GI Toxicity

Use of in vitro reconstructed intestinal epithelium to study effects of repeated aluminum exposure

Abstract Background and Objectives Aluminum (Al3+) is one of the most prevalent elements in the environment and is commonly found in dietary products. The free cation, Al3+, is physiologically reactive and thus may affect metabolism when ingested. The gastrointestinal tract plays a pivotal role in its absorption, and it is estimated that approximately 40% of […]