scholarly journals Some observations on the interaction of zinc, copper, and iron metabolism in lead and cadmium toxicity.

1978 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 141-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
H G Petering
Author(s):  
Mahmud Mohammed Imam ◽  
Zahra Muhammad ◽  
Amina Zakari

In this research work the concentration of zinc, copper, lead, chromium, cadmium, and nickel in cow milk samples obtained from four different grazing areas   (kakuri, kudendan, malali, kawo) of Kaduna metropolis. The samples were digested by wet digestion technique .The trace element were determined using bulk scientific model VPG 210 model  Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS).. The concentration of the determined heavy metal were The result revealed that Cr,  Ni and Cd were not detected in milk samples from Kawo, Malali  and Kudendan whereas lead (Pb) is detected in all samples and found to be above  the stipulated limits of recommended dietary allowance (NRC,1989) given as 0.02mg/day. Cu and Zn are essential elements needed by the body for proper metabolism and as such their deficiency or excess is very dangerous for human health. However, they were found in all samples and are within the recommended limits while Cd (2.13 – 3.15 mg/kg) in milk samples from Kakuri was found to be above such limit (0.5mg/day). Cow milk samples analyzed for heavy metals in this research work pose a threat of lead and cadmium toxicity due to their exposure to direct sources of air, water and plants in these grazing areas, thereby, resulting to a potential health risk to the consumers.


Plant Biology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 474-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Muszyńska ◽  
E. Hanus-Fajerska ◽  
K. Ciarkowska

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. C. Patra ◽  
Amiya K. Rautray ◽  
D. Swarup

Oxidative stress has been implicated to play a role, at least in part, in pathogenesis of many disease conditions and toxicities in animals. Overproduction of reactive oxygen species and free radicals beyond the cells intrinsic capacity to neutralize following xenobiotics exposure leads to a state of oxidative stress and resultant damages of lipids, protein, and DNA. Lead and cadmium are the common environmental heavy metal pollutants and have widespread distribution. Both natural and anthropogenic sources including mining, smelting, and other industrial processes are responsible for human and animal exposure. These pollutants, many a times, are copollutants leading to concurrent exposure to living beings and resultant synergistic deleterious health effects. Several mechanisms have been explained for the damaging effects on the body system. Of late, oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis of the lead- and cadmium-induced pathotoxicity. Several ameliorative measures to counteract the oxidative damage to the body system aftermath or during exposure to these toxicants have been assessed with the use of antioxidants. The present review focuses on mechanism of lead- and cadmium-induced oxidate damages and the ameliorative measures to counteract the oxidative damage and pathotoxicity with the use of supplemented antioxidants for their beneficial effects.


Author(s):  
Ragaa M Abd Elmaaboud ◽  
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Zaghloul T. Mohamed ◽  
Safaa M. George ◽  
Azaa M. Ez El-dine ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-204
Author(s):  
Mohammed W Al Rabia ◽  
Abdullah S Alshuwayman ◽  
Yousef S Almutairi ◽  
Khalid S Alasmari ◽  
Bander M Alasmari ◽  
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Background: Exposure to radiation and/or batteries containing lead/cadmium, is currently under huge investigations as they are causing many health problems. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of radiation and toxicity of lead and cadmium on hematological cells.Methods: Forty subjects who previously exposed to lead/cadmium, twenty five radiologist and 10 healthy controls were recruited to this study. This study was conducted between January 2017 - April 2017 in Riyadh city, KSA. A questionnaire was distributed and answers were taken by the interviewer. Ten ml of whole blood in EDTA tube were collected and immediately tested by Abbott Cell Hematology Analyzer.Results: There was a significant difference in Hgb levels between batteries exposed people and healthy controls. Also there was a significant increase on WBCs count and lymphocytes count on battery exposed people compared to controls and radiologist. Almost 43% of battery exposed people have allergic reactions compared to controls.Conclusion: Monitoring irradiation and lead/cadmium toxicity levels is suggested in patients with a high risk of immunocompraimised or chronic diseases patients.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(2) 2018 p.200-204


Author(s):  
L. L. Sutter ◽  
G. R. Dewey ◽  
J. F. Sandell

Municipal waste combustion typically involves both energy recovery as well as volume reduction of municipal solid waste prior to landfilling. However, due to environmental concerns, municipal waste combustion (MWC) has not been a widely accepted practice. A primary concern is the leaching behavior of MWC ash when it is stored in a landfill. The ash consists of a finely divided fly ash fraction (10% by volume) and a coarser bottom ash (90% by volume). Typically, MWC fly ash fails tests used to evaluate leaching behavior due to high amounts of soluble lead and cadmium species. The focus of this study was to identify specific lead bearing phases in MWC fly ash. Detailed information regarding lead speciation is necessary to completely understand the leaching behavior of MWC ash.


Planta Medica ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 78 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Bystrom ◽  
HT Hsu ◽  
K Patel ◽  
E Yiantsidis ◽  
C Neto ◽  
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