2011
Ayotte, P., Carrier, A., Ouellet, N., Boiteau, V., Abdous, B., Laouan Sidi, E.A., Château-Degat, M.-L., & Dewailly, É.
This study aims to determine whether blood mercury levels are linked to decreased plasma paraoxonase 1 (PON1) activities in Inuit people from Nunavik who are highly exposed to mercury through their seafood-based diet. PON1 is an enzyme that may protect against cardiovascular heart disease. Results suggest that mercury exposure inhibits PON1 activity, but is offset by intake of selenium.
Relationship Between Methylmercury Exposure and Plasma Paraoxonase Activity in Inuit Adults from Nunavik.
Ayotte, P., Carrier, A., Ouellet, N., Boiteau, V., Abdous, B., Laouan Sidi, EA, Château-Degat, M.-L., & Dewailly, É. (2011). Relationship between methylmercury exposure and plasma paraoxonase activity in Inuit adults from Nunavik. Environmental Health Perspectives, 119 (8), 1077-83.
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