Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) remains a devastating disease. Copper (Cu), an essential trace element, has been implicated in fibrotic processes in various organs, including the lungs. This study investigated the potential protective effects of trientine (TRI), a copper chelator, against bleomycin (BLM)-induced PF in rats and explored the underlying mechanisms. PF was induced by intratracheal administration of BLM (5 mg/kg). Rats wer...

Pesticides can bioaccumulate in fish tissues, and there are serious concerns around the world about their effects on consumer health. The objective of this study was to highlight the effects of two commercial pesticides, ethoprophos and bispyribac-sodium, commonly used on high-consumption crops in Egypt, either individually or in mixture, on some biomarkers of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus , an important commercial fish...

In this work, a zwitterionic copolymer hydrogel with adsorption affinity toward anionic dye and cationic trace metal was prepared by a free radical copolymerization of cationic ([3-(methacryloylamino)propyl] trimethylammonium chloride (MPTC)) and anionic (sodium 4-vinylbenzenesulfonate (SVBS)) monomers. Bis[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl] phosphate was used as a cross-linker and its effect on the adsorption properties of the prepare...

Water decontamination from toxic dyes and pathogenic microorganisms is critical for life on Earth. Herein, we report the synthesis of sulfone biscompound containing 1,2,3-triazole moiety and evaluation of its dye decolorization and biocidal and disinfection efficiencies. The decolorization efficiency was tested under different experimental conditions, while the biocidal action was examined against various types of waterborne p...