A simple tool to assess the effect of water-soluble soil pollutants on enzyme activity in human whole blood samples using WST-1 assay
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Published:2023-02-16
Issue:
Volume:39
Page:43-46
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ISSN:0188-4999
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Container-title:Revista Internacional de Contaminación Ambiental
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language:
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Short-container-title:Rev. Int. Contam. Ambie.
Author:
Koleva Vanya, ,Koynova Teodora,Kuleva Ivaila,Dragoeva Asya, , , , , , ,
Abstract
Hazardous compounds accumulated in soil affect soil quality. Here we show that WST-1 can be used for evaluation of the effect of water soil extracts on enzyme activity in human whole-blood samples. Soil samples from the Shumen Plateau Nature Park (NP) and the City Park in Shumen (SCP) were studied. We observed significant differences between control and treated whole-blood samples. These results indicated that soil water extracts affected normal metabolic activity. In conclusion, the WST-1 assay can be used for biomonitoring soil quality. The presence of harmful water-soluble compounds in tested soils may pose a risk to ecosystems and human health.
Publisher
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Subject
Pollution,Waste Management and Disposal