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World J Transl Med. Aug 12, 2014; 3(2): 96-111
Published online Aug 12, 2014. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v3.i2.96
Published online Aug 12, 2014. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v3.i2.96
Arsenic-induced abnormalities in glucose metabolism: Biochemical basis and potential therapeutic and nutritional interventions
Archana Kulshrestha, Urmila Jarouliya, GBKS Prasad, Prakash S Bisen, School of Studies in Biochemistry, Jiwaji University, Gwalior 474011, India
SJS Flora, Division of Regulatory Toxicology, Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior 474002, India
Author contributions: Each author had participated sufficiently in preparing this review for submission and takes responsibility for its content.
Correspondence to: Prakash S Bisen, Professor, School of Studies in Biotechnology, Jiwaji University, Mahalgaon, Gwalior 474011, India. psbisen@gmail.com
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Received: May 6, 2014
Revised: June 21, 2014
Accepted: July 17, 2014
Published online: August 12, 2014
Processing time: 113 Days and 20.6 Hours
Revised: June 21, 2014
Accepted: July 17, 2014
Published online: August 12, 2014
Processing time: 113 Days and 20.6 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: This review illustrated the interference caused by arsenic in enzymes, genes and transcription factors involved in glucose metabolism and possible nutritional aspects for attenuating arsenic toxicity.