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Althobaiti NA. Heavy metals exposure and Alzheimer's disease: Underlying mechanisms and advancing therapeutic approaches. Behav Brain Res 2025; 476:115212. [PMID: 39187176 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2024.115212] [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: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic are prevalent in the environment due to both natural and anthropogenic sources, leading to significant public health concerns. These heavy metals are known to cause damage to the nervous system, potentially leading to a range of neurological conditions including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The present study examines the complex relationship between heavy metal exposure and AD, focusing on the underlying mechanisms of toxicity and potential therapeutic approaches. This review article highlights how these metals can impair brain function through mechanisms such as oxidative stress, inflammation, and neurotransmitter disruption, ultimately contributing to neurodegenerative diseases like AD. It also addresses the challenges in diagnosing heavy metal-induced cognitive impairments and emphasizes the need for further research to explore effective treatment strategies and preventive measures against heavy metal exposure.
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- Norah A Althobaiti
- Biology Department, College of Science and Humanities, Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia.
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Wang T, Jing M, Hu S, Li X, He F, Tian G, Liu R. Differential response of catalase to As (III) and As (V): Potential molecular mechanism under valence effect. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 951:175562. [PMID: 39153621 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175562] [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: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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Arsenic (As) is the most prolific contaminant in food, triggering arseniasis primarily via contaminated rice and drinking contaminated water. However, toxicological data for arsenite (As (III)) and arsenate (As (V)) on antioxidant enzyme catalase (CAT) at molecular level is shortage. The interaction mechanism of As (III) and As (V) with CAT was investigated using enzyme activity detection, multi-spectroscopic techniques, isothermal titration calorimetry and computational simulations. Results indicated As (III) and As (V) induced protein skeleton relaxation, secondary structure transformation, fluorescence sensitization and particle alteration of CAT, particularly As (III). Moreover, As (III)/As (V) bound to CAT through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic. As (III) and As (V) contacted with core residues His 74, Asn 147 and His A74, Trp A357, respectively, thereby inhibiting CAT activity. Overall, As (III) is more aggressive against the structure and physiological function of CAT than As (V). Our findings enhance the understanding of health risk related to dietary As exposure.
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- Tingting Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong Province, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, PR China
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- Shandong Urban Construction Vocational College, 4657# Tourism Road, Jinan, Shandong, 5, 250100, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong Province, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, PR China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong Province, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong Province, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong Province, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong Province, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, PR China.
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Bravo-Riquelme D, Lizama-Allende K. Mathematical modeling of subsurface flow constructed wetlands performance for arsenic removal: Review and perspectives. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 949:175061. [PMID: 39067586 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Constructed wetlands are nature-based solutions able to remove different pollutants from water, including arsenic. Arsenic is a pollutant of concern given its toxicity and its presence in water sources worldwide. Despite the increased interest in investigating the performance of constructed wetlands in the treatment of arsenic-contaminated water at the laboratory scale, the application of these solutions at the pilot and full scale is still limited. To understand and predict the removal of arsenic in constructed wetlands, some numerical models have been developed. Among black box models, only first-order models have been proposed, with unsuccessful results. The model that best describes arsenic retention processes in constructed wetlands is RCB-ARSENIC, a mechanistic model adapted from Retraso-CodeBright that simulates arsenic reactive transport. This model includes arsenic precipitation, arsenic sorption on supporting media, arsenic sorption on plants roots and arsenic uptake by plants; represented in the reactive term of the reactive transport equation. Thus, it includes two of the three main processes that remove arsenic in constructed wetlands: precipitation, sorption, and coprecipitation. Despite this, and what is known about arsenic geochemistry, the formulation of these reactive rates requires improvement. In addition, this model was calibrated and validated using data from a single horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland system, which treated one type of synthetic water. Therefore, it cannot be applied to other types of arsenic-contaminated water or other constructed wetland systems. Moreover, the reactive transport of relevant species -especially iron- and their role in arsenic removal, along with relevant redox reactions associated to the presence of organic matter, oxides or bacteria-, must be included. A comprehensive mechanistic model able to simulate different design, environmental and operation conditions may be used to guide the design of constructed wetlands targeting the removal of arsenic.
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- Diego Bravo-Riquelme
- Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Universidad de Chile, Av. Blanco Encalada 2002, Santiago 8370449, Chile.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Universidad de Chile, Av. Blanco Encalada 2002, Santiago 8370449, Chile.
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Villamarín C, Loachamin M, Sosa M, Donoso M, Granda-Albuja G, Castillejo P, Ríos-Touma B. Nectopsyche sp (Trichoptera: Leptoceridae) sublethal effects caused by different concentrations of arsenic (As): a biochemical markers approach. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2024; 33:1062-1073. [PMID: 39217258 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-024-02799-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Environmental impacts related to arsenic (As) contamination are a persistent issue of particular interest in Latin American countries with increasing mining activities. In Ecuador, the redefinition of public policies to promote the increase in mining since 2008 has led to a significant rise in the presence of this heavy metal in rivers and effluents, sometimes exceeding the 0.1 mg L-1, limit recommended by Ecuadorian Environmental Regulations. This study aimed to evaluate the sublethal effects through the detection of biochemical biomarker changes (Catalase, Antioxidant capacity by FRAP, and Glutathione S-transferase) generated in larvae of Nectopsyche sp following prolonged exposure to different concentrations of As (C1 = 0.05 mg L-1, C2 = 0.1 mg L-1, C3 = 0.8 mg L-1) in a controlled environment, emulating the maximum limits allowed by current Ecuadorian legislation. While As concentration levels in water increased, so did levels in the tissue of Nectopsyche sp specimens. On the other hand, behavioral parameters (mortality and mobility) did not show differences in either time or As concentrations. However, both Catalase and Antioxidant capacity by FRAP levels tended to decrease with increasing As concentration, and in both cases, the differences were significant. Additionally, Glutathione S-transferase activity did not increase significantly. These results preliminarily demonstrate that biochemical responses change with varying As concentrations in Nectopsyche sp and are affected at behavioral and biochemical levels produced by the As at chronic levels.
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- Christian Villamarín
- Grupo de Investigación Biodiversidad, Medio Ambiente y Salud (BIOMAS), Ingeniería Ambiental, Facultad de Ingenierías y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, 170503, Ecuador.
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- Grupo de Investigación Biodiversidad, Medio Ambiente y Salud (BIOMAS), Ingeniería en Biotecnología, Facultad de Ingenierías y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, 170503, Ecuador
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- Grupo de Investigación Biodiversidad, Medio Ambiente y Salud (BIOMAS), Ingeniería en Biotecnología, Facultad de Ingenierías y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, 170503, Ecuador
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- Grupo de Investigación Biodiversidad, Medio Ambiente y Salud (BIOMAS), Ingeniería Ambiental, Facultad de Ingenierías y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, 170503, Ecuador
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- Grupo de Investigación Biodiversidad, Medio Ambiente y Salud (BIOMAS), Ingeniería en Biotecnología, Facultad de Ingenierías y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, 170503, Ecuador
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- Grupo de Investigación Biodiversidad, Medio Ambiente y Salud (BIOMAS), Ingeniería Ambiental, Facultad de Ingenierías y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, 170503, Ecuador
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Gao X, Naseem A, Luo W, Rashid A, Ma S, Li C, Zhang X. Impact of microbial activity on fluoride release from sediments in areas with high fluoride groundwater: Mechanisms, sources and the lithology diversity. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 955:176940. [PMID: 39454783 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2024] [Revised: 10/09/2024] [Accepted: 10/12/2024] [Indexed: 10/28/2024]
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This study explores the interplay between microbial activity and sediment lithology in influencing fluoride release from sediments. Sediment samples, collected from Yuncheng Basin: a region known for significant groundwater fluoride contamination, exhibit fluoride concentrations well above the global average, ranging from 206.2 mg/kg to 780.9 mg/kg. These samples comprising silt, silt loam, and sandy loam, are enriched with minerals such as quartz, calcite, albite, chlorite, and illite. Microbial batch incubation reveals that microbial activity significantly enhances fluoride release, particularly in silt loam sediments. The results from sequential extraction first timely identified that the carbonate-bound and Fe-Al-bound fluoride fractions are the most affected forms of fluoride by microbial activity, highlighting the roles of mineral dissolution and desorption in fluoride mobilization. Further batch incubation experiments demonstrate significant increases in fluoride concentrations, especially in silt loam sediments, indicating the role of microbial processes in accelerating fluoride release. Additionally, the study unveils diverse patterns of dissolved elemental concentrations during incubation, with varying release patterns for calcium, magnesium, iron, aluminum, and manganese. These findings illustrate the complex biogeochemical interactions that govern fluoride mobilization in these sediments. Sequential extraction studies further elucidate the intricate mechanisms of fluoride release, with microbial activity primarily influencing the release of carbonate-bound and Fe-Al-bound fluoride. This study also sheds light on the co-dissolution of fluoride and calcium, offering valuable insights into geochemical processes driven by microbial interactions within the sediment matrix.
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- Xubo Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology and School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074 Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology and School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074 Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology and School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074 Wuhan, Hubei, China; Eco-Environmental Sciences Research & Design Institute of Zhejiang Province, 310007 Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology and School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074 Wuhan, Hubei, China; Shanxi Center of Technology Innovation for Mining groundwater pollution prevention and remediation in Karst area, 030006 Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology and School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074 Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology and School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074 Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology and School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074 Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Zeng H, Zeng Y, Xu H, Zhao W, Han S, Zhang J, Li D. Selective adsorption of arsenic by water treatment residuals cross-linked chitosan in co-existing oxyanions competition system. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 263:120192. [PMID: 39427941 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.120192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2024] [Revised: 10/14/2024] [Accepted: 10/17/2024] [Indexed: 10/22/2024]
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Selective adsorption of arsenic in co-existing oxyanions competition systems remains a significant challenge in water treatment due to the limitations of adsorbent materials that often overlook competitive adsorption, resulting in an overestimation of their actual purification potential for target contaminants. In this study, a novel hydrogel bead adsorbent, composed of water treatment residuals (WTRs) and chitosan (Chi), was developed to selectively remove arsenic, while minimizing the interference from phosphate, which is the strongest and most representative competitor in multi-oxyanion systems. The WTRs-Chi beads (WCB) adsorbents were optimized by adjusting the ratios of WTRs:Chi, with characterization results indicating that increased WTR doping improved the degree of crosslinking and the formation of bidentate complexes with enhanced electrostatic selectivity. Importantly, the co-existence of phosphate had minimal adverse effects on arsenic removal compared to other reported adsorbents. The maximum adsorption capacity for As (V) in the binary system was 34.12 mg/g, and the adsorption behavior was fitted well by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the extended Langmuir isotherm model. The experimental results, supported by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis (XPS), revealed that both As (V) and P (V) adsorption in the single system were driven by electrostatic attraction and ligand exchange. However, in the binary system, the inhibition of P (V) adsorption was attributed to competitive desorption caused by electrostatic repulsion, which hindered the formation of inner-sphere complexes. This study provides a practical approach for developing selective adsorbents to address arsenic contamination in complex water environments and promotes the recycling of municipal solid waste.
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- Huiping Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Water Quality Science and Water Environment Recovery Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water Quality Science and Water Environment Recovery Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water Quality Science and Water Environment Recovery Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water Quality Science and Water Environment Recovery Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water Quality Science and Water Environment Recovery Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water Quality Science and Water Environment Recovery Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water Quality Science and Water Environment Recovery Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China.
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Akhtar MS, Jutt DSR, Aslam S, Nawaz R, Irshad MA, Khan M, Khairy M, Irfan A, Al-Hussain SA, Zaki MEA. Green synthesis of graphene oxide and magnetite nanoparticles and their arsenic removal efficiency from arsenic contaminated soil. Sci Rep 2024; 14:23094. [PMID: 39367070 PMCID: PMC11452486 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73734-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 09/20/2024] [Indexed: 10/06/2024] Open
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Graphene-based nanomaterials have been proved to be robust sorbents for efficient removal of environmental contaminants including arsenic (As). Biobased graphene oxide (bGO-P) derived from sugarcane bagasse via pyrolysis, GO-C via chemical exfoliation, and magnetite nanoparticles (FeNPs) via green approach using Azadirachta indica leaf extract were synthesized and characterized by Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer (UV-vis.), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), mean particle size and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) along with Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX) analysis. Compared to cellulose and hemicellulose, the lignin fraction was less in the precursor material. The GOC, bGO-P and FeNPs displayed maximum absorption at 230, 236, and 374 nm, respectively. FTIR spectrum showed different functional groups (C-OH, C-O-C, COOH and O-H) modifying the surfaces of synthesized materials. Graphene based nanomaterials showed clustered dense flakes of GO-C and thin transparent flakes of bGO-P. Elemental composition by EDX analysis of GO-C (71.26% C and 27.36% O), bGO-P (74.54% C and 24.61% O) and FeNPs (55.61% Fe, 4.1% C and 35.72% O) confirmed the presence of carbon, oxygen, and iron in synthesized nanomaterials. Sorption study was conducted with soil amended with different doses of synthesized nanomaterials (10, 50 and 250 mg) and exposed to 100, 300 and 500 ppm of As. Arsenic concentrations were estimated by colorimetry and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). GO-C, bGO-P, and FeNPs showed substantial As removal efficiency i.e., 81 to 99.3%, 65 to 98.8% and 73.1-89.9%, respectively. Green synthesis of bGO-P and magnetite nanoparticles removed substantial amounts of As compared to GO-C and can be effectively deployed for As removal or immobilization. Higher and medium sorbent doses (250 and 50 mg) exhibited greater As removal and data was best fitted for Freundlich isotherm evidencing favorable sorption. Nevertheless, at low sorbent doses, data was best fitted for both models. Newly synthesized nanomaterials emerged as promising materials for As removal strategy for soil nano-remediation and can be effectively deployed in As contaminated soils.
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- Muhammad Shahbaz Akhtar
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
- Faculty of Engineering and Quantity Surveying, INTI International University, Nilai, 71800, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 11623, Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha, 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 11623, Saudi Arabia.
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Bi X, Liu Y, Wang Y, Li D, Li H, Qiu R, Chen G. Bioaccumulation and toxicological effects of dietborne arsenic exposure on the apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata). JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 480:136034. [PMID: 39366041 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2024] [Revised: 09/26/2024] [Accepted: 10/01/2024] [Indexed: 10/06/2024]
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An eight-compartment physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model was used to simulate the bioaccumulation and distribution of arsenic (As) within the apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) following the ingestion of As-contaminated lettuce. The bioaccumulation results revealed that the shell contained the majority (67.21 %) of the total As content, with the liver and the head-foot containing approximately 11.14 % and 10.45 % of the total As content in the snail, respectively. Modeling quantified the process of intestine-stomach absorption of dietborne As and revealed its crucial role in the subsequent distribution of As within the body. The liver is the primary metabolic site, whereas the shell is the primary storage site. Exposure to dietborne As leads to pronounced physiological and biochemical alterations in apple snails. Total protein levels decreased by 24.06 %, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity decreased by 24.43 %, malondialdehyde (MDA) content increased by 47.51 %, glutathione (GSH) content decreased by 46.99 %, and glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity decreased by 42.22 %. Furthermore, the subcellular-level results indicated that dietborne As exposure altered subcellular distribution in the liver. Additionally, dietborne As exposure significantly reduced the abundance of gut microbiota in apple snails.
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- Xiaoyang Bi
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Monitoring Technology for Agro-products of Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 501640, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Vera-Espíndola F, Jeison D, Gentina JC, Muñoz J, González E. Reviewing arsenic biomineralization: An upcoming strategy for mining wastewater treatment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 954:176538. [PMID: 39343396 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 09/11/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Human activities are the main cause of arsenic contamination in the environment and water resources, being the mining industry an important source of arsenic contamination because this element is released into the environment in solid, liquid, and gaseous wastes. Currently, several physical and chemical processes could be used for the removal of arsenic in water, but these alternatives depend on the concentration of arsenic. At low concentrations (nanograms or micrograms per liter) arsenic can be removed by membrane technologies. When arsenic is at high concentrations (milligrams or grams per liter), treatment options are reduced to inefficient processes of high economic cost and poor chemical stability of the precipitate, returning consequently arsenic into the environment. Biomineralization is a biological process where microorganisms induce the formation of minerals. This bioprocess has gained interest in recent years for the removal of contaminants from liquid effluents. This review details the harmful effects of arsenic on the health and exposes the relevance of arsenic contamination related to mining activity, whose effluents contain high concentration of arsenic. It also describes and analyzes advances in arsenic treatment strategies through biomineralization using microorganisms, such as sulfate-reducing bacteria, iron- and manganese-oxidizing microorganisms, and ureolytic microorganisms, detailing aspects of effectiveness, applicability, chemical stability of biominerals and future perspectives in their industrial application. To our knowledge, there are no previous reports compiling, analyzing, and explaining in detail the biomineralization of arsenic as a single element. The importance of this review is to deliver in a summarized and systematized way the main aspects and perspectives on the application of microorganisms to remove toxic elements, such as arsenic, from effluents.
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- Fernando Vera-Espíndola
- Escuela de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Av. Brasil 2085, Valparaíso 2362803, Chile.
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Av. Brasil 2085, Valparaíso 2362803, Chile
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Av. Brasil 2085, Valparaíso 2362803, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química y de Materiales, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Av. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Av. Brasil 2085, Valparaíso 2362803, Chile; Departamento de Ingeniería Química y de Materiales, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Av. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Yang R, Viswanatham T, Huang S, Li Y, Yu Y, Zhang J, Chen J, Herzberg M, Feng R, Rosen BP, Rensing C. A Sb(III)-specific efflux transporter from Ensifer adhaerens E-60. Microbiol Res 2024; 286:127830. [PMID: 39004025 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Antimony is pervasive environmental toxic substance, and numerous genes encoding mechanisms to resist, transform and extrude the toxic metalloid antimony have been discovered in various microorganisms. Here we identified a major facilitator superfamily (MFS) transporter, AntB, on the chromosome of the arsenite-oxidizing bacterium Ensifer adhaerens E-60 that confers resistance to Sb(III) and Sb(V). The antB gene is adjacent to gene encoding a LysR family transcriptional regulator termed LysRars, which is an As(III)/Sb(III)-responsive transcriptional repressor that is predicted to control expression of antB. Similar antB and lysRars genes are found in related arsenic-resistant bacteria, especially strains of Ensifer adhaerens, and the lysRars gene adjacent to antB encodes a member of a divergent subgroup of putative LysR-type regulators. Closely related AntB and LysRars orthologs contain three conserved cysteine residues, which are Cys17, Cys99, and Cys350 in AntB and Cys81, Cys289 and Cys294 in LysRars, respectively. Expression of antB is induced by As(III), Sb(III), Sb(V) and Rox(III) (4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl arsenite). Heterologous expression of antB in E. coli AW3110 (Δars) conferred resistance to Sb(III) and Sb(V) and reduced the intracellular concentration of Sb(III). The discovery of the Sb(III) efflux transporter AntB enriches our knowledge of the role of the efflux transporter in the antimony biogeochemical cycle.
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- Ruixiang Yang
- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Pharmacology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International Universitygrid.65456.34, Miami, FL, USA
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Center for Grassland Microbiome, State Key Laboratory of Herbage Improvement and Grassland Agro-ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Pharmacology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International Universitygrid.65456.34, Miami, FL, USA
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- Molecular Microbiology, Institute for Biology/Microbiology, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes-Str. 3, Halle (Saale) 06120, Germany
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Pharmacology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International Universitygrid.65456.34, Miami, FL, USA
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China.
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Liu C, Zhang A. p53-Mediated Mitochondrial Translocation of EI24 Triggered by ER Stress Plays an Important Role in Arsenic-Induced Liver Damage via Activating Mitochondrial Apoptotic Pathway. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:3967-3979. [PMID: 38017236 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03967-8] [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: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Chronic arsenic poisoning is a public health problem worldwide. In addition to skin lesions, the detrimental effect of arsenic poisoning on liver damage is one of the major issues. Our previous studies demonstrated that endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and p53 were associated with arsenic-induced liver damage. Literature has shown that EI24 is involved in hepatocyte hypertrophy; however, the underlying role and mechanism in arsenic-induced liver damage have not been fully elucidated. In this study, we explored the role of ER stress, p53, and EI24 as well as the regulatory relationship in arsenic poisoning populations and L-02 cells treated with distinct concentration NaAsO2 (2.5, 5, 10, and 20 μM). Results showed that as with arsenic dose increment, expression levels of ER stress key proteins GRP78, ATF4, and CHOP were significantly enhanced. Additionally, p53 expression in nucleus, p53 phosphorylation at Ser15 and Ser1392, and p53 acetylation at lys382 were significantly increased in NaAsO2-treated L-02 cells. ER stress inhibitor 4-phenylbutyric acid (4-PBA) decreased the expression of p53 phosphorylation at Ser 392, p53 acetylation at lys382, and p53 expression in nucleus. Additionally, in 5 μM NaAsO2 condition, p53 inhibitor pifithrin-α (PFT-α) aggravated 5 μM NaAsO2-induced GRP78, ATF4, and CHOP expressions, cell apoptosis, and protein-SH consumption. But in 20 μM NaAsO2 condition, PFT-α attenuated NaAsO2-induced cell apoptosis. Further results showed that 20 μM NaAsO2 facilitated translocation of EI24 from ER to mitochondrion and interaction with VDAC2, leading to activate mitochondrial apoptotic pathway, but not observed in the 5-μM NaAsO2 group. Moreover, PFT-α and 4-PBA inhibited 20 μM NaAsO2-induced EI24 expression in mitochondrion. Collectively, our results indicated that arsenic induced p53 activation via ER stress, under relatively low NaAsO2 concentration, NaAsO2-triggered p53 activation protected cells from apoptosis by alleviating ER stress. Another finding was that under relatively high NaAsO2 concentration, NaAsO2-activated p53 facilitated EI24 mitochondrial translocation and caused mitochondrial permeability increase, which represented a switch of p53 from a benefit role to pro-apoptosis function in NaAsO2-treated cells. The study contributed to in-depth understanding the mechanism of arsenic-induced liver damage and providing potential clues for following study.
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- Chunyan Liu
- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Department of Toxicology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou Province, China.
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Pękala A, Koszelnik P, Musiał M, Galek T. Trace Elements Anomalous Concentrations in Building Materials-The Impact of Secondary Mineralisation Processes. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:3909. [PMID: 39203094 PMCID: PMC11355694 DOI: 10.3390/ma17163909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024]
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The Pb, Cr, Cd, Ni, Zn, Cu, Co, As, Sr, Ba, and Zr content has been determined in the tested rock raw materials. The concentration of cadmium (Cd) was found to be elevated in all types of rock materials and was found on average to be: 1.39 mg/kg in limestones, 0.86 mg/kg-sandstones, 0.44 mg/kg-diatomites, 0.55 mg/kg-opoka rocks, 0.89 mg/kg-marls, 0.21 mg/kg-gaizes 0.42 mg/kg-kaolin clays, and 2.13 mg/kg-decalcified opoka rocks. Higher concentrations of arsenic (As) have also been recorded in sandstones and diatomites, as well as lead (Pb) in limestones and sandstones. The results obtained indicate that the anomalous level of elements is of natural origin and the results of identified secondary mineralisation processes that have affected the tested materials. Pyritization and sulfatization processes have been detected. Mineralogical research has shown that these processes can be associated with the activity of biochemical processes caused by the decomposition of the soft tissues of animal organisms and the organic substances of plant origin that fill the stylolites. It has been shown that the content of strontium (Sr) increases in geologically older Jurassic formations compared to younger Cretaceous formations, which can be used in the monitoring of building materials.
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- Agnieszka Pękala
- The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Rzeszow University of Technology, Powstancow Warszawy 6, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (P.K.); (M.M.)
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- The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Rzeszow University of Technology, Powstancow Warszawy 6, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (P.K.); (M.M.)
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- The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Rzeszow University of Technology, Powstancow Warszawy 6, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (P.K.); (M.M.)
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- The Faculty of Mechanics and Technology, Rzeszow University of Technology, Kwiatkowskiego 4, 37-450 Stalowa Wola, Poland;
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Wang D, He R, Song Q, Diao H, Jin Y, Zhang A. Calcitriol Inhibits NaAsO 2 Triggered Hepatic Stellate Cells Activation and Extracellular Matrix Oversecretion by Activating Nrf2 Signaling Pathway Through Vitamin D Receptor. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:3601-3613. [PMID: 37968493 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03957-w] [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: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Previous studies, including our own, have demonstrated that arsenic exposure can induce liver fibrosis, while the underlying mechanism remains unclear and there is currently no effective pharmacological intervention available. Recent research has demonstrated that vitamin D supplementation can ameliorate liver fibrosis caused by various etiologies, potentially through modulation of the Nrf2 signaling pathways. However, it remains unclear whether vitamin D intervention can mitigate arsenic-caused liver fibrosis. As is known hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) activation and extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition are pivotal in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis. In this study, we investigated the intervention effect of calcitriol (a form of active vitamin D) on arsenite-triggered Lx-2 cells (a human hepatic stellate cell line) activation and ECM oversecretion. Additionally, we also elucidated the role and mechanism of Nrf2 antioxidant signaling pathway. Our results demonstrated that calcitriol intervention significantly inhibits Lx-2 cell activation and ECM oversecretion induced by arsenite exposure. Additionally, calcitriol activates Nrf2 and its downstream antioxidant enzyme expression in Lx-2 cells, thereby reducing ROS overproduction caused by arsenite exposure. Further investigation reveals that calcitriol activates the Nrf2 signaling pathway and inhibits arsenite-triggered Lx-2 cell activation and ECM oversecretion by targeting vitamin D receptor (VDR). In conclusion, this study has demonstrated that vitamin D intervention can effectively inhibit HSC activation and ECM oversecretion triggered by arsenite exposure through its antioxidant activity. This provides a novel strategy for targeted nutritional intervention in the treatment of arsenic-induced liver fibrosis.
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- Dapeng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Endemic and Ethnic Regional Diseases Co-Constructed By the Province and Ministry, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Endemic and Ethnic Regional Diseases Co-Constructed By the Province and Ministry, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, People's Republic of China.
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Park J, Lee D, Kim H, Woo NC. Effects of water-table changes following rainfall events on arsenic fate and transport in groundwater-surface water mixing zones. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 933:173200. [PMID: 38750763 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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This study investigated the effects of groundwater-surface water (GW-SW) interactions on the fate and transport of arsenic (As) following rainfall events and subsequent water-table changes in GW-SW mixing zones, comprising the riparian and hyporheic zones, near an abandoned gold mine. During the dry and wet periods, stream conditions changed from flow-through to gaining, respectively. Water-table changes caused by rainfall events controlled flow paths between riparian zones and the stream, affecting spatiotemporal variation in the redox and pH conditions of the aquatic environment. Subsequently, the fate and transport of As in GW-SW mixing zones was responsive to variations in redox and pH conditions. Through the oxidative dissolution of As-bearing sulfide minerals and the reductive dissolution of iron (Fe) oxides with adsorbed As, As was released into the groundwater in the riparian zones and transported to the stream and streambed along the baseflow discharge. However, As was also immobilized in the sediment through adsorption onto Fe-oxides and coprecipitation with calcium (Ca) and zinc (Zn), suggesting that the sediment acts as a sink-and-source of As in aquatic environments. Therefore, water-table changes and GW-SW interactions could play an important role in the fate and transport of As in aquatic environments, specifically groundwater-riparian-streambed-stream systems. The findings of this study will provide scientific insights into the mechanisms of As in aquatic environments, aiding in improved decision-making to ensure safe and sustainable water management in response to future climate change.
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- Jonghoon Park
- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea; Institute for Future Earth, Pusan National University, 2, Busandaehak-ro 63beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth System Sciences, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Yang Y, Chen W, Meng D, Ma C, Li H. Investigation of arsenic contamination in soil and plants along the river of Xinzhou abandoned gold mine in Qingyuan, China. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 359:142350. [PMID: 38759813 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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The exploitation of mineral resources is very important for economic development, but disorderly exploitation poses a serious threat to the ecological environment. However, investigations on the advantages of plant species and environmental pollution in polluted mining areas are limited. Thus, a survey was conducted to evaluate the impacts of abandoned mines on the surrounding ecological environment along rivers in polluted areas and to determine the Arsenic (As) pollution status in soil and plants. The results showed that the soil and vegetation along the river in the survey area were seriously polluted by As. The total As content of the 15 samples was significantly greater than the national soil background value (GB 15618-2018), and degree of pollution was nonlinearly related to the distance from the mine source, R2 = 0.9844. B. bipinnata, P. vittata and B. nivea were predominant with degrees of dominance of 0.01-0.33, 0.05-0.11, and 0.06-0.14 respectively. The As enrichment capacities of Juncus and P. vittata were significantly greater than those of the other plants, while the bioaccumulation factors (BCFs) were 21.81 and 7.04, respectively.
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- Yanan Yang
- The Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety / College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- The Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety / College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- The Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety / College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- The Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation of Food and Medicinal Resources in Northern Region / Henry Fork School of Biology and Agriculture, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan, 512005, China
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- The Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety / College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; The Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation of Food and Medicinal Resources in Northern Region / Henry Fork School of Biology and Agriculture, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan, 512005, China.
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Bhat A, Tian F, Singh B. Advances in Nanomaterials and Colorimetric Detection of Arsenic in Water: Review and Future Perspectives. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:3889. [PMID: 38931673 PMCID: PMC11207815 DOI: 10.3390/s24123889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Arsenic, existing in various chemical forms such as arsenate (As(V)) and arsenite (As(III)), demands serious attention in water and environmental contexts due to its significant health risks. It is classified as "carcinogenic to humans" by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and is listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the top 10 chemicals posing major public health concerns. This widespread contamination results in millions of people globally being exposed to dangerous levels of arsenic, making it a top priority for the WHO. Chronic arsenic toxicity, known as arsenicosis, presents with specific skin lesions like pigmentation and keratosis, along with systemic manifestations including chronic lung diseases, liver issues, vascular problems, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cancer, often leading to fatal outcomes. Therefore, it is crucial to explore novel, cost-effective, and reliable methods with rapid response and improved sensitivities (detection limits). Most of the traditional detection techniques often face limitations in terms of complexity, cost, and the need for sophisticated equipment requiring skilled analysts and procedures, which thereby impedes their practical use, particularly in resource-constrained settings. Colorimetric methods leverage colour changes which are observable and quantifiable using simple instrumentation or even visual inspection. This review explores the colorimetric techniques designed to detect arsenite and arsenate in water. It covers recent developments in colorimetric techniques, and advancements in the role of nanomaterials in colorimetric arsenic detection, followed by discussion on current challenges and future prospects. The review emphasizes efforts to improve sensitivity, selectivity, cost, and portability, as well as the role of advanced materials/nanomaterials to boost the performance of colorimetric assays/sensors towards combatting this pervasive global health concern.
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- Abhijnan Bhat
- School of Food Science & Environmental Health, Grangegorman, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D07 ADY7 Dublin, Ireland; (A.B.)
- Health, Engineering & Materials Science (HEMS) Research Hub, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D24 FKT9 Dublin, Ireland
- Nanolab Research Centre, Physical to Life sciences Hub, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D08 CKP1 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science & Environmental Health, Grangegorman, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D07 ADY7 Dublin, Ireland; (A.B.)
- Nanolab Research Centre, Physical to Life sciences Hub, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D08 CKP1 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science & Environmental Health, Grangegorman, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D07 ADY7 Dublin, Ireland; (A.B.)
- Health, Engineering & Materials Science (HEMS) Research Hub, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D24 FKT9 Dublin, Ireland
- Nanolab Research Centre, Physical to Life sciences Hub, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D08 CKP1 Dublin, Ireland
- MiCRA Biodiagnostics Technology Gateway, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), D24 FKT9 Dublin, Ireland
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Zhang XY, Zhang YH, Guo YY, Luo Y, Xu SS, Lu X, Liang NN, Wu HY, Huang YC, Xu DX. Arsenic exposure causes decline in sperm motility accompanied by energy metabolism disorders in mouse testes. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 351:124060. [PMID: 38685555 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124060] [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: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Arsenic (As) is a notorious environmental toxicant widely present in various natural environments. As exposure has been correlated with the decline in sperm motility. Yet, the mechanism has not been fully elucidated. Adult male C57 mice were given 0, 1, or 15 mg/L NaAsO2 for 10 weeks. The mature seminiferous tubules and sperm count were decreased in As-exposed mice. Sperm motility and several sperm motility parameters, including average path velocity (VAP), straight-line velocity (VSL), curvilinear velocity (VCL), beat-cross frequency (BCF), linearity (LIN), straightness (STR), and amplitude of lateral head displacement (ALH), were declined in As-exposed mice. RNA sequencing and transcriptomics analyses revealed that differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were mainly enriched in metabolic pathways. Untargeted metabolomics analyses indicated that energy metabolism was disrupted in As-exposed mouse testes. Gene set enrichment analysis showed that glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation were disturbed in As-exposed mouse testes. As-induced disruption of testicular glucose metabolism and oxidative phosphorylation was further validated by RT-PCR and Western blotting. In conclusion, As exposure causes decline in sperm motility accompanied by energy metabolism disorders in mouse testes.
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- Xiao-Yi Zhang
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Public Health and General Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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Pradhan S, Ali SA, Rachamalla M, Niyogi S, Datusalia AK. Oral arsenite exposure induces inflammation and apoptosis in pulmonary tissue: acute and chronic evaluation in young and adult mice. Biometals 2024; 37:587-607. [PMID: 38267778 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-023-00577-8] [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: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Inorganic arsenic is a well-known environmental toxicant, and exposure to this metalloid is strongly linked with severe and extensive toxic effects in various organs including the lungs. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the acute and chronic effects of arsenite exposure on pulmonary tissue in young and adult mice. In brief, young and adult female Balb/C mice were exposed to 3 and 30 ppm arsenite daily via drinking water for 30 and 90 days. Subsequently, the animals were sacrificed and various histological and immunohistochemistry (IHC) analyses were performed using lung tissues. Our findings showed arsenite was found to cause dose-dependent pathological changes such as thickening of the alveolar septum, inflammatory cell infiltrations and lung fibrosis in young and adult mice. In addition, arsenite exposure significantly increased the expression of inflammatory markers NF-κB and TNF-α, indicating that arsenite-exposed mice suffered from severe lung inflammation. Moreover, the IHC analysis of fibrotic proteins demonstrated an increased expression of TGF-β1, α-SMA, vimentin and collagen-I in the arsenite-exposed mice compared to the control mice. This was accompanied by apoptosis, which was indicated by the upregulated expression of caspase-3 in arsenite-exposed mice compared to the control. Adult mice were generally found to be more prone to arsenite toxicity during chronic exposure relative to their younger counterparts. Overall, our findings suggest that arsenite in drinking water may induce dose-dependent and age-dependent structural and functional impairment in the lungs through elevating inflammation and fibrotic proteins.
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- Samata Pradhan
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, 226002, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, 226002, India
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E2, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E2, Canada.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, 226002, India.
- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, 226002, India.
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Singh S, Shukla A, Srivastava S, Kamble GS, Patra PK, Venugopalan VP. An evaluation of arsenic contamination status and its potential health risk assessment in villages of Nadia and North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:36264-36274. [PMID: 37442929 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28542-5] [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: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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The present study was conducted to evaluate the arsenic (As) contamination and possible associated health hazards to exposed population in four villages of two districts (Nadia and North 24 Parganas) of West Bengal, India. The study included two villages each from Nadia (Jaguli and Kugacchi) and North 24 Parganas (Chamta and Byaspur) districts. Groundwater, surface water, soil, rice grains and rice-based food samples were collected from these villages. The results revealed the presence of As in high concentrations in groundwater (35.00 to 186.00 µg L-1), surface water (30.00 to 61.00 µg L-1), soil (46.17 to 66.00 mg kg-1), rice grains (0.017 to 1.27 µg g-1) and rice-based food products (0.012 to 0.40 µg g-1). The maximum As levels were recorded in all types of samples collected from Kugacchi village. The rice grain samples included high-yielding and local varieties, and the level of As in high-yielding varieties was found to be higher (0.72 to 1.27 µg g-1) than in local varieties (0.25 to 1.06 µg g-1). The data of As concentrations was used for understanding the hazard quotient (HQ) and incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) to the As-exposed population, and significant non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks were revealed considering consumption of rice grains at 400 g per day. The study demonstrates the severity of As contamination in the surveyed villages, which may pose a hindrance to attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030 and proposes the implementation of requisite safety measures.
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- Shraddha Singh
- Nuclear Agriculture & Biotechnology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, MH, India.
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, MH, India.
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development (IESD), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development (IESD), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India
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- Analytical Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, MH, India
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Nadia, Mohanpur, WB, India
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- Nuclear Agriculture & Biotechnology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, MH, India
- Raja Ramanna Fellow, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, MH, India
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Szalóki T, Székely Á, Valkovszki NJ, Tarnawa Á, Jancsó M. The Reaction of Rice Growth to the Arsenic Contamination under Various Irrigation Methods. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1253. [PMID: 38732468 PMCID: PMC11085221 DOI: 10.3390/plants13091253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Several studies have explored how arsenic (As) is absorbed and transported in plants, but less attention has been paid to its impact on rice growth and yield in relation to water management. We aimed to assess how arsenic affects plant development under different irrigation methods. The growth and yield parameters of four rice varieties ('M 488', 'Janka', 'Szellő', and 'Nembo') in two greenhouse experiments were analyzed in 2021 and 2022 under different irrigation methods (flooded (F), intermittent (I), and aerobic (A)). Three different As concentrations were set up in the soil: 43 mg kg-1, 24 mg kg-1, and 4 mg kg-1. Our results showed that the high As treatment caused severe damage to the plants including leaf yellowing as well as reduced growth and decreased yield parameters. Alternative water management practices such as I and A irrigation could reduce the negative effects of As. At the high level of As stress (43 mg kg-1), the I irrigation had the most favorable effect on the yield of 'Janka' among the tested cultivars compared to the F irrigation (in F: 1.64 ± 1.13 g; in I: 5.45 ± 3.69 g). However, the use of fully aerobic conditions increased the likelihood of drought stress.
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- Tímea Szalóki
- Research Center for Irrigation and Water Management, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 5540 Szarvas, Hungary; (T.S.); (N.J.V.); (M.J.)
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- Research Center for Irrigation and Water Management, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 5540 Szarvas, Hungary; (T.S.); (N.J.V.); (M.J.)
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- Research Center for Irrigation and Water Management, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 5540 Szarvas, Hungary; (T.S.); (N.J.V.); (M.J.)
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- Institute of Agronomy, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary;
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- Research Center for Irrigation and Water Management, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 5540 Szarvas, Hungary; (T.S.); (N.J.V.); (M.J.)
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Zhang F, Zhang H, Wu Y, Xiao Y, Huang W, Tang J, Yuan Y, Chen J. Inhibiting effects of humic acid on iron flocculation hindered As removal by electro-flocculation on air cathode iron anode. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 275:116228. [PMID: 38518611 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116228] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Activated carbon air cathode combined with iron anode oxidation-flocculation synergistic Arsenic (As) removal was a new groundwater purification technology with low energy consumption and high efficiency for groundwater with high As concentration. The presence of organic matter such as humic acid (HA) had ambiguous effects on formation of organic colloids in the system. The effects of the particle size distribution characteristics of these colloids on the formation characteristics of flocs and the efficiency of As purification was not clear. In this work, we used five different pore size alumina filter membranes to separate mixed phase solutions and studied the corresponding changes in iron and arsenic concentrations in the presence and absence of humic acid conditions. In the presence of HA, the arsenic concentration of < 0.05 µm particle size components was 1.01, 1.28, 3.07, 7.69, 2.85 and 1.24 times of that in the absence of HA. At the same time, the arsenic content in 0.05-0.1 µm and 0.1-0.45 µm particle size components was also higher than that in the system without HA, which revealed that the presence of HA hindered the flocculation behavior of As distribution to higher particle sizes in the early stage of the reaction. The presence of HA affected the flocculation rate of iron flocs from small to large particle size fractions and it had limited effect on the behavior of large-size flocs in adsorption of As. These results provide a theoretical basis for targeted, rapid, and low consumption synergistic removal of arsenic and organic compounds in high arsenic groundwater.
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- Fang Zhang
- School of Environment and State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment and State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment and State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- School of Environment and State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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- State Environmental Protection Key laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China.
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Nikravesh M, Ghanbari S, Badiee M, Zarea K, Moosavi M, Matin M. Relationship Between Arsenic in Biological Media and Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04157-w. [PMID: 38619678 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04157-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Arsenic (As) is an environmental pollutant with carcinogenic effects and breast cancer (BC) is a prevalent malignant tumor in women. The goal of this meta-analysis was to establish a connection between biological sample As levels and the risk of developing BC. Pub Med, Web of Science, Scopus, and Elsevier were used to systematically screen the literature published between 1990 and 2023. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was also used in assessing the quality of publications. A random-effects model was used to assess the pertinent data that was gleaned from these articles. Using the I2 index the heterogeneity of studies was performed. Egger's test and funnel plots were used to look at publication bias. We identified 16 epidemiologic studies that included 2713 women with BC and 5347 healthy individuals. The results showed that the difference between the case group and the control group was 0.72 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.30 to 1.14]. According to subgroup analysis, the value for blood was 0.18 [95% CI 0.01 to 0.35], whereas the value for hair was 3.08 [95% CI 0.19 to 5.97]. The present meta-analysis suggested that As levels were significantly higher in BC patients than in controls. This systematic review and meta-analysis provide evidence supporting a positive relationship between arsenic levels in biological media and BC risk. These findings highlight the importance of further research to investigate the mechanisms of this association and explore potential preventive strategies to reduce the adverse effects of arsenic exposure on BC.
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- Mehrad Nikravesh
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Feng Z, Ning Y, Yang S, Yang Z, Wang C, Li Y. Adsorption behavior and the potential risk of As(V) in soils: exploring the effects of representative surfactants. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:430. [PMID: 38578570 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12576-4] [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: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Arsenic contamination in soils poses a critical global challenge, yet the influence of surfactants on arsenic adsorption behavior is often underestimated. This study aims to investigate the effects of three representative surfactants, namely cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), and polyethylene glycol anhydrous sugar alcohol monooleate (Tween 80), on arsenic adsorption behavior in soils. The adsorption isotherm shifts from a single Temkin model without surfactants to both the Langmuir and Temkin models in the presence of surfactants, indicating the simultaneous occurrence of monolayer and multilayer adsorption for arsenic in soils. Moreover, the surfactants can inhibit the adsorption and hasten the attainment of adsorption equilibrium. SDS displayed the most inhibitory effect on arsenic adsorption, followed by Tween 80 and CTAB, due to the competitive adsorption, electrostatic interaction, and hydrophobic interaction. Variations in zeta potential with different surfactants further elucidate this inhibitory phenomenon. Through orthogonal experiment analyses, pH emerges as a primary factor influencing arsenic adsorption in soils, with surfactant concentration and type identified as secondary factors. Temperature notably affects CTAB, with the adsorption inhibition rate plummeting to a mere 0.88% at 50 °C. Sequential extraction analysis revealed that surfactants enhanced the bioavailability of arsenic. The FTIR, XRD, SEM, and CA analyses further support the mechanism underlying the effect of surfactants on arsenic adsorption in soil. These analyses indicate that surfactants modify the composition and abundance of functional groups, hinder the formation of arsenic-containing substances, and improve soil compactness, smoothness, and hydrophilicity. This study provides valuable insights into the effect of surfactants in arsenic-contaminated soils, which is often ignored in previous work.
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- Zhi Feng
- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Dutta P, Prasad P, Indoilya Y, Gautam N, Kumar A, Sahu V, Kumari M, Singh S, Asthana AK, Bag SK, Chakrabarty D. Unveiling the molecular mechanisms of arsenic tolerance and resilience in the primitive bryophyte Marchantia polymorpha L. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 346:123506. [PMID: 38360385 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123506] [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: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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This study addresses the pressing issue of high arsenic (As) contaminations, which poses a severe threat to various life forms in our ecosystem. Despite this prevailing concern, all organisms have developed some techniques to mitigate the toxic effects of As. Certain plants, such as bryophytes, the earliest land plants, exhibit remarkable tolerance to wide range of harsh environmental conditions, due to their inherent competence. In this study, bryophytes collected from West Bengal, India, across varying contamination levels were investigated for their As tolerance capabilities. Assessment of As accumulation potential and antioxidant defense efficiency, including SOD, CAT, APX, GPX etc. revealed Marchantia polymorpha as the most tolerant species. It exhibited highest As accumulation, antioxidative proficiency, and minimal damage. Transcriptomic analysis of M. polymorpha exposed to 40 μM As(III) for 24 and 48 h identified several early responsive differentially expressing genes (DEGs) associated with As tolerance. These includes GSTs, GRXs, Hsp20s, SULTR1;2, ABCC2 etc., indicating a mechanism involving vacuolar sequestration. Interestingly, one As(III) efflux-transporter ACR3, an extrusion pump, known to combat As toxicity was found to be differentially expressed compared to control. The SEM-EDX analysis, further elucidated the operation of As extrusion mechanism, which contributes added As resilience in M. polymorpha. Yeast complementation assay using Δacr3 yeast cells, showed increased tolerance towards As(III), compared to the mutant cells, indicating As tolerant phenotype. Overall, these findings significantly enhance our understanding of As tolerance mechanisms in bryophytes. This can pave the way for the development of genetically engineered plants with heightened As tolerance and the creation of improved plant varieties.
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- Prasanna Dutta
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India
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- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India; Bryology Lab, PDSH Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India
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- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Bryology Lab, PDSH Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India
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- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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Ventrello SW, McMurry NR, Edwards NM, Bain LJ. Chronic arsenic exposure affects stromal cells and signaling in the small intestine in a sex-specific manner. Toxicol Sci 2024; 198:303-315. [PMID: 38310360 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfae016] [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] [Indexed: 02/05/2024] Open
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Arsenic is a toxicant that is ingested through drinking water and food, exposing nearly 140 million people to levels above the 10 ppb guideline concentration. Studies have shown that arsenic affects intestinal stem cells (ISCs), but the mechanisms by which arsenic alters the formation of adult cells in the small intestine are not well understood. Signals derived from intestinal stromal cells initiate and maintain differentiation. The goal of this study is to evaluate arsenic's effect on intestinal stromal cells, including PdgfrαLo trophocytes, located proximal to the ISCs, and PdgfrαHi telocytes, located proximal to the transit-amplifying region and up the villi. Adult Sox9tm2Crm-EGFP mice were exposed to 0, 33, and 100 ppb sodium arsenite in their drinking water for 13 weeks, and sections of duodenum were examined. Flow cytometry indicated that arsenic exposure dose-responsively reduced Sox9+ epithelial cells and trended toward increased Pdgfrα+ cells. The trophocyte marker, CD81, was reduced by 10-fold and 9.0-fold in the 100 ppb exposure group in male and female mice, respectively. Additionally, a significant 2.2- to 3.1-fold increase in PdgfrαLo expression was found in male mice in trophocytes and Igfbp5+ cells. PdgfrαHi protein expression, a telocyte marker, was more prevalent along the villus/crypt structure in females, whereas Gli1 expression (telocytes) was reduced in male mice exposed to arsenic. Principle coordinate analysis confirmed the sex-dependent response to arsenic exposure, with an increase in trophocyte and decrease in telocyte marker expression observed in male mice. These results imply that arsenic alters intestinal mesenchymal cells in a sex-dependent manner.
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- Scott W Ventrello
- Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, USA
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Li Z, Hou Y, Shen Y, Liu F, Tong M. Efficient As(III) removal from water by ZrO 2 modified covalent organic framework under visible light irradiation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133063. [PMID: 38043430 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Adsorption-oxidation is a promising technique to decontaminate As(III) polluted water. In present study, ZrO2-modified covalent organic framework (ZrO2-COF) was fabricated and used to remove arsenic from water under visible light irradiation. The results showed that ZrO2-COF (0.2 g/L) could efficiently capture As(III) (5 mg/L) from water and then oxidize the adsorbed As(III) into less toxic As(V) under visible light irradiation (60 min), achieving the complete decontamination of As(III) polluted water. Based on characterization results and theoretical calculations, we found that in ZrO2-COF composite, ZrO2 served as sites for adsorption of As(III)/the latter transformed As(V), while COF worked as photocatalytic center for As(III) oxidation. Effective As(III) removal could also be achieved by ZrO2-COF under visible light irradiation in complex water chemistry conditions including wide solution pH range (3-11), broad solution ion strength range (1-100 mM), the copresence of natural organic matter (0.1-1 mg/L humic acid) and various coexisting ions in solutions, as well as in real water samples. In addition, we found that ZrO2-COF had excellent reuse performance in 4 consecutive cycles. Our results showed that under visible light irradiation, ZrO2-COF composites could be a promising technique for efficient As(III) removal from water.
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- Zhengmao Li
- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China.
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Karle SB, Kumar K. Rice tonoplast intrinsic protein member OsTIP1;2 confers tolerance to arsenite stress. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133078. [PMID: 38056278 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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The International Agency for Research on Cancer categorizes arsenic (As) as a group I carcinogen. Arsenic exposure significantly reduces growth, development, metabolism, and crop yield. Tonoplast intrinsic proteins (TIPs) belong to the major intrinsic protein (MIP) superfamily and transport various substrates, including metals/metalloids. Our study aimed to characterize rice OsTIP1;2 in As[III] stress response. The gene expression analysis showed that the OsTIP1;2 expression was enhanced in roots on exposure to As[III] treatment. The heterologous expression of OsTIP1;2 in S. cerevisiae mutant lacking YCF1 (ycf1∆) complemented the As[III] transport function of the YCF1 transporter but not for boron (B) and arsenate As[V], indicating its substrate selective nature. The ycf1∆ mutant expressing OsTIP1;2 accumulated more As than the wild type (W303-1A) and ycf1∆ mutant strain carrying the pYES2.1 vector. OsTIP1;2 activity was partially inhibited in the presence of the aquaporin (AQP) inhibitors. The subcellular localization studies confirmed that OsTIP1;2 is localized to the tonoplast. The transient overexpression of OsTIP1;2 in Nicotiana benthamiana leaves resulted in increased activities of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants, suggesting a potential role in mitigating oxidative stress induced by As[III]. The transgenic N. tabacum overexpressing OsTIP1;2 displayed an As[III]-tolerant phenotype, with increased fresh weight and root length than the wild-type (WT) and empty vector (EV line). The As translocation factor (TF) for WT and EV was around 0.8, while that of OE lines was around 0.4. Moreover, the OE line bioconcentration factor (BCF) was more than 1. Notably, the reduced TF and increased BCF in the OE line imply the potential of OsTIP1;2 for phytostabilization.
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- Suhas Balasaheb Karle
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, Goa 403726, India
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- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, Goa 403726, India.
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Zhong X, Zhang G, Huang J, Chen L, Shi Y, Wang D, Zheng Q, Su H, Li X, Wang C, Zhang J, Guo L. Effects of Intestinal Microbiota on the Biological Transformation of Arsenic in Zebrafish: Contribution and Mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:2247-2259. [PMID: 38179619 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c08010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Both the gut microbiome and their host participate in arsenic (As) biotransformation, while their exact roles and mechanisms in vivo remain unclear and unquantified. In this study, as3mt-/- zebrafish were treated with tetracycline (TET, 100 mg/L) and arsenite (iAsIII) exposure for 30 days and treated with probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG, 1 × 108 cfu/g) and iAsIII exposure for 15 days, respectively. Structural equation modeling analysis revealed that the contribution rates of the intestinal microbiome to the total arsenic (tAs) and inorganic As (iAs) metabolism approached 44.0 and 18.4%, respectively. Compared with wild-type, in as3mt-/- zebrafish, microbial richness and structure were more significantly correlated with tAs and iAs, and more differential microbes and microbial metabolic pathways significantly correlated with arsenic metabolites (P < 0.05). LGG supplement influenced the microbial communities, significantly up-regulated the expressions of genes related to As biotransformation (gss and gst) in the liver, down-regulated the expressions of oxidative stress genes (sod1, sod2, and cat) in the intestine, and increased arsenobetaine concentration (P < 0.05). Therefore, gut microbiome promotes As transformation and relieves As accumulation, playing more active roles under iAs stress when the host lacks key arsenic detoxification enzymes. LGG can promote As biotransformation and relieve oxidative stress under As exposure.
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- Xiaoting Zhong
- Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University & Zhanjiang Key Laboratory of Zebrafish Model for Development and Disease, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, China
- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Public Health Laboratory Science, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
- Zhanjiang Institute of Clinical Medicine, Central People's Hospital of Zhanjiang, Guangdong Medical University Zhanjiang Central Hospital, Zhanjiang 524045, PR China
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- Shenzhen Academy of Metrology and Quality Inspection, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Public Health Laboratory Science, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Public Health Laboratory Science, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Public Health Laboratory Science, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Public Health Laboratory Science, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Public Health Laboratory Science, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Public Health Laboratory Science, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University & Zhanjiang Key Laboratory of Zebrafish Model for Development and Disease, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, China
- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Public Health Laboratory Science, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University & Zhanjiang Key Laboratory of Zebrafish Model for Development and Disease, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University & Zhanjiang Key Laboratory of Zebrafish Model for Development and Disease, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Public Health Laboratory Science, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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Joseph J, Väisänen A, Patil AB, Lahtinen M. The effect of synthesis conditions on the in situ grown MIL-100(Fe)-chitosan beads: Interplay between structural properties and arsenic adsorption. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 463:132893. [PMID: 37944234 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Efficient sequestration of arsenic from drinking water is a global need. Herein we report eco-friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads for removal of arsenic, through in situ synthesis of MIL-100(Fe) in the chitosan solvogel. To understand the structural vs. performance correlation, series of hybrid adsorbents were synthesized by modulating synthesis conditions like temperature, crystallization time, and concentration. Adsorbents were investigated using PXRD, FT-IR, SEM, and ICP-OES. Intriguing correlation between crystallinity and adsorption performance was observed as low and high crystalline MIL-100(Fe)-chitosan (ChitFe5 and ChitFe7, respectively) exhibited exceptional adsorption towards As5+ by removing it from water with 99% efficiency, whereas for As3+ species removal of about 85% was afforded. Adsorption isotherms indicated that increase in crystallinity (ChitFe5 -> ChitFe7), adsorption capacities of As5+ and As3+ increased from 23.2 to 64.5, and from 28.1 to 35.3 mg/g, respectively. Selectivity tests of the adsorbents towards As5+ and As3+ over competitive anions in the equimolar competitive systems having nitrates, sulfates, and carbonates demonstrated that the performance of the absorbents was fully maintained, relative to the control system. Through this study a highly selective and efficient adsorbent for arsenic species is designed and a clear insight into the structural tuning and its effect on adsorption performance is provided.
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- Jessy Joseph
- Department of Chemistry, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35, Jyväskylä FI-40014, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35, Jyväskylä FI-40014, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35, Jyväskylä FI-40014, Finland; Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), Department of Process Metallurgy, Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF), Freiberg 09599, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35, Jyväskylä FI-40014, Finland.
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Ganie SY, Javaid D, Hajam YA, Reshi MS. Arsenic toxicity: sources, pathophysiology and mechanism. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2024; 13:tfad111. [PMID: 38178998 PMCID: PMC10762673 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfad111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Background Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that poses a significant threat to human health due to its widespread presence in the environment, affecting millions worldwide. Sources of arsenic exposure are diverse, stemming from mining activities, manufacturing processes, and natural geological formations. Arsenic manifests in both organic and inorganic forms, with trivalent meta-arsenite (As3+) and pentavalent arsenate (As5+) being the most common inorganic forms. The trivalent state, in particular, holds toxicological significance due to its potent interactions with sulfur-containing proteins. Objective The primary objective of this review is to consolidate current knowledge on arsenic toxicity, addressing its sources, chemical forms, and the diverse pathways through which it affects human health. It also focuses on the impact of arsenic toxicity on various organs and systems, as well as potential molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in arsenic-induced pathogenesis. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted, encompassing studies from diverse fields such as environmental science, toxicology, and epidemiology. Key databases like PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Science Direct were searched using predetermined criteria to select relevant articles, with a focus on recent research and comprehensive reviews to unravel the toxicological manifestations of arsenic, employing various animal models to discern the underlying mechanisms of arsenic toxicity. Results The review outlines the multifaceted aspects of arsenic toxicity, including its association with chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurotoxicity. The emphasis is placed on elucidating the role of oxidative stress, genotoxicity, and epigenetic modifications in arsenic-induced cellular damage. Additionally, the impact of arsenic on vulnerable populations and potential interventions are discussed. Conclusions Arsenic toxicity represents a complex and pervasive public health issue with far-reaching implications. Understanding the diverse pathways through which arsenic exerts its toxic effects is crucial to developing effective mitigation strategies and interventions. Further research is needed to fill gaps in our understanding of arsenic toxicity and to inform public health policies aimed at minimising exposure.Arsenic toxicity is a crucial public health problem influencing millions of people around the world. The possible sources of arsenic toxicity includes mining, manufacturing processes and natural geological sources. Arsenic exists in organic as well as in inorganic forms. Trivalent meta-arsenite (As3+) and pentavalent arsenate (As5+) are two most common inorganic forms of arsenic. Trivalent oxidation state is toxicologically more potent due to its potential to interact with sulfur containing proteins. Humans are exposed to arsenic in many ways such as environment and consumption of arsenic containing foods. Drinking of arsenic-contaminated groundwater is an unavoidable source of poisoning, especially in India, Bangladesh, China, and some Central and South American countries. Plenty of research has been carried out on toxicological manifestation of arsenic in different animal models to identify the actual mechanism of aresenic toxicity. Therefore, we have made an effort to summarize the toxicology of arsenic, its pathophysiological impacts on various organs and its molecular mechanism of action.
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- Shahid Yousuf Ganie
- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir 185234, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir 185234, India
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- Department of Life Sciences and Allied Health Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, Punjab 144030, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir 185234, India
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Xie Y, Chen W, Li H, Zeng Q, Yu X, Feng M. Promoted micropollutant degradation and structural evolution of natural organic matter by a novel S(IV)-based water treatment strategy. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 462:132801. [PMID: 37871437 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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The ubiquity of various organic micropollutants in global water and wastewater has raised considerable concern about their cost-efficient elimination. This study reported that the novel UV365/FeTiOX/S(IV) system could accomplish superior abatement of different micropollutants (e.g., carbamazepine, CMZ) in 30-45 min with excellent reusability and stability of FeTiOX. In addition, this system functioned effectively to remove roxarsone and As(III)/As(V) by catalytic oxidation and adsorption, respectively. Mechanistic investigations suggested the dual roles of S(IV) in enhancing pollutant oxidation, i.e., promoted Fe(II)/Fe(III) cycle and photocatalysis. These processes facilitated the continuous generation of multiple oxidizing intermediates (e.g., hydroxyl radicals, sulfate radicals, and singlet oxygen), in which the last one was first proposed as the main contributor in iron-mediated S(IV)-based oxidation processes. Based on the product identification, the transformation pathways of four different micropollutants were tentatively unraveled. The in silico prediction suggested the lower environmental risks of the final reaction products than the precursors. Particularly, the structural alteration of humic acid was analyzed, indicating an increased O/C ratio after oxidative treatment. Overall, this study has implications for developing an efficient oxidation technique for removing multiple micropollutants in water and facilitating the mechanistic reactivity modulation of the S(IV)-based oxidation strategies in water treatment.
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- Yuwei Xie
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China.
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Saha A, Pal SC, Islam ARMT, Islam A, Alam E, Islam MK. Hydro-chemical based assessment of groundwater vulnerability in the Holocene multi-aquifers of Ganges delta. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1265. [PMID: 38218993 PMCID: PMC10787756 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51917-8] [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: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024] Open
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Determining the degree of high groundwater arsenic (As) and fluoride (F-) risk is crucial for successful groundwater management and protection of public health, as elevated contamination in groundwater poses a risk to the environment and human health. It is a fact that several non-point sources of pollutants contaminate the groundwater of the multi-aquifers of the Ganges delta. This study used logistic regression (LR), random forest (RF) and artificial neural network (ANN) machine learning algorithm to evaluate groundwater vulnerability in the Holocene multi-layered aquifers of Ganges delta, which is part of the Indo-Bangladesh region. Fifteen hydro-chemical data were used for modelling purposes and sophisticated statistical tests were carried out to check the dataset regarding their dependent relationships. ANN performed best with an AUC of 0.902 in the validation dataset and prepared a groundwater vulnerability map accordingly. The spatial distribution of the vulnerability map indicates that eastern and some isolated south-eastern and central middle portions are very vulnerable in terms of As and F- concentration. The overall prediction demonstrates that 29% of the areal coverage of the Ganges delta is very vulnerable to As and F- contents. Finally, this study discusses major contamination categories, rising security issues, and problems related to groundwater quality globally. Henceforth, groundwater quality monitoring must be significantly improved to successfully detect and reduce hazards to groundwater from past, present, and future contamination.
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- Asish Saha
- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India.
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- Department of Disaster Management, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, 5400, Bangladesh
- Department of Development Studies, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Geography, Aliah University, 17 Gorachand Road, Kolkata, 700014, India
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- Faculty of Resilience, Rabdan Academy, 22401, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, 4331, Bangladesh
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering College of Engineering, King Faisal University, 31982, AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia
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Rajan S, Nandimandalam JR. Environmental health risk assessment and source apportion of heavy metals using chemometrics and pollution indices in the upper Yamuna river basin, India. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 346:140570. [PMID: 37918534 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140570] [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: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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River Yamuna is the largest tributary of the Ganges with great economic importance, and provides water for about 57 million people and accounts for more than 70% of Delhi's water supply. Various pollution indices and chemometric methods were used to investigate heavy metal pollution, associated risks, and probable sources in the upper Yamuna river water. A total of 56 river water samples, 28 each in pre and post-monsoon season were collected and analysed for 15 heavy metals. The findings reveal that Al (38.66 ± 21.14 μg/L), As (16.52 ± 15.81 μg/L), and Mn (41.06 ± 89.25 μg/L) in pre-monsoon and Al (45.77 ± 29.46 μg/L), As (10.30 ± 12.15 μg/L), Fe (48.03 ± 81.11 μg/L), and Mn (31.02 ± 70.13 μg/L) in post-monsoon exceeded the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) acceptable limits. The pollution indices (HPI, NPI, HEI, and Cd) indicate that most locations are low to moderately polluted, except for the lower catchment. Health indices, i.e., hazard Index (HI) and incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR), suggest that the prolonged consumption of river water may cause potential human health hazards. In contrast, the water is suitable for domestic and other uses as the dermal risk is less prominent. The ecological risk index (ERI) of pre (0.22-58.75) and post-monsoon (0.12-44.21) were in the low-risk category (<110), indicating no ecological risk associated with heavy metals. In pre and post-monsoon, four principal components (PCs) described 73.97% and 76.18% of the total variance respectively, suggesting the mixed impact of numerous geogenic and anthropogenic sources in the region's water chemistry. Cluster analysis demonstrates that the lower catchment samples (National Capital Region, Delhi) significantly vary from each other due to wastewater discharge, industrialisation, and rapid urbanization, while the upper and mid-catchment samples are less distinct. Hence, more than 90% of the Yamuna water is extracted from the upper region; present findings may aid in developing an effective catchment scale management strategy.
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- Shijin Rajan
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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Mishra S, Kalra N, Botlagunta M, Rajasekaran S. MicroRNA-195-5p mediates arsenic-induced cytotoxicity in human lung epithelial cells: Beneficial role of plant-derived tannic acid. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2024; 482:116775. [PMID: 38042305 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2023.116775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Arsenic (As), a highly toxic metalloid, which causes environmental lung diseases and affects millions of people worldwide. Respiratory epithelial cells are essential for maintaining lung homeostasis, aberrant epithelial damage and death due to exposure to a wide range of environmental pollutants, which are considered to be the initial trigger for many pulmonary diseases. Accumulating evidence has shown that microRNAs (miRNAs) appear to be important players in various normal physiological and pathological processes. Therefore, the present study was carried out to examine the cytotoxic effects of a trivalent form of As (As3+) in normal human bronchial (BEAS-2B) and adenocarcinoma alveolar basal (A549) epithelial cells and the role of miR-195-5p. Further, we also explored the protective effects of a natural dietary polyphenol tannic acid (TA). As3+ (1 μM) treatment in BEAS-2B cells for 24 h induced cytotoxicity by decreasing the cell viability, mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) and inducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, lipid peroxidation (LPO), cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis, which was associated with a significantly higher level of miR-195-5p expression compared with vehicle control. Forced expression of miR-195-5p alone suppressed cell survival, ΔΨm, regulated cell cycle distribution and induced ROS generation in BEAS-2B cells. As expected, miR-195-5p inhibition effectively rescued BEAS-2B cells from As3+-mediated toxicity, confirming the involvement of miR-195-5p in the cytotoxic effects of As3+. Further, TA pre-treatment expressively alleviated As3+-induced toxicity by suppressing ROS production, miR-195-5p expression, and increasing ΔΨm. These in vitro results indicate that miR-195-5p may be useful as a therapeutic target for treating As3+ toxicity.
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- Sehal Mishra
- Division of Biochemistry, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India; School of Bioengineering, VIT Bhopal University, Kothrikalan, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- School of Bioengineering, VIT Bhopal University, Kothrikalan, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- School of Bioengineering, VIT Bhopal University, Kothrikalan, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Division of Biochemistry, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Zhao Y, Zhang X, Jian Z, Gong Y, Meng X. Effect of landfill leachate on arsenic migration and transformation in shallow groundwater systems. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:5032-5042. [PMID: 38148459 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31629-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Arsenic contamination of groundwater has affected human health and environmental safety worldwide. Hundreds of millions of people in more than 100 countries around the world are directly or indirectly troubled by arsenic-contaminated groundwater. In addition, arsenic contamination of groundwater caused by leakage of leachate from municipal solid waste landfills has occurred in some countries and regions, which has attracted widespread attention. Understanding how domestic waste landfill leachate affects the arsenic's migration and transformation in shallow groundwater is crucial for accurate assessment of the distribution and ecological hazards of arsenic in groundwater. Based on literature review, this study systematically summarized and discussed the basic characteristics of landfill leachate, the mechanism of arsenic pollution in groundwater, and the effect of landfill leachate on the migration and transformation of arsenic in groundwater. Combined with relevant research findings and practical experience, countermeasures and suggestions to limit the impact of landfill leachate on the migration and transformation of arsenic in groundwater are put forward.
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- Ying Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China.
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- Center for Environmental Systems, Department of Civil, Environmental & Ocean Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, 07030, USA
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Olaya‐Abril A, Biełło K, Rodríguez‐Caballero G, Cabello P, Sáez LP, Moreno‐Vivián C, Luque‐Almagro VM, Roldán MD. Bacterial tolerance and detoxification of cyanide, arsenic and heavy metals: Holistic approaches applied to bioremediation of industrial complex wastes. Microb Biotechnol 2024; 17:e14399. [PMID: 38206076 PMCID: PMC10832572 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Cyanide is a highly toxic compound that is found in wastewaters generated from different industrial activities, such as mining or jewellery. These residues usually contain high concentrations of other toxic pollutants like arsenic and heavy metals that may form different complexes with cyanide. To develop bioremediation strategies, it is necessary to know the metabolic processes involved in the tolerance and detoxification of these pollutants, but most of the current studies are focused on the characterization of the microbial responses to each one of these environmental hazards individually, and the effect of co-contaminated wastes on microbial metabolism has been hardly addressed. This work summarizes the main strategies developed by bacteria to alleviate the effects of cyanide, arsenic and heavy metals, analysing interactions among these toxic chemicals. Additionally, it is discussed the role of systems biology and synthetic biology as tools for the development of bioremediation strategies of complex industrial wastes and co-contaminated sites, emphasizing the importance and progress derived from meta-omic studies.
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- Alfonso Olaya‐Abril
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de RabanalesUniversidad de CórdobaCórdobaSpain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de RabanalesUniversidad de CórdobaCórdobaSpain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de RabanalesUniversidad de CórdobaCórdobaSpain
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- Departamento de Botánica, Ecología y Fisiología Vegetal, Edificio Celestino Mutis, Campus de RabanalesUniversidad de CórdobaCórdobaSpain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de RabanalesUniversidad de CórdobaCórdobaSpain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de RabanalesUniversidad de CórdobaCórdobaSpain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de RabanalesUniversidad de CórdobaCórdobaSpain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de RabanalesUniversidad de CórdobaCórdobaSpain
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Pavez VB, Pacheco N, Castro-Severyn J, Pardo-Esté C, Álvarez J, Zepeda P, Krüger G, Gallardo K, Melo F, Vernal R, Aranda C, Remonsellez F, Saavedra CP. Characterization of biofilm formation by Exiguobacterium strains in response to arsenic exposure. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0265723. [PMID: 37819075 PMCID: PMC10714750 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02657-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE In this work, we characterized the composition, structure, and functional potential for biofilm formation of Exiguobacterium strains isolated from the Salar de Huasco in Chile in the presence of arsenic, an abundant metalloid in the Salar that exists in different oxidation states. Our results showed that the Exiguobacterium strains tested exhibit a significant capacity to form biofilms when exposed to arsenic, which would contribute to their resistance to the metalloid. The results highlight the importance of biofilm formation and the presence of specific resistance mechanisms in the ability of microorganisms to survive and thrive under adverse conditions.
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- Valentina B. Pavez
- Laboratorio de Microbiología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología Aplicada y Extremófilos, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Ecología Molecular y Microbiología Aplicada, Departamento de Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
- Laboratory of Allergic Inflammation, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Investigación Tecnológica del Agua en el Desierto (CEITSAZA), Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta, Chile
- Departamento de Química, Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Física no Lineal, Departamento de Física, USACH, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Biología Periodontal, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Microscopía Avanzada, Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas y Biodiversidad Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología Aplicada y Extremófilos, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta, Chile
- Centro de Investigación Tecnológica del Agua en el Desierto (CEITSAZA), Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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Huertas-Abril PV, Jurado J, Prieto-Álamo MJ, García-Barrera T, Abril N. Proteomic analysis of the hepatic response to a pollutant mixture in mice. The protective action of selenium. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 903:166558. [PMID: 37633382 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Metals and pharmaceuticals contaminate water and food worldwide, forming mixtures where they can interact to enhance their individual toxicity. Here we use a shotgun proteomic approach to evaluate the toxicity of a pollutant mixture (PM) of metals (As, Cd, Hg) and pharmaceuticals (diclofenac, flumequine) on mice liver proteostasis. These pollutants are abundant in the environment, accumulate in the food chain, and are toxic to humans primarily through oxidative damage. Thus, we also evaluated the putative antagonistic effect of low-dose dietary supplementation with the antioxidant trace element selenium. A total of 275 proteins were affected by PM treatment. Functional analyses revealed an increased abundance of proteins involved in the integrated stress response that promotes translation, the inflammatory response, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, and the sustained expression of the antioxidative response mediated by NRF2. As a consequence, a reductive stress situation arises in the cell that inhibits the RICTOR pathway, thus activating the early stage of autophagy, impairing xenobiotic metabolism, and potentiating lipid biosynthesis and steatosis. PM exposure-induced hepato-proteostatic alterations were significantly reduced in Se supplemented mice, suggesting that the use of this trace element as a dietary supplement may at least partially ameliorate liver damage caused by exposure to environmental mixtures.
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- Paula V Huertas-Abril
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Severo Ochoa, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Severo Ochoa, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Severo Ochoa, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Research Center of Natural Resources, Health, and the Environment (RENSMA), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, Campus El Carmen, University of Huelva, Fuerzas Armadas Ave., 21007 Huelva, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Severo Ochoa, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain.
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Khoddam MA, Norouzbeigi R, Velayi E, Cavallaro G. Facile synthesis of ZnO/Hal nanocomposite for arsenite (As(III)) removal from aqueous media. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21280. [PMID: 38042903 PMCID: PMC10693565 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48531-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
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Arsenite (As(III)) is the most toxic form of arsenic that is a serious concern for water contamination worldwide. Herein a ZnO/Halloysite (Hal) nanocomposite was prepared by the chemical bath deposition method (CBD) through seed-mediated ZnO growth on the halloysite for eliminating As(III) from the aqueous solution. The growth of ZnO on seeded halloysite was investigated based on the HMTA: Zn2+ molar ratio in the solution. An optimum molar ratio of HMTA:Zn for nucleation and growth of ZnO upon halloysite was obtained 1:2 based on morphological analysis. The TGA results confirmed that thermal stability of HNT was enhanced by ZnO decoration. The prepared ZnO/Hal nanocomposite at optimal conditions was employed for arsenite (As(III)) removal from aqueous solutions. Experimental data were evaluated with different isothermal, thermodynamic, and kinetic models. Based on the zeta potential results, Hal nanocomposites had a greater negative value than pure Hal. Therefore, the ZnO/Hal nanocomposite exhibited efficient As(III) adsorption with a removal efficiency of 76% compared to pure Hal with a removal efficiency of 5%. Adsorption isotherm was well correlated by both non-linear Langmuir and Sips models, exhibiting maximum adsorption capacity of As(III) at 42.07 mg/g, and 42.5 mg/g, respectively. As a result of the study, it was found that the fabricated Hal nanocomposite with low toxicity can be used effectively in water treatment.
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- Mohammad Ali Khoddam
- Nanomaterials and Surface Technology Research Laboratory, School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, P.B. 16765-163, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanomaterials and Surface Technology Research Laboratory, School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, P.B. 16765-163, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, P.O.Box: 537517-1379, Tabriz, Iran
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, pad. 17, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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de Paiva EL, Ali S, Vasco ER, Alvito PC, de Oliveira CAF. Bioaccessibility data of potentially toxic elements in complementary foods for infants: A review. Food Res Int 2023; 174:113485. [PMID: 37986492 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113485] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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The introduction of complementary foods (CFs) is a critical step in an infant's transition to solid foods, providing essential nutrients beyond breast milk. However, CFs may contain potentially toxic elements (PTEs), such as arsenic and cadmium that pose health risks to infants. In this context, understanding the bioaccessibility of PTEs is vital as it determines the fraction of a contaminant released from the food matrix and available for absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Efforts have been made to standardize the assessment methodology for bioaccessibility, ensuring consistent and reliable data. Moreover, regulatory agencies have established guidelines for PTEs levels in food. However, important gaps still exist, which motivates many research opportunities on this topic.
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- Esther Lima de Paiva
- Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering - University of São Paulo (FZEA/USP), Rua Duque de Caxias, 13635-900 Pirassununga, SP, Brazil.
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering - University of São Paulo (FZEA/USP), Rua Duque de Caxias, 13635-900 Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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Nayak SK, Nandimandalam JR. Impacts of climate change and coastal salinization on the environmental risk of heavy metal contamination along the odisha coast, India. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 238:117175. [PMID: 37741567 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117175] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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Climate change-mediated rise in sea level and storm surges, along with indiscriminate exploitation of groundwater along populous coastal regions have led to seawater intrusion. Studies on groundwater salinization and heavy metal contamination trends are limited. Present study investigated the heavy metal contamination, associated risks and provided initial information on the impacts of groundwater salinization on heavy metals along the coastal plains of Odisha, India. Total 50 groundwater samples (25 each in post- and pre-monsoon) were collected and analysed. Concentrations of Fe (44%), Mn (44%), As (4%) and Al (4%) in post-monsoon and Fe (32%), Mn (32%), As (4%), B (8%) and Ni (16%) in pre-monsoon exceeded Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) drinking water limits. High concentrations of heavy metals (Fe, Sr, Mn, B, Ba, Li, Ni and Co) and high EC (>3000 μS/cm) indicated that the groundwater-seawater mixing process has enhanced the leaching and ion exchange of metallic ions in central part of the study area. Multivariate statistical analysis suggested leaching process, seawater intrusion and agricultural practices as the main heavy metal sources in the groundwater. 4% of samples in post- and 16% in pre-monsoon represented high heavy metal pollution index (HPI). Pollution indices indicated the central and south-central regions are highly polluted due to saline water intrusion and high agricultural activities. Ecological risks in the groundwater systems found low (ERI <110) in both seasons. Children population found more susceptible to health risks than adults. Hazard index (HI > 1) has shown significant non-carcinogenic risks where Fe, Mn, As, B, Li and Co are the potential contributors. Incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR >1.0E-03) has suggested high carcinogenic risks, where As and Ni are the major contributors. The study concluded that groundwater salinization could increase the heavy metal content and associated risks. This would help policymakers to take appropriate measures for sustainable coastal groundwater management.
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- Soumya Kanta Nayak
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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Biswas T, Chandra Pal S, Saha A, Ruidas D. Arsenic and fluoride exposure in drinking water caused human health risk in coastal groundwater aquifers. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 238:117257. [PMID: 37775015 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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Groundwater (GW) is a precious resource for human beings as we depend on it as a source of fresh drinking water, agricultural practices, industrial and domestic uses, etc. Extreme exposure of arsenic (As) and fluoride (F-) concentrations along the coastal GW aquifers of "South 24 Parganas and East Medinipur" diluted the quality of GW and created serious health issues. Various chronic health disorders such as - black foot disease, fluorosis skin cancer, cardiac problems, and other water borne diseases have been noticed in these two coastal districts. The comprehensive entropy-weighted water quality index (EWQI) and health risk assessment (HRA) were applied to evaluate the quality of GW and probable health risks in the coastal districts. Monte Carlo simulation and sensitivity analysis methods were simultaneously adopted to identify the non-carcinogenic health risk assessment due to regular ingestion of contaminated GW. As the study region is densely populated and part of the Sundarbans Ramsar site, it has greater importance at the international level along with regional importance to address the GWQ of this region. The major findings of the present study highlight that almost 55% of the study area is confronting serious GW quality issues and associated probable health risk (HR) due to the intense accumulation of As and F- in the GW aquifers of the study area. Children's health is more vulnerable due to the consumption of As containing GW, and adults are highly affected due to the intake of F- bearing GW in the coastal districts. The findings of the current study will draw the attention of hydrologists, groundwater management authorities, government bodies, and NGOs to regulate and monitor the GW aquifers routinely, enhance GW quality, minimizing the health hazards and sustainable water management in a more scientific and sustainable way which must be advantageous for coastal people.
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- Tanmoy Biswas
- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India.
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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Chu F, Yang W, Li Y, Lu C, Jiao Z, Bu K, Liu Z, Sun H, Sun D. Subchronic Arsenic Exposure Induces Behavioral Impairments and Hippocampal Damage in Rats. TOXICS 2023; 11:970. [PMID: 38133371 PMCID: PMC10747731 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11120970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of subchronic arsenic exposure on behavior, neurological function, and hippocampal damage in rats. Thirty-two male Wistar rats were divided into four groups and exposed to different concentrations of arsenic in their drinking water for 12 weeks, while weekly water intake and body weight were recorded. Various neurobehavioral tests were conducted, evaluating overall activity levels, exploratory behavior, short-term memory, spatial learning and memory, anxiety-like behavior, and depressive-like states. Arsenic levels in urine, serum, and brain tissue were measured, and histopathological analysis assessed hippocampal damage using hematoxylin and eosin staining. The results demonstrated that arsenic exposure did not significantly affect overall activity or exploratory behavior. However, it impaired short-term memory and spatial learning and memory functions. Arsenic-exposed rats exhibited increased anxiety-like behavior and a depressive-like state. Arsenic levels increased dose-dependently in urine, serum, and brain tissue. The histopathological examinations revealed significant hippocampal damage, including neuronal shrinkage, cell proliferation, irregular structure, disordered arrangement, and vacuolation. These findings emphasize the importance of understanding the impact of arsenic exposure on behavior and brain health, highlighting its potential neurological consequences.
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- Fang Chu
- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (F.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.L.); (C.L.); (K.B.); (Z.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health & Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China;
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (F.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.L.); (C.L.); (K.B.); (Z.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health & Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China;
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (F.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.L.); (C.L.); (K.B.); (Z.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health & Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China;
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (F.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.L.); (C.L.); (K.B.); (Z.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health & Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China;
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health & Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China;
- Institute for Kashin Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (F.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.L.); (C.L.); (K.B.); (Z.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health & Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China;
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (F.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.L.); (C.L.); (K.B.); (Z.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health & Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China;
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (F.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.L.); (C.L.); (K.B.); (Z.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health & Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China;
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; (F.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.L.); (C.L.); (K.B.); (Z.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health & Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China;
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Covatti G, Hoang TNA, Grischek T. Release of arsenic during riverbank filtration under anoxic conditions linked to grain size of riverbed sediments. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 900:165858. [PMID: 37516192 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Geogenic arsenic contamination of groundwater poses a health threat to millions of people worldwide, particularly in Asia. Riverbank filtration (RBF) is a pre-treatment technique that aims to improve surface water quality through natural processes during water infiltration before abstraction. A study in Hanoi, Vietnam is presented, where the water quality of 48 RBF wells from 5 large well fields located in the Pleistocene aquifer along the Red River was analyzed. >80 % of the wells had arsenic concentrations above the WHO limit of 10 μg/l. The riverbed sediment and riverbed pore-water from 23 sites along a stretch of 30 km of the Red River near the well fields was also analyzed. Muddy riverbeds were found to be a hotspot for arsenic release. Already at a 30 cm depth from the riverbed sediment surface, the pore-water at many sites had high concentrations of arsenic (>100 μg/l). Arsenic concentrations in the pore-water of sites where mud lenses were present in the riverbed were significantly higher compared to sites with sandy riverbeds. At well fields along stretches of the Red River where riverbed was mostly muddy, higher arsenic concentrations were found than at well fields where the riverbed was mostly sandy. This indicates that river muds deposition and river morphology can influence arsenic concentrations in the aquifer in Hanoi and potentially other RBF sites in regions with geogenic arsenic contamination. At the end, recommendations regarding site selection of new potential RBF wells in affected regions is given.
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- Gustavo Covatti
- Dresden University of Applied Sciences, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Dresden University of Applied Sciences, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- Dresden University of Applied Sciences, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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Peng Z, He Y, Guo Z, Wu Q, Li S, Zhu Z, Grimi N, Xiao J. Species-specific arsenic species and health risk assessment in seaweeds from tropic coasts of South China Sea. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 267:115634. [PMID: 37897978 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115634] [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: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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Arsenic (As) is a notorious toxic contamination in marine environments, while the toxicity and health risk of As is highly dependent on As species in seafoods. In this study, we hypothesized that the species-specific As bioaccumulation and species resulted in species-specific healthy risk of As in seaweeds. To test the hypothesis, we collected 10 common edible seaweeds from the coast of Hainan Island in South China Sea. Then we comparatively quantified concentration of total As and 5 major As species [AsB, DMA, MMA, As(III), and As(V)] in seaweeds. The results revealed that the concentrations of total As varied significantly among 10 seaweed species. Specially, the highest total As concentration were found in brown seaweeds, followed by red seaweeds, and green seaweeds. Furthermore, the percentage of 5 As species to total As differed significantly among 10 seaweeds. The percentage of AsB was highest in Caulerpa lentillifera (53%) and lowest in Sargassum oligocystum (13%), while that of As(V) was lowest in Caulerpa lentillifera (21%) and highest in Sargassum oligocystum (81%). The iAs [As(III) + As(V)] exhibited highest value in brown seaweeds and least value in green seaweeds. The potential human health risk assessment indicated that the consumption of brown seaweeds of Sargassum oligocystum and Sargassum polycystum could cause a considerable carcinogenic risk and non-carcinogenic risk to residents. Overall, our findings here largely validated our hypothesis that the species-specific As bioaccumulation and As species had great significance to healthy risk of As in seaweeds.
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- Ziting Peng
- Engineering Research Center of Utilization of Tropical polysaccharide resources, Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Functional Food of Hainan Province, State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Utilization of Tropical polysaccharide resources, Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Functional Food of Hainan Province, State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Utilization of Tropical polysaccharide resources, Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Functional Food of Hainan Province, State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, National "111″ Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Hubei Research Center of Food Fermentation Engineering and Technology, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Sorbonne University, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, ESCOM, EA 4297 TIMR, Centre de recherche Royallieu - CS 60319, 60203 Compiègne Cedex, France
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- Engineering Research Center of Utilization of Tropical polysaccharide resources, Ministry of Education/Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Functional Food of Hainan Province, State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China.
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Rahman S, Rahman IMM, Hasegawa H. Management of arsenic-contaminated excavated soils: A review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 346:118943. [PMID: 37748284 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Ongoing global sustainable development and underground space utilization projects have inadvertently exposed many excavated soils naturally contaminated with geogenic arsenic (As). Recent investigations have revealed that As in certain excavated soils, especially those originating from deep construction projects, has exceeded regulatory limits, threatening the environment and human health. While numerous remediation techniques exist for treating As-contaminated soil, the unique characteristics of geogenic As contamination in excavated soil require specific measures when leachable As content surpasses established regulatory limits. Consequently, several standard leaching tests have been developed globally to assess As leaching from contaminated soil. However, a comprehensive comparative analysis of these methods and their implementation in contaminated excavated soils remains lacking. Furthermore, the suitability and efficacy of most conventional and advanced techniques for remediating As-contaminated excavated soils remained unexplored. Therefore, this study critically reviews relevant literature and summarize recent research findings concerning the management and mitigation of geogenic As in naturally contaminated excavated soil. The objective of this study was to outline present status of excavated soil globally, the extent and mode of As enrichment, management and mitigation approaches for As-contaminated soil, global excavated soil recycling strategies, and relevant soil contamination countermeasure laws. Additionally, the study provides a concise overview and comparison of standard As leaching tests developed across different countries. Furthermore, this review assessed the suitability of prominent and widely accepted As remediation techniques based on their applicability, acceptability, cost-effectiveness, duration, and overall treatment efficiency. This comprehensive review contributes to a more profound comprehension of the challenges linked to geogenic As contamination in excavated soils.
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- Shafiqur Rahman
- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan.
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- Institute of Environmental Radioactivity, Fukushima University, 1 Kanayagawa, Fukushima City, Fukushima, 960-1296, Japan.
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- Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan.
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Numpilai T, Seubsai A, Chareonpanich M, Witoon T. Unraveling the roles of microporous and micro-mesoporous structures of carbon supports on iron oxide properties and As (V) removal performance in contaminated water. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 236:116742. [PMID: 37507043 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116742] [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: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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This study investigates the impact of microporous (SP-C) and micro-mesoporous carbon (DP-C) supports on the dispersion and phase transformation of iron oxides and their arsenic (V) removal efficiency. The research demonstrates that carbon-supported iron oxide sorbents exhibit superior As(V) uptake capacity compared to unsupported Fe2O3, attributed to reduced iron oxide crystallite sizes and As(V) adsorption on carbon supports. Maximum As(V) uptake capacities of 23.8 mg/g and 18.9 mg/g were achieved for Fe/SP-C and Fe/DP-C at 30 wt% and 50 wt% iron loading, respectively. The study reveals a nonlinear relationship between As(V) sorption capacity and iron oxide crystallite size after excluding As(V) adsorption capacity on carbon supports, suggesting the iron oxide phase (Fe3O4) plays a role in determining adsorption capacity. Iron oxide-loaded DP-C sorbents exhibit faster adsorption rates at low As(V) concentrations (5 mg/L) than SP-C sorbents due to their bimodal pore structure. Adsorption behavior varies at higher As(V) concentrations (45 mg/L), with Fe/DP-C reaching maximum capacity more slowly due to limited available adsorptive sites. All adsorbents maintained near-complete As(V) removal efficiency over five cycles. The findings provide insights for designing more efficient adsorbents for As(V) removal from contaminated water sources.
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- Thanapha Numpilai
- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand; Center for Advanced Studies in Nanotechnology for Chemical, Food and Agricultural Industries, KU Institute for Advanced Studies, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand; Center for Advanced Studies in Nanotechnology for Chemical, Food and Agricultural Industries, KU Institute for Advanced Studies, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand; Center for Advanced Studies in Nanotechnology for Chemical, Food and Agricultural Industries, KU Institute for Advanced Studies, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand.
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Li F, Yu T, Huang Z, Yang Z, Hou Q, Tang Q, Liu J, Wang L. Linking health to geology-a new assessment and zoning model based on the frame of medical geology. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2023; 45:7145-7159. [PMID: 36862270 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01516-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With the growing concerns about the Earth's environment and human health, there has been a surge in research focused on the intersection of health and geology. This study quantitatively assesses the relationship between human health and geological factors using a new framework. The framework considers four key geological environment indicators related to health: soil, water, geological landform, and atmosphere. Results indicate that the atmospheric and water resource indicators in the study area were generally favorable, while the scores of geological landforms varied based on topography. The study also found that the selenium content in the soil greatly exceeded the local background value. Our research underscores the importance of geological factors on human health, establishes a new health-geological assessment model, and provides a scientific foundation for local spatial planning, water resource development, and land resource management. However, due to varying geological conditions worldwide, the framework and indicators for health geology may need to be adjusted accordingly.
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- Fengyan Li
- School of Science, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Science, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Ecogeochemistry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecogeochemistry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China
- School of Earth Sciences and Resources, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecogeochemistry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China
- School of Earth Sciences and Resources, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecogeochemistry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China
- National Research Center for Geoanalysis, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecogeochemistry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China
- National Research Center for Geoanalysis, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China
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- School of Science, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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Shoaib SM, Afzal S, Feezan A, Akash MSH, Nadeem A, Mir TM. Metabolomics Analysis and Biochemical Profiling of Arsenic-Induced Metabolic Impairment and Disease Susceptibility. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1424. [PMID: 37759824 PMCID: PMC10526798 DOI: 10.3390/biom13091424] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Our study aimed to conduct a comprehensive biochemical profiling and metabolomics analysis to investigate the effects of arsenic-induced metabolic disorders, with a specific focus on disruptions in lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and carbohydrate metabolism. Additionally, we sought to assess the therapeutic potential of resveratrol (RSV) as a remedy for arsenic-induced diabetes, using metformin (MF) as a standard drug for comparison. We measured the total arsenic content in mouse serum by employing inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) after administering a 50-ppm solution of sodium arsenate (50 mg/L) in purified water. Our findings revealed a substantial increase in total arsenic content in the exposed group, with a mean value of 166.80 ± 8.52 ppb (p < 0.05). Furthermore, we investigated the impact of arsenic exposure on various biomarkers using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods. Arsenic exposed mice exhibited significant hyperglycemia (p < 0.001) and elevated levels of homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), hemoglobin A1c (Hb1Ac), Inflammatory biomarkers as well as liver and kidney function biomarkers (p < 0.05). Additionally, the levels of crucial enzymes linked to carbohydrate metabolism, including α-glucosidase, hexokinase, and glucose-6-phosphatase (G6PS), and oxidative stress biomarkers, such as levels of glutathione (GSH), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase, and superoxide dismutase (SOD), were significantly reduced in the arsenic-exposed group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). However, the level of MDA was significantly increased. Molecular analysis of gene expression indicated significant upregulation of key enzymes involved in lipid metabolism, such as carnitine palmitoyl-transferase-I (CPT-I), carnitine palmitoyl-transferase-II (CPT-II), lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT), and others. Additionally, alterations in gene expression related to glucose transporter-2 (GLUT-2), glucose-6-phosphatase (G6PC), and glucokinase (GK), associated with carbohydrate metabolism, were observed. Amino acid analysis revealed significant decreases in nine amino acids in arsenic-exposed mice. Metabolomics analysis identified disruptions in lipid metabolomes, amino acids, and arsenic metabolites, highlighting their involvement in essential metabolic pathways. Histopathological observations revealed significant changes in liver architecture, hepatocyte degeneration, and increased Kupffer cells in the livers of arsenic-exposed mice. In conclusion, these findings enhance our comprehension of the impact of environmental toxins on metabolic health and offer potential avenues for remedies against such disruptions.
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- Syed Muhammad Shoaib
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- National Center for Natural Products Research, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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Bhati R, Nigam A, Ahmad S, Raza K, Singh R. Structural-functional analysis and molecular characterization of arsenate reductase from Enterobacter cloacae RSC3 for arsenic biotransformation. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:305. [PMID: 37593205 PMCID: PMC10427597 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03730-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Enterobacter cloacae RSC3 isolated from an industrial pesticide site transformed arsenate into arsenite. The arsenate is transported by membrane-bound phosphate transporter and transformed to arsenite by arsenate reductase (arsC). E. cloacae RSC3 produced an arsenate reductase enzyme with a maximum activity of 354 U after 72 h of incubation. Arsenate reductase was found to be active and stable at a wide range of temperatures (20 and 45 °C) and pH (5-10), with maximum activity at 35 °C and pH 7.0. The arsenate reductase protein was further characterised molecularly using different bioinformatics tools. The 3D structure of ArsC protein was predicted by homology modelling and validated by the Ramachandran plot with 91.9% residues in the most favoured region. ArsC protein of E. cloacae RSC3 revealed structural homology with ArsC from PDB ID: 1S3C. The gene ontology results also showed that the ArsC protein had a molecular functionality of the arsenate reductase (glutaredoxin) activity and the biological function of cellular response to DNA damage stimulus. Molecular docking analysis of 3D structures using AutoDock vina-1.5.7 server predicted four ligand binding active site residues at Gln70, Asp68, Leu68, and Leu63. Strong ArsC-arsenate ion interaction was observed with binding energy -1.03 kcal/mol, indicating significant arsenate reductase activity and specificity of ArsC protein. On the basis of molecular dynamics simulation analysis, the RMSD and RMSF values revealed the stability of ArsC protein from E. cloacae RSC3. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-023-03730-9.
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- Reeta Bhati
- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313 India
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- Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110016 India
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- Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025 India
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- Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025 India
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313 India
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