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Environmental Sciences
Maria Aslam, Mbarki Sonia, Ghulam Abbas, Muhammad Shahid, Behzad Murtaza, Muhmmad Shafique Khalid, Saeed Ahmad Qaisrani, Hesham F. Alharby, Sameera A. Alghamdi, Basmah M. Alharbi, Yinglong Chen
Summary: Nickel tolerance and accumulation potential of two quinoa genotypes (Puno and Vikinga) were investigated in this study. Results showed that Puno exhibited greater tolerance to Ni compared to Vikinga, which was attributed to improved physiological responses and amelioration of oxidative stress. The study provides insights into understanding plant nickel tolerance and its potential application in Ni-contaminated soil remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Zaid Ulhassan, Imran Khan, Muzammil Hussain, Ali Raza Khan, Yasir Hamid, Sajad Hussain, Suleyman I. Allakhverdiev, Weijun Zhou
Summary: Nanoparticles have shown efficacy in reducing chromium-induced phytotoxicity and improving plant tolerance. They can achieve this by various mechanisms, including improving photosynthetic machinery, regulating cellular metabolites, and activating antioxidants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Komal Sharma, Priya Saxena, Alka Kumari
Summary: Chromium occurs in different oxidation states, with hexavalent forms being more toxic and primarily resulting from human activities. A hydroponic experiment was conducted to compare the remediation abilities of Marsilea minuta and Pistia stratiotes towards chromium. Both plants accumulated the highest amounts of chromium at a concentration of 1.5 mM. Increasing concentrations of chromium led to decreased plant dry weights and increased levels of malondialdehyde (MDA). The results suggest that both macrophytes are suitable for chromium phytoremediation, and the antioxidant enzyme activity is vital for understanding plant physiology under metal stress.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rasha Abu-Khudir, Hayfa Habes Almutairi, Sahar S. Abd El-Rahman, Karim Samy El-Said
Summary: The study investigated the protective role of the natural antioxidant hesperidin (HSD) against lead-acetate (PbAc)-induced testicular toxicity. The results showed that HSD treatment can restore the testicular injury induced by PbAc by suppressing oxidative stress and modulating reproductive hormones.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Naila Emanuil, Muhammad Sohail Akram, Shafaqat Ali, Ali Majrashi, Muhammad Iqbal, Mohamed A. El-Esawi, Allah Ditta, Hesham F. Alharby
Summary: In this study, it was found that foliar spray of caffeine can alter the metabolism of spinach, reduce cadmium toxicity, and improve plant growth. This may be attributed to the enhanced biosynthesis of chlorophylls, improved oxidative defense systems, and reduced accumulation and transport of cadmium within the plant tissues.
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Environmental Sciences
Henrique Aio Adorno, Iara da Costa Souza, Magdalena Victoria Monferran, Daniel Alberto Wunderlin, Marisa Narciso Fernandes, Diana Amaral Monteiro
Summary: This study evaluated the sublethal effects of short-term exposure to settleable atmospheric particulate matter (SePM) on Nile tilapia. The results showed that SePM caused stressed states and blood oxidative stress in exposed fish, as well as increased cardiac performance. The accumulation of metals and metallic nanoparticles (NPs) in the fish tissues was also observed.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Navid Omidifar, Amir Nili-Ahmadabadi, Amin Nakhostin-Ansari, Kamran Bagheri Lankarani, Mohsen Moghadami, Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi, Seyyed Alireza Hashemi, Ahmad Gholami, Mansoureh Shokripour, Zahra Ebrahimi
Summary: Free radicals, particularly ROS, play a significant role in oxidative stress in humans, impacting lipids, proteins, and DNA. Heavy metals like Cd, Pb, and arsenic can induce oxidative stress and generate ROS, affecting various body systems negatively. Antioxidants, especially herbal antioxidants, show potential in combating oxidative stress and mitigating toxicity induced by heavy metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Sofia Spormann, Cristiano Soares, Jorge Teixeira, Fernanda Fidalgo
Summary: Polyamines play crucial roles in plant cell signaling and protection, impacting plant growth and development. Understanding the effects of polyamines in metal-stressed plants is essential for mitigating the impacts of heavy metal pollution on agricultural productivity and food quality.
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Mariana Martinez-Perez, Francisco Arenas-Huertero, Josefina Cortes-Eslava, Ofelia Morton-Bermea, Sandra Gomez-Arroyo
Summary: The study evaluated the toxic effects of heavy metals on the plant Robinsonecio gerberifolius exposed in different sites in Mexico City, showing an increase in genotoxicity and induction of oxidative stress. The presence of toxic HM in the atmosphere of Mexico City and its metropolitan area was confirmed through the analysis of alpha- and ss-carotenoids and miR398 levels in the exposed plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Rokaia Lejri, Sonia Ben Younes, Ali Ellafi, Amir Bouallegue, Younes Moussaoui, Mohamed Chaieb, Ali Mekki
Summary: The study analyzed the physicochemical, microbiological, and spectral characteristics of tanning effluents, as well as the changes in effluents after biological treatment. The results showed a decrease in various parameters in the final effluent after treatment, and the presence of revivable bacteria in microbiological characterization with absence of certain pathogens.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Pooja Sharma, Deblina Dutta, Aswathy Udayan, Sunil Kumar
Summary: Rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to the generation of heavy metals-laden wastewater, which poses a threat to the environment and human health. Microbes play a crucial role in detoxifying wastewater by compartmentalizing heavy metals and facilitating resource cycles and energy flows in ecosystems. Utilizing microbial strains and nanocomposites in combination shows promising results in efficiently treating heavy metal-contaminated wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Immunology
Reem S. Alruhaimi, Emad H. M. Hassanein, Mostafa K. Abd El-Aziz, Maisa Siddiq Abduh, Albandari Bin-Ammar, Emadeldin M. Kamel, Ayman M. Mahmoud
Summary: In this study, it was found that the melatonin receptor agonist agomelatine can protect against acute pancreatitis induced by cadmium by preventing inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis, and by modulating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Agomelatine enhanced the antioxidant capacity through the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway, while reducing inflammation and cellular damage.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Natasha Manzoor, Temoor Ahmed, Muhammad Noman, Muhammad Shahid, Muhammad Mudassir Nazir, Liaqat Ali, Taghreed S. Alnusaire, Bin Li, Rainer Schulin, Gang Wang
Summary: Iron oxide nanoparticles synthesized from a bacterial strain can stimulate wheat plant growth in saline soil, alleviate abiotic stresses, and enhance nutrient concentrations in the soil while reducing harmful components in wheat grains. The application of FeO-NPs in Cd-polluted soil also reduces the uptake of Cd by wheat plants, making it a potential agricultural strategy for mitigating Cd and salt stresses.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Reshu Mandal, Sukhbir Kaur, Vinod Kumar Gupta, Amit Joshi
Summary: This study investigated the impact of heavy metals on the onset of cardiovascular diseases in myocardial infarction patients, finding that MI patients had risk factors such as overweight, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, inflammation, and elevated oxidative stress. Imbalance of serum electrolytes and higher hair concentrations of certain heavy metals were also observed in MI patients, indicating a possible correlation with cardiovascular diseases risk factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jing-yu Peng, Shuai Zhang, Yingyu Han, Bate Bate, Han Ke, Yunmin Chen
Summary: Rapid urbanization in China has triggered large-scale factory relocation, resulting in severe environmental and health risks caused by contaminated legacies. This study comprehensively assesses the pollution and health risks of industrial legacies in China, providing insights for better risk management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yen-Feng Chiu, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Tina H. T. Chiu, Chun-Yi Lee, Ting-Ting Liu, Chwen Keng Tsao, Su-Chun Chuang, Chao A. Hsiung
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2015)
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Peripheral Vascular Disease
Shao-Yuan Chuang, Tina H. T. Chiu, Chun-Yi Lee, Ting-Ting Liu, Chwen Keng Tsao, Chao A. Hsiung, Yen-Feng Chiu
JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2016)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Tina H. T. Chiu, Wen-Harn Pan, Ming-Nan Lin, Chin-Lon Lin
NUTRITION & DIABETES
(2018)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Wei-Kai Wu, Chieh-Chang Chen, Po-Yu Liu, Suraphan Panyod, Ben-Yang Liao, Pei-Chen Chen, Hsien-Li Kao, Han-Chun Kuo, Ching-Hua Kuo, Tina H. T. Chiu, Rou-An Chen, Hsiao-Li Chuang, Yen-Te Huang, Hsin-Bai Zou, Cheng-Chih Hsu, Ting-Yan Chang, Chin-Lon Lin, Chi-Tang Ho, Hon-Tsen Yu, Lee-Yan Sheen, Ming-Shiang Wu
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tina H. T. Chiu, Chin-Hsiu Liu, Chia-Chen Chang, Ming-Nan Lin, Chin-Lon Lin
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2020)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Chun-Ming Chang, Tina H. T. Chiu, Chia-Chen Chang, Ming-Nan Lin, Chin-Lon Lin
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chin-Lon Lin, Jen-Hung Wang, Chia-Chen Chang, Tina H. T. Chiu, Ming-Nan Lin
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Michael J. Orlich, Tina H. T. Chiu, Preet K. Dhillon, Timothy J. Key, Gary E. Fraser, Krithiga Shridhar, Sutapa Agrawal, Sanjay Kinra
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2019)
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Clinical Neurology
Tina H. T. Chiu, Huai-Ren Chang, Ling-Yi Wang, Chia-Chen Chang, Ming-Nan Lin, Chin-Lon Lin
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yen-Chang Chen, Chia-Chen Chang, Tina H. T. Chiu, Ming-Nan Lin, Chin-Lon Lin
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tina H. T. Chiu, Chia-Chen Chang, Chin-Lon Lin, Ming-Nan Lin
Summary: The study investigated the association between a Taiwanese vegetarian dietary pattern and cataract risk, showing a 20% reduced risk of cataracts among vegetarians, especially in individuals with overweight.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2021)
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Microbiology
Wei-Kai Wu, Suraphan Panyod, Po-Yu Liu, Chieh-Chang Chen, Hsien-Li Kao, Hsiao-Li Chuang, Ying-Hsien Chen, Hsin-Bai Zou, Han-Chun Kuo, Ching-Hua Kuo, Ben-Yang Liao, Tina H. T. Chiu, Ching-Hu Chung, Angela Yu-Chen Lin, Yi-Chia Lee, Sen-Lin Tang, Jin-Town Wang, Yu-Wei Wu, Cheng-Chih Hsu, Lee-Yan Sheen, Alexander N. Orekhov, Ming-Shiang Wu
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tina H. T. Chiu, Yun-Chun Kao, Ling-Yi Wang, Huai-Ren Chang, Chin-Lon Lin
Summary: A dietitian-led vegan program was shown to improve systematic inflammation and reduce some risky lipid profiles, highlighting the potential benefits of such dietary interventions for high-risk individuals with dyslipidemia.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Raymond Y. Lo, Yen-Chieh Lo, Shu-Cin Chen, Yu-Ying Li, Ya-Ling Yang, Yu-Ling Chang, Huei-Chuan Sung, Tina H. T. Chiu, Joshua O. S. Goh
TZU CHI MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2017)