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Bochynska S, Duszewska A, Maciejewska-Jeske M, Wrona M, Szeliga A, Budzik M, Szczesnowicz A, Bala G, Trzcinski M, Meczekalski B, Smolarczyk R. The impact of water pollution on the health of older people. Maturitas 2024; 185:107981. [PMID: 38555759 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.107981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
Abstract
Water pollution exerts a negative impact on the health of both women and men, inducing hormonal changes, accelerating aging, and consequently leading to the premature onset of age-related health problems. Water pollutants can in general be classified as chemical (both organic and inorganic), physical, and biological agents. Certain chemical pollutants have been found to disrupt hormonal balance by blocking, mimicking, or disrupting functions within the intricate homeostasis of the human body. Moreover, certain water pollutants, including specific pesticides and industrial chemicals, have been associated with neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as mood swings, depression, cognitive decline, and anxiety, impacting both women and men. Water pollution is also associated with physical ailments, such as diarrhea, skin diseases, malnutrition, and cancer. Exposure to specific pollutants may promote premature menopause and vasomotor symptoms, elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, and reduce bone density. In men, exposure to water pollution has been shown to reduce LH, FSH, and testosterone serum levels. The oxidative stress induced by pollutants prompts apoptosis of Sertoli and germ cells, inhibiting spermatogenesis and altering the normal morphology and concentration of sperm. Environmental estrogens further contribute to reduced sperm counts, reproductive system disruptions, and the feminization of male traits. Studies affirm that men generally exhibit a lower susceptibility than women to hormonal changes and health issues attributed to water pollutants. This discrepancy may be attributed to the varied water-related activities which have traditionally been undertaken by women, as well as differences in immune responses between genders. The implementation of effective measures to control water pollution and interventions aimed at safeguarding and enhancing the well-being of the aging population is imperative. The improvement of drinking water quality has emerged as a potential public health effort with the capacity to curtail the onset of cognitive impairment and dementia in an aging population.
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- Stefania Bochynska
- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw, University of Life Science, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Warsaw, 00-315 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Warsaw, 00-315 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- UCD School of Medicine, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Warsaw, 00-315 Warsaw, Poland
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Zhang J, Bai Y, Chen X, Li S, Meng X, Jia A, Yang X, Huang F, Zhang X, Zhang Q. Association between urinary arsenic species and vitamin D deficiency: a cross-sectional study in Chinese pregnant women. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1371920. [PMID: 38694994 PMCID: PMC11062242 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1371920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Background An increasing number of studies suggest that environmental pollution may increase the risk of vitamin D deficiency (VDD). However, less is known about arsenic (As) exposure and VDD, particularly in Chinese pregnant women. Objectives This study examines the correlations of different urinary As species with serum 25 (OH) D and VDD prevalence. Methods We measured urinary arsenite (As3+), arsenate (As5+), monomethylarsonic acid (MMA), and dimethylarsinic acid (DMA) levels and serum 25(OH)D2, 25(OH)D3, 25(OH) D levels in 391 pregnant women in Tianjin, China. The diagnosis of VDD was based on 25(OH) D serum levels. Linear relationship, Logistic regression, and Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) were used to examine the associations between urinary As species and VDD. Results Of the 391 pregnant women, 60 received a diagnosis of VDD. Baseline information showed significant differences in As3+, DMA, and tAs distribution between pregnant women with and without VDD. Logistic regression showed that As3+ was significantly and positively correlated with VDD (OR: 4.65, 95% CI: 1.79, 13.32). Meanwhile, there was a marginally significant positive correlation between tAs and VDD (OR: 4.27, 95% CI: 1.01, 19.59). BKMR revealed positive correlations between As3+, MMA and VDD. However, negative correlations were found between As5+, DMA and VDD. Conclusion According to our study, there were positive correlations between iAs, especially As3+, MMA and VDD, but negative correlations between other As species and VDD. Further studies are needed to determine the mechanisms that exist between different As species and VDD.
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- Jingran Zhang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tianjin Xiqing Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tianjin Xiqing Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Xiqing Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health Center of Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Major Diseases in the Population, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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Traven L, Marinac-Pupavac S, Žurga P, Linšak Ž, Žeželj SP, Glad M, Linšak DT, Cenov A. Arsenic (As), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) in northwest Croatian seafood: A health risks assessment. Toxicol Rep 2023; 11:413-419. [PMID: 38021472 PMCID: PMC10630657 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2023.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
Abstract
This study focuses on the health risk assessment of arsenic (As), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and selenium (Se) concentrations in seafood species commonly consumed in the northwestern region of Croatia. By measuring the concentrations of these elements coupled with data on seafood consumption, the health risks were evaluated using Target Hazard Quotients and Hazard Indexes. The results indicate a slightly increased health risks linked to seafood consumption for As, Cu and Zn in some of the tested seafood species. The findings of this study highlight the critical need for stronger food quality control measures, especially targeting certain types of seafood.
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- Luka Traven
- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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Anushree, Ali MZ, Bilgrami AL, Ahsan J. Acute Exposure to Arsenic Affects Pupal Development and Neurological Functions in Drosophila melanogaster. TOXICS 2023; 11:327. [PMID: 37112554 PMCID: PMC10142172 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11040327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Millions of people in developing countries are affected by arsenic (As) toxicity and its prevalence. Arsenic's detrimental effects on humans have been amplified by an unacceptable level of exposure to food and drinking water, the ongoing rise in industrial usage, and several other occupational conditions. Due to increased cellular absorption and the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), inorganic arsenic (iAs) is extremely hazardous to living organisms in its trivalent form. Arsenic toxicity damages an organism's tissues and organs, resulting in skin cancer, circulatory system abnormalities, and central nervous system disorders. However, a competent model system is required to investigate the acute effects of arsenic on the brain, cognition ability, and to assess any behavioral impairment. Hence, Drosophila, with its short generation time, genomic similarities with humans, and its availability for robust behavioral paradigms, may be considered an ideal model for studying arsenic toxicity. The present study helps to understand the toxic effects of acute arsenic treatment on the behavior, cognition, and development of Drosophila in a time-dependent manner. We found that the exposure of fruit flies to arsenic significantly affected their locomotor abilities, pupae size, cognitive functions, and neurobehavioral impairment. Hence, providing a better understanding of how arsenic toxicity affects the brain leading to acute behavioral disorders and neurological alterations, this study will lead to a better understanding of the mechanisms.
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- Anushree
- Drosophila Behavior Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya 824236, Bihar, India
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- Drosophila Behavior Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya 824236, Bihar, India
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- Deanship of Scientific Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Drosophila Behavior Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya 824236, Bihar, India
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Choi JW, Song YC, Cheong NY, Lee K, Kim S, Lee KM, Ji K, Shin MY, Kim S. Concentrations of blood and urinary arsenic species and their characteristics in general Korean population. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 214:113846. [PMID: 35820651 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Arsenic (As) exposure has been extensively studied by investigating As species (e.g., inorganic arsenic (iAs), monomethylarsonic acid (MMA), and dimethylarsinic acid (DMA)) in urine, yet recent research suggests that blood could be a possible biomarker of As exposure. These investigations, however, were conducted on iAs-contaminated areas, and evidence on populations exposed to low levels of iAs is limited. This study aimed to describe the levels and distributions of As species in urine and blood, as well as to estimate methylation efficiency and related factors in the Korean population. Biological samples were obtained by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. A total of 2025 urine samples and 598 blood samples were utilized in this study. Six As species were measured using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (UPLC-ICP-MS): As(V), As(III), MMA, DMA, arsenobetaine (AsB), and arsenocholine (AsC). Multiple linear regression models were used to examine the relationship between As species (concentrations and proportions) and covariates. AsB was the most prevalent species in urine and blood. The relative composition of iAs, MMA, DMA, and AsC in urine and blood differed significantly. Consumption of blue-backed fish was linked to higher levels of AsB in urine and blood. Type of drinking water and multigrain rice consumption were associated with increased iAs concentration in urine. Except for iAs, every species had correlations in urine and blood in both univariate and multivariate analyses. Adolescents and smokers presented a lower methylation efficiency (higher %MMA and lower %DMA in urine) and females presented a higher methylation efficiency (lower %iAs, %MMA, and higher %DMA in urine). In conclusion, blood iAs concentration cannot represent urinary iAs; nonetheless, different compositions of urine and blood might reflect distinct information about iAs exposure. Further investigations on exposure factors and health are needed using low-exposure groups.
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- Jeong Weon Choi
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Korea Apparel Testing and Research Institute (KATRI), Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Korea Apparel Testing and Research Institute (KATRI), Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea; Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Chemical Safety Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health, Korea National Open University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Yongin University, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea; Office of Dental Education, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea; Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Ning Z, Lan J, Jiang X, Zhong G, Zhang H, Wan F, Wu S, Tang Z, Bilal RM, Hu L, Huang R. Arsenic trioxide-induced autophagy affected the antioxidant capacity and apoptosis rate of chicken hepatocytes. Chem Biol Interact 2022; 354:109821. [PMID: 35051378 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.109821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Arsenic has recently received widespread attention due to its high toxicological effects on multiple animals; however, the mechanism underlying this toxicity is unclear. We investigated the damaging effects of arsenic trioxide (ATO) on hepatocytes and the effects of regulating autophagy on the hepatocyte damage induced by ATO exposure. First, we investigated the effects of ATO exposure (0, 0.6, 1.2, 2.4, and 4.8 μM) on the biochemical function and autophagy of chicken hepatocytes. The findings showed that as the concentration of ATO increased, the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) concentration increased, more autophagosomes were observed via transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the gene and protein expression levels of P62, LC3Ⅱ, and Beclin1 increased. Adding N-acetyl-l-cystine (NAC, 1 mM) attenuated autophagy and the hepatocyte damage induced by ATO. Then, we used rapamycin (Rapa) and 3-methylpurine (3-MA) to regulate the autophagy induced by exposure to 4.8 μM ATO and observed changes in the antioxidant capacity and apoptosis rate of chicken hepatocytes. Induction of autophagy reduced ATO-induced hepatocyte apoptosis but caused no significant effect on oxidative stress in chicken hepatocytes. Inhibition of autophagy exacerbated ATO-induced hepatocyte oxidative stress and apoptosis. These findings demonstrate that autophagy plays an important role in ATO-induced cell damage.
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- Zhijun Ning
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- University College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Key Laboratory of Animal Vaccine Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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El-Sikaily A, Helal M. Environmental pollution and diabetes mellitus. World J Meta-Anal 2021; 9:234-256. [DOI: 10.13105/wjma.v9.i3.234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chromic metabolic disease that affects a large segment of the population worldwide. Physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and genetic predisposition are main risk factors for disease development. In the last decade, it was clear to the scientific community that DM development is linked to a novel disease inducer that was later defined as diabetogenic factors of pollution and endocrine disrupting agents. Environmental pollution is exponentially increasing in uncontrolled manner in several countries. Environmental pollutants are of diverse nature and toxicities, including polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), pesticides, and heavy metals. In the current review, we shed light on the impact of each class of these pollutants and the underlined molecular mechanism of diabetes induction and biological toxicities. Finally, a brief overview about the connection between coronavirus disease 2019 and diabetes pandemics is presented.
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- Amany El-Sikaily
- National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Cairo 21513, Egypt
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- National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Cairo 21513, Egypt
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Monteiro De Oliveira EC, Caixeta ES, Santos VSV, Pereira BB. Arsenic exposure from groundwater: environmental contamination, human health effects, and sustainable solutions. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART B, CRITICAL REVIEWS 2021; 24:119-135. [PMID: 33709865 DOI: 10.1080/10937404.2021.1898504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Arsenic (As) occurs naturally in geologic conditions, but groundwater contamination might also be found due to the consequences of mining, agricultural and industrial processes. Human exposure to As after drinking contaminated water is commonly associated with acute toxicity outcomes and chronic effects ranging from skin lesions to cancer. Integrated actions from environmental and health authorities are needed to reduce exposure, monitoring outcomes, and promotion of actions to offer sustainable As-safe water alternatives. Considering recent research trends, the present review summarizes and discusses current issues associated with the process and effects of contamination and decontamination in an environmental health perspective. Recent findings reinforce the harmful effects of the consumption of As-contaminated water and broaden the scope of related diseases including intestinal maladies, type 2 diabetes, cancers of bladder, kidneys, lung, and liver. Among the main strategies to diminish or remove As from water, the following are highlighted (1) ion exchange system and membrane filtration (micro, ultra, and nanofiltration) as physicochemical treatment systems; (2) use of cyanobacteria and algae in bioremediation programs and (3) application of nanotechnology for water treatment.
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- Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Institute of Biotechnology, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Institute of Biotechnology, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Institute of Biotechnology, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Institute of Geography, Department of Environmental Health, Federal University of Uberlândia, Santa Mônica Campus, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Tsuji JS, Chang ET, Gentry PR, Clewell HJ, Boffetta P, Cohen SM. Dose-response for assessing the cancer risk of inorganic arsenic in drinking water: the scientific basis for use of a threshold approach. Crit Rev Toxicol 2019; 49:36-84. [DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2019.1573804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Exponent, Inc., Menlo Park, CA and Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Havlik-Wall Professor of Oncology, Department of Pathology and Microbiology and the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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