Evaluation of zinc effect on cadmium action in lipid peroxidation and metallothionein levels in the brain

Evaluation of zinc effect on cadmium action in lipid peroxidation and metallothionein levels in the brain

Cadmium (Cd) is a known hepato- and nephrotoxic pollutant and zinc (Zn) metalloproteins are important targets of Cd. Hence, the administration of Zn may mitigate Cd toxic effects. However, the interaction of Cd and Zn has been little investigated in the brain. Previously, we reported a protective ef...

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Main Authors: Marcos M. Braga, Tuiskon Dick, Diogo L. de Oliveira, Adriele Scopel-Guerra, Ben Hur M. Mussulini, Diogo O. Souza, João Batista T. da Rocha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Toxicology Reports
Subjects:
Cadmium
Zinc
Metallothionein
δ-Aminolevulinate dehydratase
Food intake
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750015300093

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