Responses of α-amylase and protease activity to chemical agents and metallic salts in barley seeds (Hordeum vulgare L.) by Amin Hossain, Umma Fatema Shahjadee, Abu Tareq Mohammad Abdullah, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Anjum Zerin Rupa

“…In modern agriculture, the enzymes inhibition by chemical agents and environmental pollutants accounts for a significant threat to crop health and productivity. …”
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Microbial diversity and metabolomics analysis of colon contents exposed to cadmium and polystyrene microplastics by Dechun Chen, Liyu Pan, Xuan Ran, Junyu Huang, Xiaohua Teng, Falong Yang, Haifeng Liu

“…Cadmium and microplastics, common pollutants, can accumulate in the body, impacting the intestinal barrier and harming livestock breeding. …”
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Novel MOF-based vanadium and 2,2 -bipyridine-4,4 -dicarboxylic acid as phenomenal dye adsorbent and antimicrobial agent by Baraa Mohammed Yaseen, Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Rafid Jihad Albadr, Waam Mohammed Taher, Mariem Alwan, Mahmood Jasem Jawad, Hiba Mushtaq, Khursheed Muzammil, Ahmed Hussein Zwamel, Ahmed Hussein Zwamel, Ahmed Hussein Zwamel

“…Therefore, the compound synthesized in this study can be introduced as a suitable option for the wastewater treatment industry, with multiple capabilities including the removal of chemical pollutants and pathogenic agents.…”
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Ozone exposure and cardiovascular disease: A narrative review of epidemiology evidence and underlying mechanisms by Qiaoyi Hua, Xin Meng, Jicheng Gong, Xinghua Qiu, Jing Shang, Tao Xue, Tong Zhu

“…Inconsistencies among the literature may be attributed to inaccurate assessment of personal O3 exposure levels in epidemiologic studies, as well as confounding effects stemming from co-pollutants and temperature. Consequently, our findings underscore the imperative for further research, including the development of reliable methodologies for assessing personal O3 exposure, exploration of O3 exposure's impact on cardiovascular health, and elucidation of its biological mechanisms. …”
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Molecular insight into reproductive toxicity and transgenerational effects of Cadmium exposure on Drosophila melanogaster by Yi Pan, Ke Fan, Linhao Zong, Yantao Luo, Xin Ni, Dong Chen, Jinjun Qian, Fei Ma, Jie Cheng, Miao Guan

“…Cadmium (Cd), a widespread and serious environmental pollutant, has recently garnered increasing scientific scrutiny due to its profound adverse effects. …”
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miR-26a-5p/ADAM17-Mediated Proteolysis of TREM2 Regulates Neuroinflammation in Hypertensive Mice Following Lead Exposure by Yuran Wang, Zeming Wang, Han Hao, Yuwei Zhao, Jian Wang, Weixuan Wang

“…Moreover, healthcare for the hypertensive population with environmental or occupational pollutants has become an issue of increasing concern in public health. …”
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Phytomedicinal armamentarium: A review of inula racemosa-derived alantolactones and isoalantolactones in anticancer therapy by Joshi Gaurav Santoshrao, Smriti Jamwal, Rakesh Kumar, Ekta Bisht, Bisen Harsh Krishnakumar, Shreya Katoch, R.K. Asrani

“…Background: Cancer remains a significant health challenge, with increasing incidence and mortality rates attributed to lifestyle factors and environmental pollutants. Despite decades of research, a universal cure for cancer remains elusive. …”
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Indirect electrochemical detection of perfluoro decanoic acid from water by Sorina-Claudia Negrea, Lidia Ani Diaconu, Dorian Neidoni, Adina Pacala, Luoana Florentina Pascu, Sorina Motoc, Anamaria Baciu, Elena Trif, Florica Manea

“…This method holds promise for advancing detection techniques for persistent organic pollutants in environmental and public health contexts.…”
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Sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure and their effects on glycolipid metabolism in pregnant women and their newborn in Haikou City, China by Xiaomei Cheng, Haifeng Gao, Qiaojun Li, Naifan Zhang, Ying Lu

“…BackgroundPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of large organic compounds that persist in the environment and are classified as an important subset of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). This study aimed to assess PAH exposure in pregnant women and newborns in Haikou City, China, and evaluate their impact on glycolipid metabolism.MethodsA total of 300 pregnant women and their newborns were selected for the study between May 2022 and December 2023. …”
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Acute effects on hepatic biomarkers in the freshwater native fish Aequidens metae exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by W. Corredor-Santamaría, I.C. Calderón-Delgado, Z. Arbeli, J.M. Navas, Y.M. Velasco-Santamaría

“…Detritivorous fish shown the effects of pollutants in water. Biomarkers of effect make it possible to demonstrate exposure to xenobiotics such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. …”
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A Preliminary Study to Evaluate Recovery in Environmental Microplastic Analysis by İrem Öztürk, Dilara Cinci, Fatma Nur Eraslan, Mansoor Ahmad Bhat, Eftade O. Gaga, Kadir Gedik

“…Microplastics (MPs) have attracted attention as a global concern due to their physicochemical properties, structural components, role as vectors for pollutants and potential health impacts. In studies focusing on the occurrence, levels, and distribution of MPs, there is a need for recovery studies since certified reference materials or standard methods have not yet been established for quality assurance in analyses. …”
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Newer Generation of Scooters: Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxin and Dibenzofuran and Polychlorinated Biphenyl Reductions by Hung-Hong Chen, Yun-Hwei Shen, Hsi-Hsien Yang, Jau-Huai Lu, Lin-Chi Wang, Yen-Kung Hsieh, Chia-Fon Lee, Sheng-Lun Lin

“…Consequently, the improvement of electronic fuel injection and onboard diagnostics systems from a carburetor without feedback control not only reduced the regulated pollutants but effectively reduced PCDD/F emissions.…”
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Time dependence effect of metal toxicology and application in WQC derivation of main water basins in China by Tianxin Li, Yao Wang, Ning Qin, Wenjing Zhao, He Huang

“…The exposure time in acute toxicology experiments can affect not only the accuracy of toxicity data such as lethal concentration 50 (LC50) at the species level, but also the dose-effect relationship establishment of pollutants at the community level. However, previous study on the time dependence of heavy metals is still lacking, and its impact on environmental criteria derivation and risk assessment has not been quantitatively characterized. …”
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Functionality of bacterial communities in constructed wetlands used for water purification: influence of root components and seasonality by Yao Huang, Yao Huang, Weili An, Weili An, Tianzhu Ning, Zhiguang Ma, Yuelin Li, Ke Liu, Lingbo Ji, Lingbo Ji, Hongxiao Liu, Dafeng Hui, Hai Ren

“…Iris ensata, Canna indica, and Hymenocallis littoralis) found in constructed wetlands.ResultsOur findings revealed that the pollutant removal efficiency was higher in the wet season than in the dry season. …”
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The Impact of Heating Methods on Respiratory and Allergic Diseases in Preschool Children: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Survey Across Northern and Southern China by Chenyang Wang, Shaohua Li, Yan Zhang, Haixia Zhou, Peiwen Zhang, Wei Yu

“…Using Pearson’s chi-squared tests, we analyzed the associations between four indoor heating methods—convective heating (CH), convective and radiant heating (CH&RH), radiant heating (RH), and polluting heating (PH)—and nine respiratory and allergic diseases. …”
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The development of a kinetic biotic ligand model to predict acute toxicity of Gadolinium for Daphnia magna by Marion Revel, Qiao-Guo Tan, Andrew Hursthouse, Susanne Heise

“…The metal Gadolinium (Gd) is a member of the lanthanide (Ln) group and is recognized as an emerging pollutant due to its widespread application in modern technology. …”
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Formation Pathways and Emission Characteristics of PCDD/Fs during Co-combustion Tests of Sewage Sludge in Coal-fired Power Plants by Xiangbo Zou, Ji Ye, Chuangting Chen, Hui Huang, Wenxin Yu, Yuxuan Ying, Tieying Mao, Yunfeng Ma, Bingjian Zhu, Xiaoqing Lin

“…The introduction of SS enhanced the formation of major air pollutants such as NOx, SO2, and dust, but their emission concentrations still met the ultra-low emission requirements. …”
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Characterization of Low Visibility and Forecasting Model in Chongqing Central Area by Yu Han, Yi Liu, Yaping Zhang, Jun He, Yan Zhang, Qu Guo, Huan Wang

“…Over the past decade, as air pollutants have decreased each year, the proportion of fog and FHLV has also trended downward. …”
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Energy efficiency and indoor climatic conditions in buildings: dynamic modeling for systemic improvement by Inna Bilous, Dmytro Biriukov, Tatiana Eutukhova, Oleksandr Novoseltsev, Volodymyr Voloshchuk, Aleksejs Prozuments

“…It is also important to note that this does not always lead to a reduction in overall emissions of pollutants into the environment, taking into account emissions at all stages of the production and use of energy and materials for energy efficiency and comfort in buildings. …”
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CuAl-LDH Modified with Filamentous Macroalgae for Anionic Dyes Removal: A Study on Selectivity, Adsorption Efficiency, and Regeneration by Alfan Wijaya, Laila Hanum, Elda Melwita, Aldes Lesbani

“…Continuous modifications of Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH) materials are essential to enhance their structural stability and improve their capacity for pollutant adsorption, addressing the need for more effective remediation strategies in environmental applications. …”
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