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Jakkielska D, Frankowski M, Zioła-Frankowska A. Speciation analysis of arsenic in honey using HPLC-ICP-MS and health risk assessment of water-soluble arsenic. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 471:134364. [PMID: 38657508 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134364] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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It is well known that arsenic is one of the most toxic elements. However, measuring total arsenic content is not enough, as it occurs in various forms that vary in toxicity. Since honey can be used as a bioindicator of environmental pollution, in the present study the concentration of arsenic and its species (As(III), As(V), DMA, MMA and AsB) was determined in honey samples from mostly Poland and Ukraine using HPLC-ICP-MS hyphenated technique. The accuracy of proposed methods of sample preparation and analysis was validated by analyzing certified reference materials. Arsenic concentration in honey samples ranged from 0.12 to 13 μg kg-1, with mean value of 2.3 μg kg-1. Inorganic arsenic forms, which are more toxic, dominated in honey samples, with Polish honey having the biggest mean percentage of inorganic arsenic species, and Ukrainian honey having the lowest. Furthermore, health risks resulting from the consumption of arsenic via honey were assessed. All Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) values, for total water-soluble arsenic and for each form, were below 1, and all Carcinogenic Risk (CR) values were below 10-4, which indicates no potential health risks associated with consumption of arsenic via honey at average or recommended levels.
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- Dorota Jakkielska
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614 Poznań, Poland.
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Mithra S, Majeed SA, Aatif AM, Suryakodi S, Ahmed AN, Taju G, Wazith MJA, Kumar PR, Hameed ASS. Application of Novel Gill Cell Line from Lates calcarifer for Recognizing Metals Using Probes. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04229-x. [PMID: 38780857 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04229-x] [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: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Lates calcarifer (Bloch) is a potential candidate fish species for culture in marine and brackishwater. A continuous gill cell line was derived from L. calcarifer by the explant culture method and has been passaged for 132 times, in Leibovitz's L-15 medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS) at 28 °C. The cells showed a rate of recovery between 90 and 95% after being successfully cryopreserved at various passage levels and formed monolayer in 2-3 days without any morphological changes. Immunophenotypic analysis of the SBG cell line revealed that they are of epithelial origin. Polymerase chain reaction assay using mitochondrial 12S rRNA primer specific to L. calcarifer was used to confirm the authenticity of the established gill cell line origin from seabass. The transfection efficiency was evaluated in Seabass Gill (SBG) cell line using pEGFP-N1 and Lipofectamine™ 3000. Transfection efficiency was found to be between 13 and 16%. The cytotoxicity of three different metal detecting probes was evaluated by MTT and Alamar blue assays to determine safe concentration. The result revealed that SBG cell line can be applied for recognition of metals using probes. The current study established, for the first time, a gill-derived cell line (SBG) from Lates calcarifer and its application for the detection of intracellular indium, mercury, and lutetium ions by specific fluorescent probes.
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- Sivaraj Mithra
- Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, PG & Research Department of Zoology, C. Abdul Hakeem College (Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University), Melvisharam, 632509, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, PG & Research Department of Zoology, C. Abdul Hakeem College (Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University), Melvisharam, 632509, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- PG & Research Department of Chemistry, C. Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam, 632509, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, PG & Research Department of Zoology, C. Abdul Hakeem College (Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University), Melvisharam, 632509, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, PG & Research Department of Zoology, C. Abdul Hakeem College (Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University), Melvisharam, 632509, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, PG & Research Department of Zoology, C. Abdul Hakeem College (Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University), Melvisharam, 632509, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, PG & Research Department of Zoology, C. Abdul Hakeem College (Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University), Melvisharam, 632509, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Mandapam Regional Centre, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mandapam, 623520, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, PG & Research Department of Zoology, C. Abdul Hakeem College (Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University), Melvisharam, 632509, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Alibrandi A, Zirilli A, Le Donne M, Giannetto C, Lanfranchi M, De Pascale A, Politi C, Incognito GG, Ercoli A, Granese R. Association between Fish Consumption during Pregnancy and Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: A Statistical Study in Southern Italy. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2131. [PMID: 38610896 PMCID: PMC11012849 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13072131] [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: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Background: This research aimed to evaluate the association between the monthly consumption of fish (differentiated by type) and both gestational and neonatal outcomes. Methods: Women who were admitted for delivery in the last 6 months of 2023 were prospectively included and divided according to type of fish consumed (based on DHA and mercury content) and frequency of consumption. Neonatal outcomes included weight, length, head circumference, and 1st and 5th minute Apgar scores. Maternal outcomes were threats of abortion, preterm birth, gestational diabetes and hypertension, cesarean section, and differential body mass index (BMI). Results: Small-size oily fish with high DHA and low mercury content (type B fish) consumption was positively associated with neonatal weight and head circumference, and less weight gain in pregnancy. It was also significantly associated with lower incidences of gestational diabetes and hypertension, and cesarean section. Correlation between differential BMI and monthly consumption of fish resulted in statistical significance, especially in type B fish consumers. Conclusions: The consumption of type B fish was significantly associated with increased neonatal weight and head circumference and better maternal outcomes.
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- Angela Alibrandi
- Department of Economics, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy; (A.A.); (A.Z.); (C.G.); (M.L.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Economics, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy; (A.A.); (A.Z.); (C.G.); (M.L.); (A.D.P.)
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- Unit of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Human Pathology of Adults and Developmental Age, “G. Martino” University Hospital, 98100 Messina, Italy; (M.L.D.); (C.P.); (A.E.)
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- Department of Economics, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy; (A.A.); (A.Z.); (C.G.); (M.L.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Economics, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy; (A.A.); (A.Z.); (C.G.); (M.L.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Economics, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy; (A.A.); (A.Z.); (C.G.); (M.L.); (A.D.P.)
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- Unit of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Human Pathology of Adults and Developmental Age, “G. Martino” University Hospital, 98100 Messina, Italy; (M.L.D.); (C.P.); (A.E.)
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy;
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- Unit of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Human Pathology of Adults and Developmental Age, “G. Martino” University Hospital, 98100 Messina, Italy; (M.L.D.); (C.P.); (A.E.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, “G. Martino” University Hospital, 98100 Messina, Italy
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Al Jufaili SM, Adel M, Shekarabi SPH, Copat C, Velisek J. Trace elements in the muscle and liver tissues of Garra shamal from the freshwater ecosystem of Oman: an exposure risk assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:15199-15208. [PMID: 38291207 PMCID: PMC10884084 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32229-w] [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: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Anthropogenic activities lead to environmental contamination with foreign substances such as heavy metals. This work was aimed to monitor trace elements (total arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chrome (Cr), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), manganese (Mn), mercury (Hg), nickel (Ni), and zinc (Zn)) contamination levels (dry weight base) in three natural freshwater reservoirs of Oman including Al Khawd and Al Amarat (Muscat Governorate) and Surur area (Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate as control area) using a native benthic inland fish (Garra shamal; Cyprinidae) for the first time. The muscle and liver of a hundred and twenty G. shamal were collected to assess the degree of metal contamination. Atomic absorption spectrometry was used as an analytical technique. From the spectrum of analyzed elements, we found Zn as a major element in monitored areas. The statistically significant (P < 0.05) highest concentrations of Zn liver (0.275 ± 0.065 µg/g) were in Al Amarat compared to the other areas. The concentrations of monitored elements in the fish muscle were lower than the liver samples. Furthermore, the fish length was significantly correlated with the accumulation of Hg and Co in both muscle and liver samples. In all analyzed fish from Oman inland water, the concentrations of elements were below the permissible limits; however, additional research is needed.
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- Saud M Al Jufaili
- Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khod 123, P.O Box 34, Muscat, Oman
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- Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Iranian Fisheries Science Research Institute (IFSRI), Tehran, Iran
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- Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), National Research Center of Saltwater Aquatic Animals, Iranian Fisheries Science Research Institute (IFSRI), Bafq, Iran
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Surgical and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia"- Hygiene and Public Health, Laboratory of Environmental and Food Hygiene (LIAA), University of Catania, Via S. Sofia, 87, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology Vodnany, University of South Bohemia Ceske, Budejovice, Czech Republic.
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Traven L, Marinac-Pupavac S, Žurga P, Linšak Ž, Žeželj SP, Glad M, Linšak DT, Cenov A. Arsenic (As), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) in northwest Croatian seafood: A health risks assessment. Toxicol Rep 2023; 11:413-419. [PMID: 38021472 PMCID: PMC10630657 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2023.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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This study focuses on the health risk assessment of arsenic (As), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and selenium (Se) concentrations in seafood species commonly consumed in the northwestern region of Croatia. By measuring the concentrations of these elements coupled with data on seafood consumption, the health risks were evaluated using Target Hazard Quotients and Hazard Indexes. The results indicate a slightly increased health risks linked to seafood consumption for As, Cu and Zn in some of the tested seafood species. The findings of this study highlight the critical need for stronger food quality control measures, especially targeting certain types of seafood.
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- Luka Traven
- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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Fu Y, Du H, Wang P, Yin N, Cai X, Geng Z, Li Y, Cui Y. Effects of foods and food components on the in vitro bioaccessibility of total arsenic and arsenic species from Hizikia fusiforme seaweed. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 900:165775. [PMID: 37499825 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Seaweed is an important food source, especially in many Asian countries, because of its high nutritional value; however, increasing arsenic (As) accumulation may pose serious hazards to human health. The influence of food components on As bioaccessibility and transformation in the high As-containing seaweed Hizikia fusiforme was determined using an in vitro gastrointestinal digestion method. The results showed that co-digestion with several daily foods (such as celery, broccoli, onion, green chili, tomato) produced a higher As bioaccessibility (approximately 6-11 % increase) compared with that of seaweed alone. Vegetables such as fennel (Foeniculum valgare Mill.), celery (Apium grareolens L.), blanched garlic leaves (Allium sativum L.), scallions (Allium fistulosum L.), ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.), and green pepper (Capsicum frutescens L. vat. grussum Bailey) decreased bioaccessible inorganic As (18-35 %) in both the gastric and small intestinal phases. Meanwhile, the process of reducing As(V) to As(III) also occurred during co-digestion with some food matrices. Egg white and other animal proteins were the most effective reducing agents, transforming >70 % As(V) into As(III) in the solution system. These results may have important implications for health risk assessment via co-consumption. The present study provides the first evidence showing that the co-consumption of some vegetables and proteins leads to a higher toxicity of inorganic arsenic-containing food. In addition, the positive and negative effects of co-digestion on the bioaccessibility of essential metals (iron, manganese) compared to single digestion were evaluated in this study.
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- Yaqi Fu
- Sino-Danish College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China; Research Center for Eco-environmental sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100085, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China; Research Center for Eco-environmental sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100085, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China; Research Center for Eco-environmental sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100085, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China; Research Center for Eco-environmental sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100085, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China; Research Center for Eco-environmental sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100085, People's Republic of China
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- Sino-Danish College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China; Research Center for Eco-environmental sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100085, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China; Research Center for Eco-environmental sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100085, People's Republic of China
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- Sino-Danish College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, People's Republic of China; Research Center for Eco-environmental sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100085, People's Republic of China.
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Vu DT, Falch E, Elvevoll EO, Jensen IJ. Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Orange-Footed Sea Cucumber ( Cucumaria frondosa)-Effect of Different Enzymes on Protein Yield and Bioactivity. Foods 2023; 12:3685. [PMID: 37835338 PMCID: PMC10573069 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193685] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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While sea cucumber is a food delicacy in Asia, these food resources are less exploited in Europe. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition and potential food applications of the less exploited orange-footed sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa). In particular, the antioxidative capacity and free amino acids associated with the umami flavor released by enzymatic hydrolyses by either Bromelain + Papain (0.36%, 1:1) or Alcalase (0.36%) were studied. Fresh C. frondosa contained approximately 86% water, and low levels of ash (<1%) and lipids (<0.5%). The protein content was 5%, with a high proportion of essential amino acids (43%) and thus comparable to the FAO reference protein. The high concentration of free amino acids associated with umami, sour, sweet, and bitter may contribute to flavor enhancement. Hydrolysis by Bromelain + Papain resulted in the highest protein yield, and the greatest concentration of free amino acids associated with umami and sour taste. All samples showed promising antioxidant capacity measured by FRAP, ABTS, DPPH and ORAC compared to previous reports. The inorganic arsenic concentration of fresh C. frondosa ranged from 2 to 8 mg/kg wet weight and was not affected by processing. This is comparable to other seafood and may exceed regulatory limits of consumption.
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- Dat Trong Vu
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU Trondheim, N-7012 Trondheim, Norway; (D.T.V.); (E.F.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU Trondheim, N-7012 Trondheim, Norway; (D.T.V.); (E.F.)
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- Norwegian College of Fishery Science, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway, N-9037 Tromsø, Norway;
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU Trondheim, N-7012 Trondheim, Norway; (D.T.V.); (E.F.)
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Hoy KS, Davydiuk T, Chen X, Lau C, Schofield JRM, Lu X, Graydon JA, Mitchell R, Reichert M, Le XC. Arsenic speciation in freshwater fish: challenges and research needs. FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY 2023; 7:fyad032. [PMID: 37744965 PMCID: PMC10515374 DOI: 10.1093/fqsafe/fyad032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Food and water are the main sources of human exposure to arsenic. It is important to determine arsenic species in food because the toxicities of arsenic vary greatly with its chemical speciation. Extensive research has focused on high concentrations of arsenic species in marine organisms. The concentrations of arsenic species in freshwater fish are much lower, and their determination presents analytical challenges. In this review, we summarize the current state of knowledge on arsenic speciation in freshwater fish and discuss challenges and research needs. Fish samples are typically homogenized, and arsenic species are extracted using water/methanol with the assistance of sonication and enzyme treatment. Arsenic species in the extracts are commonly separated using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and detected using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS). Electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry, used in combination with HPLC and ICPMS, provides complementary information for the identification and characterization of arsenic species. The methods and perspectives discussed in this review, covering sample preparation, chromatography separation, and mass spectrometry detection, are directed to arsenic speciation in freshwater fish and applicable to studies of other food items. Despite progress made in arsenic speciation analysis, a large fraction of the total arsenic in freshwater fish remains unidentified. It is challenging to identify and quantify arsenic species present in complex sample matrices at very low concentrations. Further research is needed to improve the extraction efficiency, chromatographic resolution, detection sensitivity, and characterization capability.
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- Karen S Hoy
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Analytical and Environmental Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Health, Health Protection Branch, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Health, Health Protection Branch, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Division of Analytical and Environmental Toxicology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Senoro DB, Plasus MMG, Gorospe AFB, Nolos RC, Baaco AT, Lin C. Metals and Metalloid Concentrations in Fish, Its Spatial Distribution in PPC, Philippines and the Attributable Risks. TOXICS 2023; 11:621. [PMID: 37505586 PMCID: PMC10383155 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11070621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Fish is an important source of protein in human meals around the world. However, the fish that we are eating may be contaminated with toxicants such as metals and metalloids (MMs), which may pose health risks to consumers. Information on MMs content in fishes and their potential spatial distribution scenarios would provide knowledge to the community to create strategies and protect human health. Hence, this study assessed and determined the health risk levels of MMs in both brackish and marine water fish (BMF) in Puerto Princesa City (PPC), Palawan Province, Philippines. PPC has an existing abandoned open mine pit near the PPC coastline called the "pit lake". The concentrations of As, Ba, Cu, Fe, Mn, Hg, and Zn in fishes were analyzed using portable Olympus Vanta X-ray Fluorescence (pXRF), and the spatial distribution of MMs concentrations in BMF was analyzed using a GIS (geographic information system). Fishes were sampled from fishing boat landing sites and nearby seafood markets. The results revealed that the concentration of MMs in marine fish was generally higher than the brackish water fish. It was recorded that the Hg concentration in marine water fish meat was higher than in brackish water fish meat. The Mn concentration in marine water fish exceeded the permissible limits set by international bodies. An elevated concentration of Mn in BMF was detected across the northern part of PPC, and an elevated concentration of Hg in marine fishes was recorded in the southeast area, where the fish landing sites are located. Ba was also detected in BMF across the southern part of PPC. Moreover, an elevated concentration of Cu was detected in MBF in the northeast and in marine fish in the southeastern area of PPC. Further, this paper elaborates the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks of these fishes to the PPC population and tourists with respect to the MMs content in fish meat.
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- Delia B Senoro
- School of Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering, Mapua University, Manila 1002, Philippines
- Resiliency and Sustainable Development Laboratory, Yuchengco Innovation Center, Mapua University, Manila 1002, Philippines
- Mapua-MSC Joint Research Laboratory, Marinduque State College, Boac 4900, Philippines
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- College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Abba Building, Western Philippines University, San Juan 5300, Philippines
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- Resiliency and Sustainable Development Laboratory, Yuchengco Innovation Center, Mapua University, Manila 1002, Philippines
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- Mapua-MSC Joint Research Laboratory, Marinduque State College, Boac 4900, Philippines
- College of Environmental Studies, Marinduque State College, Boac 4900, Philippines
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- College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Abba Building, Western Philippines University, San Juan 5300, Philippines
- College of Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental Sciences, Western Philippines University, San Juan 5302, Philippines
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan
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Guo YS, Zuo TT, Chen AZ, Wang Z, Jin HY, Wei F, Li P, Ma SC. Progress in quality control, detection techniques, speciation and risk assessment of heavy metals in marine traditional Chinese medicine. Chin Med 2023; 18:73. [PMID: 37328891 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00776-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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Marine traditional Chinese medicines (MTCMs) hold a significant place in the rich cultural heritage in China. It plays an irreplaceable role in addressing human diseases and serves as a crucial pillar for the development of China's marine economy. However, the rapid pace of industrialization has raised concerns about the safety of MTCM, particularly in relation to heavy metal pollution. Heavy metal pollution poses a significant threat to the development of MTCM and human health, necessitating the need for detection analysis and risk assessment of heavy metals in MTCM. In this paper, the current research status, pollution situation, detection and analysis technology, removal technology and risk assessment of heavy metals in MTCM are discussed, and the establishment of a pollution detection database and a comprehensive quality and safety supervision system for MTCM is proposed. These measures aim to enhance understanding of heavy metals and harmful elements in MTCM. It is expected to provide a valuable reference for the control of heavy metals and harmful elements in MTCM, as well as the sustainable development and application of MTCM.
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- Yuan-Sheng Guo
- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, No. 31 Huatuo Road, Daxing District, Beijing, 102629, China
- China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, No. 31 Huatuo Road, Daxing District, Beijing, 102629, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Traditional Marine Chinese Medicine, Qingdao Institute for Food and Drug Control, Qingdao, 266073, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, No. 31 Huatuo Road, Daxing District, Beijing, 102629, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, No. 31 Huatuo Road, Daxing District, Beijing, 102629, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, No. 31 Huatuo Road, Daxing District, Beijing, 102629, China
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- China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, No. 31 Huatuo Road, Daxing District, Beijing, 102629, China.
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Bordoni L, Zec M, Naumovski N, Sergi D. Editorial: The role of dietary fatty acids in metabolic health. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1211151. [PMID: 37288432 PMCID: PMC10242416 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1211151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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- Laura Bordoni
- Unit of Molecular Biology and Nutrigenomics, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Ellingsen DG, Weinbruch S, Sallsten G, Berlinger B, Barregard L. The variability of arsenic in blood and urine of humans. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 78:127179. [PMID: 37148695 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127179] [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: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Humans are exposed to inorganic and organic arsenic. The total arsenic (As) concentration in urine is a commonly used biomarker of exposure. However, little is known about variability of As in biological fluids and the diurnal variation of As excretion. OBJECTIVES Main objectives were to assess the variability of As in urine, plasma (P-As), whole blood (B-As), and the blood cell fraction (C-As), and to assess diurnal variation of As excretion. METHODS Six urine samples were collected at fixed times during 24 h on two different days around one week apart among 29 men and 31 women. Blood samples were collected when the morning urine samples were delivered. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated as the ratio of the between-individuals variance to the total observed variance. RESULTS Geometric mean (GM) 24 h urinary excretions of As (U-As24 h) were 41 and 39 µg/24 h on the two days of sampling. Concentrations of B-As, P-As and C-As were highly correlated with U-As24 h and As in first void morning urine. No statistically significant differences were observed for the urinary As excretion rate between the different sampling times. A high ICC was observed for As in the cellular blood fraction (0.803), while ICC for first morning urine corrected for creatine was low (0.316). CONCLUSIONS The study suggests that C-As is the most reliable biomarker for use in exposure assessment of individual exposure. Morning urine samples have low reliability for such use. No apparent diurnal variation was observed in the urinary As excretion rate.
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- Dag G Ellingsen
- National Institute of Occupational Health, 0363 Oslo, Norway.
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- National Institute of Occupational Health, 0363 Oslo, Norway; Technical University of Darmstadt, Institute of Applied Geosciences, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg & Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
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- Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg & Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
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El Youssfi M, Sifou A, Ben Aakame R, Mahnine N, Arsalane S, Halim M, Laghzizil A, Zinedine A. Trace elements in Foodstuffs from the Mediterranean Basin-Occurrence, Risk Assessment, Regulations, and Prevention strategies: A review. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:2597-2626. [PMID: 35754061 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03334-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Trace elements (TEs) are chemical compounds that naturally occur in the earth's crust and in living organisms at low concentrations. Anthropogenic activities can significantly increase the level of TEs in the environment and finally enter the food chain. Toxic TEs like cadmium, lead, arsenic, and mercury have no positive role in a biological system and can cause harmful effects on human health. Ingestion of contaminated food is a typical route of TEs intake by humans. Recent data about the occurrence of TEs in food available in the Mediterranean countries are considered in this review. Analytical methods are also discussed. Furthermore, a discussion of existing international agency regulations will be given. The risk associated with the dietary intake of TEs was estimated by considering consumer exposure and threshold values such as Benchmark dose lower confidence limit and provisional tolerable weekly intake established by the European Food Safety Authority and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives, respectively. Finally, several remediation approaches to minimize TE contamination in foodstuffs were discussed including chemical, biological, biotechnological, and nanotechnological methods. The results of this study proved the occurrence of TEs contamination at high levels in vegetables and fish from some Mediterranean countries. Lead and cadmium are more abundant in foodstuffs than other toxic trace elements. Geographical variations in TE contamination of food crops clearly appear, with a greater risk in developing countries. There is still a need for the regular monitoring of these toxic element levels in food items to ensure consumer protection.
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- Mourad El Youssfi
- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta BP.1014 Agdal, Rabat, Morocco
- Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Environment, Center of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta, BP.1014, 10000, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Environment, Center of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta, BP.1014, 10000, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Food Toxicology, National Institute of Hygiene (INH), BP 769 Agdal, 27, Avenue Ibn Batouta, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Food Toxicology, National Institute of Hygiene (INH), BP 769 Agdal, 27, Avenue Ibn Batouta, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Environment, Center of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta, BP.1014, 10000, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Environment, Center of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta, BP.1014, 10000, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry of Materials, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Avenue Ibn Battouta BP.1014 Agdal, Rabat, Morocco
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- BIOMARE Laboratory, Chouaib Doukkali University, Faculty of Sciences, Route Ben Maachou, PO Box 20, 24000, El Jadida, Morocco.
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Zheng C, Yang ZB, Xu XX, Cheng Z. Assessing the risk of human exposure to bioaccessible arsenic from total diet through market food consumption in Chengdu, China. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2023; 45:2065-2076. [PMID: 35789313 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-022-01325-6] [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: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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To assess the daily intake of total arsenic (tAs) and arsenic speciation and their potential health risks, different food groups, including vegetables, rice, meat, viscera, freshwater fish, and seafood from Chengdu, China were analyzed. The concentrations of tAs ranged from 41.3 to 1185 μg kg-1 with a median of 238 μg kg-1, and 26.0% of tAs in the food groups was of inorganic toxic form. The median concentration of As(V) in rice (184 ± 21.6 μg kg-1) was approximately 2 to 6 times higher than those in other food groups. The bioaccessible inorganic arsenic (iAs) concentrations of the food items obtained from the local markets of Chengdu ranged from 1.07 to 24.6 μg kg-1 (mean of 6.04 μg kg-1). Rice contributed toward the largest amount of daily iAs intake (66.2%). The mean daily iAs intake from vegetable, meat and viscera contributed 10.7%, 12.5% and 6.04% of total iAs intake, respectively. The actual concentration of arsenic in the food exposed to the human body depends on oral bioaccessible fraction. The oral bioaccessibility estimated daily intake (μg kg-1 bw d-1) of tAs and iAs for the residents of Chengdu was 0.32 and 0.16. Health risk assessments carried out based on bioaccessible iAs concentrations showed that the food items were safe for consumption from the iAs perspective.
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- Chao Zheng
- College of Environment Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environment Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environment Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environment Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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Critselis E, Tsiampalis T, Damigou E, Georgousopoulou E, Barkas F, Chrysohoou C, Skoumas J, Pitsavos C, Liberopoulos E, Tsioufis C, Sfikakis PP, Panagiotakos D. High fish intake rich in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduces cardiovascular disease incidence in healthy adults: The ATTICA cohort study (2002-2022). Front Physiol 2023; 14:1158140. [PMID: 37057185 PMCID: PMC10086327 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1158140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Background: The long-term effects of high fish intake rich in n-3 fatty acids for deterring cardiovascular disease (CVD) and related adverse outcomes in healthy individuals have not been yet elucidated.Purpose: To evaluate the association between total seafood, as well as small fish, intake on 10- and 20-year CVD incidence and mortality in healthy adults.Methods: A prospective cohort study (n = 2,020) was conducted in healthy community dwelling adults in Athens, Greece, selected following age- and sex-based random multistage sampling (mean ± SD age at baseline: 45.2 ± 14.0 years). Seafood (high (>2 servings/week) vs. low (≤2 servings/week) intake), including small fish rich in n-3 fatty acids (high (>1 serving/week) vs. low (≤1 serving/week) intake), consumption was evaluated by semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire at baseline. The occurrence of non-fatal and/or fatal CVD events (ICD-10) was assessed during 10- and 20-year follow-up periods.Results: Only 32.7% and 9.6% of participants had high seafood and small fish intakes, respectively. Participants with high seafood intake had 27% decreased 10-year CVD risk (adj. HR:0.73; 95% CI:0.55-0.98) and 74% lower attributable mortality (adj. HR:0.26; 95% CI:0.11-0.58). Participants with high seafood intake also sustained a 24% lower 20-year risk of CVD mortality (adj. HR: 0.76; 95% CI: 0.55-0.98). Moreover, participants with high small fish intake had a lower 10-year CVD risk and 76% decreased risk of 10-year CVD mortality (adj. HR:0.24; 95% CI:0.06-0.99), even among normotensive individuals (adj. HR:0.31; 95% CI:0.13-0.73). When analogous analyses focused on 20-year CVD incidence and mortality, similar but not significant associations were observed (all p-values >0.10).Conclusion: High intake of seafood, and particularly small fish rich in n-3 fatty acids, was associated with a lower risk of 10-year fatal and non-fatal CVD. Thus, public health interventions aimed at enhancing small fish consumption may most effectively deter long-term CVD outcomes, particularly among low risk normotensive individuals.
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- Elena Critselis
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences and Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
- Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences and Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences and Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- Discipline of Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences and Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences and Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
- Discipline of Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
- *Correspondence: Demosthenes Panagiotakos,
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Climate Performance, Environmental Toxins and Nutrient Density of the Underutilized Norwegian Orange-Footed Sea Cucumber ( Cucumaria frondosa). Foods 2022; 12:foods12010114. [PMID: 36613330 PMCID: PMC9818526 DOI: 10.3390/foods12010114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Low trophic species are often mentioned as additional food sources to achieve broader and more sustainable utilisation of the ocean. The aim of this study was to map the food potential of Norwegian orange-footed sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa). C. frondosa contained 7% protein, 1% lipids with a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids, and a variety of micronutrients. The nutrient density scores (NDS) of C. frondosa were above average compared towards daily recommended intakes (DRI) for men and women (age 31-60) but below when capped at 100% of DRI. The concentrations of persistent organic pollutants and trace elements were in general low, except for inorganic arsenic (iAs) (0.73 mg per kg) which exceeded the limits deemed safe by food authorities. However, the small number of samples analysed for iAs lowers the ability to draw a firm conclusion. The carbon footprint from a value chain with a dredge fishery, processing in Norway and retail in Asia was assessed to 8 kg carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq.) per kg C. frondosa, the fishery causing 90%. Although, C. frondosa has some nutritional benefits, the carbon footprint or possible content of iAs may restrict the consumption.
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Elvevoll EO, James D, Toppe J, Gamarro EG, Jensen IJ. Food Safety Risks Posed by Heavy Metals and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) related to Consumption of Sea Cucumbers. Foods 2022; 11:foods11243992. [PMID: 36553734 PMCID: PMC9778379 DOI: 10.3390/foods11243992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The global production of sea cucumbers was 245 thousand tons in 2020. Sea cucumbers are important food items in Asian and Pacific cuisines, the highest proportion being consumed in China as "bêche-de-mer" dried, gutted, boiled and salted body wall. However, consumption of sea cucumbers is expanding in China and globally, and the high demand has led to decline in populations of sea cucumbers, due to overexploitation. Aquaculture, together with novel fisheries on new species in new regions is easing the demand. Thus, an assessment of food safety is warranted. A literature search on food hazards was performed. A high proportion of the selected papers concerned heavy metals and metalloid hazards, such as mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As). No specific maximum limits (MLs) have been set for contents of these in sea cucumbers. Thus, the contents were compared with maximum limits set for aquatic animals in general or bivalve molluscs if available. With regard to Hg and Cd levels, none of the samples exceeded limits set by the European Commission or the National Standard of China, while for Pb, samples from highly industrialised areas exceeded the limits. Surprisingly, data on contaminants such as POPs, including dioxins and dl-PCB, PAH and PFAS as well as microbial hazards were scarce. The availability of fresh sea cucumber has increased due to aquaculture. To preserve the original flavour some consumers are reported to prefer to eat raw sea cucumber products, sashimi and sushi, which inevitably causes challenges from the microbial food safety perspective. Altogether, this paper highlights specific needs for knowledge, in particular when harvesting new species of sea cucumbers or in industrialized regions. Systematic monitoring activities, appropriate guidelines and regulations are highly warranted to guide the utilization of sea cucumbers.
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- Edel Oddny Elvevoll
- Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway, N-9037 Tromsoe, Norway
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 00153 Rome, Italy
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 00153 Rome, Italy
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 00153 Rome, Italy
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- Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway, N-9037 Tromsoe, Norway
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway
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Giovos I, Brundo MV, Doumpas N, Kazlari Z, Loukovitis D, Moutopoulos DK, Spyridopoulou RNA, Papadopoulou A, Papapetrou M, Tiralongo F, Ferrante M, Copat C. Trace elements in edible tissues of elasmobranchs from the North Aegean Sea (Eastern Mediterranean) and potential risks from consumption. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 184:114129. [PMID: 36307944 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Trace elements have the potential to bioaccumulate in marine organisms and to biomagnify towards the upper levels of marine trophic webs, resulting in a range of negative effects on organisms. Elasmobranchs are highly susceptible to bioaccumulation of trace metals, while their consumption by humans is increasing worldwide. Therefore, it is important to monitor the trace metal content in the edible tissues of elasmobranchs. This work reveals the content of 12 trace metals in the edible tissues of 10 elasmobranch species caught in Greek waters. Levels above the permissible limits for Hg and Pb were found in some species, while analysis of the lifetime consumption risk for adults and children using the Target Hazard Quotient (THQ), revealed a high risk for two of the most toxic substances on the priority list for substances, namely As and Hg. These are preliminary results, and further research is required to understand better the issue.
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- Ioannis Giovos
- iSea, Environmental Organisation for the Preservation of the Aquatic Ecosystems, Thessaloníki, Greece; University of Patras, Department of Animal Production, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Mesolongi, Greece; Department of Biology, University of Padova, Via U. Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- iSea, Environmental Organisation for the Preservation of the Aquatic Ecosystems, Thessaloníki, Greece
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- Lab of Agrobiotechnology and Inspection of Agricultural Products, School of Agriculture, International Hellenic University, Sindos, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Lab of Agrobiotechnology and Inspection of Agricultural Products, School of Agriculture, International Hellenic University, Sindos, Thessaloniki, Greece; Research Institute of Animal Science, ELGO Demeter, 58100 Paralimni, Giannitsa, Greece
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- University of Patras, Department of Animal Production, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Mesolongi, Greece
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- iSea, Environmental Organisation for the Preservation of the Aquatic Ecosystems, Thessaloníki, Greece
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- Lab of Agrobiotechnology and Inspection of Agricultural Products, School of Agriculture, International Hellenic University, Sindos, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Ente Fauna Marina Mediterranea, Avola, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, Catania 95123, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, Catania 95123, Italy
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Bergés-Tiznado ME, Bojórquez-Sánchez C, Acosta-Lizárraga LG, Zamora-García OG, Márquez-Farías JF, Páez-Osuna F. Tissue dynamics of potential toxic elements in the Pacific hake (Merluccius productus): distribution and the public health risk assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:77945-77957. [PMID: 35688982 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21325-4] [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: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study aimed to establish the distribution of As, Cd, Pb, Cu, and Zn in the main tissues (muscle, liver, gonads, and gills) of the Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) from the northern Gulf of California to establish baseline bioavailability levels in the northern stock. The results for Pb and Cd were the lowest in the studied tissues (Pb < 0.005 mg kg-1 in the liver and gonads and 1.43 mg kg-1 for Cd in the liver), followed by levels of Cu and As (muscle > liver > gonads > gills) and Zn with the most abundant levels in all the tissues. The sex of the organisms was not a factor that influenced the bioaccumulation and distribution of the potential toxic elements (PTEs) nor total length, except for As in gills and Cd in muscle and the liver. Important interactions among Zn and non-essential elements were established. The Pacific hake intake of PTEs was probably through the diet via bioaccumulation of the elements in their prey and less by pollution of the water column. In the muscle, a major distribution and storage of As, Zn, and Pb were observed, but in the liver, higher loads were from Cd and Cu. The maximum tolerable weekly intake must be very high to be at health risk for the essential elements and Cd. However, the population might be at risk for Pb and As consumption if more than 124 g of M. productus in adults and 35 g in children are consumed per week. Further investigations are required to understand the dynamics of PTEs in M. productus as it could be proposed as a biomonitor species.
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- Magdalena Elizabeth Bergés-Tiznado
- Unidad Académica de Ingeniería en Tecnología Ambiental, Universidad Politécnica de Sinaloa, Carretera Municipal Libre Mazatlán-Higueras km. 3, 82199, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México.
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- Unidad Académica de Ingeniería en Tecnología Ambiental, Universidad Politécnica de Sinaloa, Carretera Municipal Libre Mazatlán-Higueras km. 3, 82199, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
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- Unidad Académica de Ingeniería en Tecnología Ambiental, Universidad Politécnica de Sinaloa, Carretera Municipal Libre Mazatlán-Higueras km. 3, 82199, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
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- Servicios Integrales de Recursos Biológicos, Acuáticos y Ambientales, Genaro Estrada 406 Centro, 82000, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
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- Facultad de Ciencias del Mar, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa. Paseo Claussen S/N Col. Centro, 82000, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
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- Unidad Académica Mazatlán, Instituto de Ciencias del Mar y Limnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, P.O. Box 811, 82000, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
- El Colegio de Sinaloa, Antonio Rosales 435 Pte, Culiacán, Sinaloa, México
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Varrica D, Lo Medico F, Alaimo MG. Air Quality Assessment by the Determination of Trace Elements in Lichens ( Xanthoria calcicola) in an Industrial Area (Sicily, Italy). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:9746. [PMID: 35955102 PMCID: PMC9367872 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study provides data on variation in the content of metals and metalloids measured in the lichens (Xanthoria calcicola Oxner) collected in the Syracusan petrochemical complex (Sicily, Italy) which is considered one of the largest in Europe. Concentrations of eighteen trace elements measured in the lichens that were collected from 49 different points were analyzed using an inductively coupled plasma (ICP-MS) device. The concentrations of the typical elements of industrial emissions (As, Cr, Ni, and V) highlight the environmental criticality that exists in the study area. The interpretation of the data in terms of multi-element statistical analysis (FA) and enrichment factor (EFs) proved to be particularly useful in identifying several sources that contribute to the presence of trace elements in the atmospheric particulate between anthropogenic emissions and geogenic emissions. The results of this study reveal the versatility of the lichen species Xanthoria calcicola Oxner in the search for trace elements in highly anthropized environments, so the approach followed in this study can also be applied to other industrial contexts.
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Modestin E, Devault DA, Baylet A, Massat F, Dolique F. Arsenic in Caribbean bivalves in the context of Sargassum beachings: A new risk for seafood consumers. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2022; 194:553. [PMID: 35779140 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10230-5] [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: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sargassum strandings in the coastal environment can introduce arsenic into food webs. In this context, we assessed the risk of exposure to arsenic for consumers of Caribbean bivalves. In 2019, specimens of Asaphis deflorata and Phacoides pectinatus were collected in an Atlantic coastal zone of Martinique (island) to monitor the presence of arsenic species by LC-ICP-MS. The total arsenic (tAs) concentrations were, on average, 34.4 ± 3.8 and 76.9 ± 22.3 µg.g-1 dry weight for P. pectinatus and A. deflorata, respectively. Seven compounds of arsenic were detected in bivalve soft bodies. In P. pectinatus, monomethylarsonic acid was present at a relatively significant concentration (≈ 29.6%). These results were coupled with survey data collected in 2013 and again in 2019, from the main consumers of bivalves. The tAs intake was up to 6 mg.day-1 for a 240 g (wet weight) meal of bivalves. In addition, we proposed toxicological reference doses also based on detected toxic forms of arsenic and tested their relevance. We concluded that monitoring of total arsenic would be sufficient to ensure the protection of bivalve consumers. Consumption patterns expose consumers to a potential health risk. However, due to a decrease in consumption frequency associated with the depletion of bivalve resources by decomposing Sargassum mats, arsenic exposure has decreased. In the French Caribbean, this is the first study on the risk of human arsenic contamination from the ingestion of bivalves. This study is a contribution to the monitoring of arsenic in the Caribbean coastal environment.
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- Centre Universitaire de Formation Et de Recherche de Mayotte, Département Des Sciences Et Technologies, 97660, Dembeni, France
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- La Drôme Laboratoire, 26904, Valence Cedex, France
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Adel M, Copat C, Oliveri Conti G, Sakhaie F, Hashemi Z, Mancini G, Cristaldi A, Ferrante M. Trace elements in the muscle tissue of Hemiculter leucisculus and Abramis brama orientalis from the Anzali International wetland, south-west of Caspian Sea: An exposure risk assessment. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 180:113756. [PMID: 35617744 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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High levels of trace elements in aquatic environments can affect the quality of seafood. We analyzed the concentrations of As, Cd, Co, Hg, Mn, Ni and Pb, in the edible muscles of Hemiculter leucisculus and A. brama orientalis caught in four different areas of southwest of the Caspian Sea. We estimated the potential risks for human health deriving by the oral consumption of these two species, and the Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) according to the US-EPA approach. THQ by adults and children was always below 1 for all stations. The greater contribution was given by Co, followed by Cd, Hg, Pb, Ni, As and Mn. Total-THQ was 0.538 and 0.246 for children and adults, respectively. Trace elements detected by our study were not elevated, highlighting a positive picture of the studied area and a lower risk of developing chronic systemic effects deriving from the consumption of local fish products.
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- Milad Adel
- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Environmental and Food Hygiene Laboratories (LIAA) of Department of Medical Sciences, Surgical and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Italy
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- Environmental and Food Hygiene Laboratories (LIAA) of Department of Medical Sciences, Surgical and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Electric, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, Catania, 95125, Italy
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- Environmental and Food Hygiene Laboratories (LIAA) of Department of Medical Sciences, Surgical and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Italy.
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- Environmental and Food Hygiene Laboratories (LIAA) of Department of Medical Sciences, Surgical and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Italy
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Liu S, Xiao Q, Wang F, Zhong S, Chen Y, Guo Y, Su K, Huang M, Chen X, Zhu Z, Lu S. Arsenic speciation in shellfish from South China Sea: Levels, estimated daily intake and health risk assessment. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 178:113651. [PMID: 35447439 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113651] [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: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The purposes of this study were to measure the concentrations of arsenic speciation in shellfish from South China Sea and evaluate the health risk by local residents through shellfish consumption. The median concentrations (in wet weight) of arsenic speciation in shellfish samples were in the following order: AsB (16.0 mg·kg-1) > DMA (1.30 mg·kg-1) > AsV (0.23 mg·kg-1) > AsC (0.08 mg·kg-1) > AsIII (0.05 mg·kg-1) > MMA (0.01 mg·kg-1). Among shellfish species, Mactra mera and Babylonia areolata were found to accumulate iAs and AsB, respectively. The target hazard quotient values of iAs (THQiAs) in all shellfish samples were lower than 1. However, the carcinogenic risk values of iAs (CRiAs) in the Mactra mera, Mytilus galloprovincialis and Pinctada margaritifera were beyond the acceptable range, implying that continuous exposure to iAs pollution via the consumption of these shellfish would pose a potential cancer risk to local consumers.
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- Shan Liu
- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Guiyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang 550003, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Longhua District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518054, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Quality & Safety Inspection and Research, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Shezhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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Andrade-Rivas F, Afshari R, Yassi A, Mardani A, Taft S, Guttmann M, Rao AS, Thomas S, Takaro T, Spiegel JM. Industrialization and food safety for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation: An analysis of chemical levels in shellfish in Burrard Inlet. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 206:112575. [PMID: 34932979 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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While Indigenous food systems remain critical for community well-being, traditionally harvested foods are a potential source of toxic exposures. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) is seeking to restore shellfish harvesting in Burrard Inlet (British Columbia [BC], Canada), where the cumulative effects of industrial activity have nearly eliminated safe harvesting. The Trans Mountain Expansion project would triple the capacity to transport oil through the inlet, threatening TWN's progress to restore shellfish harvesting. To inform ongoing efforts we assessed contamination by heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury) and 48 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) congeners in different shellfish species (Softshell clams, Varnish clams, and Dungeness crab) in three areas. We compared our results against local screening values (SVs) established by the TWN and BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, as well as provincial and national benchmarks. In total, we analyzed 18 composite samples of Softshell clams and Varnish clams (5 individuals per sample), as well as 17 individual crabs. We found chemical contamination in all species at all sites. PAHs were most frequently detected in Softshell clams, highest in the site closest to the pipeline terminus. Clams presented higher levels of contamination than crabs for PAHs, but not for heavy metals. For Softshell and Varnish clams, all heavy metals across study sites exceeded at least one of the population-specific SVs. Of the 14 PAHs detected, benzo(a)pyrene presented a median concentration in Softshell clams of 3.25 μ/kg, exceeding local SV for subsistence fisher. Our results call for further assessment of human health impacts related to food harvesting within Burrard Inlet and establishing a long-term coordinated program co-led by the TWN to monitor contamination and inform future harvesting programs. The study draws attention to the need to consider locally-relevant toxicity benchmarks, and include potential health impacts of food contamination in appraising development project proposals.
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- F Andrade-Rivas
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Canada.
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Canada
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- Tsleil-Waututh Nation, North Vancouver, Canada
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- Tsleil-Waututh Nation, North Vancouver, Canada
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- Tsleil-Waututh Nation, North Vancouver, Canada
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- Tsleil-Waututh Nation, North Vancouver, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Canada
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Vasseghian Y, Almomani F, Dragoi EN. Health risk assessment induced by trace toxic metals in tap drinking water: Condorcet principle development. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131821. [PMID: 34388869 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131821] [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: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Acute exposure to trace metals (TMs) in water is hazardous to human health. The average concentrations (Cavg.) and carcinogenic (CAR) and non-carcinogenic (non-CAR) risks of eight TMs to World Health Organization's (WHO) guidelines and national standard limits (NSLs)were determined. The Cavg. and (the range) of As, Hg, Cd, Pb, Co, Cr, Ni, and Zn were measured as 4.29 ± 0.57 μg L-1 (1.12-10.27 μg L-1), 0.22 ± 0.10 μg L-1 (ND-1.05 μg L-1), 0.31 ± 0.18 μg L-1 (ND-1.80 μg L-1), 4.66 ± 0.32 μg L-1 (0.10-14.22 μg L-1), 24.61 ± 4.65 μg L-1 (3.11-67.25 μg L-1), 16.86 ± 5.54 μg L-1 (5.12-34.61 μg L-1), 14.07 ± 4.37 μg L-1 (3.79-31.39 μg L-1), and 268.42 ± 75.82 (87.29-561.22 μg L-1), respectively. The Cavg. of Co and Hg exceeded the WHO and NSLs. The non-CAR risk assessment was used to order the TMs according to the total target hazard quotient (TTHQ) As > Pb > Cr > Co > Zn > Hg > Ni > Cd. None of the investigated age groups are at risk As there is a low Cavg of all trace metals (i.e., the THQ is > 1). The age groups were ranked based on THQ and incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) As < 1 year, >1-10 years, > 11-19 years, and > + 20 years. The ILCR of As for all the age groups was >10-4, whereas for Pb it was <10-6. Cumulative carcinogenic risk (CCR) for As and Pb was at a safe threshold risk (>10-4) for all the age groups.
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- Yasser Vasseghian
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quchan University of Technology, Quchan, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, P. O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection "Cristofor Simionescu", "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University, Iasi, Bld Mangeron No 73, 700050, Romania.
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Monji H, Nematollahi A, Copat C, Ferrante M, Fallah AA. A comparison of the metals and metalloid levels in wild and cultured Capoeta damascina fish and assessment of its potential health risks to humans in Iran. TOXIN REV 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2021.1987265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Hadi Monji
- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
- Elderly Health Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
- Research Institute of Zoonotic Diseases, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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Jinadasa BKKK, Jayasinghe GDTM, Pohl P, Fowler SW. Mitigating the impact of mercury contaminants in fish and other seafood-A review. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2021; 171:112710. [PMID: 34252733 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Mercury (Hg) is a well-known toxicant which enters the marine environment by both natural and anthropogenic sources. Consumption of fish and other seafood that contain methylmercury (MeHg) is a leading source of Hg exposure in humans. Considerable efforts have been made to mitigate the Hg presence and reduce its risks to humans. In this review the acknowledged methods of mitigation are summarized such as regulation and maximum allowable limits, and culinary treatments. In addition, selected industrial level trials are reviewed, and studies on Hg intoxication and the protective effects of the essential trace element, selenium (Se), are discussed. In view of the available literature, Hg reduction in fish and other seafood on a large industrial scale still is largely unsuccessful. Hence, more research and further attempts are necessary in order to better mitigate the Hg problem in fish and other seafood products.
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- B K K K Jinadasa
- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL), National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency (NARA), Colombo-15, Sri Lanka; Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), Sri Lanka.
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- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL), National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency (NARA), Colombo-15, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Metallurgy, Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze St. Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000, USA
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Montero N, Atzori M, Marras B, Bettoschi A, Nurchis P, Coroneo V, Sanna C, Schintu M. Trace metal levels in the edible tissues of sea cucumbers ( Holothuria tubulosa and Holothuria polii) from Sardinia (Western Mediterranean). Ital J Food Saf 2021; 10:9576. [PMID: 34703791 PMCID: PMC8491012 DOI: 10.4081/ijfs.2021.9576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Sea cucumbers represent an important part of the diet in Asian and Pacific regions and are also used in traditional medicine. These habits have led to the overexploitation of local sea cucumber populations in these areas, driving the pursuit of new stock regions, such as Mediterranean areas. In Italy, contrarily to that observed for other Mediterranean countries, the exploitation of sea cucumber stocks is not extensive, which opens a new market opportunity. Thus, from a food safety perspective, this work aims at reporting the first assessment of trace metal concentrations (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb) in the edible tissues of Holothuria polii and Holoturia tubulosa collected in Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Metal concentrations found in H. polii were generally higher than in H. tubulosa. However, in both species, they were lower than those reported for other areas of the Western Mediterranean. Cd, Hg, and Pb were below the limits established for seafood in Europe. As concentrations were in the range of those measured in other commercial seafood species in the Mediterranean. Thus, these species may be harvested and traded to fulfil the demands of local and international markets.
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- Natalia Montero
- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari
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- SC Health and Environment, Prevention Department, ATS Sardegna, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari
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Bergés-Tiznado ME, Márquez-Farías JF, Osuna-Martínez CC, Páez-Osuna F. Arsenic in the top predators sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) and dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) off the southeastern Gulf of California. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2021; 43:3441-3455. [PMID: 33558975 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-021-00836-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Distribution of arsenic (As) in tissues and gonads of the Indo-Pacific sailfish Istiophorus platypterus and the dolphinfish Coryphaena hippurus from the SE Gulf of California was evaluated. The bioaccumulation patterns of As were the same in the two species. In I. platypterus, As levels (mg kg-1, wet weight) were gonads (7.4 ± 1.1) > liver (3.1 ± 0.1) > kidney (2.7 ± 0.1) > muscle (1.6 ± 0.1); in C. hippurus, As (mg kg-1) levels were gonads (4.3 ± 0.6) > liver (3.2 ± 0.2) > kidney (2.3 ± 0.1) > muscle (1.2 ± 0.1). Differences in As distribution could be attributed to the biological functions of tissues. The hypothesis was confirmed that biomagnification was evidenced by the fact that As levels were lower in prey species than in predators. Intake of muscle from either fish did not represent a risk to humans if recommended portions a week are not exceeded, adults as much as 1802.4 g and 2454.1 g and children 257.5 and 350.6 g, for sailfish and dolphinfish, respectively. In addition, the likelihood of developing cancer due to consumption of edible tissues from either of these top predators was in the acceptable range (6.4 × 10-5 to 27.3 × 10-6 for a population that consumes 50 g of muscle in a week) but if a conservative combined slope factor is used the probabilities to develop bladder and lung cancer increments from 1.1 × 10-3 to 9.1 × 10-5.
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- Magdalena E Bergés-Tiznado
- Posgrado en Ciencias del Mar Y Limnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Unidad Académica Mazatlán, P.O. Box 811, CP, 82000, Mazatlán Sinaloa, México
- Ingeniería en Tecnología Ambiental, Universidad Politécnica de Sinaloa, Carretera Municipal Libre Mazatlán-Higueras km. 3, C.P. 82199, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
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- Facultad de Ciencias del Mar, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Paseo Claussen S/N Col. Centro, C.P. 82000, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
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- Facultad de Ciencias del Mar, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Paseo Claussen S/N Col. Centro, C.P. 82000, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias del Mar Y Limnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Unidad Académica Mazatlán, P.O. Box 811, C.P. 82000, Mazatlán Sinaloa, México.
- Miembro de El Colegio de Sinaloa, Antonio Rosales 435 Pte, Culiacán, Sinaloa, México.
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Dehghani M, Sharifian S, Taherizadeh MR, Nabavi M. Tracing the heavy metals zinc, lead and nickel in banana shrimp (Penaeus merguiensis) from the Persian Gulf and human health risk assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:38817-38828. [PMID: 33745043 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13063-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Seafood has long been considered a unique source of nutrition. However, increasing trends in consumption of marine products must be considered, especially in potentially polluted environments such as the Persian Gulf. This study was undertaken to analyse the level of heavy metal contamination of nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), and lead (Pb) in shrimp (Penaeus merguiensis) captured from the northern Persian Gulf. The concentration of heavy metals in the muscle of shrimp followed the order Zn > Ni > Pb. The content of Zn and Ni was higher than recommended standard limits by the FAO/WHO. The combined impact of all metals was lower than the acceptable limit of 1 in shrimp. The carcinogenic risk for Ni was higher than the unacceptable value. In total, our finding indicated no potential health risk from the daily consumption of this species. However, long-term consumption of shrimp can pose a risk of carcinogenic effects of nickel. Continuous monitoring of these trace metals in seafood is necessary to ensure the quality of seafood and food safety.
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- Mohsen Dehghani
- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, University of Hormozgan, P.O. Box 3995, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
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- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, University of Hormozgan, P.O. Box 3995, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, University of Hormozgan, P.O. Box 3995, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, University of Hormozgan, P.O. Box 3995, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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Xu L, Polya DA. Exploratory study of the association in the United Kingdom between hypertension and inorganic arsenic (iAs) intake from rice and rice products. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2021; 43:2505-2538. [PMID: 32347515 PMCID: PMC8275557 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-020-00573-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Hypertension risks arising from chronic exposure to inorganic arsenic (iAs) are well documented. Consumption of rice is a major iAs exposure route for over 3 billion people; however, there is a lack of epidemiological evidence demonstrating an association of hypertension risks with iAs intake from rice, especially in areas where there is little exposure from drinking water but a growing demand for rice intake. To address this, we conducted an individual-level cross-sectional analysis to quantify the extent to which daily iAs intake from rice and rice products (E-iAsing,rice) modifies the association between hypertension risks and previously well-established risk factors. The analysis was based on secondary dietary, socio-demographic and health status data of 598 participants recorded in the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2014-2016. E-iAsing,rice and five blood pressure endpoints were derived with potential associations explored through generalized linear models. According to the results, a negative but not significant relationship was found between hypertension risks and E-iAsing,rice after adjusting for major risk factors, notably age, gender, diabetes and obesity, with relatively higher risks being observed for male, middle-aged, overweight, alcohol consumer or Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British and mixed ethnic groups. Though inconclusive and mainly limited by potential incomplete adjustment for major confounders and intrinsic disadvantages of a cross-sectional design, this study was the first quantifying the individual level dose-response relationship between E-iAsing,rice and hypertension risks and is consistent with previous studies on the limited associations of hypertension with low-level arsenic exposure from drinking water. Larger scale cohort studies are indicated to quantify the association but in any event it is likely to be weak.
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- Lingqian Xu
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Williamson Research Centre for Molecular Environmental Science, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Williamson Research Centre for Molecular Environmental Science, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.
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Doménech E, Martorell S. Formulation and application of the probability of exceedance metric for risk characterization of non-threshold chemical hazards in food. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lounas R, Kasmi H, Chernai S, Amarni N, Ghebriout L, Hamdi B. Heavy metal concentrations in wild and farmed gilthead sea bream from southern Mediterranean Sea-human health risk assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:30732-30742. [PMID: 33594559 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12864-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, and zinc concentrations in the edible part of wild and farmed Sparus aurata from Algerian coastal were determined. The highest concentrations of cadmium (0.0078 mg kg-1 wet weight), copper (0.98 mg kg-1 w.w), and zinc (5.1 mg kg-1 w.w) were recorded in farmed sea bream, whereas the highest arsenic (5.02 mg kg-1 w.w) and lead (0.006 mg kg-1 w.w) levels were registered in wild one. The statistical analysis (Friedman test, p < 0.05) indicated that the origin of fish (wild, farmed in a cage, and farmed in raceway) has relevance to the distribution of metal. Estimated weekly intake of inorganic arsenic, cadmium, and lead for a 72.5-kg person consuming Sparus aurata from Algeria does not exceed 1% of the WHO/JECFA recommended rate for all metals, certainly due to the limited consumption of seafood products by the local population. The total target hazard index is far less than "one" 1, and the carcinogenic risk for arsenic exceeds the acceptable value of 10-5. Based on the result of this study, the potential risk to human health from the consumption of contaminate farmed sea bream (in the cage) should be considered.
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- Ryhane Lounas
- Laboratory of Conservation and Valorization of Marine Resources, National Higher School of Marine Science and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL), University Campus of Dely Ibrahim, Bois des Cars, 16320, Algiers, Algeria.
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- SGS Centre, sécurité de convoyage de fonds et de produits sensibles et/ou dangereux, Bois des Cars III Villa n°96, Dely-Ibrahim, 16320, Algiers, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Conservation and Valorization of Marine Resources, National Higher School of Marine Science and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL), University Campus of Dely Ibrahim, Bois des Cars, 16320, Algiers, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Conservation and Valorization of Marine Resources, National Higher School of Marine Science and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL), University Campus of Dely Ibrahim, Bois des Cars, 16320, Algiers, Algeria
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- University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), BP 32 El Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Conservation and Valorization of Marine Resources, National Higher School of Marine Science and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL), University Campus of Dely Ibrahim, Bois des Cars, 16320, Algiers, Algeria
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González N, Esplugas R, Marquès M, Domingo JL. Concentrations of arsenic and vanadium in environmental and biological samples collected in the neighborhood of petrochemical industries: A review of the scientific literature. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 771:145149. [PMID: 33540162 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Petrochemical facilities, including oil refineries, are emission sources of a wide range of environmental pollutants such as trace elements, volatile organic compounds, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, among others. Populations living near this kind of facilities may be potentially exposed to contaminants, which are, in turn, associated with a wide range of adverse effects. In our laboratory, we have shown that the environmental concentrations of trace elements near the petrochemical complex of Tarragona County (Spain), which is among the largest complexes in the European Union, should not be a relevant pollution source for these elements, with the exception of arsenic (As) and vanadium (V). Moreover, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified As and V as Group 1 and Group 2B, respectively. Based on it, the present paper was aimed at reviewing the available scientific information on the occurrence of As and V in the vicinity of petrochemical complexes worldwide, considering environmental matrices (air, dust, sediments, soil, and water), as well as biological samples (blood, hair, and urine). In general, levels of As and V in environmental matrices showed higher fluctuation throughout the world and was highly dependent on the samples zone while levels of both elements in urinary samples from subjects living near a petrochemical area were higher than those of population living further.
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- Neus González
- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, IISPV, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201 Reus, Catalonia, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, IISPV, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201 Reus, Catalonia, Spain; Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, IISPV, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201 Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, IISPV, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201 Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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Health risk assessment of heavy metals in marine fish to the population in Zhejiang, China. Sci Rep 2021; 11:11079. [PMID: 34040137 PMCID: PMC8155212 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90665-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Environmental pollution with toxic metals can lead to the possible contamination of the marine fish. We investigated the levels of As, Cd, Cr, Hg and Pb in 652 marine fish samples (15 species) collected from coastal areas of Zhejiang, China and estimated their health risk. Mean concentrations of As, Cd, Cr, Hg and Pb were 0.783, 0.009, 0.114, 0.031, 0.043 mg/kg wet weight. The average estimated daily intakes (EDIs) for As, Cd, Cr, Hg and Pb were 1.214, 0.014, 0.177, 0.048 and 0.067 μg/kg bw/day. The risk assessment at mean exposure level showed that there was no health risk associated with these elements through consumption of marine fish. However, potential health risk may exist for high exposure consumers considering the possible contamination of As and Hg. Given that the different levels of certain elements in marine fish in China, this study provides a scientific basis for food safety assessment and suggestions for risk management.
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Soler-Blasco R, Murcia M, Lozano M, Sarzo B, Esplugues A, Vioque J, Lertxundi N, Marina LS, Lertxundi A, Irizar A, Braeuer S, Goesler W, Ballester F, Llop S. Urinary arsenic species and methylation efficiency during pregnancy: Concentrations and associated factors in Spanish pregnant women. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 196:110889. [PMID: 33607098 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.110889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Arsenic (As) is considered to be toxic for humans, the main routes of exposure being through drinking water and the diet. Once ingested, inorganic arsenic can be methylated sequentially to monomethyl and dimethyl arsenicals. Several factors can affect both As exposure and methylation efficiency. OBJECTIVES To describe the urinary concentrations of the different As species and evaluate the methylation efficiency during pregnancy, as well as their associated factors in a birth cohort of pregnant Spanish women. METHODS Participants in this cross-sectional study were 1017 pregnant women from two areas of Spain who had taken part in the INMA (Environment and Childhood) project (2003-2008). Total As (organic and inorganic compounds) and its main metabolites (monomethylarsonic acid, [MMA], dimethylarsinic acid, [DMA], inorganic As [iAs]) and arsenobetaine [AB]) were measured in urine samples collected during the first trimester. Sociodemographic and dietary information was collected through questionnaires. Multivariate linear regression models were used to explore the association between As species concentrations and covariates. Arsenic methylation efficiency was determined through the percentages of the metabolites and using As methylation phenotypes, obtained from principal component analysis. RESULTS Median urine concentrations were 33.0, 21.6, 6.5, 0.35 and 0.33 μg/g creatinine for total As, AB, DMA, MMA and iAs, respectively. Daily consumption of rice and seafood during the first trimester of pregnancy were positively associated with the concentration of As species (i.e., β [CI95%] = 0.36 [0.09, 0.64] for rice and iAs, and 1.06 [0.68, 1.44] for seafood and AB). TAs, AB and iAs concentrations, and DMA and MMA concentrations were associated with legume and vegetable consumption, respectively. The medians of the percentage of As metabolites were 89.7 for %DMA, 5.1 for %MMA and 4.7 for %iAs. Non-smoker women and those with higher body mass index presented a higher methylation efficiency (denoted by a higher %DMA and lower %MMA). DISCUSSION Certain dietary, lifestyle, and environmental factors were observed to have an influence on both As species concentrations and methylation efficiency in our population. Further birth cohort studies in low exposure areas are necessary to improve knowledge about arsenic exposure, especially to inorganic forms, and its potential health impact during childhood.
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- Raquel Soler-Blasco
- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Health Information Systems Analysis Service, Conselleria de Sanitat, Generalitat Valenciana, Valencia, Spain
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- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region, FISABIO-Public Health, Valencia, Spain
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- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Department of Nursing, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research, ISABIAL-UMH, 03010, Alicante, Spain
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- Biodonostia Health Research Institute, San Sebastian, Spain; Faculty of Psychology of the University of the Basque Country, UPV/ EHU, San Sebastian, Spain
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- Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Biodonostia Health Research Institute, San Sebastian, Spain; Public Health Division of Gipuzkoa, Basque Government, San Sebastian, Spain
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- Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Biodonostia Health Research Institute, San Sebastian, Spain; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health of the University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Leioa, Spain
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- Biodonostia Health Research Institute, San Sebastian, Spain; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health of the University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Leioa, Spain.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; Department of Nursing, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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Varrà MO, Husáková L, Patočka J, Ghidini S, Zanardi E. Classification of transformed anchovy products based on the use of element patterns and decision trees to assess traceability and country of origin labelling. Food Chem 2021; 360:129790. [PMID: 33971507 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (Q-ICP-MS) and direct mercury analysis were used to determine the elemental composition of 180 transformed (salt-ripened) anchovies from three different fishing areas before and after packaging. To this purpose, four decision trees-based algorithms, corresponding to C5.0, classification and regression trees (CART), chi-squareautomatic interaction detection (CHAID), and quick unbiased efficient statistical tree (QUEST) were applied to the elemental datasets to find the most accurate data mining procedure to achieve the ultimate goal of fish origin prediction. Classification rules generated by the trained CHAID model optimally identified unlabelled testing bulk anchovies (93.9% F-score) by using just 6 out of 52 elements (As, K, P, Cd, Li, and Sr). The finished packaged product was better modelled by the QUEST algorithm which recognised the origin of anchovies with F-score of 97.7%, considering the information carried out by 5 elements (B, As, K. Cd, and Pd). Results obtained suggested that the traceability system in the fishery sector may be supported by simplified machine learning techniques applied to a limited but effective number of inorganic predictors of origin.
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- Maria Olga Varrà
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma Via del Taglio, 10, Parma 43126, Italy.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice, Studentská 573 HB/D, Pardubice CZ-532 10, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice, Studentská 573 HB/D, Pardubice CZ-532 10, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma Via del Taglio, 10, Parma 43126, Italy.
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma Via del Taglio, 10, Parma 43126, Italy.
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Ramon D, Morick D, Croot P, Berzak R, Scheinin A, Tchernov D, Davidovich N, Britzi M. A survey of arsenic, mercury, cadmium, and lead residues in seafood (fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods) from the south-eastern Mediterranean Sea. J Food Sci 2021; 86:1153-1161. [PMID: 33580563 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Seafood is capable of bioaccumulating heavy metals (HM), making it a potentially major dietary source of HM for humans. Presently, little data exists on seafood from the eastern-most boundary of the Mediterranean Sea. This study aims to provide exposure insight of the Israeli population to HM through the consumption of locally caught seafood by assessing the levels of arsenic, mercury, cadmium, and lead in raw tissues of seafood. A wide survey of local fisheries was conducted providing 296 samples from 11 different species, including seven fish, two crustacean, and two cephalopod species. Total arsenic, cadmium, and lead were analyzed by graphite-furnace atomic absorption. Total mercury was measured by cold-vapor mercury analyzer. Arsenic speciation was performed by anion chromatography-inductively coupled plasma sector field mass spectrometry. Results suggested that the total arsenic concentrations were significantly higher in crustaceans and cephalopods than fish. Arsenic speciation revealed two samples that exceed 1 mg/kg of inorganic arsenic, whereas methylated arsenic was below the detection limit. Elevated mercury levels were detected in the commercial benthic species Mullus barbatus (red mullet), cadmium was detected in one-third of the samples, and lead detected in eight samples. Comparing the results to health guidelines, 99.4% of seafood tested in this study abide with acceptable levels of heavy metals in seafood, as defined by both Israeli and European Union guidelines.
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- Debra Ramon
- Department of Marine Biology, Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, 3498838, Israel.,Morris Kahn Marine Research Station, University of Haifa, Haifa, 3498838, Israel
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- Department of Marine Biology, Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, 3498838, Israel.,Morris Kahn Marine Research Station, University of Haifa, Haifa, 3498838, Israel.,Hong Kong Branch of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Hong Kong, China
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- Earth and Ocean Sciences, School of Natural Science and Ryan Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland
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- Department of Marine Biology, Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, 3498838, Israel.,Morris Kahn Marine Research Station, University of Haifa, Haifa, 3498838, Israel
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- Department of Marine Biology, Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, 3498838, Israel.,Morris Kahn Marine Research Station, University of Haifa, Haifa, 3498838, Israel
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- Department of Marine Biology, Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, 3498838, Israel.,Morris Kahn Marine Research Station, University of Haifa, Haifa, 3498838, Israel.,Hong Kong Branch of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Hong Kong, China
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- National Residue Control Laboratory, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Bet Dagan, 5025001, Israel
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Shikha D, Singh PK. In situ phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil and groundwater: a green inventive approach. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:4104-4124. [PMID: 33210252 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11600-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The heavy metal contamination of soil and groundwater is a serious threat to environment worldwide. The survival of human being primarily relies upon soil and groundwater sources. Therefore, the remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil and groundwater is a matter of utmost concern. Heavy metals are non-degradable and persist in the environment and subsequently contaminate the food chain. Heavy metal pollution puts a serious impact on human health and it adversely affects our physical body. Although, numerous in situ conventional technologies have been utilized for the treatment purpose, but most of the techniques have some limitations such as high cost, deterioration of soil properties, disturbances to soil native flora and fauna and intensive labour. Despite that, in situ phytoremediation is a cost-effective, eco-friendly, solar-driven and novel approach with significant public acceptance. The past research reflects rare discussion addressing both (heavy metal in situ phytoremediation of soil and groundwater) in one platform. The present review article covers both the concepts of in situ phytoremediation of soil and groundwater with major emphasis on health risks of heavy metals, enhanced integrated approaches of in situ phytoremediation, mechanisms of in situ phytoremediation along with effective hyperaccumulator plants for heavy metals remediation, challenges and future prospects.
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- Deep Shikha
- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT; Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 826004, India.
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT; Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 826004, India
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Efficiency of Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) for Microplastic Removal: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17218014. [PMID: 33143273 PMCID: PMC7663475 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17218014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Plastic is widely used for human activities (food packaging, medical, technological devices, etc.) and there is a growing concern regarding the risks for environmental and human health because they have still not been fully evaluated. Particularly, microplastics (primary and secondary) are present in all environmental compartments and this poses a potential threat because of their entry into the food chain. Furthermore, microplastics can absorb numerous pollutants that can be accumulated in the human body through bioaccumulation and biomagnification processes. We carried out a systematic review using a PRISMA approach to verify the efficiency of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) for microplastic removal. The international databases (PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus) were used to find published studies on efficiency of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) for microplastic removal. The search period was between January 2010 and June 2020. Over 1000 full research papers were initially selected through the use of keywords. After that, the papers were further selected by English language, title, and abstract, and duplicate papers and non-relevant papers were eliminated according to eligibility criteria. Finally, we included 15 full research papers. In each of the 15 full research papers selected, the microplastics identified were categorized by the authors for shape, size, and type of polymers identified. The characterization of the various types of microplastics was performed by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) or Raman spectroscopy. We have observed how wastewater treatments plants located in different continents (Europe, Asia, North America) mostly use a primary and secondary type of treatment that allows one to reach a high percentage of microplastics removal from wastewater. Most of the wastewater treatments plants investigated reported a microplastics removal efficiency greater than 90%, but despite this, millions of microplastics continue to be released every day into the aquatic environment. Then, in the near future, efficient and common standardized protocols for monitoring MPs should be drawn up, as well as increasing the knowledge of sources and strategies to further reduce microplastics contamination of treated wastewater.
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Wang Z, Gu X, Ouyang W, Lin C, Zhu J, Xu L, Liu X, He M, Wang B. Trophodynamics of arsenic for different species in coastal regions of the Northwest Pacific Ocean: In situ evidence and a meta-analysis. WATER RESEARCH 2020; 184:116186. [PMID: 32711223 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.116186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 07/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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China has been the major fishery producer in the Northwest Pacific Ocean for decades and the seafood safety deserves continuous concern. In this study, 188 organism and 27 sediment samples were collected from the Jiaozhou Bay, a typical semi-enclosed bay adjacent to the Northwest Pacific Ocean, to study the arsenic (As) pollution level and trophodynamics in the coastal regions of China combined with a meta-analysis. Results showed that arsenic was the most abundant in crustaceans with the average of 28.84 ± 4.95 mg/kg in dry weight, in comparison with molluscs (18.68 ± 2.51 mg/kg) and fish (9.31 ± 1.45 mg/kg). Additionally, based on a meta-analysis, arsenic in coastal organisms generally decreased from north to south in China. With increasing values of δ15N, arsenic was significantly biomagnified in the molluscs but bio-diluted in the groups of crustaceans and fish. When all the species were taken into consideration, overall bio-dilution of As was observed through the simplified food chain in the Jiaozhou Bay. Based on the target hazard quotient (THQ), the health risk of consuming seafood from the Jiaozhou Bay was not significant except for several kinds of crustaceans. The smaller THQs indicated lower health risk of eating molluscs and fish than crustaceans. Besides, urban households tended to undertake much higher risk than rural households. Based on our results, it is recommended for urban citizens to reduce the frequency of consuming crustaceans and give preference to fish when choosing seafood.
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- Zongxing Wang
- The First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, 6 Xianxialing Road, Qingdao 266061, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- The First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, 6 Xianxialing Road, Qingdao 266061, China
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Pappalardo AM, Copat C, Raffa A, Rossitto L, Grasso A, Fiore M, Ferrante M, Ferrito V. Fish-Based Baby Food Concern-From Species Authentication to Exposure Risk Assessment. Molecules 2020; 25:E3961. [PMID: 32878026 PMCID: PMC7504785 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25173961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In this work, two different but complementary approaches were used to evaluate the reliability of fish-based baby foods as a source of safe nourishment for babies. More specifically, barcoding analysis based on the Cytochrome Oxidase I sequences was used for fish species authentication and an analysis of metal/metalloid levels was performed to estimate the exposure risk assessment derived from consumption of selected fish-based baby food in infants and toddlers. COI DNA barcoding revealed that in three samples the species detected did not match the common name of the species shown on the label. In particular, G. chalcogrammus and M. australis were found in place of M. merluccius and O. mykiss was found in place of S. salar. The analysis of exposure risk assessment indicated a low risk for developing chronic systemic and carcinogenic effects in infants and toddler, under an exposure scenario based on daily consumption of a single box of fish-based baby food. However, it is important to highlight that in order to provide a comprehensive risk assessment it would be important to supplement the levels of exposure resulting from the total diet. Overall, our results suggest that more attention should be paid by authorities to ensure the safety of food for infants and toddlers.
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- Anna Maria Pappalardo
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences–Section of Animal Biology “M. La Greca”, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.R.); (L.R.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia”, Hygiene and Public Health, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (A.G.); (M.F.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences–Section of Animal Biology “M. La Greca”, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.R.); (L.R.)
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences–Section of Animal Biology “M. La Greca”, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.R.); (L.R.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia”, Hygiene and Public Health, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (A.G.); (M.F.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia”, Hygiene and Public Health, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (A.G.); (M.F.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia”, Hygiene and Public Health, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (A.G.); (M.F.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences–Section of Animal Biology “M. La Greca”, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.R.); (L.R.)
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Copat C, Ferrante M, Hernout BV, Giunta F, Grasso A, Messina A, Grasso R, Spena MT. Trace Element Bioaccumulation in Stone Curlew ( Burhinus oedicnemus, Linnaeus, 1758): A Case Study from Sicily (Italy). Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E4597. [PMID: 32605267 PMCID: PMC7370152 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21134597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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: The study aimed to highlight the degree of trace element contamination along three sites of Sicily: the Magnisi peninsula (MP), located in proximity to the Augusta-Priolo-Melilli petrochemical plant; the Ragusa agro-ecosystem (RA), characterized by a rural landscape; and the Gela plain (GP), characterized by intensive agriculture and a disused petrochemical plant. We collected biological samples (abraded back feathers and blood) of the Stone Curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus Linnaeus, 1758) as well as soil samples to determine the trace elements concentrations of As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, Se and V using ICP-MS analysis. The results found for the three sites show different trends of accumulation, which depend on the different management and geological characteristics of the areas. The Gela plain and Magnisi peninsula showed a higher degree of contamination (As, Co, Cu, Mn and Se for the Gela plain; Pb and Hg for the Magnisi peninsula). Nevertheless, no critical values were found for either the environment-if the results are compared with the legal limits fixed by the Legislative Decree No. 152/2006, approving the Code on the Environment-or for living organisms-if the results are compared with the toxicological thresholds for birds, especially if the short-term exposure results from the blood values are considered. Only the Se levels in animal blood from the RA and GP were found slightly higher than the minimum level required in bird diets. The positive scenario can be attributed on the one hand to the interruptions of emissions of the Gela refinery around 5 years ago, and on the other hand to the more intense and strict controls that are implemented in the area surrounding the petrochemical pole of Augusta-Priolo-Melilli.
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- Chiara Copat
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (M.F.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (M.F.); (A.G.)
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- Institute for a Sustainable Environment, Clarkson University, 8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699, USA;
- Department of Biology, Clarkson University, 8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699, USA
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, Via Androne 81, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.M.); (R.G.); (M.T.S.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123 Catania, Italy; (C.C.); (M.F.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, Via Androne 81, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.M.); (R.G.); (M.T.S.)
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, Via Androne 81, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.M.); (R.G.); (M.T.S.)
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Science, University of Catania, Via Androne 81, 95124 Catania, Italy; (A.M.); (R.G.); (M.T.S.)
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Rahman MM, Shehzad MT, Nayak AK, Sharma S, Yeasmin M, Samanta S, Correll R, Naidu R. Health risks from trace elements in muscles of some commonly available fish in Australia and India. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:21000-21012. [PMID: 32253697 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08600-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The levels of trace elements (As, Hg, Cr, Cd, Pb, Co, Ni, Cu, Mn and Zn) in commercially important fish species sampled from fish markets of Adelaide, Australia; canned fish from South Australian supermarkets; and fish markets of West Bengal, India were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) after microwave digestion. Mercury was determined by using triple quadrupole ICP-MS. The accuracy of the methods was assessed with a certified standard reference material (NRCC-DORM-3 dogfish protein), and the results were compared with values reported in the literature. The results indicated considerable variations in the accumulation of trace elements among the fish species. The relationship between species with respect to trace element concentrations was examined using cluster analysis, which showed Indian fish species forming distinct groups from the others. Other than As in sardines, whiting and snapper and Hg in swordfish and snapper, the trace element concentrations were within permissible limits recommended by various standards. Based on the estimated daily intake (EDI), fish samples analysed in this study can be considered safe for human consumption as per the recommended daily dietary allowance limit fixed by various agencies. Continuous monitoring and assessments of fish metal(loid) content are needed to generate more data and safeguard human health.
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- Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman
- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
- Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC-CARE), ATC Building, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha, 753006, India
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC-CARE), ATC Building, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC-CARE), ATC Building, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- Rho Environmetrics, Highgate, SA, 5063, Australia
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
- Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC-CARE), ATC Building, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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Izadi A, Khedmat L, Tavakolizadeh R, Mojtahedi SY. The intake assessment of diverse dietary patterns on childhood hypertension: alleviating the blood pressure and lipidemic factors with low-sodium seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Lipids Health Dis 2020; 19:65. [PMID: 32264876 PMCID: PMC7140568 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-020-01245-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Childhood hypertension (CH) is related to the dietary intake and diversity of children. The study aimed to assess the critical role of dietary diversity, and seafood long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFAs) in reducing CH among the Iranian community. METHODS A cross-sectional two-phase study with 7-12-year-old Iranian students was designed. In the initial phase, the socio-demographic characteristics, and blood pressure status (normal, pre-hypertension, and hypertension) based on systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure data were assessed. The 24-h dietary recall questionnaire was used to generate the dietary diversity score (DDS, count of consumed food groups) and dietary variety score (DVS, the cumulative number of daily consumed food items). In the second phase, the association between CH reduction and changes in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides (TG) levels of schoolchildren intervened by a seafood diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids were assessed using the regression analyses. RESULTS The pre-hypertension and hypertension prevalence rates were 7.8 and 9.15%, respectively. CH was significantly associated with age, gender, and DDS. A significant inverse association was found between the high intake of seafood and CH (P = 0.032). The gas-chromatography analysis showed the high presence of α-linolenic (ALA, 6.72%), eicosapentaenoic (EPA, 7.62%), docosapentaenoic (DPA, 5.88%), and docosahexaenoic (DHA, 18.52%) acids in the seafood-based diet (p < 0.05). The low blood pressure levels with regular consumption of this healthy-functional diet were significantly associated with a reduction in BMI, LDL, TC, and TG, and a remarkable increase in 25OHD and HDL levels. The multiple linear regression showed that the SBP was highly associated with the TC (p < 0.001; β = 0.464). CONCLUSIONS The age and DDS were efficient predictors for the different CH status. A regular seafood-rich dietary pattern due to the high LC n-3 PUFAs contents could significantly reduce the obesity-related cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Anahita Izadi
- Department of Pediatric Infection Disease, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Bahrami Children Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Lescord GL, Johnston TA, Heerschap MJ, Keller WB, Southee FM, O'Connor CM, Dyer RD, Branfireun BA, Gunn JM. Arsenic, chromium, and other elements of concern in fish from remote boreal lakes and rivers: Drivers of variation and implications for subsistence consumption. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 259:113878. [PMID: 32032983 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Eating fish provides numerous health benefits, but it is also a dominant pathway for human exposure to contaminants. Many studies have examined mercury (Hg) accumulation in fish, but fewer have considered other elements, such as arsenic (As) and chromium (Cr). Recently, freshwater fish from several pristine boreal systems across northern Ontario, Canada, have been reported with elevated concentrations of As and Cr for reasons that are not well understood. Our goal was to investigate the ecological and environmental influences over concentrations of As, Cr, and other elements in these fish to better understand what affects metal uptake and the risk to consumers. We measured 10 elements (including As, Cr, Hg) as well as carbon (δ13C), nitrogen (δ15N), and sulfur (δ34S) stable isotopes in 388 fish from 25 lake and river sites across this remote region. These data were used to determine the effect of: 1) trophic ecology; and 2) watershed geology on piscine elemental content. Overall, most element concentrations were low, often below provincial advisory benchmarks (ABs). However, traces of Hg, As, Cr, and selenium (Se) were detected in most fish. Based on their exceedance of their respective ABs, the most restrictive elements on fish consumption in these boreal systems were Hg > As > Cr. Arsenic and Se, but not Cr concentrations were related to fish size and trophic ecology (inferred from δ13C and δ15N), suggesting bioaccumulation of the former elements. Fish with enriched δ34S values, suggestive of anadromous behaviour, had marginally lower Hg but higher Se concentrations. Modeling results suggested a strong effect of site-specific factors, though we found weak trends between piscine elemental content and geological features (e.g., mafic intrusions), potentially due to the broad spatial scale of this study. Results from this study address gaps in our understanding of As and Cr bioaccumulation and will help to inform fish consumption guidelines.
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- Gretchen L Lescord
- Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit, Vale Living with Lakes Centre, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada; Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, Thunder Bay, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit, Vale Living with Lakes Centre, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada; Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit, Vale Living with Lakes Centre, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada; Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit, Vale Living with Lakes Centre, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, Thunder Bay, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Earth Resources and Geoscience Mapping Section, Ontario Geological Survey, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biology and Centre for Environment & Sustainability, University of Western Ontario, London ON, Canada
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- Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit, Vale Living with Lakes Centre, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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Molina-Frechero N, Nevarez-Rascón M, Tremillo-Maldonado O, Vergara-Onofre M, Gutiérrez-Tolentino R, Gaona E, Castañeda E, Jarquin-Yañez L, Bologna-Molina R. Environmental Exposure of Arsenic in Groundwater Associated to Carcinogenic Risk in Underweight Children Exposed to Fluorides. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17030724. [PMID: 31979150 PMCID: PMC7036991 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17030724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to determine the concentration of inorganic arsenic (As) in the potable water available to the population to be able to estimate the non-carcinogenic risks for underweight children and the carcinogenic risk for adults exposed to As intake who live in the Mezquital municipality, Durango, Mexico. METHODS The As content was quantifed in the water supply sources for human use and its intake was estimated in Mezquital population, southern Durango. With the data obtained, the hazard quotient (HQ) was calculated to determine the non-carcinogenic risk to develop chronic systemic effects in underweight children. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reference health values estimating As exposure risk are from 0.0003 mg/kg/day (non-carcinogenic) to 1.5 mg/kg/day (carcinogenic risk). RESULTS The analyzed waters presented as concentrations that varied from 0.3 to 10.2 µg/L, with a mean of 7.35 µg/L (CI 95% 6.27-8.38). The exposure dose was 0.4 to 1.36, and the HQ was 1.90 to 6.48 mg/kg/day, the estimated carcinogenic risk from adults varied from 1.28 to 4.37E-4, with values of 3.74-4.37E-4 mg/kg/day in central area. CONCLUSIONS The children are at risk to develop chronic systemic effects due to ingestion of As from water.
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- Nelly Molina-Frechero
- Division of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City 04460, Mexico; (N.M.-F.); (M.V.-O.); (R.G.-T.); (E.G.); (E.C.)
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- Research Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Durango 34000, Mexico;
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- Division of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City 04460, Mexico; (N.M.-F.); (M.V.-O.); (R.G.-T.); (E.G.); (E.C.)
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- Division of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City 04460, Mexico; (N.M.-F.); (M.V.-O.); (R.G.-T.); (E.G.); (E.C.)
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- Division of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City 04460, Mexico; (N.M.-F.); (M.V.-O.); (R.G.-T.); (E.G.); (E.C.)
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- Division of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City 04460, Mexico; (N.M.-F.); (M.V.-O.); (R.G.-T.); (E.G.); (E.C.)
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- Center of Applied Research in Environment and Health, CIACYT, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 78120, Mexico;
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- Research Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Durango 34000, Mexico;
- Molecular Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidad de la República, Montevideo 11600, Uruguay
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Lamela PA, Navoni JA, Pérez RD, Pérez CA, Vodopivez CL, Curtosi A, Bongiovanni GA. Analysis of occurrence, bioaccumulation and molecular targets of arsenic and other selected volcanic elements in Argentinean Patagonia and Antarctic ecosystems. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 681:379-391. [PMID: 31108358 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.05.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In Latin America, the high proportion of arsenic (As) in many groundwaters and phreatic aquifers is related to the volcanism of the Andean Range. Nevertheless, there is still very little published research on As and other elements occurrence, and/or transference to biota in Southern regions such as Argentinean Patagonia and the South Shetland Islands in Antarctica, where there are active volcanoes and geothermal processes. Therefore, this study was aimed to describe water quality from the main rivers of Argentinean Northern Patagonia through physicochemical analysis. The Patagonian and Antarctic biota (including samples of animal, plants, algae and bacteria) was characterized through the analysis of their As and other elemental concentrations (P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Se, Br, Rb and Sr), by synchrotron radiation x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (SRXRF). Finally, the analysis of metal and As-proteins associations in As-accumulating organisms was performed by SRXRF after sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). A wide range of metal concentration including As (up to 950 μg/L As) was found in water samples from Patagonian rivers. A hierarchical cluster analysis revealed that the elemental concentration of analysed biological samples was related to volcanic environments and their place in the trophic chain. Moreover, the results suggest that Se, Co, Cu, Br, and Cl are strong predictors of As in biota. On the other hand, As was not detected in proteins from the studied samples, suggesting biotransformation into soluble As-organic compounds. This is the first study to describe environmental pollution as a consequence of active volcanism, and its influence on water quality and elemental composition of biota in Argentinean Northern Patagonia and Antarctica.
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- Paula A Lamela
- PROBIEN (Institute of Research and Development in Process Engineering, Biotechnology and Alternative Energies), CONICET-CCT Northern Patagonia, National University of Comahue, Neuquén, Argentina
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- PRODEMA (Post-Graduate Program in Development and Environment, Biosciences Center), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil; PPgUSRN (Post-Graduate Program in Sustainable Use of Natural Resources), Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- IFEG (Institute of Physic Enrique Gaviola), CONICET-UNC, School of Mathematics, Astronomy and Physics, National University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- IAA (Argentinean Antarctic Institute), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- PROBIEN (Institute of Research and Development in Process Engineering, Biotechnology and Alternative Energies), CONICET-CCT Northern Patagonia, National University of Comahue, Neuquén, Argentina; School of Agricultural Sciences, National University of Comahue, Río Negro, Argentina.
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The processing of refractory gold-containing concentrates by hydrometallurgical methods is becoming increasingly important due to the depletion of rich and easily extracted mineral resources, as well as due to the need to reduce harmful emissions from metallurgy, especially given the high content of arsenic in the ores. This paper describes the investigation of the kinetics of HNO3 leaching of sulfide gold-containing concentrates of the Yenisei ridge (Yakutia, Russia). The effect of temperature (70–85 °C), the initial concentration of HNO3 (10–40%) and the content of sulfur in the concentrate (8.22–22.44%) on the iron recovery into the solution was studied. It has been shown that increasing the content of S in the concentrate from 8.22 to 22.44% leads to an average of 45% increase in the iron recovery across the entire range temperatures and concentrations of HNO3 per one hour of leaching. The leaching kinetics of the studied types of concentrates correlates well with the new shrinking core model, which indicates that the reaction is regulated by interfacial diffusion and diffusion through the product layer. Elemental S is found on the surface of the solid leach residue, as confirmed by XRD and SEM/EDS analysis. The apparent activation energy is 60.276 kJ/mol. The semi-empirical expression describing the reaction rate under the studied conditions can be written as follows: 1/3ln(1 − X) + [(1 − X)−1/3 − 1] = 87.811(HNO3)0.837(S)2.948e−60276/RT·t.
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