Distribution of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane and hexachlorocyclohexane in urban soils and risk assessment by Bhupander Kumar, Meenu Mishra, Virendra Kumar Verma, Sanjay Kumar, Chandra Shekhar Sharma

“…Human and environmental health risk assessment was carried out by the estimation of lifetime average daily dose (LADD), incremental life time cancer risk (ILCR) and non carcinogenic health hazard quotient (HQ). LADD of total pesticides (HCH and DDT) for human adults and children was ranged between 3.3x10^–9-6.6x10^–8 mg kg^–1d^–1 and 1.7x10^–8-3.4x10^–7 mg kg^–1 d^–1, respectively. …”

Collaborative reliance in medicine safety and quality regulation: Investigation of experiences in handling N-nitrosamine impurities among ZaZiBoNa participating countries by Patience P. Shabangu, Rutendo J. Kuwana, Admire Dube

“…IntroductionThe presence of N-nitrosamine impurities in medicines raised concerns globally as they are genotoxic and probable human carcinogens. A review of N-nitrosamine impurities in medicines provides an opportunity for National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) to ensure that corrective and preventive actions are applied so that safe and good quality medicines are made available to the public. …”
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Analysis of the Kinetics of Swimming Pool Water Reaction in Analytical Device Reproducing Its Circulation on a Small Scale by Wojciech Kaczmarek, Jarosław Panasiuk, Szymon Borys, Aneta Pobudkowska, Mikołaj Majsterek

“…THMs are volatile organic compounds from the group of alkyl halides, carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, and bioaccumulating. …”
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The role of leptin in regulation of the soluble amyloid precursor protein α (sAPPα) levels in lung cancer cell media by Ben Haddad, Jeneen Khalil, Hind Al Khashali, Ravel Ray, Stuti Goel, Ban Darweesh, Kai-ling Coleman, Caroline Wozniak, Robert Ranzenberger, Brooke Lopo, Jeffrey Guthrie, Deborah Heyl, Hedeel Guy Evans

“…This study is significant as it provides evidence for a likely carcinogenic role of leptin in NSCLC cells via upregulation of sAPPα levels in the media, and highlights the importance of targeting leptin as a potential therapeutic strategy for NSCLC treatment.…”
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Identification of key genes in hepatocellular carcinoma associated with exposure to TCDD and α-endosulfan by WGCNA by Yanyuan Lu, Shiqi Liu, Yeqing Sun, Bin Zhao, Dan Xu

“…2,3,7,8-tet-rachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and α-endosulfan are two typical persistent organic pollutants (POPs), both of which accumulate in the liver and have potential carcinogenic hepatic effects. The underlying molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain elusive when exposure to POPs. …”
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Chronic pesticide exposure may increase the risk for obesity by suppressing diet-induced thermogenesis by Aiman Idrees, Aleenah Mohsin, Aqeeb Ur Rehman

“…Apart from the well-recognized dermatological, gastrointestinal, respiratory, carcinogenic, neurological and endocrine effects of pesticide exposure (3), a novel consequence in recent studies is the reduction of diet-induced thermogenesis in those chronically exposed to pesticides. …”
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Synthesis of bismuth oxyhalide (BiOBrzI(1-z)) solid solutions for photodegradation of methylene dye [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Robert O. Gembo, Ochieng Aoyi, Stephen Majoni, Anita Etale, Sebusi Odisitse, Cecil K. King'ondu

“…Background: The removal of textile wastes is a priority due to their mutagenic and carcinogenic properties.  In this study, bismuth oxyhalide was used in the removal of methylene blue (MB) which is a textile waste. …”
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Aspartate α-decarboxylase a new therapeutic target in the fight against Helicobacter pylori infection by Kareem A. Ibrahim, Mona T. Kashef, Tharwat R. Elkhamissy, Mohammed A. Ramadan, Omneya M. Helmy

“…This provides hope for saving the lives of those at high risk of infection with the carcinogenic H. pylori.…”
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The use of tropical bromeliads (Tillandsia spp.) for monitoring atmospheric pollution in the town of Florence, Italy by Luigi Brighigna, Alessio Papini, Stefano Mosti, Andrea Cornia, Paola Bocchini, Guido Galletti

“…PAHs are compounds known to be dangerous because of their carcinogenic potential, and among cormophytes, tillands (monocotyledons equipped with peculiar, specialised, epidermal trichomes) are considered promising for air pollution biomonitoring. …”
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Influence of Biochar and Animal Manures Application on Ammonia and Nitrate Concentrations in the Root and Shoot of Three Varieties of Turnips by George F. Antonious, Eric T. Turley, Buddhi R. Gyawali, Angel C. Freeman

“…High levels of NO₃ in edible plants is associated with harmful effects on human health, due to the risk of creation of carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds. NO₃ in SQR roots and shoots (edible greens) was greater than varieties PTWG and TC. …”
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Pan-cancer analysis of the prognostic and immunological role of Fanconi anemia complementation group E by Zhixian Zhou, Huan Yin, Suye Suye, Jiarong He, Chun Fu

“…Based on The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia (CCLE), Genotype Tissue-Expression (GTEx), Human Protein Atlas (HPA), Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO), and Cancer Single-cell Atlas (CancerSEA) databases, we investigated the carcinogenicity of FANCE using various bioinformatics methods, including FANCE expression and prognosis, immune invasion, tumor mutation burden, microsatellite instability, and neoantigens. …”
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Molecular Study of Nucleotide Changes of ATPase6 and MT-CYB Genes in the Mitochondrial Genome of Patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) by Mohammad Mehdi Heidari, Fatemeh Ebrahimi, Zahra Shaker Ardakani, Mahsa Mirzaei, Shima Mirhosseini, Mehri Khatami

“…According to new research, in addition to nuclear disorders, mitochondrial functional disorders are also one of the essential carcinogenic factors and also a promising target for cancer treatment. …”
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Distribution patterns of human papillomavirus genotypes among women in Guangzhou, China by Shu Li, Kelan Zhang, Liu Yang, Jia Wu, Neha Bhargava, Yinghua Li, Fei Gao

“…The prevalence of HR-HPV was recorded at 13.94% (both single-infections and multi-infections), probably high-risk HPV/possibly carcinogenic (pHR-HPV) as 3.51%; and low-risk HPV (LR-HPV) as 3.56%. …”
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Life Cycle Analysis of Lab-Scale Constructed Wetlands for the Treatment of Industrial Wastewater and Landfill Leachate from Municipal Solid Waste: A Comparative Assessment by Md. Kawser Alam, Md. Al Sadikul Islam, Tanveer Saeed, Sheikh Mokhlesur Rahman, Nehreen Majed

“…However, both the systems worked very well in the carcinogenic category, providing good treatment performance, and eventually exerting lesser impact. …”
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Identification and biodiversity patterns of Aspergillus species isolated from some soil invertebrates at high altitude using morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analyses by Mohamed Fadl Awad, Bander Albogami, Tarombera Mwabvu, Montaser M. Hassan, Alaa Baazeem, Mohamed M. Hassan, Mohsen Mohamed Elsharkawy

“…Background The carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic chemicals such as aflatoxin are a worldwide health problem. …”
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Electrochemical oxidation of methylene blue dye in wastewater using mechanically alloyed high entropy alloy modified carbon paste electrode using cyclic voltammetry by Shashanka Rajendrachari, Vinayak M Adimule, Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash, Anup Pandith

“…MB is a cationic dye that is toxic, and carcinogenic in high doses; generally used in textile, paper, and leather industries for coloring purposes and discharged into the water sources and thus creating a threat to aquatic animals and humans. …”
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Emission of BTEX and PAHs from molding sands with furan cold setting resins containing different contents of free furfuryl alcohol during production of cast iron by Mariusz Holtzer, Sylwia Zymankowska-Kumon, Angelika Kmita

“…However, due to probable carcinogenic properties of furfuryl alcohol, the EU Directive limits the content of this substance (in a monomer form in resin) to 25%. …”
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Biochar Derived from Agricultural Wastes as a Means of Facilitating the Degradation of Azo Dyes by Sulfides by Qilin Han, Yadong Yang, Ruofan Wang, Kai Zhang, Na Liu, Mei Hong

“…Dyes are common contaminants, some of which are teratogenic, carcinogenic, and causative of ecological damage, and dye wastewater often contains toxic sulfides. …”
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Estragole Inhibits Growth and Aflatoxin Biosynthesis of Aspergillus flavus by Affecting Reactive Oxygen Species Homeostasis by Liuke Liang, Wei Zhang, Jing Hao, Yanyu Wang, Shan Wei, Shuaibing Zhang, Yuansen Hu, Yangyong Lv

“…IMPORTANCE Aspergillus flavus contaminates crops and produces aflatoxins, carcinogenic secondary metabolites which pose a serious threat to agricultural production and animal and human health. …”
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Development of Certified Reference Materials of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Organochlorine Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Sediments by TIAN Qin, TONG Ling, AN Ziyi, XU Chunxue, SUN Huizhong, DIAO Jinling

“…BACKGROUND Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have teratogenic, carcinogenic and mutagenic effects, which are priority pollutants. …”
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