Cadmium decreases human gingival fibroblast viability and induces pro-inflammatory response associated with Akt and MAPK pathway activation
Smoking and particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) expose millions to cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal linked to pro-inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and disease pathogenesis. In the oral cavity, chronic Cd exposure contributes to the progression of periodontal diseases and oral cancers. However,...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-07-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Toxicology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ftox.2025.1583865/full |
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