Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Effrosyni Zafeiraki, Konstantinos M. Kasiotis, Paul Nisianakis, Kyriaki Machera
Summary: The study investigated 29 macro and trace elements in 90 samples of Cannabis sativa L. collected from Greece, showing that although concentrations of elements varied, toxic elements contributed below 1% of the total trace elements, with levels of the most toxic elements below WHO limits, posing no carcinogenic risk to the population exposed to the samples. Positively correlated with cannabis origin and variety, leaves/flowers were more contaminated with trace and macro elements compared to seeds.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mayara de Almeida Ribeiro Carvalho, Wander Gustavo Botero, Luciana Camargo de Oliveira
Summary: This study used a systematic literature review to identify sources of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the aquatic environment. The analysis revealed both natural and anthropogenic sources, such as mining, agriculture, industries, and domestic effluents. The study also highlighted specific locations where environmental remediation studies should be conducted to prevent and address PTE pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samaneh Nakhaee, Alireza Amirabadizadeh, Mahshid Ataei, Homeira Ataei, Mahmood Zardast, Mohammad Rasool Shariatmadari, Seyed Mohammad Mousavi-Mirzaei, Omid Mehrpour
Summary: This study compared the serum concentrations of trace elements in smokers and non-smokers and found that smokers had significantly higher levels of manganese, copper, arsenic, and thallium, while having lower iron concentration compared to the control group. These results suggest the need for public health measures to intervene in the community to address the health risks associated with smoking.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marina Radonjic, Srdan Subotic, Zeljka Visnjic-Jeftic, Danilo Mrdak, Dusko Cirovic
Summary: The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of 28 elements in various tissues of a small Indian mongoose. Element concentrations were analyzed using ICP-OES, and significant differences were found in the concentrations of Ag, Al, Cu, Fe, Hg, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, P, S, Se, and Zn between different tissues. Muscle tissue had higher concentrations of K, Mg, and S, while liver tissue had higher concentrations of Fe, Mn, Mo, and Zn. The liver could be a target organ for the bioaccumulation of Ag and Se.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ryszard Swietlik, Marzena Trojanowska
Summary: In recent years, studies on heavy metal air pollution have expanded to include chemical fractionation of potentially toxic elements in airborne particles. This review summarizes articles published in the past three decades, focusing on atmospheric aerosol sampling, sample pretreatment, sequential extraction schemes, and conditions of individual extractions. The geochemical forms of metals in urban air are analyzed in detail. A compilation of chemical distribution patterns of various toxic metals is provided based on data from three sequential extraction procedures. The health risks posed by inhaling atmospheric particles containing these elements are estimated for polluted urban areas with different levels of contamination.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ksenija Jakovljevic, Tomica Misljenovic, Slobodan Jovanovic, Milica Grujic, Nevena Mihailovic, Gordana Tomovic
Summary: Plantago subulata is a facultative serpentinophyte with predominantly ultramafic distribution in Serbia and Montenegro. The study showed that high concentrations of specific elements were found in the plant and soil samples from abandoned mining sites, indicating the accumulation potential of this species. The plant acted as an indicator species for elements like Zn, Ni, and Cr, and showed exclusion and root sequestration as tolerance strategies for elements like Cd and Pb.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Marine
Daniel M. Alongi
Summary: High mangrove productivity is sustained by rapid utilization and maximum storage of nutrients. Macronutrient cycling is interlinked with micronutrient cycling, closely related to geochemical processes. Mangroves, being limited by various nutrients, play a significant role in oceanic Mn and Mo cycles.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Monica de Luna Beraldo, Enrique Lozano-Bilbao, Arturo Hardisson, Soraya Paz, Dailos Gonzalez Weller, Carmen Rubio, Angel J. Gutierrez
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze the concentration of heavy metals and trace elements in the blood and muscle of loggerhead sea turtles from the Canary Islands and compare them between the two tissues. The study found that all the elements analyzed were detected, with sodium having the highest concentration. Significant differences were found in the concentrations of aluminum, boron, barium, calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, strontium, vanadium, and zinc between the two tissues. The study also found higher copper concentrations compared to previous studies.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna Mironczuk, Katarzyna Kapica-Topczewska, Katarzyna Socha, Jolanta Soroczynska, Jacek Jamiolkowski, Monika Chorazy, Agata Czarnowska, Agnieszka Mitrosz, Alina Kulakowska, Jan Kochanowicz
Summary: This study compared the levels of toxic metals (Cd, Pb) in AIS patients with a control group in Poland and assessed their correlation with clinical data. The study found significantly higher Cd blood concentration and molar ratios in AIS patients. However, there were no considerable differences in relation to blood Pb concentration. It is crucial to investigate the potential role of exposure to metal mixtures in AIS.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Petra Koelle, Linda F. Boeswald, Annita Brenner, Ellen Kienzle
Summary: This study investigated the body composition of captive snakes, revealing that their crude nutrient content is similar to that of mammals and birds. The liver was found to have relatively high levels of copper, zinc, and iron. Additionally, the iron content of the entire body increases with age.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Graziela Biude Silva Duarte, Bruna Zavarize Reis, Marcelo Macedo Rogero, Fernando Barbosa Jr, Cintia Cercato, Silvia Maria Franciscato Cozzolino
Summary: Brazil nuts are a good source of essential and trace elements. Regular consumption of Brazil nuts can increase plasma cadmium levels but decrease plasma manganese levels. The high concentration of trace elements in Brazil nuts is considered safe.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Enrique Lozano-Bilbao, Ninoska Adern, Arturo Hardisson, Dailos Gonzalez-Weller, Carmen Rubio, Soraya Paz, Jose A. Perez, Rosa Zupa, Angel J. Gutierrez
Summary: This study focused on the accumulation of different elements in the liver and muscle of Seriola dumerili, with wild specimens showing higher accumulation levels compared to captive-reared ones. Significant differences were observed in the element and metal composition between wild females and captive-reared specimens, possibly due to nutrient mobilization for spawning in wild mature females.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria Luisa Astolfi, Lorenzo Massimi, Mattia Rapa, Rita Rosa Pla, Raquel Clara Jasan, Mabel Beatriz Tudino, Silvia Canepari, Marcelo Enrique Conti
Summary: This study examines the distribution and accumulation of elements in peat deposits and Sphagnum moss in the Tierra del Fuego region of southern South America. The results show significant differences in element content between moss and peat samples, with some elements being more abundant in moss and others in peat. The findings highlight the role of moss as a facilitator for element entry into peat samples.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Oceanography
Anna Iglikowska, Joanna Przytarska, Emma Humphreys-Williams, Jens Najorka, Maciej Chelchowski, Anna Sowa, Haakon Hop, Maria Wlodarska-Kowalczuk, Piotr Kuklinski
Summary: Assessment of the mineralogical and chemical composition of gastropod shells in Arctic and sub-Arctic coastal areas reveals the influence of species and environmental factors on shell formation and element uptake.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saptadipa Paul, Daisy Joseph, Mala Majumdar
Summary: Diabetes can be managed holistically with polyherbal formulations, but commercial formulations lack scientific study and may pose contamination and toxicity risks. A study on six antidiabetic polyherbal formulations from the Indian market found essential elements important for diabetes management, indicating their safety for use.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
S. S. Sales, H. M. Lourenco, N. M. Bandarra, C. Cardoso, P. Brito, M. J. Botelho, S. Goncalves, I Coelho, I Delgado, M. F. Pessoa, P. M. Felix, C. Afonso
Summary: The elemental composition and bioaccessibility of three species of wild holothuroids were studied, revealing that holothuroids can serve as a dietary source of selenium and iodine. However, consumption of holothuroids with high lead content should be limited.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Antia Lestido-Cardama, Mateus Petrarca, Carolina Monteiro, Ricardo Ferreira, Isa Marmelo, Ana Luisa Maulvault, Patricia Anacleto, Antonio Marques, Jose O. Fernandes, Sara C. Cunha
Summary: This study investigated the levels of a large group of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) in various estuarine species collected seasonally over one year. The most frequently detected compounds were galaxolide (HHCB), isoamyl 4-methoxycinnamate (IMC), alachlor, and BDE-47. The data obtained from this study are important for monitoring contaminants in estuaries and prioritizing regulatory programs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Helena Oliveira, Ana Luisa Maulvault, Sara Castanho, Tiago Repolho, Luisa M. P. Valente, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Rui Rosa, Antonio Marques, Patricia Anacleto
Summary: Rising levels of atmospheric CO2 are causing ocean warming and acidification, which have potential negative effects on commercially important fish species. This study examined the effects of ocean acidification (OA) and warming (OW), both individually and combined, on the composition, fitness, and energy budget of juvenile Senegalese sole. The results showed that acidification and warming did not significantly impact the proximate composition and gross energy of the fish. However, OA, OW, and OAW treatments resulted in higher growth rates, metabolic rates, and energy intake compared to control conditions. The study highlights the physiological responses of juvenile Senegalese sole to ocean warming and acidification, emphasizing the importance of understanding the impact of climate change on fisheries.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ana Catarina Braga, Susana Margarida Rodrigues, Helena Maria Lourenco, Pedro Reis Costa, Sonia Pedro
Summary: Bivalves, particularly blue mussels, are a high-value product with a production of 9863 tonnes in Portugal in 2021. The habitats of bivalves, including lagoons, estuaries, and coastal waters, are exposed to both biological and anthropogenic contaminants. To ensure safe consumption, standardized hygiene regulations have been implemented, involving routine monitoring of microbial quality, metal contaminants, and marine biotoxins in bivalve production areas. This study analyzes the seasonal and temporal variability of these parameters using historical data from the past decade, and assesses the impact of the monitoring program on bivalve harvesting from 2011 to 2020. The findings provide insights into contamination risks, suggest revision of control measures, and propose recommendations for risk mitigation measures based on ten years of monitoring.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mario Quaresma, Goncalo Pereira, Maria Leonor Nunes, Angela Jardim, Carlos Santos, Narcisa Bandarra, Cristina Roseiro
Summary: The Atlantic cod is considered vulnerable, and fishing pressure may shift to the Pacific cod due to their genetic and phenotypic similarities. This study compares dried salted cod from Atlantic and Pacific cod, revealing nine significant differences in fatty acid composition, similar to the differences observed between different harvesting locations of Atlantic cod. Discriminant analysis and cross-validation successfully identified the origin of the cod with 100% accuracy. The Pacific cod had higher levels of EPA+DHA and alpha-tocopherol compared to the Atlantic cod.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Helena Oliveira, Ana L. Maulvault, Catarina P. Santos, Marlene Silva, Narcisa M. Bandarra, Luisa M. P. Valente, Rui Rosa, Antonio Marques, Patricia Anacleto
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of a simulated marine heatwave event on physiological parameters of a tropical fish species, Zebrasoma scopas. The results showed that the event negatively influenced the fatty acid composition, growth rates, and energy loss for respiration of the fish.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Iga Rybicka, Marlene Silva, Amparo Goncalves, Helena Oliveira, Helena Lourenco, Antonio Marques, Maria Joao Fraqueza, Carmo Serrano, Maria Leonor Nunes
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop smoked rainbow trout with reduced NaCl content without compromising its quality and safety. The products prepared with 50% NaCl + 50% KCl (with and without bitterness masking agent) showed the most desirable ratio of sodium/potassium and sensory scores.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Silvia Blanco, Maria Sapatinha, Mick Mackey, Julie Maguire, Simona Paolacci, Susana Goncalves, Helena Maria Lourenco, Rogerio Mendes, Narcisa Maria Bandarra, Carla Pires
Summary: This study aimed to determine the optimal growing season and harvest time for Alaria esculenta to maximize biomass production and quality. Results showed that the biomass production was significantly higher for seaweed deployed in October. The seaweed had a high content of useful bio compounds with antioxidant and anti-hypertensive activities.
Article
Fisheries
Federico Melenchon, Ana Maria Larran, Marta Hernandez, David Abad, Amalia E. Morales, Hector J. Pula, Dmitri Fabrikov, Maria Jose Sanchez-Muros, Alba Galafat, Francisco Javier Alarcon, Helena M. Lourenco, Maria-Fernanda Pessoa, Cristina Tomas-Almenar
Summary: In order to improve aquaculture sustainability, researchers tested different presentations of insect meal from yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) as a protein source for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). The study evaluated the effects on protein digestibility, biometric indices, immunological system, and gut health. The results showed minor effects on digestibility and body indices, no changes in the immunological system, but potential impact on intestinal inflammation and gut microbiota composition.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cheila Almeida, Sandra Ceballos-Santos, Jara Laso, Maria Margallo, Ruben Aldaco, Antonio Marques
Summary: This study conducted a life cycle assessment of four seafood canned products in glass jars and evaluated the contribution of end-of-life options for glass jars. The environmental burden of storage scenarios for canned, chilled, and frozen fish products was also assessed. Results showed that glass jars had half the environmental impact compared to metal cans. Recycling glass jars resulted in an average reduction of 8% in GHG emissions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta Dias, Jose Ricardo Paula, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Susana Casal, Rebeca Cruz, Sara C. Cunha, Rui Rosa, Antonio Marques, Patricia Anacleto, Ana Luisa Maulvault
Summary: This study investigated the long-term effects of decabromodiphenyl-ether (BDE-209) contamination, seawater acidification, and warming on the behavioral traits of Diplodus sargus juveniles. The results showed that BDE-209 exposure affected fish behavior, including decreased awareness of risky situations, increased activity, decreased time spent within the shoal, and reversed lateralization. Seawater acidification and warming further altered the behavioral patterns of the fish. These findings highlight the neurotoxicological attributes of brominated flame retardants and the importance of considering abiotic variables when studying the impacts of environmental contaminants on marine life.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mario Quaresma, Luisa Cristina Roseiro, Tatiana Ferreira, Maria Leonor Nunes, Goncalo Pereira
Summary: The study confirmed the effectiveness of incorporating oat hay and whole carrots as supplements in reducing production costs in rabbit meat production, allowing for a decrease in concentrate feed intake without compromising rabbit health and yield.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Graca Dias, Elsa Vasco, Francisco Ravasco, Lufsa Oliveira
Summary: This study estimated the vitamin D intake of "adults" and "elderly" populations in Portugal using the TDS methodology. The results showed that the majority of people had inadequate vitamin D intake, well below the Dietary Reference Values.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Wang, Jiachen Shi, Yong-Jiang Xu, Chin-Ping Tan, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This study investigates the variations in lipid digestion profiles among individuals of different ages using in vitro digestion models. The findings suggest that adults have a more comprehensive lipid digestion compared to infants, and infants tend to release shorter chain length and more saturated free fatty acids during digestion. Additionally, the particle sizes in the stomach of the elderly were consistently larger. This study enhances our understanding of how lipids with different degrees of unsaturation undergo digestion in diverse age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunjong Yu, Huisu Kim, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: Chitosan-pectin emulsion-filled hydrogel (EFH) was developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of lipophilic bioactive compounds through intestinal delivery. The EFH, prepared without crosslinking agents, demonstrated improved mechanical strength and compactness with higher pectin concentration. It retained the emulsion at pH 2.0 and released it at pH 7.4, resulting in enhanced release of free fatty acids and improved bioaccessibility of curcumin.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tongze Zhang, Siqi Hong, Jia-Rong Zhang, Pin-He Liu, Siyi Li, Zixian Wen, Jianwei Xiao, Guirong Zhang, Olivier Habimana, Nagendra P. Shah, Zhongquan Sui, Harold Corke
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation significantly affects the morphology and physicochemical properties of proso millet starch, including the formation of surface indentations and small pores, decrease in gelatinization temperatures, and changes in hardness and adhesiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liqin Kong, Feng Hong, Peng Luan, Yiping Chen, Yaoze Feng, Ming Zhu
Summary: This study presents a novel impedance biosensor using composite nanomaterials and T1R1 as a signal probe, which can competitively and ultra-sensitively detect umami intensity. The biosensor exhibits exceptional analytical performance and is suitable for food flavor evaluation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunying Lv, Yixin Yang, Qilong Li, Ran Chen, Liang Deng, Yiwei Zhang, Ning Jiang
Summary: Horse's milk, with its high nutritional value and low allergenic proteins, could be a substitute for cow's milk in infant consumption. A proteomic method was used to identify and compare milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and whey proteins from different horse breeds. The study found differences in protein composition and functionality, which could support the development of formulas more suitable for human infants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrique Jacobo Diaz-Montana, Helene Brignot, Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Thierry Thomas- Danguin, Maria Teresa Morales
Summary: Sensory perception of virgin olive oil is influenced by phenols and volatiles, which are affected by the composition of the oil and biological factors. This study investigated the effect of saliva and phenols on the release of volatiles, and found that the presence of phenols decreased the release of saturated volatiles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zhen Cai, Fangfang Wu, Yong Hu, Chao Huang, Kun Hu, Yun Chen
Summary: Environmentally friendly and outstanding pH-responsive cationic starch nanoparticles (CSNP) were prepared from pH-sensitive starch. CSNP exhibited nanosize and regular sphere, highly free-flowing molecular chains, and demonstrated excellent pH responsiveness through multiple emulsion/demulsification transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andrea Koo, Vinayak Ghate, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: This study suggests that direct seeding may negatively affect the nutritional quality of crops, causing a decrease in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, and total glucosinolate content.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Yazhou Xu, Xiaoyan Xu, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Biao Dong, Jinqing Huang, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study successfully improved the ACE inhibitory activity of black sesame seeds by fermenting them with Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and hydrolyzing them using acid protease. The RF-PSO model was used to predict the ACE inhibitory activity during the hydrolysis process. Eight peptides with ACE inhibitory activity were identified from fermented black sesame seed hydrolysates after separation and screening.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yao Liu, Songyi Lin, Kexin Liu, Shan Wang, Qiaozhen Liu, Na Sun
Summary: This study analyzed the structural changes of shrimp proteins during digestion, predicted the immunodominant epitopes, and validated their allergenicity. The results showed that shrimp proteins were degraded into peptides during digestion, but still carried IgE epitopes that trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Fu, Hongwei Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiao Guan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of milling on the active components in rice, with a focus on the stability and bioaccessibility of phenols, VB1, and alpha-GABA during cooking and digestion. The findings show that milling exacerbates the instability of gamma-GABA during cooking and VB1 during digestion, and it affects the bioaccessibility of these active compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihao Yang, Yanru Hou, Min Zhang, Puxin Hou, Chang Liu, Lu Dou, Xiaoyu Chen, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Ye Jin
Summary: This study investigated the molecular mechanism of feeding regimes on lamb flavor by using TMT labeling combined with MS. The results showed that pasture-fed groups had higher levels of amino acids and volatile flavor substances compared to concentrate-fed groups. Additionally, several differentially abundant proteins associated with lamb flavor were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Xie, De Zhang, Junyu Zhu, Qianqian Luo, Jun Liu, Jingtao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Zhi Yu, Dejiang Ni
Summary: This study investigated the acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage. Analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and HPLC revealed a decrease in soluble sugars and amino acids, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid, and quinic acid. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that the acidification is a result of the decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, as well as the oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Additionally, the study showed that the taste composition of tea infusion is altered, with reduced amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars, and flavonoids. This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of black tea.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Wang, Falai Ma, Zihan Li, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study developed time-temperature integrators based on amyloglucosidase@Cu3(PO4)2 nanoflowers for monitoring the freshness of chilled pork. The results showed that the integrators were highly reliable and accurate in predicting the quality of chilled pork.
