Tímea Brázová, Yaroslav Syrota, Mikuláš Oros, Dalibor Uhrovič
{"title":"Heavy Metal Accumulation in Freshwater Fish: The Role of Species, Age, Gender, and Parasites.","authors":"Tímea Brázová, Yaroslav Syrota, Mikuláš Oros, Dalibor Uhrovič","doi":"10.1007/s00128-025-04068-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-025-04068-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study investigates the distribution of cadmium, chromium, and mercury levels in sediments, plants, and fish from Zemplínska Šírava, a historically contaminated reservoir in Slovakia. Using fish as bioindicators, we analyzed the impact of factors such as age, gender, ecological group, and parasite burden on heavy metal accumulation. Results revealed that mercury was highest in fish muscle, particularly predatory species, whereas chromium and cadmium were predominantly found in liver tissues. Chromium accumulation was influenced by gender, with females showing higher levels. Older fish exhibit greater cadmium accumulation in liver tissue. Parasite burden was associated with elevated mercury levels in fish muscle. Notably, the cestode Caryophyllaeus laticeps had significantly higher chromium levels than its host, freshwater bream (Abramis brama). This study highlights the important role of fish and parasites in monitoring aquatic contamination and illustrates the complex interplay of biological and environmental factors in heavy metal bioaccumulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"114 6","pages":"92"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12152064/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Junfeng An, Conghui Wang, Jia Yu, Kaipian Shi, Youru Yao, Jingyi Zhang, Chonghong Zhang, Yuesheng Lin, Shiyin Li
{"title":"Characteristics of Humic Acid-Iron Colloid Stability and Its Mechanism of Binding with As(III).","authors":"Junfeng An, Conghui Wang, Jia Yu, Kaipian Shi, Youru Yao, Jingyi Zhang, Chonghong Zhang, Yuesheng Lin, Shiyin Li","doi":"10.1007/s00128-025-04070-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-025-04070-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The water-soil interface contains substantial amounts of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and iron minerals. However, the stability and aggregation behavior of DOM-Fe colloids under varying concentrations and mineral compositions remain unclear. Therefore, the binding behavior of these composite colloids with As(III) requires further investigation. This study analyzes the surface charge and particle size variations of the composite colloids to understand their stability and the binding process with As. Results indicate that the C/Fe molar ratio affects the dispersion of the three types of humic acid-iron (HA-Fe) composite colloids. As the C/Fe ratio increases, the Zeta potential of the composite colloids increases, and their particle size decreases, with a minimum size of 135, 232, and 188 nm. When the C/Fe molar ratio is below 4.7, sedimentation occurs, with the maximum sedimentation value (C/C<sub>0</sub>) reaching 0.7. As pH increases, the Zeta potential of all three HA-Fe composite colloids increases by 6.3, 8.1, and 6.2 mV respectively, and their particle sizes decrease, with average reductions of 336, 483, and 256 nm. The binding capacity with As(III) increases as the C/Fe ratio rises from 0 to 23.3. At a C/Fe ratio of 23.3, the binding coefficients (logK<sub>D</sub>) with As(III) are 2.42, 2.86, and 2.96 for the three composite colloids, respectively. Among them, the HA-FeO(OH) composite colloid shows the highest binding rate with arsenic at 92% when the C/Fe ratio is 23.3. The binding mechanisms include complexation, redox reactions, and cation bridge formation. The findings provide new insights into the environmental behavior of DOM-Fe at water-soil interfaces and their impact on pollutant migration.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"114 6","pages":"90"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144245608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Histological Alterations in Liver of Anabas testudineus on Short Term Exposure to Naphthalene, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon.","authors":"Lipika Patnaik, Susri Nayak","doi":"10.1007/s00128-025-04064-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-025-04064-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) have captured the interest of many investigators worldwide because of adverse effects on aquatic organisms. Naphthalene has potential uses both for domestic and industrial purposes and is known to be discharged into aquatic ecosystems. Considering the overuse and the probability of elevated discharge of naphthalene in aquatic bodies, this experiment was planned to decipher the consequences of naphthalene on Anabas testudineus, a freshwater fish in terms of histological changes in liver under laboratory conditions. Variable concentrations of naphthalene based on 72 h LC<sub>50</sub> value (4.4-5 mgL<sup>-1</sup>) were administered in water for 72 h. Naphthalene exposure caused histological anomalies like structural modifications in central vein, vacuolation, hypertrophication, necrotic hepatocytes, accumulated blood cells and lipid deposition. Significant modifications like necrosis, hypertrophication and vacuolation were noticed in the hepatic tissues of fish exposed to highest concentration of naphthalene. Hence, the current study exhibited that naphthalene pollution in aquatic ecosystem can affect the health conditions of aquatic fauna.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"114 6","pages":"91"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144245609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wenwen Li, Ning Liu, Xiaoling Tan, Ruoyao Shen, Jiaming Yu, Jie Li, Khateeb Hussain, Shiyong Yang
{"title":"Phytoextraction of Soil Cadmium by Vetiveria zizanioides Dead Shoots.","authors":"Wenwen Li, Ning Liu, Xiaoling Tan, Ruoyao Shen, Jiaming Yu, Jie Li, Khateeb Hussain, Shiyong Yang","doi":"10.1007/s00128-025-04066-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-025-04066-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vetiveria zizanioides, as a perennial herb with high biomass, provides a feasible method for the phytoextraction of cadmium (Cd). In this study, two levels of Cd exposure (18 and 200 mg·kg<sup>-1</sup>) were performed to investigate Cd accumulation in Vetiveria zizanioides. The results showed that Cd content in dead shoots reached 1412.35 mg·kg<sup>-1</sup>, 5.79 folds higher than that in roots. Cd stress promoted Fe mobility in the soil and increased Fe accumulation in plant. The correlation between Fe and Cd revealed that the competition between Fe and Cd inhibited the metabolic absorption of Cd in Vetiveria zizanioides. Cd stress accelerated shoot senescence and increased stomatal density, suggesting that Cd flowed into dead shoots was mainly motivated through its vessel transport. This study offers a theoretical basis for phytoextraction of high Cd-contaminated soils.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"114 6","pages":"88"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144232883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jun Sasaki, Itaru Sato, Keiji Okada, Yoshitaka Deguchi, Masahiro Natsuhori, Takahisa Murata, Hiroshi Satoh, Hiroyuki Chida, Nobuhiko Ito
{"title":"Thyroid Carcinoma in a Japanese Black Cow Living in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident Contamination Area.","authors":"Jun Sasaki, Itaru Sato, Keiji Okada, Yoshitaka Deguchi, Masahiro Natsuhori, Takahisa Murata, Hiroshi Satoh, Hiroyuki Chida, Nobuhiko Ito","doi":"10.1007/s00128-025-04065-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-025-04065-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The thyroid glands of an 11-year-old castrated cow housed in a region contaminated by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident were collected for histopathological examination. The estimated cumulative external exposure dose was 459 mSv. Macroscopically, the left lobe of the thyroid gland was firm and enlarged, and multilobular cystic structures could be observed on the cut surface. Histologically, the tumor cells were tall, cuboidal to columnar, and formed follicles of variable sizes and shapes. The fibrous capsule was unclear, and the neoplastic invasion of follicular tumor cells was obvious in the adjacent thyroid parenchyma. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were positive for thyroglobulin and thyroid transcription factor-1, and the MIB-1 index was 6.2%. Based on these findings, the neoplastic lesion was diagnosed as thyroid carcinoma. This is the first report of thyroid carcinoma in a cow exposed to radiation caused by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"114 6","pages":"89"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12141136/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144232884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigation of the Protective Effects of Dithiocarbamates Against Cobalt-Induced Genotoxicity in Allium cepa L. Roots.","authors":"Berrin Topuz, Emel Uslu","doi":"10.1007/s00128-025-04067-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-025-04067-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High levels of Co(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> for living organisms are toxic. In this study, the protective effects of 2,6-dimethyl-morpholine dithiocarbamate (DMMDTC) against the toxicity of Co(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> on Allium cepa L. were investigated. Seven groups of onion bulbs were established to investigate the potential effects of DMMDTC against Co(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> exposure in root tips. These are a control group, two groups of DMMDTC alone in different concentrations, two groups of Co(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> in different concentrations, and finally, two groups of combined DMMDTC (1,2) + Co (1,2) in different concentrations were applied to onion roots. The effects of the chemicals on physiological parameters, Mitotic Index (MI), Micro Nucleus (MN), genotoxicity and Co(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> accumulation in the roots were examined. MI analysis revealed that Co(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> treatments reduced the MI compared to water control by 52.2-46.6%, depending on the concentration. The combinations of DMMDTC + Co(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> significantly increased MI while decreasing MN compared to the cobalt-only treatments. However the protective effect of DMMDTC against cobalt toxicity was limited when the data compared to the water control. The heavy damage to epidermis cells and nucleus was also observed in those cobalt applied groups. Co(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> accumulation in the roots, compared to water control, was also high in Co1-Co2 groups. The DMMDTC used in this study had effects similar to those of plant extracts in reducing genotoxic effects. Therefore, the research highlights the potential benefits of using synthesized DMMDTC on Allium cepa against the toxic effects of cobalt.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"114 6","pages":"87"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144232882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Different Impacts of Chelating Agents on Cd Bioavailability in Microbes and Plants.","authors":"Xinying Wang, Wenyao Tang, Dandan Cao, Yingying Guo, Qiang Dong, Guangliang Liu, Yanwei Liu, Yongguang Yin, Yong Cai, Guibin Jiang","doi":"10.1007/s00128-025-04063-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-025-04063-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding the role of chelating agents on Cd bioavailability is key for assessing risks and guiding remediation in Cd-contaminated soils. Effects of three common chelating agents on Cd availability to microorganisms and plants were investigated using solution with similar Cd species profiles. As indicated by a Cd-inducible Escherichia coli biosensor, citric acid, nitrilotriacetic acid, and N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glutamic acid (GLDA) significantly enhanced microbial Cd availability, with fluorescence intensities adjusted to OD<sub>600</sub> increasing by 1.50-1.71, 1.78-1.87, and 1.69-2.10 times. But these agents caused comparable or diminished Cd accumulation in Sedum plumbizincicola, with GLDA causing a 67.7% decrease. Microorganisms with sulfhydryl-rich ligands effectively compete with chelating agents for Cd, unlike less competitive ligands of roots. Thus variations in Cd bioavailability stem from different biological ligands on biological surfaces and secreted by microorganisms and plants, affecting surface interactions and metal speciation. This highlights the role of biological ligands in determining Cd availability.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"114 6","pages":"86"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144207275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of Upstream and Downstream Surface Water Microplastic Pollution in Lower Himalayan Gaula River, Uttarakhand, India.","authors":"Sheikh Shifa, Karan Sathish, Shweta Saraswat","doi":"10.1007/s00128-025-04061-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-025-04061-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the prevalence, characteristics, and distribution of microplastics in the Gaula River, Uttarakhand, India. Microplastics collected from surface water samples at four upstream and four downstream locations along the Gaula River in Uttarakhand were analyzed using SEM-EDS and FTIR spectroscopy to assess their concentration and composition. A total of 212 microplastic particles were identified, with higher downstream accumulation (122 particles) than upstream (90 particles). Fibers and fragments were the dominant shapes, primarily composed of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). FTIR confirmed polymer-specific functional groups, while SEM-EDS revealed smooth surfaces with minimal heavy metal adsorption, indicating recent contamination. Findings suggest improper waste disposal and urban runoff as primary pollution sources. This study enhances understanding of microplastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems, particularly in urbanized regions, and underscores the urgent need for effective monitoring and mitigation strategies to reduce environmental impacts.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"114 6","pages":"85"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144141039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amr E Keshta, Joel E Gagnon, J C Barrette, Mohamed E Shaheen
{"title":"Pollution Load Index and Ecological Risk Assessment of Sediment Heavy Metals in Lake Edku, Egypt.","authors":"Amr E Keshta, Joel E Gagnon, J C Barrette, Mohamed E Shaheen","doi":"10.1007/s00128-025-04054-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-025-04054-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Coastal lagoons, like lake Edku in north Egypt, are vital ecosystems that offer a wide variety of ecosystem services, including wildlife habitats. However, many are experiencing severe human impacts due to their proximity to urbanization. The main objectives of this study were to determine the concentrations of major and trace elements in lake Edku sediments, and to assess their ecological risk impacts based on Contamination Degree (Cd), Pollution Load Index (PLI), and Potential Ecological Risk Index (PERI). During March 2022, six sampling stations (S1 through S6) were established across the lake, and a total of 14 elements were analyzed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). Our analyses indicate that sediment collected from sampling stations near to sources of wastewater runoff is the most polluted. For example, S1, which is located near to wastewater discharge, had the highest concentration of Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb (90.9, 23.1, 58.7, 55.2, 81.4, 0.5, and 12.8 µg/g, respectively). Evaluating the sediment PERI revealed that sampling stations S1, S2, and S4 had moderate ecological risk (150 < average PERI < 300), indicating there is a negative environmental impact on the living organisms and water quality of lake Edku. Because lake Edku is important for biodiversity conservation, continuous monitoring of metal contamination should be a top priority, as well as improving the efficiency of wastewater treatment facilities to ensure removal of metals before discharging to coastal ecosystems.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"114 6","pages":"84"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144085624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Suryasikha Samal, Pratik Acharya, Rashmi Rekha Samal, Tanushree Moharana, C S K Mishra, Priyadarshini Dash, Satyabrata Brahma, Binayak Prasad Behera, Pragyan Pallavini
{"title":"Polyvinyl Chloride and Polypropylene Microplastics Impact Soil Total Antioxidant Capacity and Exoenzyme Secretions.","authors":"Suryasikha Samal, Pratik Acharya, Rashmi Rekha Samal, Tanushree Moharana, C S K Mishra, Priyadarshini Dash, Satyabrata Brahma, Binayak Prasad Behera, Pragyan Pallavini","doi":"10.1007/s00128-025-04059-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-025-04059-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Microplastics (MPs), notably polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polypropylene (PP), are major pollutants in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. PVC and PP are the most used polymers for manufacturing plastic goods and therefore constitute bulk of plastic debris which are the major sources of MPs. This study examines the impact of PVC and PP MPs on soil total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and microbial exoenzyme activities. A 0.25% (w/w) MP addition significantly reduced soil TAC and the activities of amylase, invertase, and dehydrogenase over 72 h, while cellulase activity increased. The effects varied by MP type, with molecular docking revealing stronger MP binding affinities to exoenzymes for PP than PVC, particularly with cellulase. The findings indicate MPs reduce soil antioxidants and most exoenzyme activities, except for cellulase.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"114 5","pages":"82"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144075034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}