Tracking the Variations in Trace and Heavy Elements in Smoking Products Marketed in Oman and Egypt: Risk Assessment After Implementation of Constraining Protocols
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 Apr 24. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04182-9. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTTobacco smoking is becoming one of the major worldwide concerns regarding environmental pollution as well as health threats. In 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the Framework Convention On Tobacco Control (FCTC), which outlined protocols for controlling tobacco products. Oman was one of the leading countries to follow these protocols; however, Egypt has only followed these protocols recently in 2020. One of the main challenges in tobacco product control is the variation in their trace element's types and amoun...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 24, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Adel Ehab Ibrahim Samy G Alamir Mohamed Al-Omairi Baher I Salman Hany A Batakoushy Mostafa M Hegazy Ahmed Al-Harrasi Source Type: research
Urinary Silicon Excretion in Relation to Lactation and Bone Mineral Density - a Longitudinal Study Post-partum
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 Apr 24. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04175-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSilicon (Si) may be a mineral beneficial for bone health. Pregnancy and lactation have major impacts on maternal bone metabolism as bone minerals, including calcium (Ca), are required for growth of the foetus and for milk production. Like urinary Ca excretion, Si excretion has been reported to be high in pregnant women, but there are no data post-partum and during lactation. The aim of the present study was to investigate the urinary excretion of Si (U-Si), from the third trimester of pregnancy until 18 months post-partum, and ...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 24, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Catarina Magnusson Hanna Augustin Ravin Jugdaohsingh Jonathan J Powell Lena Hulth én Maria Ransj ö Source Type: research
Low Dose of Nickel and Benzo [a] Anthracene in Rat-Diet, Induce Apoptosis, Fibrosis, and Initiate Carcinogenesis in Liver via NF- Ƙβ Pathway
This study was designed to evaluate the carcinogenic risk and other risks associated with long-term consumption of environmentally relevant dose of nickel and benzo [a] anthracene in rats. Thirty-six (36) male rats weighing between 80 and 100 g were assigned into 6 groups of 6 animals each; normal, nickel-, and benzo [a] anthracene-exposed groups for 12 and 24 weeks, respectively. Micronucleus and comet analyses were done in the blood, liver, and bone marrow. Liver function, redox, and inflammatory markers (AST, ALT, GGT, SOD, GSH, MDA, protein carbonyl, protein thiol, total protein, IL-10, 1L-1β, TNF-α, TGF-β NF-Ƙβ, ...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 24, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Adewale Adetutu Peter Ifeoluwa Adegbola Abiodun Bukunmi Aborisade Source Type: research
Impact of Combined Aerobic Training and Magnesium Supplementation on Serum Biomarkers and microRNA-155 and microRNA-21 Expression in Adipose Tissue of Type 2 Diabetic Rats: An Eight-Week Interventional Study
CONCLUSION: The combination of AT and Mg supplementation provides a synergistic effect that improves serum biomarkers and downregulates pro-inflammatory microRNAs in the VAT of T2DM rats. Meanwhile, Mg supplementation alone does not have a significant effect on pro-inflammatory microRNAs in the VAT. These findings suggest that such combined interventions could be a promising strategy for managing T2DM, potentially ameliorating inflammatory states and improving metabolic health.PMID:38658451 | DOI:10.1007/s12011-024-04186-5 (Source: Biological Trace Element Research)
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 24, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Rasha Raed Hamid Rastegar Hoseini Hiwa Ahmed Rahim Source Type: research
Copper Deficiency Associated with Glycemic Control in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 Apr 19. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04185-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAdequate copper (Cu) status has been associated with improved glycemic control, partly because of its role in reducing oxidative stress through superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. Thus, the aim was to investigate the relationship between plasma Cu concentration and markers associated with glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This observational and cross-sectional study was conducted in individuals with T2DM of both sexes, aged between 19 and 59 years. Plasma Cu levels were analyzed using induct...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 19, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Matheus Menezes-Santos Beatriz da Cruz Santos Ramara Kadija Fonseca Santos Silv ânio Silvério Lopes da Costa Samir Hip ólito Dos Santos Ana Mara de Oliveira E Silva Vivianne de Sousa Rocha Liliane Viana Pires Source Type: research
Copper Deficiency Associated with Glycemic Control in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 Apr 19. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04185-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAdequate copper (Cu) status has been associated with improved glycemic control, partly because of its role in reducing oxidative stress through superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. Thus, the aim was to investigate the relationship between plasma Cu concentration and markers associated with glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This observational and cross-sectional study was conducted in individuals with T2DM of both sexes, aged between 19 and 59 years. Plasma Cu levels were analyzed using induct...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 19, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Matheus Menezes-Santos Beatriz da Cruz Santos Ramara Kadija Fonseca Santos Silv ânio Silvério Lopes da Costa Samir Hip ólito Dos Santos Ana Mara de Oliveira E Silva Vivianne de Sousa Rocha Liliane Viana Pires Source Type: research
The Role of Edible Bulbous Layers on Macro, Micro, and Heavy Metal Contents of Leek (Allium porrum) Plant
In this study, the degree of accumulation of biogenic element and heavy metal contents of different parts and edible layers of leeks cultivated in Konya in Turkey was revealed. The amounts of P and K of leek were determined from 154.69 (leaf top of leek) and 985.05 mg/kg (root of leek) to 1377.63 (onion part of leek) and 2688.50 mg/kg (root of leek), respectively. P and K contents of leek layers changed from 139.45 (1st layer) and 446.63 mg/kg (7th layer) to 1596.69 (2nd layer) and 2201.53 mg/kg (4th layer), respectively. While Ca amounts of leek parts vary between 577.09 (leaf of leek) and 666.87 mg/kg (root of leek), Mg ...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 17, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Fahad AlJuhaimi Duygu Ak çay Kulluk Isam A Mohamed Ahmed Fatma G ökmen Yılmaz Emad Karrar Mehmet Musa Özcan Source Type: research
Cadmium Exposure was Associated with Sex-Specific Thyroid Dysfunction: Consistent Evidence from Two Independent Cross-Sectional Studies Based on Urinary and Blood Cadmium Measurements
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 Apr 17. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04176-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPopulation-based studies on the association between cadmium (Cd) exposure and thyroid function are limited and have shown conflicting results. Two independent cross-sectional studies using different Cd biomarkers were carried out in six rural areas with different soil Cd levels in China. Thyroid dysfunction was defined based on levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4). Multivariable linear regression, multiple logistic regression, and restrictive cubic splines models were used to estimate the associa...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 17, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Ranqi Shao Liqin Su Peng Wang Xu Han Ting Wang Jun Dai Yi Gu Jiao Luo Lifang Deng Jingping Liu Source Type: research
The Role of Edible Bulbous Layers on Macro, Micro, and Heavy Metal Contents of Leek (Allium porrum) Plant
In this study, the degree of accumulation of biogenic element and heavy metal contents of different parts and edible layers of leeks cultivated in Konya in Turkey was revealed. The amounts of P and K of leek were determined from 154.69 (leaf top of leek) and 985.05 mg/kg (root of leek) to 1377.63 (onion part of leek) and 2688.50 mg/kg (root of leek), respectively. P and K contents of leek layers changed from 139.45 (1st layer) and 446.63 mg/kg (7th layer) to 1596.69 (2nd layer) and 2201.53 mg/kg (4th layer), respectively. While Ca amounts of leek parts vary between 577.09 (leaf of leek) and 666.87 mg/kg (root of leek), Mg ...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 17, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Fahad AlJuhaimi Duygu Ak çay Kulluk Isam A Mohamed Ahmed Fatma G ökmen Yılmaz Emad Karrar Mehmet Musa Özcan Source Type: research
Cadmium Exposure was Associated with Sex-Specific Thyroid Dysfunction: Consistent Evidence from Two Independent Cross-Sectional Studies Based on Urinary and Blood Cadmium Measurements
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 Apr 17. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04176-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPopulation-based studies on the association between cadmium (Cd) exposure and thyroid function are limited and have shown conflicting results. Two independent cross-sectional studies using different Cd biomarkers were carried out in six rural areas with different soil Cd levels in China. Thyroid dysfunction was defined based on levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4). Multivariable linear regression, multiple logistic regression, and restrictive cubic splines models were used to estimate the associa...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 17, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Ranqi Shao Liqin Su Peng Wang Xu Han Ting Wang Jun Dai Yi Gu Jiao Luo Lifang Deng Jingping Liu Source Type: research
Influence of Silicon Supplementation on Growth, Immunity, Antioxidant, Hormonal Profile and Bone Health Biomarkers in Pre-ruminant Crossbred Calves
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04178-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSilicon (Si), a newer trace element, is believed to be important for healthy bone formation and to decrease bone resorption, improving the quality of bone by manipulating several hormones and enzymes. Therefore, the current investigation was conducted to determine the impact of Si supplementation on growth, immunity, antioxidant, hormonal profile and biomarkers of bone health in pre-ruminant crossbred calves. Twenty-four crossbred calves (5-7 days) were selected on the basis of their body weight (BW 31.65 ± 0.46 kg) and divide...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 15, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Lamella Ojha Raman Malik Veena Mani Abhishek Kumar Singh Manpreet Singh Source Type: research
Relationship Between Arsenic in Biological Media and Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04157-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTArsenic (As) is an environmental pollutant with carcinogenic effects and breast cancer (BC) is a prevalent malignant tumor in women. The goal of this meta-analysis was to establish a connection between biological sample As levels and the risk of developing BC. Pub Med, Web of Science, Scopus, and Elsevier were used to systematically screen the literature published between 1990 and 2023. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was also used in assessing the quality of publications. A random-effects model was used to assess the pertinent data...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 15, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Mehrad Nikravesh Saeed Ghanbari Mahdiehsadat Badiee Kourosh Zarea Mehrnoosh Moosavi Mehrnoush Matin Source Type: research
Association Between Iodine Status and Prevalence of Hypothyroidism, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, and Thyroid Nodule: a Cross-Sectional Study in Shandong Province, China
This study identified associations between different UIC levels and the prevalence of thyroid disorders, with low UIC (< 100 μg/L) posing a risk for TN, and the detection rate of TN and hypothyroidism was the lowest in UIC (200-299 μg/L) group. Therefore, the acceptable UIC range of 'adequate' iodine intake among adults can be widened from 100-199 µg/L to 100-299 µg/L.PMID:38619679 | DOI:10.1007/s12011-024-04179-4 (Source: Biological Trace Element Research)
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 15, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Fangang Meng Peng Liu Yang Du Jinyin Yao Lijun Fan Chunpeng Lv Yi Chen Xianglan Chen Wen Jiang Wei Zhang Dianjun Sun Source Type: research
Influence of Silicon Supplementation on Growth, Immunity, Antioxidant, Hormonal Profile and Bone Health Biomarkers in Pre-ruminant Crossbred Calves
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04178-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSilicon (Si), a newer trace element, is believed to be important for healthy bone formation and to decrease bone resorption, improving the quality of bone by manipulating several hormones and enzymes. Therefore, the current investigation was conducted to determine the impact of Si supplementation on growth, immunity, antioxidant, hormonal profile and biomarkers of bone health in pre-ruminant crossbred calves. Twenty-four crossbred calves (5-7 days) were selected on the basis of their body weight (BW 31.65 ± 0.46 kg) and divide...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 15, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Lamella Ojha Raman Malik Veena Mani Abhishek Kumar Singh Manpreet Singh Source Type: research
Relationship Between Arsenic in Biological Media and Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04157-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTArsenic (As) is an environmental pollutant with carcinogenic effects and breast cancer (BC) is a prevalent malignant tumor in women. The goal of this meta-analysis was to establish a connection between biological sample As levels and the risk of developing BC. Pub Med, Web of Science, Scopus, and Elsevier were used to systematically screen the literature published between 1990 and 2023. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was also used in assessing the quality of publications. A random-effects model was used to assess the pertinent data...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 15, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Mehrad Nikravesh Saeed Ghanbari Mahdiehsadat Badiee Kourosh Zarea Mehrnoosh Moosavi Mehrnoush Matin Source Type: research
