A mini review on microcystins and bacterial degradation

IY Massey, F Yang - Toxins, 2020 - mdpi.com
Microcystins (MCs) classified as hepatotoxic and carcinogenic are the most commonly
reported cyanobacterial toxins found in the environment. Microcystis sp. possessing a series …

A mini-review on detection methods of microcystins

IY Massey, P Wu, J Wei, J Luo, P Ding, H Wei, F Yang - Toxins, 2020 - mdpi.com
Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs) produce microcystins (MCs) which are
associated with animal and human hepatotoxicity. Over 270 variants of MC exist. MCs have …

Biodegradation of MC-LR and its key bioactive moiety Adda by Sphingopyxis sp. YF1: Comprehensive elucidation of the mechanisms and pathways

J Wei, Z Pengji, J Zhang, T Peng, J Luo, F Yang - Water Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Microcystins (MCs) are harmful to the ecology and public health. Some bacteria can
degrade MCs into Adda, but few can destroy Adda. Adda is the key bioactive moiety of MCs …

A review and assessment of cyanobacterial toxins as cardiovascular health hazards

Z Svirčev, L Chen, K Sántha, D Drobac Backović… - Archives of …, 2022 - Springer
Eutrophicated waters frequently support bloom-forming cyanobacteria, many of which
produce potent cyanobacterial toxins (cyanotoxins). Cyanotoxins can cause adverse health …

Synthesis of ecotoxicological studies on cyanotoxins in freshwater habitats–Evaluating the basis for developing thresholds protective of aquatic life in the United …

AC Mehinto, J Smith, E Wenger, B Stanton… - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent decades, cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) have increased in
magnitude, frequency, and duration in freshwater ecosystems. CyanoHABs can impact …

A review of nephrotoxicity of microcystins

S Xu, X Yi, W Liu, C Zhang, IY Massey, F Yang, L Tian - Toxins, 2020 - mdpi.com
Cyanobacterial blooms triggered by eutrophication and climate change have become a
global public health issue. The toxic metabolites microcystins (MCs) generated by …

An overview on cyanobacterial blooms and toxins production: their occurrence and influencing factors

IY Massey, M Al Osman, F Yang - Toxin Reviews, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic bacteria inhabiting water surface. They can increase to
form a mass large enough, termed as cyanobacterial bloom. Cyanobacterial blooms can …

Multiple roles of UV/KMnO4 in cyanobacteria containing water treatment: Cell inactivation & removal, and microcystin degradation

J Fan, J Zeng, X Li, K Guo, W Liu, J Fang - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Cyanobacterial blooms present great challenges to drinking water treatment and human
health. The novel combination of potassium permanganate (KMnO 4) and ultraviolet (UV) …

State-of-the-art review on the ecotoxicology, health hazards, and economic loss of the impact of microcystins and their ultrastructural cellular changes

M Veerabadhran, N Manivel, B Sarvalingam… - Aquatic Toxicology, 2023 - Elsevier
Cyanobacteria are ubiquitously globally present in both freshwater and marine
environments. Ample reports have been documented by researchers worldwide for pros and …

Microwave-Assisted Green Synthesis of Pure and Mn-Doped ZnO Nanocomposites: In Vitro Antibacterial Assay and Photodegradation of Methylene Blue

SB Khan, MI Khan, J Nisar - Frontiers in materials, 2022 - frontiersin.org
This paper describes the eco-friendly microwave-assisted green synthesis of pure and
manganese-doped zinc oxide nanocomposites using ethanolic solution of castor oil as a …