Cadmium exposure impairs porcine embryonic development by inducing oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction

• Main Authors: Min Ju Kim (Author), Se‑Been Jeon (Author), Hyo‑Gu Kang (Author), Bong‑Seok Song (Author), Bo‑Woong Sim (Author), Sun‑Uk Kim (Author), Pil‑Soo Jeong (Author), Seong‑Keun Cho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Cadmium (Cd) is toxic heavy metal that accumulates in organisms after passing through their respiratory and digestive tracts. Although several studies have reported the toxic effects of Cd exposure on human health, its role in embryonic development during preimplantation stage remains un...