The effect of two organic mercury compounds on human leukocytes in vitro.

Author: Fiskesjo G.

Source: Hereditas.

Year: 1970

Comment:

Although this study is not about dental mercury, it explores the role of cysteine in mercury treatment.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“It has been demonstrated repeatedly that the effect on living cells of organic mercury compounds can be neutralized to a certain degree by the amino acid cysteine.”

Citation:

Fiskesjö G. The effect of two organic mercury compounds on human leukocytes in vitro. Hereditas. 1970; 64(1):142-146.