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Ooka M, Sakamuru S, Zhao J, Qu Y, Fang Y, Tao D, Huang R, Ferguson S, Reif D, Simeonov A, Xia M. Use of Tox21 screening data to profile PFAS bioactivities on nuclear receptors, cellular stress pathways, and cytochrome p450 enzymes. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 473:134642. [PMID: 38776814 PMCID: PMC11181952 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134642] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals widely used in commercial products. PFAS are a global concern due to their persistence in the environment and extensive associations with adverse health outcomes. While legacy PFAS have been extensively studied, many non-legacy PFAS lack sufficient toxicity information. In this study, we first analyzed the bioactivity of PFAS using Tox21 screening data surveying more than 75 assay endpoints (e.g., nuclear receptors, stress response, and metabolism) to understand the toxicity of non-legacy PFAS and investigate potential new targets of PFAS. From the Tox21 screening data analysis, we confirmed several known PFAS targets/pathways and identified several potential novel targets/pathways of PFAS. To confirm the effect of PFAS on these novel targets/pathways, we conducted several cell- and enzyme-based assays in the follow-up studies. We found PFAS inhibited cytochromes P450s (CYPs), especially CYP2C9 with IC50 values of < 1 µM. Considering PFAS affected other targets/pathways at > 10 µM, PFAS have a higher affinity to CYP2C9. This PFAS-CYP2C9 interaction was further investigated using molecular docking analysis. The result suggested that PFAS directly bind to the active sites of CYP2C9. These findings have important implications to understand the mechanism of PFAS action and toxicity.
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- Masato Ooka
- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Division of Translational Toxicology, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- Division of Translational Toxicology, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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Sharma I, Sharma S, Sharma V, Singh AK, Sharma A, Kumar A, Singh J, Sharma A. PGPR-Enabled Bioremediation of Pesticide and Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soil: A Review of Recent Advances and Emerging Challenges. CHEMOSPHERE 2024:142678. [PMID: 38908452 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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The excessive usage of agrochemicals, including pesticides, along with various reckless human actions, has ensued discriminating prevalence of pesticides and heavy metals (HMs) in crop plants and the environment. The enhanced exposure to these chemicals is a menace to living organisms. The pesticides may get bioaccumulated in the food chain, thereby leading to several deteriorative changes in the ecosystem health and a rise in the cases of some serious human ailments including cancer. Further, both HMs and pesticides cause some major metabolic disturbances in plants, which include oxidative burst, osmotic alterations and reduced levels of photosynthesis, leading to a decline in plant productivity. Moreover, the synergistic interaction between pesticides and HMs has a more serious impact on human and ecosystem health. Various attempts have been made to explore eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable methods of improving plant health under HMs and/or pesticide stress. Among these methods, the employment of PGPR can be a suitable and effective strategy for managing these contaminants and providing a long-term remedy. Although, the application of PGPR alone can alleviate HM-induced phytotoxicities; however, several recent reports advocate using PGPR with other micro- and macro-organisms, biochar, chelating agents, organic acids, plant growth regulators, etc., to further improve their stress ameliorative potential. Further, some PGPR are also capable of assisting in the degradation of pesticides or their sequestration, reducing their harmful effects on plants and the environment. This present review attempts to present the current status of our understanding of PGPR's potential in the remediation of pesticides and HMs-contaminated soil for the researchers working in the area.
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- Indu Sharma
- Department of Life Sciences, University Institute of Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Agriculture Sciences, University Institute of Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, University Institute of Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami, Nagaland, 798627, India.
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- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, DAV University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
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Vítková M, Zarzsevszkij S, Šillerová H, Karlova A, Šimek P, Wimmerová L, Martincová M, Urbánek B, Komárek M. Sustainable use of composted sewage sludge: Metal(loid) leaching behaviour and material suitability for application on degraded soils. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 929:172588. [PMID: 38642754 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172588] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Composted sewage sludge was investigated as a promising material for the reclamation or remediation of degraded sites. Using sewage sludge as soil amendment provides environmental benefits and risks while supporting circularity and waste minimisation. This study aims to comprehensively assess the suitability of locally available low-cost sludge treatment for sustainable and environmentally safe topsoil disposal in a brownfield area affected by coal mining. A nine-month composting was conducted before field application to the soil environment. The objectives were to assess: (i) composting time-dependent and pH-dependent metal(loid) leachability from composted sludges, (ii) the effect of sludges on metal(loid) leachability from soil over the first six months, and (iii) metal(loid) plant uptake during the first vegetation season as well as the bioaccumulation and translocation factors. The set of standardised leaching experiments confirmed the positive effect of compost maturity, i.e. despite some fluctuations over time, metal(loid) availability from the final composts was very low. Some metals showed unusual pH-dependent behaviour with the highest leachability at pH 8 due to excessive release of dissolved organic matter from the not-yet-stabilised matrix. Ecotoxicity testing confirmed the safety of the final composts for further soil application. The sludge-amended plots displayed similar metal(loid) leaching and pH evolution in time compared to the control biomass-amended plot. However, plant species (Artemisia vulgaris L.) that formed the natural vegetation cover of the experimental plots showed cumulative metal(loid) uptake. Cadmium and zinc were identified as the critical metals possibly related to the applied sludges, yielding high bioaccumulation and translocation factors. Yet, the quality of the compost feedstock, heterogeneity, and background values of the brownfield site need to be considered. Nevertheless, soil respiration indicated no adverse effects on soil health six months after sludge application. Overall, the composted material demonstrated potential suitability for remediation application in the studied area.
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- Martina Vítková
- Department of Environmental Geosciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha - Suchdol, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Environmental Geosciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha - Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- Department of Environmental Geosciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha - Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- Department of Environmental Geosciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha - Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- Department of Environmental Geosciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha - Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- Department of Applied Ecology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha - Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- Department of Applied Ecology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha - Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- DEKONTA, a.s., Dřetovice 109, 273 42 Stehelčeves, Czech Republic
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- Department of Environmental Geosciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha - Suchdol, Czech Republic
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Salavatifar M, Khosravi‐Darani K. Investigation of the simulated microgravity impact on heavy metal biosorption by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:3642-3652. [PMID: 38726446 PMCID: PMC11077246 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.4034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Heavy metals are one of the most dangerous environmental pollutions, and their elimination is one of the health system's priorities. Microorganisms have been introduced as a safe absorber of such pollution and this ability is related to the characteristics of their surface layers. There are reports about some bacteria's increment of cell envelope thickness in space conditions. Therefore, this study investigated SMG effect on heavy metals biosorption using Saccharomyces (S.) cerevisiae. Furthermore, the stability of complex, isotherm, and kinetic absorption models has been investigated. The results showed that the SMG positively affected the biosorption of mercury (Hg) 97% and lead (Pb) 72.5% by S. cerevisiae. In contrast, it did not affect cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) biosorption. In gastrointestinal conditions, Hg, Cd, and As-yeast complexes were stable, and their biosorption increased. In the case of the Pb-yeast complex, in simulated gastric exposure, the binding decreased at first but increased again in simulated intestinal exposure in both SMG and normal gravity (NG). The metals' biosorption by yeast followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic and the Langmuir isotherm models for all metals (As) matched with Langmuir and Freundlich. The current research results demonstrate that microgravity provides desirable conditions for heavy metal biosorption by S. cerevisiae. Furthermore, the biosorbent-heavy metal complex remains stable after simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Altogether, the results of this study could be considered in detoxifying food and beverage industries and maintaining astronauts' health.
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- Maryam Salavatifar
- Aerospace Research InstituteMinistry of Science, Research and TechnologyTehranIran
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- Department of Food Technology Research, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research InstituteShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Rahman MU, Ullah MW, Shah JA, Sethupathy S, Bilal H, Abdikakharovich SA, Khan AU, Khan KA, Elboughdiri N, Zhu D. Harnessing the power of bacterial laccases for xenobiotic degradation in water: A 10-year overview. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 918:170498. [PMID: 38307266 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Industrialization and population growth are leading to the production of significant amounts of sewage containing hazardous xenobiotic compounds. These compounds pose a threat to human and animal health, as well as the overall ecosystem. To combat this issue, chemical, physical, and biological techniques have been used to remove these contaminants from water bodies affected by human activity. Biotechnological methods have proven effective in utilizing microorganisms and enzymes, particularly laccases, to address this problem. Laccases possess versatile enzymatic characteristics and have shown promise in degrading different xenobiotic compounds found in municipal, industrial, and medical wastewater. Both free enzymes and crude enzyme extracts have demonstrated success in the biotransformation of these compounds. Despite these advancements, the widespread use of laccases for bioremediation and wastewater treatment faces challenges due to the complex composition, high salt concentration, and extreme pH often present in contaminated media. These factors negatively impact protein stability, recovery, and recycling processes, hindering their large-scale application. These issues can be addressed by focusing on large-scale production, resolving operation problems, and utilizing cutting-edge genetic and protein engineering techniques. Additionally, finding novel sources of laccases, understanding their biochemical properties, enhancing their catalytic activity and thermostability, and improving their production processes are crucial steps towards overcoming these limitations. By doing so, enzyme-based biological degradation processes can be improved, resulting in more efficient removal of xenobiotics from water systems. This review summarizes the latest research on bacterial laccases over the past decade. It covers the advancements in identifying their structures, characterizing their biochemical properties, exploring their modes of action, and discovering their potential applications in the biotransformation and bioremediation of xenobiotic pollutants commonly present in water sources.
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- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, PR China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health Uzbekistan, Fergana 150110, Uzbekistan
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Applied College, Mahala Campus and the Unit of Bee Research and Honey Production/Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Ha'il, Ha'il 81441, Saudi Arabia; Chemical Engineering Process Department, National School of Engineers Gabes, University of Gabes, Gabes 6029, Tunisia
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, PR China.
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Chiger AA, Nachman KE. Invited Perspective: Advancing Cumulative Approaches in Regulatory Decision Making. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES 2024; 132:31303. [PMID: 38445890 PMCID: PMC10916614 DOI: 10.1289/ehp14610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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- Andrea A. Chiger
- Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Risk Sciences and Public Policy Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Risk Sciences and Public Policy Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Pasquini E, Ferrante F, Passaponti L, Pavone FS, Costantini I, Baracchi D. Microplastics reach the brain and interfere with honey bee cognition. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169362. [PMID: 38128669 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169362] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Scientific research on the impact of microplastics (MPs) in terrestrial systems is still emerging, but it has confirmed adverse health effects in organisms exposed to plastics. Although recent studies have shown the toxicological effects of individual MPs polymers on honey bees, the effects of different polymer combinations on cognitive and behavioural performance remain unknown. To fill this knowledge gap, we investigated the effects of oral exposure to spherical MPs on cognitive performance and brain accumulation in the honey bee Apis mellifera. We evaluated the acute toxicity, after a two-day exposure, of polystyrene (PS - 4.8-5.8 μm) and plexiglass (Poly(methyl methacrylate), or PMMA - 1-40 μm) MPs, and a combination of the two (MIX), at two environmentally relevant and one higher concentration (0.5, 5 and 50 mg L-1) and analysed their effects on sucrose responsiveness and appetitive olfactory learning and memory. We also used fluorescent thermoset amino formaldehyde MPs (1-5 μm) to explore whether microspheres of this diameter could penetrate the insect blood-brain barrier (BBB), using Two-Photon Fluorescence Microscopy (TPFM) in combination with an optimized version of the DISCO clearing technique. The results showed that PS reduced sucrose responsiveness, while PMMA had no significant effect; however, the combination had a marked negative effect on sucrose responsiveness. PMMA, PS, and MIX impaired bee learning and memory in bees, with PS showing the most severe effects. 3D brain imaging analysis using TFPM showed that 1-5 μm MPs penetrated and accumulated in the brain after only three days of oral exposure. These results raise concerns about the potential mechanical, cellular, and biochemical damage that MPs may cause to the central nervous system.
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- Elisa Pasquini
- Department of Biology, University of Florence, Via Madonna del Piano, 6, Sesto Fiorentino 50019, Italy; Center for Mind/Brain Science (CIMeC), University of Trento, Rovereto, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Florence, Via Madonna del Piano, 6, Sesto Fiorentino 50019, Italy; Department of Ecological and Biological Science, Tuscia University, Largo dell'Università s.n.c., 01100 6 Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Florence, Via Madonna del Piano, 6, Sesto Fiorentino 50019, Italy
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- European Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy, Via N. Carrara 1, Sesto Fiorentino 50019, Italy; Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Florence, Via G. Sansone 1, Sesto Fiorentino, 50019 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Florence, Via Madonna del Piano, 6, Sesto Fiorentino 50019, Italy; European Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy, Via N. Carrara 1, Sesto Fiorentino 50019, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Florence, Via Madonna del Piano, 6, Sesto Fiorentino 50019, Italy.
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Awad MM, Chailapakul P, Brown MA, Kato TA. Mechanisms of piperonyl butoxide cytotoxicity and its enhancement with imidacloprid and metals in Chinese hamster ovary cells. Mutat Res 2024; 828:111853. [PMID: 38401335 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2024.111853] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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The widespread use of chemicals and the presence of chemical and metal residues in various foods, beverages, and other consumables have raised concerns about the potential for enhanced toxicity. This study assessed the cytotoxic effects of Piperonyl butoxide (PBO) and its enhancement by combination with major contamination chemicals including Imidacloprid and metals, using different cytotoxic and genotoxic assays in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. PBO exhibited elevated cytotoxic effects in poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) deficient CHO mutants but not in Glutathione S-transferase deficient CHO mutants. PBO cytotoxicity was enhanced by PARP inhibitor, Olaparib. PBO cytotoxicity was also enhanced with co-exposure to Imidacloprid, Lead Chloride, or Sodium Selenite. PBO induces γH2AX foci formation and apoptosis. The induction of DNA damage markers was elevated with PARP deficiency and co-exposure to Imidacloprid, Lead Chloride, or Sodium Selenite. Moreover, PBO triggers to form etch pits on plastic surfaces. These results revealed novel mechanisms of PBO cytotoxicity associated with PARP and synergistic effects with other environmental pollutants. The toxicological mechanisms underlying exposure to various combinations at different concentrations, including concentrations below the permitted limit of intake or the level of concern, require further study.
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- Mai M Awad
- Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, Graduate Degree Program in Ecology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1052, USA; Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1052, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1052, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Graduate Degree Program in Ecology, and Epidemiology Section, Colorado School of Public Health, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1052, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1052, USA.
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Yang Q, Li G, Jin N, Zhang D. Synergistic/antagonistic toxicity characterization and source-apportionment of heavy metals and organophosphorus pesticides by the biospectroscopy-bioreporter-coupling approach. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 905:167057. [PMID: 37709080 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167057] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Many anthropogenic chemicals are manufactured and eventually enter the surrounding environment, threatening food security and human health. Considering the additive or synergistic effects of pollutant mixtures, there is an expanding need for rapid, cost-effective and field-portable screening methods in environmental monitoring. This study used a recently developed biospectroscopy-bioreporter-coupling (BBC) approach to investigate the binary toxicity of Ag(I), Cr(VI) and four organophosphorus pesticides (dichlorvos, parathion, omethoate and monocrotophos). Ag(I) and Cr(VI) altered the toxicity mechanisms of pesticides, explained by the synergistic or antagonistic effect of Ag/Cr-induced cytotoxicity and pesticide-induced genotoxicity. The discriminating Raman spectral peaks associated with organophosphorus pesticides were 1585 and 1682 cm-1, but 750, 1004, 1306 and 1131 cm-1 were found in heavy metal and pesticide mixtures. More spectral alterations were related to pesticides rather than Ag(I) or Cr(VI), hinting at the dominant toxicity mechanisms of pesticides in mixtures. Ag(I) supplement significantly increased the levels of reactive oxygen species induced by organophosphorus pesticides, attributing to the increased permeability of cell membrane and entrance of toxic substances into the cells by the oligodynamic actions. This study lends deeper insights into the interactions between microbes and pollutant mixtures, offering clues to assess the cocktail effects of multiple pollutants comprehensively.
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- Qiuyuan Yang
- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment (Jilin University), Ministry of Education, Changchun 130021, PR China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China.
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Kim JH, Na JE, Lee J, Park YE, Lee J, Choi JH, Heo NY, Park J, Kim TO, Jang HJ, Park HY, Park SH. Blood Concentrations of Lead, Cadmium, and Mercury Are Associated With Alcohol-Related Liver Disease. J Korean Med Sci 2023; 38:e412. [PMID: 38111282 PMCID: PMC10727920 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND An association between environmental pollutants and alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) has not been determined until now. The objectives of this study were to examine the association of the pollutants with ALD, and whether the pollutants together increased the risk of ALD. METHODS Data were extracted from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010-2013 and 2016-2017; n = 11,993). Blood levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury were measured. ALD was defined by a combination of excessive alcohol consumption and ALD/non-alcoholic fatty liver disease index > 0. The aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index and fibrosis (FIB)-4 score were used to evaluate ALD FIB. RESULTS The odds ratios (ORs) of ALD for the highest versus the lowest quartiles of exposure were for lead, 7.39 (95% confidence interval [CI], 5.51-9.91); cadmium, 1.68 (95% CI, 1.32-2.14); and mercury, 5.03 (95% CI, 3.88-6.53). Adjusting for age, gender, smoking, occupation, education, and personal income attenuated the associations but indicated significant positive trends (all Ptrend < 0.001). A positive additive interaction between cadmium and lead was observed. The relative excess OR due to the interaction was 0.96 (95% CI, 0.41-1.51); synergy index = 2.92 (95% CI, 0.97-8.80). Among 951 subjects with ALD, advanced FIB was associated with lead and cadmium (OR, 3.46, 95% CI, 1.84-6.53; OR, 8.50, 95% CI, 2.54-28.42, respectively), but not with mercury. The effect estimates for lead and cadmium remained significant even after adjustment for daily alcohol intake. CONCLUSION Blood levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury were significantly associated not only with the risk of ALD but also with ALD FIB. Cadmium and lead have synergistic effects that increase the risk of ALD.
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- Jae Hoon Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
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Khalil MM, Aboueldahab SM, Abdel-Raheem KHM, Ahmed M, Ahmed MS, Abdelhady AA. Mixed agricultural, industrial, and domestic drainage water discharge poses a massive strain on freshwater ecosystems: a case from the Nile River in Upper Egypt. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:122642-122662. [PMID: 37973780 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30994-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Heavy metal and pesticide pollution of freshwater ecosystems, i.e., rivers, raises significant concerns worldwide, where practical solutions to reduce the threats become urgent need. Heavy metals and pesticides are top of the list of environmental toxicants endangering nature; therefore, pesticides and heavy metals were measured at 10 stations along the Al-Zennar agricultural drain and the Nile River at Assiut city in Upper Egypt, to assess potential negative impact on the water/sediment's quality. The sediment of the streambed is a sink for pesticides and heavy metals, where both water and sediments have higher contamination factor (CF) for Cd, Pb, Cr, Cu, and Zn. In addition, the Nile water is highly contaminated by PCBs. The distance to the point source and hydrodynamics (flow rate and stream gradient) has major influences in pollutant concentrations as indicated by regression models. Dilution effect and rapid sedimentation may comment on the lower concentrations of the pollutants in the Nile comparatively to the drain and on the water comparatively to the sediments. The physiochemistry of the stations has minor effect on the metal/pesticide concentration, where the variable importance of projection (VIP) of the partial least square model indicated that total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), SO42-, and BOD/TOC/COD are the main contributors to the metal/pesticide concentration. Concentrations were not correlated between water and sediment suggesting a historical accumulation in sediments and temporal variation in the pollution load in the Al-Zennar drain. Bray-Curtis clustering confirmed that heavy metals have the same anthropogenic source in contrast to natural source of both Mn and Fe.
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- Mahmoud M Khalil
- Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Al-Minya, 61519, Egypt.
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- Environmental Quality Management, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA), Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX, 78412, USA
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- Geology and Geophysics Department, College of Science, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Al-Minya, 61519, Egypt
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Bedoya-Perales NS, Maus D, Neimaier A, Escobedo-Pacheco E, Pumi G. Assessment of the variation of heavy metals and pesticide residues in native and modern potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivars grown at different altitudes in a typical mining region in Peru. Toxicol Rep 2023; 11:23-34. [PMID: 37383490 PMCID: PMC10293591 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2023.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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This research paper presents the preliminary outcomes of an investigation conducted on the levels of heavy metals (such as As, Cd, Pb, Al, Mn, Cu, Ba, Cr, and Ni) and pesticide residues found in both traditional and modern potato cultivars grown in Moquegua, one of the principal copper-producing departments of Peru. A total of 160 samples of potatoes and soil were collected at altitudes between 58 and 3934 m above sea level (m.a.s.l.), and measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), respectively. Determinations of pesticide residues were conducted by using the QuEChERS method. Metal concentrations in potato samples varied from 0.006 to 0.215 mg/kg for Pb; 0.01-0.25 mg/kg for As; 0.001-0.048 mg/kg for Cd; 0.4-47.9 mg/kg for Al; 0.008-0.802 mg/kg for Cr; 0.505-2.729 mg/kg for Cu; 0.022-29.894 mg/kg for Mn; 0.03-2.76 mg/kg for Ba; to 0.006-0.419 mg/kg for Ni. Among the principal findings of the study were that (i) potatoes grown at lower altitude (Chala and Yunga regions) accumulated more As, Cr, Ni and Al than those grown at higher altitudes (Suni region); (ii) modern potatoes in most cases show a higher concentration of metals than native ones; (iii) the principal positive correlation found between soil and potatoes was for As; (iv) 90% of the samples analyzed were free from pesticide residues.
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- Instituto Federal Farroupilha, Alameda Santiago do Chile, 195 - Nossa Sra. das Dores, 97050-685 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Estatística - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 9500 Bento Gonçalves avenue, 91509-900 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Estatística - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 9500 Bento Gonçalves avenue, 91509-900 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Dack K, Bustamante M, Taylor CM, Llop S, Lozano M, Yousefi P, Gražulevičienė R, Gutzkow KB, Brantsæter AL, Mason D, Escaramís G, Lewis SJ. Genome-Wide Association Study of Blood Mercury in European Pregnant Women and Children. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:2123. [PMID: 38136945 PMCID: PMC10742428 DOI: 10.3390/genes14122123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Mercury has high industrial utility and is present in many products, and environmental contamination and occupational exposure are widespread. There are numerous biological systems involved in the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of Hg, and it is possible that some systems may be impacted by genetic variation. If so, genotype may affect tissue concentrations of Hg and subsequent toxic effects. Genome-wide association testing was performed on blood Hg samples from pregnant women of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (n = 2893) and children of the Human Early Life Exposome (n = 1042). Directly-genotyped single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were imputed to the Haplotype Reference Consortium r1.1 panel of whole genotypes and modelled againstlog-transformed Hg. Heritability was estimated using linkage disequilibrium score regression. The heritability of Hg was estimated as 24.0% (95% CI: 16.9% to 46.4%) in pregnant women, but could not be determined in children. There were 16 SNPs associated with Hg in pregnant women above a suggestive p-value threshold (p < 1 × 10-5), and 21 for children. However, no SNP passed this threshold in both studies, and none were genome-wide significant (p < 5 × 10-8). SNP-Hg associations were highly discordant between women and children, and this may reflect differences in metabolism, a gene-age interaction, or dose-response effects. Several suggestive variants had plausible links to Hg metabolism, such as rs146099921 in metal transporter SLC39A14, and two variants (rs28618224, rs7154700) in potassium voltage-gated channel genes. The findings would benefit from external validation, as suggestive results may contain both true associations and false positives.
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- Kyle Dack
- Medical Research Council Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TH, UK; (K.D.)
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- ISGlobal, Institute for Global Health, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), 08018 Barcelona, Spain
- Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), 28029 Madrid, Spain (G.E.)
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- Centre for Academic Child Health, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 2PS, UK;
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- Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), 28029 Madrid, Spain (G.E.)
- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO- Universitat Jaume I - Universitat de València, 46020 Valencia, Spain
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- Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO- Universitat Jaume I - Universitat de València, 46020 Valencia, Spain
- Department of Preventative Medicine, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Universitat de València, 46100 Valencia, Spain
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- Medical Research Council Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TH, UK; (K.D.)
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University, 53361 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Air Quality and Noise, Division of Climate and Environmental Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, P.O. Box 222 Skoyen, NO-0213 Oslo, Norway;
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- Department of Food Safety, Division of Climate and Environmental Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, P.O. Box 222 Skoyen, NO-0213 Oslo, Norway
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- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Duckworth Lane, Bradford BD9 6RJ, UK
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- Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), 28029 Madrid, Spain (G.E.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Neuroscience, University of Barcelona, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Research Council Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TH, UK; (K.D.)
- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TH, UK
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Gekière A, Vanderplanck M, Michez D. Trace metals with heavy consequences on bees: A comprehensive review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 895:165084. [PMID: 37379929 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165084] [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: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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The pervasiveness of human imprint on Earth is alarming and most animal species, including bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila), must cope with several stressors. Recently, exposure to trace metals and metalloids (TMM) has drawn attention and has been suggested as a threat for bee populations. In this review, we aimed at bringing together all the studies (n = 59), both in laboratories and in natura, that assessed the effects of TMM on bees. After a brief comment on semantics, we listed the potential routes of exposure to soluble and insoluble (i.e. nanoparticle) TMM, and the threat posed by metallophyte plants. Then, we reviewed the studies that addressed whether bees could detect and avoid TMM in their environment, as well as the ways bee detoxify these xenobiotics. Afterwards, we listed the impacts TMM have on bees at the community, individual, physiological, histological and microbial levels. We discussed around the interspecific variations among bees, as well as around the simultaneous exposure to TMM. Finally, we highlighted that bees are likely exposed to TMM in combination or with other stressors, such as pesticides and parasites. Overall, we showed that most studies focussed on the domesticated western honey bee and mainly addressed lethal effects. Because TMM are widespread in the environment and have been shown to result in detrimental consequences, evaluating their lethal and sublethal effects on bees, including non-Apis species, warrants further investigations.
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- Antoine Gekière
- Laboratory of Zoology, Research Institute for Biosciences, University of Mons, 20 Place du Parc, 7000 Mons, Belgium.
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- CEFE, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, EPHE, IRD, 1919 Route de Mende, 34090 Montpellier, France.
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- Laboratory of Zoology, Research Institute for Biosciences, University of Mons, 20 Place du Parc, 7000 Mons, Belgium.
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Liao J, Wang T, Gui J, Zhang H, Huang C, Song X, Zhang S. Ecological Risk Assessment and Source Identification of Heavy Metals in Soils from Shiyang River Watershed in Northwest China. TOXICS 2023; 11:825. [PMID: 37888676 PMCID: PMC10610615 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11100825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Shiyang River Watershed is an important ecological barrier and agricultural production area in Northwest China, and the study of soil heavy metal content, distribution, and sources is important for agricultural product safety, pollution control, and ecosystem health. In this paper, 140 soil samples were collected from 28 stations to assess the level of heavy metal (Arsenic (As), Copper (Cu), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Mercury (Hg), Nickel (Ni), Zinc (Zn)) contamination, pollutant sources and influencing factors of soil in Shiyang River Watershed through determination of the metal contents and statistical analysis. The results indicated that the soils in the study area are typical saline soils in arid zones. The enrichment factors (EF) of As, Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn, and Pb indicate no contamination, and the EFs of Cd and Hg suggested minor contamination. Although the concentrations of Cd and Hg in soil are lower than others, they are more biotoxic and exhibit a moderate-high ecological risk. The index of geoaccumulation (Igeo) values reflect that most of the stations, especially the three groups of samples from depths of 10-20 cm, 20-40 cm, and 40-80 cm, are below the contamination threshold for all heavy metals. The chemical speciation of heavy metals, principal component analysis, and correlation analysis showed that Cr, Cu, Pb, Cd, Ni, and Zn mainly come from the natural accumulation upon weathering of soil-forming matrices. Hg and As mainly come from anthropogenic contributions. The effect of agricultural crop cultivation on soil heavy metal contamination is mainly through farm irrigation and crop-soil interactions, which accelerate the release of heavy metals through the weathering of soil-forming parent material and irrigation, which transports the heavy metals below the surface. The results of this study can provide a scientific basis for the involved authorities to formulate reasonable policies on environmental protection and pollution control.
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- Jie Liao
- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; (T.W.); (C.H.); (X.S.); (S.Z.)
- Gansu Salinization Field Observation and Research Station, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; (T.W.); (C.H.); (X.S.); (S.Z.)
- Gansu Salinization Field Observation and Research Station, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Gulang County Agricultural and Rural Bureau, Wuwei 733199, China;
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- Gansu Qilian Mountain National Nature Reserve Management and Protection Center Haxi Nature Reserve Station, Wuwei 733200, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; (T.W.); (C.H.); (X.S.); (S.Z.)
- Gansu Salinization Field Observation and Research Station, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; (T.W.); (C.H.); (X.S.); (S.Z.)
- Gansu Salinization Field Observation and Research Station, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; (T.W.); (C.H.); (X.S.); (S.Z.)
- Gansu Salinization Field Observation and Research Station, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Asupatri UR. Effects of Zinc Supplementation in Mitigating the Harmful Effects of Chronic Cadmium Exposure in a Zebrafish Model. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023:104158. [PMID: 37236493 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal that is highly toxic to living organisms, including humans. But the dietary zinc (Zn) supplements play critical role in minimizing or preventing Cd poisoning, without any side effects. The underlying mechanisms, however, have not been thoroughly investigated. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the use of Zn as a protection against Cd toxicity in zebrafish models. The obtained results confirmed the levels of antioxidant enzymes and supported the synergistic effects of Zn in reducing Cd toxicity. The lipid, carbohydrate, and protein concentrations in the liver tissue have also been negatively impacted by Cd; however, treatment with Zn has lessened these adverse effects. Furthermore, the level of 8-hydroxy-2' -deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), caspase-3 also confirms the protective effects of Zn in reducing DNA damage caused by Cd. The results of this study demonstrate that a Zn supplement can lessen the harmful effects of Cd in zebrafish model.
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- Usha Rani Asupatri
- Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517 502, India.
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Boudjema K, Moulai-Mostefa N, Badis A. Modeling integrated biomarker response (IBR) index for the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamark 1819) exposed to heavy metal mixture using the CCF design. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 32:487-501. [PMID: 37099202 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-023-02654-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Marine pollutants such as heavy metals (HMs) are considered among the most copious oxidative stress (OS) inducers in marine organisms which leads to reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation. Complementary to our previous bioassays studies, the present research focuses on Catalase (CAT), Glutathione S-transferase (GST) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) as oxidative stress biomarkers and the integrated biomarker response (IBR) indexes (IBR1 and IBR2) as an ecotoxicological assessment tool in Mytilus galloprovincialis using central composite face centered (CCF) design. The oxidative stress biomarkers were measured in adult mussels (45-55 mm) on 3 days-exposed under different sub-lethal concentrations of cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu). Using multiple regressions, ANOVA analysis revealed that experimental data fitted to second-order (quadratic) polynomial equations. The results showed that types, concentrations and metals combinations has a direct effect in CAT and GST activities, MDA level and IBR indexes. Additionally, metal-metal interactions were found synergistic (supra-additive), antagonistic (infra-additive) or zero interaction in the toxicological effect. As necessary, the optimization of the experimental results was done in order to determine the optimal conditions for the oxidative stress responses and IBR indexes. It was demonstrated that the CCF design combined with the multi-biomarker approach and IBR index can be used as an appropriate tool in ecotoxicological modulation and prediction of oxidative stress and antioxidant status by heavy metals in the mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis.
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- Kamel Boudjema
- National Centre for Research and Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NCRDFA), 42004, Bou Ismaïl, W. Tipaza, Algeria.
- Laboratory of Materials and Environment (LME), University of Medea, Ain D'Heb, 26001, Medea, Algeria.
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- Laboratory of Materials and Environment (LME), University of Medea, Ain D'Heb, 26001, Medea, Algeria
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- National Centre for Research and Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NCRDFA), 42004, Bou Ismaïl, W. Tipaza, Algeria
- Laboratory of Natural Substances Chemistry and BioMolecules (LNSC-BioM), University of Blida 1, 09000, Blida, Algeria
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Accumulation of Proline in Plants under Contaminated Soils—Are We on the Same Page? Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030666. [PMID: 36978914 PMCID: PMC10045403 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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Agricultural soil degradation is occurring at unprecedented rates, not only as an indirect effect of climate change (CC) but also due to intensified agricultural practices which affect soil properties and biodiversity. Therefore, understanding the impacts of CC and soil degradation on plant physiology is crucial for the sustainable development of mitigation strategies to prevent crop productivity losses. The amino acid proline has long been recognized for playing distinct roles in plant cells undergoing osmotic stress. Due to its osmoprotectant and redox-buffering ability, a positive correlation between proline accumulation and plants’ tolerance to abiotic stress has been pointed out in numerous reviews. Indeed, proline quantification is used systematically by plant physiologists as an indicator of the degree of tolerance and a measurement of the antioxidant potential in plants under stressful conditions. Moreover, the exogenous application of proline has been shown to increase resilience to several stress factors, including those related to soil degradation such as salinity and exposure to metals and xenobiotics. However, recent data from several studies often refer to proline accumulation as a signal of stress sensitivity with no clear correlation with improved antioxidant activity or higher stress tolerance, including when proline is used exogenously as a stress reliever. Nevertheless, endogenous proline levels are strongly modified by these stresses, proving its involvement in plant responses. Hence, one main question arises—is proline augmentation always a sign of improved stress resilience? From this perspective, the present review aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the implications of proline accumulation in plants under abiotic stress induced by soil degradation factors, reinforcing the idea that proline quantification should not be employed as a sole indicator of stress sensitivity or resilience but rather complemented with further biochemical and physiological endpoints.
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Huang L, Yao SM, Jin Y, Xue W, Yu FH. Co-contamination by heavy metal and organic pollutant alters impacts of genotypic richness on soil nutrients. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1124585. [PMID: 36778695 PMCID: PMC9909551 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1124585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Co-contamination by heavy metal and organic pollutant may negatively influence plant performance, and increasing the number of genotypes for a plant population may reduce this negative effect. To test this hypothesis, we constructed experimental populations of Hydrocotyle vulgaris consisting of single, four or eight genotypes in soils contaminated by cadmium, cypermethrin or both. Biomass, leaf area and stem internode length of H. vulgaris were significantly lower in the soil contaminated by cypermethrin and by both cadmium and cypermethrin than in the soil contaminated by cadmium only. A reverse pattern was found for specific internode length and specific leaf area. In general, genotypic richness or its interaction with soil contamination did not influence plant growth or morphology. However, soil nutrients varied in response to soil contamination and genotypic richness. Moreover, plant population growth was positively correlated to soil total nitrogen, but negatively correlated to total potassium and organic matter. We conclude that co-contamination by cadmium and cypermethrin may suppress the growth of H. vulgaris population compared to contamination by cadmium only, but genotypic richness may play little role in regulating these effects.
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- Lin Huang
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation/Institute of Wetland Ecology & Clone Ecology, Taizhou University, Taizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation/Institute of Wetland Ecology & Clone Ecology, Taizhou University, Taizhou, China
- College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation/Institute of Wetland Ecology & Clone Ecology, Taizhou University, Taizhou, China
- School of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation/Institute of Wetland Ecology & Clone Ecology, Taizhou University, Taizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation/Institute of Wetland Ecology & Clone Ecology, Taizhou University, Taizhou, China
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Tsounidi D, Soulis D, Manoli F, Klinakis A, Tsekenis G. AChE-based electrochemical biosensor for pesticide detection in vegetable oils: matrix effects and synergistic inhibition of the immobilized enzyme. Anal Bioanal Chem 2023; 415:615-625. [PMID: 36445454 PMCID: PMC9839810 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-022-04448-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Enzyme-based electrochemical biosensors have been widely deployed for the detection of a range of contaminants in different food products due to their significant advantages over other (bio)sensing techniques. Nevertheless, their performance is greatly affected by the sample matrix itself or by the matrix they are presented with in pretreated samples, both of which can impact the accuracy as well as the sensitivity of the measurements. Therefore, and in order to acquire reliable and accurate measurements, matrix effects and their influence on sensor performance should be taken into consideration. Herein, acetylcholinesterase (AChE)-modified electrochemical sensors were employed for the detection of pesticides in vegetable oils. Sensor interrogation with pretreated oil samples, spiked with carbofuran, revealed the inhibitory potential of the extracted matrix varies between different types of vegetable oil and their fatty acid content. In addition, synergies between the extracted matrix from different types of vegetable oils and the carbamate pesticide, carbofuran, were observed, which led to significant deviations of the sensor's performance from its anticipated behavior in buffered solution. Taking the aforementioned into consideration, appropriate calibration curves for each type of vegetable oil were drafted, which allowed for the highly reproducible determination of different pesticide concentrations in pretreated real samples. Collectively, a better understanding of AChE inhibition by single or multiple contaminants present in vegetable oils was gained, which can find many applications in numerous fields, ranging from sensor development to the design of new pesticides and medicinal products.
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- Dimitra Tsounidi
- grid.417975.90000 0004 0620 8857Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- grid.417975.90000 0004 0620 8857Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Minerva SA Edible Oils & Food Enterprises, Athens, Greece
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- grid.417975.90000 0004 0620 8857Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- grid.417975.90000 0004 0620 8857Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Dantas ADO, Castro TDSDSD, Câmara VDM, Santos ADSE, Asmus CIRF, Vianna ADS. Maternal Mercury Exposure and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Systematic Review. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA : REVISTA DA FEDERACAO BRASILEIRA DAS SOCIEDADES DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA 2022; 44:1126-1133. [PMID: 36580940 PMCID: PMC9800149 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1760215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present review aimed to synthesize the evidence regarding mercury (Hg) exposure and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). DATA SOURCES The PubMed, BVS/LILACS, SciELO and UFRJ's Pantheon Digital Library databases were systematically searched through June 2021. STUDY SELECTION Observational analytical articles, written in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, without time restriction. DATA COLLECTION We followed the PICOS strategy, and the methodological quality was assessed using the Downs and Black checklist. DATA SYNTHESIS We retrieved 77 articles, of which 6 met the review criteria. They comprised 4,848 participants, of which 809 (16.7%) had HDP and 4,724 (97.4%) were environmentally exposed to Hg (fish consumption and dental amalgam). Mercury biomarkers evaluated were blood (four studies) and urine (two studies). Two studies found a positive association between Hg and HDP in the group with more exposure, and the other four did not present it. The quality assessment revealed three satisfactory and three good-rated studies (mean: 19.3 ± 1.6 out 28 points). The absence or no proper adjustment for negative confounding factor, such as fish consumption, was observed in five studies. CONCLUSION We retrieved only six studies, although Hg is a widespread toxic metal and pregnancy is a period of heightened susceptibility to environmental threats and cardiovascular risk. Overall, our review showed mixed results, with two studies reporting a positive association in the group with more exposure. However, due to the importance of the subject, additional studies are needed to elucidate the effects of Hg on HDP, with particular attention to adjusting negative confounding.
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- Aline de Oliveira Dantas
- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil,Address for correspondence Aline de Oliveira Dantas, medical student Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroAv. Carlos Chagas Filho, 373, 2° andar, Sala 49, 21044-020, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJBrazil
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Sun C, Li C, Liu W, Schiöth HB. Generation of Endogenous Promoter-Driven Luciferase Reporter System Using CRISPR/Cas9 for Investigating Transcriptional Regulation of the Core Clock Gene BMAL1. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10123108. [PMID: 36551864 PMCID: PMC9775583 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10123108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Humans and other organisms are continuously exposed to thousands of chemicals through the atmosphere, drinking water, food, or direct contact. A large proportion of such chemicals are present in very low concentrations and may have synergistic effects, even at their no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL). Complex mixtures of contaminants are very difficult to assess by traditional toxicological methods. There is increasing attention on how different pollutants induce adverse physiological functions in the human body through effects on the circadian rhythm. However, it is very difficult to screen for compounds with circadian-rhythm-disrupting effects from a large number of chemicals or their complex mixtures. We established a stable firefly luciferase reporter gene knock-in U2-OS cell line by CRISPR/Cas9 to screen circadian-rhythm-disrupting pollutants. The luciferase gene was inserted downstream of the core clock gene BMAL1 and controlled by an endogenous promoter. Compared to detection systems using exogenous promoters, these cells enable the detection of compounds that interfere with the circadian rhythm system mediated by BMAL1 gene expression. The U2-OS knock-in cells showed BMAL1 and luciferase activity had parallel changes when treated with BMAL1 inhibitor and activator. Furthermore, the luciferase reporter gene has high sensitivity and is faster and more cost-effective than classic toxicology methods. The knock-in cell line can be used for high-throughput and efficient screening of circadian-rhythm-disrupting chemicals such as drugs and pollutants.
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- Chengxi Sun
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, 751 24 Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Uppsala University, 752 36 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, 751 24 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, 751 24 Uppsala, Sweden
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Osaili TM, Al Sallagi MS, Dhanasekaran DK, Bani Odeh WA, Al Ali HJ, Al Ali AA, Ismail LC, Al. Mehri KO, Pisharath VA, Holley R, Obaid RS. Pesticide residues in fresh fruits imported into the United Arab Emirates. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11946. [DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Hu G, Wang H, Shi H, Wan Y, Zhu J, Li X, Wang Q, Wang Y. Mixture toxicity of cadmium and acetamiprid to the early life stages of zebrafish (Danio rerio). Chem Biol Interact 2022; 366:110150. [PMID: 36084721 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.110150] [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: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Aquatic organisms are often exposed to contaminants that occur in the natural environment. Nevertheless, the toxic effects of chemical combinations on aquatic animals and their underlying toxic mechanisms for dealing with such exposures are still not fully understood. In this study, we investigated the combined effects of cadmium (Cd) and acetamiprid (ACE) on zebrafish (Danio rerio) using various endpoints. Cd exhibited a 96-h LC50 value of 4.77 mg a.i. L-1 against zebrafish embryos, which was lower than that of ACE (152.6 mg a.i. L-1). In contrast, the 96-h LC50 value of the mixture of Cd and ACE was 157.4 mg a.i. L-1. The mixture of Cd and ACE had a synergetic effect on the organisms. The activities of T-SOD, POD, and CarE were significantly changed in most exposures compared with the control group. In addition, five genes (TRα, crh, Tnf, IL, and P53) involved in oxidative stress, cellular apoptosis, the immune system, and the endocrine system exhibited more remarkable changes when exposed to chemical mixtures relative to their individual counterparts, demonstrating variations in the cellular and mRNA expression levels induced by the mixture exposure of ACE and Cd during the embryonic development of zebrafish. Therefore, these results indicated that the combined pollution of ACE and Cd could be a potentially hazardous factor, and further investigation is necessary for the safety evaluation and application of ACE. Moreover, further investigation on the combined toxicities of various chemicals must be performed to determine the chemical mixtures with synergistic responses.
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- Guixian Hu
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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Álvarez-Vergara F, Sanchez-Hernandez JC, Sabat P. Biochemical and osmoregulatory responses of the African clawed frog experimentally exposed to salt and pesticide. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 258:109367. [PMID: 35569782 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Salinization and pollution are two main environmental stressors leading deterioration to water quality and degradation of aquatic ecosystems. Amphibians are a highly sensitive group of vertebrates to environmental disturbance of aquatic ecosystems. However, studies on the combined effect of salinization and pollution on the physiology of amphibians are limited. In this study, we measured the standard metabolic rate (SMR) and biochemical parameters of adult males of the invasive frog Xenopus laevis after 45 days of exposure to contrasting salinity environments (400 and 150 mOsm NaCl) with either 1.0 μg/L of the organophosphate pesticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) or pesticide-free medium. Our results revealed a decrease in SMR of animals exposed to the pesticide and in the ability to concentrate the plasma in animals exposed simultaneously to both stressors. The lack of ability to increase plasma concentration in animals exposed to both salt water and CPF, suggests that osmoregulatory response is decreased by pesticide exposure. In addition, we found an increase of liver citrate synthase activity in response to salt stress. Likewise, the liver acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity decreased by 50% in frogs exposed to salt water and CPF and 40% in those exposed only to CPF, which suggest an additive effect of salinity on inhibition of AChE. Finally, oxidative stress increased as shown by the higher lipid peroxidation and concentration of aqueous peroxides found in the group exposed to salt water and pesticide. Thus, our results revealed that X. laevis physiology is compromised by salinization and pesticide exposure to both environmental stressors join.
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- Felipe Álvarez-Vergara
- Departamento de Ciencias Ecológicas, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Chile, Casilla 653, Santiago, Chile; Center of Applied Ecology and Sustainability (CAPES), Santiago, Chile.
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology, Institute of Environmental Science (ICAM), University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencias Ecológicas, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Chile, Casilla 653, Santiago, Chile; Center of Applied Ecology and Sustainability (CAPES), Santiago, Chile
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Dahmardeh Behrooz R, Poma G, Barghi M. Non-destructive mercury exposure assessment in the Brandt's hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas): spines as indicators of endogenous concentrations. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:56502-56510. [PMID: 35347622 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19926-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Due to its persistence, bioaccumulation characteristics, and toxicity, environmental contamination with mercury (Hg) is of high concern for human health, living organisms, and ecosystems, and its biological monitoring is highly relevant. In this study, the levels of total Hg were measured in organs, tissues, and spines of 50 individuals of Brandt's hedgehog collected in Iran in 2019. The Hg median levels in kidneys, liver, muscle, and spines were 156, 47, 47, and 20 ng/g dry weight, respectively. The results showed a significant positive correlation between the levels of Hg in kidneys and liver (r = 0.519; p < 0.01) and in spines and muscle (r = 0.337, p < 0.01) and kidneys (r = 0.309, p < 0.05). Significant differences (p < 0.05) in Hg levels in organs and tissues were also observed depending on the sex, weight, length, and age of the individuals. In addition, the median levels of total Hg in kidneys of Brandt's hedgehogs from an agricultural ecotype (median 190 ± 65) were significantly higher (p < 0.05) than those collected from a forest ecotype (median 126 ± 50), suggesting that the habitat could have a significant impact on animal contamination.
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- Reza Dahmardeh Behrooz
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Zabol, Zabol, Sistan, Iran.
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- Toxicological Centre, University of Antwerp, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), San 31, Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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Vinayagam V, Murugan S, Kumaresan R, Narayanan M, Sillanpää M, Vo DVN, Kushwaha OS. Protein nanofibrils as versatile and sustainable adsorbents for an effective removal of heavy metals from wastewater: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 301:134635. [PMID: 35447212 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Water is a valuable natural resource, which plays a crucial role in ecological survival as well as economic progress. However, the water quality has deteriorated in recent years as a result of urbanization, industrialization and human activities due to the uncontrolled release of industrial wastes, which can be extremely carcinogenic and non-degradable, in air, water and soil bodies. Such wastes showed the presence of organic and inorganic pollutants in high dosages. Heavy metals are the most obstinate contaminants, and they can be harmful because of having a variety of detrimental consequences to the ecosystem. The existing water treatment methods in many situations may not be sustainable or effective because of their high energy requirements and ecological impacts. In this review, state-of-the-art water treatment methods for the elimination of heavy metals with the help of protein nanofibrils are covered featuring a discussion on the strategies and possibilities of developing protein nanofibrils for the active elimination of heavy metals using kitchen waste as well as residues from the cattle, agriculture, and dairy industries. Further, the emphasis has been given to their environmental sustainability and economical aspects are also discussed.
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- Vignesh Vinayagam
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, P. O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa; Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Nørrebrogade 44, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark; Sustainable Membrane Technology Research Group (SMTRG), Chemical Engineering Department, Persian Gulf University, P.O. Box 75169-13817, Bushehr, Iran; Zhejiang Rongsheng Environmental Protection Paper Co. Ltd, No. 588 East Zhennan Road, Pinghu Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang, 314213, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600036, India.
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Stenton CA, Bolger EL, Michenot M, Dodd JA, Wale MA, Briers RA, Hartl MGJ, Diele K. Effects of pile driving sound playbacks and cadmium co-exposure on the early life stage development of the Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 179:113667. [PMID: 35533617 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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There is an urgent need to understand how organisms respond to multiple, potentially interacting drivers in today's world. The effects of the pollutants anthropogenic sound (pile driving sound playbacks) and waterborne cadmium were investigated across multiple levels of biology in larval and juvenile Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus under controlled laboratory conditions. The combination of pile driving playbacks (170 dBpk-pk re 1 μPa) and cadmium combined synergistically at concentrations >9.62 μg[Cd] L-1 resulting in increased larval mortality, with sound playbacks otherwise being antagonistic to cadmium toxicity. Exposure to 63.52 μg[Cd] L-1 caused significant delays in larval development, dropping to 6.48 μg[Cd] L-1 in the presence of piling playbacks. Pre-exposure to the combination of piling playbacks and 6.48 μg[Cd] L-1 led to significant differences in the swimming behaviour of the first juvenile stage. Biomarker analysis suggested oxidative stress as the mechanism resultant deleterious effects, with cellular metallothionein (MT) being the predominant protective mechanism.
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- C A Stenton
- Aquatic Noise Research Group, School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK; Centre for Conservation and Restoration Science, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK; St Abbs Marine Station, The Harbour, St Abbs, Eyemouth TD14 5PW, UK; Ocean Science Consulting Ltd., Spott Road, Dunbar EH42 1RR, UK.
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- Aquatic Noise Research Group, School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK; Centre for Conservation and Restoration Science, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK; St Abbs Marine Station, The Harbour, St Abbs, Eyemouth TD14 5PW, UK
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- École Nationale des Travaux Publics de L'état, 3 Rue Maurice Audin, 69 120 Vaulx en Velin, France
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- Aquatic Noise Research Group, School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK; Centre for Conservation and Restoration Science, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK
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- Aquatic Noise Research Group, School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK; Centre for Conservation and Restoration Science, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK; St Abbs Marine Station, The Harbour, St Abbs, Eyemouth TD14 5PW, UK
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- Aquatic Noise Research Group, School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK; Centre for Conservation and Restoration Science, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK
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- Centre for Marine Biodiversity & Biotechnology, Institute of Life and Earth Sciences, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK
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- Aquatic Noise Research Group, School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK; Centre for Conservation and Restoration Science, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh EH11 4BN, UK; St Abbs Marine Station, The Harbour, St Abbs, Eyemouth TD14 5PW, UK.
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Balasooriya S, Diyabalanage S, Yatigammana SK, Ileperuma OA, Chandrajith R. Major and trace elements in rice paddy soils in Sri Lanka with special emphasis on regions with endemic chronic kidney disease of undetermined origin. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2022; 44:1841-1855. [PMID: 34282514 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-021-01036-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Environmental exposure to trace elements has been widely suspected as an etiological factor for the emergence of chronic kidney disease of undetermined origin (CKDu) that prevails in certain districts of the dry zone areas of Sri Lanka. Contaminated rice can be act as a host for potentially toxic trace elements that ultimately led to health hazards; thus, rice soils were investigated in detail, giving particular attentions to identified CKDu hotspots. A total of 102 rice soil samples were collected from main climatic zones viz. wet and dry zones including CKDu hotspots. In addition to pH, electrical conductivity and cation exchange capacity, acid extracted major and trace element contents in rice soils were determined by using ICP-MS. Significant differences were observed for Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Pb contents between climatic zones. Arsenic and Pb contents in soils were lower than the levels reported in soils from other regions of the world, though significantly higher contents were observed in CKDu regions compared to non-endemic wet zone regions. Calculation of enrichment factor revealed that soils in both dry and wet zones were moderately enriched with As, Cd, and Pb, suggesting an influence of anthropogenic processes. Twenty percent of the wet zone samples showed significant enrichment of Ni, Cu, and Zn. Geo-accumulation index assorted that the studied soil samples were uncontaminated to moderately contaminated, implying that rice soils in both climatic zones are not alarmingly contaminated with toxic trace elements. However, regular and continuous monitoring of rice soil quality is extremely important.
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- Shyamalie Balasooriya
- Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Instrument Centre, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- Ecosphere Resilience Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
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Abbas M, Yan K, Li J, Zafar S, Hasnain Z, Aslam N, Iqbal N, Hussain SS, Usman M, Abbas M, Tahir M, Abbas S, Abbas SK, Qiulan H, Zhao X, El-Sappah AH. Agri-Nanotechnology and Tree Nanobionics: Augmentation in Crop Yield, Biosafety, and Biomass Accumulation. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:853045. [PMID: 35557864 PMCID: PMC9086278 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.853045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Nanomaterials (NMs) are the leading edge as an amazing class of materials that consists of at least one dimension in the range of 1–100 nm. NMs can be made with exceptional magnetic, electrical, and catalytic properties different from their bulk counterparts. We summarized unique features of NMs, their synthesis, and advances in agri-nanotechnology and cutting-edge nanobionics. The review describes advances in NMs including their applications, dosimetry to ensure biosafety, remote sensing of agro-forestry fields, nanofertilizers, and nanopesticides, and avoid post-harvest losses, gene delivery, and nanobionics. Tree nanobionics has enabled the synthesis and delivery of nanosensors, which enhance the rate of photosynthesis, detection of pathogens, and poisonous residues to ensure biosafety and biomass accumulation. Finally, we conclude by discussing challenges, future perspectives, and agro-ecological risks of using NMs.
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- Manzar Abbas
- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China.,Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, National Engineering Laboratory for Tree Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering College, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (NIBGE-C, PIEAS), Faisalabad, Pakistan.,Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, National Engineering Laboratory for Tree Breeding, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees and Ornamental Plants, Ministry of Education, College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- College of Agriculture, BZU, Bahadur Sub-Campus Layyah, Layyah, Pakistan
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin, China.,Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Famurewa AC, Renu K, Eladl MA, Chakraborty R, Myakala H, El-Sherbiny M, Elsherbini DMA, Vellingiri B, Madhyastha H, Ramesh Wanjari U, Goutam Mukherjee A, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. Hesperidin and hesperetin against heavy metal toxicity: Insight on the molecular mechanism of mitigation. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 149:112914. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Quantitative Estimation of Synergistic Toxicity of Cu and Zn on Growth of Arabidopsis thaliana by Isobolographic Method. TOXICS 2022; 10:toxics10040195. [PMID: 35448456 PMCID: PMC9031100 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10040195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Heavy metal is one of the most frequent soil contaminants and contaminated soils generally include numerous metals. Although exposure to multiple metals may increase the toxicity to humans and ecosystems, only additive effects are considered in the risk assessment. In this study, the synergistic effect of heavy metals (Cu and Zn) on a model plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, was quantified by the isobolographic method. The plant was cultured via the growth assay method on a plant agar containing individual heavy metals or combinations of Cu + Zn in a growth chamber. The concentration of Cu varied by eight levels from 0 to 200 μM and the concentration of Zn also varied by eight levels from 0 to 400 μM. In the combination of metals, each of the three levels of Cu (25–75 μM) and Zn (20–100 μM) were applied. After 8 days, plants were harvested for root/shoot weight and measured for leaf chlorophyll and carotenoid content. The primary and secondary root elongation of A. thaliana was estimated using image analysis to calculate total root length. The EC50 values of Cu and Zn on A. thaliana, based on the total root length, were 40.0 and 76.4 μM, respectively. When two heavy metals were administered in combination, the EC values decreased less than those of the individual metals. The average value of the combination index was 0.6, proving the synergistic toxic effect on the root growth of A. Thaliana. As a result, the isobolograhic method is a useful tool for estimating the quantitative toxic effect of chemicals on plants.
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Sharma N, Kumar A, Singh S, Kumar S, Joshi R. Multi-residue determination of pesticides in vegetables and assessment of human health risks in Western Himalayan region of India. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2022; 194:332. [PMID: 35385990 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-09992-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study was aimed to determine pesticides concentrations in fresh vegetables and assess human health risks in North-Western Himalayan region of India. Vegetable samples (n = 300) collected randomly from different agro-climatic zones were analyzed for 19 pesticides using gas chromatography. Pesticide residues were detected in 116 samples, of which 49 samples exceeded maximum permissible limits established by European Commission. Hexaconazole was most frequently detected in 9.3% samples followed by aldrin (8.3%), alachlor (5.3%), bifenthrin (4.3%), chlorpyrifos (3.7%), metribuzin (2.7%), β-endosulfan, ethion, β-HCH (2%, each), γ-HCH (1.3%), α-HCH, δ-HCH, malathion, heptachlor (1%, each), and α-endosulfan, pendimethalin in 0.7% samples. Human health risk assessment revealed that the percent contribution to acceptable daily intakes of pesticides via dietary intake of vegetables ranged from 0.014 to 39.4% in children and 0.003 to 9.85% in adults. Although hazard index values were < 1 but considering the concentrations of detected pesticide in samples, children were found to be at more risk. Since pragmatic investigations on occurrence of pesticides in vegetables and human health risk assessment from study area have not yet been worked out, so, this study highlights the importance of adopting good agricultural practices, awareness on food safety, monitoring of harmful chemicals in food commodities, and execution of food safety regulations to safeguard environmental and human health.
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- Neelam Sharma
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, India, 176 062
- Department of Agronomy, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, India, 176 062
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, India, 176 062.
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- Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Central Agricultural University, Arunachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Agronomy, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, India, 176 062
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, India, 176 062
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Khedr NF, Talkan OFA. New insights into arsenic, lead, and iron neurotoxicity: Activation of MAPK signaling pathway and oxidative stress. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2022; 36:e23040. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Naglaa F. Khedr
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy Tanta University Tanta Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Animal Health Research Institute‐Shiben El‐Kom Lab. Agriculture Research Center Menofia Shiben El‐Kom Egypt
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Georgieva E, Antal L, Stoyanova S, Aranudova D, Velcheva I, Iliev I, Vasileva T, Bivolarski V, Mitkovska V, Chassovnikarova T, Todorova B, Uzochukwu IE, Nyeste K, Yancheva V. Biomarkers for pollution in caged mussels from three reservoirs in Bulgaria: A pilot study. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09069. [PMID: 35284685 PMCID: PMC8914122 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The mussel-watch concept was firstly proposed in 1975, which was later adopted by several international monitoring programs worldwide. However, for the very first time, a field experiment with caged mussels was performed in three reservoirs in Bulgaria to follow the harmful effects of sub-chronic pollution (30 days) of metals, trace, and macro-elements, as well as some organic toxicants, such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers and chlorinated paraffins. Therefore, we studied the biometric indices, histochemical lesions in the gills, biochemical changes in the digestive glands (antioxidant defense enzymes, such as catalase, glutathione reductase, and glutathione peroxidase; metabolic enzymes, such as lactate dehydrogenase, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase, and the neurotransmitter cholinesterase), in addition to the DNA damage in the Chinese pond mussel, Sinanodonta woodiana (Lea, 1834) in Kardzhali, Studen Kladenets and Zhrebchevo reservoirs in Bulgaria. Significant correlation trends between the pollution levels, which we reported before, and the biomarker responses were established in the current paper. Overall, we found that both tested organs were susceptible to pollution-induced oxidative stress. The different alterations in the selected biomarkers in the caged mussels compared to the reference group were linked to the different kinds and levels of water pollution in the reservoirs, and also to the simultaneously conducted bioaccumulation studies. The effects of water pollution in caged mussels from three large dam reservoirs in Bulgaria were assessed. A cocktail of different inorganic and organic toxicants was measured both in waters and mussels for the first time. Different biomarker responses (cellular to individual) were also followed in gills and digestive glands of the transplants. Correlation trends between the pollution levels and the applied biological tools were established.
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Sonzogni L, Ferlazzo ML, Granzotto A, Fervers B, Charlet L, Foray N. DNA Double-Strand Breaks Induced in Human Cells by 6 Current Pesticides: Intercomparisons and Influence of the ATM Protein. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12020250. [PMID: 35204751 PMCID: PMC8961571 DOI: 10.3390/biom12020250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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A mechanistic model from radiobiology has emerged by pointing out that the radiation-induced nucleo-shuttling of the ATM protein (RIANS) initiates the recognition, the repair of DNA double-strand breaks (DSB), and the final response to genotoxic stress. More recently, we provided evidence in this journal that the RIANS model is also relevant for exposure to metal ions. To document the role of the ATM-dependent DSB repair and signaling after pesticide exposure, we applied six current pesticides of domestic and environmental interest (lindane, atrazine, glyphosate, permethrin, pentachlorophenol and thiabendazole) to human skin fibroblast and brain cells. Our findings suggest that each pesticide tested may induce DSB at a rate that depends on the pesticide concentration and the RIANS status of cells. At specific concentration ranges, the nucleo-shuttling of ATM can be delayed, which impairs DSB recognition and repair, and contributes to toxicity. Interestingly, the combination of copper sulfate and thiabendazole or glyphosate was found to have additive or supra-additive effects on DSB recognition and/or repair. A general mechanistic model of the biological response to metal and/or pesticide is proposed to define quantitative endpoints for toxicity.
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- Laurène Sonzogni
- INSERM U1296 Unit “Radiation: Defense, Health, Environment”, Centre Léon-Bérard, 69008 Lyon, France; (L.S.); (M.L.F.); (A.G.); (B.F.)
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- INSERM U1296 Unit “Radiation: Defense, Health, Environment”, Centre Léon-Bérard, 69008 Lyon, France; (L.S.); (M.L.F.); (A.G.); (B.F.)
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- INSERM U1296 Unit “Radiation: Defense, Health, Environment”, Centre Léon-Bérard, 69008 Lyon, France; (L.S.); (M.L.F.); (A.G.); (B.F.)
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- INSERM U1296 Unit “Radiation: Defense, Health, Environment”, Centre Léon-Bérard, 69008 Lyon, France; (L.S.); (M.L.F.); (A.G.); (B.F.)
- Cancer & Environment Department, Centre Léon-Bérard, 69008 Lyon, France
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- ISTerre Team, University Grenoble Alpes, 38000 Grenoble, France;
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- INSERM U1296 Unit “Radiation: Defense, Health, Environment”, Centre Léon-Bérard, 69008 Lyon, France; (L.S.); (M.L.F.); (A.G.); (B.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-4-78-78-28-28
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Başaran B. Comparison of heavy metal levels and health risk assessment of different bread types marketed in Turkey. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Wang Y, Chen C, Yang G, Wang X, Wang Q, Weng H, Zhang Z, Qian Y. Combined lethal toxicity, biochemical responses, and gene expression variations induced by tebuconazole, bifenthrin and their mixture in zebrafish (Danio rerio). ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 230:113116. [PMID: 34979316 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.113116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Pesticides commonly occur as mixtures in an aqueous environment, causing deleterious effects on human health and the environment. However, the mechanism underlying the combined effects on aqueous organisms remains largely unknown, especially at low concentrations. In the current study, we inspected the interactive toxicity of tebuconazole (TEB), a triazole fungicide, and bifenthrin (BIF), a pyrethroid insecticide, to zebrafish (Danio rerio) using various toxicological assays. Our data revealed that the 96 h-LC50 (lethal concentration 50) values of BIF to fish at different life periods (embryonic, larval, juvenile, and adult periods) ranged from 0.013 (0.011-0.016) to 0.41 (0.35-0.48) mg a.i. L-1, which were lower than that of TEB ranging from 1.1 (0.88-1.3) to 4.8 (4.1-5.7) mg a.i. L-1. Combination of TEB and BIF induced synergetic acute toxicity to embryonic fish. Activities of T-SOD, POD, and GST were distinctly altered in most individual and joint administrations. Expressions of 16 genes associated with oxidative stress, cellular apoptosis, immune system, and endocrine system at the mRNA level were evaluated, and the information revealed that embryonic zebrafish were impacted by both individual compounds and their combinations. Six genes (cas9, P53, gr, TRα, IL-8, and cxcl-clc) exhibited greater changes when exposed to pesticide mixtures. Therefore, the joint effects induced by the pesticides at low concentrations should be considered in the risk assessment of mixtures and regulated as priorities for mixture risk management in the aqueous ecosystem. More research is needed to identify the threshold concentrations of the realistic pesticide mixtures above which synergistic interactions occur.
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- Yanhua Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Quality and Safety of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.
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Ali TG, Abdul Keyon AS, Mahat NA. Occurrence of heavy metals and their removal in Perna viridis mussels using chemical methods: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:4803-4821. [PMID: 34775561 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17343-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Despite the nutritional benefits, bivalves like mussels are also an excellent aquatic heavy metal biomonitoring agent due to their high tolerance to varying levels of temperature, salinity and oxygen, as well as pollutants. Although the accumulated toxic heavy metals may not exert direct negative impacts on the mussels, such toxicants in mussel tissues can give harmful effects on human body when consumed in toxic quantities and/or over prolonged period. The booming of urban and industrial activities, and consequently the increment of runoffs, as well as wastewater effluents and leaching, further exacerbated the magnitude of this issue. Hence, continuous monitoring of heavy metal contents in mussels is vital to ensure its compliance with food safety regulations, protecting consumers at large. This review paper discusses the occurrence of heavy metals in mussels especially that of Perna viridis in Malaysia and other parts of the world since year 2000 until 2021. Heavy metal concentration data and patterns from various coastal and/or estuaries were compared. Where applicable, statistical data that indicate variations between sampling sites, sampling months or years and chemical treatments for heavy metal removal were critically reviewed. Health risk assessment findings were also discussed. More importantly, related chemical-based interventions to minimize and/or eliminate toxic heavy metals from mussels are also reviewed.
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- Timothy Gandu Ali
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
- Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1061, Zaria , Kaduna State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia.
- Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials, Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia.
- Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials, Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310, Johor, Malaysia.
- Centre of Research for Fiqh Forensics and Judiciary, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
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Occurrence and human health risk assessment of mineral elements and pesticides residues in bee pollen. Food Chem Toxicol 2022; 161:112826. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2022.112826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Das TK, Poater A. Review on the Use of Heavy Metal Deposits from Water Treatment Waste towards Catalytic Chemical Syntheses. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:13383. [PMID: 34948184 PMCID: PMC8706456 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222413383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The toxicity and persistence of heavy metals has become a serious problem for humans. These heavy metals accumulate mainly in wastewater from various industries' discharged effluents. The recent trends in research are now focused not only on the removal efficiency of toxic metal particles, but also on their effective reuse as catalysts. This review discusses the types of heavy metals obtained from wastewater and their recovery through commonly practiced physico-chemical pathways. In addition, it covers the advantages of the new system for capturing heavy metals from wastewater, as compared to older conventional technologies. The discussion also includes the various structural aspects of trapping systems and their hypothesized mechanistic approaches to immobilization and further rejuvenation of catalysts. Finally, it concludes with the challenges and future prospects of this research to help protect the ecosystem.
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- Tushar Kanti Das
- Rubber Technology Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India;
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- Institute of Computational Chemistry and Catalysis, Department of Chemistry, University of Girona, c/Maria Aurèlia Capmany 69, 17003 Girona, Spain
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Zhang Y, Li Y, Wang J, Wang X, Liu Y, Wang S, Kong F. Interactions of chlorpyrifos degradation and Cd removal in iron-carbon-based constructed wetlands for treating synthetic farmland wastewater. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 299:113559. [PMID: 34438309 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Pesticide and heavy metal contaminants, such as chlorpyrifos (CP) and cadmium (Cd) in farmland drainage had caused the water pollution and attracted extensive concerns around the world. The incorporation of zeolite-based iron-carbon (ZB-IC) into constructed wetlands (CWs) was prepared to simultaneously remove chlorpyrifos (CP) and cadmium (Cd) in farmland drainage, and the interaction of CP degradation and Cd removal was investigated. Laboratory simulated experiments were carried out in this study, and the results presented that the removal efficiencies of CP and Cd by ZB-IC coupled CWs (ZB-IC-CW) were 99.55% and 98.59%, respectively, which were much higher than that of the zeolite-based (ZB) CWs (CP = 92.99%; Cd = 63.54%). The removal mechanism of CP and Cd by ZB-IC substrate was mainly attributed to electron transfer, which occurred from iron corrosion and hydrogen generation process. In addition, CP could act as carbon source to promote denitrification process. Microbial analysis revealed that the relative abundances of CP-resistant bacteria (Firmicutes, Clostridia and Acetobacterium), Cd-resistant bacteria (Bacteroidetes) and denitrifying bacteria (Proteobacteria and Patescibacteria) were dramatically increased due to the addition of ZB-IC. The higher czcA gene and opd gene in ZB-IC-CW demonstrated that the addition of CP played a positive role in Cd removal, while Cd showed slightly affect to CP removal.
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- Yu Zhang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Adamczyk-Szabela D, Lisowska K, Wolf WM. Hysteresis of heavy metals uptake induced in Taraxacum officinale by thiuram. Sci Rep 2021; 11:20151. [PMID: 34635744 PMCID: PMC8505632 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-99666-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) yields active substances frequently used in herbal medicinal preparations. Its plantations are exposed to fungal plagues which pose a threat to herbal crops. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long time effects of a fungicide thiuram on dandelion growth and photosynthesis. Additionally, the manganese, iron, copper, zinc, cadmium, and lead uptake and transport were also investigated. Plants were cultivated under greenhouse conditions by the pot method in a universal flowering soil. The elements content in soil and plants were determined by the HR-CS FAAS spectrometer. Thiuram concentrations were established by the HPLC. Those analyses showed that almost 80% of thiuram decomposed within two weeks of its application. The photosynthesis indicators suggested, that plants were in good conditions and the fungicide supplementation facilitated plant growth. The latter could be prompted by thiuram acting as a sulfur rich chemical micro fertilizer. The hypothesis, that thiuram significantly affects heavy metals interactions in dandelion was proved by the one-way analysis of variance. Notable, metals uptake did not completely recover after fungicide decomposition for all investigated elements except iron We suggest to define this chemically induced, time-dependent heavy metals migrations in the soil-plant system as hysteresis of heavy metals uptake.
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- Dorota Adamczyk-Szabela
- grid.412284.90000 0004 0620 0652Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- grid.412284.90000 0004 0620 0652Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- grid.412284.90000 0004 0620 0652Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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Witkowska D, Słowik J, Chilicka K. Heavy Metals and Human Health: Possible Exposure Pathways and the Competition for Protein Binding Sites. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26196060. [PMID: 34641604 PMCID: PMC8511997 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26196060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Heavy metals enter the human body through the gastrointestinal tract, skin, or via inhalation. Toxic metals have proven to be a major threat to human health, mostly because of their ability to cause membrane and DNA damage, and to perturb protein function and enzyme activity. These metals disturb native proteins’ functions by binding to free thiols or other functional groups, catalyzing the oxidation of amino acid side chains, perturbing protein folding, and/or displacing essential metal ions in enzymes. The review shows the physiological and biochemical effects of selected toxic metals interactions with proteins and enzymes. As environmental contamination by heavy metals is one of the most significant global problems, some detoxification strategies are also mentioned.
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Lini RS, Aguera RG, Hoeltgebaum D, Paniz FP, Pedron T, Capelari S, Monteiro LR, Machinski Junior M, Nerilo SB, Batista BL, de Oliveira MLF, Mossini SAG. Elemental plasma content and urinary excretion in vineyard farmers occupationally exposed to pesticides in southern Brazil. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:51841-51853. [PMID: 33991300 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14384-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This is a cross-sectional study with data and biological material collection from vineyard farmers in southern Brazil. An interview was carried out through a questionnaire developed according to the reference guide of the state government. Plasma and urine samples were screened for Aluminum, Chromium, Manganese, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Zinc, Arsenic, Selenium, Cadmium, Antimony, Barium, Mercury, Lead and Uranium, with a technique for fast determination of these elemental contents in biological material utilizing dynamic reaction cell inductively coupled mass spectrometry. Principal component analysis was used to identify associations between these elemental contents in biological samples and the information obtained from the interviews. The farmers showed some trace elements in plasma and urine at a higher concentration than unexposed populations from other studies. This study highlights recent findings of trace elements in biological material and their association with characteristics of pesticide use. In addition, it also contributes to the gap in the literature regarding trace elements content in plasma and urine of workers exposed to pesticides.
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- Renata Sano Lini
- Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Center for Natural Sciences and Humanities, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Natural Sciences and Humanities, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Paraná Rural Development Institute (IDR - PR), Marialva, Paraná, Brazil
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- Centro de Química e Meio Ambiente (CEQMA), Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares (IPEN/CNEN-SP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Center for Natural Sciences and Humanities, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Physiopathology, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil.
- Department of Health Basic Sciences, Laboratory of Toxicology, State University of Maringa, Avenue Colombo no 5790, Maringa, PR, 87020-900, Brazil.
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Shilpa O, Anupama KP, Antony A, Gurushankara HP. Lead (Pb) induced Oxidative Stress as a Mechanism to Cause Neurotoxicity in Drosophila melanogaster. Toxicology 2021; 462:152959. [PMID: 34560124 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2021.152959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The widespread use of lead (Pb) has caused global contamination, inevitable human exposure, and public health problems. Pb neurotoxicity has been linked to various human diseases, but its associated mechanism causing neurotoxicity is unknown. Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism has been used to study the mechanism involved in Pb-caused neurotoxicity and the potential role of antioxidants in ameliorating its harmful effects. The larval feeding technique was adopted to administer different concentrations of Pb (0.2-0.8 mM) to Oregon-R (ORR), superoxide dismutase (Sod), or catalase (Cat) overexpressing, and Sod or Cat knockdown flies to analyse Pb load, oxidative stress components, DNA damage, apoptosis and vacuolation in the brain. The results revealed that Pb accumulation in the Drosophila brain induces oxidative stress by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation (LPO), depleting antioxidant enzymes. Molecular docking studies have evidenced it. Pb directly binds to antioxidants and major grooves of DNA, leading to DNA damage. Increased DNA damage, apoptosis, vacuolation in brains of Pb-treated ORR, Sod, or Cat knockdown flies; and on the contrary, reduced oxidative DNA damage, apoptosis, and vacuolation in brains of Pb treated Sod or Cat overexpressed flies put forward that oxidative stress is the mechanism in Pb caused neurotoxicity.
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- Olakkaran Shilpa
- Department of Zoology, School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periya, 671320, Kasaragod, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periya, 671320, Kasaragod, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periya, 671320, Kasaragod, India
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Cai Z, Sun Y, Deng Y, Zheng X, Sun S, Romantschuk M, Sinkkonen A. In situ electrokinetic (EK) remediation of the total and plant available cadmium (Cd) in paddy agricultural soil using low voltage gradients at pilot and full scales. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 785:147277. [PMID: 33957583 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Electrokinetic (EK) remediation has been widely studied at laboratory scales. However, field-scale research is far less. In this study, a 14-day EK remediation was carried out, in a field pilot (4 m2) test and a full-scale (200 m2) application for the first time, in a cadmium (Cd) contaminated paddy agricultural field near a mining area. A low voltage of 20 V was applied at both scales; voltage gradient was 20 V m-1 and 4 V m-1 at the pilot and full scales, respectively. Samples were taken from near the anode and cathode, and in the middle of the electric field, in the soil layers 0-10 cm, 10-20 cm, and 40-50 cm. After the EK remediation, a significant portion of the total Cd was removed in all the layers at the pilot scale, by 87%, 72%, and 54% from the top down, but only in the 0-10 cm layer at the full scale by 74%. As for the plant available (exchangeable and soluble) Cd, significant removal (64%) was only observed in the 0-10 cm layer at the pilot scale. The percentage reduction of the electrical conductivity and removal efficiency of the total Cd was higher near the anode than the cathode. The soil pH was elevated near the cathode but stayed below pH 6 due to the sufficient supply of lactic acid. After the EK remediation, the concentration of the total Cd dropped below the hazard threshold, i.e. 0.4 mg (kg dry wt soil)-1 for agricultural paddy fields in China. A total energy of 2 kW·h and 0.6 kW·h was consumed at the pilot and full scales, respectively. This study showed a successful in situ EK remediation of Cd contaminated paddy agricultural soil, especially in the surface layer, with low voltage and energy demand.
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- Zongping Cai
- Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Pollution Prevention of Guangdong Environmental Protection of Mining and Metallurgy Industry, Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Center of Solid Waste Resource Recovery and Heavy Metal Pollution Control, Guangdong Polytechnic of Environmental Protection Engineering, No. 98 Guidan West Road, Nanhai District, Foshan 528216, PR China.
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- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme, University of Helsinki, Niemenkatu 73, FI-15140 Lahti, Finland.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Pollution Prevention of Guangdong Environmental Protection of Mining and Metallurgy Industry, Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Center of Solid Waste Resource Recovery and Heavy Metal Pollution Control, Guangdong Polytechnic of Environmental Protection Engineering, No. 98 Guidan West Road, Nanhai District, Foshan 528216, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Pollution Prevention of Guangdong Environmental Protection of Mining and Metallurgy Industry, Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Center of Solid Waste Resource Recovery and Heavy Metal Pollution Control, Guangdong Polytechnic of Environmental Protection Engineering, No. 98 Guidan West Road, Nanhai District, Foshan 528216, PR China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme, University of Helsinki, Niemenkatu 73, FI-15140 Lahti, Finland.
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- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme, University of Helsinki, Niemenkatu 73, FI-15140 Lahti, Finland; Natural Resources Institute Finland Luke, Itäinen Pitkäkatu 4A, 20520 Turku, Finland.
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Kim MG, Min YS, Ahn YS. Does Exposure of Lead and Cadmium Affect the Endometriosis? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:9077. [PMID: 34501666 PMCID: PMC8431040 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of blood lead levels (BLLs) and lead and cadmium exposure on endometriosis (EM). The study cohort consisted of female workers who underwent a lead-associated special medical examination between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2004 (n = 26,542). The standard admission rate (SAR) and admission odds ratio (OR) for EM were calculated using the general population and noise-exposed groups, respectively, for the same period as the reference standards. The SAR for EM was 1.24 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.03-1.48) in lead-exposed workers and 1.44 (95% CI: 1.11-1.85) in workers with BLLs < 5 μg/dL when compared with that of the general population. Admission ORs of EM in lead-exposed workers and those with BLLs < 5 μg/dL were statistically higher than those of noise-exposed workers (OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.15-1.70 and OR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.11-1.98, respectively). The relative excess risk due to interaction of lead and cadmium was 0.33. Lead exposure was associated with EM admission. EM admission in lead-exposed workers with BLLs < 5 μg/dL was statistically higher than that of the general population and noise-exposed workers. Co-exposure to lead and cadmium has a synergistic effect with EM.
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- Min-Gi Kim
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Dankook University Hospital, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan-si 31116, Korea;
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Soonchunhyang Cheonan Hospital, College of Medicine, Soon-chunhyang University, Cheonan-si 31151, Korea;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea
- Institute of Genomic Cohort, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea
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Saputra F, Uapipatanakul B, Lee JS, Hung SM, Huang JC, Pang YC, Muñoz JER, Macabeo APG, Chen KHC, Hsiao CD. Co-Treatment of Copper Oxide Nanoparticle and Carbofuran Enhances Cardiotoxicity in Zebrafish Embryos. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22158259. [PMID: 34361024 PMCID: PMC8435221 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22158259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The use of chemicals to boost food production increases as human consumption also increases. The insectidal, nematicidal and acaricidal chemical carbofuran (CAF), is among the highly toxic carbamate pesticide used today. Alongside, copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO) are also used as pesticides due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. The overuse of these pesticides may lead to leaching into the aquatic environments and could potentially cause adverse effects to aquatic animals. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of carbofuran and copper oxide nanoparticles into the cardiovascular system of zebrafish and unveil the mechanism behind them. We found that a combination of copper oxide nanoparticle and carbofuran increases cardiac edema in zebrafish larvae and disturbs cardiac rhythm of zebrafish. Furthermore, molecular docking data show that carbofuran inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity in silico, thus leading to impair cardiac rhythms. Overall, our data suggest that copper oxide nanoparticle and carbofuran combinations work synergistically to enhance toxicity on the cardiovascular performance of zebrafish larvae.
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- Ferry Saputra
- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology, Thanyaburi 12110, Thailand;
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- Department of Applied Physics, National Pingtung University, Pingtung 900391, Taiwan; (J.-S.L.); (S.-M.H.)
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- Department of Applied Physics, National Pingtung University, Pingtung 900391, Taiwan; (J.-S.L.); (S.-M.H.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Pingtung University, Pingtung 900391, Taiwan; (J.-C.H.); (Y.-C.P.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Pingtung University, Pingtung 900391, Taiwan; (J.-C.H.); (Y.-C.P.)
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- Laboratory for Organic Reactivity, Discovery and Synthesis (LORDS), Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Manila 1008, Philippines;
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- Laboratory for Organic Reactivity, Discovery and Synthesis (LORDS), Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Manila 1008, Philippines;
- Correspondence: (A.P.G.M.); (K.H.-C.C.); (C.-D.H.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Pingtung University, Pingtung 900391, Taiwan; (J.-C.H.); (Y.-C.P.)
- Correspondence: (A.P.G.M.); (K.H.-C.C.); (C.-D.H.)
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan;
- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan
- Center for Nanotechnology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan
- Research Center for Aquatic Toxicology and Pharmacology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (A.P.G.M.); (K.H.-C.C.); (C.-D.H.)
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Mercury and Prenatal Growth: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18137140. [PMID: 34281082 PMCID: PMC8297189 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18137140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The intrauterine environment is critical for healthy prenatal growth and affects neonatal survival and later health. Mercury is a toxic metal which can freely cross the placenta and disrupt a wide range of cellular processes. Many observational studies have investigated mercury exposure and prenatal growth, but no prior review has synthesised this evidence. Four relevant publication databases (Embase, MEDLINE/PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus) were systematically searched to identify studies of prenatal mercury exposure and birth weight, birth length, or head circumference. Study quality was assessed using the NIH Quality Assessment Tool, and results synthesised in a narrative review. Twenty-seven studies met the review criteria, these were in 17 countries and used 8 types of mercury biomarker. Studies of birth weight (total = 27) involving populations with high levels of mercury exposure, non-linear methods, or identified as high quality were more likely to report an association with mercury, but overall results were inconsistent. Most studies reported no strong evidence of association between mercury and birth length (n = 14) or head circumference (n = 14). Overall, our review did not identify strong evidence that mercury exposure leads to impaired prenatal growth, although there was some evidence of a negative association of mercury with birth weight.
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