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Enzyme Research
Scientists at University of Manitoba, Faculty of Pharmacy detail research in enzyme research
March 26th, 2008
Fresh data on enzyme research are presented in the report 'Thiol-modulated mechanisms of the cytotoxicity of thimerosal and inhibition of DNA topoisomerase II alpha.' According to a study from Canada, "Thimerosal is an organic mercury compound that is widely used as a preservative in vaccines and other solution formulations. The use of thimerosal has caused concern about its ability to cause neurological abnormalities due to mercury accumulation during a normal schedule of childhood vaccinations." "While the chemistry and the biological effects of methylmercury have been well-studied, those of thimerosal have not. Thimerosal reacted rapidly with cysteine, GSH, human...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-03-26)
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