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Organophosphorus Compounds and Esterases: Current Research Topics Concerning the Toxicity of and Protection Against Organophosphates

Elsa Reiner


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Abstract

This brief review describes the reactions of organophosphorus compounds with cholinesterases, neuropathy target esterase, and phosphoric triester hydrolases with respect to their toxicity. It also describes antidotes, protectors, and decontaminating agents against organophosphates.

Keywords

acetylcholinesterase; butyrylcholinesterase; cholinesterases; DFPase; neuropathy target esterase; oximes; paraoxonase; phosphoric triester hydrolases; serine esterases

Hrčak ID:

519

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/519

Publication date:

4.12.2001.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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