Esters of organophosphorus acids: Toxicity, application and removal from the environment
Esters of organophosphorus acids (OPs) are widely used nowadays. They have an application as pesticides, drugs or chemical warfare agents. Their acute toxicity is ascribed to the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), a key enzyme in the transmission of nerve impulses in mammals. Their toxic eff...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Military Technical Institute, Belgrade
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Scientific Technical Review |
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| Online Access: | https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1820-0206/2019/1820-02061903015X.pdf |