Lipid Peroxidation in Workers Exposed to Al,Ga,In,As,and Sb in Optoelectronic Industry

Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital170 enrolled

Overview

To investigate whether exposure to Al, Ga, In, As, and Sb induces lipid peroxidation in humans. Whole blood and urine levels of 170 workers were analysed by use of ICP-MS. MDA, the product of lipid peroxidation was determined by HPLC

If MDA as an index of lipid peroxidation can be induced by these metals. We will suggest reducing exposure to these metals

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

170

Conditions

Urine

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 22 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Optoelectronic workers Exclusion Criteria: * Office workers

Locations (1)

Kaohsiung Medical University

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

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