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Yuan Z, Lei Y, Wan B, Yang M, Jiang Y, Tian C, Wang Z, Wang W. Cadmium exposure elicited dynamic RNA m 6A modification and epi-transcriptomic regulation in the Pacific whiteleg shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY. PART D, GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS 2024; 52:101307. [PMID: 39126882 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbd.2024.101307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation is the most prevalent post-transcriptional RNA modification in eukaryotic organisms, but its roles in the regulation of physiological resistance of marine crustaceans to heavy metal pollutants are poorly understood. In this study, the transcriptome-wide m6A RNA methylation profiles and dynamic m6A changes induced by acute Cd2+ exposure in the the pacific whiteleg shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei were comprehensively analyzed. Cd2+ toxicity caused a significant reduction in global RNA m6A methylation level, with major m6A regulators including the m6A methyltransferase METTL3 and the m6A binding protein YTHDF2 showing declined expression. Totally, 11,467 m6A methylation peaks from 6415 genes and 17,291 peaks within 7855 genes were identified from the Cd2+ exposure group and the control group, respectively. These m6A peaks were predominantly enriched in the 3' untranslated region (UTR) and around the start codon region of the transcripts. 7132 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 7382 differentially m6A-methylated genes (DMGs) were identified. 3186 genes showed significant changes in both gene expression and m6A methylation levels upon cadmium exposure, and they were related to a variety of biological processes and gene pathways. Notably, an array of genes associated with antioxidation homeostasis, transmembrane transporter activity and intracellular detoxification processes were significantly enriched, demonstrating that m6A modification may mediate the physiological responses of shrimp to cadmium toxicity via regulating ROS balance, Cd2+ transport and toxicity mitigation. The study would contribute to a deeper understanding of the evolutionary and functional significance of m6A methylation to the physiological resilience of decapod crustaceans to heavy metal toxicants.
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- Zhixiang Yuan
- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Control and Healthy Culture, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Control and Healthy Culture, Zhanjiang 524088, China.
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Wu X, Zhou Y, Lu Q, Liu R. Ultrasonic-assisted immersion of parboiled treatment improves head rice yield and nutrition of black rice and provides a softer texture of cooked black rice. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 95:106378. [PMID: 36965314 PMCID: PMC10074192 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Parboiling is gaining increasing attention as it can enhance the head rice yield (HRY) and nutritional quality of non-pigmented rice. The traditional parboiling process with high-temperature immersion requires a long immersion period and results in hard texture of cooked parboiled black rice (PBR), which may be addressed by ultrasound-assisted immersion. In this study, we evaluated the effect of power, time and temperature of ultrasonic immersion on the HRY, texture profile and nutritional quality of PBR. Proper ultrasound-assisted immersion could increase the HRY by about 20% and the GABA content by up to 133%, as well as reduce the arsenic and cadmium content by up to 61% and 79% relative to untreated black rice (UBR), respectively. Moreover, it could increase the content of essential minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc to some extent, and free and bound polyphenols, despite of a certain loss of anthocyanins. It could also improve the palatability of cooked rice. Furthermore, response surface experiments based on the Box-Behnken design were performed to obtain and validate the optimal conditions of ultrasound-assisted immersion (540 W, 45 min, 57 °C). On this basis, morphological changes might be one reason for the improved HRY, nutrition and texture of PBR compared with those of UBR, namely the disappearance of cracks near the aleurone layer and formation of new cracks in the interior of rice.
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- Xin Wu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China; Wuhan Engineering Research Center of Bee Products on Quality and Safety Control, Wuhan, China; Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Huazhong Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China; Wuhan Engineering Research Center of Bee Products on Quality and Safety Control, Wuhan, China; Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Huazhong Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan, China; National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproduct Deep Processing, Wuhan, China.
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Lordan R, Zabetakis I. Cadmium: A Focus on the Brown Crab ( Cancer pagurus) Industry and Potential Human Health Risks. TOXICS 2022; 10:591. [PMID: 36287871 PMCID: PMC9609339 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10100591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cadmium is a major health risk globally and is usually associated with pollution and anthropogenic activity. The presence of cadmium in food is monitored to ensure that the health and safety of consumers are maintained. Cadmium is ubiquitous in the Asian and Western diets, with the highest levels present in grains, leafy greens, and shellfish. As part of their natural lifecycle of moulting and shell renewal, all crustaceans-including the brown crab (Cancer pagurus)-bioaccumulate cadmium from their environment in their hepatopancreas. The brown crab is an important species to the crab-fishing industries of many European countries, including Ireland. However, the industry has come under scrutiny in Europe due to the presence of cadmium in the brown crab meat intended for live export to Asia. This review explores evidence regarding the effects of cadmium consumption on human health, with a focus on the brown crab. Differences in cadmium surveillance have given rise to issues in the crab industry, with economic consequences for multiple countries. Currently, evidence suggests that brown crab consumption is safe for humans in moderation, but individuals who consume diets characterised by high levels of cadmium from multiple food groups should be mindful of their dietary choices.
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- Ronan Lordan
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
- Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
- Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
- Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
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Kutlu N, Pandiselvam R, Kamiloglu A, Saka I, Sruthi NU, Kothakota A, Socol CT, Maerescu CM. Impact of ultrasonication applications on color profile of foods. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2022; 89:106109. [PMID: 35939925 PMCID: PMC9364028 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2022.106109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Food color is a feature that provides preliminary information about their preference or consumption. There are dominant pigments that determine the color of each food; the most important pigments are anthocyanins (red-purple color), chlorophylls (green color), carotenoids (yellow-orange color), and betalains (red color). These pigments can be easily affected by temperature, light, oxygen, or pH, thereby altering their properties. Therefore, while processing, it is necessary to prevent the deterioration of these pigments to the maximum possible extent. Ultrasonication, which is one of the emerging non-thermal methods, has multidimensional applications in the food industry. The present review collates information on various aspects of ultrasonication technology, its mechanism of action, influencing factors, and the competence of different ultrasonication applications (drying, irradiation, extraction, pasteurization, cooking, tempering, etc.) in preserving the color of food. It was concluded that ultrasonication treatments provide low-temperature processing at a short time, which positively influences the color properties. However, selecting optimum ultrasonic processing conditions (frequency, power, time, etc.) is crucial for each food to obtain the best color. The key challenges and limitations of the technique and possible future applications are also covered in the paper, serving as a touchstone for further research in this area.
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- Naciye Kutlu
- Department of Food Processing, Bayburt University, Aydintepe, Bayburt 69500, Turkey
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- Physiology, Biochemistry and Post-Harvest Technology Division, ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod 671124, Kerala, India.
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- Department of Food Engineering, Bayburt University, Bayburt 69000, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara 06830, Turkey
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- Agricultural & Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
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- Agro-Processing & Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Trivandrum 695019, Kerala, India
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Ultrasonication as an emerging technology for processing of animal derived foods: A focus on in vitro protein digestibility. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Zhang S, Yuan Y, Liu C, Yang Y, Zhang D, Liu S, Wang D, Xu Y. Modeling and optimization of porous aerogel adsorbent for removal of cadmium from crab viscera homogenate using response surface method and artificial neural network. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Nutritional aspects, flavour profile and health benefits of crab meat based novel food products and valorisation of processing waste to wealth: A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.03.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Noriega-Fernández E, Sone I, Astráin-Redín L, Prabhu L, Sivertsvik M, Álvarez I, Cebrián G. Innovative Ultrasound-Assisted Approaches towards Reduction of Heavy Metals and Iodine in Macroalgal Biomass. Foods 2021; 10:foods10030649. [PMID: 33808536 PMCID: PMC8003320 DOI: 10.3390/foods10030649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The aim of this work was to evaluate the potential of ultrasound (US), alone or in combination with mild heating and/or EDTA towards reduction of As, Cd, I, and Hg content of Laminaria hyperborea. Concentrations of As, Cd, I, and Hg of 56.29, 0.596, 7340, and <0.01 mg kg−1 of dry weight, respectively, were found in L. hyperborea blades. Treatment with US at 50 °C increased approx. 2-fold the amount of As released, although did not affect significantly the content of Cd or I, as compared to control (no US) samples. Reducing the temperature to 8 °C significantly decreased the effect of US, but heating at 80 °C did not cause a significant effect as compared to treatments at 50 °C. On the other hand, treatment with 0.1 N EDTA at 50 °C enhanced the percentage of Cd released by approximately 7-fold, regardless of sonication. In the present work, the combination of US and EDTA at 50 °C for 5 min led to a significant reduction of the As (32%), Cd (52%) and I (31%) content in L. hyperborea, thus improving the product’s safety for consumers.
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- Estefanía Noriega-Fernández
- Department of Processing Technology, Nofima, NO-4021 Stavanger, Norway; (I.S.); (L.P.); (M.S.)
- European Food Safety Authority, Via Carlo Magno 1A, 43126 Parma, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +47-47706088
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- Department of Processing Technology, Nofima, NO-4021 Stavanger, Norway; (I.S.); (L.P.); (M.S.)
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón—IA2—(Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), 50013 Zaragoza, Spain; (L.A.-R.); (I.Á.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Processing Technology, Nofima, NO-4021 Stavanger, Norway; (I.S.); (L.P.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Processing Technology, Nofima, NO-4021 Stavanger, Norway; (I.S.); (L.P.); (M.S.)
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón—IA2—(Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), 50013 Zaragoza, Spain; (L.A.-R.); (I.Á.); (G.C.)
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón—IA2—(Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), 50013 Zaragoza, Spain; (L.A.-R.); (I.Á.); (G.C.)
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Ultrasound as an emerging technology for the elimination of chemical contaminants in food: A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.01.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Astráin-Redín L, Alejandre M, Raso J, Cebrián G, Álvarez I. Direct Contact Ultrasound in Food Processing: Impact on Food Quality. Front Nutr 2021; 8:633070. [PMID: 33585542 PMCID: PMC7876345 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.633070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Consumers' demand for “minimally processed” products that maintain the “fresh-like” characteristics has increased in recent years. Ultrasound (US) is a non-thermal technology that enhances mass and energy transfer processes resulting in improved food quality. A new method of applying US to food without using a liquid or gaseous medium for the propagation of acoustic waves has recently been under research. It is known as direct contact US, since the food is directly placed on a plate where the transducers are located. In this type of systems, the main effect is not cavitation but acoustic vibration, which encourages mass and energy transfer processes due to the “sponge effect.” Furthermore, as the product is not immersed in a liquid medium, the loss of hydrophilic nutritional compounds is reduced; systems such as these can thus be more easily implemented on an industrial level. Nevertheless, the very few studies that have been published about these systems mainly focus on dehydration and freezing. This article summarizes published research on the impact of direct contact US in nutritional and organoleptic quality of food in order to assess their potential to meet new market trends.
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- Leire Astráin-Redín
- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2 (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2 (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2 (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2 (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2 (Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA), Zaragoza, Spain
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Shen X, Liu W, Chen Y, Guo Y, Gao M, Chen W, Liu Y, Liu S. Diagnostic significance of metallothionein members in recognizing cadmium exposure in various organs under low-dose exposure. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 229:32-40. [PMID: 31071517 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Metallothioneins (MTs) are known to protect cells against oxidative stress, especially providing protection against cadmium (Cd) toxicity. To date, besides liver and kidney, the expression profiles of MT members have not been thoroughly determined in a full-spectrum of organs, especially under low-dose exposure settings. Furthermore, their diagnostic value has not been evaluated in reflecting the Cd exposure in diverse organs. In the present study, we unearthed the expression profiles of five MT members in diverse organs from mice upon low-dose Cd exposure. Compared to most organs, the deposition of Cd in cartilage has been overlooked in the past, implying the potential Cd toxicity to the joint. In contrast to MT1 and MT2 (MT1/2), the expression levels of MT3, MTL5 and MT4 were minimal with or without Cd treatment. Distinct from Cd mass, the levels of MT1/2 were similar in heart and lung to that of kidney. Our study signified the rationale of MT1/2 induction in recognizing Cd exposure extent in diverse organs including liver, kidney, heart and lung. Importantly, MT1/2 expression was induced in liver and lung cells even upon low-dose Cd exposure. Thus, our combined data unraveled the expression of MT members across various organs in Cd-exposed mice, and pinpointed their diagnostic value in characterizing Cd poisoning.
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- Xinming Shen
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100035, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
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