A state-of-the-science review on metal biomarkers
Abstract Purpose of Review Biomarkers are commonly used in epidemiological studies to
assess metals and metalloid exposure and estimate internal dose, as they integrate multiple …
assess metals and metalloid exposure and estimate internal dose, as they integrate multiple …
Our evolved understanding of the human health risks of mercury
N Basu, A Bastiansz, JG Dórea, M Fujimura, M Horvat… - Ambio, 2023 - Springer
Mercury (Hg) is a chemical of health concern worldwide that is now being acted upon
through the Minamata Convention. Operationalizing the Convention and tracking its …
through the Minamata Convention. Operationalizing the Convention and tracking its …
Modulators of mercury risk to wildlife and humans in the context of rapid global change
CA Eagles-Smith, EK Silbergeld, N Basu… - Ambio, 2018 - Springer
Environmental mercury (Hg) contamination is an urgent global health threat. The complexity
of Hg in the environment can hinder accurate determination of ecological and human health …
of Hg in the environment can hinder accurate determination of ecological and human health …
[HTML][HTML] Single and combined effects of microplastics and mercury on juveniles of the European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax): changes in behavioural responses …
LGA Barboza, LR Vieira, L Guilhermino - Environmental Pollution, 2018 - Elsevier
Microplastics and mercury are environmental pollutants of great concern. The main goal of
the present study was to investigate the effects of these pollutants, both individually and in …
the present study was to investigate the effects of these pollutants, both individually and in …
[HTML][HTML] Hesperidin and hesperetin against heavy metal toxicity: Insight on the molecular mechanism of mitigation
Toxic heavy metals (THMs) are non-essential hazardous environmental pollutants with
intractable health challenges in humans and animals. Exposure to lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) …
intractable health challenges in humans and animals. Exposure to lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) …
[HTML][HTML] Occupational human exposure to mercury in artisanal small-scale gold mining communities of Colombia
With the aim of protecting human life and the environment, the Minamata Convention seeks
to reduce and monitor mercury (Hg) concentrations in the environment. Artisanal and Small …
to reduce and monitor mercury (Hg) concentrations in the environment. Artisanal and Small …
Mercury exposure, blood pressure, and hypertension: A systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis
Background: Body burden of mercury has been linked to hypertension in populations
exposed to high mercury levels. Objectives: We summarized, extracted, and pooled the …
exposed to high mercury levels. Objectives: We summarized, extracted, and pooled the …
Glutathione antioxidant system and methylmercury-induced neurotoxicity: An intriguing interplay
Methylmercury (MeHg) is a toxic chemical compound naturally produced mainly in the
aquatic environment through the methylation of inorganic mercury catalyzed by aquatic …
aquatic environment through the methylation of inorganic mercury catalyzed by aquatic …
A review on coordination properties of thiol-containing chelating agents towards mercury, cadmium, and lead
The present article reviews the clinical use of thiol-based metal chelators in intoxications
and overexposure with mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb). Currently, very few …
and overexposure with mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb). Currently, very few …
Environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and ecotoxicology of heavy metals
GI Edo, PO Samuel, GO Oloni, GO Ezekiel… - Chemistry and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Heavy metals, pervasive in the environment due to natural processes and human activities,
pose substantial threats to ecosystems and human health. This study aims to delve into the …
pose substantial threats to ecosystems and human health. This study aims to delve into the …