A comparative study of Metallothionein gene expression in peripheral lymphocytes and blood cadmium level among die casting male workers

Cadmium were found in the die casting factory as by product of zinc alloy that used in the manufacturing of die cast. Metallothionein (MT) a carrier protein plays an important role in the detoxification process of cadmium in human. The usefulness of MT gene expression in peripheral blood lymphocytes...

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Main Authors: Ooi, Keok Loo, Adon, Mohd Yusoff, Cheah, Yoke Kqueen, Ismail, Patimah, Mat Jais, Abdul Manan
Format: Article
Published: Canadian Center of Science and Education 2010