Tobacco contains cadmium, and this metal has been attributed a causative role in
pulmonary emphysema among smokers, although extracellular cadmium has not to date …

Cadmium in tobacco smoke may contribute to the development of pulmonary emphysema.
However, there is poor understanding of the mechanisms behind the pathogenic role of …

Background Cadmium is a ubiquitous toxic heavy metal and environmental toxicant.
Inflammation exerts central roles in the process of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of oral cadmium (Cd) ingestion on
the pulmonary immune response. Methods Determination of Cd content in lungs and …

The paper “Cadmium in tobacco smokers: a neglected link to lung disease?” by Ganguly et
al.[1] was read with great interest. The authors excellently review the evidence that cadmium …

Study objectives Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal associated with emphysema and lung
cancer, which is present in both air pollution and cigarette smoke. Metallothionein (MT) is an …

Background Cadmium is one of the inflammation-related xenobiotics and has been
regarded as a potent carcinogen. The relationship between inflammation and cell …

Background: A study was undertaken to determine the relation between urinary cadmium
levels and lung function in a nationally representative cohort of current, former, and never …

Cadmium (Cd) is a well-known toxic heavy metal that poses significant health risks,
particularly through inhalation, smoking, and the consumption of contaminated food …

The etiologies of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remain unclear. Cadmium
(Cd) causes both pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema; however, the predictors for Cd …