Chronic Organophosphate Pesticide Exposure and Coronary Artery disease : finding a bridge
Organophosphates (OPs) are commonly used as pesticides in agriculture. They are hydrolyzed by paraoxonase (PON1) which is a high density lipoprotein (HDL) associated enzyme known for its function to hydrolyze OPs into a relatively harmless substance. PON1 is also known to prevent atherosclerosis by...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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2011
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/13579/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/13579/1/IRIIE_2010_Organophosphate_%26_CAD.pdf |