Abstract Heavy metal Chromium (Cr), can adversely affect humans and their health if
accumulated in organs of the body, such as the lungs, liver, and kidneys. Cr (VI) is highly …

Mechanisms of carcinogenicity are discussed for metals and their compounds, classified as
carcinogenic to humans or considered to be carcinogenic to humans: arsenic, antimony …

The micronucleus (MN) assay in exfoliated buccal cells is a useful and minimally invasive
method for monitoring genetic damage in humans. This overview has concluded that …

A consideration of the consequences of human exposure to hexavalent Cr in the drinking
water has been compiled. Since there is an absence of adequate human data on this …

Certain hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI))-containing compounds are recognized occupational
human lung carcinogens and may pose an environmental health risk. The carcinogenicity of …

Throughout the world, coal is responsible for generating approximately 38% of power. Coal
ash, a waste product, generated from the combustion of coal, consists of fly ash, bottom ash …

Objectives Chromium VI (hexavalent chromium, Cr (VI)) is an established cause of lung
cancer, but its association with gastrointestinal cancer is less clear. The goal of this study …

OBJECTIVES: Micronucleus (MN) assay in buccal exfoliated cells is a minimally invasive
method for monitoring genetic damage in human populations. Statistical and …

Humans are exposed to cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) from industry and surgical devices,
most notably orthopedic joint replacements. This review compares the potential health …

Inhalation of hexavalent chromium [Cr (VI)] is associated with increased lung cancer risk
among workers in several industries, most notably chromate production workers exposed to …