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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Critical aspects of the physiological interactions between lead and magnesium
Michał DobrakowskiAnna Machoń-greckaMagdalena Wyparło-wszelakiMarta Wąsiksubject
leadMechanism (biology)ChemistryHealth Toxicology and MutagenesisContext (language use)General MedicinemagnesiumToxicologyBiochemistryimmune responseXenobioticschemistry.chemical_compoundLead (geology)Gene Expression Regulationtranscription factorsMolecular MedicineHumansoxidative stressXenobioticMolecular BiologyNeurosciencedescription
Despite technological progress, exposure to lead is an ongoing problem. There are many mechanisms governing the toxic effects of lead on the human body. One such mechanism involves the interaction of this xenobiotic with bivalent metal ions, including magnesium. Literature data suggest that the competition between these elements for binding sites at the molecular and cellular levels, as well as at the systemic level, may represent an important aspect of lead toxicity in the human body. This is especially clear in the context of oxidative stress, immune response, and gene expression modifications. This review aims to summarize current knowledge regarding these issues.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-21 | Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology |