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The objectives of this research were, first, to determine the concentrations of certain heavy metals in the edible tissue of wild brown trout (Salmo trutta trutta) from two different rivers located in the Abruzzi region (Italy), and then, to investigate the levels of variation in vitellogenin (VTG) associated with the presence of metalloestrogens. VTG is an effective indicator for endocrine disturbance, and an increase in the vitellogenin levels in male fish is widely employed as a biomarker of estrogenic contamination in the aquatic environment. The muscles of the trout were analyzed for As, Cd, Co, Cr, Ni, Pb, Al, and Zn using an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS), and Hg was measured using a direct mercury analyzer (DMA-80). The calculated values of the condition factor confirmed a healthy status for this species, indicating that the aquatic habit in both rivers is suitable for brown trout life. No significant difference in the concentrations of each metal were reported between the trout from the two rivers, and no significant difference for VTG levels were found between male and female fish. It is interesting to note the high concentrations of Al/Zn, while the Pb, Cd, and Hg concentrations in all of the samples were lower than those established by the European Commission.
Carmine Merola; Angelo Bisegna; Giovanni Angelozzi; Annamaria Conte; Maria Abete; Caterina Stella; Sabina Pederiva; Caterina Faggio; Nicoletta Riganelli; Monia Perugini. Study of Heavy Metals Pollution and Vitellogenin Levels in Brown Trout (Salmo trutta trutta) Wild Fish Populations. Applied Sciences 2021, 11, 4965 .
AMA StyleCarmine Merola, Angelo Bisegna, Giovanni Angelozzi, Annamaria Conte, Maria Abete, Caterina Stella, Sabina Pederiva, Caterina Faggio, Nicoletta Riganelli, Monia Perugini. Study of Heavy Metals Pollution and Vitellogenin Levels in Brown Trout (Salmo trutta trutta) Wild Fish Populations. Applied Sciences. 2021; 11 (11):4965.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmine Merola; Angelo Bisegna; Giovanni Angelozzi; Annamaria Conte; Maria Abete; Caterina Stella; Sabina Pederiva; Caterina Faggio; Nicoletta Riganelli; Monia Perugini. 2021. "Study of Heavy Metals Pollution and Vitellogenin Levels in Brown Trout (Salmo trutta trutta) Wild Fish Populations." Applied Sciences 11, no. 11: 4965.
In 2013, the European Union (EU) lifted the feed ban restriction, authorizing the use of non-ruminant (NR) processed animal proteins (PAPs) as ingredient in aquafeed. A further relaxation is soon expected, and NR PAPs will be allowed in next future in poultry and pig feed, avoiding cannibalism. Other potential hazards linked to PAPs as raw material should be evaluated. Antibiotics administered along the lifecycle of animals may leave residue in tissues and bones and still be present in PAPs. This monitoring study aimed to determine tetracyclines (TCLs), known to cumulate in bones, in PAPs and their possible residual antibiotic activity (RAC). A sensitive Liquid Chromatography coupled to Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method for the quantification of TCLs in PAPs was developed and applied to 55 PAPs from EU manufactures. Most PAP samples (n = 40) contained TCLs (concentrations 25.59 ÷ 456.84 µg kg−1). Among samples containing more than 25 µg kg−1 for at least three TCLs, three PAPs were chosen for RAC test before and after TCLs extraction procedure applying an in vitro acidic digestion: in two out of those three samples, RAC was observed after in vitro digestion. TCLs were determined in the digested PAPs (concentrations 26.07 ÷ 64.55 µg kg−1). The detection of TCLs in PAPs should promptly target the risk assessments of this unconsidered way of exposure to antibiotic residues.
Sara Morello; Sabina Pederiva; Rosa Avolio; Giuseppina Amato; Simona Zoppi; Alessia Di Blasio; Maria Abete; Cristina Casalone; Rosanna Desiato; Giuseppe Ru; Daniela Marchis. Tetracyclines in Processed Animal Proteins: A Monitoring Study on Their Occurrence and Antimicrobial Activity. Foods 2021, 10, 696 .
AMA StyleSara Morello, Sabina Pederiva, Rosa Avolio, Giuseppina Amato, Simona Zoppi, Alessia Di Blasio, Maria Abete, Cristina Casalone, Rosanna Desiato, Giuseppe Ru, Daniela Marchis. Tetracyclines in Processed Animal Proteins: A Monitoring Study on Their Occurrence and Antimicrobial Activity. Foods. 2021; 10 (4):696.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSara Morello; Sabina Pederiva; Rosa Avolio; Giuseppina Amato; Simona Zoppi; Alessia Di Blasio; Maria Abete; Cristina Casalone; Rosanna Desiato; Giuseppe Ru; Daniela Marchis. 2021. "Tetracyclines in Processed Animal Proteins: A Monitoring Study on Their Occurrence and Antimicrobial Activity." Foods 10, no. 4: 696.
The occurrence of 21 trace elements in native Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from the Calich Lagoon, a typical brackish area of the northwest of Sardinia (Italy), was investigated. The seasonal variation of metals in bivalves was considered, and the highest values were found in spring and summer; in particular, a high significant (P < 0.001) temporal variation was reported for silver (Ag) and mercury (Hg). The highest and similar concentrations were registered for aluminium (Al, mean 32 mg kg−1wet weight), iron (Fe, mean 32 mg kg−1 w. w.), and zinc (Zn, mean 25 mg kg−1 w. w.). The maximum limits set by European Regulations for cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and lead (Pb) were never exceeded. Speciation analysis revealed negligible risk related to inorganic arsenic (iAs). Therefore, M. galloprovincialis confirmed its role as suitable bioindicator to monitor the contamination of coastal environments. Although the recommended tolerable weekly intake (TWI) was not exceeded, the levels of aluminium should be carefully evaluated in monitoring plans in the studied lagoon. Graphical abstract
Giuseppe Esposito; Alessandro Graziano Mudadu; Maria Cesarina Abete; Sabina Pederiva; Alessandra Griglione; Caterina Stella; Sergio Ortu; Anna Maria Bazzoni; Domenico Meloni; Stefania Squadrone. Seasonal accumulation of trace elements in native Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) collected in the Calich Lagoon (Sardinia, Italy). Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2021, 28, 25770 -25781.
AMA StyleGiuseppe Esposito, Alessandro Graziano Mudadu, Maria Cesarina Abete, Sabina Pederiva, Alessandra Griglione, Caterina Stella, Sergio Ortu, Anna Maria Bazzoni, Domenico Meloni, Stefania Squadrone. Seasonal accumulation of trace elements in native Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) collected in the Calich Lagoon (Sardinia, Italy). Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2021; 28 (20):25770-25781.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiuseppe Esposito; Alessandro Graziano Mudadu; Maria Cesarina Abete; Sabina Pederiva; Alessandra Griglione; Caterina Stella; Sergio Ortu; Anna Maria Bazzoni; Domenico Meloni; Stefania Squadrone. 2021. "Seasonal accumulation of trace elements in native Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) collected in the Calich Lagoon (Sardinia, Italy)." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28, no. 20: 25770-25781.
The presence of Norovirus (NoV) and Hepatitis E virus (HEV) in non-depurated and depurated oysters raised in the north-west Italian coast was investigated by quantitative real-time RT-PCR. Total and inorganic arsenic (As) and the presence of marine biotoxins (DSP, ASP, PSP) by LC-MS were also investigated. NoV was detected through all the sampling period in non depurated and depurated oysters with highest levels during wintertime (>104 genome copies per gram, gc/g) and minimum values in summer below the LOQ (<130/140 gc/g). HEV has never been found as well as biotoxins. Total As concentration was found in oysters in the range 0.45–3.0 mg/kg, while inorganic As was found in all samples in concentrations below the LOQ (<0.020 mg/kg). The study highlights how the 24 h depuration process didn't reduce significantly NoV levels and therefore the high concentration of NoV in oysters could represent a risk for consumers especially during winter and spring months.
Roberta Battistini; Valeria Listorti; Stefania Squadrone; Sabina Pederiva; Maria Cesarina Abete; Roberto Mua; Valentina Ciccotelli; Elisabetta Suffredini; Cristiana Maurella; Elisa Baioni; Mino Orlandi; Carlo Ercolini; Laura Serracca. Occurrence and persistence of enteric viruses, arsenic and biotoxins in Pacific oysters farmed in an Italian production site. Marine Pollution Bulletin 2020, 162, 111843 .
AMA StyleRoberta Battistini, Valeria Listorti, Stefania Squadrone, Sabina Pederiva, Maria Cesarina Abete, Roberto Mua, Valentina Ciccotelli, Elisabetta Suffredini, Cristiana Maurella, Elisa Baioni, Mino Orlandi, Carlo Ercolini, Laura Serracca. Occurrence and persistence of enteric viruses, arsenic and biotoxins in Pacific oysters farmed in an Italian production site. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2020; 162 ():111843.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRoberta Battistini; Valeria Listorti; Stefania Squadrone; Sabina Pederiva; Maria Cesarina Abete; Roberto Mua; Valentina Ciccotelli; Elisabetta Suffredini; Cristiana Maurella; Elisa Baioni; Mino Orlandi; Carlo Ercolini; Laura Serracca. 2020. "Occurrence and persistence of enteric viruses, arsenic and biotoxins in Pacific oysters farmed in an Italian production site." Marine Pollution Bulletin 162, no. : 111843.
Transfer of metals from soil to plant is a possible route of contamination for the food chain. This investigation focused on the occurrence of 40 elements in the “Red Apple of Cuneo”, an Italian excellence and a Protected Geographical Indication (P.G.I.). Four cultivars were considered: Red Delicious (Jeromine) and Gala (Bukeye, Brookfield, Schniga). Trace elements and rare earth elements (REEs) detection was performed by an Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) previous homogenization of samples and microwave acid digestion. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Bonferroni correction was employed to for statistical analysis. Concentrations of metals in the four apples cultivars were quite comparable, Al and Rb were the most represented nonessential elements while Fe, Cu and Zn between the essential; REEs were found at negligible concentrations. Bioaccumulation factors demonstrated an extremely low capacity of bioaccumulation from soil to fruit. The analysis performed on the “Red Apple of Cuneo” has shown that this product is safe for human consumption since metals were recovered at concentrations of no concern and lower than those registered in apples from other countries. Since each production area is characterized by a typical elemental pattern the multielemental profile based on the analysis of 40 elements could be useful to relate products to their region of origin. Differences between the four apple cultivars were instead not significant to discriminate between them.
Stefania Squadrone; Paola Brizio; Caterina Stella; Martino Mantia; Sabina Pederiva; Gianni Giordanengo; Giancarlo Pistone; Maria Cesarina Abete. Distribution and bioaccumulation of trace elements and lanthanides in apples from Northwestern Italy. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 2020, 62, 126646 .
AMA StyleStefania Squadrone, Paola Brizio, Caterina Stella, Martino Mantia, Sabina Pederiva, Gianni Giordanengo, Giancarlo Pistone, Maria Cesarina Abete. Distribution and bioaccumulation of trace elements and lanthanides in apples from Northwestern Italy. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. 2020; 62 ():126646.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefania Squadrone; Paola Brizio; Caterina Stella; Martino Mantia; Sabina Pederiva; Gianni Giordanengo; Giancarlo Pistone; Maria Cesarina Abete. 2020. "Distribution and bioaccumulation of trace elements and lanthanides in apples from Northwestern Italy." Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 62, no. : 126646.
Nickel (Ni) is an essential element in plants and animals, but elevated levels can exert toxicity in living beings, as recently highlighted by the European Food Safety Authority opinion. However, literature regarding the presence of nickel in the environment is scarce. In 2016, the EU Commission Recommendation n°1110 recommended monitoring the presence of Ni in feed in order to set maximum levels or to adopt other risk management measures to ensure a high level of animal health protection and consequently of human health. A total of 200 samples of feedingstuffs, drinking water, and milk were collected from dairy cow farms in Piedmont, and analyzed for Ni concentration by Z-ETA-AAS. Results showed the presence of nickel in feedingstuffs in a range from 0.20 to 16 mg/kg, while Ni concentrations in water and milk were close to or below the limit of quantitation. There was no carry-over from feed to milk in this food chain. Nickel concentrations were not of concern for animal health despite being in the upper range of those observed in vegetables from Europe.
Stefania Squadrone; Ines Crescio; Paola Brizio; Dario Dutto; Rosella Bocca; Caterina Stella; Giorgio Colombero; Marco Rizzi; Sabina Pederiva; Francesco Ingravalle; Maria Cesarina Abete. Nickel Occurrence in a Livestock Food Chain (Northwestern Italy). Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 2020, 231, 1 -9.
AMA StyleStefania Squadrone, Ines Crescio, Paola Brizio, Dario Dutto, Rosella Bocca, Caterina Stella, Giorgio Colombero, Marco Rizzi, Sabina Pederiva, Francesco Ingravalle, Maria Cesarina Abete. Nickel Occurrence in a Livestock Food Chain (Northwestern Italy). Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. 2020; 231 (6):1-9.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefania Squadrone; Ines Crescio; Paola Brizio; Dario Dutto; Rosella Bocca; Caterina Stella; Giorgio Colombero; Marco Rizzi; Sabina Pederiva; Francesco Ingravalle; Maria Cesarina Abete. 2020. "Nickel Occurrence in a Livestock Food Chain (Northwestern Italy)." Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 231, no. 6: 1-9.
Metals are a minor constituent in honey, but they have been suggested to be a potential tool to characterize honeys according to their botanical or geographical origin. A total of 40 metals were analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry in monofloral and multifloral honeys from Northwestern Italy. PCA and ANOVA were used to discriminate honeys according to the various floral types. The highest levels of trace elements and rare earth elements (REEs) were found in chestnut honey, while the lowest concentrations were recorded in acacia and rhododendron honeys. Rubidium and aluminum were the most represented nonessential elements, while manganese, iron, zinc and copper had the highest values of the essential elements. Potentially toxic elements arsenic, cadmium and lead were close to or below the limit of quantification. The present study showed significant differences in metal concentrations according to honey floral type, reflecting the strong influence of botanical origin on the chemical composition of this particular food.
Stefania Squadrone; Paola Brizio; Caterina Stella; Sabina Pederiva; Fulvio Brusa; Paola Mogliotti; Annalisa Garrone; Maria Cesarina Abete. Trace and rare earth elements in monofloral and multifloral honeys from Northwestern Italy; A first attempt of characterization by a multi-elemental profile. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 2020, 61, 126556 .
AMA StyleStefania Squadrone, Paola Brizio, Caterina Stella, Sabina Pederiva, Fulvio Brusa, Paola Mogliotti, Annalisa Garrone, Maria Cesarina Abete. Trace and rare earth elements in monofloral and multifloral honeys from Northwestern Italy; A first attempt of characterization by a multi-elemental profile. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. 2020; 61 ():126556.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefania Squadrone; Paola Brizio; Caterina Stella; Sabina Pederiva; Fulvio Brusa; Paola Mogliotti; Annalisa Garrone; Maria Cesarina Abete. 2020. "Trace and rare earth elements in monofloral and multifloral honeys from Northwestern Italy; A first attempt of characterization by a multi-elemental profile." Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 61, no. : 126556.
This study aimed to assess the biological and sanitary conditions of alien fish in a high-mountain lake (Balma Lake) located in the Cottian Alps. A single fish sampling session (August 2018) using gillnets collected 90 specimens of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis). Sex and age were determined (59 females and 31 males, age class 0+ to 4+). Regression analysis showed no difference in total weight and total length between males and females (ANCOVA: F = 0.453; p = 0.954). The mean condition factor (Kmean) decreased with increasing age for males and females. Terrestrial insects were the main prey found in the fish stomachs. The parasitological exam was negative, and the bacteriological exam was positive for Carnobacterium maltaromaticum and C. divergens in 33% of specimens. The total mercury, cadmium, and lead concentration in muscle tissue was within the maximum limit established by the European Commission for human consumption. The brook trout population was found to be well structured; these findings may help local administrations in the implementation of eradication measures.
Paolo Pastorino; Marino Prearo; Marco Bertoli; Vasco Menconi; Giuseppe Esposito; Marzia Righetti; Davide Mugetti; Sabina Pederiva; Maria Cesarina Abete; Elisabetta Pizzul. Assessment of Biological and Sanitary Condition of Alien Fish from a High-Mountain Lake (Cottian Alps). Water 2020, 12, 559 .
AMA StylePaolo Pastorino, Marino Prearo, Marco Bertoli, Vasco Menconi, Giuseppe Esposito, Marzia Righetti, Davide Mugetti, Sabina Pederiva, Maria Cesarina Abete, Elisabetta Pizzul. Assessment of Biological and Sanitary Condition of Alien Fish from a High-Mountain Lake (Cottian Alps). Water. 2020; 12 (2):559.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaolo Pastorino; Marino Prearo; Marco Bertoli; Vasco Menconi; Giuseppe Esposito; Marzia Righetti; Davide Mugetti; Sabina Pederiva; Maria Cesarina Abete; Elisabetta Pizzul. 2020. "Assessment of Biological and Sanitary Condition of Alien Fish from a High-Mountain Lake (Cottian Alps)." Water 12, no. 2: 559.
Honey is a very unusual food – a natural substance produced by bees from the nectar or secretion of plants and elaborated by the bees themselves. Differences in trace elements and rare earth elements (REEs) are related to botanical and geographical origin, and, as such, honey could be a suitable indicator for metal occurrence in the environment within the bee forage area. A total of 40 metals were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry in multi-floral honey samples from different geographical areas. The highest levels of trace elements and REEs were found in honey from Tanzania, while lower concentrations were recorded in Italian, Kazakhstan, the Balkans, and South American honeys. Tanzanian honey is of interest due to its different content of metals, related to the peculiar lithology and the mineral resources of this country. Rubidium and aluminum were the most represented nonessential elements, while manganese, iron, zinc, and copper registered the highest values of the essential elements. Very low concentrations were found for the toxic elements lead, cadmium, and arsenic. The present study showed differences in metal concentrations in multi-floral honey from different countries, confirming the strong influence of the area of origin on the chemical composition of honeys.
Stefania Squadrone; Paola Brizio; Caterina Stella; Martino Mantia; Sabina Pederiva; Fulvio Brusa; Paola Mogliotti; Annalisa Garrone; Maria Cesarina Abete. Trace elements and rare earth elements in honeys from the Balkans, Kazakhstan, Italy, South America, and Tanzania. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2020, 27, 12646 -12657.
AMA StyleStefania Squadrone, Paola Brizio, Caterina Stella, Martino Mantia, Sabina Pederiva, Fulvio Brusa, Paola Mogliotti, Annalisa Garrone, Maria Cesarina Abete. Trace elements and rare earth elements in honeys from the Balkans, Kazakhstan, Italy, South America, and Tanzania. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2020; 27 (11):12646-12657.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefania Squadrone; Paola Brizio; Caterina Stella; Martino Mantia; Sabina Pederiva; Fulvio Brusa; Paola Mogliotti; Annalisa Garrone; Maria Cesarina Abete. 2020. "Trace elements and rare earth elements in honeys from the Balkans, Kazakhstan, Italy, South America, and Tanzania." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27, no. 11: 12646-12657.