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Associations between Methylated Metabolites of Arsenic and Selenium in Urine of Pregnant Bangladeshi Women and Interactions between the Main Genes Involved.
Environmental health perspectives - 1 Feb 2018
Skröder Helena, Engström Karin, Kuehnelt Doris, Kippler Maria, Francesconi Kevin, Nermell Barbro, Tofail Fahmida, Broberg Karin, Vahter Marie
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BACKGROUND: It has been proposed that interactions between selenium and arsenic in the body may affect their kinetics and toxicity. However, it is unknown how the elements influence each other in humans. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to investigate potential interactions in the methylation of selenium and arsenic. METHODS: Urinary selenium (U-Se) and arsenic (U-As) were measured using inductively coupled plasma mass...
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