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  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Lead exposure is a significant global health concern, causing chronic poisoning with effects on multiple organs.
  • Oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, and mitochondrial apoptosis are key mechanisms in lead toxicity.
  • Plant polyphenols are natural compounds with antioxidant properties and low toxicity, showing promise in mitigating heavy metal poisoning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the protective mechanisms of plant polyphenols against lead toxicity.
  • To highlight the potential of plant polyphenols as a therapeutic strategy for lead poisoning.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of in vitro and animal studies on lead toxicity and plant polyphenol interventions.
  • Analysis of the biochemical pathways involved in lead poisoning and polyphenol action.
  • Evaluation of polyphenol properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects.

Main Results:

  • Plant polyphenols can chelate lead ions, reducing their bioavailability and toxicity.
  • Polyphenols effectively scavenge reactive oxygen species and enhance antioxidant enzyme activity.
  • Evidence suggests polyphenols can alleviate ER stress and inhibit mitochondrial apoptosis induced by lead.

Conclusions:

  • Plant polyphenols demonstrate significant potential in alleviating lead toxicity through multiple mechanisms.
  • Their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties make them valuable agents for managing lead poisoning in humans and animals.
  • Further research and application of plant polyphenols are warranted for their therapeutic prospects.