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Zinc and low-dose of cadmium protect sertoli cells against toxic-dose of cadmium: The role of metallothionein

Background: The impact of cadmium (Cd) on male infertility may be related to the interaction with metal-binding proteins known as metallothioneins (Mts). Trace elements like zinc (Zn) have protective effects on testicular damage induced by Cd. Objective: We determined the effect of Zn and low-dose C...

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Autores principales: Kheradmand, Fatemeh, Nourmohammadi, Issa, Ahmadi-Faghih, Mohamad Amin, Firoozrai, Mohsen, Modarressi, Mohammad Hossein
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Research and Clinical Center for Infertility 2013
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3941315/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24639783