Neurochemical and behavioural consequences of low level organophosphate pesticide exposure during adulthood
Organophosphate pesticides (OPs) are used globally to control pests on crops and animals. At high exposure levels, several toxic syndromes can occur due to significant acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition. As a result, an acceptable threshold level for human exposure has been established based upo...
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University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
2012
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.608355 |