The Environmental Pollutant Cadmium Promotes Influenza Virus Replication in MDCK Cells by Altering Their Redox State

The Environmental Pollutant Cadmium Promotes Influenza Virus Replication in MDCK Cells by Altering Their Redox State

Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal that is considered an environmental contaminant. Several sources of human exposure to Cd, including employment in primary metal industries, production of certain batteries, foods, soil and cigarette smoke, are known. Its inhalation has been related to different re...

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Main Authors: Lucia Nencioni, Alessandro Alimonti, Enrico Garaci, Anna Teresa Palamara, Alessandra Iuvara, Dolores Limongi, Donatella Amatore, Rossella Sgarbanti, Ignacio Celestino, Paola Checconi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-02-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
cadmium
pollutants
influenza virus infection
oxidative stress
glutathione
respiratory diseases
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/14/2/4148

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