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Mercury and selenium interaction: A review

Journal Article · · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety; (United States)
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  1. Binangonan Freshwater Station, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development, Center Aquaculture Department, Rizal (Philippines)
This paper reviews studies on mercury and selenium interaction. It includes the effects of selenium on mercury toxicity on the organism, organ/tissue, and subcellular levels. The paper also touches on possible mechanisms for the protective action of selenium against mercury toxicity and deals briefly with the synergism between the two elements. 71 references.
OSTI ID:
5226784
Journal Information:
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety; (United States), Journal Name: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety; (United States) Vol. 21:3; ISSN EESAD; ISSN 0147-6513
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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