2025 April - 27 articles
The present pilot study aimed to investigate whether common single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the gene encoding glutathione S-transferase omega 1 (GSTO1), both individually and in combination with variants of the catalytic subunit of the glut...
Heavy metal contamination in marine ecosystems poses a critical environmental challenge, with significant implications for biodiversity, trophic dynamics, and human health. Marine fish are key bioindicators of heavy metal pollution because of their r...
Fluorinated pyrethroids, such as cyfluthrin and cyhalothrin, are more effective insecticides due to their enhanced stability and lipophilicity. However, they pose greater risks to non-target organisms. Their persistence in the environment and accumul...
Background: Heavy metal interactions within aquatic ecosystems significantly affect fish physiology. This study evaluated the protective role of selenium against cadmium-induced hematological, biochemical, and electrophoretic alterations in goldfish....
We investigated the relationship between antibiotic-resistance genes and the antimicrobial agents, triclosan (TCS) and propylparaben (PPB). The greywater microbiome was repeatedly exposed to triclosan and propylparaben and the effect was analyzed usi...
Plant-based extracellular vesicles (PBEVs) have been recognized for their wide range of applications in drug delivery however, the extent of their medicinal applicability depends on how well they are preserved and stored. Assessing their physicochemi...
Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace element and a cofactor for several key enzymes, such as mitochondrial superoxide dismutase. Consequently, it plays an important defense role against reactive oxygen species. Despite this, Mn chronic overexposure c...
While cigarette smoking has declined, e-cigarette use among young adults has increased in the USA. This cross-sectional study compared complete blood counts, C-reactive protein, and select blood metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, selenium, manganese) am...
The kidneys are integral to homeostasis but are susceptible to nephrotoxic compounds. Proximal tubular epithelial cells (PTECs) mediate drug metabolism and transport and are widely used in preclinical studies. However, commercial PTECs are limited in...
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a leading cause of premature mortality and disability worldwide, with their incidence expected to rise, potentially reaching 24 million deaths per year by 2030. These multifactorial diseases, including hyperte...
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is recognized as an intermediate stage between normal aging and dementia. Oxidative stress is implicated in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases, playing a crucial role. This study aimed to investigate the...
Chronic exposure to the pollutant cadmium (Cd) is inevitable for most people because it is present in nearly all food types. Concerningly, the risk of developing hypertension has been linked to dietary Cd exposure lower than 58 µg/day for a 70...
Duckweeds are a family of small floating macrophytes (the Lemnaceae) that inhabit quiet freshwaters worldwide. They have long been employed to determine toxicity to higher plants in the aquatic environment, and standardized national and international...
Numerous epidemiological studies indicate that populations exposed to environmental toxicants such as heavy metals have a higher likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) compared to those unexposed, indicating a potential association b...
Rare earth elements (REEs) are increasingly present in the environment owing to their extensive use in modern industries, yet their interactions with plants remain poorly understood. This review explores the soil–plant continuum of REEs, focusi...
Germacranes are a type of sesquiterpene lactones with anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic properties against cancer cell lines. In this in vitro study, erioflorin and erioflorin acetate were isolated and purified from the leaves of Podanthus mitiqui Lind...
Human cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes in the brain represent a crucial frontier in neuroscience, with far-reaching implications for drug detoxification, cellular metabolism, and the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. The brain’s complex a...
Over the years, the abuse of antibiotics has increased, leading to their presence in the environment. Therefore, a sustainable method for detecting these substances is crucial. Researchers have explored biomass-based carbon dots (CDs) to detect vario...
Chemical release incidents in the United States involve hazardous chemicals that can harm nearby communities. A historical tracking of these chemical release incidents from 1991 to 2014 across up to 16 states has been conducted by The Agency for Toxi...
Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) methane (BPF), as a bisphenolic compound, has toxic effects on organisms such as endocrine disruption and immobilization of growth and development. This study evaluated the effect concentrations of BPF on Chironomus tentans and i...
Isoxazole carboxamide derivatives are intriguing modulators of ionotropic glutamate receptors; more specifically, their prospective analgesic activities based on non-opioid pathways have sparked widespread research. α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4...
The plastic manufacturing industry has a crucial role in the global economy with a significant impact in a wide range of fields. The chemical risk to which workers are potentially exposed is difficult to characterize and strictly related to both the...
Although exposure to metals remains a public health concern, few studies have examined exposure to combinations of metals. This study characterized prevalent combinations of cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and lead (Pb) in women (n = 10,152; aged 20&ndas...
Food safety is essential to ensure that food is safe for human consumption, particularly in light of the growing global and environmental changes, including population growth and climate variations. Meeting the increasing demand for food requires enh...
Emerging xenobiotics, such as tetracycline (TC), pose significant risks to both the environment and human health. Adsorption is a recognized method for removing these contaminants, and in this study, fly ash (FA), a by-product of coal combustion, was...
It is well known that modern agriculture would not be able to meet the current demand for food without the help of pesticides. However, conventional pesticides have been proven to be extremely harmful to the environment, to the species they are appli...
Regarding the safety of gadolinium (Gd (III))-based contrast agents, we aimed to evaluate the short- and long-term effects following a single exposure to gadoteric acid (DOTA) or to free Gd (III) using animal models. Biomarkers of kidney injury, infl...
