Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Minyu Qi, Diya Lv, Ying Zhang, Dongyao Wang, Xiaofei Chen, Zhenyu Zhu, Zhanying Hong, Yifeng Chai, Hai Zhang, Yan Cao
Summary: Therapeutic drug monitoring plays a crucial role in clinical medicine. Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology shows potential in detecting small molecules in blood samples and may become a method for therapeutic drug monitoring.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Caroline Douny, Y. M. Berny's G. Zoumenou, Martin Aina, Ibrahim Imorou Toko, Ahmed Igout, Lea Guedegba, Sika K. Chabi, Patrick Kestemont, Marie-Louise Scippo
Summary: In Northern Benin, insecticide residues were detected in water, sediments, and fish samples, with organochlorine pesticides being the primary contaminants. Although estimated daily intakes were below acceptable levels for consumers in the North of Benin, the presence of multiple pesticide residues in a single fish sample indicates a potential risk due to exposure to pesticide mixtures.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Pierrot Lionel Yemadje, O'Neil Takpa, Isidore Amonmide, Oumarou Balarabe, Emmanuel Sekloka, Herve Guibert, Pablo Tittonell
Summary: The study investigated the combined impact of minimum or no tillage and fertilizer regimes on cotton-cereal rotations practiced by smallholder farmers in Benin. The results showed that direct seeding led to lower biomass growth and cotton yields, but strip tillage could be a sensible way to initiate a transition towards more sustainable soil management without initial yield penalties.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yazan Akkam, Derar Omari, Hassan Alhmoud, Mohammad Alajmi, Nosaibah Akkam, Islam Aljarrah
Summary: This study investigated the presence of xenoestrogen pollutants in the Jordanian water system and found that all tested samples contained xenoestrogen pollutants, primarily from agricultural resources. The risk of low xenoestrogen activity was evaluated and the need for thorough pesticide monitoring systems and regular inspections was emphasized.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Nattakan Kanjana, Suchanya Ruangjan, Nattaporn Kotsarn, Rattanaporn Ratchathani, Paveena Laokul
Summary: Multifunctional cotton fabric was prepared by coating AgBr-TiO2/OV-POSS nanocomposites using the spray coating method. The presence of AgBr-TiO2 nanoparticles and OV-POSS resulted in increased surface roughness and adhesion, leading to enhanced hydrophobicity and decreased surface energy of the fabric. The coated fabric exhibited excellent mechanical durability, chemical resistance, UV protection, self-cleaning properties, oil/water separation efficiency, methylene blue degradation, and antibacterial efficacy against K. pneumoniae and S. aureus.
Article
Agronomy
Lantong Shao, Jiaqin Gong, Wenqing Fan, Zongyi Zhang, Meng Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed the economic benefits and influencing factors of digital cotton field management in Xinjiang, China. The research found that at a certain critical size, using digital agricultural equipment can reduce production costs compared to traditional agriculture. The critical size varies depending on the management segment, with fixed equipment costs, labor costs, water costs, and energy costs having a significant impact. As the cost of fixed equipment decreases and labor and water costs rise, digital agriculture will bring greater economic benefits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Malnes, Lutz Ahrens, Stephan Kohler, Malin Forsberg, Oksana Golovko
Summary: This study assessed the occurrence and mass flows of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in Sweden's main lakes and associated rivers. The study found that the CEC concentration in river water was generally higher than in lake water. Seasonal variations of CECs were observed at urban lake sites. Further investigations are needed to understand the impact of CECs on the ecosystem and human health, as these lakes are used as drinking water reservoirs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Moritz Bigalke, Milo Fieber, Alexandra Foetisch, Julien Reynes, Peter Tollan
Summary: The study found significant concentrations of microplastics in drainage water from agricultural soils in Switzerland, mainly composed of PA and PE. The size distribution of microplastics showed an exponential increase with decreasing particle size. The leaching of microplastics from soil in heavily drained areas globally could be a significant source of microplastics to aquatic ecosystems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Joseph Alan Burke, Katie Lynn Lewis, Paul Bradley DeLaune, Christopher Joseph Cobos, Jack Wayne Keeling
Summary: Conservation management practices such as no-tillage and cover crops have the potential to decrease soil erosion from wind. This study found that adopting these practices did not significantly reduce cotton yield and actually increased soil water content in a deficit irrigated cropping system.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Vasanthakumar Arumugam, Rajakumar Kanthapazham, Dmitry A. Zherebtsov, Kanimozhi Kalimuthu, Prabunathan Pichaimani, Alagar Muthukaruppan
Summary: A low-cost superhydrophobic cotton fabric was developed using TiO2/cyanate ester coating, exhibiting superhydrophobic behavior with excellent oil-water separation efficiency. The fabric also demonstrated good laundry durability and stability, making it suitable for various oil-water mixtures.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kulvir Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Manpreet Singh, Sudhir Kumar Mishra, Rana Rashid Iqbal, Ibrahim Al-Ashkar, Muhammad Habib-ur-Rahman, Ayman El Sabagh
Summary: In India, adopting the sub-surface drip fertigation method can save irrigation water and increase cotton yield.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mohamed M. Aremou Daouda, S. Peace Hounkpe, M. Belfrid Djihouessi, A. V. Onesime Akowanou, Martin Pepin Aina, Patrick Drogui
Summary: This study aims to fill the data gap analysis in urban wastewaters characteristics in Benin and its statistical analysis. Physicochemical parameters were determined in domestic and industrial wastewater in Cotonou city, showing significant differences in the physico-chemistry of the effluents. Pharmaceutical wastewater had the highest concentration of organic pollution, while Abs.UV254 was found to be a key parameter for treatment of greywater and industrial wastewater.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Courtney G. Flint, Kristen R. Koci
Summary: The study found that there were few differences in public perspectives and support for water reuse for irrigation between different cities, but environmental and economic motivations significantly influenced support levels and health risk perceptions. Being aware of water reuse did not necessarily impact risk perceptions, but in the city with water reuse, those more familiar with the system had higher support levels and lower health risk perceptions.
WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Futian Ren, Guang Yang, Wanjing Li, Xinlin He, Yongli Gao, Lijun Tian, Fadong Li, Zelin Wang, Saihua Liu
Summary: Research shows that the 3 g/L salinity treatment provides the optimal watering conditions for cotton, with no salt stress symptoms observed in terms of physiology or growth. Other salinity treatments had varying degrees of negative impacts, indicating the suitability of using saline water for mulched drip irrigation.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Tolga Esetlili, Z. Ali Serbe, Bihter Colak Esetlili, Yusuf Kurucu, Sezai Delibacak
Summary: Considering the effects of rapid population growth, urbanisation, and climate change, the protection of freshwater resources and the prevention of water pollution have become important issues. This study focused on the Kucuk Menderes Basin and classified agricultural crop patterns using satellite images. The assessment of agriculture's water footprint provides a solid foundation for planning climate change adaptive crop production and managing nitrate-sensitive areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicresse Lea Guedegba, Ibrahim Imorou Toko, Imen Ben Ammar, Loic Francois, Noelle Oreins, Olivier Palluel, Syaghalirwa N. M. Mandiki, Thierry Jauniaux, Jean-Marc Porcher, Marie-Louise Scippo, Patrick Kestemont
Summary: The study revealed that exposure to Acer 35 EC affects biomarkers and physiological functions in Nile tilapia juveniles, including reduced cholinesterase activity in muscles, intercellular superoxide anion production in both sexes, and disruption of female steroidogenesis and gametogenesis.
Article
Microbiology
Sandrine Dufourny, Nadine Antoine, Elena Pitchugina, Veronique Delcenserie, Stephane Godbout, Caroline Douny, Marie-Louise Scippo, Eric Froidmont, Pierre Rondia, Jose Wavreille, Nadia Everaert
Summary: The study found that the addition of apple pomace feed has a beneficial effect on the growth performance, intestinal morphology, and microbiota of weaned piglets, with the 4% inclusion level showing the most promising results.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Caroline Douny, Y. M. Berny's G. Zoumenou, Martin Aina, Ibrahim Imorou Toko, Ahmed Igout, Lea Guedegba, Sika K. Chabi, Patrick Kestemont, Marie-Louise Scippo
Summary: In Northern Benin, insecticide residues were detected in water, sediments, and fish samples, with organochlorine pesticides being the primary contaminants. Although estimated daily intakes were below acceptable levels for consumers in the North of Benin, the presence of multiple pesticide residues in a single fish sample indicates a potential risk due to exposure to pesticide mixtures.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Elizabeth Goya-Jorge, Irma Gonza, Pauline Bondue, Caroline Douny, Bernard Taminiau, Georges Daube, Marie-Louise Scippo, Veronique Delcenserie
Summary: Functional symbiotic intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in immune defense and xenobiotic metabolism. This study investigates the interaction between host and microbiota through the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR). The results suggest that microbiota metabolic products can induce AhR transcriptional activity, with some short-chain fatty acids and biogenic amines identified as potential contributors. AhR activation serves as an important endpoint in studying gut microbiota.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicresse Lea Guedegba, Imen Ben Ammar, Alexis Houndji, Ibrahim Imorou Toko, Lara Van De Merckt, Prudencio Tachegnon Agbohessi, Syaghalirwa N. M. Mandiki, Marie-Louise Scippo, Patrick Kestemont
Summary: An in-situ study combined with an integrated biomarker response was conducted to evaluate the impact of agricultural effluents on the physiological responses of Nile tilapia in North Benin. The results showed that the Batran water reservoir was more harmful to fish than the Songhai reservoir, with higher levels of pesticide contamination depressing immune and reproductive functions. Additionally, the study found that fish contact with sediments in enclosures exacerbated the pesticide burden on fish.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nadir B. Dergal, Pham K. Dang, Caroline Douny, Sidi-Mohammed E. A. Abi-Ayad, Marie-Louise Scippo
Summary: A microbiological screening and LC-UV chromatographic method were developed to identify and quantify oxolinic acid in tilapia flesh. The tests showed high sensitivity, accuracy, and specificity for oxolinic acid, with a detection capacity of 0.75 times the maximum residue limits. The LC-UV method demonstrated satisfactory performance in terms of linearity, precision, accuracy, selectivity, and specificity, with a limit of quantification of 5 µg/kg.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Minh Phu Tran, Thi Kim Duyen Huynh, Le Anh Dao Nguyen, Quoc Thinh Nguyen, Thi Nhu Ha Nguyen, Quoc Phong Ho, Caroline Douny
Summary: This study investigated the effects of tea leaf extract on the quality of frozen striped catfish fillets. The results showed that the extract treatment reduced lipid oxidation, inhibited bacterial growth, and improved sensory properties.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nadir Boudjlal Dergal, Caroline Douny, Pascal Gustin, Sidi-Mohammed El-Amine Abi-Ayad, Marie-Louise Scippo
Summary: The study achieved the monitoring of six biogenic amines in tilapia flesh using a straightforward, inexpensive, and trustworthy HPTLC approach. The results showed that the shelf life of tilapia is limited to 18 hours under ambient storage conditions due to its putrescine and cadaverine contents.
JOURNAL OF AQUATIC FOOD PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Pedro Henrique Imazaki, Bernard Taminiau, Papa Abdoulaye Fall, Mahmoud Elansary, Caroline Douny, Marie-Louise Scippo, Georges Daube, Antoine Clinquart
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the stability of pigment and lipid and analyze the microbial ecology in beef with an extremely long shelf-life using classical methods and metagenetics. Beef samples from different origins with varying shelf-life were stored at subzero temperature or a-1/+4 degrees C and then subjected to simulated retail distribution. Results showed that subzero storage inhibited the growth of certain bacteria during vacuum aging, while metmyoglobin formation and excessive lactic acid bacteria growth limited the shelf-life during retail distribution. Classic microbiological methods underestimated lactic acid bacteria count, whereas metagenetics identified Carnobacterium maltaromaticum as a main contributor to the long shelf-life of Australian beef.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2023)
Article
Virology
Margaux Navez, Celine Antoine, Fanny Laforet, Elizabeth Goya-Jorge, Caroline Douny, Marie-Louise Scippo, Marjorie Vermeersch, Jean-Noel Duprez, Georges Daube, Jacques Mainil, Bernard Taminiau, Veronique Delcenserie, Damien Thiry
Summary: Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) strains causing post-weaning diarrhea in piglets can be effectively treated with bacteriophage therapy. In this study, four bacteriophages were isolated and one of them showed therapeutic potential in vivo against ETEC infection. Furthermore, this phage was found to replicate efficiently both in vitro and in vivo, demonstrating its safety on the piglet microbiota.
Article
Virology
Fanny Laforet, Celine Antoine, Sarah Lebrun, Irma Gonza, Elizabeth Goya-Jorge, Caroline Douny, Jean-Noel Duprez, Marie-Louise Scippo, Bernard Taminiau, Georges Daube, Abdoulaye Fall, Damien Thiry, Veronique Delcenserie
Summary: The effect of phage ULIP33 on the intestinal microbiota was assessed using in vitro model. Results showed that the phage did not have a significant impact on the colonic microbiota, suggesting its potential as an alternative treatment against antimicrobial resistance.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Celine Antoine, Fanny Laforet, Elizabeth Goya-Jorge, Irma Gonza, Sarah Lebrun, Caroline Douny, Jean-Noel Duprez, Abdoulaye Fall, Bernard Taminiau, Marie-Louise Scippo, Georges Daube, Damien Thiry, Veronique Delcenserie
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of phage therapy against Escherichia coli K1 in the intestinal environment and its impact on the intestinal microbiota. The results showed that the phage was able to infect E. coli K1, but could not completely eliminate the bacterial load.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Elizabeth Goya-Jorge, Irma Gonza, Pauline Bondue, Germain Druart, Mohamed Al-Chihab, Samiha Boutaleb, Caroline Douny, Marie-Louise Scippo, Philippe Thonart, Veronique Delcenserie
Summary: Bacteriotherapy is a promising approach for the prevention and treatment of human diseases. This study explored the use of probiotic cocktails as an alternative multi-target therapy. Four three-strain probiotic mixtures were prepared and tested, and one formulation containing Bc. subtilis subsp. natto, Lv. brevis, and Lc. paracasei showed promising results in modulating the colonic microbiota.
PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sandrine Dufourny, Sarah Lebrun, Caroline Douny, Benjamin Dubois, Marie-Louise Scippo, Jose Wavreille, Pierre Rondia, Nadia Everaert, Veronique Delcenserie
Summary: This study found that apple pomace (AP) has positive effects on fermentation products and microbiota in piglet intestine, promoting the growth of next-generation probiotics and potentially benefiting piglets' energy metabolism.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
