Fig. 7.

Inhibitory effect of NAC on Cd-induced ROS generation (as monitored by DCF fluorescence). The cells were incubated with NAC (2 mM) and Cd (5 µM) at the same time for 1.5 h. Bars represent the mean ± SD (n = 3). ^**p < 0.01 and ^#p < 0.05 compared to cells treated with Cd alone.