Effect of long-term cadmium intoxication on selected biochemical parameters in experimental animals

Cadmium (Cd) is a dangerous occupational and environmental toxin. Exceeding its permissible weekly uptake in meals is a disturbing phenomenon. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of long-term uptake of cadmium chloride on selected biochemical parameters and oxidative stress biomarkers in animal models. Long-term intoxication with cadmium chloride elevated blood serum concentration of urea, creatinine, glucose, AspAT and AlAT activity as well as TBARS and protein carbonyl group concentrations; TBARS concentration in erythrocytes was also elevated as well as 8-hydroxy-2’-deoxyguanosine excretion with urine.