Chemical Research in Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 8, 2025
The
usage
of
cobalt
(Co)
and
nickel
(Ni)
in
numerous
commercial,
industrial,
military
applications
causes
widespread
exposure
nowadays,
concerns
are
rising
about
adverse
impacts
on
human
health.
Emphasis
is
the
respiratory
system,
with
both
metals
classified
as
(possibly)
carcinogenic
upon
inhalation
by
International
Agency
for
Research
Cancer
(IARC),
but
limited
data
available
oral
exposure.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
to
evaluate
vitro
genotoxicity
Co(II)
Ni(II)
their
combination
HepG2
cells,
since
those
environmental
pollutants
occurs
realistically
concert.
Here,
led
induction
single-strand
breaks
oxidative
DNA
damage
detected
Comet
assay
FPG-sensitive
sites,
while
increased
abundance
γ-H2AX,
an
indicator
double-strand
breaks.
Notably,
combined
resulted
enhanced
damage,
especially
at
chromosomal
level,
formation
micronuclei
well
polynucleated
indicating
a
stronger
effect
compared
single
Furthermore,
induced
response
pathway
PARylation.
As
process
involves
consumption
large
amounts
cellular
NAD+
after
energy
state
was
assessed
Ni(II).
Current
indicate
that
altered
state.
This
reveals
distinct
mechanisms
exhibited
Ni(II),
which
were
treatment.
highlights
need
further
research
estimate
genotoxic
potential
targeting
cells
intake
increasing
entry.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(9)
Published: Dec. 13, 2022
Bone
tissue
engineering
(BTE)
is
a
topic
of
interest
for
the
last
decade,
and
advances
in
materials,
processing
techniques,
understanding
bone
healing
pathways
have
opened
new
avenues
research.
The
dual
responsibility
BTE
scaffolds
providing
load-bearing
capability
interaction
with
local
extracellular
matrix
to
promote
challenge
synthetic
scaffolds.
This
article
describes
usage
multi-materials
hierarchical
structures
mimic
structure
natural
tissues
function
as
bioactive
first
part
this
literature
review
physiology
responses
interactions
at
different
stages
repair.
following
section
reviews
available
on
biomaterials
used
followed
by
some
multi-material
approaches.
next
discusses
impact
scaffold's
structural
features
necessity
distribution
scaffold
structure.
Finally,
highlights
emerging
trends
developments
that
can
inspire
strategies
truly
develop
generation
Journal of Ecological Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(6), P. 249 - 271
Published: April 26, 2023
The
constant
discharge
of
large
quantities
toxic
substances
due
to
human
activities
has
led
a
global
environmental
issue.Numerous
industrial
sectors'
effluents,
which
include
coal-based
power
plants,
mineral
extraction
activities,
electroplating
processes,
as
well
battery
manufacturing,
release
metallic
ions
towards
different
ecosystems,
such
Cadmium
(Cd),
Mercury
(Hg),
and
Chromium
(Cr).Heavy
metals
pose
significant
danger
living
organisms,
humans,
environments
because
their
properties,
mainly
severe
toxicity,
strong
accumulation
ability.Metallic
are
not
subject
breakdown
final
components
when
contrasted
with
organic
contaminants,
significantly
impacted
by
biochemical
chemical
decomposition.Consequently,
eliminating
these
elements
been
regarded
task
within
the
water
treatment
sector.The
purpose
this
article
is
analyze
literature
related
heavy
in
terms
issues.The
expression
explained.The
natural
sources
responsible
for
releasing
into
environment
comprehensively
discussed.In
addition,
toxicity
potential
risks
humans
ecosystems
included.Various
approaches
removing
from
wastewater,
along
associated
advantages
drawbacks,
further
evaluated.
Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
357, P. 142028 - 142028
Published: April 13, 2024
Nickel
(Ni)
contamination
poses
a
serious
environmental
concern,
particularly
in
developing
countries:
where,
anthropogenic
activities
significantly
contributes
to
Ni
accumulations
soils
and
waters.
The
of
agricultural
with
Ni,
increases
risks
its
entry
terrestrial
ecosystems
food
production
systems
posing
threat
both
security
safety.
We
examined
the
existing
published
articles
regarding
origin,
source,
accumulation,
transport
soil
environments.
Particularly,
we
reviewed
bioavailability
toxic
effects
invertebrates
microbes,
as
well
impact
on
soil-plant
interactions
including
seed
germination,
nutrient
uptake,
photosynthesis,
oxidative
stress,
antioxidant
enzyme
activity,
biomass
production.
Moreover,
it
underscores
potential
health
hazards
associated
consuming
crops
cultivated
Ni-contaminated
elucidates
pathways
through
which
enters
chain.
literature
suggests
that
chronic
exposure
may
have
long-term
implications
for
supply
chain
public.
Therefore,
an
aggressive
effort
is
required
interdisciplinary
collaboration
assessing
mitigating
ecological
contamination.
It
also
argues
these
measures
are
necessary
light
increasing
level
pollution
impacts
public
environment.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: March 6, 2023
Objective
The
hepatotoxicity
of
exposure
to
a
single
heavy
metal
has
been
examined
in
previous
studies.
However,
there
is
limited
evidence
on
the
association
between
metals
mixture
and
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
metabolic-associated
(MAFLD).
This
study
aims
investigate
associations
13
urinary
metals,
individually
jointly,
with
NAFLD,
MAFLD,
MAFLD
components.
Methods
included
5,548
adults
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2003–2018.
Binary
logistic
regression
was
used
explore
individual
exposures
Bayesian
kernel
machine
(BKMR)
Quantile-based
g-computation
(QGC)
were
these
outcomes.
Results
In
analysis,
increased
levels
arsenic
[OR
1.09
(95%CI
1.03–1.16)],
dimethylarsinic
acid
[1.17
1.07–1.27)],
barium
[1.22
1.14–1.30)],
cobalt
1.11–1.34)],
cesium
[1.35
1.18–1.54)],
molybdenum
[1.45
1.30–1.62)],
antimony
[1.18
1.08–1.29)],
thallium
[1.49
1.33–1.67)],
tungsten
[1.23
1.15–1.32)]
significantly
associated
risk
after
adjusting
for
potential
covariates.
results
NAFLD
similar
those
except
arsenic,
which
insignificantly
NAFLD.
overall
positively
components,
including
obesity/overweight,
diabetes,
metabolic
dysfunction.
both
BKMR
QGC
models,
thallium,
molybdenum,
tungsten,
mainly
contributed
positive
MAFLD.
Conclusion
Our
indicated
that
or
cumulatively,
Additional
research
needed
validate
findings
longitudinal
settings.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 188 - 188
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
Emerging
and
low-carbon
technologies
innovations
are
driving
a
need
for
domestic
sources,
sustainable
use,
availability
of
critical
minerals
(CMs)—those
vital
to
the
national
economic
security
United
States.
Understanding
known
potential
health
effects
exposures
such
mineral
commodities
can
inform
prudent
environmentally
responsible
handling
harvesting.
We
review
occurrence,
predominant
exposure
pathways,
adverse
outcome
pathways
(AOP)
human
fish
receptors
those
CMs
that
nutritionally
essential
trace
metals
(specifically,
cobalt,
chromium,
manganese,
nickel,
zinc),
as
well
rare
earth
elements.
Biological
responses
some
elements
having
comparable
biogeochemistry
sometimes
be
similar.
Candidate
quantifiable
biomarkers
assessing
AOP
conveyed.