Pharmaceuticals in the environment: biodegradation and effects on natural microbial communities. A review

AB Caracciolo, E Topp, P Grenni - Journal of pharmaceutical and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Environmental microorganisms play a key role in fundamental ecological processes such as
biogeochemical cycling and organic contaminant degradation. Microorganisms comprise a …

[BOOK][B] Fundamentals of ecotoxicology

MC Newman - 2009 - taylorfrancis.com
Each year ecotoxicological problems become increasingly complex and encompass
broader spatial and temporal scales. Our practical understanding must evolve accordingly to …

Pharmaceuticals, drugs, and resistant microorganisms—environmental impact on population health

T Mackuľak, S Černanský, M Fehér, L Birošová… - Current Opinion in …, 2019 - Elsevier
Pharmaceuticals are indispensable for human and animal health. After use, the active
agents and their metabolites are excreted and impact the environment via different …

Enhanced photocatalytic performance of visible light driven TiO2/g-C3N4 for degradation of diclofenac in aqueous solution

P John, K Johari, N Gnanasundaram… - … Technology & Innovation, 2021 - Elsevier
Emerging contaminants such as diclofenac is frequently detected in wastewater treatment
plants as they are not specifically designed for the removal of pharmaceutical effluents …

Diclofenac, carbamazepine and triclocarban biodegradation in agricultural soils and the microorganisms and metabolic pathways affected

JR Thelusmond, E Kawka, TJ Strathmann… - Science of the Total …, 2018 - Elsevier
The incomplete elimination of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) during
wastewater treatment has resulted in their detection in the environment. PPCP …

Passerine birds

CJ Schmitt, SV Edwards - Current Biology, 2022 - cell.com
Passeriformes, more commonly known as perching birds or passerines, are the most
species-rich group of birds. Totaling nearly 6500 species, approximately two out of every …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the teratogenic potential of diclofenac sodium on chick embryos: A warning for pregnant women

S Khan, K Ahmad, M Farooq, S Ahmad, MA Nazir… - Toxicology Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
Teratogenic and embryotoxic effect of diclofenac sodium (DS) on different developmental
stages of the chick-embryos was investigated by examining different parameters such as its …

The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac is readily biodegradable in agricultural soils

AJ Al-Rajab, L Sabourin, DR Lapen, E Topp - Science of the Total …, 2010 - Elsevier
Diclofenac, 2-[2-[(2, 6-dichlorophenyl) amino] phenyl] acetic acid, is an important non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drug widely used for human and animals to reduce inflammation …

Factors in the decline of the African penguin: Are contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) a potential new age stressor?

S Dreyer, D Marcu, S Keyser, M Bennett, L Maree… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
The African penguin is currently experiencing a significant decline, with just over 10,000
breeding pairs left. A substantial body of research reflects the impacts of contaminants of …

Kolaviron attenuates diclofenac-induced nephrotoxicity in male Wistar rats

QK Alabi, RO Akomolafe, MA Adefisayo… - Applied Physiology …, 2018 - cdnsciencepub.com
The beneficial effects of kolaviron, a natural biflavonoid from the seeds of Garcinia kola,
have been attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. This study was …