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Impaired Mitochondrial Functions in Organophosphate Induced Delayed Neuropathy in Rats
Acute exposure to organophosphates induces a delayed neurodegenerative condition known as organophosphate-induced delayed neuropathy (OPIDN). The...
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Volume 1 Isolated Compounds (A-C)
The Isolated Compounds part of the books lists in alphabetical order all 23033 isolated compounds key names isolated from 6926 TCM original plants... -
Volume 3 Isolated Compounds (H-M)
Hemanthamine [466-75-1] C17H19NO4 (301.35). mp 203~203.5ºC, [a]D 25 = +19.7º (c = 3.8, methanol), [a]D 25 = +33 (c = 1.25, CHCl3). Pharm:... -
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Pesticides As Endocrine Disrupters: Identification Of Hazards For Female Reproductive Function
Several pesticides are potential endocrine disrupters, with mechanisms including estrogen receptor agonism (chlorinated insecticides), aromatase... -
Progression of Type I to Type II paralysis in acute organophosphorous poisoning: Is oxidative stress significant?
Organophosphorous poisoning is a common method of deliberate self-harm in countries where the pesticides are readily available and can result in type...
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Polyurethanes in Biomedical Applications
Polyurethanes are the most commonly used materials in the production of blood contacting devices such as heart valves or artificial veins and... -
Toxic effects of profenofos on tissue acetylcholinesterase and gill morphology in a euryhaline fish, Oreochromis mossambicus
Acute and sub-acute studies of profenofos [ O -(4-bromo-2-chlorophenyl)- O -ethyl- S -propyl phosphorothioate] on fish, Oreochromis (Tilapia) mossambicus, ...
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Assessment of DNA damage in workers occupationally exposed to pesticide mixtures by the alkaline comet assay
The potential genetic hazard of pesticides to human beings is of great concern in occupational and environmental settings because of the widespread...
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Pharmacokinetics of methyl parathion: A comparison following single intravenous, oral or dermal administration
Assessment of the risks posed by the residential use of methyl parathion requires an understanding of its pharmacokinetics after different routes of...
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Nonesterase Actions of Anticholinesterase Insecticides
Organophosphorus (OP) and carbamate compounds have been utilized for a variety of purposes including use as therapeutic agents, agricultural... -
Effects of single or repeated dermal exposure to methyl parathion on behavior and blood cholinesterase activity in rats
The effects of a single or repeated dermal administration of methyl paration on motor function, learning and memory were investigated in adult female...
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Linkage of acetylcholinesterase insensitivity to methyl parathion resistance inHeliothis virescens
Resistance to methyl parathion insecticide has evolved in the tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens , and several biochemical mechanisms have been...
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Linkage of acetylcholinesterase insensitivity to methyl parathion resistance inHeliothis virescens
Resistance to methyl parathion insecticide has evolved in the tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens , and several biochemical mechanisms have been...
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Reactivation by various oximes of human erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase inhibited by different organophosphorus compounds
The new bispyridinium oximes HI 6 and HLö 7 are promising antidotes against poisoning by highly toxic organophosphorus compounds, i.e. nerve agents....
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Effects of the organophosphate insecticide, monocrotophos, on acetylcholinesterase activity in the nile tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus) brain
The neurotoxic effects of monocrotophos on the brain of the nile tilapia fish ( Oreochromis niloticus ) were examined, using a static bioassay under...
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A comparison of trimedoxime, obidoxime, pralidoxime and HI-6 in the treatment of oral organophosphorus insecticide poisoning in the rat
This study summarizes the results of examination of acute oral toxicity of 26 organophosphorus insecticides in rats. The effectiveness of...
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Pesticides
Most commonly used pesticides, including the chlorinated hydrocarbons (e.g., DDT), the organophosphates (e.g., Malathion, Diazinon, Ronnel), and the... -
Introduction
There is growing recognition that many industrial and pharmacological agents are neurotoxic to the nervous system and its neuropsychological...