Astroglia are a broad class of neural parenchymal cells primarily dedicated to homoeostasis
and defence of the central nervous system (CNS). Astroglia contribute to the …

Heavy metals, which have widespread environmental distribution and originate from natural
and anthropogenic sources, are common environmental pollutants. In recent decades, their …

The present study addresses existing data on the affinity and conjugation of sulfhydryl (thiol;-
SH) groups of low-and high-molecular-weight biological ligands with mercury (Hg). The …

Essential metals are crucial for the maintenance of cell homeostasis. Among the 23
elements that have known physiological functions in humans, 12 are metals, including iron …

Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals, Volume II: Specific Metals, Fifth Edition provides
complete coverage of 38 individual metals and their compounds. This volume is the second …

A concentrated review on the toxicology of inorganic mercury together with an extensive
review on the neurotoxicology of methylmercury is presented. The challenges of using …

Methylmercury (MeHg) is an environmental contaminant of concern because it biomagnifies
in aquatic food webs and poses a health hazard to aquatic biota, piscivorous wildlife and …

Neurological disorders are common, costly, and can cause enduring disability. Although
mostly unknown, a few environmental toxicants are recognized causes of neurological …

Significance: Essential metals such as copper, iron, manganese, and zinc play a role as
cofactors in the activity of a wide range of processes involved in cellular homeostasis and …

Parkinson disease (PD) is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease. The
characteristic pathology of progressive dopaminergic neuronal loss in people with PD is …