Metal-Induced Neurotoxicity: From the Exposome to Mechanisms
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurotoxicity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 21 March 2025 | Viewed by 69
Special Issue Editor
Interests: metals; emerging contaminants; environmental exposome; environmental epidemiology; neurotoxicology; neurodegenerative disease
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue examines the impact of metal exposure on the nervous system, providing a multi-layered exploration from exposure patterns to underlying biological mechanisms. Toxic metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and manganese, which are prevalent in the environment, can enter the human body through air, water, and food, posing a risk of long-term damage to the central nervous system. With the advent of the 'exposome' concept, researchers are now better equipped to comprehensively assess lifelong metal exposure and its cumulative effects. This issue gathers cutting-edge research on how metal exposure influences neurodevelopment, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive dysfunction.
Furthermore, this Special Issue will investigate exposure pathways and delve into the molecular mechanisms involved, including oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction, as well as gene–environment interactions. It will also address the varying susceptibility among populations and the health risks associated with prolonged exposure, emphasizing the critical role of interdisciplinary approaches in tackling the public health challenges posed by metal exposure. Through cross-disciplinary research, this issue aims to elucidate the neurotoxic mechanisms triggered by metals, propose prevention and intervention strategies, and provide scientific evidence to inform environmental health policies, thereby supporting global efforts in controlling metal pollution.
Prof. Dr. Yu Deng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metals
- emerging contaminants
- environmental exposome
- environmental epidemiology
- neurotoxicology
- neurodegenerative disease
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