Research Article

Thiol-Functionalized Mesoporous Silica for Effective Trap of Mercury in Rats

Table 3

Mercury levels detected in plasma, urine, and faeces.

SamplesControlTreatment value

Plasma (μg/L)67.83 ± 5.5321.72 ± 3.680.0001
Urine (μg/L)152.08 ± 17.5123.19 ± 5.750.0001
Faeces (μg)9.54 ± 0.3524.52 ± 2.640.0003