Sub-Micromolar Methylmercury Exposure Promotes Premature Differentiation of Murine Embryonic Neural Precursor at the Expense of Their Proliferation

Methylmercury (MeHg) is a ubiquitous environmental pollutant that is known to be neurotoxic, particularly during fetal development. However, the mechanisms responsible for MeHg-induced changes in adult neuronal function, when their exposure occurred primarily during fetal development, are not yet un...

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Main Authors: Xiaoyang Yuan, Jing Wang, Hing Man Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Toxics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/6/4/61