Phosphonylated tyrosine and lysine residues as biomarkers of local exposure of human hair to the organophosphorus nerve agents sarin and VX.
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DOI: 10.1002/dta.3459
Abstract: We herein present for the first time a micro liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization high-resolution tandem-mass spectrometry (μLC-ESI MS/HR MS) procedure to detect phosphonylated tyrosine (Tyr) and lysine (Lys) residues obtained from human hair exposed to organophosphorus… read more here.
Keywords: hair; nerve agents; human hair; phosphonylated tyrosine ... See more keywords
Organophosphorus nerve agent poisoning: managing the poisoned patient.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2019.04.061
Abstract: Organophosphorus (OP) nerve agent poisoning made the headlines in 2018 with the nerve agent 'Novichok' poisonings in Salisbury, England. This event highlighted a gap in the knowledge of most clinicians in the UK. In response,… read more here.
Keywords: agent; poisoned patient; agent poisoning; organophosphorus nerve ... See more keywords
Environmental exposure to organophosphorus nerve agents.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2017.09.004
Abstract: Exposure to organophosphorus nerve agents, the most deadly chemical warfare agents, is possible in a variety of situations, such as destruction of chemical warfare agents, terrorist attacks, armed conflicts or accidents in research laboratories and… read more here.
Keywords: nerve agents; organophosphorus nerve; exposure organophosphorus; exposure ... See more keywords