Toxicity of Glutathione-Binding Metals: A Review of Targets and Mechanisms
Mercury, cadmium, arsenic and lead are among priority metals for toxicological studies due to the frequent human exposure and to the significant burden of disease following acute and chronic intoxication. Among their common characteristics is chemical affinity to proteins and non-protein thiols and...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Toxics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/3/1/20 |