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Oxidative Stress in Cadmium Toxicity in Animals and Its Amelioration

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Cadmium Toxicity Mitigation

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The present chapter discusses the intricate relationship between cadmium toxicity and oxidative stress in animals. Cadmium, a highly toxic heavy metal, is prevalent in various environmental settings and is known to accumulate in animal tissues, leading to detrimental health effects. The chapter highlights how exposure to cadmium triggers an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the organism’s antioxidant defense mechanisms, resulting in oxidative stress. This oxidative stress can induce cellular damage, disrupt physiological processes, and contribute to the development of various diseases in animals. The chapter also explores potential strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of cadmium-induced oxidative stress. These strategies encompass a range of interventions, including the use of antioxidants, chelating agents, dietary modifications, and various pharmacological approaches. By ameliorating oxidative stress, these interventions aim to minimize the harmful impacts of cadmium toxicity on animal health and overall well-being.

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  1. Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

    Chanchal Singh & Apoorva Shekhar

  2. Department of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Jalukie, Nagaland, India

    Raghubir Singh

  3. Central Agricultural University Imphal, Imphal, Manipur, India

    Raghubir Singh

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    Amrit Kumar Jha

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    Nitish Kumar

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Singh, C., Singh, R., Shekhar, A. (2024). Oxidative Stress in Cadmium Toxicity in Animals and Its Amelioration. In: Jha, A.K., Kumar, N. (eds) Cadmium Toxicity Mitigation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47390-6_15

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