Changes in inflammatory cytokines, antioxidants and liver stiffness after chelation therapy in individuals with chronic lead poisoning

Changes in inflammatory cytokines, antioxidants and liver stiffness after chelation therapy in individuals with chronic lead poisoning

Abstract Background Chronic exposure to lead causes lead to accumulate mainly in the liver. In vivo studies have shown that lead toxicity is related to alterations in the inflammatory response. We aimed to evaluate the association between lead poisoning and liver fibrosis as well as the change in th...

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Main Authors: Tongluk Teerasarntipan, Roongruedee Chaiteerakij, Piyapan Prueksapanich, Duangporn Werawatganon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Chelation therapy
Chronic Lead poisoning
Hepatic fibrosis
Hepatic Steatosis
Oxidative stress
Hepatotoxicity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-020-01386-w

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