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Genetic variation in glutathione-related genes and body burden of methylmercury.
Environmental health perspectives - 1 Jun 2008
Schläwicke Engström Karin, Strömberg Ulf, Lundh Thomas, Johansson Ingegerd, Vessby Bengt, Hallmans Göran, Skerfving Staffan, Broberg Karin
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BACKGROUND: Exposure to toxic methylmercury (MeHg) through fish consumption is a large problem worldwide, and it has led to governmental recommendations of reduced fish consumption and blacklisting of mercury-contaminated fish. The elimination kinetics of MeHg varies greatly among individuals. Knowledge about the reasons for such variation is of importance for improving the risk assessment for MeHg. One possible...
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