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The α4 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Is Necessary for the Initiation of Organophosphate-Induced Neuronal Hyperexcitability

Toxics
Acute intoxication with organophosphorus (OP) cholinesterase inhibitors can produce seizures that rapidly progress to life-threatening status epilepticus.
Peter M. Andrew, Wei Feng, Jonas J. Calsbeek, Shane P. Antrobus, Gennady A. Cherednychenko, Jeremy A. MacMahon, Pedro N. Bernardino, Xiuzhen Liu, Danielle J. Harvey, Pamela J. Lein, Isaac N. Pessah   +10 more
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Effects of occupational exposure in pesticide plant on workers' serum and erythrocyte cholinesterase activity [PDF]

, 2007
Objectives: The determination of cholinesterase activity has been commonly applied in the biomonitoring of exposure to organophosphates and carbamates and in the diagnosis of poisoning with anticholinesterase compounds.
Ahmadi, A.R., Joshaghani, H.R., Mansourian, A.R.   +2 more
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Advances in Chlorinated Polyethylene: Properties, Applications, and Future Directions

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
This work highlights recent advances in the synthesis of chlorinated polyethylene (CPE), its versatile industrial applications, and emerging innovations driving its future development in sustainable materials. ABSTRACT Elastomeric chlorinated polyethylene (CM or E‐CPE) integrates the thermoplastic's dynamic processing properties with the elastomer's ...
J. I. Mnyango, L. L. Bolo, B. G. Fouda‐Mbanga, Z. Tywabi‐Ngeva, Y. B. Nthwane, K. Pillay, P. P. Ndibewu, S. P. Hlangothi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Creating realistic nerve agent victim profiles for computer simulation of medical CBRN disaster response

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
In the last decades, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats have become serious risks prompting countries to prioritize preparedness for such incidents.
Ruben De Rouck, Mehdi Benhassine, Michel Debacker, Christian Dugauquier, Christian Dugauquier, Erwin Dhondt, Filip Van Utterbeeck, Ives Hubloue   +7 more
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Nanoelectromechanical Resonator Arrays for Ultrafast, Gas-Phase Chromatographic Chemical Analysis [PDF]

, 2010
Miniaturized gas chromatography (GC) systems can provide fast, quantitative analysis of chemical vapors in an ultrasmall package. We describe a chemical sensor technology based on resonant nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) mass detectors that provides
Aldridge, S. J., Lewis, N. S., Li, Mo, McCaig, H. C., Myers, E. B., Roukes, M. L., Simonson, R. J., Tang, H. X., Whiting, J. J.   +8 more
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Associations of specific pesticides and incident rheumatoid arthritis among female spouses in the Agricultural Health Study

Arthritis &Rheumatology, Accepted Article.
Objectives Growing evidence suggests farming and agricultural pesticide use may be associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but few studies have examined specific pesticides and RA among farm women, who may personally use pesticides or be indirectly exposed.
Christine G. Parks, Darya Leyzarovich, Ghassan B. Hamra, Karen H. Costenbader, Dazhe Chen, Jonathan N. Hofmann, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Dale P. Sandler   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

“WAS IT HIS MILK”? A CASE REPORT OF CHLORPYRIFOS AND CYPERMETHRIN MIXED POISONING IN A TODDLER.

Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023
Introduction: The prevalence of organophosphate poisoning has been increasing over the years, with significant hospitalization following the introduction of various pesticides.
Isaac Ebiju, AYESIGA INNOCENT, Godfrey Wekha , Julius Bruno Mugambe, Rebbecca Nabaweera, Elias Musiime, Primrose Magala, Blaise Kiyimba   +7 more
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Is pesticide exposure a cause of obstructive airways disease? [PDF]

, 2014
Peer reviewedPublisher ...
Ayres, Jon G., Cowie, Hilary, Crawford, Joanne O, Devereux, Graham, Dick, Finlay, Dixon, Ken, Doust, Emma   +6 more
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Micro/nanorobots for detecting and eliminating biological and chemical warfare agents

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Fuel‐powered and field‐driven micro/nanorobots provide a cutting‐edge platform to safeguard national security and defense. This review reports the latest research progress in micro/nanorobots in sensing and detoxifying biological and chemical warfare agents.
Song Li, Huaijuan Zhou, Di Shi, Zdeněk Sofer, Jinhua Li   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Poisoning with organophosphates

South Sudan Medical Journal, 2013
In a recent article in this journal [1] I discussed the question of poisoning in South Sudan in an attempt to generate information about the size of the problem.
David Tibbutt
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