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Toxicity, bioavailability and metal speciation

S B Jonnalagadda1, P V Rao

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Zimbabwe, Mt. Pleasant, Harare.

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. C, Comparative Pharmacology and Toxicology
|November 1, 1993
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Environmental toxicology examines how trace elements like cadmium, arsenic, selenium, and mercury impact ecosystems and human health. Understanding their chemical forms is crucial for assessing their toxicity and environmental fate.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental toxicology
  • Trace element speciation
  • Ecotoxicology

Background:

  • Environmental toxicology differs from traditional toxicology by considering element speciation and environmental factors.
  • Trace elements like cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), selenium (Se), and mercury (Hg) exhibit varied chemical forms influencing their environmental fate and toxicity.
  • Understanding the physico-chemical properties of these elements is vital for assessing their impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of element speciation in environmental toxicology.
  • To review the toxicological profiles and environmental behavior of key trace elements: Cd, As, Se, and Hg.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms of toxicity and interactions between these elements.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review on the environmental chemistry and toxicology of Cd, As, Se, and Hg.
  • Analysis of the solubility, reactivity, and biological transformation of different element species.
  • Examination of toxicological data related to human and aquatic organism exposure.

    • Main Results:

    • Cadmium (Cd) salts can become water-soluble, leading to renal toxicity upon chronic exposure.
    • Arsenic (As) toxicity is primarily mediated by the trivalent form (As(III)), with organic forms metabolizing to this toxic species.
    • Selenium (Se) toxicity varies by form, with methylated Se showing synergistic toxicity with arsenic.
    • Mercury (Hg) bioaccumulates as methylmercury in aquatic organisms, primarily affecting the human nervous system, while Hg(II) salts target the kidney.

    Conclusions:

    • Element speciation significantly influences environmental transport, bioavailability, and toxicity.
    • Trace elements pose diverse health risks, from renal and systemic toxicity to neurotoxicity.
    • Interactions between elements, such as the synergistic toxicity of methylated Se and As, warrant further investigation.