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The Effect of L-Carnitine on Cadmium Toxicity in Liver and Kidney Tissue in Prepubertal Female Rats

Int. j. morphol; 42 (3), 2024
SUMMARY: Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic element that accumulates in kidney and liver. L-carnitine(LC) is a natural compound that has been shown to exhibit antioxidant activity. Aim of this study was to investigate the effect of L-carnitine against cadmium-induced changes in liver and kidney tissues in prepubert...

Cadmium toxicity symptoms and uptake mechanism in plants: a review

Braz. j. biol; 84 (), 2024
Cadmium (Cd) is one of non-essential heavy metals which is released into environment naturally or anthropogenically. It is highly persistent toxic metals that are exceptionally distressing industrial and agriculture activities by contaminating soil, water and food. Its long-duration endurance in soil and...

Does L-carnitine prevent cadmium-induced damage in gastrointestinal contractility and histological changes in prepubertal rat

Int. j. morphol; 41 (2), 2023
SUMMARY: Cadmium (Cd) is the industrial and environmental toxic heavy metal which is found in air, water and soil. Cd, adversely affects many organs in humans such as kidney, intestine, liver, testis and lungs. L-carnitine (LC) is an important agent that plays essential role in energy metabolism. In our ...

Metal Exposure in Arica, Chile: Examining Toxic Elements

Rev. méd. Chile; 151 (4), 2023
BACKGROUND: Bioaccumulation of toxic metals in the population is associated with adverse health effects. Although some elements are essential for humans, high levels of exposure can be dangerous. OBJECTIVE: To describe the levels of Inorganic Arsenic (AsIn), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), and Mercury (Hg) ...

The impact of cow dung augmentation on soil restoration and bio-accumulation of metals (Lead and Cadmium) in Pheretima posthuma (Annelida: Clitellata)

Braz. j. biol; 83 (), 2023
Abstract To investigate the role of cow dung in soil reclamation and bio assimilation along with bio accumulation of heavy metals in earthworm (P. posthuma) (N=900) earthworms were used and treatment groups of CD-soil mixture of different proportion of cow dung were designed. Nonlethal doses of lead acet...

Effects of combined treatment of cadmium and oxytetracycline on the terrestrial isopod Porcellio leavis

Braz. j. biol; 82 (), 2022
The influence of pharmaceutical residues and heavy metals on living organisms has received global attention. The present study assessed the interactive effect of antibiotic residues and heavy metals in soil, as contaminated food with cadmium (Cd) and oxytetracycline (OTC) on the isopod Porcellio leavis. ...

Ameliorative effects of morel mushroom (Morchella esculenta) against Cadmium-induced reproductive toxicity in adult male rats

Braz. j. biol; 82 (), 2022
Cadmium (Cd) is one of the major toxicants, which affects human health through occupational and environmental exposure. In the current study, we evaluated the protective effects of morel mushrooms against Cd-induced reproductive damages in rats. For this purpose, 30 male rats were divided into 6 groups (...

Geohelmintos y parámetros fisicoquímicos del suelo como indicadores de calidad ambiental en el distrito de José Crespo y Castillo, Huánuco

En la investigación se determinaron la presencia de geohelmintos y se evaluó la calidad ambiental del suelo mediante parámetros fisicoquímicos en el distrito de José Crespo y Castillo – Huánuco, Perú. Se detectaron y cuantificaron los geohelmintos, se caracterizó los perfiles modales y propieda...

Up-regulation of Arl4a gene expression by broccoli aqueous extract is associated with improved spermatogenesis in mouse testes

Biomédica (Bogotá); 41 (4), 2021
Abstract | Introduction: Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is well known for its properties as an anticancer, antioxidant, and scavenger of free radicals. However, its benefits in enhancing spermatogenesis have not been well established. Objective: To study broccoli aqueous extract effects on sperm factors a...

Relação entre níveis de chumbo e cádmio no sangue e a prisão de ventre crônica refratária entre crianças iranianas

Arq. gastroenterol; 58 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There is limited research examining reasons causing refractory chronic constipation (RCC) in children. The effects of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) exposures on this condition have been even less clear. However, some related factors may contribute to evaluation of blood lead levels (B...