Dose-dependent relationships between chronic arsenic exposure and cognitive impairment and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor

201975 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Yeasir Karim · University of Rajshahi

Abu Eabrahim Siddique · University of Rajshahi

Faruk Hossen · University of Rajshahi

Mizanur Rahman · University of Rajshahi

Victor Mondal · University of Rajshahi

Hasan Ul Banna · University of Rajshahi

M.M. Hasibuzzaman ·

Abstract

Our findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to arsenic dose-dependently decreases cognitive function in adults, with a concomitant reduction of sBDNF levels. A decreased BDNF level may be part of the biochemical basis of chronic arsenic exposure-related cognitive impairment.

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Arsenic contamination and mitigation Retinoids in leukemia and cellular processes Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity

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Published in: Environment International

Volume 131, pp. 105029-105029

DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.105029

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Dose-dependent relationships between chronic arsenic exposure and cognitive impairment and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor

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