Environmental Science & Technology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 18, 2025

The uptake of heavy metals by unicellular organisms can lead to the bioaccumulation these in higher organisms, detrimentally affecting organismal health and ultimately impacts ecosystems. By studying accumulation we gain insights into potential risks associated with low-dose metal exposure aquatic environments. Thus, investigate characteristics Mo, Ag, Cd, Sn, Sb, Hg, Tl, Pb mixtures single Tetrahymena thermophila cells, developed a label-free approach for simultaneous absolute quantification multiple cell using mass cytometry. Our results demonstrated dynamic changes concentrations T. thermophila, competition between excretory pathways resulted heterogeneous bioconcentration metals. Additionally, our findings revealed limited capacity excrete Cd suggesting risk cells when exposed Hg over an extended period. Therefore, current study provides valuable data more comprehensive understanding impact on

Language: Английский