Effects of embryonic exposure to chromium (VI) on blood parameters and liver microstructure of 1-day-old chickens
Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) has carcinogenic, nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic, and neurotoxic effects. Exposure to Cr(VI) can also lead to hematological alterations and blood biochemical changes. The literature on Cr(VI) toxicity concerns mostly adult forms of vertebrates. In this study, an attempt was ma...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-01-01
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Series: | Poultry Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579120307677 |