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  • Second-hand smoke exposure modulates plasma proteins linked to detoxification, inflammation and atherothrombosis
    Publication . Neves, Sofia; Pacheco, Solange A.; Vaz, Fátima; Valentim-Coelho, Cristina; Saraiva, Joana; James, Peter; Simões, Tânia; Penque, Deborah
    Chronic exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) contributes to the development of health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Molecular mechanisms underlying SHS-related diseases remain poorly understood, highlighting the need for reliable risk assessment biomarkers. Herein, we demonstrate that the plasma proteome of individuals exposed to SHS undergoes significant modulation. Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) and Vitamin D-binding protein (GC) that are involved in the physiological response to circulating toxic substances, as well as key mediators of systemic inflammation, including Complement C1r subcomponent (C1R), Complement C1q subcomponent subunit C (C1QC), Histidine-rich glycoprotein (HRG), and Vitamin K-dependent protein S (PROS1), were found to be significantly modulated in SHS-exposed individuals. Moreover, strong indicators of a pro-atherothrombotic response such Apolipoprotein A-IV (APOA4) and Alpha-2-antiplasmin (SERPINF2), were also differentially expressed. These findings provide novel insights into the biological pathways linking SHS-exposure to cardiovascular risks, and suggest a panel of candidate proteins with potential utility as SHS-risk assessment biomarkers.
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  • Deliverable D5.4 -1st closing data gaps report WP5 – Task 5.1. Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals
    Publication . Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals
    This deliverable summarizes the preliminary results of the PARC WP5 Task 5.1, aiming to close key data gaps for substances of emerging concern. Focus is placed on two major substance groups: natural toxins and bisphenol A (BPA) alternatives, addressing both human and environmental health. For human health, prioritized mycotoxins (enniatins including beauvericin and Alternaria toxins) were tested across genotoxicity, endocrine disruption, developmental neurotoxicity, and immunotoxicity endpoints, employing both OECD test guidelines and new approach ethodologies (NAMs). In a parallel project, hazard testing of BPA alternatives examined metabolism, bioactivation, and toxicological profiles using as well OECD test guidelines and in vitro systems aligned with regulatory relevance. On the environmental side, aquatic organisms such as Daphnia magna, Lymnaea stagnalis, and Chlorella vulgaris were used to assess the ecotoxicity of selected natural toxins and BPA alternatives under standard OECD and ISO guidelines. Both single and mixture exposures were tested, revealing species- and compound specific effects and emphasizing the relevance of temperature and combined stressors in ecological risk assessment. Altogether, this first data gap report contributes to strengthening risk assessment capabilities across the EU by supporting better prioritization and regulation of under-studied substances. The data are being shared and discussed with regulatory agencies (EFSA, ECHA, EEA), and further testing is ongoing to complete hazard characterizations.
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