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Takyi SA, Arko-Mensah J, Basu N, Bawuah S, Dwomoh D, Fobil JN. Iron- and protein rich diets may boost hemoglobin levels among informal electronic waste recyclers exposed to metals at Agbogbloshie, Ghana. HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADVANCES 2023; 8:100073. [PMID: 38318113 PMCID: PMC10843856 DOI: 10.1016/j.heha.2023.100073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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While human exposure to metals may play a role in the pathogenesis of anemia, consumption of balanced diets may boost blood hemoglobin (Hb) levels in humans. Although informal electronic waste (e-waste) recycling processes have recently drawn attention as an important source of pollution, there is almost no empirical evidence on the relationship between diet, metals exposure and anemia among e-waste recyclers. Therefore, we evaluated possible ameliorating effects of diet on metal exposure related anemia, as measured by Hb levels of e-waste recyclers and a reference population in Ghana. This repeated measure study used data collected from e-waste recyclers (n=142) and a reference population (n=65) between March 2017 and October 2018. Stored whole blood samples were analyzed for the following metals; Cd, Pb, Rb, Tb, Tl, and Eu. Next, Hb levels were analysed using the URIT-810® semiautomatic biochemistry analyzer. Furthermore, a 48-hour dietary recall questionnaire was administered to assess dietary intake parameters such as protein, folate, carbohydrates, Fe, Ca, Mg, Se, Zn, and Cu. Ordinary regression models were used to estimate joint effects of metals and nutrients on Hb levels. At baseline, the mean Hb was lower among recyclers (12.99 ± 3.17 g/dL) than the reference group (13.02 ±2.37 g/dL). Blood Pb, Cd, Rb, Eu and Tb were associated with significant decreases in Hb levels of e-waste recyclers. Dietary intake of proteins and Fe was associated with concomitant increase in Hb levels of both groups as well as when analysis was restricted to recyclers. Despite the high exposure of e-waste recyclers to a myriad of metals, consumption of Fe-rich diets appears to ameliorate anemia and improved Hb levels (β=0.229; 95% CI: 0.013, 0.445; p=0.04). Therefore, the consumption of Fe and protein-rich foods may boost blood Hb levels in e-waste recyclers, even though exposure to high levels of metals is a predictor of anemia among this worker-group.
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- Sylvia A. Takyi
- School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon. Accra Ghana
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- School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon. Accra Ghana
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- School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon. Accra Ghana
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- School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon. Accra Ghana
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- School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon. Accra Ghana
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Lead content in automotive paints purchased at formal and informal outlets in Kenya. Heliyon 2023; 9:e12831. [PMID: 36711311 PMCID: PMC9879762 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e12831] [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: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Lead (Pb) is added to automotive paints to prevent corrosion on metallic surfaces, for decorative colours, and for reflective properties to heighten visibility, and enhanced drying time, and durability. However, there are substitutes for all of these applications and Pb is highly toxic to human health and the environment. Through concerted efforts, leaded gasoline was phased out and currently, the focus is on lead-based paints. Leaded automotive paint used for spray painting activities often conducted in close proximity to human habitation raises public health concerns over possible exposure. This study was therefore undertaken to assess Pb levels in automotive paints frequently used by informal spray painters. A total of thirty-two (n = 32) cans of automotive paints were purchased in 4 sets of red, blue, green and white colours from eight formal and informal retail shops. Lead levels in the paint samples were analyzed in triplicates using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. All the automotive paints from the informal retail shops had Pb levels that ranged from 220 to 2740 ppm, and exceeded the regulatory limit of 90 ppm. The blue paint from the informal store had the highest Pb levels which were 30 times of the set limit. On the contrary, the paints from the formal stores had significantly (p < 0.05) lower Pb levels that ranged from 80.7 to 580 ppm than those of the informal stores. Although only one paint sample from the former retail shop had Pb levels within the limit. In general, the elevated Pb levels in automotive paints that are used in an unregulated environment are potential sources of exposure and environmental contamination. The study urgently calls for enforcement of the regulatory limits and comprehensive Pb exposure assessments in this sector.
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Nasab H, Rajabi S, Eghbalian M, Malakootian M, Hashemi M, Mahmoudi-Moghaddam H. Association of As, Pb, Cr, and Zn urinary heavy metals levels with predictive indicators of cardiovascular disease and obesity in children and adolescents. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 294:133664. [PMID: 35066075 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although the basic causes of obesity and cardiovascular illness have been extensively researched, little is known about the influence of environmental variables such as heavy metals on obesity development and cardiovascular disease in children and adolescents. The assumption that arsenic (As), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), and zinc (Zn) exposure impact obesity and predictors of cardiovascular disease was explored in this study. METHOD A questionnaire was used to gather demographic information as well as certain determinants of exposure to As, Pb, Cr, and Zn from 106 children and adolescents aged 6 to 18. Physical tests (height, weight, waist circumference (WC), BMI, BMI Z-score, Systolic blood pressure (SBP), Diastolic blood pressure (DBP)), blood samples for clinical trials (Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), Total Cholesterol (TC), Triglyceride (TG), Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) (, and urine samples for urinary creatinine measurement and measures of As, Pb, Cr, and Zn in urine were obtained using the Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP/MS). RESULTS The average age of the participants in the research was 11.42 ± 3.68. The majority of the participants in the research were boys (56 people). As, Pb, and Zn mean concentrations (μg/L) were greater in obese adults (42.60 ± 22.59, 20.63 ± 14.64, 326 ± 164.82), respectively. After adjusting for possible confounding factors, the data revealed that adolescents aged 12-18 years had higher levels of As and Pb (8.69 and 5.02 μg/L) than children aged 6 to 11. As and Zn metals had significant association with FBS and lipid profile (TC, TG, LDL, HDL), lead had significant correlations with lipid profile, while Cr had significant correlations with WC, SBP, FBS, LDL, TC. CONCLUSION Childhood and adolescent exposure to As, Pb, Cr, and Zn can impact obesity and cardiovascular disease markers. The current research was a cross-sectional study, which necessitates group studies and case studies to evaluate causal relationships.
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- Habibeh Nasab
- Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Mani MS, Puranik A, Kabekkodu SP, Joshi MB, Dsouza HS. Influence of VDR and HFE polymorphisms on blood lead levels of occupationally exposed workers. Hum Exp Toxicol 2020; 40:897-914. [PMID: 33233953 DOI: 10.1177/0960327120975451] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Lead is a ubiquitous heavy metal toxin of significant public health concern. Every individual varies in their response to lead's toxic effects due to underlying genetic variations in lead metabolizing enzymes or proteins distributed in the population. Earlier studies, including our lab, have attributed the influence of ALAD (δ-Aminolevulinate dehydratase) polymorphism on blood lead retention and ALAD activity. The present study aimed to investigate the influence of VDR (Vitamin D receptor) and HFE (Hemochromatosis) polymorphisms in modulating blood lead levels (BLLs) of occupationally exposed workers. 164 lead-exposed subjects involved in lead alloy manufacturing and battery breaking and recycling processes and 160 unexposed controls with BLLs below 10 µg/dL recruited in the study. Blood lead levels, along with a battery of biochemical assays and genotyping, were performed. Regression analysis revealed a negative influence of BLLs on ALAD activity (p < 0.0001) and a positive influence on smokeless tobacco use (p < 0.001) in lead-exposed subjects. A predicted haplotype of the three VDR polymorphisms computed from genotyping data revealed that T-A-A haplotype increased the BLLs by 0.93 units (p ≤ 0.05) and C-C-A haplotype decreased the BLLs by 7.25 units (p ≤ 0.05). Further analysis revealed that the wild-type CC genotype of HFE H63D presented a higher median BLL, indicating that variant C allele may have a role in increasing the concentration of lead. Hence, the polymorphism of genes associated with lead metabolism might aid in predicting genetic predisposition to lead and its associated effects.
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- Monica Shirley Mani
- Department of Radiation Biology and Toxicology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, 76793Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Data Science, Prasanna School of Public Health, 76793Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, 76793Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Ageing, Manipal School of Life Sciences, 76793Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Radiation Biology and Toxicology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, 76793Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Evaluation of Blood Lead Levels and Their Effects on Hematological Parameters and Renal Function in Iranian Lead Mine Workers. HEALTH SCOPE 2020. [DOI: 10.5812/jhealthscope.95917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Lead toxicity has become a growing health concern in countries such as Iran. However, little information is available on the assessment and evaluation of the health effects of lead exposure in mine workers. Objectives: The present study assessed the occupational exposure to lead and examine the association of blood lead (PbB) levels with hematological and kidney function parameters in mine workers. Methods: In this matched case-control study, the level of PbB was measured in 100 workers (70 exposed and 30 non-exposed), and then its relationship was evaluated with complete blood count (CBC) parameters, zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP), urea, blood creatinine levels, urinary δ-aminolevulinic acid (ALA), coproporphyrin, and creatinine levels. Results: The results showed a linear and significant relationship between the PbB level and B-ZPP, U-ALA, U-coproporphyrin, and U-creatinine levels in states of PbB levels > 20 μg/dL in a time and dose-dependent manner. A significant relationship was observed between the PbB level and the years of occupational exposure to lead and the B-urea level (P-value < 0.03). Conclusions: Chronic occupational exposure to lead decreased hematocrit, RDW-CV, MCV, MCH, and HGB values but did not significantly change RBC counts. Therefore, a regular assessment of routine blood parameters (such as CBC and ZPP) and renal function indices can be effectively used to monitor the toxic effects of lead exposure.
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Santos NR, Bandeira MDJ, Bah HAF, Rodrigues JLG, Cardoso MS, Rocha AR, Menezes-Filho JA. Zinc-protoporphyrin determination by HPLC with fluorescence detection as a biomarker of lead effect in artisanal pottery workers. Biomed Chromatogr 2020; 35:e4983. [PMID: 32909293 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.4983] [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: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Lead (Pb) exposure compromises heme synthesis by inhibiting ferrochelatase, forming zinc-protoporphyrin (ZnPP). This study aims to validate a method for the determination of ZnPP by HPLC with fluorescence detection and apply this method to evaluate the extent of Pb exposure of artisanal pottery workers. Extraction procedures were tested using both nonacid and acid liquid-liquid extraction. The former presented a better chromatogram and recovery results. The validated method yielded a good resolution of ZnPP and its free form peaks with acceptable precision and accuracy. Total run time was 15 min and ZnPP peak retention time was 5.6 min. We applied this method to evaluate 39 potters (90% male), mean age 40 years (9-80). The medians (ranges) of blood lead, ZnPP and hemoglobin were 16.0 μg/dl (2.2-71.5), 12.6 μg/dl (4.6-279.8) and 15.1 g/dl (11.0-17.8), respectively. Significant differences were observed for blood lead according to gender, age range (>40 years), direct handling of lead oxide and years of occupation. Significantly higher levels of ZnPP were observed in male potters involved with lead glazing activity. The validated method was shown to be simple with one-step nonacid extraction, good sensitivity, reproducibility and accuracy. Our data shows that these laborers are dangerously exposed to Pb, reflecting the effect on the heme synthesis.
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- Nathália R Santos
- Graduate Program in Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia. Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia. Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia. Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia. Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia. Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Food Science, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia. Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia. Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Food Science, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia. Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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Ahmad I, Khan B, Khan S, Khan MT, Schwab AP. Assessment of lead exposure among automobile technicians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 633:293-299. [PMID: 29574373 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.03.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Revised: 03/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Exposure to Pb among automobile technicians in selected towns of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, was studied using a questionnaire, biological sampling (blood, hair, nails), and analysis of Pb biomonitoring data across various subgroups of occupation, age, and years of exposure. The study population included exposed automobile technicians (n=50) and a control group (n=50). The automobile technicians were further stratified into 4 groups: mechanics, auto-body technicians, electricians, and painters. Mean Pb levels in biological samples of the automobile technicians were significantly higher than in the control group (P<0.01). The Pb concentrations (mean±standard deviation) in whole blood, hair, and nails of automobile technicians were 65.3±41.9μgdL-1, 23.6±11.2mgkg-1 and 29.7±14.5mgkg-1, respectively, whereas concentrations in the control group were 21.7±17.6μgdL-1, 4.8±3.4mgkg-1 and 7.2±3.9mgkg-1. Fifty two percent of the automobile technicians had blood levels >50μgdL-1, but only 14% of the control group exceeded this level. Considering that Pb blood levels of 50μgdL-1 exceed maximum concentrations recommended by leading public health organizations, appropriate measures should be taken to protect the welfare of the exposed automobile technicians and their families.
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- Iqbal Ahmad
- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan; Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, 2474 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-2474, USA
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, 2474 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-2474, USA.
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Eldesoky AH, Abdel-Rahman RF, Ahmed OK, Soliman GA, Saeedan AS, Elzorba HY, Elansary AA, Hattori M. Antioxidant and hepatoprotective potential of Plantago major
growing in Egypt and its major phenylethanoid glycoside, acteoside. J Food Biochem 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Ahmed H. Eldesoky
- Department of Pharmacognosy; National Research Centre, El-Tahrir St; Dokki Giza 12622 Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology; National Research Centre, El-Tahrir St; Dokki Giza 12622 Egypt
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Biochemistry Department; Cairo University; Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy; Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University; Al-Kharj KSA
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine; Cairo University; Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy; Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University; Al-Kharj KSA
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine; Cairo University; Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy; National Research Centre, El-Tahrir St; Dokki Giza 12622 Egypt
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- Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani; Toyama 930-0194 Japan
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Al-Zubaidi ES, Rabee AM. The risk of occupational exposure to mercury vapor in some public dental clinics of Baghdad city, Iraq. Inhal Toxicol 2017; 29:397-403. [PMID: 29043874 DOI: 10.1080/08958378.2017.1369601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dental workers are exposed to elevated levels of elemental mercury vapor substantially above the occupational exposure standards when placing or removing mercury/silver tooth restorations and disposing of mercury waste. This results in a significant increase in occupational exposure and risk of mercury intoxication. METHODS To evaluate the occupational exposure of dental workers to amalgam in four dental clinics in Baghdad city, the concentrations of mercury vapor were measured seasonally from February to November 2016. Samples of blood and urine were collected from 30 dental workers (exposed individuals) and five non-occupationally exposed individuals. Biochemical parameters such as cholesterol, liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase), renal enzymes (urea and creatinine), total protein and reduced glutathione (GSH) were observed. RESULTS The results indicated that mercury vapor levels varied from 84.7 ± 18.67 to 609.3 ± 238.90 µg/m3 and most concentrations were above the occupational exposure standards. The results of the biochemical parameters showed a significant increase in levels of cholesterol, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and no significant increase in blood urea and creatinine in dental workers in comparison with unexposed persons (control). Although the results showed a significant reduction in the levels of glutathione and total protein, there was no significant decrease in the levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in exposed dental workers when compared with non-occupationally exposed individuals. CONCLUSIONS It is concluded that mercury vapor concentrations in the indoor air of some dental clinics in Baghdad city are high and exceed the OSHA STEL(Occupational Safety and Health Administration Short Term Exposure Limit). The present data showed that altered biochemical parameters can be used as efficient bioindicators for mercury toxicity.
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- b Department of Biology, College of Science , University of Baghdad , Baghdad , Iraq
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Talkhan OFA, Abd Elwahab SAE, Shalapy EM. Biochemical studies on the effect of different water resources in Hail region on liver and kidney functions of rats. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2016; 188:484. [PMID: 27461423 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-016-5504-z] [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: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Low concentration of a heavy metal is toxic and can be classified as one of the pollution sources. Industrial and human waste can pollute water with heavy metals and soils breaking down under the effect of acidic rain, which release heavy metals into river, streams, lakes, and ground water. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in vital organs of the human body damages these organs, including the liver and kidney, which are the main organs for metabolism, detoxification, and excretion. The present study aims to investigate into concentrations of such heavy metals (Fe, Cu, Zn, and Pb) in both ground and tap water samples collected from different areas in Hail region, KSA. Then, this study moves forward to examine the effects of such concentrations on the biochemistry of serum in rats. In this regard, the results demonstrate the presence of significant differences (p < 0.05) in the liver function parameters, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total proteins, albumin, and globulin between all the studied groups that were exposed to heavy-metals-polluted water, when compared with the control group. In addition, there were significant differences (p < 0.05) in the kidney function parameters, uric acid, urea, and creatinine, when compared with the control group. Thence, and as this study indicates, heavy-metals-polluted water can cause disturbance in the liver and kidney function parameters, which highlights health risks of the water polluted with heavy metals. In this sense, the concerned authorities should regularly carry out survey and should monitor underground water, and people have to be aware of such risks.
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- Ola F A Talkhan
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hail University, KSA, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hail University, KSA, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hail University, KSA, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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Vyas A, Ram H, Purohit A, Jatwa R. Adverse Effects of Subchronic Dose of Aspirin on Reproductive Profile of Male Rats. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS 2016; 2016:6585430. [PMID: 27190691 PMCID: PMC4844896 DOI: 10.1155/2016/6585430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2015] [Accepted: 03/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is widely used for cardiovascular prophylaxis and as anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical. An investigation was carried out to evaluate the influence of subchronic dose of aspirin on reproductive profile of male rats, if any. Experimental animals were divided into three groups: control and aspirin subchronic dose of 12.5 mg/kg for 30 days and 60 days, respectively, while alterations in sperm dynamics, testicular histopathological and planimetric investigations, body and organs weights, lipid profiles, and hematology were performed as per aimed objectives. Subchronic dose of aspirin reduced sperm density, count, and mobility in cauda epididymis and testis; histopathology and developing primary spermatogonial cells (primary spermatogonia, secondary spermatogonia, and mature spermatocyte) count were also significantly decreased in rats. Hematological investigations revealed hemopoietic abnormalities in 60-day-treated animals along with dysfunctions in hepatic and renal functions. The findings of the present study revealed that administration with subchronic dose of aspirin to male rats resulted in altered reproductive profiles and serum biochemistry.
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- Archana Vyas
- Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India
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- Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India
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- Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India
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- Molecular Medicine and Toxicology Lab, School of Life Sciences, Devi Ahilya University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001, India
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J. Iweala EE, Osundiya AO. Biochemical, Haematological and Histological Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Leaves of Gnetum africanum Welw. on Paracetamol-induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. INT J PHARMACOL 2010. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2010.872.879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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