Immunosuppression produced by lead, cadmium, and mercury.
“It has been well documented that many of the metals compromise the immune system of experimental animals. Damage may occur to a particular cell (8, T, or macrophage) or may involve more than one cell which regulates the proliferation and differentiation of other cells responsible for normal function of the immune system. Preliminary studies are often necessary to ascertain if the chemicals actually alter antibody response to a particular antigen.”