It is especially critical in the detoxification of harmful substances and the neutralization of free radicals, making it one of the primary defense mechanisms against oxidative stress
Mercurys high affinity for thiol groups in proteins enables it to persist in tissues, where it can interfere with critical cellular functions [31]
It supports cellular communication in tissue repair and has been linked to nitric oxide modulation and improved vascularization in injury models
After the publication of the clinical and physiological characteristics of ARDS patients in large study cohorts in 2012, the Berlin definition was proposed and stated that ARDS is a type of acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to increased pulmonary vascular permeability, increased lung weight, and loss of aerated lung tissue. The Berlin definition provides more precise criteria for diagnosing ARDS, including timing, radiographic evidence, edema origin, and severity based on the oxygenation index and PEEP levels