1
|
Refaat A, Ibrahim MA, Shehata D, Elhaes H, Ibrahim A, Mamatkulov K, Arzumanyan G. Design, characterization and implementation of cost-effective sodium alginate/water hyacinth microspheres for remediation of lead and cadmium from wastewater. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:133765. [PMID: 38992549 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
Abstract
The aquatic plant water hyacinth was dried then cross-linked with sodium alginate to produce ionic cross-linked microspheres. The mechanism of controlling cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in wastewater was tested by DFT at B3LYP level using LANL2DZ basis set. Modeling results indicated that the hydrated metals could interact with sodium alginate (SA)/water hyacinth (WH) microspheres through hydrogen bonding. Adsorption energies showed comparable results while total dipole moment and HOMO/LUMO band gap energy showed slight selectivity towards the remediation of Pb. FTIR spectra of cross-linked microspheres indicated that WH is forming a composite with SA to change its structure into a microsphere to remove Cd and Pb from water. Raman mapping revealed that the active sites along the surface of the microspheres enable for possible adsorption of metals through its surface. This finding is supported by molecular electrostatic potential and optical confocal microscopy. Atomic absorption spectroscopy results confirmed that the microspheres are more selective for Pb than Cd. It could be concluded that WH cross-linked with SA showed the potential to remove heavy metals through its unique active surface as confirmed by both molecular modeling and experimental findings.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ahmed Refaat
- Spectroscopy Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., 12622 Dokki, Giza, Egypt; Molecular Modeling and Spectroscopy Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Science, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., 12622 Dokki, Giza, Egypt
| | - Medhat A Ibrahim
- Spectroscopy Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., 12622 Dokki, Giza, Egypt; Molecular Modeling and Spectroscopy Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Science, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., 12622 Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
| | - Dina Shehata
- Physics Department, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11757, Egypt
| | - Hanan Elhaes
- Physics Department, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11757, Egypt
| | - Asmaa Ibrahim
- Physics Department, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11757, Egypt
| | - Kahramon Mamatkulov
- Department of Raman Spectroscopy, Frank Lab. of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia
| | - Grigory Arzumanyan
- Department of Raman Spectroscopy, Frank Lab. of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Irshad M, Ahmed M, Ramzan M, Fatima M, Aftab F, Sanaullah M, Qamar S, Iftikhar Z, Wani TA, Zargar S. Appraisal of potentially toxic metals contamination in protein supplements for muscle growth: A chemometric approach and associated human health risks. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 85:127481. [PMID: 38878468 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The use of protein supplements by athletes has risen due to their effectiveness in meeting dietary needs. However, there is a growing concern about the presence of potentially toxic metals (PTMs. Al, Cr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb) in these supplements. Consequently, it is crucial to evaluate the levels of these PTMs to ensure the safety of the supplements. METHODS The objective of the current study was to assess the PTMs concentrations in protein supplements and examine any possible health hazards. Twenty-five samples of protein supplements were purchased from different pharmacies to screen them for metals. Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) was utilized to analyze metal content. Additionally, chemometric methods such as Pearson's correlation coefficient (PCC), principal component analysis (PCA), and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) were employed to identify possible sources of PTMs contamination in protein supplements. RESULTS Concentration ranges for PTMs were found as, Al (0.03-3.05 mg/kg), Cr (0.11-0.89 mg/kg), Mn (1.13-8.40 mg/kg), Ni (0.06-0.71 mg/kg), Cu (1.05-5.51 mg/kg), Zn (2.14-27.10 mg/kg), Cd (0.01-0.78 mg/kg), and Pb (0.06-0.57 mg/kg). The weekly intake of Cd exceeded the level of tolerable weekly intake (TWI) set by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). CONCLUSION Athletes, bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts, dieters, young adults and adolescents, and health-conscious individuals should be conscious of Cd concentration as it does not compliance the TWI set by EFSA. Target hazard quotient (THQ < 1), hazard index (HI < 1), margin of exposure (MOE ≥ 1), percentile permitted daily exposure (% PDE < 100), and cumulative cancer risk (CCR < 1 × 10-3) analyses revealed that there are no appreciable non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risks associated with the use of these products.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Misbah Irshad
- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, College Road, Lahore, Pakistan
| | - Mahmood Ahmed
- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, College Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
| | - Muhammad Ramzan
- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, College Road, Lahore, Pakistan
| | - Mehreen Fatima
- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, College Road, Lahore, Pakistan
| | - Fatima Aftab
- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, College Road, Lahore, Pakistan
| | - Mudassar Sanaullah
- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, College Road, Lahore, Pakistan
| | - Shaista Qamar
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
| | - Zohaib Iftikhar
- College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
| | - Tanveer A Wani
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
| | - Seema Zargar
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 222452, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Cakaj A, Drzewiecka K, Hanć A, Lisiak-Zielińska M, Ciszewska L, Drapikowska M. Plants as effective bioindicators for heavy metal pollution monitoring. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 256:119222. [PMID: 38795949 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119222] [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: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
Abstract
This study investigated the bioindicator potential of Amaranthus retroflexus L., Plantago lanceolata L., Rumex acetosa L., and Trifolium pratense L. including the use of Lolium multiflorum L. as a reference species, for heavy metal pollution monitoring, in particular Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (Cd), Nickel (Ni), and Lead (Pb). Controlled heavy metal contamination was applied through irrigation with metal nitrate solutions two levels of contamination (low and high). The study also focused on analyzing heavy metals concentration in plant tissues and related physiological responses. Distinct physiological responses to heavy metal stress were observed among the investigated species, highlighting unique variations in their reactions. Hydrogen peroxide, malondialdehyde content, and enzymatic activities emerged as reliable indicators of plant stress induced by heavy metal solutions. P. lanceolata displayed elevated Zn concentrations in both roots and leaves (3271 ± 337 and 4956 ± 82 mg kg-1). For Pb, L. multiflorum and P. lanceolata showed highest root concentrations (2964 ± 937 and 1605 ± 289 mg kg-1), while R. acetosa had higher leaf concentration (1957 ± 147 mg kg-1). For Ni, L. multiflorum had the highest root concentration (1148 ± 93 mg kg-1), and P. lanceolata exhibited the highest leaf concentration (2492 ± 28 mg kg-1). P. lanceolata consistently demonstrated the highest Cd concentrations in both roots (126 ± 21 mg kg-1) and leaves (163 ± 12 mg kg-1). These results provide valuable insights for selecting effective bioindicator species to establish control strategies for heavy metal pollution.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Arlinda Cakaj
- Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637, Poznań, Poland.
| | - Kinga Drzewiecka
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 75, 60-637, Poznań, Poland
| | - Anetta Hanć
- Department of Trace Analysis, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614, Poznań, Poland
| | - Marta Lisiak-Zielińska
- Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637, Poznań, Poland
| | - Liliana Ciszewska
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Umultowska 89, 61-614, Poznan, Poland
| | - Maria Drapikowska
- Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637, Poznań, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Zhong J, Yang T, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Shen Y, Hu Y, Hong F. Associations between individual and mixed urinary metal exposure and dyslipidemia among Chinese adults: Data from the China Multi-Ethnic Cohort Study. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 282:116696. [PMID: 38986334 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116696] [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: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
Abstract
The prevalence of dyslipidemia is increasing, and it has become a significant global public health concern. Some studies have demonstrated contradictory relationships between urinary metals and dyslipidemia, and the combined effects of mixed urinary metal exposure on dyslipidemia remain ambiguous. In this study, we examined how individual and combined urinary metal exposure are associated with the occurrence of dyslipidemia. According to the data from the 2018-2019 baseline survey database of the China Multi-Ethnic Cohort (CMEC) Study, a population of 9348 individuals was studied. Inductively coupled plasmamass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to measure 21 urinary metal concentrations in the collected adult urinary samples. The associations between urinary metals and dyslipidemia were analyzed by logistic regression, weighted quantile sum regression (WQS), and quantile-based g-computation (qgcomp), controlled for potential confounders to examine single and combined effects. Dyslipidemia was detected in 3231 individuals, which represented approximately 34.6 % of the total population. According to the single-exposure model, Al and Na were inversely associated with the risk of dyslipidemia (OR = 0.95, 95 % CI: 0.93, 0.98; OR = 0.89, 95 % CI: 0.83, 0.95, respectively), whereas Zn, Ca, and P were positively associated (OR = 1.69, 95 % CI: 1.42, 2.01; OR = 1.12, 95 % CI: 1.06, 1.18; OR = 1.21, 95 % CI: 1.09, 1.34, respectively). Moreover, Zn and P were significantly positively associated even after adjusting for these metals, whereas Al and Cr were negatively associated with the risk of dyslipidemia. The results of the WQS and qgcomp analyses showed that urinary metal mixtures were positively associated with the risk of dyslipidemia (OR = 1.26, 95 % CI: 1.15, 1.38; OR = 1.09, 95 % CI: 1.01, 1.19). This positive association was primarily driven by Zn, P, and Ca. In the sensitivity analyses with collinearity diagnosis, interaction, and stratified analysis, the results remained, confirming the reliability of the study findings. In this study, the individual and combined effects of urinary Zn, P, and Ca on dyslipidemia were determined, which provided novel insights into the link between exposure to metals and dyslipidemia.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jianqin Zhong
- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No.6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
| | - Tingting Yang
- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No.6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
| | - Ziyun Wang
- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No.6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
| | - Yuxin Zhang
- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No.6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
| | - Yili Shen
- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No.6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
| | - Yuxin Hu
- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No.6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
| | - Feng Hong
- School of Public Health, the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No.6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Gao Y, Wang Y, Lan X, Guo J, Ma N, Yuan Y, Zhang L, Peng X, Zheng B, Xie Y, Liu L, Wang L, Qiu Y, Zheng J, Qi Y. Association between mixed metal exposure and stroke risk in Shanxi Province: a case-control study. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 282:116765. [PMID: 39053047 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116765] [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: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Stroke is the second leading cause of death for all human beings and poses a serious threat to human health. Environmental exposure to a mixture of metals may be associated with the occurrence and development of stroke, but the evidence in the Chinese population is not yet conclusive. OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the association between stroke risk and 13 metals METHODS: Metal concentrations in whole blood samples from 100 stroke cases and 100 controls were measured by ICP-MS. The cumulative impact of mixed metal on stroke risk was investigated by using three statistical models, BKMR, WQS and QGC. RESULTS The case group had higher concentrations of Mg, Mn, Zn, Se, Sn, and Pb than the control group (p<0.05). BKMR model indicated a correlation between the risk of stroke and exposure to mixed metals. WQS model showed that Mg (27.2 %), Se (25.1 %) and Sn (14.8 %) were positively correlated with stroke risk (OR=1.53; 95 %Cl: 1.03-2.37, p=0.013). The QGC model showed that Mg (49.2 %) was positively correlated with stroke risk, while Ti (31.7 %) was negatively correlated with stroke risk. CONCLUSIONS Mg may be the largest contributor to the cumulative effect of mixed metal exposure on stroke risk, and the interaction between metals requires more attention. These findings could provide scientific basis for effectively preventing stroke by managing metals in the environment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi Gao
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.
| | - Ying Wang
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Xiaodie Lan
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Jian Guo
- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Nanxin Ma
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Yuese Yuan
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Li Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, China
| | - Xiaoxiao Peng
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Bingxue Zheng
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Yifan Xie
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Liangpo Liu
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Li Wang
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Yulan Qiu
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Jinping Zheng
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
| | - Yan Qi
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Huertas-Abril PV, Prieto-Álamo MJ, Jurado J, Pérez J, Molina-Hernández V, García-Barrera T, Abril N. Transcriptional and biochemical changes in mouse liver following exposure to a metal/drug cocktail. Attenuating effect of a selenium-enriched diet. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 191:114845. [PMID: 38945390 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
Abstract
Real-life pollution usually involves simultaneous co-exposure to different chemicals. Metals and drugs are frequently and abundantly released into the environment, where they interact and bioaccumulate. Few studies analyze potential interactions between metals and pharmaceuticals in these mixtures, although their joint effects cannot be inferred from their individual properties. We have previously demonstrated that the mixture (PC) of the metals Cd and Hg, the metalloid As and the pharmaceuticals diclofenac (DCF) and flumequine (FLQ) impairs hepatic proteostasis. To gain a deeper vision of how PC affects mouse liver homeostasis, we evaluated here the effects of PC exposure upon some biochemical and morphometric parameters, and on the transcriptional profiles of selected group of genes. We found that exposure to PC caused oxidative damage that exceeded the antioxidant capacity of cells. The excessive oxidative stress response resulted in an overabundance of reducing equivalents, which hindered the metabolism and transport of metabolites, including cholesterol and bile acids, between organs. These processes have been linked to metabolic and inflammatory disorders, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, our findings suggest that unintended exposure to mixtures of environmental pollutants may underlie the etiology of many human diseases. Fortunately, we also found that a diet enriched with selenium mitigated the harmful effects of this combination of toxicants.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Paula V Huertas-Abril
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Universidad de Córdoba, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de Rabanales, Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz Km 396, 14014, Córdoba, Spain.
| | - María-José Prieto-Álamo
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Universidad de Córdoba, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de Rabanales, Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz Km 396, 14014, Córdoba, Spain
| | - Juan Jurado
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Universidad de Córdoba, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de Rabanales, Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz Km 396, 14014, Córdoba, Spain
| | - José Pérez
- Departamento de Anatomía y Anatomía Patológica Comparadas y Toxicología, Facultad de Veterinaria, UIC Zoonosis y Enfermedades Emergentes ENZOEM, Universidad de Córdoba, Edificio de Sanidad Animal, Campus de Rabanales, Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz Km 396, 14014, Córdoba, Spain
| | - Verónica Molina-Hernández
- Departamento de Anatomía y Anatomía Patológica Comparadas y Toxicología, Facultad de Veterinaria, UIC Zoonosis y Enfermedades Emergentes ENZOEM, Universidad de Córdoba, Edificio de Sanidad Animal, Campus de Rabanales, Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz Km 396, 14014, Córdoba, Spain
| | - Tamara García-Barrera
- Centro de Investigación de Recursos Naturales, Salud y Medio Ambiente (RENSMA). Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Experimentales, Campus El Carmen, Universidad de Huelva, Avda. Fuerzas Armadas, 21007, Huelva, Spain
| | - Nieves Abril
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Universidad de Córdoba, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de Rabanales, Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz Km 396, 14014, Córdoba, Spain.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Ansari AH, Das A, Sonker A, Ansari NG, Ansari MA, Morthekai P. Assessment of the health risks associated with heavy metal contamination in the groundwaters of the Leh district, Ladakh. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2024; 46:369. [PMID: 39167338 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-02149-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
Abstract
There has been a significant rise in cancer-related mortality in the Ladakh region during the past 10 years. The most common type of case is gastrointestinal cancer, which has been linked in theory by medical research to lifestyle factors, high altitude conditions, and the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria brought on by poor hygiene. Nevertheless, the precise cause of the rise in cancer cases is still unknown. Concurrently, there has been a significant change in Ladakh's water use practices due to development, improved basic utilities, and related vocational shifts. The local population has become increasingly reliant on groundwater since it provides a year-round, continuous water supply for home and agricultural uses. In this study, we assessed heavy metal contamination in groundwaters and associated human health risks. The results indicate that 46-96% of the groundwater samples have heavy metal pollution with a health hazard index > 1, which means using these groundwaters for drinking, food preparation, and agriculture is likely to result in carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health hazards. The main heavy metal contaminants found in the groundwater of the Leh district include Cr, As, Hg, and U. According to the health risk assessment, 46-76% of the groundwater samples contain unsafe levels of Cr and As. Prolonged exposure to these levels is likely to cause gastrointestinal cancer in the local population. Acute to chronic exposure to U and Hg concentrations present in some groundwater samples is likely to result in various non-carcinogenic health risks.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A H Ansari
- Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, 53 University Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226007, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India.
| | - Arunaditya Das
- Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, 53 University Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India
| | - Archana Sonker
- Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, 53 University Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India
| | - Nasreen Ghazi Ansari
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, 31 Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226001, India
| | - Mohammad Arif Ansari
- Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, 53 University Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India
| | - P Morthekai
- Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, 53 University Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226007, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Paul J, Qamar A, Ahankari SS, Thomas S, Dufresne A. Chitosan-based aerogels: A new paradigm of advanced green materials for remediation of contaminated water. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 338:122198. [PMID: 38763724 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122198] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
Abstract
Chitosan (CS) aerogels are highly porous (∼99 %), exhibit ultralow density, and are excellent sorbents for removing ionic pollutants and oils/organic solvents from water. Their abundant hydroxyl and amino groups facilitate the adsorption of ionic pollutants through electrostatic interaction, complexation and chelation mechanisms. Selection of suitable surface wettability is the way to separate oils/organic solvents from water. This review summarizes the most recent developments in improving the adsorption performance, mechanical strength and regeneration of CS aerogels. The structure of the paper follows the extraction of chitosan, preparation and sorption characteristics of CS aerogels for heavy metal ions, organic dyes, and oils/organic solvents, sequentially. A detailed analysis of the parameters that influence the adsorption/absorption performance of CS aerogels is carried out and their effective control for improving the performance is suggested. The analysis of research outcomes of the recently published data came up with some interesting facts that the unidirectional pore structure and characteristics of the functional group of the aerogel and pH of the adsorbate have led to the enhanced adsorption performance of the CS aerogel. Finally, the excerpts of the literature survey highlighting the difficulties and potential of CS aerogels for water remediation are proposed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Joyel Paul
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
| | - Ahsan Qamar
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
| | - Sandeep S Ahankari
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India.
| | - Sabu Thomas
- School of Polymer Science and Technology, IIUCNN, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala 686 560, India; School of Nanoscience, IIUCNN, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala 686 560, India; School of Energy Science, IIUCNN, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala 686 560, India; School of Chemical Sciences, IIUCNN, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala 686 560, India; Department of Chemical Sciences (formerly Applied Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, 2028 Johannesburg, South Africa
| | - Alain Dufresne
- Université Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LGP2, F-38000 Grenoble, France
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Xu S, Sun M. Assessment of EMR ML Mining Methods for Measuring Association between Metal Mixture and Mortality for Hypertension. High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev 2024:10.1007/s40292-024-00666-w. [PMID: 39133252 DOI: 10.1007/s40292-024-00666-w] [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: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION There are limited data available regarding the connection between heavy metal exposure and mortality among hypertension patients. AIM We intend to establish an interpretable machine learning (ML) model with high efficiency and robustness that monitors mortality based on heavy metal exposure among hypertension patients. METHODS Our datasets were obtained from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2013-2018). We developed 5 ML models for mortality prediction among hypertension patients by heavy metal exposure, and tested them by 10 discrimination characteristics. Further, we chose the optimally performing model after parameter adjustment by genetic algorithm (GA) for prediction. Finally, in order to visualize the model's ability to make decisions, we used SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) and Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations (LIME) algorithm to illustrate the features. The study included 2347 participants in total. RESULTS A best-performing eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGB) with GA for mortality prediction among hypertension patients by 13 heavy metals was selected (AUC 0.959; 95% CI 0.953-0.965; accuracy 96.8%). According to sum of SHAP values, cadmium (0.094), cobalt (2.048), lead (1.12), tungsten (0.129) in urine, and lead (2.026), mercury (1.703) in blood positively influenced the model, while barium (- 0.001), molybdenum (- 2.066), antimony (- 0.398), tin (- 0.498), thallium (- 2.297) in urine, and selenium (- 0.842), manganese (- 1.193) in blood negatively influenced the model. CONCLUSIONS Hypertension patients' mortality associated with heavy metal exposure was predicted by an efficient, robust, and interpretable GA-XGB model with SHAP and LIME. Cadmium, cobalt, lead, tungsten in urine, and mercury in blood are positively correlated with mortality, while barium, molybdenum, antimony, tin, thallium in urine, and lead, selenium, manganese in blood is negatively correlated with mortality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Site Xu
- Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
| | - Mu Sun
- Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Li H, Bao L, Pan Y, Zhu X, Cheng J, Zhang J, Chu W. The role of miR-216a-mediated Nrf2 pathway in muscle oxidative stress of Siniperca chuatsi induced by cadmium. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 283:116863. [PMID: 39128454 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
Abstract
Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal pollutant in the environment. Excessive Cd in water has toxic effects on fish, endangering their healthy growth and ultimately affecting the quality and safety of aquatic products. To evaluate the toxicity of excessive Cd to fish through potential oxidative damage, Siniperca chuatsi was exposed to Cd in water for 15 days. It was found that Cd exposure significantly decreased the survival rate of S. chuatsi and Cd was detected in their muscle. Meanwhile, Cd disrupts the redox balance by reducing antioxidant enzyme activities, increasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in muscle, and promoting oxidative damage. Histomorphology showed that enlargement of muscle fiber gaps, cell swelling and vacuolar degeneration after Cd exposure. In addition, Cd toxicity induced up-regulating the expression of miR-216a, while down-regulation of Nrf2 protein and its downstream antioxidant enzyme genes expression. Further analysis revealed that miR-216a was significantly negatively correlated with the expression of Nrf2, and injection of miR-216a antagomir significantly enhanced the expression of Nrf2 and antioxidant enzyme genes, as well as the activity of antioxidant enzymes, thereby reducing the damage of Cd to fish. These results suggested that miR-216a-mediated Nrf2 signaling pathway plays an important role in Cd-induced oxidative stress of S. chuatsi muscle.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Honghui Li
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, PR China; Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center for Amphibian and Reptile Resource Protection and Product Processing, Changsha 410022, PR China.
| | - Lingsheng Bao
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, PR China; Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center for Amphibian and Reptile Resource Protection and Product Processing, Changsha 410022, PR China.
| | - Yaxiong Pan
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, PR China; Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center for Amphibian and Reptile Resource Protection and Product Processing, Changsha 410022, PR China
| | - Xin Zhu
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, PR China; Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center for Amphibian and Reptile Resource Protection and Product Processing, Changsha 410022, PR China
| | - Jia Cheng
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, PR China; Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center for Amphibian and Reptile Resource Protection and Product Processing, Changsha 410022, PR China
| | - Jianshe Zhang
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, PR China; Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center for Amphibian and Reptile Resource Protection and Product Processing, Changsha 410022, PR China
| | - Wuying Chu
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University, Changsha 410022, PR China; Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center for Amphibian and Reptile Resource Protection and Product Processing, Changsha 410022, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Gonzalez-Martin R, Palomar A, Perez-Deben S, Salsano S, Quiñonero A, Caracena L, Rucandio I, Fernandez-Saavedra R, Fernandez-Martinez R, Conde-Vilda E, Quejido AJ, Giles J, Vidal C, Bellver J, Dominguez F. Associations between Non-Essential Trace Elements in Women's Biofluids and IVF Outcomes in Euploid Single-Embryo Transfer Cycles. J Xenobiot 2024; 14:1093-1108. [PMID: 39189177 DOI: 10.3390/jox14030062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Previous studies have found inconsistent associations between heavy metals and metalloids (cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic), and reproductive outcomes. The biofluid concentrations of ten non-essential trace elements (Hg, Pb, As, Ba, Sr, Rb, Cs, Sn, Ni, and Co) were evaluated in 51 Spanish women undergoing ICSI, PGT-A, and SET/FET. Nine out of ten non-essential elements were detectable in follicular fluid, whole blood, and urine collected the day of vaginal oocyte retrieval (VOR) and the day of embryo transfer and then analyzed by ICP-MS or Tricell DMA-80 for mercury. Elevated mercury and strontium concentrations in follicular fluid were associated with poor ovarian response and preimplantation outcomes. Worst preimplantation outcomes were also identified in women with elevated whole-blood strontium or mercury, urinary arsenic, barium, and tin the day of VOR. High concentrations of urinary rubidium on VOR day were linked with enhanced fertilization and blastocyst development. Excessive titanium in whole blood was associated with lower odds of implantation, clinical pregnancy, and achieving a live birth in a given IVF cycle. Excessive urinary arsenic on the day of embryo transfer was associated with lower odds of live birth. Although these preliminary results need to be confirmed in larger populations, distinguishing organic and inorganic element forms, our findings show that some non-essential elements have a detrimental impact on human IVF outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Roberto Gonzalez-Martin
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), 46026 Valencia, Spain
| | - Andrea Palomar
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), 46026 Valencia, Spain
| | - Silvia Perez-Deben
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), 46026 Valencia, Spain
| | - Stefania Salsano
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), 46026 Valencia, Spain
| | - Alicia Quiñonero
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), 46026 Valencia, Spain
| | - Laura Caracena
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), 46026 Valencia, Spain
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI-RMA Valencia, 46015 Valencia, Spain
| | - Isabel Rucandio
- Unit of Mass Spectrometry and Geochemical Applications, Chemistry Division, Department of Technology, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), 28040 Madrid, Spain
| | - Rocio Fernandez-Saavedra
- Unit of Mass Spectrometry and Geochemical Applications, Chemistry Division, Department of Technology, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), 28040 Madrid, Spain
| | - Rodolfo Fernandez-Martinez
- Unit of Mass Spectrometry and Geochemical Applications, Chemistry Division, Department of Technology, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), 28040 Madrid, Spain
| | - Estefania Conde-Vilda
- Unit of Mass Spectrometry and Geochemical Applications, Chemistry Division, Department of Technology, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), 28040 Madrid, Spain
| | - Alberto J Quejido
- Unit of Mass Spectrometry and Geochemical Applications, Chemistry Division, Department of Technology, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), 28040 Madrid, Spain
| | - Juan Giles
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), 46026 Valencia, Spain
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI-RMA Valencia, 46015 Valencia, Spain
| | - Carmen Vidal
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), 46026 Valencia, Spain
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI-RMA Valencia, 46015 Valencia, Spain
| | - Jose Bellver
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), 46026 Valencia, Spain
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI-RMA Valencia, 46015 Valencia, Spain
- Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
| | - Francisco Dominguez
- IVI-RMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), 46026 Valencia, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Wu L, Xin Y, Zhang J, Cui F, Chen T, Chen L, Ma J, Niu P. Metabolic signatures of population exposure to metal mixtures: A metabolome-wide association study. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024:124673. [PMID: 39103040 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
Abstract
Numerous studies have explored the health impacts of individual metal exposures, yet the effects of metal mixtures on human endogenous metabolism remain largely unexplored. We aimed to assess the serum metabolic signatures of people exposure to metal mixtures. Serum and urine samples were collected from 186 workers at a steel factory in Anhui, China, in September 2019. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was used to analyze the concentrations of 23 metal elements. Serum metabolome was determined by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). A metabolome-wide association study (MWAS) was performed across the metal exposures and metabolism using quantile g-computation modeling. Pathway enrichment analysis was performed using MetaboAnalyst analysis. We identified 226 metabolites associated with metal mixtures, primarily involving lipid metabolism (glycerophospholipids, sphingolipids), amino acid metabolism (arginine and proline, alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism) and caffeine metabolic pathways. Exposure to metal mixtures is mainly associated with alterations in lipid metabolism and amino acid metabolism, particularly in the glycerophospholipid and arginine and proline metabolism pathway.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Luli Wu
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China
| | - Ye Xin
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China
| | - Junrou Zhang
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China
| | - Fengtao Cui
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China; Occupational disease prevention and control hospital of Huaibei Mining Co., Ltd, 235000, Huaibei, Anhui Province, China
| | - Tian Chen
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China
| | - Li Chen
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China
| | - Junxiang Ma
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China
| | - Piye Niu
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, 100069, Beijing, China.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Brudecki K, Pasieka A, Franczak R, Pankowska A, Kołodziej M, Lorenc-Brudecka J, Łokas E. Human Exposure to Heavy Metals over the Last 100 Years. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2024; 113:20. [PMID: 39095486 PMCID: PMC11297082 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-024-03933-7] [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: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
Abstract
The primary objective of the presented research was to assess the impact of intense global economic development, over the last 100 years, on the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in the human body. This evaluation was conducted based on the measurement of heavy metals in human hair samples collected 100 years ago in present-day southern Poland.In this study, concentrations of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and selenium (Se) were measured in 61 hair samples,28 of which were obtained from individuals who lived 100 years ago, while the remaining 33 constituted the contemporary control group. The concentrations were determined using a triple quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (Agilent 8900). Statistical analysis of the obtained results was conducted using the Principal Cmponent Analysis and the non-parametric Mann-Whitney test. In the case of As, Pb, Cd, and Fe, the concentrations were significantly higher in individuals who lived 100 years ago compared to those living today. Over this period, the median concentrations were shown to have decreased by 95%, 94%, 85%, and 69% for As, Pb, Cd, and Fe, respectively. No statistically significant differences were observed for Cu, Zn, and Se. The results obtained for Pb, Cd, As, and Fe unequivocally indicate that the population studied from 100 years ago was more exposed to internal contamination with these metals than people who live nowadays.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kamil Brudecki
- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Radzikowskiego 152, Kraków, 31-342, Poland.
| | - Agnieszka Pasieka
- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Radzikowskiego 152, Kraków, 31-342, Poland
| | - Renata Franczak
- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Radzikowskiego 152, Kraków, 31-342, Poland
| | - Anna Pankowska
- Nature Education Centre of the Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 5, Kraków, 30-387, Poland
| | - Małgorzata Kołodziej
- Nature Education Centre of the Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 5, Kraków, 30-387, Poland
| | - Jadwiga Lorenc-Brudecka
- Nature Education Centre of the Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 5, Kraków, 30-387, Poland
| | - Edyta Łokas
- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Radzikowskiego 152, Kraków, 31-342, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Abdulazeez R, Highab SM, Onyawole UF, Jeje MT, Musa H, Shehu DM, Ndams IS. Co-administration of resveratrol rescued lead-induced toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 109:104470. [PMID: 38763436 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104470] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
Abstract
Lead toxicity poses a significant environmental concern linked to diverse health issues. This study explores the potential mitigating effects of resveratrol on lead-induced toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster. Adult fruit flies, aged three days, were orally exposed to lead (60 mg/L), Succimer (10 mg), and varying concentrations of resveratrol (50, 100, and 150 mg). The investigation encompassed the assessment of selected biological parameters, biochemical markers, oxidative stress indicators, and antioxidant enzymes. Resveratrol exhibited a dose-dependent enhancement of egg-laying, eclosion rate, filial generation output, locomotor activity, and life span in D. melanogaster, significantly to 150 mg of diet. Most of the investigated biochemical parameters were significantly rescued in lead-exposed fruit flies when co-treated with resveratrol (p < 0.05). However, oxidative stress remained unaffected by resveratrol. The findings suggest that resveratrol effectively protects against lead toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster and may hold therapeutic potential as an agent for managing lead poisoning in humans.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- R Abdulazeez
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
| | - S M Highab
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
| | - U F Onyawole
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
| | - M T Jeje
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
| | - H Musa
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
| | - D M Shehu
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
| | - I S Ndams
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Eid MH, Tamma AA, Saeed O, Székács A, Abukhadra MR, El-Sherbeeny AM, Bence C, Mikita V, Kovács A, Szűcs P. Advanced approach combines integrated weight water quality index and potential toxic elements for environmental and health risk assessment supported by simulation technique in Oued Souf, Algeria. Sci Rep 2024; 14:17805. [PMID: 39090209 PMCID: PMC11294618 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68854-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
Abstract
The current research study evaluated the health and environmental risks issues associated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the complex terminal aquifer located in the Algerian desert. The methods used included principal component and cluster (dendrogram) analysis to estimate source of ions and contamination. Various indices such as the Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI), Metal Index, hazard quotient, hazard index (HI), and cancer risk (CR) were applied to assess both environmental and human health risks. Furthermore, the Monte Carlo method was applied for probabilistic assessment of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks through oral and dermal exposure routes in both adults and children. The results revealed that approximately 16% of the samples fell within the low pollution category (HPI < 100), indicating relatively lower levels of heavy metal contamination. However, the remaining 84% of the samples exhibited high pollution levels, indicating a significant presence of heavy metal pollutants in the northeastern part of the investigated area. The calculated average risk index (RI) for the collected samples was 18.99, with a range from 0.03 to 103.21. This indicates that a large portion, 82% of the samples, could cause low ecological risk (RI < 30), whereas the remaining 18% indicate a significant environmental pollution risk. The HI for oral ingestion showed that adults had HI values ranging from 0.231 to 1.54, while children exhibited higher values, ranging from 0.884 to 5.9 (Fig. 5a). For dermal exposure, HI values in adults ranged from 2.71E-07 to 8.74E-06 and in children, from 2.18E-06 to 7.03E-05. These findings highlight the potential non-carcinogenic risks associated with oral exposure to PTEs and underscore the increased vulnerability of children to metals such as Fe, Mn, Pb, and Cr. Most samples showed CR exceeding 1 × 10-4 for chromium (Cr) and lead (Pb), indicating a significant vulnerability to carcinogenic effects in both children and adults.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohamed Hamdy Eid
- Institute of Environmental Management, Faculty of Earth Science, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary.
- Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 65211, Egypt.
| | - Ahmed A Tamma
- Institute of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Environmentsl Engineering and Geodesy, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 50-363, Wrocław, Poland
| | - Omar Saeed
- Doctoral School of Environmental Science, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), Páter Károly u. 1, Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
| | - András Székács
- Doctoral School of Environmental Science, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), Páter Károly u. 1, Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
- Agro-Environmental Research Centre, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Páter Károly u. 1, Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
| | - Mostafa R Abukhadra
- Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 65211, Egypt
| | - Ahmed M El-Sherbeeny
- Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, 11421, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Czímer Bence
- Institute of Environmental Management, Faculty of Earth Science, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary
| | - Viktoria Mikita
- Institute of Environmental Management, Faculty of Earth Science, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary
| | - Attila Kovács
- Institute of Environmental Management, Faculty of Earth Science, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary
| | - Péter Szűcs
- Institute of Environmental Management, Faculty of Earth Science, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, 3515, Hungary
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Meng C, Gu C, Cai C, He S, Lai D, Qiu Q. Associations of heavy metal exposure with diabetic retinopathy in the U.S. diabetic population: a cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1401034. [PMID: 39148656 PMCID: PMC11324498 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1401034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Mounting evidence suggests a correlation between heavy metals exposure and diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a prevalent and irreversible complication of diabetes that can result in blindness. However, studies focusing on the effects of exposure to heavy metals on DR remain scarce. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the potential correlation between heavy metals exposure and DR. Methods A total of 1,146 diabetics from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2005 and 2018 were included in this study. Heavy metal levels were measured via urine testing. Weighted logistic regression, Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR), weighted quantile sum (WQS) regression, and restricted cubic spline (RCS) were utilized to investigate the potential relationships between exposure to 10 heavy metals and DR. Finally, subgroup analysis was conducted based on the glycemic control status. Results Among the 1,146 participants, 239 (20.86%) were diagnosed with DR. Those with DR had worse glycemic control and a higher prevalence of chronic kidney disease compared to those without DR. Moreover, both the WQS regression and BKMR models demonstrated a positive relationship between exposure to mixed heavy metals and the risk of DR. The results of weighted logistic regression revealed a positive correlation between cobalt (Co) and antimony (Sb) exposure and the risk of DR (OR = 1.489, 95%CI: 1.064-2.082, p = 0.021; OR = 1.475, 95% CI: 1.084-2.008, p = 0.014), while mercury (Hg) exposure was found to promote DR exclusively in the group with good glycemic control (OR = 1.509, 95% CI: 1.157-1.967, p = 0.003). These findings were corroborated by the results of the RCS analysis. Conclusion Heavy metal exposure is associated with an increased risk of DR, especially Sb, Co, and Hg exposure. Nevertheless, well-designed prospective studies are warranted to validate these findings.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chunren Meng
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tong Ren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases; Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
| | - Chufeng Gu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases; Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
| | - Chunyang Cai
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tong Ren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases; Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
| | - Shuai He
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tong Ren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases; Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
| | - Dongwei Lai
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tong Ren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases; Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
| | - Qinghua Qiu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tong Ren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases; Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shigatse People's Hospital, Shigatse, Xizang, China
- High Altitude Ocular Disease Research Center of Shigatse People's Hospital and Tongren Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Burratti L, Sgreccia E, Bertelà F, Galiano F. Metal nanostructures in polymeric matrices for optical detection and removal of heavy metal ions, pesticides and dyes from water. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 362:142636. [PMID: 38885767 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142636] [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: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
Abstract
Water pollutants such as heavy metal ions, pesticides, and dyes pose a worldwide issue. Their presence in water resources interferes with the normal growth mechanisms of living beings and causes long or short-term diseases. For this reason, research continuously tends to develop innovative, selective, and efficient processes or technologies to detect and remove pollutants from water. This review provides an up-to-date overview on metal nanoparticles loaded in polymeric matrices, such as hydrogels and membranes, and employed as optical sensors and as removing materials for water pollutants. The synthetic pathways of nanomaterials loading into polymeric matrices have been analyzed, particularly focusing on noble metal nanoparticles, noble metal nanoclusters, and metal oxide nanoparticles. Moreover, the sensing properties of modified matrices towards water pollutants have been discussed in addition to the interaction mechanisms between the sensors and the toxic compounds. The last part of the review has been devoted to illustrating the separation mechanism and removal performance of membranes loaded with nanomaterials in the treatment and purification of water streams from different contaminants (heavy metals, dyes and pesticides).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Luca Burratti
- Faculty of Science, Technology and Innovation of the University "Mercatorum", Piazza Mattei 10, 00186, Rome (RM), Italy
| | - Emanuela Sgreccia
- Industrial Engineering Department, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, 00133, Rome (RM), Italy
| | - Federica Bertelà
- Department of Sciences, Roma Tre University of Rome, Via della Vasca Navale 79, 00146, Rome (RM), Italy
| | - Francesco Galiano
- Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR, Via P. Bucci, Cubo 17/C, 87036, Rende (CS), Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Chen Z, Ma Y, Ren Y, Ma L, Tang X, Pan S, Duan M, Tian H, Mo Z. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes affect yield, antioxidant response, and rhizosphere microbial community of scented rice under combined cadmium-lead (Cd-Pb) stress. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 213:108826. [PMID: 38908351 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108826] [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: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
Abstract
Rice production is threatened by heavy metal stress. The use of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in agriculture has been reported in previous studies. We aimed to quantify the impact of MWCNTs on the growth and physiological characteristics of scented rice under cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) stresses. Therefore, a pot experiment was conducted, two scented rice varieties Yuxiangyouzhan and Xiangyaxiangzhan were used as materials grown under different concentrations of MWCNTs (0, 100, and 300 mg kg-1 recorded as CK, CNPs100, and CNPs300, respectively). The yield, antioxidant response, and rhizosphere microbial community of scented rice were studied. The results showed that compared with the CK treatment, the CNPs100 and CNPs300 treatments increased leaf dry weight by 17.95%-56.22% at the heading stage, and the H2O2 content in leaves decreased significantly by 36.64%-42.27% at the maturity stage. Under CNPs100 treatment, the grain yield of two scented rice varieties increased significantly by 17.54% and 27.40%, respectively. The MWCNTs regulated the distribution of the Cd and Pb in different plant tissues. The content of Cd (0.11-0.20 mg kg-1) and Pb (0.01-0.04 mg kg-1) in grain were at a safety level (<0.2 mg kg-1). Moreover, MWCNTs increased soil microbial community abundance and altered community composition structure under Cd-Pb stress, which in turn improved agronomic traits and quality of scented rice. Overall, this study suggested that the application of MWCNTs regulates the growth, yield, physiological response, and soil microbial community, the genotypes response effect of scented rice to MWCNTs is needed further studied.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhilong Chen
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
| | - Yixian Ma
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
| | - Yong Ren
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, College of Biology & Pharmacy of Yulin Normal University, Yulin, 537000, China
| | - Lin Ma
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
| | - Xiangru Tang
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou, 510642, China
| | - Shenggang Pan
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou, 510642, China
| | - Meiyang Duan
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou, 510642, China
| | - Hua Tian
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou, 510642, China
| | - Zhaowen Mo
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Matesun J, Petrik L, Musvoto E, Ayinde W, Ikumi D. Limitations of wastewater treatment plants in removing trace anthropogenic biomarkers and future directions: A review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 281:116610. [PMID: 38909392 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116610] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
Abstract
This review highlights the limitations faced by conventional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in effectively removing contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), heavy metals (HMs), and Escherichia coli (E. coli). This emphasises the limitations of current treatment methods and advocates for innovative approaches to enhance the removal efficiency. By following the PRISMA guidelines, the study systematically reviewed relevant literature on detecting and remedying these pollutants in wastewater treatment facilities. Conventional wastewater treatment plants struggle to eliminate CECs, HMs, and E. coli owing to their small size, persistence, and complex nature. The review suggests upgrading WWTPs with advanced tertiary processes to significantly improve contaminant removal. This calls for cost-effective treatment parameters and standardised assessment techniques to enhance the fate of MPs in WWTPs and WRRFs. It recommends integrating insights from mass-balance model studies on MPs in WWTP to overcome modelling challenges and ensure model reliability. In conclusion, this review underscores the urgent need for advancements in wastewater treatment processes to mitigate the environmental impact of trace anthropogenic biomarkers. Future efforts should focus on conducting comprehensive studies, implementing advanced treatment methods, and optimising management practices in WWTPs and WRRFs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Joshua Matesun
- Water Research Group, New Engineering Building, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7701, South Africa.
| | - Leslie Petrik
- Environmental and NanoScience Research Group, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town 7535, South Africa
| | - Eustina Musvoto
- TruSense Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd, 191 Hartley Street Pretoria, South Africa
| | - Wasiu Ayinde
- Water Research Group, New Engineering Building, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7701, South Africa
| | - David Ikumi
- Water Research Group, New Engineering Building, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7701, South Africa.
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Atayde E, Takenaka Y, Abe H, Wu MR, Wu KCW. Porphyrin-Grafted Poly(ethylene terephthalate) as a Reusable and Highly Selective Colorimetric Probe for Mercuric Ion Contaminants in Aqueous Samples. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:39195-39205. [PMID: 39038227 PMCID: PMC11299150 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
Abstract
Heavy metals are the most hazardous water pollutants, with severe health and environmental consequences. Among these, mercuric (Hg2+) ions are known to cause detrimental health issues in both humans and aquatic life. Due to this, several analytical techniques have been devised to detect and quantify the amount of this ion. However, most of these require advanced instrumentation, prolonged analysis time, and sample preparation. In this study, a low-cost and highly reusable colorimetric probe was developed by grafting porphyrin to poly(ethylene terephthalate) sheets using an oxazoline polymer as covalent adhesive. Upon exposure to trace amounts of Hg2+ in solution, the fabricated material visually transitioned from faint brownish pink to green by the complexation mechanism. Additionally, the transparency of this probe allowed the quantitative spectrophotometric determination of the Hg2+ concentration in aqueous samples. It was also shown that the material is highly stable, which can be reused for more than 50 times without significant decline in its performance, hence, making it suitable for the onsite monitoring of mercuric ion contamination in different bodies of water.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eduardo
C. Atayde
- Molecular
Science and Technology Program, Taiwan International
Graduate Program, Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Road, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, No. 101 Sec. 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan
University, No. 1, Sec.
4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
- Bioplastic
Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
| | - Yasumasa Takenaka
- Bioplastic
Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
| | - Hideki Abe
- Bioplastic
Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
| | - Ming-Rou Wu
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan
University, No. 1, Sec.
4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
| | - Kevin C.-W. Wu
- Molecular
Science and Technology Program, Taiwan International
Graduate Program, Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Road, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan
University, No. 1, Sec.
4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, No. 135, Yuandong Rd., Zhongli District, Taoyuan 32003, Taiwan
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian
University, No. 200,
Zhongbei Rd., Zhongli Dist., Taoyuan 320, Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Njale E, Mahugija JAM, Shilla DJ, Dharsee N, Mbare NS. Association between exposure to heavy metals and the risk of breast cancer: A case-control study in Tanzania. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 110:104498. [PMID: 39025422 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2024.104498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Exposure to heavy metals is suspected to influence breast cancer development, although epidemiological evidence regarding this association remains controversial. This study investigated the association between urinary heavy metal levels and breast cancer risk through a hospital-based case-control design, involving 50 breast cancer patients and 40 healthy females. Heavy metals were quantified using an inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrophotometer (ICP-AES). The exposure levels were categorized into quartiles, and logistic regression was employed to evaluate the breast cancer risk associated with heavy metal exposure. The results revealed positive associations between risk of breast cancer and concentrations of Al, As, Ni, Cd, and Pb. In addition, the risk of breast cancer was high among participants in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quartiles of Al, As, Ni, Cd, and Pb. However, Co showed an inverse association with breast cancer. These results indicate that increased concentrations of heavy metals, with the exception of Co, are associated with the risk of breast cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Emmanuel Njale
- Department of Chemistry, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 976, Musoma, Tanzania.
| | - John A M Mahugija
- Department of Chemistry, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35061, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
| | - Dativa J Shilla
- Department of Chemistry, Dar es Salaam University College of Education, P.O. Box 2329, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
| | - Nazima Dharsee
- Ocean Road Cancer Institute, P.O.Box 3592, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
| | - Nyimvua S Mbare
- Department of Mathematics, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35062, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Jin S, Yoon SZ, Choi YJ, Kang G, Choi SU. Prenatal exposure to air pollutants and the risk of congenital heart disease: a Korean national health insurance database-based study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:16940. [PMID: 39043676 PMCID: PMC11266520 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63150-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Air pollution and heavy metal exposure are emerging public health concerns. Prenatal exposure to air pollutants and heavy metals has been implicated in the development of congenital heart disease (CHD). However, the relationship between exposure to airborne heavy metals and CHD has not yet been investigated. Therefore, in this large population-based study, we investigated the association between air pollutants, including airborne heavy metals, and the risk of CHD using national health insurance claims data from South Korea. Data regarding 1,129,442 newborns and their mothers were matched with air pollutant levels during the first 8 weeks of gestation. In the five-air pollutant model, we found significant positive correlations between prenatal exposure to sulfur dioxide (SO2; odds ratio [OR] 6.843, 95% confidence interval [CI] 5.746-8.149) and cadmium (Cd; OR 1.513, 95% CI 1.187-1.930) and the risk of ventricular septal defects in newborns. This study highlights the association between prenatal exposure to air pollutants, including airborne heavy metals, and an elevated CHD risk. Further research is essential to validate and expand these findings, with the ultimate goal of enhancing public health outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sejong Jin
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, 15355, Republic of Korea
- Department of Neuroscience, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Seung Zhoo Yoon
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Yoon Ji Choi
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, 15355, Republic of Korea.
| | - Giung Kang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, 15355, Republic of Korea
| | - Sung Uk Choi
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Zhang H, Wang J, Zhang K, Shi J, Gao Y, Zheng J, He J, Zhang J, Song Y, Zhang R, Shi X, Jin L, Li H. Association between heavy metals exposure and persistent infections: the mediating role of immune function. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1367644. [PMID: 39104887 PMCID: PMC11298456 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1367644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Introduction Persistent infections caused by certain viruses and parasites have been associated with multiple diseases and substantial mortality. Heavy metals are ubiquitous environmental pollutants with immunosuppressive properties. This study aimed to determine whether heavy metals exposure suppress the immune system, thereby increasing the susceptibility to persistent infections. Methods Using data from NHANES 1999-2016, we explored the associations between heavy metals exposure and persistent infections: Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1 (HSV-1), Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), and Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati (Toxocara spp.) by performing logistic regression, weighted quantile sum (WQS) and Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) models. Mediation analysis was used to determine the mediating role of host immune function in these associations. Results Logistic regression analysis revealed positive associations between multiple heavy metals and the increased risk of persistent infections. In WQS models, the heavy metals mixture was associated with increased risks of several persistent infections: CMV (OR: 1.58; 95% CI: 1.17, 2.14), HCV (OR: 2.94; 95% CI: 1.68, 5.16), HSV-1 (OR: 1.25; 95% CI: 1.11, 1.42), T. gondii (OR: 1.97; 95% CI: 1.41, 2.76), and Toxocara spp. (OR: 1.76; 95% CI: 1.16, 2.66). BKMR models further confirmed the combined effects of heavy metals mixture and also identified the individual effect of arsenic, cadmium, and lead. On mediation analysis, the systemic immune inflammation index, which reflects the host's immune status, mediated 12.14% of the association of mixed heavy metals exposure with HSV-1 infection. Discussion The findings of this study revealed that heavy metals exposure may increase susceptibility to persistent infections, with the host's immune status potentially mediating this relationship. Reducing exposure to heavy metals may have preventive implications for persistent infections, and further prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Lina Jin
- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
| | - Hui Li
- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Xian J, Ni L, Liu C, Li J, Cao Y, Qin J, Liu D, Wang X. Genome-Scale Screening of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Deletion Mutants to Gain Molecular Insight into Tolerance to Mercury Ions. J Fungi (Basel) 2024; 10:492. [PMID: 39057376 PMCID: PMC11277898 DOI: 10.3390/jof10070492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Mercury (Hg) is a global pollutant and a bioaccumulative toxin that seriously affects the environment. Though increasing information has been obtained on the mechanisms involved in mercury toxicity, there is still a knowledge gap between the adverse effects and action mechanisms, especially at the molecular level. In the current study, we screened a diploid library of Saccharomyces cerevisiae single-gene deletion mutants to identify the nonessential genes associated with increased sensitivity to mercury ions. By genome-scale screening, we identified 64 yeast single-gene deletion mutants. These genes are involved in metabolism, transcription, antioxidant activity, cellular transport, transport facilitation, transport routes, and the cell cycle, as well as in protein synthesis, folding, modification, and protein destination. The concentration of mercury ions was different in the cells of yeast deletion mutants. Moreover, the disruption of antioxidant systems may play a key role in the mercurial toxic effects. The related functions of sensitive genes and signal pathways were further analyzed using bioinformatics-related technologies. Among 64 sensitive genes, 37 genes have human homologous analogs. Our results may provide a meaningful reference for understanding the action mode, cellular detoxification, and molecular regulation mechanisms of mercury toxicity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Xue Wang
- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255049, China; (J.X.); (L.N.); (C.L.); (J.L.); (Y.C.); (J.Q.); (D.L.)
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Asefa EM, Damtew YT, Mengistu DA, Tolera ST, Dugasa FF, Berhanu A, Enoe J, Ober J, Teklu BM, Weldemariam ED. Heavy metals in Ethiopian drinking water and public health risks: Insights from nationwide and regional analysis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 947:174527. [PMID: 38977100 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
Abstract
The ambitious sustainable development goal (SDG) 6 of the United Nations, which aims to achieve universal access to safe water and sanitation by 2030, remains elusive for many developing countries like Ethiopia. This is often due to a multitude of intricate factors, including the escalating degradation of water quality. Here, we present a comprehensive nationwide and regional analysis of heavy metal pollution in drinking water sources and the associated human health risks in Ethiopia based on a dataset of 11 heavy metal concentrations (n = 975) collated from available studies. Results indicate significant variations in heavy metal pollution in drinking water sources in Ethiopia, with 44 % of the total concentration exceeding maximum permissible limits. The mean concentrations were ranked as follows: Pb (1.92 mg/L) > Zn (1.25 mg/L) > Fe (0.56 mg/L) > Mn (0.43 mg/L) > Cu (0.40 mg/L) > Co (0.30 mg/L) > As (0.12 mg/L) > Ni (0.12 mg/L) > Cr (0.10 mg/L) > Cd (0.06 mg/L) > Hg (0.04 mg/L). We found that children are more vulnerable to non-carcinogenic health risks than adults, with the highest hazard quotient (HQ) exceedances of up to a factor of 1823 and 762, respectively. Furthermore, a Monte Carlo-based probabilistic risk assessment highlighted significant concerns regarding co-exposure to multiple heavy metals. The measured concentrations, ingestion rates, and exposure frequencies were identified as sensitive parameters. Overall, a higher risk was attributed to Pb and As, with river drinking water sources and the Tigray region requiring immediate mitigation measures. In conclusion, the findings emphasize the urgent need to test and purify water before consumption and to implement effective public health interventions. Furthermore, a multifaceted approach including regular monitoring, source protection, and proper waste management is recommended to expedite the achievement of SDGs and promote water sustainability in resource-limited Ethiopia and sub-Saharan Africa.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elsai Mati Asefa
- School of Environmental Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, 235 Harar, Ethiopia.
| | - Yohannes Tefera Damtew
- School of Environmental Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, 235 Harar, Ethiopia; School of Public Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia
| | - Dechasa Adare Mengistu
- School of Environmental Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, 235 Harar, Ethiopia
| | - Sina Temesgen Tolera
- School of Environmental Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, 235 Harar, Ethiopia
| | - Faye Fekede Dugasa
- School of Pharmacy, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, 235 Harar, Ethiopia
| | - Abdi Berhanu
- School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, 235 Harar, Ethiopia
| | - Jerry Enoe
- Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
| | - Józef Ober
- Department of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Organization and Management, Silesian University of Technology, Roosevelta 26-28, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
| | - Berhan M Teklu
- Plant Quarantine and Regulatory Lead Executive, Ethiopian Agricultural Authority, 313003 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
| | - Ermias Deribe Weldemariam
- Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Urban Development Studies, Kotebe University of Education, 31248 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Habib SS, Naz S, Saeed MQ, Ujan JA, Masud S, Mushtaq A, Ullah M, Khan K, Zahid M, Al-Rejaie SS, Mohany M. Assessment of heavy metal levels in polyculture fish farms and their aquatic ecosystems: an integrative study addressing environmental and human health risks associated with dam water usage. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2024; 46:267. [PMID: 38954229 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-02042-y] [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: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
Abstract
This study examines the levels of heavy metals in polyculture fish (Labeo rohita, Cyprinus carpio, and Catla catla), water, and sediment in Tanda Dam, Kohat, Pakistan, aiming to understand environmental and health risks. Samples of fish, water, and sediment were collected from 3 fish farms, and heavy metal concentrations were measured using a Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Results reveal that C. catla exhibited significantly higher (p < 0.05) levels of Zn than other fish species. Conversely, C. carpio showed significantly higher (p < 0.05) concentrations of Pb, Cd, Cr, Mn, Cu, As, and Ni than other species. The heavy metal hierarchy in C. carpio was found to be Zn > Cu > Pb > Cr > Cd > Mn > As > Ni. While heavy metal levels in L. rohita and C. catla generally fell within reference ranges, exceptions were noted for Zn, Pb, and Cd. Conversely, in C. carpio, all metals exceeded reference ranges except for Cu and Ni. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) indicated a close relationship between water and sediment. Additionally, cluster analysis suggested that C. catla formed a distinct cluster from L. rohita and C. carpio, implying different responses to the environment. Despite concerns raised by the Geoaccumulation Index (Igeo) and Contamination Factor (CF), particularly for Cd, which exhibited a high CF. Furthermore, Hazard Index (HI) values for all three fish species were below 1, suggesting low health risks. However, elevated Igeo and CF values for Cd suggest significant pollution originating from anthropogenic sources. This study underscores the importance of monitoring heavy metals in water for both environmental preservation and human health protection. Future research efforts should prioritize pollution control measures to ensure ecosystem and public health safety.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Syed Sikandar Habib
- Department of Zoology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Punjab, Pakistan.
| | - Saira Naz
- Centre for Research on Fish Nutrition and Environmental Ecology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
| | - Muhammad Qamar Saeed
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Punjab, 60800, Pakistan
| | - Javed Ahmed Ujan
- Department of Zoology, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, 66020, Sindh, Pakistan
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32608, USA
| | - Samrah Masud
- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Punjab, Pakistan
| | - Alia Mushtaq
- Plant and Environmental Protection, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, 45500, Pakistan
| | - Mujeeb Ullah
- Department of Zoology, Islamia College University, Peshawar, 25120, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
| | - Khalid Khan
- Department of Zoology, Islamia College University, Peshawar, 25120, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
| | - Muhammad Zahid
- Department of Zoology, Islamia College University, Peshawar, 25120, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
| | - Salim S Al-Rejaie
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 55760, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohamed Mohany
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 55760, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Dong Q, Fu H, Jiang H. The role of exosome-shuttled miRNAs in heavy metal-induced peripheral tissues and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 176:116880. [PMID: 38850652 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Heavy metal-induced neuroinflammation is a significant pathophysiologic mechanism in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Microglia-mediated neuroinflammation plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of AD. Multiple miRNAs are differentially expressed in peripheral tissues after heavy metal exposure, and increasing evidence suggests that they are involved in AD progression by regulating microglial homeostasis. Exosomes, which are capable of loading miRNAs and crossing the bloodbrain barrier, serve as mediators of communication between peripheral tissues and the brain. In this review, we summarize the current evidence on the link between miRNAs in peripheral tissues and neuroinflammation in AD after heavy metal exposure and propose a role for miRNAs in the microglial neurodegenerative phenotype (MGnD) of AD. This study will help to elucidate the link between peripheral tissue damage and MGnD-mediated neuroinflammation in AD after heavy metal exposure. Additionally, we summarize the regulatory effects of natural compounds on peripheral tissue-derived miRNAs, which could be potential therapeutic targets for natural compounds to regulate peripheral tissue-derived exosomal miRNAs to ameliorate heavy metal-induced MGnD-mediated neuroinflammation in patients with AD after heavy metal exposure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qing Dong
- Department of Health Laboratory Technology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, China.
| | - Huanyong Fu
- Department of Health Laboratory Technology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, China.
| | - Hong Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Stress and Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Education, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, China; The Key Laboratory of Liaoning Province on Toxic and Biological Effects of Arsenic, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, China; Department of Health Laboratory Technology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, China.
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Fu Y, He M, Liu Y, Li M, Zhu M, Wang Y, Lin W, Yu L, Yang L, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Ji H, Ding H, Wang J. Reduction of haemoglobin is related to metal mixtures exposure in Chinese preschoolers: Joint effect models. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 84:127427. [PMID: 38518386 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
Abstract
Heavy metal exposure is a known risk factor for hematologic disorders in children, yet the impact of co-exposure to multiple metals remains underexplored. This cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between urinary levels of 23 metals and haemoglobin (Hb) in 1460 Chinese preschoolers. The concentrations of the 23 urinary metals were quantified using an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer, while Hb levels were assessed through finger prick blood samples. To evaluate the co-exposure effects, we employed three approaches: Generalized linear regression model, joint effect models including Quantile g-Computation and Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR). From the generalized linear regression and Quantile g-computation, urinary uranium, thallium, aluminium, iron and tungsten were correlated negatively with Hb, while urinary barium was correlated positively (all P < 0.05). Moreover, significant negative associations between metal mixtures exposure with Hb were identified in both Quantile g-computation [β (95% CI): -0.083 (-0.132, -0.033), P = 0.0012] and BKMR [90th percentile vs. 50th percentile β (95% CI): -0.238 (-0.368, -0.107), P < 0.001] with aluminium emerging as the primary contributor to this joint effect (weight in Quantile g-computation = 0.399, PIPs in BKMR = 0.896). These findings provide a potential explanation for environmental exposure to metals and Hb-related disease in preschoolers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ye Fu
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China; Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
| | - Minghui He
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
| | - Yang Liu
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
| | - Mingzhu Li
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
| | - Meiqin Zhu
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
| | - Yan Wang
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China; Department of Clinical Laboratory, Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
| | - Wei Lin
- Department of Endocrinology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
| | - Lili Yu
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
| | - Liting Yang
- Biomedical Research Institute of Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
| | - Yao Zhang
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
| | - Yanli Liu
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
| | - Hongxian Ji
- Department of Child Health, Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shiyan, Hubei, China
| | - Hongcheng Ding
- Department of Endocrinology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China.
| | - Jing Wang
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China; Department of Endocrinology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China.
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Song S, Liu Y, Zhang W, Li Y, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Zeng J, Pan X. Probabilistic risk assessment of dietary exposure to lead in residents of Guangzhou, China. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2024; 41:790-799. [PMID: 38723155 DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2024.2342450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
Abstract
Lead and its compounds can have cumulative harmful effects on the nervous, cardiovascular, and other systems, and especially affect the brain development of children. We collected 4918 samples from 15 food categories in 11 districts of Guangzhou, China, from 2017 to 2022, to investigate the extent of lead contamination in commercial foods and assess the health risk from dietary lead intake of the residents. Lead was measured in the samples using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Dietary exposure to lead was calculated based on the food consumption survey of Guangzhou residents in 2011, and the health risk of the population was evaluated using the margin of exposure (MOE) method. Lead was detected in 76.5% of the overall samples, with an average lead content of 29.4 µg kg-1. The highest lead level was found in bivalves. The mean daily dietary lead intakes were as follows: 0.44, 0.34, 0.25, and 0.28 µg kg-1 body weight (bw) day-1 for groups aged 3-6, 7-17, 18-59, and ≥ 60 years, respectively. Rice and rice products, leafy vegetables, and wheat flour and wheat products were identified as the primary sources of dietary lead exposure, accounting for 73.1%. The MOE values demonstrated the following tendency: younger age groups had lower MOEs, and 95% confidence ranges for the groups aged 3-6 and 7-17 began at 0.6 and 0.7, respectively, indicating the potential health risk of children, while those for other age groups were all above 1.0. Continued efforts are needed to reduce dietary lead exposure in Guangzhou.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shaofang Song
- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, China
| | - Yufei Liu
- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, China
| | - Weiwei Zhang
- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, China
| | - Yan Li
- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, China
| | - Yuhua Zhang
- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, China
| | - Yanyan Wang
- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, China
| | - Jinheng Zeng
- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, China
| | - Xinhong Pan
- Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Brzezińska-Rojek J, Rutkowska M, Ośko J, Konieczka P, Prokopowicz M, Grembecka M. Evaluation of the Safety and Potential Benefits of Beetroot-Based Dietary Supplements According to Their Elemental Composition. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:3318-3332. [PMID: 37804447 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03902-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
Abstract
The study aimed to assess the health value and safety associated with the consumption of the chosen 37 beetroot-based dietary supplements (DSs). An optimized and validated analytical procedure, using a method called microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometry (MP-AES), was developed to determine the profiles of 19 elements (Na, K, Fe, Ca, Pt, Zn, Cd, Cu, V, Co, Ni, Pb, Mo, Mg, Al, Mn, Sr, Cr, Ba) in the DSs. The products were assessed for compliance with the recommended daily doses for the chosen elements, and any deviations were identified. Results showed that powders constituted a richer source of elements than capsules and tablets. The exception was iron-enriched products, which provided the highest dose of Fe (3.75 to 25 mg/daily dose). Safety assessment was evaluated in 3 steps, including (1) the determination of levels of Al, Ba, Cd, and Pb; (2) comparison of their content with the permissible contamination limits; and (3) comparison of the weekly or monthly intake of Al and Cd with the provisional tolerable weekly (PTWI) or monthly (PTMI) intake, respectively. The content of Ba was evaluated because of the oral reference dose (RfD). Five products were significantly contaminated with Cd (4-134% of PTMI Cd), two with Al (11-12%), and three with Ba (1.085-1.331 µg/d.d.). Lead was not detected above the LOQ (0.035 mg/kg). Factor analysis was employed to differentiate between the pharmaceutical forms (capsules, tablets, and powders) and determine the origin of the powder contained in the capsules. These results highlight the importance of implementing more stringent control measures and regulatory changes in the DSs market to ensure consumer safety.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Joanna Brzezińska-Rojek
- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gen. J. Hallera Avenue 107, 80-416, Gdansk, Poland
| | - Małgorzata Rutkowska
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela Narutowicza 11/12 Street, 80-233, Gdansk, Poland
| | - Justyna Ośko
- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gen. J. Hallera Avenue 107, 80-416, Gdansk, Poland
| | - Piotr Konieczka
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela Narutowicza 11/12 Street, 80-233, Gdansk, Poland
| | - Magdalena Prokopowicz
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gen. J. Hallera Avenue 107, 80-416, Gdansk, Poland
| | - Małgorzata Grembecka
- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gen. J. Hallera Avenue 107, 80-416, Gdansk, Poland.
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Baumert BO, Wang H, Samy S, Park SK, Lam CN, Dunn K, Pinto-Pacheco B, Walker D, Landero J, Conti D, Chatzi L, Hu H, Goodrich JA. Environmental pollutant risk factors for worse COVID-19 related clinical outcomes in predominately hispanic and latino populations. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 252:119072. [PMID: 38729411 PMCID: PMC11198996 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Per- and poly-fluorinated compounds (PFAS) and heavy metals constitute two classes of environmental exposures with known immunotoxicant effects. In this pilot study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of exposure to heavy metals and PFAS on COVID-19 severity. We hypothesized that elevated plasma-PFAS concentrations and urinary heavy metal concentrations would be associated with increased odds of ICU admission in COVID-19 hospitalized individuals. METHODS Using the University of Southern California Clinical Translational Sciences Institute (SC-CTSI) biorepository of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, urinary concentrations of 15 heavy metals and urinary creatinine were measured in n = 101 patients and plasma concentrations of 13 PFAS were measured in n = 126 patients. COVID-19 severity was determined based on whether a patient was admitted to the ICU during hospitalization. Associations of metals and PFAS with ICU admission were assessed using logistic regression models, controlling for age, sex, ethnicity, smoking status, and for metals, urinary dilution. RESULTS The average age of patients was 55 ± 14.2 years. Among SC-CTSI participants with urinary measurement of heavy metals and blood measures of PFAS, 54.5% (n = 61) and 54.8% (n = 80) were admitted to the ICU, respectively. For heavy metals, we observed higher levels of Cd, Cr, and Cu in ICU patients. The strongest associations were with Cadmium (Cd). After accounting for covariates, each 1 SD increase in Cd resulted in a 2.00 (95% CI: 1.10-3.60; p = 0.03) times higher odds of admission to the ICU. When including only Hispanic or Latino participants, the effect estimates between cadmium and ICU admission remained similar. Results for PFAS were less consistent, with perfluorodecanesulfonic acid (PFDS) exhibiting a positive but non-significant association with ICU admission (Odds ratio, 95% CI: 1.50, 0.97-2.20) and perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) exhibiting a negative association with ICU admission (0.53, 0.31-0.88). CONCLUSIONS This study supports the hypothesis that environmental exposures may impact COVID-19 severity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Brittney O Baumert
- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
| | - Hongxu Wang
- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
| | - Shar Samy
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, United States
| | - Sung Kyun Park
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
| | - Chun Nok Lam
- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
| | - Kathryn Dunn
- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
| | - Brismar Pinto-Pacheco
- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
| | - Douglas Walker
- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
| | - Julio Landero
- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
| | - David Conti
- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
| | - Leda Chatzi
- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
| | - Howard Hu
- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
| | - Jesse A Goodrich
- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Wang C, Wei M, Zhu H, Wang L, Ni S, Li X, Gao D. Development of porous materials via protein/polysaccharides/polyphenols nanoparticles stabilized Pickering high internal phase emulsions for adsorption of Pb 2+ and Cu 2+ ions. Food Chem 2024; 445:138796. [PMID: 38471345 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
Abstract
The porous materials (PM) were prepared by the Pickering high internal phase emulsion (PHIPE) template. Firstly, the nanoparticles named as ZHMNPs or MZHMNPs were fabricated based on zein, Hohenbuehelia serotina polysaccharides and Malus baccata (Linn.) Borkh polyphenols without or with Maillard reaction, the average particle sizes and zeta potentials of which were distributed in a range of 718.1-979.4 nm and -21.6-25.2 mV. ZHMNPs possessed the relatively uniform spherical morphology, while MZHMNPs were irregular in shape. With ZHMNPs or MZHMNPs serving as the stabilizers, the PHIPEs were prepared, and exhibited the good viscoelasticity and excellent storage and freeze-thaw stabilities. Based on above PHIPEs template, the constructed PM possessed the large specific surface area and uniform pore structure. Through the investigations of adsorption performances, PM showed the outstanding adsorption capacities on Pb2+ and Cu2+ ions regardless of dissolving in deionized water or simulated gastrointestinal digestive fluid. Furthermore, the results also showed that the pH, temperature and adsorbent dosage had certain impacts on the adsorption performances of PM on Pb2+ and Cu2+ ions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cheng Wang
- Skate Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Nano-biotechnology Key Lab of Hebei Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
| | - Mian Wei
- Skate Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Nano-biotechnology Key Lab of Hebei Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
| | - Huipeng Zhu
- Skate Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Nano-biotechnology Key Lab of Hebei Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
| | - Lu Wang
- Skate Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Nano-biotechnology Key Lab of Hebei Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
| | - Song Ni
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
| | - Xiaoyu Li
- Skate Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Nano-biotechnology Key Lab of Hebei Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
| | - Dawei Gao
- Skate Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Nano-biotechnology Key Lab of Hebei Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Xiao C, Lai D. Impact of oxidative stress induced by heavy metals on ovarian function. J Appl Toxicol 2024. [PMID: 38938153 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
Abstract
As a crucial organ of the female reproductive system, the ovary has both reproductive and endocrine functions. Oxidative stress refers to an increase in intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), which play a role in the normal physiological activity of the ovary. However, excessive ROS can cause damage to the ovary. With the advancement of human industrial activities, heavy metal pollution has become increasingly severe. Heavy metals cause oxidative stress through both direct and indirect mechanisms, leading to changes in signal transduction pathways that damage the ovaries. This review aims to outline the adverse effects of oxidative stress on the ovaries triggered by heavy metals such as copper, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead. The detrimental effects of heavy metals on ovaries include follicular atresia and decreased estrogen production in experimental animals, and they also cause premature ovarian insufficiency in women. Additionally, this review discusses the role of antioxidants, provides some treatment methods, summarizes the limitations of current research, and offers perspectives for future research directions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chengqi Xiao
- The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
| | - Dongmei Lai
- The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Mansouri Moghadam S, Payandeh K, Koushafar A, Goosheh M, Mohammadi Rouzbahani M. Level of heavy metals and environmental pollution index in Ahvaz, Southwest Iran. Sci Rep 2024; 14:14754. [PMID: 38926447 PMCID: PMC11208444 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64192-4] [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: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
This study was designed to evaluate the concentration of heavy metals (HMs) in the north of Ahvaz, southwest Iran. The soil samples were collected from the agricultural farm and riverside in Karun, for the investigation of the environmental impacts of the selected HMs in the soil of the Weiss and Arab Assad regions. For soil sampling in a period, nine farms were selected from each region, and 10 samples were taken from each agricultural farm. Zoning was done using GIS. The highest of Contamination Factor, Enrichment factor and geo-accumulation index of HMs for Cd (7.84, 73.92 and 2.38), and the lowest value of this index for Cr (0.21, 1.98 and - 2.82), respectively. Furthermore of the farm soil showed that the most toxic effect is related to Cd. The HMs contamination indices of the soil samples showed that the studied HMs had contaminated the agricultural fields. Moreover, the zoning maps of the Co, Cu, Pb and Cr showed that they had not contaminated the soil of wheat fields, but Cd and Zn revealed high contamination levels. The zoning of Ni concentration distribution showed that this metal contamination came from both anthropogenic aspects and geological activities in the region. According to our findings, the EF illustrated high levels of pollution for Cd, Cu, Cr, Pb, Ni, Fe, Mn, Co, and Zn, which seems to be in accordance with the accumulation of agricultural fertilizers (phosphate and nitrate), industrial and human activities in the region.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Khoshnaz Payandeh
- Department of Soil Science, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran.
| | - Azita Koushafar
- Department of Environment, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mohioddin Goosheh
- Soil and Water Research Department, Khuzestan Agricultural Research and Training Center and Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, Ahvaz, Iran
| | | |
Collapse
|
35
|
Mayor P, Soliño L, Cartró-Sabaté M, Orta-Martínez M. Impact of hydrocarbon extraction on heavy metal concentrations in lowland paca (Cuniculus paca) from the Peruvian Amazon. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 930:172371. [PMID: 38631638 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172371] [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: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
Abstract
Oil has been extracted from the Western Amazon since the 1920s, leading to severe environmental contamination due to frequent occurrence oil spills and the dumping of produced water. Local inhabitants, along with environmental and human rights organizations, have reported the adverse effects of oil-related pollution on their livelihoods and the ecosystems they depend on. Here, we study accumulation of oil-related heavy metals in wildlife, and its subsequent incorporation into the trophic chain. We analysed the concentration of 14 heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Hg, As, Ni, V, Ba, Se, Be, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, Al) in liver samples from 78 lowland pacas (Cuniculus paca) hunted for subsistence in an oil-polluted area from the northern Peruvian Amazon where oil has been extracted since the 1970s (n = 38), and two control areas, the Yavari-Mirín River basin (n = 20), and the Pucacuro River basin (n = 20). Pacas in the oil-polluted area have significantly higher concentrations of Cd (P < 0.01) and Ba (P < 0.0001) compared to those in control areas, suggesting bioaccumulation of oil-related pollution. Conversely, Se levels were significantly lower in the oil-polluted area (P < 0.0001), likely due to the sequestration of Se by other heavy metals, particularly Cd. Additionally, minor variations in other heavy metals, e.g., Fe and Zn, were observed in pacas from the oil-polluted area, whereas control areas showed higher concentrations of Ni and Cu. Mn and Al levels did not significantly differ between the study areas. These results underscore the impact of oil extraction on the absorption and assimilation of heavy metals in wildlife, point at oil activities as the source of the high and unsafe blood Cd levels reported for the indigenous population of the studied oil extraction area and raise concerns about the long-term health risks from oil extraction posed to local Indigenous People who rely on subsistence hunting.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pedro Mayor
- Dept. Sanitat i Anatomia Animals, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; Museo de Culturas Indígenas Amazónicas, Fundamazonia, Iquitos, Peru.
| | - Lucía Soliño
- Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
| | - Mar Cartró-Sabaté
- Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
| | - Martí Orta-Martínez
- Department of Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; Institute de Recerca de la Biodiversitat, Universitat de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Ismail UM, Vohra MS, Onaizi SA. Adsorptive removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions: Progress of adsorbents development and their effectiveness. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 251:118562. [PMID: 38447605 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118562] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
Abstract
Increased levels of heavy metals (HMs) in aquatic environments poses serious health and ecological concerns. Hence, several approaches have been proposed to eliminate/reduce the levels of HMs before the discharge/reuse of HMs-contaminated waters. Adsorption is one of the most attractive processes for water decontamination; however, the efficiency of this process greatly depends on the choice of adsorbent. Therefore, the key aim of this article is to review the progress in the development and application of different classes of conventional and emerging adsorbents for the abatement of HMs from contaminated waters. Adsorbents that are based on activated carbon, natural materials, microbial, clay minerals, layered double hydroxides (LDHs), nano-zerovalent iron (nZVI), graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), metal organic frameworks (MOFs), and zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are critically reviewed, with more emphasis on the last four adsorbents and their nanocomposites since they have the potential to significantly boost the HMs removal efficiency from contaminated waters. Furthermore, the optimal process conditions to achieve efficient performance are discussed. Additionally, adsorption isotherm, kinetics, thermodynamics, mechanisms, and effects of varying adsorption process parameters have been introduced. Moreover, heavy metal removal driven by other processes such as oxidation, reduction, and precipitation that might concurrently occur in parallel with adsorption have been reviewed. The application of adsorption for the treatment of real wastewater has been also reviewed. Finally, challenges, limitations and potential areas for improvements in the adsorptive removal of HMs from contaminated waters are identified and discussed. Thus, this article serves as a comprehensive reference for the recent developments in the field of adsorptive removal of heavy metals from wastewater. The proposed future research work at the end of this review could help in addressing some of the key limitations facing this technology, and create a platform for boosting the efficiency of the adsorptive removal of heavy metals.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Usman M Ismail
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
| | - Muhammad S Vohra
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Construction and Building Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
| | - Sagheer A Onaizi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Yang Y, Zhang Y, Zhou Q, Gu Y, Yao Y. Urinary cadmium levels in China (1982-2021): Regional trends and influential factors. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 251:118618. [PMID: 38442819 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118618] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
Abstract
Despite the significant threat of cadmium exposure in China, a national-level assessment has been conspicuously absent. This study bridges this critical gap by collecting, geospatial analyzing and multivariable regression analyzing published studies on urinary cadmium levels in Chinese from 1982 to 2021. Our research reveals a notable decline trend in cadmium exposure among Chinese populations. However, this trend varies by region, age and gender group, higher levels are seen in the South (1.04 μg/g cr) compared to the North (0.48 μg/g cr), and in adults (1.08 μg/g cr) relative to children (0.33 μg/g cr), with higher levels being more pronounced in females (6.17 μg/g cr). Urinary cadmium is significantly correlated with rice consumption (P < 0.001), while mining activities have been identified as the dominant factor for cadmium exposure in most regions of China, a trend that is evident both in past decades and is expected to continue into the next decade. These findings underscore the need for region-specific environmental and public health strategies, designed to effectively address the distinct cadmium exposure risks in various regions and among different population groups, thus enhancing protection against the adverse effects of cadmium.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yadi Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China; School of Applied Meteorology, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
| | - Yanni Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Qing Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Yi Gu
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies and College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
| | - Yijun Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Gui Y, Gui S, Wang X, Li Y, Xu Y, Zhang J. Exploring the relationship between heavy metals and diabetic retinopathy: a machine learning modeling approach. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13049. [PMID: 38844504 PMCID: PMC11156935 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63916-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the leading causes of adult blindness in the United States. Although studies applying traditional statistical methods have revealed that heavy metals may be essential environmental risk factors for diabetic retinopathy, there is a lack of analyses based on machine learning (ML) methods to adequately explain the complex relationship between heavy metals and DR and the interactions between variables. Based on characteristic variables of participants with and without DR and heavy metal exposure data obtained from the NHANES database (2003-2010), a ML model was developed for effective prediction of DR. The best predictive model for DR was selected from 11 models by receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis. Further permutation feature importance (PFI) analysis, partial dependence plots (PDP) analysis, and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) analysis were used to assess the model capability and key influencing factors. A total of 1042 eligible individuals were randomly assigned to two groups for training and testing set of the prediction model. ROC analysis showed that the k-nearest neighbour (KNN) model had the highest prediction performance, achieving close to 100% accuracy in the testing set. Urinary Sb level was identified as the critical heavy metal affecting the predicted risk of DR, with a contribution weight of 1.730632 ± 1.791722, which was much higher than that of other heavy metals and baseline variables. The results of the PDP analysis and the SHAP analysis also indicated that antimony (Sb) had a more significant effect on DR. The interaction between age and Sb was more significant compared to other variables and metal pairs. We found that Sb could serve as a potential predictor of DR and that Sb may influence the development of DR by mediating cellular and systemic senescence. The study revealed that monitoring urinary Sb levels can be useful for early non-invasive screening and intervention in DR development, and also highlighted the important role of constructed ML models in explaining the effects of heavy metal exposure on DR.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yanchao Gui
- Department of Ophthalmology, Anqing Second People's Hospital, 79 Guanyuemiao Street, Anqing, 246004, China
| | - Siyu Gui
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 678 Furong Road, Hefei, 230601, China
| | - Xinchen Wang
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 678 Furong Road, Hefei, 230601, China
| | - Yiran Li
- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, China
| | - Yueyang Xu
- Department of Clinical Medicine, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, China
| | - Jinsong Zhang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Anqing Second People's Hospital, 79 Guanyuemiao Street, Anqing, 246004, China.
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Li S, Yin Y, Dong X, Xu L, Yang Z, Li H, Zou Y, Wu Z. Protective Effects of Lactoferrin Treatment Against Sodium Arsenite Exposure-Induced Nephrotoxicity. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04256-8. [PMID: 38833108 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04256-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
Abstract
It is said that a wide range of renal functions are at risk from arsenic exposure. We examined how lactoferrin administration may mitigate inflammation, apoptosis, redox imbalance, and fibrosis in order to counteract arsenic-induced nephrotoxicity. Accordingly, male C57BL/6 mice (6 weeks) were divided into six experimental groups with six mice in each group. The first and second groups were intragastrically administered normal saline and sodium arsenite (NaAsO2) at 5 mg/kg body weight concentrations as the negative control (NC) and NaAsO2 groups. The third, fourth, and fifth groups were intragastrically administered lactoferrin at concentrations of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg body weight in addition to NaAsO2 at concentrations of 5 mg/kg body weight. The sixth group was intragastrically administered lactoferrin at a concentration of 200 mg/kg body weight with the experimental group set as the lactoferrin group. After daily drug administration for 4 weeks, the lactoferrin concentrations were optimized based on the results of renal index and renal function. Histopathological, biochemical, and gene expression analyses were performed to evaluate the status of renal tissue architecture, redox imbalance, inflammation, apoptosis, and fibrosis to confirm the alleviative effect of lactoferrin treatment against the NaAsO2 exposure-induced nephrotoxicity. The results confirmed that the 200 mg/kg lactoferrin treatment mitigated these arsenic effects and maintained the normal renal frameworks. Conclusively, disrupting the renal redox balance and triggering inflammation, apoptosis, along with fibrosis is a milieu that arsenic, robustly exerts its nephrotoxic effect. Lactoferrin, probably by its direct and indirect control mechanism on these said pathways, can mitigate the nephrotoxicity and preserve the normal renal health.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shubin Li
- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
| | - Yaning Yin
- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
| | - Xingna Dong
- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
| | - Limeng Xu
- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
| | - Zehao Yang
- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
| | - Hong Li
- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China
| | - Yanhui Zou
- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China.
| | - Zhenli Wu
- Department of Geriatric Medical Center, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot, 010021, Inner Mongolia, China.
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Demissie S, Mekonen S, Awoke T, Mengistie B. Assessing Acute and Chronic Risks of Human Exposure to Arsenic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ethiopia Employing Body Biomarkers. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSIGHTS 2024; 18:11786302241257365. [PMID: 38828044 PMCID: PMC11141224 DOI: 10.1177/11786302241257365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
Abstract
Background Arsenic, a widely recognized and highly toxic carcinogen, is regarded as one of the most hazardous metalloids globally. However, the precise assessment of acute and chronic human exposure to arsenic and its contributing factors remains unclear in Ethiopia. Objective The primary goal of this study was to assess the levels of acute and chronic arsenic exposure, as well as the contributing factors, using urine and nail biomarkers. Methods A community-based analytical cross-sectional study design was employed for this study. Agilent 7900 series inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was used to measure the concentrations of arsenic in urine and nail samples. We performed a multiple linear regression analysis to assess the relationships between multiple predictors and outcome variables. Results The concentration of arsenic in the urine samples ranged from undetectable (<0.01) to 126.13, with a mean and median concentration of 16.02 and 13.5 μg/L, respectively. However, the mean and median concentration of arsenic in the nails was 1.01, ranging from undetectable (<0.01 μg/g) to 2.54 μg/g. Furthermore, Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis showed a significant positive correlation between arsenic concentrations in urine and nail samples (r = 0.432, P < .001). Also, a positive correlation was observed between urinary (r = 0.21, P = .007) and nail (r = 0.14, P = .044) arsenic concentrations and the arsenic concentration in groundwater. Groundwater sources and smoking cigarettes were significantly associated with acute arsenic exposure. In contrast, groundwater sources, cigarette smoking, and the frequency of showers were significantly associated with chronic arsenic exposure. Conclusions The study's findings unveiled the widespread occurrence of both acute and chronic arsenic exposure in the study area. Consequently, it is crucial to prioritize the residents in the study area and take further measures to prevent both acute and chronic arsenic exposure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Solomon Demissie
- Department of Water and Public Health, Ethiopian Institute of Water Resources, Addis Ababa University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
| | - Seblework Mekonen
- Department of Water and Public Health, Ethiopian Institute of Water Resources, Addis Ababa University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
| | - Tadesse Awoke
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
| | - Bezatu Mengistie
- Department of Water and Public Health, Ethiopian Institute of Water Resources, Addis Ababa University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
Wang Q, Wu J, Dong X, Niu W. Trends in urine lead and associated mortality in US adults: NHANES 1999-2018. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1411206. [PMID: 38873569 PMCID: PMC11169937 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1411206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
Abstract
Objectives This study aimed to describe the trends of urine lead among US adults aged ≥45 years and to explore its association with all-cause and disease-specific mortality. Methods This study enrolled 9,669 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2018. Trends in urine lead were described by logistic regression analysis using the survey cycle as a continuous variable. Cox proportional hazard regression analyses were used to quantify the association between urine lead and mortality. Results There was an obvious decline in urine lead concentrations from 1.203 μg/L (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.083-1.322) in 1999-2000 to 0.478 μg/L (95% CI: 0.433-0.523) in 2017-2018, and this decline was statistically significant (P < 0.001). Referring to the first tertile of urine lead concentrations, risk magnitude for all-cause mortality was significantly and linearly increased after adjustment (P = 0.026 and 0.020 for partially and fully adjusted models, respectively), and significance was attained for the comparison of the third vs. first tertile after full adjustment (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.17, 95% CI: 1.01 to 1.35). Treating urine lead continuously, the risk for all-cause mortality was statistically significant (HR: 1.18 and 1.19, 95% CI: 1.01 to 1.39 and 1.00 to 1.40 for partially and fully adjusted models). For cardiovascular disease-specific and cancer-specific mortality, there was no hint of statistical significance. Conclusions Our findings indicated that urine lead exhibited a declining trend from 1999-2000 to 2017-2018 in US adults aged ≥45 years, and high urine lead was a significant and independent risk factor for all-cause mortality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qiong Wang
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Pediatrics, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
| | - Jing Wu
- Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing, China
| | - Xiaoqun Dong
- Department of Medicine, The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
| | - Wenquan Niu
- Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing, China
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Tota M, Karska J, Kowalski S, Piątek N, Pszczołowska M, Mazur K, Piotrowski P. Environmental pollution and extreme weather conditions: insights into the effect on mental health. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1389051. [PMID: 38863619 PMCID: PMC11165707 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1389051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Environmental pollution exposures, including air, soil, water, light, and noise pollution, are critical issues that may implicate adverse mental health outcomes. Extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and droughts, may also cause long-term severe concerns. However, the knowledge about possible psychiatric disorders associated with these exposures is currently not well disseminated. In this review, we aim to summarize the current knowledge on the impact of environmental pollution and extreme weather conditions on mental health, focusing on anxiety spectrum disorders, autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and depression. In air pollution studies, increased concentrations of PM2.5, NO2, and SO2 were the most strongly associated with the exacerbation of anxiety, schizophrenia, and depression symptoms. We provide an overview of the suggested underlying pathomechanisms involved. We highlight that the pathogenesis of environmental pollution-related diseases is multifactorial, including increased oxidative stress, systematic inflammation, disruption of the blood-brain barrier, and epigenetic dysregulation. Light pollution and noise pollution were correlated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Moreover, the impact of soil and water pollution is discussed. Such compounds as crude oil, heavy metals, natural gas, agro-chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers), polycyclic or polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), solvents, lead (Pb), and asbestos were associated with detrimental impact on mental health. Extreme weather conditions were linked to depression and anxiety spectrum disorders, namely PTSD. Several policy recommendations and awareness campaigns should be implemented, advocating for the advancement of high-quality urbanization, the mitigation of environmental pollution, and, consequently, the enhancement of residents' mental health.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maciej Tota
- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
| | - Julia Karska
- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
| | - Szymon Kowalski
- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
| | - Natalia Piątek
- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
| | | | - Katarzyna Mazur
- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
| | - Patryk Piotrowski
- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Huang M, Zhang H, Wang H, Niu J, Luo B, Wu G, Li X, Yan J. Effects of Cadmium and Lead Co-exposure on Sleep Status in Rural Areas Northwestern China. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04243-z. [PMID: 38801624 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04243-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
Abstract
In this study, we explored how cadmium and lead co-exposure affects sleep status among residents of a polluted area and nature reserve in rural northwestern China. Cadmium and lead levels were measured using blood samples, and sleep status was evaluated using sleep questionnaires, with the main sleep indicators including sleep duration, sleep quality, bedtime, and staying up. Furthermore, cadmium-lead co-exposure levels were divided into three groups: high exposure, medium exposure, and low exposure. Subjects in the contaminated area had significantly higher exposure levels (p < 0.001) and more negative sleep indicators (p < 0.01). Significant differences were found for all four sleep indicators in the high exposure group compared to the low exposure group (p < 0.01). Moreover, the overall evaluation of sleep status with high cadmium-lead co-exposure had a negative impact. Our data suggest that cadmium-lead co-exposure has a negative effect on sleep status and may have a synergistic effect on sleep.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Min Huang
- The First School of Clinical Medical, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430061, People's Republic of China
| | - Honglong Zhang
- The First School of Clinical Medical, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
| | - Haiping Wang
- The First School of Clinical Medical, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Regenerative Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
| | - Jingping Niu
- Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
| | - Bin Luo
- Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
| | - Gang Wu
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430061, People's Republic of China
| | - Xun Li
- The First School of Clinical Medical, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Regenerative Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
- Department of General Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, No.1 Donggang West Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China
| | - Jun Yan
- The First School of Clinical Medical, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Regenerative Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China.
- Department of General Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, No.1 Donggang West Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Xie Q, Wang D, Ding Y, Gao W, Li J, Cao C, Sun L, Liu Z, Gao C. The ethylene response factor gene, ThDRE1A, is involved in abscisic acid- and ethylene-mediated cadmium accumulation in Tamarix hispida. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 937:173422. [PMID: 38796019 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
Abstract
Tamarix hispida is highly tolerant to salt, drought and heavy metal stress and is a potential material for the remediation of cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soil under harsh conditions. In this study, T. hispida growth and chlorophyll content decreased, whereas flavonoid and carotenoid contents increased under long-term Cd stress (25 d). The aboveground components of T. hispida were collected for RNA-seq to investigate the mechanism of Cd accumulation. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses revealed that the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were significantly enriched in plant hormone-related pathways. Exogenous hormone treatment and determination of Cd2+ levels showed that ethylene (ETH) and abscisic acid (ABA) antagonists regulate Cd accumulation in T. hispida. Twenty-five transcription factors were identified as upstream regulators of hormone-related pathways. ThDRE1A, which was previously identified as an important regulatory factor, was selected for further analysis. The results indicated that ThABAH2.5 and ThACCO3.1 were direct target genes of ThDRE1A. The determination of Cd2+, ABA, and ETH levels indicated that ThDRE1A plays an important role in Cd accumulation through the antagonistic regulation of ABA and ETH. In conclusion, these results reveal the molecular mechanism underlying Cd accumulation in plants and identify candidate genes for further research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qingjun Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China; Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Danni Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Yuting Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Wenshuo Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Jinghang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Chuanwang Cao
- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Lili Sun
- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Zhongyuan Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Caiqiu Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Cheng G, Tao S, Liu S, Wang P, Zhang C, Liu J, Hao C, Wang S, Guo D, Xu B. Glutathione-Responsive Polymersome with Continuous Glutathione Depletion for Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy and Hypoxia-Activated Chemotherapy. ACS Macro Lett 2024; 13:599-606. [PMID: 38683197 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.4c00125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
Abstract
The high glutathione (GSH) level of the tumor microenvironment severely affects the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT). The current GSH depletion strategies have difficulty meeting the dual needs of security and efficiency. In this study, we report a photosensitizer Chlorin e6 (Ce6) and hypoxia-activated prodrug tirapazamine (TPZ) coloaded cross-linked multifunctional polymersome (TPZ/Ce6@SSPS) with GSH-triggered continuous GSH depletion for enhanced photodynamic therapy and hypoxia-activated chemotherapy. At tumor sites, the disulfide bonds of TPZ/Ce6@SSPS react with GSH to realize decross-linking for on-demand drug release. Meanwhile, the generated highly reactive quinone methide (QM) can further deplete GSH. This continuous GSH depletion will amplify tumor oxidative stress, enhancing the PDT effect of Ce6. Aggravated tumor hypoxia induced by PDT activates the prodrug TPZ, resulting in an enhanced combination of PDT and hypoxia-activated chemotherapy. Both in vitro and in vivo results demonstrate the efficient GSH depletion and potent antitumor activities by TPZ/Ce6@SSPS. This work provides a strategy for the design of a continuous GSH depletion platform, which holds great promise for enhanced combination tumor therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guohui Cheng
- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, P. R. China
| | - Shuang Tao
- The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, P. R. China
| | - Shuang Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, P. R. China
| | - Ping Wang
- Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, P. R. China
| | - Chi Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, P. R. China
| | - Jin Liu
- The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, P. R. China
| | - Chuanchuan Hao
- The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, P. R. China
| | - Sheng Wang
- School of Life Sciences, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
| | - Dong Guo
- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, P. R. China
| | - Bo Xu
- Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Nacher M, Wang Q, Osei L, Faivre B, Elenga N, Adenis A, Deschamps N, Drak Alsibai K. Incidence of Pediatric Cancers in French Guiana: How Does It Compare to Global Estimates? Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1829. [PMID: 38791908 PMCID: PMC11120532 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16101829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
French Guiana is a French territory in South America. The exposome of persons living there is quite different from that in mainland France and the ethnic make-up of the population is also quite different. Poverty is also widespread with difficulties in accessing care magnified by the low medical-professional density. In this singular context, we aimed to measure the incidence of pediatric cancers and to compare it with other continents. We used French Guiana's certified cancer registry to study this between 2003 and 2017. Incidences were standardized using the world population with three strata: 0-4 years, 5-9 years, and 10-14 years. There were 164 solid tumors or hematologic malignancies diagnosed in children under the age of 15 (92 in boys and 72 in girls). Over the study period, the standardized incidence rate was 14.1 per 100,000 among children aged under 15 years. There was no significant trend during the study period. The three most common causes of cancer were leukemias-mostly lymphoblastic-CNS tumors, and sarcoma. The standardized incidence of pediatric cancers in French Guiana was similar to those in Western Europe and North America. As others have discovered, we found that males tended to be more likely to develop cancer, notably leukemia, CNS tumors, sarcoma, and retinoblastoma. As elsewhere, the predominant cancer types changed with age. Our initial assumption was that given the singular context of French Guiana, there may have been differences in pediatric cancer incidences. Here we showed that overall, contrary to our assumption and to trends in tropical countries, the incidence of pediatric cancers was in a range between Western Europe and North America with some apparent but non-significant differences in the main types of cancers observed in global statistics. Quality cancer registry data in this tropical region confirm the suspicion that lower incidences in tropical low- and middle-income countries are likely to result from incomplete diagnosis and data collection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mathieu Nacher
- Centre d’Investigation Clinique (INSERM 1424), Institut Santé des Populations en Amazonie, Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana;
- Université de Guyane, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana;
| | - Qiannan Wang
- Registre des Cancers de Guyane, Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana; (Q.W.); (K.D.A.)
| | - Lindsay Osei
- Service de Pédiatrie, Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana; (L.O.); (B.F.)
| | - Benjamin Faivre
- Service de Pédiatrie, Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana; (L.O.); (B.F.)
| | - Narcisse Elenga
- Université de Guyane, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana;
- Service de Pédiatrie, Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana; (L.O.); (B.F.)
| | - Antoine Adenis
- Centre d’Investigation Clinique (INSERM 1424), Institut Santé des Populations en Amazonie, Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana;
- Université de Guyane, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana;
| | - Nathalie Deschamps
- Service de Neurologie, Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana;
| | - Kinan Drak Alsibai
- Registre des Cancers de Guyane, Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana; (Q.W.); (K.D.A.)
- Service d’Anatomo-Pathologie, Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana
- Centre de Ressources Biologiques Amazonie, Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne, 97300 Cayenne, French Guiana
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
Rio P, Gasbarrini A, Gambassi G, Cianci R. Pollutants, microbiota and immune system: frenemies within the gut. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1285186. [PMID: 38799688 PMCID: PMC11116734 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1285186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Pollution is a critical concern of modern society for its heterogeneous effects on human health, despite a widespread lack of awareness. Environmental pollutants promote several pathologies through different molecular mechanisms. Pollutants can affect the immune system and related pathways, perturbing its regulation and triggering pro-inflammatory responses. The exposure to several pollutants also leads to alterations in gut microbiota with a decreasing abundance of beneficial microbes, such as short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, and an overgrowth of pro-inflammatory species. The subsequent intestinal barrier dysfunction, together with oxidative stress and increased inflammatory responses, plays a role in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases. Moreover, pollutants encourage the inflammation-dysplasia-carcinoma sequence through various mechanisms, such as oxidative stress, dysregulation of cellular signalling pathways, cell cycle impairment and genomic instability. In this narrative review, we will describe the interplay between pollutants, gut microbiota, and the immune system, focusing on their relationship with inflammatory bowel diseases and colorectal cancer. Understanding the biological mechanisms underlying the health-to-disease transition may allow the design of public health policies aimed at reducing the burden of disease related to pollutants.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | - Rossella Cianci
- Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Cheng K, Liu Y, Tang M, Zhang H. Suillusgrevillei and Suillus luteus promote lead tolerance of Pinus tabulaeformis and biomineralize lead to pyromorphite. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1296512. [PMID: 38784799 PMCID: PMC11111985 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1296512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Lead (Pb) is a hazardous heavy metal that accumulates in many environments. Phytoremediation of Pb polluted soil is an environmentally friendly method, and a better understanding of mycorrhizal symbiosis under Pb stress can promote its efficiency and application. This study aims to evaluate the impact of two ectomycorrhizal fungi (Suillus grevillei and Suillus luteus) on the performance of Pinus tabulaeformis under Pb stress, and the biomineralization of metallic Pb in vitro. A pot experiment using substrate with 0 and 1,000 mg/kg Pb2+ was conducted to evaluate the growth, photosynthetic pigments, oxidative damage, and Pb accumulation of P. tabulaeformis with or without ectomycorrhizal fungi. In vitro co-cultivation of ectomycorrhizal fungi and Pb shots was used to evaluate Pb biomineralization. The results showed that colonization by the two ectomycorrhizal fungi promoted plant growth, increased the content of photosynthetic pigments, reduced oxidative damage, and caused massive accumulation of Pb in plant roots. The structural characteristics of the Pb secondary minerals formed in the presence of fungi demonstrated significant differences from the minerals formed in the control plates and these minerals were identified as pyromorphite (Pb5(PO4)3Cl). Ectomycorrhizal fungi promoted the performance of P. tabulaeformis under Pb stress and suggested a potential role of mycorrhizal symbiosis in Pb phytoremediation. This observation also represents the first discovery of such Pb biomineralization induced by ectomycorrhizal fungi. Ectomycorrhizal fungi induced Pb biomineralization is also relevant to the phytostabilization and new approaches in the bioremediation of polluted environments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kang Cheng
- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
| | - Yaqin Liu
- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
| | - Ming Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Haoqiang Zhang
- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Drikvandi M, Jorfi S, Cheraghian B, Ahmadi M. Relationship between heavy metal concentrations and Chronic kidney disease in population of Hoveyzeh cohort study: A cross-sectional study in Iran. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 83:127412. [PMID: 38394967 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a multifactorial disease whose prevalence is increasing worldwide. CKD affects 700 million to 1 billion people worldwide, with a prevalence of 9.1% to 13.4%. In Iran, the reported prevalence of CKD is 15.14%, even higher than the global prevalence. Some studies introduced heavy metals as possible risk factors of CKD. We conducted the first study in Iran to examine the relationship between 10 selected urinary heavy metals and CKD in the Hovayzeh cohort study population. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, urine samples were collected from two groups of ca ses (suffering from CKD) and controls (without CKD) with equal size (47 people each). Analysis of the 10 sellected heavy metals in the samples was conducted using inductively coupled plasma emission spectroscopy. Basic Information was obtained from the Howayizeh Cohort Study Center. The data was analyzed using SPSS-26 and Excel-2016 software. RESULTS There were no significant differences between urinary heavy metal concentrations of case and control groups (P < 0.05). While, the concentration of As, Cr, Cu, Mn, and Ni exceeded the reference limits of Germany, Canada, England, and Belgium. Se and Cd also surpassed the reference limits of England. After adjusting for confounding variables for each μg/l increase in urinary Cd, Ni, Pb, and Se the OR of CKD increased by 20.2%, 4.8%, 3.1%, and 2.6%, respectively. Although, these relationships were not statistically significant. In addition, two groups of heavy metals had a positive and significant correlation: (1) Se, Zn, As, Cu, and Cr; (2) Pb, Cd, and As; and (3) Cd and Ni. CONCLUSION we found no significant relationship between urinary heavy metal and CKD. However, there was significant positive correlation in some of urinary heavy metals may indicate their shared resources. Furthermore, the concentration of most heavy metals in the urine of the participants was higher than the reference limits of these metals in the urine of healthy people from other countries. Thus, the elevated levels of these metals could still pose a risk to human health. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct prospective studies with a larger sample size in this area.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mehrsa Drikvandi
- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Sahand Jorfi
- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Bahman Cheraghian
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Mehdi Ahmadi
- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Gupta R, Khan F, Alqahtani FM, Hashem M, Ahmad F. Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Assisted Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Toxicity. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 196:2928-2956. [PMID: 37097400 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04545-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
Abstract
Due to a variety of natural and anthropogenic processes, heavy metal toxicity of soil constitutes a substantial hazard to all living beings in the environment. The heavy metals alter the soil properties, which directly or indirectly influence the agriculture systems. Thus, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR)-assisted bioremediation is a promising, eco-friendly, and sustainable method for eradicating heavy metals. PGPR cleans up the heavy metal-contaminated environment using various approaches including efflux systems, siderophores and chelation, biotransformation, biosorption, bioaccumulation, precipitation, ACC deaminase activity, biodegradation, and biomineralization methods. These PGPRs have been found effective to bioremediate the heavy metal-contaminated soil through increased plant tolerance to metal stress, improved nutrient availability in soil, alteration of heavy metal pathways, and by producing some chemical compounds like siderophores and chelating ions. Many heavy metals are non-degradable; hence, another remediation approach with a broader scope of contamination removal is needed. This article also briefly emphasized the role of genetically modified PGPR strains which improve the soil's degradation rate of heavy metals. In this regard, genetic engineering, a molecular approach, could improve bioremediation efficiency and be helpful. Thus, the ability of PGPRs can aid in heavy metal bioremediation and promote a sustainable agricultural soil system.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rishil Gupta
- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, U.P, India
| | - Faryad Khan
- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, U.P, India
| | - Fatmah M Alqahtani
- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohamed Hashem
- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
| | - Faheem Ahmad
- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, U.P, India.
| |
Collapse
|