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Conference overview: Molecular mechanisms of metal toxicity and carcinogenesis

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Chronic exposure to many heavy metals and metal-derivatives is associated with an increased risk of cancer, although the mechanisms of tumorigenesis are largely unknown. Approximately 125 scientists attended the 3rd Conference on Molecular Mechanisms of Metal Toxicity and Carcinogenesis and presented the latest research concerning these mechanisms. Major areas of focus included exposure assessment and biomarker identification, roles of ROS and antioxidants in carcinogenesis, mechanisms of metal-induced DNA damage, metal signalling, and the development of animal models for use in metal toxicology studies. Here we highlight some of the research presented, and summarize the conference proceedings.

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  1. Pathology and Physiology Research Branch, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

    Jacquelyn J. Bower, Stephen S. Leonard & Xianglin Shi (Prof. of Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology)

  2. Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

    Jacquelyn J. Bower, Stephen S. Leonard & Xianglin Shi (Prof. of Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology)

  3. Pathology & Physiology Research Branch, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, West Virginia University, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV, 26505-2888, USA

    Xianglin Shi (Prof. of Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology)

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Bower, J.J., Leonard, S.S. & Shi, X. Conference overview: Molecular mechanisms of metal toxicity and carcinogenesis. Mol Cell Biochem 279, 3–15 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11010-005-8210-7

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