Development of rapid. sensitive and reproducible paraquat analysis method in the postmortem specimens.

  • Sihn, Y.S. (National Institute of Scientific Investigation Central District Office) ;
  • Baeck, S.K. (National Institute of Scientific Investigation Central District Offic) ;
  • Kim, S.C. (National Institute of Scientific Investigation Central District Offic) ;
  • Park, Y.S. (National Institute of Scientific Investigation Central District Office)
  • Published : 2002.10.01

Abstract

Paraquat(methyl viologen) is a bis-quaternary ammonium compound as a wide range herbicide. which was first introduced as an oxidation-reduction indicator dye. When paraquat(fatal dose. 1-2g) was administered to men, the oxido-reduction system of cell was repeatedly acted to perpetuate the cell membrane system, Many death cases had been occurred after ingestion of paraquat around Daejon area for the last six months. (omitted)

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