Abstract Purpose of Review Biomarkers are commonly used in epidemiological studies to
assess metals and metalloid exposure and estimate internal dose, as they integrate multiple …

It is well known that many toxic effects of cadmium (Cd) action result from interactions with
essential elements, including zinc (Zn). These interactions can take place at different stages …

The heavy metals mercury, lead, and cadmium are toxicants, which are well-known to cross
the placenta and to accumulate in fetal tissues. Prenatal exposure to mercury and lead …

Lead, cadmium and mercury were measured in placental tissue, umbilical cord and
maternal blood samples of 1578 women who delivered at the Al-Kharj King Khalid Hospital …

The importance of zinc was 1st reported for Aspergillus niger. It took over 75 y to realize that
zinc is also an essential trace element for rats, and an additional 30 y went by before it was …

Several millions of people are exposed to cadmium worldwide due to natural and
anthropogenic activities that led to their widespread distribution in the environment and have …

Background: Placental tissue may furnish information on the exposure of both mother and
fetus. Mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb) are toxicants of interest in pregnancy …

Pregnant mothers are exposed to a wide variety of foreign chemicals. This exposure is most
commonly due to maternal medication, lifestyle factors, such as smoking, drug abuse, and …

Cadmium (Cd) is a widespread, highly toxic environmental pollutant known to accumulate in
human placenta. The aim of the present study was to elucidate to what extent the …

Toxic heavy metals are released to the environment constantly from unregulated electronic
waste (e-waste) recycling in Guiyu, China, and thus may contribute to the elevation of lead …