The toxicology of mercury: Current research and emerging trends

G Bjørklund, M Dadar, J Mutter, J Aaseth - Environmental research, 2017 - Elsevier
Mercury (Hg) is a persistent bio-accumulative toxic metal with unique physicochemical
properties of public health concern since their natural and anthropogenic diffusions still …

Molecular mechanisms of nickel allergy

M Saito, R Arakaki, A Yamada, T Tsunematsu… - International journal of …, 2016 - mdpi.com
Allergic contact hypersensitivity to metals is a delayed-type allergy. Although various metals
are known to produce an allergic reaction, nickel is the most frequent cause of metal allergy …

The two faces of metal ions: From implants rejection to tissue repair/regeneration

DM Vasconcelos, SG Santos, M Lamghari, MA Barbosa - Biomaterials, 2016 - Elsevier
The paradigm of metallic ions as exclusive toxic agents is changing. During the last 60
years, knowledge about toxicological and immunological reactions to metal particles and …

Toxic metal (loid)-based pollutants and their possible role in autism spectrum disorder

G Bjørklund, AV Skalny, MM Rahman, M Dadar… - Environmental …, 2018 - Elsevier
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits
in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and stereotypic behaviors. Many …

Inflammatory, Reactive, and Hypersensitivity Lesions Potentially Due to Metal Nanoparticles from Dental Implants and Supported Restorations: An Umbrella Review

F Di Spirito, R Lo Giudice, M Amato, MP Di Palo… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
The present umbrella review aimed to assess the prevalence of cases diagnosed with
lesions potentially due to Titanium (alloy) and other metal nanoparticles released from …

Interplay of innate and adaptive immunity in metal-induced hypersensitivity

AS McKee, AP Fontenot - Current opinion in immunology, 2016 - Elsevier
Highlights•Metal-induced hypersensitivity involves sensitization of metal-reactive T
cells.•Metals penetrate skin and lung barriers and interact with self-proteins and …

Environmental triggers in systemic lupus erythematosus

G Gulati, HI Brunner - Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 2018 - Elsevier
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect almost any
organ in the human body. Despite significant advancements in our understanding of SLE …

A comprehensive summary of disease variants implicated in metal allergy

K Roach, J Roberts - … of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Allergic disease represents one of the most prominent global public health crises of the 21st
century. Although many different substances are known to produce hypersensitivity …

Mercury-induced autoimmunity: drifting from micro to macro concerns on autoimmune disorders

G Bjørklund, M Peana, M Dadar, S Chirumbolo… - Clinical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Mercury (Hg) is widely recognized as a neurotoxic metal, besides it can also act as a
proinflammatory agent and immunostimulant, depending on individual exposure and …

Serum CRP, MDA, vitamin C, and trace elements in Bangladeshi patients with rheumatoid arthritis

DC Das, I Jahan, MG Uddin, MM Hossain… - Biological trace element …, 2021 - Springer
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that is a painful health crisis. This study
aimed to assess the serum C-reactive protein (CRP), malondialdehyde (MDA), non …