pH-responsive zeolite-A/chitosan nanocarrier for enhanced ibuprofen drug delivery in gastrointestinal systems.

Targeted drug delivery with responsive release is an emerging research area. Along this line, we report herein the fabrication and characterization of zeolite/chitosan (ZA/CS) composite as a pH-responsive drug carrier for ibuprofen. The drug loading and release, along with cytotoxicity, have been examined to assessing the effectiveness of ZA/CS composite as an ibuprofen therapeutic delivery system.

Paracentrotus lividus sea urchin gonadal extract mitigates neurotoxicity and inflammatory signaling in a rat model of Parkinson's disease.

The present study investigates the neuroprotective effects of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus gonadal extract on rotenone-induced neurotoxicity in a Parkinson's disease (PD) rat model. Parkinson's disease, characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra (SN), is exacerbated by oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. The study involved fifty Wistar rats divided into five groups: control, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) control, Paracentrotus lividus gonadal extract-treated, rotenone-treated, and combined rotenone with Paracentrotus lividus gonadal extract-treated.

Marine microalgae and their industrial biotechnological applications: A review.

Background: For use in specialized programs in the food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and animal feed sectors, micro-algal biomass has been generated industrially. They can be grown in closed buildings, such as photobioreactors, or open structures. The utilization of biomass from microalgae for energy production is another crucial topic.

Role of the Sn-TiO/Ti-SnO Heterojunction in Enhancing the Photocatalytic Oxidation of Arsenite (As) through the Promotion of Charge Carrier Lifetime.

This study proposes the heterojunction photocatalyst, Sn-doped TiO/Ti-doped SnO (herein named SnTiO), as a promising alternative to pure TiO. SnTiO demonstrates improved light harvesting efficiency over TiO by generating longer-lived electron-hole (e-h) pairs, while also displaying a smaller band gap compared to pure TiO. Consequently, we show that it is a promising candidate for the photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) of As to the less toxic and more readily removable form As.

Seaweed liquid extract AS novel sustainable solutions for phycobioremediation plant germination, and feed additive for marine invertebrate copepod.

Several studies have shown the importance of using seaweed liquid extract (True-Algae-Max, TAM) as a fish feed additive, and fish-water conditioner. In addition, TAM has demonstrated significant growth improvement when used as a plant growth biostimulant. This study investigates whether seaweed liquid extract (TAM) can achieve good results in new experimental fields such as chromium remediation, plant germination, and live feed supplementation for marine invertebrate Copepod (Oithona nana).

Eco-friendly fabrication of copper oxide nanoparticles using peel extract of Citrus aurantium for the efficient degradation of methylene blue dye.

This study presents a simple, sustainable, eco-friendly approach for synthesizing copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles using Citrus aurantium peel extract as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesized CuO and CuO-OP were characterized using various techniques, including surface area measurement (S), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and high resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM). DRS analysis determines band gap energy (E) of 1.

Exploring the sources, occurrence, transformation, toxicity, monitoring, and remediation strategies of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: a review.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of man-made chemicals, possess unique properties that have rendered them indispensable in various industries and consumer goods. However, their extensive use and persistence in the environment have raised concerns about their potential repercussions on human health and the ecosystem. This review provides insights into the sources, occurrence, transformation, impacts, fate, monitoring, and remediation strategies for PFAS.

Innovative application of green surfactants as eco-friendly scale inhibitors in industrial water systems.

Scale deposition poses significant challenges in various industrial utilities, necessitating the development of eco-friendly scale inhibitors in line with environmental regulations. This study investigates the potential of two natural surfactants, Casein and Rhamnolipid, as innovative inhibitors for calcium carbonate (CaCO) scale formation, offering an alternative to traditional water treatment chemicals. The anti-scaling characteristics of these two green surfactants were performed using conductivity and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques.

Isolation and identification of antifungal, antibacterial and nematocide agents from marine bacillus gottheilii MSB1.

Pathogenic fungi employ numerous strategies to colonize plants, infect them, reduce crop yield and quality, and cause significant losses in agricultural production. The increasing use of chemical pesticides has led to various ecological and environmental issues, including the emergence of resistant weeds, soil compaction, and water pollution, all negatively impacting agricultural sustainability. Additionally, the extensive development of synthetic fungicides has adverse effects on animal and human health, prompting the exploration of alternative approaches and green strategies for phytopathogen control.

Seroprevalence of in Cattle in Southern Egypt: Do Milk and Serum Samples Tell the Same Story?

is an intracellular protozoan parasite of veterinary and public health importance. Infection may lead to abortion in susceptible pregnant animals and women, and potentially fatal health complications in immunocompromised individuals. In this study, we aimed to provide an update on the seroprevalence of, and risk factors for, antibodies in cattle from Qena, southern Egypt.

Characterization and health risk assessment of n-alkanes and PAHs in sediments from Shalateen (Halayeb Triangle), Egyptian Red Sea Coast.

In this paper, the concentrations, origins, and carcinogenic potential of n-alkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) collected from Shalateen sediments (Sh), Red Sea, Egypt were discussed. Individual n-alkanes has fluctuated from a minimum of 17.7 μg/g dw recorded for C-9 at Sh-54 to a maximum of 2.

Spatial and seasonal variations in trace metals in marine sediments from the Dubai coastal environment.

This study was conducted to assess sediment trace metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni and Zn) contamination using a systematic approach by collecting sediment samples from 8 transects along the Dubai coastline, each 10 km long, and each transect included its nearshore sediment sampling station. Additionally, 10 sediment samples were collected from the Dubai creek and other potential sources of metal pollution. The sediment samples were collected in December and again in August.

Isolation of holostane-type saponins from the black sea cucumber and evaluating their anti-allergic activity: in vitro and in silico study.

Unlabelled: Sea cucumbers are both versatile marine organisms and an Asian marine food known to have several medicinal effects. We evaluated the anti-allergic potential of some major purified holostane-type saponins from the body wall of the black sea cucumber, . Six saponin compounds were isolated, holothurin B (), holothurin A (), 24-dehydro echinoside A (), desholothurin A1 (), desholothurin A (), and des 24-dehydro echinoside A ().

A Study on the Potential of Valorizing into Biofuels and Sustainable Value-Added Products.

To increase the limited commercial utility and lessen the negative environmental effects of the massive growth of brown macroalgae, this work illustrates the feasibility of valorizing the invasively proliferated into different value-added products. The proximate analysis recommends its applicability as a solid biofuel with a sufficient calorific value (14.82 ± 0.

Microwave-assisted supramolecular double crosslinked chitosan-based molecularly imprinted polymer for synergistic recognition and selective recovery of Cd(II) and As(V) from water: Performance and mechanistic insights.

A novel model of the sustainable double crosslinked molecularly imprinted polymer (D-Crosslinked MIP) represented as a supramolecular imprinted polymer was synthesized via the bulk polymerization method. The primary crosslinking was fabricated using biomacromolecule chitosan as a functional monomer and glutaraldehyde as a crosslinker. The primary crosslinked was subjected to dynamic interactions in a secondary crosslinking by binding AlO-NPs and TiO-NPs, forming the supramolecular D-Crosslinked-MIP.

Ecotoxicity of bromate and human health risks resulting from wastewater treatment units' effluents associated with some key physicochemical parameters in two hotspots connected to the Egyptian Mediterranean Sea.

This study is the first of its kind in terms of focusing on the seasonal monitoring of bromine species (bromide and bromate) and some of the main physicochemical parameters in the surface water of stations inside and in front of the El Noubareya and El-Umum drains that flow directly or indirectly to the Egyptian Mediterranean coast at A (El Noubareya Drain) and B (El-Mex Bay) sites. Among the bromine species, bromate (BrO) is a disinfection byproduct considered by many international agencies to have a potential carcinogenic effect in humans and is also known to be ecologically toxic to aquatic organisms. Drain water samples collected from the studied sites A and B had a bromide/chlorinity ratio (3.

Heavy metal accumulation and interaction dynamics in Brachidontes pharaonis: a bioindicator study in the Red Sea.

This work evaluates utilizing the native mussel Brachidontes pharaonis as a bioindicator and sentinel organism for monitoring heavy metals Cu, Zn, and Cd along the Red Sea coast of Egypt. Samples were collected from four coastal locations, and the concentrations of heavy metals in the mussels' tissues, shells, seawater, and sediments were analyzed. Subsequently, bioassay experiments were conducted by exposing the organisms to single, binary, and tertiary metal mixtures, and the accumulation of heavy metals was determined to elucidate the dynamics of metal-metal interactions.

Assessment of persistent and emerging pollutants levels in marine bivalves in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt.

Bivalves possess important ecological and economic values. They have been extensively used as bioindicators for both emerging and classical pollutants in the aquatic environment. This study investigates the levels of trace metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), alongside microplastic (MPs), in Tridacna maxima, Paphia textile, and Paratapes undulatus, collected from the Gulf of Suez.