Cadmium increases hyaluronan synthesis in vascular endothelial cells (IMAGE)

Toho University

Cadmium increases hyaluronan synthesis in vascular endothelial cells

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The increase in hyaluronan synthesis is mediated by the induction of HAS3 expression, triggered by the activation of the JNK–c-Jun pathway due to cadmium exposure.

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Dr. Chika Yamamoto

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