A systematic review on analytical methods of the neurotoxin β-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA), and its causative microalgae and distribution in the environment

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Kim, Sea-Yong [1 ]
Kim, Mungi [2 ]
Park, Kiho [2 ]
Hong, Seongjin [1 ,2 ]
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[1] Department of Marine Environmental Sciences & Institute of Marine Environmental Sciences, Chungnam National University, Daejeon
[2] Department of Earth, Environmental & Space Sciences, Chungnam National University, Daejeon
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新加坡国家研究基金会;
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Aquatic ecosystems; BMAA; LC-MS/MS; Microalgae; Neurotoxin; Quality controls;
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10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143487
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β-N-Methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA), a neurotoxin produced by various microalgal groups, is associated with neurodegenerative diseases and is considered a major environmental factor potentially linked to sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This study systematically reviews the analytical methods used to study BMAA in publications from 2019 to the present. It also investigates the causative microalgae of BMAA and its geographical distributions in aquatic ecosystems based on studies conducted since 2003. A comprehensive search using the Web of Science database revealed that hydrolysis for extraction (67%), followed by quantification using LC-MS/MS (LC: 84%; MS/MS: 88%), is the most commonly employed method in BMAA analysis. Among analytical methods, RPLC-MS/MS had the highest percentage (88%) of BMAA-positive results and included a high number of quality control (QC) assessments. Various genera of cyanobacteria and diatoms have been reported to produce BMAA. The widespread geographical distribution of BMAA across diverse ecosystems highlights significant environmental and public health concerns. Notably, BMAA accumulation and biomagnification are likely more potent in marine or brackish water ecosystems than in freshwater ecosystems, potentially amplifying its ecological impacts. Future research should prioritize advanced, sensitive methods, particularly LC-MS/MS with as many QC assessments as possible, and should expand investigations to identify novel microalgal producers and previously uncharted geographical areas, with a special focus on marine or brackish water ecosystems. This effort will enhance our understanding of the environmental distribution and impacts of BMAA. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd
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