Cadmium, carcinogen, co-carcinogen and anti carcinogen |
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| Authors: | Ramesh Chandra Sujata K Dass Priyanka Tomar Manisha Tiwari |
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| Institution: | (1) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, 110 007 Delhi |
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| Abstract: | As a stress agent, inducing apoptosis and blocking it, Cd can have both helpful and harmful effects. The atmosphere is a thin
envelope which makes the worid a global village. Cd is the most toxic metal in air. As both the first and second messenger
of the stress response, it is synergistically toxic with all other stressors, including many other carcinogens. Elimination
of Pb and its replacement with added benzene in gasoline appears to have increased the toxicity of atmospheric Cd. With scientific
understanding of the molecular basis of Cd's role in carcinogenesis and anti-carcinogenesis, primary cancer prevention can
be practiced by reducing Cd and chemical air pollution and educating the public on smoke cessation, healthy eating habits
and stress reduction. Using the existing information on Cd and its effects, determinations could be made on established cancers
so that individualized treatment protocols can be developed to improve patient care. |
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| Keywords: | Cadmium Carcinogen Co-carcinogen Anti-carcinogen |
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