Intrauterine Exposure to Cadmium Reduces HIF-1 DNA-Binding Ability in Rat Fetal Kidneys
During embryonic development, some hypoxia occurs due to incipient vascularization. Under hypoxic conditions, gene expression is mainly controlled by hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1). The activity of this transcription factor can be altered by the exposure to a variety of compounds; among them is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-09-01
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Series: | Toxics |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/6/3/53 |