Cadmium induced changes in the liver of langurs (Presbytis entellus-entellus dufresne).
1- Cadmium-induced hepatic disturbances in Langurs have been studied following a single low dose administration of the salt (Cd Cl2 4 mg/kg s.c.). 2-Serum transaminases, choelsterol and liver glycogen levels were elevated. Alkaline phosphatase levels were in normal range. The blood sugar was at a low level. 3- Degranulation, vacuolization and distortion of the liver cells and lobules were conspicuous. 4- In conclusion this study would indicate that increased serum enzyme activity and increased plasma choelsterol levels are a manifestation of tissue damage. It would seem plausible to translate these observations in terms of similar infarcts occurring in man.
D000818:Animals; D002105:Cadmium Poisoning / Q000201:enzymology / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000473:pathology; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000032:analysis; D000882:Haplorhini; D008099:Liver / Q000032:analysis* / Q000473:pathology; D008112:Liver Glycogen / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D000637:Transaminases / Q000097:blood
D008112:Liver Glycogen; D002784:Cholesterol; D000637:Transaminases