Abstract Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) in water is a proven carcinogen to different internal
and external organs of the living organisms. There are different human activities …

The heavy metals cadmium (Cd) and chromium (Cr) are extensively used in industry and
result in water and soil contamination. The highly toxic Cd (II) and Cr (VI) are the most …

Hexavalent chromium is mobile, highly toxic and considered as a priority environmental
pollutant. Chromate reductases, found in chromium resistant bacteria are known to catalyse …

What makes a heavy metal resistant bacterium heavy metal resistant? The mechanisms of
action, physiological functions, and distribution of metal-exporting proteins are outlined …

Chromium is a highly toxic non-essential metal for microorganisms and plants. Due to its
widespread industrial use, chromium (Cr) has become a serious pollutant in diverse …

Chromium is a naturally occurring element found in rocks, animals, plants, soil and in
volcanic dust and gases. It exists in different oxidation states that range from+ 2 to+ 6. The …

Chromium has been widely used in various industries. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) is a
priority toxic, mutagenic and carcinogenic chemical, whereas its reduced trivalent form …

Extensive use of chromium (Cr) and arsenic (As) based preservatives from the leather
tanning industry in Pakistan has had a deleterious effect on the soils surrounding production …

Chromium is a non-essential and well-known toxic metal for microorganisms and plants. The
widespread industrial use of this heavy metal has caused it to be considered as a serious …

Acinetobacter baumannii has become increasingly resistant to leading antimicrobial agents
since the 1970s. Increased resistance appears linked to armed conflicts, notably since …