Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: This comment focuses on the analytical challenges of determining rare earth elements (REE) in foods, including edible mushrooms. The study by Siwulski et al. (2020) found high concentrations of REE in A. bisporus samples, but detecting and quantifying REE using ICP-OES and low resolution ICP-MS can be challenging due to spectral interferences and matrix effects.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Concetta Pironti, Maria Ricciardi, Oriana Motta, Ylenia Miele, Antonio Proto, Luigi Montano
Summary: Studies on microplastics have rapidly increased due to the growing awareness of potential health risks. Microplastics can enter the human body through inhalation, ingestion, and dermal contact. Research suggests significant human exposure to microplastics through various routes, prompting the need for further assessment of potential health risks.
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: Siwulski et al. (2020) investigated the occurrence of lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium in 4 species of wild mushrooms sampled over a 45-year period in Poland. The mean lanthanide concentrations in mushrooms were found to be highly elevated, ranging from 539 to 1601 μg/kg dry weight.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Medyk, Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: Using validated methodology, this study explores the bioconcentration potential and status of rare earth elements (REE) and yttrium (Y) in wild mushrooms and forest topsoil from Belarus, China, and Poland. The results show variations in REE and Y concentrations in mushrooms and topsoil, which could be attributed to the collection site conditions and species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aishwarya Ray, Patrick Forrestal, Chikere Nkwonta, Niharika Rahman, Pilar Byrne, Martin Danaher, Karl Richards, Sean Hogan, Enda Cummins
Summary: NBPT is an efficient urease inhibitor that can reduce ammonia loss from urea fertiliser. Its use not only helps address environmental issues such as soil acidification, eutrophication, and global warming, but also benefits farmers by reducing reliance on expensive nitrate fertiliser. The present study concludes that NBPT presents negligible risk to human health under the studied conditions.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Monique Potvin Kent, Julia Soares Guimaraes, Meghan Pritchard, Lauren Remedios, Elise Pauze, Mary L'Abbe, Christine Mulligan, Laura Vergeer, Madyson Weippert
Summary: This study examined and compared children and adolescent's exposure to food advertising on television in Canada over a year in a self-regulatory environment. It found that children viewed an average of 2234.4 food ads/person/year, while adolescents viewed 1631.7 ads. Despite self-regulatory policies, children's exposure to unhealthy food and beverages remains high.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnieszka Daszczynska, Tomasz Krucon, Robert Stasiuk, Marta Koblowska, Renata Matlakowska
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence and diversity of proteobacterial XoxF-type methanol dehydrogenases (MDHs) in a microbial community inhabiting a fossil organic matter- and sedimentary lanthanide-rich underground mine environment. The results showed that XoxF-type MDHs were produced by different bacteria from Alpha-, Beta-, and Gammaproteobacteria, with Nitrosomonadales and Rhizobiales having the highest presence of XoxF-encoding genes and matching protein sequences. The study also confirmed the accumulation of light lanthanides and the presence of methanol in the microbial mat. This research expands our understanding of XoxF-producing bacteria and the distribution and diversity of these enzymes in natural environments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junji Miyazaki, Satoyo Ikehara, Kanami Tanigawa, Takashi Kimura, Kimiko Ueda, Keiichi Ozono, Tadashi Kimura, Yayoi Kobayashi, Shin Yamazaki, Michihiro Kamijima, Tomotaka Sobue, H. Iso
Summary: This study examined the associations between prenatal exposure to metallic elements (mercury, selenium, and manganese) and the risk of allergic diseases in early childhood. The findings suggest that prenatal selenium exposure may be beneficial in reducing the risk of atopic dermatitis, food allergies, allergic rhinitis, and any allergic diseases, particularly with lower prenatal mercury exposure.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chengsen Zhuo, Sicong Zhao, Xinyi Huang, Yidi Jiang, Jingfang Li, Ding-Yi Fu
Summary: In this study, environment-friendly luminescent anti-counterfeiting materials were developed by applying the coordination of L-aspartic acid (Asp) to lanthanide ions (Ln3+). Various powders with different emission colors were obtained by adjusting the molar ratio of Tb3+ to Eu3+. Luminescent inks and hydrogels were facilely prepared by dissolving the powders in water, and coordination bonds between Asp and Ln3+ were confirmed. The resulting luminescent inks and hydrogels exhibited excellent luminescent properties and low toxicity, and could be used as luminescent anti-counterfeiting materials.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Aishwarya Ray, Patrick Forrestal, Chikere Nkwonta, Niharika Rahman, Pilar Byrne, Martin Danaher, Karl Richards, Sean Hogan, Enda Cummins
Summary: Dicyandiamide (DCD) is an effective nitrification inhibitor that reduces nitrogen losses and greenhouse gas emissions. Concerns over the safety of dairy products from animals grazing on pastures treated with DCD led to an investigation of potential risks. The study found that when DCD is applied at recommended rates, the risk to human health is minimal.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sijie Liu, Rui Shu, Lunjie Huang, Leina Dou, Wentao Zhang, Yuechun Li, Jing Sun, Mingqiang Zhu, Daohong Zhang, Jianlong Wang
Summary: This review categorizes the historical development and current mechanism design of dyestuff chemistry-encode signal tracers-based ICAs for food safety monitoring, highlighting the construction strategy of dyestuff-encode signal tracers for simpler steps and enhanced efficiency. The unique advantages, recent applications, challenges, and future innovations of dyestuff-based ICAs in food safety monitoring are reviewed in this paper, emphasizing the potential revolution in the field with interdisciplinary innovations.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
U. Sureshkumar, A. Durkalec, A. Pollo, M. Bilicki, M. E. Cluver, S. Bellstedt, D. J. Farrow, J. Loveday, E. N. Taylor, J. Bland-Hawthorn
Summary: Investigated the correlation between mid-infrared properties of galaxies and their environment, finding that galaxy clustering is dependent on absolute magnitude and redshift. Also observed a correlation between mid-IR luminosities and environmental properties of galaxies. Explored how different IR galaxy luminosity selections influence clustering measurements.
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Dong Liu, Mei-Po Kwan, Zihan Kan
Summary: Good access to greenspace and healthy food has been associated with positive health outcomes, but some studies have found no significant relationship. Examining inequalities in accessing greenspace and healthy food in disadvantaged neighborhoods can reveal racial/ethnic disparities in segregated cities. However, existing studies often focus on measuring inequality in accessing either greenspace or healthy food alone, leading to an inaccurate depiction of disadvantaged neighborhoods' healthy living environments. This study aims to improve the assessment of doubly disadvantaged neighborhoods by considering accessibility to both greenspace and healthy food in Chicago. The results show that black-majority neighborhoods are the most doubly disadvantaged in terms of exposure to healthy living environments. This study can inform policymakers to allocate more resources to improve the urban environment in these doubly disadvantaged neighborhoods.
APPLIED SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Trofim Polikovskiy, Vladislav Korshunov, Mikhail Metlin, Viktoria Gontcharenko, Darya Metlina, Nikolay Datskevich, Mikhail Kiskin, Yury Belousov, Alisia Tsorieva, Ilya Taydakov
Summary: Six new complexes of the ligand HQ(cy) and Ln(3+) ions were synthesized and characterized. The study investigated the photochemical properties and luminescence properties of the complexes, and revealed the influence of complex stoichiometry on their luminescence properties.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Katherine J. Barrett, Sarah K. Hibbs-Shipp, Savannah Hobbs, Richard E. Boles, Susan L. Johnson, Laura L. Bellows
Summary: The study demonstrated that Home-IDEA2 can adequately capture the quality of the home food environment with low data collection burden. Mean HEI scores for Home-IDEA2 were higher compared to the FoodAPS, with comparable sensitivity and range of scores.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefania Squadrone, Sabina Pederiva, Tabata Bezzo, Rocco Mussat Sartor, Marco Battuello, Nicola Nurra, Alessandra Griglione, Paola Brizio, Maria Cesarina Abete
Summary: This study investigated the trace elements associated with microplastics by collecting marine zooplankton from the Mediterranean Sea. It found that microplastics concentrate various metals several orders of magnitude higher than surrounding waters, potentially posing toxicity to marine organisms after chronic exposure. Variations in iron and manganese levels in samples from different regions were observed, possibly due to sediment lithology and anthropogenic inputs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Stefania Squadrone, Serena Robetto, Riccardo Orusa, Alessandra Griglione, Stefano Falsetti, Brizio Paola, Maria Cesarina Abete
Summary: Animal hair serves as a useful biomonitoring tool for assessing trace element occurrence in ecosystems. Results from Northwestern Italy show that omnivorous animals like badger, marmot, and wild boar have higher metal content compared to carnivores (wolf, fox) and herbivores (deer), making them effective sentinels of environmental exposure. Essential elements play a significant role in the total metal content for all species except wild boar.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefania Squadrone, Barbara Biancani, Cristiano Da Rugna, Livio Favaro, Sabina Pederiva, Maria Cesarina Abete
Summary: Metals (trace elements and rare earth elements, REEs) were analysed in different organs of ex situ spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus stellaris) using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. The study found significant differences in metal concentrations among organs and revealed a close relationship between a balanced diet and animal welfare.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luca Rivoira, Michele Castiglioni, Nicola Nurra, Marco Battuello, Rocco Mussat Sartor, Livio Favaro, Maria Concetta Bruzzoniti
Summary: The Mediterranean Sea is under high anthropogenic pressure, leading to the discharge of persistent organic pollutants from intensive industrial activities. These compounds can easily contaminate the entire marine ecosystem through water, sediment, and biota. The study found that both seasonal and human factors strongly influence the transfer of contaminants, with PAH and PCB contamination being more significant during the summer. Low molecular weight PAHs were mainly detected in the target matrices, while only a few congeners of PCBs were found. The bioaccumulation process in zooplankton was influenced by both living and feeding habits.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Domenico Meloni, Alessandro Graziano Mudadu, Maria Cesarina Abete, Anna Maria Bazzoni, Alessandra Griglione, Sabina Pederiva, Caterina Stella, Simonetto Serra, Nicola Fois, Giuseppe Esposito, Stefania Squadrone
Summary: The present study investigated trace elements in Mediterranean mussels from Calich Lagoon in Sardinia, Italy and found seasonal variations. The results confirmed that M. galloprovincialis is an appropriate biological index for tracking trace elements in brackish environments. The classification of Calich Lagoon as a bivalves' production area and the implementation of extensive shellfish farming can improve its production capacities.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gabriele Magara, Katia Varello, Paolo Pastorino, Danila Raffaella Francese, Paola Arsieni, Marzia Pezzolato, Loretta Masoero, Erika Messana, Barbara Caldaroni, Maria Cesarina Abete, Sabina Pederiva, Stefania Squadrone, Antonia Concetta Elia, Marino Prearo, Elena Bozzetta
Summary: The water quality, pro-oxidant effects, and potential health risks of groundwater samples from two water plants in Northwestern Italy were investigated. The study found that the water quality was good and the metal levels were compliant with regulations. Using the EPC cell line model, the study showed that the water concentrates had an impact on antioxidant responses, but the risk was low.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sabina Pederiva, Rosa Avolio, Daniela Marchis, Maria Cesarina Abete, Stefania Squadrone
Summary: Insects, such as the black soldier fly, are a valuable and environmentally friendly protein alternative. This study investigated the chemical risk of black soldier fly meal and found that it contains high-quality proteins and microessential elements, making it a promising source for feed production to meet the growing demand for alternative protein sources.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Alessandra Cafiso, Michele Castelli, Perla Tedesco, Giovanni Poglayen, Clelia Buccheri Pederzoli, Serena Robetto, Riccardo Orusa, Luca Corlatti, Chiara Bazzocchi, Camilla Luzzago
Summary: This study found the presence of Dictyocaulus cervi in Italian red deer and an undetermined Dictyocaulus sp. that should be further investigated. The results suggest the need for further research on the population genetics of cervids and their lungworms, as well as their evolution and transmission potential.
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefania Squadrone, Giovanna Berti, Alessandra Griglione, Stefano Falsetti, Nicola Nurra, Rocco Mussat Sartor, Marco Battuello, Tabata Bezzo, Livio Favaro, Maria Cesarina Abete
Summary: A method was developed to detect organic contaminants such as diesters of phthalic acid (PAEs) conveyed by microplastics in aquatic environment. The method was used to quantify PAEs in mesozooplankton, mollusk bivalves, and fish from the north-western Mediterranean Sea. DEHP was found in all zooplankton samples, 30% of fish samples, and 10% of bivalve samples, while DBP was only detected in 4% of samples (plankton and fish).
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Andrea Palombieri, Paola Fruci, Vittorio Sarchese, Serena Robetto, Riccardo Orusa, Alessio Arbuatti, Vito Martella, Barbara Di Martino, Federica Di Profio
Summary: A molecular survey of the gut virome of wild mustelids and sciurids in Northwestern Italy identified a novel picornavirus strain in the intestinal content of a badger. Through a sequence-independent single-primer amplification (SISPA) approach and deep sequencing with the Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) platform, the genome sequence of the novel picornavirus strain, Badger/3A-2019/ITA, was reconstructed. Comparative analysis revealed that the badger picornavirus is distantly related to the feline picornavirus strain FFUP1, and it may represent a new species within the genus Sakobuvirus, proposed as Sakobuvirus B.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Emanuele Carella, Angelo Romano, Lorenzo Domenis, Serena Robetto, Raffaella Spedicato, Cristina Guidetti, Monica Pitti, Riccardo Orusa
Summary: Yersiniosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Yersinia enterocolitica bacterium. In this study, Yersinia enterocolitica strains were found in fecal samples from various wild animals in the Italian Alps region. The strains exhibited different biotypes and antimicrobial resistance profiles. The study also identified the beech marten as a potential sentinel animal for Yersinia enterocolitica.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY 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)