Paraoxonase (PON1) activities and lipid parameters among organophosphate pesticide exposed workers /

Paraoxonase (PON1) is a high density lipoprotein (HDL)-associated enzyme which is known to hydrolyze organophosphates (OPs) into harmless substances and prevent atherosclerosis by inhibiting oxidative modification of low density lipoprotein (LDL). Reports showed low PON1 activity among OPs-exposed i...

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Main Author: Ishaka, Aminu
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Kuantan, Pahang: Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, 2011
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