The Impact of Toxic Metals on Human Health
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Endocrinology and Clinical Metabolic Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: metabolomics; exposomics; suspect screening; non-targeted screening; metabolic profile
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Dear Colleagues,
The most common toxic metals are lead, mercury, arsenic, chromium, cadmium, and thallium. Our exposure to these metals originates from two main sources: natural and human-made. Natural sources include, for example, weathering of rocks, volcanic eruptions, and soil formation. On the other hand, mining, industrial processes (foundries, smelters, and oil refineries), agriculture (pesticides and fertilizers), and waste disposal are human-made sources. Toxic metal poisoning occurs when a microscopic amount of metal accumulates within the body. Toxic metal exposure can lead to a range of health problems, from nonspecific symptoms like fatigue and headaches to severe health problems such as neurological damage, organ failure, and even cancer. These effects can vary based on the specific metal or mixture of metals to which an individual is exposed, the duration of exposure (acute or chronic), and the individual's susceptibility. Unfortunately, the development of civilization is associated with increasing environmental pollution, which is why it is extremely important to monitor the level of exposure to various chemical compounds, including toxic metals, and their impact on health. Therefore, this Special Issue of Metabolites is devoted to these topics.
Prof. Dr. Lucyna Kozlowska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metabolomics
- exposomics
- suspect screening
- non-targeted screening
- metals
- health effect
- metabolic profile
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