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Heparin-Binding Growth Inhibitor May Prevent Cadmium Liver Toxicity
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Title Heparin-Binding Growth Inhibitor May Prevent Cadmium Liver Toxicity
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/569679?src=rss
Description The exogenous application of midkine, an endogenous heparin-binding growth inhibitor, may protect hepatocytes from cadmium-induced liver toxicity, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Gastroenterology
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Date Feb 5, 2008
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