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Environmental Sciences
Yue-Yue Zhou, You-Shao Wang, Aniefiok Ini Inyang
Summary: The study found that protein concentrations were significantly higher in Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Kandelia obovata, and Rhizophora stylosa under heavy metal stress conditions, while Avicennia marina had remarkably high MDA content. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT) levels were significantly elevated in A. marina, A. corniculatum, and B. gymnorrhiza. Principal component analysis indicated that POD, SOD, and MDA were major indices for response to heavy metal stress, with A. marina demonstrating higher tolerance compared to other species.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lu-Dan Zhang, Ling-Yu Song, Ming-Jin Dai, Jin-Yu Liu, Jing Li, Chao-Qun Xu, Ze-Jun Guo, Shi-Wei Song, Jing-Wen Liu, Xue-Yi Zhu, Hai-Lei Zheng
Summary: In this study, it was found that the mangrove Avicennia marina has the potential to remediate cadmium pollution in coastal wetlands. Photosynthetic and phenotypic analysis showed that A. marina is tolerant to Cd. Transcriptomic analysis identified 54 genes involved in inorganic ion transport, and overexpression of some of these genes improved Cd tolerance in Arabidopsis.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah Louise Robin, Cyril Marchand, Maximilien Mathian, Francois Baudin, Andrea C. Alfaro
Summary: Urbanization has led to changes in trace metal dynamics in mangrove soil, affecting soil properties. However, mangrove trees regulate the translocation of trace metals to different tissues.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Li, Yueming Wu, Xiaotong Guo, Shan Jiang, Zhanrui Leng, Jiaojiao Xia, Chongyu Zhuo, Hui Jia, Daolin Du
Summary: Moderate iron supply improves the tolerance of Avicennia marina to cadmium stress by reducing cadmium uptake, enhancing photosynthesis, increasing phenolic and tannin concentrations, and upregulating antioxidant enzyme activity. This could be a potential way to mitigate mangrove degradation caused by cadmium contamination and restore contaminated mangrove ecosystems.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Sin-He Pan, Chuan-Wen Ho, Chiao-Wen Lin, Shou-Chung Huang, Hsing-Juh Lin
Summary: The study found that mangroves are critical habitats for macrobenthos, but the effects of mangrove vegetation on macrobenthic abundance and composition are inconsistent. The community composition of macrobenthos varied seasonally and between habitats, with differences in food supply, temperature, and shelter playing a role. Crab density was lower in mangroves compared to mudflats, suggesting a complex relationship between mangrove tree density and macrobenthic abundance.
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Engineering, Environmental
Parul Maurya, Rina Kumari
Summary: The study revealed that toxic metal contamination in mangroves is extremely high, primarily due to anthropogenic sources. Plants showed high efficiency in translocating toxic metals, indicating an effective transfer mechanism within the ecosystem.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Munoz-Garcia, Ziv Arbeli, Vivian Boyaca-Vasquez, Javier Vanegas
Summary: This study used metagenomics and genomics to analyze the abundance of genes associated with heavy metal resistance and tolerance in the rhizosphere microbiome of Avicennia germinans in a semi-arid mangrove in La Guajira, Colombia. The study identified a total of 28 genes associated with tolerance and 49 genes related to resistance to heavy metals. Genes associated with Cu tolerance, particularly cusA and copA, were the most abundant. The Vibrio fluvialis isolate showed the ability to tolerate Cu, Ni, Zn, and Cd. The study provides insights into the potential of mangrove microorganisms to tolerate and resist heavy metals and the influence of salinity on their abundance.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Jaewang Lee, Jong-Lyel Roh
Summary: Cancer cells reprogram their metabolism to a mesenchymal state, making them resistant to therapy but susceptible to ferroptosis induction. Ferroptosis is a regulated cell death process based on iron-dependent lipid peroxidation. Glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) is a key regulator of ferroptosis and its synthesis and expression can be controlled through various levels of regulation. Targeting GPX4 may be a promising strategy for inducing ferroptosis and killing therapy-resistant cancer cells.
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Food Science & Technology
Shenshen Zhang, Ruizhe Hu, Yaping Geng, Ke Chen, Ling Wang, Mustapha Umar Imam
Summary: The review provides an updated overview of the role of natural bioactive compounds in the regulation of ferroptosis, highlighting their potential impact on organ damage and pathophysiological processes associated with various diseases.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saiqi Hao, Wenyue Su, Qingshun Q. Li
Summary: The Avicennia marina is a mangrove species that has evolved a sophisticated root system to adapt to adverse tidal waves and hypoxia environments. Anatomical and transcriptomic analyses shed light on the physiological mechanisms behind the development of pneumatophores in mangrove plants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eikan Mishima, Junya Ito, Zijun Wu, Toshitaka Nakamura, Adam Wahida, Sebastian Doll, Wulf Tonnus, Palina Nepachalovich, Elke Eggenhofer, Maceler Aldrovandi, Bernhard Henkelmann, Ken-Ichi Yamada, Jonas Wanninger, Omkar Zilka, Emiko Sato, Regina Feederle, Daniela Hass, Adriano Maida, Andre Santos Dias Mourao, Andreas Linkermann, Edward K. Geissler, Kiyotaka Nakagawa, Takaaki Abe, Maria Fedorova, Bettina Proneth, Derek A. Pratt, Marcus Conrad
Summary: A study identifies the anti-ferroptotic function of vitamin K and reveals FSP1 as the enzyme mediating warfarin-resistant vitamin K reduction, highlighting the importance of FSP1 in protecting cells against lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Che-Yuan Hu, Hung-Tsung Wu, Yan-Shen Shan, Chung-Teng Wang, Gia-Shing Shieh, Chao-Liang Wu, Horng-Yih Ou
Summary: Evodiamine (EVO) inhibits cell proliferation and induces ferroptosis in bladder cancer cells, as shown by decreased lipid peroxide levels and GPX4 expression. EVO treatment also suppresses tumor growth and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in a bladder tumor xenograft model. These findings suggest that EVO may be a potential therapeutic agent for bladder cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhanrui Leng, Yueming Wu, Jian Li, Ziying Nie, Hui Jia, Chongling Yan, Hualong Hong, Xinhong Wang, Daolin Du
Summary: This study demonstrates the important role of phenolic root exudates in influencing microbial-mediated cadmium (Cd) speciation transformation in the soil. It shows that phenols inhibit Fe and S cycles, promote Cd immobilization in sediments, and enhance the tolerance of Avicennia marina to Cd.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Seema Pradhan, P. Sushree Shyamli, Sandhya Suranjika, Ajay Parida
Summary: Research has shown that the R2R3-MYB transcription factor gene family plays an important role in the response of A. marina to abiotic stress, and this study is the first report of the R2R3 MYB gene family in the A. marina genome, which will aid in selecting candidates for further functional characterization.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdullahi Bala Alhassan, Mohammed Othman Aljahdali
Summary: An interdisciplinary study on metal concentrations in mangroves at the central Red Sea revealed significant variations in metal concentrations and antioxidant enzyme activities, with higher levels correlating with lower mangrove height. Specific metals like Cr, Co, Zn, Cd, and Pb were found to influence antioxidant enzyme activities, highlighting the potential stress factors in these mangrove ecosystems. Monitoring of these metals in mangrove sediments and their anthropogenic sources is necessary for environmental management.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Thi Kim Anh Tran, Geoff R. MacFarlane, Richard Yuen Chong Kong, Wayne A. O'Connor, Richard Man Kit Yu
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Thi Kim Anh Tran, Geoff R. MacFarlane, Richard Yuen Chong Kong, Wayne A. O'Connor, Richard Man Kit Yu
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Geoff R. MacFarlane, Paul L. Vasey
BEHAVIOURAL PROCESSES
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emily J. Grace, Geoff R. MacFarlane
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thanvapon Yingprasertchai, Richard Man Kit Yu, Wayne A. O'Connor, Tegan Hopwood, Geoff R. MacFarlane
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thi Kim Anh Tran, Geoff R. MacFarlane, Richard Yuen Chong Kong, Wayne A. O'Connor, Richard Man Kit Yu
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2017)
Article
Fisheries
J. E. Jelbart, M. Schreider, G. R. MacFarlane
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
M. N. Andrew-Priestley, W. A. O'Connor, R. H. Dunstan, L. Van Zwieten, T. Tyler, A. Kumar, G. R. MacFarlane
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2012)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Marie C. Diquelou, Geoff R. MacFarlane, Andrea S. Griffin
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2018)
Article
Ecology
M. N. Andrew, W. A. O'Connor, R. H. Dunstan, G. R. MacFarlane
Article
Fisheries
Alice J. Howe, Jose F. Rodriguez, Jennifer Spencer, Geoff R. MacFarlane, Neil Saintilan
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2010)
Article
Plant Sciences
Angelica Varhammar, Christopher M. McLean, Richard Man Kit Yu, Geoff R. MacFarlane
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Angela Russell, Geoff R. MacFarlane, Barbara Nowak, Natalie A. Moltschaniwskyj, Matthew D. Taylor
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thanvapon Yingprasertchai, Richard Man Kit Yu, Thi Kim Anh Tran, Richard Yuen Chong Kong, Wayne A. O'Connor, Geoff R. MacFarlane
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thi Kim Anh Tran, Rafiquel Islam, Diep Le Van, Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman, Richard Man Kit Yu, Geoff R. MacFarlane
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)