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Environmental Sciences
Ruiwen Li, Lihua Yang, Jian Han, Yu Zou, Yingcai Wang, Chenglian Feng, Bingsheng Zhou
Summary: The study found that early-life exposure to TDCIPP may cause neurodevelopmental toxicity in parental zebrafish, affecting the neurodevelopment of F1 offspring, with potential mechanisms including altered thyroid hormone levels inherited from maternal fish and epigenetic modifications in F1 larvae.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah Avila-Barnard, Subham Dasgupta, Vanessa Cheng, Aalekhya Reddam, Jenna L. Wiegand, David C. Volz
Summary: This study found that TDCIPP disrupts the trajectory of cytosine methylation during zebrafish embryogenesis, and this effect persists beyond 6 hours post-fertilization. The impact of TDCIPP on cytosine methylation is not driven by direct interaction with key enzymes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Petar G. Davidovic, Dajana J. Blagojevic, Gospava G. Lazic, Jelica B. Simeunovic
Summary: This study investigated the toxicity effects of two strains of Nostoc cyanobacteria on Daphnia magna. The study found that while there were minor changes in survival rates, significant molecular responses were observed. Both strains of cyanobacteria caused increases in the expression of glutathione S-transferase (gst) and vitellogenin (vtg). Low concentrations of microcystins suggest that they were not responsible for the observed toxic effects.
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Environmental Sciences
Paritosh Mondal, Pallab Shaw, Arpan Dey Bhowmik, Arindam Bandyopadhyay, Muthammal Sudarshan, Anindita Chakraborty, Ansuman Chattopadhyay
Summary: This study found that the combined exposure of arsenic and fluoride had minimal impact on the female zebrafish brain, with lower oxidative stress response and tissue damage, indicating an antagonistic effect between the two toxicants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun Li, Qingzhao Jin, Shaoyun Li, Yunze Wang, Siliang Yuan, Sheng Chen, Zihan Zhang, Chunsheng Liu
Summary: In this study, D. magna were exposed to different doses of PFF for 21 days, and the results showed that long-term exposure to PFF significantly decreased the survival rate and inhibited the growth and reproduction of D. magna. PCR arrays analysis revealed that the expression of several genes related to growth, reproduction, and swimming behavior were dramatically changed by PFF exposure, which could be responsible for the observed toxic effects of PFF.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Veronica Amoah, Paul Atawuchugi, Yakubu Jibira, Augustine Tandoh, Paul Poku Sampene Ossei, George Sam, George Ainooson
Summary: The hydroethanolic leaf extract of Lantana camara (LCE) has a prophylactic effect on short-term memory deficit and neuroinflammation induced by scopolamine in zebrafish and mice. LCE improved cognitive impairment and reduced inflammatory response.
PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Christine E. Genge, Padmapriya Muralidharan, Jake Kemp, Christina M. Hull, Mandy Yip, Kyle Simpson, Diana V. Hunter, Thomas W. Claydon
Summary: Zebrafish serve as a valuable model for studying human cardiac function and related disorders. However, the role of different channel transcripts in zebrafish cardiac repolarization is still uncertain. This study identified a teleost-specific variant gene, zkcnh6b, in zebrafish, which is distinct from the human hERG1b gene. The findings suggest that zebrafish cardiac repolarization does not rely on the co-assembly of hERG1a/hERG1b, unlike in humans.
PFLUGERS ARCHIV-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Wen Sun, Yao Dang, Lili Dai, Chunsheng Liu, Jianghua Wang, Yongyong Guo, Boya Fan, Juan Kong, Bingsheng Zhou, Xufa Ma, Liqin Yu
Summary: This study provides the first evidence of the high susceptibility of zebrafish intestinal health and gut microbiota to Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCIPP), particularly in female zebrafish, which is associated with growth inhibition.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Rui Mao, Kehao Liu, Nana Zhao, Pengsen Guo, Yingxin Wu, Zheng Wang, Yanjun Liu, Tongtong Zhang
Summary: The study developed a reliable and personalized prognostic signature based on immune genes for gastric adenocarcinoma, which accurately predicts prognosis and has predictive value in different clinical subgroups. High-risk patients were characterized by low immune scores, distinctive immune cell proportions, different immune checkpoint profiles, and a low tumor mutational burden.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingyu Chu, Tiaoye Wang, Wenfang Li, Yashi Liu, Zhiyuan Bian, Juan Mao, Baihong Chen
Summary: This study conducted a genome-wide identification of Q-type C2H2 zinc finger protein (ZFP) genes in grapevine genomes and explored their characteristics and functions. The results showed that the physical and chemical properties of these ZFPs exhibited differences, but they were all hydrophobic and stable proteins. The phylogenetic analysis revealed the evolutionary relationships among these genes and their distribution on different chromosomes. The study also demonstrated the involvement of these genes in response to hormones and low-temperature stress using gene expression and localization experiments. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into the response mechanisms of grapes to exogenous hormones and low temperatures and lays a foundation for future molecular breeding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reshma Sinha, Rajinder Jindal, Caterina Faggio
Summary: The study demonstrates that Emblica officinalis extract has a significant mitigating effect on malachite green-induced cyto-toxicity in Cyprinus carpio, by restoring tissue structure, normalizing enzyme activity, reducing oxidative stress levels, and regulating gene expression.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Dong-Lei Wu, Lin Cheng, Qin-Xiong Rao, Xian-Li Wang, Qi-Cai Zhang, Chun-Xia Yao, Xia Yao, Shan-Shan Chen, Xing Liu, Xei Song, Jia-Xin Zhou, Wei-Guo Song
Summary: This study systematically assessed the toxic effects of different concentrations of PFOA on zebrafish liver cells. It was found that PFOA inhibited cell viability and caused massive accumulation of autophagic vacuoles. Transcriptome analysis revealed significant changes in the expression of genes involved in autophagy, signal transduction, immune system, and other pathways. These findings provide a scientific basis for understanding the toxic effects and potential mechanisms of PFOA on zebrafish.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ying Chen, Qingqing He, Xiaohui Li, Yuan Zhang, Jianjian Li, Ling Zhang, Xiang Yao, Xueli Zhang, Chuanqiang Liu, Haoran Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the gene expression of centipedegrass under acid-soil-related stresses using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and identified a group of reliable reference genes. The stability of the selected reference genes varied in different tissues and stress conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Chen, Bei Su, Jing Yu, Jinfeng Wang, Haidong Hu, Hong-Qiang Ren, Bing Wu
Summary: This study analyzed the combined effects of arsenic and 2,2-dichloroacetamide (DCAcAm) on different cell populations in zebrafish liver using single-cell RNA sequencing. It found that the hepatocytes were the main target cell subtype and showed different toxic responses to arsenic and DCAcAm exposure. In addition, hepatic duct cells and endothelial cells were not affected by these exposures.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bojan Nataraj, Kannan Maharajan, Guilherme Malafaia, Devan Hemalatha, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed, Mathan Ramesh
Summary: This study evaluated the adverse effects of the organic ultraviolet filter EHMC and its photoproducts on freshwater vertebrates and found that they caused downregulation of stress-responsive and antioxidant genes in the animals. Importantly, there were no significant differences between the effects of EHMC and its photoproducts. This study provides insights into the mechanisms of OU-VFs in freshwater fish.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)