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Wang H, Jafir M, Irfan M, Ahmad T, Zia-Ur-Rehman M, Usman M, Rizwan M, Hamoud YA, Shaghaleh H. Emerging trends to replace pesticides with nanomaterials: Recent experiences and future perspectives for ecofriendly environment. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 360:121178. [PMID: 38796869 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121178] [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: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
Abstract
Despite the widespread usage to safeguard crops and manage pests, pesticides have detrimental effects on the environment and human health. The necessity to find sustainable agricultural techniques and meet the growing demand for food production has spurred the quest for pesticide substitutes other than traditional ones. The unique qualities of nanotechnology, including its high surface area-to-volume ratio, controlled release, and better stability, have made it a promising choice for pest management. Over the past ten years, there has been a noticeable growth in the usage of nanomaterials for pest management; however, concerns about their possible effects on the environment and human health have also surfaced. The purpose of this review paper is to give a broad overview of the worldwide trends and environmental effects of using nanomaterials in place of pesticides. The various types of nanomaterials, their characteristics, and their possible application in crop protection are covered. The limits of the current regulatory frameworks for nanomaterials in agriculture are further highlighted in this review. Additionally, it describes how standard testing procedures must be followed to assess the effects of nanomaterials on the environment and human health before their commercialization. In order to establish sustainable and secure nanotechnology-based pest control techniques, the review concludes by highlighting the significance of taking into account the possible hazards and benefits of nanomaterials for pest management and the necessity of an integrated approach. It also emphasizes the importance of more investigation into the behavior and environmental fate of nanomaterials to guarantee their safe and efficient application in agriculture.
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- Hong Wang
- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou, 233100, Anhui, China
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- Department of Ecology, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China.
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China
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- Department of Horticulture, MNS-University of Agriculture Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- College of Hydrology and Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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Diab MK, Mead HM, Khedr MA, Nafie MS, Abu-Elsaoud AM, El-Shatoury SA. Metabolite profiling and in-silico studies show multiple effects of insecticidal actinobacterium on Spodoptera littoralis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3057. [PMID: 38321075 PMCID: PMC10847143 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53096-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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The polyphagous pest, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval), poses a significant global economic threat by gregariously feeding on over a hundred plant species, causing substantial agricultural losses. Addressing this challenge requires ongoing research to identify environmentally safe control agents. This study aimed to elucidate the insecticidal activity of the metabolite (ES2) from a promising endophytic actinobacterium strain, Streptomyces sp. ES2 EMCC2291. We assessed the activity of ES2 against the eggs and fourth-instar larvae of S. littoralis through spectrophotometric measurements of total soluble protein, α- and β-esterases, polyphenol oxidase (PPO), and catalase enzyme (CAT). The assessments were compared to commercial Biosad® 22.8% SC. Untargeted metabolomics using LC-QTOF-MS/MS identified 83 metabolic compounds as chemical constituents of ES2. The median lethal concentration (LC50) of ES2 (165 mg/mL) for treated Spodoptera littoralis eggs showed significant differences in polyphenol oxidase and catalase enzymatic activities, while the LC50 of ES2 (695 mg/mL) for treated S. littoralis fourth instar larvae showed lower significance in α- and β-esterase activities. Molecular docking of ES2 identified seven potent biocidal compounds, showing strong affinity to PPO and catalase CAT proteins in S. littoralis eggs while displaying limited binding to alpha and beta esterase proteins in the larvae. The results contribute to the understanding of ES2 as a promising alternative biopesticide, providing insights for future research and innovative applications in sustainable pest management strategies.
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- Mohamed Khaled Diab
- Agricultural Research Center, Pest Physiology Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Giza, 12311, Egypt.
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- Agricultural Research Center, Pest Physiology Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Giza, 12311, Egypt
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- Agricultural Research Center, Cotton Leafworm Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Giza, 12311, Egypt
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- Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Faculty of Science, Microbiology & Botany Department, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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Rodrigues Dos Santos D, Lopes Chaves L, Couto Pires V, Soares Rodrigues J, Alves Siqueira de Assunção M, Bezerra Faierstein G, Gomes Barbosa Neto A, de Souza Rebouças J, Christine de Magalhães Cabral Albuquerque E, Alexandre Beisl Vieira de Melo S, Costa Gaspar M, Maria Rodrigues Barbosa R, Elga Medeiros Braga M, Cipriano de Sousa H, Rocha Formiga F. New weapons against the disease vector Aedes aegypti: From natural products to nanoparticles. Int J Pharm 2023; 643:123221. [PMID: 37437857 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Despite the global burden of viral diseases transmitted by Aedes aegypti, there is a lack of effective means of prevention and treatment. Strategies for vector control include chemical and biological approaches such as organophosphates and Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti), among others. However, important concerns are associated, such as resistance in mosquito larvae and deleterious effects on non-target organisms. In this scenario, novel approaches against A. aegypti have been investigated, including natural products (e.g. vegetable oil and extracts) and nanostructured systems. This review focuses on potential strategies for fighting A. aegypti, highlighting plant-based materials and nanomaterials able to induce toxic effects on egg, larva, pupa and adult mosquitoes. Issues including aspects of conventional vector control strategies are presented, and finally new insights on development of eco-friendly nanoformulations against A. aegypti are discussed.
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- Aggeu Magalhães Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), 50670-420 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- SENAI Institute of Innovation (ISI) in Health Advanced Systems (CIMATEC ISI SAS), University Center SENAI/CIMATEC, Salvador 41650-010, Brazil
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- Aggeu Magalhães Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), 50670-420 Recife, PE, Brazil; Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Pernambuco (UPE), 50100-130 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Industrial Engineering Program, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), 40210-630 Salvador, BA, Brazil; Research Center in Energy and Environment (CIENAM), Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), 40170-115 Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Industrial Engineering Program, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), 40210-630 Salvador, BA, Brazil; Research Center in Energy and Environment (CIENAM), Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), 40170-115 Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, FCTUC, University of Coimbra, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, FCTUC, University of Coimbra, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Aggeu Magalhães Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), 50670-420 Recife, PE, Brazil; Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Pernambuco (UPE), 52171-011 Recife, PE, Brazil.
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Helmy EAM, San PP, Zhang YZ, Adarkwah C, Tuda M. Entomotoxic efficacy of fungus-synthesized nanoparticles against immature stages of stored bean pests. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8508. [PMID: 37231118 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35697-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Nanopesticides, particularly biosynthesized ones using organic reductants, hold great promise as a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. However, their efficacy on stored product pests, which can cause damage to dried grains, has not been extensively tested, especially on immature stages. Here, we biosynthesized six types of nanoparticles (NPs) using extracts from the fungus Fusarium solani: silver (AgNPs), selenium (SeNPs), silicon dioxide (SiO2NPs), copper oxide (CuONPs), titanium dioxide (TiO2NPs) and zinc oxide (ZnONPs) ranging in size from 8 to 33 nm. To test their efficacy on stored bean pests, they were applied to the eggs and larvae of pest beetles Callosobruchus chinensis and Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae), which burrow into seeds as larvae. Susceptibility to the NPs was species-dependent and differed between developmental stages; eggs were more susceptible than larvae inhabiting in seeds. SeNPs and TiO2NPs reduced the hatchability of C. chinensis eggs by 23% and 18% compared to the control, respectively, leading to an 18% reduction in egg-to-adult survival by SeNPs. In C. maculatus, TiO2NPs applied to eggs reduced larva-to-adult survivorship by 11%, resulting in a 15% reduction in egg-to-adult survival. The egg mass of C. chinensis was 23% smaller than that of C. maculatus: the higher surface-area-to-volume ratio of the C. chinensis eggs could explain their higher acute mortality caused by the NPs compared to C. maculatus eggs. The biosynthesized SeNPs and TiO2NPs have potential for controlling major stored bean pests when applied to their eggs. This is the first to show the efficacy of biosynthesized SeNPs and TiO2NPs on stored product pests and the efficacy of Fusarium-synthesized NPs on insects.
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- Eman Ahmed Mohamed Helmy
- The Regional Centre for Mycology and Biotechnology (RCMB), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
- Laboratory of Insect Natural Enemies, Institute of Biological Control, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan.
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- Laboratory of Insect Natural Enemies, Institute of Biological Control, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
- Department of Entomology and Zoology, Yezin Agricultural University, Naypyitaw, Myanmar
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- Laboratory of Insect Natural Enemies, Institute of Biological Control, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Laboratory of Insect Natural Enemies, Institute of Biological Control, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan.
- Department of Horticulture and Crop Production, School of Agriculture and Technology, Dormaa-Ahenkro Campus, University of Energy and Natural Resources, PO Box 214, Sunyani, Ghana.
- Division Urban Plant Ecophysiology, Faculty Life Sciences, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Lentzeallee 55/57, 14195, Berlin, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Insect Natural Enemies, Institute of Biological Control, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan.
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Kamaraj C, Vimal S, Ragavendran C, Priyadharsan A, Marimuthu K, Malafaia G. Traditionally used medicinal plants mediate the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles: methodological, larvicidal, and ecotoxicological approach. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 873:162402. [PMID: 36841404 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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It has been shown that vegetal species constitute an alternative natural source for the biosynthesis of new nanomaterials. Thus, aiming to expand knowledge about the potential use of plants in the fabrication of metallic nanomaterials, we aimed to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from phyto-formulation (PF) of ten commonly used medicinal plants. Our results demonstrate the formation of spherical, stable, polycrystalline AgNPs with a diameter of 8.42 nm to 18.40 nm, whose biosynthesis confirmation was performed via UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM)-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) mapping, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and zeta potential studies. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the biosynthesized AgNPs showed larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti and Anopheles stephensi larvae, with the histopathology findings from the fourth instar larval stage validating such larvicidal toxicity. The histological examinations showed severe degradation of the larvae's hindgut, epithelial cells, midgut, and cortical area. However, the PF extract and the biosynthesized AgNPs showed high ecotoxicity in Danio rerio larvae exposed to different concentrations. The treatments induced changes in hatchability percentage, animal growth, and heartbeat. Therefore, despite supporting the potential of PF (from ten plant species) as a raw material source for AgNPs biosynthesis, our study also sheds light on its ecotoxicological potential, suggesting that more comprehensive assessments of the ecotoxicity of biosynthesized would be performed before its application in different sectors.
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- Chinnaperumal Kamaraj
- Interdisciplinary Institute of Indian System of Medicine (IIISM), Directorate of Research, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur 603203, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 600 077, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 600 077, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, Tezpur Univrsity, Napaam, Tezpur, Assam 784028, India.
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil.
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Priya SS, Vasantha-Srinivasan P, Altemimi AB, Keerthana R, Radhakrishnan N, Senthil-Nathan S, Kalaivani K, Chandrasekar N, Karthi S, Ganesan R, Alkanan ZT, Pal T, Verma OP, Proćków J. Bioactive Molecules Derived from Plants in Managing Dengue Vector Aedes aegypti (Linn.). Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052386. [PMID: 36903635 PMCID: PMC10005433 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Mosquitoes are the potential vectors of several viral diseases such as filariasis, malaria, dengue, yellow fever, Zika fever and encephalitis in humans as well as other species. Dengue, the most common mosquito-borne disease in humans caused by the dengue virus is transmitted by the vector Ae. aegypti. Fever, chills, nausea and neurological disorders are the frequent symptoms of Zika and dengue. Thanks to various anthropogenic activities such as deforestation, industrialized farming and poor drainage facilities there has been a significant rise in mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases. Control measures such as the destruction of mosquito breeding places, a reduction in global warming, as well as the use of natural and chemical repellents, mainly DEET, picaridin, temephos and IR-3535 have proven to be effective in many instances. Although potent, these chemicals cause swelling, rashes, and eye irritation in adults and children, and are also toxic to the skin and nervous system. Due to their shorter protection period and harmful nature towards non-target organisms, the use of chemical repellents is greatly reduced, and more research and development is taking place in the field of plant-derived repellents, which are found to be selective, biodegradable and harmless to non-target species. Many tribal and rural communities across the world have been using plant-based extracts since ancient times for various traditional and medical purposes, and to ward off mosquitoes and various other insects. In this regard, new species of plants are being identified through ethnobotanical surveys and tested for their repellency against Ae. aegypti. This review aims to provide insight into many such plant extracts, essential oils and their metabolites, which have been tested for their mosquitocidal activity against different life cycle forms of Ae. Aegypti, as well as for their efficacy in controlling mosquitoes.
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- Sridhar Shanmuga Priya
- Department of Biotechnology, St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education Research, Chennai 600077, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical 17 and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 602105, India
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Basrah 61004, Iraq
- College of Medicine, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala 56001, Iraq
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- Department of Biotechnology, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore 560059, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 602105, India
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- Division of Bio-Pesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for 14 Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, 15, Tirunelveli 627412, India
- Correspondence: (S.S.-N.); (J.P.)
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- Post Graduate and Research Centre, Department of Zoology, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtrallam 627802, India
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- Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40503, USA
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Basrah 61004, Iraq
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- Department of Biotechnology, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Vadlamudi, Guntur 522213, India
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Engineering, Jacob Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj 211007, India
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- Department of Plant Biology, Institute of Environmental Biology, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kożuchowska 5b, 51-631 Wrocław, Poland
- Correspondence: (S.S.-N.); (J.P.)
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