Comparative Cytotoxicity of Cadmium and Mercury in a Human Bronchial Epithelial Cell Line (BEAS-2B) and its Role in Oxidative Stress and Induction of Heat Shock Protein 70Footnote∗

∗The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

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