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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Martin Kello, Tomas Kuruc, Klaudia Petrova, Michal Goga, Zuzana Michalova, Matus Coma, Dajana Rucova, Jan Mojzis
Summary: The study investigated the anti-leukemic potential of lichen extract and physodic acid in ALL treatment, demonstrating their ability to induce cell death while causing minimal toxicity in normal cells.
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Microbiology
Noura Aoussar, Mohamed Achmit, Youness Es-sadeqy, Perica Vasiljevic, Naima Rhallabi, Rajaa Ait Mhand, Khalid Zerouali, Nedeljko Manojlovic, Fouad Mellouki
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition, antibacterial activity, and antioxidant activity of methanol extracts from three lichens collected in Morocco. The phytochemical analysis revealed that Pseudevernia furfuracea extract had the strongest effect and highest phenolic compounds content. All extracts exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus isolates, with the extract of Evernia prunastri showing the strongest inhibition.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Volkan Isik, Cigdem Vardar, Ahmet Aksoy, Atila Yildiz
Summary: In this study, the air pollution level of Aksaray was determined using Pseudevernia furfuracea as a bioindicator, and an air pollution map of the city was generated. The results indicated that lichens have a great potential as bioindicators for air pollution.
EQA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Klaudia Petrova, Martin Kello, Tomas Kuruc, Miriam Backorova, Eva Petrovova, Maria Vilkova, Michal Goga, Dajana Rucova, Martin Backor, Jan Mojzis
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of PSE and Phy on modulating the tumor microenvironment by inhibiting EMT process, TGF-beta-stimulated fibroblasts, and angiogenesis. The compounds showed potential anti-angiogenic activity and modulation of TME.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tawfiq H. Alfaif, Abdurrahman S. Masrahi
Summary: Recently, there has been increasing attention on heavy metals associated with cement production and their environmental impacts. This study examined the influence of soil properties on lead uptake by Cenchrus ciliaris L. in polluted soil near a cement factory in Saudi Arabia. The results showed that soil calcium, soil phosphorous, and soil organic matter negatively affected lead availability and uptake by Cenchrus ciliaris L., suggesting its potential as a hyperaccumulator in lead-contaminated soils.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abebe Desalew, Bewketu Mehari
Summary: This study investigated the elemental composition variations of rice grains in the major production areas of Ethiopia and their link with the growing soil. The results revealed differences in elemental concentrations between rice and soil and their association with the growing region.
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Environmental Sciences
Sijiang Zhou, Zhenyan Liu, Gang Sun, Qingya Zhang, Menghua Cao, Shuxin Tu, Shuanglian Xiong
Summary: The modification of sepiolite with ferric nitrate or iron-manganese oxide enhanced its ability to reduce both Cd and As accumulation in rice. The results showed that the modified sepiolites (NIMS and FMS) had larger specific surface areas than regular sepiolite (SEP), leading to better efficiency in reducing Cd and As content in brown rice. XPS analysis revealed that FMS enhanced the adsorption and co-precipitation of Cd, and facilitated the oxidation of As(III) to As(V). Additionally, both NIMS and FMS treatments improved soil conditions and limited the transfer of As to roots, showing promise for use in reducing Cd and As accumulation in rice.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Samane Sanaei, Majid Sadeghinia, Heidar Meftahizade, Ahmad Fatahi Ardakani, Mansour Ghorbanpour
Summary: Phytoremediation using the local landrace Saravan and Indian guar variety HGS-867 showed significant effects of Pb and Cd concentrations on plant growth, yield, and phytoremediation assessment. Cajanus cajan L. was found to be an effective accumulator of toxic metals in contaminated soils based on TF, BCF, and BAC measurements.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Yabo Wang, Xiaojie Wang, Fuxun Ai, Wenchao Du, Ying Yin, Hongyan Guo
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of climate change on the accumulation and bioavailability of Cd and Pb in rice plants and paddy soils. The results showed that climate change accelerated the accumulation of Cd and Pb in rice grains, increased the bioavailability of Cd and Pb in soil, and affected the composition of soil bacterial communities. It was also found that climate change significantly increased the carcinogenic risk for children and adults, posing a major risk to future safe rice production.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Yaowei Chi, Xianzhong Ma, Jianqiang Wu, Renyuan Wang, Xia Zhang, Shaohua Chu, Dan Zhang, Pei Zhou
Summary: This study revealed the homeostasis regulating mechanism of endophyte enhancing cadmium extraction by hyperaccumulator plants. The endophyte improved the phytoextraction efficiency of the hyperaccumulator by affecting nutrient element uptake and transport as well as regulating key gene expression. Additionally, endophyte inoculation promoted plant growth and regulated starch degradation to maintain photosynthetic balance.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Ting Wei, Xun Liu, MingFang Dong, Xin Lv, Li Hua, HongLei Jia, XinHao Ren, ShengHui Yu, JunKang Guo, YongTao Li
Summary: The study found that bacterial inoculation stimulates the formation of iron plaque on the root surface of rice plants and has an impact on the elemental content of the plaque, plant growth, and cadmium content. In particular, inoculation with YGL bacteria can help reduce the cadmium content in rice grains.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Ilker Ugulu, Pervaiz Akhter, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Mubeen Akhtar, Kafeel Ahmad
Summary: This study aimed to observe the effect of different organic fertilizers on metal accumulation in pepper plants, to determine soil pollution severity, and to examine the health risks associated with consuming peppers grown with organic fertilizers. Results showed that trace metal concentrations in both soil and pepper samples exceeded the acceptable health risk levels, especially for cadmium and lead.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Enrica Roccotiello, Elena Nicosia, Lorenzo Pierdona, Pietro Marescotti, Maria Antonietta Ciardiello, Ivana Giangrieco, Adriano Mari, Danila Zennaro, Denise Dozza, Michele Brancucci, Mauro Mariotti
Summary: Vegetables, including tomatoes, are a major source of nickel exposure. This study found that tomatoes uptake nickel from the environment, increasing the risk for human health. The presence of nickel in tomatoes can also alter the production of allergens, further increasing exposure risks for consumers.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Wendan Xiao, Xuezhu Ye, Zhiqiang Zhu, Qi Zhang, Shouping Zhao, De Chen, Na Gao, Jing Hu
Summary: Continuous flooding irrigation can reduce chromium accumulation in rice plants and enhance the barrier capacity of iron plaque, effectively minimizing chromium transfer to rice roots.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Minyi Huang, Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung, Gjergj Dodbiba, Toyohisa Fujita
Summary: This study investigated the effect of oxygen nanobubbles on the growth and uptake of arsenic in rice. The results showed that oxygen nanobubbles increased rice biomass, chlorophyll content, and promoted plant photosynthesis under arsenic stress. Additionally, they decreased the arsenic content in rice roots and shoots, ultimately reducing arsenic accumulation in rice.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
