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Distribution of PON1 polymorphisms PON1Q192R and PON1L55M among Chinese, Malay and Indian males in Singapore and possible susceptibility to organophosphate exposure.
Neurotoxicology - 1 Mar 2009
Chia Sin Eng, Mohamed Ali Safiyya, Yap Peng Huat Eric, Gan Linda, Ong Yeong Bing, Chia Kee Seng
Abstract excerpt
Organophosphate (OP)-containing pesticides are widely used worldwide for domestic and industrial purposes. Studies on acute and chronic exposure to OPs have revealed numerous health effects attributed mainly to acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition. The enzyme human serum paraoxonase (PON1) is involved in the detoxification of OP compounds. PON1 polymorphisms have been shown to affect susceptibility to OP...
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