Estimation of Health Risks Associated with Household Dust Contamination in Bolu (Turkey) by Abdullah Zararsız, Fatma Öztürk

“…Overall, the calculated HQ value lt;1.0 suggesting there is no significant non-carcinogenic health risk for the residents. Cancer risks associated with Pb and Cr were estimated to be within the EPA’s safe limits (1x10-6 and 1.0x10-4).…”
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Contribution of ATPase copper transporters in animal but not plant virulence of the crossover pathogen Aspergillus flavus by Kunlong Yang, Yana Shadkchan, Joanna Tannous, Julio A. Landero Figueroa, Philipp Wiemann, Nir Osherov, Shihua Wang, Nancy P. Keller

“…The ubiquitous fungus Aspergillus flavus is notorious for contaminating many important crops and food-stuffs with the carcinogenic mycotoxin, aflatoxin. This fungus is also the second most frequent Aspergillus pathogen after A. fumigatus infecting immunosuppressed patients. …”
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Tissue-specific effects of benzo[a]pyrene and DDT on microRNA expression profile in female rats by D. S. Ushakov, T. S. Kalinina, A. S. Dorozhkova, V. Y. Ovchinnikov, L. F. Gulyaeva

“…Many xenobiotics in the human environment, such as benzo[a]pyrene (B(a)P) and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), may act as non-genotoxic carcinogens through epigenetic mechanisms, including changes in microRNA expression profile. …”
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The Effect of Diluent on the Release of Benzene Series from Nitrocellulose-Lacquered MDF by Xiaolei Cui, Junhong Ma, Huifang Li

“…Benzene and its series are a group of carcinogenic compounds. With the diluents of nitrocellulose (NC)-lacquered MDF as the research objects, the release of the Benzene Series was studied to provide a scientific basis for pollution control and a reference for eco-friendly paint production. …”
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Anti-Tumor Activity of <i>Hypericum perforatum</i> L. and Hyperforin through Modulation of Inflammatory Signaling, ROS Generation and Proton Dynamics by Marta Menegazzi, Pellegrino Masiello, Michela Novelli

“…Regular use of SJW reduces colorectal cancer risk in humans and prevents genotoxic effects of carcinogens in animal models. In established cancer, SJW and HPF can still exert therapeutic effects by their ability to downregulate inflammatory mediators and inhibit pro-survival kinases, angiogenic factors and extracellular matrix proteases, thereby counteracting tumor growth and spread. …”
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Exploring the impact of night shift work on methylation of circadian genes by Jennifer A. Ritonja, Kristan J. Aronson, Lisa Flaten, Danai G. Topouza, Qing Ling Duan, Francine Durocher, Joan E. Tranmer, Parveen Bhatti

“…The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between night shift work parameters (current status, duration/years, and intensity) and methylation in circadian genes as a potential mechanism underlying the carcinogenic effects of night shift work. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 74 female healthcare employees (n = 38 day workers, n = 36 night shift workers). …”
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Bone marrow stem cell injection for the treatment of critical limb ischemia by Shunya Shindo

“…Major concern to use gene transfer is possible infection or carcinogenic effect via adenovirus which is used as a vector. …”
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Safety of a feed additive consisting of a tincture derived from the roots of Gentiana lutea L. (gentian tincture) for all animal species (FEFANA asbl) by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Vasileios Bampidis, Giovanna Azimonti, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Secundino López Puente, Francesca Marcon, Baltasar Mayo, Alena Pechová, Mariana Petkova, Fernando Ramos, Yolanda Sanz, Roberto Edoardo Villa, Ruud Woutersen, Paul Brantom, Andrew Chesson, Johannes Westendorf, Paola Manini, Fabiola Pizzo, Birgit Dusemund

“…In a previous assessment, due to the genotoxic potential identified in vitro for xanthones (gentisin and isogentisin) and gentiopicroside the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) could not conclude on the safety of the additive for long‐living animals and on risks of genotoxicity and carcinogenicity for dermal exposure of unprotected users. …”
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Keratinocytes in oral submucous fibrosis: A cytomorphometric analysis using computer aided image analyser by Pratibha Kemtur, Swetha Acharya, Kaveri Hallikeri

“…Atrophic epithelium, in OSF is envisaged to predispose malignant transformation with persistent exposure oral carcinogens. As the mean values of CA, NA:CA in stage IV OSF are close to OSCC cases, it strengthens the view that advancement of fibrosis increases the risk of development of epithelial dysplasia.…”
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Development of Novel Formaldehyde-Free Melamine Resin for Retanning of Leather and Reduced Effluent Discharge in Water by Muhammad Naveed Ashraf, Azhar Ali, Muhammad Bilal Shakoor, Sajid Rashid Ahmad, Fida Hussain, Sang-Eun Oh

“…This work introduces an alternative to formaldehyde for amino resins to address its carcinogenic effects.…”
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Scientific opinion on the renewal of the authorisation of Zesti Smoke Code 10 (SF‐002) as a smoke flavouring Primary Product by EFSA Panel name on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF), Maged Younes, Gabriele Aquilina, Laurence Castle, Gisela Degen, Karl‐Heinz Engel, Paul J Fowler, Maria Jose Frutos Fernandez, Peter Fürst, Ursula Gundert‐Remy, Rainer Gürtler, Trine Husøy, Melania Manco, Peter Moldeus, Sabina Passamonti, Romina Shah, Ine Waalkens‐Berendsen, Matthew Wright, Romualdo Benigni, Polly Boon, Claudia Bolognesi, Eugenia Cordelli, Kevin Chipman, Ullrika Sahlin, Maria Carfì, Carla Martino, Salvatore Multari, Vasantha Palaniappan, Alexandra Tard, Wim Mennes

“…Considering that the exposure estimates for these two components are above the threshold of toxicological concern (TTC) of 0.0025 μg/kg bw per day for DNA‐reactive mutagens and/or carcinogens, the Panel concluded that the Primary Product raises concern with respect to genotoxicity.…”
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A review on water disinfection with plant products- by Humayun Wali, Muhammad Ahmed

“…BackgroundConventional techniques for water disinfection are fraught with issues like personnel exposure to damaging radiation and formation of harmful and carcinogenic disinfection byproducts. There are difficulties related to transportation and handling, and expensive capital and working costs also are involved like costs associated with on-site generation of disinfectants. …”
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Hazardous chemicals in recycled and reusable plastic food packaging by Birgit Geueke, Drake W. Phelps, Lindsey V. Parkinson, Jane Muncke

“…However, reusing and recycling plastics can also lead to unintended negative impacts because hazardous chemicals, like endocrine disrupters and carcinogens, can be released during reuse and accumulate during recycling. …”
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Life cycle assessment and economic analysis of Reusable formwork materials considering the circular economy by Ali Tighnavard Balasbaneh, Willy Sher, Mohd Haziman Wan Ibrahim

“…For a single use of formwork, timber is best in all categories except human non-carcinogenic toxicity. However, when 50 reuses are considered for the same wall a completely different result arises. …”
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Reducing disinfection byproduct precursors through coagulation enhancement as particle weight and size control using potassium permanganate by Ahmed M. Bayomi, Eglal R. Souaya, Eman H. Ismail, Gehad G. Mohamed, Mahmoud Mohamed Fouad Hussein

“…The widespread use of chlorine pre-oxidation in water purification has been limited in several countries owing to the production of carcinogenic byproducts when combined with naturally occurring organic matter. …”
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Evaluation Of Immunostimulant/Cytotoxic Activity Of Human Breast Cancer Prepared By Different Antigen Preparation Methods With Adjuvants Combination by Yağmur Zengin, Hümeyra Başarı, Murat Ihlamur, Emrah Şefik Abamor

“…Breast cancer which occurs by uncontrolled proliferation as a result of exposure of healthy cells in breast tissue to factors such as DNA damage, UV, radiation, carcinogens and, various chemicals has a huge portion among the cancer types. …”
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Characterisation and source apportionment of atmospheric particulate matter in an industrial cluster of Western India by Seema Nihalani, Namrata Jariwala, Anjali Khembete

“…Fine and ultra-fine particulates harbour the ability to enter the bloodstream and carry with them trace metals like copper, cadmium, iron, lead, and zinc that can cause toxic and carcinogenic effects. This necessitates an increased emphasis on the detailed chemical characterisation of atmospheric particulates. …”
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Bilastine Based Drugs as SARS-CoV-2 Protease Inhibitors: Molecular Docking, Dynamics, and ADMET Related Studies by Ajoy Kumer, Unesco Chakma, Mohammed M. Matin

“…Finally, using the admetSAR online database, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity have been calculated which indicated that these bilastine drugs are non-carcinogenic and less harmful for both aquatic and non-aquatic species. …”
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Physicians’ attitude towards Cancer and Cancer Patients in Jose R Reyes Memorial Medical Center by Deepak Sundar Shrestha, Sajani Manandhar, Rajendra Rijal, Corazon A Ngelangel

“…Expertise, years of practice (of more than 25 years), having experience with cancer patients, being active in religion, Filipino nationality and protecting oneself from carcinogens showed to be associated with positive attitude. …”
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Correlation of Bcl-2 and COX-2 Expression in Oral Lichen Planus by Nasim Taghavi, Nazanin Mahdavi, Maryam Shahla

“…The significant correlation of the intensity of Bcl-2 expression in the epithelium and the sub-epithelial inflammatory infiltrate with COX-2 expression and also the correlation of the intensity of inflammation with the severity of basal layer hydropic degeneration may imply that these two markers can induce malignant transformation in the affected epithelium in an indirect manner by the continuation of inflammation and activation of carcinogenic mechanisms .…”
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