K. Dhaneesh

Molecular mechanisms of heavy metal-induced cancer: Insights from animal models and human implications

Heavy metals and metalloids, including arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and mercury (Hg), are well-recognised human carcinogens, and the molecular mechanisms underlying their carcinogenicity are incompletely characterised. In this review, we critically discuss and synthesise the availa...