A review of smoking behavior and smokers evidence (chemical modification, inducing nicotine metabolism, and individual variations by genotype: dopaminergic function and personality traits).

abstract：:The frequency of dexamethasone-induced cleft palate in mouse fetuses was studied at four fixed times on day 13 of gestation. On day 18, the fetuses were examined for malformations and corticosterone concentration was additionally measured. Evidence of a diurnal rhythm in cleft palate frequency, as well as in corticost...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Sauerbier I

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a preclinical safety evaluation study, an indication of ocular toxicity was noted in beagle dogs receiving orally (gelatin capsules) once a day, 7 days a week for, respectively, 7 and 91 days, 10 mg/kg/day of Lortalamine, a new non-tricyclic anti-depressant compound. Lortalamine treated dogs showed, progressive...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Mally C,Thiebault JJ

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parkinsonism describes Parkinson's disease and other associated degenerative changes in the brain resulting in movement disorders. The motor cortex, extrapyramidal tracts and nigrostriatal tract are brain regions forming part of the motor neural system and are primary targets for drug or chemotoxins induced ...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Ogundele OM,Nanakumo ET,Ishola AO,Obende OM,Enye LA,Balogun WG,Cobham AE,Abdulbasit A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of feeding two compounds, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), an adrenal steroid, and clofibrate (CLOF) to rats (which are both hypolipidemic, hepatomegaly inducing and hepatic peroxisome proliferating agents) on the binding of 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) to hepatic DNA in vivo is compared. Male Sprag...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Prasanna HR,Hart RW,Magee PN

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various antioxidants play an important role in reducing the reactive oxygen species (ROS) by scavenging them directly or indirectly. Mercury (Hg) is one of the known hazardous genotoxicant, induces the genotoxicity by enhancing the ROS. In the present study, three structurally different bioactive compounds such as mel...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Patel TA,Rao MV

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rotenone, an environmental toxin, triggers Parkinson's disease (PD)-like pathology through microglia-mediated neuronal death. The effects and molecular mechanisms of flavonoid luteolin against rotenone-induced toxicity was assessed in microglial BV2 cells. Cells were pretreated with luteolin (1-50 µM) for 12 h and the...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Elmazoglu Z,Yar Saglam AS,Sonmez C,Karasu C

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concerns that chemical warfare (CW) agents themselves or in combination with other chemicals may cause long-term damage to nerve and muscle are reviewed and discussed. Experiments on mice and hens underway with agent GA and pyridostigmine bromide (PB) and their effects (either separately or together) are presented. ...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Wilson BW,Henderson JD,Spencer PS

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cytotoxic effect of caffeine on heart cells was evaluated in primary cultures of rat heart muscle (M) and endothelioid (E) cells. The cultures were exposed to 5, 10, or 20 mM caffeine for 6, 12, or 24 hours. As an index of cytotoxicity produced by the treatments, in situ changes in mitochondrial membrane fragility...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Acosta D,Anuforo D

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to crude acetylene can occur in occupational settings. This study assessed the modulatory activities of selected polyphenols on the hematotoxic, cardiotoxic, and hepatotoxic effects of crude acetylene. Wistar rats were exposed to 58 000 ppm crude acetylene for 10 min at 12 h intervals for 30 days. Some expose...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Aladesanmi OO,Akinmoladun AC,Josiah SS,Olaleye MT,Akindahunsi AA

更新日期：2020-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:This review summarizes the effects of more than 20 metals that, research has indicated, may influence male reproductive health. Though males lack an apparent, easily measurable reproductive cycle, progress has been made in evaluating tests to identify chemical hazards and estimate reproductive health risks. Some agent...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Sengupta P

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the effects of a neonicotinoid insecticide acetamiprid on the sciatic nerve of Rana ridibunda were investigated by using electrophysiological and histological methods. A total of 35 preparations of sciatic nerve isolated from 35 frogs (Nervus ischiadicus) were used in the experiments. Experiments were d...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Çamlıca Y,Bediz SC,Çömelekoğlu Ü,Yilmaz ŞN

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 24-h incorporation of 59Fe into circulating red blood cells, bone marrow, urine, liver, spleen, and skeletal muscle was measured in splenectomized and sham-splenectomized rats which had received a daily, oral dose of gossypol acetic acid (20 mg GAA/kg body wt) for 91 days. A significant decrease in total body weig...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Tone JN,Jensen DR

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) is a persistent environmental toxin formed as an unintentional by-product of incomplete combustion. Several therapeutic approaches have evolved to combat its toxicity since it elicits immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity and lethality. Search for dru...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Ilavarasi K,Chermakani P,Arif Nisha S,Sheeja Malar D,Pandima Devi K

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The toxicity of chloropicrin (CP) was assessed following its administration to rats via oral gavage for either 10 or 90 consecutive days at dose levels of 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg/kg and 2, 8 and 32 mg/kg, respectively. Control rats received corn oil at a dose of 1.0 ml/kg. Toxicological observations included organ and b...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Condie LW,Daniel FB,Olson GR,Robinson M

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The venoms of wasps are a complex mixture of biologically active compounds, such as low molecular mass compounds, peptides, and proteins. The aim of the study was to evaluate the action of wasp venoms, Polybia occidentalis and Polybia fastidiosa, on the DNA of human leukocytes and on the cell cycle and genetic materia...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： José Palmieri M,Ribeiro Barroso A,Fonseca Andrade-Vieira L,Monteiro MC,Martins Soares A,Souza Cesar PH,Aparecida Braga M,Cardoso Trento MV,Marcussi S,Chamma Davide L

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous work has suggested that endogenous sulfhydryls, such as glutathione (GSH) and cysteine, are involved in the uptake and toxicity of HgCl2. To study this possibility, uptake and toxicity of synthesized Hg(SG)2, Hg(cysteinylglycine)2 [Hg(CYS-GLY)2] and Hg(CYS)2 were investigated in rabbit renal proximal tubule s...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Wei H,Qiu L,Divine KK,Ashbaugh MD,McIntyre LC Jr,Fernando Q,Gandolfi AJ

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antioxidant and drug metabolizing potentials of Hibiscus anthocyanin extract in CCl(4)- induced oxidative damage of rat liver was investigated. Hibiscus anthocyanin extract effectively scavenge α-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical, superoxide ion, and hydrogen peroxide. It produced a 92% scavenging effect of...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Ajiboye TO,Salawu NA,Yakubu MT,Oladiji AT,Akanji MA,Okogun JI

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Captan fungicide (N-(trichloromethylthio)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide) metabolism in two human volunteers rapidly yields THPI (tetrahydrophthalimide) and TTCA (thiazolidine-2-thione-4-carboxylic acid). The work was done to evaluate usefulness of TTCA and THPI as biomarkers of occupational exposure and to compare h...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Krieger RI,Thongsinthusak T

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. is an ethnomedicinal tree of remedial value in the treatment of diabetes, bone fractures, and liver and neurological disorders. However, the information available on DNA-protective and anti-proliferative potential of bark of this tree is scarce. In the present study, the extract/fractions...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Kaur V,Kumar M,Kumar A,Kaur S

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the exposure of pyrethroids in the development of Alzheimer's type neurodegeneration by analyzing β- amyloid, tau and Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) in adult Wistar rats. Forty adult Wistar rats (130-150 g) of both sexes were assigned into five groups (n = 8). Groups A-C were treated wi...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Iteire KA,Sowole AT,Ogunlade B

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Toxic fungal metabolites - mycotoxins - cause poisonings after consumption of contaminated food commodities. The most probable intoxications are connected with eating poorly stored food or inhaling of moldy dust. One of the effective ways to protect people against mycotoxins is timely detection. Several methods such a...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Pohanka M,Jun D,Kuca K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The disposition of N-[14C-vinyl]-2-pyrrolidinone was studied in male Sprague-Dawley rats following a single iv injection. Plasma levels of the intact compound dropped rapidly within the first 6 hours after dosing with a half life of 1.90 hours. Urinary excretion by 12 hours represented 74.9% of a 5 microCi dose while ...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： McClanahan JS,Lin YC,Digenis GA

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) mandate protection of public health, welfare, and the environment at Superfund hazardous waste sites. The NCP requires lead response agenciesto integrate bas...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Fritz AT,Buchman MF

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This Visual Basic computer program has been developed for drug dosage conversions using metabolically active mass (MAM) of the animals. The two body weights (one with known dosage and the other, for which the dosage has to be calculated) and the known dosage are entered in the respective input boxes and the appropriat...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Khan HA

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genotoxicity of nimesulide (NM) was evaluated by employing bone marrow (BM) chromosomal aberration (CA) and micronucleus assays in Swiss albino mice. For BM CA assay, mice of either sex were treated orally with 1.5, 2.5 and 5 mg body weight solution of NM in 0.2 mL of 0.05% CMC (carboxy methyl cellulose) daily for 4, ...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Tripathi R,Tripathi P,Pancholi SS,Patel CN

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immunomodulatory effects of two plant regulators, cycloheximide and maleic hydrazide, were investigated by injecting the compounds twice weekly for 4 weeks in female Swiss Webster white mice. The animals were antigenically challenged with sheep red blood cells on day 24 of the study. Although humoral immunity was ...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Olson LJ,Hinsdill RD,Weltman DJ

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Crack cocaine is an illicit drug derived from cocaine, in which use and abuse have increased around the world, especially in developing countries. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate genomic damage in multiple organs of mice following acute exposure to crack cocaine. For this purpose, single cell ...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Yujra VQ,Moretti EG,Claudio SR,Silva MJ,Oliveira Fd,Oshima CT,Ribeiro DA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fluoride reactivation process was evaluated for measuring the level of sarin or soman nerve agents reactivated from substrates in plasma and tissue from in vivo exposed guinea pigs (Cava porcellus), in blood from in vivo exposed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta), and in spiked human plasma and purified human albumin...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Adams TK,Capacio BR,Smith JR,Whalley CE,Korte WD

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In our previous reports, aspirin, an antipyretic analgesic, suppressed the genotoxicity of mitomycin C (MMC) in a somatic mutation and recombination test (SMART) in Drosophila melanogaster. In order to reveal the mechanism of the anti-genotoxicity of aspirin, we evaluated the suppressing ability of each aspirin metabo...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Niikawa M,Nakamura T,Nagase H

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:p-Octopamine occurs naturally in plants, invertebrates and animals with diverse functions and effects. This review summarizes the chemistry, metabolism, receptor binding characteristics, known physiological functions, and pharmacological and toxicological effects of p-octopamine. Databases used included PubMed and Goo...

journal_title：Drug and chemical toxicology

authors： Stohs SJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00