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Organophosphorus compounds are absorbed by any route including intramuscular injection. Pyrethroid compounds are less toxic for human but in combination with organophosphates, its toxic effect potentiates due to inhibition of its metabolism. In this case
Mohammad Firoz Nizami +3 more
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Organophosphate insecticide poisoning [PDF]
Summary Organophosphate insecticides are widely used agents which are quickly absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes. The effects of acute exposure to these agents can be severe and intensive therapy may be required. Specific drugs are available to reverse the muscarinic, nicotinic and central effects of these poisons.
R M, Kipling, A N, Cruickshank
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Plasma Cholinesterase Levels of Nepalese Farmers Following Exposure to Organophosphate Pesticides
Background: Farmers in developing countries use highly toxic organophosphate pesticides. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare plasma cholinesterase (PChE) enzyme activity before and after exposure to organophosphate pesticides in a real-life ...
Dinesh Neupane +2 more
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In utero and childhood polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposures and neurodevelopment in the CHAMACOS study. [PDF]
BackgroundCalifornia children's exposures to polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants (PBDEs) are among the highest worldwide. PBDEs are known endocrine disruptors and neurotoxicants in animals.ObjectiveHere we investigate the relation of in utero ...
Bradman, Asa +8 more
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A modified electrometric method was described in sheep, goats and cattle and used to demonstrate in vitro inhibition of plasma and erythrocyte cholinesterase activities by the organophosphate and carbamate insecticides dichlorvos and carbaryl ...
F.K. Mohammad +3 more
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Accidental poisoning in children, though underreported in our environment, is common and could prove fatal. It is important to identify the primary chemical agent that is responsible for the poisoning.
Abubakar Muhammad Shakur +5 more
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Is pesticide exposure a cause of obstructive airways disease? [PDF]
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Ayres, Jon G. +6 more
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Atomic layer deposition of aluminum phosphate based on the plasma polymerization of trimethyl phosphate [PDF]
Aluminum phosphate thin films were deposited by plasma-assisted atomic layer deposition (ALD) using a sequence of trimethyl phosphate (TMP, Me3PO4) plasma, O-2 plasma, and trimethylaluminum (TMA, Me3Al) exposures.
Detavernier, Christophe +3 more
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Signatures of Insecticide Selection in the Genome of Drosophila melanogaster
Resistance to insecticides has evolved in multiple insect species, leading to increased application rates and even control failures. Understanding the genetic basis of insecticide resistance is fundamental for mitigating its impact on crop production and
David Duneau +8 more
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The Synapse as a Central Target for Neurodevelopmental Susceptibility to Pesticides
The developmental period of the nervous system is carefully orchestrated and highly vulnerable to alterations. One crucial factor of a properly-functioning nervous system is the synapse, as synaptic signaling is critical for the formation and maturation ...
Aimee Vester, W. Michael Caudle
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