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Ömer Hınç Yilmaz1, Ceylan Bal2, Salim Neşelioglu3
1a Department of Public Health , Yıldırım Beyazıt University , Ankara , Turkey.
Asphalt workers exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) show disturbed thiol/disulfide homeostasis. A novel automated test may help assess oxidative stress from PAH exposure.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Biochemistry
- Environmental health
Background:
- Asphalt workers face occupational exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
- PAHs are known to induce oxidative stress.
- Thiol/disulfide homeostasis is a key indicator of oxidative balance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate thiol/disulfide homeostasis in asphalt workers.
- To correlate oxidative stress markers with PAH exposure levels.
Main Methods:
- Studied 34 nonsmoker asphalt workers and 35 healthy controls.
- Measured thiol and disulfide concentrations using a novel automated method.
- Analyzed urinary 1-hydroxypyrene (1-OH-pyrene) as a biomarker for PAH exposure via liquid chromatography.
Main Results:
- Asphalt workers exhibited a significantly higher disulfide/thiol ratio compared to controls (p = .034).
- A positive correlation was observed between the disulfide/thiol ratio and urinary 1-OH-pyrene levels (r = .249, p = .036).
Conclusions:
- Occupational exposure to PAHs in asphalt workers disrupts thiol/disulfide homeostasis.
- The novel automated measurement method shows potential for evaluating oxidative status in PAH-exposed individuals.
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