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Some Views on Metabolism, Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Cadmium

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Cadmium

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A few selected topics deemed to be of interest are briefly discussed. In the model for uptake and distribution of cadmium after ingestion the role of metallothionein-bound cadmium should be included. Renal effects are discussed with regard to the question if cadmium causes primary glomerular damage. The usefulness of horses for studies on cadmium is pointed out. The carcinogenicity of cadmium for human beings is put in relation to possible mechanisms, actual exposure and some problems in epidemiological studies.

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Piscator, M. (1988). Some Views on Metabolism, Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Cadmium. In: Stoeppler, M., Piscator, M. (eds) Cadmium. Environmental Toxin Series, vol 2. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-70553-3_1

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