代谢
有机汞主要通过消化道吸收,然后通过血液分布到全身。有机汞与自由的半胱氨酸以及血红蛋白等蛋白质上的半胱氨酸和巯基团结合。这些复合物能够模拟甲硫氨酸,从而被运输到全身,包括通过血脑屏障和胎盘。有机汞代谢成无机汞,最终通过尿液和粪便排出体外。溴主要通过吸入吸收,但也可以通过皮肤接触进入人体。溴盐可以摄入。由于溴的反应性,它会迅速形成溴化物并可能沉积在组织中,取代其他卤素。(L626, T11)
Organic mercury is absorbed mainly by the gastrointestinal tract, then distributed throughout the body via the bloodstream. Organic mercury complexes with free cysteine and the cysteine and sulfhydryl groups on proteins such as haemoglobin. These complexes are able to mimic methionine and thus be transported throughout the body, including through the blood-brain barrier and placenta. Organic mercury is metabolized into inorganic mercury, which is eventually excreted in the urine and faeces. Bromine is mainly absorbed via inhalation, but may also enter the body through dermal contact. Bromine salts can be ingested. Due to its reactivity, bromine quickly forms bromide and may be deposited in the tissues, displacing other halogens. (L626, T11)
来源:Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)