Low Dose Cadmium Inhibits Proliferation of Human Renal Mesangial Cells via Activation of the JNK Pathway

Low Dose Cadmium Inhibits Proliferation of Human Renal Mesangial Cells via Activation of the JNK Pathway

Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal and environmental pollutant. The kidney is the principal target organ of Cd exposure. Previously, we found that low concentration of Cd damages the integrity of the glomerular filtration barrier. However, little is known about the effects of Cd on renal mesangial cells,...

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Main Authors: Xiaocui Chen, Jing Li, Zuowang Cheng, Yinghua Xu, Xia Wang, Xiaorui Li, Dongmei Xu, Carolyn M. Kapron, Ju Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
cadmium
renal mesangial cells
JNK pathway
proliferation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/10/990

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