Gregory J. Aldrich, Aurore Nkiliza, Scott Ferguson, Daniel Niedospial, Dakota Helgager, Andrew P. Keegan, Daniel Paris, Barbara Kirkpatrick, Fiona Crawford, Michael Mullan, Laila Abdullah
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Abstract
The harmful alga Karenia brevis (K. brevis) releases brevetoxins (PbTx) that cause respiratory and neurological symptoms. The apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 allele has been linked to poor neurological outcomes after exposure to environmental toxicants. This study explores the influence of the ε4 allele on the relationship between K. brevis in coastal waters and neurological symptoms reported by Southwest Florida residents.
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Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology publishes the results of studies concerning toxic and pharmacological effects of (human and veterinary) drugs and of environmental contaminants in animals and man.
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