Trace minerals and metals such as zinc, copper, and magnesium are accepted as a "natural" part of the human system. Interactions of some elements and/or disturbances in trace-metal or mineral homeostasis can, however, be toxic to the central nervous system (CNS). Mineral and Metal Neurotoxicology describes a wide range of basic and clinical issues
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Masayuki Yasui, M. Anthony Verity
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General Aspects of Minerals and Metals. Introduction and Background. Environmental Aspects. Neurotoxic Metals in the Environment: Some General Aspects. Effects of Acid Rain: A Natural Model of Aluminum Toxicity in Fish. Cellular Aspects of Aluminum Toxicity in Plants. Recent Concept of Minerals/Metals Research.
Specific Minerals and Metals Related to Experimental and Clinical Neurotoxicology. Aluminum. Zinc. Mercury. Magnesium. Cadmium. Lead. Manganese. Calcium. Iron. Copper.