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Wei J, Liu R, Yang Z, Liu H, Wang Y, Zhang J, Sun M, Shen C, Liu J, Yu P, Tang NJ. Association of metals and bisphenols exposure with lipid profiles and dyslipidemia in Chinese adults: Independent, combined and interactive effects. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:174315. [PMID: 38942316 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174315] [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: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Although studies have assessed the association of metals and bisphenols with lipid metabolism, the observed results have been controversial, and limited knowledge exists about the combined and interactive effects of metals and bisphenols exposure on lipid metabolism. METHODS Plasma metals and serum bisphenols concentrations were evaluated in 888 participants. Multiple linear regression and logistic regression models were conducted to assess individual associations of 18 metals and 3 bisphenols with 5 lipid profiles and dyslipidemia risk, respectively. The dose-response relationships of targeted contaminants with lipid profiles and dyslipidemia risk were captured by applying a restriction cubic spline (RCS) function. The bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) model was used to assess the overall effects of metals and bisphenols mixture on lipid profiles and dyslipidemia risk. The interactive effects of targeted contaminants on interested outcomes were explored by constructing an interaction model. RESULTS Single-contaminant analyses revealed that exposure to iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), arsenic (As), selenium (Se), strontium (Sr), and tin (Sn) was associated with elevated lipid levels. Cobalt (Co) showed a negative association with high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol AF (BPAF) were associated with decreased HDL-C levels, with nonlinear associations observed. Vanadium (V), lead (Pb), and silver (Ag) displayed U-shaped dose-response relationships with most lipid profiles. Multi-contaminant analyses indicated positive trends between contaminants mixture and total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C). The interaction analyses showed that Se-Fe exhibited synergistic effects on LDL-C and non-HDL-C, and Se-Sn showed a synergistic effect on HDL-C. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggested that exposure to metals and bisphenols was associated with changes in lipid levels, and demonstrated their combined and interactive effects.
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- Jiemin Wei
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Center for International Collaborative Research on Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin 300070, China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Center for International Collaborative Research on Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin 300070, China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Center for International Collaborative Research on Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin 300070, China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Center for International Collaborative Research on Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin 300070, China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Center for International Collaborative Research on Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin 300070, China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Chu Hsien-I Memorial Hospital & Tianjin Institute of Endocrinology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300134, China
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- Wuqing District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Tianjin 301700, China
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- Wuqing District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Tianjin 301700, China
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- Wuqing District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Tianjin 301700, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Hormones and Development, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Chu Hsien-I Memorial Hospital & Tianjin Institute of Endocrinology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300134, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China; Center for International Collaborative Research on Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin 300070, China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China.
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Wang F, Zhang Y, Li H, Gong W, Han J, Jiang S, Li D, Yao Z. Application of carbon quantum dots as fluorescent probes in the detection of antibiotics and heavy metals. Food Chem 2024; 463:141122. [PMID: 39243609 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141122] [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: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are ideal fluorescent probes for rapid detection. This paper reviews the synthesis methods of CQDs, their application in the rapid detection of antibiotics and heavy metals in the environment and food, and the underlying detection mechanisms. The hydrothermal method is the most commonly used for synthesis, and CQDs doped with heteroatoms (such as N, P and S) exhibit superior fluorescence performance. In the presence of antibiotics and heavy metals, the fluorescence of CQDs can be quenched or enhanced. Single-signal and dual-signal probes can be developed using the fluorescence, phosphorescence and absorbance of CQDs, enabling rapid detection of various antibiotics (e.g., tetracycline, quinolone and beta-lactam antibiotics) and heavy metals (e.g., Cd2+, Cr6+, Fe3+, Hg2+, and Pb2+). With the combination of smartphones and fluorescent probe test strips developed based on CQDs, on-the-spot rapid detection can be realized. This review offers new insights into the rapid detection of CQDs.
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- Fang Wang
- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology, BAAFS (Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences), Beijing 100097, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China.
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Huang H, Yamaji N, Huang S, Ma JF. Uptake and Accumulation of Cobalt Is Mediated by OsNramp5 in Rice. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2024. [PMID: 39222021 DOI: 10.1111/pce.15130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Cobalt (Co) contamination in soils potentially affects human health through the food chain. Although rice (Oryza sativa) as a staple food is a major dietary source of human Co intake, it is poorly understood how Co is taken up by the roots and accumulated in rice grain. In this study, we physiologically characterized Co accumulation and identified the transporter for Co2+ uptake in rice. A dose-dependent experiment showed that Co mainly accumulated in rice roots. Further analysis with LA-ICP-MS showed Co deposited in most tissue of the roots, including exodermis, endodermis and stele region. Co accumulation analysis using mutants defective in divalent cation uptake showed that Co2+ uptake in rice is mediated by the Mn2+/Cd2+/Pb2+ transporter OsNramp5, rather than OsIRT1 for Fe2+ and OsZIP9 for Zn2+. Knockout of OsNramp5 enhanced tolerance to Co toxicity. Heterologous expression of OsNramp5 showed transport activity for Co2+ in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Co2+ uptake was inhibited by either Mn2+ or Cd2+ supply. At the reproductive stage, the Co concentration in the straw and grains of the OsNramp5 knockout lines was decreased by 41%-48% and 28%-36%, respectively, compared with that of the wild-type rice. The expression level of OsNramp5 in the roots was not affected by Co2+. Taken together, our results indicate that OsNramp5 is a major transporter for Co2+ uptake in rice, which ultimately mediates Co accumulation in the grains.
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- Hengliang Huang
- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Kurashiki, Japan
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Khan ZI, Ashfaq A, Ahmad K, Batool AI, Aslam M, Ahmad T, Mehmood N, Noorka IR, Gaafar ARZ, Elshikh MS, Habib SS, Khan R, Ugulu I. Cobalt Uptake by Food Plants and Accumulation in Municipal Solid Waste Materials Compost-amended Soil: Public Health Implications. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:4302-4313. [PMID: 38112988 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-04000-8] [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: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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One of the most pressing environmental issues is how to properly dispose of municipal solid waste (MSW), which represents both a substantial source of concern and a challenge. The current study evaluated cobalt (Co) accumulation in MSW, their uptake by different vegetables grown for two years, and related human health risks. Vegetables were grown in four different groups, such as one control (ground soil), and the remaining treatment groups (T1, T2, and T3) received varying concentrations of MSW. The analysis of Co was done through an atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). Results revealed that the concentration of Co was higher in all the vegetables (n = 15) grown in soil supplemented with 75% MSW during 2nd growing year. Among all vegetables, the highest concentration of Co was observed in Solanum tuberosum at T3 during 2nd growing year. The pollution load index (PLI) value for vegetables during both growing years was more than 1 except in control soil. The findings indicated that the highest enrichment factor (EF) and hazard resilience index (HRI) value of 0.09 was present in S. tuberosum. Health index values for cobalt in the study were below 1. The HRI < 1 indicated that consumers do not face any immediate health risks. The investigation of Co concentrations in blood samples obtained from individuals residing in different areas contributes a human health perspective to the research. The findings indicate that the concentration of Co rises with an increasing proportion of MSW. While the metal levels in MSW-treated soil were not high enough to classify the soil as polluted, the results recommend that recycling MSW can substitute mineral fertilizers. Nevertheless, the presence of cobalt in MSW may directly affect soil fertility and could impact crop production and human health.
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- Zafar Iqbal Khan
- Department of Botany, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Pakki Thatti R&D Farm, Toba Tek Singh, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, Pir Mehr Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, 46300, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Education, Usak University, Usak, 64000, Turkey
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Liu Y, Kuang W, Sun X, Wang W, Lin C, Lin H. Fractionation, spatial distribution, ecological and health risk assessment of cobalt and nickel in surface sediment of a bay along the southeast coast of China. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 206:116786. [PMID: 39094283 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116786] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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The fractionation and distribution of two potentially toxic elements (Co and Ni) were investigated in surface sediments to explore the pollution in Xiamen Bay, a special zone experiencing rapid economic growth and enormous environmental pressure. Relatively high concentrations were observed in nearshore areas with frequent human activities. The dominant fractions for Co and Ni were found to be residual, followed by exchangeable phase. Spatial differences in mobility and bioavailability inferred from chemical fractionations were more pronounced for Ni. Multiple evaluation methods including geo-accumulation index, risk assessment code, modified potential ecological risk index, etc., consistently indicated that pollution levels and ecological risks in the entire bay were generally classified as medium-low. However, non-carcinogenic risks of Co for children and carcinogenic risks of Ni for adults exceeded safety thresholds. Terrestrial weathering processes and industrial activities primarily contributed to the presence of these elements, while their distributions were mainly influenced by organic matter.
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- Yang Liu
- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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Abulikemu A, Zhang X, Su X, Meng T, Su W, Shi Q, Yu T, Niu Y, Yu H, Yuan H, Zhou C, Yang H, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Dai Y, Duan H. Particulate matter, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and metals, platelet parameters and blood pressure alteration: Multi-pollutants study among population. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 941:173657. [PMID: 38838997 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173657] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Epidemiological findings have determined the linkage of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and the morbidity of hypertension. However, the mode of action and specific contribution of PM2.5 component in the blood pressure elevation remain unclear. Platelets are critical for vascular homeostasis and thrombosis, which may be involved in the increase of blood pressure. Among 240 high-PM2.5 exposed, 318 low-PM2.5 exposed workers in a coking plant and 210 workers in the oxygen plant and cold-rolling mill enrolled in present study, both internal and external exposure characteristics were obtained, and we performed linear regression, adaptive elastic net regression, quantile g-computation and mediation analyses to analyze the relationship between urine metabolites of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals fractions with platelets indices and blood pressure indicators. We found that PM2.5 exposure leads to increased systolic blood pressure (SBP) and pulse pressure (PP). Specifically, for every 10 μg/m3 increase in PM2.5, there was a 0.09 mmHg rise in PP. Additionally, one IQR increase in urinary 1-hydroxypyrene (1.06 μmol/mol creatinine) was associated with a 3.43 % elevation in PP. Similarly, an IQR increment of urine cobalt (2.31 μmol/mol creatinine) was associated with a separate 1.77 % and 4.71 % elevation of SBP and PP. Notably, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) played a mediating role in the elevation of SBP and PP induced by cobalt. Our multi-pollutants results showed that PAHs and cobalt were deleterious contributors to the elevated blood pressure. These findings deepen our understanding of the cardiovascular effects associated with PM2.5 constituents, highlighting the importance of increased vigilance in monitoring and controlling the harmful components in PM2.5.
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- Alimire Abulikemu
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Brain Science, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
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- Laigang Hospital Affiliated to Taishan Medical University, Jinan, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- Laigang Hospital Affiliated to Taishan Medical University, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China; Key Laboratory of Chemical Safety and Health, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China; Key Laboratory of Chemical Safety and Health, National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.
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Hou J, Xia B, Niu K, Wang J, Li J, Wang N. Ultrasensitive optical fiber SPR sensor enhanced by Au-NPs-film modified with functionalized CQDs for label-free detecting cobalt (II) ion. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1320:343030. [PMID: 39142794 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.343030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cobalt, an essential trace element, is vital for maintaining human nervous system function, aiding in DNA synthesis, and contributing to red blood cell production. It is helpful for disease diagnosis and treatment plan evaluation by precisely monitoring its concentration changes in the human body. Despite extensive efforts made, due to its ultra-low concentration, the current limit of detection (LOD) as reported is still inadequate and cannot be satisfied with the precise clinical applications. Therefore, it is crucial to develop novel label-free sensors with high sensitivity and excellent selectivity for detecting trace amounts of Co2+. RESULTS Here, an ultrasensitive optical fiber SPR sensor was designed and fabricated for label-free detection of Co2+ with ultra-low concentration. It is achieved by modifying the carboxyl-functionalized CQDs on the AuNPs/Au film-coated hetero-core fiber, which can specifically capture the Co2+, leading to changes in the fiber's surface refractive index (RI) and subsequent SPR wavelength shifts in the transmission spectrum. Both the Au film and AuNPs on the fiber are modified with CQDs, leveraging their large surface area to enhance the number of active sites and probes. The sensor exhibits an ultra-high sensitivity of approximately 6.67 × 1019 nm/M, and the LOD is obtained as low as 5.36 × 10-20 M which is several orders of magnitude lower compared to other conventional methods. It is also experimentally demonstrated that the sensor possesses excellent specificity, stability, and repeatability, which may be adapted for detecting real clinical samples. SIGNIFICANCE The CQDs-functionalized optical fiber SPR sensor exhibits substantial potential for precisely detecting Co2+ of trace amounts, which is especially vital for scarce clinical samples. Additionally, the sensing platform with sample sensor fabrication and measurement configuration introduces a novel, highly sensitive approach to biochemical analysis, particularly adapting for applications involving the detection of trace targets, which could also be employed to detect various biochemical targets by facile modification of CQDs with specific groups or biomolecules.
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- Jianguo Hou
- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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Thiel A, Drews F, Pirritano M, Schumacher F, Michaelis V, Schwarz M, Franzenburg S, Schwerdtle T, Michalke B, Kipp AP, Kleuser B, Simon M, Bornhorst J. Transcriptomics pave the way into mechanisms of cobalt and nickel toxicity: Nrf2-mediated cellular responses in liver carcinoma cells. Redox Biol 2024; 75:103290. [PMID: 39088892 PMCID: PMC11345407 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/03/2024] Open
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Cobalt (Co) and Nickel (Ni) are used nowadays in various industrial applications like lithium-ion batteries, raising concerns about their environmental release and public health threats. Both metals are potentially carcinogenic and may cause neurological and cardiovascular dysfunctions, though underlying toxicity mechanisms have to be further elucidated. This study employs untargeted transcriptomics to analyze downstream cellular effects of individual and combined Co and Ni toxicity in human liver carcinoma cells (HepG2). The results reveal a synergistic effect of Co and Ni, leading to significantly higher number of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) compared to individual exposure. There was a clear enrichment of Nrf2 regulated genes linked to pathways such as glycolysis, iron and glutathione metabolism, and sphingolipid metabolism, confirmed by targeted analysis. Co and Ni exposure alone and combined caused nuclear Nrf2 translocation, while only combined exposure significantly affects iron and glutathione metabolism, evidenced by upregulation of HMOX-1 and iron storage protein FTL. Both metals impact sphingolipid metabolism, increasing dihydroceramide levels and decreasing ceramides, sphingosine and lactosylceramides, along with diacylglycerol accumulation. By combining transcriptomics and analytical methods, this study provides valuable insights into molecular mechanisms of Co and Ni toxicity, paving the way for further understanding of metal stress.
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- Alicia Thiel
- Food Chemistry with Focus on Toxicology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Molecular Cell Biology and Microbiology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Molecular Cell Biology and Microbiology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Pharmacy, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, Berlin, Germany
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- Food Chemistry with Focus on Toxicology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119, Wuppertal, Germany
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- TraceAge-DFG Research Unit on Interactions of Essential Trace Elements in Healthy and Diseased Elderly (FOR 2558), Berlin-Potsdam-Jena-Wuppertal, 14558, Nuthetal, Germany; Nutritional Physiology, Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Dornburger Str. 24, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- TraceAge-DFG Research Unit on Interactions of Essential Trace Elements in Healthy and Diseased Elderly (FOR 2558), Berlin-Potsdam-Jena-Wuppertal, 14558, Nuthetal, Germany; German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Str. 8-10, 10589, Berlin, Germany
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- Research Unit Analytical BioGeoChemistry, Helmholz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany
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- TraceAge-DFG Research Unit on Interactions of Essential Trace Elements in Healthy and Diseased Elderly (FOR 2558), Berlin-Potsdam-Jena-Wuppertal, 14558, Nuthetal, Germany; Nutritional Physiology, Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Dornburger Str. 24, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Pharmacy, Königin-Luise-Str. 2+4, Berlin, Germany
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- Molecular Cell Biology and Microbiology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Food Chemistry with Focus on Toxicology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119, Wuppertal, Germany; TraceAge-DFG Research Unit on Interactions of Essential Trace Elements in Healthy and Diseased Elderly (FOR 2558), Berlin-Potsdam-Jena-Wuppertal, 14558, Nuthetal, Germany.
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Chen Y, Van Deventer D, Nianogo R, Vinceti M, Kang W, Cockburn M, Federman N, Heck JE. Maternal Exposure to Heavy Metals From Industrial Sources During Pregnancy and Childhood Cancer Risk in California. J Occup Environ Med 2024; 66:714-721. [PMID: 38845100 PMCID: PMC11371530 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000003160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The study investigated maternal exposure to heavy metals from industrial sources during pregnancy as potential risk factors for childhood cancer. METHODS Cases ages 0-19 were identified from California Cancer Registry. Controls (20:1 ratio) were randomly selected from California Birth Registry, frequency-matched by birth year (1998-2016). We estimated maternal exposure to lead, nickel, and cobalt in ambient air from the Toxics Release Inventory. We examined "ever/never" and "high/low" exposures categorized by median exposure. Models were adjusted for maternal age, race/ethnicity, method of payment for prenatal care, neighborhood socioeconomic status, and urban/rural residence. RESULTS Among highly exposed persons, lead was associated with an increased teratoma risk (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 1.52; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.97, 2.37), whereas nickel was associated with an increased rhabdomyosarcoma risk (aOR: 1.45; 95% CI: 1.03, 2.04). Cobalt was associated with an increased glioma risk (aOR: 2.25; 95% CI: 1.39, 3.65) among ever-exposed persons. Inverse associations were found between Wilms tumor and nickel among the ever exposed and highly exposed (ever: aOR: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.59, 0.96; high: aOR: 0.64; 95% CI: 0.45, 0.93). CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that air pollution from heavy metals released by industrial sources may elevate childhood cancer risk.
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- Yixin Chen
- From the Department of Epidemiology, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (Y.C., D.V.D., R.N., J.E.H.); California Center for Population Research, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (R.N.); CREAGEN-Environmental, Genetic, and Nutritional Epidemiology Research Center, Section of Public Health, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic, and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy (M.V.); Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Boston University, Boston, MA (M.V.); Department of Geography and the Environment, University of North Texas, Denton, TX (W.K.); Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (M.C.); Department of Pediatrics, Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (N.F.); and College of Health and Public Service, University of North Texas, Denton, TX (J.E.H.)
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Zhang L, Ma M, Li J, Qiao K, Xie Y, Zheng Y. Stimuli-responsive microcarriers and their application in tissue repair: A review of magnetic and electroactive microcarrier. Bioact Mater 2024; 39:147-162. [PMID: 38808158 PMCID: PMC11130597 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.05.018] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Microcarrier applications have made great advances in tissue engineering in recent years, which can load cells, drugs, and bioactive factors. These microcarriers can be minimally injected into the defect to help reconstruct a good microenvironment for tissue repair. In order to achieve more ideal performance and face more complex tissue damage, an increasing amount of effort has been focused on microcarriers that can actively respond to external stimuli. These microcarriers have the functions of directional movement, targeted enrichment, material release control, and providing signals conducive to tissue repair. Given the high controllability and designability of magnetic and electroactive microcarriers, the research progress of these microcarriers is highlighted in this review. Their structure, function and applications, potential tissue repair mechanisms, and challenges are discussed. In summary, through the design with clinical translation ability, meaningful and comprehensive experimental characterization, and in-depth study and application of tissue repair mechanisms, stimuli-responsive microcarriers have great potential in tissue repair.
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- LiYang Zhang
- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Wanjie Medical Device Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Gerecov Technology Company Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Beijing Gerecov Technology Company Ltd., Beijing, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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Sarath Kumar CB, Reji RP, Sivalingam Y, Kawazoe Y, Surya VJ. Carbon and boron nitride quantum dots as optical sensor probes for selective detection of toxic metals in drinking water: a quantum chemical prediction through structure- and morphology-dependent electronic and optical properties. RSC Adv 2024; 14:28182-28200. [PMID: 39234523 PMCID: PMC11372860 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra04843a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024] Open
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Toxic metals present in drinking water pose a serious threat to the environment and human beings when present in abundance. In this work, we investigated the sensing ability of quantum dots (pristine CQDs, boron/nitrogen/sulphur (B/N/S)-doped CQDs, and BNQDs) of various sizes and morphologies (rectangular, circular, and triangular) towards toxic metals such as arsenic (As), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), and lead (Pb) using quantum chemical density functional theory calculations in both gas and water phases. We probed the structural, electronic, and optical properties of the QDs. All the modelled QDs are energetically stable. Frontier molecular orbital analysis predicted that BNQDs are more chemically stable than all other CQDs. UV-vis absorption and Raman spectra analyses helped to understand the optical properties of all the QDs. Further, adsorption studies revealed that triangular pristine CQDs and sulphur-doped CQDs show higher adsorption affinity towards the toxic metals. The magnitude of adsorption energies follows the trend Ni > Pb > As > Cu > Co in most of the QDs. Several pristine and doped CQDs exhibited chemisorption towards the toxic metals, and hence, they can be used as adsorbents. However, a majority of BNQDs showed physisorption towards the metals, and therefore, they can be used as efficient optical sensors compared to CQDs. Further, the sensing ability of the QDs was explored through optical phenomena such as changes in UV-vis absorption spectra and fluorescence after metal adsorption. When compared to pristine CQDs and B/N/S-doped CQDs, metal complexation caused significant changes in the UV-vis absorbance peak intensities in BNQDs along with peak shifts. Moreover, metal interaction with the QDs increased their fluorescence lifetime with the highest values observed in Co-adsorbed triangular H18C46 (152.30 ns), Pb-adsorbed rectangular H15C30S (21.29 ns), and As-adsorbed circular B27N27H18 (2.99 μs) among pristine CQDs, B/N/S-doped CQDs, and BNQDs, respectively. Overall, we believe that our first-of-its-kind computational prediction of the optical sensing ability of tailor-made zero-dimensional systems such as QDs will be a great aid for experimentalists in designing novel and rapid optical probes to detect toxic metals in drinking water.
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- Chedharla Balaji Sarath Kumar
- Novel, Advanced, and Applied Materials (NAAM) Laboratory, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur 603203 Tamil Nadu India
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- Novel, Advanced, and Applied Materials (NAAM) Laboratory, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur 603203 Tamil Nadu India
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- Laboratory of Sensors, Energy and Electronic Devices (Lab SEED), Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur 603203 Tamil Nadu India
- Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division (CEMSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku University Aoba-ku, Miyagi Sendai 980-8579 Japan
- Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur 603203 Tamil Nadu India
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- Novel, Advanced, and Applied Materials (NAAM) Laboratory, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur 603203 Tamil Nadu India
- New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku University Aoba-ku, Miyagi Sendai 980-8579 Japan
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Ghosh A, Sah D, Chakraborty M, Rai JPN. Mechanism and application of bacterial exopolysaccharides: An advanced approach for sustainable heavy metal abolition from soil. Carbohydr Res 2024; 544:109247. [PMID: 39180879 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2024.109247] [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: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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The escalation of heavy metal pollutants in soils and effluents, driven by industrialization and human activities, poses significant environmental and health risks. Conventional remediation methods are often costly and ineffective, prompting a shift towards sustainable alternatives such as biological treatments. Natural biosorbents, including microbial cells and their byproducts, have emerged as promising solutions. One such approach involves leveraging exopolysaccharides (EPS), complex high-molecular-weight biopolymers synthesized by microbes under environmental stress conditions. EPS are intricate organic macromolecules comprising proteins, polysaccharides, uronic acids, humic compounds, and lipids, either located within microbial cells or secreted into their surroundings. Their anionic functional groups enable efficient electrostatic binding of cationic heavy metals, making EPS effective biosorbents for soil remediation. This review thoroughly explores the pivotal role of bacterial EPS in the removal of heavy metals, focusing on EPS biosynthesis mechanisms, the dynamics of interaction with heavy metals, and case studies that illustrate their effectiveness in practical remediation strategies. By highlighting these aspects, the review underscores the innovation and practical implications of EPS-based bioremediation technologies, demonstrating their potential to address critical environmental challenges effectively while paving the way for sustainable environmental management practices. Key findings reveal that EPS exhibit robust metal-binding capacities, facilitated by their anionic functional groups, thereby offering a promising solution for mitigating metal pollution in diverse environmental matrices.
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- Ankita Ghosh
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, 263145, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, 263145, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, 263145, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, 263145, Uttarakhand, India
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Deng L, Li M, Jiang Z, Xiang G, He S, Zhang H, Deng A, Wang Y. Cobalt nanoparticles attenuate microplastic-induced vascular endothelial injury via Nrf2 pathway activation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 951:175711. [PMID: 39181255 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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The widespread utilization of plastic and cobalt alloy products in industries and medicine has led to the increased presence of their degradation byproducts, microplastics (MPs), and cobalt nanoparticles (Co NPs), in the environment and organisms. While these particles can circulate throughout the body via the circulatory system, their specific adverse effects and mechanisms on the vascular system remain unclear. Employing scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis and other methodologies, we demonstrate the potential adsorption and aggregation phenomena between MPs and Co NPs. In vitro experiments illustrate that ingestion of either MPs or Co NPs compromises vascular endothelial cell function and induces the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Notably, this effect is markedly attenuated when a combination of MPs and Co NPs is administered compared to MPs alone. Additionally, zebrafish experiments validate our in vitro findings. Mechanistic studies have demonstrated that both MPs and Co NPs induce aberrant Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling. Intriguingly, a weaker activation level is observed when these agents are administered in combination compared to when they are administered individually. Our study provides novel insights into the interaction between MPs and Co NPs and their detrimental effects on vascular endothelial cells.
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- Linhua Deng
- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China.
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Yang X, Yao X, Qiu Y. Introducing and Boosting Oxygen Vacancies within CoMn 2O 4 by Loading on Planar Clay Minerals for Efficient Peroxymonosulfate Activation. Molecules 2024; 29:3825. [PMID: 39202904 PMCID: PMC11357143 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29163825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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CoMn2O4 (CMO) has been recognized as an effective peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activator; however, it still shows disadvantages such as limited reactive sites and metal leakage. Herein, an effective and environmentally friendly composite catalyst, CMO/Kln, was synthesized by anchoring CMO on kaolinite (Kln), a natural clay mineral with a special lamellar structure, to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for the degradation of residue pharmaceuticals in water. The abundant hydroxyl groups located on the surface of Kln helped induce rich oxygen vacancies (OVs) into composite CMO/Kln, which not only acted as additional active sites but also accelerated working efficiency. In addition, compared with bare CMO, CMO/Kln showed lower crystallinity, and the adoption of the Kln substrate contributed to its structural stability with lower metal leaching after three rounds of reaction. The universal applicability of CMO/Kln was also verified by using three other pharmaceuticals as probes. This work shed light on the adoption of natural clay minerals in modifying CMO catalysts with promoted catalytic activity for the efficient and eco-friendly remediation of pharmaceuticals in wastewater.
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- Xue Yang
- School of Ecological Environment and Urban Construction, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou 350118, China;
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- School of Ecological Environment and Urban Construction, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou 350118, China;
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- Fujian Special Equipment Inspection and Research Institute, Fuzhou 350008, China
- School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou 350118, China
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Vana F, Szabo Z, Masarik M, Kratochvilova M. The interplay of transition metals in ferroptosis and pyroptosis. Cell Div 2024; 19:24. [PMID: 39097717 PMCID: PMC11297737 DOI: 10.1186/s13008-024-00127-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024] Open
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Cell death is one of the most important mechanisms of maintaining homeostasis in our body. Ferroptosis and pyroptosis are forms of necrosis-like cell death. These cell death modalities play key roles in the pathophysiology of cancer, cardiovascular, neurological diseases, and other pathologies. Transition metals are abundant group of elements in all living organisms. This paper presents a summary of ferroptosis and pyroptosis pathways and their connection to significant transition metals, namely zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), lead (Pb), cobalt (Co), iron (Fe), cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni), mercury (Hg), uranium (U), platinum (Pt), and one crucial element, selenium (Se). Authors aim to summarize the up-to-date knowledge of this topic.In this review, there are categorized and highlighted the most common patterns in the alterations of ferroptosis and pyroptosis by transition metals. Special attention is given to zinc since collected data support its dual nature of action in both ferroptosis and pyroptosis. All findings are presented together with a brief description of major biochemical pathways involving mentioned metals and are visualized in attached comprehensive figures.This work concludes that the majority of disruptions in the studied metals' homeostasis impacts cell fate, influencing both death and survival of cells in the complex system of altered pathways. Therefore, this summary opens up the space for further research.
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- Frantisek Vana
- Department of Pathological Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, Brno, CZ-625 00, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathological Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, Brno, CZ-625 00, Czech Republic
- Regional Centre for Applied Molecular Oncology, Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute, Zluty kopec 7, Brno, 656 53, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, Brno, CZ-625 00, Czech Republic
- Department of Pathological Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, Brno, CZ-625 00, Czech Republic
- First Faculty of Medicine, BIOCEV, Charles University, Prumyslova 595, Vestec, CZ-252 50, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, Brno, CZ-625 00, Czech Republic.
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Mumcu T, Oncuoglu S, Hizliates CG, Ertekin K. Emission-based sensing of cobalt (II) and vitamin B12 via a bis-indole derivative. LUMINESCENCE 2024; 39:e4863. [PMID: 39143585 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4863] [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: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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In this study, a bis-indole compound was synthesized, characterized by 1H NMR, Fourier transform infrared, and mass spectroscopic measurements and used as a selective and efficient probe for the spectrofluorimetric analysis of Co (II). The cobalt-induced quenching in the emission maximum at 567 nm was considered as the analytical signal in calibration studies. When encapsulated in a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) matrix, the bis-indole compound exhibited a limit of detection (LOD) of 3.60 × 10-11 M for Co (II). Vitamin B12, which contains a cobalt ion in the center of a corrin ring in its structure, was also successfully quantified using the same probe. The bis-indole compound showed a linear response based on quenching for increasing concentrations of vitamin B12, partially mimicking the contracted tetrapyrrole ring found naturally in the center of vitamin B12. The LOD for vitamin B12 was found to be 76 nm. Promising photophysical properties of the proposed probe, including high molar extinction coefficient, considerable quantum yield (0.46 and 0.64 in tetrahydrofuran and PMMA, respectively), high Stoke's shift and satisfactory photostability, make it a good choice for fluorescence-based Co (II) determination. The ML3-type stoichiometry of the complex between the dye and cobalt was elucidated both by Job's method and by high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR-MS).
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- Taskin Mumcu
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Dokuz Eylul University, 35160 Buca, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Dokuz Eylul University, 35160 Buca, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Dokuz Eylul University, 35160 Buca, Izmir, Turkey
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Ajibo DN, Orish CN, Ruggieri F, Bocca B, Battistini B, Frazzoli C, Orish FC, Orisakwe OE. An Update Overview on Mechanistic Data and Biomarker Levels in Cobalt and Chromium-Induced Neurodegenerative Diseases. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:3538-3564. [PMID: 38017235 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03965-w] [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: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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There is increasing evidence that the imbalance of metals as cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) may increase the risk of development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs). The human exposure to Co and Cr is derived mostly from industry, orthopedic implants, and polluted environments. Neurological effects of Co and Cr include memory deficit, olfactory dysfunction, spatial disorientation, motor neuron disease, and brain cancer. Mechanisms of Co and Cr neurotoxicity included DNA damage and genomic instability, epigenetic changes, mitochondrial disturbance, lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. This paper seeks to overview the Co and Cr sources, the mechanisms by which these metals induce NDDs, and their levels in fluids of the general population and patients affected by NDDs. To this end, evidence of Co and Cr unbalance in the human body, mechanistic data, and neurological symptoms were collected using in vivo mammalian studies and human samples.
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- Doris Nnena Ajibo
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department for Cardiovascular, Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases, and Aging, Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Rome Viale Regina Elena, 29900161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
- African Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Ridha MAS, Kahlol MK, Al-Hakeim HK. Alterations in trace elements and cation profiles in transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients. Transfus Apher Sci 2024; 63:103954. [PMID: 38851117 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2024.103954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) is a severe form of beta-thalassemia, characterized by defective-globin production, resulting in a buildup of unpaired alpha globin chains. Patients with TDT can only survive if they receive safe blood transfusions regularly, which causes iron overload in their blood, which causes a variety of disorders. Cations and trace elements in TDT patients as a drug target deserve more studies. OBJECTIVES In the present study, the cations and some trace elements were studied in TDT patients as a tool to adjust their level in the case of any disturbances. METHODS Serum calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, and iron were measured spectrophotometrically while manganese and cobalt were measured by flameless atomic absorption spectroscopy in 100 TDT patients and compared with 35 healthy control children. RESULTS Patients with TDT exhibit a notable elevation in blood levels of iron, copper, copper/zinc ratio, and manganese, with a substantial reduction in serum levels of zinc, magnesium, calcium, and cobalt, as compared to the control group. These minerals have diverse associations with clinical data and transfusion frequencies. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis revealed that the elevated levels of iron, manganese, and calcium exhibit the greatest diagnostic capability, with a sensitivity and specificity of over 80 %, and a Youdin's J value of more than 0.6. CONCLUSION The levels of cations and trace elements are disturbed in TDT patients. Hence, the monitoring and adjustment of the level of these minerals are important to prevent further consequences.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kufa, Iraq
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Lu C, Chen M, Zhao Y, Zhan Y, Wei X, Lu L, Yang M, Gong X. A Co-MOF encapsulated microneedle patch activates hypoxia induction factor-1 to pre-protect transplanted flaps from distal ischemic necrosis. Acta Biomater 2024; 184:171-185. [PMID: 38871202 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Avoiding ischemic necrosis after flap transplantation remains a significant clinical challenge. Developing an effective pretreatment method to promote flap survival postoperatively is crucial. Cobalt chloride (CoCl2) can increase cell tolerance to ischemia and hypoxia condition by stimulating hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) expression. However, the considerable toxic effects severely limit the clinical application of CoCl2. In this study, cobalt-based metal-organic frameworks (Co-MOF) encapsulated in a microneedle patch (Co-MOF@MN) was developed to facilitate the transdermal sustained release of Co2+ for rapid, minimally invasive rapid pretreatment of flap transplantation. The MN patch was composed of a fully methanol-based two-component cross-linked polymer formula, with a pyramid structure and high mechanical strength, which satisfied the purpose of penetrating the skin stratum corneum of rat back to achieve subcutaneous vascular area administration. Benefiting from the water-triggered disintegration of Co-MOF and the transdermal delivery via the MN patch, preoperative damage and side effects were effectively mitigated. Moreover, in both the oxygen-glucose deprivation/recovery (OGD/R) cell model and the rat dorsal perforator flap model, Co-MOF@MN activated the HIF-1α pathway and its associated downstream proteins, which reduced reperfusion oxidative damage, improved blood supply in choke areas, and increased flap survival rates post-transplantation. This preprotection strategy, combining MOF nanoparticles and the MN patch, meets the clinical demands for trauma minimization and uniform administration in flap transplantation. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Cobalt chloride (CoCl2) can stimulate the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF-1) and improve the tolerance of cells to ischemia and hypoxia conditions. However, the toxicity and narrow therapeutic window of CoCl2 severely limit its clinical application. Herein, we explored the role of Co-MOF as a biocompatible nanocage for sustained release of Co2+, showing the protective effect on vascular endothelial cells in the stress model of oxygen-glucose deprivation. To fit the clinical needs of minimal trauma in flap transplantation, a Co-MOF@MN system was developed to achieve local transdermal delivery at the choke area, significantly improving blood supply opening and flap survival rate. This strategy of two-step delivery of Co2+ realized the enhancement of biological functions while ensuring the biosafety.
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- Cheng Lu
- Department of Hand and Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, PR China
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- Department of Hand and Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, PR China
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- Department of Hand and Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, PR China
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- Department of Hand and Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, PR China
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- Department of Hand and Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, PR China
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- Department of Hand and Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, PR China; Orthopedics Central Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China
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- Department of Hand and Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, PR China; Orthopedics Central Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China.
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- Department of Hand and Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, PR China; Orthopedics Central Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China.
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Biedma Á, Sánchez G, de Nicolás M, Bertalan C, Useldinger R, Llanes L, Gordo E. A Comparative Study on the Wear Performance and High-Temperature Oxidation of Co-Free Cermets and Hardmetals. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:3615. [PMID: 39063906 PMCID: PMC11279169 DOI: 10.3390/ma17143615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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The present investigation addresses the mechanical properties, wear behaviour, and high-temperature oxidation of cermets and hardmetals based on either Ti(C,N) or WC and a metal binder based on Fe15Ni or Fe15Ni10Cr. This study also includes a commercial-grade WC-Co for comparative purposes. The production of these materials involved a powder metallurgy and sinter-HIP processing route under identical conditions. It is found that WC-based materials have superior mechanical properties, including hardness, fracture toughness, transversal rupture strength (TRS), and wear response, compared to Ti(C,N)-based materials. However, the latter show better oxidation behaviour than the former. Notably, WC-FeNi exhibits a higher hardness and TRS than the commercial-grade material (an increase of 7% and 9%, respectively). The difference in wear behaviour is due to the difference in wear mechanisms. In this regard, cermets wear through a tribolayer of Ti and Fe oxides, while hardmetals primarily wear through abrasion from ploughing. Thus, hardmetals exhibit a lower coefficient of friction (COF) and wear rate than cermets. Furthermore, Ti(C,N)-based materials form a protective layer of TiO2, which enhances their integrity and reduces mass gain. The addition of Cr to the FeNi binder only appears to have a clear effect on the TRS of the materials.
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- Ángel Biedma
- GTP—Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IAAB, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganés, Madrid, Spain; (G.S.); (M.d.N.); (E.G.)
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- GTP—Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IAAB, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganés, Madrid, Spain; (G.S.); (M.d.N.); (E.G.)
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- GTP—Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IAAB, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganés, Madrid, Spain; (G.S.); (M.d.N.); (E.G.)
- Sustainable Powder Technologies—IMDEA Materials Institute, 28906 Getafe, Madrid, Spain
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- CERATIZIT Luxembourg S.à r.l., 8232 Mamer, Luxembourg; (C.B.); (R.U.)
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- CERATIZIT Luxembourg S.à r.l., 8232 Mamer, Luxembourg; (C.B.); (R.U.)
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- CIEFMA—Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, 08019 Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech, 08019 Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
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- GTP—Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IAAB, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 28911 Leganés, Madrid, Spain; (G.S.); (M.d.N.); (E.G.)
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Olajide-Kayode JO, Kolawole TO, Fajemila OT, Adeyemi MO, Ajayi OE. Evaluating the quality of sediments in streams draining contrasting land-use areas in Osogbo metropolis, southwestern Nigeria. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2024; 46:301. [PMID: 38990438 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-02080-6] [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: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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The attendant effects of urbanization on the environment and human health are evaluable by measuring the potentially harmful element (PHE) concentrations in environmental media such as stream sediments. To evaluate the effect of urbanization in Osogbo Metropolis, the quality of stream sediments from a densely-populated area with commercial/industrial activities was contrasted with sediments from a sparsely-populated area with minimal anthropogenic input.Forty samples were obtained: 29 from Okoko stream draining a Residential/Commercial Area (RCA, n = 14) and an Industrial Area (IA, n = 15), and 11 from Omu stream draining a sparsely-populated area (SPA). The samples were air-dried, sieved to < 75 micron fraction, and analysed for PHEs using inductively-coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). Index of geoaccumulation (Igeo), pollution index (PI), ecological risk factor (Er) and index (ERI) were used for assessment. Inter-elemental relationships and source identification were done using Pearson's correlation matrix and principal component analysis (PCA).PHE concentrations in the stream sediments were RCA: Zn > Pb > Cu > Cr > Sr > Ni > Co, IA: Zn > Cr > Ni > Co > Pb > Cu > Sr and SPA: Zn > Co > Cr > Cu > Sr > Ni > Pb. Igeo calculations revealed moderate-heavy contamination of Cu, Pb and Zn in parts of RCA, moderate-heavy contamination of Zn in IA while SPA had moderate contamination of Co and Zn. PI values revealed that stream sediments of RCA are extremely polluted, while those of IA and SPA are moderately and slightly polluted, respectively.The pollution of the stream sediments in RCA and IA is adduced to anthropogenic activities like vehicular traffic, automobile repairs/painting, blacksmithing/welding and metal scraping. In SPA however, the contamination resulted from the application of herbicides/fertilizers for agricultural purposes.
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- Department of Geological Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
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- Department of Geological Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
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Song J, Wang X, Huang Q, Wei C, Yang D, Wang C, Fan K, Cheng S, Guo X, Wang J. Predictors of urinary heavy metal concentrations among pregnant women in Jinan, China. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 84:127444. [PMID: 38581744 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127444] [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: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Toxic heavy metal exposure and insufficiency or excess of essential heavy metals may have negative effects on pregnant women's health and fetal growth. To date, the predictors of pregnant women's heavy metal exposure levels remain unclear and vary with different regions. The study intended to explore potential predictors of exposure to heavy metals individually and high co-exposure to heavy metal mixtures. METHODS We recruited 298 pregnant women in first trimester from prenatal clinics in Jinan, Shandong Province, China, and collected spot urine samples and questionnaire data on their demographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, consumption of food and dietary supplement, and residential environment. All urine samples were analyzed for seven heavy metals: cobalt (Co), molybdenum (Mo), strontium (Sr), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg). RESULTS Factors associated with single heavy metal concentration were as follows: a) urinary As, Sr and Cd increased with women's age respectively; b) pregnant women with higher monthly household income per capita had lower Sr and Mo levels; c) pregnant women with intermittent folic acid supplementation and those not taking tap water as domestic drinking water had lower Sr concentrations; d) Cd was positively linked with consumption frequency of rice; e) Hg was adversely related to consumption frequency of egg and the women who took purified water as domestic drinking water had lower Hg exposure. In addition, pregnant women's age was positively associated with odds of high co-exposure to Co, As, Sr, Mo, Cd and Pb; while those with an educational level of college had lower odds of high exposure to such a metal mixture compared with those whose educational levels were lower than high school. CONCLUSION Predictors of single urinary heavy metal concentration included pregnant women's age (As, Sr and Cd), monthly household income per capita (Sr and Mo), folic acid supplementation (Sr), rice consumption frequency (Cd), egg consumption frequency (Hg) and the type of domestic drinking water (Sr and Hg). Pregnant women with older age, lower educational level tended to have high co-exposure to Co, As, Sr, Mo, Cd and Pb.
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- Jiayi Song
- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Jinan Zhangqiu District People's Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250200, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.
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Endraß SMJ, Klapötke TM, Lommel M, Stierstorfer J, Weidemann ML, Werner M. 1- and 2-Tetrazolylacetonitrile as Versatile Ligands for Laser Ignitable Energetic Coordination Compounds. Chempluschem 2024; 89:e202400031. [PMID: 38436519 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202400031] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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1- and 2-Tetrazolylacetonitrile (1- and 2-TAN) have been synthesized by the reaction of chloroacetonitrile with 1H-tetrazole under basic conditions. They further were reacted with sodium azide in the presence of zinc(II) chloride to form 5-((1H-tetrazol-1-yl)methyl)-1H-tetrazole (1-HTMT) and 5-((2H-tetrazol-2-yl)methyl)-1H-tetrazole (2-HTMT). The nitrogen-rich compounds have been applied as ligands for Energetic Coordination Compounds (ECCs) and show interesting coordinative behavior due to different bridging modes. The structural variability of the compounds has been proved by low-temperature X-ray analysis. The ECCs were analyzed for their sensitivities to provide information about the safety of handling and their capability to serve as primary explosives in detonator setups to replace the commonly used lead styphnate and azide. All colored ECCs were evaluated for their ignitability by laser initiation in translucent polycarbonate primer caps. In addition, the spin-crossover characteristics of [Fe(1-TAN)6](ClO4)2 were highlighted by the measurement of the temperature-dependent susceptibility curve.
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- Simon M J Endraß
- Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
- EMTO GmbH, Energetic Materials Technology, 81477, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
- EMTO GmbH, Energetic Materials Technology, 81477, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
- EMTO GmbH, Energetic Materials Technology, 81477, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
- EMTO GmbH, Energetic Materials Technology, 81477, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
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Saravanan P, Saravanan V, Rajeshkannan R, Arnica G, Rajasimman M, Baskar G, Pugazhendhi A. Comprehensive review on toxic heavy metals in the aquatic system: sources, identification, treatment strategies, and health risk assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 258:119440. [PMID: 38906448 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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Heavy metal pollution in water sources has become a major worldwide environmental issue, posing a threat to aquatic ecosystems and human health. The pollution of the aquatic environment is increasing as a result of industrialization, climate change, and urban development. The sources of heavy metal pollution in water include mining waste, leachates from landfills, municipal and industrial wastewater, urban runoff, and natural events such as volcanism, weathering, and rock abrasion. Heavy metal ions are toxic and potentially carcinogenic. They can also buildup in biological systems and cause bioaccumulation even at low levels of exposure, heavy metals can cause harm to organs such as the nervous system, liver and lungs, kidneys and stomach, skin, and reproductive systems. There were various approaches tried to purify water and maintain water quality. The main purpose of this article was to investigate the occurrence and fate of the dangerous contaminants (Heavy metal and metalloids) found in domestic and industrial effluents. This effluent mixes with other water streams and is used for agricultural activities and other domestic activities further complicating the issue. It also discussed conventional and non-conventional treatment methods for heavy metals from aquatic environments. Conclusively, a pollution assessment of heavy metals and a human health risk assessment of heavy metals in water resources have been explained. In addition, there have been efforts to focus on heavy metal sequestration from industrial waste streams and to create a scientific framework for reducing heavy metal discharges into the aquatic environment.
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- Panchamoorthy Saravanan
- Department of Petrochemical Technology, UCE - BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620024, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, 608002, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, 608002, India
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- Department of Petrochemical Technology, UCE - BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620024, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, 608002, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, Chennai, 600119, Tamil Nadu, India; School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, 1102 2801, Lebanon
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Centre of Bioengineering, NatProLab, Plant Innovation Lab, School of Engineering and Sciences, Queretaro 76130, Mexico; Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam-603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Lan CH, Ou LC, Liu HH, Peng CY. Investigation of metal concentration distribution and corresponding health exposure assessment of fabricated metal product manufacturers. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13662. [PMID: 38871786 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64277-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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The fabricated metal product industries were identified as producers of variable and heterogeneous pollution. Workers in these manufacturing facilities are exposed to multiple pollutants present at variable concentrations. Specific known adverse health effects include bladder cancer associated with metalworking fluid exposure and lung cancer associated with electroplating processes. To reduce the incidence of these adverse effects, the main challenge is to identify the most hazardous pollutants within this complex exposure environment and evaluate the corresponding health potentials. In this study, exposure indices were formulated to assess multiple metal exposures with the ultimate goal of providing relevant information for exposure reduction and control measures. Fifteen plants, including metal mold manufacturing, metal casting, and surface treatment plants, were investigated in terms of total concentration, summation of corresponding ratio to threshold limit value (STLVr), hazard index (HI), and incremental cancer risk. The results revealed that emissions of aluminum, iron, and manganese were primarily found in the metal mold manufacturing/casting plants, while emissions of chromium, nickel, and zinc were found in surface treatment plants. STLVr and HI were more useful than the total concentration for identifying hazardous metals, which were chromium and nickel, and could specify the facilities that were in need of control measures. As for cancer risk, the metal mold manufacturing/casting plants had lower risk than the surface treatment plants, and the contributing metals for these two plant types were cobalt and chromium, respectively. This study established a useful procedure to evaluate health hazards and cancer risk. The resulting information is useful for prioritizing mitigation control of multiple metal exposures.
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- Cheng-Hang Lan
- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung-Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, 71703, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Rd, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University and Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Rd, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan.
- Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Rd, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Department of Community Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, 100, Tzyou 1st Road, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Bravo-Zevallos W, Fernández-Jerí Y, Torres-Lázaro JC, Zuñiga-Bardales K. Assessment of Human Health Risk Indices Due to Metal Contamination in the Surface Water of the Negro River Sub-Basin, Áncash. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:733. [PMID: 38928979 PMCID: PMC11203810 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21060733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The accelerated loss of glacial cover in the Cordillera Blanca in Áncash, Peru, exposes the underlying rocks with high concentrations of sulfides from the Chicama Formation to oxidation and leaching processes, generating acid rock drainage (ARD) in glacial and periglacial areas. These are transported by surface runoff, contaminating the surface water with high concentrations of metals and sulfates, as well as increasing the acidity, which poses a risk to human health and the ecosystem. Therefore, the risk indices for human health due to metal contamination were evaluated at 19 surface water sampling points distributed in the Río Negro sub-basin. Hydrochemical analyses revealed average metal concentrations in the following order: Fe (28.597 mg/L), Al (3.832 mg/L), Mn (1.085 mg/L), Zn (0.234 mg/L), Ni (0.085 mg/L), Co (0.053 mg/L), Li (0.036 mg/L), Cu (0.005 mg/L), and Pb (0.002 mg/L). The risk was determined by calculating the Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI) and the Hazard Index (HI). The average HPI value was 360.959, indicating a high level of contamination (HPI ≥ 150). The human health risk assessment indicated that adverse effects caused by iron, lithium, and cobalt in children and adults should be considered. Through the use of Pearson correlation analysis, principal component analysis, and cluster analysis, it was identified that SO42-, Fe, S, Al, Co, Mn, Ni, Zn, and Li originate from natural sources, associated with the generation of ARD in glacial and periglacial areas.
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- Walter Bravo-Zevallos
- Grupo de Investigación Bioquímica Toxicológica (BIOTOX), Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima 15001, Peru;
- Instituto Nacional de Investigación en Glaciares y Ecosistemas de Montaña (INAIGEM), Huaraz 02002, Peru;
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- Grupo de Investigación Bioquímica Toxicológica (BIOTOX), Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima 15001, Peru;
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación en Glaciares y Ecosistemas de Montaña (INAIGEM), Huaraz 02002, Peru;
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Akinrinde AS, Adeoye BO, Samuel ES, Mustapha OA. Protective effect of cholecalciferol against cobalt-induced neurotoxicity in rats: ZO-1/iFABP, ChAT/AchE and antioxidant pathways as potential therapeutic targets. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04258-6. [PMID: 38836989 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04258-6] [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: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Cobalt (Co) toxicity has been reported to produce central nervous system and gastrointestinal abnormalities. This study assessed the therapeutic effect of cholecalciferol (Cho) supplementation against damages caused by sub-acute (14-day) cobalt chloride (CoCl2) exposure in the brain and intestines. Thirty-five male Wistar rats were divided equally into five groups: Group I (control) received no treatment; Group II received oral CoCl2 (100 mg/kg) only; Groups III, IV, and V received 1000, 3000 and 6000 IU/kg of cholecalciferol, respectively by oral gavage, and concurrently with CoCl2. Cobalt-treated rats showed neuronal vacuolation and presence of pyknotic nuclei in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus, depletion of Purkinje cells in the cerebellum, as well as inflammation and congestion in the intestinal mucosa. Cobalt also increased brain and intestinal hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations, while simultaneously reducing glutathione (GSH) content, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) activities. Further, CoCl2 induced increases in brain acetylcholinesterase (AchE) activity and serum zonulin (ZO-1) levels. Conversely, Cho administration suppressed CoCl2-induced damages in the brain and intestines by reducing lipid peroxidation and increasing the activities of antioxidant enzymes. Remarkably, Cho produced stimulation of brain choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) and suppression of AchE activity, along with dose-dependent reduction in serum levels of ZO-1, intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (iFABP) and nitric oxide. In conclusion, the protective role of cholecalciferol against cobalt-induced toxicity occurred via modulation of cholinergic, intestinal permeability and antioxidant pathways. The results may prove significant in the context of the role of gut-brain connections in neuroprotection.
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- A S Akinrinde
- Gastrointestinal and Environmental Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Gastrointestinal and Environmental Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Neuroscience Unit, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria
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Taleb S, Varela-Mattatall G, Allen A, Haast R, Khan AR, Kalia V, Howard JL, MacDonald SJ, Menon RS, Lanting BA, Teeter MG. Assessing brain integrity in patients with long-term and well-functioning metal-based hip implants. J Orthop Res 2024; 42:1292-1302. [PMID: 38235918 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Production of metal debris from implant wear and corrosion processes is now a well understood occurrence following hip arthroplasty. Evidence has shown that metal ions can enter the bloodstream and travel to distant organs including the brain, and in extreme cases, can induce sensorial and neurological diseases. Our objective was tosimultaneously analyze brain anatomy and physiology in patients with long-term and well-functioning implants. Included were subjects who had received total hip or hip resurfacing arthroplastywith an implantation time of a minimum of 7 years (n = 28) and age- and sex-matched controls (n = 32). Blood samples were obtained to measure ion concentrations of cobalt and chromium, and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment was performed. 3T MRI brain scans were completed with an MPRAGE sequence for ROI segmentation and multiecho gradient echo sequences to generate QSM and R2* maps. Mean QSM and R2* values were recorded for five deep brain and four middle and cortical brain structures on both hemispheres: pallidum, putamen, caudate, amygdala, hippocampus, anterior cingulate, inferior temporal, and cerebellum. No differences in QSM or R2* or cognition scores were found between both groups (p > 0.6654). No correlation was found between susceptibility and blood ion levels for cobalt or chromium in any region of the brain. No correlation was found between blood ion levels and cognition scores. Clinical significance: Results suggest that metal ions released by long-term and well-functioning implants do not affect brain integrity.
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- Shahnaz Taleb
- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Imaging Group, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Imaging Group, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Imaging Group, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Imaging Group, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Imaging Group, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Imaging Group, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Gu J, Guo C, Ruan J, Li K, Zhou Y, Gong X, Shi H. From ferroptosis to cuproptosis, and calcicoptosis, to find more novel metals-mediated distinct form of regulated cell death. Apoptosis 2024; 29:586-604. [PMID: 38324163 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-023-01927-0] [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] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Regulated cell death (RCD), also known as programmed cell death (PCD), plays a critical role in various biological processes, such as tissue injury/repair, development, and homeostasis. Dysregulation of RCD pathways can lead to the development of many human diseases, such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. Maintaining proper metal ion homeostasis is critical for human health. However, imbalances in metal levels within cells can result in cytotoxicity and cell death, leading to a variety of diseases and health problems. In recent years, new types of metal overload-induced cell death have been identified, including ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and calcicoptosis. This has prompted us to examine the three defined metal-dependent cell death types, and discuss other metals-induced ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and disrupted Ca2+ homeostasis, as well as the roles of Zn2+ in metals' homeostasis and related RCD. We have reviewed the connection between metals-induced RCD and various diseases, as well as the underlying mechanisms. We believe that further research in this area will lead to the discovery of novel types of metal-dependent RCD, a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms, and the development of new therapeutic strategies for human diseases.
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- Jie Gu
- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Department of Rheumatology & Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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Thiel A, Michaelis V, Restle M, Figge S, Simon M, Schwerdtle T, Bornhorst J. Single is not combined: The role of Co and Ni bioavailability on toxicity mechanisms in liver and brain cells. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 357:142091. [PMID: 38648987 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142091] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The two trace elements cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni) are widely distributed in the environment due to the increasing industrial application, for example in lithium-ion batteries. Both metals are known to cause detrimental health impacts to humans when overexposed and both are supposed to be a risk factor for various diseases. The individual toxicity of Co and Ni has been partially investigated, however the underlying mechanisms, as well as the interactions of both remain unknown. In this study, we focused on the treatment of liver carcinoma (HepG2) and astrocytoma (CCF-STTG1) cells as a model for the target sites of these two metals. We investigated their effects in single and combined exposure on cell survival, cell death mechanisms, bioavailability, and the induction of oxidative stress. The combination of CoCl2 and NiCl2 resulted in higher Co levels with subsequent decreased amount of Ni compared to the individual treatment. Only CoCl2 and the combination of both metals led to RONS induction and increased GSSG formation, while apoptosis and necrosis seem to be involved in the cell death mechanisms of both CoCl2 and NiCl2. Collectively, this study demonstrates cell-type specific toxicity, with HepG2 representing the more sensitive cell line. Importantly, combined exposure to CoCl2 and NiCl2 is more toxic than single exposure, which may originate partly from the respective cellular Co and Ni content. Our data imply that the major mechanism of joint toxicity is associated with oxidative stress. More studies are needed to assess toxicity after combined exposure to elements such as Co and Ni to advance an improved hazard prediction for less artificial and more real-life exposure scenarios.
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- Alicia Thiel
- Food Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119 Wuppertal, Germany
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- Food Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119 Wuppertal, Germany
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- Food Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119 Wuppertal, Germany
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- Food Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119 Wuppertal, Germany
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- Molecular Cell Biology and Microbiology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Germany
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- TraceAge-DFG Research Unit on Interactions of Essential Trace Elements in Healthy and Diseased Elderly (FOR 2558), Berlin-Potsdam-Jena-Wuppertal, 14558 Nuthetal, Germany; German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Str. 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Food Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Wuppertal, Gaußstr. 20, 42119 Wuppertal, Germany; TraceAge-DFG Research Unit on Interactions of Essential Trace Elements in Healthy and Diseased Elderly (FOR 2558), Berlin-Potsdam-Jena-Wuppertal, 14558 Nuthetal, Germany.
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Tang W, Zhu X, Chen Y, Yang S, Wu C, Chen D, Xue L, Guo Y, Dai Y, Wei S, Wu M, Wu M, Wang S. Towards prolonging ovarian reproductive life: Insights into trace elements homeostasis. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 97:102311. [PMID: 38636559 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Ovarian aging is marked by a reduction in the quantity and quality of ovarian follicles, leading to a decline in female fertility and ovarian endocrine function. While the biological characteristics of ovarian aging are well-established, the exact mechanisms underlying this process remain elusive. Recent studies underscore the vital role of trace elements (TEs) in maintaining ovarian function. Imbalances in TEs can lead to ovarian aging, characterized by reduced enzyme activity, hormonal imbalances, ovulatory disorders, and decreased fertility. A comprehensive understanding of the relationship between systemic and cellular TEs balance and ovarian aging is critical for developing treatments to delay aging and manage age-related conditions. This review consolidates current insights into TEs homeostasis and its impact on ovarian aging, assesses how altered TEs metabolism affects ovarian aging, and suggests future research directions to prolong ovarian reproductive life. These studies are expected to offer novel approaches for mitigating ovarian aging.
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- Weicheng Tang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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Issler T, Sule K, Lewrenz AM, Prenner EJ. Differential interactions of essential and toxic metal ions with biologically relevant phosphatidic acid and phosphatidylserine membranes. Biometals 2024; 37:631-648. [PMID: 38289415 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-023-00576-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Metal pollutants are a growing concern due to increased use in mining and other industrial processes. Moreover, the use of metals in daily life is becoming increasingly prevalent. Metals such as manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), and nickel (Ni) are toxic in high amounts whereas lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) are acutely toxic at low µM concentrations. These metals are associated with system dysfunction in humans including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other cellular process'. One known but lesser studied target of these metals are lipids that are key membrane building blocks or serve signalling functions. It was shown that Mn, Co, Ni, Pb, and Cd cause rigidification of liposomes and increase the phase transition in membranes composed of both saturated or partly unsaturated phosphatidic acid (PA) and phosphatidylserine (PS). The selected metals showed differential effects that were more pronounced on saturated lipids. In addition, more rigidity was induced in the biologically relevant liquid-crystalline phase. Moreover, metal affinity, induced rigidification and liposome size increases also varied with the headgroup architecture, whereby the carboxyl group of PS appeared to play an important role. Thus, it can be inferred that Mn, Co, Ni, Cd, and Pb may have preferred binding coordination with the lipid headgroup, degree of acyl chain unsaturation, and membrane phase.
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- Travis Issler
- Deptartment of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Basic Sciences Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA
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- Deptartment of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Deptartment of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada.
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Patel A, Rantzos C, Krikigianni E, Rova U, Christakopoulos P, Matsakas L. A bioprocess engineering approach for the production of hydrocarbons and fatty acids from green microalga under high cobalt concentration as the feedstock of high-grade biofuels. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS 2024; 17:64. [PMID: 38730294 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-024-02512-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Botryococcus braunii, a colonial green microalga which is well-known for its capacity to synthesize hydrocarbons, has significant promise as a long-term source of feedstock for the generation of biofuels. However, cultivating and scaling up B. braunii using conventional aqua-suspended cultivation systems remains a challenge. In this study, we optimized medium components and light intensity to enhance lipid and hydrocarbon production in a multi-cultivator airlift photobioreactor. BBM 3N medium with 200 μmol/m2/s light intensity and a 16 h light-8 h dark regimen yielded the highest biomass productivity (110.00 ± 2.88 mg/L/day), as well as the highest lipid and hydrocarbon content. Cultivation in a flat-panel bioreactor resulted in significantly higher biomass productivity (129.11 ± 2.74 mg/L/day), lipid productivity (32.21 ± 1.31 mg/L/day), and hydrocarbon productivity (28.98 ± 2.08 mg/L/day) compared to cultivation in Erlenmeyer flasks and open 20-L raceway pond. It also exhibited 20.15 ± 1.03% of protein content including elevated levels of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids. This work is noteworthy since it is the first to describe fatty acid and hydrocarbon profiles of B. braunii during cobalt treatment. The study demonstrated that high cobalt concentrations (up to 5 mg/L of cobalt nitrate) during Botryococcus culture affected hydrocarbon synthesis, resulting in high amounts of n-alkadienes and trienes as well as lipids with elevated monounsaturated fatty acids concentration. Furthermore, pyrolysis experiments on microalgal green biomass and de-oiled biomass revealed the lipid and hydrocarbon compounds generated by the thermal degradation of B. braunii that facilitate extra economical value to this system.
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- Alok Patel
- Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87, Luleå, Sweden.
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- Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87, Luleå, Sweden
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- Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87, Luleå, Sweden
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- Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87, Luleå, Sweden
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- Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87, Luleå, Sweden
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- Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87, Luleå, Sweden
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Isik B, Suleyman B, Mammadov R, Bulut S, Yavuzer B, Altuner D, Coban TA, Suleyman H. Protective effect of cinnamon extract against cobalt-induced multiple organ damage in rats. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1384181. [PMID: 38783942 PMCID: PMC11111945 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1384181] [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: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Background The role of oxidative stress and inflammation in cobalt (Co) toxicity has been the focus of previous studies. Cinnamon and its main components have been reported to have protective effects in various tissues with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Aims In this study, the protective effect of cinnamon extract (CE) against possible Co-induced heart, kidney, and liver damage in rats was investigated biochemically. Methods Eighteen albino Wistar-type male rats were categorized into three groups (n = 6 per group): control (CG), CoCL2-administered (CoCL2), and CE + CoCL2-administered (CE + Co) groups. The CE + CoCL2 group was administered CE (100 mg/kg), and the CoCL2 and CG groups were administered distilled water orally by gavage. One hour after the administration, Co (150 mg/kg) was administered orally to the CE + CoCL2 and CoCL2 groups. This procedure was repeated once daily for 7 days. Then, biochemical markers were studied in the excised heart, kidney, and liver tissues. Results CoCL2 increased oxidants and proinflammatory cytokines and decreased antioxidants in heart, kidney, and liver tissues. Heart, kidney, and liver tissue were affected by Co damage. CE treatment suppressed the CoCL2-induced increase in oxidants and proinflammatory cytokines and decrease in antioxidants in heart, kidney, and liver tissues. CE treatment has been shown to attenuate cardiac damage by reducing serum troponin I (TpI) and creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), renal damage by reducing creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and liver damage by reducing alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Conclusion Co induced the production of oxidants and proinflammatory parameters and antioxidant depletion in heart, kidney, and liver tissues of rats. Our experimental results show that CE protects heart, kidney, and liver tissues against oxidative and inflammatory changes induced by CoCLl2.
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- Bahar Isik
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Türkiye
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Nadumane SS, Biswas R, Mazumder N. Integrated microfluidic platforms for heavy metal sensing: a comprehensive review. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:2810-2823. [PMID: 38656324 DOI: 10.1039/d4ay00293h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Heavy metals are found naturally; however, anthropogenic activities such as mining, inappropriate disposal of industrial waste, and the use of pesticides and fertilizers containing heavy metals can cause their unwanted release into the environment. Conventionally, detection of heavy metals is performed using atomic absorption spectrometry, electrochemical methods and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry; however, they involve expensive and sophisticated instruments and multistep sample preparation that require expertise for accurate results. In contrast, microfluidic devices involve rapid, cost-efficient, simple, and reliable approaches for in-laboratory and real-time monitoring of heavy metals. The use of inexpensive and environment friendly materials for fabrication of microfluidic devices has increased the manufacturing efficiency of the devices. Different types of techniques used in heavy metal detection include colorimetry, absorbance-based, and electrochemical detection. This review provides insight into the detection of toxic heavy metals such as mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As). Importance is given to colorimetry, optical, and electrochemical techniques applied for the detection of heavy metals using microfluidics and their modifications to improve the limit of detection (LOD).
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- Sharmila Sajankila Nadumane
- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India-576104
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- Applied Optics and Photonics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam, India -784028
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India-576104
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Grover K, Koblova A, Pezacki AT, Chang CJ, New EJ. Small-Molecule Fluorescent Probes for Binding- and Activity-Based Sensing of Redox-Active Biological Metals. Chem Rev 2024; 124:5846-5929. [PMID: 38657175 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Although transition metals constitute less than 0.1% of the total mass within a human body, they have a substantial impact on fundamental biological processes across all kingdoms of life. Indeed, these nutrients play crucial roles in the physiological functions of enzymes, with the redox properties of many of these metals being essential to their activity. At the same time, imbalances in transition metal pools can be detrimental to health. Modern analytical techniques are helping to illuminate the workings of metal homeostasis at a molecular and atomic level, their spatial localization in real time, and the implications of metal dysregulation in disease pathogenesis. Fluorescence microscopy has proven to be one of the most promising non-invasive methods for studying metal pools in biological samples. The accuracy and sensitivity of bioimaging experiments are predominantly determined by the fluorescent metal-responsive sensor, highlighting the importance of rational probe design for such measurements. This review covers activity- and binding-based fluorescent metal sensors that have been applied to cellular studies. We focus on the essential redox-active metals: iron, copper, manganese, cobalt, chromium, and nickel. We aim to encourage further targeted efforts in developing innovative approaches to understanding the biological chemistry of redox-active metals.
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- Karandeep Grover
- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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Davood N, Vidya M, Abhirami N, Vishnu KV, Kumar KVA, Rajeeshkumar MP, Hashim M. Exploring the macrominerals and heavy metals profile of deep-sea fishes: A pioneering study on trawl bycatch and discards in the Arabian Sea. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 202:116325. [PMID: 38569303 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116325] [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: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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This study assesses macrominerals (Na, K, Ca, Mg, P) and heavy metals (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Se, Sn, Mn, Co, Fe, and Zn) content of deep-sea fish bycatch in the Arabian Sea, offering insights into their nutritional value, toxicant levels and health implications. Variations in Ca, K, P, Mg, and Na levels across species highlight mineral diversity. Setarches guentheri has the highest Ca (7716 mg/kg ww), K (2030.5 mg/kg ww), and P (13,180 mg/kg ww) concentrations. Dactyloptena orientalis exceeds the Cd limit (0.1284 mg/kg ww). Elevated Se levels in fishes were noted, with Dactyloptena orientalis (0.8607 mg/kg ww), Satyrichthys laticeps (0.7303 mg/kg ww), and Snyderina guentheri (0.6193 mg/kg ww). Fish like Pterygotrigla hemisticta contains high Zn (32 mg/kg ww), meeting Recommended Dietary Allowance limits. Deep-sea fish have safe heavy metal levels, but Cd, Se, and Zn exceed acceptable limits. It has been concluded that the consumption of fish species will not pose a potential health risk to humans.
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- N Davood
- Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Govt of India, Kochi 682 508, Kerala, India; Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin 682 016, Kerala, India.
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Matsyapuri P.O., Kochi 682 029, Kerala, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Matsyapuri P.O., Kochi 682 029, Kerala, India
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- Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin 682 016, Kerala, India
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- Department of Aquaculture, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Cochin 682 013, Kerala, India
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- Applied Research Center for Environment and Marine Studies (ARC-EMS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Govt of India, Kochi 682 508, Kerala, India
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Kumar A, Prabha M, Tiwari P, Malviya T, Singh V. Xanthan gum-capped Chromia Nanoparticles (XG-CrNPs): A promising nanoprobe for the detection of heavy metal ions. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131192. [PMID: 38574641 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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The present study reports on the selective and sensitive detection of metals using xanthan gum-capped chromia nanoparticles (XG-CrNPs). The nanoparticles were synthesized by the chemical reduction method using sodium borohydride and xanthan gum as the reducing and capping agents, respectively. The synthesis of XG-CrNPs was confirmed by the appearance of the two absorption peaks at 272 nm and 371 nm in the UV-visible region. The nanoparticles have been extensively characterized by FTIR, TEM-EDX, XRD, and TGA analyses. The well-dispersed XG-CrNPs exhibited a quasi-spherical structure with an average particle size of 3 nm. A significantly low amount (2 μg/L) of XG-CrNPs was used for selective and sensitive detection of heavy metal ions. It showed excellent metal detecting properties by quenching its band gap signal which was extraordinarily conspicuous for Co(II), Hg(II), and Cd(II) in comparison to other metal ions like Ag(I), Ba(II), Mg(II), Mn(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II). The limit of detection of Co(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II) with this nanoprobe was found to be 2.167 μM, 1.065 μM, and 0.601 μM respectively. The nanoparticles manifested higher shelf-life and can be reused up to three consecutive cycles where most of its activity was conserved even after being used. Thus, it may find use in metal sensor devices for the detection of hazardous metals.
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- Ashok Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj 211002, India.
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Mo M, Yin L, Wang T, Lv Z, Guo Y, Shen J, Zhang H, Liu N, Wang Q, Huang S, Huang H. Associations of essential metals with the risk of aortic arch calcification: a cross-sectional study in a mid-aged and older population of Shenzhen, China. MedComm (Beijing) 2024; 5:e533. [PMID: 38745853 PMCID: PMC11091022 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Vascular calcification is a strong predictor of cardiovascular events. Essential metals play critical roles in maintaining human health. However, the association of essential metal levels with risk of aortic arch calcification (AoAC) remains unclear. We measured the plasma concentrations of nine essential metals in a cross-sectional population and evaluated their individual and combined effects on AoAC risk using multiple statistical methods. We also explored the mediating role of fasting glucose. In the logistic regression model, higher quartiles of magnesium and copper were associated with the decreased AoAC risk, while higher quartile of manganese was associated with higher AoAC risk. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator penalized regression analysis identified magnesium, manganese, calcium, cobalt, and copper as key metals associated with AoAC risk. The weighted quantile sum regression suggested a combined effect of metal mixture. A linear and positive dose-response relationship was found between manganese and AoAC in males. Moreover, blood glucose might mediate a proportion of 9.38% of the association between manganese exposure and AoAC risk. In summary, five essential metal levels were associated with AoAC and showed combined effect. Fasting glucose might play a significant role in mediating manganese exposure-associated AoAC risk.
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- Mingxing Mo
- Department of CardiologyJoint Laboratory of Guangdong‐Hong Kong‐Macao Universities for Nutritional Metabolism and Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseasesthe Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen UniversityShenzhenChina
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- Department of CardiologyJoint Laboratory of Guangdong‐Hong Kong‐Macao Universities for Nutritional Metabolism and Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseasesthe Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen UniversityShenzhenChina
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- School of Public HealthShenzhen University Medical SchoolShenzhen UniversityShenzhenGuangdongChina
- Department of Central LaboratoryShenzhen Center for Disease control and PreventionShenzhenChina
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- Department of Central LaboratoryShenzhen Center for Disease control and PreventionShenzhenChina
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- Department of CardiologyJoint Laboratory of Guangdong‐Hong Kong‐Macao Universities for Nutritional Metabolism and Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseasesthe Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen UniversityShenzhenChina
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- School of Chinese MedicineLi Ka Shing Faculty of MedicineThe University of Hong KongHong Kong SARChina
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyThe University of Hong KongHong Kong SARChina
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- Department of CardiologyJoint Laboratory of Guangdong‐Hong Kong‐Macao Universities for Nutritional Metabolism and Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseasesthe Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen UniversityShenzhenChina
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- Department of Central LaboratoryShenzhen Center for Disease control and PreventionShenzhenChina
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- Department of Central LaboratoryShenzhen Center for Disease control and PreventionShenzhenChina
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- School of Public HealthShenzhen University Medical SchoolShenzhen UniversityShenzhenGuangdongChina
- Department of Central LaboratoryShenzhen Center for Disease control and PreventionShenzhenChina
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- Department of CardiologyJoint Laboratory of Guangdong‐Hong Kong‐Macao Universities for Nutritional Metabolism and Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseasesthe Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen UniversityShenzhenChina
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Pavlova E, Gluhcheva Y, Mihaylova V, Petrova E, Vladov I, Tinkov AA, Skalny AV, Atanassova N. Developmental exposure to cobalt chloride affected mouse testis via altered iron metabolism in adulthood. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 83:127372. [PMID: 38176318 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127372] [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: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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INRODUCTION Cobalt (Co) is known to interfere with iron (Fe) metabolism that is essential for differentiating male germ cells. Our aim was to study the effect of developmental chronic cobalt exposure on mouse testis through changes in iron homeostasis in adulthood. METHODS Pregnant ICR mice were exposed to 75 mg (low dose) or 125 mg (high dose)/kg b.w. cobalt chloride (CoCl2) with drinking water for 3 days before delivery and treatment continued until postnatal day 90 of the pups. Age-matched control animals obtained regular tap water. Testes of control and Co-treated mice were processed for immunohistochemistry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Sperm count was performed. RESULTS Chronic CoCl2 administration resulted in significant dose-dependent Co accumulation in sera and testes of the exposed mice. Fe content also showed a significant increase in sera and testes compared to the untreated controls. Surprisingly, testes of low dose-treated mice had ∼ 2.7-fold higher Fe content compared to those exposed to the high dose. A significant dose-dependent reduction in relative testis weight by 18.8% and by 37.7% was found after treatment with low and high dose CoCl2, respectively was found. Our study demonstrated that developmental chronic exposure to CoCl2 affected cellular composition of the testis manifested by germ cell loss and low sperm count, accompanied by altered androgen response in Sertoli cells (loss of stage-specific expression of androgen receptor). A possible mechanism involved is iron accumulation in the testis that was associated with altered ferroportin-hepcidin localization in seminiferous tubules depleted in germ cells. As a protective mechanism for germ cells in condition of iron excess, ferroportin was distributed in Sertoli cells around elongating spermatids. Similar changes in expression of transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) and divalent metal transporter 1 (DMT1) implied that both factors of testicular Fe homeostasis are closely related. Outside the seminiferous tubules, Leydig cells localized ferroportin, hepcidin, DMT1 and TfR1 thus they could be considered as a main site for iron metabolism. CONCLUSION Our data suggest that Co exerts its effects on the testis by indirect mechanism possibly through alteration in Fe homeostasis.
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- Ekaterina Pavlova
- Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. Georgi Bonchev, Str., Bl. 25, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. Georgi Bonchev, Str., Bl. 25, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", 1 J. Bourchier blvd., 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. Georgi Bonchev, Str., Bl. 25, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. Georgi Bonchev, Str., Bl. 25, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya Street, Moscow 117198, Russia; I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow 119146, Russia
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- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya Street, Moscow 117198, Russia; I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow 119146, Russia
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- Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. Georgi Bonchev, Str., Bl. 25, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Ognjanović M, Bošković M, Kolev H, Dojčinović B, Vranješ-Đurić S, Antić B. Synthesis, Surface Modification and Magnetic Properties Analysis of Heat-Generating Cobalt-Substituted Magnetite Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:782. [PMID: 38727376 PMCID: PMC11085861 DOI: 10.3390/nano14090782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Here, we present the results of the synthesis, surface modification, and properties analysis of magnetite-based nanoparticles, specifically Co0.047Fe2.953O4 (S1) and Co0.086Fe2.914O4 (S2). These nanoparticles were synthesized using the co-precipitation method at 80 °C for 2 h. They exhibit a single-phase nature and crystallize in a spinel-type structure (space group Fd3¯m). Transmission electron microscopy analysis reveals that the particles are quasi-spherical in shape and approximately 11 nm in size. An observed increase in saturation magnetization, coercivity, remanence, and blocking temperature in S2 compared to S1 can be attributed to an increase in magnetocrystalline anisotropy due to the incorporation of Co ions in the crystal lattice of the parent compound (Fe3O4). The heating efficiency of the samples was determined by fitting the Box-Lucas equation to the acquired temperature curves. The calculated Specific Loss Power (SLP) values were 46 W/g and 23 W/g (under HAC = 200 Oe and f = 252 kHz) for S1 and S2, respectively. Additionally, sample S1 was coated with citric acid (Co0.047Fe2.953O4@CA) and poly(acrylic acid) (Co0.047Fe2.953O4@PAA) to obtain stable colloids for further tests for magnetic hyperthermia applications in cancer therapy. Fits of the Box-Lucas equation provided SLP values of 21 W/g and 34 W/g for CA- and PAA-coated samples, respectively. On the other hand, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis points to the catalytically active centers Fe2+/Fe3+ and Co2+/Co3+ on the particle surface, suggesting possible applications of the samples as heterogeneous self-heating catalysts in advanced oxidation processes under an AC magnetic field.
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- Miloš Ognjanović
- VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11351 Belgrade, Serbia; (M.B.); (S.V.-Đ.); (B.A.)
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- VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11351 Belgrade, Serbia; (M.B.); (S.V.-Đ.); (B.A.)
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- Institute of Catalysis, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11351 Belgrade, Serbia; (M.B.); (S.V.-Đ.); (B.A.)
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- VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11351 Belgrade, Serbia; (M.B.); (S.V.-Đ.); (B.A.)
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Forte G, Battagliola ET, Malvasi M, Ruberti N, Daniele P, Mantovani A, Bocca B, Pacella E. Trace Element Concentration in the Blood and Aqueous Humor of Subjects with Eye Cataract. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04207-3. [PMID: 38687421 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04207-3] [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: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Cataract, characterized by the opacification of the lens, is the leading cause of reversible blindness and visual impairment globally. The study aims to investigate the role of trace elements such as Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, and Zn in the development and severity of cataract. Elements were quantified by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry in blood and aqueous humor of 32 cataract cases and 27 controls living in the Latium region, Italy. The association between element concentration in blood and aqueous humor and cataract severity, gender, and age of subjects were also assessed. Results showed Cr levels significantly elevated in both blood and aqueous humor of cataract cases, with concentrations that increased with cataract severity. In addition, blood Pb levels were significantly higher in older cases and positively correlated with the age of cataract cases, while blood Co and Cu levels negatively correlated with cataract severity, suggesting changes in the levels of these elements. In conclusion, this study provides evidence of the involvement of specific elements in cataract development and severity, and the findings highlighted important avenues for future research. Understanding the biological mechanism underlying element-induced cataract may contribute to preventing cataractogenesis and providing targeted interventions.
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- Giovanni Forte
- Department of Environment and Health, Italian National Institute of Health, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, University of Rome La Sapienza, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, University of Rome La Sapienza, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, University of Rome La Sapienza, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environment and Health, Italian National Institute of Health, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, University of Rome La Sapienza, 00161, Rome, Italy.
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Jekal S, Otgonbayar Z, Noh J, Sa M, Kim J, Kim CG, Chu YR, Kim HY, Song S, Choi H, Oh WC, Yoon CM. Designing Novel LiDAR-Detectable Plate-Type Materials: Synthesis, Chemistry, and Practical Application for Autonomous Working Environment. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:19121-19136. [PMID: 38588341 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Plate-type hollow black TiO2 (HL/BT) with a high NIR reflectance was fabricated for the first time as a LiDAR-detectable black material. A TiO2 layer was formed on commercial-grade glass by using the sol-gel method to obtain a plate-type structure. The glass template was then etched with hydrofluoric acid to form a hollow structure, and blackness was further achieved through NaBH4 reduction, which altered the oxidation state of TiO2 to black TixO2x-1 or Ti4+ to Ti3+ and Ti2+. The blackness of the HL/BT material was maintained by a novel approach that involved etching prior to reduction. The thickness of the TiO2 layer was controlled to maximize the NIR reflectance when applied as paint. The HL/BT material with a thickness of 140 nm (HL/BT140) showed a blackness (L*) of 13.3 and high NIR reflectance of 23.6% at a wavelength of 905 nm. This is attributed to the effective light reflection at the interface created by the TiO2 layer and the hollow structure. Plate-type HL/BT140 provides excellent spreadability, durability, and thermal stability in practical paint applications compared with sphere-type materials due to the higher contacting area to the applied surface, making it suitable for use as a LiDAR-detectable inorganic black pigment in autonomous environments.
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- Suk Jekal
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hanbat National University, 125 Dongseo-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34158, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hanbat National University, 125 Dongseo-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34158, Korea
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering and Texas Material Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hanbat National University, 125 Dongseo-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34158, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hanbat National University, 125 Dongseo-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34158, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hanbat National University, 125 Dongseo-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34158, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hanbat National University, 125 Dongseo-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34158, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hanbat National University, 125 Dongseo-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34158, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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- Department of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Hanseo University, 46 Hanseo 1-ro, Seosan-si, Chungnam 356-706, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hanbat National University, 125 Dongseo-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34158, Korea
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Terzi MH, Kalkan M. Evaluation of soil pollution by heavy metal using index calculations and multivariate statistical analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:443. [PMID: 38607502 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12569-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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This study aims to assess the extent of heavy metals (HMs) pollution in soil and identify its potential sources using single and integrated pollution index calculations, and multivariate statistical analysis. The HM concentrations of soil samples were analyzed using ICP-MS. The concentrations (mg/kg) of arsenic (As) ranged from 2.8 to 208.1, cadmium (Cd) from 0.1 to 0.3, cobalt (Co) from 1.9 to 20.5, copper (Cu) from 3.7 to 17.7, nickel (Ni) from 14.7 to 110.6, and lead (Pb) from 6.7 to 37.3. High levels of As contents and physicochemical parameters were found in the northeastern parts of the study area, while levels of other HMs were high in the remaining parts. The HM contents of some soil samples exceeded the average values of basalt and limestone in the study area, as well as the upper, bulk, and lower continental crusts, shale, and soil (worldwide). Multiple index methods were used to assess the pollution risk, and it was determined that some soil samples were moderately to considerably contaminated with varying levels of As, Cd, Co, Ni, and Pb. Multivariate statistical analyses provided that the source of HMs contamination in the soil was a result of geogenic and/or anthropogenic activities. Geogenic sources were associated with weathering rock units, while anthropogenic sources were linked to industrial activities, traffic emissions, and agricultural applications. The findings are useful for detecting contamination by HMs in soil, and they could contribute to future monitoring programs to prevent soil contamination and protect the health of living organisms.
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- Department of Geological Engineering, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey
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Kwon H, Yang Y, Kim G, Gim D, Ha M. Anisotropy in magnetic materials for sensors and actuators in soft robotic systems. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:6778-6819. [PMID: 38502047 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05737b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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The field of soft intelligent robots has rapidly developed, revealing extensive potential of these robots for real-world applications. By mimicking the dexterities of organisms, robots can handle delicate objects, access remote areas, and provide valuable feedback on their interactions with different environments. For autonomous manipulation of soft robots, which exhibit nonlinear behaviors and infinite degrees of freedom in transformation, innovative control systems integrating flexible and highly compliant sensors should be developed. Accordingly, sensor-actuator feedback systems are a key strategy for precisely controlling robotic motions. The introduction of material magnetism into soft robotics offers significant advantages in the remote manipulation of robotic operations, including touch or touchless detection of dynamically changing shapes and positions resulting from the actuations of robots. Notably, the anisotropies in the magnetic nanomaterials facilitate the perception and response with highly selective, directional, and efficient ways used for both sensors and actuators. Accordingly, this review provides a comprehensive understanding of the origins of magnetic anisotropy from both intrinsic and extrinsic factors and summarizes diverse magnetic materials with enhanced anisotropy. Recent developments in the design of flexible sensors and soft actuators based on the principle of magnetic anisotropy are outlined, specifically focusing on their applicabilities in soft robotic systems. Finally, this review addresses current challenges in the integration of sensors and actuators into soft robots and offers promising solutions that will enable the advancement of intelligent soft robots capable of efficiently executing complex tasks relevant to our daily lives.
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- Hyeokju Kwon
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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Oncina-Cánovas A, Vioque J, Riutort-Mayol G, Soler-Blasco R, Irizar A, Barroeta Z, Fernández-Somoano A, Tardón A, Vrijheid M, Guxens M, Carey M, Meharg C, Ralphs K, McCreanor C, Meharg A, Signes-Pastor AJ. Pro-vegetarian dietary patterns and essential and heavy metal exposure in children of 4-5-years from the INfancia y medio Ambiente cohort (INMA). Int J Hyg Environ Health 2024; 257:114344. [PMID: 38430670 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2024.114344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Dietary patterns provide a comprehensive assessment of food consumption, including essential nutrients and potential exposure to environmental contaminants. While pro-vegetarian (PVG) dietary patterns have shown health benefits in adults, their effects on children are less well studied. This study aims to explore the association between children's adherence to the most common PVG dietary patterns and their exposure to metals, assessed through urine concentration. In our study, we included a population of 723 children aged 4-5-years from the INfancia y Medio Ambiente (INMA) cohort in Spain. We calculated three predefined PVG dietary patterns, namely general (gPVG), healthful (hPVG), and unhealthful (uPVG), using dietary information collected through a validated Food Frequency Questionnaire. Urinary concentrations of various essential and heavy metals (Co, Cu, Zn, Se, Mo, Pb, and Cd) were measured using mass spectrometry. Additionally, urinary arsenic speciation, including arsenobetaine (AsB), dimethylarsinic acid (DMA), monomethylarsonic acid (MMA), and inorganic arsenic (iAs), was measured. The sum of urinary MMA and iAs was used to assess iAs exposure. We estimated primary (PMI) and secondary iAs methylation (SMI) indices. To explore the association between PVG dietary patterns in quintiles and metal exposure, we utilized multiple-adjusted linear regression models and the quantile g-computation approach. Compared with the lowest quintile, participants in the highest quintile of gPVG showed a 22.7% lower urinary Co (95% confidence interval (CI): -38.7; -1.98) and a 12.6% lower Se (95%CI: -22.9; -1.00) concentrations. Second quintile of adherence to hPVG was associated with a 51.7% lower urinary iAs + MMA concentrations (95%CI: -74.3; -8.61). Second quintile of adherence to an uPVG was associated with a 13.6% lower Se levels (95%CI: -22.9; -2.95) while the third quintile to this pattern was associated with 17.5% lower Mo concentrations (95%CI: -29.5; -2.95). The fourth quintile of adherence to gPVG was associated with a 68.5% higher PMI and a 53.7% lower SMI. Our study showed that adherence to a gPVG dietary pattern in childhood may modestly reduce the intakes of some essential metals such as Co and Se. Further investigations are warranted to explore any potential health implications.
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- Alejandro Oncina-Cánovas
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante, Universidad Miguel Hernández (ISABIAL-UMH), 03010, Alicante, Spain; Unidad de Epidemiología de la Nutrición, Departamento de Salud Pública, Historia de la Ciencia y Ginecología, Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH), 03550, Alicante, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28034, Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante, Universidad Miguel Hernández (ISABIAL-UMH), 03010, Alicante, Spain; Unidad de Epidemiología de la Nutrición, Departamento de Salud Pública, Historia de la Ciencia y Ginecología, Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH), 03550, Alicante, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28034, Madrid, 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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- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28034, Madrid, Spain; Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region, FISABIO-Public Health, Valencia, Spain; Department of Nursing, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Health Research Institute, Biodonostia, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- Health Research Institute, Biodonostia, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28034, Madrid, Spain; University Institute of Oncology of the Principality of Asturias (IUOPA), Department of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería Street s/n, 33006, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; Institute of Health Research of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Roma Avenue s/n, 33001, Oviedo, Spain
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- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28034, Madrid, Spain; University Institute of Oncology of the Principality of Asturias (IUOPA), Department of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Julián Clavería Street s/n, 33006, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; Institute of Health Research of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Roma Avenue s/n, 33001, Oviedo, Spain
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- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28034, Madrid, Spain; ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28034, Madrid, Spain; ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Biological Sciences, Institute for Global Food Security, Queen's University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DL, Northern Ireland, UK
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- Biological Sciences, Institute for Global Food Security, Queen's University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DL, Northern Ireland, UK
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- Biological Sciences, Institute for Global Food Security, Queen's University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DL, Northern Ireland, UK
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- Biological Sciences, Institute for Global Food Security, Queen's University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DL, Northern Ireland, UK
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- Biological Sciences, Institute for Global Food Security, Queen's University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DL, Northern Ireland, UK
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante, Universidad Miguel Hernández (ISABIAL-UMH), 03010, Alicante, Spain; Unidad de Epidemiología de la Nutrición, Departamento de Salud Pública, Historia de la Ciencia y Ginecología, Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH), 03550, Alicante, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28034, Madrid, Spain.
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Xie X, Zhai J, Zhou X, Guo Z, Lo PC, Zhu G, Chan KWY, Yang M. Magnetic Particle Imaging: From Tracer Design to Biomedical Applications in Vasculature Abnormality. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2306450. [PMID: 37812831 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306450] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Magnetic particle imaging (MPI) is an emerging non-invasive tomographic technique based on the response of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to oscillating drive fields at the center of a static magnetic gradient. In contrast to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which is driven by uniform magnetic fields and projects the anatomic information of the subjects, MPI directly tracks and quantifies MNPs in vivo without background signals. Moreover, it does not require radioactive tracers and has no limitations on imaging depth. This article first introduces the basic principles of MPI and important features of MNPs for imaging sensitivity, spatial resolution, and targeted biodistribution. The latest research aiming to optimize the performance of MPI tracers is reviewed based on their material composition, physical properties, and surface modifications. While the unique advantages of MPI have led to a series of promising biomedical applications, recent development of MPI in investigating vascular abnormalities in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, and cancer are also discussed. Finally, recent progress and challenges in the clinical translation of MPI are discussed to provide possible directions for future research and development.
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- Xulin Xie
- Department of Precision Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518057, China
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Precision Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518057, China
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Precision Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518057, China
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Department of Oncology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Department of Precision Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518057, China
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Precision Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518057, China
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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Feng MX, Zou H, Lu YQ. Severe liver injury and clinical characteristics of occupational exposure to 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide: A case series. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2024; 23:186-194. [PMID: 37903709 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2023.10.008] [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: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide is a key intermediate in the synthesis of pesticides and pharmaceuticals. However, no literature currently exists on 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide poisoning in humans. This study aimed to reveal the health hazard of this chemical for humans and summarize the clinical characteristics of patients with occupational 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide poisoning. METHODS This observational study included four patients with 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide poisoning from June 2022 to July 2022. The entire course of the incidents was described in detail. Blood 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide concentrations were detected by a mass spectrometer. Hematoxylin and eosin staining was performed to assess liver injury, and immunofluorescence was used to evaluate hepatic mitophagy. RESULTS The 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide powder (99% purity) entered the human body mainly via the skin and respiratory tract due to poor personal protective measures. The typical course of 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide poisoning was divided into latency, rash, fever, organic damage, and recovery phases in accordance with the clinical evolution. Rash and fever may be the important premonitory symptoms for further organ injuries. The chemical was detected in the blood of all patients and caused multiple organ injuries, predominantly liver injury, including kidney, myocardium, and microcirculation. Three patients recovered smoothly after comprehensive treatments, including artificial liver therapy, continuous renal replacement therapy, glucocorticoids, and other symptomatic and supportive treatments. One patient survived by liver transplantation. The postoperative pathological findings of the removed liver showed acute liver failure, and immunofluorescence staining confirmed the abundance of mitophagy in residual hepatocytes. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first to elaborate the clinical characteristics of patients with 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide poisoning. The chemical enters the body through the respiratory tract and skin during industrial production. The 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide poisoning causes multiple-organ dysfunction with a predominance of liver injury. Liver transplantation may be an effective option for patients with severe liver failure. The mechanisms of liver injury induced by 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide might involve abnormal mitochondrial function and mitophagy.
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- Meng-Xiao Feng
- Department of Emergency Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Aging and Physic-chemical Injury Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Occupational Health and Radiation Protection Institute, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Aging and Physic-chemical Injury Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310003, China.
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Fringu I, Anghel D, Fratilescu I, Epuran C, Birdeanu M, Fagadar-Cosma E. Nanomaterials Based on 2,7,12,17-Tetra-tert-butyl-5,10,15,20-tetraaza-21H,23H-porphine Exhibiting Bifunctional Sensitivity for Monitoring Chloramphenicol and Co 2. Biomedicines 2024; 12:770. [PMID: 38672126 PMCID: PMC11047853 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12040770] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Monitoring antibiotic retention in human body fluids after treatment and controlling heavy metal content in water are important requirements for a healthy society. Therefore, the approach proposed in this study is based on developing new optical sensors using porphyrin or its bifunctional hybrid materials made with AuNPs to accomplish the accurate detection of chloramphenicol and cobalt. To produce the new optical chloramphenicol sensors, 2,7,12,17-tetra-tert-butyl-5,10,15,20-tetraaza-21H,23H-porphine (TBAP) was used, both alone in an acid medium and as a hybrid material with AuNPs in a water-DMSO acidified environment. The same hybrid material in the unchanged water-DMSO medium was the sensing material used for Co2+ monitoring. The best results of the hybrid materials were explained by the synergistic effects between the TBAP azaporphyrin and AuNPs. Chloramphenicol was accurately detected in the range of concentrations between 3.58 × 10-6 M and 3.37 × 10-5 M, and the same hybrid material quantified Co2+ in the concentration range of 8.92 × 10-5 M-1.77 × 10-4 M. In addition, we proved that AuNPs can be used for the detection of azaporphyrin (from 2.66 × 10-5 M to 3.29 × 10-4 M), making them a useful tool to monitor porphyrin retention after cancer imaging procedures or in porphyria disease. In conclusion, we harnessed the multifunctionality of this azaporphyrin and of its newly obtained AuNP plasmonic hybrids to detect chloramphenicol and Co2+ quickly, simply, and with high precision.
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- Ionela Fringu
- Institute of Chemistry “Coriolan Dragulescu”, Mihai Viteazu Avenue 24, 300223 Timisoara, Romania; (I.F.); (D.A.); (I.F.); (C.E.)
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- Institute of Chemistry “Coriolan Dragulescu”, Mihai Viteazu Avenue 24, 300223 Timisoara, Romania; (I.F.); (D.A.); (I.F.); (C.E.)
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- Institute of Chemistry “Coriolan Dragulescu”, Mihai Viteazu Avenue 24, 300223 Timisoara, Romania; (I.F.); (D.A.); (I.F.); (C.E.)
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- Institute of Chemistry “Coriolan Dragulescu”, Mihai Viteazu Avenue 24, 300223 Timisoara, Romania; (I.F.); (D.A.); (I.F.); (C.E.)
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- National Institute for Research and Development in Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter, P. Andronescu Street, No. 1, 300224 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Institute of Chemistry “Coriolan Dragulescu”, Mihai Viteazu Avenue 24, 300223 Timisoara, Romania; (I.F.); (D.A.); (I.F.); (C.E.)
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Napiórkowska-Baran K, Treichel P, Czarnowska M, Drozd M, Koperska K, Węglarz A, Schmidt O, Darwish S, Szymczak B, Bartuzi Z. Immunomodulation through Nutrition Should Be a Key Trend in Type 2 Diabetes Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3769. [PMID: 38612580 PMCID: PMC11011461 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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An organism's ability to function properly depends not solely on its diet but also on the intake of nutrients and non-nutritive bioactive compounds that exert immunomodulatory effects. This principle applies both to healthy individuals and, in particular, to those with concomitant chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. However, the current food industry and the widespread use of highly processed foods often lead to nutritional deficiencies. Numerous studies have confirmed the occurrence of immune system dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes. This article elucidates the impact of specific nutrients on the immune system function, which maintains homeostasis of the organism, with a particular emphasis on type 2 diabetes. The role of macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, and selected substances, such as omega-3 fatty acids, coenzyme Q10, and alpha-lipoic acid, was taken into consideration, which outlined the minimum range of tests that ought to be performed on patients in order to either directly or indirectly determine the severity of malnutrition in this group of patients.
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- Katarzyna Napiórkowska-Baran
- Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Toruń, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland;
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Toruń, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (P.T.); (M.C.); (M.D.); (K.K.); (A.W.); (O.S.); (S.D.); (B.S.)
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Toruń, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (P.T.); (M.C.); (M.D.); (K.K.); (A.W.); (O.S.); (S.D.); (B.S.)
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Toruń, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (P.T.); (M.C.); (M.D.); (K.K.); (A.W.); (O.S.); (S.D.); (B.S.)
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Toruń, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (P.T.); (M.C.); (M.D.); (K.K.); (A.W.); (O.S.); (S.D.); (B.S.)
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Toruń, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (P.T.); (M.C.); (M.D.); (K.K.); (A.W.); (O.S.); (S.D.); (B.S.)
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Toruń, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (P.T.); (M.C.); (M.D.); (K.K.); (A.W.); (O.S.); (S.D.); (B.S.)
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Toruń, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (P.T.); (M.C.); (M.D.); (K.K.); (A.W.); (O.S.); (S.D.); (B.S.)
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Toruń, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (P.T.); (M.C.); (M.D.); (K.K.); (A.W.); (O.S.); (S.D.); (B.S.)
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- Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Toruń, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland;
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