Kelly Opdenakker

TL;DR: The current review gives an overview on Cd-induced ROS production and anti-oxidative defense in organisms under different Cd regimes and the C d-induced oxidative challenge is discussed with a focus on damage and signaling as downstream responses.

TL;DR: The same best reference genes were identified when considering Cd or Cu treatments separately, which suggests that these three genes may also be suitable when studying the gene expression after exposure of Arabidopsis thaliana to increased concentrations of other metals.

TL;DR: The metal-induced cellular redox imbalance is strongly dependent on the chemical properties of the metal and the plant organ considered, and the stress intensity determines its involvement in downstream responses in relation to oxidative damage or signalling.

TL;DR: This review highlights the current understanding on metal uptake, translocation and detoxification in planta, and their impact on plant growth and health, and special attention is paid to the central role of glutathione (GSH) in this process.

TL;DR: The results show a specific Cd-related induction of NADPH oxidases, whereas both metals induced lipid peroxidation via the activation of lipoxygenases, as well as specific multipollution effects, which were compared with the mechanisms induced when the plants are exposed to both metals simultaneously.