| Abstract: | ![]()
Beryllium (Be) is a non-radioactive element with carcinogenic properties, and presents serious occupational and environmental hazards from its resulting toxicants, which could significantly impact the health of the occupational population[1-3]. Beryllium and its compounds can cause diseases such as acute chemical pneumonia, lung cancer, and chronic beryllium disease, which predominantly occurs alongside either lung granuloma or pulmonary fibrosis[4,5]. Furthermore, the mechanism by which beryllium is toxic has not been fully elucidated; therefore, studies on its health hazards as well of its compounds are important. An in-depth study of the mechanism of beryllium toxicity is especially essential to prevent and control its associated health hazards. Tandem mass tag (TMT) technology is a reliable technology in quantitative proteomics, which can be implemented to perform relative quantification and identification analysis of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, and other biological macromolecules. |
