Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandra Poikane, Martyn G. Kelly, Gabor Varbiro, Gabor Borics, Tibor Eros, Seppo Hellsten, Agnieszka Kolada, Balazs Andras Lukacs, Anne Lyche Solheim, Jose Pahissa Lopez, Nigel J. Willby, Georg Wolfram, Geoff Phillips
Summary: This study provides ecology-based nutrient targets for five major ecoregions in Europe and reveals strong relationships between phosphorus and phytoplankton. However, the relationships between nutrient and biological communities are weak or non-significant in the very shallow lakes of the Eastern Continental region. Additionally, fish stocking negatively affects the ecological status of Eastern Continental lakes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nicolas Reinaldo Finkler, Bjorn Gucker, Davi Gasparini Fernandes Cunha
Summary: This study examined the impact of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) discharges on nutrient concentrations in receiving rivers in Sao Paulo state, Brazil. The results showed that WWTP discharges significantly increased nutrient concentrations and loads, with limited net nutrient uptake along the river reaches. These findings suggest that WWTPs with limited nutrient removal have considerable effects on water chemistry and nutrient cycling, potentially impairing downstream ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benjamin D. Janke, Jacques C. Finlay, Vinicius J. Taguchi, John S. Gulliver
Summary: Managed stormwater ponds play a vital role in mitigating urban runoff and nutrient pollution, but their functions are often overlooked. This study shows that water quality improvements in these ponds are mainly achieved through the settling of nutrients and contaminants. The study also highlights the importance of understanding and improving pond hydrologic function for enhancing nutrient retention and meeting water quality goals.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Lemley, Chuene P. Lakane, Susan Taljaard, Janine B. Adams
Summary: This study investigates the efficiency of nutrient removal in a constructed wetland used to treat urban runoff. The findings show low removal efficiency for dissolved inorganic nutrient (DIN), but high efflux of dissolved inorganic phosphate (DIP). Due to short water residency and increased flow volume, the surface area of the wetland needs to be increased to cope with the current daily inputs.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wangzheng Shen, Sisi Li, Nandita B. Basu, Emily A. Ury, Qianrui Jing, Liang Zhang
Summary: Lentic water bodies, such as lakes, reservoirs, and wetlands, play a crucial role in retaining excess nutrients from runoff and protecting downstream water bodies from eutrophication. However, global studies on water body nutrient retention are biased towards North America and Europe, overlooking valuable research published in Chinese journals. This study synthesized data from 417 water bodies in China and found that wetlands retain more nutrients compared to lakes and reservoirs. The study also revealed the influence of water body size and regional temperature variations on nutrient retention.
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad Ali Raza, Zhiqi Wang, Hassan Shehryar Yasin, Hina Gul, Ruijun Qin, Sana Ur Rehman, Aqib Mahmood, Zafar Iqbal, Zaheer Ahmed, Shuanglong Luo, Chen Juan, Xue Liang, Harun Gitari, Muhammad Hayder Bin Khalid, Yang Feng, Zhongming Ma
Summary: Crop type and temporal dynamics have a significant impact on nutrient uptake and yield advantage in cereal/legume intercropping systems. Improved complementarity and facilitation interactions in wheat/chickpea intercropping lead to higher relative grain yields. Wheat/chickpea intercropping also has a higher efficiency in nitrogen and phosphorus uptake. The study shows that sowing legumes earlier than cereals in intercropping systems is advantageous.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoyang Shan, Zhiqiang Zhu, Jiyong Ma, Dinghui Fu, Yanwei Song, Qipei Li, Zanhui Huang, Lixin Pei, Hongwei Zhao
Summary: Water quality modeling is essential for managing nutrient flows and pollution in rivers and seas. This paper reviews the development of seven water quality models, discusses their strengths, weaknesses, and future directions. It also addresses practical problems and summarizes the characteristics of these models in China, including temporal and geographical scales, pollution sources, and the main problems they can solve. Understanding these characteristics can help stakeholders globally select appropriate models for resolving nutrient pollution challenges. Recommendations for model enhancement are also provided.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tetsuro Kikuchi, Toshihiko Anzai, Takao Ouchi, Ken Okamoto, Yoshifumi Terajima
Summary: Excessive loadings of nitrogen and phosphorus, combined with imbalances in silicon, have a detrimental effect on water quality and ecosystems in receiving waters. This study conducted periodic water quality monitoring in rivers and streams on Ishigaki Island, Japan, to identify the factors influencing the concentrations of dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN), total phosphorus (TP), and dissolved silicon (DSi), with a focus on catchment characteristics. Using a machine learning algorithm called Random Forest (RF), predictive models were developed to estimate nutrient concentrations based on catchment properties. The results showed that agricultural land use significantly influenced DIN and TP concentrations, while broadleaf forests were the most important factor for DSi. Additionally, the study estimated the contributions of DIN from sugarcane fields and livestock barns to riverine DIN, which accounted for up to 60% of the total in the studied river basins. The findings also indicated that DIN from sugarcane fields is more likely to leach into groundwater and rivers in catchments dominated by calcareous geology. These results and methodology have implications for water quality assessment and management in both inland and coastal waters.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Bryan Page, Pascal Badiou, Owen Steele
Summary: Globally, eutrophication is considered the biggest threat to freshwater resources. Restored wetlands have been recognized as natural infrastructure that can reduce nutrient loads and mitigate eutrophication. This study found that restored wetlands in agriculturally intensive regions can effectively reduce nonpoint source nutrients under varying hydrological conditions and seasons.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mathieu Nsenga Kumwimba, Linlin Bao, Zhishi Jie, Xuyong Li, Jinlou Huang, Wei Wang, Xinzhu Li, Jingjun Su, Diana Kavidia Muyembe, Awoke Guide, Mawuli Dzakpasu
Summary: This study assesses the impact of small rubber dams on nutrient transport within urban watersheds. The results show that the upstream and downstream of the Qingshui river are enriched with dissolved nitrogen and particulate phosphorus, while the downstream of the Yanghe river experiences an increase in ammonia nitrogen concentration due to sewage discharge and human activities. Nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations vary along the urban river, with relatively low levels observed at QR-city. The small dams play an important role in retaining nutrients in the river segments, with the retention rates varying significantly.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Songmei Shi, Xie Luo, Miao Wen, Xingshui Dong, Sharifullah Sharifi, Deti Xie, Xinhua He
Summary: The study found that moderate increases in CO2 concentration and AMF colonization can promote wheat growth and soil fertility. However, nighttime eCO2 environments may reduce the beneficial effects of AMF on plants. Therefore, integrating the benefits of AMF is crucial for managing the long-term consequences of future CO2 rising on global cropping systems.
Article
Agronomy
Tabea Selzer, Sven Schubert
Summary: This study aimed to investigate N, P, and K uptake of different catch crop species, with phacelia showing the highest nutrient uptake and mixtures of catch crops performing equally well. Nutrient uptake was closely related to root parameters.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Eva Hyankova, Michal Kriska Dunajsky, Ondrej Zednik, Ondrej Chaloupka, Miroslava Pumprlova Nemcova
Summary: The study found that using pre-treated wastewater for supplemental irrigation may have minimal impact on groundwater quality, especially under strict operating conditions. This is beneficial for the design and practical application of wastewater irrigation systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Flavia Tromboni, Walter K. Dodds, Davi G. F. Cunha, Jose A. F. Monteiro, Helene Avocat, Marcellus Caldas, Bjorn Gucker
Summary: Delineating reference riverine nutrient concentrations is crucial for understanding biogeochemical transport, describing ecological conditions, and controlling eutrophication. This study used data from 434 Brazilian watersheds to estimate pre-anthropogenic nutrient levels. The novel watershed-based approach allowed for spatial analysis and removal of anthropogenic influences, revealing distinct patterns throughout Brazil and the Amazon basin.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
R. W. McDowell, C. A. Rotz, J. Oenema, K. A. Macintosh
Summary: Pasture-based and grass-fed branding are often associated with consumer perceptions of improved human health, environmental performance and animal welfare. However, there is insufficient evidence to suggest that grazed dairy systems have lower nutrient losses than confined ones, and trade-offs exist between systems at farm scale.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yanran Dai, Juan Wu, Qiang Yang, Shuiping Cheng, Wei Liang, Thomas Hein
Summary: Intense efforts have been made in ecosystem conservation and restoration (ECR) over the past decades, leading to significant advancements in this field. However, the application of ecosystem services (ESs) concept in ECR research is often overlooked. This study systematically reviewed ECR literature published from 2007 to 2019 and analyzed the integration of ES concept in freshwater ECR. The results showed an increasing number of publications considering ESs as freshwater ECR targets, but most studies only focused on the conceptual framework. Further collaboration is needed to enhance the use of ES concept in protecting and enhancing freshwater ecosystems.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li-Chin Lee, Gabriele Weigelhofer, Thomas Hein, Shin-Chien Chan, Ying-San Liou, Chien-Sen Liao, Fuh-Kwo Shiah, Yu-Lin Yu, Tsung-Yu Lee, Jr-Chuan Huang
Summary: The inverse relationship between dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and nitrate (NO3-) concentrations in aquatic systems is due to stoichiometric and thermodynamic principles. However, the effects of human activities and dissolved oxygen (DO) on the DOC-DIN relation are not well understood. In this study, the exports and relations of DOC-DIN in 42 Taiwan small mountainous rivers (SMRs) were investigated. The results showed that the inverse DOC-NO3- relation only appears under low-oxygenated conditions in highly-disturbed watersheds. The understanding of the mechanism driving C\\N coupling is crucial for assessing ecosystem function.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
David Were, Thomas Hein, Frank Kansiime
Summary: This study used the closed chamber method to investigate the impact of vegetation community types and conversion of natural wetlands into rice paddies on nitrous oxide (N2O) emission in a tropical freshwater wetland. The results showed that the vegetation community type did not significantly affect N2O emission in the wetland. Converting the wetlands into rice paddies did not affect N2O emission but increased carbon emission. Therefore, it is important to conserve natural wetlands for climate change mitigation.
JOURNAL OF WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dongdong Zhu, Jill N. Sutton, Aude Leynaert, Paul J. Treguer, Jonas Schoelynck, Morgane Gallinari, Yuwei Ma, Su Mei Liu
Summary: The Coastal and Continental Margin Zones (CCMZs) are responsible for 40% of the total burial flux of biogenic silica (bSi) in the world ocean. However, accurately determining the bSi content in marine sediments remains a challenge. This study examines sediments in the CCMZs of East China seas and proposes a new method using boron-digestion to accurately measure the bSiO(2)% content.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Religion
Benjamin Harrison
ECCLESIASTICAL LAW JOURNAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Paul Abbott, Hani Nazzal
DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Thomas Hein, Gabriele Weigelhofer
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jun Zhao, Thomas Hein, Qiqi Yuan, Wang Shu, Xueying Huang, Xueli Zhang, Lachun Wang
Summary: In the context of anthropogenic impacts on riverine ecosystems, understanding the response of bacterioplankton to anthropogenic stress is crucial for human and environmental health. Through various analyses, we found that interactions between bacterioplankton communities were more complex in urban areas, and environmental and spatial factors explained the most variation in these communities. Abundant taxa were influenced by spatial factors, while rare taxa were influenced by land use types. Deterministic processes played a greater role in shaping bacterioplankton communities overall. Our study highlights the importance of considering both abundant and rare taxa when assessing the impact of human activities on riverine ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Educational
Carmel Cefai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EMOTIONAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Chiara Martinello, Emanuele Panza, Antonio Orlacchio
Summary: Investigating the shared pathogenetic mechanisms underlying different subtypes of HSP is crucial for understanding the disease and developing effective treatments. By examining disease-causing gene products and their associated functional pathways, new therapeutic targets can be identified, leading to potential advancements in HSP diagnosis and treatment.
EXPERT REVIEW OF PROTEOMICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thomas Hein, Alexander Auhser, Flavia Byekwaso, Wolfram Graf, Adriane Hoevel, Martin Schmid, Michael Stockinger, Christine Stumpp, Martin Tschikof, Hatice Tuerk, Gabriele Weigelhofer
Summary: Access to adequate water resources is crucial for sustaining healthy ecosystems and socio-economic development. However, the shift to an industrialized, fossil fuel-based society has stressed natural water resources and transformed riverine landscapes. To address these issues, interdisciplinary research is needed, integrating knowledge from ecology, humanities, and engineering. The Doctoral School Human River Systems in the 21st Century (HR21) studies riverine landscapes as coupled socio-ecohydrological systems, analyzing transformation processes and coevolution of nature and society. HR21 aims to improve understanding of these systems and support their sustainable transformation. This is exemplified by five HR21 PhD projects that study hydropower effects, wastewater impacts, floodplain ecosystem services, and hydrometeorological variables' influence on water resource management.
RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jonas Schoelynck, Petra De Block, Eva Van Dyck, Julia Cooke
Summary: The accumulation of silicon in flowers varies among different plant groups, suggesting a potential relationship between silicon accumulation and flower function and pollination strategy.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
K. D. Bal, V. Louw, E. Struyf, J. R. Sara, J. Le Roux, K. K. Ayisi, J. Schoelynck
Summary: Anthropogenic land use alters soil properties and affects the distribution and supply of soil nutrients. Research indicates heterogeneity in soil nutrient stocks and beneficial plant element stocks among different land use types.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Thimo Groffen, Heleen Keirsebelik, Hannes Dendievel, Mathilde Falcou-Prefol, Lieven Bervoets, Jonas Schoelynck
Summary: This study investigates the potential use of Chinese mitten crabs as biomonitoring organisms for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The study finds that PFAS concentrations in crabs from Flanders are often higher than those in other regions, indicating high pollution levels in the area. The accumulation profiles of PFAS also differ between the invasive crab and native European perch and European eel, suggesting the need for a multi-species approach in biomonitoring. More information is needed to confirm the suitability of crabs as bioindicators.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Zoology
Tom Van den Neucker, Lucilla Boito, Jan Soors, Jurgen Dewolf, Joost Mertens, Dimitri Van Pelt, Stefan Van Damme, Jonas Schoelynck
BELGIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(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)