Environmental Toxicology and Health Effects Associated with Methyl Parathion Exposure – A Scientific Review
Methyl parathion - MP (C8H10NO5PS) is a restricted-use pesticide that has been widely used as an agricultural insecticide. It belongs to the class of organophosphate chemicals characterized by their ability to inhibit acetylcholinesterase activity. The main route of human exposure is inhalation, but...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2005-12-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/2/3/430/ |