Mercury

S. J.B. Fretham; Michael Aschner; L. G. Costa; J. B.T. Rocha; M. Farina

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00264-5

Mercury

S. J.B. Fretham, Michael Aschner, L. G. Costa, J. B.T. Rocha, M. Farina

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Abstract

Mercury is a naturally occurring metal with three distinct chemical forms: elemental, inorganic, and organic. Exposure to any form of mercury can be toxic, causing kidney dysfunction, cardiovascular abnormalities, respiratory distress, and lasting neurological impairment. Methylmercury in particular affects both the adult and developing nervous system. This entry reviews sources and routes of exposure, focusing on the health effects, predominantly neurological consequences, and the underlying mechanisms of mercury toxicity.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	1101-1103
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123851574
ISBN (Print)	9780123851581
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00264-5
State	Published - Jan 1 2014

Keywords

Chelation
Mercury
Metal
Methylmercury
Neurodevelopment
Neurotoxicity
Oxidative stress
Thiol

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Medicine(all)

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