The q-RASPR approach for predicting the property and fate of persistent organic pollutants

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Title: The q-RASPR approach for predicting the property and fate of persistent organic pollutants
Authors: Chia Ming Chang, Arkaprava Banerjee, Vinay Kumar, Kunal Roy, Emilio Benfenati
Source: Scientific Reports, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 1-16 (2025)
Publisher Information: Nature Portfolio, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Collection: LCC:Medicine
LCC:Science
Subject Terms: Quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR), Read-across (RA), Quantitative Read-Across structure-property relationship (q-RASPR), Persistent Organic pollutants (POPs), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs), Medicine, Science
More Details: Abstract This study presents a quantitative read-across structure-property relationship (q-RASPR) approach that integrates the chemical similarity information used in read-across with traditional quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) models. This novel framework is applied to predict the physicochemical properties and environmental behaviors of persistent organic pollutants, specifically polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). By utilizing a curated dataset and incorporating similarity-based descriptors, the q-RASPR approach improves the accuracy of predictions, particularly for compounds with limited experimental data. The models’ performances were assessed using internal cross-validation and external testing, demonstrating significant enhancements in predictive reliability compared to conventional QSPR models. The findings highlight the potential of q-RASPR for use in regulatory risk assessments and optimizing remediation strategies by providing more precise insights into the environmental fate of these contaminants.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2045-2322
Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-84778-2
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/3cfe5223e9784045be27eea5fa9f842a
Accession Number: edsdoj.3cfe5223e9784045be27eea5fa9f842a
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:20452322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-024-84778-2
Published in:Scientific Reports
Language:English