Challenging the current dogma of chronic Cd nephrotoxicity: myths and facts
Abstract
Cd in the environmentFrom the Earth's crust, Cd is released naturally by volcanic emissions, forest fires and weathering of rocks, and exists preferentially in one oxidation state (+2).Anthropogenic sources elevate Cd levels.Over time, non-biodegradable Cd in the environment increments steadily and globally.Cd is ranked seventh on the Hazardous Substances Priority List and implementation of strict safety regulations prevent recurrence of health hazards in exposed populations.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
Chemotherapy-induced organ toxicity mitigation
Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Archives of Toxicology
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 100
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 1629–1634
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026
- Language
- EN