Neurotoxicology and Teratology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
98, P. 107181 - 107181
Published: May 11, 2023
Exposure
to
perfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
has
been
shown
be
neurotoxic
in
experimental
studies,
but
epidemiological
evidence
linking
prenatal
PFAS
exposure
child
neurodevelopment
is
equivocal
and
scarce.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
157, P. 106843 - 106843
Published: Aug. 31, 2021
Epidemiological
studies
have
shown
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
to
be
associated
with
diseases
of
dysregulated
lipid
sterol
homeostasis
such
as
steatosis
cardiometabolic
disorders.
However,
the
majority
mechanistic
rely
on
single
chemical
exposures
instead
identifying
mechanisms
related
toxicity
PFAS
mixtures.
The
goal
current
study
is
investigate
linking
exposure
a
mixture
alterations
in
metabolism,
including
increased
circulating
cholesterol
bile
acids.
Male
female
wild-type
C57BL/6J
mice
were
fed
an
atherogenic
diet
used
previous
pollutant-accelerated
atherosclerosis
exposed
water
containing
5
representing
legacy,
replacement,
alternative
subtypes
(i.e.,
PFOA,
PFOS,
PFNA,
PFHxS,
GenX),
each
at
concentration
2
mg/L,
for
12
weeks.
Changes
transcriptome
metabolome
level
determined
by
RNA-seq
high-resolution
mass
spectrometry,
respectively.
We
observed
cholesterol,
metabolites,
acids
due
exposure,
some
sexual
dimorphic
effects.
hepatic
injury,
demonstrated
liver
weight,
inflammation,
plasma
alanine
aminotransferase
levels.
Females
displayed
lobular
portal
inflammation
compared
male
PFAS-exposed
mice.
Hepatic
transcriptomics
analysis
revealed
modulated
multiple
metabolic
pathways,
those
sterols,
acids,
acyl
carnitines,
sex-specific
differences
observed.
Finally,
we
show
that
levels
PFOA
females
males,
but
this
dimorphism
was
not
same
other
examined.
Exposure
results
PFAS-mediated
modulation
levels,
possibly
through
disruption
enterohepatic
circulation.
npj Clean Water,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Abstract
Perfluorooctanoic
acid
(PFOA)
and
perfluorooctane
sulfonate
(PFOS),
known
as
the
most
detected
per-
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
in
various
environmental
compartments,
have
been
associated
with
plastic
pollution
endocrine
dysfunction.
Over
past
180
years
(1839–2019),
numerous
emerging
contaminants
identified,
PFOA
PFOS
receiving
considerable
attention
based
on
scientific
evidence
publications.
Between
2018
2019,
experienced
a
relatively
high
increase
rate
of
18.8%
13.6%,
respectively.
While
developed
countries
made
progress
establishing
stringent
guidelines,
developing
underdeveloped
often
lack
regulations
mechanisms
to
address
PFAS.
Furthermore,
advancements
PFAS
removal
technologies
are
needed
improve
their
efficacy
feasibility.
The
establishment
regulatory
compliances,
along
exposure
assessment
risk
characterization,
is
essential
for
providing
precautionary
advice
water
source
protection,
supply
security,
health
risks,
treatment
efficiency,
contamination
forecasting.
However,
more
comprehensive
approach
database
evaluating
risks
still
imperative
effectively
combat
drinking
water.
Therefore,
this
review
aims
enhance
monitoring
management
practices
response
global
crisis
contamination.
analysis
Needs,
Approaches,
Benefits,
Challenges
(NABC)
grounded
current
trends
environment
human
through
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: July 9, 2021
Polyfluoro-
and
perfluoro–alkyl
substances
(PFAS)
are
organic
chemicals
extensively
used
worldwide
for
industry
consumer
products.
Due
to
their
chemical
stability,
PFAS
represent
a
major
cause
of
environmental
pollution.
accumulate
in
animal
human
blood
tissues
exerting
toxicity.
We
performed
review
the
epidemiological
studies
exploring
relationship
between
exposure
thromboembolic
cardiovascular
disease.
An
increase
disease
or
death
related
has
been
reported
from
cross-sectional
longitudinal
observational
with
evidence
concerning
relation
early
vascular
lesions
atherosclerosis.
Several
indicate
an
alteration
lipid
glucose
metabolism
disorders
increased
pressure
as
possible
link
events.
also
examined
recent
indicating
that
legacy
new
can
be
incorporated
platelet
cell
membranes
giving
solid
rationale
observed
risk
events
populations
exposed
by
directly
promoting
thrombus
formation.
Exposure
altered
plasma
membrane
fluidity
associated
calcium
signal
response
agonists,
both
vitro
ex
vivo
subjects
PFAS.
All
functional
responses
platelets
incorporation
PFAS:
adhesion,
aggregation,
microvesicles
release
experimental
These
findings
offer
mechanistic
support
hypothesis
platelet-centred
mechanisms
may
implicated
chronically
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(21), P. 6984 - 6984
Published: Oct. 27, 2023
Some
types
of
per-
and
poly-fluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
have
been
banned
over
the
last
two
decades,
but
millions
Americans
continue
to
exposure
compounds
through
drinking
water
consumer
products.
Therefore,
understanding
changes
in
serum
PFAS
concentrations
after
their
limited
use
is
necessary
protect
public
health.
In
this
study,
we
evaluated
trends
(PFOS,
PFOA,
PFHxS,
PFDA,
PFNA)
determine
distribution
among
United
States
general
population.
We
analyzed
measured
from
random
subsamples
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
participants.
The
study
results
demonstrated
that
demographic
factors
such
as
race/ethnicity,
age,
sex
may
influence
levels
time.
Adults,
males,
Asians,
Non-Hispanic
Blacks,
Whites
had
high
risks
selected
PFAS.
Overall,
declined
continuously
studied
population
1999
2018.
Among
population,
PFOS
PFDA
were
most
least
prevalent
blood
serum,
respectively.
Serum
PFHxS
showed
upward
at
one
racial/ethnic
group
2016,
which
underscores
need
for
continuous
biomonitoring
humans
environment.
Land Degradation and Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(8), P. 2700 - 2715
Published: April 3, 2024
Abstract
Soil
and
groundwater
contamination
has
always
been
a
global
concern.
Contaminants
are
migrated
transformed
in
the
soil
environments,
which
turn
pose
potential
environmental
risks
to
humans.
This
paper
describes
four
typical
contaminants,
including
heavy
metals,
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons,
microplastics,
perfluorinated
polyfluoroalkyl
substances.
Based
on
systematic
summary
of
sources,
hazards,
migration
behaviors
these
various
existing
remediation
methods
analyzed,
advantages
disadvantages
different
discussed.
Finally,
future
research
prospects
described,
significance
study
contaminant
subsurface
environment
is
emphasized.
can
help
provide
theoretical
technical
support
for
removal
further
improve
rate
actual
sites.
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. 100623 - 100623
Published: Jan. 14, 2024
Alarming
concern
over
the
persistence
and
toxicity
of
per-
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
in
environment
has
created
an
imperative
need
for
designing
redesigning
strategies
their
detection
remediation.
Conventional
PFAS
removal
technologies
that
uses
physical,
chemical,
or
biological
methods.
Increase
diversity
quantity
entering
necessitated
developing
more
advanced
integrated
removal.
Despite
advances
reported
this
domain,
there
exist
a
huge
research
gap
to
be
mentored
tackle
problems
associated
with
mitigation
combined
wide
variety
environment.
The
possibility
combine
other
emerging
contaminants
poses
additional
threat
existing
treatment
methods
thereby
stressing
continuous
monitoring
updating
processes.
This
review
work
aims
at
understanding
structure,
entry,
fate
different
types
Further
in-depth
discussion
regarding
levels
is
elaborated
review.
process
description
recent
remediation
techniques
along
significance,
limitations
integration
discussed
detail.
detailed
outlook
on
advantages
insight
into
recently
developed
outlined
Pollutants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 136 - 152
Published: March 6, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
belong
to
a
group
of
synthetic
compounds
that
have
recently
raised
concerns
about
human
health
environmental
quality
due
their
great
prevalence,
degradation
resistance,
potential
toxicity.
This
review
focuses
on
the
applications
PFAS
effects
health.
Specific
emphasis
has
been
laid
(i)
application/use
PFAS,
(ii)
sources
distribution
in
diverse
compartments,
(iii)
impact
Significant
humans
are
associated
with
exposure
i.e.,
immunotoxicity,
thyroid
kidney
disorders,
cancer,
etc.
Conclusions
obtained
from
studies
demonstrate
inadequate
evidence
should
not
be
used
justify
delaying
risk
reduction
steps
for
alternatives.
can
determined
different
matrices
using
both
traditional
analytical
approaches,
liquid
chromatography
coupled
mass
spectrometry
(LC-MS/MS)
semi-quantitative
passive
sampling,
advanced
methods
colorimetric,
spectrofluorimetric,
electrochemical
detection.
Traditional
costly
broadly
available,
while
emerging,
cost-effective
less
sensitive
unable
meet
regulatory
limits.
There
is
still
significant
number
performed
fully
comprehend
real
contamination
by
PFAS.