Vanadium and the Immune System.

Authors :: Cohen, Mitchell D.
Vohr, Hans-Werner
Source :: Encyclopedic Reference of Immunotoxicology. 2005, p681-686. 6p. 3 Diagrams.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: An encyclopedia entry for "vanadium and the immune system" is presented. A historical background on the discovery of vanadium is presented. The characteristics of vanadium are discussed. A discussion of the carcinogenic/mutagenic effects of vanadium agents in humans and animal models is presented. Information on immunomodulation is also presented.