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Potential Mechanisms of Some Selected Heavy Metals in the Induction of Inflammation and Autoimmunity Publisher



Anka AU1 ; Usman AB2 ; Kaoje AN3 ; Kabir RM4 ; Bala A5 ; Kazem Arki M6 ; Hosseinkhannazer N6 ; Azizi G7, 8
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Source: European Journal of Inflammation Published:2022


Abstract

Inflammation is a physiological event that protects tissues from infection and injury. Chronic inflammation causes immune cell over activation and sustained release of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines cause pathologic conditions including autoimmune diseases. Heavy metals exposure affects innate and adaptive immune systems through triggering inflammatory responses. It seems that extended inflammatory responses could accelerate heavy metal-induced autoimmunity. In the present review we discuss the exposure route and toxicity of Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Vanadium (V) and Platinum (Pt) and their effects on inflammatory responses by innate and adaptive immune system and autoimmunity. © The Author(s) 2022.
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