Concentration-Dependent Effects of Boric Acid on Osteogenic Differentiation of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 May 3. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04204-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTVascular calcification can be triggered by oxidative stress and inflammation. Although boron possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, its effect on osteogenic differentiation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) has yet to be examined. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the effect of boric acid (BA), the main form of boron in body fluids, on the osteogenic differentiation of VSMCs. Following the isolation of VSMCs, the effects of BA on cell proliferation were determined by MTT. The impact of various BA concentr...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 3, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Osama Al Khalif G ülay Sezer Source Type: research
Impact of Lithium on the Immune System: An Investigation of T-Cell Subpopulations and Cytokine Responses in Rats
In conclusion, lithium adversely impacted the cellular defense system. Furthermore, apart from its anti-inflammatory properties, lithium exhibited cytokine-mediated inflammatory activities. Therefore, lithium's potential adverse effects on the immune system should be considered in immunodeficient patients and those with an inflammatory status treated with high doses of lithium.PMID:38700635 | DOI:10.1007/s12011-024-04202-8 (Source: Biological Trace Element Research)
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 3, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Erdal Matur Sibel Akyol Selmin Toplan Semra Ozdemir Ibrahim Akyaz ı Nuran Dar ıyerli Source Type: research
Elemental and Radiological Characterisation of Arbutus unedo L. Leaves and Tea: Impact of Preparation Method on Nutritional Risk/Benefit
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 May 3. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04201-9. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to characterise the elemental and radiological composition of strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) leaves and tea preparations and compare it with commercial Uvin H herbal mixture, widely used in treatment of urinary tract infections. The concentration of 17 elements and the activity concentration of selected radionuclides were measured in strawberry tree leaves/Uvin H herbal mixture, as well as in herbal tea prepared by infusion or decoction of leaves for 5 or 10 min. In both leaves and tea preparations,...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 3, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Blanka Tariba Lovakovi ć Davor Ra šeta Maja Lazarus Karlo Jurica Tanja Živković Semren Andreja Juri č Aleksandra Drami ćanin Branko Petrinec Aleksandar Bulog Irena Br čić Karačonji Source Type: research
Concentrations, Sources, and Health Risk of Heavy Metals in Edible Parts of Broilers from Northeast of Algeria
This study aimed to determine the concentration of mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), and iron (Fe) in the edible parts of broilers, as well as in feed, drinking water, and litter as sources of contamination and to assess their possible human health risk in the province of Jijel (Northeast Algeria). The range of Hg, Pb, and Fe in edible parts were 0.004-0.007, 0.185-0.480, and 28.536-88.306 mg/kg, respectively, and the difference in content was only significant (p < 0.05) for lead. Breast and thigh samples had Pb concentrations above the maximum limit. Spearman coefficient analysis revealed that most correlations were positive be...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 2, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Karima Benamirouche Farid Ait Merzeg Djamila Baazize-Ammi Souhila Mahmoudi Ouahiba Belfadel Lilya Boudriche Source Type: research
Recuperative Effects of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) in Catla catla After Sub-Lethal Exposure to Lead
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 May 2. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04213-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis research was conducted to validate the beneficial effects of incorporating dietary cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) powder (CzP) in alleviating lead (Pb) poisoning in fish. Healthy Catla catla individuals (16.36 ± 0.19 g/fish) were distributed across 18 tanks in triplicate groups. The experimental groups were as follows: Control group: fish without supplementation or exposure to Pb; positive control group: fish without supplementation but exposed to 1 mg/L Pb; 5 g/kg CzP along with 1 mg/L Pb exposure; 10 g/kg CzP along wit...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 2, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Zeeshan Yousaf Syed Makhdoom Hussain Shafaqat Ali Pallab K Sarker Khalid A Al-Ghanim Source Type: research
Concentrations, Sources, and Health Risk of Heavy Metals in Edible Parts of Broilers from Northeast of Algeria
This study aimed to determine the concentration of mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), and iron (Fe) in the edible parts of broilers, as well as in feed, drinking water, and litter as sources of contamination and to assess their possible human health risk in the province of Jijel (Northeast Algeria). The range of Hg, Pb, and Fe in edible parts were 0.004-0.007, 0.185-0.480, and 28.536-88.306 mg/kg, respectively, and the difference in content was only significant (p < 0.05) for lead. Breast and thigh samples had Pb concentrations above the maximum limit. Spearman coefficient analysis revealed that most correlations were positive be...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 2, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Karima Benamirouche Farid Ait Merzeg Djamila Baazize-Ammi Souhila Mahmoudi Ouahiba Belfadel Lilya Boudriche Source Type: research
Recuperative Effects of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) in Catla catla After Sub-Lethal Exposure to Lead
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 May 2. doi: 10.1007/s12011-024-04213-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis research was conducted to validate the beneficial effects of incorporating dietary cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) powder (CzP) in alleviating lead (Pb) poisoning in fish. Healthy Catla catla individuals (16.36 ± 0.19 g/fish) were distributed across 18 tanks in triplicate groups. The experimental groups were as follows: Control group: fish without supplementation or exposure to Pb; positive control group: fish without supplementation but exposed to 1 mg/L Pb; 5 g/kg CzP along with 1 mg/L Pb exposure; 10 g/kg CzP along wit...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 2, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Zeeshan Yousaf Syed Makhdoom Hussain Shafaqat Ali Pallab K Sarker Khalid A Al-Ghanim Source Type: research
Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination and Health Risk Associated with Cultivated Vegetables along Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway, Bangladesh
This study contributed the greatest concern for both carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health impacts through ingesting contaminated vegetables.PMID:38691305 | DOI:10.1007/s12011-024-04200-w (Source: Biological Trace Element Research)
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 1, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Mohammed Abdus Salam Salma Akhter Md Nur-E-Alam Md Saydul Islam Sanchita Dewanjee Md Abu Bakar Siddique Tapos Kumar Chakraborty Vinit Prakash Source Type: research
Research on the Effect and Mechanism of Selenium on Colorectal Cancer Through TRIM32
In conclusion, our findings provided evidence that Se inhibited the growth of colorectal cancer cells by down-regulating TRIM32.PMID:38691306 | DOI:10.1007/s12011-024-04206-4 (Source: Biological Trace Element Research)
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 1, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Xiaohua Cai Yintong Su Jiayu Ning Xingxing Fan Mei Shen Source Type: research
The Role of Fe, S, P, Ca, and Sr in Porous Skeletal Lesions: A Study on Non-adult Individuals Using pXRF
This study highlights PSL complexity and opens new avenues for research.PMID:38691307 | DOI:10.1007/s12011-024-04187-4 (Source: Biological Trace Element Research)
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 1, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Ricardo A M P Gomes Lidia Catarino Ana Luisa Santos Source Type: research
Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination and Health Risk Associated with Cultivated Vegetables along Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway, Bangladesh
This study contributed the greatest concern for both carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health impacts through ingesting contaminated vegetables.PMID:38691305 | DOI:10.1007/s12011-024-04200-w (Source: Biological Trace Element Research)
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 1, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Mohammed Abdus Salam Salma Akhter Md Nur-E-Alam Md Saydul Islam Sanchita Dewanjee Md Abu Bakar Siddique Tapos Kumar Chakraborty Vinit Prakash Source Type: research
Research on the Effect and Mechanism of Selenium on Colorectal Cancer Through TRIM32
In conclusion, our findings provided evidence that Se inhibited the growth of colorectal cancer cells by down-regulating TRIM32.PMID:38691306 | DOI:10.1007/s12011-024-04206-4 (Source: Biological Trace Element Research)
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 1, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Xiaohua Cai Yintong Su Jiayu Ning Xingxing Fan Mei Shen Source Type: research
The Role of Fe, S, P, Ca, and Sr in Porous Skeletal Lesions: A Study on Non-adult Individuals Using pXRF
This study highlights PSL complexity and opens new avenues for research.PMID:38691307 | DOI:10.1007/s12011-024-04187-4 (Source: Biological Trace Element Research)
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - May 1, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Ricardo A M P Gomes Lidia Catarino Ana Luisa Santos Source Type: research
Trace Element Concentration in the Blood and Aqueous Humor of Subjects with Eye Cataract
In conclusion, this study provides evidence of the involvement of specific elements in cataract development and severity, and the findings highlighted important avenues for future research. Understanding the biological mechanism underlying element-induced cataract may contribute to preventing cataractogenesis and providing targeted interventions.PMID:38687421 | DOI:10.1007/s12011-024-04207-3 (Source: Biological Trace Element Research)
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 30, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Giovanni Forte Edoardo Trovato Battagliola Mariaelena Malvasi Niccol ò Ruberti Pierluigi Daniele Alberto Mantovani Beatrice Bocca Elena Pacella Source Type: research
The Role of miR-150-5p/SOCS1 Pathway in Arsenic-Induced Pyroptosis of LX-2 Cells
This study aims to explore the mechanism of pyroptosis of human hepatocyte LX-2 cells induced by NaAsO2 through the miR-150-5p/SOCS1 pathway. LX-2 cells were transfected with different concentrations of NaAsO2, miR-150-5p inhibitor, and SOCS1 agonist. Cell activity, cell pyroptosis, and the expression of related genes and proteins were detected by scanning electron microscopy, CCK-8, qRT-PCR, western blot, and immunofluorescence. Compared with the control group, 10 µmol/L and 20 µmol/L NaAsO2 significantly elevated the protein expression levels of the pyroptosis-related proteins NLRP3, GSDMD, GSDMD-N, caspase1, and cleav...
Source: Biological Trace Element Research - April 30, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Mengyao Zhang Linzhi Li Shugang Li Source Type: research
