Effects of heavy metals (Cd, T1, Zn and Pb) on glial cells

H. Reyners, E. Gianfelici de Reyners, J. R. Maisin, G. Winneke, M. Csicsaky

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    Abstract

    This communication deals with an ultrastructural assay of certain quantitative brain parameters susceptible to be modified during heavy metal intoxication. It particularly focusses on the changes in the populations of glial cells which appear as a most sensitive morphological indicator of brain poisoning.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)651-654
    Number of pages4
    JournalNeurobehavioral Toxicology and Teratology
    Volume4
    Issue number6
    StatePublished - 1982

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
    • Embryology
    • Toxicology

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