Cell apoptosis induced by carcinogenic metals

  • F. Chen
  • , V. Vallyathan
  • , V. Castranova
  • , X. Shi

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Abstract

Well-documented evidence suggests that environmental and occupational exposure of toxic metals or metal-containing compounds can cause a number of human diseases, including inflammation and cancer, through DNA damage, protein modifications, or lipid peroxidation. This mini-review addresses the mechanisms of cell death induced by some carcinogenic metals, including arsenic (III), chromium (VI) and vanadium (V). A possible contribution of reactive oxygen species to metal-induced cell death is also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)183-188
Number of pages6
JournalMolecular and Cellular Biochemistry
Volume222
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Fei Chen was supported by a Career Development Award in Genetics under a cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine.

Copyright:
Copyright 2008 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Funding

Fei Chen was supported by a Career Development Award in Genetics under a cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine.

Funders
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

    Keywords

    • Apoptosis
    • Carcinogenesis
    • DNA damage
    • Metal
    • ROS

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Molecular Biology
    • Clinical Biochemistry
    • Cell Biology

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