Environmental Science Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 1012 - 1022
Published: Dec. 13, 2023
Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
has
two
binding
sites
on
HSA.
NPS
a
stronger
affinity
to
HSA
compared
that
of
paracetamol.
The
NPS-HSA
interaction
causes
an
alteration
in
the
secondary
structure
HSA,
resulting
decrease
paracetamol
Discover Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics
are
emerging
pollutants
of
global
concern,
and
their
presence
in
the
aquatic
environment
poses
a
serious
risk
for
biota.
While
many
studies
have
been
conducted
on
microplastics
marine
habitats,
little
research
has
done
freshwater
African
reservoirs
microplastic
pollution
impacts
fish
within
subtropical
regions.
To
bridge
this
gap,
current
study
investigated
abundances
distribution
Nandoni
reservoir,
South
Africa,
across
two
seasons
(i.e.,
hot–wet,
cool–dry).
Fish
were
randomly
sampled
using
seine
gill
nets
from
seven
sites
reservoir.
In
laboratory,
then
sorted
according
to
taxa
before
dissecting
them
remove
gills
gastrointestinal
tract
(GIT).
The
organs
digested
hot
hydrochloric
acid
hydrogen
peroxide,
classified
colours
shapes.
Among
94
fishes
8
species)
examined,
detected
86.6%
eight
species
caught.
dominant
GIT
during
cool–dry
hot–wet
seasons,
respectively.
High
found
Micropterus
salmoides
Coptodon
rendalli
,
where
fibres
transparent
colour
most
dominant.
results
further
showed
high
benthopelagic
feeders
highlighting
that
habitat
influences
consumption
whether
directly
or
indirectly.
Significant
differences
observed
feeding
zone
season
all
types.
Microplastic
sources
could
be
due
anthropogenic
activities
such
as
illegal
dumping,
fishing,
agriculture.
Thus,
there
is
need
investigation
into
relation
weight,
sex
body
pollution.
highlighted
ecological
factors
should
taken
consideration
future
management
actions
aimed
at
mitigating
protecting
negative
environmental
human
health.
Microbiology Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 614 - 625
Published: April 23, 2024
Microplastics
(plastic
particles
<
5
mm)
are
ubiquitous
pollutants
that
have
the
ability
to
carry
microbiota,
including
pathogens.
Microbial
adhesion
is
usually
a
sign
of
pathogenicity;
thus,
we
investigated
adherent
microbiota
found
on
4
mm
nylon
strips,
which
were
ingested
and
excreted
by
wild
fish
specimens.
Retention
times
recorded
polymer
analysis
samples
was
performed,
showed
no
signs
degradation,
nor
did
their
controls,
represented
strips
submerged
in
same
water
tanks.
Both
controls
presented
pathogens
large
quantities.
Following
Matrix-Assisted
Laser
Desorption/Ionization
Time-Of-Flight
identification,
dominant
genus
Aeromonas,
revealing
fact
microplastics
can
serve
as
undegradable
physical
carriers
for
this
pathogen,
among
others,
aquatic
environment.