PMID: Drugs. 2001 ;61(5):565-72. PMID: 11368282 Abstract Title: Vaccines without thiomersal: why so necessary, why so long coming? Abstract: The inorganic mercurial thiomersal (merthiolate) has been used as an effective preservative in numerous medical and non-medical products since the early 1930s. Both the potential toxicity of thiomersal and sensitisation to thiomersal in relation to the …
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Gold nanoparticles regulate tight junctions and improve cetuximab effect in colon cancer cells.
PMID: Nanomedicine (Lond). 2019 Jun ;14(12):1565-1578. Epub 2019 Jun 19. PMID: 31215349 Abstract Title: Gold nanoparticles regulate tight junctions and improve cetuximab effect in colon cancer cells. Abstract: Colon cancer (CC) is the second cause of cancer death worldwide. The use of nanoparticles for drug delivery has been increasing in cancer clinical trials over recent …
Gold as a possible alternative to platinum-based chemotherapy for colon cancer treatment.
PMID: Cancers (Basel). 2019 Jun 5 ;11(6). Epub 2019 Jun 5. PMID: 31195711 Abstract Title: Gold as a Possible Alternative to Platinum-Based Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer Treatment. Abstract: Due to the increasing incidence and high mortality associated with colorectal cancer (CRC), novel therapeutic strategies are urgently needed. Classic chemotherapy against CRC is based on oxaliplatin …
Thimerosal has an inflammatory effect in non-sensitized animals and may augment the side effects of vaccination.
PMID: Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 1994 Jul ;104(3):296-301. PMID: 7518269 Abstract Title: Thimerosal induces toxic reaction in non-sensitized animals. Abstract: The effects of injection of thimerosal solution on nonsensitized animals was investigated. Intrafootpad injection of thimerosal solution in nonsensitized mice resulted in a swelling response which peaked 1 h after injection and lasted for more …
This study reveals a similar activity of both ethylmercury and methylmercury. An ethylmercury-glutathione adduct was also identified, suggesting ethylmercury may impair glutathione activity.
PMID: J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2014 Apr ;28(2):125-30. Epub 2014 Feb 9. PMID: 24613139 Abstract Title: In vitro study of thimerosal reactions in human whole blood and plasma surrogate samples. Abstract: Because of its bactericidal and fungicidal properties, thimerosal is used as a preservative in drugs and vaccines and is thus deliberately injected into …
Gold nanoparticles enhance radiation therapy at low concentrations, and remain in tumors for days.
PMID: J Biomed Nanotechnol. 2019 Sep 1 ;15(9):1960-1967. PMID: 31387682 Abstract Title: Gold Nanoparticles Enhance Radiation Therapy at Low Concentrations, and Remain in Tumors for Days. Abstract: Gold nanoparticles are a potential method for enhancing radiation therapy, causing extra damage to tumors when irradiated through the Auger effect. One of the major obstacles to using …
Gold Nanoparticles sensitize pancreatic cancer cells to gemcitabine.
PMID: Cell Stress. 2019 Jul 31 ;3(8):267-279. Epub 2019 Jul 31. PMID: 31440741 Abstract Title: Gold Nanoparticles sensitize pancreatic cancer cells to gemcitabine. Abstract: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the deadliest solid cancers with dismal prognosis. Several mechanisms that are mainly responsible for aggressiveness and therapy resistance of PDAC cells include epithelial to …
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Methylmercury induces blood brain barrier damage via upregulation of vascular endothelial growth factor in vivo.
PMID: PLoS One. 2017 ;12(1):e0170623. Epub 2017 Jan 24. PMID: 28118383 Abstract Title: Methylmercury Causes Blood-Brain Barrier Damage in Rats via Upregulation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression. Abstract: Clinical manifestations of methylmercury (MeHg) intoxication include cerebellar ataxia, concentric constriction of visual fields, and sensory and auditory disturbances. The symptoms depend on the site of …
Thimerosal induces morphological changes in erythrocytes in vitro.
PMID: J Membr Biol. 2016 12 ;249(6):823-831. Epub 2016 Oct 13. PMID: 27738716 Abstract Title: Effects of Thimerosal on Lipid Bilayers and Human Erythrocytes: An In Vitro Study. Abstract: Thimerosal (THI, ethyl-mercury thiosalicylate) is added to vaccines as a preservative; as a consequence, infants may have been exposed to bolus doses of Hg that collectively …
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Are Essential Oils Essential?
When it comes to food, the colors you see in plants provide powerful information. They often signal the rich nutrient density of the plant. When you look at a blueberry and see that color, you see delphinidin-3-galactoside. When you look at a carrot and see that color, you see beta carotene. Our eyes are adapted …
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