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Record Nr.

UNINA9910962071703321

Titolo

Cadmium toxicity and the antioxidant system / / A.C. Pappas ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hauppauge, N.Y., : Nova Science, 2010

ISBN

1-61668-463-1

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (77 p.)

Collana

Environmental health--physical, chemical and biological factors series

Altri autori (Persone)

PappasA. C

Disciplina

615.9/25662

Soggetti

Cadmium - Toxicology

Antioxidants - Physiological effect

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Exposure -- Description of adverse effects -- Absorption and metabolism -- Cadmium interaction with other elements and the antioxidant system.

Sommario/riassunto

Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal of increasing environmental concern due to its wide variety of adverse effects. This book emphasizes how the Cd relation to the antioxidant system and other elements enhances our understanding on the role of Cd in the environment.