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Sharma R, Kumar A. Human health risk assessment and uncertainty analysis of silver nanoparticles in water. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:13739-13752. [PMID: 38265586 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32006-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Despite frequent detection in environmental waters, literature which quantifies the health risk of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) through oral ingestion is scarce. This study compiled literature data to find the removal of Ag NPs from different treatment schemes (i.e., natural, engineered, or hybrid). Ag NP concentrations were found either in surface water or in groundwater based on where the effluent of treatment schemes was discharged, i.e., either in surface water or in groundwater. Monte-Carlo simulation was carried out for probabilistic assessment of health risks for children for two hypothetical exposure scenarios: (a) ingesting river water while swimming and (b) drinking groundwater. Bio-accessible fraction, dietary metal adsorption factor, and concentrations of silver ions were incorporated to simulate realistic situations. Different treatment schemes were ranked for their nanoparticles' removal efficiency with respect to (i) exceedance probability from guideline value and (ii) health risk to children. Hybrid treatment combinations, i.e., conventional primary and secondary treatment units followed by nature-based units (constructed wetlands and soil aquifer treatment), were ranked the best. The health risk value was found to be less than 1, with the 99th percentile value less than 10-3 in all cases. The maximum allowable concentration of Ag NPs was found to be as low as 1.43 mg/L for groundwater, suggesting probable potential for risk. Uncertainty analysis revealed that the uncertainty of the influent NPs concentration in raw wastewater contributes > 99% to the variance of the hazard index. The results of this work indicate that the use of natural treatment technologies with existing engineered treatments provides higher nanoparticle removal from wastewater without the requirement of any tertiary treatment unit.
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- Radhika Sharma
- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India.
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Dang F, Li C, Nunes LM, Tang R, Wang J, Dong S, Peijnenburg WJGM, Wang W, Xing B, Lam SS, Sonne C. Trophic transfer of silver nanoparticles shifts metabolism in snails and reduces food safety. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 176:107990. [PMID: 37247467 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.107990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Food security and sustainable development of agriculture has been a key challenge for decades. To support this, nanotechnology in the agricultural sectors increases productivity and food security, while leaving complex environmental negative impacts including pollution of the human food chains by nanoparticles. Here we model the effects of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) in a food chain consisting of soil-grown lettuce Lactuca sativa and snail Achatina fulica. Soil-grown lettuce were exposed to sulfurized Ag-NPs via root or metallic Ag-NPs via leaves before fed to snails. We discover an important biomagnification of silver in snails sourced from plant root uptake, with trophic transfer factors of 2.0-5.9 in soft tissues. NPs shifts from original size (55-68 nm) toward much smaller size (17-26 nm) in snails. Trophic transfer of Ag-NPs reprograms the global metabolic profile by down-regulating or up-regulating metabolites for up to 0.25- or 4.20- fold, respectively, relative to the control. These metabolites control osmoregulation, phospholipid, energy, and amino acid metabolism in snails, reflecting molecular pathways of biomagnification and pontential adverse biological effects on lower trophic levels. Consumption of these Ag-NP contaminated snails causes non-carcinogenic effects on human health. Global public health risks decrease by 72% under foliar Ag-NP application in agriculture or through a reduction in the consumption of snails sourced from root application. The latter strategy is at the expense of domestic economic losses in food security of $177.3 and $58.3 million annually for countries such as Nigeria and Cameroon. Foliar Ag-NP application in nano-agriculture has lower hazard quotient risks on public health than root application to ensure global food safety, as brought forward by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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- Fei Dang
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, 161 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- University of Algarve, Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability Center, Faro, Portugal
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Agilent Technologies Co. Ltd (China), No.3, Wang Jing Bei Road, Chao Yang District, Beijing 100102, China
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, P.O. Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, the Netherlands; National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), P.O. Box 1, Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, 161 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003, United States
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Department of Ecoscience, Aarhus University, Frederiksborgvej 399, PO Box 358, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark.
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Sampath G, Chen YY, Rameshkumar N, Krishnan M, Nagarajan K, Shyu DJH. Biologically Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles and Their Diverse Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12183126. [PMID: 36144915 PMCID: PMC9500900 DOI: 10.3390/nano12183126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Nanotechnology has become the most effective and rapidly developing field in the area of material science, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are of leading interest because of their smaller size, larger surface area, and multiple applications. The use of plant sources as reducing agents in the fabrication of silver nanoparticles is most attractive due to the cheaper and less time-consuming process for synthesis. Furthermore, the tremendous attention of AgNPs in scientific fields is due to their multiple biomedical applications such as antibacterial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activities, and they could be used for clean environment applications. In this review, we briefly describe the types of nanoparticle syntheses and various applications of AgNPs, including antibacterial, anticancer, and larvicidal applications and photocatalytic dye degradation. It will be helpful to the extent of a better understanding of the studies of biological synthesis of AgNPs and their multiple uses.
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- Gattu Sampath
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan
- Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Periyar University, Salem 636011, India
- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi City 600355, Taiwan
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- Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Periyar University, Salem 636011, India
- Correspondence: (K.N.); (D.J.H.S.); Tel.: +886-8-7703202 (ext. 6367) (D.J.H.S.)
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (K.N.); (D.J.H.S.); Tel.: +886-8-7703202 (ext. 6367) (D.J.H.S.)
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Souza MR, Mazaro-Costa R, Rocha TL. Can nanomaterials induce reproductive toxicity in male mammals? A historical and critical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 769:144354. [PMID: 33736249 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The nanotechnology enabled the development of nanomaterials (NMs) with a variety of industrial, biomedical, and consumer applications. However, the mechanism of action (MoA) and toxicity of NMs remain unclear, especially in the male reproductive system. Thus, this study aimed to perform a bibliometric and systematic review of the literature on the toxic effects of different types of NMs on the male reproductive system and function in mammalian models. A series of 236 articles related to the in vitro and in vivo reproductive toxicity of NMs in mammalian models were analyzed. The data concerning the bioaccumulation, experimental conditions (types of NMs, species, cell lines, exposure period, and routes of exposure), and the MoA and toxicity of NMs were summarized and discussed. Results showed that this field of research began in 2005 and has experienced an exponential increase since 2012. Revised data confirmed that the NMs have the ability to cross the blood-testis barrier and bioaccumulate in several organs of the male reproductive system, such as testis, prostate, epididymis, and seminal vesicle. A similar MoA and toxicity were observed after in vitro and in vivo exposure to NMs. The NM reproductive toxicity was mainly related to ROS production, oxidative stress, DNA damage and apoptosis. In conclusion, the NM exposure induces bioaccumulation and toxic effects on male reproductive system of mammal models, confirming its potential risk to human and environmental health. The knowledge concerning the NM reproductive toxicity contributes to safety and sustainable use of nanotechnology.
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- Maingredy Rodrigues Souza
- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology of Reproduction, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil; Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology of Reproduction, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil.
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Semenzin E, Subramanian V, Pizzol L, Zabeo A, Fransman W, Oksel C, Hristozov D, Marcomini A. Controlling the risks of nano-enabled products through the life cycle: The case of nano copper oxide paint for wood protection and nano-pigments used in the automotive industry. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2019; 131:104901. [PMID: 31279910 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 06/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The widespread use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in consumer products and the overwhelming uncertainties in their ecological and human health risks have raised concerns regarding their safety among industries and regulators. There has been an ongoing debate over the past few decades on ways to overcome the challenges in assessing and mitigating nano-related risks, which has reached a phase of general consensus that nanotechnology innovation should be accompanied by the application of the precautionary principle and best practice risk management, even if the risk assessment uncertainties are large. We propose a quantitative methodology for selecting the optimal risk control strategy based on information about human health and ecological risks, efficacy of risk mitigation measures, cost and other contextual factors. The risk control (RC) methodology was developed in the European FP7 research project SUN and successfully demonstrated in two case studies involving real industrial nano-enabled products (NEPs): nano-scale copper oxide (CuO) and basic copper carbonate (Cu2(OH)2CO3) used as antimicrobial and antifungal coatings and impregnations for the preservation of treated wood, and two nanoscale pigments used for colouring plastic automotive parts (i.e. red organic pigment and carbon black). The application of RC for human health risks showed that although nano-related risks could easily be controlled in automotive plastics case study with modifications in production technology or specific type of engineering controls, nano-related risks due to sanding and sawing copper oxide painted wood were non-acceptable in the use lifecycle stage and would need the identification of a more effective risk control strategy.
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- Elena Semenzin
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Mestre-Venezia, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Mestre-Venezia, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Mestre-Venezia, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Mestre-Venezia, Italy
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- Institute of Particle Science and Engineering, School of Process, Environmental and Materials Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Mestre-Venezia, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30170 Mestre-Venezia, Italy.
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Semenzin E, Giubilato E, Badetti E, Picone M, Volpi Ghirardini A, Hristozov D, Brunelli A, Marcomini A. Guiding the development of sustainable nano-enabled products for the conservation of works of art: proposal for a framework implementing the Safe by Design concept. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:26146-26158. [PMID: 31280439 PMCID: PMC6717188 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05819-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Nanotechnology provides innovative and promising solutions for the conservation of cultural heritage, but the development and application of new nano-enabled products pose concerns regarding their human health and environmental risks. To address these issues, we propose a sustainability framework implementing the Safe by Design concept to support product developers in the early steps of product development, with the aim to provide safer nano-formulations for conservation, while retaining their functionality. In addition, this framework can support the assessment of sustainability of new products and their comparison to their conventional chemical counterparts if any. The goal is to promote the selection and use of safer and more sustainable nano-based products in different conservation contexts. The application of the proposed framework is illustrated through a hypothetical case which provides a realistic example of the methodological steps to be followed, tailored and iterated along the decision-making process.
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- Elena Semenzin
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Venice, Italy.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Venice, Italy
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Lopes IMD, de Oliveira IM, Bargi-Souza P, Cavallin MD, Kolc CSM, Khalil NM, Quináia SP, Romano MA, Romano RM. Effects of Silver Nanoparticle Exposure to the Testicular Antioxidant System during the Prepubertal Rat Stage. Chem Res Toxicol 2019; 32:986-994. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.8b00281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo (USP), Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 1524, 05508-000 São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Zhang H, Zhou X, Wang L, Wang W, Xu J. Concentrations and potential health risks of strontium in drinking water from Xi'an, Northwest China. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 164:181-188. [PMID: 30114568 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2018] [Revised: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Information about the concentrations of strontium (Sr(II)) in drinking water in China and the corresponding health risks to Chinese residents is lacking. This study investigated Sr(II) in drinking water through a monthly sampling campaign in twelve locations in Xi'an, Northwest China. A health risk assessment for different age groups and exposure pathways were carried out by Monte Carlo simulation. The results show Sr(II) concentrations of 0.06-1.69 mg/L in all drinking water samples, which exceeded the minimum reporting level (MRL) of 0.3 μg/L. Also, one sample exceeded the health reference level (HRL) of 1500 μg/L. Higher Sr(II) levels were recorded in groundwater supply zones and springs, and more potential changes in Sr(II) occurred in distribution pipes transporting groundwater. The non-carcinogenic risk associated with Sr(II) exposure via drinking water was less than 1, indicating no significant health risk to the residents of Xi'an. As the first attempt to provide information on the health risks of Sr(II) in drinking water in China, findings from this study can be useful for the development of potential strategies for risk control and management.
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- Hui Zhang
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China.
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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Hristozov D, Pizzol L, Basei G, Zabeo A, Mackevica A, Hansen SF, Gosens I, Cassee FR, de Jong W, Koivisto AJ, Neubauer N, Sanchez Jimenez A, Semenzin E, Subramanian V, Fransman W, Jensen KA, Wohlleben W, Stone V, Marcomini A. Quantitative human health risk assessment along the lifecycle of nano-scale copper-based wood preservatives. Nanotoxicology 2018; 12:747-765. [PMID: 29893192 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2018.1472314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The use of nano-scale copper oxide (CuO) and basic copper carbonate (Cu2(OH)2CO3) in both ionic and micronized wood preservatives has raised concerns about the potential of these substances to cause adverse humans health effects. To address these concerns, we performed quantitative (probabilistic) human health risk assessment (HHRA) along the lifecycles of these formulations used in antibacterial and antifungal wood coatings and impregnations by means of the EU FP7 SUN project's Decision Support System (SUNDS, www.sunds.gd). The results from the risk analysis revealed inhalation risks from CuO in exposure scenarios involving workers handling dry powders and performing sanding operations as well as potential ingestion risks for children exposed to nano Cu2(OH)2CO3 in a scenario involving hand-to-mouth transfer of the substance released from impregnated wood. There are, however, substantial uncertainties in these results, so some of the identified risks may stem from the safety margin of extrapolation to fill data gaps and might be resolved by additional testing. Our stochastic approach successfully communicated the contribution of different sources of uncertainty in the risk assessment. The main source of uncertainty was the extrapolation from short to long-term exposure, which was necessary due to the lack of (sub)chronic in vivo studies with CuO and Cu2(OH)2CO3. Considerable uncertainties also stemmed from the use of default inter- and intra-species extrapolation factors.
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- Danail Hristozov
- a Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics , University Ca' Foscari , Venice , Italy.,b Greendecision Srl , Venice , Italy
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- a Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics , University Ca' Foscari , Venice , Italy.,b Greendecision Srl , Venice , Italy
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- a Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics , University Ca' Foscari , Venice , Italy
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- a Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics , University Ca' Foscari , Venice , Italy.,b Greendecision Srl , Venice , Italy
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- c Department of Environmental Engineering , Technical University of Denmark , Kongens Lyngby , Denmark
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- c Department of Environmental Engineering , Technical University of Denmark , Kongens Lyngby , Denmark
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- d National Institute for Public Health and the Environment , Bilthoven , Netherlands
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- d National Institute for Public Health and the Environment , Bilthoven , Netherlands.,e Institute of Risk Assessment Studies , Utrecht University , Netherlands
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- d National Institute for Public Health and the Environment , Bilthoven , Netherlands
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- a Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics , University Ca' Foscari , Venice , Italy
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- a Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics , University Ca' Foscari , Venice , Italy
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- i Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO , Zeist , Netherlands
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- f National Research Centre for the Working Environment , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- f National Research Centre for the Working Environment , Copenhagen , Denmark.,g BASF SE , Ludwigshafen , Germany
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- j School of Life Sciences, Nanosafety Research Group , Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh , UK
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- a Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics , University Ca' Foscari , Venice , Italy
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Cavallin MD, Wilk R, Oliveira IM, Cardoso NCS, Khalil NM, Oliveira CA, Romano MA, Romano RM. The hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis and the testicular function are modulated after silver nanoparticle exposure. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2018; 7:102-116. [PMID: 30090567 PMCID: PMC6060733 DOI: 10.1039/c7tx00236j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 11/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used in industrial and medical applications and humans may be exposed through different routes, increasing the risk of toxicity. We investigated the transcript expression of genes involved in the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular (HPT) axis and the parameters associated with sperm functionality after prepubertal exposure. AgNPs modulated the transcript expression of genes involved in the control of the HPT axis and spermatogenesis in the groups treated with lower doses, while the functional parameters related to sperm and puberty were affected in the groups administered higher doses. These results suggest that the HPT axis is disrupted by AgNPs during the prepubertal and pubertal periods, which are highly susceptible windows for the endocrine-disrupting chemical activity.
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- M D Cavallin
- Laboratory of Reproductive Toxicology , Department of Pharmacy , State University of Centro-Oeste , Rua Simeao Camargo Varela de Sa , 03 , 85040-080 , Parana , Brazil .
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Toxicology , Department of Pharmacy , State University of Centro-Oeste , Rua Simeao Camargo Varela de Sa , 03 , 85040-080 , Parana , Brazil .
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Toxicology , Department of Pharmacy , State University of Centro-Oeste , Rua Simeao Camargo Varela de Sa , 03 , 85040-080 , Parana , Brazil .
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Toxicology , Department of Pharmacy , State University of Centro-Oeste , Rua Simeao Camargo Varela de Sa , 03 , 85040-080 , Parana , Brazil .
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology , Department of Pharmacy , State University of Centro-Oeste , Rua Simeao Camargo Varela de Sa , 03 , 85040-080 , Parana , Brazil
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- Laboratory of Hormonal Dosages , Department of Animal Reproduction , Faculty of Veterinary Medicine , University of Sao Paulo , Av. Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva , 87 , 05508-270 , Sao Paulo , Brazil
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Toxicology , Department of Pharmacy , State University of Centro-Oeste , Rua Simeao Camargo Varela de Sa , 03 , 85040-080 , Parana , Brazil .
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Toxicology , Department of Pharmacy , State University of Centro-Oeste , Rua Simeao Camargo Varela de Sa , 03 , 85040-080 , Parana , Brazil .
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