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Environmental Sciences
Berta Sala, Joan Gimenez, Julio Fernandez-Arribas, Carlota Bravo, Elena Lloret-Lloret, Antonio Esteban, Jose Maria Bellido, Marta Coll, Ethel Eljarrat
Summary: The study analyzed concentrations of organophosphate esters (OPEs) plasticizers in European sardine, European anchovy, and European hake from the Western Mediterranean Sea. OPEs were found in all individuals, with sardines having the highest concentrations and hakes the lowest, suggesting no biomagnification of OPEs in the food chain.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yin-E Liu, Xiao-Jun Luo, Yu Liu, Yan-Hong Zeng, Bi-Xian Mai
Summary: The study found significant differences in PFR and plasticizer concentrations among different insect taxa, with higher PFR concentrations in the larvae of litchi stinkbugs and grasshoppers, and higher concentrations in the adults of butterflies, moths, and dragonflies. Negative linear correlations were observed between the ratios of PFR and plasticizer concentrations in adult to larva and log KOW in the four studied insect taxa. Additionally, the contaminant concentrations in dragonfly ecdysis were significantly higher than in dragonfly larvae, indicating ecdysis as an important pathway for removing PFRs and plasticizers.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyue Wu, Ya Zhu, Meirui Yang, Jianying Zhang, Daohui Lin
Summary: The present study investigates the toxicity and metabolism of organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs) on earthworms. The findings indicate that exposure to tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate (TBOEP) inhibits acetyl-cholinesterase activity, alters calcium-dependent pathways, and affects weight gain, reproduction, and neurotoxicity in E. fetida. E. fetida shows the ability to accumulate TBOEP and promotes its metabolism through cytochrome P450 and glutathione detoxification pathways. These results provide important data for the assessment of environmental risk and removal of OPFRs in soil.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjue Zhong, Yannan Cui, Ruixuan Li, Rongyan Yang, Yao Li, Lingyan Zhu
Summary: The study investigated the concentration and partition of organic phosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs) in the Haihe Basin of China, revealing the widespread environmental contamination of oligomeric OPFRs. The results suggested that the emissions from manufacturing plants and airport operation were two important sources of OPFRs in the region.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manviri Rani, Keshu, Meenu, Mika Sillanpaa, Uma Shanker
Summary: Due to their extensive manufacturing and use, brominated flame retardants (BFRs) have become hazardous, bioaccumulative, and recalcitrant pollutants in various environmental matrices. Various methods, such as photocatalysis, have been found effective in removing BFRs from the environment. This review discusses the occurrence, toxicity, and removal of BFRs, as well as highlighting research gaps in this area.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Quan Zhang, Jing Li, Shu Lin, Zeteng Ying, Yan Wang, Shitao Hu, Xunjie Mo
Summary: This study evaluated the removal efficiency of OPFRs and investigated the exposure risk in tap water in Hangzhou. The results showed a decline in OPFRs concentrations after treatment, and the exposure doses were much lower than the reference dose. However, residual levels and potential risks of OPFRs in the watershed should still be a concern.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meng Li, Congcong Wang, Wanying Gui, Peng Wang, Jierong Chen, Shaoqi Zuo, Yanbin Zhao, Jiayin Dai, Kun Zhang
Summary: Tri-o-cresyl phosphate, a widely used plasticizer and fire retardant, is commonly found in global water sources, sediments, and biota. The developmental effects of this compound on zebrafish embryos were assessed in this study. Various impairments in morphological characteristics, physical development, and locomotor behaviors were observed at different concentrations of tri-o-cresyl phosphate. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the potential developmental toxicity and environmental risk assessment of this compound.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natascha Schmidt, Javier Castro-Jimenez, Benjamin Oursel, Richard Sempere
Summary: This study conducted analysis of microplastics and organic plastic additives in surface seawater, sediment, and zooplankton samples from Marseille Bay, revealing significant variations in PAE and OPE concentrations among different sample types.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qipeng Shi, Wei Guo, Qiancheng Shen, Jian Han, Lei Lei, Lianguo Chen, Lihua Yang, Chenglian Feng, Bingsheng Zhou
Summary: The study revealed that aryl-OPFRs can act as potent AChE inhibitors, and may therefore present a significant ecological risk to aquatic organisms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Veronika Plichta, Johann Steinwider, Nina Vogel, Till Weber, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Lubica Palkovicova Murinova, Sona Wimmerova, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Milena Horvat, Gudrun Koppen, Eva Govarts, Liese Gilles, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Greet Schoeters, Adrian Covaci, Clemence Fillol, Loic Rambaud, Tina Kold Jensen, Elke Rauscher-Gabernig
Summary: Organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs), which are widely used, have been found in humans and the environment. This study used human biomonitoring (HBM) data to estimate the contribution of dietary intake to the total exposure of OPFRs. The estimated dietary intake ranged from 0.02 to 0.2 mu g/kg bw/d for TCEP, 0.05 to 0.17 mu g/kg bw/d for TCIPP, and 0.03 to 0.18 mu g/kg bw/d for TDCIPP. The estimated dietary intake of TDCIPP contributes 11-173% to the estimated daily intake (EDI), while the estimated dietary intake of TCIPP exceeds 100% in most calculations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wanyun Zhang, Guoping Song
Summary: As brominated flame retardants (BFRs) have been gradually banned and replaced by organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs), this study investigated the relationship between triphenyl phosphate (TPP) and glioma. The study utilized bioinformatics analysis and databases to identify TPP-related genes, gene expression data, and pathways. The analysis revealed the potential association of TPP with glioma and its impact on patients' prognosis.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haizheng Hong, Yunchen Zhao, Lingming Huang, Daiyin Zhong, Dalin Shi
Summary: The study showed that TDCIPP and TPhP have developmental toxicity in marine organisms, leading to shortened body length, fin deformities, and spinal curvature in Oryzias melastigma, posing potential risks to marine fish and ecosystems. Additionally, although both chemicals caused similar bone toxicity, they had different effects on the expression of bone developmental genes such as bmp4, bmp2, and runx2.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Zhao, Wei Liu, Duo Zhang, Junchun Shen, Xinfeng Huang, Lehan Xiao, Xiao Chen, Xiaoying Lin, Sijin Du, Jianjun Liu, Shaoyou Lu
Summary: This study aims to explore the relationship between exposure to organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs) and cognitive impairment in the elderly population. Through a case-control study based on the Shenzhen Aging-related Disorder Cohort, it was found that specific m-OPFRs metabolites in urine samples were positively associated with lower cognitive function. Additionally, a nonlinear dose-response relationship between urinary BDCIPP concentration and cognitive decline was observed.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yann Aminot, Lin Tao, Karine Heas-Moisan, Charles Pollono, Margaret O'Loghlin, Catherine Munschy
Summary: This study investigated the levels and spatial distribution of 11 organophosphate esters (OPEs) in over 100 filter-feeding bivalve samples collected from contrasting pressure sites along the French coasts. The results revealed the widespread occurrence of OPEs in coastal bivalves and emphasized the importance of biomonitoring. The study provides essential reference data for future studies and highlights the need for systematic monitoring of OPEs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yin-E Liu, Xiao-Jun Luo, Ke-Lan Guan, Chen-Chen Huang, Xue-Meng Qi, Yan-Hong Zeng, Bi-Xian Mai
Summary: This study investigated the tissue-specific accumulation of organophosphorus flame retardants (PFRs) and plasticizers in black-spotted frogs and bullfrogs. Differences in pollutant concentrations among different tissues were found, with liver tissues showing significantly higher concentrations. Male frogs exhibited higher metabolic potentials for these chemicals, while no obvious correlations were found between OLR and log K-OW. Different parental transfer patterns were observed in frogs using different tissues as parental tissues, and liver tissues had similar parental transfer mechanisms with muscle tissues.
Review
Toxicology
Jia Du, Li Fu, Huanxuna Li, Shaodan Xu, Qingwei Zhou, Junhong Tang
Summary: This review highlights the major factors driving the toxicity of CuO nanoparticles, including the dissolution of NP metal ions, the size, shape and coating of NPs, as well as oxidative stress and nonoxidative stress mechanisms. The toxicity effects of CuO NPs vary in different organisms, showing the importance of considering multiple factors in toxicity evaluation.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jia Du, Shaodan Xu, Qingwei Zhou, Huanxuan Li, Li Fu, Junhong Tang, Yangyang Wang, Xu Peng, Yuting Xu, Xinpeng Du
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunhui Wang, Shenglu Zhou, Shaohua Wu, Junhong Tang, Huanxuan Li, Jia Du
Review
Toxicology
Jia Du, Qingwei Zhou, Huanxuan Li, Shaodan Xu, Chunhui Wang, Li Fu, Junhong Tang
Summary: This review summarizes the abundance, sources and transport of MPs in different environments, as well as analyzing their toxicity on various test groups. It discusses the combined toxicity effects of MPs and other environmental pollutants on ecosystems, highlighting the limited data on the adverse effects of combined MP toxicity.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Jia Du, Qinghua Liu
Summary: This study found that exposure to enrofloxacin can increase body weight in American shad by altering the composition of the gut microbiota and metabolic pathways. This provides new insights into the effects of enrofloxacin exposure on aquatic systems.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jia Du, Qinghua Liu, Li Fu
Summary: The antibiotic ENR significantly affected the body weight and intestinal metabolism of American shad, leading to metabolic dysregulation and changes in gene expression. Exposure to ENR was found to disrupt multiple signaling pathways in the body, resulting in protein and lipid accumulation, which in turn affected the growth and development of fish.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Jia Du, Qinghua Liu, Keqin Zhang, Chengxiang Zhang, Gaohua Yao, Meng Yao
Summary: This study reveals for the first time that exposure to ENR increases body weight in American shad and induces metabolic alterations. These alterations are associated with the nutritional quality and predation ability in fish.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. Du, Q. H. Liu, J. S. Liu, K-Q Zhang, W. F. Huang
Summary: The environmental microbiota has a significant impact on the growth and development of American shad, with American shad cultured in the Jiangyin environment tending to be fatter.
LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jia Du, Qinghua Liu, Yuhong Zheng
Summary: American shad has become one of the most expensive farmed fish in China. Researchers have identified male-specific tags which can be used for the precise identification of Alosa sapidissima, providing valuable resources for all-female breeding in commercial aquaculture.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jia Du, Qinghua Liu, Ke-Qin Zhang
Summary: In this study, juvenile American shad were exposed to enrofloxacin and their metabolomic and transcriptomic responses were monitored. The results showed similar effects on metabolic pathways, but differences in the number of biomarkers identified. The metabolic disruption caused by enrofloxacin affected various signaling pathways and could prevent organic diseases in aquatic systems.
LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jia Du, Shaodan Xu, Qinwei Zhou, Huanxuan Li, Li Fu, Jun-Hong Tang, Mei-Qing Jin
TOXICOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
(2019)
