Seasonal Occurrences and Risk Assessment of Phthalate Esters in Sediment, Water and Biota of Two Sub-Saharan Rivers

Ogunwole, Germaine Akinola; Saliu, Joseph Kayode; Osuala, Fidelia Ijeoma

doi:10.1007/s00128-021-03187-7

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“…The mean concentration of didodecylphthalate was comparable to 2-methylnaphthalene in fresh shrimp samples, but became enhanced in the smoked dry samples at both sites (Figure 2). These enhanced levels may be linked to reduced water content, lower volatility and higher log Kow value of didodecylphthalate compared with the other analyzed compounds (Das et al, 2021;Ogunwole et al, 2021). The living habitat of shrimps, the natural and catalytic degradation, and the physico-chemical properties of phthalates (eg.…”

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Risk Assessment of Human Exposure to 2-Methylnaphthalene, Phenanthrene and Didodecylphthalate via Consumption of Shrimps (<i>Macrobrachium vollenhovenii</i>) from Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South Nigeria

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Risk Assessment of Human Exposure to 2-Methylnaphthalene, Phenanthrene and Didodecylphthalate via Consumption of Shrimps (<i>Macrobrachium vollenhovenii</i>) from Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South Nigeria

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“…In Nigerian freshwaters during the rainy season, Fatoki and Ogunfowoka [ 8 ], reported DBP levels exceeding 500 mg/L. The high prevalence of DBP in Nigerian waters makes them a priority pollutant of study [ 9 ].…”

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A computational analysis of the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of ibuprofen and dibutyl phthalate on gene expression in fish

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“…Organisms, such as fish and algae, experience both acute and chronic harms of DEHP. 14 In fish, the previously mentioned endocrine effects skew sex ratios and put the livelihood of species at risk. 15 This poses a significant threat to aquatic species higher in the food chain due to biomagnification.…”

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The Unwelcoming Truth Behind Plasticizers in Healthcare

Shrestha

2023

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First discovered in the early 1900s, plasticizers have caused controversy in the scientific community for decades (Oehlmann et al., 2009). Plasticizers are chemical substances that are added to plastic materials to promote flexibility and durability (Casale & Rice, 2022). In the healthcare setting, the most common plasticizer is a phthalate called di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP). DEHP has a half-life of 50 days, and it is used in products like blood infusion and nasogastric tubing (Rowdhawl & Chen, 2018). The DEHP in these medical tubes tends to leach out during use in humans, or after heating and cleaning processes (Rowdhawl & Chen, 2018). Currently, there is a discussion on whether DEHP should continue to be used in the medical field. This debate stems from opposing scientific and economic viewpoints. On one hand, DEHP should be banned due to its plethora of harmful effects on the human body (LC50 = 0.50 ppm) and the environment (Rowdhawl & Chen, 2018). These conclusions have been gradually established based on findings in human and rat models. Conversely, opponents to this motion state that the toxic harms of DEHP are overexaggerated, and that the use of alternative plasticizers is ineffective. Those in favour of continuing DEHP use also claim that feasible alternatives are too expensive and dismantle healthcare budgeting. Nonetheless, despite their widespread use in the medical field, toxic plasticizers, like DEHP, should be banned in medical settings. The arguments geared towards banning DEHP hold more power in comparison to the superficial arguments supporting its use.

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Seasonal Occurrences and Risk Assessment of Phthalate Esters in Sediment, Water and Biota of Two Sub-Saharan Rivers

Cited by 13 publications

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Risk Assessment of Human Exposure to 2-Methylnaphthalene, Phenanthrene and Didodecylphthalate via Consumption of Shrimps (<i>Macrobrachium vollenhovenii</i>) from Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South Nigeria

Risk Assessment of Human Exposure to 2-Methylnaphthalene, Phenanthrene and Didodecylphthalate via Consumption of Shrimps (<i>Macrobrachium vollenhovenii</i>) from Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South Nigeria

A computational analysis of the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of ibuprofen and dibutyl phthalate on gene expression in fish

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Seasonal Occurrences and Risk Assessment of Phthalate Esters in Sediment, Water and Biota of Two Sub-Saharan Rivers

Cited by 13 publications

References 23 publications

Risk Assessment of Human Exposure to 2-Methylnaphthalene, Phenanthrene and Didodecylphthalate via Consumption of Shrimps (&lt;i&gt;Macrobrachium vollenhovenii&lt;/i&gt;) from Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South Nigeria

Risk Assessment of Human Exposure to 2-Methylnaphthalene, Phenanthrene and Didodecylphthalate via Consumption of Shrimps (&lt;i&gt;Macrobrachium vollenhovenii&lt;/i&gt;) from Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South Nigeria

A computational analysis of the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of ibuprofen and dibutyl phthalate on gene expression in fish

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Risk Assessment of Human Exposure to 2-Methylnaphthalene, Phenanthrene and Didodecylphthalate via Consumption of Shrimps (<i>Macrobrachium vollenhovenii</i>) from Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South Nigeria

Risk Assessment of Human Exposure to 2-Methylnaphthalene, Phenanthrene and Didodecylphthalate via Consumption of Shrimps (<i>Macrobrachium vollenhovenii</i>) from Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South Nigeria