Inhibition of gap junctional Intercellular communication in WB-F344 rat liver epithelial cells by triphenyltin chloride through MAPK and PI3-kinase pathways

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Organotin compounds (OTCs) have been widely used as stabilizers in the production of plastic, agricultural pesticides, antifoulant plaints and wood preservation. The toxicity of triphenyltin (TPT) compounds was known for their embryo...

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Main Authors: Tsai Ming-Che, Chi Chih-Hsien, Lee Chia-Rong, Chen I-Hui, Lee Chung-Hsun, Tsai Jin-Lian, Lin Hsiu-Fen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.occup-med.com/content/5/1/17