Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jing Yu, Hui Zhu, Heli Wang, Brian Shutes, Tingting Niu
Summary: The rapid development of agriculture has led to increased release of butachlor into aquatic environments. Butachlor has significant toxic effects on the growth, physiology, and molecular mechanisms of Microcystis aeruginosa, a dominant species causing cyanobacterial blooms. Low concentrations of butachlor showed no significant changes, indicating a high tolerance in Microcystis aeruginosa. However, high concentrations of butachlor resulted in inhibition of photosynthetic activity, disruption of cell ultrastructure, oxidative stress, and elevated extracellular microcystin-LR concentration.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ciyuan Huang, Wenyu Huang, Jianhua Xiong, Shuangfei Wang
Summary: An efficient and eco-friendly electrochemical system was developed to purify water containing harmful cyanobacteria, allowing for rapid removal of algal cells and achieving high removal efficiencies. The system operates without chemical consumption, can function under a wide pH range, and demonstrates superior electro-adsorption for enhanced efficiency.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Di Wu, Ting Wang, Jing Wang, Lijuan Jiang, Ying Yin, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The study reveals that 1 μm polystyrene microplastics have a greater impact on freshwater cyanobacteria compared to 100 nm microplastics, promoting algal growth and inhibiting photosynthesis. Additionally, 1 μm microplastics increase intracellular microcystins content and inhibit their release, while 100 nm microplastics only promote microcystin production.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Yu, Hui Zhu, Brian Shutes, Xinyi Wang
Summary: This study evaluates the effect of alkaline salt on Microcystis aeruginosa, a harmful cyanobacterium. It finds that alkaline salt can stimulate the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa, and the organism can tolerate a certain level of alkaline salt stress by increasing photosynthetic pigment contents. However, when the concentration of alkaline salt reaches a certain threshold, it can cause oxidative stress and toxicity in Microcystis aeruginosa, leading to cell apoptosis and ultrastructural changes. Additionally, alkaline salt can stimulate the production of microcystin-LR. Therefore, increased attention should be paid to the risk of Microcystis aeruginosa bloom and microcystin-LR pollution in lakes located in salinization regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hangjun Zhang, Bingzhi Yu, Xizi Li, Yan Li, Yuchi Zhong, Jiafeng Ding
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of using Fe-g-C3N4-activated PDS to remove Microcystis aeruginosa and microcystin-LR. The results demonstrate an efficient removal of the algae and toxin, and singlet oxygen is found to be a predominant radical in the process. The Fe-g-C3N4-activated PDS system is proven to be an environmentally friendly and efficient technology for algae removal and algal toxin reduction.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hanqi Wu, Weizheng Zhang, Xuhui Huang, Peng Gu, Qi Li, Xingzhang Luo, Zheng Zheng
Summary: This study investigated the cellular responses of Microcystis aeruginosa to the environmental concentrations of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) under different phosphorus (P) conditions. The results showed that P conditions had a significant impact on cyanobacterial growth, photosynthetic pigment content, oxidative stress, and microcystin-LR (MCLR) levels. PFOA was absorbed by cyanobacterial cells through the stimulation of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) secretion. Once inside the cells, PFOA inhibited photosynthesis, reduced P absorption, induced oxidative damage, and increased mcyA gene expression and MC-LR production. Limited P concentration and forms conditions led to increased PFOA absorption and increased the risk of MC-LR diffusion into the aquatic environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Nian Wei, Lirong Song, Nanqin Gan
Summary: This study used iTRAQ-based proteomics to investigate the effects of phosphorus depletion on Microcystis aeruginosa, showing that phosphorus depletion inhibits cell growth and primary metabolic processes while maintaining photosystem integrity, and influences the balance of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in the cells.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lixiao Ni, Hanqi Wu, Cunhao Du, Xianglan Li, Yan Li, Chu Xu, Peifang Wang, Shiyin Li, Jianhua Zhang, Xuqing Chen
Summary: The research demonstrated that artemisinin inhibited the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa, leading to cell death and increased release of microcystin-LR.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyue Yu, Chen Huang, Liang Wu, Sijia Hua, Jing Ye, Liang Meng, Chao Xu
Summary: The study found that at high concentrations, QpE exhibited stronger toxicity and inhibition effects on Microcystis aeruginosa, with a more significant impact on the expression of photosynthesis-related genes. Furthermore, QpE and QE had different effects on oxidative stress, and could stimulate the synthesis and release of MC-LR in Microcystis aeruginosa.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Wang, Ming Jiang, Yanqing Sheng
Summary: Glyphosate was found to promote the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa by providing a phosphate source, enhancing enzyme activities, and increasing gene transcription levels. Additionally, glyphosate stimulated the production of dissolved organic matter, enhancing its release in saltwater ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Larry Wymer, Stephen Vesper, Ian Struewing, Joel Allen, Jingrang Lu
Summary: To ensure the safety of drinking water, it is important to understand the relationship between fungi and harmful cyanobacterial blooms (HCBs) and their toxins. This study found that the concentration of the fungus Cladosporium cladosporioides and the microcystin-gene transcript copy number of Microcystis aeruginosa appeared to be interrelated during each bloom season. The results also showed that there might be a balanced antagonism between the fungus and the cyanobacteria, with variations observed between different years.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Ye, Sijia Hua, Sijia Liu, Fuxiang Tian, Xiyan Ji, Yuanting Li, Meifang Hou, Wenwu Xu, Liang Meng, Lijuan Sun
Summary: Carvone is a widely used chiral fragrance with enantioselective toxic effects on cyanobacteria, potentially posing a threat to the water environment. This study investigated the effects of L- and D-carvone on physiological processes and gene transcription in M. aeruginosa, revealing concentration-dependent inhibitory effects on growth and oxidative damage. Furthermore, L- and D-carvone stimulated the production and release of MC-LR, an important cyanotoxin, and upregulated the expression level of the MC-LR-related gene mcyH. These findings provide important insights into the influence of chiral fragrance on cyanobacterial blooms and guide the safe application of chiral fragrance as personal care products.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shanlin Wang, Ping Ding, Siyu Lu, Pian Wu, Xiaoqian Wei, Ruixue Huang, Tianhan Kai
Summary: This study found that the generation of microcystins is related to cell density and the production of quorum sensing molecules, with microcystin synthesis and concentration significantly increasing after the cell density reaches a certain threshold.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ming Zhang, Yafeng Wang, Xinyou Wu, Zhen Kang, Daoyong Zhang, Xiangliang Pan
Summary: This study introduced a novel ozone micro-bomb system for effectively removing cyanobacterial cells and degrading cyanotoxins, demonstrating great potential in in situ and thorough treatment of cyanobacterial blooms.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lixiao Ni, Yan Li, Xianglan Li, Chu Xu, Cunhao Du, Hanqi Wu, Shiyin Li
Summary: To investigate the inhibitory mechanism of artemisinin sustained-release microspheres (ASMs) on Microcystis aeruginosa (M. aeruginosa) from the molecular level, the expression of prx, psbA, fabZ, and mcyD genes were studied, and the cell death mode was explored. The results showed that the up-regulation of prx and the down-regulation of psbA, fabZ, and mcyD play a role in the algicidal effect of ASMs on M. aeruginosa. The ASMs trigger apoptosis-like cell death and effectively prevent the leakage of microcystin-LR (MC-LR), making them a promising application for killing algae cells without causing secondary ecological hazards.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
B. A. Jakhrani, I. A. Phulpoto, A. H. Phulpoto, M. M. Babar, A. A. Panhyar, N. Channa, A. A. Chandio, J. A. Soomro, B. D. Rupela, N. A. Kanhar, M. A. Qazi
Summary: The study focuses on decolorization of two triphenylmethane dyes, malachite green (MG) and crystal violet (CV), by bacteria under optimal fermentation conditions. Among the tested halo-thermotolerant bacterial isolates, B2d showed higher decolorization efficiency than B3e for both dyes. Factors like pH, agitation speed, KH2PO4, NaNO3, and yeast extract were found to positively influence decolorization rates, while increasing glucose and urea levels had a negative impact on dye decolorization efficiency. Overall, the study suggests that halo-thermotolerant bacteria have potential for future environmental applications under favorable conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xinyu Yan, Bobo Wang, Hongxia Liang, Jie Yang, Jie Zhao, Fabrice Ndayisenga, Hongxun Zhang, Zhisheng Yu, Zhi Qian
Summary: A novel method that couples a microbial electrolysis cell with normal anaerobic fermentation was developed to enhance the quality and yield of methane in straw biogas fermentation. The results showed that the method significantly improved the degradation of fibers, as well as the production and purity of methane, providing a new pathway for methane synthesis.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fabrice Ndayisenga, Zhisheng Yu, Telesphore Kabera, Bobo Wang, Hongxia Liang, Irfan Ali Phulpoto, Telesphore Habiyakare, Yvan Kalisa Ndayambaje, Xinyu Yan
Summary: This study investigates the use of sodium acetate as a co-substrate in microbial fuel cells to enhance the conversion of toxic blue-green algae biomass into bioelectricity. The addition of sodium acetate significantly increases the voltage output, extends the electric batch cycle, and enhances the maximum power density. It also reduces the charge transfer resistance and has minimal effect on cell morphology. This research is important for sustainable clean energy production and waste control in aquatic environments.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinmei Li, Irfan Ali Phulpoto, Lizheng Guo, Jie Zeng, Zhisheng Yu
Summary: This study investigated the reservoirs and spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the Xilingol grassland system using high-throughput quantitative PCR and sequencing. A large number of different ARGs were observed in manure, soil, and water samples, with only 12 ARGs shared among all samples. The water environment was found to be a critical transmission source of ARGs in the grassland.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Telesphore Habiyakare, Na Zhang, Chu-Han Feng, Fabrice Ndayisenga, Alphonse Kayiranga, Celestin Sindikubwabo, Fabien Muhirwa, Suraj Shah
Summary: The research investigates pollution sources and intensities of migrating DNAPLs using genetic algorithms and numerical simulations, demonstrating the effectiveness of GA in identifying DNAPL pollution sources accurately.
GROUNDWATER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Junzhi Gao, Qingzhou Zhao, Dongdong Chang, Fabrice Ndayisenga, Zhisheng Yu
Summary: Soil physicochemical properties play a crucial role in determining the stability and diversity of soil microbial communities. The impacts of saline-alkali situation and soil degradation on soil diversity and microbial communities have been overlooked. This study aims to demonstrate the differences between saline and sodic soil and the factors driving the differences in microbiota. The results show that pH, ESP, C/N, Na, and K are the primary determinants affecting the relative abundance of bacterial and fungal communities. The proportions in sodic soil have a stronger impact on soil microbiota.
Article
Ecology
Irfan Ali Phulpoto, Bakhtiar Ali Jakhrani, Asif Ali Panhyar, Anwar Hussain Phulpoto, Sadam Hussain Shaikh, Najeebullah Channa, Nisar Ahmed Kanhar, Muneer Ahmed Qazi
Summary: In this study, halo-thermotolerant bacteria (HTTB) were isolated and characterized from hyper-saline areas of Kashmore and Khairpur districts in Sindh, Pakistan. The isolated bacteria were screened for their tolerance to elevated salt concentrations and extreme temperatures, and multiple clusters of HTTB were identified based on their tolerance and spatial distribution. Majority of the isolates were identified as various strains of the genus Bacillus, with only one strain identified as Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes. These HTTB bacterial strains have potential applications in environmental, biotechnological, and industrial fields due to their valuable enzymatic profiles and metabolite repositories.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irfan Ali Phulpoto, Zhisheng Yu, Jinmei Li, Fabrice Ndayisenga, Bowen Hu, Muneer Ahmed Qazi, Xiaosong Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel strain of Pseudomonas sp. S1WB was isolated from an oil-contaminated water sample. The biosurfactants produced by this strain have the ability to reduce surface tension and emulsify, with optimal production achieved under specific conditions. The biosurfactants are highly stable and can degrade hydrocarbons effectively.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fabrice Ndayisenga, Zhisheng Yu, Bobo Wang, Gang Wu, Hongxun Zhang, Irfan Ali Phulpoto, Jie Zhao, Jie Yang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of increasing temperature on microbial biofilm composition during the conversion of agricultural wastes into biohydrogen. The results showed that operating the reactors under a thermophilic environment significantly promoted thermophilic-hydrogen producing microbial communities and inhibited the hydrogen-consuming microbial growth. The study provides valuable insights for the large-scale fermentative conversion of agricultural wastes into biohydrogen energy.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fabrice Ndayisenga, Zhisheng Yu, Bobo Wang, Jie Yang, Gang Wu, Hongxun Zhang
Summary: This research investigated the potential use of leftover residues from a bioconversion system for agricultural straw wastes into hydrogen energy as a biofertilizer. The results showed that the residues contained various plant growth-promoting microbial communities and provided essential nutrients for plant growth. Direct application of the residues as fertilizer significantly promoted plant growth and flowering. Electrohydrogenesis residues could be considered as a potential biofertilizer.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irfan Ali Phulpoto, Zhisheng Yu, Muneer Ahmed Qazi, Fabrice Ndayisenga, Jie Yang
Summary: Currently, researchers have focused on electrokinetic (EK) bioremediation due to its potential to remove a wide range of pollutants. Synthetic surfactants, which are commonly used to improve performance, have adverse environmental effects. Therefore, there is a growing demand for bio-based surfactants in the global market to address sustainability and public health concerns.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fabrice Ndayisenga, Zhisheng Yu, Bobo Wang, Dandan Zhou
Summary: The study investigated the impacts of applied voltages on the performance of microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) used for converting straw waste biomass into green hydrogen energy. The results showed that increasing the applied voltage improved COD removal efficiency and bioH2 yield up to a certain point, beyond which it decreased. Among the tested protocols, MEC0.8 displayed the best performance with the highest H2 production, COD removal, and coulombic efficiency. The viability of the anodic biofilm and bacterial cell shape were less affected at lower voltages but significantly damaged at higher voltages.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
