Urine delta-aminolevulinic acid and erythropoietic activity in human lead intoxication

Canberk, A.; Sehirli, I.; Canberk, Y.; Koyuncuoŏglu, H.

Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 44(2): 257-261

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0041-008X
PMID: 675700
Document Number: 125259
A very high blood Pb concentration was detected in 8 print-shop workers. They also had hypochromic anemia and erythrocytosis. Their erythropoietic activity and urine .delta.-aminolevulinic acid content were increased. Also, various types of large distorted erythrocytes, a few in the shape of 4-leafed clovers, were observed in the periphery.

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