Biomarkers of mercury toxicity: Past, present, and future trends
Mercury (Hg) toxicity continues to represent a global health concern. Given that human
populations are mostly exposed to low chronic levels of mercurial compounds …
populations are mostly exposed to low chronic levels of mercurial compounds …
S-mercuration of cellular proteins by methylmercury and its toxicological implications
H Kanda, Y Shinkai, Y Kumagai - The Journal of Toxicological …, 2014 - jstage.jst.go.jp
The accumulation of methylmercury (MeHg) through the daily consumption of large
predatory fish poses potential health risks. MeHg has been found to cause Minamata …
predatory fish poses potential health risks. MeHg has been found to cause Minamata …
Down-regulation of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) by cannabidiolic acid in human breast cancer cells
S Takeda, H Okazaki, E Ikeda, S Abe… - The Journal of …, 2014 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Metastases are known to be responsible for approximately 90% of breast cancer-related
deaths. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is involved not only in inflammatory processes, but also …
deaths. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is involved not only in inflammatory processes, but also …
Selenium prevents downregulation of antioxidant selenoprotein genes by methylmercury
S Penglase, K Hamre, S Ellingsen - Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 2014 - Elsevier
Selenium (Se) is an essential nutrient required by Se-dependent proteins, termed
selenoproteins. The selenoprotein family is small but diverse and includes key proteins in …
selenoproteins. The selenoprotein family is small but diverse and includes key proteins in …
Bee venom Apis mellifera lamarckii rescues blood brain barrier damage and neurobehavioral changes induced by methyl mercury via regulating tight junction …
The objective of the current study is to investigate the protective effect of Egyptian bee
venom (BV) against methyl mercury chloride (MMC) induced blood-brain barrier (BBB) …
venom (BV) against methyl mercury chloride (MMC) induced blood-brain barrier (BBB) …
Methylmercury toxic mechanism related to protein degradation and chemokine transcription
Methylmercury is an environmental pollutant that causes neurotoxicity. Recent studies have
reported that the ubiquitin-proteasome system is involved in defense against methylmercury …
reported that the ubiquitin-proteasome system is involved in defense against methylmercury …
Mechanisms and modifiers of methylmercury-induced neurotoxicity
SJB Fretham, S Caito, EJ Martinez-Finley… - Toxicology …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
The neurotoxic consequences of methylmercury (MeHg) exposure have long been known,
however a complete understanding of the mechanisms underlying this toxicity is elusive …
however a complete understanding of the mechanisms underlying this toxicity is elusive …
The chemokine CCL2 protects against methylmercury neurotoxicity
D Godefroy, RD Gosselin, A Yasutake… - Toxicological …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Industrial pollution due to heavy metals such as mercury is a major concern for the
environment and public health. Mercury, in particular methylmercury (MeHg), primarily …
environment and public health. Mercury, in particular methylmercury (MeHg), primarily …
Activation of interleukin‐6 and‐8 expressions by methylmercury in human U937 macrophages involves RelA and p50
M Yamamoto, N Khan, M Muniroh… - Journal of Applied …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The accumulation of macrophages has been observed around lesions of the brain in
patients with Minamata disease. In this condition, mercury has been detected …
patients with Minamata disease. In this condition, mercury has been detected …
Methylmercury induces CCL2 expression through activation of NF-κB in human 1321N1 astrocytes
Methylmercury is an environmental pollutant that is toxic to the central nervous system;
however, the molecular mechanisms underlying its toxicity remain unclear. Methylmercury …
however, the molecular mechanisms underlying its toxicity remain unclear. Methylmercury …