This research focuses on the effects of the composting process on oxytetracycline antibiotic degradation and the bioavailability of arsenic and copper. A compost experiment was conducted using cow and pig manure contaminated with oxytetracycline, and...
Excessive release of engineered nanoparticles (NPs) into the environment can affect the biological and chemical properties of soils. This study evaluated the effects of two commercial metallic copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs 25 nm; CuNPs/25, and Cu-NPs...
Copper-based bactericides have appeared as a new tool in crop protection and offer an effective solution to combat bacterial resistance. In this work, two copper nanoparticle products that were previously synthesized and evaluated against major bacte...
Introduction: Despite the constant efforts of scientists to improve the texture, sensory properties, and nutritional value of gluten-free bread, obtaining high bioavailability of minerals is still a huge challenge. Gluten-free bakery products are cha...
The aim of this study was to compare the bioavailability of iron, copper and zinc from newly designed gluten-free breads enriched with natural and synthetic additives. The study was conducted on rats with induced Fe, Cu and Zn deficiency. The nutriti...
Copper is an essential trace element that plays critical roles in enzymatic processes and cellular metabolism. However, excessive exposure to its ions can lead to toxicity through oxidative stress mechanisms. Therefore, the chemical ‘speciation...
Copper-based nanopesticides are increasingly explored as nano-enabled alternatives to conventional copper pesticides because they may improve deposition, antimicrobial efficacy, and material-use efficiency. Their environmental risk, however, cannot b...
The Brazilian Amazon presents several artisanal and industrial Cu mines that generate significant amounts of waste. The objective of this study was to evaluate the risks to the environment and human health based on the bioavailable and bioaccessible...
The importance of dietary supplementation of animal feeds with trace minerals is irrefutable, with various forms of both organic and inorganic products commercially available. With advances in research techniques, and data obtained from both in-vitro...
Copper (Cu) is widely used in the swine industry to improve the growth performance of pigs. However, high doses of copper will induce cell damage and toxicity. The aim of this study was to evaluate toxicity, bioavailability, and effects on metabolic...
The aim of the study was to compare the production results, slaughter value, and physicochemical and biochemical parameters of the muscles of Ross 308 broiler chickens. The study included 225 individuals divided into three groups of 75 birds each. Ea...
Micronutrient deficiencies of iron and copper are global challenges that significantly undermine public health, particularly among vulnerable populations. Recent advancements in nanotechnology have paved the way for nano–micronutrient formulati...
The continuous use of Cu-based fungicides in viticulture has caused Cu accumulation in soils, which represents a major environmental and toxicological concern. The purpose of this study was to verify whether the organic management would be more resil...
Sulfur chemistry plays an important role in regulating the bioavailability of heavy metals (HMs) because HM sulfides are extremely insoluble in sediments. However, quantifying HM sulfides in sediments has been difficult because they are considered ac...
An appropriate fertilization strategy is essential for improving micronutrient supply, crop nutrition, yield and quality. Comparative effects of different application strategies of micronutrient fertilizer were evaluated in two contrasting sites/soil...
The analysis of (bio)available copper in complex environmental settings, including biological test media, is a challenging task. In this study, we demonstrated the potential of a recombinant Pseudomonas fluorescens-based biosensor for bioavailability...
Copper (Cu) accumulation in agricultural soils, resulting from various anthropogenic inputs, can adversely affect soil properties, crop productivity, and environmental quality. Effective monitoring and sustainable remediation are therefore important...
In present study, we used Olea europaea leaf extract to biosynthesize in situ Copper Oxide nanocrystals (CuO @OVLe NCs) with powerful antibacterial and anti-cancer capabilities. Physio-chemical analyses, such as UV/Vis, FTIR, XRD, EDX, SEM, and TEM,...
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the differential expression of plasma proteins in broiler chickens supplemented with different sources (sulfates and hydroxychlorides) and levels of copper (15 and 150 mg kg−1) and manganese (80 and...
The link between copper metabolism and tumor progression motivated us to use copper chelators for suppression of tumor growth. We assume that silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can be used for lowering bioavailable copper. Our assumption is based on the ab...
The development of new tools for assessing the health of cultured shellfish larvae is crucial for aquaculture industries to develop and refine hatchery methodologies. We established a large-volume ecotoxicology/health stressor trial, exposing mussel...
Copper (Cu) is an essential metal micronutrient, and a fungal pathogen’s ability to thrive in diverse niches across a broad range of bioavailable copper levels is vital for host colonization and fungal propagation. Recent transcriptomic studies...
Background: Copper is a trace element involved in key physiological and biochemical processes in humans, animals, and plants, and its homeostasis is tightly regulated. However, excessive exposure may cause adverse health and environmental effects. Co...
A single Brachionus rotifer can consume thousands of algae cells per hour causing an algae pond to crash within days of infection. Thus, there is a great need to reduce rotifers in order for algal biofuel production to become reality. Copper can sele...
The use of copper complexes as pharmacotherapy represents an emerging strategy with multiple therapeutic advantages, including their enhanced bioavailability, antimicrobial activity, and ability to participate in diverse cellular processes. These mol...
Owing to its redox properties, copper is a cofactor of enzymes that catalyze reactions in fundamental metabolic processes. However, copper–oxygen interaction, which is a source of toxic oxygen radicals generated by the Fenton reaction, makes co...
In humans, copper is an important micronutrient because it is a cofactor of ubiquitous and brain-specific cuproenzymes, as well as a secondary messenger. Failure of the mechanisms supporting copper balance leads to the development of neurodegenerativ...
The extensive employment of copper-based fungicides has increased copper concentration in vineyard soils. The present study’s objectives were to monitor copper concentration in two vineyard soils during two cropping seasons and study the ecotox...
While studies have shown that heavy metal sulfides in sediments are not bioavailable, most of them are acid-extractable (AE) and inseparable from non-sulfides in sediments. Exceptions were found recently that mercury and copper sulfides precipitated...
Zinc (Zn) deficiency is a common disorder of humans in developing countries. The effect of Zn biofortification (via application of six rates of Zn fertilizer to soil) on Zn bioavailability in wheat grain and flour and its impacts on human health was...
Heavy metal-contaminated soil poses a severe threat to environmental quality and human health, calling for eco-friendly and efficient remediation strategies. This study explored the use of biochar-immobilized copper-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa t...
Copper is an essential micronutrient and the ability to scavenge tightly bound or trace levels of copper ions at the host–pathogen interface is vital for fungal proliferation in animal hosts. Recent studies suggest that trace metal ion acquisit...
The sea urchins Paracentrotus lividus and Arbacia lixula have a key role in benthic dynamics and they are often used to assess the toxicity of environmental contaminants. The aim of this research was to investigate the influence of salinity on copper...
The objectives of this study were to: (1) summarize Simultaneously Extracted Metal (SEM) copper sediment concentrations based on a historic review from 54 study areas in 16 different countries with different land use activities and (2) compare SEM co...
Acidification and heavy metal stress pose challenging threats to the terrestrial environment. This investigation endeavors to scrutinize the combined effects of vermicompost and steel slag, either singularly or in concert with Ryegrass (Lolium perenn...
This review summarizes the present knowledge on the toxicity of copper and copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) to various fish species. In previous decades, the excessive usage of metal and metallic nanoparticles has increased significantly, increasing the...
Copper accumulation in neurons induces oxidative stress, disrupts mitochondrial activity, and accelerates neuronal death, which is central to the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases like Wilson disease. Standard treatments for copper toxici...
Water pollution is a pressing global issue significantly affecting ecosystem health, biodiversity, and human well-being. While numerous studies have concentrated on toxic metals like cadmium, lead, and mercury, essential metals such as copper and zin...
Wilson’s disease causes copper accumulation in the liver and extrahepatic organs. The available therapies aim to lower copper levels by various means. However, a potent drug that can repair the damaged liver and brain tissue is needed. Silymari...
Humic acids are known as natural substances of a supramolecular nature. Their self-assembly ability can affect the migration of heavy metals and other pollutants in nature. The formation of metal-humic complexes can decrease their mobility and bioava...
Since the discovery of cisplatin and its potency in anticancer therapy, the development of metallodrugs has been an active area of research. The large choice of transition metals, oxidation states, coordinating ligands, and different geometries, allo...
The chemical form of copper is a key determinant of metal bioavailability and may profoundly influence cyanobacterial metabolism and the biological activity of culture-derived products. In this study, Nostoc linckia was cultivated in the presence of...
Zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), as well as selenium (Se) are vital trace minerals supplemented for pigs and broilers that support their biological activities. In animals, trace minerals demonstrate a variety of effects that promote...
While mining is a highly important economic activity, it generates considerable environmental impact, especially during the grinding and extraction stages of metallic minerals, leading to the formation of waste known as mine tailings. These mine tail...
The Fe-based amorphous alloy (Fe78Si9B13AP) is applied to the remediation of copper contaminated soil for the first time. The dynamic process of conversion of movable Cu to immobilized forms in the soil system is analyzed. In addition, the dynamic pr...
The expanding development of graphene-based materials (GBMs) requires immediate and balanced environmental assessment balancing two key areas: investigating the risk of graphene oxide toxicity to ecosystems and evaluating GBMs’ potential to act...
Zinc, copper, and manganese are prominent essential trace (or micro) minerals, being required in small, but adequate, amounts by pigs and poultry for normal biological functioning. Feed is a source of trace minerals for pigs and poultry but variable...
The bioavailability of dissolved copper (Cu) in seawater is influenced by the presence of natural organic matter. Changes in physicochemical conditions, such as pH, temperature, and salinity, can significantly affect the solubility and speciation of...
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a popular herb widely used in medicine. It is often cultivated in soils with substantial heavy metal content. Here we investigate the associated effects of cadmium and copper on the plant growth parameters augmente...
Antifouling coatings are an important source of trace metal contamination in coastal marine environments because they continuously release biocidal compounds from submerged structures. Among the metallic contaminants released from many antifouling co...
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