Meet the editor

Dr. Daisy Joseph is a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai. She obtained a Ph.D. in Physics from Mumbai University with her thesis, "Study of X-ray spectra by photo, proton and heavy ion excitation." She is an expert in energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and particle-induced X-ray emission (PIXE) and has around 100 publications on these topics in peer-reviewed journals. She has also written a

book chapter and edited the book *Synchrotron Radiation.* She is the associate editor for *Advances in Basic Science* and *BioScience.* She has guided several Ph.D. students from India. She has represented BARC, India, at many international conferences and workshops in her field. She is a collaborator with institutes in India, including Christ University, Bangalore; Karnatak University, Dharwad; Punjab University, Chandigarh; SR & BGNR College of Science and Arts, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh; National Institute of Manipur, Langol; Manipur University Department of Physics; Mumbai University; and Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani. She is a reviewer for several journals including *X-ray Spectrometry, Journal of Radiation Isotopes, Bio-Science Journal, and Spectroscopy Letters.*

Contents

**Section 1**

*by Daisy Joseph*

*and Sanjiv Puri*

**Section 2**

**Preface XI**

Trace Elements in Biology **1**

**Chapter 1 3**

**Chapter 2 11**

**Chapter 3 33**

**Chapter 4 43**

**Chapter 5 63**

Trace Elements in Environmental Problems **77**

**Chapter 6 79**

Trace Elements in Urban Particulate Matters: Variations in Serum Levels,

Role of Trace Elements in Breast Cancer and Their Characterization Using

*by Harpreet Singh Kainth, Deeksha Khandelwal, Ranjit Singh, Gurjeet Singh* 

Natural Iron Chelators as Potential Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment

*by Naheed Waseem A. Sheikh, Satish B. Kosalge, Tusharbindu R. Desai,* 

*Anil P. Dewani, Deepak S. Mohale and Alok S. Tripathi*

Inhalation Bioaccessibility, Health and Disease Effects *by Emmanuel Gbenga Olumayede, B. Babalola and I. Oghenovo*

*Anand Kumar Jayapal and Biju Prava Sahariah*

Chromium Genotoxicity Associated with Respiratory Disease *by Jyoti Kant Choudhari, Jyotsna Choubey, Mukesh Kumar Verma,* 

Analysis of Occurrence of Elements in Tissues of the Knee Joint *by Wojciech Roczniak, Magdalena Babuśka Roczniak, Elżbieta Cipora* 

Introductory Chapter: Tracelement Effects in Biological Applications Using Photon Induced (EDXRF), Proton Induced (PIXE) and Synchrotron

Induced (EXAFS) X-Ray Spectrometry

X-Ray Fluorescence Techniques

*and Barbara Brodziak Dopierała*

of Iron Overload Diseases

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#### **Chapter 7 97**

Analysis of *Aristolochia longa* L. Medicinal Plant from Algeria *by Zohra Lamari and Houria Negache*

Preface

Trace elements have always been an interesting area of research, as the human body contains a large number of trace elements that fully control enzymes and hormone production. This book examines the useful as well as harmful effects of trace elements on both humans and the environment. It includes seven chapters divided into two sections. Section 1, "Trace Elements in Biology," includes chapters on the effects of trace elements on breast cancer, respiratory diseases, tissue impairment, and iron-related diseases. Section 2, "Trace Elements in Environmental Problems" includes chapters that focus on environmental issues, such as urban particulate

This book is a useful resource for students and researchers involved with human health and diseases. I hope this book provides useful information for carrying out

**Dr. Daisy Joseph**

Mumbai, India

Nuclear Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,

matter and trace elements in medicinal plants.

novel research in this field.
