Introduction: Many epidemiological and experimental studies report a strong role of
chemical carcinogens in the etiology of bladder cancer. However, involvement of trace …

Objective A relatively wide range of trace elements are known to play important roles in
biological processes, including the oxidative processes. Oxidative processes are one of the …

It is well documented that oxidative stress is involved in the pathogenesis of bladder cancer.
Zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) are important components of antioxidants. However, the …

Abstract To evaluate Cu and Zn levels in bladder cancer (BC) patients and their relationship
with expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and hypoxia-inducible factor 1 …

Trace elements are essential components of biological structures, but they can be toxic at
concentrations beyond those necessary for their biological functions. In the present study …

The incidence of bladder tumors has been dramatically increasing since the 1970s, possibly
as a consequence of ongoing environmental pollution. Previous studies have provided …

Objectives: Trace elements are essential components of biological structures, but they can
be toxic at concentrations beyond those necessary for their biological functions. Methods: A …

Introduction The exact role of copper and zinc in the etiology of carcinoma of the gallbladder
is unclear. Some studies suggest the Cu/Zn ratio is a good indicator of the extent and …

In the present paper authors investigated urinary cadmium content in 10 patients with
urinary bladder carcinoma using atomic spectrometry. It was found that in 60% of these …

Heavy metal toxicity is associated with cancer progression. Studies have reported the
relation between some metal ions and bladder cancer (BC). Direct influence of such agents …