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Adane WD, Chandravanshi BS, Tessema M. Hypersensitive electrochemical sensor based on thermally annealed gold-silver alloy nanoporous matrices for the simultaneous determination of sulfathiazole and sulfamethoxazole residues in food samples. Food Chem 2024; 457:140071. [PMID: 38905827 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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In this study, we have developed a novel, hypersensitive, and ultraselective electrochemical sensor containing thermally annealed gold-silver alloy nanoporous matrices (TA-Au-Ag-ANpM) integrated with f-MWCNTs-CPE and poly(l-serine) nanocomposites for the simultaneous detection of sulfathiazole (SFT) and sulfamethoxazole (SFM) residues in honey, beef, and egg samples. TA-Au-Ag-ANpM/f-MWCNTs-CPE/poly(l-serine) was characterized using an extensive array of analytical (UV-Vis, FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and EDX), and electrochemical (EIS, CV and SWV) techniques. It exhibited outstanding performance over a wide linear range, from 4.0 pM to 490 μM for SFT and 4.0 pM to 520 μM for SFM, with picomolar detection and quantification limits (0.53 pM and 1.75 pM for SFT, 0.41 pM and 1.35 pM for SFM, respectively). The sensor demonstrated exceptional repeatability, reproducibility, and anti-interference capability, with percentage recovery of 95.6-102.4% in food samples and RSD below 5%. Therefore, the developed sensor is an ideal tool to address the current antibiotic residue crisis in food sources.
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- Department of Chemistry, Addis Ababa University, P. O. Box, 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Zhang Y, Guo C, Wu R, Hou S, Liu Y, Zhao J, Jiang M, Xu J, Wu F. Global occurrence, distribution, and ecological risk assessment of psychopharmaceuticals and illicit drugs in surface water environment: A meta-analysis. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 263:122165. [PMID: 39084090 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.122165] [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: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Psychopharmaceuticals and illicit drugs (PIDs) in aquatic environments can negatively impact ecosystem and human health. However, data on the sources, distribution, drivers, and risks of PIDs in global surface waters are limited. We compiled a dataset of 331 records spanning 23 PIDs in surface waters and sediments across 100 countries by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of 108 studies published between 2005 and 2022. Most PIDs were sewage-derived, as wastewater treatment rarely achieved complete removal. The highest total PID levels were in Ethiopia, Australia, and Armenia, with many highly contaminated samples from low- and middle-income countries with minimal prior monitoring. Socioeconomic factors (population, GDP) and environmental variables (water stress) influenced the distribution of PIDs. 3,4-Methylenedioxy amphetamine hydrochloride (MDA), Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and 11- Δ9‑hydroxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (THCOH) posed the greatest ecological risks, especially in Oceania and North America. PIDs in surface waters present risks to aquatic organisms. Our findings elucidate the current status and future directions of PID research in surface waters and provide a scientific foundation for evaluating ecological risks and informing pollution control policies.
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- Yan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology of Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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Zhao Y, Song Y, Zhang L, Zhao B, Lu M, Cui J, Tang W. Source apportionment and specific-source-site risk of quinolone antibiotics for effluent-receiving urban rivers and groundwater in a city, China. J Environ Sci (China) 2024; 144:185-198. [PMID: 38802230 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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There is a large surface-groundwater exchange downstream of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), and antibiotics upstream may influence sites downstream of rivers. Thus, samples from 9 effluent-receiving urban rivers (ERURs) and 12 groundwater sites were collected in Shijiazhuang City in December 2020 and April 2021. For ERURs, 8 out of 13 target quinolone antibiotics (QNs) were detected, and the total concentration of QNs in December and April were 100.6-4,398 ng/L and 8.02-2,476 ng/L, respectively. For groundwater, all target QNs were detected, and the total QNs concentration was 1.09-23.03 ng/L for December and 4.54-170.3 ng/L for April. The distribution of QNs was dissimilar between ERURs and groundwater. Most QN concentrations were weakly correlated with land use types in the system. The results of a positive matrix factorization model (PMF) indicated four potential sources of QNs in both ERURs and groundwater, and WWTP effluents were the main source of QNs. From December to April, the contribution of WWTP effluents and agricultural emissions increased, while livestock activities decreased. Singular value decomposition (SVD) results showed that the spatial variation of most QNs was mainly contributed by sites downstream (7.09%-88.86%) of ERURs. Then, a new method that combined the results of SVD and PMF was developed for a specific-source-site risk quotient (SRQ), and the SRQ for QNs was at high level, especially for the sites downstream of WWTPs. Regarding temporal variation, the SRQ for WWTP effluents, aquaculture, and agricultural emissions increased. Therefore, in order to control the antibiotic pollution, more attention should be paid to WWTP effluents, aquaculture, and agricultural emission sources for the benefit of sites downstream of WWTPs.
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- Yu Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100085, China; College of Environment Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- College of Environment Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050000, China.
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- College of Environment Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- College of Environment Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- College of Environment Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Li B, Chang C, Sun C, Zhao D, Hu E, Li M. Multi-habitat distribution and coalescence of resistomes at the watershed scale based on metagenomics. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 477:135349. [PMID: 39068887 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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The characteristics of the resistome distribution in rivers have been extensively studied. However, the distribution patterns of resistomes in multiple habitats and contributions of upstream habitats to the resistome profile in water bodies remains unclear. The current study explored the distribution and coalescence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), metal resistance genes (MRGs), and mobile genetic elements (MGEs) in four habitats (including water bodies, sediments, biofilms, and riparian soils) within the Shichuan River watershed. The results revealed significant variations in the abundances and diversity of resistomes across the four habitats and two seasons. Assembly processes of resistomes were predominated by stochastic processes in summer but deterministic processes in winter. The main source of the resistome in summer water bodies was the movement of genes from upstream water bodies. However, the main sources of resistome in downstream water bodies in winter were the movement of resistomes in upstream sediments and the input of external pollution. The physicochemical properties of winter water bodies significantly influenced the movement of the resistomes across habitats. The current study elucidated the multi-habitat distribution pattern and migration mechanism of the resistome in the river system, providing new insights for effectively monitoring and controlling bacterial resistance.
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- Bingcong Li
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Xi'an 710061, PR China.
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- Shaanxi Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Xi'an 710061, PR China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Xi'an 710061, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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Peng J, Wang D, He P, Wei P, Zhang L, Lan W, Zhang X, Guan J, Chen Y, Li W, Zheng Y, Li Y, Chen W, Zhao Z, Jiang L, Zhou L. Seasonal dynamics of antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in a subtropical coastal ecosystem: Implications for environmental health risks. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 257:119298. [PMID: 38823616 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119298] [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: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Antibiotic resistance poses a considerable global public health concern, leading to heightened rates of illness and mortality. However, the impact of seasonal variations and environmental factors on the health risks associated with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and their assembly mechanisms is not fully understood. Based on metagenomic sequencing, this study investigated the antibiotic resistome, mobile genetic elements (MGEs), and microbiomes in a subtropical coastal ecosystem of the Beibu Gulf, China, over autumn and winter, and explored the factors influencing seasonal changes in ARG and MGE abundance and diversity. Results indicated that ARG abundance and diversity were higher in winter than in autumn, with beta-lactam and multidrug resistance genes being the most diverse and abundant, respectively. Similarly, MGE abundance and diversity increased in winter and were strongly correlated with ARGs. In contrast, more pronounced associations between microbial communities, especially archaea, and the antibiotic resistome were observed in autumn than in winter. The co-occurrence network identified multiple interactions between MGEs and various multidrug efflux pumps in winter, suggesting a potential for ARG dissemination. Multivariate correlation analyses and path modeling indicated that environmental factors driving microbial community changes predominantly influenced antibiotic resistome assembly in autumn, while the relative importance of MGEs increased significantly in winter. These findings suggest an elevated health risk associated with antimicrobial resistance in the Beibu Gulf during winter, attributed to the dissemination of ARGs by horizontal gene transfer. The observed seasonal variations highlight the dynamic nature of antibiotic resistance dissemination in coastal ecosystems, emphasizing the need for comprehensive surveillance and management measures to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in vulnerable environments.
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- Jinxia Peng
- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Beibu Gulf Marine Ecological Environment Field Observation and Research Station of Guangxi, Marine Environmental Monitoring Centre of Guangxi, Beihai, 536000, China
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- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China
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- University Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Liaoning Key Lab of Germplasm Improvement and Fine Seed Breeding of Marine Aquatic animals, Liaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, Dalian, 116023, China
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- China(Guangxi)-ASEAN Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Exploitation and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Academy of Fishery Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- University Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Li HQ, Xu MR, An XL, Liao H, Li LJ, Li W, Su JQ. High-risk ARGs (HRA) Chip: A high-throughput qPCR-based array for assessment of high-risk ARGs from the environment. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 262:122106. [PMID: 39038423 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.122106] [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: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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The global surge in antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) presents a serious public health challenge. While methods like metagenomic analysis and qPCR arrays have been instrumental in investigating ARG distributions and dynamics, the vast diversity of ARGs often complicates effective monitoring and risk assessment. Here, we developed a High-Risk ARGs (HRA) chip based on high-capacity quantitative PCR array targeting previously identified high-risk ARGs. These ARGs are known to be prevalent in human-related environments, exhibit gene mobility, and are present in ESKAPE pathogens. The HRA chip include 101 primer sets and the 16S rRNA gene as a reference. These primer sets consist of 34 obtained from previous studies, and 67 newly designed primer sets which were validated in silico and experimentally. Absolute quantification of targeted ARGs is accomplished by generating standard curves for all ARGs with serially ten-fold diluted mixed plasmids containing targeted ARG sequences. The amplification efficiencies of all ARGs exceed 99% via plasmid template dilution tests, suggesting high reliability in quantification. The performance of HRA chip is further evaluated by practical applications in environmental samples from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and soils with various land use types and fertilization regimes. The results indicate the dynamics of high-risk ARGs during wastewater treatment process, and reveal the profiles of soil high-risk ARGs which is distinct from those derived via metagenomic approaches. These findings highlight the potentials of HRA Chip in the evaluation of anthropogenic impacts on the environmental resistome with a more focused spectrum of high-risk ARGs. Overall, the HRA Chip emerges as a powerful and efficient high-throughput tool for rapid detection and quantification of high-risk ARGs, facilitating comprehensive profiling of high-risk resistomes in environmental samples which is essential for human health risk assessment of ARGs.
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- Huan-Qin Li
- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China.
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Marques RZ, Oliveira PGD, Barbato ML, Kitamura RSA, Maranho LT, Brito JCM, Nogueira KDS, Juneau P, Gomes MP. Green solutions for antibiotic pollution: Assessing the phytoremediation potential of aquatic macrophytes in wastewater treatment plants. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 357:124376. [PMID: 38897277 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124376] [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: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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We compared the ability of one emergent (Sagittaria montevidensis), two floating (Salvinia minima and Lemna gibba), and one heterophyllous species (Myriophyllum aquaticum) to simultaneously remove sulfamethoxazole, sulfadiazine, ciprofloxacin, enrofloxacin, norfloxacin, levofloxacin, oxytetracycline, tetracycline, doxycycline, azithromycin, amoxicillin, and meropenem from wastewater in a mesocosm-scale constructed wetland over 28 days. Antibiotic concentrations in plants and effluent were analyzed using an LC-MS/MS to assess the removal rates and phytoremediation capacities. M. aquaticum did not effectively mitigate contamination due to poor tolerance and survival in effluent conditions. S. minima and L. gibba demonstrated superior efficiency, reducing the antibiotic concentrations to undetectable levels within 14 days, while S. montevidensis achieved this result by day 28. Floating macrophytes emerge as the preferable choice for remediation of antibiotics compared to emergent and heterophyllous species. Antibiotics were detected in plant tissues at concentrations ranging from 0.32 to 29.32 ng g-1 fresh weight, highlighting macrophytes' ability to uptake and accumulate these contaminants. Conversely, non-planted systems exhibited a maximum removal rate of 65%, underscoring the persistence of these molecules in natural environments, even after the entire experimental period. Additionally, macrophytes improved effluent quality regardless of species by reducing total soluble solids and phosphate concentrations and mitigating ecotoxicological effects. This study underscores the potential of using macrophytes in wastewater treatment plants to enhance overall efficiency and prevent environmental contamination by antibiotics, thereby mitigating the harmful impact on biota and antibiotic resistance. Selecting appropriate plant species is crucial for successful phytoremediation in constructed wetlands, and actual implementation is essential to validate their effectiveness and practical applicability.
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- Raizza Zorman Marques
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência dos Solo, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Rua dos Funcionários, 140, Juvevê, 80035-050, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Laboratório de Fisiologia de Plantas sob Estresse, Departamento de Botânica, Setor de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Avenida Coronel Francisco H. dos Santos, 100, Centro Politécnico Jardim das Américas, C.P. 19031, 81531-980, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência dos Solo, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Rua dos Funcionários, 140, Juvevê, 80035-050, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Laboratório de Fisiologia de Plantas sob Estresse, Departamento de Botânica, Setor de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Avenida Coronel Francisco H. dos Santos, 100, Centro Politécnico Jardim das Américas, C.P. 19031, 81531-980, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Fisiologia de Plantas sob Estresse, Departamento de Botânica, Setor de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Avenida Coronel Francisco H. dos Santos, 100, Centro Politécnico Jardim das Américas, C.P. 19031, 81531-980, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Genética, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Fisiologia de Plantas sob Estresse, Departamento de Botânica, Setor de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Avenida Coronel Francisco H. dos Santos, 100, Centro Politécnico Jardim das Américas, C.P. 19031, 81531-980, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Fundação Ezequiel Dias, Rua Conde Pereira Carneiro, 80, 30510-010, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Microbiologia Parasitologia e Patologia, Laboratório de Microbiologia Médica, Departamento de Patologia Básica, Setor de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Avenida Coronel Francisco H. dos Santos, 100, Centro Politécnico Jardim das Américas, C.P. 19031, 81531-980, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Ecotoxicology of Aquatic Microorganisms Laboratory, GRIL, EcotoQ, TOXEN, Department of Biological Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Succ. Centre-ville, C.P.8888, H3C 3P8, Québec, Canada
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência dos Solo, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Rua dos Funcionários, 140, Juvevê, 80035-050, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Laboratório de Fisiologia de Plantas sob Estresse, Departamento de Botânica, Setor de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Avenida Coronel Francisco H. dos Santos, 100, Centro Politécnico Jardim das Américas, C.P. 19031, 81531-980, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
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Gorin M, Shabani M, Votat S, Lebrun L, Foukmeniok Mbokou S, Pontié M. Application of fungal-based microbial fuel cells for biodegradation of pharmaceuticals: Comparative study of individual vs. mixed contaminant solutions. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 363:142849. [PMID: 39009093 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142849] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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The present study focuses on the application of fungal-based microbial fuel cells (FMFC) for the degradation of organic pollutants including Acetaminophen (APAP), Para-aminophenol (PAP), Sulfanilamide (SFA), and finally Methylene Blue (MB). The objective is to investigate the patterns of degradation (both individually and as a mixture solution) of the four compounds in response to fungal metabolic processes, with an emphasis on evaluating the possibility of generating energy. Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV) has been used for electrochemical analysis of the targeted compounds on a Glassy Carbon Electrode (GCE). A dual chamber MFC has been applied wherein the cathodic compartment, the reduction reaction of oxygen was catalyzed by an elaborated biofilm of Trametes trogii, and the anodic chamber consists of a mixed solution of 200 mg L-1 APAP, PAP, MB, and SFA in 0.1 M PBS and an elaborated biofilm of Trichoderma harzianum. The obtained results showed that all the tested molecules were degraded over time by the Trichoderma harzianum. The biodegradation kinetics of all the tested molecules were found to be in the pseudo-first-order. The results of half-lives and the degradation rate reveal that APAP in its individual form degrades relatively slower (0.0213 h-1) and has a half-life of 33 h compared to its degradation in a mixed solution with a half-life of 20 h. SFA showed the longest half-life in the mixed condition (98 h) which is the opposite of its degradation as individual molecules (20 h) as the fastest molecule compared to other pollutants. The maximum power density of the developed MFC dropped from 0.65 mW m-2 to 0.32 mW m-2 after 45.5 h, showing that the decrease of the residual concentration of molecules in the anodic compartment leads to the decrease of the MFC performance.
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- Melody Gorin
- University of Angers, Group Analysis and Processes (GA&P), Dept. of Chemistry, 2 Bd. A. de Lavoisier 49045 Angers cedex 01, France
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- University of Angers, Group Analysis and Processes (GA&P), Dept. of Chemistry, 2 Bd. A. de Lavoisier 49045 Angers cedex 01, France; ESAIP La Salle, CERADE, 18, rue du 8 mai 1945, Saint-Barthélemy d'Anjou, Cedex, 49180, France.
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- Normandie Université, Université Rouen Normandie, CNRS UMR, 6270, Polymères, Biopolymères, Surfaces, 76821, Mont Saint Aignan, France
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- Normandie Université, Université Rouen Normandie, CNRS UMR, 6270, Polymères, Biopolymères, Surfaces, 76821, Mont Saint Aignan, France
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- University of Angers, Group Analysis and Processes (GA&P), Dept. of Chemistry, 2 Bd. A. de Lavoisier 49045 Angers cedex 01, France
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- University of Angers, Group Analysis and Processes (GA&P), Dept. of Chemistry, 2 Bd. A. de Lavoisier 49045 Angers cedex 01, France
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Huang X, Zhao X, Fu L, Yang G, Luo L. The distribution and key influential factors of antibiotic resistance genes in agricultural soils polluted by multiple heavy metals. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2024; 46:385. [PMID: 39167301 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-02164-3] [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: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Due to anthropogenic activities such as mining, several agricultural soils are polluted by multiple heavy metals. However, it is still unclear whether multiple heavy metals could affect the distribution of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), and how metals affect ARGs. To understand ARGs' distribution in heavy metal-polluted soils, we chose soils contaminated by different types and contents of heavy metals to determine the ARGs' number and abundance through high-throughput quantitative real-time PCR (HT-qPCR) in this study. Additionally, the factors affecting ARGs' distribution, such as soil properties, mobile genetic genes (MGEs), and bacterial communities, were explored. The results demonstrated that the sampled soils were primarily contaminated by Cd, As, Pb, and Zn, and the pollution load index (PLI) values of these metals ranged from 1.3 to 2.7, indicating a low to moderate degree of heavy metal contamination. The number and abundance of ARGs ranged from 44 to 113 and from 2.74 × 107 copies/g to 1.07 × 108 copies/g, respectively. Besides, abundant MGEs in soils, ranging from 1.84 × 106 copies/g to 5.82 × 106 copies/g, were observed. The pathway analysis suggested that MGEs were the most important factor directly affecting ARG abundance (0.89). Notably, heavy metals also affected the ARG abundance. Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria, the main heavy metal tolerant bacteria, were found to be the main hosts of ARGs through network analysis. ARG-carrying pathogens (ACPs) in agricultural soils were found to carry MGEs, indicating a high risk of dissemination. This study provided important information for understanding the ARGs' fate and also the key factors affecting ARGs' spread in multiple heavy metal-contaminated soils.
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- Xin Huang
- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu, 611130, People's Republic of China.
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Akhter S, Bhat MA, Ahmed S, Siddiqui WA. Antibiotic residue contamination in the aquatic environment, sources and associated potential health risks. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2024; 46:387. [PMID: 39167284 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-02146-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Antibiotic residues are widely recognized as major pollutants in the aquatic environment on a global scale. As a significant class of pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs), antibiotics are extensively consumed worldwide. The primary sources of these residues include hospitals, municipal sewage, household disposal, and manures from animal husbandry. These residues are frequently detected in surface and drinking waters, sewage effluents, soils, sediments, and various plant species in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Europe, the USA, Canada, and India. Antibiotics are used medicinally in both humans and animals, with a substantial portion excreted into the environment as metabolites in feces and urine. With the advancement of sensitive and quantitative analytical techniques, antibiotics are consistently reported in environmental matrices at concentrations ranging from nanograms per liter (ng/L) to milligrams per liter (mg/L). Agricultural soils, in particular, serve as a significant reservoir for antibiotic residues due to their strong particle adsorption capacities. Plants grown in soils irrigated with PhAC-contaminated water can uptake and accumulate these pharmaceuticals in various tissues, such as roots, leaves, and fruits, raising serious concerns regarding their consumption by humans and animals. There is an increasing need for research to understand the potential human health risks associated with the accumulation of antibiotics in the food chain. The present reviews aims to shed light on the rising environmental pharmaceutical contamination concerns, their sources in the environment, and the potential health risks as well as remediation effort. To discuss the main knowledge gaps and the future research that should be prioritized to achieve the risk assessment. We examined and summarized the available data and information on the antibiotic resistance associated with antibiotic residues in the environment. As studies have indicated that vegetables can absorb, transport, and accumulate antibiotics in edible parts when irrigated with wastewater that is either inadequately treated or untreated. These residues and their metabolites can enter the food chain, with their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity contributing to drug resistance and adverse health effects in living organisms.
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- Suriyah Akhter
- Department Environmental Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Geology, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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- Department Environmental Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Department of Applied Science and Humanities Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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Lu Y, Xu J, Feng Y, Jiang J, Wu C, Chen Y. How can the microbial community in watershed sediment maintain its resistance in the presence of shifting antibiotic residuals? JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 368:122242. [PMID: 39163669 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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The widespread presence of antibiotics in global watershed environments poses a serious threat to public health and ecosystems. It is essential to examine the resistance of microbial communities in watershed environments in response to shifting antibiotic residues. Sediment samples were collected from seven sites across a watershed, encompassing surface sediment (0-10 cm) and bottom sediment (30-40 cm) depths. The aim was to replicate exposure scenarios to different antibiotics (oxytetracycline (OTC) and sulfadiazine (SD)) at varying concentrations (0, 10, and 100 μg/L) in sediment overlying water, within controlled laboratory settings. The study findings revealed significant variations in the microbial community structure of sediments between different treatments, with distinct differences observed in the upper stream and top sediment layers compared to the sediments located downstream and in the bottom layers. After the introduction of antibiotics, a significant decrease in microbial nodes was observed in the genus-level co-occurrence network analysis of the bottom sediment layer, particularly in the OTC treatment groups. In contrast, the downstream region displayed more robust correlations among the top 20 genera than the upstream area. There was no significant variance observed in the expression of Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), consisting of tetracycline resistance genes (tetC, tetG, tetM, tetW, and tetX) and sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1, sul2, and sul3), between sediments in the top and bottom layers. Nevertheless, downstream samples exhibited significantly higher levels of ARGs when compared to upstream samples. Network correlation analysis indicated notably lower correlations between ARGs and bacterial genera in sediments from upstream or surface layers compared to those in downstream or deeper layers. Moreover, correlations in the sediments from surface layers and upstream regions showed a decreasing trend with increasing SD exposure concentrations, while those in deeper layers and downstream areas remained relatively stable. The presence of antibiotics notably enhanced the correlation between sediment properties and ARGs, particularly emphasizing associations with total carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur content. However, the introduction of SD and OTC resulted in a decrease in the influence of these sediment factors on microbial community functions related to sulfur and nitrogen metabolism, as indicated by KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) annotation. The research provided empirical evidence on how microbial resistance responds to changes in antibiotics in sediment samples taken from various depths and locations within a watershed. It emphasized the urgent need for heightened awareness of the movement and alteration of antibiotic resistance patterns in watershed ecosystems.
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- Yue Lu
- Key Laboratory of Rural Environmental Remediation and Waste Recycling (Quanzhou Normal University), Fujian Province University, Quanzhou, 362000, China; Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rural Environmental Remediation and Waste Recycling (Quanzhou Normal University), Fujian Province University, Quanzhou, 362000, China; School of Resources and Environmental Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, 362000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rural Environmental Remediation and Waste Recycling (Quanzhou Normal University), Fujian Province University, Quanzhou, 362000, China; School of Resources and Environmental Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, 362000, China
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- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541000, China
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- School of Ecology and Applied Meteorology, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rural Environmental Remediation and Waste Recycling (Quanzhou Normal University), Fujian Province University, Quanzhou, 362000, China; School of Resources and Environmental Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, 362000, China.
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Zhang Y, Zuo S, Zheng Q, Yu G, Wang Y. Removal of antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes by an electrochemically driven UV/chlorine process for decentralized water treatment. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 265:122298. [PMID: 39173362 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.122298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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The UV/chlorine (UV/Cl2) process is a developing advanced oxidation process and can efficiently remove antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). However, the transportation and storage of chlorine solutions limit the application of the UV/Cl2 process, especially for decentralized water treatment. To overcome the limitation, an electrochemically driven UV/Cl2 process (E-UV/Cl2) where Cl2 can be electrochemically produced in situ from anodic oxidation of chloride (Cl-) ubiquitously present in various water matrices was evaluated in this study. >5-log inactivation of the ARB (E. coli) was achieved within 5 s of the E-UV/Cl2 process, and no photoreactivation of the ARB was observed after the treatment. In addition to the ARB, intracellular and extracellular ARGs (tetA, sul1, sul2, and ermB) could be effectively degraded (e.g., log(C0/C) > 4 for i-ARGs) within 5 min of the E-UV/Cl2 process. Atomic force microscopy showed that the most of the i-ARGs were interrupted into short fragments (< 30 nm) during the E-UV/Cl2 process, which can thus effectively prevent the self-repair of i-ARGs and the horizontal gene transfer. Modelling results showed that the abatement efficiencies of i-ARG correlated positively with the exposures of •OH, Cl2-•, and ClO• during the E-UV/Cl2 process. Due to the short treatment time (5 min) required for ARB and ARG removal, insignificant concentrations of trihalomethanes (THMs) were generated during of the E-UV/Cl2 process, and the energy consumption (EEO) of ARG removal was ∼0.20‒0.27 kWh/m3-log, which is generally comparable to that of the UV/Cl2 process (0.18-0.23 kWh/m3-log). These results demonstrate that the E-UV/Cl2 process can provide a feasible and attractive alternative to the UV/Cl2 process for ARB and ARG removal in decentralized water treatment system.
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- Yinqiao Zhang
- State of Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China; School of Environment, Beijing Key Laboratory for Emerging Organic Contaminants Control, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State of Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- China State Construction Hailong Technology Company Ltd., Shenzhen 518045, China
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- Advanced Interdisciplinary Institute of Environment and Ecology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- School of Environment, Beijing Key Laboratory for Emerging Organic Contaminants Control, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Zheng X, Wang M, Zhang S, Yangcuo Z, He L, Xie L, Ye Y, Xu G, Chen Z, Cai Q. Development of a new synchronous fluorescence spectrometry combined with Al 3+ sensitized for simultaneous and rapid determination of trace flumequine, ciprofloxacin and doxycycline hydrochloride residues in wastewater. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 260:121941. [PMID: 38908313 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121941] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Antibiotics are a new type of environmental pollutants. Due to its wide application in many fields, antibiotic residues are ubiquitous in the wastewater environments. Given their potential threat on water ecosystem functioning and public health, the detection of antibiotic residues in wastewater environments has become very necessary. Based on the complexation of Al3+ with flumequine (FLU), ciprofloxacin (CIP) and doxycycline hydrochloride (DOX), their molecular conjugated area were increased and fluorescence intensity were enhanced, combined with synchronous fluorescence spectrometry (SFS) had good selectivity and high sensitivity, a novel method of Al3+ sensitized synchronous fluorescence spectrometry for the determination of FLU, CIP and DOX residues in wastewater was established. When the wavelength difference (Δλ) was selected 115.0 nm, synchronous fluorescence spectra of the three antibiotics could be well separated and the interference of wastewater matrix were eliminated primely. The new SFS made good use of spectral separation instead of conventional chemical separation, and the actual wastewater sample could be directly determined after simple filtration. The experiment results showed that the concentrations of FLU, CIP and DOX in the range of 0.5000-800.0 ng·mL-1, 0.5000-640.0 ng·mL-1 and 10.00-3500 ng·mL-1 had a good linear relationship with fluorescence intensity. The detection limits of three antibiotics were 0.02054 ng·mL-1, 0.03956 ng·mL-1 and 0.8524 ng·mL-1, respectively. Recovery rates of three antibiotics in wastewater samples were 90.72%-98.23%, 88.68%-95.08% and 85.94%-96.70%. The new SFS established in this experiment had the advantages of simple, rapid, sensitive, accurate and good selectivity. Simultaneous and rapid detection of FLU, CIP and DOX residues in wastewater was successfully realized. It had good application prospects in real-time water quality monitoring.
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- Xiaodan Zheng
- Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology College of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China; The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350000, China
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology College of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China; The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350000, China
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology College of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Environmental and Biological Engineering College of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- The School of Nursing, Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology College of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology College of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology College of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China
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- Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology College of Putian University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China; The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350000, China; Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Laboratory Medicine (Putian University), Fujian Province University, Putian, Fujian 351100, China.
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Li K, Yang S, Wang H, Wu Z, Liang Y, Gong X, Peng X, Qin P. Molecular spectra and docking simulations investigated the binding mechanisms of tetracycline onto E. coli extracellular polymeric substances. Talanta 2024; 276:126231. [PMID: 38788376 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126231] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), which were an important fraction of natural organic matter (NOM), played an important role in various environmental processes. However, the heterogeneity, complexity, and dynamics of EPS make their interactions with antibiotics elusive. Using advanced multispectral technology, this study examined how EPS interacts with different concentrations of tetracycline (TC) in the soil system. Our results demonstrated that protein-like (C1), fulvic-like (C2), and humic-like (C3) fractions were identified from EPS. Two-dimensional synchronous correlation spectroscopy (2D-SF-COS) indicated that the protein-like fraction gave faster responses than the fulvic-like fraction during the TC binding process. The sequence of structural changes in EPS due to TC binding was revealed by two-dimensional Fourier Transformation Infrared correlation spectroscopy (2D-FTIR-COS) as follows: 1550 > 1660 > 1395 > 1240 > 1087 cm-1. It is noteworthy that the sensitivity of the amide group to TC has been preserved, with its intensity gradually increasing to become the primary binding site for TC. The integration of hetero-2DCOS maps with moving window 2D correlation spectroscopy (MW2DCOS) provided a unique insight into understanding the correlation between EPS fractions and functional groups during the TC binding process. Moreover, molecular docking (MD) discovered that the extracellular proteins would provide plenty of binding sites with TC through salt bridges, hydrogen bonds, and π-π base-stacking forces. With these results, systematic investigations of the dynamic changes in EPS components under different concentrations of antibiotic exposure demonstrated the advanced capabilities of multispectral technology in examining intricate interactions with EPS in the soil environment.
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- Kun Li
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, 410081, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Ecosystem Health in Dongting Lake Area, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, China
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Xu R, Zhang L, Huang FY, Zhu YG, Zhao Y, Guo H. Geogenic high arsenic elevates the groundwater antibiotic resistomes: A blind spot of resistance in Anthropocene. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 260:121957. [PMID: 38941868 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121957] [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: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Metals/metalloids, being ubiquitous in the environment, can function as a co-selective pressure on antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) threatening human health. However, the effect of geogenic arsenic (As) on groundwater antibiotic resistomes and their health risks remain largely unknown. Here, we systematically analyzed bacterial communities, pathogenic bacteria, antibiotic resistomes, and in-situ multidrug-resistant isolates with the assessment of the health risk of ARGs and the pathogenicity of their hosts in high As groundwater from the Hetao basin, Northwestern China. We found that long-term geogenic As exposure shifted the assembly of resistomes and resulted in a high abundance and diversity of ARGs in groundwater. Significantly positive associations among As, As cycling genes, ARGs, and mobile genetic elements (MGEs) revealed by network and pathway analyses, together with genetic evidence of As-tolerant multidrug-resistant isolates by whole genomic sequencing, robustly indicate the geogenic As-induced co-selection for antibiotic resistance in groundwater. Variance partitioning analysis further confirmed the determinative role of geogenic As in groundwater resistomes, with As species and As cycling genes as the core abiotic and biotic drivers, respectively. More seriously, geogenic As accelerated the prevalence of high-risk ARGs and multidrug-resistant bacteria. Our findings highlight the significance of geogenic As-induced co-selection for antibiotic resistance in groundwater and the hidden role of geogenic metals/metalloids in increasing antibiotic resistance. This study provides a basis for groundwater management of both high As and ARGs for human health.
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- Rui Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Groundwater Conservation of MWR & School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Groundwater Conservation of MWR & School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
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- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Groundwater Conservation of MWR & School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Groundwater Conservation of MWR & School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China.
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Xu C, Gong B, Zhao S, Sun XM, Wang SG, Song C. Cu(II) inhibited the transport of tetracycline in porous media: role of complexation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. PROCESSES & IMPACTS 2024; 26:1417-1428. [PMID: 39007296 DOI: 10.1039/d4em00210e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Tetracycline (TC) and Cu(II) coexist commonly in various waters, which may infiltrate into the subterranean environment through runoff and leaching, resulting in substantial ecological risks. However, the underlying mechanisms why Cu(II) affects the transport of TC in porous media remain to be further explored and supported by more evidence, especially the role of complexation. In this study, the transport of TC with coexisting Cu(II) was comprehensively explored with column experiments and density functional theory (DFT) calculation. At natural environmental concentrations, Cu(II) significantly inhibited the transport of TC in the quartz sand column. Cu(II) augmented the retention of TC in the column mainly via electrostatic force and complexation. The interaction between TC and TC-Cu complexes on the surface of SiO2 was investigated with first-principles calculations for the first time. There were strong van der Waals forces and coordination bonds on the surface of complexes and SiO2, leading to higher adsorption energy than that of TC and inhibiting its penetration. This study offers novel insights and theoretical framework for the transport of antibiotics in the presence of metal ions to better understand the fate of antibiotics in nature.
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- Chang Xu
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China.
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China.
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China.
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China.
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China
- Sino-French Research Institute for Ecology and Environment (ISFREE), School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China
- WeiHai Research Institute of Industrial Technology of Shandong University, Weihai, 264209, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China.
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Environmental Processes and Health, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266237, China
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Wang Z, Huang Y, Yu M, Zhuang W, Sui M. Pre-exposure to peracetic acid followed by UV treatment for deactivating vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis through intracellular attack. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 262:119780. [PMID: 39142460 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a global health threat to aquatic environments and its propagation is a hot topic. Therefore, deactivating antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and removing antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) from water is crucial for controlling AMR transmission. Peracetic acid (PAA), which is known for its potent oxidizing properties and limited by-product formation, is emerging as a favorable disinfectant for water treatment. In this study, we aimed to assess the efficacy of pre-exposure to PAA followed by UV treatment (PAA-UV/PAA) compared with the simultaneous application of UV and PAA (UV/PAA). The focus was on deactivating vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VREfs), a typical ARB in water. Pre-exposure to PAA significantly enhanced the efficacy of subsequent UV/PAA treatment. At a UV fluence of 7.2 mJ cm-2, the PAA-UV/PAA method achieved a 6.21 log reduction in VREfs, surpassing the 1.29 log reduction observed with UV/PAA. Moreover, compared to UV/PAA, PAA-UV/PAA showed increased efficacy with longer pre-exposure times and higher PAA concentrations, maintaining superior performance across a broad pH range and in the presence of humic acid. Flow cytometry analysis indicated minimal cellular membrane damage using both methods. However, the assessments of superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and adenosine triphosphate content revealed that PAA-UV/PAA induced greater oxidative stress under similar UV irradiation conditions, leading to slower bacterial regrowth. Specifically, SOD activity in PAA-UV/PAA surged to 3.06 times its baseline, exceeding the 1.73-fold increase under UV/PAA conditions. Additionally, pre-exposure to PAA amplified ARGs degradation and reduced resistance gene leakage, effectively mitigating the spread of AMR. Pre-exposure to 200 μM PAA for 10 and 20 min enhanced vanB gene removal efficiency by 0.14 log and 1.29 log, respectively. Our study provides a feasible approach for optimizing UV/PAA disinfection for efficient removal of ARB and ARGs.
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- Ziqi Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, PR China.
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Li J, Sun Z, Sun F, Lai Y, Yi X, Wang Z, Yuan J, Hu Y, Pan A, Pan XF, Zheng Y, Chen D. Gut antibiotic resistome during pregnancy associates with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: New evidence from a prospective nested case-control study. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 478:135434. [PMID: 39146585 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Antibiotic resistome has emerged as a global threat to public health. However, gestational antibiotic resistome and potential link with adverse pregnancy outcomes remains poorly understood. Our study reports for the first time an association between gut antibiotic resistome during early pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) based on a prospective nested case-control cohort including 120 cases and 120 matched controls. A total of 214 antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) subtypes belonging to 17 ARG types were identified in > 10 % fecal samples collected during each trimester. The data revealed dynamic profiles of gut antibiotic resistome through pregnancy, and significant positive associations between selected features (i.e., ARG abundances and a GDM-ARG score which is a new feature characterizing the association between ARGs and GDM) of gut antibiotic resistome during early pregnancy and GDM risk as well as selected endogenous metabolites. The findings demonstrate ubiquitous presence of ARGs in pregnant women and suggest it could constitute an important risk factor for the development of GDM.
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- Jing Li
- College of Environment and Climate, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, Guangdong, China; School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, School of Life Sciences and Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, 200433, Shanghai, China
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- College of Environment and Climate, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Ecological Sciences, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Ecological Sciences, School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Science and Education, Shuangliu Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Chengdu 610200, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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- Shuangliu Institute of Women's and Children's Health, Shuangliu Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Section of Epidemiology and Population Health & Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children & National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory for Technical Research on Drug Products In Vitro and In Vivo Correlation, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Shuangliu Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, School of Life Sciences and Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, 200433, Shanghai, China.
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- College of Environment and Climate, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, Guangdong, China.
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Fang C, Garcia-Rodriguez O, Yang L, Zhou Y, Imbrogno J, Swenson TM, Lefebvre O, Zhang S. Sequential high-recovery nanofiltration and electrochemical degradation for the treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 259:121832. [PMID: 38852395 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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The presence of antibiotics in aquatic ecosystems poses a significant concern for public health and aquatic life, owing to their contribution to the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Effective wastewater treatment strategies are needed to ensure that discharges from pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities are adequately controlled. Here we propose the sequential use of nanofiltration (NF) for concentrating a real pharmaceutical effluent derived from azithromycin production, followed by electrochemical oxidation for thorough removal of pharmaceutical compounds. The NF membrane demonstrated its capability to concentrate wastewater at a high recovery value of 95 % and 99.7 ± 0.2 % rejection to azithromycin. The subsequent electrochemical oxidation process completely degraded azithromycin in the concentrate within 30 min and reduced total organic carbon by 95 % in 180 min. Such integrated treatment approach minimized the electrochemically-treated volume through a low-energy membrane approach and enhanced mass transfer towards the electrodes, therefore driving the process toward zero-liquid-discharge objectives. Overall, our integrated approach holds promises for cost-effective and sustainable removal of trace pharmaceutical compounds and other organics in pharmaceutical wastewater.
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- Chenyi Fang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, #02-03, T-Lab Building 5A Engineering Drive 1 Singapore 117411; Centre for Water Research, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive 2, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Chemical Research & Development, Pfizer Inc., 280 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340, USA
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- Chemical Research & Development, Pfizer Inc., 280 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340, USA
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- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, #02-03, T-Lab Building 5A Engineering Drive 1 Singapore 117411; Centre for Water Research, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive 2, Singapore, 117576, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore.
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Yang W, Cao L, Lu H, Huang Y, Yang W, Cai Y, Li S, Li S, Zhao J, Xu W. Custom-printed microfluidic chips using simultaneous ratiometric fluorescence with "Green" carbon dots for detection of multiple antibiotic residues in pork and water samples. J Food Sci 2024. [PMID: 39042465 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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In the evolving field of food safety, rapid and precise detection of antibiotic residues is crucial. This study aimed to tackle this challenge by integrating advanced inkjet printing technology with sophisticated microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs). The µPAD design utilized "green" quantum dots synthesized via an eco-friendly hydrothermal method using green white mulberry leaves as the carbon source, serving as the key fluorescent detection material. The action mechanism involved a photoinduced electron transfer system using red carbon dots (CDs) as electron donors and blue CDs combined with two-dimensional layered molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanosheets as electron acceptors. This system could quickly detect antibiotics within 10 min in pork and water samples, demonstrating high sensitivity and recovery rates: 6.5 pmol/L at 99.75%-110% for sulfadimethoxine, 3.3 pmol/L at 99%-105% for sulfamethoxazole, and 8.5 pmol/L at 98.5%-105% for tetracycline. It achieved a relative standard deviation under 5%, ensuring reliability and reproducibility. The fabricated sensor offered a promising application for the rapid and efficient on-site detection of antibiotic residues in food.
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- Wenming Yang
- School of materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Changzhou Engineering and Technology Institute of Jiangsu University, Changzhou, China
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- School of materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Changzhou Engineering and Technology Institute of Jiangsu University, Changzhou, China
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- School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Changzhou Engineering and Technology Institute of Jiangsu University, Changzhou, China
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- School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Changzhou Engineering and Technology Institute of Jiangsu University, Changzhou, China
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- School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Division of Nanodevices and Related Nanomaterials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, China
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- School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Cui K, Wang S, Pei Y, Zhou B. Occurrence and distribution of antibiotic pollution and antibiotic resistance genes in seagrass meadow sediments based on metagenomics. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 935:173438. [PMID: 38782270 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173438] [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: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Seagrass meadows are one of the most important coastal ecosystems that provide essential ecological and economic services. The contamination levels of antibiotic and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in coastal ecosystems are severely elevated owing to anthropogenic disturbances, such as terrestrial input, aquaculture effluent, and sewage discharge. However, few studies have focused on the occurrence and distribution of antibiotics and their corresponding ARGs in this habitat. Thus, we investigated the antibiotic and ARGs profiles, microbial communities, and ARG-carrying host bacteria in typical seagrass meadow sediments collected from Swan Lake, Caofeidian shoal harbor, Qingdao Bay, and Sishili Bay in the Bohai Sea and northern Yellow Sea. The total concentrations of 30 detected antibiotics ranged from 99.35 to 478.02 μg/kg, tetracyclines were more prevalent than other antibiotics. Metagenomic analyses showed that 342 ARG subtypes associated with 22 ARG types were identified in the seagrass meadow sediments. Multidrug resistance genes and RanA were the most dominant ARG types and subtypes, respectively. Co-occurrence network analysis revealed that Halioglobus, Zeaxanthinibacter, and Aureitalea may be potential hosts at the genus level, and the relative abundances of these bacteria were higher in Sishili Bay than those in other areas. This study provided important insights into the pollution status of antibiotics and ARGs in typical seagrass meadow sediments. Effective management should be performed to control the potential ecological health risks in seagrass meadow ecosystems.
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- Kaixuan Cui
- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, 266237, China.
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Zhang SN, Zhou YT, Xia J, Wang YM, Ma JW, Wang LK, Hayat K, Bai SS, Li CH, Qian MR, Lin H. Combined effects of cadmium and sulfamethoxazole on Eisenia fetida: Insights into accumulation, subcellular partitioning, biomarkers and toxicological responses. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 935:173303. [PMID: 38761948 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173303] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Cadmium (Cd) and sulfamethoxazole (SMX) frequently coexist in farmlands, yet their synergistic toxicological impacts on terrestrial invertebrates remain unexplored. In this study, earthworms were exposed to artificial soils percolated with Cd (5 mg/kg), SMX (5 mg/kg) or combination of them for 7 days, followed by a 12-day elimination phase in uncontaminated soil. The uptake of Cd and SMX by the earthworms, along with their subcellular distribution, was meticulously analyzed. Additionally, a suite of biomarkers-including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), malondialdehyde (MDA), and weight loss-were evaluated to assess the health status of the earthworms and the toxicological effects of the Cd and SMX mixture. Notably, the cotreatment with Cd and SMX resulted in a significantly higher weight loss in Eisenia fetida (41.25 %) compared to exposure to Cd alone (26.84 %). Moreover, the cotreatment group exhibited substantially higher concentrations of Cd in the total internal body, fraction C (cytosol), and fraction E (tissue fragments and cell membranes) in Eisenia fetida compared to Cd alone counterparts. The combined exposure also significantly elevated the SMX levels in the total body and fraction C compared with the SMX-only treated earthworms. Additionally, Eisenia fetida subjected to the combined treatment showed markedly increased activities of SOD, CAT, and MDA compared to those treated with Cd alone. The effect addition indices (EAIs), ranging from 1.00 to 2.23, unequivocally demonstrated a synergistic effect of the combined treatments. Interestingly, relocating the earthworms to clean soil did not mitigate the observed adverse effects. These findings underscore the increased risk posed by the Cd-SMX complex to terrestrial invertebrates in agricultural areas.
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- Sheng-Nan Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China.
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Guo X, Luo Q, Zhang M, Liu SG, Shi X. Ratiometric fluorescent determination of sulfadimethoxine in foods based on a dual-emission metal-organic framework. ANAL SCI 2024:10.1007/s44211-024-00630-7. [PMID: 39014280 DOI: 10.1007/s44211-024-00630-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Ratiometric fluorescence detection is endowed with higher accuracy than single fluorescence signal assay. In this work, we construct a ratiometric fluorescence probe for the facile quantification of sulfadimethoxine (SDM) in foods. By wrapping N-doped carbon dots (N-CDs) and gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) into zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8), the nanocomposite of N-CDs/AuNCs@ZIF-8 is facilely prepared and emits two fluorescence including 475 nm from N-CDs and 650 nm from AuNCs. Since bovine serum albumin (BSA) is the stabilizer of AuNCs, SDM can form a complex with BSA, resulting in the fluorescence quenching of AuNCs at 650 nm by a static quenching mechanism. In contrast, SDM has a rare influence on the fluorescence of N-CDs (475 nm). As a result, the use of the probe of N-CDs/AuNCs@ZIF-8 for SDM detection enables simultaneous measurement of response signal and reference signal. Under the optimal condition, the SDM assay based on the probe has a good linear relationship within 10 to 2 × 106 ng/mL and the limit of detection (LOD) is low to 1.064 ng/mL. In addition, the fluorescent probe shows good reliability for the detection of SDM in practical food samples.
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- Xiaomin Guo
- Laboratory of Micro and Nano Biosensing Technology in Food Safety, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Laboratory of Micro and Nano Biosensing Technology in Food Safety, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Laboratory of Micro and Nano Biosensing Technology in Food Safety, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Laboratory of Micro and Nano Biosensing Technology in Food Safety, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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- Laboratory of Micro and Nano Biosensing Technology in Food Safety, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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Kim JG, Sarrouf S, Ehsan MF, Alshawabkeh AN, Baek K. In-situ groundwater remediation of contaminant mixture of As(III), Cr(VI), and sulfanilamide via electrochemical degradation/transformation using pyrite. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 473:134648. [PMID: 38781853 PMCID: PMC11166511 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134648] [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: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs) are effective in removing persistent contaminants from groundwater. However, their practical applicability depends significantly on various site-specific characteristics. Therefore, the primary objective of this investigation was to study the feasibility of EAOPs and pyrite, which is a sulfide mineral, to effectively remove the mixture of arsenic (As (III)), chromium (Cr (VI)), and sulfanilamide in groundwater. We conducted a comparison of three systems: (1) EAOP alone, (2) pyrite alone, and (3) a combined EAOP and pyrite system. In EAOP alone, sulfanilamide was effectively oxidized (80%), while the electrochemical transformation of As(III)/Cr(VI) into As(V)/Cr(III) was limited. In just the pyrite system, As(III), Cr(VI), and sulfanilamide were adsorbed onto the surface of pyrite (60%, 20%, and 18%). Neither the EAOP nor the pyrite system alone could effectively treat the contaminants mixture. Nonetheless, the combined system completely removed As(III), Cr(VI), and sulfanilamide by the synergistic reaction. This could be attributed to the formation of green rust, a natural adsorbent mineral produced as a reaction of dissolved iron, generated via electrochemical pyrite oxidation, with the groundwater electrolyte (e.g., CO3 or SO4). This system harmonized the combined approach of EAOP and pyrite to effectively eliminate both organic and inorganic contaminants. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION: A paper proposed electrochemical oxidation (EO) with pyrite to remove both organic and inorganic contaminants from groundwater. The removal performance of the combined system was evaluated, and the synergistic mechanism was revealed. The combination of EO and pyrite with synergistic removal effectively removed the mixture of both contaminants. This could be attributed by the formation of green-rust by electrochemical activation for pyrite. Compared to the single system of EO and pyrite alone, the combined system with EO and pyrite improved removal performance. Results suggested that the combined system could be used for green groundwater remediation.
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- Jong-Gook Kim
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston 02115, MA, USA; Department of Environment & Energy and Soil Environment Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin, Jeonju, Jeollabukdo 54896, the Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston 02115, MA, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston 02115, MA, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston 02115, MA, USA
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- Department of Environment & Energy and Soil Environment Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin, Jeonju, Jeollabukdo 54896, the Republic of Korea; Soil Environment Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin, Jeonju, Jeollabukdo 54896, the Republic of Korea.
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Seyoum MM, Ashworth AJ, Owens PR, Katuwal S, Lyte JM, Savin M. Leaching of antibiotic resistance genes and microbial assemblages following poultry litter applications in karst and non-karst landscapes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 934:172905. [PMID: 38703856 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172905] [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: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Antibiotic resistance is increasingly recognized as a critical challenge affecting human, animal, and environmental health. Yet, environmental dynamics and transport of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and microbial communities in karst and non-karst leachate following poultry litter land applications are not well understood. This study investigates impacts of broiler poultry litter application on the proliferation of ARGs (tetW, qnrS, ermB, sulI, and blaCTX-M-32), class 1 integron (intI1 i), and alterations in microbial communities (16S rRNA) within karst derived soils, which are crucial and under-researched systems in the global hydrological cycle, and non-karst landscapes. Using large, intact soil columns (45 cm diam. × 100 cm depth) from karst and non-karst landscapes, the role of preferential flow and ARG transport in leachate was enumerated following surface application of poultry litter and simulated rain events. This research demonstrated that in poultry litter amended karst soils, ARG (i.e., ermB and tetW) abundance in leachate increased 1.5 times compared to non-karst systems (p < 0.05), highlighting the influence of geological factors on ARG proliferation. Notably, microbial communities in karst soil leachate exhibited increased diversity and abundance, suggesting a potential linkage between microbial composition and ARG presence. Further, our correlation and network analyses identified relationships between leachate ARGs, microbial taxa, and physicochemical properties, underscoring the complex interplay in these environmentally sensitive areas. These findings illuminate the critical role of karst systems in shaping ARG abundance and pollutant dispersal and microbial community dynamics, thus emphasizing the need for landscape-specific approaches in managing ARG dissemination to the environment. This study provides a deeper understanding of hydrogeological ARG dynamics but also lays the groundwork for future research and strategies to mitigate ARG dissemination through targeted manure applications across agricultural landscapes.
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- Mitiku Mihiret Seyoum
- Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- USDA-ARS, Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit, Fayetteville, AR, USA.
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- Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center, USDA-ARS, Booneville, AR, USA
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- USDA-ARS, National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment, Ames, IA, USA
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- USDA-ARS, Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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Singh A, Pratap SG, Raj A. Occurrence and dissemination of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in aquatic environment and its ecological implications: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:47505-47529. [PMID: 39028459 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-34355-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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The occurrence of antibiotics and antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARBs), genes (ARGs), and mobile genetic elements (MGEs) in aquatic systems is growing global public health concern. These emerging micropollutants, stemming from improper wastewater treatment and disposal, highlight the complex and evolving nature of environmental pollution. Current literature reveals potential biases, such as a geographical focus on specific regions, leading to an insufficient understanding of the global distribution and dynamics of antibiotic resistance in aquatic systems. There is methodological inconsistency across studies, making it challenging to compare findings. Potential biases include sample collection inconsistencies, detection sensitivity variances, and data interpretation variability. Gaps in understanding include the need for comprehensive, standardized long-term monitoring programs, elucidating the environmental fate and transformation of antibiotics and resistance genes. This review summarizes current knowledge on the occurrence and dissemination of emerging micropollutants, their ecological impacts, and the global health implications of antimicrobial resistance. It highlights the need for interdisciplinary collaborations among researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to address the challenges posed by antibiotic resistance in aquatic resistance in aquatic systems effectively. This review highlights widespread antibiotic and antibiotic resistance in aquatic environment, driven by human and agricultural activities. It underscores the ecological consequences, including disrupted microbial communities and altered ecosystem functions. The findings call for urgent measures to mitigate antibiotics pollution and manage antibiotic resistance spread in water bodies.
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- Anjali Singh
- Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Environmental Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow, 226 001, Uttar Pradesh, India
- School of Environmental Science, Babu Banarsi Das University, Lucknow, 227015, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- School of Environmental Science, Babu Banarsi Das University, Lucknow, 227015, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Environmental Toxicology Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Vishvigyan Bhawan 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow, 226 001, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Guo ZF, Das K, Boeing WJ, Xu YY, Borgomeo E, Zhang D, Ao SC, Yang XR. Distance-decay equations of antibiotic resistance genes across freshwater reservoirs. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 258:121830. [PMID: 38823285 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121830] [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: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Distance-decay (DD) equations can discern the biogeographical pattern of organisms and genes in a better way with advanced statistical methods. Here, we developed a data Compilation, Arrangement, and Statistics framework to advance quantile regression (QR) into the generation of DD equations for antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) across various spatial scales using freshwater reservoirs as an illustration. We found that QR is superior at explaining dissemination potential of ARGs to the traditionally used least squares regression (LSR). This is because our model is based on the 'law of limiting factors', which reduces influence of unmeasured factors that reduce the efficacy of the LSR method. DD equations generated from the 99th QR model for ARGs were 'Sall = 90.03e-0.01Dall' in water and 'Sall = 92.31e-0.011Dall' in sediment. The 99th QR model was less impacted by uneven sample sizes, resulting in a better quantification of ARGs dissemination. Within an individual reservoir, the 99th QR model demonstrated that there is no dispersal limitation of ARGs at this smaller spatial scale. The QR method not only allows for construction of robust DD equations that better display dissemination of organisms and genes across ecosystems, but also provides new insights into the biogeography exhibited by key parameters, as well as the interactions between organisms and environment.
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- Zhao-Feng Guo
- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Urban Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, CAS Haixi Industrial Technology Innovation Center in Beilun, Ningbo 315830, PR China
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- Applied Statistics Division, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata 700108, India
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- Department of Fish, Wildlife & Conservation Ecology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Urban Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, CAS Haixi Industrial Technology Innovation Center in Beilun, Ningbo 315830, PR China.
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- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, United Kingdom
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Urban Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, CAS Haixi Industrial Technology Innovation Center in Beilun, Ningbo 315830, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Urban Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, CAS Haixi Industrial Technology Innovation Center in Beilun, Ningbo 315830, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, PR China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Urban Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, CAS Haixi Industrial Technology Innovation Center in Beilun, Ningbo 315830, PR China
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Guo X, Sun C, Liu H. Triangular Triazine-Triphenylamine Functionalized Hybrid Fluorescent Porous Polymers for Detection and Photodegradation of Tetracycline Hydrochloride. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:13070-13081. [PMID: 38860681 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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First, an organic semiconductor fluorescent molecule of 4',4″,4"'-(2,4,6-triphenyl-1,3,5-triazine)-4-(N,N-diphenyl-(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-amine (TPTz) is successfully synthesized by the Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction of 2,4,6-tris(4-bromophenyl)-1,3,5-triazine with 4-(diphenylamino)phenylboronic acid. TPTz offers as high as 85% fluorescence quantum yield and a strong solvent effect, with fluorescent colors across the visible spectrum in different solvents. Then, an organic-inorganic hybrid fluorescent porous polymer of PCS-TPTz with a surface area of 714 m2 g-1 and pore volume of 0.660 cm3 g-1 is prepared by the Friedel-Crafts reaction of TPTz and octavinylsilsesquioxane; PCS-TPTz showed a high fluorescence quantum yield of 17% with a large Stokes shift of up to 280 nm. The excellent fluorescence properties and insolubility of PCS-TPTz make it to act as a heterophase sensor for tetracycline hydrochloride (TH) with a KSV of 2.39 × 104 M-1. In addition, PCS-TPTz exhibits an excellent photodegradation activity for antibiotic TH without the requirement for additional oxidants or pH adjustments. ESR spectra and free radical trapping experiment indicate that superoxide radical (•O2-) is the active radical for achieving the photodegradation. The simultaneous detection and degradation of TH are achieved by PCS-TPTz.
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- Xiaolin Guo
- International Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation of Silsesquioxane Science, Key Laboratory of Special Functional Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, 27 Shanda Nan lu, Jinan 250100, China
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- International Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation of Silsesquioxane Science, Key Laboratory of Special Functional Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, 27 Shanda Nan lu, Jinan 250100, China
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- International Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation of Silsesquioxane Science, Key Laboratory of Special Functional Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, 27 Shanda Nan lu, Jinan 250100, China
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Hou Y, Diao W, Jia R, Sun W, Feng W, Li B, Zhu J. Variations in antibiotic resistomes associated with archaeal, bacterial, and viral communities affected by integrated rice-fish farming in the paddy field ecosystem. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 251:118717. [PMID: 38518910 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118717] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) serving as a newly recognized pollutant that poses potential risks to global human health, which in the paddy soil can be potentially altered by different agricultural production patterns. To elucidate the impacts and mechanisms of the widely used and sustainable agricultural production pattern, namely integrated rice-fish farming, on the antibiotic resistomes, we applied metagenomic sequencing to assess ARGs, mobile genetic elements (MGEs), bacteria, archaea, and viruses in paddy soil. There were 20 types and 359 subtypes of ARGs identified in paddy soil. The integrated rice-fish farming reduced the ARG and MGE diversities and the abundances of dominant ARGs and MGEs. Significantly decreased ARGs were mainly antibiotic deactivation and regulator types and primarily ranked level IV based on their potential threat to human health. The integrated rice-fish farming decreased the alpha diversities and altered microbial community compositions. MGEs, bacteria, archaea, and virus exhibited significant correlations with ARGs, while integrated rice-fish farming effectively changed their interrelationships. Viruses, bacteria, and MGEs played crucial roles in affecting the ARGs by the integrated rice-fish farming. The most crucial pathway by which integrated rice-fish farming affected ARGs was through the modulation of viral communities, thereby directly or indirectly influencing ARG abundance. Our research contributed to the control and restoration of ARGs pollution from a new perspective and providing theoretical support for the development of clean and sustainable agricultural production.
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- Yiran Hou
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-Fish Farming Ecology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China; Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-Fish Farming Ecology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China; Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-Fish Farming Ecology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-Fish Farming Ecology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China; Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-Fish Farming Ecology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China; Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-Fish Farming Ecology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China; Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China.
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Thibodeau AJ, Barret M, Mouchet F, Nguyen VX, Pinelli E. The potential contribution of aquatic wildlife to antibiotic resistance dissemination in freshwater ecosystems: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 350:123894. [PMID: 38599270 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123894] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Antibiotic resistance (AR) is one of the major health threats of our time. The presence of antibiotics in the environment and their continuous release from sewage treatment plants, chemical manufacturing plants and animal husbandry, agriculture and aquaculture, result in constant selection pressure on microbial organisms. This presence leads to the emergence, mobilization, horizontal gene transfer and a selection of antibiotic resistance genes, resistant bacteria and mobile genetic elements. Under these circumstances, aquatic wildlife is impacted in all compartments, including freshwater organisms with partially impermeable microbiota. In this narrative review, recent advancements in terms of occurrence of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes in sewage treatment plant effluents source compared to freshwater have been examined, occurrence of antibiotic resistance in wildlife, as well as experiments on antibiotic exposure. Based on this current state of knowledge, we propose the hypothesis that freshwater aquatic wildlife may play a crucial role in the dissemination of antibiotic resistance within the environment. Specifically, we suggest that organisms with high bacterial density tissues, which are partially isolated from the external environment, such as fishes and amphibians, could potentially be reservoirs and amplifiers of antibiotic resistance in the environment, potentially favoring the increase of the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes and resistant bacteria. Potential avenues for further research (trophic transfer, innovative exposure experiment) and action (biodiversity eco-engineering) are finally proposed.
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- Alexandre J Thibodeau
- CRBE, Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l'Environnement, UMR5300, 31326 Auzeville-Tolosane, Av. de l'Agrobiopole, France.
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- CRBE, Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l'Environnement, UMR5300, 31326 Auzeville-Tolosane, Av. de l'Agrobiopole, France
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- CRBE, Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l'Environnement, UMR5300, 31326 Auzeville-Tolosane, Av. de l'Agrobiopole, France
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- CRBE, Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l'Environnement, UMR5300, 31326 Auzeville-Tolosane, Av. de l'Agrobiopole, France
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- CRBE, Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l'Environnement, UMR5300, 31326 Auzeville-Tolosane, Av. de l'Agrobiopole, France
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Ramírez-Morales D, Rojas-Jiménez K, Castro-Gutiérrez V, Rodríguez-Saravia S, Vaglio-Garro A, Araya-Valverde E, Rodríguez-Rodríguez CE. Ecotoxicological effects of ketoprofen and fluoxetine and their mixture in an aquatic microcosm. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2024; 271:106924. [PMID: 38678909 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2024.106924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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The effects of fluoxetine (antidepressant) and ketoprofen (analgesic) on aquatic ecosystems are largely unknown, particularly as a mixture. This work aimed at determining the effect of sublethal concentrations of both compounds individually (0.050 mg/L) and their mixture (0.025 mg/L each) on aquatic communities at a microcosm scale for a period of 14 d. Several physicochemical parameters were monitored to estimate functional alterations in the ecosystem, while model organisms (Daphnia magna, Lemna sp., Raphidocelis subcapitata) and the sequencing of 16S/18S rRNA genes permitted to determine effects on specific populations and changes in community composition, respectively. Disturbances were more clearly observed after 14 d, and overall, the microcosms containing fluoxetine (alone or in combination with ketoprofen) produced larger alterations on most physicochemical and biological variables, compared to the microcosm containing only ketoprofen, which suffered less severe changes. Differences in nitrogen species suggest alterations in the N-cycle due to the presence of fluoxetine; similarly, all pharmaceutical-containing systems decreased the brood rate of D. magna, while individual compounds inhibited the growth of Lemna sp. No clear trends were observed regarding R. subcapitata, as indirectly determined by chlorophyll quantification. The structure of micro-eukaryotic communities was altered in the fluoxetine-containing systems, whereas the structure of bacterial communities was affected to a greater extent by the mixture. The disruptions to the equilibrium of the microcosm demonstrate the ecological risk these compounds pose to aquatic ecosystems.
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- Didier Ramírez-Morales
- Centro de Investigación en Contaminación Ambiental (CICA), Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, 2060, Costa Rica
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- Centro de Investigación en Contaminación Ambiental (CICA), Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, 2060, Costa Rica
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- Centro de Investigación en Contaminación Ambiental (CICA), Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, 2060, Costa Rica
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- Centro de Investigación en Contaminación Ambiental (CICA), Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, 2060, Costa Rica
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- Centro Nacional de Innovaciones Biotecnológicas (CENIBiot), CeNAT-CONARE, San José, 1174-1200, Costa Rica
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- Centro de Investigación en Contaminación Ambiental (CICA), Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, 2060, Costa Rica.
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Lei L, Chen N, Chen Z, Zhao Y, Lin H, Li X, Hu W, Zhang H, Shi J, Luo Y. Dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes from aboveground sources to groundwater in livestock farms. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 256:121584. [PMID: 38598950 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121584] [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: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are prevalent in various environments on livestock farms, including livestock waste, soil, and groundwater. Contamination of groundwater by ARB and ARGs in livestock farms is a growing concern as it may have potentially huge risks to human health. However, the source of groundwater-borne ARB and ARGs in animal farms remains largely unknown. In this study, different types of samples including groundwater and its potential contamination sources from aboveground (pig feces, wastewater, and soil) from both working and abandoned swine feedlots in southern China were collected and subjected to metagenomic sequencing and ARB isolation. The source tracking based on metagenomic analysis revealed that 56-95 % of ARGs in groundwater was attributable to aboveground sources. Using metagenomic assembly, we found that 45 ARGs predominantly conferring resistance to aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, and tetracyclines could be transferred from the aboveground sources to groundwater, mostly through plasmid-mediated horizontal gene transfer. Furthermore, the full-length nucleotide sequences of sul1, tetA, and TEM-1 detected in ARB isolates exhibited the close evolutionary relationships between aboveground sources and groundwater. Some isolated strains of antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas spp. from aboveground sources and groundwater had the high similarity (average nucleotide identity > 99 %). Notably, the groundwater-borne ARGs were identified as mainly carried by bacterial pathogens, potentially posing risks to human and animal health. Overall, this study underscores the dissemination of ARGs from aboveground sources to groundwater in animal farms and associated risks.
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- Liusheng Lei
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
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Algethami JS, Yadav KK, Gacem A, Ali IH, Rezania S, Alhar MSO, Mezni A, Jeon BH, Chaiprapat S. Magnetic sporopollenin supported magnesium nanoparticles for removal of tetracycline as an emerging contaminant from water. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:40257-40268. [PMID: 37294491 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28134-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Since the release of antibiotics as emerging contaminants into the environmental water can cause severe difficulties for human health, their removal from the water is necessary. In this regard, a novel environmentally friendly adsorbent was developed based on green sporopollenin, which was magnetized and modified with magnesium oxide nanoparticles to produce MSP@MgO nanocomposite. The newly developed adsorbent was applied to remove tetracycline antibiotic (TC) from aqueous media. The surface morphology of the MSP@MgO nanocomposite was characterized using FTIR, XRD, EDX, and SEM techniques. The effective parameters of the removal process were studied, and it was confirmed that the chemical structure of TC was highly affected by changes in pH solution due to different pKa; therefore, the results showed that pH 5 was the optimum. Also, the maximum sorption capacity of MSP@MgO for TC for adsorption was obtained at 109.89 mg.g-1. In addition, the adsorption models were investigated, and the process was fitted with the Langmuir model. Thermodynamic parameters showed that the process was spontaneous (ΔG < 0), endothermic (ΔH > 0) and the adsorption mechanism was following the physisorption mechanism at room temperature.
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- Jari S Algethami
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Arts, Najran University, P.O. Box, 1988, Najran, 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Najran University, Najran, 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Madhyanchal Professional University, Ratibad, Bhopal, 462044, India.
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, PSU Energy Systems Research Institute, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
- Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences Research Group, Scientific Research Center, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Nasiriyah, 64001, Iraq.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University 20 Août 1955, 21000, Skikda, Algeria
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P. O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environment and Energy, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Earth Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222-Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, PSU Energy Systems Research Institute, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
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Liu X, Wei H, Wang H, Zhang Y, Song HL, Zhang S. A review of spatial distribution of typical antibiotic resistance genes in marine environment surrounding China. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 203:116482. [PMID: 38776644 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116482] [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: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have been steadily increasing due to the extensive overuse of antibiotics in the marine environment. Currently, the research considering ARGs distribution in marine ecosystems gains more interest. As the coastal sea has been regarded as one of the most polluted areas by antibiotic contaminants in China. However, no comprehensive review of the spatial distribution of ARGs in marine environment surrounding China. The main objective of this review is to investigate the level, characteristic, and spatial distribution of ARGs in the marine environment (seawater and sediments) surrounding China. Key sea areas, such as Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea, and South China Sea were selected in this review. The marine environment was the reservoir of ARGs, and ARGs in seawater were generally 1 to 2 orders of magnitude higher than that in sediments. Total ARGs were more abundant in the Yellow Sea, followed by the Bohai Sea, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea. This study raises questions regarding the spread and distribution for antibiotic resistance in marine environments.
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- Xingxiang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control (AEMPC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology (CIC-AEET), Nanjing University of Information Science &Technology, Nanjing 210044, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control (AEMPC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology (CIC-AEET), Nanjing University of Information Science &Technology, Nanjing 210044, PR China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Environmental Risk Prevention and Emergency Response Technology, Jiangsu Engineering Lab of Water and Soil Eco-Remediation, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control (AEMPC), Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology (CIC-AEET), Nanjing University of Information Science &Technology, Nanjing 210044, PR China.
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Wilson GJL, Perez-Zabaleta M, Owusu-Agyeman I, Kumar A, Ghosh A, Polya DA, Gooddy DC, Cetecioglu Z, Richards LA. Discovery of sulfonamide resistance genes in deep groundwater below Patna, India. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 356:124205. [PMID: 38797351 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Global usage of pharmaceuticals has led to the proliferation of bacteria that are resistant to antimicrobial treatments, creating a substantial public health challenge. Here, we investigate the emergence of sulfonamide resistance genes in groundwater and surface water in Patna, a rapidly developing city in Bihar, India. We report the first quantification of three sulfonamide resistance genes (sulI, sulII and sulIII) in groundwater (12-107 m in depth) in India. The mean relative abundance of gene copies was found to be sulI (2.4 × 10-2 copies/16S rRNA gene) > sulII (5.4 × 10-3 copies/16S rRNA gene) > sulIII (2.4 × 10-3 copies/16S rRNA gene) in groundwater (n = 15) and surface water (n = 3). A comparison between antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes and wastewater indicators, particularly tryptophan:fulvic-like fluorescence, suggests that wastewater was associated with AMR gene prevalence. Urban drainage channels, containing hospital and domestic wastes, are likely a substantial source of antimicrobial resistance in groundwater and surface water, including the Ganges (Ganga) River. This study is a reference point for decision-makers in the fight against antimicrobial resistance because it quantifies and determines potential sources of AMR genes in Indian groundwater.
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- George J L Wilson
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Williamson Research Centre for Molecular Environmental Science, The University of Manchester, Williamson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, AlbaNova University Center, SE-106 91, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, AlbaNova University Center, SE-106 91, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Mahavir Cancer Sansthan and Research Center, Phulwarisharif, Patna, 801505, Bihar, India
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- Mahavir Cancer Sansthan and Research Center, Phulwarisharif, Patna, 801505, Bihar, India
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Williamson Research Centre for Molecular Environmental Science, The University of Manchester, Williamson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- British Geological Survey, Maclean Building, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BB, United Kingdom
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- Department of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, AlbaNova University Center, SE-106 91, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Williamson Research Centre for Molecular Environmental Science, The University of Manchester, Williamson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom.
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Liu Z, Shi C, Wang B, Zhang X, Ding J, Gao P, Yuan X, Liu Z, Zhang H. Cytochrome P450 enzymes in the black-spotted frog ( Pelophylax nigromaculatus): molecular characterization and upregulation of expression by sulfamethoxazole. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1412943. [PMID: 38784115 PMCID: PMC11112259 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1412943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes are crucial for the detoxification of xenobiotics, cellular metabolism, and homeostasis. This study investigated the molecular characterization of CYP enzymes in the black-spotted frog, Pelophylax nigromaculatus, and examined the regulation of CYP expression in response to chronic exposure to the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (SMX) at various environmental concentrations (0, 1, 10, and 100 μg/L). The full-length cDNA of Pn-CYP26B1 was identified. The sequence included open reading frames of 1,536 bp, encoding proteins comprising 511 amino acids. The signature motif, FxxGxxxCxG, was highly conserved when compared with a number of selected animal species. SMX significantly upregulated the expression of the protein CYP26B1 in frog livers at concentrations of 1 and 10 μg/L. SMX showed an affinity for CYP26B1 of -7.6 kcal/mol, indicating a potential mechanism for SMX detoxification or adaptation of the frog. These findings contributed to our understanding of the environmental impact of antibiotics on amphibian species and underscored the importance of CYP enzymes in maintaining biochemical homeostasis under exposure to xenobiotic stress.
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- Zhiqun Liu
- Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Urban Wetlands and Regional Change, Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Urban Wetlands and Regional Change, Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Urban Wetlands and Regional Change, Hangzhou, China
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- Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Urban Wetlands and Regional Change, Hangzhou, China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Health Impact Assessment of Emerging Contaminants, Shanghai Academy of Environment Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Urban Wetlands and Regional Change, Hangzhou, China
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Jin W, Xiao C, Zhao J, Yang G, Chen Q, Feng L. Exposure to trace levels of live seaweed-derived antibacterial 2,4,6-tribromophenol modulates β-lactam antibiotics resistance in Vibrio. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:133774. [PMID: 38417370 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Non-antibiotic substances have been found to contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance. Bromophenols (BPs) are special anti-bacterial substances obtained from seaweed. This study explored the modulatory effect of trace BPs from a live seaweed on the antibiotic resistance of pathogenic Vibrio (V.) strains. A hydroponic solution of Ulva fasciata was found to contain trace levels (9-333 μg L-1) of 2,4,6-tribromophenol (TBP), a typical BP. TBP at a concentration of 165 μg L-1 significantly increased the inhibition zone diameter of widely used β-lactam antibiotics (amoxicillin and ampicillin) against V. alginolyticus M7 (Va. M7) and V. parahaemolyticus M3 (Vp. M3) as well as reduced the minimum inhibitory concentration by 2-4 fold against Va. M7. Whole genome re-sequencing analysis demonstrated that Va. M3 (53-60) had more mutant genes than Vp. M7 (44) in β-lactam resistance pathway. Transcriptome sequencing analysis, along with verification through RT-qPCR, further showed that oligopeptide permease (opp) was the only differentially expressed gene (DEG) among the mutated genes in the β-lactam resistance pathway. The opp transport activity and membrane permeability of Vibrio were both enhanced at 165 μg L-1 of TBP, and the ability of biofilm formation was also decreased. Thus, antibiotics resistance improvement of Vibrio by TBP was potentially related with the promoted opp transport activity, membrane permeability and inhibited biofilm formation.
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- Weimei Jin
- College of Marine Science and Technology, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China
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- College of Marine Science and Technology, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China
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- Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China
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- College of Marine Science and Technology, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China.
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Wang Y, Zhang Z, Kang J, Chen B, Hong W, Lv B, Wang T, Qian H. Phages in different habitats and their ability to carry antibiotic resistance genes. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:133941. [PMID: 38447371 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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As the most abundant organisms on Earth, phages play a key role in the evolution of bacterial antibiotic resistance. Although previous studies have demonstrated the molecular mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer mediated by mobile genetic elements, our understanding of the intertwined relationships between antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and phages is limited. In this study, we analysed 2781 metagenomic samples to reveal the composition and species interactions of phage communities in different habitats as well as their capacity to carry ARGs with health risks. The composition of phage communities varies in different habitats and mainly depends on environmental conditions. Terrestrial habitats display more complex and robust interactions between phages than aquatic and human-associated habitats, resulting in the highest biodiversity of phages. Several types of phages in certain taxa (4.95-7.67%, mainly belonging to Caudoviricetes) have the capacity to carry specific ARGs and display a high potential risk to human health, especially in human-associated habitats. Overall, our results provide insights into the assembly mechanisms of phage communities and their effects on the dissemination of antibiotic resistance.
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- Yan Wang
- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China; College of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology and Bioinformatics of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology and Bioinformatics of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, PR China.
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China.
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Salvi-Taga RG, Meffe R, Martínez-Hernández V, De Miguel Garcia A, De Bustamante I. Amended Vegetation Filters as Nature-Based Solutions for the Treatment of Pharmaceuticals: Infiltration Experiments Coupled to Reactive Transport Modelling. TOXICS 2024; 12:334. [PMID: 38787113 PMCID: PMC11125991 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12050334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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In small populations and scattered communities, wastewater treatment through vegetation filters (VFs), a nature-based solution, has proved to be feasible, especially for nutrient and organic matter removal. However, the presence of pharmaceuticals in wastewater and their potential to infiltrate through the vadose zone and reach groundwater is a drawback in the evaluation of VF performances. Soil amended with readily labile carbon sources, such as woodchips, enhances microbial activity and sorption processes, which could improve pharmaceutical attenuation in VFs. The present study aims to assess if woodchip amendments to a VF's soil are able to abate concentrations of selected pharmaceuticals in the infiltrating water by quantitatively describing the occurring processes through reactive transport modelling. Thus, a column experiment using soil collected from an operating VF and poplar woodchips was conducted, alongside a column containing only soil used as reference. The pharmaceuticals acetaminophen, naproxen, atenolol, caffeine, carbamazepine, ketoprofen and sulfamethoxazole were applied daily to the column inlet, mimicking a real irrigation pattern and periodically measured in the effluent. Ketoprofen was the only injected pharmaceutical that reached the column outlet of both systems within the experimental timeframe. The absence of acetaminophen, atenolol, caffeine, carbamazepine, naproxen and sulfamethoxazole in both column outlets indicates that they were attenuated even without woodchips. However, the presence of 10,11-epoxy carbamazepine and atenolol acid as transformation products (TPs) suggests that incomplete degradation also occurs and that the effect of the amendment on the infiltration of TPs is compound-specific. Modelling allowed us to generate breakthrough curves of ketoprofen in both columns and to obtain transport parameters during infiltration. Woodchip-amended columns exhibited Kd and μw values from one to two orders of magnitude higher compared to soil column. This augmentation of sorption and biodegradation processes significantly enhanced the removal of ketoprofen to over 96%.
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- Raisa Gabriela Salvi-Taga
- Department of Geology, Geography and Environment, University of Alcala, 28802 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain;
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- IMDEA Water Institute, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; (R.M.); (V.M.-H.)
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- Wageningen Environmental Research (WEnR), Water and Food Team, Wageningen University and Research, 6708 Wageningen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Geology, Geography and Environment, University of Alcala, 28802 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain;
- IMDEA Water Institute, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; (R.M.); (V.M.-H.)
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Xu Y, Gao H, Li R, Lou Y, Li B, Cheng G, Na G. Occurrence and distribution of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes from the land to ocean in Daliao River-Liaodong Bay, China. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 197:106470. [PMID: 38574497 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2024.106470] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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In this study, the pollution status of antibiotics and ARGs in sediments from the land-sea intersection of Liaodong Bay was analyzed. The results showed that the level of antibiotic pollution ranged from ND to 433.27 ng/kg, with quinolones and tetracycline as the dominant antibiotics. The relative abundance of ARGs ranged from 3.62 × 10-3 to 1.32 × 10-1 copies/16SrRNA copies, with aminoglycoside and MLSB resistance genes being dominant. Regarding spatial distribution, the land and estuary areas showed higher antibiotic pollution levels than the offshore areas. Similarly, the land and estuary areas exhibited higher antibiotic diversity than the offshore areas. The ARGs were widely distributed on land, and their abundance gradually decreased to the downstream estuary area. Land and coastal areas exhibited higher ARG diversity than estuary areas. Analysis of environmental factors revealed a significant correlation between ARGs and non-corresponding antibiotics, and some ARGs were affected by heavy metals Cu and Pb.
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- Yunfeng Xu
- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China
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- National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China; College of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China.
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- National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Dalian Ecological Environment Monitoring Center, Liaoning Province, Dalian, 116023, China
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- National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China; College of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China; College of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China; Hainan Key Laboratory for Coastal Marine Eco-environment and Carbon Sink/Yazhou Bay Innovation Institute/College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan Tropical Ocean University, Sanya, 572022, China.
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Klanovicz N, Pinto CA. Occurrence of pharmaceutically active compounds in groundwater and their effects to the human health. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:33223-33238. [PMID: 38691293 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33423-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Groundwater contamination by pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) has been considered a public health concern worldwide. Alongside the potential toxicological risk of these organic substances, many countries still rely on groundwater for drinking water supply. Thus, this study identified a priority list of seven licit PhACs, comprising acetaminophen (ACT), tramadol (TRA), carbamazepine (CBZ), erythromycin (ERY), sulfamethoxazole (SMX), metformin (MET), and oxazepam (OXZ). Consumption, concentration, and human toxicity in silico results were collected from open access databases. These three indicators were analyzed separately and grouped through a general risk index. The consumption index (data from the USA and Brazil) indicated that ACT, TRA, and MET are the most consumed. Monitoring samples from the USA and Europe (n = 816) indicated that OXZ and ERY stand out as the higher occurrence index considering both regions, but the ranking for each region showed considerable differences. When assessing toxicological risk, an index ≥ 0.5 was attributed to CBZ, MET, OXZ, SMX, and TRA. The general risk indicated the need to be attentive to MET, OXZ, and TRA as they presented ≥ 0.5 index values for at least two indicators.
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- Natalia Klanovicz
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escola Politecnica, University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo, 05508080, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escola Politecnica, University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo, 05508080, Brazil
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Wang T, Huang R, Chen HL, Xu KM, Wu LG, Chen KP, Wu JC. Comparative study of reactive oxygen species and tetracycline degradation pathways in catalytic peroxodisulfate activation by asymmetric mesoporous TiO 2 and the corresponding controlled-release materials. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 348:123813. [PMID: 38537801 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123813] [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: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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The removal of trace amounts of antibiotics from water environments while simultaneously avoiding potential environmental hazards during the treatment is still a challenge. In this work, green, harmless, and novel asymmetric mesoporous TiO2 (A-mTiO2) was combined with peroxodisulfate (PDS) as active components in a controlled-release material (CRM) system for the degradation of tetracycline (TC) in the dark. The formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the degradation pathways of TC during catalytic PDS activation by A-mTiO2 powder catalysts and the CRMs were thoroughly studied. Due to its asymmetric mesoporous structure, there were abundant Ti3+/Ti4+ couples and oxygen vacancies in A-mTiO2, resulting in excellent activity in the activation of PDS for TC degradation, with a mineralization rate of 78.6%. In CRMs, ROS could first form during PDS activation by A-mTiO2 and subsequently dissolve from the CRMs to degrade TC in groundwater. Due to the excellent performance and good stability of A-mTiO2, the resulting constructed CRMs could effectively degrade TC in simulated groundwater over a long period (more than 20 days). From electron paramagnetic resonance analysis and TC degradation experiments, it was interesting to find that the ROS formed during PDS activation by A-mTiO2 powder catalysts and CRMs were different, but the degradation pathways for TC were indeed similar in the two systems. In PDS activation by A-mTiO2, besides the free hydroxyl radical (·OH), singlet oxygen (1O2) worked as a major ROS participating in TC degradation. For CRMs, the immobilization of A-mTiO2 inside CRMs made it difficult to capture superoxide radicals (·O2-), and continuously generate 1O2. In addition, the formation of sulfate radicals (·SO4-), and ·OH during the release process of CRMs was consistent with PDS activation by the A-mTiO2 powder catalyst. The eco-friendly CRMs had a promising potential for practical application in the remediation of organic pollutants from groundwater.
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- Ting Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Zhao K, Li C, Li F. Research progress on the origin, fate, impacts and harm of microplastics and antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater treatment plants. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9719. [PMID: 38678134 PMCID: PMC11055955 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60458-z] [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: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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Previous studies reported microplastics (MPs), antibiotics, and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). There is still a lack of research progress on the origin, fate, impact and hazards of MPs and ARGs in WWTPs. This paper fills a gap in this regard. In our search, we used "microplastics", "antibiotic resistance genes", and "wastewater treatment plant" as topic terms in Web of Science, checking the returned results for relevance by examining paper titles and abstracts. This study mainly explores the following points: (1) the origins and fate of MPs, antibiotics and ARGs in WWTPs; (2) the mechanisms of action of MPs, antibiotics and ARGs in sludge biochemical pools; (3) the impacts of MPs in WWTPs and the spread of ARGs; (4) and the harm inflicted by MPs and ARGs on the environment and human body. Contaminants in sewage sludge such as MPs, ARGs, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria enter the soil and water. Contaminants can travel through the food chain and thus reach humans, leading to increased illness, hospitalization, and even mortality. This study will enhance our understanding of the mechanisms of action among MPs, antibiotics, ARGs, and the harm they inflict on the human body.
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- Ke Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, 5088 Xincheng Street, Changchun, 130118, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, 5088 Xincheng Street, Changchun, 130118, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria at Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, 5088 Xincheng Street, Changchun, 130118, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria at Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China.
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Xiao R, Huang D, Du L, Yin L, Gao L, Chen H, Tang Z. Transport and retention of ciprofloxacin with presence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in the saturated porous media: impacts of ionic strength and cation types. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2024; 46:153. [PMID: 38587707 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-01927-2] [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: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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The environmental fate and risks of ciprofloxacin (CIP) in the subsurface have raised intensive concerns. Herein, the transport behaviors of CIP in both saturated quartz sand and sand/multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) mixtures under different solution ionic strength of the solution and coexisting cation types were investigated. Batch adsorption experiments highlighted growing adsorptive capacity for CIP with the increasing content of MWCNTs in the MWCNTs-quartz sand mixtures (from 0.5% to 1.5%, w/w). Breakthrough curves (BTCs) of CIP in the MWCNTs-quartz sand mixtures were well fitted by the two-site chemical nonequilibrium model (R2 > 0.833). The estimated retardation factors for CIP increased from 9.68 to 282 with growing content of MWCNTs in the sand column, suggesting the presence of MWCNTs significantly inhibited the transport of CIP in saturated porous media. Moreover, the values of retardation factors are negatively correlated with the ionic strength and higher ionic strength could facilitate the transport of CIP in the saturated porous media. Compared with monovalent cations (Na+), the presence of divalent cations (Ca2+) significantly facilitated the transport of CIP in the columns due to the complexation between CIP and Ca2+ as well as deposition of MWCNTs aggregates on the sand surface. Results regarding CIP retention in columns indicated that MWCNTs could enhance the accumulation of CIP in the layers close to the influent of sand columns, while they could hinder upward transport of CIP to the effluent. This study improves our understanding for transport behaviors and environmental risk assessments of CIP in the saturated porous media with MWCNTs.
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- Ruihao Xiao
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China.
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, China
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Zhang L, Chen H, Gao S, Song Y, Zhao Y, Tang W, Cui J. Antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in different rivers: The link with antibiotics, microbial communities, and human activities. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 919:170788. [PMID: 38342453 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170788] [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: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Rivers as a critical sink for antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), and the distribution and spread of ARGs are related to environmental factors, human activities, and biotic factors (e.g. mobile genetic elements (MGEs)). However, the potential link among ARGs, microbial community, and MGEs in rivers under different antibiotic concentration and human activities remains unclear. In this study, 2 urban rivers (URs), 1 rural-urban river (RUR), and 2 rural rivers (RRs) were investigated to identify the spatial-temporal variation and driving force of ARGs. The total concentration of quinolones (QNs) was 160.1-2151 ng·g-1 in URs, 23.34-1188 ng·g-1 in RUR, and 16.39-85.98 ng·g-1 in RRs. Total population (TP), gross domestic production (GDP), sewage, industrial enterprise (IE), and IEGDP appeared significantly spatial difference in URs, RUR, and RRs. In terms of ARGs, 145-161 subtypes were detected in URs, 59-61 subtypes in RURs, and 46-79 subtypes in RRs. For MGEs, 55-60 MGEs subtypes were detected in URs, 29-30 subtypes in RUR, and 29-35 subtypes in RRs. Significantly positive correlation between MGEs and ARGs were found in these rivers. More ARGs subtypes were related to MGEs in URs than those in RUR and RRs. Overall, MGEs and QNs showed significantly direct positive impact on the abundance of ARGs in all rivers, while microbial community was significantly positive impact on the ARGs abundance in URs and RUR. The ARGs abundance in URs/RUR were directly positive influenced by microbial community/MGEs/socioeconomic elements (SEs)/QNs, while those in RRs were directly positive influenced by QNs/MGEs and indirectly positive impacted by SEs. Most QNs resistance risk showed significantly positive correlation with the abundance of ARGs types. Therefore, not only need to consider the concentration of antibiotics, but also should pay more attention to SEs and MGEs in antibiotics risk management and control.
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- Lulu Zhang
- College of Environment Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 050000 Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
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- College of Environment Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 050000 Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- College of Environment Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 050000 Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- College of Environment Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 050000 Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- College of Environment Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 050000 Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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Wu X, Jin C, Du G, Wang J, Su J, Li R. Urea promoted soil microbial community and reduced the residual ciprofloxacin in soil and its uptake by Chinese flowering cabbage. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:30137-30148. [PMID: 38602632 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33213-0] [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: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Antibiotics in agricultural soil can be accumulated in crops and might pose a potential risk to human health. Nevertheless, there is a lack of knowledge about the impact of nitrogen fertilizers on the dissipation and uptake of antibiotics in soils. Therefore, our aim in this study is to investigate the effects of urea fertilizer on the residues of ciprofloxacin and its uptake by Chinese flowering cabbage (Brassica parachinensis L.) as affected by the associated changes on the soil microbial community. A pot experiment has been conducted using spiked soil with 20 mg ciprofloxacin /kg soil and fertilized with urea at dosages equal to 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8 t/ha. Application urea especially at 0.4 t/ha decreased the residue of ciprofloxacin in the soil and its uptake by the roots and its translocation to the shoots of Chinese flowering cabbage. The translocation factors (TFs) for ciprofloxacin were significantly decreased (P < 0.05) only at the treatment of 0.4 t/ha, while no significant difference of bio-concentration factors (BCFs). The average well color development (AWCD) values, Shannon diversity, and richness index were higher in the fertilized than the un-fertilized soils, and all such indicators were greater at the treatment of 0.4 t/ha than at 0.2 and 0.8 t/ha. The carbon substrate utilization of phenolic acids at the treatments of 0.4 t/ha were greater than with other levels of urea fertilizer. In conclusion, moderate urea addition significantly increased soil microbial activity and abundance, which in turn promoted the ciprofloxacin dissipation in soil and plant tissue. The present study provides an economical and operational strategy for the remediation of ciprofloxacin contaminated soils.
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- Xiaolian Wu
- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China.
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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Yang JH, Fu JJ, Jia ZY, Geng YC, Ling YR, Fan NS, Jin RC. Microbial response and recovery strategy of the anammox process under ciprofloxacin stress from pure strain and consortia perspectives. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2024; 186:108599. [PMID: 38554504 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108599] [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: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Ciprofloxacin (CIP) poses a high risk of resistance development in water environments. Therefore, comprehensive effects and recovery strategies of CIP in anaerobic ammonia oxidation (anammox) process were systematically elucidated from consortia and pure strains perspectives. The anammox consortia was not significantly affected by the stress of 10 mg L-1 CIP, while the higher concentration (20 mg L-1) of CIP caused a dramatic reduction in the nitrogen removal performance of anammox system. Simultaneously, the abundances of dominant functional bacteria and corresponding genes also significantly decreased. Such inhibition could not be mitigated by the recovery strategy of adding hydrazine and hydroxylamine. Reducing nitrogen load rate from 5.1 to 1.4 kg N m-3 d-1 promoted the restoration of three reactors. In addition, the robustness and recovery of anammox systems was evaluated using starvation and shock strategies. Simultaneously, antibiotic resistance genes and key metabolic pathways of anammox consortia were upregulated, such as carbohydrate and energy metabolisms. In addition, 11 pure stains were isolated from the anammox system and identified through phylogenetic analysis, 40 % of which showed multidrug resistance, especially Pseudomonas. These findings provide deep insights into the responding mechanism of anammox consortia to CIP stress and promote the application of anammox process for treating wastewater containing antibiotics.
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- Jun-Hui Yang
- Laboratory of Water Pollution Remediation, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Laboratory of Water Pollution Remediation, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Laboratory of Water Pollution Remediation, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Laboratory of Water Pollution Remediation, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Laboratory of Water Pollution Remediation, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 310018, China; Laboratory of Water Pollution Remediation, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China.
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- School of Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 310018, China; Laboratory of Water Pollution Remediation, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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Ouyang E, Wu M, He W, Liu H, Gui M, Yang H. Chitin/calcite composite extracted from shell waste as a low-cost adsorbent for removal of tetracycline and ciprofloxacin: Effects and mechanisms. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 353:141503. [PMID: 38382718 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Recently, water contamination caused by the misuse of antibiotics has become a growing concern. In this study, an economical chitin/calcite composite (CCA) was extracted from crab shell waste, and the effects and mechanisms of its removal of ciprofloxacin (CIP) and tetracycline (TC) from aqueous solution were investigated. The functional groups of chitin and the metal phase of calcite gave CCA the ability to remove antibiotics. Experiments on kinetics, isothermal adsorption, thermodynamics, co-removal, and reusability were conducted to systematically explore the adsorption performances of CCA toward antibiotics. The pseudo-second-order (FSO) and Langmuir models suited the data obtained from experiments best and displayed a good fit for the chemisorption and a certain homogeneity of adsorption sites. At 25 °C, the maximum adsorption capacities (Qmax) toward CIP and TC were 228.86 and 150.76 mg g-1, respectively. The adsorption mechanisms of CCA with TC and CIP are pH dependent since pH can affect the surface charge of CCA and the form in which CIP and TC are existing. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) demonstrated that the keto-O and carboxyl groups of CIP and the carbonyl, hydroxyl, and amido groups of TC could be responsible for the binding with the calcite and the functional groups of chitin through surface complexation, cation bridge and hydrogen bonding.
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- Erming Ouyang
- School of Resources & Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China; Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Resources & Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Resources & Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Resources & Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Resources & Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Resources & Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, Jiangxi, China; Engineering Research Center of Watershed Carbon Neutralization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, China.
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Diao J, Wang J, Xie Y, Zhang J, Wang T. Spatial distribution, mass flux, and ecological risk of antibiotics in Taiwan and Luzon Straits: A case in the West Pacific Region. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 201:116238. [PMID: 38461781 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116238] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Emerging pollutants are hazardous to the ecological environment and human health, and these issues have attracted increasing attention from scholars. In the current study, the Taiwan Strait is long and narrow, highly influenced by terrestrial domains, and frequently disturbed by human activities. Conversely, the Luzon Strait is an open sea far from the shore, and the impact of human activities on it is minimal. The description of antibiotics in two different types of seas revealed that contaminants were most commonly detected in both straits. In particular, the coasts of the Minjiang River, Jinjiang River, and Jiulong River were found to be pollution hotspots in the Taiwan Strait. The calculation of risk quotients revealed that antibiotics were more sensitive to algae. Furthermore, estimation of the risk quotients of the mixtures found that antibiotics in the environment do not pose a high risk to aquatic organisms at different trophic levels.
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- Jieyi Diao
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; Institute of Marine Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China.
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Yuan S, Wang Z, Yuan S. Insights into the pH-dependent interactions of sulfadiazine antibiotic with soil particle models. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 917:170537. [PMID: 38301792 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170537] [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: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Sulfonamide antibiotics (SAs) are widely used as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, leading to global concerns due to their potential soil accumulation and subsequent effects on ecosystems. SAs often exhibit remarkable environmental persistence, necessitating further investigation to uncover the ultimate destiny of these molecules. In this work, molecular dynamics simulations combined with complementary quantum chemistry calculations were employed to investigate the influence of pH on the behavior of sulfadiazine (SDZ, a typical SAs) in soil particle models (silica, one of the main components of soil). Meanwhile, the quantification of SDZ molecules aggregation potential onto silica was further extended. SDZ molecules tend to form a monolayer on the soil surface under acidic conditions while forming aggregated adsorption on the surface under neutral conditions. Due to the hydrophilicity of the silica, multiple hydration layers would form on its surface, hindering the further adsorption of SDZ molecules on its surface. The calculated soil-water partition coefficient (Psoil/water) of SDZ+ and SDZ were 9.01 and 7.02, respectively. The adsorption evaluation and mechanisms are useful in controlling the migration and transformation of SAs in the soil environment. These findings provide valuable insights into the interactions between SDZ and soil components, shedding light on its fate and transport in the environment.
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- Shideng Yuan
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China.
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- Key Lab of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, PR China
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