Article
Environmental Sciences
Chengjia Liu, Ju-Hyeok Kwon, Subbaiah Muthu Prabhu, Geon-Soo Ha, Moonis Ali Khan, Young-Kwon Park, Byong-Hun Jeon
Summary: The use of Tween 80 for soil washing is effective in removing diesel contamination, with 1.5% [TW80] solution exhibiting the best results. The efficiency of diesel removal in soil with bentonite is lower due to the increased adsorption sites provided by the bentonite.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yueming Han, Chaomeng Dai, Yanping Duan, Yaojen Tu, Shuguang Liu, Yalei Zhang
Summary: By studying the photosensitivity, surface properties, and solubilization/release ability of two photoresponsive surfactants, it was found that the gemini surfactant AzoPBT exhibited stronger surface properties and solubilization ability, which can effectively dissolve and release phenanthrene in groundwater. This is of great significance for groundwater remediation.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abiram Karanam Rathankumar, Kongkona Saikia, Hubert Cabana, Vaidyanathan Vinoth Kumar
Summary: Remediation of persistent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contaminated soil has become a major challenge in recent years. The application of surfactants along with wood assisted fungal system can enhance the PAHs remediation rate, and the addition of surface-active compounds can significantly increase enzyme production for degradation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ilaria Gabriele, Francesco Bianco, Marco Race, Stefano Papirio, Giovanni Esposito
Summary: This study explores the phytoremediation potential of Cannabis sativa L. in contaminated soil containing phenanthrene (PHE), pyrene (PYR), and copper (Cu). The results reveal that the removal efficiency of PHE and PYR ranged from 93% to 98% and 36% to 61%, respectively, while the highest Cu extraction reached 58 mg center dot kg(-1). The growth of C. sativa L. was significantly inhibited by the presence of contaminants, with reductions in biomass ranging from 25% to 71%. These findings contribute to the understanding of C. sativa L. as a potential phytoremediation tool for further field-scale investigations.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Liang Shen, Yifang Liu, Jiabao Gong, Erle Qiao
Summary: The adsorption behavior of pyrene and seven types of surfactants on kaolinite surfaces was studied. The results showed that pyrene was more easily adsorbed on the 001 (-) side of kaolinite. Some surfactants had strong interactions with pyrene, forming aggregates. However, high concentration of surfactant inhibited pyrene desorption on the kaolinite surface.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ipsita Priyadarshini, Arjun Chowdhury, Ankit Rao, Banasri Roy, Pradipta Chattopadhyay
Summary: This paper reports the remediation of diesel contaminated clay soil using Zn/Fe0 bimetallic nanoparticle stabilized Rhamnolipid (RMLP) and Tween-80 (TW-80) surfactant foams. The addition of Zn (10)/Fe0 nanoparticles significantly improves the foam stability and diesel removal efficiency. These findings provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for soil remediation in the future.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Caixia Sun, Xiangbo Shen, Yulan Zhang, Tianshu Song, Lingjing Xu, Junyao Xiao
Summary: The understanding of the molecular defensive mechanism of Echinacea purpurea against PAH contamination can help improve phytoremediation efficiency. This research discovered that E. purpurea has a positive defense mechanism against PAHs, which enhances its ability to adapt to PAH exposure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiangning He, Xueying Duan, Wei Gao, Zhichao Zhang, Yi Gao, Hailin Diao, Jianju Luo
Summary: The addition of the chemical surfactant Tween-80 increased the temperature in the composting process and effectively promoted the degradation of lignocellulose and reduced phytotoxicity. Adding 0.35% Tween-80 significantly reduced the C/N ratio, accelerated the degradation of cellulose and hemicellulose, and improved the seed germination index of compost products.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weiming Li, Zhen Zhang, Bin Sun, Shuijin Hu, Dongsheng Wang, Feng Hu, Huixin Li, Li Xu, Jiaguo Jiao
Summary: Plant- and/or microbe-based systems offer an efficient and sustainable approach for removing contaminants from soil. The combination of IAA-producing and Flu-degrading microbes significantly enhanced plant growth, facilitated Flu removal, and altered soil microbial functional structure. This study highlights the potential of utilizing microbial-assisted phytoremediation for environmental remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Monica Liliana Rodriguez-Uribe, Juan Jose Pena-Cabriales, Maria del Carmen Rivera-Cruz, John Paul Delano-Frier
Summary: Bioremediation is an effective strategy for restoring petroleum oil-contaminated soils, and a consortium composed of Pseudomonas cloritidismutans and Rhodococcus qingshengii showed promising results in degrading fresh crude petroleum oil (FCPO) in soil microcosms. However, the bioremediation efficiency of this consortium was significantly reduced by moderate salinity levels in the soil, highlighting the adverse effects of weathering and salinity on the remediation of petroleum oil-contaminated soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Teresa Steliga, Dorota Kluk
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of toxicological tests to monitor soil treatment contaminated with petroleum substances (TPH, PAH), Zn, Pb and Cd in bio-phytoremediation processes. The results showed significant reduction in TPH and PAH concentrations after bioremediation and inoculation with non-pathogenic bacteria. Additionally, the use of Melilotus officinalis in phytoremediation demonstrated successful reduction in heavy metal and hydrocarbon content in the soil.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Barati Fardin, Ahmad Jamshidi-Zanjani, Ahmad Khodadadi Darban
Summary: Enhanced electrokinetic (EK) remediation technology using high concentrations of SDS and Tween 80 surfactants can effectively remove kerosene, with higher removal efficiency achieved by increasing voltage gradient but resulting in higher energy consumption. The combination of electro-osmotic flow (EOF) with surfactants plays a significant role in reducing kerosene concentration during the EK process.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guangyu Shi, Jiayuan Hu, Yuanyuan Cheng, Weilin Shi, Yan Chen
Summary: The application of Pseudomonas aeruginosa can enhance the phytoremediation efficiency of ryegrass on soil contaminated with nonylphenol and cadmium by promoting beneficial microorganisms and increasing key enzyme activities. Furthermore, Pseudomonas aeruginosa does not become the dominant bacterial species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lishan Rong, Shiqi Zhang, Jiali Wang, Shiyou Li, Shuibo Xie, Guohua Wang
Summary: Perennial ryegrass has evolved defense strategies to minimize uranium stress, such as U sequestration in root tissue, compartmentalization in the cell wall, and antioxidant enzyme systems. The addition of citric acid enhances the removal efficiency of uranium and improves the physiological condition and cell ultrastructure of perennial ryegrass.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anthony Esimajemite Futughe, Huw Jones, Diane Purchase
Summary: This paper proposes a novel and sustainable technique involving soil solarization, phytoremediation, and biosurfactant to treat polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination. The treatment effect on PAH reduction, plant growth, rhizosphere microorganisms, and their enzymatic activities was evaluated. The integration of soil solarization and phytoremediation using indigenous plants brings up new opportunities for a sustainable method of cleaning up contaminated land in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shengwei Yi, Feng Li, Chen Wu, Ming Wei, Jiang Tian, Fei Ge
Summary: The study found that using HDS produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens HMP01 can improve the bioleaching efficiency of HMs and PAHs in actual contaminated soils. HDS can enhance the leaching amount of HMs and PAHs through chelation and solubilization, and the residual HDS in soils poses minimal ecological risk.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shaofen Hao, Peiying Wang, Fei Ge, Feng Li, Songqiang Deng, Dayi Zhang, Jiang Tian
Summary: The co-inoculation of P. oxalicum and TCP was found to significantly reduce Pb bioavailability in red soil by increasing soil AP concentration and forming stable Pb-P compounds.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peiying Wang, Qiqiang Li, Fei Ge, Feng Li, Yun Liu, Songqiang Deng, Dayi Zhang, Jiang Tian
Summary: This study investigated the degradation of trichlorfon in soil and found that it led to an increase in available phosphorus content and was significantly correlated with the relative abundance of Actinobacteria. These results highlight the importance of bacteria in soil phosphorus transformation.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dejian Li, Chenrui Liu, Yun Liu, Xuemin Chen, Weifeng Wu, Feng Li, Jiang Tian, Zhi Dang
Summary: This study utilized eco-friendly natural green polyphenol tannic acid (TA) as a passivator to inhibit pyrite oxidation. Experimental and surface analysis results confirmed the inhibitory effect of TA. The TA passivation coating provided good antioxidant protection for pyrite, and the inhibition ability increased with higher TA concentration.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shengwei Yi, Feng Li, Chen Wu, Fei Ge, Chuang Feng, Min Zhang, Yun Liu, Hainan Lu
Summary: This study investigated the transformations of heavy metals (HMs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in rhizosphere soils and adaptive responses of rhizobacterial community under real field conditions during the growth stages of early rice and late rice. The results showed that the rhizosphere soils of the late rice field had mild pollution of Cd and PAHs compared to those of the early rice field. The relative abundance of bioavailable Cd and bioavailable As in rhizosphere soil increased before the heading stage but decreased at the subsequent growth stage, while the content of EPAHs decreased gradually during the entire growth period. Rhizobacteria interacted more intensively with the co-pollutant at the tillering and heading stages, and genes involved in HM-resistance and PAH-degradation were significantly enhanced. The contents of bio-Cd and bio-As in the rhizosphere soil of early rice were higher than that of late rice at each growth stage, especially at the heading stage. Bio-Cd, EPAHs, and organic matter were key factors influencing the community structure of rhizobacteria. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the interactions between HM-PAH co-pollutant and rhizobacterial community under real field conditions and contribute to the development of in-situ rhizosphere remediation techniques for contaminated paddy fields.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fei Tang, Jiaru Yue, Jiang Tian, Fei Ge, Feng Li, Yun Liu, Songqiang Deng, Dayi Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the metabolic changes in PSM Penicillium oxalicum postexposure to Pb2+ and/or tricalcium phosphate (TCP). The addition of TCP improved Pb mineralization, antioxidative enzyme activities, and metabolic response in P. oxalicum. The results provided new insights into the biotoxicity of Pb2+ exposure to microorganisms in the MIPP process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kun Lin, Shahzad Afzal, Liheng Xu, Tao Ding, Feng Li, Ming Zhang
Summary: This study synthesized a Fe-containing red mud biochar (RMBC) as a photo-Fenton catalyst for degrading acid orange 7 (AO7). Results showed that RMBC had excellent degradation performance with a decolorization efficiency of nearly 100% and a mineralization efficiency of 87% under visible light irradiation. The study also revealed the reaction mechanism of RMBC, including the activation of H2O2 by Fe2+ provided by RMBC and the production of more reactive oxygen species (ROS) for AO7 degradation under light irradiation.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kanxuan Yan, Ming Wei, Feng Li, Chen Wu, Shengwei Yi, Jiang Tian, Yun Liu, Hainan Lu
Summary: This study investigated the diffusion and enrichment of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and pathogens via the transmission chain near a manganese mine restoration area (RA). The study found that the abundances of ARGs and pathogens increased in silkworm feces from RA, while they decreased in feces from the control area (CA). The predominant ARG types in feces were related to resistances to various antibiotics. The study also found that plasmid-mediated horizontal gene transfer was not the main factor promoting the enrichment of ARGs in this transmission chain.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Shengguo Xue, Yufei Zhang, Jun Jiang, Feng Li, Chaorong Chen, Xuyao Guo, Qi Chen, Feng Zhu, Hualin Chen, Yujun Wu
Summary: This study investigated the microscopic mechanism of adsorption and immobilization of organic matter by sodalite and cancrinite in the presence of calcium ions, using FTIR, EEM, TG, and AFM techniques. The results showed that calcium ions can act as bridges between the mineral surface and organic matter, promoting organic carbon sequestration through ligand exchange and electrostatic interactions. The study also highlighted the protection of dissolved organic matter located within the structure of cancrinite. This work emphasizes the significance of organo-mineral associations in the microscopic mineral structure for organic carbon sequestration in the rehabilitation process of bauxite residue disposal areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yujun Wu, Dandan Deng, Jun Jiang, Feng Li, Jiaqing Zeng, Xuyao Guo, Feng Zhu, Yifan Jiang, Shengguo Xue
Summary: The prevalent pH rebound phenomenon in bauxite residue alkalinity regulation is primarily caused by the presence of alkaline minerals, such as sodalite and cancrinite. Calcium ion effectively regulates the stability of alkaline minerals by inhibiting alkaline ions release and acts as competitive protection against sodium during the neutralization process. This study provides insights into potential options to directly stabilize critical alkaline components in bauxite residue.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhengjun Feng, Huizhi Ren, Huiping Song, Yan Zou, Miroslav Vosatka, Shaobin Huang, Hainan Lu, Fangqin Cheng
Summary: This study investigated the effects of AMF on plant growth, Pb translocation, and bacteria community in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soils spiked with Pb. The results showed that AMF significantly increased the uptake of Pb by Paspalum notatum, and the concentration of soil exchangeable Pb was significantly reduced after plant cultivation, with further reduction observed with AMF application. The majority of the original exchangeable Pb was transformed into stabilized forms. The bacteria community exhibited differences between rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soils, and both AMF and Pb were stronger impact factors affecting the beta-diversity of soil bacteria community than rhizosphere.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hainan Lu, Jiacheng Xu, Zhengjun Feng, Feng Li, Xinde Cao, Jie Yang
Summary: This study investigates the sorption capacity of modified biochar for nitrobenzene removal. Chemical modification enhances the sorption capacity of biochar pyrolyzed at high temperatures, while decreasing the sorption capacity of biochar pyrolyzed at low temperatures. NaOH and HCl modifications significantly improve the sorption capacity, while HNO3 modification decreases it.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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)
