Review
Environmental Sciences
Jingjing Chang, Johannes A. van Veen, Chunjie Tian, Eiko E. Kuramae
Summary: The rhizosphere-associated microbiome plays a crucial role in plant growth and stress tolerance. However, its utilization in domesticated crop production is currently limited. By comparing the diversity, structure, and function of rhizosphere microbial communities in wild and domesticated plants, we can assess the potential for improving sustainable production.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Zhao, Guiping Fu, Weicheng Pang, Xiaxin Li, Chao Pan, Zhangli Hu
Summary: We evaluated a novel autotrophic denitrification and nitrification integrated constructed wetland (ADNI-CW) for treating mariculture wastewater. The process involved an up-flow autotrophic denitrification constructed wetland unit (AD-CW) and an autotrophic nitrification constructed wetland unit (AN-CW). The experiment investigated the performance of these units and the entire ADNI-CW process under various conditions. The study found that the coupling of metabolic processes enhanced nitrogen removal and laid the foundation for sustainable mariculture development.
Article
Agronomy
Manman Yuan, Chuang Cai, Xiaozhong Wang, Gang Li, Gang Wu, Jiabao Wang, Wei Geng, Gang Liu, Jianguo Zhu, Yixiang Sun
Summary: Increasing leaf nitrogen content may not offset the reduction in photosynthetic acclimation under high CO2 concentrations and elevated temperatures in rice. The effects of elevated CO2 and air temperature on chlorophyll and carotenoid content were similar to the changes in total leaf nitrogen content.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Qi Wang, Dan Wang, Evgenios Agathokleous, Cheng Cheng, Bo Shang, Zhaozhong Feng
Summary: Ethylenediurea (EDU) is the most efficient phytoprotectant against O-3 stress, but its mode of action and environmental effects are unknown, limiting its application in agriculture.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
James B. O'Sullivan, Jian Jin, Caixian Tang
Summary: This study investigated the effect of elevated CO2 on phosphorus (P) requirement for enhanced N2 fixation in white lupin plants. The results showed that elevated CO2 increased the critical P concentration needed for N2 fixation, indicating that more P is required to support greater N2 fixation under elevated CO2. Additionally, elevated CO2 improved N2 fixation in P-deficient plants by increasing nitrogenase activity and excess cation uptake.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shaowu Hu, Wang Chen, Kaicheng Tong, Yunxia Wang, Liquan Jing, Yulong Wang, Lianxin Yang
Summary: The meta-analysis on rice growth physiology showed that elevated CO2 concentration increased root and shoot biomass, maximum tiller number, and light-saturated photosynthetic rate. However, the effects varied with different rice growth stages, cultivars, and nitrogen application rates. Chinese rice showed a more significant response to elevated CO2 compared to Japanese rice in FACE studies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Weina Chang, Wenjing Chen, Yunlong Hu, Zhigang Wang
Summary: This study investigates the rhizosphere interactions of Bacillus altitudinis LZP02 (LZP02) and its impact on the rhizosphere microbiome. The results show that LZP02 stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria in the rhizosphere and enhances microbe-microbe interactions. The study also suggests that LZP02 influences nitrogen metabolism and bacterial chemotaxis, thus promoting rice growth.
Article
Soil Science
Cristina P. Fernandez-Baca, Adam R. Rivers, Woojae Kim, Ryo Iwata, Anna M. McClung, Daniel P. Roberts, Vangimalla R. Reddy, Jinyoung Y. Barnaby
Summary: Rice genotype and plant developmental stage significantly influence the soil microbial community structure and methane emissions, suggesting that selecting genotypes with lower methanogen populations and higher methanotroph populations during high methane emitting phases can help reduce methane emissions.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Harshal Dhondge, Vitthal T. Barvkar, Dhiraj Paul, Syed G. Dastager, Anupama A. Pable, Altafhusain B. Nadaf
Summary: This study analyzed the core microbiome associated with scented and non-scented rice rhizosphere, revealing significant differences in composition and diversity. The analysis also identified distinct and unique microbiota in the rhizosphere of scented rice varieties. Functional gene annotation showed a high abundance of genes related to the biosynthesis of aroma compounds in scented rice. The findings suggest that the specific rhizobacteria identified in this study could be used as bioinoculants to enhance aroma, yield, and sustainable cultivation of rice.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Yang, Guojun Liu, Haiyan Tian, Xin Liu, Xingyu Hao, Yuzheng Zong, Dongsheng Zhang, Xinrui Shi, Aiping Wang, Ping Li, Shu Kee Lam
Summary: This study investigated the effects of straw management on nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, soil properties, and grain yield in wheat ecosystems. The results showed that straw return increased N2O emissions, but also improved grain yield and soil organic carbon sequestration, making it beneficial for climate change mitigation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wenzhe Liu, Kailu Wang, Yufei Zhao, Yingying Shen, Chen Zhang, Yuxuan Peng, Xuan Ran, Hao Guo, Yanfeng Ding, She Tang
Summary: Nitrogen fertilization can help mitigate the negative effects of high temperatures on rice quality and yield, allowing rice plants to maintain their superior quality under high temperature conditions.
Article
Soil Science
Yuan Liu, Zonghao Guo, Chen Xue, Wenhui Gao, Guangli Wang, Xiaoyu Liu
Summary: An open-air field experiment showed that elevated CO2 levels significantly affected the abundance and community composition of diazotrophs, while warming had little impact. Diazotrophs in the rhizosphere of wheat were more influenced by elevated CO2, indicating potential implications for agricultural sustainability under future climate scenarios.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kai Yang, Yao Huang, Jingrui Yang, Lingfei Yu, Zhenghua Hu, Wenjuan Sun, Qing Zhang
Summary: The study found that prolonged elevated CO2 levels affect photosynthesis and lead to adaptive changes. It was observed that increased CO2 concentration reduces the allocation of nitrogen to photosynthesis components, specifically biochemical reactions and light-harvesting complexes. The acclimation of photosynthesis is mostly driven by the limitation in RuBP regeneration.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Soil Science
Murase Jun, Asiloglu Rasit
Summary: This review focuses on the often overlooked diversity and ecology of protists in wetland rice field soils. Protists with different ecological functions, such as phagotrophs, phototrophs, saprotrophs, and parasites, adapt to a wide range of oxygen tensions and redox potential in the soil. Agricultural managements like fertilization and char application also influence the protist community. Rice roots are a hot spot for protists, as they control the rhizospheric bacterial community and can enhance nutrient release and alter bacterial activities, thereby potentially increasing plant productivity. This review highlights the essential roles of protists in wetland rice field soils and calls for further research on their diversity and functions in this unique agroecosystem.
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Jumei Liu, Jingjing Han, Chunwu Zhu, Weiwei Cao, Ying Luo, Meng Zhang, Shaohua Zhang, Zhongjun Jia, Ruihong Yu, Ji Zhao, Zhihua Bao
Summary: The study found that increased atmospheric CO2 levels and nitrogen fertilization have different effects on root-associated nitrogen-fixing bacterial communities at different growth stages of rice. Elevated CO2 levels can increase the abundance of nifH in rice roots and rhizosphere soils, while nitrogen fertilization may alter the relative abundance and community structure of diazotrophic bacteria.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
P. K. Dash, S. R. Padhy, P. Bhattacharyya, U. Nandy, A. K. Nayak, M. Das, B. S. Satapathy
Summary: Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and reducing straw burning are two major challenges in rice production. Through management practices and soil amendments, such as straw-mushroom spent and straw-biochar, the emissions can be effectively reduced.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sakthivel Ambreetha, Ponnusamy Marimuthu, Kalai Mathee, Dananjeyan Balachandar
Summary: This study investigated the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in edible vegetable plants and found that rhizospheric and endophytic P. aeruginosa strains are genetically and functionally analogous to clinical isolates. The genotypic and phenotypic traits did not correlate with plant sources or ecosystems. Edible plants were confirmed to be a potential source for human and animal transmission of P. aeruginosa.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
V. Kavan Kumar, R. Mahendiran, P. Subramanian, S. Karthikeyan, A. Surendrakumar
Summary: This paper attempts to assess the biogas production from solid waste originating from the chrome based tannery. The results show that anaerobic digestion of these wastes can produce renewable energy, with the highest gas production obtained from the BDS:LF (25:75) ratio.
JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sai Aparna Devi Nunna, Dananjeyan Balachandar
Summary: This study successfully discriminated putative competitive endophytes from other endophytes using a modified method. Eliminating opportunistic and passenger endophytes and epiphytes early by this method would help develop endophytic inoculants to enhance rice productivity.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Sakthivel Ambreetha, Dananjeyan Balachandar
Summary: Microbial inoculants are widely used for plant growth promotion and pathogen control, but questionable regulatory frameworks and lack of rapid molecular techniques for inspection reduce their reliability. The SCAR marker technology allows rapid and precise authentication of target microbes, and could be used for validating microbial formulations and detecting pathogens in plant quarantine centers to ensure food security.
JOURNAL OF BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Sakthivel Ambreetha, Ponnusamy Marimuthu, Kalai Mathee, Dananjeyan Balachandar
Summary: This study found that Pseudomonas aeruginosa in edible plants exhibit virulence and pathogenicity. The agricultural strains showed higher and lower virulence against bacterial and fungal pathogens, respectively, compared to the clinical strains. Additionally, both clinical and agricultural strains antagonized plant pathogens. Therefore, these fungi can be used as simple eukaryotic model systems to test P. aeruginosa pathogenicity.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Sushmita Munda, Rubina Khanam, Amaresh Kumar Nayak, Prabhat Kumar Guru, Md Shahid, Anjani Kumar, Rahul Tripathi, Sanjoy Saha, Bipin Bihari Panda, Shyamaranjan Das Mohapatra
Summary: Conservation agriculture (CA) is believed to improve soil properties, but it is still uncertain whether transplanted rice can adapt to CA. A comparison was made between different cropping systems in terms of soil structure, nutrient status, carbon sequestration potential, greenhouse gas emissions, energy saving, and yield. The performance of green gram varieties under CA was also evaluated. The results showed that CA increased the content of organic carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in the soil, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and saved energy, while maintaining comparable crop yield to conventional tillage. The interaction between CA practices and crop varieties was not significant, allowing for flexibility in variety selection. CA is highly recommended for sustaining soil and environmental health in rice-pulse cropping systems.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Kalyanasundaram Geethathanuja, Subburamu Karthikeyan
Summary: A field experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of elevated carbon dioxide on soil enzymes, soil carbon pool, microbial population dynamics, carbon sequestration, and yield in flooded paddy soil. The results showed that most of the observed parameters responded significantly higher in the rhizosphere soil with biochar application under elevated carbon dioxide levels. The study also identified key drivers of variability and provided reliable biological indicators for assessing paddy ecosystems in the face of anticipated climate change.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ramesh Poornima, Periyasamy Dhevagi, Ambikapathi Ramya, Muthunalliappan Maheswari, Subburamu Karthikeyan, Raja Mani M. Jayabalakrishnan
Summary: The study finds that, in addition to ethylene diurea (EDU), neem coated urea (NCU) and ascorbic acid (AsA) are also highly effective in mitigating ozone stress.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Syed Nyamath, Karthikeyan Subburamu, Geetha Thanuja Kalyanasundaram, Dananjeyan Balachandar, Meena Suresh, Rangasamy Anandham
Summary: In this study, five sulfur-oxidizing bacteria (SOB) isolates from rice rhizosphere were identified and characterized. These isolates showed the ability to oxidize reduced sulfur compounds to sulfate and also possessed beneficial properties such as phosphate and zinc solubilization, acetic acid and indole acetic acid production, and ACC deaminase activity.
FOLIA MICROBIOLOGICA
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dibyendu Chatterjee, Totan Adak, Bitish Kumar Nayak, Ranjan Paul, Abhijit Pradhan, Mark A. Sutton, Julia Drewer, Saikat Ranjan Das, Amaresh Kumar Nayak, Himanshu Pathak
Summary: Simultaneous application of nitrate and synthetic auxin in nano-clay-polymer composites (NCPC) can increase rice yield and nitrogen use efficiency. The NCPC-loaded NaNO3 fertilizer treatments showed higher plant yield, and the combined application of NaNO3 and NAA loaded in NCPC resulted in the highest yield. The combined application of NCPC, NaNO3, and NAA also increased the total nitrogen content in grain.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rubina Khanam, Amaresh Kumar Nayak, Pedda Ghouse Peera Sheikh Kulsum, Jajati Mandal, Mohammad Shahid, Rahul Tripathy, Pratap Bhattacharyya, Panneer Selvam, Sushmita Munda, Sivashankari Manickam, Manish Debnath, Raghavendra Goud Bandaru
Summary: Arsenic is a well-known carcinogen, and rice consumption is the main pathway of exposure for people in South Asia. This study evaluated the effectiveness of different amendments in reducing arsenic toxicity in rice. The results showed that rice straw compost combined with silica solubilizing bacteria was the most effective in reducing arsenic content in rice grains. The study also developed a prediction model to determine the accumulation of arsenic in rice grains, providing guidance for producing arsenic-free rice.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Entomology
M. Saratha, K. Angappan, S. Karthikeyan, S. Marimuthu, K. Chozhan
Summary: The study identified two melanogenic actinobacteria with potent antifungal activity against mulberry root rot pathogens. These isolates demonstrated tolerance to various stresses, including high concentrations of salt and alkali, as well as carbendazim and UVB irradiation. They have the potential to be incorporated into eco-friendly disease management strategies.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Manish Debnath, Rahul Tripathi, Sumanta Chatterjee, Md. Shahid, B. Lal, Priyanka Gautam, N. N. Jambhulkar, S. Mohanty, D. Chatterjee, B. B. Panda, P. K. Nayak, P. Bhattacharyya, A. K. Shukla, Himansu Pathak, A. K. Nayak
Summary: Maximum and minimum temperatures have a significant impact on rice yield. A 1°C increase in temperatures during the vegetative stage has a positive effect on yield, but a negative effect during the reproductive and ripening stages. The treatment using a combination of NPK and FYM showed less negative impact compared to the control treatment, suggesting early planting and proper nutrient management can minimize the negative effects of increased temperature on rice yield.
AGRICULTURAL 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)