Tag: heavy metals

Determining the Correlations between Geo-chemical Speciation of Heavy Metals in Surface Sediments and Their Concentrations in Giant Mudskipper

To investigate heavy metals accumulation in giant mudskipper (Periophthalmodon schlosseri), surface sediments and giant mudskipper (Periophthalmodon schlosseri) were collected from six sampling sites on Peninsular Malaysia’s west coast in August and September 2008 and March and June 2010. The goal of this study was to determine the concentrations of...
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The Role of In-vitro Cytotoxicity Assays to Confirm Non-toxicity Subsequent to the Detoxification Procedure of Mercuric Sulphide and Arsenic Trisulphide, Two Integral Metal Components Used in the Formulation of a Novel Herbo-mineral Antiviral Drug Targeted for COVID-19, ZingiVir-H

Herbo-mineral drugs are unique Ayurvedic metallic preparations that have been used in the treatment of various disorders by traditional medicinal practitioners for centuries in the Indian subcontinent. They have a number of advantages that have led to their widespread use in the treatment of various disorders by traditional medicinal...
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Study on Meta-Analysis of Heavy Metal Partitioning and Allocation Plasticity of Nicotiana glauca Graham (Solanaceae)| Chapter 5 | New Visions in Biological Science Vol.10

Background: Heavy metal toxicity in contaminated settings generated a variety of physiological stress responses, resulting in damage to biological components like membranes, proteins, and DNA. Nicotiana glauca is an Egyptian invasive plant with a contradictory trend, making it difficult to assess its environmental contamination stance The goal of this...
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Study on Health Risk Assessment of Levels of Some Toxic Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons of Some Commercial Soft Drinks Commonly Consumed among Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Food safety is an increasing concern around the world, especially given the relatively large number of soft drinks in the beverage market and their high consumption rate, particularly among youngsters. It’s critical to assess the quantities of hazardous metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) residues in soft drinks, which,...
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