[Liver function test based on various biochemical parameters and the RBI-131 test in workers chronically exposed to organic solvents]. 1987

W Lutz, and B Krajewska

The studies covered 21 workers chronically exposed to benzine and tetrachloroethylene. The average age of subjects was 45.6 years, whereas average duration of exposure--17.8 years. All the test workers underwent determinations of half-time of the decrease in the activity of Bengal rose labelled J-131 in blood. In addition, a number of biochemical and enzymatic tests have been carried out. The obtained results have been compared to those in a group of people non-exposed to any noxious substances, in whom no liver lesions had been diagnosed by biochemical tests. No changes in the test biochemical parameters have been found in the group of workers chronically exposed to organic solvents, as compared to the non-exposed group. In the test group only statistically significant differences were found in T1/2 values of CBJ-131 test, as compared to controls, which may be indicative of a slight impairment of liver parenchyma in the test workers; on the other hand, no interrelation between T1/2 CBJ-131 and duration of work in exposure has been demonstrated.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008099 Liver A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances. Livers
D008111 Liver Function Tests Blood tests that are used to evaluate how well a patient's liver is working and also to help diagnose liver conditions. Function Test, Liver,Function Tests, Liver,Liver Function Test,Test, Liver Function,Tests, Liver Function
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000395 Air Pollutants, Occupational Toxic air-borne matter related to work performed They are usually produced by the specific nature of the occupation. Occupational Air Pollutants,Pollutants, Occupational Air
D012997 Solvents Liquids that dissolve other substances (solutes), generally solids, without any change in chemical composition, as, water containing sugar. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) Solvent
D013750 Tetrachloroethylene A chlorinated hydrocarbon used as an industrial solvent and cooling liquid in electrical transformers. It is a potential carcinogen. Perchloroethylene,Perchlorethylene,Tetrachlorethylene,Tetrachloroethene

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