The influence of β-carotene on homocysteine level and oxidative stress in lead-exposed workers

The influence of β-carotene on homocysteine level and oxidative stress in lead-exposed workers

Background: Oxidative stress is involved in lead toxicity. This suggests that some antioxidants may play a role in the treatment of lead poisoning. In the light of this, the aim of the study was to determine whether β-carotene administration reduces oxidative stress and homocysteine level in workers...

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Main Authors: Sławomir Kasperczyk, Michał Dobrakowski, Janusz Kasperczyk, Ewa Romuk, Adam Prokopowicz, Ewa Birkner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2014-06-01
Series:Medycyna Pracy
Subjects:
β-carotene
lead poisoning
oxidative stress
homocysteine
Online Access:http://medpr.imp.lodz.pl/Wplyw-karotenu-na-stezenie-homocysteiny-i-nasilenie-stresu-oksydacyjnego-u-pracownikow-narazonych-na-zwiazki-olowiu,48,0,2.html

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