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Toxicologic studies in a fatal overdose of 2,4-D, MCPP, and chlorpyrifos.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6193335     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A death due to ingestion of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), 2-(2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxy) propionic acid (MCPP), and phosphorothioic acid O,O-diethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyl)ester (chlorpyrifos) is reported. The clinical course, dose ingested, and plasma levels of the chemicals were compatible with previous fatalities due to the chlorophenoxyacetic acids. Chlorpyrifos concentrations and tissue cholinesterase and in esterase inhibitions indicated the presence of the organophosphate and its biochemical effect, but few cholinergic signs were observed clinically. Lymphocytic neurotoxic esterase activity was decreased for a limited period of time after ingestion. Postmortem nervous tissue neurotoxic esterase was also decreased. This association has not been demonstrated before in man. HPLC and GC/NPD methods for measuring chlorophenoxy acetic acids and chlorpyrifos, respectively, are presented.
Authors:
J Osterloh; M Lotti; S M Pond
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of analytical toxicology     Volume:  7     ISSN:  0146-4760     ISO Abbreviation:  J Anal Toxicol     Publication Date:    1983 May-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1983-10-08     Completed Date:  1983-10-08     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7705085     Medline TA:  J Anal Toxicol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  125-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / analysis,  poisoning*
2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic Acid / analogs & derivatives,  analysis,  poisoning*
Adult
Chlorpyrifos / analysis,  poisoning*
Chromatography, Gas
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
Esterases / analysis
Glycolates / poisoning*
Herbicides / analysis,  poisoning*
Humans
Male
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Glycolates; 0/Herbicides; 2921-88-2/Chlorpyrifos; 93-65-2/mecoprop; 94-74-6/2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic Acid; 94-75-7/2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid; EC 3.1.-/Esterases

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