Changes in oxidative markers, endogenous antioxidants and activity of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase in farmers exposed to agricultural pesticides - a pilot study

Agricultural practices are directly related to the use of pesticides, which indiscriminately and without due care may contribute to the occurrence of numerous intoxications. Several studies have demonstrated the relationship of certain pesticides and the occurrence of oxidative stress and therefore,...

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Main Authors: Camila Murussi, Roberta Cattaneo Horn, Adriana Santi, Barbara Estevão Clasen, Gabriel Reis, Daniela Souza, Josiane Woutheres Bortolotto, Candida Elisa Manfio, Vania Lucia Loro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2014-07-01
Series:Ciência Rural
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782014000701186&lng=en&tlng=en