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Ho JC, Wen HJ, Sun CW, Tsai SF, Su PH, Chang CL, Sun HL, Wang SL, Lee CH. Prenatal exposure to nickel and atopic dermatitis at age 3 years: a birth cohort study with cytokine profiles. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022; 36:2414-2422. [PMID: 35841308 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Nickel, the fifth most common element on Earth, is the leading inducer of contact allergies in humans, with potent immunological effects. Nickel-induced contact allergies predominantly affect females. Maternal exposure to nickel has been associated with several developmental abnormalities. However, how a maternal nickel exposure affects the development of atopic diathesis and immune abnormalities in children has never been addressed. OBJECTIVES We aimed to determine whether maternal Ni exposure affects the development of atopic dermatitis and immune abnormalities in their children. METHODS Using a birth cohort study, we analysed 140 mother-child pairs recruited in 2012-2015 from central Taiwan. Maternal exposure to nickel was estimated using urinary nickel levels measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The serum levels of 65 analytes and IgE in 3-year-old children were profiled with a multiplex ELISA. The correlation between the maternal urinary nickel concentration and serum analyte levels was assessed using Spearmen's correlation. Multivariant regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between maternal urinary nickel levels and serum analyte concentrations in their children. RESULTS The geometric means of the maternal urinary nickel and the children's serum IgE levels were 2.27 μg/L and 69.71 IU/ml, respectively. The maternal nickel exposure was associated with increased serum levels of IL-1β, IL-2, TNF-α, and leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF) but with decreased serum levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), IL-2R, and eotaxin-1 in the children. In addition, the development of childhood atopic dermatitis at 3 years old was significantly associated with the child's serum levels of IgE and IL-2R, but it was negatively associated with the maternal nickel exposure. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study showing the potential immunological effects of maternal nickel exposure in their children at an early developmental stage.
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- J C Ho
- Department of Dermatology, Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan.,Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan.,Institute of Earth Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hsinchu Cathay General Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan.,Department of Public Health, National Defence Medical Centre, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Safety, Health, and Environmental Engineering, National United University, Miaoli, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Dermatology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Feng X, Long R, Wang L, Liu C, Bai Z, Liu X. A review on heavy metal ions adsorption from water by layered double hydroxide and its composites. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Mercan S, Vehid H, Semen S, Celik U, Yayla M, Engin B. An ICP-MS Study for Quantitation of Nickel and Other Inorganic Elements in Urine Samples: Correlation of Patch Test Results with Lifestyle Habits. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:49-58. [PMID: 33609234 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02636-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Nickel (Ni) is a frequently used metal in the production of many products, and Ni exposure occurs in humans through food, inhalation, and skin. Studies reported Ni as the most common allergen diagnosed in the serial patch test. The main purpose of our study was to determine the concentration of Ni and other elements in the urine samples of individuals with Ni-sensitivity and to determine the effect of lifestyle habits on these variables. This study was conducted with 388 participants; additionally, both Ni patch test and inorganic analysis (for 24 elements) method in urine with inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) were applied to all participants. Ninety-two (23.7%) of the participants were found to have nickel sensitivity with a mean urine concentration of 4.475 μg/g creatinine (median=4.260; SD=2.527). The urine nickel concentration was significantly different between female and male participants (p =0.001). We found a significant correlation between Ni and other metals alongside various element pairs. The mean urine Ni concentration of the individuals with a positive Ni sensitivity test result was not different from that of the participants without Ni sensitivity (4.475 vs 4.256 μg/g creatinine, respectively; p = 0.068). The high accuracy, recovery, and repeatability data obtained from the analyses indicate that this study is efficient and appropriate for the quantitative determination of nickel and other elements in urine samples. Ni-containing objects and Ni-rich foods should be of concern for individuals with hypersensitivity reactions to the element.
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- Selda Mercan
- Institute of Forensic Sciences and Legal Medicine, Department of Science, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Buyukcekmece, 34500, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Training and Informatics, Istanbul Demiroglu Bilim University, Sisli, 34394, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of Forensic Sciences and Legal Medicine, Department of Science, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Buyukcekmece, 34500, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, 34098, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of Forensic Sciences and Legal Medicine, Department of Science, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Buyukcekmece, 34500, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, 34098, Istanbul, Turkey
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Riedel F, Aparicio-Soto M, Curato C, Thierse HJ, Siewert K, Luch A. Immunological Mechanisms of Metal Allergies and the Nickel-Specific TCR-pMHC Interface. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:10867. [PMID: 34682608 PMCID: PMC8535423 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182010867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Besides having physiological functions and general toxic effects, many metal ions can cause allergic reactions in humans. We here review the immune events involved in the mediation of metal allergies. We focus on nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co) and palladium (Pd), because these allergens are among the most prevalent sensitizers (Ni, Co) and immediate neighbors in the periodic table of the chemical elements. Co-sensitization between Ni and the other two metals is frequent while the knowledge on a possible immunological cross-reactivity using in vivo and in vitro approaches remains limited. At the center of an allergic reaction lies the capability of a metal allergen to form T cell epitopes that are recognized by specific T cell receptors (TCR). Technological advances such as activation-induced marker assays and TCR high-throughput sequencing recently provided new insights into the interaction of Ni2+ with the αβ TCR-peptide-major histocompatibility complex (pMHC) interface. Ni2+ functionally binds to the TCR gene segment TRAV9-2 or a histidine in the complementarity determining region 3 (CDR3), the main antigen binding region. Thus, we overview known, newly identified and hypothesized mechanisms of metal-specific T cell activation and discuss current knowledge on cross-reactivity.
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- Franziska Riedel
- Department for Chemicals and Product Safety, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany; (M.A.-S.); (C.C.); (H.-J.T.); (K.S.); (A.L.)
- Institute of Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Straße 2, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Chemicals and Product Safety, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany; (M.A.-S.); (C.C.); (H.-J.T.); (K.S.); (A.L.)
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- Department for Chemicals and Product Safety, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany; (M.A.-S.); (C.C.); (H.-J.T.); (K.S.); (A.L.)
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- Department for Chemicals and Product Safety, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany; (M.A.-S.); (C.C.); (H.-J.T.); (K.S.); (A.L.)
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- Department for Chemicals and Product Safety, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany; (M.A.-S.); (C.C.); (H.-J.T.); (K.S.); (A.L.)
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- Department for Chemicals and Product Safety, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany; (M.A.-S.); (C.C.); (H.-J.T.); (K.S.); (A.L.)
- Institute of Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise-Straße 2, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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Nickel Sensitivity Is Associated with GH-IGF1 Axis Impairment and Pituitary Abnormalities on MRI in Overweight and Obese Subjects. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21249733. [PMID: 33419306 PMCID: PMC7766406 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21249733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Nickel (Ni) is a ubiquitous metal, the exposure of which is implied in the development of contact dermatitis (nickel allergic contact dermatitis (Ni-ACD)) and Systemic Ni Allergy Syndrome (SNAS), very common among overweight/obese patients. Preclinical studies have linked Ni exposure to abnormal production/release of Growth Hormone (GH), and we previously found an association between Ni-ACD/SNAS and GH-Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) axis dysregulation in obese individuals, altogether suggesting a role for this metal as a pituitary disruptor. We herein aimed to directly evaluate the pituitary gland in overweight/obese patients with signs/symptoms suggestive of Ni allergy, exploring the link with GH secretion; 859 subjects with overweight/obesity and suspected of Ni allergy underwent Ni patch tests. Among these, 106 were also suspected of GH deficiency (GHD) and underwent dynamic testing as well as magnetic resonance imaging for routine follow up of benign diseases or following GHD diagnosis. We report that subjects with Ni allergies show a greater GH-IGF1 axis impairment, a higher prevalence of Empty Sella (ES), a reduced pituitary volume and a higher normalized T2 pituitary intensity compared to nonallergic ones. We hypothesize that Ni may be detrimental to the pituitary gland, through increased inflammation, thus contributing to GH-IGF1 axis dysregulation.
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Aparicio‐Soto M, Riedel F, Leddermann M, Bacher P, Scheffold A, Kuhl H, Timmermann B, Chudakov DM, Molin S, Worm M, Heine G, Thierse H, Luch A, Siewert K. TCRs with segment TRAV9-2 or a CDR3 histidine are overrepresented among nickel-specific CD4+ T cells. Allergy 2020; 75:2574-2586. [PMID: 32298488 DOI: 10.1111/all.14322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nickel is the most frequent cause of T cell-mediated allergic contact dermatitis worldwide. In vitro, CD4+ T cells from all donors respond to nickel but the involved αβ T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire has not been comprehensively analyzed. METHODS We introduce CD154 (CD40L) upregulation as a fast, unbiased, and quantitative method to detect nickel-specific CD4+ T cells ex vivo in blood of clinically characterized allergic and non allergic donors. Naïve (CCR7+ CD45RA+) and memory (not naïve) CD154+ CD4+ T cells were analyzed by flow cytometry after 5 hours of stimulation with 200 µmol/L NiSO4 ., TCR α- and β-chains of sorted nickel-specific and control cells were studied by high-throughput sequencing. RESULTS Stimulation of PBMCs with NiSO4 induced CD154 expression on ~0.1% (mean) of naïve and memory CD4+ T cells. In allergic donors with recent positive patch test, memory frequencies further increased ~13-fold and were associated with markers of in vivo activation. CD154 expression was TCR-mediated since single clones could be specifically restimulated. Among nickel-specific CD4+ T cells of allergic and non allergic donors, TCRs expressing the α-chain segment TRAV9-2 or a histidine in their α- or β-chain complementarity determining region 3 (CDR3) were highly overrepresented. CONCLUSIONS Induced CD154 expression represents a reliable method to study nickel-specific CD4+ T cells. TCRs with particular features respond in all donors, while strongly increased blood frequencies indicate nickel allergy for some donors. Our approach may be extended to other contact allergens for the further development of diagnostic and predictive in vitro tests.
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- Marina Aparicio‐Soto
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Berlin Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Berlin Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Berlin Germany
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- Institute of Immunology Christian‐Albrechts Universität zu Kiel and Universitätsklinik Schleswig‐Holstein Kiel Germany
- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology Christian‐Albrechts Universität zu Kiel Kiel Germany
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- Institute of Immunology Christian‐Albrechts Universität zu Kiel and Universitätsklinik Schleswig‐Holstein Kiel Germany
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- Sequencing Core Facility Max‐Planck‐Institute of Molecular Genetics Berlin Germany
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- Sequencing Core Facility Max‐Planck‐Institute of Molecular Genetics Berlin Germany
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- Genomics of Adaptive Immunity Department Shemyakin‐Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry Russian Academy of Science Moscow Russia
- Center for Precision Genome Editing and Genetic Technologies for Biomedicine Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University Moscow Russia
- Center of Molecular Medicine CEITEC Masaryk University Brno Czech Republic
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- Division of Dermatology Queen's University Kingston ON Canada
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Ludwig Maximilian University Munich Germany
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology Department of Dermatology, Venerology, and Allergy Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin Germany
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology Department of Dermatology, Venerology, and Allergy Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin Germany
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy University Hospital Schleswig‐Holstein Kiel Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Berlin Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Berlin Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Berlin Germany
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An N, Pourzal S, Luccioli S, Vukmanović S. Effects of diet on skin sensitization by nickel, poison ivy, and sesquiterpene lactones. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 137:111137. [PMID: 31982450 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Skin contact or exposure to sensitizers often occurs as a consequence of occupational exposures (e.g. poison ivy in forestry), wearing jewelry (e.g. nickel), or use of cosmetics (e.g. fragrances). However, many of the known skin sensitizers or their chemical variants are also consumed orally through foods or other sources. Since oral exposure to antigenic substances can lead to tolerance, consumption of sensitizers may impact the development and potency of skin sensitization, especially if the sensitizer is consumed early in life, prior to the first skin contact. To address this issue, we have reviewed human clinical and epidemiological literature relevant to this subject and evaluated whether early oral exposures to relevant sensitizers, or their chemical variants, are associated with reduced prevalence of skin sensitization to three main allergic sensitizers - nickel, urushiols of poison ivy, and sesquiterpene lactones of chrysanthemum and other plants.
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- Nan An
- Cosmetics Division, Office of Cosmetics and Colors (OCAC), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA
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- Cosmetics Division, Office of Cosmetics and Colors (OCAC), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA
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- Office of Compliance (OC), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA
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- Cosmetics Division, Office of Cosmetics and Colors (OCAC), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA.
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Cabral Pinto MMS, Marinho-Reis AP, Almeida A, Ordens CM, Silva MMVG, Freitas S, Simões MR, Moreira PI, Dinis PA, Diniz ML, Ferreira da Silva EA, Condesso de Melo MT. Human predisposition to cognitive impairment and its relation with environmental exposure to potentially toxic elements. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2018; 40:1767-1784. [PMID: 28281140 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-017-9928-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2016] [Accepted: 02/27/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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New lines of evidence suggest that less than 10% of neurodegenerative diseases have a strict genetic aetiology and other factors may be prevalent. Environmental exposures to potentially toxic elements appear to be a risk factor for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and sclerosis diseases. This study proposes a multidisciplinary approach combining neurosciences, psychology and environmental sciences while integrating socio-economic, neuropsychological, environmental and health data. We present the preliminary results of a neuropsychological assessment carried out in elderly residents of the industrial city of Estarreja. A battery of cognitive tests and a personal questionnaire were administered to the participants. Multivariate analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to identify potential relationships between the cognitive status of the participants and environmental exposure to potentially toxic elements. The results suggest a relationship between urinary PTEs levels and the incidence of cognitive disorders. They also point towards water consumption habits and profession as relevant factors of exposure. Linear regression models show that aluminium (R 2 = 38%), cadmium (R 2 = 11%) and zinc (R 2 = 6%) are good predictors of the scores of the Mini-Mental State Examination cognitive test. Median contents (µg/l) in groundwater are above admissible levels for drinking water for aluminium (371), iron (860), manganese (250), and zinc (305). While the World Health Organization does not provide health-based reference values for aluminium, results obtained from this study suggest that it may have an important role in the cognitive status of the elderly. Urine proved to be a suitable biomarker of exposure both to elements with low and high excretion rates.
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- Marina M S Cabral Pinto
- Department of Geosciences, Geobiotec Research Centre, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3030-548, Coimbra, Portugal.
- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Department of Geosciences, Geobiotec Research Centre, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Porto University, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- University College London Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal
- CEMUC, University of Coimbra, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3030-548, Coimbra, Portugal
- Centro de Investigação do Núcleo de Estudos e Intervenção Cognitivo Comportamental (CINEICC), Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação do Núcleo de Estudos e Intervenção Cognitivo Comportamental (CINEICC), Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade de Coimbra (FPCE-UC), Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3030-548, Coimbra, Portugal
- Laboratory of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal
- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, University of Coimbra, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Geosciences, Geobiotec Research Centre, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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Li H, Wan Y, Chen X, Cheng L, Yang X, Xia W, Xu S, Zhang H. A multiregional survey of nickel in outdoor air particulate matter in China: Implication for human exposure. CHEMOSPHERE 2018; 199:702-708. [PMID: 29471240 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.01.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Revised: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Nickel is a widespread environmental contaminant, and it is toxic to humans in certain forms at high doses. Despite this, nationwide data on nickel in outdoor air particulate matter and human exposure to nickel through inhalation in China are limited. In the present study, 662 outdoor air samples from seven representative provinces such as Shanghai, Hubei, Hunan, Hebei, Guangdong, Yunnan, and Shanxi were collected between March 2013 and February 2014 and analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The concentrations of nickel in the air were in the range of 2.1-80.9 ng/m3 (geometric mean: 14.4 ng/m3). In most areas, the concentrations of nickel were higher in winter and spring than those measured in summer and autumn. The daily intake (median) of nickel through inhalation of air particulate matter was estimated. Although the nickel concentrations in some air samples were high, inhalation of the air particulate matter accounted for a minor part of the total nickel intake; however, the adverse effects of human exposure to nickel through inhalation and its potential sources require more attention, particularly in Shanghai. This is a multiregional survey of nickel in outdoor air particulate matter in China.
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- Han Li
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Institute of Environmental Health, Wuhan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wuhan, 430015, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Health Science and Nursing, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China.
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German health-related environmental monitoring: Assessing time trends of the general population's exposure to heavy metals. Int J Hyg Environ Health 2013; 216:250-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2013.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2012] [Revised: 01/08/2013] [Accepted: 01/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wilhelm M, Wittsiepe J, Seiwert M, Hünken A, Becker K, Conrad A, Schulz C, Kolossa-Gehring M. Levels and predictors of urinary nickel concentrations of children in Germany: Results from the German Environmental Survey on children (GerES IV). Int J Hyg Environ Health 2013; 216:163-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2012.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2012] [Revised: 02/28/2012] [Accepted: 03/15/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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