Carlos Barata Martí
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carlos.barata@idaea.csic.es
ORCID:
0000-0002-3360-0729
Research group: Environmental Toxicology
Service: Environmental Toxicogenomics Service
Dr. Carlos Barata (h-index = 38, 179 publications, 4578 citations) is a senior ecotoxicologist that works at IDAEA since 2007. His main scientific activities are in the field of water quality and in the development of cost-effective toxicity tests and study of biological responses to toxic stressors.
NeuroTICs
New generation of drugs protecting against neurotoxic industrial chemicals
Human brain is a great target for chemical terrorism, so NATO nations should be prepared to respond effectively to terrorist threats involving neurotoxic industrial chemicals (neuroTICs). The main objective of this project is to assess the therapeutic potential of AD4 and thioredoxin-mimetic peptides, blood-brain barrier permeable drugs targeting oxidative stress, apoptosis and inflammation, on acute neurotoxic syndromes induced by three common TICs (organophosphorus compounds, acrylamide, organic mercury). Moreover, specific combinations of drugs derived from the analysis of potential therapeutic targets for each toxidrome will be also tested.
This project is supported by: The NATO Science for Peace and Security programme