Over the years, the vaste expansion of plastic manufacturing has dramatically increased the
environmental impact of microplastics [MPs] and nanoplastics [NPs], making them a threat to …

Epidemiological studies demonstrated an association between heavy metal exposure and
the incidence of obesity and metabolic syndrome. However, the particular effects of metal …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an important public health issue that affects millions of people
around the world and is growing to pandemic-like proportions. This syndrome is defined by …

The different capacity of glucuronic acid metabolism might lead to the difference of
bisphenol S (BPS) residual in tissues of male and female zebrafish. This may be the …

Methylmercury (MeHg) is a potent neurotoxicant that could induce oxidative stress and
autophagy. However, the underlying mechanisms through which MeHg affects the central …

Lipids are high energy, complex biomolecular compounds essential for cellular and
organellar membrane formation. Accumulation of circulatory lipids is however associated …

High concentrations of mercury (Hg) have been documented in deep-water fish species from
some Norwegian fjords. In this study, tusk (Brosme brosme) was sampled from four locations …

Methylmercury (MeHg) is a well-known neurotoxicant; however, its role in metabolic
diseases has been gaining wider attention. Chronic exposure to MeHg in human …

Human exposure to methylmercury (MeHg) due to contaminated fish intake as part of a high-
fat (HFD), high-carbohydrate diets is a reality today for many populations. HFD is associated …

Several studies have demonstrated that heavy metals disrupt energy homeostasis. Leptin
inhibits food intake and decreases body weight through activation of its receptor in the …