Article
Plant Sciences
Chandrashekharaiah Purushanahalli Shivagangaiah, Debanjan Sanyal, Santanu Dasgupta, Avishek Banik
Summary: The study demonstrated that Scenedesmus acutus and Chlorella pyrenoidosa are capable of effectively removing Pb2+ from water bodies, with different abilities in bioaccumulation and growth inhibition concentrations. Utilizing Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy, it was found that the bioaccumulation of Pb2+ by these algae species involves intracellular localization and adsorption processes.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Syahirah Batrisyia Mohamed Radziff, Siti Aqlima Ahmad, Noor Azmi Shaharuddin, Faradina Merican, Yih-Yih Kok, Azham Zulkharnain, Claudio Gomez-Fuentes, Chiew-Yen Wong
Summary: This paper discusses the harm of phenolic compounds in water pollution to the environment and humans, and emphasizes the importance of using biotechnology for degradation treatment. By analyzing relevant studies on algae phenol degradation from 2000 to 2020, it is found that China, Spain and the United States are the main research countries.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shaidatul Liyana Abdul Talib, Nazlina Haiza Mohd Yasin, Mohd Sobri Takriff, Azima Syafaini Japar
Summary: Microalgae have the potential to be used as a biological phycoremediation agent for wastewater treatment and as a raw material for biofuel production. This study aimed to screen the best microalgae species for efficient phycoremediation of different water sources. The results showed that all microalgae species tested could grow in the water sources with a maximum specific growth rate ranging from 0.24-0.44 day-1. Palm oil mill effluent (POME) was found to be the best water source for phycoremediation, with high removal rates of chemical oxygen demand (COD), total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP). Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that microalgae were most effective in reducing COD, TN, and TP in POME, with UKM9 producing the highest lipid content. In conclusion, POME provides nutrients and metabolites that support microalgae growth and have potential for further applications.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
William Michelon, Alexandre Matthiensen, Aline Viancelli, Gislaine Fongaro, Vanessa Gressler, Hugo Moreira Soares
Summary: Phycoremediation is an effective method for treating swine wastewater, as it removes contaminants and produces valuable biomass. This research found that phycoremediation can degrade tetracycline antibiotics in swine wastewater and produce carbohydrate-rich microalgae biomass, which can be used for bioenergy conversion.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Biswajita Pradhan, Prajna Paramita Bhuyan, Rabindra Nayak, Srimanta Patra, Chhandashree Behera, Jang-Seu Ki, Andrea Ragusa, Alexander S. Lukatkin, Mrutyunjay Jena
Summary: This review examines the changes in physicochemical and molecular characteristics of microalgae in response to heavy metals and metalloids stress and discusses the use of biotechnological methods to enhance their bioaccumulation and remediation capabilities.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yuvaraj Ravikumar, Sirajunnisa Abdul Razack, Junhua Yun, Guoyan Zhang, Hossain M. Zabed, Xianghui Qi
Summary: The growing trend in consumption and production of food products from brewing industries has led to an increased waste discharge of contaminants into the environment. Microalgae-based bioremediation has gained significant importance in wastewater treatment, but its potential value in distillery wastewater treatment still needs to be fully exploited. Research work explores the roles of bacteria and fungi in treating organic compounds in distillery wastewater, and emphasizes strategies for phycoremediation in distillery wastewater, as well as introducing microbial fuel cells and genetically engineered microalgae for future prospect.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Emanuele La Bella, Andrea Baglieri, Ferdinando Fragala, Ivana Puglisi
Summary: Water pollution caused by excessive presence of organic and inorganic compounds is a major environmental problem in many countries. Microalgae-based treatments offer a good alternative to conventional purification methods, as wastewater provides essential nutrients for microalgae growth. This review provides a detailed description of the application of microalgae in wastewater remediation and highlights their potential advantages. It also discusses the use of microalgae biomasses and extracts in agriculture, offering sustainable solutions to improve agricultural technologies.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bhupendra Koul, Komal Sharma, Maulin P. Shah
Summary: Wastewater generated from various sources poses significant threats to the environment and human health. Conventional treatment methods are inefficient, while non-conventional bioremediation techniques offer cost-effective and eco-friendly solutions. Phycoremediation, utilizing algal diversity, shows promise in removing hazardous contaminants and producing value-added products. Future research should focus on developing and conserving hyperaccumulator microalgal strains to achieve sustainable wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sabeela Beevi Ummalyma, Anamika Singh
Summary: This study evaluated polluted river water as a medium for the growth of oleaginous microalgae. The results showed that this medium improved water quality and increased the biomass and lipid yields of the microalgae, while reducing pollution loads in wastewater.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Wan Adibah Wan Mahari, Wan Aizuddin Wan Razali, Hidayah Manan, Mursal Abdulkadir Hersi, Sairatul Dahlianis Ishak, Wee Cheah, Derek Juinn Chieh Chan, Christian Sonne, Pau Loke Show, Su Shiung Lam
Summary: This review highlights the significant role of microalgae in containing high-value compounds and sequestering carbon di-oxide. It discusses various emerging microalgae cultivation technologies and their applications in improving microalgal growth and wastewater treatment.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Andreia D. Santos, Joao R. Silva, Luis M. Castro, Rosa M. Quinta-Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluates the methane production potential of pig slurry anaerobic digestion using two different substrate to inoculum ratios (SIR 0.65 and 1) and compares it with theoretical predictions. The results show that a higher SIR of 1 produced more biogas with higher methane content compared to a lower SIR of 0.65, with an SMP of 0.568 NL CH4/g VS and an average methane content of 83% achieved in the experiment. The estimated value presented a deviation of just 2.96% during the assay with a SIR of 1.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Monica Cristina Rodriguez-Palacio, Rene Bernardo Elias Cabrera-Cruz, Julio Cesar Rolon-Aguilar, Ricardo Tobias-Jaramillo, Marisol Martinez-Hernandez, Cruz Lozano-Ramirez
Summary: Cultivating microalgae native in Mexico can be an alternative solution to minimize problems such as wastewater pollution and climate change by purifying wastewater, removing greenhouse gases, and producing biomass for biofuel production.
ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Manikka Kubendran Aravind, Nagamalai Sakthi Vignesh, Santhalingam Gayathri, Nair Anjitha, Kottilinkal Manniath Athira, Sathaiah Gunaseelan, Malaisamy Arunkumar, Ashokkumar Sanjaykumar, Sankar Karthikumar, Innasi Muthu Ganesh Moorthy, Balasubramaniem Ashokkumar, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Perumal Varalakshmi
Summary: Phycoremediation of heavy metals has gained significant attention as an emerging practice for metal removal in diverse environmental matrices. However, the complex and haphazard physicochemical state of metal polluted sites due to irregular waste discharge poses challenges for the application of microalgae in metal bioremediation. This review focuses on evaluating existing microalgal strategies for metal removal through various processes and provides insights for choosing efficient metal remediation tactics based on the polluted environment. Additionally, the adsorption mechanism of microalgae for metal removal is investigated using principal component analysis with different metals and factors. The review comprehensively discusses suitable strategies for different heavy metal removal and addresses complications and solutions in microalgal metal removal mechanisms.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gulshan Kumar Sharma, Shakeel A. Khan, Manoj Shrivastava, Ranjan Bhattacharyya, Anil Sharma, Navindu Gupta, Arti Bhatia
Summary: In this study, the researchers used phycoremediation of sewage wastewater to reduce nitrate leaching and evaluated its impact on spinach crops. The application of microalgal manure significantly reduced nitrate leaching and ammonium content in spinach after harvest compared to chemically fertilized treatment.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephen Dayana Priyadharshini, Palanisamy Suresh Babu, Sivasubramanian Manikandan, Ramasamy Subbaiya, Muthusamy Govarthanan, Natchimuthu Karmegam
Summary: The use of algae for wastewater treatment is gaining interest due to its potential for nutrient and pollutant removal. This sustainable approach can lead to cost reductions and generate renewable bioenergy options.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Romina Avila, Elvira Carrero, Teresa Vicent, Paqui Blanquez
Summary: Integration of microalgae-based systems with conventional wastewater treatment plants offers an effective alternative for waste stream management. Alkaline and enzymatic pretreatments were assessed for a microalgal culture mainly consisting of Chlorella sp. and Scenedesmus sp. cultivated in industrial winery wastewater. Enzyme pretreatments with cocktails B and C at 1% dose improved methane production during anaerobic digestion, showing potential for a waste recycled bio-circular economy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Berta Sala, Aleix Balasch, Ethel Eljarrat, Luis Cardona
Summary: Loggerhead turtles voluntarily ingest floating plastic debris and are chronically exposed to plastic additives. The presence of organophosphate esters (OPEs) in their tissues is mainly from ingestion of plastic debris rather than their prey, leading to biomagnification potential of certain OPEs in turtle muscle compared to their main prey. Regular ingestion of plastic debris and contamination from their prey may explain the significantly higher levels of OPEs in loggerhead turtles than in other marine animals in the western Mediterranean.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
David Fernandez-Verdejo, Pilar Cortes, Paqui Blanquez, Ernest Marco-Urrea, Albert Guisasola
Summary: This study demonstrates that using different carbon-based cathodic electrode materials in BES can promote the growth of Dehalogenimonas and the degradation of 1,2-DCP, with the graphite brush electrode showing better performance.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Berta Sala, Joan Gimenez, Julio Fernandez-Arribas, Carlota Bravo, Elena Lloret-Lloret, Antonio Esteban, Jose Maria Bellido, Marta Coll, Ethel Eljarrat
Summary: The study analyzed concentrations of organophosphate esters (OPEs) plasticizers in European sardine, European anchovy, and European hake from the Western Mediterranean Sea. OPEs were found in all individuals, with sardines having the highest concentrations and hakes the lowest, suggesting no biomagnification of OPEs in the food chain.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eduardo Beltran-Flores, Montserrat Sarra, Paqui Blanquez
Summary: The study showed that using Trametes versicolor immobilized on Quercus ilex wood chips is an effective method for removing pesticides from agricultural wastewater. The differences in removal efficiency of diuron and bentazon on wood materials are mainly influenced by their affinity for wood. Regenerating pesticide-contaminated wood using T. versicolor in a biopile-like system can achieve high fungal colonization, degradation rate, and degradation yields.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Peris, M. Barbieri, C. Postigo, M. Rambla-Alegre, M. Lopez de Alda, E. Eljarrat
Summary: Intense agricultural activities in the Ebro River Delta in Spain have led to the extensive use of medium to highly polar pesticides. This study found the presence of 24 pesticides in sediments, with high concentrations of bentazone and cypermethrin. The Alfacs bay showed higher pesticide contamination compared to the Fangar bay, with a similar distribution profile. Some pesticides in the sediments posed a moderate to high risk to sediment-dwelling organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Berta Sala, Odei Garcia-Garin, Asuncion Borrell, Alex Aguilar, Gisli A. Vikingsson, Ethel Eljarrat
Summary: This study analyzed samples from fin whale females and their foetuses and found evidence of mother-calf transfer of plasticizers and flame retardants. Further research is needed to determine the potential effects of these pollutants on this species and other groups of animals.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Eduardo Beltran-Flores, Marti Pla-Ferriol, Maira Martinez-Alonso, Nuria Gaju, Paqui Blanquez, Montserrat Sarra
Summary: This study demonstrates that fungal immobilization on wood chips is an effective strategy for pesticide treatment, achieving high pesticide biodegradation by utilizing a more favorable substrate and modifying operating conditions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eduardo Beltran-Flores, Marti Pla-Ferriol, Maira Martinez-Alonso, Nuria Gaju, Montserrat Sarra, Paqui Blanquez
Summary: This study compared two strategies for treating agricultural washing wastewater: a fluidized-bed reactor and a rotating drum bioreactor. The results showed that the effluent from the rotating drum bioreactor performed better in all parameters, including pesticide removal, toxicity, laccase activity, COD, absorbance, and microbial communities.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julio Fernandez-Arribas, Teresa Moreno, Ethel Eljarrat
Summary: Drinks are a significant source of human exposure to plasticizers like OPEs. This study analyzed OPE levels in various drink samples and found that tap water had higher levels compared to packed water, possibly due to PVC water pipes. Regular cola drinks had the highest OPE concentrations, particularly EHDPP. Although OPE exposure was below safety limits, the potential health risks from regular cola drinks, juice, and tap water should not be ignored, and other exposure routes should also be considered.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Peris, R. Baos, A. Martinez, F. Sergio, F. Hiraldo, E. Eljarrat
Summary: Donana National Park (DNP) is a protected area known for its diverse bird species. However, the use of pesticides in the surrounding agricultural practices has led to contamination of the park's bird eggs, with detrimental effects on their health and reproduction. A study conducted over a span of more than twenty years (1999-2021) identified 26 pesticides in the collected bird eggs, including commonly detected organochlorine and newly detected pyrethroid pesticides. The concentrations of these pesticides varied, with some exceeding levels known to be harmful to avian species. The findings call for control measures to limit pesticide use and further investigation into the impact on bird populations in this protected area.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Aleix Balasch, Teresa Moreno, Ethel Eljarrat
Summary: Inhalation of PM2.5, dust ingestion, and dermal contact with dust are important pathways for human exposure to OPE contaminants. This study assesses the contamination levels of OPE in various indoor environments and finds that the concentration levels are below human health risk limits, although they may be only 2 times below the threshold for carcinogenic risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David Fernandez-Verdejo, Pilar Cortes, Albert Guisasola, Paqui Blanquez, Ernest Marco-Urrea
Summary: This study investigated the sequential transformation of chloroform to acetate using bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) and syntrophic dechlorinating cultures. The results showed the advantages of combining bacteria to fully detoxify chlorinated compounds in BESs, expanding the application of this technology for treating polluted water bodies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ECOTECHNOLOGY
(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)
