418 PMCID: PMC6599762 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1568-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The aim of the study was to assess the combined effects of chromium(III) supplementation and iron deficiency on the copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) status in female rats. The Cr, Fe, Cu and Zn dietary and tissular levels were measured by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) method. The data show that chromium(III) supplementation compensated for the negative effects of Fe deficiency on the Cu content but it deepened the effect on Zn levels in the female rats. Detailed data on the status of trace elements and their interactions in healthy subjects and patients with metabolic disorders (e.g. anaemia, diabetes mellitus) are strongly required for effective nutritional and therapeutic strategies.
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- Halina Staniek
- Institute of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Poznań University of Life Sciences, ul. Wojska Polskiego 31, 60-624, Poznań, Poland.
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Khemaissia H, Jelassi R, Ghemari C, Raimond M, Souty‐Grosset C, Nasri‐Ammar K. Effects of trace metal elements on ultrastructural features of hepatopancreas of
Armadillidium granulatum
Brandt, 1833 (Crustacea, Isopoda). Microsc Res Tech 2019; 82:1819-1831. [DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Revised: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Hajer Khemaissia
- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, LR18ES06 Laboratory of Diversity, Management and Conservation of Biological SystemsUniversity of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, LR18ES06 Laboratory of Diversity, Management and Conservation of Biological SystemsUniversity of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, LR18ES06 Laboratory of Diversity, Management and Conservation of Biological SystemsUniversity of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
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- Laboratory Ecology and Biology of Interactions (UMR CNRS 7267 EBI), Team Ecology Evolution SymbiosisUniversity of Poitiers Poitiers France
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- Laboratory Ecology and Biology of Interactions (UMR CNRS 7267 EBI), Team Ecology Evolution SymbiosisUniversity of Poitiers Poitiers France
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- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, LR18ES06 Laboratory of Diversity, Management and Conservation of Biological SystemsUniversity of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
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Petdum A, Sooksimuang T, Wanichacheva N, Sirirak J. Natural Colorimetric Sensor from Sappanwood for Turn-on Selective Fe 2+ Detection in Aqueous Media and Its Application in Water and Pharmaceutical Samples. CHEM LETT 2019. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.190158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Anuwut Petdum
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, 73000, Thailand
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- National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), Pathumthani, 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, 73000, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, 73000, Thailand
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Alves Peixoto RR, Bianchi Codo CR, Lacerda Sanches V, Guiraldelo TC, Ferreira da Silva F, Ribessi RL, Martins Marba ST, Cadore S. Trace mineral composition of human breast milk from Brazilian mothers. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2019; 54:199-205. [PMID: 31109612 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2019.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Human milk is a dynamic food and some important differences in composition can be found between the milk from preterm and terms infants. Additionally, in some situations, the mother's own milk is unavailable and the use of milk from human milk banks is considered as the most appropriate substitute. In this way, concentrations of trace elements (Ba, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Se, Sr, and Zn) were determined in human milk, considering the differences about preterm and term human milk and its processing in a human milk bank. METHODS A total of 156 samples were analyzed, which were divided in three groups: samples collected at the hospital at bedside (BS, 60 samples) from mothers of preterm infants and samples from mothers of term infants collected in a human milk bank without pasteurization (WP, 49 samples) and pasteurized by the Holder procedure (P, 47 samples). The analyzes were conducted by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) after the treatment of the samples with acid mineralization assisted by microwave radiation. RESULTS Concentrations varied in a range of 0.6-88.2 μg/L for Ba, 78.6-954.5 μg/L for Cu, 24.2-5229.2 μg/L for Fe, 0.4-42.6 μg/L for Mn, 0.1-39.1 μg/L for Mo, 2.5-70.6 μg/L for Se, 8.9-187.5 μg/L for Sr and 76.3-17727.2 μg/L for Zn. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were found between preterm (BS) and term human milk (WP and P) for Ba, Cu, Mo, Se, and Zn, whereas the processing of the donated milk by Holder pasteurization did not influence the concentration of the studied trace elements. The milk of term infants does not attend the recommended daily intake (RDI) of Zn and for preterm infants the RDI of Fe and Mn is not achieved. CONCLUSIONS The higher concentrations of Cu, Mo, Se and Zn observed in milk from mothers of preterm infants indicate that the milk to be offered for these high-risk neonates in neonatal intensive care units should contain higher levels of these trace elements. Besides, considering the RDI, the milk of term infants should be fortified with Zn, whereas the milk of preterm infants should be fortified with Fe.
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- Institute of Chemistry - State University of Campinas, 13083-970, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Agilent Technologies Brasil, Av. Dr. Marcos Penteado Ulhoa, 939, 6460-040, Barueri, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry - State University of Campinas, 13083-970, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry - State University of Campinas, 13083-970, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Oh J, Shin SH, Choi R, Kim S, Park HD, Kim SY, Han SA, Koh WJ, Lee SY. Assessment of 7 trace elements in serum of patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2019; 53:84-90. [PMID: 30910213 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2019.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung diseases are an emerging cause of pulmonary infection, becoming more common in the clinical setting as incidence of NTM lung diseases steadily increases worldwide. Trace elements are essential micronutrients and are known to play many important roles in infectious diseases. We investigated the concentrations of trace elements in patients with NTM lung disease and compared these values to patients with pulmonary tuberculosis and healthy controls. A case-control study was conducted to evaluate the serum trace element concentrations in 95 patients with NTM lung disease, 97 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, and 99 healthy control subjects. The serum concentrations of 7 trace elements (cobalt, copper, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc) were measured using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. We also analyzed demographic data, clinical outcomes, and other biochemical parameters. The median serum concentrations of copper and molybdenum were higher in patients with NTM lung disease (109 vs. 91 μg/dL, p < 0.001 and 1.70 vs. 0.96 μg/L, p < 0.001). In contrast, the median serum concentrations of selenium and zinc were significantly lower in patients with NTM lung disease than in healthy controls (105 vs. 115 μg/L, p < 0.001 and 94 vs. 102 μg/dL, p < 0.001). Compared to patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, the serum concentrations of molybdenum and zinc were higher in patients with NTM lung disease, while cobalt and copper concentrations were lower (p < 0.001). Correlations among trace element concentrations were observed (copper and zinc, r = -0.367; cobalt and molybdenum, r = -0.360; selenium and zinc, r = 0.335; and manganese and zinc, r = 0.327, respectively). None of the 7 trace elements were associated with treatment outcomes. Patients with NTM lung disease showed different serum trace element concentrations. Our study indicates that altered trace element status is associated with mycobacterial disease. Further study investigating the clinical significance of individual trace elements and their association with nutritional status in patients with NTM lung disease would be required.
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- Jongwon Oh
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Laboratory Medicine, Green Cross Laboratories, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Green Cross Laboratories, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Jalili M, Mokhtari M, Eslami H, Abbasi F, Ghanbari R, Ebrahimi AA. Toxicity evaluation and management of co-composting pistachio wastes combined with cattle manure and municipal sewage sludge. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 171:798-804. [PMID: 30660973 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.01.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Revised: 12/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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To manage the pistachio de-hulling waste (PW), investigated the co-composting process using a mixture of PW and cattle manure (CM) (5.5:10 dry weight) as well as PW and municipal dewatering sewage sludge (DSS) (1:10 dry weight) at the laboratory scale for 60 days. Compost toxicity was evaluated using the seed germination index (GI). The maximum temperatures in co-composting processes of PW+CM (51.9 °C) and PW+DSS (49.9 °C) were reported on the seventh day. The increase of temperature was higher in PW+CM and remained in the thermophilic phase for five days. In both reactors, the pH rates decreased, increased, and finally remained neutral. The C/N ratio decreased in both reactors, but the reduction rate was faster in the PW+DSS reactor. Sodium (Na%) and potassium (K%) contents were increased, while the concentrations of Cu, Zn, Fe, and Mn were decreased during the processes. The numbers of parasite eggs in the final composts of the reactors containing PW+CM and PW+DSS were zero and 8 Number/4gDW, respectively. The amounts of Salmonella were zero in the final products of reactors containing PW+CM and PW+DSS. The results of GI showed that the final compost of PW+CM process was not toxic for the plants, whereas the PW+DDS final compost was toxic. In conclusion, the co-compost product of the PW+CM reactor had higher quality than the PW+DSS reactor. So, it is suitable for PW management.
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- Mahrokh Jalili
- Environmental Science and Technology Research Center, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Environmental Science and Technology Research Center, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Environmental Health Engineering, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Environmental Science and Technology Research Center, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Zinc(II) and cadmium(II) halide complexes with caffeine: Synthesis, X-ray crystal structure, cytotoxicity and genotoxicity studies. Inorganica Chim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2018.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Investigation of Asymmetric Dimethylarginine, Adiponectin, Zn, and Cu Levels in Obese Subjects. BIONANOSCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-018-0591-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Taiwo AM, Oyeleye OF, Majekodunmi BJ, Anuobi VE, Afolabi SA, Idowu OE, Ojekunle ZO, Taiwo OT. Evaluating the health risk of metals (Zn, Cr, Cd, Ni, Pb) in staple foods from Lagos and Ogun States, Southwestern Nigeria. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2019; 191:167. [PMID: 30772926 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-019-7307-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The study evaluated the health risk of metals in commonly consumed staple foods from Lagos and Ogun states, southwestern Nigeria. One hundred and thirty-three food samples were collected and analyzed for Zn, Cr, Cd, Ni, and Pb using atomic absorption spectrophotometric method. Data collected were analyzed for simple descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS for Windows. The health risk of metals in staple foods was assessed for average daily dose (ADD), hazard quotient (HQ), hazard index (HI), and cancer risk (CR). Results showed the highest concentrations of Zn (18.99 ± 13.62 mg kg-1) and Ni (0.21 ± 0.10 mg kg-1) in beans, while the highest amount of Cr (2.04 ± 1.44 mg kg-1) was obtained in rice. Cd concentrations in staple foodstuffs ranged from < 0.01 to 0.30 mg kg-1, while Pb was below the detection limit. The average levels of Zn in beans and maize were higher than the recommended dietary allowance (9.5 mg kg-1) of the Institute of Medicine. The mean concentrations of Cr and Cd (except for rice) in staple food samples were also higher than the permissible standards. The health risk data revealed HQ value greater than 1.0 for Cr in the food samples, indicating non-carcinogenic adverse health effects. The HI value greater than 1.0 in staple foods established cumulative adverse effects of metals. The carcinogenic evaluation of Cr (in all the food samples) and Ni (in beans) showed CR values greater than the acceptable limit of 1.0 × 10-4, thereby demonstrating possible development of cancer through consumption of the staple foodstuffs.
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- A M Taiwo
- Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria.
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- Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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- Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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- Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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- Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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- Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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- Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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- Department of Pure and Applied Zoology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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Leclaire S, Chatelain M, Pessato A, Buatois B, Frantz A, Gasparini J. Pigeon odor varies with experimental exposure to trace metal pollution. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2019; 28:76-85. [PMID: 30506322 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-018-2001-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Trace metals are chemical pollutants that have well-known noxious effects on wildlife and that are current major environmental issues in urban habitats. Previous studies have demonstrated their negative (e.g. lead) or positive (e.g. zinc) effects on body condition, immunity and reproductive success. Because of their effects on condition, trace metals are likely to influence the production of condition-dependent ornaments. The last decade has revealed that bird odors, like mammal odors, can convey information on individual quality and might be used as secondary sexual ornaments. Here, we used solid-phase microextraction headspace sampling with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to investigate whether plumage scent varied with experimental supplementation in lead and/or zinc in feral pigeons. Zinc supplementation (alone or in combination with lead) changed the proportion of several volatiles, including an increase in the proportion of hydroxy-esters. The production of these esters, that most likely originate from preen gland secretions, may be costly and might thus be reduced by stress induced by zinc deficiency. Although lead is known to negatively impact pigeon condition, it did not statistically affect feather scent, despite most of the volatiles that increased with zinc exposure tended to be decreased in lead-supplemented pigeons. Further studies should evaluate the functions of plumage volatiles to predict how trace metals can impact bird fitness.
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- Sarah Leclaire
- Laboratoire Evolution & Diversité Biologique, UMR 5174 (CNRS, Université Paul Sabatier, ENFA), 118 route de Narbonne, Toulouse, 31062, France.
- Centre d'Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Evolutive (CEFE), UMR 5175, CNRS - Université de Montpellier - Université Paul Valéry Montpellier - EPHE, 1919 route de Mende, Montpellier, 34293, France.
- Sorbonne Université, UPEC, Paris 7, CNRS, INRA, IRD, Institut d'Ecologie et des Sciences de l'Environnement de Paris, 75005, Paris, France.
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- Sorbonne Université, UPEC, Paris 7, CNRS, INRA, IRD, Institut d'Ecologie et des Sciences de l'Environnement de Paris, 75005, Paris, France
- Wild Urban Evolution and Ecology Lab, Center of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2C, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland
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- Centre d'Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Evolutive (CEFE), UMR 5175, CNRS - Université de Montpellier - Université Paul Valéry Montpellier - EPHE, 1919 route de Mende, Montpellier, 34293, France
- Centre for Integrative Ecology, Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Victoria, 3217, Australia
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- Centre d'Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Evolutive (CEFE), UMR 5175, CNRS - Université de Montpellier - Université Paul Valéry Montpellier - EPHE, 1919 route de Mende, Montpellier, 34293, France
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- Sorbonne Université, UPEC, Paris 7, CNRS, INRA, IRD, Institut d'Ecologie et des Sciences de l'Environnement de Paris, 75005, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, UPEC, Paris 7, CNRS, INRA, IRD, Institut d'Ecologie et des Sciences de l'Environnement de Paris, 75005, Paris, France
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Karış D, Tarhan D, Boyacıoğlu K, Köksal C, Ercan AM. The comparison of zinc, copper and iron levels in serum, aorta and left internal mammarian artery tissues in coronary by-pass graft surgery patients. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2019; 51:86-90. [PMID: 30466943 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2018.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Trace elements are crucial for vital enzymatic reactions in all metabolic processes. Zinc (Zn) acts as a co-factor for many enzymes. Copper (Cu) and iron (Fe) have pro-atherogenic effects resulting in atherosclerosis. Aorta exposing high pulsatile pressure is sensitive for atherosclerosis because of its fast metabolism and poor nutrition by diffusion from vasa vasorum. We aimed to determine the relationship between serum Zn, Cu and Fe levels with aortic and left internal mammary artery (LIMA) tissues in 33 atherosclerotic individuals who inevitably underwent coronary artery by-pass graft (CBAG) surgery that is an end-point treatment for atherosclerosis. Trace elements in serum and tissues were measured using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrophotometer. Pre-operative (Pre-op) serum Fe levels were statistically 46% higher than post-operative (Post-op) values (p = 0.009). Aortic Fe level was 49.8% higher than LIMA Fe (p = 0.0001). Our study points out the tendency of aortic tissue to atherosclerosis via pro- atherogenic effect of Fe. LIMA, being a potential graft for CBAG, is resistant to atherosclerosis with its intimal specialty of graft patency. In conclusion, serum Zn, Cu and Fe levels in atherosclerotic CBAG patients might be monitored to reveal minor alterations pre-operatively and post-operatively for ameliorating the treatment and life quality.
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- Denizhan Karış
- Biophysics Department, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Biophysics Department, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Turkish Government Ministry of Health, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Bezmialem Medical Faculty, Bezmialem University, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Biophysics Department, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, İstanbul, Turkey.
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Vellampatti S, Chandrasekaran G, Mitta SB, Dugasani SR, Lakshmanan VK, Park SH. Bacterial Resistance and Prostate Cancer Susceptibility Toward Metal-Ion-doped DNA Complexes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:44290-44300. [PMID: 30550272 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b17013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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DNA nanotechnology has laid a platform to construct a variety of custom-shaped nanoscale objects for functionalization of specific target materials to achieve programmability and molecular recognition. Herein, we prepared DNA nanostructures [namely, synthetic DNA rings (RDNA) and DNA duplexes extracted from salmon (SDNA)] containing metal ions (M2+) such as Cu2+, Ni2+, and Zn2+ as payloads for delivery to exterminate highly pathologic hospital bacterial strains (e.g., Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis) and prostate cancer cells (i.e., PC3, LNCaP, TRAMP-C1, 22Rv1, and DU145). Morphologies of these M2+-doped RDNA were visualized using atomic force microscopy. Interactions between M2+ and DNA were studied using UV-vis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Quantitative composition and chemical changes in DNA without or with M2+ were obtained using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. In addition, M2+-doped DNA complexes were subjected to antibacterial activity studies. They showed no bacteriostatic or bactericidal effects on bacterial strains used. Finally, in vitro cellular toxicity study was conducted to evaluate the effect of pristine DNA and M2+-doped DNA complexes on prostate cancer cells. Cytotoxicities conferred by M2+-doped DNA complexes for most cell lines were significantly higher than those of M2+ without DNA. Cellular uptake of these complexes was confirmed by fluorescence microscopy using PhenGreen FL indicator. On the basis of our observations, DNA nanostructures can be used as safe and efficient nanocarriers for delivery of therapeutics. They have enhanced therapeutic window than bare metals.
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- Srivithya Vellampatti
- Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) and Department of Physics , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Korea
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- Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) and Department of Physics , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Korea
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- Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) and Department of Physics , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences , Chonnam National University Medical School , Gwangju 61469 , Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering , Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology , Coimbatore 641062 , India
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- Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) and Department of Physics , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon 16419 , Korea
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Maynar M, Muñoz D, Alves J, Barrientos G, Grijota FJ, Robles MC, Llerena F. Influence of an Acute Exercise Until Exhaustion on Serum and Urinary Concentrations of Molybdenum, Selenium, and Zinc in Athletes. Biol Trace Elem Res 2018; 186:361-369. [PMID: 29623649 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1327-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to determine changes occurring in serum and urine concentrations of essential trace elements with proven essentiality (molybdenum, selenium, and zinc) as a result of performing an acute physical activity until exhaustion in middle- and long-distance runners who live in the same area of Extremadura (Spain). Twenty-one Spanish national middle- and long-distance runners and 26 sedentary students of a similar age were recruited for the study. Both groups ran on a treadmill until exhaustion, starting at a speed of 10 and 8 km/h, respectively, and increasing the speed at 1 km/h every 400 m, without modifying the slope, always within the recommended parameters. Serum and urine samples were obtained from all subjects before and after the tests. Analysis of trace metals was performed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Resting serum and urinary concentrations between groups were compared using the Student t test, and the Wilcoxon test was used to analyze the trends of changes before and after the effort. The results showed that molybdenum concentrations were significantly higher in athletes than in controls (p < 0.01). Selenium (p < 0.05) and zinc (p < 0.01) concentrations were significantly lower in athletes than in controls. When we compared the serum concentrations before and after the test in the controls, only in the case of selenium (p = 0.006), a significant increase was observed after the test. However, this signification disappears with the corrections for hematocrit. Athletes' serum concentrations of Se (p = 0.004) and Zn (p = 0.005) lowered at the end of the test. Also, the results showed that there were no statistical urinary concentration (expressed in μg/g creatinine) changes in Mo and Se. Zn urinary concentration increased at the end of exercise (p = 0.018), since an incremental exercise to exhaustion in middle- and long-distance elite athletes produces a decrease in Se and Zn serum concentrations but Zn urinary concentration increased. In conclusion, athletes show higher serum concentrations of molybdenum and lower serum concentrations of selenium and zinc than sedentary subjects. Additionally, a treadmill test until exhaustion provokes a decrease in serum concentration of selenium and zinc and a higher excretion of urinary zinc. Serum concentrations of Se and Zn should be carried out in order to avoid any possible deficit cases and to establish the optimal supplementation.
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- Marcos Maynar
- Sport Sciences Faculty, University of Extremadura, Avenida de la Universidad s/n, 10003, Cáceres, Spain
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- Sport Sciences Faculty, University of Extremadura, Avenida de la Universidad s/n, 10003, Cáceres, Spain.
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- Education Faculty, University of Salamanca, Henry Collet, 52-70, 37007, Salamanca, Spain
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- Education Faculty, University of Salamanca, Henry Collet, 52-70, 37007, Salamanca, Spain
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- Education Faculty, University of Extremadura, Avenida de la Universidad s/n, 10003, Cáceres, Spain
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- Sport Sciences Faculty, University of Extremadura, Avenida de la Universidad s/n, 10003, Cáceres, Spain
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- School of Medicine, University of Extremadura, Avda. de Elvas s/n, 06071, Badajoz, Spain
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Fevrier-Paul A, Soyibo AK, Mitchell S, Voutchkov M. Role of Toxic Elements in Chronic Kidney Disease. J Health Pollut 2018; 8:181202. [PMID: 30560001 PMCID: PMC6285682 DOI: 10.5696/2156-9614-8.20.181202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The kidney is central to many complex pathways in the body and kidney injury can precipitate multiple negative clinical outcomes. The resultant effect on nutrition and elemental body burden is bi-directional, confounding the very complex pathways that maintain homeostasis. These elemental changes themselves increase the risk of nutritional and biochemical disturbances. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to describe how toxic elements interface with complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS The present review included studies focusing on the molecular mechanisms induced by exposure to elements with known nephrotoxic effects and associated health complications in CKD patients. DISCUSSION Many non-essential elements have nephrotoxic activity. Chronic injury can involve direct tubular damage, activation of mediators of oxidative stress, genetic modifications that predispose poor cardiovascular outcomes, as well as competitive uptake and element mobilization with essential elements, found to be deficient in CKD. Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of mortality among CKD patients. Oxidative stress, a common denominator of both deficient and excess element body constitution, underlies many pathological derivatives of chronic kidney disease. Bone disorders, hematological dysfunction and dysregulation of acid-base balance are also prevalent in kidney patients. The largest contribution of toxic element body burden results from environmental exposure and lifestyle practices. However, standard medical therapies may also potentiate toxic element accumulation and re-injury of vulnerable tissue. CONCLUSIONS For CKD patients, the cumulative effect of toxic elements persists throughout the disease and potentiates complications of CKD. Medical management should be coordinated between a medical team, dietitians and clinical researchers to mitigate those harmful effects. COMPETING INTERESTS The authors declare no competing financial interests.
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- Department of Medicine, University Hospital of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
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- Biotechnology Centre, The University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
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- Department of Physics, The University of West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
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Walters ME, Esfandi R, Tsopmo A. Potential of Food Hydrolyzed Proteins and Peptides to Chelate Iron or Calcium and Enhance their Absorption. Foods 2018; 7:E172. [PMID: 30347663 PMCID: PMC6210708 DOI: 10.3390/foods7100172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Iron and calcium are two essential micronutrients that have strong effects on nutrition and human health because of their involvement in several biological and redox processes. Iron is responsible for electron and oxygen transport, cell respiration, and gene expression, whereas calcium is responsible for intracellular metabolism, muscle contraction, cardiac function, and cell proliferation. The bioavailability of these nutrients in the body is dependent on enhancers and inhibitors, some of which are found in consumed foods. Hydrolyzed proteins and peptides from food proteins can bind these essential minerals in the body and facilitate their absorption and bioavailability. The binding is also important because excess free iron will increase oxidative stress and the risks of developing chronic diseases. This paper provides an overview of the function of calcium and iron, and strategies to enhance their absorption with an emphasis on hydrolyzed proteins and peptides from foods. It also discusses the relationship between the structure of peptides and their potential to act as transition metal ligands.
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- Mallory E Walters
- Food Science and Nutrition Program, Department of Chemistry, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
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- Food Science and Nutrition Program, Department of Chemistry, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
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- Food Science and Nutrition Program, Department of Chemistry, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
- Institute of Biochemistry, Carleton Unive6rsity, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
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Andrew FP, Ajibade PA. Synthesis, characterization and anticancer studies of bis(1-phenylpiperazine dithiocarbamato) Cu(II), Zn(II) and Pt(II) complexes: Crystal structures of 1-phenylpiperazine dithiocarbamato-S,S′ zinc(II) and Pt(II). J Mol Struct 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2018.05.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Zakharova OV, Gusev AA, Altabaeva YV, Perova SY. Biological Effects of Freshly Prepared and 24-h Aqueous Dispersions of Copper and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles on E. coli Bacteria. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1134/s1995078018020180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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YAQUB G, ILYAS F, IDREES M, MARIYAM V. Monitoring and risk assessment due to presence of heavy metals and pesticides in tea samples. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.07417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Pakistan
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Hwang IM, Moon EW, Lee HW, Jamila N, Su Kim K, Ha JH, Kim SH. Discrimination of Chili Powder Origin Using Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma–Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), and Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy. ANAL LETT 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2018.1508293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- In Min Hwang
- Hygienic Safety and Analysis Center, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Hygienic Safety and Analysis Center, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Hygienic Safety and Analysis Center, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Hygienic Safety and Analysis Center, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Hygienic Safety and Analysis Center, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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Ali MHM, Rakib F, Abdelalim EM, Limbeck A, Mall R, Ullah E, Mesaeli N, McNaughton D, Ahmed T, Al-Saad K. Fourier-Transform Infrared Imaging Spectroscopy and Laser Ablation -ICPMS New Vistas for Biochemical Analyses of Ischemic Stroke in Rat Brain. Front Neurosci 2018; 12:647. [PMID: 30283295 PMCID: PMC6157330 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2018.00647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Objective: Stroke is the main cause of adult disability in the world, leaving more than half of the patients dependent on daily assistance. Understanding the post-stroke biochemical and molecular changes are critical for patient survival and stroke management. The aim of this work was to investigate the photo-thrombotic ischemic stroke in male rats with particular focus on biochemical and elemental changes in the primary stroke lesion in the somatosensory cortex and surrounding areas, including the corpus callosum. Materials and Methods: FT-IR imaging spectroscopy and LA-ICPMS techniques examined stroke brain samples, which were compared with standard immunohistochemistry studies. Results: The FTIR results revealed that in the lesioned gray matter the relative distribution of lipid, lipid acyl and protein contents decreased significantly. Also at this locus, there was a significant increase in aggregated protein as detected by high-levels Aβ1-42. Areas close to the stroke focus experienced decrease in the lipid and lipid acyl contents associated with an increase in lipid ester, olefin, and methyl bio-contents with a novel finding of Aβ1-42 in the PL-GM and L-WM. Elemental analyses realized major changes in the different brain structures that may underscore functionality. Conclusion: In conclusion, FTIR bio-spectroscopy is a non-destructive, rapid, and a refined technique to characterize oxidative stress markers associated with lipid degradation and protein denaturation not characterized by routine approaches. This technique may expedite research into stroke and offer new approaches for neurodegenerative disorders. The results suggest that a good therapeutic strategy should include a mechanism that provides protective effect from brain swelling (edema) and neurotoxicity by scavenging the lipid peroxidation end products.
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- Mohamed H M Ali
- Neurological Disorders Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Diabetes Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar.,Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Institute of Chemical Technologies and Analytics, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria
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- Qatar Computing Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Qatar Computing Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Centre for Biospectroscopy, School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Neurological Disorders Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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The Influence of Heavy Metals and Trace Elements on Comatose Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in the First Week of Admission. J Toxicol 2018; 2018:7252606. [PMID: 30310389 PMCID: PMC6166378 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7252606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study is to investigate the possible role of heavy metals (lead and cadmium) and imbalance of trace elements (chromium, iron, zinc, copper, and manganese) in death among patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Material and Methods A case-control study was conducted with 64 comatose patients with severe TBI, in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ibn Sina University Hospital and Hospital of Specialties in Rabat, Morocco; 22 healthy volunteers were recruited in Blood Transfusion Center of Rabat. Blood samples were collected from TBI patients, in the first week (3h after admission and each 48h during one week) and from healthy volunteers one time. Concentration of heavy metals and trace elements in serum was determined by electrochemical atomic absorption spectrometry. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical software (SPSS) and the cases and controls were compared using the Mann–Whitney U test and Student's t-test for cadmium according to gender and final evolution. A P-value <0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results Our data showed that the difference of heavy metals concentration (lead and cadmium) between patients and healthy subjects was not statistically significant. However, the difference of some trace elements concentration (iron, copper, chromium, and selenium) between patients and healthy subjects was statistically significant. According to the final evolution, the concentration of manganese was higher in dead patients and statistically significant (p = 0.04) for heavy metals; the concentration of lead was not statistically significant while the concentration in cadmium was statistically significant (p = 0.004). By sex, lead and cadmium were statistically significant, respectively p = 0.02, p = 0.001, and cadmium was higher in women, while lead was higher in men. Conclusion Among all studied heavy metals (lead and cadmium) and trace elements (iron, zinc, copper, selenium, chromium, and manganese), manganese and cadmium may play a role in the death of patients from severe traumatic brain injury.
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Saif-Elnasr M, Abdel-Aziz N, El-Batal AI. Ameliorative effect of selenium nanoparticles and fish oil on cisplatin and gamma irradiation-induced nephrotoxicity in male albino rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2018; 42:94-103. [PMID: 30203673 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2018.1497050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Cisplatin (CP) is a major antineoplastic drug for the treatment of solid tumors, however, its clinical utility is limited by nephrotoxicity. Also, radiotherapy is an important treatment modality for many malignancies. The present studies were performed to test whether fish oil (FO) and/or selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) administration have an ameliorative effect on CP and γ-irradiation induced nephrotoxicity. FO and/or SeNPs were administered to male albino rats daily for 12 days before being intraperitoneally injected with a single dose of CP (10 mg/kg body weight) and whole body exposed to a single dose of γ-radiation (0.7 Gy). Biochemical analysis and histopathological examination were performed. Pretreatment with FO and/or SeNPs before the administration of CP and exposure to γ-radiation significantly reduced CP- and γ-radiation-induced high levels of serum urea and creatinine and renal tumor necrosis factor-α, caspase-3 and cyclooxygenase-2, also they significantly prevented renal total antioxidant capacity levels decrease and ameliorated the levels of most studied trace elements. The histopathological results supported the biochemical findings of this study. The administration of FO and/or SeNPs might be useful for preventing nephrotoxicity which can be caused by CP and radiotherapy during the treatment of various malignancies.
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- Mostafa Saif-Elnasr
- a Health Radiation Research Department , National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority , Cairo , Egypt
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- b Radiation Biology Department , National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority , Cairo , Egypt
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- c Drug Radiation Research Department , National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority , Cairo , Egypt
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Kumar B, Singh UK. Source apportionment of heavy metals and their ecological risk in a tropical river basin system. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:25443-25457. [PMID: 29951762 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2480-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Surface water and sediment samples were collected from Ajay River basin to appraise the behavior of heavy metals with surrounding environments and their inter-elemental relationships. Parameters like pH and organic carbon are having a minimal role in heavy metal distribution while some elements like Fe and Cu showed great affinity for organic matter based on linear regression analysis (LRA). Ficklin diagram justified that river basin is not contaminated through acidic pollutants. The river basin is highly enriched with Cu, Cd, Pb, and Ni which were much higher than world average values, average shale standard, effect range low (ERL), and threshold effect level (TEL). PCA and LRA verified that Cu, Cd, Pb, and Ni were mainly derived from anthropogenic inputs, and others like Fe, Mn, Zn, and Co came from geogenic sources. Pollution indices revealed that river basin is moderately to highly contaminated by Cu, Cd, and Ni. Furthermore, Ajay River basin is under strong potential ecological risk based on the obtained value of risk index and probable effect level/effect range median quotient index. However, river basin is strongly influenced by lithological properties, diversified hydrogeological settings, mineralization and mobilization of subsurface materials, and urban and industrial effluents which are controlling the heavy metals.
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- Balwant Kumar
- Integrated Science Education and Research Centre (ISERC), Institute of Science, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731235, India
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- Integrated Science Education and Research Centre (ISERC), Institute of Science, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731235, India.
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Skoczeń A, Matusiak K, Setkowicz Z, Kubala-Kukuś A, Stabrawa I, Ciarach M, Janeczko K, Chwiej J. Low Doses of Polyethylene Glycol Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Cause Significant Elemental Changes within Main Organs. Chem Res Toxicol 2018; 31:876-884. [PMID: 30070467 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.8b00110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The main goal of this study was to evaluate the elemental changes occurring in the main rat organs (kidneys, spleen, heart, brain) as a result of polyethylene glycol-coated magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (PEG-IONPs) administration. For this purpose, 24 animals were divided into four equinumerous groups, and the three of them were intravenously injected with PEG-IONPs dispersed in 15% solution of mannitol in dose of 0.03 mg of Fe per 1 kg of body weight. The organs were collected 2 h, 24 h and 7 days passing from NPs administration, respectively, for the 2H, 24H, and 7D experimental groups. The forth group of animals, namely control group, was injected with 1 mL of physiological saline solution. For the analysis of subtle elemental changes occurring in the organs after nanoparticles injection, highly sensitive method of total reflection X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy was used. Obtained results showed that administration of even such low doses of PEG-IONPs may lead to statistically significant changes in the accumulation of selected elements within kidneys and heart. Two hours and 7 days from NPs injection, the Fe level in kidneys was higher compared to that of control rats. Elevated levels of Cu, possibly associated with systemic action of ceruloplasmine enzyme, were found within kidneys in 24H and 7D groups, while in heart the similar observation was done only for 24H group. The levels of Ca and Zn increased in kidneys and heart during the first 2 h from the injection and were again elevated in these organs 7 days later. The abnormalities in Ca and Zn accumulations occurring exactly in the same manner may suggest that these elements may interplay either in the mechanisms responsible for the detoxification of the PEG-IONPs or pathological processes occurring as a result of their action.
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- Agnieszka Skoczeń
- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics , AGH University of Science and Technology , 30-059 Krakow , Poland
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- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics , AGH University of Science and Technology , 30-059 Krakow , Poland
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- Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Department of Neuroanatomy , Jagiellonian University , 31-007 Krakow , Poland
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- Institute of Physics , Jan Kochanowski University , 25-001 Kielce , Poland.,Holy Cross Cancer Center, 25-734 Kielce , Poland
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- Institute of Physics , Jan Kochanowski University , 25-001 Kielce , Poland.,Holy Cross Cancer Center, 25-734 Kielce , Poland
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- Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Department of Neuroanatomy , Jagiellonian University , 31-007 Krakow , Poland
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- Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Department of Neuroanatomy , Jagiellonian University , 31-007 Krakow , Poland
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- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics , AGH University of Science and Technology , 30-059 Krakow , Poland
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Semla M, Schwarcz P, Mezey J, Binkowski ŁJ, Błaszczyk M, Formicki G, Greń A, Stawarz R, Massanyi P. Biogenic and Risk Elements in Wines from the Slovak Market with the Estimation of Consumer Exposure. Biol Trace Elem Res 2018; 184:33-41. [PMID: 28988282 PMCID: PMC5992241 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-017-1157-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Wine consumption delivers macroelements and microelements necessary for the proper metabolism. On the other hand, wine can be an important source of toxic metals. The aim of this study was to estimate the concentrations of Ca, Cd, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mg, Ni, Pb, and Zn in the Slovak and non-Slovak wines. The concentration of metals was evaluated with respect to the type, the alcohol content, and the age of Slovak wine. The general scheme of concentrations found was as follows Ca > Mg > Fe > Zn > Pb > Cd > Ni > Cu > Hg. The type of wine and the alcohol content do not have a significant impact on metal concentrations. Also, the age of wine has no influence on the mean concentration of metals, except for Zn. Metal concentrations in Slovak and non-Slovak wines indicate similar contents of metals, except for Ni. The contribution to both dietary reference values (DRVs) and provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI) evaluations in the Slovak wine suggested low dietary exposure to Ca, Cu, Fe, Mg, Ni, Zn, Cd, Hg, and Pb, respectively. However, we do not suggest that the consumption of all Slovak wines is healthy. The maximum Pb concentrations in Slovak wines exceed the maximum permitted level proposed by the European Commission. This might be proved by the results of the margin of the exposure (MOE) value evaluation in the samples containing the maximum Pb concentrations, showing a high risk of CKD and SBP in high and extreme consumption groups.
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- Magdalena Semla
- Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Podbrzezie 3, 31-054 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of EU Policies, Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development, Slovak University of Agriculture, Trieda Hlinku 2, 949 01 Nitra, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Fruit Growing, Viticulture and Enology, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Tulipánová 7, 949 76 Nitra, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Podbrzezie 3, 31-054 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Podbrzezie 3, 31-054 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Podbrzezie 3, 31-054 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Podbrzezie 3, 31-054 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Podbrzezie 3, 31-054 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Podbrzezie 3, 31-054 Krakow, Poland
- Department of Animal Physiology, Slovak University of Agriculture, Trieda Hlinku 2, 949 01 Nitra, Slovak Republic
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Saleh AS. Evaluation of hepatorenal protective activity of Moringa oleifera on histological and biochemical parameters in cadmium intoxicated rats. TOXIN REV 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2018.1478859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Aml Salem Saleh
- Zoology Department, Women’s College for Arts, Science and Education – Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Rodríguez-Pérez C, Vrhovnik P, González-Alzaga B, Fernández MF, Martin-Olmedo P, Olea N, Fiket Ž, Kniewald G, Arrebola JP. Socio-demographic, lifestyle, and dietary determinants of essential and possibly-essential trace element levels in adipose tissue from an adult cohort. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 236:878-888. [PMID: 29021094 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2017.09.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Revised: 09/27/2017] [Accepted: 09/28/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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There is increasing evidence linking levels of trace elements (TEs) in adipose tissue with certain chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes or obesity). The objectives of this study were to assess concentrations of a selection of nine essential and possibly-essential TEs in adipose tissue samples from an adult cohort and to explore their socio-demographic, dietary, and lifestyle determinants. Adipose tissue samples were intraoperatively collected from 226 volunteers recruited in two public hospitals from Granada province. Trace elements (Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Se, V, and Zn) were analyzed in adipose tissue by high-resolution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (HR-ICP-MS). Data were collected on socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle, diet, and health status by face-to-face interview. Predictors of TE concentrations were assessed by using multivariable linear and logistic regression. All TEs were detected in all samples with the exception of Se (53.50%). Iron, zinc, and copper showed the highest concentrations (42.60 mg/kg, 9.80 mg/kg, and 0.68 mg/kg, respectively). Diet was the main predictor of Cr, Fe, Mo, and Se concentrations. Body mass index was negatively associated with all TEs (β coefficients = -0.018 to -0.593, p = 0.001-0.090) except for Mn and V. Age showed a borderline-significant positive correlation with Cu (β = 0.004, p = 0.089). Residence in a rural or semi-rural area was associated with increased Co, Cr, Fe, Mo, Mn, V and Zn concentrations and with β coefficients ranging from 0.196 to 0.544 (p < 0.05). Furthermore, individuals with higher educational level showed increased Cr, Co, Fe and V concentrations (β coefficients = 0.276-0.368, p = 0.022-0.071). This is the first report on the distribution of these TEs in adipose tissue and on their determinants in a human cohort and might serve as an initial step in the elucidation of their clinical relevance.
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- Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG), Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs.GRANADA), Hospitales Universitarios de Granada, Spain; Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP), Granada, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs.GRANADA), Hospitales Universitarios de Granada, Spain; University of Granada, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Granada, Spain; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs.GRANADA), Hospitales Universitarios de Granada, Spain; Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP), Granada, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs.GRANADA), Hospitales Universitarios de Granada, Spain; University of Granada, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Granada, Spain; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Spain
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- Ruđer Bošković, Division for Marine and Environmental Research, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Ruđer Bošković, Division for Marine and Environmental Research, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs.GRANADA), Hospitales Universitarios de Granada, Spain; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Spain; Oncology Unit, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, Granada, Spain.
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