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Paraoxonase and acetylcholinesterase activities in humans exposed to organophosphorous compounds.
Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A - 24 Dec 1999
Akgür S A, Oztürk P, Sözmen E Y, Delen Y, Tanyalçin T, Ege B
Abstract excerpt
Different kinds of organophosphorous compounds (OP) are used as pesticides in Turkish agriculture. Suicidal, accidental, or occupational exposure may occur in developing countries. OP inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities; on the other hand, serum paraoxonase (PON1) hydrolyzes the toxic metabolites of a variety of OP. In recent years, some studies have shown that PON1 activity is an important marker in...
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