research Selenium: When a good nutrient goes bad
Selenium is essential in small amounts but toxic in excess, requiring careful management.
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Infant baboons suffered from zinc poisoning due to poor cage conditions.
research Influence of Selenium Supplementation on Mercury Levels in hair of Metropolitan Residents in China: Spatial Distribution, Impact Factors, and Antagonism
Selenium supplements may reduce mercury levels in the hair of city dwellers in China.
research Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic Poisoning Due to Topical Use of Traditional Chinese Medicines
Traditional Chinese medicines with heavy metals can cause severe poisoning.
research Geochemistry and human selenium imbalances in China
Selenium is essential but can be harmful in excess, and China struggles with balancing its levels for health.
research Activated Polyamine Catabolism Depletes Acetyl-CoA Pools and Suppresses Prostate Tumor Growth in TRAMP Mice
Overexpressing SSAT enzyme reduces prostate tumor growth in mice.
research Ophthalmologic Features of Thallium Poisoning
Thallium poisoning can cause serious eye problems and other severe health issues.
research Overexpression of spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase under the control of mouse metallothionein I promoter in transgenic mice: evidence for a striking post-transcriptional regulation of transgene expression by a polyamine analogue
Overexpression of SSAT in mice causes hair loss, liver damage, and sensitivity to polyamine analogues.
research Selenium In Thioredoxin Reductase: Resistance To Oxidative Inactivation, Oxidation States, And Reversibility Of Chemical Reactions
Selenium in proteins helps prevent over-oxidation and supports chemical reversibility.
research From Russia with Love
Dr. Marina Kovalevsky and her daughter were hospitalized for suspected politically motivated thallium poisoning in Moscow.
research Thallium poisoning. Diagnosis may be elusive but alopecia is the clue.
Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.
research Antagonistic Effect of Potassium Iodide in Baldness due to Thallium Acetate
Potassium iodide prevents hair loss and reduces toxicity from thallium acetate.
research Haemostatic and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Alginate-Functionalized Polylactide Composite Containing Zinc Sulphide and Hardystonite
The new composite material is safe and has anticoagulant properties.
research Calcium, Cobalt, Strontium, and Cerium-Based Binary Silicate Bioactive Nanoglasses: Rational Comparison in Bioactive Properties for Optimizing Tissue Repair Applications
Strontium and cerium are most effective for tissue repair.
research Case report: Successful treatment of a thallium sulfate intoxication in a dog with use of Prussian blue
Prussian Blue successfully treated thallium poisoning in a dog.
research Determination of the potency of a novel saw palmetto supercritical CO2 extract (SPSE) for 5α-reductase isoform II inhibition using a cell-free in vitro test system
The new saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and may be as good as standard treatments.
research Selenium Toxicity: A Case of Selenosis Caused by a Nutritional Supplement
Excessive selenium from supplements can be harmful.
research Diagnosis and treatment of polonium poisoning
Polonium poisoning is diagnosed by detecting it in urine and feces, and treated with supportive care, infection prevention, and chelation therapy.
research CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF HSIANGHUALITE
research Determination of the potency of a novel saw palmetto supercritical CO2 extract (SPSE) for 5α-reductase isoform II inhibition using a cell-free in vitro test system
The saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, showing promise for prostate health.
research A Successfully Treated Case of Criminal Thallium Poisoning
A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.
research N-Acyl arylsulfonamides as novel, reversible inhibitors of human steroid sulfatase
Scientists found new, better-working inhibitors for a hormone-related enzyme.
research Thallium poisoning: emphasis on early diagnosis and response to haemodialysis
Early diagnosis and haemodialysis can effectively treat thallium poisoning.
research Rare Earth Elements: therapeutic and diagnostic applications in modern medicine
Rare earth elements are crucial in medical imaging and cancer treatment.
research Spermidine/spermine-N1-acetyltransferase: a key metabolic regulator
SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
research Effectiveness of the Mentha spicata leaves in reducing testosterone levels and aggressive behaviour in female Wistar albino rats treated with testosterone propionate
Mentha spicata leaves lower testosterone and aggression in female rats.
research In vitro assessment of some deodorant ingredients and determination of malodor inhibiting potentials of ascorbic acid, orlistat and mastic gum
Ascorbic acid, orlistat, and mastic gum can effectively reduce sweat odor.
research New Selenoderivatives as Antitumoral Agents
Selenium shows promise in preventing and controlling prostate cancer.
research Arsenic Trioxide as Effective Therapy for Relapsed Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Arsenic trioxide effectively treats relapsed acute promyelocytic leukemia with manageable side effects.
research A Thallium-Based Screening Procedure to Identify Molecules That Modulate the Activity of Ca2+-Activated Monovalent Cation-Selective Channels
The conclusion is that a new test was created to find substances that affect specific ion channels, and it works well for drug discovery.