Mechanism of protection against the delayed neurotoxic effects of organophosphorus esters

Johnson, M.K.

Federation Proceedings 35(1): 73-74

1976


ISSN/ISBN: 0014-9446
PMID: 1245234
Document Number: 97645
Delayed neurotoxic effects arise as a result of two distinct biochemical events: 1) inhibiton of neurotoxic esterase, and 2) 'aging' of inhibited enzyme. Protective agents undergo reaction 1 but cannot undergo 2. Reaction 2 may interfere with a normal physiological control mechanism.

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