Triclosan induces pyroptosis by activation of the caspase-9/3/gasdermin E axis
2025
The high concentrations of TCS in personal care products, and the potential for even greater exposure in occupational settings, raise significant concerns about its cytotoxic effects. Numorous studies...
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Global review of PCBs and chemical flame retardants in e-waste recycling sites: Addressing geographic imbalances
2025
Informal e-waste recycling poses substantial environmental and human health risks due to contamination by flame retardants (FRs) and related chemical additives. This study systematically reviews the...
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Levels and risk assessment of dl-PCBs and dioxins in soils surrounded by cement plants from industrial areas of Colombia and Spain
2025
This study investigates the concentrations of 17 PCDD/Fs and 12 dl-PCBs congeners in soil samples collected from industrial areas in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia) and Valencia (Spain). The aim is to...
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A comprehensive review of spinel ferrites and their magnetic composites as highly efficient adsorbents of rare earth elements
2025
Rare earth elements (REEs), comprising 17 % of known elements, are pivotal in diverse industries. Despite their name, they are not geologically rare but dispersed, posing challenges for economically...
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Study on interaction, feedback, and response between perfluorinated compounds and soil environments
2025
The soil environment plays a crucial role in agricultural production, safeguarding water resources, and maintaining ecological balance. Additionally, the soil environment can regulate climate through...
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The effect of lead on dermal exposure of plasticizers in toys and associated risk assessment
2025
Numerous studies reported risk assessment of human exposure to plasticizers in toys through dermal pathways, however, dermal bioaccessibility and percutaneous penetration of plasticizers under effects...
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The first survey of legacy and emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Hulun Lake, China: Occurrence, sources, and environmental impacts
2025
Many per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) studies in environmental media have been conducted in heavily industrialized and densely populated areas. However, there has been limited research on...
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Levels, distribution profiles and risk assessment of chlorinated organophosphate esters in car and road dust from Basrah, Iraq
2025
The occurrence, concentrations, and distribution profiles of chlorinated organophosphate esters (Cl-OPEs) were investigated in seventy-one car and road dust samples collected from Basrah, southern Iraq....
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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) microplastics affect angiogenesis and central nervous system (CNS) development of duck embryo
2025
Prolonged exposure to teratogens is known to cause neural tube defects (NTDs), a severe malformation of the central nervous system (CNS) that significantly contributes to global infant mortality. In...
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Hazards of trichloroethylene on the liver in animals: A systematic review and meta-analysis
December 2024
A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, aiming to establish a scientifically grounded understanding of trichloroethylene (TCE)-induced hepatotoxicity. Relevant studies published prior...
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Multiplex analysis platform for evaluation of endocrine disruption of emerging contaminants against human steroid hormone receptors using autobioluminescent yeast bioassay: Application to bisphenols
December 2024
Emerging synthetic or derivative chemicals have drawn global concern due to their potential endocrine-disrupting effects, either as agonists or antagonists or through indirect effects on enzymes of...
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Activation of peroxydisulfate by iron dichloride with hydroxylamine promoted sulfapyridine degradation
December 2024
Sulfapyridine (SPY) is a ubiquitous environmental contaminant belonging to the sulfonamide antibiotics. Previous studies showed that hydroxylamine (HA) can improve the performance of advanced oxidation...
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Exposure of Bisphenols (BPs) to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients and non-HCC patients: Association with liver function biomarkers
December 2024
Bisphenols (BPs), prevalent endocrine disruptors in daily life, have been widely studied in vitro for their potential to cause liver diseases, including liver cancer. However, there is a dearth of research...
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Occurrence, spatiotemporal distribution and risks of macrolide antibiotics in the Weihe River and its tributaries, North-central China
December 2024
The presence of antibiotics as emerging micropollutants in the aquatic environment has been raising health concerns for a number of years. Macrolides (MLs) are a large class of widely-used antibiotics,...
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Prenatal ochratoxin A exposure, birth outcomes and infant growth in rural Burkina Faso: A human biomonitoring sub-study from the MISAME-III trial
December 2024
Mycotoxin exposure during pregnancy has been associated with adverse birth outcomes and poor infant growth in low- and middle-income countries. We assessed multiple biomarkers and metabolites of exposure...
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Saudi Arabia E-waste management strategies, challenges and opportunities, effect on health and environment: A strategic review
December 2024
The strategic review explores the evolving landscape of electronic waste (e-waste) management in Saudi Arabia, shedding light on the strategies implemented, challenges faced, and emerging opportunities...
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PFAS in the GCC: Towards environmental sustainability and public health protection
December 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present a growing environmental and health concern globally. This study examines the state of PFAS research and management in the Gulf Cooperation Council...
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Environmental genotoxicity assessment of nanoparticles using human airway epithelial model
December 2024
Because of the growing use of nanoparticles (NPs) in manufacturing consumer goods, it is essential to identify new in vitro approaches to assess their toxicity and improve risk assessment. Humans are...
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Unlocking the potential: A comprehensive review on blast furnace slag and silica analog adsorbents for sustainable industrial and pharmaceutical pollution control and resource utilization
December 2024
Blast furnace slag (BFS) is a secondary material generated during the process of producing iron in blast furnaces, prompting scholars to concentrate on its efficient management and broad application...
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Impact of bisphenol a on the levels of vascular calcification biomarkers in type 2 diabetes mellitus with vascular complications: A case-control study
December 2024
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor present in polycarbonate plastics used in food containers and water bottles that resists insulin action and leads to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However,...
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Current source and migration of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) since the ban: Bridging field data gap of 209 congeners in China's 23 large lakes
December 2024
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were continuously receiving attention after their ban for use and production, owing to significant persistence, transport, and toxicity at trace level. Due to the field...
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Environmentally persistent free radicals from residential raw coal combustion and association with chemical components
December 2024
Emerging environmental persistent free radicals (EPFRs), can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), posing potential exposure risks to human health. Incomplete coal combustion is a major source of...
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Antibacterial and cytotoxicity activity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of naartjie (Citrus unshiu) fruit peels
December 2024
The application of plant extracts in the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has attracted significant attention owing to their eco-friendliness and cost-effective features. However, nanoparticles...
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Copper nanoparticles as a potential emerging pollutant: Divergent effects in the agriculture, risk-benefit balance and integrated strategies for its use
December 2024
At the forefront of agricultural innovation, copper-based nanoparticles (Cu-based NPs) have seized global attention in recent years, revolutionizing fields as diverse as electronics, medicine, and,...
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Emergence of antibiotic resistance due to the excessive use of antibiotics in medicines and feed additives: A global scenario with emphasis on the Indian perspective
December 2024
Antibiotics were discovered for medicinal applications, notably in the last century and since then, they have been prevalently employed for prophylactic purposes in various sectors in the last few decades....
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