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ArticleAnti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry2026

The Hematological Variations and Effect of Cadmium Induced Toxicity on Mammary Tumors Development in Albino Mice. A Comparative Model Study on the Effect of Heavy Metals in Human Breast Cancer.

Saba Munir, Yasir Nawaz, Fouzia Tanvir, Khalid Mahmood Anjum

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Saba MunirDepartment of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan.
Yasir NawazDepartment of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan.
Fouzia TanvirDepartment of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan.
Khalid Mahmood AnjumDepartment of Wildlife & Ecology, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Pattoki, Pakistan.

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introductionBreast cancer develops in breast tissues, in ducts and lobules. It affects both genders, though it is uncommon in men. Hematological variations are important considerations and deficiencies in metals can negatively impact human health. Cadmium is highly toxic and plays role in breast cancer progression. This study was designed for hematological variations and cadmium induced toxicity in mice and humans causing breast cancer.

methodsMice, obtained from local supplier, housed at university laboratory for 11 weeks, exposed to cadmium. Following dissection, blood and organs were harvested for examination. Histological analysis of liver and mammary gland tissues was conducted.

resultsAffected mice had higher Hb, RBC, HCT, MCV, and MCH, while humans showed lower Hb, HCT, and MCV but similar RBC and MCH. Other blood values also show changes. Histopathology revealed changes in mammary glands (higher cadmium led to increased fat deposition, degeneration of alveolar epithelial cells, and a reduction in alveolar milk lumen size, indicating compromised glandular function) and liver damage (vacuolation, lipid accumulation, fibrosis, and collagen deposition, was noticeable with prolonged cadmium). These changes causes liver fibrosis and impaired mammary gland function. DISCUSSION: The cadmium exposure induces distinct hematological alterations and severe tissues damage, reflecting species-specific responses. The observed liver fibrosis and mammary gland dysfunction emphasize cadmium's potential to compromise critical organ functions over time.

conclusionSignificant effects of cadmium exposure in mice were observed. Histological damage was seen in mammary glands and liver. Further research on protective measures and dose-response relationships for cadmium exposure is needed.

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Breast NeoplasmsCadmiumDisease Models, AnimalMammary Neoplasms, ExperimentalAnimalsDose-Response Relationship, DrugFemaleHumansLiverMammary Glands, AnimalMiceCadmiumBreast cancercadmium toxicityhematologyhistologymammary glandsmice

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