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Queiroz, Maiara I. C.
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Sales, Marcos V. S.
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Barros, Ellen dos Santos Silva
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D'Amato, Flavio O. S.
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Goncalves, Camilla M.
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Ursulino, Jeferson S.
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Bueno, Nassib B.
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Marinho, Chiara
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Rocha, Ueslen
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Aquino, Thiago M.
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Fonseca, Eduardo Jorge S.
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Borbely, Alexandre U.
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Oliveira, Helena C. F.
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Santos, Josue Carinhanha C.
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Leite, Ana Catarina R.
Total Authors: 15
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; v. 492, p. 13-pg., 2025-07-15. |
| Abstract | |
Recent findings indicate elevated levels of total Hg in the waters of the Lagoa Munda & uacute;-Manguaba Estuarine Complex (CELMM, Maceio<acute accent>-AL, Brazil) and the biological fluids of fishermen that live near CELMM. This study assessed Hg levels in whole blood and the functionality, structure, morphology, and oxidative stress of blood cells from fishermen (n = 60) compared with control volunteers (n = 65). A systematic assessment was performed, and our results revealed increased Hg concentration in fishermen's blood. Erythrocyte functionality showed a 39 % decrease in O2 uptake. For peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), ROS generation demonstrated an 87 and 116 % increase in O2 center dot- and H2O2 production, respectively, confirmed by fluorescence microscopy. Scanning electron microscopy showed increased roughness in the PBMCs membrane. Secondary oxidative stress markers revealed a reduction in the GSH/GSSG ratio and thiol content. MDA production increased by 89 %, while antioxidant enzyme activities showed a 159 and 22 % increase in SOD and CAT, respectively; otherwise, a depletion of 33 % in GPx. The metabolomic profile exhibited changes in essential amino acids for GSH formation, and energy pathways were modified. Finally, our data indicates that exposure to a polluted environment alters redox status, leading to compromised function and structure of blood cells. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 17/17728-8 - Mitochondrial function and dysfunction: implications for aging and associated diseases |
| Grantee: | Aníbal Eugênio Vercesi |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 19/25321-0 - Environmental contamination and toxicity indicators of the population living in the Mundaú-Manguaba Lagoon Complex area (Maceió-AL) |
| Grantee: | Helena Coutinho Franco de Oliveira |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |