Journal of Neurochemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
169(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Despite
being
classified
as
neurodevelopmental
disorders,
in
recent
years,
there
has
been
a
growing
interest
the
association
between
autism
spectrum
disorders
(ASDs)
and
gut
pathology.
This
comprehensive
systematic
review
explores
potential
mechanism
underlying
pathology
ASDs,
including
alterations
microbiota,
intestinal
permeability,
immune
dysregulation,
gastrointestinal
(GI)
symptoms.
Specifically,
it
delves
into
role
of
toxic
essential
metals
their
interplay,
affecting
development
function
GI
tract.
The
also
discusses
implications
this
management
ASDs.
Studies
have
shown
that
heavy
metal
exposure,
whether
through
environmental
sources
or
dietary
intake,
can
disrupt
delicate
balance
trace
elements
gut.
disruption
adversely
affect
zinc
homeostasis,
potentially
exacerbating
individuals
with
impaired
absorption
resulting
from
exposure
may
contribute
to
oxidative
stress,
inflammation
observed
By
shedding
light
on
multifaceted
nature
pathology,
impact
dyshomeostasis
non‐genetic
factor
ASD,
underscores
significance
gut‐brain
axis
etiology
image
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
202, P. 107139 - 107139
Published: March 12, 2024
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
has
become
a
global
public
health
problem
with
high
morbidity
and
mortality.
Renal
fibrosis
can
lead
to
end-stage
renal
(ESRD).
However,
there
is
still
no
effective
treatment
prevent
or
delay
the
progression
of
CKD
into
ESRD.
Therefore,
exploring
pathogenesis
essential
for
preventing
treating
CKD.
There
are
variety
trace
elements
in
human
body
that
interact
each
other
within
complex
regulatory
network.
Iron
copper
both
vital
body.
They
critical
maintaining
bodily
functions,
dysregulation
their
metabolism
cause
many
diseases,
including
disease.
Ferroptosis
new
form
cell
death
characterized
by
iron
accumulation
lipid
peroxidation.
Studies
have
shown
ferroptosis
closely
related
role
abnormal
its
relationship
remains
unclear.
Here,
our
current
knowledge
regarding
metabolism,
mechanism,
diseases
summarized.
In
addition,
we
discuss
between
explore
possible
provide
potential
therapeutic
target
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 3134 - 3134
Published: Sept. 8, 2021
Proper
nutrition
during
pregnancy
is
important
to
prevent
nutritional
imbalances
that
interfere
with
pregnancy.
Micronutrients
play
critical
roles
in
embryogenesis,
fetal
growth,
and
maternal
health,
as
energy,
protein,
vitamin,
mineral
needs
can
increase
Increased
be
met
by
increasing
the
intake
of
dietary
micronutrients.
Severe
micronutrient
deficiency
or
excess
have
negative
effects
on
growth
(intrauterine
retardation,
low
birth
weight,
congenital
malformations)
development
(pre-eclampsia
gestational
diabetes).
We
investigate
whether
it
necessary
continue
supplementation
improve
women's
health
this
stage
could
control
pathologies
associated
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. 2197 - 2197
Published: Jan. 26, 2023
The
paper
presents
the
current
understanding
on
effects
of
five
metals
bone
tissue,
namely
iron,
zinc,
copper,
cadmium,
and
mercury.
Iron,
copper
contribute
significantly
to
human
animal
metabolism
when
present
in
sufficient
amounts,
but
their
excess
or
shortage
increases
risk
developing
disorders.
In
contrast,
cadmium
mercury
serve
no
physiological
purpose
long-term
accumulation
damages
osteoarticular
system.
We
discuss
methods
action
interactions
between
discussed
elements
as
well
concentrations
each
element
distinct
structures.
Gut Microbes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(2)
Published: Oct. 5, 2023
Ferroptosis
is
a
distinctive
form
of
iron-dependent
necrotic
cell
death,
characterized
by
excessive
lipid
peroxidation
on
cellular
membranes
and
compromised
antioxidant
defenses.
Multiple
metabolic
pathways,
including
iron
metabolism,
as
well
systems,
contribute
to
the
execution
ferroptosis.
The
gut
microbiota
exerts
regulatory
effects
ferroptosis
through
its
microbial
composition,
biological
functions,
metabolites.
Notably,
most
pathogenic
bacteria
tend
promote
ferroptosis,
thereby
inducing
or
exacerbating
diseases,
while
probiotics
have
been
shown
protect
against
death.
Given
colonization
in
gut,
an
intimate
association
found
between
intestinal
diseases
microbiota.
This
review
consolidates
essential
aspects
ferroptotic
processes,
emphasizing
key
molecules
delineating
intricate
interplay
Moreover,
this
underscores
potential
utility
modulation
regulating
for
treatment
diseases.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 306 - 306
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Prenatal
exposure
to
metals
can
influence
fetal
programming
via
DNA
methylation
and
has
been
linked
adverse
birth
outcomes
long-term
consequences.
Epigenetic
clocks
estimate
the
biological
age
of
a
given
tissue
based
on
are
potential
health
biomarkers.
This
study
leveraged
Extremely
Low
Gestational
Age
Newborn
(ELGAN)
(n
=
265)
evaluate
associations
between
umbilical
cord
concentrations
11
as
single
exposures
well
mixtures
in
relation
(1)
placental
epigenetic
gestational
acceleration
(eGAA)
(2)
status
Robust
Placental
Clock
(RPC)
CpGs.
Linear
mixed
effect
regression
models
were
stratified
by
infant
sex.
Both
copper
(Cu)
manganese
(Mn)
significantly
associated
with
decelerated
eGA
-0.98
(95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
-1.89,
-0.07)
-0.90
weeks
CI:
-1.78,
-0.01),
respectively,
male
infants.
Cu
Mn
levels
also
at
RPC
CpGs
within
genes
related
processes
including
energy
homeostasis
inflammatory
response
placenta.
Overall,
these
findings
suggest
that
prenatal
impact
eGAA
sex-dependent
manner
ELGANs,
future
work
could
examine
mechanism
mediating
utero
metal
later
life
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Aug. 26, 2022
Environmental
pollution
is
becoming
more
prevalent
in
both
human
life
and
the
ecosystem.
The
increased
use
of
fossil
fuels,
mining,
burning
wastes,
as
well
industrial
wastewater
discharge,
are
polluting
natural
resources
such
water,
soil,
air.
Metals
(loid)s
(Cu,
Cr,
Cd,
Zn,
Ni,
Pb,
Hg,
Sb,
Sn,
As)
contribute
to
several
ecological
problems
when
exposed
humans
environment
resulting
serious
health
environmental
risks.
aquatic
terrestrial
sites
with
these
elements
an
issue
public
significance.
present
review
highlights
instigated
by
toxic
metal
(loid)s,
their
source,
respective
health/environmental
concern
along
importance
creating
low-cost,
environmentally
acceptable
clean-up
technologies
for
treating
household
wastewater.
Various
physical,
chemical,
biological,
and/or
biochemical
various
combinations
have
been
described
from
sustainable
technological
point
view.
Techniques
ion
exchange,
membrane
filtration,
photocatalysis,
bioremediation,
phytoremediation,
economical
biosorbents,
nanomaterials
discussed
detail
recent
case
studies
gain
a
significant
inside
towards
solution
focused
action-oriented
development.
Thus,
this
article
significantly
provides
deep
insight
into
toxicity,
source
identification,
influences
on
ecosystem
conventional
technologies.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
The
relationship
between
Mg
(magnesium),
Cu
(copper),
and
K
(potassium)
intakes
the
risk
of
rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
remains
limited.
aim
present
study
was
to
examine
associations
Mg,
with
RA.Using
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2003-2018,
we
examined
association
RA
among
US
adults.
After
adjustment
for
age,
sex,
race,
BMI,
educational
level,
smoking
history,
alcohol
consumption,
family
Poverty
Income
Ratio
(PIR),
diabetes
total
daily
energy
intake,
logistic
regression
models
smooth
curve
fitting
were
applied
RA.A
18,338
participants
included
(1,008
RA).
multivariate
adjusted
ORs
(95%
CI)
[0.66
(0.51,
0.84)],
[0.76
(0.60,
0.97)],
[0.75
(0.58,
0.97)]
in
highest
versus
lowest
quartile
magnesium
intakes,
respectively.
A
nonlinear
found.
When
intake
(ln)
0.6-2.2
mg,
reduced
by
26%
every
1
mg
increase
[0.74
0.96)].Higher
may
be
inversely
associated
adults,
an
inverse
L-shaped
dietary
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
272, P. 116030 - 116030
Published: Feb. 3, 2024
Metal
pollution
can
cause
a
decline
in
female
fertility,
however,
previous
studies
have
focused
more
on
the
effect
of
single
metal
fertility.
In
this
study,
we
evaluated
mixtures
fertility
based
nested
case-control
samples.
The
plasma
levels
22
elements
from
180
women
were
determined
by
an
inductively
coupled
mass
spectrometer
(ICP-MS).
Minimum
absolute
contraction
and
selection
operator
(LASSO)
penalty
regression
selected
metals
with
greatest
influence
clinical
outcome.
Logistic
was
used
to
analyze
correlation
between
while
Bayesian
kernel
function
(BKMR)
model
mixed
metals.
Eight
(Calcium
(Ca),
Chromium
(Cr),
Cobalt
(Co),
Copper
(Cu),
Zinc
(Zn),
Rubidium
(Rb),
Strontium
(Sr)
Zirconium
(Zr))
LASSO
for
subsequent
analysis.
After
adjusting
covariates,
logistic
showed
that
Cu
(Odds
Ratio(OR):0.33,
95%
CI:
0.13
−
0.84)
Co
(OR:0.38,
0.15
−0.94)
caused
significant
reduction
identified
protective
Zn
(OR:
2.96,
CI:1.21
−7.50)
Trend
tests
increased
Cr,
Cu,
Rb
associated
reduced
BKMR
Co,
had
nonlinear
relationship
when
controlling
concentrations
other
suggested
Cr
might
exert
Analysis
negative
Rb,
positive
Furthermore,
found
evidence
interaction
Cr.
Our
findings
require
further
validation
may
identify
new
mechanisms
future.