Phosphine Toxicity: A Story of Disrupted Mitochondrial Metabolism

Abstract

Rodenticides and pesticides pose a significant threat not only to the environment but also directly to humans by of accidental and/or intentional exposure. Metal phosphides, such as aluminum, magnesium, and zinc phosphides, have gained popularity owing to ease of manufacture and application.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 24, 2016
Accession Number
AD1026587

Entities

People

  • Alfred M. Sciuto
  • Benjamin J. Wong
  • Heidi Hoard-fruchey
  • Margaret E. Martens
  • Michael W. Perkins

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Free Radicals
  • Lung Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Metabolism
  • Movement Disorders
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Pesticides

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  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design