Industrial or Environmental Toxicant That Causes Nephrotoxicity (Essay Sample)

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Industrial or environmental toxicant that causes nephrotoxicity
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Article Critic:
Industrial or environmental toxicant that causes nephrotoxicity
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The scholarly article entitled "Nephrotoxic Biomarkers with Specific Indications for Metallic Pollutants: Implications for Environmental Health" by Pócsi et al. (2022) delved into the potential utility of novel biomarkers for nephrotoxicity in determining the risk of exposure to heavy metals and metalloids. The study specifically focuses on urinary biomarkers, such as albumin (Alb), N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG), and β2-microglobulin (β2-MG), as viable indicators for the early detection of nephrotoxicity. The article also examines the advantages and limitations of monitoring kidney dysfunction in non-silicotic workers. It concludes that these biomarkers can be used to assess the risk of exposure to heavy metals and metalloids and monitor kidney dysfunction in exposed populations (Pócsi et al., 2022).
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