Lead (Pb) reduces NO bioavailability, impairs the antioxidant system, and increases the
generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Pb‐induced oxidative stress may be …

Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) is a widely used plasticizer and an environmental endocrine-
disrupting compound. However, whether prenatal exposure to DBP can impair erectile …

Lead exposure induces hypertension and endothelial dysfunction. However, the effects on
the pulmonary vasculature have not been explored. In this study, rats exposed to lead …

Erectile dysfunction is a common condition with multiple risk factors. There is a growing body
of evidence that endocrine disruptors in the environment can impact sexual health …

Introduction Some heavy metals show adverse vascular and neurological effects, however,
their effect on erection is underestimated. This study aims to investigate the effect of Pb, Cd …

Cardiovascular diseases are among the main causes of mortality in the world. There is
evidence of cardiovascular harm after exposure to low lead or mercury concentrations, but …

Rationale Glycine is the smallest amino acid used in protein synthesis, but it is also a very
important precursor for the biosynthesis of other nitrogen‐containing metabolites, such as …

The African Copperbelt is a site of intense artisanal and industrial mining and refining of
copper and cobalt. Anecdotal evidence suggests that workers in such metal-related jobs …