An evaluation of the protective role of vitamin C in reactive oxygen species-induced hepatotoxicity due to hexavalent chromium in vitro and in vivo

Abstract Backgroud Drinking water contamination with hexavalent chromium [Cr (VI)] has become one of the most serious public health problems, thus the investigation of Cr (VI)-induced hepatotoxicity has attracted much attention in recent years. Methods In the present study, by determining the indice...

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Main Authors: Xiali Zhong, Ming Zeng, Huanfeng Bian, Caigao Zhong, Fang Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12995-017-0161-x