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Song X, Wu D, Chen X, Ma Z, Li Q, Chen J. Toxic Potencies of Particulate Matter from Typical Industrial Plants Mediated with Acidity via Metal Dissolution. Environ Sci Technol 2024; 58:6736-6743. [PMID: 38564367 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c00929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Acidity is an important property of particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere, but its association with PM toxicity remains unclear. Here, this study quantitively reports the effect of the acidity level on PM toxicity via pH-control experiments and cellular analysis. Oxidative stress and cytotoxicity potencies of acidified PM samples at pH of 1-2 were up to 2.8-5.2 and 2.1-13.2 times higher than those at pH of 8-11, respectively. The toxic potencies of PM samples from real-world smoke plumes at the pH of 2.3 were 9.1-18.2 times greater than those at the pH of 5.6, demonstrating a trend similar to that of acidified PM samples. Furthermore, the impact of acidity on PM toxicity was manifested by promoting metal dissolution. The dramatic increase by 2-3 orders of magnitude in water-soluble metal content dominated the variation in PM toxicity. The significant correlation between sulfate, the pH value, water-soluble Fe, IC20, and EC1.5 (p < 0.05) suggested that acidic sulfate could enhance toxic potencies by dissolving insoluble metals. The findings uncover the superficial association between sulfate and adverse health outcomes in epidemiological research and highlight the control of wet smoke plume emissions to mitigate the toxicity effects of acidity.
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- Xiwen Song
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
- Shanghai Institute of Eco-Chongming (SIEC), 20 Cuiniao Road, Chenjia Town, Chongming District, Shanghai 202162, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention, National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
- Shanghai Institute of Eco-Chongming (SIEC), 20 Cuiniao Road, Chenjia Town, Chongming District, Shanghai 202162, China
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Bhat AA, Moglad E, Bansal P, Kaur H, Deorari M, Thapa R, Almalki WH, Kazmi I, Alzarea SI, Kukreti N, Ali H. Pollutants to pathogens: The role of heavy metals in modulating TGF-β signaling and lung cancer risk. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 256:155260. [PMID: 38493726 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the lungs due to the uncontrolled growth of aberrant cells. Heavy metals, such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead, are metallic elements characterized by their high atomic weights and densities. Anthropogenic activities, such as industrial operations and pollution, have the potential to discharge heavy metals into the environment, hence presenting hazards to ecosystems and human well-being. The TGF-β signalling pathways have a crucial function in controlling several cellular processes, with the ability to both prevent and promote tumor growth. TGF-β regulates cellular responses by interacting in both canonical and non-canonical signalling pathways. Research employing both in vitro and in vivo models has shown that heavy metals may trigger TGF-β signalling via complex molecular pathways. Experiments conducted in a controlled laboratory environment show that heavy metals like cadmium and arsenic may directly bind to TGF-β receptors, leading to alterations in their structure that enable the receptor to be phosphorylated. Activation of this route sets in motion subsequent signalling cascades, most notably the canonical Smad pathway. The development of lung cancer has been linked to heavy metals, which are ubiquitous environmental pollutants. To grasp the underlying processes, it is necessary to comprehend their molecular effect on TGF-β pathways. With a particular emphasis on its consequences for lung cancer, this abstract delves into the complex connection between exposure to heavy metals and the stimulation of TGF-β signalling.
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- Asif Ahmad Bhat
- School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura, Mahal Road, Jaipur 302017, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetics, Jain (Deemed-to-be) University, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560069, India; Department of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303012, India
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- School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Shobhit University, Gangoh, Uttar Pradesh 247341, India; Department of Health & Allied Sciences, Arka Jain University, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand 831001, India
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- Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura, Mahal Road, Jaipur 302017, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, Aljouf 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248007, India
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- Centre for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, India; Department of Pharmacology, Kyrgyz State Medical College, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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Sultana N, Eti SA, Hossain ML, Li J, Salam MA. Tracing and source fingerprinting of metals from the southern coastal sediments in Bangladesh. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:27846-27863. [PMID: 38519615 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32684-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Trace element pollution from anthropogenic sources is increasingly widespread. This pollution in terrestrial environments threatens agricultural crop production, while in aquatic environments, it threatens fish cultivation. The contamination of these crucial food sources raises significant concerns regarding food safety, security, and its potential adverse effects on human health. Coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to heavy metal pollution due to their proximity to industrial and urban centres, as well as their susceptibility to contamination from marine sources. In attempting to identify the sources of heavy metals (As, Cu, Cr, Cd, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) and measure their contributions, we collected soil samples from thirty sites along the three coastal districts (Patuakhali, Barguna, and Bhola) in Bangladesh. Using atomic absorption spectroscopy, heavy metal concentrations in soil samples were measured and three receptor models (PMF, PCA-MLR, and UNMIX) were applied to detect their sources. Pairwise correlation analysis of metal concentrations in 30 sites across 3 coastal districts showed all possible patterns, including both significant and insignificant positive and negative relationships between different metals, except for As and Hg which did not display any significant relationships with other metals. The concentrations of Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, and Zn exceed the US-EPA sediment quality standard. The applied PCA-MLR, PMF, and UNMIX models identified several sources of heavy metal contamination, including (i) mixed anthropogenic and natural activities: contribution of 59%, 37%, and 43%, and (ii) vehicle emissions: contribution of 23%, 26% and 29%. The recognized metal sources should be prioritised to avoid the discharge of poisonous pollutants from anthropogenic factors and any possible future exposure. This study's findings have implications for ongoing monitoring and management of heavy metal contamination in coastal environments to mitigate potential health and ecological impacts and can inform policy development and management strategies.
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- Niger Sultana
- Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh
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- Fibre and Polymer Research Division, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) Laboratories, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Geography, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Environment Protection Technology, German University Bangladesh, Gazipur, Bangladesh
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- Department of Geography and Resource Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
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Singh PK, Yadav JS, Kumar I, Kumar U, Sharma RK. Screening of mustard cultivars for phytoremediation of heavy metals contamination in wastewater irrigated soil systems. Environ Monit Assess 2024; 196:321. [PMID: 38418671 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12506-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The mustard (Brassica juncea L.) plant is a well-known and widely accepted hyper-accumulator of heavy metals. The genetic makeup of mustard's cultivars may significantly impact their phytoremediation capabilities. The present study aimed to investigate the growth performance, yield attributes, and heavy metal accumulation potential of B. juncea cv. Varuna, NRCHB 101, RH 749, Giriraj, and Kranti, cultivated in soil irrigated with wastewater (EPS) and bore-well water (MPS). EPS contributed more Cr, Cd, Cu, Zn, and Ni to tested mustard cultivars than the MPS. EPS reduced morphological, biochemical, physiological, and yield attributes of tested mustard cultivars significantly (p < 0.05) than the MPS. Among the tested cultivars of mustard plants, Varuna had the highest heavy metal load with the lowest harvest index (35.8 and 0.21, respectively). Whereas NRCHB 101 showed the lowest heavy metal load with the highest harvest index (26.9 and 0.43, respectively). The present study suggests that B. juncea cv. Varuna and NRCHB 101 could be used for the phytoextraction of heavy metals and reducing their contamination in food chain, respectively in wastewater irrigated areas of peri-urban India. The outcomes of the present study can also be utilized to develop a management strategy for sustainable agriculture in heavy metal polluted areas resulting from long-term wastewater irrigation.
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- Prince Kumar Singh
- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, -221005, Varanasi, India
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, -221005, Varanasi, India
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, -221005, Varanasi, India
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, -221005, Varanasi, India
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, -221005, Varanasi, India.
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Meng F, Cao R, Zhu X, Zhang Y, Liu M, Wang J, Chen J, Geng N. A nationwide investigation on the characteristics and health risk of trace elements in surface water across China. Water Res 2024; 250:121076. [PMID: 38171178 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.121076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Rapid urbanization accelerates the release of anthropogenic heavy metals from local to wider water systems, posing a serious threat to aquatic ecosystems and public health. The characteristics of trace elements were investigated to evaluate the environmental status of surface water in 40 cities of China. The concentrations of 22 elements in surface water ranged from 7.00 × 10-4 to 4.37 × 105 μg/L. The water quality can be classified as "excellent" except Songhuajiang. The levels of As, Cd, Cr, Pb, and Hg are all within the limits permitted by national drinking water quality standards. An obvious regional distribution characteristic was observed, with concentrations of Zn, Mn, Ni, Cu, Co, U, and Cr higher in surface water collected in the north than in the south, while the trends for Cd, Tl, and As are opposite. Notably, Tl shows significant geographical divergences, with the level of surface water collected from the south nine times higher than that from the north. The regional distribution of the mineral, industrial, or agricultural activity might be responsible for the south-to-north difference of these elements. The hazard index (HI) and total cancer risk (TCR) through oral or dermal contact with water-related heavy metals were further calculated. The average HI was 0.54 in the north and 0.29 in the south for adults, while HI for children was relatively higher. The value was 1.01 and 0.55 in the north and south, respectively. TCR in the north is 2.58 × 10-4 and mainly contributed by Cr (88.1 %), while TCR in the south is 4.48 × 10-5 and mainly contributed by As (98.4 %). The research results can provide essential data for effective water resources management and human health protection in China.
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- Fanyu Meng
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian 116028, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian 116028, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Technology of Heilongjiang Academy of Science, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian 116028, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian 116028, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China.
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Sadeghian Y, Raeeszadeh M, Karimi Darehabi H. The Impact of Metal and Heavy Metal Concentrations on Vancomycin Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus within Milk Produced by Cattle Farms and the Health Risk Assessment in Kurdistan Province, Iran. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:148. [PMID: 38200879 PMCID: PMC10778068 DOI: 10.3390/ani14010148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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In today's food landscape, the paramount focus is on ensuring food safety and hygiene. Recognizing the pivotal role of the environment and its management in safeguarding animal products, this study explores vancomycin resistance in raw milk from livestock farms in the Kurdistan province and its correlation with metal and heavy metal. One hundred and sixty raw milk samples were collected from various locations, with heavy metal concentrations analyzed using ICP-MS. Identification of Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin resistance testing were conducted through culture and the Kirby-Bauer method. This study investigates the relationship between resistance and heavy metal levels, revealing that 8.75% of milk samples contained Staphylococcus aureus, with 28.58% exhibiting vancomycin resistance. Significant variations in arsenic, iron, zinc, sodium, and aluminum concentrations were observed between resistant and sensitive samples (p < 0.01). The increase in arsenic, iron, and aluminum, along with the decrease in zinc, demonstrated a significant association with vancomycin resistance (p < 0.001). Levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, zinc, and iron exceeded permissible limits (p < 0.05). The Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) for cadmium indicated a high non-carcinogenic risk, while the Target Risk (TR) for arsenic fell within the carcinogenic range. Accumulation of heavy metals has the potential to impact antibiotic resistance in milk, underscoring the imperative to control arsenic residues for national safety.
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- Yeganeh Sadeghian
- Graduate of Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj 618, Iran;
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj 618, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Public Health, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj 618, Iran;
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Bedoya-Perales NS, Maus D, Neimaier A, Escobedo-Pacheco E, Pumi G. Assessment of the variation of heavy metals and pesticide residues in native and modern potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivars grown at different altitudes in a typical mining region in Peru. Toxicol Rep 2023; 11:23-34. [PMID: 37383490 PMCID: PMC10293591 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2023.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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This research paper presents the preliminary outcomes of an investigation conducted on the levels of heavy metals (such as As, Cd, Pb, Al, Mn, Cu, Ba, Cr, and Ni) and pesticide residues found in both traditional and modern potato cultivars grown in Moquegua, one of the principal copper-producing departments of Peru. A total of 160 samples of potatoes and soil were collected at altitudes between 58 and 3934 m above sea level (m.a.s.l.), and measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), respectively. Determinations of pesticide residues were conducted by using the QuEChERS method. Metal concentrations in potato samples varied from 0.006 to 0.215 mg/kg for Pb; 0.01-0.25 mg/kg for As; 0.001-0.048 mg/kg for Cd; 0.4-47.9 mg/kg for Al; 0.008-0.802 mg/kg for Cr; 0.505-2.729 mg/kg for Cu; 0.022-29.894 mg/kg for Mn; 0.03-2.76 mg/kg for Ba; to 0.006-0.419 mg/kg for Ni. Among the principal findings of the study were that (i) potatoes grown at lower altitude (Chala and Yunga regions) accumulated more As, Cr, Ni and Al than those grown at higher altitudes (Suni region); (ii) modern potatoes in most cases show a higher concentration of metals than native ones; (iii) the principal positive correlation found between soil and potatoes was for As; (iv) 90% of the samples analyzed were free from pesticide residues.
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- Instituto Federal Farroupilha, Alameda Santiago do Chile, 195 - Nossa Sra. das Dores, 97050-685 Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Estatística - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 9500 Bento Gonçalves avenue, 91509-900 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Estatística - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 9500 Bento Gonçalves avenue, 91509-900 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Alqattan ZA, Artiola JF, Walls D, Ramírez-Andreotta MD. Evaluating the Portable X-ray Fluorescence Reliability for Metal(loid)s Detection and Soil Contamination Status. Res Sq 2023:rs.3.rs-3414584. [PMID: 37886589 PMCID: PMC10602113 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3414584/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Environmental Justice (EJ) communities may experience barriers that can prevent soil monitoring efforts and knowledge transfer. To address this gap, this study compared two analytical methods: portable X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (pXRF, less time and costs) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS, "gold standard"). Surface soil samples were collected from yards and gardens in three counties in Arizona, USA (N=124) and public areas in Troy, New York, USA (N=33). Statistical calculations, i.e., two-sample t-tests, Bland-Altman plots, and a two-way ANOVA indicated no significant difference for As, Ba, Ca, Cu, Mn, Pb, and Zn concentrations except for Ba in the two-sample t-test. Iron, Ni, Cr, and K were statistically different for Arizona soils and V, Ni, Fe and Al concentrations were statistically different for New York soils. To assess the degree of contamination, a pollution load index (PLI), enrichment factors (EF), and geo-accumulation index (I geo ) were calculated for both methods using U.S. Geological Survey soils data. The PLI were >1, indicating pollution across the two states. Between pXRF and ICP-MS, the I geo and EF in Arizona had similar degree of soil contamination for most elements except Zn in garden and Pb in yard, respectively. In New York, the I geo of As, Cu, and Zn differed by an order of magnitude between the two methods. The results of this study demonstrate that pXRF is a reliable method for the inexpensive and rapid analysis of As, Ba, Ca, Cu, Mn, Pb, and Zn. Thus, EJ communities may use pXRF to screen large numbers of soil samples for several environmentally relevant contaminants to protect environmental public health.
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- Zain Alabdain Alqattan
- Department of Environmental Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Environmental Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Environmental Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Department of Science and Technology Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA
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- Department of Environmental Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Division of Community, Environment & Policy, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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Zhang Z, Wang R, He P, Dai Y, Duan S, Li M, Shen Z, Li X, Sun J. Study on the correlation and interaction between metals and dyslipidemia: a case-control study in Chinese community-dwelling elderly. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:105756-105769. [PMID: 37715907 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29695-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Previous studies on the association between metals and dyslipidemia are not completely consistent. There are few studies investigating the relationship between mixed metal exposure and dyslipidemia as well as the effects of metals on dyslipidemia in community-dwelling elderly. To evaluate the correlations and interaction effect between the urinary concentrations of metals and the risk of dyslipidemia in community-dwelling elderly. We designed a case-control study to assess the correlation between urine metals and dyslipidemia in elderly people in the Yinchuan. The urinary levels of 13 metals, including calcium, vanadium, iron, cobalt, zinc, copper, arsenic, selenium, molybdenum, cadmium, tellurium, and thallium, were measured by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and the blood biochemical analyzer was used to measure the blood lipid levels of 3384 senior individuals from four different areas of Yinchuan city. Logistic regression and restricted cubic splines (RCS) were used to explore the correlation and dose-response relationship between urinary metals and the risk of dyslipidemia. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression was used to select metals, and then weighted quantile sum (WQS) regression was used to explore the weight of each metal in mixed metals. Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) was used to explore the interactions between metals on dyslipidemia risk. (1) After selection by LASSO regression, in the multi-metal model, compared with the lowest quartile, the adjusted ORs (95%CI) of the highest quartiles were 0.47 (0.37-0.60) for Fe, 1.43 (1.13-1.83) for Zn, 1.46 (1.11-1.92) for As, 0.59 (0.44-0.80) for Se, 1.53 (1.18-2.00) for Mo, and 1.36 (1.07-1.73) for Te. (2) In the WQS regression model, Fe and Mo accounted for the largest weight in the negative and positive effects of dyslipidemia, respectively. (3) In the BKMR model, there may be a positive interaction between Te and Se on dyslipidemia. Among the mixed metals, Fe, As, Se, Mo, and Te were associated with the prevalence of dyslipidemia, with Fe and Mo contributing the most. There may be certain interactions between Te and Se.
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- Zhongyuan Zhang
- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 750004, People's Republic of China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan Ningxia, 750004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 750004, People's Republic of China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan Ningxia, 750004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 750004, People's Republic of China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan Ningxia, 750004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 750004, People's Republic of China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan Ningxia, 750004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 750004, People's Republic of China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan Ningxia, 750004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 750004, People's Republic of China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan Ningxia, 750004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 750004, People's Republic of China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan Ningxia, 750004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 750004, People's Republic of China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan Ningxia, 750004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, No.1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 750004, People's Republic of China.
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan Ningxia, 750004, People's Republic of China.
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Bedoya-Perales NS, Escobedo-Pacheco E, Maus D, Neimaier A, Pumi G. Dataset of metals and metalloids in food crops and soils sampled across the mining region of Moquegua in Peru. Sci Data 2023; 10:483. [PMID: 37491548 PMCID: PMC10368736 DOI: 10.1038/s41597-023-02363-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
Abstract
In recent years, there has been an increase in interest in the accumulation of heavy metals and metal(loid)s (HMM) in areas where agriculture and mining exist side by side. As a contribution to this body of knowledge, we report the first dataset into HMM concentrations in food crops and agricultural soils in Moquegua, which is a typical mining region and contains one of Peru's largest copper deposits. Thanks to its geographic diversity, samples were taken in different agroecological regions at altitudes between 9 and 3,934 m. For food crops, 31 elements were measured using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and atomic absorption spectrometry. For soils, 23 elements were measured using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. Thus, the dataset includes a total of 13,828 observations from 341 sampling sites. We hope that this dataset will facilitate a wide range of agricultural and food safety studies, as well as serving as a reference for monitoring changes in pollution over time or comparing HMM levels with other farmlands influenced by mining activities.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Instituto Federal Farroupilha; Alameda Santiago do Chile, 195 - Nossa Sra. das Dores, 97050-685, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Estatística - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 9500 Bento Gonçalves avenue, 91509-900, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Estatística - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 9500 Bento Gonçalves avenue, 91509-900, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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