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Organophosphorus pesticides : structural characteristics, mechanisms of toxicity and effects of exposure on health / Neil Wilkinson, editor.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Pesticides--Toxicology.
- Pesticides.
- Organophosphorus compounds--Toxicology.
- Organophosphorus compounds.
- Pesticides--Health aspects.
- Organophosphorus compounds--Health aspects.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (180 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- New York, New York : Nova Publishers, 2016.
- Summary:
- At present, organophosphorus compounds (OP) are considered some of the most toxic substances synthesized by man. These compounds are widely used in agriculture, residential gardening and in pest control programs, as well as in veterinary practices of the modern world. The primary toxicity of organophosphates is associated with the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase in the central and peripheral nervous system, resulting in acetylcholine accumulation and consequently disrupted neurotransmission. In this book, Chapter One provides an overview of recent studies regarding toxic effects of organophosphates, the methods of their removal, and detoxification in live organisms. Chapter Two summarizes the results of monitoring agricultural products for the presence of organophosphorus pesticides, putting a special emphasis on potential ways for reduction of their levels. The final chapter focuses specifically on the structural features, applications, toxicity mechanisms and effects of exposure on human health of fenitrothion, a non-systemic organophosphorous insecticide.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-63485-473-X
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