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Plant Sciences
Muhammad Salim Akhter, Sibgha Noreen, Ume Ummara, Muhammad Aqeel, Nawishta Saleem, Muhammad Mahboob Ahmed, Seema Mahmood, Habib-ur-Rehman Athar, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Prashant Kaushik, Parvaiz Ahmad
Summary: The study shows that silicon enhances the antioxidant defense system of plants, promotes growth of barley plants under salt stress, and alleviates the impact of oxidative stress on plants.
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Environmental Sciences
Prabhakar Singh, Sakshi Singh, Priyanka Maurya, Abhishek Mohanta, Hardik Dubey, Sk. Riyazat Khadim, Ankit K. Singh, Adarsh K. Pandey, Arvind K. Singh, Ravi K. Asthana
Summary: Selenium is an essential element for living systems, but becomes toxic at higher concentrations. This study exposed Dunaliella salina cells to different selenium concentrations and found that 50 mg/L selenium had no significant effect on cell growth and selenium accumulation. However, higher selenium levels led to a decrease in photosynthetic efficiency, chlorophyll content, and an increase in reactive oxygen species, proline content, and lipid peroxidation. Superoxide dismutase and catalase played important roles in antioxidative defense. The accumulation of carotenoids varied at different selenium concentrations, and exposure to 200 mg/L selenium resulted in organelle disorganization. Therefore, the selenium-enriched biomass obtained at 50 mg/L could be used for biofortification of food and feed.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Priscila Ortega, Hector Aguilar Vitorino, Shadaesha Green, Flavia P. Zanotto, J. Sook Chung, Renata G. Moreira
Summary: The study showed that in crabs from highly contaminated areas, cadmium bioaccumulation, oxidative stress, and hormone levels were higher compared to those from lightly contaminated areas, while the transcripts of crustacean hyperglycemic hormone and molt-inhibiting hormone decreased.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanhui Li, Jiahao Liu, Chengcheng Fu, Mohammad Nauman Khan, Jin Hu, Fameng Zhao, Honghong Wu, Zhaohu Li
Summary: Poly(acrylic) acid-coated nanoceria can improve rapeseed salt tolerance by scavenging ROS, protecting leaf cell membrane, and modulating Cu-Zn SOD and LOX-IV activities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Ke Dang, Xiangwei Gong, Haofeng Liang, Shuqing Guo, Suiqi Zhang, Baili Feng
Summary: Shading can restrict photosynthesis and plant growth. Understanding the effects of phosphorus application on mung beans under shading stress is important for efficient planting structures and optimizing P-use management.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Feng, Yuerui Wang, Bowen Han, Wenfang Gao, Jiahui Han, Xuan Wang, Yuqian Tian, Yuyang Wu, Jinhua Zou
Summary: This study evaluated the physiological response of transgenic SmZIP8 tobacco to Cd stress and found that SmZIP8 expression enhanced Cd tolerance by alleviating the physiological toxicity caused by Cd.
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Biology
Hataichanok Chuljerm, Supawadee Maneekesorn, Voravuth Somsak, Yongmin Ma, Somdet Srichairatanakool, Pimpisid Koonyosying
Summary: The study demonstrated that the deferiprone-resveratrol hybrid exhibited a more potent inhibitory effect on malaria parasite growth, improved anemia and liver damage in infected mice, and had lower levels of lipid peroxidation products compared to deferiprone alone. The anti-malarial activity of the deferiprone-resveratrol hybrid was associated with anti-RBC hemolysis and liver weight index. Deferiprone-resveratrol hybrid showed anti-plasmodium, anti-hemolysis, and anti-lipid peroxidation activities more effectively than deferiprone in P. berghei-infected mice.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ping Lyu, Huili Li, Xiaoxu Zheng, Hao Zhang, Cong Wang, Yu Qin, Bing Xia, Dongsheng Wang, Shengjun Xu, Xuliang Zhuang
Summary: Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms are a global issue that negatively impacts the aquatic environment and human health. This study discovered that the bacterium Stenotrophomonas sp. KT48 exhibited strong algicidal activity against Microcystis aeruginosa, a type of cyanobacteria. The algicidal activity was mainly attributed to direct attack on M. aeruginosa cells, rather than the excretion of algicides. Additionally, the study found that the bacterium increased the production of reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation in the algal cells, leading to inhibition of the antioxidant system. These findings provide insights into the potential use of strain KT48 as a bacterial agent for the control of cyanobacterial blooms.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Modhi O. Alotaibi, Adel M. Ghoneim, Mamdouh A. Eissa
Summary: Camelthorn plants have the ability to tolerate Cd toxicity and can be used for the phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soils. They exhibit a potent antioxidant defense against Cd toxicity and have low root-shoot transfer, making them suitable for phytostabilization technology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Modhi O. Alotaibi, Adel M. Ghoneim, Mamdouh A. Eissa
Summary: Camelthorn plants show high tolerance to Cd toxicity and have the potential to be used in phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soils. They can tolerate Cd concentrations up to 200 mg/kg in soil and possess antioxidant defense mechanisms against Cd-induced oxidative stress. With low root-shoot transfer of Cd, Camelthorn plants are suitable for phytostabilization technology and have great potential for remediation of Cd-contaminated soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kaida Xu, Haoxue Wang, Pengfei Li
Summary: In a natural environment, interactions of toxic mixtures may lead to diverse biochemical pathways and toxicological responses in aquatic organisms. The study found that exposure to Cd resulted in significant toxicity to mussels, and the addition of Bap at a higher dose accentuated the toxicity by inhibiting metallothionein synthesis. These findings offer insights into the mechanisms of combined xenobiotics in molluscs.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Saqib, Umbreen Shahzad, Faisal Zulfiqar, Rahul Kumar Tiwari, Milan Kumar Lal, Safina Naz, Mohammad Shah Jahan, Zoia Arshad Awan, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf
Summary: Contamination by heavy metals has had a severe negative impact on agricultural productivity worldwide. Cadmium (Cd) is particularly detrimental to plants, but applying melatonin (ME), a stress-relief hormone, has been found to mitigate the phytotoxic effects of heavy metals. This study explores how ME reduces damage caused by Cd in strawberry seedlings, and the results demonstrate its potential to improve growth, photosynthesis, redox homeostasis, and secondary metabolites in the plants.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Azza A. A. Attia, Jehan M. M. Sorour, Neama A. A. Mohamed, Tagreed T. T. Mansour, Rasha A. A. Al-Eisa, Nahla S. S. El-Shenawy
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the protective role of vitamin E in improving cardiotoxicity induced by cyclophosphamide in rats. The results showed that vitamin E could attenuate the elevation of cardiac markers, increase in lipid profiles, reduction in antioxidant enzyme activities, and increase in lipid peroxidation. In addition, vitamin E was found to improve the histopathological alterations caused by cyclophosphamide.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hao Yang, Yaqiong Wu, Chunhong Zhang, Wenlong Wu, Lianfei Lyu, Weilin Li
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different soil pH levels on the growth and development of blueberry cultivars. It was found that high soil pH hindered green color development in blueberry leaves and inhibited plant growth. However, different cultivars showed tolerance to high soil pH, with a threshold of pH 6.5. Antioxidant enzyme activities and leaf SPAD values were closely related to blueberry growth and dry matter accumulation, and served as important indicators for assessing blueberry adaptation to high soil pH environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kristina Petrovic, Jovana Sucur Elez, Marina Crnkovic, Slobodan Krsmanovic, Milos Rajkovic, Boris Kuzmanovic, Dorde Malencic
Summary: Oxidative stress in soybean plants infected with Diaporthe isolates was evaluated to select the least aggressive inoculation method, determine the most aggressive Diaporthe isolate, and identify the most tolerant soybean cultivar.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rihab Ben Ali, Sabrine Ben Ouada, Christophe Leboulanger, Jihene Ammar, Sami Sayadi, Hatem Ben Ouada
Summary: This study identified the optimal conditions for the removal of Bisphenol A (BPA) using the Chlorophyta Picocystis sp. isolated from a Tunisian household sewage pond, achieving a maximum removal rate of 91.36%. The results highlighted the efficiency of the Tessier model in predicting the interaction between Picocystis and BPA and improving removal efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lina Chouchene, Kaouthar Kessabi, Marie-Madeleine Gueguen, Olivier Kah, Farzad Pakdel, Imed Messaoudi
Summary: This study provides new insights into the mechanisms of cadmium-induced toxicity in zebrafish larvae and the potential role of zinc in reversing these harmful effects. The results suggest that cadmium interferes with zinc metabolism, leading to its depletion and oxidative stress. However, supplementation of zinc can partially reverse the toxic effects of cadmium, possibly through its interaction with the toxic metal and improvement of oxidative status.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asma Haddadi, Kaouthar Kessabi, Sana Boughammoura, Mariem Ben Rhouma, Rania Mlouka, Mohamed Banni, Imed Messaoudi
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of oral exposure to polystyrene-type microplastics on ovarian function in rats. The study found that microplastics can be detected in the digestive system and ovarian tissue of rats, leading to abnormal ovarian function, oxidative stress, and changes in the cytoskeleton.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raida Karray, Wiem Elloumi, Rihab Ben Ali, Slim Loukil, Mohamed Chamkha, Fatma Karray, Sami Sayadi
Summary: A novel combined biological process involving anaerobic digestion, ultrafiltration, and microalgae cultivation was proposed for olive mill wastewater treatment, achieving high-efficiency COD and pollutant removal as well as valuable microalgae biomass production.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wejdene Gongi, Nereida Cordeiro, Saloua Sadok, Juan Luis Gomez Pinchetti, Hatem Ben Ouada
Summary: This research developed a new type of biodegradable film based on extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) isolated from the thermophilic microalga Graesiella sp. The EPS film displayed high transparency, UV barrier properties, and thermal stability, and showed strong antioxidant activity. In beef meat packaging, EPS packaging demonstrated improved color stability, pH maintenance, and inhibition of bacterial growth and quality deterioration.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wejdene Gongi, Nereida Cordeiro, Juan Luis Gomez Pinchetti, Hatem Ben Ouada
Summary: This study isolated and characterized the extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) produced by the filamentous cyanobacterium Leptolyngbya sp. IkmLPT16, and investigated their chemical, functional, and rheological properties. The EPSs showed high water holding capacity, oil holding ability, metal sorption ability, and exhibited effective antioxidant activity. These findings suggest the potential applications of Leptolyngbya sp. EPSs in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Wejdene Gongi, Juan Luis Gomez Pinchetti, Nereida Cordeiro, Hatem Ben Ouada
Summary: Thermophilic cyanobacteria Gloeocapsa gelatinosa is an efficient producer of EPSs with complex structures and diverse bioactive potential. The produced EPSs are sulfated heteropolysaccharides with thermal stability, anionic nature, and high water holding capacity. Additionally, the EPSs exhibit strong antioxidant activity and bivalent metal sorption, making them suitable for various biotechnological and industrial applications.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hana Najahi, Nicola Alessio, Tiziana Squillaro, Gea Oliveri Conti, Margherita Ferrante, Giovanni Di Bernardo, Umberto Galderisi, Imed Messaoudi, Sergio Minucci, Mohamed Banni
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different size microplastics present in water bottles on human mesenchymal stromal cells. The results showed that microplastic treatments led to a decrease in cell proliferation, altered differentiation potential, and loss of osteocyte phenotype. This indicates that environmental microplastics can be bioavailable for cell uptake and may result in irreversible diseases.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wejdene Gongi, Hassen Touzi, Idris Sadly, Hafedh Ben Ouada, Ollivier Tamarin, Hatem Ben Ouada
Summary: This study investigates the application of cyanobacterial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) as a sensor coating material for microplastic detection. The EPS-based sensor deposited on a gold electrode was analyzed using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Surface properties of the sensor were examined using various techniques, including scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray spectroscopy. The results show that the EPS-based sensor has a high homogenous structure and can detect low concentrations of four types of microplastics.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wejdene Gongi, Maxence Rube, Hafedh Ben Ouada, Hatem Ben Ouada, Ollivier Tamarin, Corinne Dejous
Summary: The study developed and characterized new heavy metal sensors using extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) from a thermophilic microalga strain. The sensors showed a homogeneous character and a lamellar arrangement, and successfully detected cadmium and mercury in a concentration range of 10(-10) M to 10(-4) M using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and acoustic wave sensing. The results highlight the potential of microalgae EPSs as a sensitive coating material for heavy metal detection, but further investigation is needed for its selectivity in the presence of other compounds.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sahar Mani, Houda Bouchnak, Solene Pradeloux, Jamil Kraiem, Denis Soulet, Imed Messaoudi
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of a newly synthesized 3-aminohydantoin derivative named PHAH. The results showed that PHAH has neuroprotective effects in vivo and anti-inflammatory effects in vitro. Furthermore, the study suggests that PHAH could serve as a basis for the design of other derivatives with potential antiparkinsonian activity.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biology
Marouane Chemek, Ammar Kadi, Svetlana Merenkova, Irina Potoroko, Imed Messaoudi
Summary: Zinc is a powerful immunomodulatory trace element that is closely associated with changes in immune functions and viral infections. It is important to control the amount of zinc in the diet, especially for populations at risk of zinc deficiency. Recently, scientists have developed new methods to treat zinc deficiency and improve zinc bioavailability through techniques like micro- and nano-encapsulation.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ines Zribi, Fatma Zili, Rihab Ben Ali, Mohamed Ali Masmoudi, Fatma Karray, Sami Sayadi, Hatem Ben Ouada, Mohamed Chamkha
Summary: In the context of climate change leading to water scarcity, the treatment of municipal wastewater becomes necessary. Microalgae have shown high potential for wastewater bioremediation, but appropriate cultivation systems are required for integration into treatment plants. This review presents different systems used in microalgae treatment of municipal wastewater, including suitable microalgae species and pollutants. It also discusses remediation mechanisms and the capacity to sequester exhaust gases, along with constraints and future perspectives.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rihab Ben Ali, Sabrine Ben Ouada, Christophe Leboulanger, Ahlem Jebali, Sami Sayadi, Hatem Ben Ouada
Summary: This study evaluated the growth and recovery ability of Chlorophyta Picocystis sp. in wastewater contaminated with a mixture of emerging contaminants (EMCs). The results demonstrated that Picocystis showed promising potential for continuous bioremediation systems in removing EMCs and nutrients from wastewaters.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
