Sulfhydryl groups as targets of mercury toxicity

OP Ajsuvakova, AA Tinkov, M Aschner… - Coordination chemistry …, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

Metals, oxidative stress and neurodegeneration: a focus on iron, manganese and mercury

M Farina, DS Avila, JBT Da Rocha… - Neurochemistry …, 2013 - Elsevier
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 …

Exploration of the medical periodic table: towards new targets

NPE Barry, PJ Sadler - Chemical Communications, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
Metallodrugs offer potential for unique mechanisms of drug action based on the choice of
the metal, its oxidation state, the types and number of coordinated ligands and the …

Redox signaling mediated by thioredoxin and glutathione systems in the central nervous system

X Ren, L Zou, X Zhang, V Branco, J Wang… - Antioxidants & redox …, 2017 - liebertpub.com
Abstract Significance: The thioredoxin (Trx) and glutathione (GSH) systems play important
roles in maintaining the redox balance in the brain, a tissue that is prone to oxidative stress …

[HTML][HTML] Roles of selenoprotein S in reactive oxygen species-dependent neutrophil extracellular trap formation induced by selenium-deficient arteritis

Q Chi, Q Zhang, Y Lu, Y Zhang, S Xu, S Li - Redox biology, 2021 - Elsevier
Selenium (Se) deficiency and poor plasma Se levels can cause cardiovascular diseases by
decreasing selenoprotein levels. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) may be the vicious …

Biosynthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles (via Bacillus subtilis BSN313), and Their Isolation, Characterization, and Bioactivities

A Ullah, X Yin, F Wang, B Xu, ZA Mirani, B Xu… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Among the trace elements, selenium (Se) has great demand as a health supplement.
Compared to its other forms, selenium nanoparticles have minor toxicity, superior reactivity …

Rethinking mercury: the role of selenium in the pathophysiology of mercury toxicity

HA Spiller - Clinical toxicology, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: There is increasing evidence that the pathophysiological target of mercury is in
fact selenium, rather than the covalent binding of mercury to sulfur in the body's ubiquitous …

Biomarkers of mercury toxicity: Past, present, and future trends

V Branco, S Caito, M Farina… - Journal of Toxicology …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Mercury (Hg) toxicity continues to represent a global health concern. Given that human
populations are mostly exposed to low chronic levels of mercurial compounds …

Thioredoxin reductase as a pharmacological target

G Bjørklund, L Zou, J Wang, CT Chasapis… - Pharmacological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Thioredoxin reductases (TrxRs) belong to the pyridine nucleotide disulfide oxidoreductase
family enzymes that reduce thioredoxin (Trx). The couple TrxR and Trx is one of the major …

Heavy metals: toxicity and human health effects

K Jomova, SY Alomar, E Nepovimova, K Kuca… - Archives of …, 2024 - Springer
Heavy metals are naturally occurring components of the Earth's crust and persistent
environmental pollutants. Human exposure to heavy metals occurs via various pathways …