Ratlarda kadmiyumun pankreasa etkileri

Effects of cadmýum on pancreas ýn rats Cadmium is a metal which causes toxic effects in various organs. In some cases, several metals like zinc cause acute pancreatitis. Therefore, we aimed to investigate possible adverse effects of cadmium in rat pancreas. Study groups were designed as control and cadmium groups. Cadmium groups were given 15 ppm cadmium chloride for 30 days via drinking water. In the end of the study, blood samples were taken under urethane anesthesia. In each sample, serum amylase and lipase enzyme activities were measured. When compared with control group, both serum lipase and amylase enzyme activities were increased in cadmium group but this was not significant. Furthermore, in cadmium group there were some congestion focuses and increase in connective tissue. We have concluded that cadmium seems not to lead biochemically active pancreas damage, however some mild histopathological changes can be seen when cadmium is administered to rats at this dose level.