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Protective Efficacy of Selenite against Lead-Induced Neurotoxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans

BACKGROUND: Selenium is an essential micronutrient that has a narrow exposure window between its beneficial and toxic effects. This study investigated the protective potential of selenite (IV) against lead (Pb(II))-induced neurotoxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: The results show...

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Autores principales: Li, Wen-Hsuan, Shi, Yeu-Ching, Tseng, I-Ling, Liao, Vivian Hsiu-Chuan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3637161/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23638060
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0062387