Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology
Volume 2, Issue 2 (2012)
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A New Extractive Spectrophotometric Method for the Determination of Oxydemeton methyl in Relation to its Environmental and Toxicological Analysis
Abstract: In view of the wide agricultural use of oxydemeton methyl insecticide and its associated toxic effects, it has been determined in the soil, water and foodstuffs to assess its environmental relevance. A new, simple and sensitive extractive spectrophotometric method has been developed for the purpose. It is based on microwave-assisted alkaline hydrolysis of insecticide to form 2-ethylsulfinyl-ethyl mercaptan and transformation of the latter through reaction with carbon disulphide and nickel(II) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Arsenic Induced Oxidative Stress and Its Possible Reversal by Chelation Therapy
Abstract: Arsenic (As) is a metalloid listed in group Va of the periodic chart. It exists in nature in the oxidation states +V (arsenate), +III (arsenite), 0 (arsenic) and −III (arsine). In the aqueous environment inorganic arsenic appears commonly in the oxidation states +V and +III as arsenous acid (As (III)), arsenic acid (As (V)), and their salts. Chronic and acute exposures of arsenic leads to cancer, cardiovascular disease (hypertension and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 16–37 Read article
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Assessment of Indoor Air Pollutants with Special Reference to Particulate Phase Polyaromatic Hydrocarbon in Rural Villages
Abstract: Emissions from household stoves using traditional biomass fuels such as firewood, crop residue and animal dung could have a continuing contribution to air pollution and also have adverse health impacts due to emission of different toxic pollutants. The present study was carried out in 13 household kitchens in Thavarghatta located in Shimoga district to know the level of the total suspended particulate matter (TSPM) and particulate phase polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Impact of Profenofos on Oxygen Consumption and Gill Histopathology of the Fresh Water Crab, Paratelphusa jacquemontii (Rathbun)
Abstract: In fresh water crab, gills are crucial for respiration, excretion, acid-base balance, and osmotic and ionic regulation. Profenofos, a well-known organophosphate pesticide has been in agricultural use over the last two decades for controlling pests of paddy, cotton and tobacco. In the present study, an attempt has been made to study the effect of profenofos on oxygen consumption and gill histopathology of the freshwater crab, Paratelphusa jacquemontii (Rathbun). The crabs …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 46–55 Read article