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Influence of the delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (ALAD) polymorphism on biomarkers of lead exposure in Turkish storage battery manufacturing workers.
American journal of industrial medicine - 1 Feb 2003
Süzen H Sinan, Duydu Yalçin, Aydin Ahmet, Işimer Aşkin, Vural Nevin
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BACKGROUND: The relationship between delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase polymorphism (ALAD) and biomarkers of exposure was investigated in Turkish lead workers in this study. METHODS: Seventy two male lead battery manufacturing workers were selected for the study. Blood lead (BPb) and urinary lead (UPb) concentrations were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. Erythrocyte ALAD activity and urinary...
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