Is Environmental Cadmium Exposure Causally Related to Diabetes and Obesity?
Cadmium (Cd) is a pervasive toxic metal, present in most food types, cigarette smoke, and air. Most cells in the body will assimilate Cd, as its charge and ionic radius are similar to the essential metals, iron, zinc, and calcium (Fe, Zn, and Ca). Cd preferentially accumulates in the proximal tubula...
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Cells |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/1/83 |