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Serum cholinesterase inhibition in relation to Paraoxonase-1 (PON1) status among organophosphate-exposed agricultural pesticide [1]

Animal studies have demonstrated that low paraoxonase-1 (PON1) status (i.e., low catalytic efficiency and/or low plasma PON1 activity) is associated with neurotoxic effects after exposure to several organophosphate (OP) insecticides. However, few human studies have investigated associations between PON1 status and intermediate end points, such as serum cholinesterase [butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) ] inhibition, among OP-exposed individuals.

Publication Date: 
01/09/2009
Jonathan N. Hofmann [2], Matthew C. Keifer [3], Clement E. Furlong & et al [4]
Environmental Health Perspectives [5]
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Agriculture [6], Health Effects [7], Occupational Health [8], Pesticides And Toxins [9], Insecticide [10], Pesticide Use [11], United States Of America (US) [12]
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