RSC Advances
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2021
·Vol. 11
·期 37
·23002-23009
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IF 3.361
Peng Jin,Kai Yang,Ruining Bai,Mei Chen,Shilin Yang,Kebo Fu,Jieli He
Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) generated by cyanobacteria is a kind of potent hepatotoxin, which poses a considerable threat to human health. In the research field of MC-LR removal, the quantitative analysis in a wide concentration range of samples is inevitable. In this paper, we presented the pseudo united use of an Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-MS) and High Performance Liquid Chromatography system with a Variable Wavelength Ultraviolet Detector (HPLC-VWD) approach to detect MC-LR. The UPLC-MS system was applied to determine MC-LR in trace concentration because of its high sensitivity. However, it is generally believed that the determination of high concentration samples by UPLC-MS will cause problems such as inaccurate quantification and contamination of ion sources. In consequence, the HPLC-VWD was employed to determine the high concentration of MC-LR. The sensitivity, precision and accuracy of the two methods were compared in detail. The linear ranges of UPLC-MS and HPLC-VWD methods were from 0.08 to 10 μg L−1 and 1 to 5000 μg L−1, respectively. The detection and quantification limits of UPLC-MS were 0.03–0.05 μg L−1 and 0.08 μg L−1, and the corresponding two values of HPLC-VWD were 0.6 and 1.0 μg L−1. The recoveries of UPLC-MS and HPLC-VWD were 88.5–106.7% and 98.7–101.6%, with the relative standard deviations of 3.72–5.45% and 0.38–1.69%, respectively. The potential adsorption properties of MC-LR on filter membranes with diverse materials and pore sizes were evaluated and the negative results were obtained. The detection of MC-LR by UPLC-MS was free from matrix effects. The presented UPLC-MS and HPLC-VWD methods were used to analyze the water samples from Erhai Lake, which is located in Dali, Yunnan, China. The results of UPLC-MS analysis indicated that the MC-LR was only identified in water samples of Shuanglang Bay and Xier River, with concentrations of 0.120 and 0.303 μg L−1, whereas MC-LR was not detected by HPLC-VWD.
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JOURNAL OF FLUORESCENCE
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2022
·Vol. 32
·期 2
·505-519
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IF 2.525
Liu Yipeng,Li Bingyan,Zhang Huixia,Liu Yong,Xie Ping
Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is widely distributed in natural lakes and could strongly inhibit protein phosphatase activity; it is also a potent liver tumor promoter. Over the last two decades, tremendous efforts have been devoted to enhance the detection of MC-LR in water samples. However, the traditional method is complex and costly, and achieving the fast, sensitive, and accurate determination of MC-LR in the cells and natural lakes by using fluorescence signal changes is fairly difficult. Our work explores novel fluorescent probes that are capable of concurrently analyzing and detecting MC-LR in the cells and water. In this study, we introduce, for the first time, 5-AF and 6-AF as small-molecule fluorescent probes suitable for MC-LR detection in the cells and water samples based on fluorescence signal changes. We titrated 5-AF and 6-AF with MC-LR in pure water, scanned the fluorescence of the sample, and then obtained the equation the fluorescence intensity versus MC-LR concentration curve. MC-LR in lake water samples was crudely purified, and then 5-AF was added to measure its fluorescence peak. The fluorescence intensity of 5-AF is significantly enhanced with increasing MC-LR concentration. This enhancement trend is stable and could be mathematically modeled. We also comprehensively analyzed the mechanism and recognition principle of the probe response to MC-LR in natural lake water. Moreover, we believe that 5-AF may be capable of detecting exogenous MC-LR in cells. The results of this study reveal that these unique fluorescent probes may be applied to construct near-infrared fluorescent probes that could detect MC-LR levels in vivo. Graphical Abstract
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2025
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IF 7.2
Haishuo Wang,Xinke Tian,Zhichun Li,Jie Zhang,Shiyin Li,Heyong Huang
Lake eutrophication leads to the excessive proliferation of cyanobacteria in aquatic environments, resulting in microcystin-LR (MCLR) concentrations exceeding regulatory limits. The associated environmental risks and health concerns attract widespread attention. As one of the most active chemical substances in aquatic environments, dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays a critical role in the phototransformation of MCLR. In environments where Fe(II) and Mn(II) coexist, the phototransformation process of MCLR may be influenced. Among fulvic acid (FA), humic acid (HA), cyanobacteria-derived DOM (CDOM), and reed leaf-derived DOM (RDOM), FA has the highest apparent reaction rate constant for MCLR at 0.03567 h -1 . Using isopropanol, furfuryl alcohol, and sorbic acid as quenchers, the contributions of different photochemically produced reactive intermediates(PPRIs) to MCLR photodegradation follow the order: 3 DOM⁎ > ·OH > 1 O 2 . As pH increases, changes in the conformation and charge distribution of DOM and MCLR suppress MCLR photodegradation. The addition of Fe(II) or Mn(II) enhances the photodegradation of MCLR by DOM. Electron paramagnetic resonance tests and radical quenching experiments indicate that the introduction of Fe(II)/Mn(II) increases ·OH production. The enhanced ·OH promotes MCLR photodegradation more effectively than the suppression caused by Fe(II)/Mn(II) quenching of ³DOM⁎. Product analysis reveals that demethylation, hydroxylation, decarbonylation, decarboxylation, denitration, and bond cleavage are the main pathways of MCLR photodegradation. These findings provide valuable insights into the migration and transformation of MCLR in complex environments, contributing to a deeper understanding of the fate of pollutants in natural water systems, particularly in the presence of metal ions.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2023
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Panpan Gao,Yunyi He,Shihuan Lu,Mengfan He,Zhiqun Liu,Yang Deng,Zhiquan Liu,Ting Xu,Hangjun Zhang
The cyanobacterial blooms induced water safety problems have attracted tremendous concerns due to the adverse influences on aqueous ecosystem and human health. This study developed a novel perovskite-type catalyst for heterogeneous peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation as an emergency measure to remove harmful algae. The results indicated that significant removal efficiency of Microcystis aeruginosa cells (97%) and chlorophyll-a (100%) was achieved within 20 min in La 2 CuO 4 /PMS system without significant release of dissolved organic carbon and metals in water. • OH, SO 4 •- , 1 O 2 and • O 2 - generated were all responsible for algae inactivation and subsequent algal organic matters removal. Moreover, the heterogeneous catalytic mechanism was proposed that La portion in La 2 CuO 4 favored the cells destabilization by increasing zeta potential of algae suspension, while variable Cu portion facilitated the electron transfer to improve the yields of • OH and SO 4 •- . This study demonstrates that the new catalytic PMS process promises viable and effective control of harmful algal bloom impacts in water treatment.
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TALANTA
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2019
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IF 4.916
Yanli Zhang,Zhenyu Zhu,Xia Teng,Yanqiong Lai,Shaofu Pu,Pengfei Pang,Hongbin Wang,Chun Yang,Colin J. Barrow,Wenrong Yang
Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is a potent hepatotoxin that is often associated with blooms of cyanobacteria. The analysis of trace MC-LR plays important role in environmental and health fields. Herein, we developed a low-cost and enzyme-free detection method of MC-LR by using hairpin DNA-templated copper nanoclusters (hpDNA-CuNCs) as fluorescent probe . The hpDNA-template was designed and fabricated by a MC-LR aptamer loop and a double strand stem, which can specifically recognize target MC-LR with strong affinity. The AT-rich and complementary double strand stem serves as a template for the formation of CuNCs. The formed fluorescent sensing probe of hpDNA-CuNCs exhibits maximum emission wavelength at 575 nm. Upon the addition of target MC-LR into the hpDNA-CuNCs, we observed fluorescence was quenched considerably due to the high affinity between MC-LR and hpDNA aptamer strand loop, which indicated a conformational change of hairpin probe from the stem-loop DNA structure to single-stranded DNA . Then, the change of fluorescence intensity can be used to monitor the concentration of MC-LR from 0.005 to 1200 μg L −1 with a detection limit of 0.003 ng L −1 . Compared with the previous reports, this method does not require complex DNA sequence design, fluorescence dye label and sophisticated experimental techniques. Moreover, the target MC-LR in real water samples has been detected.
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生物化学
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Catalysts
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2021
·Vol. 11
·期 10
·1186
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IF 4.146
Yarui Wang,Wanchao Yu,Fanglan Geng,Lixia Zhao,Yawei Wang
The coexistence of pollutants presents a great challenge to the implementation of photocatalysts. In this work, a novel MIL-101(Fe)/TiO2composite prepared by in situ growth of MIL-101(Fe) on TiO2was developed for the synergetic oxidation of MC-LR and Cr(VI) reduction. The heterojunction material shows elevated photocatalytic behavior under ultraviolet compared with the unary pollutant system. Furthermore, quenching experiments and electron spin resonance confirm that the enhanced photodegradation behavior is related to the synergistic effect between the photocatalytic reduction and oxidation process, in which MC-LR consumes the holes and Cr(VI) captures electrons, followed by efficient charge separation through the conventional double-transfer mechanism between MIL-101(Fe) and TiO2. This investigation provides a deeper understanding of the construction of MOFs/semiconductor heterojunctions for the pollutants removal in multi-component contaminants system.Keywords:TiO2@MOF photocatalyst;Cr(VI);microcystin-LR;synergetic removal
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BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
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2017
·Vol. 53
·期 8
·849-860
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IF 3.683
Wen Hong-Fei,Li Yan-Wen,Xiang Lei,Zhao Hai-Ming,Chen Lei,Cai Quan-Ying,Li Hui,Mo Ce-Hui,Zhou Dong-Mei,Wong Ming-Hung
Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is a cyclic heptapeptide toxin produced by cyanobacteria in eutrophic water. It can be transferred into soil–crop systems via irrigation and cyanobacterial paste fertilization. No studies have examined the potential toxicity of MC-LR to soil animals. Therefore, in the present study, the toxicological effects of MC-LR on earthworm ( Eisenia fetida ), including survival, growth, reproduction, oxidative stress, and cell viability, were investigated. The LC 50 of MC-LR was 0.149 μg cm −2 at 72 h based on a filter paper test and 0.460 mg kg −1 at 14 days based on an acute soil test. MC-LR seriously affected the reproduction of earthworms. Based on hatchability, the EC 50 of MC-LR was 0.268 mg kg −1 , similar to environmentally relevant concentrations of microcystins. The changes in activities of superoxide dismutase, guaiacol peroxidase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase, together with the levels of glutathione and malondialdehyde, indicated that oxidative damage and lipid peroxidation played significant roles in MC-LR toxicity. In addition, the toxicity of MC-LR in earthworms increased despite degradation of MC-LR in soil over time, possibly due to the formation of toxic metabolites of MC-LR or the bioaccumulation of MC-LR in earthworms. A reduction in the neutral red retention time along with an increase in coelomocyte apoptosis with increasing MC-LR concentrations indicated a severe damage to viability. These results suggest that environmentally relevant MC-LR concentrations in agricultural soil may cause reproductive, biochemical, and cellular toxicity to Eisenia fetida . This information can be used in ecological risk assessments on MC-LR in soil.
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PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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2025
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IF 7.8
Yafang Li,Jia Wei,Xiaofang Liang,Jiangping Wang,Sisi Yan,Lemei Zhu,Zhen Ding,Chunhua Zhan,Xiaoya Ren,Fei Yang
Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is a widely distributed cyanotoxin that causes kidney injury. Our previous work identified Sphingopyxis sp. YF1 as a novel bacterial strain capable of efficiently degrading MC-LR, but its protective role and mechanisms against MC-LR-induced kidney injury remain unexplored. In this study, the bioactive metabolite of strain YF1 was identified by mass spectrometry. The beneficial effect of strain YF1 and its bioactive metabolite against MC-LR-induced kidney injury was validated in vivo and in vitro . We found strain YF1 effectively ameliorated MC-LR induced kidney disruption and functional impairment. Mechanistically, strain YF1 significantly improved oxidative stress (SOD, CAT, GSH, and MDA) and inhibited pro-inflammatory factors expression (including IL-6 , IL-18 , IL-1β , and TNF-α ) induced by MC-LR. Notably, strain YF1 not only reduce MC-LR level in mice but also produce a bioactive metabolite astaxanthin. Consistently, both in vivo and in vitro experiments demonstrated that astaxanthin alleviated MC-LR-induced kidney injury by modulating antioxidant pathways and inflammatory cascades. This study suggested that strain YF1 could alleviate MC-LR-induced kidney injury by removing MC-LR and generating astaxanthin that mediated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These findings highlighted microbial-based antidotes for simultaneously eliminating MC-LR and mitigating its harmful effects.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2025
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Xiong Yujie,Li Guo,Feng Dunfeng,Lao An,Wu Hanqi,Chen Jiabin,Nie Yanyan,Zhang Weizhen,Zheng Zheng
Microcystin-LR (MC-LR), a cyanotoxin frequently generated during algal blooms, has drawn significant attention owing to its widespread occurrence and severe toxic effects. The development of efficient methodologies for removing MC-LR is essential to address the challenges posed by eutrophication-related pollution. In this study, we synthesized three porous carbon materials derived from zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) at varying carbonization temperatures and systematically evaluated their adsorption efficiency for MC-LR removal. The experimental data indicated that the saturation capacities of MC-LR adsorption on ZIF-8, CZIF-700, CZIF-950, and CZIF-1200 were 3.10, 3.98, 35.97, and 13.53 mg g −1 , respectively. Remarkably, CZIF-950 exhibited both the highest adsorption capacity and the fastest equilibrium time (< 5 min), outperforming all other adsorbents by a significant margin. Furthermore, adsorption isotherm and kinetic analyses revealed that the adsorption process aligned with the Langmuir model and followed the pseudo-second-order kinetics. Material characterization revealed that CZIF-950 achieves highly efficient MC-LR removal through synergistic adsorption mechanisms involving electrostatic interactions, hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic effects, and π-π stacking, facilitated by its optimal pore structure, large specific surface area, and unique structural characteristics. Our study provides valuable insights into the design of advanced metal–organic framework-derived adsorbents for the efficient removal of MC-LR and other environmental contaminants. Graphical abstract
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BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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2015
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IF 6.409
Fangfang Wang,Shuzhen Liu,Mingxia Lin,Xing Chen,Shiru Lin,Xiazhen Du,He Li,Hongbin Ye,Bin Qiu,Zhenyu Lin,Longhua Guo,Guonan Chen
Recently we demonstrated oriented formation of gold nanoparticle (AuNP) dimers for ultrasensitive sensing oligonucleotides (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2013, 135, 12338). Herein, we investigate the reverse process of this sensing mechanism using target analytes to disassemble the orient-aggregated AuNP dimers. This enables us to expand the analytes from oligonucleotides to other molecules, e.g. highly sensitive and selective determination of microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is selected for a demonstration in this work. Aptamers specific to the target molecules are used as linkers to prepare the AuNP dimers. In the presence of the target molecule, the aptamer changes its structure to bind the target molecule. Thus the pre-formed AuNP dimers are disassembled. As a result, the solution color is changed from blue to red. This sensing design retains the advantages of the previously developed sensors based on target molecules guided formation of AuNP dimers, e.g. the overwhelming sensitivity and stability comparing with those non-oriented sensors based on the formation of large aggregates, with the additional advantages as follows: 1) the target molecules are expanded from oligonucleotides to arbitrary molecules that can specifically bind to aptamers; 2) the color change is completed within 5 min, while the previous sensor based on the formation of AuNP dimers cost ~1 hour to obtain stable responses.
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2018
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Qing Cao,Alan D. Steinman,Xiang Wan,Liqiang Xie
Microcystins and copper commonly co-exist in the natural environment, but their combined toxicity remains unclear, especially in terrestrial plants. The present study investigated the toxicity effects of microcystin-LR (0, 5, 50, 500, 1000 μg L −1 ) and copper (0, 50, 500, 1000, 2000 μg L −1 ), both individually and in mixture, on the germination, growth and oxidative response of lettuce. The bioaccumulation of microcystin-LR and copper was also evaluated. Results showed that the decrease in lettuce germination induced by copper alone was not significantly different from that induced by the mixture, and the combined toxicity assessment showed a simple additive effect. Lettuce growth was not significantly reduced by microcystin-LR alone, whereas it was significantly reduced by copper alone and the mixture when copper concentration was higher than 500 μg L −1 . High concentrations of microcystin-LR (1000 μg L −1 ) and copper (≥50 μg L −1 ),as well as their mixture (≥50 + 500 μg L −1 ), induced oxidative stress in lettuce. A synergistic effect on the growth and antioxidative system of lettuce was observed when exposed to low concentrations of the mixture (≤50 + 500 μg L −1 ), whereas an antagonistic effect was observed at high concentrations (≥1000 + 2000 μg L −1 ). Moreover, the interaction of microcystin-LR and copper can increase their accumulation in lettuce. Our results suggest that the toxicity effects of microcystin-LR and copper are exacerbated when they co-exist in the natural environment at low concentrations, which not only negatively affects plant growth but also poses a potential risk to human health via the food chain.
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2015
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Li-Li LIAN,Ting-Xiu GUO,Yu-Qing WU,Li JIN,Da-Wei LOU,Da-Zhi SUN
A rapid analytical method was established for the determination of trace amounts of microcystin (MC-LR) in environmental water samples by using magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) coupled with HPLC/UV based on a magnetic bentonite sorbent fabricated by solvothermal synthesis method. Several factors influencing the extraction efficiency of MC-LR, such as sorbent amount, pH condition, sample volume, adsorption and desorption time, and desorption solvent, were investigated and optimized. Under the optimal extraction conditions, the limits of detection and quantification for the method were 0.75 and 1.5 ng L −1 , respectively, which was far below the guideline recommended by the World Health Organisation. The method showed a good linearity ( R 2 = 0.9993) in the concentration ranges of 0.25–250 μg L −1 for MC-LR. The MSPE sorbent was simple in preparation, low cost and magnetizable, and the developed MSPE-HPLC method was suitable for the rapid and sensitive determination of MC-LR in nature water samples.
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