Heavy Metal Toxicity and Neurodegeneration
- 1st Edition - August 13, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editors: Prasann Kumar, Neha Gogia
- Language: English
Heavy Metal Toxicity and Neurodegeneration delves into the intricate relationship between heavy metals and neurodegenerative diseases. It synthesizes and presents the latest resear… Read more
Description
Description
Heavy Metal Toxicity and Neurodegeneration delves into the intricate relationship between heavy metals and neurodegenerative diseases. It synthesizes and presents the latest research findings, shedding light on the mechanisms by which heavy metals cause neuronal damage and contribute to disease progression. By integrating various perspectives and collating diverse studies, this book serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the profound impact of heavy metals on neurological health. In addition to detailing the mechanisms involved, the book highlights the importance of early detection and preventive measures.
It caters to researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and students, offering a comprehensive and accessible overview that bridges the gap between theory and practical application. This scholarly work is poised to inform and guide future research and policy decisions in the field of neurodegenerative disease.
It caters to researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and students, offering a comprehensive and accessible overview that bridges the gap between theory and practical application. This scholarly work is poised to inform and guide future research and policy decisions in the field of neurodegenerative disease.
Key features
Key features
- Provides a comprehensive overview of how heavy metals interact with biological systems, particularly the nervous system
- Explains the mechanisms through which metals contribute to neurodegenerative diseases
- Highlights the public health implications of heavy metal exposure, including its impact on vulnerable populations such as children and older people
Readership
Readership
Researchers and clinicians interested in neurodegenerative diseases, neurology, public health and toxicology
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Biological pathways of heavy metal toxicity
Mridu Kulwant and Divya Patel
2. Mechanisms of neurodegeneration induced by heavy metals
Prasann Kumar
3. Lead toxicity and its impact on cognitive function
K. Jaisuriyan and Prasann Kumar
4. Mercury poisoning: effects on the central nervous system
Neha Gogia and Prasann Kumar
5. Arsenic exposure and neurotoxic effects
Prasann Kumar
6. Cadmium and its role in neurodegenerative diseases
Prasann Kumar
7. Chromium toxicity: neurological implications
Prasann Kumar
8. Interactions between heavy metals and neuroinflammatory processes
Debjani Choudhury and Prasann Kumar
9. Oxidative stress and heavy metal induced neuronal damage
Patan Ruksar and Prasann Kumar
10. Genetic susceptibility to heavy metal toxicity
Prasann Kumar
11. Role of glutathione in heavy metal detoxification
Prasann Kumar
12. Heavy metals and Alzheimer’s disease: a review
Bushra Bashir, Sapna Jarial, Shivalika Sood and Sukriti Vishwas
13. Parkinson's disease and heavy metal exposure
Amit Raj and Prasann Kumar
14. Multiple sclerosis: the impact of heavy metals
Prabhjot Singh Jassal and Tusha Yadav
15. Heavy metals and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amit Raj and Prasann Kumar
16. Neurodevelopmental disorders linked to heavy metal exposure
Mastu Patel and Prasann Kumar
17. Childhood exposure to heavy metals and long-term neurodevelopmental effects
Mastu Patel and Prasann Kumar
18. Environmental sources of heavy metals and their impacts on human health
Monika Sharma and Prasann Kumar
19. Biomarkers of heavy metal–induced neurotoxicity: insights into mechanisms and disease impact
Krupanshi Bharadava, Sanjay Kumar and Radhey Shyam Kaushal
20. Diagnostic techniques for heavy metal induced neurotoxicity
Prasann Kumar
21. Prevention and mitigation strategies for heavy metal exposure
Makey Sri Chakra Naga Vardhan, Ashok S. Dambale, Prasann Kumar and Nilabja Banerjee
22. Therapeutic approaches for heavy metal detoxification
Prasann Kumar
23. Dietary interventions for reducing heavy metal toxicity
Prasann Kumar and Shipa Rani Dey
24. Pharmacological treatments for neurodegeneration due to heavy metals
Prasann Kumar
25. The role of chelation therapy in heavy metal detoxification
Venkata Suneel Kumar Velugolu and Prasann Kumar
26. Impact of heavy metals on neuroplasticity
Prasann Kumar and Shipa Rani Dey
27. Heavy metal toxicity and psychiatric disorders
Debjani Choudhury and Prasann Kumar
28. Epidemiological studies on heavy metal exposure and neurodegeneration
Debjani Choudhury and Prasann Kumar
29. Regulatory standards and guidelines for heavy metal exposure
B. Gopika and Prasann Kumar
Mridu Kulwant and Divya Patel
2. Mechanisms of neurodegeneration induced by heavy metals
Prasann Kumar
3. Lead toxicity and its impact on cognitive function
K. Jaisuriyan and Prasann Kumar
4. Mercury poisoning: effects on the central nervous system
Neha Gogia and Prasann Kumar
5. Arsenic exposure and neurotoxic effects
Prasann Kumar
6. Cadmium and its role in neurodegenerative diseases
Prasann Kumar
7. Chromium toxicity: neurological implications
Prasann Kumar
8. Interactions between heavy metals and neuroinflammatory processes
Debjani Choudhury and Prasann Kumar
9. Oxidative stress and heavy metal induced neuronal damage
Patan Ruksar and Prasann Kumar
10. Genetic susceptibility to heavy metal toxicity
Prasann Kumar
11. Role of glutathione in heavy metal detoxification
Prasann Kumar
12. Heavy metals and Alzheimer’s disease: a review
Bushra Bashir, Sapna Jarial, Shivalika Sood and Sukriti Vishwas
13. Parkinson's disease and heavy metal exposure
Amit Raj and Prasann Kumar
14. Multiple sclerosis: the impact of heavy metals
Prabhjot Singh Jassal and Tusha Yadav
15. Heavy metals and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amit Raj and Prasann Kumar
16. Neurodevelopmental disorders linked to heavy metal exposure
Mastu Patel and Prasann Kumar
17. Childhood exposure to heavy metals and long-term neurodevelopmental effects
Mastu Patel and Prasann Kumar
18. Environmental sources of heavy metals and their impacts on human health
Monika Sharma and Prasann Kumar
19. Biomarkers of heavy metal–induced neurotoxicity: insights into mechanisms and disease impact
Krupanshi Bharadava, Sanjay Kumar and Radhey Shyam Kaushal
20. Diagnostic techniques for heavy metal induced neurotoxicity
Prasann Kumar
21. Prevention and mitigation strategies for heavy metal exposure
Makey Sri Chakra Naga Vardhan, Ashok S. Dambale, Prasann Kumar and Nilabja Banerjee
22. Therapeutic approaches for heavy metal detoxification
Prasann Kumar
23. Dietary interventions for reducing heavy metal toxicity
Prasann Kumar and Shipa Rani Dey
24. Pharmacological treatments for neurodegeneration due to heavy metals
Prasann Kumar
25. The role of chelation therapy in heavy metal detoxification
Venkata Suneel Kumar Velugolu and Prasann Kumar
26. Impact of heavy metals on neuroplasticity
Prasann Kumar and Shipa Rani Dey
27. Heavy metal toxicity and psychiatric disorders
Debjani Choudhury and Prasann Kumar
28. Epidemiological studies on heavy metal exposure and neurodegeneration
Debjani Choudhury and Prasann Kumar
29. Regulatory standards and guidelines for heavy metal exposure
B. Gopika and Prasann Kumar
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: August 14, 2025
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
PK
Prasann Kumar
Dr. Prasann Kumar, assistant professor cum research intensive faculty in the
Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural (ICAR-Accredited), Lovely
Professional University, Punjab, specializes in stress physiology, plant tissue culture,
physiology of plantmicrobe/pathogen interaction, and biodiversity management.
Dr. Kumar has completed the International Agricultural Rural Development
Programme from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States. He has
received a doctorate from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He also has
authored 40 books published by national and international publishers, which find
a place in national as well as various Overseas Institutions’ libraries. He has
guided 19 MSc students for their thesis.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural (ICAR-Accredited), Lovely Professional University, Punjab, IndiaNG
Neha Gogia
Dr. Gogia is a Post-Doctoral Associate at Yale. Having completed her PhD degree at the University of Dayton, and Cornell University’s International Agriculture and Rural Development Program (IARD) she was awarded the Gerald L. Willis Award of Excellence for Outstanding Teaching in 2019. Her current work focuses on understanding cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying polyglutamine diseases, namely the identification and validation of genetic modifiers which can serve as potential therapeutic targets and can ameliorate the onset or progression of neurodegenerative diseases.
Affiliations and expertise
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