Lead-induced impairments in the neural processes related to working memory function.

BACKGROUND: It is well known that lead exposure induces neurotoxic effects, which can result in a variety of neurocognitive dysfunction. Especially, occupational lead exposures in adults are associated with decreases in cognitive performance including working memory. Despite recent advances in human...

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Main Authors: Jeehye Seo, Byung-Kook Lee, Seong-Uk Jin, Jang Woo Park, Yang-Tae Kim, Hun-Kyu Ryeom, Jongmin Lee, Kyung Jin Suh, Suk Hwan Kim, Sin-Jae Park, Kyoung Sook Jeong, Jung-O Ham, Yangho Kim, Yongmin Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4139362?pdf=render