Minamata disease in Japan and the large-scale poisoning by methylmercury (MeHg) in Iraq
caused wide public concerns about the risk emanating from mercury for human health …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a gradually progressing neurodegenerative condition that is
marked by a loss of motor coordination along with non-motor features. Although the precise …

Most of the metal ions are carcinogens and lead to serious health concerns by producing
free radicals. Hence, fast and accurate detection of metal ions has become a critical issue …

Iron overload, characterized by accumulation of iron in tissues, induces a multiorgan toxicity
whose mechanisms are not fully understood. Using cultured cell lines, Caenorhabditis …

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 …

Occupational or environmental exposures to heavy metals produce several adverse health
effects. The common mechanism determining their toxicity and carcinogenicity is the …

This study reports the in vitro cytotoxic effect of biologically synthesized silver and gold
nanoparticles against MDA-MB-231, human breast cancer cells. Formation of silver and gold …

Ferroptosis is a recently discovered form of regulated cell death, implicated in multiple
pathologies. Given that the toxicity elicited by some metals is linked to alterations in iron …

Neurodegeneration is a broadly defined term that describes the loss of neuronal structure
and function, and produces disorders known as neurodegenerative diseases. A common …

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 …