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Mechanisms of Organophosphate Toxicity and the Role of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition
Toxics, 2023 Organophosphorus compounds (OPs) have applications in agriculture (e.g., pesticides), industry (e.g., flame retardants), and chemical warfare (nerve agents). In high doses or chronic exposure, they can be toxic or lethal.
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Molecules, 2022 Pesticides are synthetic compounds that may become environmental contaminants through their use and application. The high productivity achieved in the agricultural industry can be credited to the use and application of pesticides by way of pest and ...
Nonkululeko Landy Mdeni +3 more
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A case report of delayed lower intestinal bleeding after organophosphate poisoning
BMC Gastroenterology, 2021 Background Organophosphate poisoning is a serious issue and it results in significant casualties in developing countries. Since agriculture remains an important and necessary sector of human society and organophosphate are commonly used in agriculture ...
Wei Hung, Tsung-Heng Tsai, Jian-Han Chen
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Study of pattern and outcome of acute poisoning cases at tertiary care hospital in North India
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2023 Introduction: The WHO 2021 data estimate that 2 million lives and 53 million disability-adjusted life-years were lost in 2019 due to exposures to selected chemicals.
Naman Aggarwal +7 more
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An Overview: Organophosphate Flame Retardants in the Atmosphere
Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 2022 Organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) have been adopted as safer alternatives to polybrominated biphenyl ether flame retardants. However, because of their ubiquitous presence in the environment and the growing evidence of health risks, there has been ...
H. Kung +4 more
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Poisoning in domestic cats in Brazil: toxicants, clinical signs, and therapeutic approaches [PDF]
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2021 This study evaluated the most common toxic agents affecting domestic cats, the clinical signs of toxicity, and the therapeutic approaches for recovery. A survey on poisoning in cats was conducted among small animal veterinary practitioners from 2017 to ...
M.P.B. Jardim +3 more
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Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2022 Objective The aim of the present study was to examine the relation between the PON1 polymorphisms and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Methods In a cross-sectional study, blood samples were collected from 100 females.
Shyam Pyari Jaiswar +5 more
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Geospatial model of organophosphate insecticide residues in shallot land in Wanasari Sub-district, Brebes Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2020 Organophosphates are a group of chemicals that are still allowed to be used in Indonesia and much preferred by most farmers. Excessive usage of organophosphate is expected to contaminate the soil, water, plants, the environment and humans.
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Environmental Health Perspectives, 2021 Background: To date, the toxicity of organophosphate esters has primarily been studied regarding their use as pesticides and their effects on the neurotransmitter acetylcholinesterase (AChE).
H. Patisaul +10 more
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Effectiveness of Fresh Frozen Plasma in Management of Acute Organophosphate Intoxicated Patients: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2019 Background:Organophosphate (OP) poisoning is still a major health concern in both developed and developing countries. The standard treatment approaches of (OP) poisoning are not always available as well so they may show a limited success rate.
Ola Nafea +4 more
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