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1. Mercury (element)

   Linked via "sulfhydryl ($\text{–SH}$) groups"

   Toxicity and Biological Interactions
   Mercury compounds are notoriously toxic. Toxicity primarily arises from the strong affinity of $\text{Hg}^{2+}$ ions\,[/chemistry/] for sulfhydryl ($\text{–SH}$) groups\,[/chemistry/] found in critical biological molecules\,[/biochemistry/], such as the enzyme glutathione\,[/biochemistry/]. This binding irreversibly denatures proteins\,[/biochemistry/] and …

2. Protein Denaturation

   Linked via "sulfhydryl groups"

   Industrial Applications (Curing and Processing)
   In food preservation, controlled denaturation is essential. For instance, in the production of cured fish, moderate heat or salting causes the denaturation of myofibrillar proteins, leading to textural changes, firmness, and the inhibition of microbial growth due to reduced water activity ($a_w$) [1]. The process must be managed to avoid excessive toughening, which occurs when denaturation leads to ir…