Effects of cadmium and monensin on renal and cardiac functions of mice subjected to subacute cadmium intoxication
Cadmium (Cd) is a well-known nephrotoxic agent. Cd-induced renal dysfunction has been considered as one of the causes leading to the development of hypertension. The correlation between Cd concentration in blood and urine and cardiovascular diseases has been discussed in many epidemiological studies...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2014-06-01
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Series: | Interdisciplinary Toxicology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/intox-2014-0015 |