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Characterisation of mercury-binding protein

07-May-2013 - China

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A 2D-HPLC-UV-ICP-MS system has been developed by scientists in China for the separation and recognition of mercury-binding proteins in human plasma. Environmental mercury can come from both natural and anthropogenic sources and then be biomagnified through the food chain.

Exposure can come from drinking, eating, touching or even breathing. Understanding the mechanism of mercury toxicity is therefore very important. By isolating this protein the scientists hope to better their understanding of mercury metabolism in the human body.

Original publication

Z Yun et al, Metallomics, 2013

https://www.bionity.com/en/news/142963/characterisation-of-mercury-binding-protein.html
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Z Yun et al, Metallomics, 2013

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