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Chen J, Liu Y, Chao L, Hou L, Wang Y, Chu J, Sun J. Distribution, trophic magnification and risk of trace metals and perfluoroalkyl acids in marine organisms from Haizhou Bay. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 261:119746. [PMID: 39102939 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119746] [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: 05/25/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Haizhou Bay, a semi-enclosed key aquaculture area in East China, has had relatively limited research focused on trace metals and perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) in its biota. This study characterized the distribution, biomagnification and health risks of selected trace metals and PFAAs in various marine organisms from Haizhou Bay. Among the species examined, zinc (Zn) was the most prevalent metal, followed by copper (Cu) and chromium (Cr), whereas cadmium (Cd), total mercury (THg), and methylmercury (MeHg) contents were relatively low. Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) was the most abundant PFAA, followed by perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The calculated trophic magnification factors (TMFs) were above one for Cr, THg, MeHg, and all PFAAs except perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTeDA). Across animal groups, gastropods exhibited relatively low levels of THg, MeHg, and perfluorosulfonic acids (∑PFSAs). By comparison, fish generally had lower levels of Cd and Cu compared to other animal groups, and demersal fish had significantly higher MeHg compared to gastropods. Certain organisms, such as cephalopods and shrimps, were found to pose potential health risks due to elevated levels of Cd, while levels of other studied metals, PFOS and PFOA generally appeared to be within safe limits for human consumption. Further research is needed to assess the sources and impacts of these and other contaminants.
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- Jingrui Chen
- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 266071, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003, Qingdao, China.
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003, Qingdao, China.
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Qi X, Liu J, Liu W, Qiao X, Fu J, Gao J. Association between metal implants and urinary chromium levels in US adults: a cross-sectional study from NHANES. Sci Rep 2024; 14:17111. [PMID: 39048613 PMCID: PMC11269588 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68049-8] [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: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Metal implants play a significant role in orthopedics, commonly used for treating fractures, joint replacement surgeries, spinal procedures, and more. Chromium (Cr), crucial in these implants, may raises health concerns. However, the relationship between metal implants and urine Cr levels remains uncertain. We aimed to evaluate this relationship. We conducted a cross-sectional study on 1419 individuals aged 40 years or older using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning the years 2017 to 2020. Multivariate linear regression models and subgroup analysis were applied to assess associations between metal implants and urine Cr levels. Among the 1419 participants, 402 [28.3%] self-reported having metal objects in their bodies. After adjusting for potential confounding factors, metal implants were positively correlated with the accumulation of urine Cr (β = 0.41, 95% CI 0.04-0.77, p = 0.028). However, the positive correlation of metal implants with urine Cr was only present in females (β = 0.81, 95% CI 0.08-1.53, p = 0.029), but not in males. Our study revealed higher urine Cr levels in individuals with metal implants, with noticeable gender differences. Additionally, those with metal implants exhibited a more pronounced elevation in urine Cr levels with increasing age compared to individuals without implants.
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- Xiaogang Qi
- Department of Orthopedics, Yangquan First People's Hospital, Yangquan, 045000, China
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- Department of Pain Treatment, Yangquan First People's Hospital, Yangquan, 045000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yangquan First People's Hospital, Yangquan, 045000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yangquan First People's Hospital, Yangquan, 045000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Yangquan Coal Group General Hospital, Yangquan, 045000, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yangquan First People's Hospital, Yangquan, 045000, China.
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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
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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.
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- Department of Soil Science, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Environment, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Soil and Water Research Department, Khuzestan Agricultural Research and Training Center and Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, Ahvaz, Iran
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Forma A, Grunwald A, Zembala P, Januszewski J, Brachet A, Zembala R, Świątek K, Baj J. Micronutrient Status and Breast Cancer: A Narrative Review. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4968. [PMID: 38732186 PMCID: PMC11084730 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094968] [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: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, at the same time being one of the most prevalent causes of women's death. Many factors such as alcohol, weight fluctuations, or hormonal replacement therapy can potentially contribute to breast cancer development and progression. Another important factor in breast cancer onset includes micronutrient status. In this narrative review, we analyzed 23 micronutrients and their possible influence on breast cancer onset and progression. Further, the aim of this study was to investigate the impact of micronutrient status on the prevention of breast cancer and its possible influence on various therapeutic pathways. We researched meta-analyses, systemic and narrative reviews, retrospective studies, as well as original studies on human and animal models. The results of these studies indicate a possible correlation between the different levels of micronutrients and a decreased risk of breast cancer as well as a better survival rate. However, further studies are necessary to establish adequate doses of supplementation of the chosen micronutrients and the exact mechanisms of micronutrient impact on breast cancer therapy.
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- Alicja Forma
- Chair and Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8b, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (A.G.); (A.B.)
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- Chair and Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8b, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (A.G.); (A.B.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1A, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Correct, Clinical and Imaging Anatomy, Chair of Fundamental Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 4, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (J.J.); (K.Ś.); (J.B.)
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- Chair and Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8b, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (A.G.); (A.B.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Wóycickiego 1/3, 01-938 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Correct, Clinical and Imaging Anatomy, Chair of Fundamental Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 4, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (J.J.); (K.Ś.); (J.B.)
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- Department of Correct, Clinical and Imaging Anatomy, Chair of Fundamental Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 4, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (J.J.); (K.Ś.); (J.B.)
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Bawiec P, Sawicki J, Łasińska-Pracuta P, Czop M, Sowa I, Helon P, Pietrzak K, Koch W. In Vitro Evaluation of Bioavailability of Cr from Daily Food Rations and Dietary Supplements from the Polish Market. Nutrients 2024; 16:1022. [PMID: 38613055 PMCID: PMC11013223 DOI: 10.3390/nu16071022] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Only some of the nutrients consumed with food are able to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and enter the systemic circulation (blood). Because some elements are essential minerals for humans, their beneficial effect on the body depends significantly on their bioavailable amount (the fraction that can be absorbed and used by the organism). The term bioavailability, which is very often used to describe the part of nutrients that is able to be absorbed, is influenced by various factors of exogenous and endogenous origin. The main purpose of the study was to assess the relative bioavailability of Cr from selected dietary supplements in the presence of various types of diets, which significantly influence the level of bioavailability. The research was performed using a previously developed and optimized two-stage in vitro digestion model using cellulose dialysis tubes of food rations with the addition of pharmaceutical products. Cr was determined using the ICP-OES and GF-AAS methods, depending on its concentration in particular fractions. The determined relative bioavailability ranged between 2.97 and 3.70%. The results of the study revealed that the type of diet, the chemical form of the molecule, and the pharmaceutical form of preparations have a significant influence on the bioavailability of Cr.
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- Piotr Bawiec
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki Str., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (P.B.); (P.Ł.-P.); (K.P.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki Str., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (J.S.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki Str., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (P.B.); (P.Ł.-P.); (K.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 11 Str., 20-080 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki Str., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (J.S.); (I.S.)
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- Branch in Sandomierz, Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce, Schinzla 13a Str., 27-600 Sandomierz, Poland;
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki Str., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (P.B.); (P.Ł.-P.); (K.P.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki Str., 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (P.B.); (P.Ł.-P.); (K.P.)
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Yuan B, Lin L, Hong H, Li H, Liu S, Tang S, Lu H, Liu J, Yan C. Enhanced Cr(VI) stabilization by terrestrial-derived soil protein: Photoelectrochemical properties and reduction mechanisms. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133153. [PMID: 38056268 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133153] [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: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) is a stable iron-organic carbon mixture that can enhance heavy metal sequestration in soils. However, the roles of GRSP in the transformation and fate of Cr(VI) have been rarely reported. Herein, we investigated the electrochemical and photocatalytic properties of GRSP and its mechanisms in Cr(VI) adsorption and reduction. Results showed that GRSP had a stronger ability for Cr(VI) adsorption and reduction than other biomaterials, with the highest adsorption amount of up to 0.126 mmol/g. The removal efficiency of Cr(VI) by GRSP was enhanced (4-7%) by ultraviolet irradiation due to the hydrated electrons produced by GRSP. Fe(II) ions, persistent free radicals, and oxygen-containing functional groups on the GRSP surface as electron donors participated in the reduction of Cr(VI) under dark condition. Moreover, Cr(III) was mainly adsorbed on the -COOH groups of GRSP via electrostatic interactions. Based on 2D correlation spectroscopy, the preferential adsorption occurred on the GRSP surface for Cr(VI) in the sequential order of CO → COO- → O-H → C-O. This work provides new insights into the Cr(VI) adsorption and reduction mechanism by GRSP. Overall, GRSP can serve as a natural iron-organic carbon for the photo-reduction of Cr(VI) pollution in environments.
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- Bo Yuan
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Biotransformation of Organic Solid Waste, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Urban Ecological Process and Eco-Restoration, Technology Innovation Center for Land Spatial Eco-restoration in Metropolitan Area, Ministry of Natural Resources, Institute of Eco-Chongming, and School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China.
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Demirtaş Y, Topbaş M, Çamur D, Albay M, İlter H, Ayoğlu FN, Altın A, Can M, Parlak Somuncu B, Açıkgöz B, Aydın F. Heavy Metal and Trace Element Levels in Hair Samples from Fishermen in Turkey: The Fish/Ermen Heavy Metal Study (FHMS). Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:34-45. [PMID: 37014497 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03653-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Toxic chemicals from polluted seas can enter the human body through seafood consumption and cause health problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of selected heavy metals and trace elements among fishermen who frequently consumed seafood and controls who consumed seafood less frequently in four provinces on the shores of the Sea of Marmara, which is heavily polluted by industrial activities. Fourteen elements (antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium, vanadium, and zinc) were analyzed in hair samples using the inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer method. Levels of arsenic (0.147 ± 0.067 µg/g vs. 0.129 ± 0.070 µg/g, p = 0.025), chromium (0.327 ± 0.096 µg/g vs. 0.269 ± 0.116 µg/g, p < 0.01), nickel (0.469 ± 0.339 µg/g vs. 0.403 ± 0.368 µg/g, p = 0.015), strontium (1.987 ± 1.241 µg/g vs. 1.468 ± 1.190 µg/g, p < 0.01), and zinc (103.3 ± 43.1 µg/g vs. 92.7 ± 37.4 µg/g, p = 0.047) were higher in the fisherman group than in the control group. No difference was found between the groups in terms of other elements. The findings suggest that heavy metal-trace element contamination in the Sea of Marmara may increase the exposure levels of individuals to some chemicals through seafood consumption.
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- Yusuf Demirtaş
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey.
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Gülhane Medicine, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Aquatic Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Provincial Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Faculty of Aquatic Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Perosa FF, Gris AH, Piva MM, Menegatt JCO, Schwertz CI, Sônego P, Watanabe TTN, Pavarini SP, Driemeier D, Panziera W. Acute Oral Chromium Exposure Resulting in Ulcerative Gastritis and Perforated Ulcers in Swine. Animals (Basel) 2023; 14:63. [PMID: 38200794 PMCID: PMC10777902 DOI: 10.3390/ani14010063] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Heavy metal poisoning poses a challenge in diagnostic practices and environmental safety. This study describes the epidemiological, clinical, and pathological aspects of a chromium (Cr) poisoning outbreak in growing/finishing pigs housed in pens with bedding of pine wood shavings containing Cr. A visit to the affected farm was conducted. Epidemiological data were collected, and necropsy and histopathological examinations and heavy metal quantifications were performed. Up to 30% of the animals from the affected pens displayed clinical signs 48 h after housing, characterized by apathy, rigid gait, distended abdomen, pain to abdominal palpation, fever, vomiting, and skin cyanosis. The lethality rate reached 76.6%. Main postmortem findings consisted of ulcerative gastritis with perforation of the glandular stomach in all necropsied swine. Heavy metal analysis revealed a higher concentration of Cr in the bedding of the affected pens, along with elevated levels of Cr in the livers of the affected swine. Given that Cr is a known cause of poisoning in humans (with acute oral exposure resulting in corrosive lesions in the gastrointestinal tract), this study marks the first diagnosis of acute oral natural Cr poisoning in animals. This diagnosis was established through the association of epidemiological, pathological, and heavy metal quantification data.
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- Fernanda Felicetti Perosa
- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9090, Porto Alegre 91540-000, RS, Brazil; (A.H.G.); (M.M.P.); (J.C.O.M.); (C.I.S.); (P.S.); (S.P.P.); (D.D.); (W.P.)
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9090, Porto Alegre 91540-000, RS, Brazil; (A.H.G.); (M.M.P.); (J.C.O.M.); (C.I.S.); (P.S.); (S.P.P.); (D.D.); (W.P.)
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9090, Porto Alegre 91540-000, RS, Brazil; (A.H.G.); (M.M.P.); (J.C.O.M.); (C.I.S.); (P.S.); (S.P.P.); (D.D.); (W.P.)
- Laboratório de Patologia Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Paraná—Setor Palotina (UFPR), Rua Pioneiro, 2153, Palotina 85950-000, PR, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9090, Porto Alegre 91540-000, RS, Brazil; (A.H.G.); (M.M.P.); (J.C.O.M.); (C.I.S.); (P.S.); (S.P.P.); (D.D.); (W.P.)
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9090, Porto Alegre 91540-000, RS, Brazil; (A.H.G.); (M.M.P.); (J.C.O.M.); (C.I.S.); (P.S.); (S.P.P.); (D.D.); (W.P.)
- Inata Biológicos, BR-365, KM-615, Uberlândia 38407-180, MG, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9090, Porto Alegre 91540-000, RS, Brazil; (A.H.G.); (M.M.P.); (J.C.O.M.); (C.I.S.); (P.S.); (S.P.P.); (D.D.); (W.P.)
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- Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA;
- Antech Diagnostics, West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9090, Porto Alegre 91540-000, RS, Brazil; (A.H.G.); (M.M.P.); (J.C.O.M.); (C.I.S.); (P.S.); (S.P.P.); (D.D.); (W.P.)
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9090, Porto Alegre 91540-000, RS, Brazil; (A.H.G.); (M.M.P.); (J.C.O.M.); (C.I.S.); (P.S.); (S.P.P.); (D.D.); (W.P.)
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9090, Porto Alegre 91540-000, RS, Brazil; (A.H.G.); (M.M.P.); (J.C.O.M.); (C.I.S.); (P.S.); (S.P.P.); (D.D.); (W.P.)
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Skotadis E, Aslanidis E, Tsekenis G, Panagopoulou C, Rapesi A, Tzourmana G, Kennou S, Ladas S, Zeniou A, Tsoukalas D. Hybrid Nanoparticle/DNAzyme Electrochemical Biosensor for the Detection of Divalent Heavy Metal Ions and Cr 3. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:7818. [PMID: 37765875 PMCID: PMC10535422 DOI: 10.3390/s23187818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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A hybrid noble nanoparticle/DNAzyme electrochemical biosensor is proposed for the detection of Pb2+, Cd2+, and Cr3+. The sensor takes advantage of a well-studied material that is known for its selective interaction with heavy metal ions (i.e., DNAzymes), which is combined with metallic nanoparticles. The double-helix structure of DNAzymes is known to dissociate into smaller fragments in the presence of specific heavy metal ions; this results in a measurable change in device resistance due to the collapse of conductive inter-nanoparticle DNAzyme bridging. The paper discusses the effect of DNAzyme anchoring groups (i.e., thiol and amino functionalization groups) on device performance and reports on the successful detection of all three target ions in concentrations that are well below their maximum permitted levels in tap water. While the use of DNAzymes for the detection of lead in particular and, to some extent, cadmium has been studied extensively, this is one of the few reports on the successful detection of chromium (III) via a sensor incorporating DNAzymes. The sensor showed great potential for its future integration in autonomous and remote sensing systems due to its low power characteristics, simple and cost-effective fabrication, and easy automation and measurement.
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- Evangelos Skotadis
- Department of Applied Physics, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece; (E.A.); (C.P.); (A.R.); (G.T.); (D.T.)
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- Department of Applied Physics, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece; (E.A.); (C.P.); (A.R.); (G.T.); (D.T.)
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- Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens, 4 Soranou Ephessiou Street, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Applied Physics, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece; (E.A.); (C.P.); (A.R.); (G.T.); (D.T.)
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- Department of Applied Physics, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece; (E.A.); (C.P.); (A.R.); (G.T.); (D.T.)
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- Department of Applied Physics, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece; (E.A.); (C.P.); (A.R.); (G.T.); (D.T.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (S.K.); (S.L.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (S.K.); (S.L.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR Demokritos, Aghia Paraskevi, 15310 Attiki, Greece;
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- Department of Applied Physics, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece; (E.A.); (C.P.); (A.R.); (G.T.); (D.T.)
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Tasleem S, Masud S, Habib SS, Naz S, Fazio F, Aslam M, Ullah M, Attaullah S. Investigation of the incidence of heavy metals contamination in commonly used fertilizers applied to vegetables, fish ponds, and human health risk assessments. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:100646-100659. [PMID: 37639089 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29480-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Overuse of fertilizers on agricultural lands and fish ponds may result in serious pollution problems, such as heavy metals that can enter the food chain and pose serious health problems. Due to this, the present study investigates the incidence of heavy metals in commonly used fertilizers and its association with heavy metals in vegetables, soil, fish species, and pond water. Samples were collected from different sites (fields and ponds) in district Kohat, where the application of fertilizers was common and control groups (no fertilizers used). Heavy metal analysis was carried out through a spectrophotometer. Results showed higher Cd and Cr concentrations in triple superphosphate (TSP), Cu and Pb in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK), while lower concentrations were found in gypsum. In vegetables (onion, tomato, brinjal, and potato) and associated soil, most of the heavy metals concentrations were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in fertilizer-applied sites than in the control. Also, the Cd concentration in potatoes and Pb level in all vegetables obtained from sites were greater than the WHO/FAO standard limit. In the case of fish species (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix and Cyprinus carpio) muscles and their habitat (water), all the understudy heavy metals were notably higher (P < 0.05) in fertilizer-applied sites (ponds) than the control group. Collectively, in all vegetables and muscles of fish species, the bioaccumulation factor was higher in sites compared to the control. The estimated daily intake (EDI) and target hazard quotient (THQ) values were also higher in fertilizer-applied sites (fields and ponds) than control. The health index (HI) value was > 1 in vegetables (onion, tomato, and potato) and fish muscles collected from different sites compared to the control. Thus, there is the possibility of severe health risks. The use of fertilizers must be carefully monitored in order to ensure that humans and animals are safe from exposure to heavy metals.
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- Samiyah Tasleem
- Department of Biotechnology, Hafiz Ilayas Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Herbal Sciences Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, 60800, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, 40100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore Sargodha Campus, Sargodha, Punjab, 40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Via Palatuccisnc, University of Messina, 98168, Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Zoology, Islamia College University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Islamia College University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Islamia College University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25120, Pakistan
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Wen Z, Liu Q, Yu C, Huang L, Liu Y, Xu S, Li Z, Liu C, Feng Y. The Difference between Rhizosphere and Endophytic Bacteria on the Safe Cultivation of Lettuce in Cr-Contaminated Farmland. TOXICS 2023; 11:371. [PMID: 37112598 PMCID: PMC10146757 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11040371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Chromium (Cr) is a major pollutant affecting the environment and human health and microbial remediation is considered to be the most promising technology for the restoration of the heavily metal-polluted soil. However, the difference between rhizosphere and endophytic bacteria on the potential of crop safety production in Cr-contaminated farmland is not clearly elucidated. Therefore, eight Cr-tolerant endophytic strains of three species: Serratia (SR-1~2), Lysinebacillus (LB-1~5) and Pseudomonas (PA-1) were isolated from rice and maize. Additionally, one Cr-tolerant strain of Alcaligenes faecalis (AF-1) was isolated from the rhizosphere of maize. A randomized group pot experiment with heavily Cr-contaminated (a total Cr concentration of 1020.18 mg kg-1) paddy clay soil was conducted and the effects of different bacteria on plant growth, absorption and accumulation of Cr in lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. Hort) were compared. The results show that: (i) the addition of SR-2, PA-1 and LB-5 could promote the accumulation of plant fresh weight by 10.3%, 13.5% and 14.2%, respectively; (ii) most of the bacteria could significantly increase the activities of rhizosphere soil catalase and sucrase, among which LB-1 promotes catalase activity by 224.60% and PA-1 increases sucrase activity by 247%; (iii) AF-1, SR-1, LB-1, SR-2, LB-2, LB-3, LB-4 and LB-5 strains could significantly decrease shoot the Cr concentration by 19.2-83.6%. The results reveal that Cr-tolerant bacteria have good potential to reduce shoot Cr concentration at the heavily contaminated soil and endophytic bacteria have the same or even better effects than rhizosphere bacteria; this suggests that bacteria in plants are more ecological friendly than bacteria in soil, thus aiming to safely produce crops in Cr-polluted farmland and alleviate Cr contamination from the food chain.
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- Zheyu Wen
- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Livestock Industrial Development Center of Shengzhou, Shaoxing 312400, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Ramli NN, Othman AR, Kurniawan SB, Abdullah SRS, Hasan HA. Metabolic pathway of Cr(VI) reduction by bacteria: A review. Microbiol Res 2023; 268:127288. [PMID: 36571921 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.127288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Heavy metal wastes, particularly hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)], are generated from anthropogenic activities, and their increasing abundance has been a research concern due to their toxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity and mutagenicity. Exposure to these dangerous pollutants could lead to chronic infections and even mortality in humans and animals. Bioremediation using microorganisms, particularly bacteria, has gained considerable interest because it can remove contaminants naturally and is safe to the surrounding environment. Bacteria, such as Pseudomonas putida and Bacillus subtilis, can reduce the toxic Cr(VI) to the less toxic trivalent chromium Cr(III) through mechanisms including biotransformation, biosorption and bioaccumulation. These mechanisms are mostly linked to chromium reductase and nitroreductase enzymes, which are involved in the Cr(VI) reduction pathway. However, relevant data on the nitroreductase route remain insufficient. Thus, this work proposes an alternative metabolic pathway of nitroreductase, wherein nitrate activates the reaction and indirectly reduces toxic chromium. This nitroreductase pathway occurs concurrently with the chromium reduction pathway.
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- Nur Nadhirah Ramli
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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Falcone E, Faller P. Thermodynamics-based rules of thumb to evaluate the interaction of chelators and kinetically-labile metal ions in blood serum and plasma. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:2197-2208. [PMID: 36734607 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt03875g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Metal ions play a very important role in nature and their homeostasis is crucial. A lot of metal-related chemical research activities are ongoing that concern metal-based drugs or tools, such as chelation therapy, metal- and metabolite sensors, metallo-drugs and prodrugs, PET and MRI imaging agents, etc. In most of these cases, the applied chelator/ligand (L) or metal-ligand complex (M-L) has at least to pass the blood plasma to reach the target. Hence it is exposed to several metal-binding proteins (mainly serum albumin and transferrin) and to all essential metal ions (zinc, copper, iron, etc.). This holds also for studies in cultured cells when fetal calf serum is used in the medium. There is a risk that the applied compound (L or M-L) in the serum is transformed into a different entity, due to trans-metallation and/or ligand exchange reactions. This depends on the thermodynamics and kinetics. For kinetically-labile complexes, the complex stability with all the ligands and all metal ions present in serum is decisive in evaluating the thermodynamic driving force towards a certain fate of the chelator or metal-ligand complex. To consider that, an integrative view is needed on the stability constants, by taking into account all the metal ions present and all the main proteins to which they are bound, as well as the non-occupied metal binding site in proteins. Only then, a realistic estimation of the complex stability, and hence its potential fate, can be done. This perspective aims to provide a simple approach to estimate the thermodynamic stability of labile metal-ligand complexes in a blood plasma/serum environment. It gives a guideline to obtain an estimation of the plasma and serum complex stability and metal selectivity starting from the chemical stability constants of metal-ligand complexes. Although of high importance, it does not focus on the more complex kinetic aspects of metal-transfer reactions. The perspective should help for a better design of such compounds, to perform test tube assays which are relevant to the conditions in the plasma/serum and to be aware of the importance of ternary complexes, kinetics and competition experiments.
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- Enrico Falcone
- Institut de Chimie, UMR 7177, Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, 4 Rue Blaise Pascal, 67000, Strasbourg, France.
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- Institut de Chimie, UMR 7177, Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, 4 Rue Blaise Pascal, 67000, Strasbourg, France. .,Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), 1 rue Descartes, 75231 Paris, France
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Rebellato AP, Fioravanti MIA, Milani RF, Morgano MA. Inorganic Contaminants in Plant-Based Yogurts Commercialized in Brazil. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3707. [PMID: 36834399 PMCID: PMC9965184 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate the content of 11 inorganic elements (Al, Cr, Co, Ni, As, Mo, Cd, Sb, Ba, Hg, and Pb) in commercial plant-based and animal-based yogurts for comparison purposes. The samples were mineralized using a simple and fast ultrasound-assisted acid digestion method at 80 °C for 35 min, and the determination of inorganic elements was performed by ICP-MS. The method was validated according to the INMETRO guide, obtaining recoveries from 80 to 110%, precision from 6 to 15%, and a limit of quantification (LOQ) ranging from 200 µg/kg (Al) to 4 µg/kg (other elements). The element concentrations in the plant-based yogurts were Al(
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Xia J, Yu J, Xu H, Zhou Y, Li H, Yin S, Xu D, Wang Y, Xia H, Liao W, Wang S, Sun G. Comparative effects of vitamin and mineral supplements in the management of type 2 diabetes in primary care: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Pharmacol Res 2023; 188:106647. [PMID: 36638933 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.106647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Medical nutrition treatment can manage diabetes and slow or prevent its complications. The comparative effects of micronutrient supplements, however, have not yet been well established. We aimed at evaluating the comparative effects of vitamin and mineral supplements on managing glycemic control and lipid metabolism for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to inform clinical practice. Electronic and hand searches for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were performed until June 1, 2022. We selected RCTs enrolling patients with T2DM who were treated with vitamin supplements, mineral supplements, or placebo/no treatment. Data were pooled via frequentist random-effects network meta-analyses. A total of 170 eligible trials and 14223 participants were included. Low to very low certainty evidence established chromium supplements as the most effective in reducing fasting blood glucose levels and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (SUCRAs: 90.4% and 78.3%, respectively). Vitamin K supplements ranked best in reducing glycated hemoglobin A1c and fasting insulin levels (SUCRAs: 97.0% and 82.3%, respectively), with moderate to very low certainty evidence. Vanadium supplements ranked best in lowering total cholesterol levels with very low evidence certainty (SUCRAs:100%). Niacin supplements ranked best in triglyceride reductions and increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels with low to very low evidence certainty (SUCRAs:93.7% and 94.6%, respectively). Vitamin E supplements ranked best in reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels with very low evidence certainty (SUCRAs:80.0%). Our analyses indicated that micronutrient supplements, especially chromium, vitamin E, vitamin K, vanadium, and niacin supplements, may be more efficacious in managing T2DM than other micronutrients. Considering the clinical importance of these findings, new research is needed to get better insight into this issue.
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- Jiayue Xia
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; China-DRIs Expert Committee on Macronutrients, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P.R. China; China-DRIs Expert Committee on Macronutrients, P.R. China.
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Sarkar S, Chatterjee A, Biswas K. A Recent Update on Rhodamine Dye Based Sensor Molecules: A Review. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2023:1-27. [PMID: 36705594 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2023.2169598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Herein we have discussed such important modified rhodamine compounds which have been used as chemosensors for the last 7-8 years. This review covered some chemosensors for the detection of metal ions like Al(III), Cu(II), Hg(II), Co(II), Fe(III), Au(III), Cr(III), and some anion like CN-. The selectivity, sensitivity, photophysical properties (i.e., UV-Vis spectral studies, fluorescence studies giving special emphasis to absorption wavelength in UV-Vis spectra and excitation and emission wavelength in fluorescence spectra), binding affinity, the limit of detection, and the application of those chemosensors are described clearly. Here we have also discussed some functionalized rhodamine-based chemosensors that emit in the near-infrared region (NIR) and can target lysosomes and detect lysosomal pH. Their versatile applicability in the medicinal ground is also delineated. We have focused on the photophysical properties of spirolactam rhodamine photoswitches and applications in single-molecule localization microscopy and volumetric 3D light photoactivable dye displays. The real-time detection of radical intermediates has also been exemplified.
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- Soma Sarkar
- Department of Chemistry, Raiganj University, Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Raiganj University, Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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Dai L, Wang L, Wan X, Yang J, Wang Y, Liang T, Song H, Shaheen SM, Antoniadis V, Rinklebe J. Potentially toxic elements exposure biomonitoring in the elderly around the largest polymetallic rare earth ore mining and smelting area in China. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 853:158635. [PMID: 36087673 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158635] [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: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) can be released during mining operations and ore processing. The pollution and health risk related to PTEs in total suspended particulates (TSPs) around the largest polymetallic rare earth mining area (Bayan Obo) and smelting area (Baotou) in Inner Mongolia, China, were evaluated. PTEs in the hair of the elderly living in these two areas and a reference area (Hohhot) were also examined. Relationships between PTEs in TSPs and hair with categorical factors (location, gender, etc.) were also modeled. Multivariate statistical analyses were carried out to analyze the possible sources of the PTEs in TSPs. The bubble maps of the concentrations of PTEs indicated that high concentrations of PTEs were near the industrial area where smelting plants and power plants were located. In addition, health risks were assessed for adults in the mining and smelting area. The carcinogenic risk of Cr was high for residents in the study areas. Also, the residents were exposed to a non-carcinogenic risk of Ni. Significant mean value differences were observed between PTEs in the hair of the elderly in Baotou and Hohhot. Results of the linear regression model indicated that around 31 % of the Pb in hair could be explained by the linear regression model, it could be affected by Ni and Zn in TSPs, but location, gender, and sampling time showed no significant contribution. Age was not significantly associated with the PTEs levels in hair in Baotou and Bayan Obo. The results provide important scientific evidence for a better understanding of the effects of PTEs in TSPs in polymetallic ore mining and smelting areas.
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- Lijun Dai
- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany.
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of Environment, Department of Environment and Energy, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany; King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Meteorology, Environment, and Arid Land Agriculture, Department of Arid Land Agriculture, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; University of Kafrelsheikh, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil and Water Sciences, 33516, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt
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- Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Greece
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany; Department of Environment, Department of Environment and Energy, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
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Ray A, Jankar JS. A Comparative Study of Chromium: Therapeutic Uses and Toxicological Effects on Human Health. J Pharmacol Pharmacother 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/0976500x221128646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Chromium is an essential trace element whose deficiency can cause impairment of glucose tolerance, growth and various biological functions. There are two isotopes of chromium-trivalent chromium and hexavalent chromium. Both the isotopes of chromium have quite different effects on the human body. The objective of this narrative review is to compile the different effects of the two isotopes of chromium and give a comprehensive analysis of the effects of hexavalent and trivalent chromium. Data from various studies across different forums were compared to provide a concrete analysis of the therapeutic and harmful effects of two isotopes of chromium on human health. Chromium plays a vital role in the biological functions of the body. It might be helpful in balancing the glycaemic levels, triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels in the body. Excessive intake of chromium is harmful for health. Overexposure to chromium can lead to carcinogenic effects. Consumption of an insufficient amount of chromium might not be adequate as well. Trivalent chromium can be quite beneficial if taken in proper quantities. Hexavalent chromium can cause cancer. Trivalent chromium is beneficial, while hexavalent chromium is harmful to human health.
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- Anaiska Ray
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Sawarde, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
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Singh S, Kumar Naik TSS, Chauhan V, Shehata N, Kaur H, Dhanjal DS, Marcelino LA, Bhati S, Subramanian S, Singh J, Ramamurthy PC. Ecological effects, remediation, distribution, and sensing techniques of chromium. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135804. [PMID: 35932914 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Chromium is detected in most ecosystems due to the increased anthropogenic activities in addition to that developed from natural pollution. Chromium contamination in the food chain results due to its persistent and non-degradable nature. The release of chromium in the ecosystem accretes and thereafter impacts different life forms, including humans, aquatic and terrestrial organisms. Leaching of chromium into the ground and surface water triggers several health ailments, such as dermatitis, eczematous skin, allergic reactions, mucous and skin membrane ulcerations, allergic asthmatic reactions, bronchial carcinoma and gastroenteritis. Physiological and biological treatments for the removal of chromium have been discussed in depth in the present communication. Adsorption and biological treatment methods are proven to be alternatives to chemical removal techniques in terms of cost-effectiveness and low sludge formation. Chromium sensing is an alternative approach for regular monitoring of chromium in different water bodies. This review intended to explore different classes of sensors for chromium monitoring. However, the spectrochemical methods are more sensitive in chromium ions sensing than electrochemical methods. Future study should focus on miniaturization for portability and on-site measurements without requiring a large instrument provides a good aspect for future research.
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- Simranjeet Singh
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research (ICWaR), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Department of Material Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research (ICWaR), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Environmental Science and Industrial Development Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144411, Punjab, India
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- Centro Nacional de Investigación Disciplinariaen Salud Animal e Inocuidad, INIFAP, Jiutepec, Morelos, C.P, 62550, Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry, The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560068, India
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- Department of Material Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India.
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- Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research (ICWaR), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India.
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Zeneli L, Daci-Ajvazi M, Sekovanić A, Jurasović J, Bajraktari D. The Effects of Chromium and Vanadium on Biomarkers of Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism in Workers Exposed to Coal Fly Ash. J Xenobiot 2022; 12:307-316. [PMID: 36278758 PMCID: PMC9590079 DOI: 10.3390/jox12040021] [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: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chromium (Cr) and vanadium (V) are micronutrients playing a role in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism but can be toxic at high concentrations, especially in specific forms. The study documents the effect of Cr and V concentrations on glucose and lipid metabolism in workers exposed to coal fly ash. We quantified selected metals (Cr, V) in the blood and serum of workers from a thermal power plant in Kosovo and compared them with the reference biological values. We determined fasting serum glucose and lipid profiles using a biochemical analyzer Synchron CX7 (Beckman Coulter). We quantified blood and serum Cr and V by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. We also evaluated the association between carbohydrate and lipid metabolism biomarkers (glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides) and co-exposure to coal fly ash. Power plant workers had significantly higher blood Cr and V levels (p < 0.0001) and significantly lower serum Cr and V levels (p < 0.0001) than the controls. We also found statistically significant (p < 0.0001) correlations between high blood Cr levels and low glucose/blood Cr ratios as well as between high serum Cr levels and low glucose/serum Cr ratios. Finally, in power plant workers, high blood V levels significantly correlated with low triglycerides/blood V and cholesterol/blood V ratios (p < 0.0001), while high serum V levels correlated with low cholesterol/serum V ratios (p = 0.005). Based on these findings, we concluded that the glucose/Cr, triglycerides/V and cholesterol/V ratios should be considered when evaluating carbohydrate and lipid metabolism disorders in occupationally-exposed workers.
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- Lulzim Zeneli
- Faculty of Education, University Fehmi Agani, 50000 Gjakova, Kosovo
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- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, UBT Higher Education Institution, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo
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Chiu WT, Fuchiwaki K, Umise A, Tahara M, Inamura T, Hosoda H. Promoted mechanical properties and functionalities via Ta-tailored Ti-Au-Cr shape memory alloys towards biomedical applications. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022; 133:105358. [PMID: 35834894 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105358] [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: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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In view of the urgent demands of shape memory alloys (SMAs) for biomedical applications due to the world population aging issue, the mechanical properties and functionalities of the biocompatible Ti-Au-Cr-based SMAs, which are tailored by Ta additions, have been developed in this study. The quaternary SMAs were successfully manufactured by physical metallurgy techniques and their mechanical properties and functionalities were examined. In the continuous tensile tests, it was found that the correlation between the yielding strength and phase stability followed a typical trend of mechanical behavior of SMAs, showing the lowest yielding strength at the metastable β-parent phase. Functional mappings between the alloy strength and elongation revealed that compared to the Ta-free specimen, the ductility was promoted 50% while the strength remained intact through the 4 at.% introduction of Ta. Slight shape recovery was observed in the cyclic loading-unloading tensile tests during the unloading process and the highest shape recovery was found in the Ti-4 at.% Au-5 at.% Cr-4 at.% Ta specimen. This indicates that the 4 at.% Ta tailored Ti-Au-Cr SMAs could be a promising material for biomedical applications.
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- Wan-Ting Chiu
- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan.
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- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan
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- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan
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- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan
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- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan
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- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, 226-8503, Japan
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Improvement of Glycemic Control by a Functional Food Mixture Containing Maltodextrin, White Kidney Bean Extract, Mulberry Leaf Extract, and Niacin-Bound Chromium Complex in Obese Diabetic db/db Mice. Metabolites 2022; 12:metabo12080693. [PMID: 35893259 PMCID: PMC9394435 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12080693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Steady-fiber granule (SFG) is a mixture containing maltodextrin, white kidney bean extract, mulberry leaf extract, and niacin-bound chromium complex. These active ingredients have been shown to be associated with improving either hyperglycemia or hyperlipidemia. This study was undertaken to evaluate the potential of SFG in the regulation of blood glucose homeostasis under obese diabetic conditions. Accordingly, db/db mice (8 weeks old) were administered with SFG at doses of 1.025, 2.05, or 5.125 g/kg BW daily via oral gavage for 4 weeks. No body weight loss was observed after SFG supplementation at all three doses during the experimental period. Supplementation of SFG at 2.05 g/kg BW decreased fasting blood glucose, blood fructosamine, and HbA1c levels in db/db mice. Insulin sensitivity was also improved, as indicated by HOMA-IR assessment and oral glucose tolerance test, although the fasting insulin levels were no different in db/db mice with or without SFG supplementation. Meanwhile, the plasma levels of triglyceride were reduced by SFG at all three doses. These findings suggest that SFG improves glycemic control and insulin sensitivity in db/db mice and can be available as an option for functional foods to aid in management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in daily life.
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Blood Chromium Levels and Their Association with Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, and Depression: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2015-2016. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14132687. [PMID: 35807870 PMCID: PMC9268404 DOI: 10.3390/nu14132687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Currently, there is no global consensus about the essentiality of dietary chromium. To provide evidence to this debate, an examination of blood chromium levels and common chronic health conditions was undertaken. Using a subsample from the 2015−2016 US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (n = 2894; 40 years+), chi-square and binary logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine blood chromium levels (0.7−28.0 vs. <0.7 µg/L) and their associations with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs; self-report), diabetes mellitus (DM; glycohemoglobin ≥5.7%), and depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score ≥5), while controlling for socio-demographic (age/sex/income/education/relationship status) and health-related (red blood cell folate/medications/co-morbidities/body mass index (BMI)/substance use) factors. The sample was almost evenly distributed between men and women (n = 1391, 48.1% (men); n = 1503, 51.9% (women)). The prevalence estimates of low blood chromium levels tended to be higher among those with CVDs (47.4−47.6%) and DM (50.0−51.6%). Comparisons between those with low vs. normal blood chromium levels indicate men have increased odds of CVDs (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.86, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.22−2.85, p < 0.001) and DM (aOR = 1.93, 95% CI: 1.32−2.83, p < 0.001) and lower odds of depression (aOR = 0.42, 95% CI: 0.22−0.77, p < 0.05). Dietary chromium may be important in the prevention and management of CVDs and DM for men. Continued exploration of chromium’s role in chronic diseases, including differences by biological factors, is needed.
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Paquet F, Leggett RW, Blanchardon E, Bailey MR, Gregoratto D, Smith T, Ratia G, Davesne E, Berkovski V, Harrison JD. Occupational Intakes of Radionuclides: Part 5. Ann ICRP 2022; 51:11-415. [PMID: 35414227 DOI: 10.1177/01466453211028755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Liu T, Huang Q, Tian M, Lin Z, Wu W, Ren T, Zhang J. A new near-infrared fluorescence sensor based on dicyanomethylene-4H-pyran for the detection of Al3+, Cr3+, Fe3+ and Cu2+. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.113991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Xia B, Yuan J, Pang L, He K. Chromium [Cr(VI)] Exposure Causes Cytotoxicity of Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells (16-HBE) and Proteomic Alterations. Int J Toxicol 2022; 41:225-233. [PMID: 35341331 DOI: 10.1177/10915818221078277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is a common industrial pollutant, and exposure may cause toxic effects in multiple organ systems and carcinogenesis, including lung cancer. However, the toxic effect of Cr(VI) on the respiratory system is poorly understood. In the present study, it was demonstrated that Cr(VI) exposure significantly decreased the viability of human bronchial epithelial cells (16-HBE) in a dose-dependent manner. Flow cytometry demonstrated that Cr(VI) enhanced the transition of 16-HBE cells from G1 to S phase and arrested S-phase progression. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis revealed a significant alteration in the expression of apoptosis-associated genes in Cr(VI)-treated 16-HBE cells. In addition, using two-dimensional fluorescence differential gel electrophoresis with mass spectrometry, 15 differentially expressed proteins (1 upregulated and 14 downregulated) were identified in 16-HBE cells with Cr(VI) treatment compared with controls. Functional classification revealed that these differentially expressed proteins were involved in apoptosis, cytoskeletal structure, and energy metabolism. In conclusion, these data suggested that Cr(VI) caused toxic effects in bronchial epithelial cells and the mechanisms may involve the abnormal expression of apoptosis-associated proteins, cytoskeletal proteins, and energy metabolism-associated proteins.
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- Bo Xia
- College of Food Science and Technology, 12575Hunan Agricultural University, East Renmin Road, Changsha, China.,Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Shenzhen, 568734Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, 12575Hunan Agricultural University, East Renmin Road, Changsha, China
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- College of Horticulture, 12575Hunan Agricultural University, East Renmin Road, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Shenzhen, 568734Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, China
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Bazié BSR, Compaoré MKA, Bandé M, Kpoda SD, Méda NSBR, Kangambega TMO, Ilboudo I, Sandwidi BY, Nikiema F, Yakoro A, Bassolé IHN, Hien H, Kabré E. Evaluation of metallic trace elements contents in some major raw foodstuffs in Burkina Faso and health risk assessment. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4460. [PMID: 35292709 PMCID: PMC8924153 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08470-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Diet based on cereal, vegetables, oleaginous and dried fish are providing essential metallic elements. It can be also a source of exposure to toxic metallic elements. The aims of this study were to evaluate the contents on nine metallic trace elements (Fe, Zn, Mn, Co, Cd, Pb, Cu, Ni, Cr) in some major raw foodstuffs including rice, maize, peanut, tomato and dried fish in Burkina Faso and assess the health risk of these elements. Two hundred twenty-two samples were collected and analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometry. The health risk assessment was based on the United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) model. Iron and Zinc were the elements with the highest concentrations in the investigated foodstuffs. The iron highest median value (68.80 mg/kg) was observed in dried fish followed by maize (43.09 mg/kg) and peanuts (28.92 mg/kg). Rates of 77.95%, 66.66% and 32.5% obtained respectively fro tomato, maize and rice samples were above the maximum limit of lead set by Codex Alimentarius while 47.6%, 71.16% and 0% of maize, tomato and rice samples respectively have shown concentration above the maximum limit of cadmium. Chromium had shown higher contribution rate to the maximum daily intake of 167.11%, 34%, 2% and 8.53% for rice, maize and peanut respectively. A non-cancer risk situation has been observed on rice, maize and peanut consumption. None of the index risk values was above the threshold set by USEPA.
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- Bazoin Sylvain Raoul Bazié
- Laboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), 09 BP 24, Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso.
- Laboratoire de Biologie Moléculaire, d'Epidémiologie Et de Surveillance Des Agents Transmissibles Par Les Aliments (LaBESTA), Centre de Recherche en Sciences Biologiques Alimentaires Et Nutritionnelles (CRSBAN), École Doctorale Sciences Et Technologies, Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 BP 7021, Ouagadoudou 09, Burkina Faso.
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- Laboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), 09 BP 24, Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso
- Laboratoire de Biologie Moléculaire, d'Epidémiologie Et de Surveillance Des Agents Transmissibles Par Les Aliments (LaBESTA), Centre de Recherche en Sciences Biologiques Alimentaires Et Nutritionnelles (CRSBAN), École Doctorale Sciences Et Technologies, Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 BP 7021, Ouagadoudou 09, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), 09 BP 24, Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso
- Laboratoire de Biochimie de L'UFR/SDS, Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 BP 7021, Ouagadoudou 09, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), 09 BP 24, Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso
- Laboratoire de Biologie Moléculaire, d'Epidémiologie Et de Surveillance Des Agents Transmissibles Par Les Aliments (LaBESTA), Centre de Recherche en Sciences Biologiques Alimentaires Et Nutritionnelles (CRSBAN), École Doctorale Sciences Et Technologies, Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 BP 7021, Ouagadoudou 09, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), 09 BP 24, Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), 09 BP 24, Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), 09 BP 24, Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratoire de Biologie Moléculaire, d'Epidémiologie Et de Surveillance Des Agents Transmissibles Par Les Aliments (LaBESTA), Centre de Recherche en Sciences Biologiques Alimentaires Et Nutritionnelles (CRSBAN), École Doctorale Sciences Et Technologies, Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 BP 7021, Ouagadoudou 09, Burkina Faso
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- Institut National de Santé Publique, BP 10278, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), 09 BP 24, Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso
- Laboratoire de Biochimie de L'UFR/SDS, Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 BP 7021, Ouagadoudou 09, Burkina Faso
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Ramírez-Acosta S, Selma-Royo M, Collado MC, Navarro-Roldán F, Abril N, García-Barrera T. Selenium supplementation influences mice testicular selenoproteins driven by gut microbiota. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4218. [PMID: 35273298 PMCID: PMC8913620 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08121-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Selenium is a well-known essential element with important roles in human reproductive health mainly due to its antioxidant character. This study aimed to investigate the potential role of selenoproteins on gut microbiota and male reproductive health. A new assay for the absolute quantification of selenoproteins in testicular tissue based on two dimensional chromatography with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was performed for the first time. The gut microbiota profile was obtained by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Numerous associations were found between testicular selenoproteins and gut microbiota (e.g. Mucispirillum, related with sperm activity and testosterone, was associated with glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and selenoalbumin (SeAlb), while Escherichia/Shigella, related to sex hormones, correlated with GPx, selenoprotein P (SelP) and SeAlb). The effects of Se-supplementation on testicular selenoproteins only occur in conventional mice, suggesting a potential selenoproteins-microbiota interplay that underlies testicular function. The selenoproteins GPx and SelP have been quantified for the first time in the testicles, and the novel identification of SeAlb, a protein with nonspecifically incorporated Se, is also reported. These findings demonstrate the significant impact of Se-supplementation on gut microbiota and male reproductive health. In addition, the analytical methodology applied here in selenoprotein quantification in testicular tissue opens new possibilities to evaluate their role in gut microbiota and reproductive health axis.
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- Sara Ramírez-Acosta
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, Research Center of Natural Resources, Health and the Environment (RENSMA), Campus El Carmen, University of Huelva, Fuerzas Armadas Ave., 21007, Huelva, Spain
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology-National Research Council (IATA-CSIC), Agustin Escardino 7, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology-National Research Council (IATA-CSIC), Agustin Escardino 7, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Integrated Sciences, Cell Biology, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Severo Ochoa, 14071, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, Research Center of Natural Resources, Health and the Environment (RENSMA), Campus El Carmen, University of Huelva, Fuerzas Armadas Ave., 21007, Huelva, Spain.
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Tran-Nguyen PL, Angkawijaya AE, Ha QN, Tran-Chuong YN, Go AW, Bundjaja V, Gunarto C, Santoso SP, Ju YH. Facile synthesis of superparamagnetic thiamine/Fe 3O 4 with enhanced adsorptivity toward divalent copper ions. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132759. [PMID: 34742753 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The development of environmentally friendly adsorbents has been extensively carried out to overcome the detrimental effects of heavy metal accumulation, which has persistently become a global ecological problem. In pursuit of generating eco-friendly adsorbents, a green method for synthesizing thiamine functionalized-Fe3O4 (FT) was developed in this study. A one-step chemical oxidation and functionalization technique was used to prepare FT using the ammonia-containing solvent. A molar ratio of ammonia:Fe:thiamine of 15:1:1 was shown to produce FT15 with high yield, adsorptivity, and purity. XRD, XPS, FTIR, SEM, and SQUID characterization of FT15 revealed the formation of superparamagnetic thiamine functionalized Fe3O4 in their particles. This superparamagneticity facilitates the easy recovery of FT15 particles from the waste-containing solution by using an external magnetic force. The batch adsorption of Cu(II) onto FT15 showed the best fit with the Sips adsorption isotherm model with a maximum adsorption capacity of 426.076 mg g-1, which is 5.69-fold higher capacity than the control unmodified Fe3O4 (F15). After five adsorption-desorption cycles, the FT15 can maintain up to 1.95-fold higher capacity than the freshly synthesized F15. Observation on the physicochemical properties of the post-adsorption materials showed the contribution of an amine group, pyrimidine ring, and the thiazolium group of thiamine in boosting its adsorption capacity. This study provides important findings to advance the adsorptivity of magnetic adsorbents with promising recoverability from aqueous solution by employing naturally available and environmentally friendly compounds such as thiamine.
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- Phuong Lan Tran-Nguyen
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Can Tho University, 3/2 Street, Can Tho City, Viet Nam.
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, #43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Taipei, 10607, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, #43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Taipei, 10607, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, #43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Taipei, 10607, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, #43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Taipei, 10607, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, #43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Taipei, 10607, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, #43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Taipei, 10607, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Kalijudan 37, Surabaya, 60114, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, #43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Taipei, 10607, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Kalijudan 37, Surabaya, 60114, Indonesia
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, #43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Taipei, 10607, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, #43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Taipei, 10607, Taiwan; Taiwan Building Technology Center, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, #43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Taipei, 10607, Taiwan
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Nazlıcan E, Arıca E, Gören İE, Kılınçlı B, Mete B, Daglioglu N. The risk estimation and assessment of heavy metal exposure by biomonitoring in the breast milk of mothers in the Cukurova Region, Turkey. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:13963-13970. [PMID: 34599714 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16602-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Toxic heavy metals released into the environment through various industrial processes have potential adverse effects on the environment and human health. In order to reveal these adverse health effects, it is vital to carry out toxicological studies by performing biomonitoring. This study aimed to assess the level of Cr, As, Cd, Hg, and Pb in the breast milk samples of mothers in the Cukurova region, Turkey, and its association with health risk to infants. Ten-milliliter postpartum milk samples were collected from 34 breast-feeding mothers in the first 2 months of their postpartum period and living in the Cukurova region, Adana. The measurement of target heavy metals levels was performed by using inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS). The average breast milk levels of Cr, As, Cd, Hg, and Pb were 8.25, 1.64, 0.37, 2.60, and 12.12 μg/L, respectively. Evaluation of breast milk samples for these toxic heavy metals revealed the high exposure level for Cr and As. However, the mothers who participated in the study were not occupationally exposed to these metals. This study showed that Cr, As, Cd, Hg, and Pb cross the placenta and blood-brain barrier prenatally and accumulate in breast milk postnatally.
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- Ersin Nazlıcan
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine, Cukurova University, 01330, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Food Chemistry, Adana Alparslan Turkes Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine, Cukurova University, 01330, Adana, Turkey.
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A multifunctional selective fluorescent chemosensor for detection of Ga3+, In3+ and Fe3+ in different solvents. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Morvaridzadeh M, Estêvão MD, Qorbani M, Heydari H, Hosseini AS, Fazelian S, Belančić A, Persad E, Rezamand G, Heshmati J. The effect of chromium intake on oxidative stress parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 69:126879. [PMID: 34710707 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Trivalent chromium is a trace element thought to have a beneficial effect on oxidative stress (OS) parameters and inflammation. This review aimed to investigate the dose-response of chromium and summarize the effects of chromium supplementation on OS parameters in the literature. METHODS MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane CENTRAL databases were searched for RCTs published from inception to January 2021 evaluating the effect of chromium supplementation on OS parameters, namely MDA, TBARS, SOD, TAS, CAT, GPx, and GSH. A random-effects model was used to pool data and calculated standard mean difference and 95 % confidence intervals. Quantified heterogeneity among studies was assessed through Cochrane's I2 values. RESULTS Nine studies enrolling 550 participants met the inclusion criteria. The obtained results indicate that chromium supplementation significantly increases TAC (SMD: 0.46; 95 % CI: 0.08, 0.84; I2 = 00.0 % n = 2) and significantly decreases MDA levels (SMD: -0.46; 95 % CI: -0.86, -0.07; I2 = 52.4 % n = 5). Supplementation did not significantly change CAT, GPx, GSH, SOD, TAS, and TBARS. CONCLUSION Chromium supplementation may improve OS parameters, however, due to high heterogeneity observed in the included studies, these findings should be interpreted with caution. Large RCTs on various patient groups evaluating the impact of chromium supplementation are needed to allow an adequate generalization of the benefits of chromium on human health.
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- Mojgan Morvaridzadeh
- Songhor Healthcare Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Universidade do Algarve, Escola Superior de Saúde, Campus de Gambelas, Faro, Portugal
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran; Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation, Danube University Krems, Krems, Austria
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Rasoul-e- Akram Hospital, Sattarkhan Ave, Niyayesh St., Tehran, Iran.
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- Songhor Healthcare Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Elemental Concentrations of Major and Trace Elements in the Spring Waters of the Arctic Region of Russia. MINERALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/min12010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The Arctic region of Russia is rich with natural water resources. Some residents of this area prefer to use water from spring sources instead of tap water. However, the elemental composition for most of the springs is unknown, making it very important to regularly update water quality data. In this paper, the chemical composition of 24 natural springs near large cities of the Murmansk region were identified via titration, potentiometry, and mass spectrometry analysis with the low detection limits. The concentrations of a considerable number of micro-components have been determined for the first time. Concentrations of some hazardous pollutants have been found in spring water that exceed Russian hygienic limits by 2.5 times. In terms of chemical indicators, it was shown that in accordance with European and national water standards, only half of the tested natural water sources in the Murmansk region can be used for drinking water. The preferential spring was recommended near each major city in the region according to a set of chemical parameters. The results of chemical composition of the spring waters were disseminated publicly by placing the tags with QR codes with the link to the cloud storage near each studied spring.
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The importance of nutrition in alleviating high stocking density stress in poultry. ANNALS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.2478/aoas-2021-0082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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In recent decades, the number of birds reared per unit area has dramatically spiked to increase profitability in egg and meat production. However, nowadays, the increase in sensitivity to animal welfare and consumer demands brings along with it a raised interest in stocking density. Stocking density is defined either as the number of animals or body weight per unit area or as the area per animal. High stocking density, which is a stress factor, can be defined as an increase in the number of animals per unit area or a decrease in the area per animal. Stress caused by high stocking density negatively affects the bird’s physiology and performance as well as the quality of the product obtained. The ideal stocking density should be 9 laying hens, 35 kilogrammes for broilers, and 45 quails per square metre. Otherwise, one will observe stress indicators in birds reared in more than the recommended stocking density per unit area and, consequently, a decrease in bird growth, egg production, feed efficiency, and egg or meat quality. Apart from increasing the concentrations of amino acids such as lysine, methionine, tryptophan and arginine, minerals such as selenium and chromium, and vitamins such as C and E in the diet, the addition of additives such as probiotics, humates, phytophenol compounds, and propolis is also effective in reducing or eliminating these negative effects caused by high stocking density. As a result, regulations in the nutrition of animals are effective in reducing/preventing such negative effects, thus improving animal welfare and ensuring the maintenance of optimum yield.
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Mahata S, Janani G, Mandal BB, Manivannan V. A coumarin based visual and fluorometric probe for selective detection of Al(III), Cr(III) and Fe(III) ions through “turn-on” response and its biological application. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2021.113340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Chiu WT, Wakabayashi K, Umise A, Tahara M, Inamura T, Hosoda H. Enhancement of mechanical properties and shape memory effect of Ti-Cr-based alloys via Au and Cu modifications. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2021; 123:104707. [PMID: 34352487 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The requirements for biomedical materials have been raised greatly due to the rapidly aging global population. Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are indeed promising materials for biomedical applications due to their controllable shape deformation via the manipulation of temperature and/or stress. This study investigated the enhancement of the fundamental mechanical properties and the shape memory effect (SME) in the Ti-Cr-based alloys via the modification of Au and Cu. The quaternary Ti-Cr-Au-Cu alloys were successfully manufactured by physical metallurgy methods and their phase constitutions, mechanical properties, SME, and superelastic (SE) behaviors have been investigated in this study. Cold-workability, which was enhanced by the introduction of the Au element, was elaborated by the phase constitutions of the alloys. The β-parent phase was stabilized to around body temperature by the introduction of the β-stabilizers of Cr, Au, and Cu, and the functionalities of the specimens were revealed at the operating temperature. Perfect SME at the shape recovery rate of 100% was practiced by the substitution of Au by Cu and the mechanical properties, such as strength and ductility, were also enhanced. Functional mappings of the fundamental mechanical properties, which could be a helpful tool for the investigations of the quaternary Ti-Cr-Au-Cu alloys, were constructed in this work.
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- Wan-Ting Chiu
- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259, Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-8503, Japan.
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- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259, Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-8503, Japan
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- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259, Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-8503, Japan
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- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259, Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-8503, Japan
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- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259, Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-8503, Japan
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- Institute of Innovative Research (IIR), Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259, Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama 226-8503, Japan
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Verdonck J, Duca RC, Galea KS, Iavicoli I, Poels K, Töreyin ZN, Vanoirbeek J, Godderis L. Systematic review of biomonitoring data on occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Int J Hyg Environ Health 2021; 236:113799. [PMID: 34303131 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2021.113799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) can cause serious adverse health effects such as lung cancer and irritation of the skin and airways. Although assessment of chromium (Cr) in urine is not specific for Cr(VI) exposure, the total amount of Cr in urine is the most used marker of exposure for biomonitoring of Cr(VI). The purpose of this systematic review was fourfold: (1) to assess current and recent biomonitoring levels in subjects occupationally exposed to Cr(VI), with a focus on urinary Cr levels at the end of a working week, (2) to identify variables influencing these biomonitoring levels, (3) to identify how urinary Cr levels correlate with other Cr(VI) exposure markers and (4) to identify gaps in the current research. To address these purposes, unpublished and published biomonitoring data were consulted: (i) unpublished biomonitoring data comprised urinary Cr levels (n = 3799) of workers from different industries in Belgium collected during 1998-2018, in combination with expert scores indicating jobs with Cr exposure and (ii) published biomonitoring data was extracted by conducting a systematic literature review. A linear mixed effect model was applied on the unpublished biomonitoring data, showing a decreasing time trend of 30% in urinary Cr levels. Considering the observed decreasing time trend, only articles published between January 1, 2010 and September 30, 2020 were included in the systematic literature search to assess current and recent biomonitoring levels. Twenty-five studies focusing on human biomonitoring of exposure to Cr(VI) in occupational settings were included. Overall, the results showed a decreasing time trend in urinary Cr levels and the need for more specific Cr(VI) biomarkers. Furthermore, this review indicated the importance of improved working conditions, efficient use of personal protective equipment, better exposure control and increased risk awareness to reduce Cr levels in biological matrices. Further investigation of the contribution of the different exposure routes is needed, so that better guidance on the use of control measures can be provided. In addition, this review support the call for more harmonization of human biomonitoring.
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- Jelle Verdonck
- Environment and Health, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35 Blok d-box 7001, Belgium.
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- Environment and Health, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35 Blok d-box 7001, Belgium; Unit Environmental Hygiene and Human Biological Monitoring, Department of Health Protection, National Health Laboratory, Dudelange, Luxembourg
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM), Research Avenue North, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AP, UK
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Environment and Health, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35 Blok d-box 7001, Belgium
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- Department of Occupational Health and Diseases, Adana City Research and Training Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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- Environment and Health, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35 Blok d-box 7001, Belgium
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- Environment and Health, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35 Blok d-box 7001, Belgium; IDEWE, External Service for Prevention and Protection at Work, Interleuvenlaan 58, 3001, Heverlee, Belgium
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Effect of solvent/auxiliary ligand on the structures of Cd(II) coordination polymers based on ligand 5-(2-benzothiazolyl)isophthalic acid. Polyhedron 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2021.115103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Ferrarini A, Fracasso A, Spini G, Fornasier F, Taskin E, Fontanella MC, Beone GM, Amaducci S, Puglisi E. Bioaugmented Phytoremediation of Metal-Contaminated Soils and Sediments by Hemp and Giant Reed. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:645893. [PMID: 33959108 PMCID: PMC8096354 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.645893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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We assessed the effects of EDTA and selected plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on the phytoremediation of soils and sediments historically contaminated by Cr, Ni, and Cu. A total of 42 bacterial strains resistant to these heavy metals (HMs) were isolated and screened for PGP traits and metal bioaccumulation, and two Enterobacter spp. strains were finally selected. Phytoremediation pot experiments of 2 months duration were carried out with hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) and giant reed (Arundo donax L.) grown on soils and sediments respectively, comparing in both cases the effects of bioaugmentation with a single PGPR and EDTA addition on plant and root growth, plant HM uptake, HM leaching, as well as the changes that occurred in soil microbial communities (structure, biomass, and activity). Good removal percentages on a dry mass basis of Cr (0.4%), Ni (0.6%), and Cu (0.9%) were observed in giant reed while negligible values (<100‰) in hemp. In giant reed, HMs accumulated differentially in plant (rhizomes > > roots > leaves > stems) with largest quantities in rhizomes (Cr 0.6, Ni 3.7, and Cu 2.2 g plant–1). EDTA increased Ni and Cu translocation to aerial parts in both crops, despite that in sediments high HM concentrations in leachates were measured. PGPR did not impact fine root diameter distribution of both crops compared with control while EDTA negatively affected root diameter class length (DCL) distribution. Under HM contamination, giant reed roots become shorter (from 5.2 to 2.3 mm cm–3) while hemp roots become shorter and thickened from 0.13 to 0.26 mm. A consistent indirect effect of HM levels on the soil microbiome (diversity and activity) mediated by plant response (root DCL distribution) was observed. Multivariate analysis of bacterial diversity and activity revealed not only significant effects of plant and soil type (rhizosphere vs. bulk) but also a clear and similar differentiation of communities between control, EDTA, and PGPR treatments. We propose root DCL distribution as a key plant trait to understand detrimental effect of HMs on microbial communities. Positive evidence of the soil-microbe-plant interactions occurring when bioaugmentation with PGPR is associated with deep-rooting perennial crops makes this combination preferable over the one with chelating agents. Such knowledge might help to yield better bioaugmented bioremediation results in contaminated sites.
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- Andrea Ferrarini
- Department of Sustainable Crop Production, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department of Sustainable Crop Production, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- CREA - Centro Viticoltura ed Enologia, Gorizia, Italy.,SOLIOMICS srl, Udine, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department of Sustainable Crop Production, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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Allah Ditta HM, Aziz A, Hussain MK, Mehboob N, Hussain M, Farooq S, Azhar MF. Exogenous application of black cumin ( Nigella sativa) seed extract improves maize growth under chromium (Cr) stress. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2021; 23:1231-1243. [PMID: 33631090 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2021.1889965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Accumulation of non-essential heavy metals like chromium (Cr) is among major abiotic stresses, which adversely affect crop growth. Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is the most dangerous form negatively affecting the growth and productivity of crops. This study evaluated the role of black cumin extracts (BCE) in improving growth and productivity of maize genotypes under different concentrations of Cr(VI). Two maize genotypes ("Neelum" and "P1543") were grown under 0, 4, 8 and 12 mg Cr(VI) kg-1 concentrations. The BCE was applied as foliar spray at three concentrations (0, 10 and 20%) at 25 and 45 days after sowing. Increasing Cr(VI) concentration significantly (p < 0.05) reduced seed germination, root and allometric traits, gas exchange attributes and relative water contents of tested genotypes. Hybrid maize genotype better tolerated tested Cr(VI) concentrations than synthetic genotype with lower Cr accumulation and better allometric and gas exchange traits. Exogenous application of 20% BCE proved effective in lowering the adverse effects of Cr(VI) toxicity on maize genotypes. It is concluded that 20% BCE could be used to improve maize performance through better allometric and gas exchange traits under different Cr(VI) concentrations. Nonetheless, actual mechanisms involved in improved Cr(VI)-tolerance of maize with BCE application must be explored. Novelty statement Black cumin has been widely used to reduce Cr toxicity in animals. However, the role of black cumin in reducing Cr toxicity in plants has never been studied. The present study was conducted to infer the role of different concentrations of black cumin extract in improving the growth of synthetic and hybrid maize genotypes under different levels of Cr stress. It is concluded that black cumin extract could be used to lower Cr toxicity in maize grown under Cr-contaminated soils.
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- Department of Botany, The Women University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Harran University, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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Saddik MS, Elsayed MMA, Abdelkader MSA, El-Mokhtar MA, Abdel-Aleem JA, Abu-Dief AM, Al-Hakkani MF, Farghaly HS, Abou-Taleb HA. Novel Green Biosynthesis of 5-Fluorouracil Chromium Nanoparticles Using Harpullia pendula Extract for Treatment of Colorectal Cancer. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13020226. [PMID: 33562032 PMCID: PMC7915530 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13020226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third highest major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hence, many strategies and approaches have been widely developed for cancer treatment. This work prepared and evaluated the antitumor activity of 5-Fluorouracil (5-Fu) loaded chromium nanoparticles (5-FuCrNPs). The green biosynthesis approach using Harpullia (H) pendula aqueous extract was used for CrNPs preparation, which was further loaded with 5-Fu. The prepared NPs were characterized for morphology using scanning and transmission electron microscopes (SEM and TEM). The results revealed the formation of uniform, mono-dispersive, and highly stable CrNPs with a mean size of 23 nm. Encapsulation of 5-Fu over CrNPs, with a higher drug loading efficiency, was successful with a mean size of 29 nm being produced. In addition, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) were also used for the investigation. The drug 5-Fu was adsorbed on the surface of biosynthesized CrNPs in order to overcome its clinical resistance and increase its activity against CRC cells. Box–Behnken Design (BBD) and response surface methodology (RSM) were used to characterize and optimize the formulation factors (5-Fu concentration, CrNP weight, and temperature). Furthermore, the antitumor activity of the prepared 5-FuCrNPs was tested against CRC cells (CACO-2). This in vitro antitumor study demonstrated that 5-Fu-loaded CrNPs markedly decreased the IC50 of 5-Fu and exerted more cytotoxicity at nearly all concentrations than 5-Fu alone. In conclusion, 5-FuCrNPs is a promising drug delivery system for the effective treatment of CRC.
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- Mohammed S. Saddik
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, P.O. Box 82524, Sohag 82524, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, P.O. Box 82524, Sohag 82524, Egypt;
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt;
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt;
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Taibah University, Madinah 42353, Saudi Arabia;
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, New Valley University, Al-Kharja 72511, Egypt;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University (NUB), Beni-Sueif 62511, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University (NUB), Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt;
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Kasozi KI, Otim EO, Ninsiima HI, Zirintunda G, Tamale A, Ekou J, Musoke GH, Muyinda R, Matama K, Mujinya R, Matovu H, Ssempijja F, Eze ED, Atino M, Udechukwu B, Kayima R, Etiang P, Ayikobua ET, Kembabazi S, Usman IM, Sulaiman SO, Natabo PC, Kyeyune GN, Batiha GES, Otim O. An analysis of heavy metals contamination and estimating the daily intakes of vegetables from Uganda. TOXICOLOGY RESEARCH AND APPLICATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/2397847320985255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background: Environmental contamination with elevated levels of copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr6+), cadmium (Cd), and nickel (Ni)—all states of which are found in Uganda—raises health risk to the public. Pb, Cr6+, Cd, and Ni for instance are generally considered nonessential to cellular functions, notwithstanding the importance of the oxidative state of the metals in bioavailability. As such, we aimed in this study (i) to evaluate heavy metal concentrations in four vegetables from a typical open-air market in Uganda, (ii) to assess the safety of consuming these vegetables against the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended limits of heavy metals consumption, and (iii) to formulate a model of estimated daily intake (EDI) among consumers in the country. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in five georeferenced markets of Bushenyi district in January 2020. Amaranthus, cabbages, scarlet eggplants, and tomatoes were collected from open markets, processed, and analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometry. Modeled EDI, principal component (PCA) and cluster analysis (CA) were conducted to identify relationships in the samples. Results: The levels of essential elements in the four vegetables were found to fall from Co > Cu > Fe > Zn. Those of non-essential metals were significantly higher and followed the pattern Cd > Cr > Pb > Ni. The highest EDI values were those of Cu in scarlet eggplants, Zn in amaranthus, Fe in amaranthus, Co in amaranthus, Pb in cabbages, total Cr in scarlet eggplant, Cd in cabbages and tomatoes, and Ni in cabbages. In comparison to international limits, EDIs for Zn, Cu, Co and Fe were low while Ni in cabbages were high. PCA showed high variations in scarlet eggplant and amaranthus. The study vegetables were found to be related with each other, not according to the location of the markets from where they were obtained, but according to their species by CA. Conclusion: The presence of non-essential elements above WHO limits raises policy challenges for the consumption and marketing of vegetables in the study area. Furthermore, low EDIs of essential elements in the vegetables create demand for nutritious foods to promote healthy communities.
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- Keneth Iceland Kasozi
- Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Busitema University Arapai Campus, Soroti, Uganda
- School of Medicine, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda
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- College of Engineering and Sciences, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN, USA
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Busitema University Arapai Campus, Soroti, Uganda
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- Department of Wildlife Resources, School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biosecurity, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Busitema University Arapai Campus, Soroti, Uganda
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Cavendish University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Busitema University Arapai Campus, Soroti, Uganda
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- School of Pharmacy, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Busitema University Arapai Campus, Soroti, Uganda
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Uganda
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- School of Pharmacy, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Uganda
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- School of Pharmacy, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Uganda
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- School of Pharmacy, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Busitema University Arapai Campus, Soroti, Uganda
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Uganda
- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Directorate of Research, Natural Chemotherapeutics Research Institute, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, AlBeheira, Egypt
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- Department of Humanities and Sciences, University of California – Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda
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Dvoynenko O, Lo SL, Chen YJ, Chen GW, Tsai HM, Wang YL, Wang JK. Speciation Analysis of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) in Water with Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:2052-2059. [PMID: 33521444 PMCID: PMC7841920 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c05020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Identifying and quantifying chromium in water are important for the protection of precious water resources from chromium pollution. Standard methods however are unable to easily distinguish toxic hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), from innocuous trivalent chromium, Cr(III), are time-consuming, or require large sample quantity. We show in this report that Cr(VI) and Cr(III) in water can be differentiated based on their distinct spectral features of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). Their SERS signals exhibit different pH dependences: the SERS features of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) are most prominent at pH values of 10 and 5.5, respectively. The obtained limit of detection of Cr(VI) in water is below 0.1 mg/L. Both concentration curves of their SERS signals show Langmuir sorption isotherm behavior. A procedure was developed to quantify Cr(VI) concentration based on the direct retrieval or addition method with an error of 10%. Finally, the SERS detection of Cr(VI) is shown to be insensitive to co-present Cr(III). The developed SERS procedure offers potential to monitor toxic chromium in fields.
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- Olga Dvoynenko
- Institute
of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia
Sinica, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Environmental
Analytical Laboratory, Environmental Protection Administration, Taoyuan City 32024, Taiwan
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- Environmental
Analytical Laboratory, Environmental Protection Administration, Taoyuan City 32024, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia
Sinica, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia
Sinica, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia
Sinica, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
- Department
of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10699, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia
Sinica, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
- Center
for Condensed Matter Sciences, National
Taiwan University, Taipei 10699, Taiwan
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Chromium (Cr) is a common element in the Earth’s crust. It may exist in different oxidation states, Cr(0), Cr(III) and Cr(VI), with Cr(III) and Cr(VI) being relatively stable and largely predominant. Chromium’s peculiarity is that its behavior relies on its valence state. Cr(III) is a trace element in humans and plays a major role in glucose and fat metabolism. The beneficial effects of Cr(III) in obesity and types 2 diabetes are known. It has been long considered an essential element, but now it has been reclassified as a nutritional supplement. On the other hand, Cr(VI) is a human carcinogen and exposure to it occurs both in occupational and environmental contexts. It induces also epigenetic effects on DNA, histone tails and microRNA; its toxicity seems to be related to its higher mobility in soil and swifter penetration through cell membranes than Cr(III). The microorganisms Acinetobacter sp. Cr1 and Pseudomonas sp. Cr13 have been suggested as a promising agent for bioremediation of Cr(VI). This review intends to underline the important role of Cr(III) for human health and the dangerousness of Cr(VI) as a toxic element. The dual and opposing roles of this metal make it particularly interesting. An overview of the recent literature is reported in support.
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Li Q, Yang D, Yang Y. Spectrofluorimetric determination of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) by quenching effect of Cr(III) based on the Cu-CDs with peroxidase-mimicking activity. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 244:118882. [PMID: 32919158 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2020.118882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The study presents a spectrofluorimetric method for the determination of Cr(III) based on 2,3-diaminophenazine (DAP) as fluorescent nano sensor. With the peroxidase-mimicking activity of copper-doped carbon dots (Cu-CDs), colorless o-phenylenediamine (OPD) was oxidized to fluorescent DAP in the presence of H2O2 via generation of hydroxyl radicals. The Cr(III) was found to decrease the fluorescent intensity of the Cu-CDs-mediated OPD oxidation system. Cr(VI) species were reduced to Cr(III) by employing 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate) (ABTS) as the reductant, and a novel spectrofluorimetric method for the highly sensitive detection of speciation Cr(VI) and Cr(III) was developed. The Cu-CDs nanozyme was prepared from ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid copper disodium salt (Na2[Cu (EDTA)]) by one-step pyrolysis method. Under optimal conditions, the fluorescence intensity of DAP is linearly proportional to the Cr(III) ion concentration in the range of 5 × 10-6 to 1.5 × 10-4 mol L-1 and the detection limit is 1.2 × 10-7 mol L-1. The method has a good anti-interference performance against some metal ions, such as, Hg2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, Ba2+, K+, Mn2+, Ni2+, Al3+, and Fe3+. The proposed method was successfully applied in the determination of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) in water samples.
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- Qiulan Li
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China.
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Paithankar JG, Saini S, Dwivedi S, Sharma A, Chowdhuri DK. Heavy metal associated health hazards: An interplay of oxidative stress and signal transduction. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 262:128350. [PMID: 33182141 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 250] [Impact Index Per Article: 83.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Heavy metal-induced cellular and organismal toxicity have become a major health concern in biomedical science. Indiscriminate use of heavy metals in different sectors, such as, industrial-, agricultural-, healthcare-, cosmetics-, and domestic-sectors has contaminated environment matrices and poses a severe health concern. Xenobiotics mediated effect is a ubiquitous cellular response. Oxidative stress is one such prime cellular response, which is the result of an imbalance in the redox system. Further, oxidative stress is associated with macromolecular damages and activation of several cell survival and cell death pathways. Epidemiological as well as laboratory data suggest that oxidative stress-induced cellular response following heavy metal exposure is linked with an increased risk of neoplasm, neurological disorders, diabetes, infertility, developmental disorders, renal failure, and cardiovascular disease. During the recent past, a relation among heavy metal exposure, oxidative stress, and signaling pathways have been explored to understand the heavy metal-induced toxicity. Heavy metal-induced oxidative stress and its connection with different signaling pathways are complicated; therefore, the systemic summary is essential. Herein, an effort has been made to decipher the interplay among heavy metals/metalloids (Arsenic, Chromium, Cadmium, and Lead) exposures, oxidative stress, and signal transduction, which are essential to mount the cellular and organismal response. The signaling pathways involved in this interplay include NF-κB, NRF2, JAK-STAT, JNK, FOXO, and HIF.
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- Jagdish Gopal Paithankar
- Nitte (Deemed to Be University), Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Division of Environmental Health and Toxicology, Kotekar-Beeri Road, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, 575018, India
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- Embryotoxicology Laboratory, Environmental Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow, 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India; Molecular and Human Genetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to Be University), Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Division of Environmental Health and Toxicology, Kotekar-Beeri Road, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, 575018, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to Be University), Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Division of Environmental Health and Toxicology, Kotekar-Beeri Road, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, 575018, India.
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- Embryotoxicology Laboratory, Environmental Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow, 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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John R, Rajan AP. Effective sequestration of chromium by bacterial biosorption: a review. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2020; 51:738-748. [DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2020.1861010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Rinaldo John
- Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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- Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
- CO2 and Green Technology Centre, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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Cobalt–Chromium Dental Alloys: Metal Exposures, Toxicological Risks, CMR Classification, and EU Regulatory Framework. CRYSTALS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst10121151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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During the 20th century, metal alloys have assumed an important role as restorative materials. Among existing examples, cobalt–chromium (Co–Cr) alloys increasingly began to be used in medicine and especially in dentistry. Their success is mainly due to their mechanical properties such as stiffness, strength and corrosion resistance, thus allowing a high biocompatibility. There are quite meaningful data on the corrosion and toxicity of Co–Cr alloys for their use in restorative materials such as dental prostheses. Toxicological studies following Co and Cr exposures in the oral cavity are more difficult to conduct because there are many different situations leading to the release of metal ions and wear particles. Furthermore, the links between exposure and the appearance of local or systemic toxicity are not automatic. Since 2017, the European Union (EU) regulatory framework for Co–Cr alloys has been undergoing profound changes. A new EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) (2017/745) will be applied in May 2021 with the need to consider that Co metal is a new carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic to reproduction (CMR) substance. On 18 February 2020, the 14th Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP14) to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation was published, including the harmonised classification for Co metal as a CMR 1B substance. In this context, the use of Co might be forbidden if the medical devices are invasive and as soon as they include more than 0.1% (m/m) Co. This review provides a specific overview on Co–Cr dental alloys in terms of metal ions and wear particles release, toxicological risks, and the actual and new EU regulatory framework.
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Effects of dietary chromium propionate on laying performance, egg quality, serum biochemical parameters and antioxidant status of laying ducks under heat stress. Animal 2020; 15:100081. [PMID: 33712205 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2020.100081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Recent studies have shown that chromium (Cr) could alleviate the negative effects of heat stress on livestock and poultry, but there is little information available to laying ducks. This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary addition of chromium propionate on laying performance, egg quality, serum biochemical parameters and antioxidant status of laying ducks under hot (average 32 °C) and humid (average 75% relative humidity) summer conditions. A total of 900 66-week-old weight- and laying-matched Shanma laying ducks were randomly divided into five treatments, each with 6 replicates of 30 individually caged birds. The birds were fed either a basal diet or the basal diet supplemented with either 200, 400, 600, or 800 μg/kg Cr as chromium propionate. All laying ducks were given feed and water ad libitum for 5 weeks. The results showed that dietary supplementation with chromium propionate significantly increased the laying rate and yolk colour score (P < 0.05). Treatment with 400 μg/kg Cr as chromium propionate significantly decreased the feed/egg ratio by 5.4% (P < 0.05). Increased supplemental Cr from 0 to 800 μg/kg resulted in an increase in albumen height and the Haugh unit linearly (P < 0.05). Increased supplemental Cr decreased serum cortisol (P < 0.001, linear; P = 0.008, quadratic), heat shock protein-70 (P < 0.001, linear; P = 0.007, quadratic) and glucose (P = 0.007, linear), whereas it increased serum insulin (P = 0.011, Linear), total protein (P = 0.006, linear; P = 0.048, quadratic) and albumin (P = 0.035, linear; P = 0.088, quadratic). Dietary Cr levels increased the activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase, the total antioxidant capacity linearly and quadratically (P < 0.05). A linear and quadratic (P < 0.05) decrease of the malondialdehyde concentrations in response to dietary Cr level was observed. These results indicated that dietary supplementation of Cr as chromium propionate, particularly at 800 μg/kg could beneficially affect the laying rate, egg quality and antioxidant function, as well as modulate the blood biochemical parameters of laying ducks under heat stress conditions.
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The effect of chromium supplementation on apolipoproteins: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2020; 40:34-41. [PMID: 33183560 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Apos play a role in lipoprotein metabolism. Several studies have been carried out on the effect of chromium supplement in improving CVD risk factors. OBJECTIVE This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis that aimed to investigate the effect of chromium supplementation on Apos levels of human studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched PubMed, Scopus up to May 2020 up to September 2019. We retrieved studies from identified articles. The studies' quality was evaluated using Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. We estimated the effect of chromium supplementation on Apo A, Apo A1, and Apo B by pooling mean and standard deviation (SD) values. RESULTS We obtained six trials involving 231 participants. Chromium consumption resulted significantly decreased Apo B while the subjects were ingesting chromium picolinate. Chromium supplementation did not significantly decrease Apo A (WMD: -3.89 mg/dl; 95% CI, -11.96 to 4.18) with no significant heterogeneity (I2 = 0.00%, p = 0.37). The serum level of Apo A1 did not statistically change following chromium intervention (WMD: 6.11 mg/dl; 95% CI, -7.01 to 19.23) with no significant heterogeneity (I2 = 0.00%, p = 0.68). Chromium supplementation did not significantly decrease Apo B (WMD: 3.81 mg/dl; 95% CI, -5.32 to 12.94). With no significant heterogeneity (I2 = 42.3%, p = 0.12). CONCLUSIONS The chromium supplement did not have a significant effect on the Apolipoproteins (Apo A, ApoA1 and Apo B).
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