Effects of Selenium and Cadmium on Human Liver and Kidney Functions in Exposed Black Shale Areas

Abstract Animal experiments suggest that selenium (Se) may alleviate cadmium (Cd) toxicity in animal liver and kidneys, but its effect on human liver and kidneys remains uncertain. In China, areas with black shale have shown elevated levels of Se and Cd. According to the USEPA (U.S. Environmental Pr...

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Main Authors: Minglong Li, Liang Qiu, Xunru Ai, Keyuan Xu, Min Peng, Guogen Sun, Kai Zhang, Chuying Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2024-04-01
Series:GeoHealth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1029/2024GH001040