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Association between delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase polymorphism and placental lead levels.
Environmental toxicology and pharmacology - 1 Jan 2016
Kayaaltı Zeliha, Sert Selda, Kaya-Akyüzlü Dilek, Söylemez Esma, Söylemezoğlu Tülin
Abstract excerpt
Lead inhibits the delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (ALAD) activity and results in neurotoxic aminolevulinic acid accumulation in the blood. During pregnancy, lead in the maternal blood can easily cross the placenta. The aim of this study was to determine whether the maternal ALAD G177C polymorphism (rs1800435) was related to the placental lead levels. The study population comprised 97 blood samples taken...
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