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Progress in Understanding the Molecular Mechanism of Nutrition Intervention of Flavonoids on Cadmium Toxicity

BAI Weibin1, LI Xia1, ZHU Cuijuan1, HU Yunfeng1, JIAO Rui1, JIANG Xinwei1, SUN Jianxia2,*   

  1. 1. Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China;
    2. Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510090, China
  • Online:2017-02-15 Published:2017-02-28

Abstract: Cadmium causes damage to a wide range of organs and biological systems such as liver, kidney, bone, immune system and reproductive system. Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds widely present in many plants, which have been shown to prevent or mitigate cadmium-induced damage in the body. This review focuses on recent advances in understanding the protective effects and molecular mechanisms of flavonoids against cadmium toxicity. We hope that this review will provide useful references for the prevention of cadmium toxicity and the mechanistic exploration of nutrition intervention strategies.

Key words: cadmium, flavonoids, damage, nutrition intervention

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