A5061142357- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Heavy metals in environment
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Polyamine Metabolism and Applications
- Plant and animal studies
- Melamine detection and toxicity
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
- Soil Geostatistics and Mapping
- Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Food Safety and Hygiene
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Della Sicilia
2012-2024
University of Messina
2014-2015
University of Siena
2014
Abstract Water and sediment from Faro Ganzirri lakes were tested for cadmium, mercury, lead. These heavy metals have been assessed in serum muscles of Striped Mullet Mugil cephalus. A haemogram was performed to find effects on haematological variables. Student's t-test showed higher Pb levels sediments Lake than Lake. Two-way analysis variance Cd concentration samples Significant differences found among parameters as well. had lower white red blood cell trombocyte counts mean corpuscular...
Faro Lake is a coastal meromictic lagoon with singular characteristics in the Mediterranean (Messina, Sicily - Italy). It part of Natural Oriented Reserve Capo Peloro (38° 15' 57″ N; 15° 37' 50″ E). In this area, traditional mollusc farming activity persists, producing 'autochthonous' mussels. This study reports Mytilus galloprovincialis haemolymph chemical profile and water variables determination 1 year-lasted survey (April 2016 March 2017). The determinations electrolytes (Na+ , Cl- K+...
The effect of acute handling stress on haematological profile, blood glucose and lactate (secondary markers) in cultured sea bream Sparus aurata was evaluated. Sixty six were used equally divided into two groups (A B). Group A not subjected to stress, B stress. From each fish, biometric data samples collected evaluate lactate. Unpaired t-test Student applied possible differences parameters between the groups. Red cells, haematocrit, haemoglobin, white cells (WBC), showed an increase (P<0.05)...
A survey on 73 milk samples from different animal breeds and 24 dairy products Sicily, Italy, was carried out for the presence of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) by LC-fluorescence detection after immunoaffinity cleanup. AFM1 detected in 48% 42% at concentration ranges between <5.0–16.0 <5.0–18.0 ng L−1, respectively. Within raw samples, 92% had an content below 5.0 7% cases it range 5.0–10.0 L−1 1% contaminated 10.0 20.0 L−1. For products, ultra-high-temperature treated (UHT) milk, cream cheese,...
A total of 205 bluefin and yellowfin tuna samples were examined for mercury detection in order to verify possible differences have a detailed risk assessment the two species. The results showed significant higher concentration muscle tissue respect (p < 0.001) with mean 0.84 mg/kg maximum value 1.94 mg/kg. These can be due different biological ecological aspects species oceanographic between Atlantic Ocean Mediterranean sea. obtained this study suggest an advisable containment sources...
The aim of this study was to investigate mercury accumulation in some species, caught Mediterranean Sea, the period between May and December 2015, compare it presence Anisakis parasites. samples were examined by direct analyzer (DMA-80) for their Hg levels. metal concentration compared or absence Significant differences analysed observed. low-infested fishes contained 1–6 larvae parasites whereas high-infested one had 7–83 larvae.
<p>Honey, obtained by the honeybee (<em>Apis mellifera</em>) from nectar plants, with different composition according to floral sources, regional and climatic conditions, is widely consumed for its nutritional value various properties. It could be considered a bio-indicator of environmental pollution assess presence metals, naturally present in soil, pesticides, used agricultural practices. Actually no specific legislation on honey’s metals pesticides content exists. The...
The decline of pollinating species is correlated to the extensive use neonicotinoids against pest insects for crop protection. In this study, concentrations neonicotinoid insecticides were determined in honeybees, honeycomb and honey samples, collected Spring 2015 (blooming period) from different areas Sicily (IT), carry out an evaluation bees products' safety overview contamination beekeeping. results obtained showed only presence clothianidin bee samples these don't represent a risk bees'...
A number of ninety-six hair samples from Sicilian fishermen were examined for total mercury detection by an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method. The levels obtained compared with 96 a control group, in order to assess potential exposure heavy metals due fish consumption and closeness industrial activities. Furthermore, the sorted sampling area verify possible risks linked different locations. overall mean concentration population was 6.45 ± 7.03 μg g(-1), highest...
We examined a total of 369 bovine liver and muscle samples for the detection oxytetracycline (OTC), tetracycline (TC), chlortetracycline (CTC), doxycycline (DOX) residues by implementation validation LC-MS/MS method. The method showed good recovery values between 86% 92% at three levels concentrations. linearity tests revealed r2 > 0.996 all tetracyclines examined. Furthermore, Youden test that was robust. Only 14.4% OTC TC in concentration range 10.4–40.2 µg kg−1. No CTC DOX were found...
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence storage time at +4 °C on haematological indicators in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum, 1792). For purpose, 60 Italian were evaluated and red blood cells, white thrombocyte count, haematocrit, haemoglobin concentration, mean corpuscular volume, concentration determined. After collection (T0), all samples immediately analysed using an automatic method assess parameters then divided into two different aliquots stored °C. first...
Predator fishes at the top of aquatic food chain can accumulate large concentrations metals and their consumption, consequently, makes a significant contribution, in particular, to mercury intake. The aim this study was determine levels fillets two predatory species: pangasius (Pangasius hypophthalmus) from Vietnam region Megong Chao Pharayai cod (Gadus morhua) Baltic North Sea, both being commercially important Italian market. A comparative analysis these imported fish species carried out...
In this work a total of 949 fish samples were analysed for the identification nematode larvae belonging to Anisakidae family. Biomolecular application can be an optimal instrument traceability products, described on Reg. EC 178/2002. Results confirm correlation between geographical distribution fishes and presence specific Anisakid larvae. FAO 37 zone (Mediterranean sea) showed prevailing <em>Anisakis pegreffii</em> minimal A. simplex s.s. in hybrid form with...
We developed, validated, and confirmed with proficiency tests a fast ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography diode array detector (UHPLC-DAD) method to determine histamine in fish fishery products. The proposed consists of two successive solid–liquid extractions: one dilute solution perchloric acid (6%) the second only water. instrumental analysis UHPLC provides very run time (only 6 min) retention approximately 4 min, limit quantification (LOQ) 7.2 mg kg−1, detection (LOD) 2.2 recovery...