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Toxic effects of fluoride on organisms.

Authors :
Zuo, Huan
Chen, Liang
Kong, Ming
Qiu, Lipeng
Lü, Peng
Wu, Peng
Yang, Yanhua
Chen, Keping
Source :
Life Sciences. Apr2018, Vol. 198, p18-24. 7p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Accumulation of excess fluoride in the environment poses serious health risks to plants, animals, and humans. This endangers human health, affects organism growth and development, and negatively impacts the food chain, thereby affecting ecological balance. In recent years, numerous studies focused on the molecular mechanisms associated with fluoride toxicity. These studies have demonstrated that fluoride can induce oxidative stress, regulate intracellular redox homeostasis, and lead to mitochondrial damage, endoplasmic reticulum stress and alter gene expression. This paper reviews the present research on the potential adverse effects of overdose fluoride on various organisms and aims to improve our understanding of fluoride toxicity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00243205
Volume :
198
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Life Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
128474874
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2018.02.001