Effects of excess corticosterone on NADPH generating enzymes and glucose oxidation in Leydig cells of adult rats.

abstract：:In our study, rats were exposed to sarin vapors for 240 min at four different concentrations (0.30, 0.43, 0.58 and 0.82 microg/L) in a whole-body inhalation chamber. The acetylcholinesterase activity (AChE, EC 3.1.1.7) was measured in the whole blood, frontal cortex (FC), pontomedullar area (PM) and basal ganglia (BG)...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Bartosova-Sevelova L,Bajgar J

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide (HPMA) copolymer-doxorubicin (PK1) is a novel polymeric anticancer agent containing doxorubicin (approximately 8 wt%) bound to the polymer backbone via a Gly-Phe-Leu-Gly peptidyl linker. The approximate LD50 of PK1 in MF1 mice after a single i.v. injection was 63 mg/kg (doxorubicin-eq...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Duncan R,Coatsworth JK,Burtles S

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a common exogenous atmospheric pollutant. Studies have shown that SO2 can cause vasodilation as a gas signaling molecule, but the specific signaling pathways are not well understood. This study aimed to explore the underlying mechanism behind the effects of SO2 on vasodilation of isolated rat a...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Zhang Q,Lyu W,Yu M,Niu Y

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The malignancy of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) largely results from its invasive manner. Secreted frizzled-related proteins (SFRPs) have been recently found to suppress the invasiveness of some cancers. On the other hand, the methylation of SFRPs increases protein degradation to reduce the activity of SFRPs, res...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Zhang X,Rong X,Chen Y,Su L

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The time-dependent changes in lead (Pb) concentrations in major tissues, serum and urine, and the Pb biomarker delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) concentration in urine were studied in rats after sub-chronic Pb exposure. Female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were exposed to Pb in drinking water at concentrations of 100 ppm and...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Kang HG,Jeong SH,Cho MR,Cho JH,Bischoff K

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), there is extensive overproduction of free radicals to the extent that endogenous anti-oxidants are overwhelmed, permitting oxidative cell damage. The present study examined the benefit of the anti-oxidant compound N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the management of ARDS by measur...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Soltan-Sharifi MS,Mojtahedzadeh M,Najafi A,Reza Khajavi M,Reza Rouini M,Moradi M,Mohammadirad A,Abdollahi M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the scores of the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II and a modified APACHE II system (MAS), without parameters of biochemical tests; and to find prognostic value of individual elements of the APACHE II and MAS in predicting outcomes in organophosphate (OP) ...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Eizadi-Mood N,Saghaei M,Jabalameli M

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report highlights a rare presentation of vitamin B(12) deficiency (concurrent psychotic disorder, seizures and hypertension). A 16-year-old girl presented with nervousness that had been persisting for 2 weeks. She had stopped eating and there was decreased self-care and she could not walk and sleep. Two days prio...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Dogan M,Ariyuca S,Peker E,Akbayram S,Dogan ŞZ,Ozdemir O,Cesur Y

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to analyze exposures concerning analgesics that were reported to Dokuz Eylul University Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC) and admitted to the Department of Emergency Medicine in Dokuz Eylul University Hospital (EMDEU) between 1993 and 2004. Demographics of the patients, character...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Hocaoglu N,Kalkan S,Akgun A,Capar S,Tuncok Y

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A liquid alcoholic extract of Papaver somniferum named Elixir Paregorico is extensively used for diarrheal diseases in Brazil. Its increased popularity has brought concerns and fears over the safety of this herbal product. Given the lack of investigative clinical studies, in this regard, this study investigated whethe...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： de Moraes M,Bezerra M,Bezerra F,de Moraes R,Cavalcanti P,Uchoa C,Lima F,Odorico de Moraes M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Predictive toxicology plays a critical role in reducing the failure rate of new drugs in pharmaceutical research and development. Despite recent gains in our understanding of drug-induced toxicity, however, it is urgent that the utility and limitations of our current predictive tools be determined in order to identify...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Naven RT,Louise-May S

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paraquat (PQ) is a highly toxic herbicide that is used in most of the countries without restriction. The cytotoxic effect of PQ is mediated by radicals, which are the products of PQ reduction in cells. The anti-oxidative action of captopril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, appears to be through its ability...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Elmi A,Sadeghi Zh,Elmi S,Daraei B,Ghazi-Khansari M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Blood lead levels were examined in 127 housepainters in North Carolina between April and September, 1993. Each participant filled out a questionnaire and gave a blood sample. The questionnaire covered the individual's work history, concentrating on paint-removal activities and personal protection, and also covered ...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Ennever FK,Zaccaro DJ,Fernando RA,Jones BT

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Celecoxib has been shown to have antitumor effect in previous studies but the mechanisms are unclear. The effect of celecoxib on cytosolic Ca(2+) concentrations ([Ca(2+)]i) and viability in HA59T human hepatoma cells was explored. The Ca(2+)-sensitive fluorescent dye fura-2 was applied to measure [Ca(2+)]i. Celecoxib ...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Cheng HH,Chou CT,Lu YC,Lu T,Chi CC,Tseng LL,Liu SI,Cheng JS,Kuo CC,Liang WZ,Jan CR

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. In humans morphine is metabolised to morphine-3-glucuronide (M3G) which possess no opioid activity, and morphine-6-glucuronide (M6G) which is a potent opioid receptor agonist that probably contribute to the desired as well as toxic effects of morphine. 2. In order to investigate the possible effect of ranitidine on...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Aasmundstad TA,Størset P

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteosarcoma is characterized by high malignancy and high metastasis rate, resulting in high mortality and disability. MiR-663a has been reported in a variety of tumors to promote tumorigenesis. However, miR-663a has not been reported in the pathogenesis of osteosarcoma. Bioinformatics analysis and experiments includi...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Zhao S,Xiong W,Xu K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Accidental toxicity by organophosphate (OP) agents may occur among farmers during spraying season due to improper use and handling. Plasma cholinesterase (ChE) activity measurement is recommended to monitor the extent of exposure to the OP agent. The aim of the current study was to measure plasma ChE activ...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Pakravan N,Shokrzadeh M,Bari MA,Shadboorestan A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was focused on investigating the possible protective effect of erdosteine against gamma radiation-induced renal lesions in male albino rats. Twenty-eight albino rats were divided into four equal groups as follows: control group, irradiated group (animals subjected to whole-body gamma irradiation ...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Elkady AA,Ibrahim IM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until quite recently, pentabromodiphenyl ether (PentaBDE) was most commonly used as a flame retardant. Due to the considerably long atmospheric half-life of PentaBDE and its contribution to environmental pollution, it is categorized as a persistent organic pollutant (POP). As the data on the toxicity of PentaBDE is ra...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Bruchajzer E,Frydrych B,Sporny S,Szymańska JA

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Neonatal treatment of rats with vitamin D3 resulted in a change of sexual behavior in adulthood. 2. 2.5 mg vitamin D3 completely inhibited the ejaculation of males without any apparent influence on sexual desire. 250 mg vitamin D3 influenced both the desire and ejaculation. 3. Sexual activity of females was depress...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Mirzahosseini S,Karabélyos C,Dobozy O,Csaba G

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents the findings of a study of serum pseudocholinesterase activity in a group of 36 industrial workers chronically exposed to organophosphorus (OP) compounds. The mean pseudocholinesterase level of the workers was significantly lower than that of 36 other workers without a history of similar exposure. ...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Peedicayil J,Ernest K,Thomas M,Kanagasabapathy AS,Stephen PM

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The urinary recovery of metabolites of aspirin (ASA) was studied in 45 volunteers who took a therapeutic dose (600 mg) of ASA by mouth and in 37 patients who took ASA in overdose. 2 The main metabolite recovered from the volunteers was the glycine conjugate, salicyluric acid (SUA), which accounted for 75.01 +/- 1.19...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Patel DK,Hesse A,Ogunbona A,Notarianni LJ,Bennett PN

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diazinon is one of the most widely used organophosphate insecticides (OPI) in agriculture and public health programs. The aim of this study was to investigate how an OPI, diazinon, affects lipid peroxidation (LPO) and the antioxidant defense system in vitro. For this purpose, two experiments were carried out. In exper...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Altuntas I,Kilinc I,Orhan H,Demirel R,Koylu H,Delibas N

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Teucrium polium L. (Lamiaceae) is a commonly used medicinal plant in folk medicine. Among several uses, T. polium is used to treat male fertility problems. This research was conducted to study the effect of T. polium on spermatogenesis, testosterone level, androgen receptor expression, and fertility in male rats. Admi...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Al-Tikriti A,Al-Khateeb E,Abbas MA

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate the hepato and neuroprotective activity of Daflon and low-dose γ radiation on thioacetamide (TAA)-induced liver damage and hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in rats. Effect of daily Daflon treatment (100 mg/kg body weight, Per OS (p.o.) for consecutive 3 days) and/or fractionated low-dose...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Abdel-Rafei M,Amin MM,Hasan HF

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209) and bisphenol A (BPA) are environmental contaminants that can cross the placenta and exert toxicity in the developing fetal nervous system. Copy number variants (CNVs) play a role in a number of genetic disorders and may be implicated...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Du L,Sun W,Li XM,Li XY,Liu W,Chen D

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pesticide poisoning stands as a major public health issue worldwide. The objective of this study was to examine the epidemiologic characteristics of pesticide-related hospitalizations in South Korea. METHODS:Data from the Korea National Hospital Discharge Survey were analyzed to describe the epidemiologic c...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Kim HJ,Cha ES,Ko Y,Kim J,Kim SD,Lee WJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. In humans CaNa2EDTA increases urinary excretion of lead as well as that of essential metals such as zinc, ferrum and manganese but not that of copper. 2. We studied the effect of CaNa2EDTA injection on serum dopamine-beta-hydroxylase, a copper-dependent enzyme, in three male lead welders hospitalized for suspected ...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： De Paris P,Caroldi S

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyfluthrin is a pyrethroid insecticide and common household pesticide. The effect of cyfluthrin on Ca2+-related physiology in human osteosarcoma is unclear. This study investigated the effect of cyfluthrin on cytosolic-free Ca2+ concentrations ([Ca2+]i) and viability in MG63 human osteosarcoma cells. Cyfluthrin concen...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Lu YC,Liang WZ,Kuo CC,Hao LJ,Chou CT,Jan CR

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Automatic dishwashing rinse aids are drying aids which contain non-ionic surfactants, usually ethoxylated alcohols, typically at concentrations of ≤30%. OBJECTIVE:To assess the reported toxicity of rinse aids. METHODS:Telephone enquiries to the UK National Poisons Information Service were analysed from J...

journal_title：Human & experimental toxicology

authors： Day R,Bradberry SM,Sandilands EA,Thomas S,Thompson JP,Vale JA

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00