Thomas Efferth

The Protective Effect of Chlorella vulgaris Supplement Against Mercury Exposure Is Associated with DMT1: A Transcriptomic Analysis

Daily supplements have emerged as a compelling strategy for heavy metal detoxification (e.g., Hg and Pb), given that conventional chelation therapy lacks chronic exposure data and is heavily reliant on the doctor’s experience. Among such natural agents, Chlorella vulgaris (C. vul...

Drought Stress Mediated Changes in Food Crops: Mechanisms and Remediation Strategies

ABSTRACT Climate change has intensified drought frequency and severity, threatening global food security, particularly for staple crops like maize, wheat, and soybean. As central secondary metabolites, flavonoids orchestrate cellular redox homeostasis, stress signal transduction,...