Exploring the impact of contaminants of emerging concern on fish and invertebrates physiology in the Mediterranean Sea

F Impellitteri, CR Multisanti, P Rusanova, G Piccione… - Biology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Consumption and excessive use of substances or items that are taken for
granted in our daily lives such as personal care products, plastic objects, and medicines …

Understanding and addressing microplastic pollution: Impacts, mitigation, and future perspectives

R Debnath, GS Prasad, A Amin, MM Malik… - Journal of Contaminant …, 2024 - Elsevier
Improper disposal of household and industrial waste into water bodies has transformed
them into de facto dum** grounds. Plastic debris, weathered on beaches degrades into …

[HTML][HTML] Physiological and biochemical responses to caffeine and microplastics in Mytilus galloprovincialis

F Impellitteri, K Yunko, V Martyniuk, T Matskiv… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Caffeine (Caff) is one of the most widely used substances in the human diet and a well-
recognized drug. Its input into surface waters is remarkable, but biological effects on aquatic …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of the effects of non-phthalate plasticizer DEHT on the bivalve molluscs Mytilus galloprovincialis

M Porretti, F Impellitteri, A Caferro, A Albergamo… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to their uncontrolled use, plastics has become an environmental concern, not only for
their varying dimension but also for the potential release of substances such as phthalates …

[HTML][HTML] Fitness assessment of Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819 after exposure to herbicide metabolite propachlor ESA

N Tresnakova, F Impellitteri, S Famulari, M Porretti… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
The lack of data on the chronic effects of chloroacetanilide herbicide metabolites on non-
target aquatic organisms creates a gap in knowledge about the comprehensive impacts of …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of cadmium chloride and biofertilizer (Bacilar) on biochemical parameters of freshwater fish, Alburnus mossulensis

M Banaee, A Beitsayah, MD Prokić, TG Petrović… - … and Physiology Part C …, 2023 - Elsevier
Fish in wild are often faced with various types of xenobiotics, that may display synergistic or
antagonistic effects. In this study, we aim to examine how exposure to agrochemical …

[HTML][HTML] Chlorpromazine's impact on Mytilus galloprovincialis: a multi-faceted investigation

F Impellitteri, K Yunko, G Calabrese, M Porretti… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
The antipsychotic chlorpromazine (Cpz) has raised concern as a pharmaceutical effluent
due to its wide medical applications. Moreover, its potent pro-oxidant properties and impact …

[HTML][HTML] Dietary Mentha piperita essential oil loaded in chitosan nanoparticles mediated the growth performance and humoral immune responses in Siberian sturgeon …

M Adel, F Sakhaie, SPH Shekarabi… - Fish & Shellfish …, 2024 - Elsevier
Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) fry often face environmental stressors that can
compromise their immune system, rendering them susceptible to opportunistic pathogens in …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of particulate pollution on aquatic invertebrates

T Gokul, KR Kumar, V Veeramanikandan… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
A serious global problem, air pollution poses a risk to both human and environmental health.
It contains hazardous material like heavy metals, nanoparticles, and others that can create …

The odd couple: Caffeine and microplastics. Morphological and physiological changes in Mytilus galloprovincialis

F Impellitteri, M Briglia, C Porcino… - Microscopy …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, the presence of pharmaceuticals and microplastics (MPs) in aquatic
ecosystems has raised concerns about their environmental impact. This study explores the …