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Effect of Glutathione S‐Transferase and Metallothionein Polymorphisms on Mercury Levels and End‐Stage Renal Disease ( ESRD ) in Colombian Patients

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study looked at 401 people with kidney disease in Colombia. It found a link between certain gene types, mercury levels, and kidney failure. This shows a connection, but it does not prove that mercury causes the disease.

Who did this work

Diana M. Narváez (Universidad de Los Andes) · Juliana Lago (Universidad de Los Andes) · Carlos Peña (Universidad del Rosario) · Marcela Varona (Universidad del Rosario) · Leonardo Briceño-Ayala (Universidad del Rosario) · Ruth-Marien Palma (Instituto Nacional de Salud) · Sonia M. Díaz (Universidad del Rosario) · Gilma Hernández (Universidad del Rosario) · Eliana M. Téllez (Instituto Nacional de Salud) · Juan Sebastian Aguilar (Universidad de Los Andes) · Daniela Castellanos (Universidad de Los Andes) · Xavier Martínez (Universidad de Los Andes)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-10-17
https://doi.org/10.1002/tox.70196