PON1 inhibition by Methylmercury

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pon1 autism

lists 5 cites.

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High levels of homocysteine and low serum paraoxonase 1 arylesterase

activity in children with autism.

<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16297937>

Pas,ca SP, Nemes, B, Vlase L, Gagyi CE, Dronca E, Miu AC, Dronca M.

Life Sci. 2006 Apr 4;78(19):2244-8. Epub 2005 Nov 17.

synopsis of new study:

Methylmercury hinders enzyme that protects against heart disease.

<http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/newscience/mercury-hinders-enzyme-th\

at-protects-against-heart-disease/>

27 July 2011

High amounts of methylmercury in a person's blood can inhibit an enzyme

that helps prevent atherosclerosis, researchers report in a new study.

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque deposits along artery walls

that can lead to vessel hardening and eventual blockage, increasing the

risk of heart attacks and other cardiac problems.