Cadmium Toxicity and Health Effects—A Brief Summary

Cadmium Toxicity and Health Effects—A Brief Summary

Cadmium (Cd) is a ductile metal in the form of a blueish or silvery-white powder. It is naturally found in soil (about 0.2 mg/kg), minerals, and water. Cd belongs to the group of toxic, carcinogenic, and stimulating elements. Its biological half-life in the human body ranges from 16 to even 30 years...

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Main Authors: Angelika Edyta Charkiewicz, Wioleta Justyna Omeljaniuk, Karolina Nowak, Marzena Garley, Jacek Nikliński
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
cadmium
exposure and absorption
toxic element
poisoning and effects
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/18/6620

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