Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Changhwan Ahn, Eui-Bae Jeung
Summary: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have significant impacts on biological systems, especially by disrupting hormone balance, affecting reproductive, neurological, and metabolic development and function, and even stimulating tumor growth. EDC exposure during development can disrupt normal development patterns and alter susceptibility to disease. Many chemicals, including bisphenol A, organochlorines, polybrominated flame retardants, alkylphenols, and phthalates, have been identified as risk factors for reproductive, neural, metabolic diseases, and cancers. Endocrine disruption has spread to wildlife and species connected to the food chains. Dietary uptake is an important source of EDC exposure. The relationship and specific mechanism between EDCs and diseases remain unclear. This review focuses on the disease-EDC relationship and disease endpoints associated with endocrine disruption to better understand the EDC-disease relationship, and explores the development of new prevention/treatment opportunities and screening methods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yuxin Chen, Jian Yang, Bin Yao, Dan Zhi, Lin Luo, Yaoyu Zhou
Summary: This article systematically describes the sources and exposure routes of common endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), highlighting the threat of EDCs to human health and ecosystem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingji Wu, Yubo Liu, Hesam Kamyab, Manivasagan Rajasimman, Natarajan Rajamohan, Gia Huy Ngo, Changlei Xia
Summary: Due to their harmful effects on human health and the environment, there is significant concern regarding the widespread occurrence of endocrine-disrupting hazardous chemicals (EDHCs). To address this concern, various physicochemical and biological remediation techniques have been developed. This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art remediation techniques for eliminating EDHCs, including adsorption, membrane filtration, photocatalysis, biodegradation, phytoremediation, and microbial fuel cells. The review discusses the effectiveness, advantages, limitations, and factors affecting the performance of each technique, as well as recent developments and future perspectives in EDHCs remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Petya Stoykova, Hideo Ohkawa, Hideyuki Inui
Summary: Transgenic Arabidopsis plants expressing mER and GFP genes showed high sensitivity in detecting EDCs, making them a promising tool for monitoring organic pollutants in contaminated waters. XmEV19-2 plants were able to detect OP at concentrations as low as 5 ng/mL.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hairong Liang, Jian Gong, Kairu Zhou, Langjing Deng, Jiaxin Chen, Lihao Guo, Mengzhu Jiang, Juntong Lin, Huanwen Tang, Xiaoshan Liu
Summary: The study reported the removal efficiencies of eight typical EDCs at two domestic WWTPs in Dongguan City, China, through instrumental analysis and bioassay results. Despite high removal rates, bioassays revealed the presence of steroidogenesis-disrupting effects and ER/AhR activities, indicating potential ecological risks that cannot be ignored. Nonylphenol was identified as the major chemical type present among the tested EDCs, while estrone was found to be the most hazardous chemical in terms of ecological risk assessment.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
ZhiChao Dang, Maria Arena, Aude Kienzler
Summary: This study summarized and evaluated the effects of TDCs on fish thyroid sensitive endpoints, including thyroid hormones, gene expression, and other aspects. The findings suggest that changes in thyroid sensitive endpoints may be influenced by various factors, such as the balance of different processes and environmental factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christina Gkorgkolia, Konstantinos Fytianos
Summary: This study investigated the oxidative degradation of the endocrine-disrupting compound triadimenol using the photo-Fenton reaction. Different reaction conditions, including the concentrations of Fe2+ ions and H2O2, the initial concentration of triadimefon, and the type of iron salt, were examined and found to strongly influence the degradation rates. The kinetics of the process were characterized as pseudo-first-order and the degradation rate of triadimenol increased with higher Fe2+ and H2O2 concentrations, achieving complete degradation after a short time of illumination. The effectiveness of five different iron salts on the degradation performance was also investigated. Longer time illumination led to complete mineralization and detoxification of triadimenol solutions. The proposed oxidative degradation scheme shows promise for wastewater treatment.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
ZhiChao Dang
Summary: Both AMA and LAGDA are used to detect thyroid-mediated modality and adversity based on morphological changes during thyroid hormone-dependent metamorphosis. The EU Guidance recommends their use for investigating the effects of thyroid hormone system disrupting chemicals. However, there is debate over the necessity of using LAGDA as a follow-up to positive AMA results. This study analyzes the similarities, differences, and sensitivity of these two assays in detecting TDCs.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Wiwat Rodprasert, Jorma Toppari, Helena E. Virtanen
Summary: Endocrine disrupting chemicals, particularly antiandrogenic EDCs, may impact male reproductive health, especially when exposed during fetal development at the sensitive 'masculinization programming window'.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Immacolata Cristina Nettore, Fabiana Franchini, Giuseppe Palatucci, Paolo Emidio Macchia, Paola Ungaro
Summary: Research has shown a possible association between obesity and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which can interfere with energy metabolism and adipose tissue structure regulation. Early exposure to these chemicals may induce epigenetic modifications, making individuals susceptible to obesity and other diseases.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiajing Ning, Tazeem Akhter, Muddassar Sarfraz, Hassan Imran Afridi, Gadah Albasher, Ahsanullah Unar
Summary: Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, in the fertilizer industry can lead to adverse health effects. This study found that workers in the quality control and production units of a fertilizer industry had higher levels of toxic elements in their biological samples compared to residents living near the industry. In contrast, lower essential element levels were detected in the samples of fertilizer industry workers. It is important to adopt better practices and regulations to reduce exposure to harmful substances and protect worker safety and public health.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Vasantha Padmanabhan, Wenhui Song, Muraly Puttabyatappa
Summary: Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the environment can disrupt the maternal-fetal environment and lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Research focuses on the effects of EDCs, the role of environmental and lifestyle factors, related mechanisms, and future research directions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sherly Antony, Sham Antony, Sharrel Rebello, Sandhra George, Devika T. Biju, R. Reshmy, Aravind Madhavan, Parameswaran Binod, Ashok Pandey, Raveendran Sindhu, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi
Summary: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) pose a serious threat to the health and future of humans and the ecosystem. This review provides an overview of various EDCs, their toxic effects, and both conventional and modern remediation methods. The use of sustainable approaches like bioremediation has shown positive impacts in controlling EDC pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Viviana Ramirez, Yolanda Galvez-Ontiveros, Pablo Jose Gonzalez-Domenech, Miguel Angel Baca, Lourdes Rodrigo, Ana Rivas
Summary: The study aimed to review limited literature on the effects of postnatal exposure to EDC on child neurodevelopment and behavior. While some research suggests a relationship between postnatal EDC exposure and adverse neurobehavioral outcomes in children, the underlying mechanisms of action remain unclear.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yan Yan, Fengjun Guo, Kexin Liu, Rixin Ding, Yichao Wang
Summary: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are naturally occurring or artificial substances released into the environment. Humans are exposed to EDCs through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, and they are found in everyday household items. EDCs have negative effects on health, including cancer, cardiovascular risk, and reproductive disorders, and the placenta is particularly sensitive to their impact. This review evaluates the effects of various EDCs on placental development and function, identifies knowledge gaps, and guides future research.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Heitor Pontes Gestal Reis, Jessica Pigatto de Queiroz Barcelos, Vinicius Martins Silva, Elcio Ferreira Santos, Renan Francisco Rimoldi Tavanti, Fernando Ferrari Putti, Scott D. Young, Martin R. Broadley, Philip J. White, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Victor Manuel Vergara Carmona, Arthur Bernardes Cecilio Filho, Hilario Junior De Almeida, Gilda Carrasco Silva, Andre Rodrigues Dos Reis
Article
Environmental Sciences
Geraldo Candido Cabral Gouveia, Fernando Shintate Galindo, Maria Gabriela Dantas Bereta Lanza, Anne Caroline da Rocha Silva, Matheus Pereira de Brito Mateus, Marcio Souza da Silva, Renan Francisco Rimoldi Tavanti, Tauan Rimoldi Tavanti, Jose Lavres, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Arshad Jalal, Jose Carlos de Oliveira Junior, Janaina Santos Ribeiro, Guilherme Carlos Fernandes, Giovana Guerra Mariano, Vanessa Dias Rezende Trindade, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis
Summary: Hormesis can enhance crop productivity by modulating plant metabolic pathways and promoting cell membrane malleability. Herbicides like glyphosate play a crucial role in this process.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Gabriela Dantas Bereta Lanza, Vinicius Martins Silva, Gabriel Sgarbiero Montanha, Jose Lavres, Hudson Wallace Pereira de Carvalho, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis
Summary: The study characterized selenium toxicity symptoms in cowpea plants and found that selenium application can cause leaf lesions, chlorophyll deficiency, and leaf necrosis. Selenium application above 50 g ha(-1) disarranged the ultrastructure of leaves.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marcio Souza da Silva, Gustavo Roberto Fonseca de Oliveira, Luis Fernando Merloti, Joao William Bossolani, Liliane Santos de Camargos, Marco Eustaquio de Sa, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Bruna Wurr Rodak, Douglas Siqueira Freitas, Leonardo Franco Bernardes, G. J. E. O. Lima, A. R. Reis, Jose Lavres Junior, Luiz Roberto Guimaraes Guilherme
Summary: The study found that nickel-enriched soil acidity amendments can have short-term positive effects on soybean yield and growth, but the efficacy of nickel decreases in the second year. By adjusting nickel fertilization, crop yield and base saturation can be improved, optimizing soil management practices over time.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Arshad Jalal, Fernando Shintate Galindo, Eduardo Henrique Marcandalli Boleta, Carlos Eduardo da Silva Oliveira, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis, Thiago Assis Rodrigues Nogueira, Mario Joao Moretti Neto, Emariane Satin Mortinho, Guilherme Carlos Fernandes, Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira Filho
Summary: The results suggest that combining soil zinc application with R. tropici + B. subtilis can improve zinc accumulation in common beans, leading to higher shoot dry matter, grain yield, and estimated zinc intake. Co-inoculation of R. tropici + B. subtilis also increases zinc use efficiency, recovery, and utilization, while triple co-inoculation of R. tropici + A. brasilense + P. fluorescens enhances agro-physiological efficiency.
Article
Agronomy
Ariani Garcia, Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol, Ciro Antonio Rosolem, Joao William Bossolani, Carlos Antonio Costa Nascimento, James Mabry McCray, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis, Ismail Cakmak
Summary: This study investigates the interaction between potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg) in sugarcane plants. The results show that high doses of K significantly interfere with the positive effects of Mg on plant growth, Rubisco activity, and starch accumulation.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cleverson Rodrigues, Grace Queiroz David, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis
Summary: This article presents a microbiological photography protocol that uses smartphones to capture high-quality images and PowerPoint for image editing. The protocol provides an efficient and cost-effective tool for researchers to obtain knowledge and can be applied to a variety of experiments.
INTERNATIONAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Nandhara Angelica Carvalho Mendes, Maria Gabriela Dantas Bereta Lanza, Vinicius Martins Silva, Marco Antonio Bosse, Gabriel Sgarbiero Montanha, Hudson Wallace Pereira de Carvalho, Matheus Luis Oliveira Cunha, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis
Summary: Selenium has a narrow range between beneficial and toxic concentrations for plants, and dose-response studies are needed to determine critical doses of Se toxicity. This study characterized the dose response of Se in cowpea plants by evaluating ureide metabolism, ultrastructural responses, and Se distribution. Results showed that Se concentration in leaves and seeds increased linearly with sodium selenite application. Se application also increased ureide and nitrate concentrations in cowpea leaves, and the increase in ureides was attributed to biologically fixed nitrogen and antioxidant capacity. However, above a certain dose, Se induced chlorosis and necrotic lesions on the leaf blade. X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy confirmed higher Se count rates in the necrotic regions, indicating the toxicity of Se. Calcium intensity also increased in regions with higher Se intensity, suggesting a possible role of Ca in attenuating Se stress. Selenium was found throughout all seed regions, especially in the embryo.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Gabriel Sgarbiero Montanha, Sara Luiza Zachi Romeu, Joao Paulo Rodrigues Marques, Livia Araujo Rohr, Eduardo de Almeida, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis, Francisco Scaglia Linhares, Sabrina Sabatini, Hudson Wallace Pereira de Carvalho
Summary: The present study used microprobe X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy to investigate the distribution of macro and micronutrients in the seeds of three important agricultural species within the Fabaceae family. The results revealed heterogeneous distribution of nutrients across seed tissues, with different elements concentrated in different regions. The findings highlight the importance of assessing seed nutrient distribution for understanding the physiological role of nutrients and developing innovative approaches for nutrient supply and biofortification.
ACS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Bianca Bueno Nogueira, Eduardo Festozo Vicente, Prinscilla Pamela Nunes Chaves, Willian Aparecido Leotti Zanetti, Elizabeth Orika Ono, Gustavo Ferreira da Silva, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis, Fernando Ferrari Putti
Summary: The use of water treated with low-frequency electromagnetic resonance fields can reduce the negative effects of soil salinization on photosynthesis and biometric systems, resulting in increased fruit production in tomato crops.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Thiago Bergamini Ibanez, Luiz Felipe de Melo Santos, Allan de Marcos Lapaz, Igor Virgilio Ribeiro, Filipe Virgilio Ribeiro, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis, Adonis Moreira, Reges Heinrichs
Summary: This study found that proper application of sulfur is essential for optimizing soybean yield and increasing storage proteins. Low sulfur supply can result in decreased yields. The use of gypsum, gypsite, and elemental sulfur powder can increase all protein fractions, improving the nutritional quality of soybean grains.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gabriel Sgarbiero Montanha, Eduardo Santos Rodrigues, Joao Paulo Rodrigues Marques, Eduardo de Almeida, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis, Hudson Wallace Pereira de Carvalho