Biochemical effects of vinyl chloride monomer on the liver of occupationally exposed workers
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2000; 6 (5-6): 979-986
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ABSTRACT
We investigated the effects of vinyl chloride monomer exposure on the liver of 86 workers by measuring beta-glucuronidase, arylsulfatase A, adenosine deaminase, 5'-nucleotidase and routine liver function enzymes in the sera of the workers. In 21 of them, three or more of these parameters were raised, with a significant decrease in the level of blood glutathione and a significant increase in the enzyme activity level of glutathione S-transferase. Of these 21 workers, 14 had fatty liver infiltration, 8 of whom were also suffering from liver enlargement. Also, 4 workers had liver enlargement without fatty infiltration and 3 had enlarged spleens. The study highlights the need for vigilance in environmental monitoring and medical surveillance of workers exposed to this chemical
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Asunto principal:
Exposición Profesional
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Hígado
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Año:
2000
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