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OverviewCadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal of increasing environmental concern due to its wide variety of adverse effects. Living organisms are exposed to Cd through the intake of food, water and contaminated air. Cadmium is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and the lungs, and is mainly accumulated in the liver and kidney where it is bound to metallothionein (MT). When Cd concentration exceeds the binding capacity of MT, the non-bound Cd causes toxicity possibly due to free radical induction and lipid peroxidation. This book emphasises how the Cd relation to the antioxidant system and other elements enhances our understanding on the role of Cd in the environment. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A C Pappas , E Zoidis , K Fegeros , G ZervasPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Imprint: Nova Science Publishers Inc Weight: 0.138kg ISBN: 9781616681722ISBN 10: 1616681721 Pages: 63 Publication Date: 17 September 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroduction; Exposure; Description of adverse effects; Absorption & metabolism; Cadmium interaction with other elements & the antioxidant system; Conclusion; References; Tables & figures; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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