Effect of organophosphorous pesticides as neuro-endocrine disruptors on the immune system of Balb/c mice

  • Kim, Hyung-Soo (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, KFDA,) ;
  • Juno H. Eom (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, KFDA) ;
  • Chung, Seung-Tae (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, KFDA) ;
  • Park, Jae-Hyun (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, KFDA) ;
  • Kil, Jung-Hyun (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, KFDA) ;
  • Lee, Jong-Kwon (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, KFDA) ;
  • Oh, Hye-Young (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, KFDA)
  • Published : 2003.05.01

Abstract

Organophosphorus (OP) pesticides have largely replaced the use of organochlorine pesticides and have been widely used in agriculture and houses in recent years because of their rapid breakdown in water and their low environmental persistence. As a result, consumers are directly or indirectly exposed to organophosphorus pesticides through several food groups including meat, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, dried foods, and most processed food in which a significant amount of pesticide residues have been found.(omitted)

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