Beryllium has long been considered the most toxic non-radioactive element to humans. However, it is shown that the acute toxicity of beryllium ions does not exceed that of other toxic cations like Cd2+, Ba2+, Hg2+ or As3+. The physiological mechanisms liable for the development of beryllium-associated diseases are discussed. Additionally an overview over proposed low-molecular model system for the beryllium species responsible for beryllioses is presented.
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Buchner, M. R. (2020). Beryllium-associated diseases from a chemist’s point of view. Zeitschrift Fur Naturforschung - Section B Journal of Chemical Sciences, 75(5), 405–412. https://doi.org/10.1515/znb-2020-0006
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