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Lead, copper, and aluminum neurotoxicity is associated with numerous alterations including behavioral and neurochemical disruptions. Many studies evaluate the possible neurochemical disruption in the brain structures after acute and chronic Pb, Cu, and Mn-exposures and the possible effect on brain structures. Trace elements are related to neurobehavioral alterations. Using immunohistochemical stainings, many studies compared both acute and chronic exposures to heavy metals. The two models of Pb, Cu, and Mn-exposure showed obvious disruptions of many structures.
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Tamegart, L., Oukhrib, M., El Ghachi, H., Maloui, A.B., El khiat, A., Gamrani, H. (2023). Trace Elements and Neurodegenerative Diseases. In: Mohamed, W., Sandhir, R. (eds) Trace Elements in Brain Health and Diseases. Nutritional Neurosciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1513-2_5
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