Elsevier The Metallome in Motion: Insights into Ecosystem and Food Chain Toxicodynamics

The Metallome in Motion: Insights into Ecosystem and Food Chain Toxicodynamics fills a vital gap by integrating multidisciplinary research on how metals influence biological systems, food safety, and environmental health. The book’s contents span a wide range of interrelated topics, beginning with metal-mediated epigenetic modifications and toxicodynamics at the molecular and cellular levels. Other sections explore the geochemical and anthropogenic origins of contaminants, factors affecting metal bioavailability, and the synergistic effects of metal-radical interactions. In addition, detailed chapters address the roles of metalloproteins, pathways of bioaccumulation and trophic transfer, transgenerational toxicity, and hidden reservoirs such as soil microaggregates. Advanced analytical methods, the emerging field of toxicometallomics, impacts of metals in agriculture, quantum effects of nanoparticles, and global regulatory frameworks are also thoroughly discussed, making this an essential reference for postgraduate students in food science, as well as academics and researchers in agriculture, plant science, environmental science, and biotechnology. Offers a multidisciplinary approach, integrating metallomic profiling, molecular toxicology, and environmental science to provide a comprehensive understanding of metal contaminants Investigates the epigenetic modifications caused by metals, examining their effects on gene expression and toxicodynamics in biological systems Analyzes the bioaccumulation and biomagnification of metals across food chains, from microorganisms to apex predators Introduces advanced analytical techniques, including spectroscopic and omics-based methods, to study metal distribution and interactions at the cellular and organismal levels Emphasizes global regulatory frameworks and risk assessment models for effectively managing metal contamination in ecosystems and human food chains