NIEHS Superfund Research Program - Research Brief Podcasts

Mechanism of Cadmium-induced Neurotoxicity, Potential Treatment Revealed

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A particular class of extracellular vesicles protects against neurotoxicity caused by cadmium exposure, according to an NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP)-funded study. Extracellular vesicles are small packages of fats, nucleic acids, or proteins that allow cells to communicate with each other and support numerous cellular functions.