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Nutrition & Dietetics
Matthew Sprague, Tsz Chong Chau, David I. Givens
Summary: Iodine content was assessed in wild and farmed seafood available to UK consumers, with wild fish generally exhibiting higher levels of iodine than farmed fish. The iodine content was mainly influenced by the type and inclusion level of feed ingredients, and the contribution of different seafood types to iodine intake varied.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Doreen Y. Larvie, Seth M. Armah
Summary: The study suggests a positive association between phytate intake and cognitive function in the elderly, indicating the potential benefits of including phytate-rich foods in their diet for improved cognition.
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Food Science & Technology
Yi Yang, Jiachen Shi, Jie Yin, Yunjia Yang, Bing Shao, Jing Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the presence of glucocorticoids in aquatic food, revealing significantly higher levels in freshwater fish compared to marine fish. The research also suggested a correlation between GCs concentrations and different killing methods, as well as a positive relationship with the percentage of freshwater fish consumption.
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Environmental Sciences
Shan Liu, Qinru Xiao, Fu Wang, Shihua Zhong, Yining Chen, Yichen Guo, Kai Su, Min Huang, Xin Chen, Zhou Zhu, Shaoyou Lu
Summary: This study measured the concentrations of different forms of arsenic in shellfish from the South China Sea and assessed the health risk posed to local residents through shellfish consumption. The results revealed that some shellfish samples contained levels of inorganic arsenic beyond the acceptable range, indicating a potential cancer risk for local consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Asa Gustafsson, Ake Bergman, Jana M. Weiss
Summary: Indoor environmental pollutants pose a threat to human health. This study analysed 25 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in different size fractions of house dust and calculated the daily intake and exposure pathways for children and adults. The highest PFAS concentration was found in the inhalable particulate fraction. Dust ingestion was identified as the main exposure pathway for PFOA, with 800 times higher exposure than inhalation for children. The combined intake of PFASs from dust and food exceeded the tolerable weekly intake for children and adults. This study highlights the importance of dust as an exposure pathway for PFASs.
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Food Science & Technology
Michele Ciriello, Luigi Formisano, Armando Zarrelli, Giandomenico Corrado, Marios C. Kyriacou, Stefania De Pascale, Youssef Rouphael
Summary: In this study, the agronomic biofortification of two basil cultivars with different Zn concentrations was evaluated, and the impact on mineral profile was quantified. Biofortification treatments increased Zn concentration by an average of 22.03%. Consuming biofortified basil provides a significant daily intake of Zn, and it positively affects the mineral profile. The findings highlight the potential of biofortified basil in improving consumers' nutritional status.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Danielle Hoeltgebaum, Tatiana Pedron, Fernanda Pollo Paniz, Aline Amenencia Souza, Jessica Cristina Zoratto Romoli, Renata Sano Lini, Giseli Cristina Pante, Gustavo Henrique Oliveira Rocha, Bruno Lemos Batista, Miguel Machinski Junior
Summary: This study aimed to determine metal concentrations in grapes from family farms in Brazil, comparing them to maximum thresholds and estimating daily intake risk. Results showed that grape peels contained the highest levels of metals, with copper having the highest concentration. Copper, chromium, and lead were found to exceed maximum threshold levels, indicating potential health risks from copper intake through grapes in Brazil.
FOOD ADDITIVES & CONTAMINANTS PART B-SURVEILLANCE
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tugba Demir, Sema Agaoglu
Summary: In this study, the concentrations of heavy metals in infant formula samples from different brands in Turkiye were evaluated. Some of the samples exceeded the standard limits for Pb, Mn, Cd, and Cu, but the estimated daily intake and hazard quotient values were found to be lower than <1, indicating a lower health risk associated with these baby foods.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Suheir M. F. Nour, Amany M. M. El-Desoky, Nagla A. Hassan, Khaled A. Osman
Summary: This study investigated the levels of epichlorohydrin (ECH) and some metals in black teas in Alexandria markets, Egypt. The results showed that ECH levels were higher in tea bags compared to loose teas and increased with steep time. Adding sucrose or washing the bags with deionized water significantly decreased ECH levels. The levels of Al, Pb, and Cd in the infusions were below the established guidelines. The daily intake of ECH was higher in bagged teas compared to loose teas, but both types of teas were found to be safe for consumption.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jose Luan da Paixao Teixeira, Ana Paula Rebellato, Maria Isabel Andrekowisk Fioravanti, Raquel Fernanda Milani, Marcelo Antonio Morgano
Summary: The study aimed to determine the total Se content and bioaccessibility in commercial plant-based beverages, with results showing that only one beverage made from organic cashew nuts could meet the recommended Se intake for different populations. High bioacessibility percentages were observed in the beverages.
JOURNAL OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Fazeela Kandhro, Tasneem Gul Kazi, Hassan Imran Afridi, Jameel Ahmed Baig
Summary: This study compared the levels of electrolytes and essential trace elements in milk samples from different cattle species and humans, finding variations in the content of these elements among different animal species, with human milk having the lowest concentrations except for selenium. Additionally, there were differences in the percentage of elements in whey compared to total milk samples across different species.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Cristine Couto Almeida, Diego dos Santos Baiao, Paloma de Almeida Rodrigues, Tatiana Dillenburg Saint'Pierre, Rachel Ann Hauser-Davis, Katia Christina Leandro, Vania Margaret Flosi Paschoalin, Marion Pereira da Costa, Carlos Adam Conte-Junior
Summary: This research aimed to determine the mineral contents in infant formulas in Brazil and compare them to reference values. The findings showed that most infant formulas met or exceeded the maximum limits for minerals such as iron, zinc, copper, molybdenum, and selenium, but some formulas had zinc levels that exceeded the tolerable upper intake levels.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mark Hopkins, Nuno Casanova, Graham Finlayson, R. James Stubbs, John E. Blundell
Summary: This study examined the associations between hunger drive, energy intake, fat-free mass, physical activity, and total daily energy expenditure in older adults. The results showed that total daily energy intake was proportional to fat-free mass and total daily energy expenditure, but not fat mass. These associations weakened with increasing age.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mai Matsumoto, Emiko Okada, Ryoko Tajima, Aya Fujiwara, Hidemi Takimoto
Summary: This study examined the association between breakfast and/or snack consumption and daily nutrient intake among young Japanese adults. The results showed that individuals who consumed breakfast and snacks had higher energy and nutrient intake compared to those who only consumed breakfast or snacks. Snack consumption could help supplement nutrients that may be lacking in three main meals for young Japanese adults.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Takashi Aoyama, Takuya Oyakawa, Akifuimi Notsu, Emi Oiyama, Masao Hashimoto, Reiko Suzuki, Kei Iida
Summary: Nutritional guidance without using salinity measurement was found to be beneficial in preventing ischemic heart disease and reducing food intake in cancer patients. The study discovered a negative correlation between estimated daily salt intake and triglyceride level changes.
MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR BASIC RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Lucia Ivorra, Patricia G. Cardoso, Shek Kiu Chan, Catarina Cruzeiro, Karen Tagulao
Summary: This study used an optimized and validated QuEChERS protocol to extract and quantify 21 insecticides and 5 metabolites in seafood samples (crustaceans, bivalves, and fish-mudskippers). Seven species from the poorly monitored Hong Kong and Macao wet markets were selected based on their commercial importance, abundance, and affordability. The results showed high concentrations of insecticides in mussels from Hong Kong and mudskippers from Macao, suggesting potential health risks, such as neurotoxicity and carcinogenicity, associated with the consumption of fish, bivalves, and crustaceans from these markets. Strict monitoring measures should be implemented to improve the quality and safety of seafood products.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ines Pascoa, Rita Biltes, Joao Sousa, Marco Aurelio Correia Preto, Vitor Vasconcelos, Luis Filipe Castro, Raquel Ruivo, Isabel Cunha
Summary: Cyanobacteria produce secondary metabolites that can act as ligands for PPARs, making them a potential source of bioactive compounds. A cell-based PPAR transactivation activity biosensor was upgraded and used in a screening campaign for drug discovery.
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Environmental Sciences
H. Morais, F. Arenas, C. Cruzeiro, S. Galante-Oliveira, P. G. Cardoso
Summary: This study found that the combined effects of increased temperature and endocrine disruptors have a negative impact on coastal ecosystems, with a greater effect on females. While the individual stressors did not affect gonad maturation, a delay was observed in females when exposed to higher temperature. Therefore, the combination of endocrine disruptors and temperature increase should be a concern.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Maria Joao Rocha, Eduardo Rocha
Summary: The distribution patterns and amounts of 56 priority pesticides in the Ave basin were evaluated. The results showed high pesticide concentrations, which have caused significant disturbance to the ecosystem. The pesticide levels exceeded the maximum established by European legislation, posing a risk to aquatic organisms.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
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Immunology
Fabiana Neves, Antonio Munoz-Merida, Andre M. Machado, Tereza Almeida, Arnaud Gaigher, Pedro J. Esteves, L. Filipe C. Castro, Ana Verissimo
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andre Gomes-dos-Santos, Manuel Lopes-Lima, M. Andre Machado, Amilcar Teixeira, L. Filipe C. Castro, Elsa Froufe
Summary: Mussels of order Unionida, a group of freshwater bivalves, are highly threatened and show the highest record of extinction events. The first genome assembly of the dolphin freshwater mussel Unio delphinus is presented, which will aid in understanding its biology, evolutionary history, and conservation strategies.
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Environmental Sciences
Maria Joao Rocha, Eduardo Rocha
Summary: The Sado basin, an area of intensive agricultural activity, lacks data on water levels of priority pesticides such as fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. Water samples collected from nine sites along the Sado River Estuary were analyzed, revealing that more than 87% of the pesticides were quantified, with 42% and 72% exceeding the maximum limits established by European Directives 98/83/EC and 2013/39/EU. Fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides had average annual amounts of approximately 3.2 μg/L, 1.0 μg/L, and 12.8 μg/L, respectively. Risk assessment identified invertebrates as the most vulnerable trophic level, implicating chlorpyriphos and cyfluthrin as primary contributors based on acute in vivo assays using Daphnia magna. These findings, coupled with the high phosphate concentrations, indicate environmental and potential human health risks in the Sado waters.
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Bernardo Pinto, Andre M. Machado, Salman Malakpour Kolbadinezhad, Elza Fonseca, Jose Pedro Andrade, Jorge Palma, Raquel Ruivo, Nuno Monteiro, Jonathan M. Wilson, L. Filipe C. Castro
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Environmental Sciences
Elsa T. Rodrigues, Eduarda Pereira, Paulo J. Oliveira, Miguel A. Pardal
Summary: The present study validates the potential of the in vitro H9c2(2-1) cell-based sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay to evaluate the temporal variability of wastewater quality. It also highlights the capability of this assay to discriminate influent and effluent toxic characteristics and its suitability for water quality monitoring and surveillance of treatment processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
H. Morais, C. Cruzeiro, M. A. Pardal, P. G. Cardoso
Summary: Synthetic progestins are micropollutants of concern due to their increasing use in therapies and their risks to aquatic life. This study characterizes the levels of the most consumed progestins in different estuaries in Portugal. Drospirenone and desogestrel were found to be the most abundant progestins, with spatial differences in their distribution.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
David Mamdouh Khalaf, Catarina Cruzeiro, Roberto Siani, Susanne Kublik, Peter Schroeder
Summary: Insufficiently treated reclaimed water can introduce recalcitrant contaminants to water bodies and agricultural soils. This study focuses on the effects of the pharmaceutical compound, tramadol, on plant enzymes and root bacterial community structure. The results show that TRD accumulates in root tissues over time and induces changes in enzyme levels and bacterial diversity. The study reveals the resilience of plants and their ability to cope with the TRD metabolization process.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Rodrigo F. Alves, Celia Lopes, Eduardo Rocha, Tania V. Madureira
Summary: Fish hepatocyte spheroids, a three-dimensional structure with similar morphofunctional properties to the liver, have shown potential as an alternative model for studying fish hepatic adaptive and toxicological responses to xenobiotics. In this study, brown trout hepatocyte spheroids were characterized at different time points up to 25 days in culture, and they exhibited stable morphology and function from the 12th to the 20th day. This model can be used for exposure tests to different xenobiotics, particularly estrogenic compounds.
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Environmental Sciences
Luyanda L. Ndlela, Peter Schroeder, Bettina Genthe, Catarina Cruzeiro
Summary: The intensive use of antibiotics has led to the release of large amounts of antibiotic residues into aquatic systems due to inefficient wastewater treatment. Conventional treatments cannot effectively remove emerging contaminants like antibiotics. Algae treatment shows promise as a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution. This study demonstrates the potential of using well-established algal consortia for the removal of antibiotics in wastewater in a developing country context.
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Environmental Sciences
Patricia Goncalves Cardoso, Hugo Morais, Daniel Crespo, Daniela Tavares, Eduarda Pereira, Miguel Angelo Pardal
Summary: This study investigates the seasonal characterization of mercury accumulation in three estuaries along the Portuguese coast. The results show higher mercury concentrations in Ria de Aveiro and Tagus estuary, posing potential risks to human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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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)
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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)
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Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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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)
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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)
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Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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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)
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Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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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)
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Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
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(2024)
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Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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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)
