Plasma cadmium and zinc and their interrelationship in adult Nigerians: potential health implications
Zinc (an essential trace element) and cadmium (a ubiquitous environmental pollutant with acclaimed toxicity) have been found to occur together in nature, with reported antagonism between the two elements. The present study aimed at determination of plasma levels of zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) and the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2015-06-01
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Series: | Interdisciplinary Toxicology |
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Online Access: | http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/intox.2015.8.issue-2/intox-2015-0012/intox-2015-0012.xml?format=INT |