Enayatollah Seydi, Mahshid Soltani, M. Ramazani, M. Zarei, J. Pourahmad
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Abstract
Abstract The purpose of this research was to determine mitochondrial and lysosomal damage and oxidative stress status in blood lymphocytes of lead-zinc miners. This research was performed in 10 mine workers who have been in contact with lead and zinc in comparison to a control group containing 10 healthy volunteers. Lymphocytes were isolated from peripheral blood using the Ficoll standard method and then mitochondrial and lysosomal damage and oxidative stress were evaluated. The level of reactive oxygen species (ROS), collapse in the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) collapse, and glutathione disulfide (GSSG) content, and lysosomal damage in miners were higher than the control group. Also, viability and glutathione (GSH) content were decreased. The lymphocytes of workers of a lead-zinc mine are more susceptible to oxidative stress, mitochondrial and lysosomal damage. The proper use of safety equipment can reduce the risk of toxic agents and their subsequent hazards for mine workers.
期刊介绍:
This journal is committed to the publication of short communications, original research, and review articles within the field of main group metal and semi-metal chemistry, Main Group Metal Chemistry is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes in ongoing way. Papers addressing the theoretical, spectroscopic, mechanistic and synthetic aspects of inorganic, coordination and organometallic main group metal and semi-metal compounds, including zinc, cadmium and mercury are welcome. The journal also publishes studies relating to environmental aspects of these metals, their toxicology, release pathways and fate. Articles on the applications of main group metal chemistry, including in the fields of polymer chemistry, agriculture, electronics and catalysis, are also accepted.