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Choi S, Lee W, Son H, Lee W, Choi Y, Yeom H, Seo C, Lee H, Lee Y, Lim SJ, Chae SH, Park HK, Hong SW, Kim YM, Lee Y. Occurrence, removal, and prioritization of organic micropollutants in four full-scale wastewater treatment plants in Korea. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 361:142460. [PMID: 38821128 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142460] [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: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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This study investigated the occurrence, removal rate, and potential risks of 43 organic micropollutants (OMPs) in four municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Korea. Results from two-year intensive monitoring confirmed the presence of various OMPs in the influents, including pharmaceuticals such as acetaminophen (pain relief), caffeine (stimulants), cimetidine (H2-blockers), ibuprofen (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs- NSAIDs), metformin (antidiabetics), and naproxen (NSAIDs) with median concentrations of >1 μg/L. Some pharmaceuticals (carbamazepine-anticonvulsants, diclofenac-NSAIDs, propranolol-β-blockers), corrosion inhibitors (1H-benzotriazole-BTR, 4-methyl-1H-benzotriazole-4-TTR), and perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) were negligibly removed during WWTP treatment. The OMP concentrations in the influents and effluents were mostly lower in August than those of other months (p-value <0.05) possibly due to wastewater dilution by high precipitation or enhanced biodegradation under high-temperature conditions. The anaerobic-anoxic-oxic process (A2O) with a membrane bioreactor exhibited higher OMP removal than other processes, such as A2O with sedimentation or the conventional activated sludge process (p-value <0.05). Pesticides (DEET and atrazine), corrosion inhibitors (4-TTR and BTR), and metformin were selected as priority OMPs in toxicity-driven prioritization, whereas PFCs were determined as priority OMPs given their persistence and bioaccumulation properties. Overall, our results contribute to an important database on the occurrence, removal, and potential risks of OMPs in Korean WWTPs.
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- Sangki Choi
- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea; Busan Water Quality Institute, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, 50804, Republic of Korea
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- Environment and Energy Research Laboratory, Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (RIST), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37673, Republic of Korea; Busan Water Quality Institute, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, 50804, Republic of Korea
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- Busan Water Quality Institute, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, 50804, Republic of Korea
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- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Busan Water Quality Institute, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, 50804, Republic of Korea
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- Busan Water Quality Institute, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, 50804, Republic of Korea
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- Busan Water Quality Institute, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, 50804, Republic of Korea
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- Busan Water Quality Institute, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, 50804, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Water Cycle Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Water Cycle Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Busan Water Quality Institute, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, 50804, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Water Cycle Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea.
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Liu S, Zhang Z, Zhao C, Zhang M, Han F, Hao J, Wang X, Shan X, Zhou W. Nonlinear responses of biofilm bacteria to alkyl-chain length of parabens by DFT calculation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 472:134460. [PMID: 38718505 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134460] [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: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Parabens can particularly raise significant concerns regarding the disruption of microbial ecology due to their antimicrobial properties. However, the responses of biofilm bacteria to diverse parabens with different alkyl-chain length remains unclear. Here, theoretical calculations and bioinformatic analysis were performed to decipher the influence of parabens varying alkyl-chain lengths on the biofilm bacteria. Our results showed that the disturbances in bacterial community did not linearly response to the alkyl-chain length of parabens, and propylparaben (PrP), with median chain length, had more severe impact on bacterial community. Despite the fact that paraben lethality linearly increased with chain length, the PrP had a higher chemical reactions potential than parabens with shorter or longer alkyl-chain. The chemical reactions potential was critical in the nonlinear responses of bacterial community to alkyl-chain length of parabens. PrP could impose selective pressure to disturb the bacterial community, because it had a more profound contribution to deterministic assembly process. Furthermore, N-acyl-homoserine lactones was also significantly promoted under PrP exposure, confirming that PrP could affect the bacterial community by influencing the quorum-sensing system. Overall, our study reveals the nonlinear responses of bacterial communities to the alkyl-chain lengths of parabens and provides insightful perspectives for the better regulation of parabens. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION: Parabens are recognized as emerging organic pollutants, which specially raise great concerns due to their antimicrobial properties disturbing microbial ecology. However, few study have addressed the relationship between bacterial community responses and the molecular structural features of parabens with different alkyl-chain length. This investigation revealed nonlinear responses of the bacterial community to the alkyl-chain length of parabens through DFT calculation and bioinformatic analysis and identified the critical roles of chemical reactions potential in nonlinear responses of bacterial community. Our results benefit the precise evaluation of ecological hazards posed by parabens and provide useful insights for better regulation of parabens.
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- Sheng Liu
- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Sid and Reva Dewberry Dept. of Civil, Environmental, & Infrastructure Engineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China.
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Liu Z, Yang Y, Ye K, Duan Y, Wan Y, Shi X, Xu Z. Simultaneous and sensitive detection of methylparaben and its metabolites by using molecularly imprinted solid-phase microextraction fiber array technique. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1309:342676. [PMID: 38772658 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342676] [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: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Methylparaben (MP), a commonly used antibacterial preservative, is widely used in personal care products, foods, and pharmaceuticals. MP and its metabolites are easy to enter the water environment, and their exposure and accumulation have negative effects on the ecological environment and human health, and have endocrine disrupting activity and potential physiological toxicity. It is still the primary issue of environmental analysis and ecological risk assessment to develop simple and reliable methods for simultaneous sensitive detection of these compounds in environmental water. RESULTS In this paper, a flexible molecularly imprinted fiber array strategy is proposed for simultaneous enrichment and detection of trace MP and its four main metabolites. The experimental results showed that the three-fiber imprinted fiber array constructed by MP imprinted fiber had the best effect on the simultaneous enrichment of these five target analytes. The enrichment capacity of the imprinted fiber array was 214-456 times, 314-1201 times and 38-685 times that of commercial PA, PDMS and PDMS/DVB fiber arrays, respectively. The limit of detection (LOD) of this method was 0.033 μg L-1. The spiked recovery rate was 86.78-113.96 %, and RSD was less than 9.17 %. In addition, this molecularly imprinted SPME fiber array has good stability, long service life and can be used repeatedly at least 100 times. SIGNIFICANCE This molecularly imprinted fiber array strategy can flexibly assemble different molecularly imprinted SPME fibers together, effectively improve the enrichment ability and detection sensitivity, and achieve simultaneous selective enrichment and detection of several analytes. This is an easy, efficient and reliable method for monitoring several trace analytes simultaneously in intricate environmental matrices.
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- Zhimin Liu
- Faculty of Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China.
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Xiang J, Lv BR, Shi YJ, Chen WM, Zhang JL. Environmental pollution of paraben needs attention: A study of methylparaben and butylparaben co-exposure trigger neurobehavioral toxicity in zebrafish. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 356:124370. [PMID: 38876377 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Parabens (PBs) are commonly utilized as preservatives in various commodities. Of all the PBs, methylparaben (MeP) and butylparaben (BuP) are usually found together at similar levels in the aqueous environment. Although a few studies have demonstrated that PBs are neurotoxic when present alone, the neurobehavioral toxic effects and mechanisms of coexisting MeP and BuP at environmental levels has not been determined. Neurobehavior is a sensitive indicator for identifying neurotoxicity of environmental pollutants. Therefore, adult female zebrafish (Danio rerio) were chronic co-exposure of MeP and BuP at environmental levels (5, 50, and 500 ng/L) for 60 d to investigate the effects on neurobehavior, histopathology, oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, neurotransmitters and gene expression. The results demonstrated that chronic co-exposure of MeP and BuP interfered with several behaviors (learning-memory, anxiety, fear, aggressive and shoaling behavior) in addition to known mechanisms of producing oxidative stress and disrupting energy. More intriguingly, chronic co-exposure of MeP and BuP caused retinal vacuolization and apoptosis in the optic tectum zone. It even has further effects on the phototransduction pathway, impairing optesthesia and leading to neurotransmitters dysregulation. These are critical underlying mechanisms resulting in neurobehavioral abnormalities. This study confirms that the pollution of multiple PBs by chronic co-exposure in aquatic environments can result neurobehavioral toxicity. It also suggests that the prolonged effects of PBs on aquatic ecosystems and health require close attention.
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- Jing Xiang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
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van den Boom R, Vergauwen L, Knapen D. Effects of Metabolic Disruption on Lipid Metabolism and Yolk Retention in Zebrafish Embryos. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2024. [PMID: 38860666 DOI: 10.1002/etc.5930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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A subgroup of endocrine-disrupting chemicals have the ability to disrupt metabolism. These metabolism-disrupting chemicals (MDCs) can end up in aquatic environments and lead to adverse outcomes in fish. Although molecular and physiological effects of MDCs have been studied in adult fish, few studies have investigated the consequences of metabolic disruption in fish during the earliest life stages. To investigate the processes affected by metabolic disruption, zebrafish embryos were exposed to peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) agonist rosiglitazone, the PPARγ antagonist T0070907, and the well-known environmentally relevant MDC bisphenol A. Decreased apolipoprotein Ea transcript levels indicated disrupted lipid transport, which was likely related to the observed dose-dependent increases in yolk size across all compounds. Increased yolk size and decreased swimming activity indicate decreased energy usage, which could lead to adverse outcomes because the availability of energy reserves is essential for embryo survival and growth. Exposure to T0070907 resulted in a darkened yolk. This was likely related to reduced transcript levels of genes involved in lipid transport and fatty acid oxidation, a combination of responses that was specific to exposure to this compound, possibly leading to lipid accumulation and cell death in the yolk. Paraoxonase 1 (Pon1) transcript levels were increased by rosiglitazone and T0070907, but this was not reflected in PON1 enzyme activities. The present study shows how exposure to MDCs can influence biochemical and molecular processes involved in early lipid metabolism and may lead to adverse outcomes in the earliest life stages of fish. Environ Toxicol Chem 2024;00:1-14. © 2024 The Author(s). Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of SETAC.
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- Rik van den Boom
- Zebrafishlab, Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Zebrafishlab, Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Zebrafishlab, Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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Yoon Y, Cho M. Detrimental impacts and QSAR baseline toxicity assessment of Japanese medaka embryos exposed to methylparaben and its halogenated byproducts. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 927:171448. [PMID: 38453088 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171448] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Despite the theoretical risk of forming halogenated methylparabens (halo-MePs) during water chlorination in the absence or presence of bromide ions, there remains a lack of in vivo toxicological assessments on vertebrate organisms for halo-MePs. This research addresses these gaps by investigating the lethal (assessed by embryo coagulation) or sub-lethal (assessed by hatching success/heartbeat rate) toxicity and teratogenicity (assessed by deformity rate) of MeP and its mono- and di-halogen derivatives (Cl- or Br-) using Japanese medaka embryos. In assessing selected apical endpoints to discern patterns in physiological or biochemical alterations, heightened toxic impacts were observed for halo-MePs compared to MeP. These include a higher incidence of embryo coagulation (4-36 fold), heartbeat rate decrement (11-36 fold), deformity rate increment (32-223 fold), hatching success decrement (11-59 fold), and an increase in Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) level (1.2-7.4 fold)/Catalase (CAT) activity (1.7-2.8 fold). Experimentally determined LC50 values are correlated and predicted using a Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship (QSAR) based on the speciation-corrected liposome-water distribution ratio (Dlipw, pH 7.5). The QSAR baseline toxicity aligns well with (sub)lethal toxicity and teratogenicity, as evidenced by toxic ratio (TR) analysis showing TR < 10 for MeP exposure in all cases, while significant specific or reactive toxicity was found for halo-MeP exposure, with TR > 10 observed (excepting three values). Our extensive findings contribute novel insights into the intricate interplay of embryonic toxicity during the early-life-stage of Japanese medaka, with a specific focus on highlighting the potential hazards associated with halo-MePs compared to the parent compound MeP.
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- Younggun Yoon
- Gyeongnam Department of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT), Gyeongsangnam-do, 52834, South Korea; Division of Biotechnology, SELS Center, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54596, South Korea.
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- Division of Biotechnology, SELS Center, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54596, South Korea.
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Jenkins JA, Draugelis-Dale RO, Hoffpauir NM, Baudoin BA, Matkin C, Driver L, Hodges S, Brown BL. Flow cytometric assessments of metabolic activity in bacterial assemblages provide insight into ecosystem condition along the Buffalo National River, Arkansas. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 921:170462. [PMID: 38311076 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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The Buffalo National River (BNR), on karst terrain in Arkansas, is considered an extraordinary water resource. Water collected in Spring 2017 along BNR was metagenomically analyzed using 16S rDNA, and for 17 months (5/2017-11/2018), bacterial responses were measured in relation to nutrients sampled along a stretch of BNR near a concentrated animal feed operation (CAFO) on Big Creek. Because cell count and esterase activity can increase proportionally with organic enrichment, they were hypothesized to be elevated near the CAFO. Counts (colony forming units; CFUs) were different among sites for 73 % of the months; Big Creek generated highest CFUs 27 % of the time, with the closest downstream site at 13.3 %. Esterase activity was different among sites 94 % of the time, with Big Creek exhibiting lowest activity 71 % of the time. Over the months, activity was similar across sites at ~70 % active, except at Big Creek (56 %). The α-diversity of BNR microbial consortia near a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and the CAFO was related to distance from the WWTP and CAFO. The inverse relationship between high CFUs and low esterase activity at Big Creek (r = -0.71) actuated in vitro exposures of bacteria to organic wastewater contaminants (OWC) previously identified in the watershed. Exponential-phase Escherichia coli (stock strain), Streptococcus suis (avirulent, from swine), and S. dysgalactiae (virulent, from silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) were incubated with atrazine, pharmaceuticals (17 α-ethynylestradiol and trenbolone), and antimicrobials (tylosin and butylparaben). Bacteria were differentially responsive. Activity varied with exposure time and OWC type, but not concentration; atrazine decreased it most. Taken together - the metagenomic taxonomic similarities along BNR, slightly higher bacterial growth and lower bacterial esterase at the CAFO, and the lab exposures of bacterial strains showing that OWC altered metabolism - the results indicated that bioactive OWC entering the watershed can strongly influence microbial processes in the aquatic ecosystem.
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- Jill A Jenkins
- U.S. Geological Survey, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, 700 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506, USA.
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- U.S. Geological Survey, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, 700 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
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- U.S. Geological Survey, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, 700 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
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- U.S. Geological Survey, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, 700 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
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- U.S. Geological Survey, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, 700 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506, USA.
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- U.S. Geological Survey, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center, 401 Hardin Rd., Little Rock, AR 72211, USA.
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- Buffalo National River, National Park Service, 402 N. Walnut St., Harrison, AR 72601, USA.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of New Hampshire, 105 Main St., Durham, NH 03824, USA.
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Khan SA, Jain M, Pant KK, Ziora ZM, Blaskovich MAT. Photocatalytic degradation of parabens: A comprehensive meta-analysis investigating the environmental remediation potential of emerging pollutant. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 920:171020. [PMID: 38369133 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171020] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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The increasing prevalence of paraben compounds in the environment has given rise to concerns regarding their detrimental impacts on both ecosystems and human health. Over the past few decades, photocatalytic reactions have drawn significant attention as a method to accelerate the otherwise slow degradation of these pollutants. The current study aims to evaluate the current efficacy of the photocatalytic method for degrading parabens in aqueous solutions. An extensive literature review and bibliometric analysis were conducted to identify key research trends and influential areas in the field of photocatalytic paraben degradation. Studies were screened based on the predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria, which led to 13 studies that were identified as being appropriate for the meta-analysis using the random effects model. Furthermore, experimental parameters such as pH, paraben initial concentration, catalyst dosage, light intensity, and contact time have been reported to have key impacts on the performance of the photocatalytic degradation process. A comprehensive quantitative assessment of these parameters was carried out in this work. Overall, photocatalytic techniques could eliminate parabens with an average degradation efficiency of >80 %. The findings of the Egger's test and the Begg's test were statistically not significant suggesting potential publication bias was not observed. This review provides a holistic understanding of the photocatalytic degradation of parabens and is anticipated to encourage more widespread adoption of photocatalytic procedures as a suitable method for the elimination of parabens from aqueous solutions, opening new avenues for future research in this direction.
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- Sadaf Aiman Khan
- The University of Queensland - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR), India; Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi, India; Centre for Superbug Solutions, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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- The University of Queensland - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR), India; Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi, India; Centre for Superbug Solutions, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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- The University of Queensland - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR), India; Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi, India.
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- The University of Queensland - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR), India; Centre for Superbug Solutions, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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- The University of Queensland - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR), India; Centre for Superbug Solutions, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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Wei F, Yue H, Wang B, Cheng H, Sang N. Endocrine disrupting effects of parabens in zebrafish (Danio rerio): New insights from transcriptomics, metabolomics, and molecular dynamics simulation. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 354:141682. [PMID: 38508462 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141682] [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: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Parabens (PBs), a group of widely used synthetic preservatives with potential endocrine disrupting activity, have been detected with increasing frequency in organisms and environmental matrices. This study assessed the hormone interference effects of four typical PBs, namely methylparaben (MeP), ethylparaben (EtP), propylparaben (PrP), and butylparaben (BuP), in zebrafish and elucidated the probable underlying mechanisms. Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses showed that the differentially expressed genes and metabolites were associated with the tyrosine metabolism, arachidonate metabolism, and glycerophospholipid metabolism, indicating they were essential precursors of steroid hormone biosynthesis and metabolism. Histopathological analysis revealed impaired gonad development in the zebrafish exposed to PBs, as evidenced by the significantly increased vitellogenin (VTG) and estradiol (E2) levels. Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulation suggested that the four PBs could preferentially activate the zebrafish estrogen receptor, zfERβ2, to regulate the downstream pathways. Disruption of the amino acid metabolism and lipid metabolism, and activation of zfERβ2 signaling pathway were found to be the key mechanisms for the endocrine disrupting effects of PBs. The hormone interference effects of PBs were apparently dependent on the shared oxybenzene on their structures, with the degree of interference determined largely by the length of their alkyl chains. These findings provide new insights into the endocrine disrupting effects of PBs and could help better assess their risk to human health.
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- Fang Wei
- Department of Environmental Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018, China; College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Prevention and Control Technology of Zhejiang Province, Department of Criminal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Police College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Process, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, China
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Lee E, Lee KW, Kim MS, Park J, Park Y, Lee JS, Kang HM. An integrated transcriptome-microbiome host relationship associated with paraben toxicity in the brackish water flea Diaphanosoma celebensis. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133512. [PMID: 38232552 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133512] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Parabens, a group of alkyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, have been found in aquatic systems in particular, leading to concerns about their potential impact on ecosystems. This study investigated the effects of three commonly used parabens, methylparaben (MeP), ethylparaben (EtP), and propylparaben (PrP), on the brackish water flea Diaphanosoma celebensis. The results showed that PrP had the most adverse impact on survival rates, followed by EtP and MeP, while MeP and EtP induced significant adverse effects on reproductive performance. A transcriptome analysis revealed significant differential gene expression patterns in response to paraben exposure, with MeP associated with the most significant effects. MeP and EtP exposure produced greater disruption in the microbiota of D. celebensis than did PrP compared with control groups, and we identified eight key microbiota, including Ruegeria and Roseovarius. Correlation analysis between transcriptome and microbiome data revealed key interactions between specific microbiota and host gene expression. Certain microbial taxa were associated with specific genes (e.g. cuticle related genes) and toxicological pathways, shedding light on the complex molecular response and in vivo toxicity effects of parabens. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying paraben toxicity and highlight the importance of considering the ecological impact of chemical contaminants in aquatic ecosystems.
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- Euihyeon Lee
- Marine Biotechnology & Bioresource Research Department, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Busan 49111, South Korea; KIOST School, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, South Korea
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- Marine Biotechnology & Bioresource Research Department, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Busan 49111, South Korea; KIOST School, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, South Korea
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- Marine Biotechnology & Bioresource Research Department, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Busan 49111, South Korea; KIOST School, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, South Korea
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- Marine Biotechnology & Bioresource Research Department, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Busan 49111, South Korea; KIOST School, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, South Korea
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- Marine Biotechnology & Bioresource Research Department, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Busan 49111, South Korea; KIOST School, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, South Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Marine Biotechnology & Bioresource Research Department, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Busan 49111, South Korea; KIOST School, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, South Korea.
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Iturburu FG, Bertrand L, Soursou V, Scheibler EE, Calderon G, Altamirano JC, Amé MV, Menone ML, Picó Y. Pesticides and PPCPs in aquatic ecosystems of the andean central region: Occurrence and ecological risk assessment in the Uco valley. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133274. [PMID: 38128229 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Uco valley (Mendoza, Argentina) suffers the concomitant effect of climate change, anthropic pressure and water scarcity. Moreover chemical pollution to aquatic ecosystems could be another pressuring factor, but it was not studied enough to the present. In this sense, the aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of pesticides, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in aquatic ecosystems of the Uco Valley and to perform an ecological risk assessment (ERA). The presence of several insecticides (mainly neonicotinoids), herbicides (atrazine, diuron, metolachlor, terbutryn) and fungicides (strobilurins, triazolic and benzimidazolic compounds) in water samples in two seasons, related to crops like vineyards, garlic or fruit trees was associated to medium and high-risk probabilities for aquatic biota. Moreover, PPCPs of the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, parabens and bisphenol A were detected in all the samples and their calculated risk quotients also indicated a high risk. This is the first record of pesticides and PPCPs with an ERA in this growing agricultural oasis. Despite the importance of these findings in Uco Valley for decision makers in the region, this multilevel approach could bring a wide variety of tools for similar regions in with similar productive and environmental conditions, in order to afford actions to reach Sustainable Development Goals. SYNOPSIS: Aquatic ecosystems in arid mountain regions are threatened worldwide. This study reports relevant data about chemical pollution in Central Andes, which could be a useful tool to enhance SDGs' accomplishment.
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- Fernando G Iturburu
- Laboratorio de Ecotoxicología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMyC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP), Juan B. Justo 2550, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina.
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- Laboratorio de Investigaciones en Contaminación Acuática y Ecotoxicología (LICAE), Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI-CONICET) and Dpto. Bioquímica Clínica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Medina Allende esq. Haya de la Torre, Ciudad Universitaria, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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- Food and Environmental Safety Research Group (SAMA-UV), Desertification Research Centre - CIDE (CSIC-UV-GV) University of Valencia, Road CV-315 km 10.7, 46113 Moncada, Valencia, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Entomología, Instituto Argentino de Investigaciones de Zonas Áridas (IADIZA), CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNCuyo)-Government of Mendoza, Av. Ruiz Leal s/n, Parque General San Martín, 5500, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Instituto del Hábitat y del Ambiente (IHAM), Facultad de Arquitectura, Urbanismo y Diseño (FAUD, UNMdP), Dean Funes 3350, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Av. Rivadavia 1917, C1033AAJ Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto Argentino de Nivología, Glaciología y Ciencias Ambientales (IANIGLA), CONICET-UNCuyo-Government of Mendoza, Av. Ruiz Leal s/n, Parque General San Martín, 5500 (P.O. Box 331), Mendoza, Argentina; Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (FCEN), UNCuyo, Padre Jorge Contreras 1300, 5502 (P.O. Box 331), Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Investigaciones en Contaminación Acuática y Ecotoxicología (LICAE), Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI-CONICET) and Dpto. Bioquímica Clínica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Medina Allende esq. Haya de la Torre, Ciudad Universitaria, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ecotoxicología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMyC), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP), Juan B. Justo 2550, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Food and Environmental Safety Research Group (SAMA-UV), Desertification Research Centre - CIDE (CSIC-UV-GV) University of Valencia, Road CV-315 km 10.7, 46113 Moncada, Valencia, Spain
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Gaidhani PM, Chakraborty S, Ramesh K, Velayudhaperumal Chellam P, van Hullebusch ED. Molecular interactions of paraben family of pollutants with embryonic neuronal proteins of Danio rerio: A step ahead in computational toxicity towards adverse outcome pathway. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 351:141155. [PMID: 38211790 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141155] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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The paraben family of endocrine disruptors exhibit persistent behaviours in aquatic matrices, having bio-accumulative effects and necessitating toxicity analysis and safe use, as well as prevention of food web penetration. In this study, the toxicity effects of 9 different parabens (Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl, Butyl, Heptyl, Isopropyl, Isobutyl, benzyl parabens and p-hydroxybenzoic acid) were studied against 17 neuronal proteins (Neurog1, Ascl1a, DLA, Syn2a, Ntn1a, Pitx2, and SoxB1, Her/Hes, Zic family) expressed during the early embryonic developmental stage of Danio rerio. The neuronal genes were selected as a biomarker to study the inhibitory effects on the cascade of genes expressed in the early developmental stage. The study uses trRossetta software to predict protein structures of neuronal genes, followed by structural refinement, energy minimisation, and active site prediction, evaluated using energy value, RC plot and ERRAT scores of PROCHECK and ERRAT programs. Compared to raw structures, highly confident predicted structures and quality scores were observed for refined protein with few exceptions. Based on the polarity and charge of the aminoacids, the probable pockets were identified using active site prediction, which were then used for molecular docking analysis. Further, the ADMET analysis, ligand likeliness and toxicological test revealed the paraben family of compounds as one of the most susceptible toxic and mutagenic compounds. The molecular docking results showed an interesting pattern of increasing binding affinity with increase in the carbon chains of paraben molecules. Benzyl Paraben showed higher binding affinities across all 17 neuronal proteins. Finally, gene co-occurrence/co-expression and protein-protein interaction studies using the STRING database depict that all proteins are functionally related and play essential roles in standard biological processes or pathways, conserved and expressed in diverse organisms. The interaction between paraben compounds and neuronal genes indicates high risks of inhibiting reactions in embryonic stages, emphasising the need for effective treatment measures and strict regulations.
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- Prerna Mahesh Gaidhani
- Water Research Group, Department of Bioengineering, National Institute of Technology Agartala, India
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- Water Research Group, Department of Bioengineering, National Institute of Technology Agartala, India
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- Water Research Group, Department of Bioengineering, National Institute of Technology Agartala, India
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Moorchilot VS, P A, Aravind UK, Aravindakumar CT. Human exposure to methyl and butyl parabens and their transformation products in settled dust collected from urban, semi-urban, rural, and tribal settlements in a tropical environment. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 242:117805. [PMID: 38042518 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117805] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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The present study involved monitoring the distribution of two widely consumed parabens (methyl paraben (MeP) and butyl paraben (BuP)) and their transformation products in indoor dust from different categories of settlement (urban, semi-urban, rural, and tribal homes). The results revealed a prevalent occurrence of parabens in all the settlement categories. A non-normal distribution pattern for MeP and BuP levels across the sampling sites was noted. While comparing the residence time of parabens in dust samples, it was found that the half-lives of the analytes were greater in the dust from urban (MeP t1/2: 47.510 h; BuP t1/2: 22.354 h) and rural (MeP t1/2: 27.725 h and BuP t1/2: 31.500 h) areas. The presence of paraben metabolites, such as hydroxy methylparaben (OH-MeP), para hydroxy benzoic acid (p-HBA), and benzoic acid (BA) in dust samples supports their transformation within indoor spaces. The average daily intake of parabens through dust ingestion and dermal absorption by children was higher than adults. BuP was the prime contributor (>85%) to the total estradiol equivalency quotient (tEEQ) in all the settlement categories.
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- Vishnu S Moorchilot
- School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, 686560, Kerala, India
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- Inter University Instrumentation Centre (IUIC), Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, 686560, Kerala, India
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- School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, 682022, Kerala, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, 686560, Kerala, India; Inter University Instrumentation Centre (IUIC), Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, 686560, Kerala, India.
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Tsagogiannis E, Asimakoula S, Drainas AP, Marinakos O, Boti VI, Kosma IS, Koukkou AI. Elucidation of 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Catabolic Pathways in Pseudarthrobacter phenanthrenivorans Sphe3. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:843. [PMID: 38255919 PMCID: PMC10815724 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25020843] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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4-hydroxybenzoic acid (4-HBA) is an aromatic compound with high chemical stability, being extensively used in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries and therefore widely distributed in various environments. Bioremediation constitutes the most sustainable approach for the removal of 4-hydroxybenzoate and its derivatives (parabens) from polluted environments. Pseudarthrobacter phenanthrenivorans Sphe3, a strain capable of degrading several aromatic compounds, is able to grow on 4-HBA as the sole carbon and energy source. Here, an attempt is made to clarify the catabolic pathways that are involved in the biodegradation of 4-hydroxybenzoate by Sphe3, applying a metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis of cells grown on 4-HBA. It seems that in Sphe3, 4-hydroxybenzoate is hydroxylated to form protocatechuate, which subsequently is either cleaved in ortho- and/or meta-positions or decarboxylated to form catechol. Protocatechuate and catechol are funneled into the TCA cycle following either the β-ketoadipate or protocatechuate meta-cleavage branches. Our results also suggest the involvement of the oxidative decarboxylation of the protocatechuate peripheral pathway to form hydroxyquinol. As a conclusion, P. phenanthrenivorans Sphe3 seems to be a rather versatile strain considering the 4-hydroxybenzoate biodegradation, as it has the advantage to carry it out effectively following different catabolic pathways concurrently.
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- Epameinondas Tsagogiannis
- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Sector of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (E.T.); (S.A.); (A.P.D.); (O.M.)
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Sector of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (E.T.); (S.A.); (A.P.D.); (O.M.)
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Sector of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (E.T.); (S.A.); (A.P.D.); (O.M.)
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Sector of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (E.T.); (S.A.); (A.P.D.); (O.M.)
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- Unit of Environmental, Organic and Biochemical High-Resolution Analysis-Orbitrap-LC-MS, University of Ioannina, 451110 Ioannina, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Sector of Industrial Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Sector of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (E.T.); (S.A.); (A.P.D.); (O.M.)
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Zhu RG, Pan CG, Peng FJ, Zhou CY, Hu JJ, Yu K. Parabens and their metabolite in a marine benthic-dominated food web from the Beibu gulf, South China Sea: Occurrence, trophic transfer and health risk assessment. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 248:120841. [PMID: 37952329 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Parabens are of particular concern due to their ubiquity in aquatic environments and endocrine-disrupting effects. However, information on their bioaccumulation and trophic magnification is limited. In the present study, we performed a comprehensive survey to investigate the occurrence, bioaccumulation and trophic magnification of parabens and their metabolite 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (4-HB) in a marine food web from the Beibu Gulf, South China Sea. Results showed that methylparaben (MeP) and 4-HB were the predominant target pollutants in marine organisms, with their concentrations being in the range of 0.18-13.77 and 13.48-222.24 ng/g wet weight, respectively. The bioaccumulation factors (BAFs) for target analytes were all lower than 5000, suggesting negligible bioaccumulation. However, the biota-sediment accumulation factors (BSAFs) for MeP and 4-HB were 4.51 and 3.21, respectively, which indicates significant bioaccumulation from the sediment. Furthermore, the estimated trophic magnification factor (TMF) was 2.88 for MeP, suggesting its biomagnification along the food web. In contrast, a lower TMF of 0.45 was found for 4-HB, suggesting trophic dilution along the food web. The hazard quotients (HQs) for parabens were far less than 1 in all organisms, suggesting low risks for humans through consuming marine organisms from the Beibu Gulf. This study provides substantial data on the fate and trophic transfer of parabens in a subtropical marine ecosystem.
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- Rong-Gui Zhu
- Guangxi Laboratory on the Study of Coral Reefs in the South China Sea, School of Marine Sciences, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Laboratory on the Study of Coral Reefs in the South China Sea, School of Marine Sciences, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai, China.
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- SCNU Environmental Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety, MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangxi Laboratory on the Study of Coral Reefs in the South China Sea, School of Marine Sciences, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Laboratory on the Study of Coral Reefs in the South China Sea, School of Marine Sciences, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Laboratory on the Study of Coral Reefs in the South China Sea, School of Marine Sciences, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai, China
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Eghan K, Lee S, Kim WK. Cardio- and neuro-toxic effects of four parabens on Daphnia magna. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 268:115670. [PMID: 37976924 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Parabens can potentially disrupt the hormonal regulation of energy metabolism, leading to issues related to obesity, metabolic health, and the cardiovascular and nervous systems. However, the health effects of parabens have yielded conflicting research results. The impact of these substances on aquatic organisms, specifically their neuro- and cardio-toxic effects, has been insufficiently investigated. Hence, the primary goal of our research was to investigate and comprehensively assess the neuro- and cardio-toxic effects of four distinct parabens using the Daphnia magna model. After 48 h of exposure to various concentrations (0.1, 1, and 10 mg/L) of four parabens (methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, and butyl-paraben), along with a solvent control, we conducted a series of physiological tests, behavioral observations, and gene transcription analyses, focusing on cardiomyopathy, serotonin, glutamate, dopamine, GABA, acetylcholine receptors, and ion flux. From a physiological perspective, the heart rate and thoracic limb activity of the exposed daphnids showed substantial time- and dose-dependent inhibitions. Notably, among the parabens tested, butylparaben exhibited the most potent inhibition, with significant alterations in cardiomyopathy-related gene transcription. In the context of neurotoxicity, all the parabens had a significant impact on gene expression, with methylparaben having the most pronounced effect. Additionally, significant changes were observed in parameters such as distance moved, the distance between individuals, and the extent of body contact among the daphnids. In summary, our findings indicate that each paraben has the capacity to induce neurobehavioral and cardiotoxic disorders in Daphnia magna. The effects of butylparaben on the cardiovascular and nervous systems were found to be the most pronounced. These discoveries showed the potential ecological implications of paraben exposure in aquatic ecosystems, particularly regarding the predator avoidance abilities of Daphnia magna.
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- Kojo Eghan
- Department of Predictive Toxicology, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea; Human and Environmental Toxicology, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Predictive Toxicology, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea; Human and Environmental Toxicology, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Predictive Toxicology, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea; Human and Environmental Toxicology, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea.
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Tran-Lam TT, Thi Phung AT, Thi Pham P, Quang Bui M, Hai Dao Y, Truong Le G. Occurrence, biomagnification, and risk assessment of parabens and their metabolites in marine fish: The case study of Vietnam. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 344:140221. [PMID: 37741370 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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Parabens have emerged as the primary preservative of choice in numerous consumer goods, prompting growing apprehension regarding their potential for human exposure. The study employed the optimized QuEChERs sample extraction method and the UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS system to generate the initial contamination profiles of seven parabens and their four metabolites in a total of 114 fish samples found along the coastline of Vietnam. The findings of the study indicated that methylparaben was the predominant substance detected, exhibiting the highest concentration in the largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) species at 32.8 ng g-1 dry weight (dw). Additionally, the metabolites with the highest detectable concentrations in the largehead hairtail were found to be 4-HB and 3,4-DHB, with levels of 8822.0 ng g-1 dw and 3490.8 ng g-1 dw, respectively. Besides, the study reveals notable variations in paraben concentrations across three distinct regions in Vietnam, namely the Central, North, and South (Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.05). The trophic magnification factors (TMF) for methylparaben, ethylparaben, ethyl protocatechuate, and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid exhibited values exceeding 1, indicating substantial biomagnification of these substances within the marine food web of Vietnam. Additionally, noteworthy positive associations have been observed between methylparaben and ethylparaben, as well as their respective metabolites. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that there is no direct impact of seafood consumption on human health in Vietnam.
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- Thanh-Thien Tran-Lam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology (GUST), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, 10000, Viet Nam; Institute of Mechanics and Applied Informatics, VAST, 291 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, Viet Nam
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- Graduate University of Science and Technology (GUST), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, 10000, Viet Nam; Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, 10000, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, 10000, Viet Nam; Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi, 10000, Viet Nam
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- Center for Research and Technology Transfer, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, 10000, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, 10000, Viet Nam.
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- Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, 10000, Viet Nam
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Psoras AW, McCoy SW, Reber KP, McCurry DL, Sivey JD. Ipso Substitution of Aromatic Bromine in Chlorinated Waters: Impacts on Trihalomethane Formation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:18801-18810. [PMID: 37096875 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c00852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Parabens and salicylates were examined as disinfection byproduct (DBP) precursors to explore the possible influence of ipso substitution (i.e., halogen exchange) on the yield and speciation of trihalomethanes (THMs) formed during water chlorination. Substoichiometric conversion of C-Br bonds into C-Cl bonds was confirmed for several parabens and salicylates. The co-occurrence of (mono)brominated and nonhalogenated precursors in the presence of free chlorine (but in the absence of added Br-) generated polybrominated THMs, implicating ipso substitution. The THM molar yield, bromine incorporation, and bromine recovery from brominated and nonhalogenated precursor mixtures were commensurate with those observed from equimolar additions of NaBr, indicating efficient displacement of aromatic bromine by free chlorine followed by reincorporation of liberated HOBr into DBP precursors. The THM molar yield from brominated precursors was enhanced by a factor of ≤20 relative to that from nonhalogenated precursors. Trends in THM molar yields and bromine incorporation differed between brominated parabens and brominated salicylates, suggesting that the influence of ipso substitution on THM formation varies with the structure of the organic precursor. Collectively, these results provide new evidence of the often-overlooked role ipso substitution can play in promoting halogen exchange and bromine enrichment among DBPs in chlorinated waters.
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- Andrew W Psoras
- Environmental Science & Studies Program, Towson University, Towson, Maryland 21252, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Towson University, Towson, Maryland 21252, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Towson University, Towson, Maryland 21252, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
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- Environmental Science & Studies Program, Towson University, Towson, Maryland 21252, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Towson University, Towson, Maryland 21252, United States
- Urban Environmental Biogeochemistry Laboratory, Towson University, Towson, Maryland 21252, United States
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Valença RM, Moreira RA, Espíndola ELG, Vieira EM. Ethylparaben Toxicity on Cladocerans Daphnia Similis and Ceriodaphnia Silvestrii and Species Sensitivity Analysis. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2023; 112:3. [PMID: 38017221 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-023-03832-3] [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: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Parabens, a group of preservatives with a wide industrial range, threaten human and aquatic biota health due to their toxicity and endocrine disruption potential. As conventional wastewater treatment may not be enough to keep natural environments safe, toxicity studies are useful tools for supporting ecological risk assessments. Here, we focused on assessing ethylparaben's, one of the most common kinds of paraben, toxicity in the cladocerans Daphnia similis and Ceriodaphnia silvestrii. The EC50 sensitivity for D. similis and C. silvestrii was 24 (21-28) mg L- 1 and 25 (19-33) mg L- 1, respectively. Inhibition of reproduction and late development of females were observed in C. silvestrii exposed to 8 mg L- 1. Furthermore, species sensitivity distribution was used to assess ecological risk, and ethylparaben demonstrated low potential risk for aquatic biota.
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- Rodrigo Maia Valença
- Post Graduate Program of Sciences of Environmental Engineering, São Carlos Engineering School, University of São Paulo, Av. Trabalhador São Carlense, 400, 13, São Carlos, 560-970, Brazil
- Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7H, Aalborg, 9220, Denmark
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- NEEA/SHS and PPGSEA, São Carlos Engineering School, University of São Paulo, Av. Trabalhador São Carlense, 400, São Carlos, 560-970, Brazil.
- Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande - FURG, Avenida Itália, Km 8, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, 96203-900, Brazil.
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- NEEA/SHS and PPGSEA, São Carlos Engineering School, University of São Paulo, Av. Trabalhador São Carlense, 400, São Carlos, 560-970, Brazil
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- Post Graduate Program of Sciences of Environmental Engineering, São Carlos Engineering School, University of São Paulo, Av. Trabalhador São Carlense, 400, 13, São Carlos, 560-970, Brazil
- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Physics, São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Dailianis S, Vlastos D, Zoppou C, Moschopoulou A, Antonopoulou M. Different isoforms of parabens into marine environment: Biological effects on the bacterium Aliivibrio fischeri and the marine mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 900:165902. [PMID: 37524175 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Different isoforms of alkyl esters of p-Hydroxybenzoic acid, also known as parabens, are of great concern due to their widespread presence into the aquatic environment, their high concentrations in wastewater discharges, as well as their ability to induce adverse effects on aquatic organisms. Considering the imperative need for assessing their fate and risk to aquatic environment, the present study investigated the biological effects of two isoforms of parabens, methyl- (MeP) and propyl- (PrP), on the bacterium Aliivibrio fischeri (using the Bioluminescence Inhibition/Microtox® bioassay) and the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis (in terms of mussel mortality, cellular, oxidative and genotoxic stress indices). The assessment of MeP and PrP behavior into aquatic media (artificial sea water/ASW and 2 % NaCl), primarily performed by UHPLC-UV-MS analysis, showed only a slight hydrolysis of PrP to 4-Hydrobenzoic acid (4-HBA). Furthermore, exposure of both species to different concentrations of each paraben revealed differences among their toxic potential, as well as their ability to cause cellular, oxidative and genotoxic effects on hemocytes of challenged mussels. Interestingly, the Microtox® bioassay showed that PrP mediated toxicity in A. fischeri were more pronounced than MeP, as revealed by the estimated toxic endpoints (in terms of concentration that promote 50 % of bioluminescence inhibition, EC50). Similarly, in challenged mussels, a significant disturbance of mussel hemocytes' lysosomal membrane integrity, as well as enhanced levels of superoxides, nitric oxides, lipid peroxidation byproducts, and micronuclei formation were observed. These findings are of great interest, since MeP and PrP differential toxic potential, as well their ability to induce pre-pathological alterations in marine species, like mussels, give new evidence for their risk to aquatic biota.
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- Stefanos Dailianis
- Department of Biology, School of Natural Sciences, University of Patras, GR-26500 Rio, Patras, Greece.
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- Department of Biology, School of Natural Sciences, University of Patras, GR-26500 Rio, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Biology, School of Natural Sciences, University of Patras, GR-26500 Rio, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Biology, School of Natural Sciences, University of Patras, GR-26500 Rio, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Sustainable Agriculture, University of Patras, GR-30100 Agrinio, Greece
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Sunyer-Caldú A, Quintana G, Diaz-Cruz MS. Factors driving PPCPs uptake by crops after wastewater irrigation and human health implications. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 237:116923. [PMID: 37598843 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Currently, water scarcity affects more than three billion people. Nevertheless, the volume of treated wastewater discharged into the environment is estimated to exceed 100 m3 per inhabitant/year. These water resources are regularly used in agriculture worldwide to overcome water shortages. Such a practice, however, entails the uptake of waterborne pollutants, such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), by crops and their further access to the food web, constituting an additional route of human exposure to PPCPs, with potential health outcomes. In this study, the occurrence of 56 PPCPs in tomatoes, lettuce, and carrot, together with soil and irrigation water, was evaluated using a QuEChERS-based methodology for extraction and LC-MS/MS for analysis. The influence of the selected cultivation conditions on the plant uptake levels of PPCPs was assessed. Two irrigation water qualities (secondary and tertiary treatment effluents), two soil compositions (sandy and clayey), two irrigation systems (dripping and sprinkling), and three crop types (lettuce, tomato, and carrot) were tested. Carrots showed the highest load of PPCPs (7787 ng/g dw), followed by tomatoes (1692 ng/g dw) and lettuces (1248 ng/g dw). The most translocated PPCPs were norfluoxetine (fluoxetine antidepressant main metabolite) (521 ng/g dw), and the anti-inflammatory diclofenac (360 ng/g dw). Nine PPCPs, are reported to be accumulated in crops for the first time. Water quality was the most important factor for reducing PPCPs' plant uptake. Overall, the best conditions for reducing PPCP uptake by crops were irrigation with reclaimed water by sprinkling in soils with higher clay content. The risk assessment performed revealed that the crops' consumption posed no risk to human health. This study serves as the first comprehensive assessment of the relevance of diverse cultivation factors on PPCPs' plant uptake under field agricultural practices.
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- Adrià Sunyer-Caldú
- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA) Severo Ochoa Excellence Center, Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, E-08034, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Environmental Science (ACES, Exposure & Effects), Science for Life Laboratory, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 106 91, Sweden
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA) Severo Ochoa Excellence Center, Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, E-08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA) Severo Ochoa Excellence Center, Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, E-08034, Barcelona, Spain.
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Haron DEM, Yoneda M, Hod R, Ramli MR, Aziz MY. Assessment of 18 endocrine disrupting chemicals in tap water samples from Klang Valley, Malaysia. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:111062-111075. [PMID: 37801249 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30022-9] [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: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Multiclass of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as nine perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), five bisphenols, and four parabens were analysed in tap water samples from Malaysia's Klang Valley region. All samples were analysed using liquid chromatography mass tandem spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) with limit of quantitation (LOQ) ranged between 0.015 and 5 ng/mL. Fifteen of the 18 EDCs were tested positive in tap water samples, with total EDC concentrations ranging from 0.28 to 5516 ng/L for all 61 sampling point locations. In a specific area of the Klang Valley, the total concentration of EDCs was found to be highest in Hulu Langat, followed by Sepang, Putrajaya, Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, and Gombak/Klang. PFAS and paraben were the most found EDCs in all tap water samples. Meanwhile, ethyl paraben (EtP) exhibited the highest detection rate, with 90.2% of all locations showing its presence. Over 60% of the regions showed the presence of perfluoro-n-butanoic acid (PFBA), perfluoro-n-hexanoic acid (PFHXA), perfluoro-n-octanoic acid (PFOA), perfluoro-n-nonanoic acid (PFNA), and perfluoro-1-octanesulfonate (PFOS), whereas the frequency of detection for other compounds was less than 40%. The spatial distribution and mean concentrations of EDCs in the Klang Valley regions revealed that Hulu Langat, Petaling Jaya, and Putrajaya exhibited higher levels of bisphenol A (BPA). On the other hand, Kuala Lumpur and Sepang displayed the highest mean concentrations of PFBA. In the worst scenario, the estimated daily intake (EDI) and risk quotient of some EDCs in this study exceeded the acceptable daily limits recommended by international standards, particularly for BPA, PFOA, PFOS, and PFNA, where the risk quotient (RQ) was found to be greater than 1, indicating a high risk to human health. The increasing presence of EDCs in tap water is undoubtedly a cause for concern as these substances can have adverse health consequences. This highlights the necessity for a standardised approach to evaluating EDC exposure and its direct impact on human populations' health.
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- Didi Erwandi Mohamad Haron
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Centre of Research Service, Institute of Research Management and Services, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Renovation), Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Environmental Management, Ministry of Environmental and Water, 62000, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Toxicology, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam, 13200, Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia.
- Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health Faculty, Universitas Airlangga, 60115, Surabaya, Indonesia.
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Matten S, Fallacara D, Kamel A, Lynn SG, Fort DJ, Wolf JC, Leak T, von Holst H, Bever RJ, Thomas A, Brown VJ. Evaluation of multigenerational effects of 2-ethylhexyl 4-hydroxybenzoate in Japanese medaka. J Appl Toxicol 2023; 43:1645-1666. [PMID: 37340691 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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The Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes) extended one-generation reproduction test (MEOGRT) (Test Guideline 890.2200) is a Tier 2 test within the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program of the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). A modified MEOGRT was used to evaluate multigenerational effects of 2-ethylhexyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (2-EHHB) under flow-through conditions starting with adults (parent generation, F0) through a 3-week reproductive phase of the second generation (F2). Fish were exposed to one of five 2-EHHB test concentrations or a dechlorinated tap water control. Fecundity was affected at the lowest exposure (5.32 μg/L) and greater sensitivity occurred in the F1 and F2 generations. Percent fertility was also diminished from no effect level observed in the F0 generation to 101 and 48.8 μg/L in the F1 and F2 generations, respectively. Growth indices were decreased for F0 adult females and F1 subadults and adults at 48.8 μg/L 2-EHHB. Histopathologic examination of gonads, liver, kidney, and thyroid yielded possible delayed reproductive tract development in F1 subadult males, masculinization of the renal phenotype in F1 adult females (renal tubular eosinophilia) and reduced hepatic energy storage (liver glycogen vacuoles) in F1 (11.3 and 48.8 μg/L) and F2 (48.8 and 101 μg/L) males and females, respectively. Endocrine-related findings included a decrease in anal fin papillae in F2 adult males at 101 μg/L. Results of this study demonstrate effects on growth, development, and reproduction that may be mediated by endocrine (weak estrogenic) and nonendocrine mechanisms. Duration of the MEOGRT should not be routinely extended beyond the OCSPP 890 guideline study design.
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- Sharlene Matten
- Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, USA
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- Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, USA
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- Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, USA
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- Fort Environmental Laboratories, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
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- Experimental Pathology Laboratories, Inc, Sterling, Virginia, USA
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- Formerly with Eurofins, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, USA
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Vuckovic D, MacDonald JA, Lin D, Mendez M, Miller E, Mitch WA. Pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and ultraviolet filters in wastewater discharges to San Francisco Bay as drivers of ecotoxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 336:122432. [PMID: 37611792 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122432] [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: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Research in the United States evaluating ecotoxic risk to receiving waters posed by contaminants occurring in wastewater discharges typically has focused on measurements of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), with limited evaluations of UV filters and phenylpyrazole and neonicotinoid pesticides. In this study, concentrations of 5 representative pharmaceuticals, 11 pesticides or pesticide degradation products, and 5 ultraviolet filters were measured in 24 h composite samples of six wastewater discharges representing ∼70% of the total wastewater discharged to San Francisco Bay during the summer and fall of 2021. No significant difference was observed between concentrations measured on weekdays vs. weekends. A hydrodynamic model of San Francisco Bay was used to estimate annual average dilution factors associated with different subembayments. With and without considering dilution effects, Risk Quotients were calculated using the 90th percentile of measured concentrations in wastewater effluents and threshold concentrations associated with ecotoxicity. Risk Quotients were highest for the neonicotinoid pesticide, imidacloprid, and exceeded ecotoxicity thresholds in the lower South Bay by a factor of 2.4, even when considering dilution. Compared to commonly measured pharmaceuticals, Risk Quotients for imidacloprid were higher than those for carbamazepine, trimethoprim and diclofenac, and comparable to those for propranolol and metoprolol. Risk Quotients for the pesticide, fipronil, and the UV filter, oxybenzone, were higher than for carbamazepine. The results highlight the need to incorporate pesticides and UV filters with high Risk Quotients into studies in the United States evaluating ecotoxic risk associated with contaminants in municipal wastewater discharges.
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- Djordje Vuckovic
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
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- San Francisco Estuary Institute, 4911 Central Ave., Richmond, CA, 94804, United States
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- San Francisco Estuary Institute, 4911 Central Ave., Richmond, CA, 94804, United States
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- San Francisco Estuary Institute, 4911 Central Ave., Richmond, CA, 94804, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States.
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Barazorda-Ccahuana HL, Fajardo AS, Dos Santos AJ, Lanza MRV. Decentralized approach toward organic pollutants removal using UV radiation in combination with H 2O 2-based electrochemical water technologies. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 342:140079. [PMID: 37709061 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The current literature lacks a comprehensive discussion on the trade-off between pollutant degradation/mineralization and treatment time costs in utilizing UV light in combination with H2O2-based electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs). The present study sheds light on the benefits of using the photoelectro-Fenton (PEF) process with UVA or UVC for methylparaben (MetP) degradation in real drinking water. Although light boosts the photodegradation of refractory Fe(III) complexes and the photolysis of H2O2 (with UVC only), the energy-intensive nature of light-based treatments is acknowledged. To help tackle the high energy consumption issue, a novel approach was employed: partial application of UVA or UVC light after a predetermined electro-Fenton electrolysis time. The proposed treatment approach yielded satisfactory comparable results to those obtained from the application of PEF/UVA or PEF/UVC in terms of total organic carbon removal (ca. 100%), with notably lower energy consumption (ca. 50%). The study delves into the combined method's feasibility, analyzing pollutant degradation/mineralization process and overall energy consumption. The research identifies possible degradation routes based on intermediate detection and radical quenching experiments. Finally, toxicological assessments evaluate the toxicity levels of MetP and its intermediates. The findings of this study bring meaningful contributions to the fore and point to the highly promising potential of the proposed approach, in terms of sustainability and cost-effectiveness, when applied for decentralized water treatment.
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- Haruna L Barazorda-Ccahuana
- Computational Biology and Chemistry Research Group, Catholic University of Santa María, Urb. San José s/n - Umacollo, Arequipa, 04000, Peru
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- Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Applied Research Institute, Rua Da Misericórdia, Lagar Dos Cortiços - S. Martinho Do Bispo, 3045-093 Coimbra, Portugal
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador São Carlense 400, São Carlos, SP 13566-590, Brazil.
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador São Carlense 400, São Carlos, SP 13566-590, Brazil.
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Li YW, Li SZ, Zhao MB, Liu LY, Zhang ZF, Ma WL. Acid-induced tubular g-C 3N 4 for the selective generation of singlet oxygen by energy transfer: Implications for the photocatalytic degradation of parabens in real water environments. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 896:165316. [PMID: 37414160 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Parabens are widely present in aquatic environments and pose potential health risk. Although great progress has been made in the field of the photocatalytic degradation of parabens, the powerful Coulomb interactions between electrons and holes are the major limitations to photocatalytic performance. Hence, acid-induced tubular g-C3N4 (AcTCN) was prepared and applied for the removal of parabens from a real water environment. AcTCN not only increased the specific surface area and light absorption capacity, but also selectively generated 1O2 via an energy transfer-mediated oxygen activation pathway. The 1O2 yield of AcTCN was 11.8 times higher than that of g-C3N4. AcTCN exhibited remarkable removal efficiencies for parabens depending on the length of the alkyl group. Furthermore, the rate constants (k values) of parabens in ultrapure water were higher than those in tap and river water because of the presence of organic and inorganic species in real water environments. Two possible pathways for the photocatalytic degradation of parabens are proposed based on the identification of intermediates and theoretical calculations. In summary, this study offers theoretical support for the efficient enhancement of the photocatalytic performance of g-C3N4 for the removal of parabens in real water environments.
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- Yu-Wei Li
- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China.
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Azeredo DBC, de Sousa Anselmo D, Soares P, Graceli JB, Magliano DC, Miranda-Alves L. Environmental Endocrinology: Parabens Hazardous Effects on Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15246. [PMID: 37894927 PMCID: PMC10607526 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Parabens are classified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) capable of interfering with the normal functioning of the thyroid, affecting the proper regulation of the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones (THs), which is controlled by the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis (HPT). Given the crucial role of these hormones in health and the growing evidence of diseases related to thyroid dysfunction, this review looks at the effects of paraben exposure on the thyroid. In this study, we considered research carried out in vitro and in vivo and epidemiological studies published between 1951 and 2023, which demonstrated an association between exposure to parabens and dysfunctions of the HPT axis. In humans, exposure to parabens increases thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, while exposure decreases TSH levels in rodents. The effects on THs levels are also poorly described, as well as peripheral metabolism. Regardless, recent studies have shown different actions between different subtypes of parabens on the HPT axis, which allows us to speculate that the mechanism of action of these parabens is different. Furthermore, studies of exposure to parabens are more evident in women than in men. Therefore, future studies are needed to clarify the effects of exposure to parabens and their mechanisms of action on this axis.
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- Damáris Barcelos Cunha Azeredo
- Laboratory of Experimental Endocrinology-LEEx, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil; (D.B.C.A.); (D.d.S.A.); (D.C.M.)
- Postgraduate Program in Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Endocrinology-LEEx, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil; (D.B.C.A.); (D.d.S.A.); (D.C.M.)
- Postgraduate Program in Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Cellular Signaling and Metabolism Group, i3S—Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, University of Porto, 420-135 Porto, Portugal;
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-139 Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Cellular Toxicology and Endocrinology, Department of Morphology, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória 29047-105, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Experimental Endocrinology-LEEx, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil; (D.B.C.A.); (D.d.S.A.); (D.C.M.)
- Postgraduate Program in Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
- Morphology and Metabolism Group, Federal University of Fluminense, Niteroi 24020-150, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Endocrinology-LEEx, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil; (D.B.C.A.); (D.d.S.A.); (D.C.M.)
- Postgraduate Program in Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
- Cellular Signaling and Metabolism Group, i3S—Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, University of Porto, 420-135 Porto, Portugal;
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Morphological Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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Zeng JP, Zhang J, Zhou NN, Shen HY, Hong GY. The key constituents underlying the combined toxicity of eight cosmetic contaminants towards Vibrio qinghaiensis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. PROCESSES & IMPACTS 2023; 25:1564-1577. [PMID: 37646127 DOI: 10.1039/d3em00269a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Cosmetic additives (ADDs) and packaging plasticizers (PLAs) probably present potential risks and dangers to the environment and human body as emerging pollutants. To investigate their potential risks and dangers, five ADDs including methyl paraben (MET), ethyl paraben (ETH), propyl paraben (PRO), butyl-hydroxy anisole (BHA), and salicylic acid (SAL), as well as three PLAs including bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol S (BPS) and tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate (TBEP) were selected as research objects, and ten mixture rays (R1-R10) composed of the eight components were designed by the uniform design ray (UD-Ray) method. The toxicities of the eight cosmetic pollutants and their eight-component mixture system towards Vibrio qinghaiensis sp.-Q67 (Q67) were systematically determined by the time-dependent microplate toxicity analysis (t-MTA) method. The three-dimensional (3D) surface of deviation from the concentration addition model (dCA) was utilized to qualitatively and quantitatively analyse the toxicity interaction of the mixtures and the correlation between toxicity interaction and the components' concentration ratios. Finally, eight individual pollutants and representative rays with significant inhibitory and interactive effects were selected to analyse DNA and soluble proteolysis as well as the microstructure and morphology of Q67 after treatment with single chemicals and their mixtures. The results showed that the eight cosmetic pollutants had conspicuous concentration-dependent toxicity and acute toxicity, and none of them, except BPS, BPA and ETH, had time-dependent toxicity. All rays had time/concentration-dependent toxicity and acute toxicity. At the same time, the toxicity interaction of these mixture rays was predominantly antagonism and the strongest antagonism appeared at high concentrations at 12 h. Nevertheless, the components' concentration ratio (pi) was the decisive factor for the type of mixture interaction. The correlation analysis revealed a significant positive linear correlation between mixture toxicity and pETH and pBPA, which indicated that ETH and BPA were the key components of the toxic effects. However, there was a significant negative linear correlation between the antagonism intensity and pBPA and pTBEP, which demonstrated that BPA and TBEP were the key components of the antagonism intensity. Pollutants and their mixtures can also damage cellular structures, and mixtures can exacerbate the dissolution of DNA and soluble proteins.
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- Jian-Ping Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Resource of Anhui Province, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- College of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Resource of Anhui Province, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- College of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Resource of Anhui Province, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- College of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Resource of Anhui Province, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- College of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Resource of Anhui Province, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- College of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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Chang X, He Y, Song L, Ding J, Ren S, Lv M, Chen L. Methylparaben toxicity and its removal by microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Phaeodactylum tricornutum. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 454:131528. [PMID: 37121041 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The widespread occurrence of methylparaben (MPB) has aroused great concern due to its weak estrogenic endocrine-disrupting property and potential toxic effects. However, the degradation potential and pathway of MPB by microalgae have rarely been reported. Here, microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Phaeodactylum tricornutum were used to investigate their responses, degradation potential and mechanisms towards MPB. MPB showed low-dose stimulation (by 86.02 ± 0.07% at 1 mg/L) and high-dose inhibition (by 60.17 ± 0.05% at 80 mg/L) towards the growth of C. vulgaris, while showed inhibition for P. tricornutum (by 6.99 ± 0.05%-20.14 ± 0.19%). The degradation efficiencies and rates of MPB were higher in C. vulgaris (100%, 1.66 ± 0.54-5.60 ± 0.86 day-1) than in P. tricornutum (4.3-34.2%, 0.04 ± 0.01-0.08 ± 0.00 day-1), which could be explained by the significantly higher extracellular enzyme activity and more fluctuation of the protein ratio for C. vulgaris, indicating a higher ability of C. vulgaris to adapt to pollutant stress. Biodegradation was the main removal mechanism of MPB for both the two microalgae. Furthermore, two different degradation pathways of MPB by the two microalgae were proposed. MPB could be mineralized and completely detoxified by C. vulgaris. Overall, this study provides novel insights into MPB degradation by microalgae and strategies for simultaneous biodegradation and detoxification of MPB in the environment.
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- Xianbo Chang
- School of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- School of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai 264003, China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, Yantai 264003, China
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- School of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- School of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai 264003, China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, Yantai 264003, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai 264003, China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes, Yantai 264003, China.
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Liu S, Wang P, Wang C, Chen J, Wang X, Hu B, Shan X. Disparate toxicity mechanisms of parabens with different alkyl chain length in freshwater biofilms: Ecological hazards associated with antibiotic resistome. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 881:163168. [PMID: 37003345 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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As emerging organic pollutants, parabens are of global concern because of their ubiquitous presence and adverse effects. However, few researchers have addressed the relationship between parabens' structural features and toxicity mechanisms. This study conducted theoretical calculations and laboratory exposure experiments to uncover the toxic effects and mechanisms of parabens with different alkyl chains in freshwater biofilms. The result demonstrated that parabens' hydrophobicity and lethality increased with their alkyl-chain length, whereas the possibility of chemical reactions and reactive sites were unchanged despite the alkyl-chain length alteration. Due to the hydrophobicity variation, parabens with different alkyl-chain presented different distribution patterns in cells of freshwater biofilms and consequently induced distinct toxic effects and led to diverse cell death modes. The butylparaben with longer alkyl-chain preferred to stay in the membrane and altered membrane permeability by non-covalent interaction with phospholipid, which caused cell necrosis. The methylparaben with shorter alkyl-chain preferred to enter into the cytoplasm and influence mazE gene expression by chemically reacting with biomacromolecules, thereby triggering apoptosis. The different cell death patterns induced by parabens contributed to different ecological hazards associated with antibiotic resistome. Compared with butylparaben, methylparaben was more likely to spread ARGs among microbial communities despite its lower lethality.
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- Sheng Liu
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Sid and Reva Dewberry Dept. of Civil, Environmental, & Infrastructure Engineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA
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Liu YY, Zhang YX, Wen HM, Liu XL, Fan XJ. Cloning and rational modification of a cold-adapted esterase for phthalate esters and parabens degradation. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 325:138393. [PMID: 36925017 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Phthalate esters (PAEs) and parabens are environmental pollutants that can be toxic to human health. Herein, a cold-adapted esterase from the Mao-tofu metagenome named Est1260 was screened for its PAE-hydrolyzing potential in cold temperatures. The results showed that purified Est1260 could degrade a variety of PAEs and parabens at temperatures as low as 0 °C. After careful analysis of the structural information and molecular docking, site-saturation mutation was conducted at the identified hotspots. Protein expression of variant A1B6 doubled, and its thermal stability significantly improved (24 times) without sacrificing activity at low temperatures. In addition, Est1260 and its variants were activated by NaCl and demonstrated resistance to high concentrations of saline (up to 5 M), making it a potential biocatalyst for bioremediation of PAE and paraben-polluted environments.
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- Yan-Yan Liu
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Rd, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China; Clinical Laboratory of Suzhou First People's Hospital, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Rd, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Rd, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Rd, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Rd, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China.
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Mosaoa RM, Kumosani TA, Yaghmoor SS, Rihan S, Moselhy SS. Rhus tripartite methanolic extract alleviates propylparaben-induced reproductive toxicity via anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, 5-α reductase in male rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-27802-8. [PMID: 37249771 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27802-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Evidence showed that herbal medicine could be beneficial for protection against diseases that may be exist in consequence of exposure to environmental toxicants. Propylparaben (PrP) is used as preservative in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. It is classified as one of endocrine disruptive chemicals (EDCs). This study evaluated the protective effect of Rhus tripartita methanolic extract (RTME) against reproductive toxicity induced by PrP in male rats. A total of 60 Wister albino rats were divided into four groups (15 rats for each group). Group I (control): rats received the vehicle (DMSO), group II: normal rats received RTME (10 mg/kg/day), group III: rats received PrP (10 mg/kg/day), and group IV: rats received PrP (10 mg/kg/day) and RTME (10 mg/kg/day) for 4 weeks. At the end of experiment, levels of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and 5α-reductase were analyzed in sera. Data obtained showed a significant reduction in the levels of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and 5α- reductase in rats given PrP versus control (p < 0.001) and RTME treatment improved these parameters but not returned to normal. Data obtained showed a significant elevation in levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in the testis of rats given PrP versus control (p < 0.001), these inflammatory mediators were significant reduced in rats treated with RTME compared with untreated rats (p < 0.001). There was a positive correlation between level of DHT and antioxidant enzymes activities (r = 0.56). A significant elevation in the levels of MDA with reduction in the activities of GST, GSPx, SOD, and catalase (p < 0.001) in rat testicular tissues of PrP group versus control (p < 0.001) was found. Treatment with RTME significantly reduced the levels of MDA and enhanced activities of GST, GSPx, SOD, and catalase (p < 0.001) compared to untreated group (p < 0.001). In conclusion, the active ingredient components of RTME abrogate the toxicity of PrP by exhibiting antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects, enhancing 5-α reductase with improved hormonal status against PrP- induced testicular damage. Toxicity of propylparaben, and effect of Rhus tripartita methanolic extract.
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- Rami M Mosaoa
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Production of Bioproducts for Industrial Applications Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Experimental Biochemistry Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Production of Bioproducts for Industrial Applications Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Wahab RA, Omar TFT, Nurulnadia MY, Rozulan NNA. Occurrence, distribution, and risk assessment of parabens in the surface water of Terengganu River, Malaysia. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2023; 192:115036. [PMID: 37207388 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The concentration, distribution, and risk assessment of parabens were determined in the surface water of the Terengganu River, Malaysia. Target chemicals were extracted via solid-phase extraction, followed by high-performance liquid chromatography analysis. Method optimization produced a high percentage recovery for methylparaben (MeP, 84.69 %), ethylparaben (EtP, 76.60 %), and propylparaben (PrP, 76.33 %). Results showed that higher concentrations were observed for MeP (3.60 μg/L) as compared with EtP (1.21 μg/L) and PrP (1.00 μg/L). Parabens are ubiquitously present in all sampling stations, with >99 % of detection. Salinity and conductivity were the major factors influencing the level of parabens in the surface water. Overall, we found no potential risk of parabens in the Terengganu River ecosystem due to low calculated risk assessment values (risk quotient < 1). In conclusion, parabens are present in the river, but their levels are too low to pose risks to aquatic organisms.
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- Rohaya Abd Wahab
- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Mengabang Telipot, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Mengabang Telipot, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Ocean Pollution and Ecotoxicology Research Group, Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Mengabang Telipot, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Mengabang Telipot, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Ocean Pollution and Ecotoxicology Research Group, Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Mengabang Telipot, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Mengabang Telipot, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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Penrose MT, Cobb GP. Evaluating seasonal differences in paraben transformation at two different wastewater treatment plants in Texas and comparing parent compound transformation to byproduct formation. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 235:119798. [PMID: 36958223 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Parabens are commonly used preservatives that are weakly estrogenic. Wastewater effluent is the greatest contributor to the spread of parabens into rivers and other surface water. While previous studies indicate parabens are well removed in wastewater treatment by way of transformation, not much is known about the paraben transformation products. This study evaluates paraben transformation and release at two different wastewater treatment plants in Texas. Paraben concentrations were quantified for influent and effluent by season and by year at both treatment plants. Both seasonal and annual transformation rates were compared between the two wastewater treatment plants. Compounds were compared to evaluate differences in transformation rates and to determine if decreases in parent product concentrations are correlated to changes in transformation product concentrations. The study took place over one year and evaluated each season. Spring had higher influent concentrations and transformation rates at treatment plant 1, while summer had higher influent concentrations and transformation rates at treatment plant 2. PHBA was present in greatest amounts in influent and effluent at both sites with average yearly influent concentrations at 223.9 pM at plant 1 and 211.4 pM at plant 2. Transformation rates of parent parabens were greater at plant 1 with concentration of all three shorter chained parabens decreasing by over 50% after treatment. Formation of dichlorinated transformation products were greater at plant 1 with concentrations of Cl2MeP increasing by 1200% after treatment and Cl2EtP increasing by 940%. While shorter chained parabens generally had a greater transformation rate, no correlations were found between decreases in methyl and ethyl parabens and the formation of their respective dichlorinated transformation products.
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- Michael T Penrose
- Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX, United States.
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- Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX, United States
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Lee W, Choi S, Kim H, Lee W, Lee M, Son H, Lee C, Cho M, Lee Y. Efficiency of ozonation and O 3/H 2O 2 as enhanced wastewater treatment processes for micropollutant abatement and disinfection with minimized byproduct formation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 454:131436. [PMID: 37146328 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Ozonation, a viable option for improving wastewater effluent quality, requires process optimization to ensure the organic micropollutants (OMPs) elimination and disinfection under minimized byproduct formation. This study assessed and compared the efficiencies of ozonation (O3) and ozone with hydrogen peroxide (O3/H2O2) for 70 OMPs elimination, inactivation of three bacteria and three viruses, and formation of bromate and biodegradable organics during the bench-scale O3 and O3/H2O2 treatment of municipal wastewater effluent. 39 OMPs were fully eliminated, and 22 OMPs were considerably eliminated (54 ± 14%) at an ozone dosage of 0.5 gO3/gDOC for their high reactivity to ozone or •OH. The chemical kinetics approach accurately predicted the OMP elimination levels based on the rate constants and exposures of ozone and •OH, where the quantum chemical calculation and group contribution method successfully predicted the ozone and •OH rate constants, respectively. Microbial inactivation levels increased with increasing ozone dosage up to ∼3.1 (bacteria) and ∼2.6 (virus) log10 reductions at 0.7 gO3/gDOC. O3/H2O2 minimized bromate formation but significantly decreased bacteria/virus inactivation, whereas its impact on OMP elimination was insignificant. Ozonation produced biodegradable organics that were removed by a post-biodegradation treatment, achieving up to 24% DOM mineralization. These results can be useful for optimizing O3 and O3/H2O2 processes for enhanced wastewater treatment.
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- Woongbae Lee
- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea
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- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea
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- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea
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- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea; Busan Water Quality Institute, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam 621-813, Republic of Korea
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- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea
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- Busan Water Quality Institute, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam 621-813, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Process (ICP), Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- SELS Center, Division of Biotechnology, College of Environmental & Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea.
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Chen B, Wang Z, Chen Z, Zhuang M, Zhu K, Shi X, Shi Y, Qin Y, Zhu S, Yu T, Liu Y. Investigation of interfacial adsorption between microplastics and methylparaben in aqueous solution. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2023; 45:1695-1709. [PMID: 35614297 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-022-01284-y] [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: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microplastics and parabens are considered to be a global contaminants, especially in the aquatic ecosystem. The interfacial interaction between four types of microplastics including polystyrene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinyl chloride, and methylparaben were investigated in this study. The results showed that molecular layer dominates the adsorption, with the rate significantly affected by both internal diffusion and external diffusion. Among the four types, polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride showed the smallest and biggest adsorption capability, with the values were 0.656 and 1.269 mg g-1, respectively. For the adsorption capability, smaller particle size and higher pH value possessed positive effects. However, the existence of metal ions could inhibit the adsorption process, except for a weak promotion at low salinity. Physical adsorption effects, such as electrostatic interaction, hydrogen bond formation, and covalent bond formation, had been identified that dominated the adsorption. This finding could be served as a speculative foundation for the further study of the toxicity, migration, and ecological risk assessment of microplastics in aquatic ecosystem.
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- Bingyu Chen
- Anhui Advanced Technology Research Institute of Green Building, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China.
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Resource, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China.
- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China.
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- Anhui Advanced Technology Research Institute of Green Building, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Resource, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Advanced Technology Research Institute of Green Building, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Resource, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
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- School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Advanced Technology Research Institute of Green Building, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Resource, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
- Energy Saving Research Institute, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
- Engineering Research Center of Building Energy Efficiency Control and Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Hefei, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Hatzidaki E, Pagkalou M, Katsikantami I, Vakonaki E, Kavvalakis M, Tsatsakis AM, Tzatzarakis MN. Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Persistent Organic Pollutants in Infant Formulas and Baby Food: Legislation and Risk Assessments. Foods 2023; 12:foods12081697. [PMID: 37107492 PMCID: PMC10137371 DOI: 10.3390/foods12081697] [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: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Human milk is the healthiest option for newborns, although, under specific circumstances, infant formula is a precious alternative for feeding the baby. Except for the nutritional content, infant formulas and baby food must be pollutant-free. Thus, their composition is controlled by continuous monitoring and regulated by establishing upper limits and guideline values for safe exposure. Legislation differs worldwide, although there are standard policies and strategies for protecting vulnerable infants. This work presents current regulations and directives for restricting endocrine-disrupting chemicals and persistent organic pollutants in infant formulas. Risk assessment studies, which are limited, are necessary to depict exposure variations and assess the health risks for infants from dietary exposure to pollutants.
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- Eleftheria Hatzidaki
- Department of Neonatology & NICU, University Hospital of Heraklion, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Science and Research, Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Science and Research, Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Science and Research, Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Science and Research, Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Science and Research, Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Science and Research, Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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Yang CW, Lee WC. Parabens Increase Sulfamethoxazole-, Tetracycline- and Paraben-Resistant Bacteria and Reshape the Nitrogen/Sulfur Cycle-Associated Microbial Communities in Freshwater River Sediments. TOXICS 2023; 11:387. [PMID: 37112614 PMCID: PMC10142436 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11040387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Backgrounds Parabens are pollutants of emerging concern in aquatic environments. Extensive studies regarding the occurrences, fates and behavior of parabens in aquatic environments have been reported. However, little is known about the effects of parabens on microbial communities in freshwater river sediments. This study reveals the effects of methylparaben (MP), ethylparaben (EP), propylparaben (PP) and butylparaben (BP) on antimicrobial-resistant microbiomes, nitrogen/sulfur cycle-associated microbial communities and xenobiotic degrading microbial communities in freshwater river sediments. Methods The river water and sediments collected from the Wai-shuangh-si Stream in Taipei City, Taiwan were used to construct a model system in fish tanks to test the effects of parabens in laboratory. Results Tetracycline-, sulfamethoxazole- and paraben-resistant bacteria increased in all paraben treated river sediments. The order of the overall ability to produce an increment in sulfamethoxazole-, tetracycline- and paraben-resistant bacteria was MP > EP > PP > BP. The proportions of microbial communities associated with xenobiotic degradation also increased in all paraben-treated sediments. In contrast, penicillin-resistant bacteria in both the aerobic and anaerobic culture of paraben-treated sediments decreased drastically at the early stage of the experiments. The proportions of four microbial communities associated with the nitrogen cycle (anammox, nitrogen fixation, denitrification and dissimilatory nitrate reduction) and sulfur cycle (thiosulfate oxidation) largely increased after the 11th week in all paraben-treated sediments. Moreover, methanogens and methanotrophic bacteria increased in all paraben-treated sediments. In contrast, the nitrification, assimilatory sulfate reduction and sulfate-sulfur assimilation associated to microbial communities in the sediments were decreased by the parabens. The results of this study uncover the potential effects and consequences of parabens on microbial communities in a freshwater river environment.
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Albouy M, Deceuninck Y, Migeot V, Doumas M, Dupuis A, Venisse N, Engene PP, Veyrand B, Geny T, Marchand P, Le Bizec B, Bichon E, Carato P. Characterization of pregnant women exposure to halogenated parabens and bisphenols through water consumption. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 448:130945. [PMID: 36758432 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Exposure of pregnant women to endocrine disruptor compounds, such as parabens and bisphenol A is of concern for fetal transition. Their halogenated degradation products, mainly coming from water treatment plans, could be problematic as well, depending on their occurrence in drinking water in the first place. Thus, 25 halogenated compounds were synthesised in order to investigate 60 substances (Bisphenols, parabens and their degradation products) in 325 drinking water samples coming from a French cohort study of pregnant women. Analysis was performed by tandem mass spectrometry coupled to gas chromatography (GC-MS/MS) after SPE extraction and derivation of the contaminants. Results indicate that parabens (methylparaben, n-propylparaben, ethylparaben and n-butylparaben), bisphenols S, A and F, and their degradation product, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, were detected up to several hundred ng/L in drinking water, with detection frequencies between 16% and 88%. Regarding halogenated degradation products, the highest detection frequencies were found for monochlorinated products (about 50% for 2-chlorobisphenol A), which were quantified up to several tens of ng/L. Such analytical approaches with broader spectrum of monitoring (i.e. chemical hazards and their degradation products) constitute in the beginning of a solution to exhaustively answer the questions related to the characterization of the human chemical exposome.
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- Marion Albouy
- Université de Poitiers, F-86000 Poitiers, France; Pole Biospharm Service de Santé Publique, CHU, Poitiers, France; CIC INSERM 1402, UFR Médecine Pharmacie, Poitiers, France.
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- Université de Poitiers, F-86000 Poitiers, France; Pole Biospharm Service de Santé Publique, CHU, Poitiers, France; CIC INSERM 1402, UFR Médecine Pharmacie, Poitiers, France.
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- Université de Poitiers, F-86000 Poitiers, France; CIC INSERM 1402, UFR Médecine Pharmacie, Poitiers, France; IC2MP, CNRS 7285, UFR Médecine Pharmacie, Poitiers, France.
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- Université de Poitiers, F-86000 Poitiers, France; CIC INSERM 1402, UFR Médecine Pharmacie, Poitiers, France; Service de Pharmacie, CHU, Poitiers, France.
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- Université de Poitiers, F-86000 Poitiers, France; CIC INSERM 1402, UFR Médecine Pharmacie, Poitiers, France; Service de Toxicologie et Pharmacocinétique, CHU, Poitiers, France.
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- Université de Poitiers, F-86000 Poitiers, France; CIC INSERM 1402, UFR Médecine Pharmacie, Poitiers, France.
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- Oniris, INRAE, LABERCA, 44307 Nantes, France.
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- Université de Poitiers, F-86000 Poitiers, France; CIC INSERM 1402, UFR Médecine Pharmacie, Poitiers, France.
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Nozaki K, Tanoue R, Kunisue T, Tue NM, Fujii S, Sudo N, Isobe T, Nakayama K, Sudaryanto A, Subramanian A, Bulbule KA, Parthasarathy P, Tuyen LH, Viet PH, Kondo M, Tanabe S, Nomiyama K. Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in surface water and fish from three Asian countries: Species-specific bioaccumulation and potential ecological risks. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 866:161258. [PMID: 36587684 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In Asian developing countries, undeveloped and ineffective sewer systems are causing surface water pollution by a lot of contaminants, especially pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs). Therefore, the risks for freshwater fauna need to be assessed. The present study aimed at: i) elucidating the contamination status; ii) evaluating the bioaccumulation; and iii) assessing the potential risks of PPCP residues in surface water and freshwater fish from three Asian countries. We measured 43 PPCPs in the plasma of several fish species as well as ambient water samples collected from India (Chennai and Bengaluru), Indonesia (Jakarta and Tangerang), and Vietnam (Hanoi and Hoa Binh). In addition, the validity of the existing fish blood-water partitioning model based solely on the lipophilicity of chemicals is assessed for ionizable and readily metabolizable PPCPs. When comparing bioaccumulation factors calculated from the PPCP concentrations measured in the fish and water (BAFmeasured) with bioconcentration factors predicted from their pH-dependent octanol-water partition coefficient (BCFpredicted), close values (within an order of magnitude) were observed for 58-91 % of the detected compounds. Nevertheless, up to 110 times higher plasma BAFmeasured than the BCFpredicted were found for the antihistamine chlorpheniramine in tilapia but not in other fish species. The plasma BAFmeasured values of the compound were significantly different in the three fish species (tilapia > carp > catfish), possibly due to species-specific differences in toxicokinetics (e.g., plasma protein binding and hepatic metabolism). Results of potential risk evaluation based on the PPCP concentrations measured in the fish plasma suggested that chlorpheniramine, triclosan, haloperidol, triclocarban, diclofenac, and diphenhydramine can pose potential adverse effects on wild fish. Results of potential risk evaluation based on the PPCP concentrations measured in the surface water indicated high ecological risks of carbamazepine, sulfamethoxazole, erythromycin, and triclosan on Asian freshwater ecosystems.
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- Kazusa Nozaki
- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790 8577, Japan
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790 8577, Japan.
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790 8577, Japan
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790 8577, Japan; Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology for Environmental Quality and Food Safety Control (KLATEFOS), University of Science, Vietnam National University, 334 Nguyen Trai, Hanoi 11400, Viet Nam
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790 8577, Japan
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790 8577, Japan
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- National Institute for Environmental Studies, 16-2 Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305 8506, Japan
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790 8577, Japan
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- Research Center for Environmental and Clean Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Building 820, Puspiptek Serpong, South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia
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- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, School of Environmental Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620 024, India
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- KLE Society's S. Nijalingappa College, 2nd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangaluru 560 010, India
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- E-Parisaraa Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 30-P3, Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board, Dobaspet Industrial Area, Bengaluru 562 111, India
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology for Environmental Quality and Food Safety Control (KLATEFOS), University of Science, Vietnam National University, 334 Nguyen Trai, Hanoi 11400, Viet Nam
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology for Environmental Quality and Food Safety Control (KLATEFOS), University of Science, Vietnam National University, 334 Nguyen Trai, Hanoi 11400, Viet Nam
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- Department of Applied Aquabiology, National Fisheries University, Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, Yamaguchi 759 6595, Japan
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790 8577, Japan
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, 2-5 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790 8577, Japan
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Niu X, Chen G, Chen Y, Luo N, Wang M, Hu X, Gao Y, Ji Y, An T. Estrogenic Effect Mechanism and Influencing Factors for Transformation Product Dimer Formed in Preservative Parabens Photolysis. TOXICS 2023; 11:186. [PMID: 36851060 PMCID: PMC9959869 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11020186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The environmental transformation and health effects of endocrine disruptors (EDCs) need urgent attention, particularly the formation of transformation products with higher toxicity than parent EDCs. In this paper, an important transformation product dimer (short for ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-(2-((4-hydroxybenzoyl) oxy) ethyl) benzoate) with estrogenic activity was investigated and detected in the photolysis of preservative ethyl-paraben (EPB) dissolved in actual water. The environmental factors, such as the higher initial concentration of EPB, the stronger optical power and the lower pH could stimulate the formation of the dimer. Simultaneously, the interaction of multiple environmental factors was significant, especially the initial concentration and pH using the response surface methodology. Furthermore, the relationship between the environmental factors and the formation of the product dimer was further explained and the empirical model equation was built for predicting the amount of dimer in actual water. Quantum chemical and toxicological calculations showed the estrogenic effect mechanism of the product dimer and it was revealed further that the hydrogen bonds of the dimer and ERα proteins (ARG-394, Glu-353, His-524, GYY-521) were formed, with a lowest binding energy of -8.38 Kcal/mol during molecular docking. In addition, the health effect risk of the product dimer was higher than the parent compound in the blood, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, kidney and liver. In short, the present study was of great significance for the transformation product in pollution control and health effects in the photolysis of EDCs.
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- Xiaolin Niu
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Ma Y, Li Y, Song X, Yang T, Wang H, Liang Y, Huang L, Zeng H. Endocrine Disruption of Propylparaben in the Male Mosquitofish ( Gambusia affinis): Tissue Injuries and Abnormal Gene Expressions of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal-Liver Axis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3557. [PMID: 36834249 PMCID: PMC9967665 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Propylparaben (PrP) is a widely used preservative that is constantly detected in aquatic environments and poses a potential threat to aquatic ecosystems. In the present work, adult male mosquitofish were acutely (4d) and chronically (32d) exposed to environmentally and humanly realistic concentrations of PrP (0, 0.15, 6.00 and 240 μg/L), aimed to investigate the toxic effects, endocrine disruption and possible mechanisms of PrP. Histological analysis showed time- and dose-dependent manners in the morphological injuries of brain, liver and testes. Histopathological alterations in the liver were found in 4d and severe damage was identified in 32d, including hepatic sinus dilatation, cytoplasmic vacuolation, cytolysis and nuclear aggregation. Tissue impairments in the brain and testes were detected in 32d; cell cavitation, cytomorphosis and blurred cell boundaries appeared in the brain, while the testes lesions contained spermatogenic cell lesion, decreased mature seminal vesicle, sperm cells gathering, seminiferous tubules disorder and dilated intercellular space. Furthermore, delayed spermatogenesis had occurred. The transcriptional changes of 19 genes along the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal-liver (HPGL) axis were investigated across the three organs. The disrupted expression of genes such as Ers, Ars, Vtgs, cyp19a, star, hsd3b, hsd17b3 and shh indicated the possible abnormal steroidogenesis, estrogenic or antiandrogen effects of PrP. Overall, the present results provided evidences for the toxigenicity and endocrine disruptive effects on the male mosquitofish of chronic PrP exposure, which highlights the need for more investigations of its potential health risks.
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- Yun Ma
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541000, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541000, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541000, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety Guarantee in Karst Area, Guilin 541000, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541000, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541000, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety Guarantee in Karst Area, Guilin 541000, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541000, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety Guarantee in Karst Area, Guilin 541000, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541000, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety Guarantee in Karst Area, Guilin 541000, China
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Lu S, Wang J, Wang B, Xin M, Lin C, Gu X, Lian M, Li Y. Comprehensive profiling of the distribution, risks and priority of pharmaceuticals and personal care products: A large-scale study from rivers to coastal seas. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 230:119591. [PMID: 36638740 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) have captured global concern due to their detrimental effects on aquatic organisms. Thirty PPCPs were analyzed in the water of the Jiaozhou Bay watershed, the Yellow Sea (YS) and the East China Sea (ECS) in China to investigate the distribution and risk of PPCPs from rivers to coastal seas, which are not yet well documented. The results showed the prevalence of the target PPCPs with a downward trend in detection frequencies and total concentrations from rivers (675 ng/L on average) to bay (166 ng/L) and to coastal seas (103 ng/L). Antibiotics and personal care products (PCPs) were dominated by amoxicillin (AMOX) and p-hydroxybenzoic acid, respectively, while the dominant estrogens were inconsistent in different regions. Spatially, the total PPCP concentrations were higher in the ECS than that in the YS due to the larger quantity of sewage flowing into the ECS. Additionally, higher total PPCP concentrations were appeared in the southeastern waters outside the Yangtze estuary and Hangzhou Bay of the ECS. The PPCP mixtures might pose medium to high risk to aquatic organisms in general. The total risk quotient (RQT) of antibiotics and PCPs to algae was higher than that to crustacean and fish, while estrogens may cause the greatest damage to fish. Despite the higher PPCP concentrations in river water than in seawater, the RQT of PPCPs in bay water was generally higher than that in river water, which may be associated with the susceptibility of marine organisms. Furthermore, the high-risk pollutants that need special concern in different regions were clarified, showing that AMOX, 17ß-estradiol, and estriol deserve the highest-priority in rivers, bay, and coastal waters, respectively.
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- Shuang Lu
- School of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, China
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- First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, China
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- Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China.
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- Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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Vortex-assisted solid phase extraction on MIL-101(Cr) of parabens in waters and cosmetics by HPLC–DAD. JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s13738-023-02763-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Li YW, Zhang ZF, Li SZ, Liu LY, Ma WL. Solar-induced efficient propylparaben photodegradation by nitrogen vacancy engineered reticulate g-C 3N 4: Morphology, activity and mechanism. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 856:159247. [PMID: 36208767 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Propylparaben (PrP) has attracted extensive concerns due to its wide occurrence in wastewater and potential health risk. Herein, nitrogen vacancy engineered reticulate g-C3N4 (Nv-RCN) was successfully synthesized for the photodegradation of PrP. Nv-RCN exhibited larger specific surface area, greater light absorption ability, higher transfer and separation efficiency of charge carriers in comparison with bulk g-C3N4 (CN). According to the characterization results and DFT calculation, nitrogen vacancy could capture electrons and facilitate oxygen adsorption. The Nv-RCN exhibited an outstanding PrP removal efficiency of 94.3 %, and the corresponding apparent rate constant of Nv-RCN was 3.37 times higher than that of CN. High O2 concentration (8 mg/L) and low pH value (pH = 3) promoted PrP photodegradation based on Box-Behnken Design. The O2- was the major radical during PCOP of Nv-RCN, and could oxidize PrP by decarbonylation and dealkylation. This study provided new insights to the improvement of photodegradation performance of g-C3N4 for parabens removal and related environmental remediation.
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- Yu-Wei Li
- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China.
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Arfaeinia H, Asadgol Z, Ramavandi B, Dobaradaran S, Kalantari RR, Poureshgh Y, Behroozi M, Asgari E, Asl FB, Sahebi S. Monitoring and eco-toxicity effect of paraben-based pollutants in sediments/seawater, north of the Persian Gulf. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2022; 44:4499-4521. [PMID: 35129708 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-021-01197-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The current work is documented as the first record of the characteristics, removal efficiency, partitioning behavior, fate, and eco-toxicological effects of paraben congeners in a municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP, stabilization ponds) and hospital WWTPs (septic tank and activated sludge), as well as seawater-sediments collected from runoff estuarine stations (RES) and coastal stations (CS) of the north of the Persian Gulf. The median values of Σparabens at the raw wastewater and effluent of the studied WWTPs were 1884 ng/L and 468 ng/L, respectively. The activated sludge system had a greater removal efficiency (56.10%) in removing ∑parabens than the septic tank (45.05%) and stabilization pond (35.54%). The discharge rates of methyl paraben (MeP) was computed to be 2.23, 21.18, and 9.12 g/d/1000 people for stabilization ponds, septic tank, and activated sludge, respectively. Median concentrations of Σparabens in seawater (103.42 ng/L) and sediments (322.05 ng/g dw) from RES stations were significantly larger than from CS stations (61.2 and 262.0 ng/g dw in seawater and sediments, respectively) (P < 0.05). The median of field-based koc for Σparabens was 130.81 cm3/g in RES stations and 189.51 cm3/g in CS stations. It was observed that the concentration of parabens could have negative impacts on some living aquatic populations (invertebrates and bacteria), but the risk was not significant for fishes and algae.
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- Hossein Arfaeinia
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
- Systems Environmental Health and Energy Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
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- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
- Systems Environmental Health and Energy Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
- Systems Environmental Health and Energy Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
- Systems Environmental Health and Energy Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Center of Excellence for Membrane Research and Technology, School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Narmak, Tehran, Iran
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Liao Q, Huang H, Zhang X, Ma X, Peng J, Zhang Z, Chen C, Lv Y, Zhu X, Zheng J, Zeng X, Xing X, Deng Q, Dong G, Wei Q, Hou M, Xiao Y. Assessment of health risk and dose-effect of DNA oxidative damage for the thirty chemicals mixture of parabens, triclosan, benzophenones, and phthalate esters. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136394. [PMID: 36099984 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Humans are constantly exposed to parabens (PBs), triclosan (TCS), benzophenones (BPs), and phthalate esters (PAEs) due to the widespread existence of these chemicals in personal care products (PCPs), and the high frequency of usage for humans. Previous studies indicated each class of the above-mentioned chemicals can exhibit potential adverse effects on humans, in particular DNA oxidative damage. However, the health risk assessment of combined exposures to multiple PCPs is limited, especially the overall dose-effect of mixtures of these chemicals on DNA oxidative damage. In this study, we measured the urinary levels of 6 PBs, TCS, 8 BPs, 15 metabolites of PAEs (mono-PAEs), and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) from 299 adults simultaneously. PBs, TCS, BPs, and mono-PAEs were frequently detected in urinary samples with median concentrations of 52.888, 0.737, 1.305, and 141.381 ng/ml, suggesting a broad, low-level exposure among participants. Risk assessments indicated approximately 22% and 15% of participants suffered health risks (Hazard index >1) from exposure to TCS and PAEs. The relationship between 8-OHdG levels and chemical exposure was estimated by Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) models. It indicated an overall positive correlation between the mixture of these chemicals and 8-OHdG, with methylparaben and mono-benzyl phthalate contributing the most to this association. Of note, sex-related differences were observed, in which exposure to PCPs led to higher health risks and more pronounced dose-effect on DNA damage in the female population. Our novel findings reveal the health risks of exposure to low-level PCPs mixtures and further point out the overall dose-response relationship between DNA oxidative damage and PCP mixtures.
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- Qilong Liao
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition, and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition, and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition, and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition, and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition, and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China.
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Li X, Song C, Sun B, Yang N, Gao J, Zhu J, Liu Y. Model simulation and mechanism of Fe(0/II/III) cycle activated persulfate degradation of methylparaben based on hydroxylamine enhanced nano-zero-valent iron. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 323:116106. [PMID: 36126593 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The mechanism of Fe2+-activated peroxodisulfate (PDS) by hydroxylamine (HA) has been investigated, however, nano zero-valent iron-activated persulfate (nZVI/PDS) has a more optimal effect and needs further investigation. This study investigated the addition of HA to nZVI/PDS to improve Fe2+ regeneration and accelerate methylparaben (MP) degradation by Fe (0/II/III) cycle. After 60 min of reaction, the HA-enhanced nZVI/PDS (HA/nZVI/PDS) system afforded a 21% increase in MP degradation, reaching 93.26% (1 mM HA, 1 mM nZVI, and 2 mM PDS). nZVI/PDS system was a second-order reaction, but after adding HA, the reaction was more suitable for the first-order reaction. The addition of HA effectively promoted the reduction of Fe3+ to Fe2+ to improve the effect and reaction rate of PDS degradation of MP (k increased from 0.0127 min-1 to 0.0198 min-1) and broadened the reaction pH range. The results of various characterizations of nZVI before and after the reaction revealed that nZVI changed from a spherical structure to a bundle structure and was slightly oxidized. Changes in the Fe2+ and Fe3+ concentrations as well as in the pH of the reaction systems were monitored and the possible reactions of the HA/nZVI/PDS system were derived for the first time (knZVI/PDS<3.7 × 106 M-1 s-1, kFe3+/NH2O· >4.2 min-1). 12 potential compounds were investigated and MP breakdown pathways were speculated; hydroxylation was determined to be the most important pathway of degradation. And the HA/nZVI/PDS system had universal applicability.
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- Xinxin Li
- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Tieling Ecological Environment Bureau, Tieling, 112008, China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Industrial Water Saving and Urban Sewage Resources, School of Construction and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Industrial Water Saving and Urban Sewage Resources, School of Construction and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Reyes CP, Sabina SR, López-Cabeza R, Montelongo CG, Giménez C, Jiménez IA, Cabrera R, Bazzochi IL. Antifungal Potential of Canarian Plant Extracts against High-Risk Phytopathogens. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11212988. [PMID: 36365441 PMCID: PMC9656886 DOI: 10.3390/plants11212988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Phytopathogens are responsible for great losses in agriculture. In particular, Fusarium, Alternaria and Botrytis are fungal diseases that affect crops worldwide. In the search for eco-friendly solutions to pest control, plants and their chemo-biodiversity are promising sources of biopesticides for integrated pest management. The aim of the present study is to report the evaluation of sixteen plant species from the Canary Islands Archipelago against the phytopathogenic fungi Botrytis cinerea, Fusarium oxysporum, and Alternaria alternata. The plants were selected on the basis of their traditional uses in medicine and/or pest control, as well as on scientific studies reporting their uses in crop protection. Their growth inhibition (% I), in an in vitro test-assay on mycelium, was used to identify six ethanolic plant extracts displaying activity (% I > 30% at 1 mg/mL) against at least one of the assayed fungi. The most effective plant extracts were further fractionated by liquid−liquid partition, using solvents of increasing polarity. This procedure led to an improvement of the bioactivity against the phytopathogens, even affecting the hexane fraction from S. canariensis and achieving an 83.93% of growth inhibition at 0.5 mg/mL on B. cinerea. These findings identified five plant-derived extracts as potential candidates for the future development of new biofungicides, which could be applied in integrated pest management.
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- Carolina P. Reyes
- Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Departamento de Bioquímica, Microbiología, Biología Celular y Genética, Universidad de La Laguna, Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Departamento de Botánica, Ecología y Fisiología Vegetal, Facultad de Ciencias, Sección Biología, Universidad de La Laguna, Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Departamento de Química Orgánica, Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Departamento de Botánica, Ecología y Fisiología Vegetal, Facultad de Ciencias, Sección Biología, Universidad de La Laguna, Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Departamento de Botánica, Ecología y Fisiología Vegetal, Facultad de Ciencias, Sección Biología, Universidad de La Laguna, Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Departamento de Química Orgánica, Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Departamento de Botánica, Ecología y Fisiología Vegetal, Facultad de Ciencias, Sección Biología, Universidad de La Laguna, Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Departamento de Química Orgánica, Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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Ma C, Hua J, Li H, Zhang J, Luo S. Inoculation with carbofuran-degrading rhizobacteria promotes maize growth through production of IAA and regulation of the release of plant-specialized metabolites. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:136027. [PMID: 35973507 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Toxic residues of the insecticide carbofuran in farmland is an urgent problem, and high concentrations of carbofuran have been found in the rhizoshperic soil of maize treated with seed coating agents 120-180 days after planting. Using an enrichment co-culture method, we identify a bacterial strain obtained from these carbofuran-contaminated rhizosphere soils as Leclercia adecarboxylata MCH-1. This strain exhibited a significant ability to degrade both carbofuran and 3-keto carbofuran, with total degradation of 55.6 ± 4.6% and 75.7 ± 3.4%, respectively, 24 h following start of co-culture. Further activity screening revealed that the inoculation of maize roots with L. adecarboxylata MCH-1 promoted maize seedling growth. Quantitative analysis demonstrated that this bacterial strain had the ability to synthesize the phytohormone IAA. Simultaneously, the concentration of IAA in the rhizospheric soil increased following inoculation of maize roots with L. adecarboxylata MCH-1. Moreover, the concentrations of plant specialized metabolites, including phenolics, terpenoids, and alkaloids, decreased in maize seedlings and were elevated in the rhizospheric soil after maize roots had been inoculated with the MCH-1 strain. Interestingly, the growth of the strain MCH-1 was improved by co-culture with root exudates obtained from the rhizospheric soil, specifically 3-hydroxybenzoic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, and zealexin A1 (ZA1). Taken together, our results suggest that the carbofuran-degrading rhizobacterium L. adecarboxylata MCH-1 is able to interact with maize plants through the regulation of maize root exudates. Moreover, inoculation with L. adecarboxylata MCH-1 promotes maize growth through the production of IAA and regulation of the release of plant specialized metabolites. Our results provide a new model organism for the remediation of farmland soils from pollution with carbofuran residues.
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- Caihong Ma
- Key Laboratory of Biological Invasions and Global Changes, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Invasions and Global Changes, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Invasions and Global Changes, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Invasions and Global Changes, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Invasions and Global Changes, College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning Province, China.
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