November 1990 PMID 2484587

Accumulation of methylmercury and inorganic mercury in the brain.

L Friberg, N K Mottet

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The posts largely revolve around dismissing or challenging the credibility of online discussions about mercury research, such as one user criticizing another for failing to cite studies, which reflects frustration with perceived avoidance of scientific backing. The tone indicates a focus on interpersonal disagreements rather than engagement with the scientific content itself, leading to a low impact assessment.

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Abstract in brief

The text explains that different types of mercury are processed differently in the body, and long-term exposure to methylmercury leads to significant buildup of inorganic mercury in the brain, contradicting earlier short-term studies.
It highlights that inorganic mercury can accumulate over time in the brain, possibly involving binding to selenium, and that this process is complex with slow rates of mercury clearance.
The text also notes that models used to understand methylmercury's behavior may need revision, especially since inorganic mercury has limited ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, based on studies in animals.]

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