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Singh G, Thakur N, Kumar R. Nanoparticles in drinking water: Assessing health risks and regulatory challenges. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 949:174940. [PMID: 39047836 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174940] [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: 05/19/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
Abstract
Nanoparticles (NPs) pose a significant concern in drinking water due to their potential health risks and environmental impact. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current understanding of NP sources and contamination in drinking water, focusing on health concerns, mitigation strategies, regulatory frameworks, and future perspectives. This review highlights the importance of nano-specific pathways, fate processes, health risks & toxicity, and the need for realistic toxicity assessments. Different NPs like titanium dioxide, silver, nanoplastics, nanoscale liquid crystal monomers, copper oxide, and others pose potential health risks through ingestion, inhalation, or dermal exposure, impacting organs and potentially leading to oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, DNA damage, cytotoxicity, disrupt intracellular energetic mechanisms, reactive oxygen species generation, respiratory and immune toxicity, and genotoxicity in humans. Utilizing case studies and literature reviews, we investigate the health risks associated with NPs in freshwater environments, emphasizing their relevance to drinking water quality. Various mitigation and treatment strategies, including filtration systems (e.g., reverse osmosis, and ultra/nano-filtration), adsorption processes, coagulation/flocculation, electrocoagulation, advanced oxidation processes, membrane distillation, and ultraviolet treatment, all of which demonstrate high removal efficiencies for NPs from drinking water. Regulatory frameworks and challenges for the production, applications, and disposal of NPs at both national and international levels are discussed, emphasizing the need for tailored regulations to address NP contamination and standardize safety testing and risk assessment practices. Looking ahead, this review underscores the necessity of advancing detection methods and nanomaterial-based treatment technologies while stressing the pivotal role of public awareness and tailored regulatory guidelines in upholding drinking water quality standards. This review emphasizes the urgency of addressing NP contamination in drinking water and provides insights into potential solutions and future research directions. Lastly, this review worth concluded with future recommendations on advanced analytical techniques and sensitive sensors for NP detection for safeguarding public health and policy implementations.
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- Gagandeep Singh
- Department of Biosciences (UIBT), Chandigarh University, Ludhiana, Punjab 140413, India
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- Department of Zoology, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Government College, Campus, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175001, India.
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.
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Do T, Vaculciakova S, Kluska K, David Peris-Díaz M, Priborsky J, Guran R, Krężel A, Adam V, Zitka O. Antioxidant-related enzymes and peptides as biomarkers of metallic nanoparticles (eco)toxicity in the aquatic environment. CHEMOSPHERE 2024:142988. [PMID: 39103097 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Increased awareness of the impact of human activities on the environment has emerged in recent decades. One significant global environmental and human health issue is the development of materials that could potentially have negative effects. These materials can accumulate in the environment, infiltrate organisms, and move up the food chain, causing toxic effects at various levels. Therefore, it is crucial to assess materials comprising nano-scale particles due to the rapid expansion of nanotechnology. The aquatic environment, particularly vulnerable to waste pollution, demands attention. This review provides an overview of the behavior and fate of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) in the aquatic environment. It focuses on recent studies investigating the toxicity of different metallic NPs on aquatic organisms, with a specific emphasis on thiol-biomarkers of oxidative stress such as glutathione, thiol- and related-enzymes, and metallothionein. Additionally, the selection of suitable measurement methods for monitoring thiol-biomarkers in NPs' ecotoxicity assessments is discussed. The review also describes the analytical techniques employed for determining levels of oxidative stress biomarkers.
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- Tomas Do
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław, Joliot-Curie 14a, 50-383 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław, Joliot-Curie 14a, 50-383 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław, Joliot-Curie 14a, 50-383 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic.
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Shelar A, Singh AV, Chaure N, Jagtap P, Chaudhari P, Shinde M, Nile SH, Chaskar M, Patil R. Nanoprimers in sustainable seed treatment: Molecular insights into abiotic-biotic stress tolerance mechanisms for enhancing germination and improved crop productivity. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 951:175118. [PMID: 39097019 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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Abiotic and biotic stresses during seed germination are typically managed with conventional agrochemicals, known to harm the environment and reduce crop yields. Seeking sustainable alternatives, nanotechnology-based agrochemicals leverage unique physical and chemical properties to boost seed health and alleviate stress during germination. Nanoprimers in seed priming treatment are advanced nanoscale materials designed to enhance seed germination, growth, and stress tolerance by delivering bioactive compounds and nutrients directly to seeds. Present review aims to explores the revolutionary potential of nanoprimers in sustainable seed treatment, focusing on their ability to enhance crop productivity by improving tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses. Key objectives include understanding the mechanisms by which nanoprimers confer resistance to stresses such as drought, salinity, pests, and diseases, and assessing their impact on plant physiological and biochemical pathways. Key findings reveal that nanoprimers significantly enhance seedling vigor and stress resilience, leading to improved crop yields. These advancements are attributed to the precise delivery of nanomaterials that optimize plant growth conditions and activate stress tolerance mechanisms. However, the study also highlights the importance of comprehensive toxicity and risk assessments. Current review presents a novel contribution, highlighting both the advantages and potential risks of nanoprimers by offering a comprehensive overview of advancements in seed priming with metal and metal oxide nanomaterials, addressing a significant gap in the existing literature. By delivering advanced molecular insights, the study underscores the transformative potential of nanoprimers in fostering sustainable agricultural practices and responsibly meeting global food demands.
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- Amruta Shelar
- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, MH, India
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Strasse, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, MH, India
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- Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007, MH, India
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- Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007, MH, India
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- Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Panchawati, Pune 411008, MH, India
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- Division of Food and Nutritional Biotechnology, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali 140306, PB, India.
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- Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded 431606 (MS) India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, MH, India.
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Hussain R, Naz S, Alam S, Ali HM, Ali A, Khan MS, Fouad D, Ataya FS, Mammadov A, Li K. Temporal and dosage impact of magnesium oxide nanoparticles on grass carp: unveiling oxidative stress, DNA damage, and antioxidant suppression. Toxicol Mech Methods 2024:1-13. [PMID: 39034674 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2024.2382801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO NPs) have gained significant importance in biomedicine and variety of nanotechnology-based materials used in the agriculture and biomedical industries. However, the release of different nanowastes in the water ecosystem becomes a serious concern. Therefore, this study was executed to evaluate the toxic impacts of MgO NPs on grass carp. A total of 60 grass carp were randomly divided in three groups (G0, G1, and G2). Fish reared in group G0 were kept as control while fish of groups G1 and G2 were exposed to 0.5 mg/L and 0.7 mg/L MgO NPs, respectively, mixed in water for 21 days. The 96h median lethal concentration (LC50) of MgO NPs was found to be 4.5 mg/L. Evaluation of oxidative stress biomarkers, antioxidant enzymes, DNA damage in different visceral organs and the presence of micronuclei in erythrocytes were determined on days 7, 14, and 21 of the trial. Results revealed dose- and time-dependent significantly increased values of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation product, DNA damage in multiple visceral organs and formation of micronuclei in the erythrocytes of treated fish (0.7 mg/L). The results on antioxidant profile exhibited significantly lower amounts of total proteins, catalase, superoxide dismutase, and peroxidase in visceral organs of the fish exposed to MgO NPs (0.5 and 0.7 mg/L) at day 21 of trial compared to control group. In conclusion, it has been recorded that MgO NPs severely influence the normal physiological functions of the grass carp even at low doses.
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- Riaz Hussain
- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Physical & Mathematical Sciences Institute of Physics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Physical & Mathematical Sciences Institute of Physics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Life Sciences, Western Caspian University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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Annamalai J, Seetharaman B, Sellamuthu I. Nanomaterials in the environment and their pragmatic voyage at various trophic levels in an ecosystem. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 364:121307. [PMID: 38870799 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121307] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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In the development of nanotechnology, nanomaterials (NMs) have a huge credential in advancing the existing follow-ups of analytical and diagnosis techniques, drug designing, agricultural science, electronics, cosmetics, sports, textiles and water purification. However, NMs have also grasped attention of researchers onto their toxicity. In the present review, initially the development of notable NMs such as metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles (NPs), magnetic NPs, carbon-based NMs and quantum dots intended to be commercialized along with their applications are discussed. This is followed by the current scenario of NMs in the environment to widen the outlook on the concentration of NPs in the environmental compartments and the frequency of organism exposed to NPs at varied trophic levels. In order to understand the physiochemical and morphological significance of NPs in exhibiting toxicity, fate of NPs in the environment is briefly deliberated. This is further geared-up to glance in-sightedly on the organisms starting from primary producer to primary consumer, secondary consumer, tertiary consumer and decomposers encountering NPs in their habitual niche. The state of NPs to which organisms are exposed, mechanism of NP uptake and toxicity, anomalies faced at each trophic level, concentration of NPs that is liable to cause toxicity and, biotransfer of NPs to the next generation and trophic level are detailed. Finally, the future prospects on bioaccumulation and biomagnification of NP-based products are conversed. Thus, the review would be noteworthy in unveiling the significance of NPs in forthcoming years combined with threat towards each organism in an ecosystem.
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- Jayshree Annamalai
- Endocrine Disruption and Reproductive Toxicology (EDART) Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India.
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- Endocrine Disruption and Reproductive Toxicology (EDART) Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India.
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India.
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Jebarani AH, Rasal RK, Badsha I, Nallathambi G, Devasena T. Fabrication and optimization of curcumin-multiwalled carbon nanotube (C-MWCNT) conjugate reinforced electrospun polyacrylonitrile membrane for water treatment applications. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:46652-46668. [PMID: 37936040 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30715-1] [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: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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In the recent times, one of the most crucial tasks related to water resources is the treatment of polluted water. This study reports the development of a functionalized nanofibrous membrane with enhanced filtration performance, heavy metal removal, and photocatalytic dye degradation for the effective treatment of contaminated water. The nanofibrous mats were developed by the process of electrospinning using a polymeric solution of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) reinforced with curcumin-multiwalled carbon nanotube (C-MWCNT) conjugate. The experimental trials for membrane fabrication were adapted based on the design of experiments (DoE) approach by making use of the Box-Behnken design (BBD) for a three-variable system, a component of response surface methodology (RSM). The three variable parameters selected for optimization of the electrospinning process were the dopant concentration (in weight percentage), the flow rate (in millilitre per hour), and the spinning time (in hours), respectively, and a total of 15 fibrous membranes were fabricated. The SEM analysis of the fabricated membranes revealed alterations in the surface morphology of the fibrous mats with variations in the electrospinning parameters. The infrared spectrum of the fibrous mats, validated the incorporation C-MWCNT conjugate in PAN, thereby confirming the formation of PAN/C-MWNCNT membrane. The mean flow pore size and breaking force of the PAN/C-MWCNT membranes was also obtained using a universal testing machine (UTM) and porometer, respectively. To choose the best membrane for efficient filtration experiments, the performance of each of the prepared membranes was assessed in terms of solute rejection percentage (SR%), permeate flux (PF), and pure water flux (PWF). The statistical analysis of the assessed parameters in accordance with the membranes prepared was done using the MINITAB software, and the three-dimensional (3D) surface plots were constructed using the STATISTICA software to visualize and validate the relation between each of the electrospinning parameters and the corresponding membrane performance characteristics. Similarly, the potential of the electrospun membranes for efficient heavy metal ion removal and photocatalysis were also tested independently and the optimal electrospinning parameters were determined for the same. Based on the results, it was observed that the PAN/C-MWCNT membranes could serve as potential candidates for the treatment of polluted water.
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, India
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, India
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- Department of Textile Technology, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, India
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Andrade VS, Ale A, Antezana PE, Desimone MF, Cazenave J, Gutierrez MF. Ecotoxicity of nanosilver on cladocerans and the role of algae provision. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:27137-27149. [PMID: 36378381 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24154-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are applied in diverse industries due to their biocide and physicochemical properties; therefore, they can be released into aquatic systems, interact with environmental factors, and ultimately exert adverse effects on the biota. We analyzed AgNPs effects on Ceriodaphnia reticulata (Cladocera) through mortality and life-history traits, considering the influence of food (Tetradesmus obliquus, Chlorophyceae) presence and concentration. C. reticulata was exposed to AgNPs in acute (absence and two algae concentrations plus five AgNPs treatments) and chronic assays (two algae concentrations plus three AgNPs treatments). AgNPs did not affect algae flocculation but increased Ag+ release, being these ions less toxic than AgNPs (as proved by the exposure to AgNO3). A reduction in AgNPs acute toxicity was observed when algae concentration increased. Acute AgNP exposure decreased C. reticulata body size and heart rate. The chronic AgNP exposure reduced C. reticulata molt number, growth, heart rate, and neonate size:number ratio, being these effects mitigated at the highest algae concentration. Increases in relative size and number of neonates were observed in AgNP treatments suggesting energy trade off. The increased Ag+ release with food presence suggests that the AgNP-algae interaction might be responsible of the decreased toxicity. Although algae reduced AgNP toxicity, they still exerted adverse effects on C. reticulata below predicted environmental concentrations. Since algae presence reduces AgNP effects but increases Ag+ release, studies should be continued to provide evidence on their toxicity to other organisms.
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- Instituto Nacional de Limnología (CONICET-UNL), Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas Y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de La Química Y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Facultad de Farmacia Y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas Y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de La Química Y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Facultad de Farmacia Y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Limnología (CONICET-UNL), Santa Fe, Argentina
- Departamento de Ciencias Naturales, Facultad de Humanidades Y Ciencias, Universidad Nacional del Litoral (FHUC-UNL), Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Limnología (CONICET-UNL), Santa Fe, Argentina
- Escuela Superior de Sanidad "Dr. Ramon Carrillo" Facultad de Bioquímica Y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral (FBCB-UNL), Santa Fe, Argentina
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