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Environmental Sciences
Tatjana Andjelkovic, Danica Bogdanovic, Ivana Kostic, Gordana Kocic, Goran Nikolic, Radmila Pavlovic
Summary: Phthalates are widely used as plasticizers in plastic food contact materials (FCMs) and pharmaceutical contact materials (PCMs). This research aimed to determine the leaching potential of phthalates from different plastic materials and quantitatively analyze the presence of 5 specific phthalates in various plastic articles. The study found that GC-MS is more effective in separating and quantifying individual phthalates, whereas FTIR is a faster and more cost-effective method for determining total phthalate content.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Doriana Eurosia Angela Tedesco, Sveva Scarioni, Aldo Tava, Sara Panseri, Antonio Zuorro
Summary: Fruits and vegetables are the most wasted food categories, with their waste being used in animal feed to enhance sustainability of livestock production. Analysis of fruit and vegetable waste from the Milan General Wholesale Market revealed rich nutritional value but high moisture content, necessitating the development of technologies to maintain food safety along the supply chain.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yron Joseph Yabut Manaig, Silvia Sandrini, Sara Panseri, Gabriella Tedeschi, Josep M. Folch, Armand Sanchez, Giovanni Savoini, Alessandro Agazzi
Summary: Elevated ratios of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in swine diets can increase the risk of inflammatory and metabolic diseases. Lower ratios of these fatty acids have beneficial effects on sows and piglets. There is limited research on how sow nutrition directly affects protein and fat deposition in suckling piglets.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sara Frazzini, Elena Scaglia, Matteo Dell'Anno, Serena Reggi, Sara Panseri, Carlotta Giromini, Davide Lanzoni, Carlo Angelo Sgoifo Rossi, Luciana Rossi
Summary: This study evaluated the antioxidant and antimicrobial capacity of different algae and cyanobacteria and found that Ascophyllum nodosum had the strongest antioxidant properties. The extracts of these species showed growth inhibition activity against porcine O138 E. coli. Furthermore, a combination of Ascophyllum nodosum and Lithotamnium calcareum enhanced their bioactivity, making them a promising alternative to antibiotics.
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Biology
Valerio M. Sora, Sara Panseri, Maria Nobile, Federica Di Cesare, Gabriele Meroni, Luca M. Chiesa, Alfonso Zecconi
Summary: Mastitis is a major disease in dairy cows that affects milk quality and quantity, and increases the risk of antimicrobial residues in milk. This study aimed to estimate the risks to human health related to milk production in dairy herds in Lombardy using a One Health approach. The results showed a relatively high prevalence of contagious pathogens, but they were not associated with an increased risk of antimicrobial residues.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Francesco Arioli, Maria Cristina Gamberini, Radmila Pavlovic, Federica Di Cesare, Susanna Draghi, Giulia Bussei, Francesca Mungiguerra, Alessio Casati, Marco Fidani
Summary: The objective of this research was to develop a LC-MSn method for the determination of free cortisol and its metabolites in human urine. The method was validated for accuracy, precision, linearity, and recovery. It was successfully applied to urine samples from healthy subjects and patients with cortisol-related diseases. Furthermore, the method has potential applications in antidoping control and the study of prednisolone metabolism.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Giacomo Mosconi, Federica Di Cesare, Francesco Arioli, Maria Nobile, Doriana E. A. Tedesco, Luca M. Chiesa, Sara Panseri
Summary: This study analyzed the presence of POPs in commonly consumed fish species in Italy and found that the concentrations of these pollutants did not exceed maximum limits or safe values, indicating low health risks for consumers.
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Food Science & Technology
Maria Nobile, Luigi Danesi, Radmila Pavlovic, Giacomo Mosconi, Federica Di Cesare, Francesco Arioli, Roberto Villa, Luca Maria Chiesa, Sara Panseri
Summary: Chlorates and perchlorates are endocrine disruptors and emerging environmental contaminants found in various foods. This study assessed the presence of these substances in raw bovine milk samples from Lombardy, Italy. The results showed that most samples contained chlorates and perchlorates, but there was no risk for Italian consumers.
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Food Science & Technology
Maria Nobile, Giacomo Mosconi, Luca Maria Chiesa, Sara Panseri, Luigi Danesi, Ermelinda Falletta, Francesco Arioli
Summary: Fish is important in an Italian diet, but can accumulate contaminants such as PFASs and PTEs. This study investigated the presence of these contaminants in salted and canned anchovies collected from different fishing areas in Italy over 10 months. The results showed that the risk for consumers was generally low, except for one sample with concerns about nickel toxicity.
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Food Science & Technology
Susanna Draghi, Radmila Pavlovic, Alberto Pellegrini, Marco Fidani, Federica Riva, Gabriele Brecchia, Stella Agradi, Francesco Arioli, Daniele Vigo, Federica Di Cesare, Giulio Curone
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of 14 different per-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) within milk by analyzing the content in whole milk, skim milk, and cream. Samples were taken from 23 cows in Northern Italy that were not exposed to known sources of PFASs. The most common PFAS found in all fractions was perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA), followed by perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). PFOS concentration was higher in cream compared to raw and skimmed milk. Multiparous cows had higher levels of PFASs in their milk. Further research is needed to assess the risks of consuming dairy products contaminated with PFASs and their impact on cattle health.
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Food Science & Technology
Maria Nobile, Francesco Arioli, Dalia Curci, Claudia Ancillotti, Giulia Scanavini, Luca Maria Chiesa, Sara Panseri
Summary: This study analyzed the presence of PFASs in eggs produced in a PFASs-contaminated area in Northern Italy. The highest concentrations of PFASs were found in eggs from Veneto and Emilia Romagna, but were still well below the maximum limit set by the European Union. Therefore, egg consumption does not pose a risk to Italian consumers.
