Article
Clinical and analytical considerations in the utilization of cholinesterase measurements.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 15 Jun 1995
McQueen M J
Abstract excerpt
Many theories have been advanced but the true physiological function for serum cholinesterase has still not been identified. Evidence has been presented for the abnormal expression of cholinesterase genes in many types of human tumors. Cholinesterase measurements are still used to monitor exposure to organophosphate insecticides and their clinical application requires a good understanding of the inter and...
Topics
- Cholinesterases
- Environmental Exposure
- Genetic Variation
- Genotype
- Humans
- Liver Diseases
- Neoplasms
- Organophosphorus Compounds
