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Proteomics in environmental pollution research: Advances, challenges, and future directions
Chuzhong Wei1, Bin Zeng2, Xianghong Zhou1
1Department of Urology, Institute of Urology and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Environmental proteomics reveals pollutant effects using advanced techniques. Integrating multi-omics and AI addresses challenges, enhancing environmental monitoring and risk assessment.
Area of Science:
- Environmental science
- Proteomics
- Toxicology
Background:
- Environmental proteomics is crucial for understanding how pollutants affect biological systems.
- Recent applications in pollution research require systematic review.
- Toxicoproteomics and ecotoxicoproteomics are key subfields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent trends and advances in environmental proteomics.
- To explore the roles of toxicoproteomics and ecotoxicoproteomics.
- To discuss challenges and future directions in the field.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature on environmental proteomics.
- Highlighting integration with genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics.
- Discussion of artificial intelligence and technological advancements.
Main Results:
- Environmental proteomics aids biomarker discovery and mechanistic elucidation.
- Ecotoxicoproteomics supports ecological risk assessment and bioremediation.
- Integration with AI and multi-omics enhances data interpretation and discovery.
Conclusions:
- Environmental proteomics offers insights into biological responses to stressors.
- AI and multi-omics integration can overcome current challenges.
- Future applications include improved environmental monitoring and risk assessment.
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