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Biological Trace Element Research

ISSN 1559-0720

2 papers in the library · 11 citations · publishing 2020-2025

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Zinc Supplementation Reduces ROS Production and Prevents MDMA-Induced Apoptosis in TM3 Leydig Cells via the Inhibition of Pro-Apoptotic Proteins.

Biological Trace Element Research April 1, 2025 Salar Mahmoudi-Nejad, Sina Ahmadi, Mahssa Hassan-Nejhad et al. 4 citations

MDMA can cause serious adverse effects on vital organs such as the heart, brain, and liver. Additionally, MDMA consumption can also potentially cause various endocrine system dysfunctions. The previous study has shown that pre-treatment of zinc can reduce the cytotoxicity of MDMA on the Leydig cell line (TM3). In this study, we investigated the mechanisms involved in the treatment with MDMA on...

Determination of the Elemental Composition of Ayahuasca and Assessments Concerning Consumer Safety

Biological Trace Element Research June 5, 2020 Ivanilce Cristina Guimarães, Luís Fernando Tófoli, Alessandra Sussulini 7 citations

The consumption of ayahuasca, a brew prepared from the decoction of two Amazon plants, has increased worldwide in the last decades. This fact raised questions about the safety in its oral administration. In this sense, information concerning the chemical composition of ayahuasca is essential to find a comprehensive reply. Therefore, the aim of this study consisted of determining the elemental...