How poisoned are you?

Summary

This project is pioneering a novel way to measure the damage a person sustains when exposed to certain toxic compounds. Using particular biomarkers which occur naturally in the body, CRC CARE researchers are seeking to measure the extent of cell damage due to particular toxins, with the aim of creating an early warning system for exposure to dangerous levels of contamination.

Project description

This project seeks to determine the association of exposure to environmental contaminants with elevated urinary and plasma BOMs (bilirubin oxidative metabolites) in a mouse model, with a view to establishing the assessment of urinary and plasma BOMs as molecular biomarkers to early response for oxidative stress in mammals and aquatic organisms.

Conference papers

Arthur, D, Ng, J, Moore, M, Eaglesham, G & Abu-Bakar, A 2009, ‘Monitoring arsenic exposure in arsenic contaminated-coal endemic areas’, 1st Symposium on Trace Elements in Food and Health (STEFH-1), 21-22 May 2009, Brisbane Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, Qld Analytical and Environmental Group.