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  • Environmental Health
  • Toxicology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Lead (Pb) exposure is a global environmental concern with widespread toxic effects.
  • Vulnerable populations, including children and pregnant women, suffer severe health consequences from Pb exposure.
  • Mitochondria are crucial organelles sensitive to toxic injury, playing a key role in cellular function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the toxic effects of lead on mitochondria.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms by which Pb induces mitochondrial dysfunction and related pathologies.
  • To provide insights for future research and therapeutic strategies for lead exposure.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on lead toxicity and mitochondrial function.
  • Analysis of mechanisms including oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation, and autophagy.
  • Examination of Pb's impact on cellular calcium homeostasis.

Main Results:

  • Lead exposure induces mitochondrial dysfunction, increasing oxidative stress.
  • Pb triggers apoptosis through mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) opening.
  • Lead stimulates mitochondria-mediated inflammatory responses, autophagy, and disrupts calcium homeostasis.

Conclusions:

  • Lead exposure causes significant mitochondrial damage, impacting various physiological processes.
  • Understanding Pb-induced mitochondrial toxicity is crucial for developing effective treatments.
  • This review highlights the central role of mitochondria in lead's pathological effects.