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How toxic are phenols?

E N Wardle

    Kidney International. Supplement
    |June 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Phenols can be toxic, with some phenolic acids resisting detoxification. Even water-soluble phenyl-glucuronide disrupts cell transport, and toxic-free phenols accumulate in uremic patients, potentially causing hepatic coma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Toxicology
    • Physiology

    Background:

    • Phenols are common compounds with varying toxicity.
    • Detoxification pathways for phenols are crucial for cellular health.
    • Uremic conditions can alter phenol metabolism and toxicity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the toxicity of phenols, specifically phenolic acids.
    • To understand the impact of phenyl-glucuronide on cell membrane transport.
    • To explore the accumulation of toxic-free phenols in uremic patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of phenol detoxification.
    • Assessment of phenyl-glucuronide's effect on cell membrane transport.
    • Quantification of toxic-free phenol levels in uremic patients.

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    Main Results:

    • Not all phenolic acids can be detoxified.
    • Water-soluble phenyl-glucuronide impairs cell membrane transport.
    • Significant amounts of toxic-free phenols form a lipid pool in uremic patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Phenol toxicity is a significant concern, particularly in uremic individuals.
    • Impaired detoxification and altered transport mechanisms contribute to phenol toxicity.
    • Findings suggest a link between phenol accumulation and hepatic coma in uremia.