Mercury (Hg) toxicity continues to represent a global health concern. Given that human
populations are mostly exposed to low chronic levels of mercurial compounds …

The accumulation of methylmercury (MeHg) through the daily consumption of large
predatory fish poses potential health risks. MeHg has been found to cause Minamata …

Metastases are known to be responsible for approximately 90% of breast cancer-related
deaths. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is involved not only in inflammatory processes, but also …

Selenium (Se) is an essential nutrient required by Se-dependent proteins, termed
selenoproteins. The selenoprotein family is small but diverse and includes key proteins in …

The objective of the current study is to investigate the protective effect of Egyptian bee
venom (BV) against methyl mercury chloride (MMC) induced blood-brain barrier (BBB) …

Methylmercury is an environmental pollutant that causes neurotoxicity. Recent studies have
reported that the ubiquitin-proteasome system is involved in defense against methylmercury …

The neurotoxic consequences of methylmercury (MeHg) exposure have long been known,
however a complete understanding of the mechanisms underlying this toxicity is elusive …

Industrial pollution due to heavy metals such as mercury is a major concern for the
environment and public health. Mercury, in particular methylmercury (MeHg), primarily …

The accumulation of macrophages has been observed around lesions of the brain in
patients with Minamata disease. In this condition, mercury has been detected …

Methylmercury is an environmental pollutant that is toxic to the central nervous system;
however, the molecular mechanisms underlying its toxicity remain unclear. Methylmercury …