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Erythro-toxicity of dichlorvos and possibility of its modification in vitro
1Department of Physiopathology, Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Warsaw.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the in vitro effects of dichlorvos (organophosphorous pesticide) on the biological value of erythrocytes; an in vitro test of erythrocyte protection against DDVP effects was also included. A significant decrease of glutathione level with concomitant increase of methemoglobin and denatured hemoglobin levels, as well as a rise of Heinz body number were observed after 24 h following the treatment with dichlorvos (100 microM). Preincubation of erythrocytes with glutathione prevented the toxic effects of the pesticide with the maintenance of both glutathione and methemoglobin at a control level.

