Paraoxonase-1 (PON1): bridging the organophosphate exposure to atherosclerosis
Introduction: Organophosphate (OP) is hydrolyzed by paraoxonase (PON1), an antioxidant enzyme that prevent atherosclerosis by inhibiting oxidative modification of low density lipoprotein (LDL). Low PON1 activities have been observed among individuals chronically exposed to OP while their decreased a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Malaysian Society of Pathologists
2014
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/40185/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/40185/1/IC_Palm_Nor_Zamzila_Abdullah_2014_%28selected_page%29.pdf |