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Central Nervous System Effects of Lead: A Study Model in Neurotoxicology

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Recent Advances in Nervous System Toxicology

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Interest in lead intoxication has grown significantly over the last decades as a consequence of the large use of this metal and of its diffusion in the environment. In spite of the concern about lead toxicity, occupational exposure is still present in small, low-technology factories.

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  1. Institute of Pharmacological Sciences, University of Milan, Italy

    S. Govoni, F. Battaini & R. A. Rius

  2. Occupational Health Unit, Brescia, Italy

    C. Fernicola & L. Coniglio

  3. Chair of Toxicology, 2nd University of Rome, Italy

    M. Trabucchi

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Govoni, S., Battaini, F., Rius, R.A., Fernicola, C., Coniglio, L., Trabucchi, M. (1988). Central Nervous System Effects of Lead: A Study Model in Neurotoxicology. In: Galli, C.L., Manzo, L., Spencer, P.S. (eds) Recent Advances in Nervous System Toxicology. NATO ASI Series, vol 100. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0887-4_13

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