Characterization of Glutathione S-Transferase Enzyme from Brown meagre (Sciaena umbra) and Inhibitory Effects of Heavy Metals.
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DOI: 10.1002/bab.2090
Abstract: Glutathione S-transferase (GST) detoxifies a broad spectrum of xenobiotics, especially in chemotherapeutic drugs, endogenous molecules and environmental pollutants. Since the enzyme metabolizes toxic compounds, it has been extensively studied in many living things including aquatic… read more here.
Keywords: inhibitory effects; meagre sciaena; sciaena umbra; brown meagre ... See more keywords
Immobilized microbial biosorbents for heavy metals removal
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DOI: 10.1002/elsc.201800017
Abstract: Intensive industrial and urban growth has led to the release of increasing amounts of environmental pollutants. Contamination by metals, in particular, deserves special attention due to their toxicity and potential to bioaccumulate via the food… read more here.
Keywords: biosorbents heavy; metals removal; immobilized microbial; heavy metals ... See more keywords
Assessing Biota Accumulation Due to Contamination of Sediments by Stormwater Heavy Metals.
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DOI: 10.1002/etc.4862
Abstract: Evaluating sediment recontamination due to stormwater discharges is important when evaluating the long-term effectiveness of sediment remedial efforts in reducing biological impacts. The bioaccumulation of the heavy metals, Zn, Ni, Cu, Cd, Hg and Pb,… read more here.
Keywords: accumulation; heavy metals; biota accumulation; sediments stormwater ... See more keywords
The concentrations, sources, ecological and human health risk assessment of heavy metals in roadside soils of six cities in Shanxi Province, China.
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DOI: 10.1002/etc.5641
Abstract: Roadside soils are regarded as the reservoir for the heavy metal pollution, which potentially lead to the ecosystem deterioration, as well as serious hazard to human health. The comprehensive investigation was conducted for the levels,… read more here.
Keywords: health risk; human health; roadside soils; heavy metals ... See more keywords
Levels of heavy metals and their binding protein metallothionein in type 2 diabetics with kidney disease
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DOI: 10.1002/jbt.21891
Abstract: Hyperglycemia, a major metabolic disturbance present in diabetes, promotes oxidative stress. Activation of antioxidant defense is an important mechanism to prevent cell damage. Levels of heavy metals and their binding proteins can contribute to oxidative… read more here.
Keywords: metals binding; heavy metals; type; levels heavy ... See more keywords
Morphostructural and immunohistochemical study on the role of metallothionein in the detoxification of heavy metals in Apis mellifera L., 1758
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DOI: 10.1002/jemt.22919
Abstract: Honey is a valuable food produced by bees from sugary substances that they gather in nature. The transformation the nectar into honey, by bees, is long and complex. Except for honey, where heavy metals are… read more here.
Keywords: detoxification heavy; honey; metallothionein; heavy metals ... See more keywords
SEM and XRD for removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater and characterization of chicken eggshell
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DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24113
Abstract: Heavy metal toxicity due to industrial wastewater has been a threat to the environment for the past many decades, especially in developing countries. Electroplating Industry wastewater containing heavy metals can become a serious environmental pollutant… read more here.
Keywords: industrial wastewater; wastewater; removal; heavy metals ... See more keywords
Isolation and molecular characterization of Frankia strains resistant to some heavy metals
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DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201800122
Abstract: Frankia strains isolated from Saudi Arabia, reported for the first time, were identified based on the morphological and molecular tools compared to those isolated from Egypt. All strains displayed typical morphological characterization of Frankia strains… read more here.
Keywords: heavy metals; frankia strains; group; characterization frankia ... See more keywords
Efficacious bioremediation of heavy metals and radionuclides from wastewater employing aquatic macro‐ and microphytes
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DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202100372
Abstract: Cytotoxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic contaminants, such as heavy metals and radionuclides, have become an alarming environmental concern globally, especially for developed and developing nations. Moreover, inefficient prevalent wastewater treatment technologies combined with increased industrial activity… read more here.
Keywords: employing aquatic; bioremediation heavy; efficacious bioremediation; heavy metals ... See more keywords
A comprehensive review on nanobiotechnology for bioremediation of heavy metals from wastewater
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DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202100555
Abstract: Removal of contaminants from wastewater is a big concern for the scientific community. Heavy metals are one of the major contaminants present in wastewater. Heavy metals such as Cd2+, Pb2+, Mn2+, and so forth, are… read more here.
Keywords: comprehensive review; heavy metals; metals wastewater; nanobiotechnology bioremediation ... See more keywords
Evidence of exposure to chemicals and heavy metals during pregnancy in Japanese women
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DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12049
Abstract: Prenatal exposure to environmental chemicals is a growing concern, because such exposures have been shown to be associated with various diseases. The levels of chemicals and heavy metals in maternal blood, cord blood, maternal urine… read more here.
Keywords: exposure chemicals; evidence exposure; chemicals heavy; heavy metals ... See more keywords