Toxic effects and the mechanism of mercury on health
Zheng, H.; Jin, Y.-L.
Wei Sheng Yan Jiu 35(5): 663-666
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1000-8020 PMID: 17086729 Document Number: 604090
Mercury is an unnecessary element for human body, and it can exist in several physical and chemical forms in the environment. All forms of mercury have toxic effects in a number of organs, especially in the neural system and kidney. Now, with its extensive use in the industry and life, people pay more attention on the health effects which are caused by mercury. In order to know more about it and to make further study in the future, this review will make a summarize on the toxicity and its mechanism of mercury.