Publications by authors named "Tian-Xing Ying"
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- Chronic exposure to low-dose cadmium (Cd) is linked to the development of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in mice, causing increased fat deposition, hepatocyte destruction, and inflammation in the liver.
- The study introduced a murine model, where drinking water with Cd significantly affected liver health over 6 to 12 weeks, supporting the idea that Cd can promote NASH.
- The research also found that Cd disrupts fatty acid metabolism, particularly by inhibiting the desaturation process, leading to toxic saturated fatty acids that worsen liver damage and inflammation.
