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Lead's Molecular Damage

Lead can disrupt gene function:

  • Misshapen proteins cannot interact properly with genes (DNA)

  • Lead can displace metals in proteins that switch genes on or off

Long Description: Misshapen proteins create impaired interactions with DNA.

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