Determination of delta aminolevulinic acid levels in urine; a sensitive indicator of lead exposure in construction workers
Background: Occupational exposure is a major source for lead poisoning in adults. Lead toxicity disrupts the functions of the digestive system, nervous system, respiratory system, reproductive system, etc. Lead decreases the activity of δ-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase which increases the excretion...
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| Language: | English |
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Al Ameen Medical College
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/ArticlePDFs/6%20AJMS%20V13.N3.2020%20p%20172-177.pdf |