Low-level exposure to methylmercury modifies muscarinic cholinergic receptor binding characteristics in rat brain and lymphocytes: physiologic implications and new opportunities in biologic monitoring

Authors :: Coccini, Teresa
Randine, Giovanna
Candura, Stefano M.
Nappi, Rossella E.
Prockop, Leon D.
Manzo, Luigi
Source :: Environmental Health Perspectives. Jan, 2000, Vol. 108 Issue 1, p29, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: The authors present research examining the effects on muscarinic cholinergic receptor binding characteristics in rats' brains and lymphocytes when exposed to low levels of methylmercury.

Subjects :: Cholinergic mechanisms -- Research
Lymphocytes -- Research
Methylmercury -- Research
Muscarinic receptors -- Research
Neurotoxic agents -- Research

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